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Dear Fellow Young Democrat,
July has been a month for the books. As an organization, we officially named new leaders and had our annual convention. As a community, we have seen mesmerizing levels of attention paid to the systemic injustice that Black Americans face, and we lost two civil rights icons in the same day. Now is a moment for change and we believe in each person's individual ability to affect change.
The life, leadership, and legacy of John Lewis can never be forgotten. His devotion to our country is not only measurable in bills passed but the blood, sweat, and tears he devoted to the Civil Rights Movement. Our country as a whole is mourning after his passing and the good trouble that he got into on behalf of this country can never be repaid.
Senior Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev. Raphael Warnock reflected on John Lewis' passing that, "the irony of this moment, really, is that John Lewis is the patron saint of voting rights, but his home state of Georgia is ground zero for voter suppression."
In honor of his legacy we are calling on our elected leaders in Washington D.C., those that worked side-by-side with Congressman John Lewis, to enact HR4 as the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The bill is currently in the Senate. You can locate your Senator's contact information at:
https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
The phone number for Mike Braun's office is: (202) 224-4814
The phone number for Todd Young's office is: (202) 224-5623
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Are you a Young Democrat running for office in Indiana? Let us know what you're running for and we will follow up about the endorsement process!
Redistricting is next year, so if we want to end Republican gerrymandering, we must elect just ONE MORE State Representative candidate to break the Republican's Supermajority. A Supermajority for Republicans mean they can convene meetings of the Legislature WITHOUT DEMOCRATS PRESENT. Republicans can draw districts and choose their voters without a single word on the matter coming from Democrats. That's wrong, and Young Democrats around the state are stepping up and leading the way in some of the most competitive races across Indiana.
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Now that we have filled IYD leadership seats for the 2020-21 term, we have openings for leadership roles all throughout the state and opportunities for members to get involved. We are looking for leaders like you to join our team:
1) Vice District Chair positions (ALL 9 DISTRICTS)
Sits on the Executive Committee as a non-voting member. Serves alongside the District Chair (the chief executive officer of the district) comprising the corresponding high school, collegiate, and county chapters. Helps with outreach and growth in the district and shall hold the proxy of the Congressional District Chair.
2) Constituency Caucus Chair positions (5 ROLES)
- Indiana Young Democrats Black Caucus
- Indiana Young Democrats LGBTQ Caucus
- Indiana Young Democrats Women’s Caucus
- Indiana Young Democrats Hispanic Caucus
- Indiana Young Democrats Labor Caucus
Not interested in leading the caucus? No worries! Let us know which one you would like to join as a caucus member. These are committees that help Indiana Young Democrats engage with bases of particular voters.
3) Deputy Director positions (3 ROLES)
- Deputy Communications Director
- Deputy Director of Diversity and Inclusion
- Deputy Finance Director
4) Director of Chapter Recruitment (OPEN)
The Director of Chapter Recruitment shall:
a. Work with the Executive Committee and Congressional District
Chairs to develop and provide a plan of recruiting members and
new chapters of the Indiana Young Democrats.
b. Assist prospective members and chapters through the charting
process.
c. Coordinate with the Director of Chapter Development on the
chartering of new chapters.
d. Provide a report to the Executive Committee on the progress of
chartering chapters.
e. Present new charters for consideration to the Executive Committee
for approval.
5) Volunteer Committee Opportunities
We are searching for members in good standing to serve on the following committees. If you are looking to develop skills in any of the following areas or to get more involved statewide, please consider joining.
- Rules Committee
- Finance Committee.
- Ethics Committee.
- Campaign Committee.
If you are interested in serving in a role with the IYD team, please click the button below to apply for the openings that interest you!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
There are a number of events coming up in the next few weeks where Young Democrats in Indiana can engage with campaigns and learn about local offices!
On Sunday July 26th we have two great events!
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At 8 pm ET, the Biden Victory Fund is hosting a Celebration for Change: 100 Days to Go livestream. The list of special guests is long, including our very own Pete Buttigieg, Julianne Moore (who played Sarah Palin in the movie Game Change, we highly recommend), Tituss Burgess, Sara Bareilles, Karamo, Kristin Chenoweth, Dolores Huerta, Billie Jean King, Jay Leno, and John Legend. That's about half the list, and tickets start at just $15!
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Throughout the day July 26th and on July 25th Belinda Drake, a Young Democrat running for State Senate in District 32, will be having a Weekend of Action! If you can, sign up for a phoneban shift in support of Belinda's campaign!
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Tomorrow at 6 pm, the Marion County Young Democrats are hosting Equity & Elections During COVID: the Impact of School Boards. There could not be a more important time to serve in local office than this moment, especially on such crucial public positions like the school board. Join our meeting to learn more about the experiences of current school board members and how you can get involved. Maybe you'll even to decide to run yourself!
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Democratically yours,
Indiana Young Democrats
www.indianayoungdem.org
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