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PEG 6th Congressional District Newsletter 373

Monday, June 17, 2024

All Politics are Local!

Community Events with GOTV Activities!

Volunteer with the Washtenaw County Democratic Party 

“It is a crucial year for Washtenaw Dems to engage voters, hear from them, and provide information, and support Democrats all down the ballot.” It’s also fun! Sign up soon, as these slots fill quickly.

• Saturday, June 22. Participants and Design Coordinator for the Dexter Bicentennial Parade. Morning; time TBA.
• Thursday, July 4. Participants and Gear Coordinator at the Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade. Late morning / early afternoon; time TBA.
• Saturdays, July 6 and beyond. Staff the WCDP table at the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market. 9:00–11:00 AM or 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Saturday, July 27: Annual Garden Party Fundraiser (rain date is July 28.)

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will speak at the WCDP’s 2024 Annual Garden Party, hosted by Anne and Chris Savage. Come see their beautiful organic garden, eat scrumptious, homemade food, and connect with fellow Democrats. Attend (or sponsor someone else to attend) by registering here. Every dollar raised will be used to reach voters and increase turnout throughout Washtenaw County including: outreach activities, voter guides, poll greeting cards, keeping the office open, and much more. 3:00–6:00 PM (remarks begin at 4:00)

Visit the PEG Events Page for more upcoming events at www.equalityingov.org/events!

More Things to read, watch, and view

Project 2025 is a document representing a far-right vision for America. It was prepared by conservative, white Christian groups under right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation, who say, “it is not enough for conservatives to win elections. If we are going to rescue the country from the grip of the radical Left, we need both a governing agenda and the right people in place, ready to carry this agenda out on Day One of the next conservative Administration.”

Developed by powerful allies and supporters of Donald Trump, it aims to be implemented if Trump wins a second term in 2024. Frustrated by limited changes during his first term, this group blames government bureaucracy and federal agencies. Over the past four years, they have crafted this plan to bypass checks and balances, allowing the implementation of regressive policies without Congressional or federal agency involvement. The goal is to entrench these policies deeply, making them difficult to reverse for generations. Remember that the people he will put in place now understand how Washington functions and they can hit the ground running. Read more from Red, Wine, and Blue. 

Concerns about Project 2025 are justified. Let this motivate you. We have the power to choose between the next president as an extremist, authoritarian vision under Project 2025, or the democratic vision we support. Protect our democracy.

Here are some things you can do:

• Talk about this and the importance of voting in 2024 with your family and friends.
• Emphasize how this will strip people of the rights they cherish.
• Compare a presidency under Biden versus Trump.
• Participate in some of the groups mentioned in this newsletter, or other action groups.
• Need some summer reading? Check out the full Project 2025 document here. It’s a mere 887 pages!