July Meeting, Patriot Games, and more!

Happy 75th Anniversary to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
One of the classiest Presidential couples we’ve ever had, both in and out of office. They continue to live their values.

ACTIONS

Kill the filibuster — still Job #1.
We get rid of this “Jim Crow relic” or American democracy dies. Doubt it? Check out this explainer from the Brennan Center.

If you’ve already reached out, do it again! It is impossible to make too much noise about this.

Call or email President Biden
(Ph: 202-456-1111; Email)
Tell him that eliminating the filibuster to save democracy is a high priority for you.
Call or email our Senators
Peters (Ph: 202-224-6221; Email) and
Stabenow (Ph:202-224-4822; Email)
Tell them first that you value their support for S1, and second that you hope they’ll beat the drum loudly for ditching / revising the filibuster to pass it.

Become a voting rights ambassador
Voting Access for All is a statewide coalition to ensure that everyone, including prisoners, can vote, despite ongoing attacks on our rights. Join the fight to end prison gerrymandering!

Many Dems in the Eastern part of Washtenaw County (in the 12th Congressional District) might be hazy on the fact that our cherished Rep. Debbie Dingell doesn’t represent the whole county! The Western Washtenaw Dems, in the 7th Congressional District, are mis-represented by Insurrectionist Tim Walberg.

This billboard is currently running in Monroe County, but we’re looking to place the next billboard in Lenawee County, where Tim lives. You can help us continue to be a burr in his britches by throwing down some coin at this site: https://bit.ly/BigLieTim

JULY MEETING SATURDAY JULY 10TH

To help celebrate our democratic roots, this month’s meetings is all about resolutions. We have three currently on the table, and more can be introduced at the meeting itself.Resolution to Request that Councilmember Jeff Hayner Resign from the Ann Arbor City Council

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Resolution to Remove George Armstrong Custer Monument from Monroe, Michigan
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Resolution Supporting the Designation of Manoomin (Wild Rice) as Michigan’s Native Grain
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Explainer

The meeting is Saturday, July 10th, starting at 9:30am.
Since we’ll be voting, you will have to register to attend this meeting.

Register in advance for this meeting:
Here’s the link.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

OTHER EVENTSThursday, July 8th, 7pm
Peter Block, author of Community, the Structure of Belonging, joins the Rural Caucus via Zoom to speak on community building. Second session of three, but you can still attend if you missed the first session.

Register in advance for this meeting:
Here’s the link.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For events with your reps, see below!

PATRIOT GAMES

Are YOU a True Patriot? Take the test and find out! Sure, it looks easy, but 190 Republican U.S. House Reps FAILED
to pass this test just last week!
Including Michigan’s own 7th CD U.S. Rep Tim Walberg!

Go ahead, give it a try!

STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR MICHIGAN REPS

Find your county commissioner here.

Senator Jeff Irwin has a regular Virtual Coffee Hour — To receive the Zoom access code and the next date, please fill out this form: https://senatedems.com/irwin/coffee-hour-sign-up/

Rep. Yousef Rabhi, 53rd House district: yousefrabhi@house.mi.gov, Phone: (517) 373-2577. https://housedems.com/yousef-rabhi/. Typically discussions are 10 am on the 4th Saturday of the month and 6 pm on the 2nd Monday of the month. Click to register:

Rep. Ronnie Peterson, 54th House district: ronniepeterson@house.mi.gov Phone: (517) 373-1771 | Toll-Free: (855) 347-8054, https://housedems.com/ronnie-peterson/

Rep. Donna Lasinski, 52nd House district: donnalasinski@house.mi.gov, Phone: (517) 373-0828 | Toll-Free: (855) 627-5052, https://housedems.com/donna-lasinski/ (sign up for emails here).
Rep. Felicia Brabec, 55th House district: FeliciaBrabec@house.mi.gov, Phone: (517) 373-1792, https://housedems.com/felicia-brabec/.— Join State Rep. Brabec for an update on the legislature, and for an opportunity to ask questions about anything happening in the community. The virtual coffee hour will be on June 28th from 5-6pm. Facebook Live and Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87541573302