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CURRENT ISSUE:
↪ Oct. 22, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- The Polls are Open: Early Voting Has Begun for Nov. 2 Election
- Learn About Harris County’s New Voting Machines
- Harris County is Hiring Election Workers
- Get Ready for the HCDP Fall Festival
- On the Ballot: State-Wide Props, School Board Elections
- Headlines: Texas Lege Approves Redistricting Maps
- In the News: Commissioners Court Approves the CROWN Act
- Community Halloween Fair Scheduled for Oct. 30
- Become a Front-Desk Volunteer for HCDP!
- HCDP Team Spotlight: Ashton Bokros & Karem Maldonado
- Action Alert: Upcoming Block Walks
- For Our Precinct Chairs
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
- Houston Celebrates with Annie’s List, Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock
PAST ISSUES:
↪ Oct. 8, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Who Gets to Vote? Conversations on Voting Rights in America Scheduled for Oct. 16
- What’s on the Nov. 2 Ballot: Constitutional Amendments
- What’s on the Nov 2 Ballot: School Board Elections
- Early Voting Begins Oct. 18 for the November State Election
- In the News: HCDP Chair Odus Evbagharu on the Nation’s Infrastructure
- ‘Clear Majority of Americans Opposes Key Provisions’ of New Texas Abortion Law
- Save the Date: Empowerment, Engagement Halloween Fair Set for Oct. 30
- Thousands in Houston March to Support Safe Access to Abortion
- Action Alert: Upcoming Block Walks
- For Our Precinct Chairs
- Welcome HCDP Leadership Academy Fall 2021 Class
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
- U of H College Democrats, Texas College Democrats Recognized at College Democrats Convention
↪ Sept. 24, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Texas Secretary of State to Audit 2020 Election Results in State’s Largest Counties
- List of Coordinated Campaign Supporters Continues to Grow
- Delay of Game: HCDP Golf Tournament Postponed Until Spring
- Headlines: Redistricting Underway in 3rd Special Session
- Be Part of the National Voter Registration Day ‘Week of Action’
- COVID Update: FDA Authorizes Pfizer Booster Dose for 65 Plus, Others at High Risk
- Action Alert: Upcoming Block Walks
- Updates for Precinct Chairs
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
- U of H College Democrats, Texas College Democrats Recognized at College Democrats Convention
↪ Sept. 10, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- HCDP Welcomes Its Current 2022 Primary Coordinated Campaign Supporters
- Birdie While Helping Turn Texas Blue: HCDP Golf Tournament Sept. 25
- Leadership Academy Accepting Applications for Fall Session
- COVID Update: More Houston Businesses Requiring Vaccine
- Headlines: Gov. Abbott Calls 3rd Special Session of Legislature
- In the News: Justice Department Sues Texas Over Abortion Law
- Upcoming Block Walks & Training
- Volunteer Highlights: Leah Caplan & Pat Marks
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
- Join Your Neighborhood Democratic Club or Organization
↪ Aug. 27, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- HCDP Launches ‘Direct to You’ Online Store!
- Save the Date: HCDP ‘Road to 2022’ Golf Tournament Scheduled for Sept. 25
- Apply Now for the HCDP Fall Leadership Academy
- County Sees Dramatic Increase COVID Vaccinations with Cash Card Offer
- Headlines: Good & Bad News for Women’s Equality
- Phonebanks: Sign Up to Make Calls for Trustee District 7 Anne Sung
- Reminder: CEC Meeting Saturday, Aug. 28
- HCDP Volunteer Highlights: Betty Baer & Joanne Burrows
- Running for Election in 2022? Join Our Coordinated Campaign
- Post CEC Training Scheduled: Sign Up Today
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
↪ Aug. 13, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Texas Sen. Carol Alvarado Filibusters 15 Hours Against Restrictive GOP Elections Bill
- Action Alert: Join HCDP for Block Walks, Other Volunteer Activities to Elect Democrats
- Party Secretary Audrie Lawton-Evans Appointed Judge of Harris County Civil Court
- In the News: Texas Rep Senfronia Thompson, Fighting for Voting Rights
- COVID Update: Texas Hospitals Overloaded
- Headlines: County Attorney Authorized by Commissioners to Sue Abbott Over Mask Mandate
- Events: Harris County District J Job Fair Set for Aug. 21
- Save the Date: Next CEC Meeting Aug. 28
- Running for Election in 2022? Join Our Coordinated Campaign
- HCDP Volunteer Highlights: Diane Feagin & Nancy Greig
- You Should Join Our Team: HCDP is Hiring!
