from Gwenne Summer is upon us…..and with it our families and friends, sunshine and summer fun. Amidst the glory we enjoy in Leelanau County though, we are also aware of our need to continue to work to preserve our environment, our healthcare system and our Democracy from Republicans who are determined to role back progress
Attorney Mark Brewer will speak on “Ending Partisan Gerrymandering in Michigan: Reform Through the Courts and By Ballot Question” 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Scholars Hall, Northwestern Michigan College, 1450 College Drive, Traverse City, MI. Brewer will discuss the serious problem of the partisan gerrymandering of Michigan’s congressional and legislative districts, among the worst gerrymanders in the nation.
Mark your calendars for May 19th Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to Host ‘Line 5 Water Protectors Symposium’ The League of Women Voters Leelanau County will have an informational table at the event. Peshawbestown, MI- The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will be hosting a ‘Line 5 Water Protectors
from Gwenne Friends….. Saturday will be a festive, happy day with all of us gathered at the Open Space to participate in Traverse City’s own Climate March to coincide with the March in DC and cities around the globe. There will be speakers, music, food, booths, and a real March. Bring your signs, the kids,
Town Hall – Rep Jack Bergman Thursday, April 20th 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Ellison Place 150 Dale Drive, Gaylord, MI 49735 For security purposes, attendees will be required to show photo identification upon entry. Signs will not be permitted indoors but may be displayed outside prior to the event. There will be carpooling from
From Party Chair, Gwenne Allgeier Next week is a busy week!! Great forums……mark your calendars!! Be sure to come to our Leelanau Democrats Forum on the importance of the media – see you thursday! Activist To Do:…..call Rep Bergman – we need a Town Hall; and…. repair, do not repeal, the ACA!! 202 225 4735 –
Why I Weep: A Lament Election Day 2016 By Sister Kathryn Cliatt, OP The people have spoken and their words are filled with venom and hate. The people have spoken and neighbors tremble in their homes in fear of being driven from the land. The people have spoken and lovers of earth are terrified that
from Party Chair Gwenne Allgeier How many times since Nov 8 have we all said that we could NOT believe what was happening? It is a scary time…..things are happening that we thought were impossible in our ‘democracy’…..and we now see what a government without oversight from another party can do…… Citizens are rising up all
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