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September 2019

Tenth News: Forward with Family

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Tammy Duckworth Brings Baby to Work, Senate into the 21st 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  10th 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’ 8th 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 10th 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 14th 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 58th 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.

December Newsletter–Doing Better

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Tenth Dems December Newsletter

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In this issue of Tenth News:

Dems in 10th District Buck National Trend with Victories Up and Down the Ballot

A Message from the Founding Chair

The Way Forward:  Do Something!     

Open Letter

200 Attend Lively Post-Election Forum

Tenth Dems Dinner Mixes Awards and Baseball

Election Protection Saves Votes

From the Heart:  A personal perspective

Congress Watch: Now that the 10th District is Blue, We Must Gear Up for the Coming Struggle

Just Words?

Healthcare Under a Trump Administration

 

Dems in 10th District Buck National Trend with Victories Up and Down the Ballot

By Eric Herman and Roger Baron

Despite disappointments for Democrats nationally, Election Day 2016 was a far different story in Illinois, and in the 10th District in particular. Tenth News has all the facts and figures.

A Message from the Founding Chair

Tenth Dems Founding Chair Lauren Beth Gash speaks from the heart.

The Way Forward:  Do Something!     

By Barbara Altman     

The 2016 election is over. So what do we Democrats do now?

Open Letter

One thing Dems can do is write letters.  Here’s one example.  

200 Attend Lively Post-Election Forum

By Nancy Krent

A huge throng attending a post-election forum on November 21 heard from a great many people with a lot on their minds.

Tenth Dems Dinner Mixes Awards and Baseball

By Adrienne Kirshbaum

What happens when you mix an awards dinner with a critical World Series game featuring the Chicago Cubs?  As you can see from our extensive photo album, a good time was had by all.

Election Protection Saves Votes

By Barbara Altman

The Tenth Dems Election Protection team was out in force on Election Day to ensure a smoothly running election in which everyone eligible to vote would be allowed to vote.

From the Heart:  A personal perspective

By Steven Gan

The devastation for Democrats on November 8 was deep and widespread. Our columnist shares his thoughts from that night and beyond.

Congress Watch: Now that the 10th District is Blue, We Must Gear Up for the Coming Struggle

By Laurence D. Schiller

Mark Kirk and Bob Dold were defeated. Donald Trump…wasn’t. And Republicans still control the Congress.  What does this mean for our country?

Just Words?

By Mark Rosenberg, M.D.

How unique is the 2016 campaign, particularly when it pertains to the hate speech that was uttered? And do those words have consequences?

Healthcare Under a Trump Administration

By Mark Rosenberg, M.D.

Of all the dramatic changes Americans should expect under the coming Trump administration, none may be as sweeping as some of the proposed changes to healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Obamacare.

October Newsletter – Follow the Campaigns in Words and Pictures

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In this issue of Tenth News:

Brad Schneider: A Study in Decency

State Representative Lou Lang Gives the Lowdown on Gov. Rauner

Congress Watch: Doubletalk Dold’s Smoke and Mirrors

Off the Mark

Hillary Clinton — Two Rivers

In the Doldrums

Why Hillary?

Knocking on Doors

Melinda Bush, Agent of Change!

Laura Fine’s Environmental Town Hall

Buttons, Buttons — We’ve Got ‘em

Remembering Terry Blaurock

Free Event:  Debate Watch Party

Tim Kaine

First Responders Endorse Julie Morrison

A Personal Perspective: Trump Makes My Head Spin Off My Shoulders

Donald Trump — Projection Personified

Democrats Celebrate September Holidays

 

Brad Schneider: A Study in Decency

By Eleonora di Liscia

Brad Schneider has a long list of qualifications to merit being returned to Congress.  He’s also an exceptionally fine human being, as those who know him can attest.

 

State Representative Lou Lang Gives the Lowdown on Gov. Rauner

By Steven Gan

A recent Tenth Dems University event featured State Representative Lou Lang, Deputy Majority Leader of the Illinois House, who engaged a capacity audience with the inside story about Springfield today and Gov. Bruce Rauner.

 

Congress Watch: Doubletalk Dold’s Smoke and Mirrors

By Laurence D. Schiller

Bob Dold hypes his supposed support for legislation 10th District voters favor while his Republican colleagues make sure none of it comes to a vote on the floor.  In the same vein, he withholds an endorsement for Donald Trump while actively helping his party fundraise to defeat Hillary Clinton.

 

Hillary Clinton — Two Rivers

By Anne Wedner

The candidacy of Hillary Clinton provides a unique opportunity to support someone who has devoted her life to public service—to promoting hope and opportunity over shame, sadness, and anger.

 

Why Hillary?

