Chatham County Democratic Party Weekly News Digest
October 30, 2023
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Lots of news on the fallout from last week's approval by NCGA of the new redistricting maps.
Page 1: The Chatham County Board of Elections is seeking input on whether we should have Sunday voting for the March 2024 Primary Election. Fill out the survey and make your opinion known.
Pages 1-2: New CCDP-sponsored events have been added, including new training workshops and CORA's Turkey Tuesday Food Bank Collection Day, coming up on November 14. Please help our local food bank make this year's holidays better for families across our county.
Pages 3-4: New events have been added to our "Other Upcoming Events" calendar, including new virtual events from Red, Wine, & Blue.
Pages 4-5: A message from President Biden about last week's mass shooting in Maine.
Pages 5-6: Statements from the North Carolina Democratic Party on the new redistricting maps and Dan Bishop's comments about Congressman Jeff Jackson entering the race for NC Attorney General.
Pages 6-8: The latest news from NC Senator Natalie Murdock.
Pages 9-10: News from Neighbors on Call, including an upcoming event on the path forward after the redistricting maps approval.
Pages 10-12: News from Democracy North Carolina, including a reminder that the last day to submit a request for a mail-in ballot for the November 7 municipal elections is TOMORROW.
Page 12: News from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.
Page 13: News from County-to-County.
Pages 13-14: The latest from NC Congressman Jeff Jackson.
Pages 15 - 17: Selected news and opinion stories of note
Chatham County Democratic Party Weekly News Digest
October 23, 2023
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Pages 1-4: URGENT CALL TO ACTION ON REDISTRICTING! The GOP-drawn redistricting maps were released last week and the NCGA is expected to vote on them this Wednesday or Thursday. Make no mistake -- these maps are BAD NEWS for all NC Democrats, and will almost certainly solidify the Republican Supermajority in the NCGA, put House Democratic Leader Robert Reives in a tossup district, and result in Democrats losing three or four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. There are actions each of us can take NOW, in the first half of this week, to ensure that our voices are heard LOUD and CLEAR in Raleigh. This is your LAST OPPORTUNITY to be heard before new maps are adopted and the matter goes to the Courts, where the outcome is unclear. There may be rallies organized this week in Raleigh as well, so keep your ears open for more opportunities to be heard. The information here will give you the tools you need to make an impact. SHARE THIS INFORMATION ASAP WITH YOUR VOTERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES.
Pages 4- 6: New upcoming CCDP-sponsored events have been added, including an upcoming discussion on climate change at the Community Engagement Center on November 13. And don't forget about the New Hope Precinct Meeting on October 24 , featuring NC Supreme Court Justices Allison Riggs and Anita Earls, which will be live-streamed on Zoom courtesy of the Fearrington Democratic Club.
Pages 6 - 7: New items have been added to our "Other Upcoming Events: section, including a "Coffee with CORE (Community Organizing for Racial Equity) event at the Chatham Community Library on October 27. There's also a new event from Red, Wine & Blue featuring Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer,
Page 8: News from the North Carolina Democratic Party
Pages 8 - 11: The latest updates from NC Senator Natalie Murdock.
Pages 11-12: The latest updates from NC Congressman Jeff Jackson.
Pages 12 - 14: Selected news and opinion stories of note
Chatham County Democratic Party Weekly News Digest
October 9, 2023
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Pages 1-2: CALLS TO ACTION on redistricting and the UAW autoworkers' strike.
Pages 3- 4: Upcoming CCDP-sponsored events, including training sessions, Goldston Old Fashion Days, and the Pittsboro Street Fair.
Pages 4-8: Other upcoming events, including a slew of election-related upcoming Board of Elections meetings, and several new virtual events from Red, Wine & Blue,
Pages 8-11: The latest news and messaging from the North Carolina Democratic Party.
Pages 11-13: Policy updates from Neighbors on Call.
Pages 13-19: Essays by County-to-County on public education and what NC can learn from Democratic victories in Michigan and Minnesota.
Pages 19-20: A message from Governor Cooper on redistricting.
Pages 20-21: News from Democracy North Carolina on the new state budget and S749, which Governor Cooper vetoed.
Pages 22-27: The latest news from NC Senator Natalie Murdock's office.
Pages 27-32: The latest Washington insider analyses from NC Congressman Jeff Jackson.
Pages 33-34: Selected news and opinion stories of note
Chatham County Democratic Party Weekly News Digest
October 2, 2023
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On page 1, note the CALL TO ACTION at the top. After last week's three NCGA redistricting public comment hearings, including the one in Raleigh where CCDP Chair Sue Blalock spoke, there is now a way for the public to submit online comments. We don't know how long they will accept comments, so please MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD ASAP!
Also on page 1, volunteers are needed to help staff the CCDP tent at the Goldston Old Fashioned Days event on October 14. Contact Barbara Pearman to sign up or with questions.
New items have been added to the "Other Upcoming Events" section on pages 2-5, including House Democratic Leader Robert Reives' Birthday Fundraiser on October 8.
On pages 6-7, you'll find the latest news from the North Carolina Democratic Party.
On pages 7-9, read the latest NC policy updates from Neighbors on Call.
On pages 10-13, you'll find the latest updates from NC House Democratic Leader Robert Reives.
Also on page 13, you can fill out a survey from U.S. Senator Thom Tillis' office. Let him know your thoughts!
And finally on pages 13-16 , you'll find this week's curated selection of local, state and national news.