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July 20th – Shipman Parade – Starts at 6 pm. If you have time, our Circuit Clerk candidate Dana Skinner could use some more bodies to walk or ride our float. She’s been showing up with lots of supporters so let’s help her out!! Lineup is usually an hour to 45 minutes before step off. …
Welcome
Welcome to the Macoupin County Democratic Party official website. Our long history of a strong democratic movement in Macoupin County has been founded on our support of working families and unions, school districts and economic growth. Our goal is to provide information to you about our mission and proud tradition of supporting democratic values in …
JFK Revisited by Pat Kowal, Carlinville #3
Fifty-six years ago, John F. Kennedy issued a challenge to all Americans: “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” We’ve come a long way from there, unfortunately in the wrong direction. Certainly, our governor seems more interested in promoting his own agenda rather than doing what’s …
#DoYourJob By Lee LoBue, Carlinville #2 Precinct
If you’ve followed the ongoing budget crisis in Springfield over the last year or so, you’ve probably seen #DoYourJob affixed to countless social media posts, stories, and comments*. #DoYourJob has been a rallying cry for Democrats, service providers, students, teachers, and concerned citizens across Illinois who are calling on Governor Rauner to, well, do his job. Our state …
Indivisible – Resisting the Trump Agenda
For most of you reading this, election night 2016 was not a good night. I remember watching returns, first in a state of denial, then rage, then fear, then plain old depression. How could this country elect a president known for impulsivity (among other things) who is the commander-in-chief of our armed forces? How could …
