Grand Rapids

3.2.1 In order to vote at any Convention, Caucus or meeting of any unit of the MDP at any level, a person must be a member of the MDP for at least thirty (30) days prior to that Convention, Caucus or meeting. A Party member must be a qualified and registered elector in order to vote on nominations for public office.

Held annually on November 20th since 1999, the Transgender Day of Remembrance is an international day of mourning for all those whose lives were lost due to transphobic violence. In Grand Rapids we are hosting our vigil at the Goei Center from 7-9pm.

Join Jocelyn Benson at the home of Melissa and Bill Marsh to hear more about the Secretary of State office and Jocelyn's vision for Michigan.

This is a meet and greet event for voters of all political persuasions - please come, bring your friends and family, and enjoy the conversation. No contribution expected or required.

https://www.facebook.com/events/655538061485577/

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have increased their activities and are arresting and detaining people in West Michigan every week. We invite you to be part of a campaign to stand in solidarity with immigrants and to stop state violence.

Open hours are intended for people to drop in at their convenience to learn about the South Division Corridor Plan, provide feedback, post information about community events, or just chat South Division.

https://www.facebook.com/events/660332467680021/

With marijuana legalization on the November 6th ballot and medicinal marijuana facilities moving into Grand Rapids, cannabis is a hot topic on the minds of many in West Michigan. Attendees will hear from Chris Woods, Owner, Terrapin Care Station in Boulder, Colorado, on how marijuana legalization has impacted their state and city, and what it could mean for Grand Rapids and your workplace. Panel discussions will include human resources issues, local and out-of-state business impacts, legal implications and more.

Kent County officials have continued to ignore the injustices committed against the immigrant community. We have marched, attended commission meetings, held a rally at the jail and met with county administrators, yet they refused to end their contract with ICE.

Come join a progressive movement to bring the Democratic Party back to the people. We will discuss ways to make this work for all of us because right now money corrupts our politics so badly. Bring a dish to pass and whatever you want to drink. Watch for signs for where we will be upon entering the park. We have shirts now, and can create a strong presence in the Kent Dems Meetings because those that are coming out of fear of the current administration. We can grow our numbers right there at that meeting. Bring a friend along and meet some awesome progressives.

Come out and help NextGen Michigan register people to vote at Calvin College on Thursday, Aug. 30! If you are interested, please contact Megan Pluymert at megan.pluymert@nextgenamerica.org.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1878201769156416/

Join us for the first of two September chapter meetings. You do not have to be a DSA member to attend. We'll have updates from working groups, including the Medicare For All workshop we're holding on September 12. And warm up those vocal cords, because we'll be talking about (and singing!) labor/union songs!

Eastown Community Association is ramp-accessible and has a gender neutral bathroom. Public parking in the lot across the street. Please enter via the side entrance up the ramp--not the front door.