PEG 6th Congressional District Newsletter 390
October 14, 2024
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The essential thing left for your to do win the election
This incredibly close election is going to be won by the party that gets the most of its members to vote, and you need to, and can easily help us win. We need you to identify Dem likely voters who have at least a 5% chance of not voting, so we can see them vote. Spend 30 minutes at one of the Distill Social events this week and learn how easy it is to help.
All future drop-in events will be held at the Pittsfield Library branch of the Ann Arbor library, 2359 Oak Valley Drive, unless otherwise noted and are hosted by Distill Social. Bring your computer or pad to get the most from the training.
- Tuesday, October 15 from 10am to 2 pm. Pittsfield Library.
- Wednesday, October 16 from 10:30 to 2:30. Pittsfield Library.
- Thursday, October 17 at 7:30pm. Click here to attend, no registration is necessary.
Letitia James: Fighter for Justice
Letitia James, New York’s firebrand Attorney General, is known for her successful litigation of the civil case against Donald Trump’ business empire, demonstrating its “corporate malfeasance” and winning a settlement against its officers of $450 million dollars.
On Saturday, she addressed a group of progressive Ann Arborites about the critical forthcoming presidential election. She rallied support for Vice-President Kamala Harris, the presidential candidate who doesn’t foment division, hatred, and chaos, and who supports the rule of the law and the constitution. “We’re not going back,” she said of Trump, the former president who separated immigrant parents from their children, who maligns legal Haitian immigrants, who wants to end DACA and Headstart, the preschool program for low-income children. She urged her audience to get involved in what is undoubtedly the most important election of our lifetime.
James explained how serving as attorney general is her “raison d’etre.” Citing her childhood, one of eight children on occasional public assistance, she cites Luke 12:28. “To whom much is given, much will be required.” Clearly, she has given much to the people of New York and now Michigan.
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Events and Ideas for ACTION!
#GOTV #VoteReady
Monday, October 14. Join a Crucial Discussion on Voting
Decisions that affect our daily lives are at the bottom of the ticket, yet many voters only vote part of the ballot. Let’s discuss why it is vital to vote down ballot. Moderated by Alex Thomas, Community and Affordable Housing Advocate, Former Candidate for Ypsilanti Township Supervisor
Speakers:
- Rena Basch, Ann Arbor Township Clerk, and Washtenaw County Election Director
- Ricky Jefferson, Former County Commissioner and Ypsilanti City Councilman
- Judy Jackson, Ypsilanti Township community member, also a member of WeROC, the Palm Leaf Club, and the ICPJ Board
They will help us understand what is at stake and how to make informed voting decisions.
Register Here: Zoom Registration
Tuesday, October 15. Elbert Williams Voter Engagement Day – Changing the Channel From Silence to Justice
Join us for the third annual Elbert Williams Voter Engagement Day! For 75 years, one of the most remarkable Voting Rights Activists in West Tennessee, Elbert Williams, was denied his place in American history. In 2015, with the the help of a committee led by Attorney Jim Emison and Lay Historian John Ashworth this story was thrust into modern conversations across the globe and is now a part of a special resource study led by the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service.
Created by Elbert Williams great grand-niece, Leslie McGraw, in 2022, Voter Engagement Day aims to share information and resources on how to VOTE for progress in economic, gender, and racial justice. The 2024 Theme for Voter Engagement Day is “From Silence to Justice” and will feature an exclusive interview with Alyshia Dyer, Democratic Nominee for Washtenaw County Sheriff on the topic of Restorative Justice. We will also hear from local and national treasures Karen Simpson, Desirae’ Simmons, Rosanita Ratcliff AND MORE! RSVP Here for Add’l Details. 9:30–11 am EST
October In-Person and Local Events
Every Tuesday in October. Voting N’ More Workshops
Sign up for food, fellowship, and fun with voter education and community power building workshops every Tuesday! The next session on October 15 will be led by the Elbert Williams Voting Corner in which participants will leave with resources, a voting action plan, and a full belly! RSVP Here for Dinner and materials. 6–7:30 pm
Become a Poll Worker!
Michigan seeks election inspectors (i.e, poll workers) for early voting and Election Day. Please click here to sign up for one of our Poll Observer training sessions. If you prefer to watch the training independently, then you can watch our training at the YouTube link here. Please make sure to fill out the form at the end of the training.
