Watch this page for actions you can take now to help elect democrats and protect our democracy.
See below the actions for photos from some of our volunteer activities.
activities to help save democracy
You are one drop of water. When all our drops are combined, we can carve stone.”
--Jessica Craven.
WE ALL have a role to play in Saving Democracy this year. Here is a list of things YOU can do to be part of the patriotic effort to save our country. They range from things that can be done from your couch, things that take no time, to things that require you to be in community with fellow Americans. PLEASE open this document and PICK AT LEAST ONE ACTIVITY (more if you are able) that you will commit to doing from now until November.
Michigan Needs its own voting rights act!
Despite recent progress on voting rights, Black and Brown voters, disabled voters and those whose first language is not English still face unequal barriers to the ballot box in Michigan. As several states move backwards with severe voting restrictions and Congress lacks the will to restore the federal Voting Rights Act after the Supreme Court gutted a key component, we need Michigan to set a new standard for state-level voting rights. By enacting the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MIVRA or Senate Bills 401, 402, 403, and 404), Michigan can become a national leader in safeguarding the right to vote, meeting a critical local need while joining the growing list of states moving forward to protect this fundamental freedom.
The MIVRA Will Protect Voters of Color and Voters with Disabilities and Strengthen Michigan’s Democracy by:
- Providing new legal tools to fight discriminatory voting rules in court.
- Expanding language assistance for voters with limited English proficiency.
- Ensuring advanced public notice of key voting changes, enabling voters to take action.
- Providing important protections and assistance for voters with disabilities.
- Establishing a central hub for election information to increase transparency and promote best practices.
- Requiring places where a court has found voting discrimination to prove that subsequent voting changes will not harm protected voters before they can go into effect.
Voters Not Politicians has launched a new effort to make this happen and Sen. Jeremy Moss is leading on this in the State Senate. He’ll be having hearings, possibly as early as April. Click on the button below to learn how you can get involved.
listen to the mdp weekly podcast
Did you know that the MDP has a weekly podcast with Chair Lavora Barnes? It’s very informative and engaging. Click on the image to listen and find other valuable information.
Volunteer opportunities
If you’d like information about any of these volunteer opportunities, please email club Chair Glenda Stainback by clicking on the button below.
- Nominate club members to serve on our Community Service Committee. This will require only one hour per month and will have no required meetings.
- Help us Adopt-A-SMART Stop. This will require only 15 minutes per week.
A Climate Change-Fighting Household
Do you want to learn about things you can do to help save the planet? Check out what former club chair, Dennis Nordmoe, and his wife Janet have done in their home to fight climate change. Click on the button below for a detailed document about what they’ve done, including a list of resources.
Red Cross Blood Drive - April 10, 2023
Voter Registration Drive at Oak Park High School - March 16, 2023
August 11 Food Distribution Event
July 14 Food Distribution Event
