Category: Politics & Voting

Update on “Families Belong Together” Events Locally

June 30 is the day that nation-wide "Familes Belong Together" rallies are planned, as we outlined in an earlier post. Organizer moveon.org says: Update: June 20, 2018 Events are on! The executive order that Donald Trump signed today is not a solution to the crisis created by his administration: it keeps kids imprisoned indefinitely and … Continue reading Update on “Families Belong Together” Events Locally

Candidate Info for November from CCVA

The Champaign County Voter's Alliance  has a Candidate Guide (http://www.votechampaign.org/guidefinal.php) for the November 6 election.   It shows both Democratic and Republican candidates along with a photo and other information.  The side-by-side comparison is useful for those of us watching the yard signs and wondering: Who is that person?  Is she or he in my party? The … Continue reading Candidate Info for November from CCVA

CU Indivisible shares Indivisible’s National Policy Issues Week of June 11

CU Indivisible, on their Facebook page, posted this list of policy priorities for the week from Indivisible National. Normally this site focuses on local and regional issues but occasionally will post content with a national focus, particularly if there is a local connection, such as comming from the local chapter of Indivisible.  Thanks to CU … Continue reading CU Indivisible shares Indivisible’s National Policy Issues Week of June 11

Livestream Teach-In: Jewish Legacy of Voting Rights

On June 3, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, join Bend the Arc's national livestream in room 215, Champaign Public Library, on the Jewish legacy of fighting for voting rights and our campaign to flip Congress in 2018.   Let’s pack the room and learn how we are going to unseat Rodney Davis in November! Please … Continue reading Livestream Teach-In: Jewish Legacy of Voting Rights