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Friday, May 23, 2024
Note from the editors: We at Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG) want to tell you about meaningful ways to stay informed and active. We also want to keep things brief and engaging! Therefore, you’ll now see a traditional, in-depth newsletter during the first week of the month, followed by shorter “Ideas for Action” editions the rest of the month. Let us know what you think!
Events and GOTV (Getting Out the Vote)
#VoteReady
Turn 2022 ballot signers into 2024 pro-choice voters!
#DYK that Chuck Newman, the founder of Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG) is also a part of the Distill Social team?
Chuck and the Distill team are determined to ensure that the hundreds of thousands of Reproductive Freedom For All ballot petition signers come out again in 2024 and vote for pro-choice candidates.
The first step is to reach out to these folks and thank them for supporting reproductive rights and we’d love it if you could join the Distill team in doing this. They will provide the postcards, names, addresses and sample message. All you will need is to use the power of your pen and purchase postcard stamps and pop them in the post. If you can help out with writing and sending 50 postcards (you can get your friends and family to help out), please click here and Distill will be in touch.
If you are not sure if this is exactly how you would like to help, but would still like to participate, Speak to Karen of Distill Social and tell her what you like to do and she will find the right volunteer fit for you with proven and meaningful things you can do to help us win in November!
Follow Jessica Craven
On Chop Wood and Carry Water, Jessica Craven’s wealth of ideas on how to help will keep you as busy as you want to be. You can also Follow Jessica Craven’s actions and events for Michigan. “Hey, Team Michigan!…Postcards to Swing States has begun sign-ups for their postcard program for November… Their goal is 25.8 million postcards to boost Democratic turnout across 11 states—including MICHIGAN!! Sign up here.” Please join us.
You can also Follow Jessica Craven’s actions and events for Michigan.
Wednesday, May 29. The Border and the Election
What does a fire at a detention center in Mexico tell us about the U.S. immigration system? Join Probublica to discuss landmark policy shifts under Biden and Trump that precipitated the deadly fire and how immigration is shaping the presidential election. Virtual Event. 2 pm ET
Tune into the next episode of America at a Crossroads Virtual Series featuring Jacob Heilbrunn with Warren Olney. 8 pm ET
Wednesday, May 29. The Right’s Century-Long Romance with Foreign Dictators
Tune into the next episode of America at a Crossroads Virtual Series featuring Jacob Heilbrunn with Warren Olney. 8 pm ET
Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Virtual Training to Spread the Good Word
Become a Social Ambassador with the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Fun and easy, share prepared content on so many topics on social media. Whether you are a Social Media Pro or a casual user, learn how you can share content and the latest messaging from the Biden-Harris campaign with your online networks. Register here. Mondays 8:00–8:45 pm, Thursdays 6:00–6:45 pm, Saturdays 12:00–12:45 pm (ET)
Thursday, May 30. All Candidate Forum: Housing is a Human Right
Join candidates from local to national races as they share how the elected office they seek interfaces with housing issues, and what they will commit to doing on this issue if elected.
The Voters Organizing Through Engagement (VOTE) Caucus, a program within the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) endeavors to embolden our communities with information that can help them better understand the candidates, the role of the desired office, and their views on issues that impact the community directly. We selected housing given the overwhelming need expressed in our network and our belief that every elected official touches this area in some way.
Support the Washtenaw Dems and enjoy our local festivals! Tabling and Parade Calendar:
- Saturdays, NOW thru October. Ann Arbor Farmers Kerrytown Market
- Sign Up Here. 9 am – 1 pm
- Saturday, June 15. Ann Arbor Juneteenth Celebration.
- Sign up Here. 2–4 pm
- Thursday, July 4. Ann Arbor July 4th Parade.
- Sign up Here. 10 am
Visit the PEG Events Page for more upcoming events at www.equalityingov.org/events!
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ICYMI: Here’s What Happened at the Michigan Healthy Climate Conference Last Week
Both Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist and Governor Whitmer addressed the conference, noting how under their administration, Michigan has gone from being a laggard to a leader in addressing climate change. However, there’s much left to do. Authorities on disease and the job market explained the consequences of our warming earth, and advocates for environmental justice described the inequality of it all.
