september 2022 edition The Beacon Donate to Support ICDP Candidates & Projects Get out the Vote Kicks into High Gear The ICDP’s plans are changing as we near the November 8 th general election. read more here Public Comments Needed to Shut Down Line 5 Oil & Water Don’t Mix and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters are just two organizations who are leading the way to shut down the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline. Help prevent a Great Lakes oil spill disaster and force action on climate change by submitting a comment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and ask them to do a complete environmental impact review of the proposed Great Lakes Tunnel. submit comments here ICDP Welcomes Justice Richard Bernstein The ICDP turned out for Justice Bernstein on Sunday, September 4. Without commenting on specific cases, he explained how important keeping Democrats to balance the court is for major issues such as women's freedom, voter protection, school safety, and Line 5. He urged those present to be sure to vote on both sides of the ballot to find the non-partisan candidates for the Supreme Court and other items. Dr. Bob Lorinser addresses attendees at the Picnic in the Park ICDP Picnic at the Park On Sunday August 14, 2022 the Iosco County Democratic Party held a meet the candidates picnic in East Tawas City Park on Tawas Bay. The picnic was attended by over 50 people and Dr Bob Lorinser MI 1st Congressional District candidate was the featured speaker. He has moved his candidacy to within striking distance of defeating his incumbent opponent. Joel Sheltrown State Senate candidate outlined his goals in serving as State Senator. Ken Kish shared his story of how he came to run for 99th District State Representative and how he’s in it to win it. Volunteers needed to serve as Election Challengers The MDP Voter Protection team is actively seeking volunteers for remote and in-person roles to prevent acts of voter suppression and protect the right to vote this Fall. read more here Meet Ken Kish I'm Ken Kish and I'm running for 99th District State Representative. I believe Donald Trump lost the 2020 General Election and Joseph Biden is the duly elected President of the United States... read ken's platform donate to ken's campaign Get Involved in ICDP Events! The Service & Events Committee encourages you to attend events as we start to wrap up the year! Bring a friend to expand our impact! service & events calendar here Line 5 Resolution Adopted on Democratic Platform Democratic Parties in five Michigan counties submitted drafts to the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) Resolutions Committee calling for Line 5 to be shut down immediately... read the convention report here read the full resolution here ICDP Represented at recent MDP Convention Jim Mortimer & Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at MDP Convention, August 20, 2022 Atty. General Dana Nessell accepts the nomination for a second term, August 20, 2022 For Your Reading Knowledge Jim Mortimer shares an article from Time magazine about the continued impact of climate change that is related to the actions needed to prevent Line 5: read article here Have feedback for The Beacon? We want to hear from you! Click on the link below with your comments and articles, and we’ll be in touch! Gloria Brooks, Editor Be sure to add
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