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Run to Win Academy- Training Candidates, Staffers of Color
WCDP Black Caucus, with other WCDP groups, is organizing training for people of color who are interested in getting involved in political campaigns whether it be as a Candidate, Treasurer, Campaign Manager, Volunteer or any other campaign staff member. Training will...
Dems Care Tutoring Program Seeks Volunteers, Donations
Our Literacy program has been bringing huge benefits to the children of Ypsilanti's Erickson Elementary for several years, and it is needed more than ever after the year of learning largely lost to the pandemic. An hour or two a week will bring joy to you and to the...
Join Rep. Felicia Brabec and Guests for a Stop on her Mental Health Listening Tour
State Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-Pittsfield Township) is holding a statewide Listening Tour on the state of Mental Health resources. She will be at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center on Nov. 15, 5-6:30 p.m., with special guests House Democratic Leader Donna...
Time to Talk to our Neighbors!
How many times have we heard, "Oh, the Democrats only come around when they want to ask for our votes"? Well, let's get a head start on 2022. Building relationships with voters ahead of time will be key to keeping our excellent team of "Women from Michigan," ...
Anishinaabek Caucus Town Halls– A Push for Inclusive Democracy
The MDP's Anishinaabek Caucus advocates for issues important to the members of the Odawa, Ojibwe and Bodawadmi tribes– the Three fires Confederacy. It has been instrumental in nominating tribal members to boards and commissions and in growing participation in...
Fighting Republicans’ Voter Suppression Efforts: Let’s End This Theft of Democracy
Republicans know they’re a radical minority.They know they can only win elections by suppressing the votes of those who disagree with them. Don’t let them. How can you fight back? DO NOT SIGN the “Secure MI Vote” initiative. Find more info and social media tools here....
WCDP Endorses in Chelsea, Saline City Races
WCDP members voted to endorse the following candidates: Chelsea City Council: Tony Iannelli, Christine Mehuron, Bill Ruddock Chelsea City Mayor: Jane Pacheco Saline City Council: James Martin Dell’Orco WCDP endorsements are at the request of...
Ann Arbor’s Ranked Choice Voting Proposal, Debated (10/11, 7pm)
Not sure about the Ballot Proposal that would change Ann Arbor's voting system? Widely promoted as a progressive approach that could help de-polarize politics, it has a lot of promise. At a recent membership meeting, proponents Ron Zimmerman and Lisa Disch laid out...
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