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Fellow Young Democrat,
Yes, it's still 2020. No, all of this isn't a dream.
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Coronavirus has put a strain on our mental health and our wallets and this moment feels particularly insurmountable. We have just 48 days until the election of our lifetimes with better wages, safer workplaces, and more affordable healthcare on the ballot and we couldn't need those policies any more than we do right now.
Right here in Indiana we are seeing polls tighten! In April, there was a 20-percentage-point margin between Governor Holcomb and Democratic Nominee for Governor Woody Myers. Earlier this month a poll came out showing that margin is now just SIX-PERCENTAGE-POINTS. Democrats in Indiana have momentum, and Young Democrats around the state are stepping up to keep pushing us forward. Be sure to request your absentee ballot ASAP to keep up the push! Click below to learn how.
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In California, our country is on fire. California is experiencing some of the worst wildfires in recorded history and the connection to climate change is clear. Climate change leads to a different percentage make-up of water droplets and ice in clouds than normal. Those changes, in-turn, lead to more friction inside of the clouds, which causes both more lightning and stronger lightning. The current wildfires can be traced back to mid-August, when in 48 hours between August 16th and August 18th, California experienced over 7,000 lightning strikes igniting over 350 fires. Climate justice is social justice, and we stand alongside our friends in California who are seeing first-hand the impact of climate inaction. And yes, that is an ACTUAL photo from the California wildfires.
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INDIANA YOUNG DEMOCRATS: Monthly Executive Committee Meetings are set through June! This month we will be holding our monthly meeting on September 23rd at 6 p.m. After this month, meetings will be held every 3rd Wednesday of the month (pro-tip: that's the same day you get this newsletter!).
Click below to receive the invitation for monthly meetings through June! All meetings are open to the public and we hope you will join us!
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MASK UP YOUNG DEMS: IYD MASK
AVAILABLE SOON!
We are excited to announce we will be offering an IYD mask for purchase. This product will be available for a limited time and quantity only, so pre-order now to be notified when the product is in!
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In honor of John Lewis' legacy, we are again 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. If you have five minutes this week, make sure to call your representatives and ask them to enact HR4. While you're there, remind them to fully fund the Postal Service.
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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There are just 48 days left until election day. Can you chip in to support Young Democrats across the state?
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UPCOMING EVENTS
There are a TON of events coming up in the next few weeks where Young Democrats in Indiana can engage with campaigns, learn about local offices, and volunteer to elect great Democrats around the state. Check out the full list and see what is happening online or in your neighborhood!
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- Indiana Young Democrats: Monthly Executive Committee Meetings - September 23rd at 6 p.m. and then every 3rd Wednesday of the month!
- Marion Co. Young Democrats: This is How We Win Monthly Meeting - Thursday, September 17th at 6 p.m.
- Hamilton County Young Democrats: Community Clean-Up - Saturday, September 19th and 26th from 10 a.m. to Noon in Noblesville
- Porter County Democrats: Rock the Vote - Saturday, September 19th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time in Valparaiso
- Pete Cowden: Educators for Pete Virtual Fundraiser - Saturday, September 19th, 3 p.m.
- Hamilton County Young Democrats: Weekly Voter Education Series - Check-in each Tuesday for new content!
- Indiana Town Halls: Christina Hale (D) & Victoria Spartz (R) Virtual Town Hall - Tuesday, September 22nd at 7 p.m.
- Indiana Black Legislative PAC: Register and Educate Voters in the Park - Saturday, September 26th from 12 to 3 p.m. in Indianapolis
- Indiana Black Legislative PAC: Register and Educate Voters in the Park - Saturday, September 3rd from 12 to 3 p.m. in East Chicago and Gary
- Indiana Democratic Party: September Young Professionals Fireside Chat - Wednesday, September 30th at 6 p.m.
- Indiana Black Legislative PAC: Virtual Phonebank to Black & Brown Hoosiers - Saturday, October 10th from 12 to 3 p.m.
- Hamilton Co. Young Democrats: October Day of Action - October 20th at 7 p.m.
- Biden Victory Fund: Virtual Conversation on U.S. Global Leadership for Refugees - Thursday, September 17th at 2 p.m.
- Biden Victory Fund: Virtual Conversation with Hillary Jordan, Virgil Williams, and Lynn Sherr - Thursday, September 17th at 1 p.m.
- Biden Victory Fund: Virtual Conversation on Food, Agriculture, and Rural America - Saturday, September 19th at 1 p.m.
- Biden Victory Fund: Virtual Conversation with Julie Chávez Rodriguez - Sunday, September 20th at 7 p.m.
- Biden Victory Fund: Rebuilding the Transatlantic Partnership - Tuesday, September 22nd at 1 p.m.
- Biden Victory Fund: Virtual Fundraiser Discussing How Your Vote Counts: The Impact of the 2020 Election on the African Diaspora with AG Eric Holder - Thursday, September 24th at 1 p.m.
- Biden Victory Fund: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Jill Biden - Friday, September 25th
- Biden Victory Fund: Virtual Conversation with Women Leaders on Building an Inclusive Clean Energy Economy - Wednesday, September 30th at 5 p.m.
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Democratically yours,
Indiana Young Democrats
www.indianayoungdem.org
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