[July 24th Issue]: On Sunday, President Joseph R. Biden Jr., putting the country to which he has devoted his life first, made the monumental decision to drop out of the presidential race. This heroic and selfless act only adds to the list of accomplishments of this great American statesman, one of our time’s most transformative and effective presidents.
[July 17th Issue]: What happened to Donald Trump and those who attended his rally is not OK. Political violence has no place in our democracy. Regardless of target or motive or method, it must be condemned and we must strive to be better than that as a country.
As we’ve seen over the years, gun violence has shattered the lives of too many people in and out of the political world.
Senator Sanders in Stevens Point, WI, a few weeks ago. Yes, these are extremely difficult and painful times. People are demoralized. The presidential debate a week ago Thursday was a…
[July 10th Special Issue]: Democrats walked in Fourth of July parades all over Lake County to celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s birth. Lake Dems volunteers, elected officials, candidates, and Democratic interns joined us at events marking the day. We hope you will enjoy these photos as much as we enjoyed the moments that made them possible.
This week the Supreme Court handed down a decision in Donald J. Trump v. United States that ruled official presidential actions are immune from prosecution, effectively shielding him from accountability…
[July 3rd Issue]: Supreme Injustice ● Highland Park – Two Years Later: A Letter from Lake Dems Chair, Lauren Beth Gash ● Have Fun With Democrats – Parade With us on the 4th of July! ● Warren Township Democrats Chair Honored by Illinois House ● Lake Dems Out and About ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI ● Upcoming Events
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 In this Issue: The Dobbs Decision: Two Years Later – Letter from Lake Dems Chair Lauren Beth Gash ● Lake Dems and Tenth Dems Host…
June 24 marks two years since the overturning of Roe v. Wade when abortion rights vanished after nearly 50 years. I still remember how I felt when I heard the news, and…
The first presidential debate is scheduled for Thursday, June 27. Join the Lake Dems and Tenth Dems Presidential Debate Watch Party as we cheer on President Biden. The debate begins at 8:00pm. And join us for dinner (available for purchase) before the debate if you’d like!
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 In this Issue: Today is Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom ● A Great Evening at Democrats Defending Democracy Reception ● June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness…