RESOURCES

Learn. Grow. Stay Engaged.

Our mission is to support Democratic candidates and policies at the local, state, and national levels. We work to inform and engage voters, foster civil dialogue, and empower residents to take an active role in shaping their community and future.An informed community is an empowered one. Whether you’re new to activism or deeply involved, these books, podcasts, and organizations reflect our Democratic values and help you stay informed, inspired, and ready to act.

Trusted Pro-Democracy Resources

Leaders safeguarding our republic and guiding civic engagement:

Podcasts & Media

Stay informed with sharp analysis, reporting, and progressive insights:

Books That Inspire & Inform

Gain deeper context and motivation through these essential reads:

The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris

The Purpose of Power by Alicia Garza

What Unites Us by Dan Rather

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei

Sisters in Law by Linda Hirshman

We Are Indivisible by Leah Greenberg & Ezra Levin

1984 by George Orwell

Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts by Rachel Bitecofer

How Fascism Works by Jason Stanley

It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis

Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution by Peter Kropotkin

No Is Not Enough by Naomi Klein

On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder

On Freedom by Timothy Snyder

Suggested Voices to Follow

Thought leaders shaping the movement for justice, equity, and democracy:

  • Stacey Abrams
  • Heather Cox Richardson
  • Robert Reich
  • Rev. William Barber II
  • Brian Tyler Cohen
  • Joyce Vance
  • Jay Kou
  • John Pavolitz
  • Ruth Ben-Ghiat
  • Run for Something
  • Red, Wine and Blue

Our Core Values

These resources help support and deepen our commitment to:

  • Free, fair, and inclusive elections
  • Racial, gender, and economic justice
  • Climate action and environmental stewardship
  • Accessible healthcare and education
  • Transparency, accountability, and truth in government

State House Represenatives

District 53 Brenda Carter – D  
BrendCarter@house.mi.gov
517-373-2577

District 54 – Donni Steele – R
DonniSteele@house.gov
517-373-1771

District 55- Mark Tisdel – R
MarkTisdel@house.mi.gov
517-373-1792

District 66 – Josh Schriver – R
JoshSchriver@house.mi.gov
517-573-1087

State House Senators

District 7 – Jeremy Moss – D
SenJMoss@senate.michigan.gov
517-373-7888

District 9 – Mallory McMorrow – D
SenMMcMorrow@senate.michigan.gov
517-373-2523

District 9 – Michael Weber – R
SenMWebber@senate.michigan.gov
517-373-0994

District 24 – Ruth A. Johnson – R
SenRJohnson@senate. michigan.gov
517-373-1636

 

 

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