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In this edition of the CCDP newsletter...

•  Chairman Eric Schlenkermann, in A Message from the Chairman, notes the vital role of precinct delegates, underscoring how very important it is for voters to be actively involved in helping assure Democrats (and democracy!) win in November. It could be something as simple as contacting your precinct delegate and offering to help!
• In How to fix the United States Supreme Court, Tina Andrews decries the current ultra-conservative Supreme Court and describes some bills that have been introduced to try to bring balance back to that institution.
• Don't Drink the Water by Ellen Link questions why it is that corporations are continually allowed to endanger our environment and our lives. She uses the recent oil spill in the St. Mary's River as an example of the threats posed by Line 5 which runs under the straits of Mackinac. 
• Tim Hughes, in his Under the Dome column, discusses the Reproductive Freedom and Voters Rights Proposals that will likely be on the ballot in November. He also presents brief highlights of the recently passed FY2023 budget for Michigan.  
• In a A Path Forward for Democrats youth columnist Ethan Reader explores the importance of turning out Democratic voters to take control in more states, given the recent Supreme Court decisions which emphasize "states rights."
• Citizens' Corner provides a link to helpful voting information, along with a recent cartoon by CCDP's talented Fred Clark
• See who is running in which races in Getting to Know Our Candidates; you'll also find links to candidates' websites and Facebook pages.

  In this edition of the CCDP newsletter.....

• Our message from the chairman, Eric Schlenkermann, details how Clinton County voting districts have changed due to the now complete redistricting process by the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission.  You can see by the numbers that Democrats have a very real chance of changing the face of the Michigan legislature. All Democrats are encouraged to get involved to help make this next election a blue tidal wave!
• Under the Dome by Tim Hughes discusses Governor Whitmer's State of the State address, her five major priorities for 2022, and a review of her 2022 budget.  Also included is a review of the 13 ballot proposals that are in various stages of development.
• Melany Mack relay's some great ways YOU can help with Elissa Slotkin's campaign!
• In Buckle Up Neighbors by Fred Clark, Fred discusses how this election cycle could shape up to be a bumpy ride.  Also enjoy an original political cartoon by Fred!
• In Citizen's Corner by Theresa Kidd you can find out about the newly created voting districts and the Democrats that are running in the primary.  You read that right, in the primary! There are still some races for which Democratic candidates are needed.  If you are interested in learning more about open positions and how the CCDP may be able to help you run for a position, read on!
• Climate Emergency Demands Action - NOW! Ellen and Terry Link cover the important issue of climate change and the very urgent need for the Clinton County Board of Commissioners to adopt a Climate Emergency Resolution.  The article covers what you can do to get involved before climate change becomes an irreversible reality.

  In this edition of the CCDP newsletter.....

• Under the Dome by Tim Hughes focuses on Hero Pay for essential workers. In the era of Covid-19, it is appropriate that a proposal to honor essential workers be put before the Legislature. Tim also discusses the Republican petition drive to make it harder to vote.  Governor Whitmer vetoed the package of voter suppression bills that passed along party lines in the State legislature.  Republicans are now funding a petition drive to circumvent the will of the people of Michigan.  Find out what you can do to stop this voter suppression.
• In the Citizen's Corner by Theresa Kidd you can find out how to take action about two topics; the October 2, 2021 MI Body MI Choice rally at the Capitol, and mining bills that are working their way through the house and senate.
• Catch up on the latest happenings with the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission written by Tina Andrews.
• Logan Byrne writes about how organized labor and civil rights are not mutually exclusive.
• Melany Mack covers two different topics in this edition of the newsletter. "What's fair about this?", discusses the Republican led Secure MI Vote petition drive to make voting more difficult in our state. And, in honor of Labor Day, "Protecting the Right to Organize" covers the PRO Act of 2021.

  In this edition of the CCDP newsletter.....

• "A Better Future for our Solid Waste" by Ellen Link, talks about Michigan's solid waste law, known as Part 115, and the need for repair. A package of bills, H.B. 4454-4461 were proposed in 2020 with bi-partisan support, but died on the vine.  They were resurrected and passed by the house on April 22, 2021, and are awaiting passage by the Senate.
• Under the Dome by Tim Hughes discusses the package of bills Republicans passed to make it harder to vote in Michigan.  Also covered is the Republican led Senate Oversight Committee's 55-page report stating there was no evidence of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
• Clinton County Citizens' Corner by Theresa Kidd gives some tips on how to become an active member of your community so you can make a difference in how your local government is run.

  In this edition of the CCDP newsletter.....

• A citizens request for action on the climate crisis invites you to sign a petition to the Clinton County Board of Commissioners requesting they publically acknowledge the existence of climate crisis, and devise plans to reduce greenhouse gas emmissions.
• Under the Dome by Tim Hughes discusses Governor Whitmer's urging of the state legislature to pass the Michigan COVID recovery plan.
• Citizens' Corner by Theresa Kidd will be a recurring section of the newsletter that will help us all to be informed and engaged citizens.