Elgin Township Democrats

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Archives for November 2018

Blue Wave Thank You

ETD had a great turnout in a holiday week meeting. We were able to celebrate the victories and near victories of our candidates.

Those that were able to make it were able to share in celebratory cake, have a chance to talk of their experience as a candidate, and listen to our guess speaker James Keough Bishop Jr. who is an Ambassador that spent time in Niger, Liberia, and Somalia. Ambassador Bishop spoke to the diplomacy in the Trump era.

Again I would like to congratulate all of our candidates and our precinct people and all who helped make this a great turn out election. Keep it up.

Rep. Anna Moeller’s LGBTQ Policy Forum with Equality Illinois

Rep. Anna Moeller's LGBTQ Policy Forum with Equality Illinois

State Rep. Anna Moeller hosts an LGBTQ Policy Forum with Equality Illinois, the state’s civil rights organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Illinoisans.

LGBTQ people are part of the fabric of the State of Illinois, where our pro-equality laws reflect our state’s values of inclusion, fairness, and the freedom to be who you are and love who you love without burden or discrimination. Yet, there is still significant work to be done. At this forum with Rep. Moeller and the team from Equality Illinois, learn about (1) the legal landscape in Illinois, (2) policy actions by the Trump Administration that impact the lives of LGBTQ people and families, and (3) how you can take action for LGBTQ-affirming change.

Rep. Moeller is the chief House sponsor of the Inclusive Curriculum Bill (SB 3249) during the 100th General Assembly (2017-18). The bill will ensure the contributions of LGBTQ people are included in the U.S. history curriculum taught in Illinois public schools.

Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6 PM – 8 PM

Gail Borden Public Library
270 N Grove Ave
Elgin, IL 60120

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Emergency winter shelter in Elgin looking for volunteers

The emergency winter homeless shelter at First United Methodist Church in Elgin will be run for the first time this year by House of Restoration Community Outreach, a nonprofit headed by Lucy and Pedro Gomez. The shelter will be open when it’s 15 degrees or colder.

The Elgin Township Democrats plan to collect clothing, food and supplies for the shelter at our December, 18, 2018 meeting.

Read the full article at the Daily Herald

Dundee Dems Holiday Party

Join the Dundee Township Democrats for a holiday gathering to celebrate the year’s successes! Dinner menu will be available.

Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7 PM

Emmett’s West Dundee
128 W Main St.
West Dundee, IL 60118

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20.1 million more people have health coverage with the ACA, let’s keep that going

The Daily Kos has a great article about how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved healthcare for millions of Americans.

The Centers for Disease Control confirm that the Affordable Care Act is still a big fucking deal. Since 2010, 20.1 million people have gained health insurance.

That number will increase soon into the new year when Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah expand Medicaid. Expansion will help offset the thousands that Arkansas and other states are kicking off the program with work requirements. That’s a fight we can take on with a new Democratic House and in the next two years of fighting Trump. Clearly, Arkansas and other Republican states are having their last gasps against Medicaid.

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Kane County Democratic Women Holiday Party

Celebrating our 1st Year! Come join us for a post election celebration honoring the hard work of our members and sharing the joy of the upcoming holiday season with new and old friends.

Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Riverside Banquets
1117 N. Washington Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510

The Party will include appetizers, buffet, and home-made desserts.

Reservations & Tickets are available for $25.00 on Act Blue.

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