Getting Involved
Review the events and organizations below to learn more about
advocacy opportunities.
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January 8, 7:00 pm – 9:00pm
January Meeting: Discussion with Dana Nessel (Candidate
for Michigan Attorney General), Dan Haberman (Congressional Candidate for Michigan’s
11th District), and Charles Gaba (Affordable Care Act Expert)
Hosted by: Birmingham Bloomfield Dems
From the organizers: Join us for our January meeting. We will meet Dan Haberman, Congressional candidate in the 11th District, and Dana Nessel, candidate for Michigan Attorney General. Our own Charles Gaba will then give us an update on the status of the Affordable Care Act post Open Enrollment. See you there!
From the organizers: Join us for our January meeting. We will meet Dan Haberman, Congressional candidate in the 11th District, and Dana Nessel, candidate for Michigan Attorney General. Our own Charles Gaba will then give us an update on the status of the Affordable Care Act post Open Enrollment. See you there!
Where: Bloomfield Twp. Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road,
Bloomfield Hills
January 15, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Hosted by: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American
History
Where: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History,
315. E. Warren Ave., Detroit
From the organizers: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is The Wright Museum's busiest day of the
year - and with good reason! It's an exciting day of celebration that includes
musical performances, arts and crafts, children's workshops, storytelling,
video tributes, displays of MLK and Coretta Scott King artifacts, the openings
of two new exhibitions.
January 21, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Women’s March Michigan 2018: Power to the Polls
Hosted by: Women’s March Michigan
Where: Michigan State Capitol, 110 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing
Michigan
From the organizers: Michiganders will unite one year
later at the steps of the state Capitol on January 21, 2018 at 2pm to celebrate
the strides we’ve made so far and to make plans to build our future. The Women’s
March Michigan recognizes that women make up less than 25% of the legislature
in Michigan and that in order for women to be represented in policies, they
must run for office. Women’s March Michigan will recognize women running for office
in Michigan, on all levels, from all communities, of all political stripes from
local school boards to the race for governor.
January 21, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrating One Year Anniversary of the Women’s March
Hosted by: Progressive Women’s Caucus PAC
Where: Farmington Hills Manor Banquet & Restaurant, 23666
Orchard Lake Rd. Farmington Hills
Ticketed event
From the organizers: Join us in celebrating the One
Year Anniversary of the Women's March on Sunday, January 21 in Farmington
Hills!
January 25, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Environment Town Hall
Hosted by: Michigan Made Great, Clean Water Action, Sierra Club
Michigan Chapter
Where: Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills
From the organizers: Join us for a discussion on the important
environmental issues facing our Michigan communities. Hear from our panel of
state legislators and community activists on how policies on clean energy,
water infrastructure and contamination, and lead and copper regulation are
affecting all of us in Michigan. Learn how we can protect our beautiful state.
Guest Speakers:
Democratic Floor Leader - State Representative Christine Greig
State Representative Kevin Hertel
State Representative Stephanie Chang
Andrew Sarpolis - Organizer at Sierra Club Michigan Chapter
Mary Brady-Enerson - Michigan Director at Clean Water Action
Link:https://www.facebook.com/events/1514144345370810/
Democratic Floor Leader - State Representative Christine Greig
State Representative Kevin Hertel
State Representative Stephanie Chang
Andrew Sarpolis - Organizer at Sierra Club Michigan Chapter
Mary Brady-Enerson - Michigan Director at Clean Water Action
Link:https://www.facebook.com/events/1514144345370810/
February 1, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Women of 2018 – A Panel Discussion
Hosted by: Indivisible District 14
Where: Farmington Community Library – Main Branch, 32737 12
Mile Rd., Farmington Hills
From the organizers: Meet a panel of women running for office in 2018. Find out
why they are running and what they hope to accomplish. Panelists include current
14th District Representative Christine Greig; Dana Nessel, candidate for
Michigan Attorney General; Jennifer Kurland, candidate for Governor; Gretchen
Whitmer, candidate for Governor, and more to be announced.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/278447682683002/February 24, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Vote for Women
Hosted by: Women Organize Women Michigan
Where: Birmingham Unitarian Church, 3851 Woodward Ave.,
Bloomfield Hillss
From the organizers: We will be focusing on women on the ballot in 2018. We will invite progressive
women on the ballot to come together and meet with those who are looking to get
involved in their campaigns and dedicate themselves to electing more
progressive women at all levels in 2018! We will also address this growing narrative that we "can't have
too many women on the ballot!" and shut that malarkey down!!! This will be
the first in a series of summits for 2018 with this same focus.
Confirmed Candidates Attending
Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, Candidate for Governor
Dana Nessel, Candidate for Attorney General
Julia Pulver, Candidate for State Senate, District 15
Nicole Bedi, Candidate for State House, District 40
Confirmed Candidates Attending
Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, Candidate for Governor
Dana Nessel, Candidate for Attorney General
Julia Pulver, Candidate for State Senate, District 15
Nicole Bedi, Candidate for State House, District 40
Ticketed Event
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1686279868083336March 3, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The People’s Governor Forum – Transforming Michigan’s Future
Hosted by: Michigan United and 40+ Partner Organizations
Where: Historic Little Rock Baptist Church, 9000 Woodward
Ave., Detroit
From the organizers: Michigan United and 40+ partner organizations
will co-sponsor the 2018 Governor Candidates Forum to engage candidates on
progressive issues that deeply matter to our communities
Tickets Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-peoples-governor-forum-transforming-michigans-future-tickets-39933949518
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/207274949815084
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/207274949815084
April 15, Michigan Democratic Party Convention
Hosted by: Michigan Democratic Party
Where: Cobo Center
Important: Nominees will be selected for Michigan Attorney
General, Michigan Secretary of State and Michigan Supreme Court Justices. In
order to participate, you must be a registered as a Democrat at least 30 days
before the Convention. Select the link below to learn more.
Link: https://michigandems.com/Letters to the Editor
Indivisible 11th is coordinating a letter to the
Editor writing campaign. The goal is to reach those in our communities who are
not online and may not otherwise hear our point of view. They need people from
our area to join.
Action: A sample letter will be sent out each week with talking
points that you can personalize. Contact details to come.