Dearborn

In 2018, Michigan voters and Voters Not Politicians made history by passing a redistricting reform amendment with 61% of the vote to end gerrymandering.

Join Voters Not Politicians at a Democracy Reform Town Hall to learn more about Michigan’s new redistricting process and how you can participate. The group will also discuss other critical democracy reform issues to strengthen the democratic process through citizen action in Michigan.

Admission is free, and all Michiganders are welcome (including young ones)! However, SPACE IS LIMITED, so please RSVP!

Enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries with fellow LEO Lecturers in an outdoor heated igloo. Hosted by LEO at the local Dearborn patisserie Gateaux on Thursday March 21 from 4-6pm. RSVP online https://bit.ly/2BZemuh Gateaux is located at 1004 S Military St, Dearborn, MI 48124 Contact aschaef@leounion.org with questions.

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Do you want to be able to advocate knowledgeably and effectively for Single Payer but aren't sure about details or best practices? This training is for everyone who wants to get involved in educating fellow citizens and legislators/decision makers about single payer, whether you're a seasoned organizer or not. It will cover content and method: content=what is in the two bills in Washington, including the new Jayapal bill, and what is in the MICare bill in Lansing, as well as some key talking points and good comebacks to common questions.

Club Officer Election, Guest Speaker: David Norwood, Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Dearborn

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Join your neighbors for an informal open house to meet your elected officials, get your copy of the League’s 2019 "Who’s Who: Your Elected Officials," and celebrate the League’s 99th anniversary of its founding on February 14, 1920.

Local elected officials from Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Inkster will be invited to join us at the event. This is an opportunity to meet our local policy makers, face-to-face, in a casual environment. It is a chance for our office holders to meet YOU! Please join us!

Please join #Emgageaction for our 1st Annual Michigan Winter Gala featuring Political Journalist Mehdi Hasan, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, and Elissa Slotkin for Congress!

Mark your calendars for February 10th, 2019 and #GetEmgaged

*More information coming soon*

Location: Greenfield Manor (4770 Greenfield Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126)
Time: 5pm-8pm
Tickets: https://secure.everyaction.com/uOxSUDzpCEGhyCWuMqfCOA2

Guest Speaker: MIchigan Democratic Party Chair candidate Lavora Barnes. Please join us to learn about the position of MDP chair and Ms. Barnes qualifications and priorities.

The Michigan Democratic Party election will be held February 2 at the MDP convention. Complete list of candidates: https://michigandems.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/spring-2019-declared-candidates-final.pdf

Town Hall Meeting with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, State Senator Sylvia Santana, State Representative Abdullah Hammoud and Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun. Please join us for a community conversation about the issues that matter to you.

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Join MIStudentsDream for our November Potluck on Monday, November 26th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm! We will meet at the beautiful Arab American National Museum in Dearborn.

MIStudentsDream is a coalition of educators, school staff, youth organizers, students, and families organizing for immigration justice. At our monthly potlucks, we hope to connect with folks who are interested in our work and to build relationships and community!

Join us in Dearborn for a town hall with Abdul El-Sayed and Dana Nessel, Democratic nominee for Attorney General. This event is free and open to the public, we hope you can make it!

Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium

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