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In this issue of Tenth News:

A Photogenic Fourth!

Brad Schneider Endorsed by National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare; Bob Dold “Not a Friend of Seniors”

Congress Watch: Dold’s House and Kirk’s Senate Take a Seven-Week Vacation After Doing Nearly Nothing All Year

Proposal to Lift the Cap on Payroll Tax Contributions Would Guarantee Social Security Solvency

In Memory of Abner Mikva: He Made the World a Better Place, One Person at a Time

The Legacy of Ab Mikva

Moraine Township Dems Party with Our Party in Highland Park

In the Doldrums

If You Feel the Economy Has Left You Behind, Vote Democratic

Off the Mark!

Governor Mike Pence: The Poster Child for Homophobia in America

State Senator Julie Morrison Launches Reelection Bid in June and Announces Gun Violence Prevention Legislation in July

Magic Beans

A Photogenic Fourth!

See how Democratic candidates and their supporters celebrated Independence Day. Photos can be found throughout this issue.

Brad Schneider Endorsed by National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare; Bob Dold “Not a Friend of Seniors”

By Barbara Altman

The social safety net, particularly Social Security and Medicare, was the subject of a recent senior roundtable held in Waukegan. 10th District Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Schneider was on hand to receive a major endorsement and tout his support for these programs.

Congress Watch: Dold’s House and Kirk’s Senate Take a Seven-Week Vacation After Doing Nearly Nothing All Year

By Laurence D. Schiller

Already historically unproductive, Congress…just went on vacation for seven weeks!

Proposal to Lift the Cap on Payroll Tax Contributions Would Guarantee Social Security Solvency

A simple proposal that is unlikely to see light of day in a Republican-controlled Congress would guarantee Social Security solvency for decades.

In Memory of Abner Mikva: He Made the World a Better Place, One Person at a Time

By Lonni Berkley

The first of two articles on the remarkable Abner Mikva focuses on the impact he had on the author’s life.

The Legacy of Ab Mikva

By Mark Rosenberg

Abner Mikva will live on through more than personal memories; his legacy will last through the continuation of a singular program that bears his name.

Moraine Township Dems Party with Our Party in Highland Park

Moraine Dems’ annual Party with Our Party on July 13 drew a festive crowd, and Tenth News was there taking lots of pictures that we’ve scattered throughout this issue.

In the Doldrums

A contract with his Republican Party gives Bob Dold access to party money to finance his campaign against Brad Schneider.

If You Feel the Economy Has Left You Behind, Vote Democratic

By Murray Levin

Many who have not benefited from improved economic conditions in this country have been persuaded to place blame everywhere but where it should be placed. Our author deals in facts. sticky things that they are, are here to help.

Off the Mark!

Mark Kirk’s Senate career is marked by opposition to equal pay for women.

Governor Mike Pence: The Poster Child for Homophobia in America

By Steven Gan – A Personal Perspective

One of Donald Trump’s running mate’s claims to fame is promoting legislation to undermine the rights of LGBT Americans.

State Senator Julie Morrison Launches Reelection Bid in June and Announces Gun Violence Prevention Legislation in July

State Senator Julie Morrison is as busy introducing new bills as she is campaigning for reelection, and gun violence prevention is her latest cause.

Magic Beans

By Jack Altschuler

The recent vote in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union should serve as a cautionary tale to those in the United States who wish to effect a similar kind of radical change in this country.

Poetry Edition 2016 — 6th Annual Newsletter Special Edition

Tenth Dems May Newsletter

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In this issue of Tenth News:

10^th District Unity Event Helps Kick Off Schneider Campaign

Young Writers Do Justice to Poetry and Prose

Congress Watch: Dold Joins Republican House Colleagues to Pass Anti-Consumer Telecommunications Bill     

Carol Sente Works to Break State Budget Impasse

State Senator Melinda Bush Announces Reelection Bid

Barney Frank Draws Standing-Room-Only Crowd in Support of Brad Schneider

Tenth Dems Leaders in Attendance at Reception for Tammy Duckworth

A Personal Perspective: When Will Republican State Governments End Their Assault on Their LGBT Citizens?

Democrats on Cook County Board Seek Ban on Business with States Enacting Anti-LGBT Legislation

What a President is—and Isn’t

TDU Hosting Renowned Political Commentator David Yepsen

10^th District Unity Event Helps Kick Off Schneider Campaign

An extensive photo album documents how Tenth Dems, Jan Schakowsky, and other inspiring speakers came together to support Brad Schneider’s run against Republican Bob Dold. Founding Chair Lauren Beth Gash emceed for the capacity crowd at the UAW Hall.

Young Writers Do Justice to Poetry and Prose

By Adrienne Kirshbaum

The 6^th Annual Community Connection Poetry and Prose Competition Awards Night was a moving, unqualified success. The inspiring high school student wordsmiths reading their original works made sure of that.

Congress Watch: Dold Joins Republican House Colleagues to Pass Anti-Consumer Telecommunications Bill

By Laurence D. Schiller

Our current do-nothing Congress occasionally rouses from its slumbers…to pass harmful legislation. Case in point: H.R. 2666, the anti-consumer telecom bill.

Carol Sente Works to Break State Budget Impasse

The Democratic state representative from the 59^th legislative district organized a bipartisan event in an effort to find common ground for an Illinois budget.

State Senator Melinda Bush Announces Reelection Bid

Democratic notables, including former Congressman Brad Schneider, helped  State Senator Melinda Bush kick off her reelection campaign.

Barney Frank Draws Standing-Room-Only Crowd in Support of Brad Schneider

Former Congressman Barney Frank was as entertaining as he was persuasive as he rallied support for Brad Schneider.

Tenth Dems Leaders in Attendance at Reception for Tammy Duckworth

By Carol Hillsberg

At a reception in supporters’ living room, Tammy Duckworth impressed with her personal story and her political priorities, both in sharp contrast to those of Republican opponent Mark Kirk.

A Personal Perspective: When Will Republican State Governments End Their Assault on Their LGBT Citizens?

By Steven Gan

So-called “religious liberty laws”—read “freedom to discriminate laws”—seem to be all the rage in several Republican-controlled states governments these days.  But happily, even corporations are joining the backlash against this assault on LGBT Americans.        

Democrats on Cook County Board Seek Ban on Business with States Enacting Anti-LGBT Legislation

Even governments are taking action against red states’ anti-LGBT laws–governments dominated by Democrats, that is.

What a President is—and Isn’t

By Eleonora di Liscia

As the primary process moves into the home stretch, now would be a good time to examine the kinds of qualities a person needs to be the Leader of the Free World—the President of the United States. Does any of the Republican candidates measure up?

TDU Hosting Renowned Political Commentator David Yepsen

He was a hit at the Tenth Dems 2015 Annual Awards Dinner, and he’s returning on May 18 for a free Tenth Dems University event. Welcome back, David Yepsen.