When: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 4:30 – 7:00pm Where: 312 Chicago, 136 N. LaSalle Drive, Chicago What: Mike Frerichs’ annual September event to celebrate the beginning of fall in Chicago. For additional information or to RSVP, register online or call 312-854-8018
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Tenth Dems July Newsletter
Please follow the link to view our July newsletter as a pdf file:
In this issue of Tenth News:
Don’t Be Terrified; Send a Message
An Evening of Social Justice Songs and Pizza
Trump Dumps on his Loyal Chumps
Shouldn’t All Working People Earn a Living Wage?
Don’t Be Terrified; Send a Message
By Prajnaa Jain
With so much anxiety being felt by millions of Americans as a result of what has been happening in Washington, D.C., Tenth Dems created a whole new new line of buttons that give voice to those feelings. And they’re available for sale at our events and on line.
By Marci Jacobs and Neesa Sweet
On July 19, nearly 300 gathered to honor the individuals who took the big step of putting themselves forward to run in this year’s elections and the volunteers who helped them. Jason Kander, former Missouri Secretary of State, 2016 candidate for Senate, and founder of Let America vote, inspired all with his keynote address.
An Evening of Social Justice Songs and Pizza
A night of food, drink, and song awaits everyone who attends this August 5 event in Gurnee.
Trump Dumps on his Loyal Chumps
By Steven Gan
There are no boundaries to Donald Trump’s bullying and disrespect, as supporters like “beleaguered” Attorney General Jeff Sessions are now learning.
Shouldn’t All Working People Earn a Living Wage?
By Herb Brenner
There are so many socio-economic issues needing to be addressed in this country, among them the minimum wage. What are the real numbers and what impact do they have on real people? And what is being done locally?
In case you missed this special evening (or even if you attended!) …
Friends,
Our 7th Annual Poetry and Prose Contest Awards Night was a special evening–area high school students read their original works on the theme of Service, and they were joined at the microphone by some of the professional writers who judged the contest. These young writers were amazing! See for yourself–this special edition of Tenth News has all 12 award-winning poems, essays, and stories, as well as a photo album from the event.
There’s a good chance you’ll be moved by the talent and sensitivity of the young students from North Chicago, Waukegan, and Zion who participated in this year’s contest.
Enjoy!
Barbara Altman,
Editor, Tenth News
Election wrap-up
Tenth Dems April Newsletter
Please follow the link to view our April newsletter as a pdf file:
In this issue of Tenth News:
Meet State Representative Laura Fine (17th District)
Congress Watch: The GOP’s War on the Environment
Post-Election Thank You from Moraine Township Democratic Slate
Democrats Turn Vernon Township Blue!
West Deerfield Dems Score Historic Sweep
Pre-Election Let’s Talk Politics in Deerfield Builds Enthusiasm for Local Candidates
Meet State Representative Laura Fine (17th District)
By Mark DeBofsky
Our series on elected officials from the area in and around the 10th Congressional District continues this month as we learn more about 17th District State Representative Laura Fine.
Congress Watch: The GOP’s War on the Environment
By Dr. Laurence D. Schiller
While 10th District Congressman works to preserve our planet, President Trump and his enablers in Congress have been launching an attack on the environment through executive orders and legislation aimed at rescission of environmental regulations and weakening the EPA.
Post-Election Thank You from Moraine Township Democratic Slate
The Democrats recently elected to Moraine Township offices thank their constituents and reaffirm their promise to continue to provide outstanding services without increasing taxes.
Democrats Turn Vernon Township Blue!
By Mark Rosenberg, M.D.
A slate of political newcomers ousted the entrenched Republicans in Vernon Township.
By John Idleburg
Not all Democrats running for local office around the 10th Congressional District were victorious in the April 4 elections. We must work harder.
West Deerfield Dems Score Historic Sweep
Following the April 4 elections, for the very first time, West Deerfield Township will be led entirely by Democrats.
Pre-Election Let’s Talk Politics in Deerfield Builds Enthusiasm for Local Candidates
By Laurence D. Schiller
The Deerfield Public Library was the setting for the March 27 session of Let’s Talk Politics. The discussion was lively and far-ranging, and attendees met some of the Democrats running on April 4.