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Tammy Duckworth Brings Baby to Work, Senate into the 21^st Century

Democrats—and all Americans—celebrate another first for families, as Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth brings newborn daughter Maile onto the Senate floor.

Mother and Daughter Moment:  Marching for Our Lives

By Nancy Kisicki

The author stood up against gun violence by participating in the March for Our Lives in Vernon Hills, joined by her eighteen-year-old daughters (one of whom was a Tenth Dems intern). Our  10^th District Congressman Brad Schneider was there to energize and encourage the marchers.

Pritzker and Stratton Meet and Greet Brings Out Enthusiastic Crowd of Volunteers

The weather was perfect, and the large crowd was inspired by our candidates for Illinois Governor and Lieutenant Governor.  Browse our extensive album of photos from the event.

The GOP’s Moral Bankruptcy is Tearing this Country Apart   

By Steven Gan, A Personal Perspective

Our author continues to be appalled by the President’s incessant lying and Congressional Republicans’ failure to rebuke him.

Young Writers Move the Crowd with their Courage at Tenth Dems’ 8^th Annual Poetry and Prose Awards Night

By Kendra Roberts

Poetry and Prose Awards Night was especially moving as high school students came to the mic and read their original poems and stories about courage. Find the Tenth News Special Literary Edition here  to read the prize-winning entries and to view more photos from this event.

Spotlight on Grant Township

By Joe Bongiovanni

Read about a well-attended event in Fox Lake to celebrate Earth Day by presenting a panel discussion on local water quality.  Grant Township’s Democratic organization is among the many local Democratic groups within 10^th District that actively promote Democratic values with the support of Tenth Dems.

Scott Britton: Advocate for Working Families

By Mark DeBofsky

Read about the forward-looking Democrat running for Cook County Board for the 14^th district, which includes Glenview.

Full House Hears Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ TDU Talk on Hope from the Heartland

By Laurence Schiller

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), whose district is in central Illinois, is at the forefront of Democrats’ efforts to connect with rural and suburban working-class voters and flip red districts to blue. Her well-attended Tenth Dems University talk was eye-opening.

Bob Morgan: Healthcare Activist and Community Leader

By Mark DeBofsky

Bob Morgan, the Democratic candidate for State Representative for the 58^th District (Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, Bannockburn, and parts of Glencoe and Northbrook), has stellar qualifications or office, including a history of public service and extensive involvement with Tenth Dems.

Tenth Dems November Newsletter

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In this issue of Tenth News:

Lake County Republicans Raffle Assault Rifle to Finance Campaigns

Julie Morrison: A State Senator Who Works for Her Constituents

Broadway? Wait Until You See the Highland Park Players’ Production of The Pajama Game!   

A Conviction Does Not Have to Be a Life Sentence

Congress Watch: Your Democratic Representatives Are Your Voice in Congress

Despair or Optimism? Tenth Dems and Moraine Township Democrats Cosponsor Let’s talk Politics

Lake County Republicans Raffle Assault Rifle to Finance Campaigns

By Lee Goodman

The headline says it all.  Don’t local Republicans understand the harm people suffer from gun violence?

Julie Morrison: A State Senator Who Works for Her Constituents

By Mark DeBofsky

The list of 29^th District State Senator Julie Morrison’s accomplishments is quite extensive.  The highlights are definitely worth reading about.

Broadway? Wait Until You See the Highland Park Players’ Production of The Pajama Game!   

By Tom Recht

This is the last weekend to see Pajama Game in Northbrook. As our reviewer confirms, all who attended with Tenth Dems were blown away by this professional-level production of the classic Broadway musical that celebrates labor.  A few tickets are still available from Tenth Dems at our reduced price of $20.18.  Click here.

A Conviction Does Not Have to Be a Life Sentence

By Barbara Altman

During the Waukegan Coalition to Reduce Recidivism’s annual luncheon, Tenth Dems volunteers staffed a worthy project.

Congress Watch: Your Democratic Representatives Are Your Voice in Congress

By Dr. Laurence D. Schiller

Despite being in the minority, Illinois Democrats in the House and Senate continue to fight every day to better the lives of their 10^th District constituents, and all Americans. This month’s Congress Watch enumerates many of their accomplishments.

Despair or Optimism? Tenth Dems and Moraine Township Democrats Cosponsor Let’s talk Politics

By Maxine Bonn

There was lots to talk about when Dems got together in early October for another session of Let’s Talk Politics.