By Adrienne Kirshbaum

Another passionate endorsement of for Hillary Clinton to lead our nation focuses on Hillary’s superior qualifications, as well as the author’s unapologetic desire to see our country led by the first woman president.

 

Knocking Doors

Energetic Tenth Dems volunteers are knocking doors not only across the Tenth District, but also in neighboring swing states.

 

Melinda Bush, Agent of Change!

By Deborah Kadin

31st District State Senator Melinda Bush merits your support this November (and we have lots of reasons why); she also has a flock of endorsements (and we list a lot of them).

 

Environmental Town Hall

By State Representative Laura Fine

In cooperation with State Seator Daniel Biss and State Representative Robyn Gabel, the author, State Representative Laura Fine, hosted a Town Hall to educate constituents on a variety of environmental issues.  Representatives from the Sierra Club, the Natural Resources Defense Council and local pro-environment organizations sent speakers..

 

Buttons, Buttons — We’ve Got ‘em

By Dottie Palumbo

Join Tenth Dems at the Bourse in Deerfield on October 23. You’ll see tons of campaign buttons, including Tenth Dems original designs.

 

Remembering Terry Blaurock

Tenth Dems lost a great friend recently. Let us tell you a bit about the extraordinary Terry Blaurock.

 

Tim Kaine

Our own Founding Chair was one of the luminaries to welcome VP candidate Tim Kaine to Chicago

 

First Responders Endorse Julie Morrison

Associated Firefighters of Illinois is just one of the many groups to recognize State Senator Julie Morrison for the work she has done to improve our state.

 

A Personal Perspective: Trump Makes My Head Spin Off My Shoulders

By Steven Gan

Our columnist tries to understand how promoting birtherism helped propel Donald Trump to national prominence.

 

Donald Trump — Projection Personified

By Georgia Carrasco

Did you ever notice that Donald Trump tends to accuse his opponents of committing his own sins?  That’s “projection.”

 

Democrats Celebrate September Holidays

Candidates celebrate Labor Day, Buffalo Grove Days, Fiestas Patrias, and other September events.

September Newsletter: Right before Congress went on vacation…

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In this issue of Tenth News:

Steven Gan: Volunteer of the Month

Congress Watch: Double Talk Dold Votes for Anti-Choice Legislation

In the Doldrums

How I Became an Enthusiastic Volunteer for Hillary Clinton: A Personal Journey     

A Personal Perspective: Trump’s Desperation

Weekend “Days of Action” Activate Volunteers for Julie Morrison

Show Your Support for Democrats with Tenth Dems Campaign Gear

Democratic Candidates and Supporters Turn Out in Force During Gurnee Days

Photo Gallery

Off the Mark

 

Steven Gan: Volunteer of the Month

By Avital Raff

September’s Volunteer of the Month is none other than regular Tenth News contributor Steven Gan who recently published a book about his experiences as a businessman in Japan. You’ll find that Steven’s story itself is a must-read.

Congress Watch: Double Talk Dold Votes for Anti-Choice Legislation

By Laurence D. Schiller

In the days before Congress took a lengthy summer hiatus, the House quietly passed a piece of legislation called the Conscience Protection Act of 2016, which will limit women’s reproductive choices.  And Bob Dold was there helping his fellow Republicans get it passed.

In the Doldrums

Bob Dold says he’s not supporting Trump, but he sure is working against Hillary Clinton.

How I Became an Enthusiastic Volunteer for Hillary Clinton: A Personal Journey

By Bonnie Bernstein Levy

The author shares her personal journey.  Her childhood enthusiasm for Democrats like JFK has been reignited, and she now is working hard to make Hillary Clinton our next President.

A Personal Perspective: Trump’s Desperation

By Steven Gan

Our regular columnist offers his take on the status of Trump’s campaign and how the candidate is dealing with a raft of setbacks in August.

Weekend “Days of Action” Activate Volunteers for Julie Morrison

Two recent events helped galvanize State Senate candidate Julie Morrison’s 2016 campaign.

Show Your Support for Democrats with Tenth Dems Campaign Gear

You can help support Democrats by purchasing Tenth Dems’ custom-made buttons and bumper stickers and other campaign gear.

Democratic Candidates and Supporters Turn Out in Force During Gurnee Days

By Bonnie Berger-Neel

August 13 and 14 were big days for Warren Township Democrats at Gurnee Days, including the appearance of a slew of local candidates.

Photo Gallery

Peruse photos from such events as Gurnee Days, the Lake County Fair, and Tenth Dems voter registration activities.

Off the Mark

Republican loyalist Mark Kirk has been fully on board with the Republican plan to obstruct President Obama’s agenda from day one.