Spirit of Millie and New Rising Star Award Recipients Named
The Spirit of Millie Awards honor progressive grassroots leaders whose commitment and work for economic and social justice exemplify the spirit, drive and tenacity that was the hallmark of our late Board Member Millie Jeffrey's life. At the March 21, 2010 Millie Jeffrey Awards Dinner the following progressive activists will be recognized with this prestigious award: Elizabeth Bunn, Maryion Lee, Ethel Schwartz and Ron Scott.
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For the first time, a Millie Jeffrey Rising Star Award will be given to a young progressive activist leader. The recipient of this new award is Sarah Juster, an Ann Arbor high school student who has shown exceptional leadership in the fight against genocide and to provide relief to the refugees of Darfur.
This year's Dinner theme is "Celebrating Progressive Women in Politics." Our keynote speaker is Millie's friend and ally, Madeleine M. Kunin. Gov. Kunin was the first woman governor of Vermont, and the first woman in U.S. history to be elected governor three times, serving from 1985 - 1991. Gov. Kunin is the author of "Pearls, Politics and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead." Millie Jeffrey drove all the way from Detroit to Burlington, Vermont to see Gov. Kunin's inauguration.
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Now is the time to order place your congratulatory ads in the program and to purchase tickets for the reception so that you speak personally with Madeleine Kunin and to our award recipients.
Of course you will want to buy tickets for the dinner as well. Click on this link or go to our Justice4Michigan.org homepage:
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The 2010 Annual Millie Jeffrey Awards Dinner will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Courtyard by Marriott,
3205 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. The reception will begin at 6 pm and dinner at 7 pm.
This event is our main annual fundraiser for our Justice Caucus PAC. Help us REPEAT the success of ousting an incumbent right-wing Supreme Court Justice!
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3rd Annual Millie Jeffrey Dinner -- Celebrating Progressive Women in Politics
Save the Date - Sunday, March 21, 2010!
The 3rd Annual Millie Jeffrey Awards Dinner will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Courtyard by Marriott, Ann Arbor, MI.
The theme of the Dinner is "Celebrating Progressive Women in Politics." And you will not want to miss our inspiring and esteemed keynote speaker Madeleine M. Kunin. Gov. Kunin was the first woman governor of Vermont, and the first woman in U.S. history to be elected governor three times, serving from 1985 - 1991. A friend of Millie Jeffrey, Gov. Kunin is the author of "Pearls, Politics and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead." Millie Jeffrey drove all the way from Detroit to Burlington, Vermont to see Gov. Kunin's inauguration. You only have to drive to Ann Arbor to see her!
Tickets for the dinner are $75, for the reception $100. To be listed on the host committee, purchase 2 tickets and any size ad by January 29, 2010. Table sponsorship is $1000 (table for 10 and a full-page ad in the program). Ads must be submitted by March 1, 2010.
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(Photo by Paul Boisvert)
2010 Supreme Court Forum
A Town Hall discussion about the Michigan Supreme Court was held on Saturday, January 23, 2010, hosted by the Justice Caucus and the Washtenaw County Democratic Party.
Panelists included Jocelyn Benson, David Blanchard, Mark Bernstein, Lynn Shecter and Graham Teall. Fran Brennan was the moderator.
The Forum has been posted on YouTube and can be viewed in six parts.
Nominate Someone Special For A Spirit Of Millie Award!
On Sunday March 21, 2010 the Justice Caucus will hold the 4th Annual Millie Jeffrey Dinner at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
During the event awards will be given to special people selected by the nominations committee and the executive committee of the Justice Caucus.
If you know someone who is worthy of an award, tell us about them! We are looking for people who are living their lives in a way similar to Millie Jeffrey, championing progressive issues of civil, social, and economic justice through hard work and persistent dedication. Millie Jeffrey was a pioneer in many areas such as nondiscrimination/fairness, worker/union rights, women’s rights, and civil rights. Millie herself never ran for office but she gave courage, organized, and inspired passion in others. Tell us how your nominee does any of these.
Download the Nomination Form HERE.
Download the Criteria for Nominees HERE.
Please send your submission via the official nominating form by January 28, 2010. Tell us as much as you know about the person you are nominating. You do not have to be a member of the Justice Caucus to nominate someone. We hope to hear from you!
ACTION ALERT: Join the Fight for Michigan's Future
What Kind of Future Will Our Children Have?
The Michigan Senate passed the budget on the backs of our children, our college students, our police officers, our firefighters and our poorest citizens.
Keep Up The Pressure for Revenue!
Keep up pressure on the Michigan Legislature to pass revenue to make up for the devastating budget cuts.
As the Governor reviews the budget bills and, in some cases, exercises the line item veto, it is critical that we keep up pressure on the Michigan Legislature to fix the problems created by the devastating cuts contained in those budget bills.
Cuts to K-12 education, the Promise Grant, revenue sharing (police & fire) and human services are absolutely unacceptable. The only fix is to pass revenue legislation.
Senate Republicans Play Politics With Michigan Citizens' Lives
Justice Caucus demands a better State Senate. Renews its call for a resignation from Mike Bishop and vote of "No Confidence" from the MI State Senate.
DETROIT, MICH. -- According to a MIRS report dated Oct. 7, 2009, the Michigan State Senate tabled a vote on the bill which would repeal the immunity for pharmaceutical manufacturers in retaliation against the Justice Caucus' recent call for Michigan State Senate leader Mike Bishop and State House speaker Andy Dillon to step down from their leadership positions. As advocates for social and economic justice and integrity, the Justice Caucus demands better leadership in the state's legislature due to their failure to address the fundamental issue of structural budget reform. This failure has led to the second budget crisis in two years.
Action Alert: Contact State Senators Now
We need to reach out to Senators to ask them to support revenue. Contact your own Senator and the Senators listed below.
URGENT: Take Action Today To Support Revenue
Please call, email or fax your own representative and the representatives listed below. The state House is considering revenue right now! This is the only way to undo the damage that will be done by the devastating budget cuts passed last week. Act now!
