Augustana College Democrats

10/29/2020

Join us tonight for a safe space to discuss any concerns, frustrations, or general attitudes regarding the upcoming Back the Blue event and Presidential election!

10/29/2020

https://www.mobilize.us/bustos/event/359058/?utm=fb

Join Cheri Bustos & Senator Tammy Duckworth for Team Bustos' GOTV Kickoff on Friday October 30th at 3 p.m. CT. Come fired up and ready to hear from Cheri and Tammy as they kickoff the final days before Election Day.

10/21/2020

Tomorrow evening at 7pm, join Augustana College Democrats and Kai Swanson to discuss the importance of voting in the upcoming election! Can’t wait to see you all there 👀

09/17/2020

Reminder: Tonight, September 17th, Join us for the weekly meeting for awesome opportunities! DM if you need the zoom link.

09/10/2020

Join us for our first meeting of the year! Meet the exec board and learn what Augie Democrats is all about. DM for the zoom link!

08/03/2020

Hey Augie Dems! Looking for ways to get involved in local campaigns? Check out this Virtual Phone-bank for the Cheri Bustos campaign!

Are you a college or high school student? Join our student virtual phone banks starting next Tuesday. Any and all college and high school students are welcome to join. We will be hosting zoom rooms every Tuesday from 6-8PM. Sign up below, call (309) 430-7043 or email [email protected] to be scheduled.

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06/26/2020

Largely forgotten, the Supreme Court is an essential check on the processes of our government. Recent decisions made by the court have greatly impacted two minority collectives— the “Dreamers” and the those belonging to the LGBTQ+ community. Not only do these decisions impact the nation, but they impact Augie students and faculty directly. More important decisions are to come, and it is essential that the American people and Augie take note of what occurs.

06/19/2020

It is important to remember that Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, a celebration for and of Black liberation, a celebration of hope for a world of equality. It is important that during this time, Black voices are heard by all people.

06/06/2020

The Augie Dems page is back! Follow us for all updates on the organization, upcoming events, and important news information.

06/29/2017

The Better Care Reconciliation Act, the Republican Party's landmark legislation that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and contribute to the loss of insurance of approximately 22 million people by 2026, may experience a delay in the Senate. Republican leadership under Mitch McConnell may delay a vote on the bill until after Congress's July 4th recess.
This comes in part because at least ten members of the Senate Republicans have expressed opposition to the bill -- although some hard-line conservatives feel the measure doesn't go far enough, there are moderates who feel that the negative impact of the legislation on the American people is too great.
It is the position of Augustana College Democrats, and the greater Democratic Party, that this proposal goes too far in eliminating health care benefits for those who need it; likewise, leaving essential aspects of health care coverage up to the states (such as concerning coverage for preexisting conditions, mental health care, women's health initiatives, and elderly care programs) would create a severe disparity in the level of and availability of health care for all people through discriminatory practices.
Please contact your congresspersons today and urge them to vote against the Senate bill.
NPR has published an analysis the effect Republican efforts will have on the ACA (see link 1, below). Likewise, Reuters explains several of the positions taken on the bill, including a link to the Congressional Budget Office's infographic on Medicaid coverage (link 2). NPR and Fox News have both published polls on the recent Senate draft, best used together for a better understanding of the situation (links 3 and 4).
1) http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/22/533942041/who-wins-who-loses-with-senate-health-care-bill
2) https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-idUSKBN19J2E5
3) http://www.npr.org/2017/06/28/534612954/just-17-percent-of-americans-approve-of-republican-senate-health-care-bill
4) http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/28/fox-news-poll-27-percent-favor-senate-gop-health-care-plan-as-vote-gets-delayed.html

04/10/2017

The recent confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court shows a disturbing unwillingness for Senate Republicans to respect the spirit of the law. By voting to change filibuster rules to close debate on nominees with a simple majority (instead of the 60 vote threshold previously required), Republican lawmakers have made the highest court in the land a partisan battleground, where appointments can be rushed through by the majority party.
We need to oppose changes such as this that endanger the spirit of the law and the chance for bipartisan cooperation. Stand for a future where nominees to the courts are based on merit and not political alignment.
http://www.npr.org/2017/04/07/522902281/senate-confirms-gorsuch-to-supreme-court

Senate Republicans unleashed the "nuclear option" on Thursday, essentially ensuring that Neil Gorsuch would be confirmed on Friday. The final vote was 54-45, mostly along party lines.

01/11/2017

President Obama has in no way been a perfect president, but tonight he gracefully stepped onto the stage as the same humble man who ran in 2008. A man who is still hopeful for the future, a man who believes in the power of the people to bring change, and a man who has dedicated eight years to public service. President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden have brought positivity, elegance, and progressive policy into the White House. To them, we owe our gratitude. Thank you for serving us so well.