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CONGRATULATIONS TO PWA ENDORSEES!
Mayor George Heartwell, 2nd Ward Commissioner Ruth Kelly, and the GRPS’ sinking fund millage proposal - Congratulations to our endorsees on their Election Day successes, and thank you to the voters of Grand Rapids for recognizing the value of these public servants and the importance of warm, safe and dry schools.
PWA FALL FUNDRAISER - Monday, November 14, 2011 - Re-Cap
"Creating a Culture for Change: Lessons from the Front Lines of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"
What a wonderful evening we had with Kerry Eleveld, journalist, senior fellow at EqualityMatters.org, and daughter of PWA member and endorsee Robert Eleveld! Kerry served as Washington correspondent for The Advocate during the first two years of the Obama administration, conducted two interviews with Barack Obama during the 2008 election and has been the only reporter from an LGBT outlet to interview him since he's been President. Kerry provided a detailed analysis of the successful strategies to get the promised repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' accomplished. Her advice for other progressive groups was entertaining and insightful, including pithy points such as, "Be vigilant," "Timeline matters," "Chaos is your friend," and "Play the inside/outside game." For more information on Kerry's remarks, click here.
TAKE NOTE...
Why give your time and/or money to the Progressive Women's Alliance?
1. PWA gives candidates and officeholders a clear idea of where PWA members stand on an issue. Because we band together and pool our resources, Michigan legislators pay plenty of attention to PWA's stance.
2. Giving to PWA expands your influence beyond your own legislative district. PWA directs money to Michigan candidates you may not know about who align with you on issues and who need our support.
3. The PWA Candidate Committee makes a carefully studied, well-informed decision on whom to endorse. The organization takes the time to do the research you may not have time to conduct.
4. PWA makes candidate contributions based on your progressive values as articulated by the membership and leadership of the organization.
PWA SUPPORTS PREGNANCY PREVENTION FUNDING - Click here to see the letter sent by the PWA Board to the Michigan Department of Community Health to urge protection of funding for pregnancy prevention programs.
PWA OPPOSES ELIMINATION OF MICHIGAN EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT - Click here to see the letter sent by the PWA Board to all members of the House Tax and Senate Finance committees, our recent endorsees, and our local senators and representatives. PWA Chairperson Melissa Janes said, "With the geography of our membership, we cover an impressive number of House and Senate districts. It was a lot of fun to send so many copies of this letter."
Speak with a louder voice! When we bundle our dollars together, the progressive message has greater force and travels farther. United, we can elect more candidates for state and federal government who will advance our political values! Now you can spread your donations across the year, maintaining PWA as a political power. Learn how to set up an automatic monthly donation: click here.
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