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
↪ July 30, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- HCDP Makes Donation to Support Democratic State House Delegation Combating Voter Suppression
- Action Alert: Community-Building Block Walk Aug. 7 in Rice Military
- Dozens Gather for Community Block Walk Hosted By Swing TX Left
- Deputy Voter Registrars Visit Memorial Park for Voter Registration
- In the News: Poor People’s Campaign March to Prevent Texas Voting Restrictions
- Headlines: 'Time for action:' Voting and civil rights groups intensify pressure on Biden and Congress to move on federal election bills
- Running for Election in 2022? Join Our Coordinated Campaign
- HCDP Volunteer Highlights: Barbara Danahy & Cynthia King
- HCDP is Hiring: Join an Amazing Team Working for Positive Change
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
↪ July 16, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Show Support for the Texas House Democrats Fighting Voter Suppression
- HCDP to Host July 26 Virtual Save Our Democracy Rally
- Action Alert: Swing TX Left ‘Model’ Community-Building Block Walk in Spring Branch
- Volunteer Deputy Registrars: Join the HCDP Rice Military Voter Registration Event
- In the News: Odus Evbagharu in the Texas Signal
- Headlines: Hervis Rogers May Spend Life in Prison Because of Trump’s Big Lie
- 2022 Coordinated Campaign Kicks Off
- Houston’s Got Talent — Democrat Karaoke Event Set for July 18
- HCDP Volunteer Highlights: Jean Thomas & Sylvia Pitre
- Upcoming Training: Swing TX Left — Be Ready to Use MiniVAN
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
↪ July 2, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Odus Evbagharu Named Chair of Harris County Democrats
- Beto O’Rourke Welcomes HCDP Chair Odus Evbagharu
- HCDP Celebrates Successful Road to 2022 Fundraiser
- New Precinct Chairs Appointed
- In the News: Lina Hidalgo in The New Yorker
- In the News: Odus Evbagharu
- Beto O’Rourke Rallies Voters in Houston, Next Stop Austin
- Rain or Shine, Local Group of Community Activists Marks 229 Weeks of Protesting Sen. John Cornyn
- On Our Blog: Professor Bryan J. Henry Looks at ‘The GOP’s Dangerous Desperation’
- HCDP Volunteer Highlights: Doris Fears & Marsha Eggenberger
- HCDP Upcoming Training Dates
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
↪ June 18, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Join Us June 23 for HCDP Road to 2022, a Fundraiser Party to Support the Party
- Pride Yard Sign Orders Are Ready For Pick Up
- Candidate Petition Signing Event to Take Place at Road to 2022 Fundraiser
- Meet Interim Party Chair Audrie Lawton Evans
- Call for Action: Tell U.S. Senators You Support the Equality Act
- CEC Meeting to Select New Party Chair Set for June 27
- Beto O’Rourke Rallies Voters in Houston, Next Stop Austin
- HCDP Volunteer Highlight: Susan Woodyard
- Welcome New Leadership Academy Class
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
↪ June 5, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- HCDP Party Chair Announces Resignation, Effective June 16
- Join us at the HCDP Road to 2022 Fundraiser on June 23
- Pride Sign Competition Winner Announced
- CEC Set to Elect New Party Chair June 27
- June 12 Pride Run Cancelled
- Gov. Abbott Calls for Special Legislative Session
- On Our Blog: Fighting Voter Suppression in Texas: An Interview with Christian Menefee
- HCDP Bid on Blue Auction a Success
- Inside the Fight Against Permitless Carry
- Thank You to Our AAPI Heritage Month Guest Speakers
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
- Voter Registration Best Practices Training - June 10
↪ May 21, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Support HCDP at Our ‘Bid on Blue’ Silent Auction May 26
- Join The Democratic Running Mates for Pride Run 2021
- On Our Blog: Proposed Education Bill Would Curb Effective Teaching Methods
- Save a Life - Donate Blood at May 24 Blood Drive
- Find a Democratic Club or Organization Near You!
- Houston Chronicle: 'Collective Amnesia': Texas Politicians Knowingly Blew 3 Chances to Fix the Failing Power Grid
- Check Out the Latest ‘Words that Inspire’ Series Interviews for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- HCDP Volunteer Committees Kickoff Night a Success
- There’s Still Time to Apply for Summer 2021 Virtual Leadership Academy
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
↪ May 7, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Sign Our Petition: Urge Texas Lawmakers to ‘Vote No’ on Permitless Carry
- Texans Rally For Our Voting Rights — Saturday, May 8
- Volunteer Committee Kickoff Event — Monday, May 17
- Action Alert: Help Fight Republican Efforts to Restrict Voting in Texas
- In Memoriam: Linda L.S. "Muffie" Moroney, 1943-2021
- Save the Date for HCDP Fundraiser ‘Bid on Blue’ Auction, May 26
- Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Wins EMILY’s List’s 2021 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award
- New Poll Captures Texas Voters’ Thoughts for Lawmakers
- May 21 is Last Day to Apply for Summer 2021 Virtual Leadership Academy
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
- Celebrate Pride with Harris County Democrats
↪ April 23, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Call to Action: Help Fight Republican Efforts to Restrict Voting in Texas
- Houston Leaders Speak Out Against Restrictive Voter Bills in Texas Legislature
- Virtual Iftar Celebration Set for Today, April 23 at 5:00 PM CST
- Cast Your Vote for Lina Hidalgo as 2021 Emily’s List Rising Star
- Early Voting for the May 1 Election has Begun
- COVID Vaccine Update: No Appointments Necessary at NRG
- HCDP Chair Joins Annie’s List Executive Director for “So You Want to Run for Office” Event
- Join the Virtual Leadership Academy this Summer
- Spring Branch Community Event: School Uniform Drive
- Advocate for Juror Pay Increase, Says District Clerk Marilyn Burgess
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
↪ April 9, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Call to Action: Make Phone Calls to Help Drive Support of Voting Rights
- Call to Action: Support Expansion of Medicaid in Texas (HB 1741)
- You're Invited to the 2nd Annual Virtual HCDP Iftar Event
- Meet Hena Rafiq, Member of the HCDP AAPI Committee
- Houston Democrats Speak Out Against Proposed Voting Restrictions
- Texas Needs Medicaid Expansion!
- HCDP Training Opportunities
- HCDP Summer Leadership Academy
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
- “We Run the World” Fundraiser to Highlight a Diverse Harris County
↪ March 26, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- HCDP Celebrates Successful JRR Fundraiser
- All Texas Adults to Be Eligible for COVID Vaccine
- May 1 Early Voting Schedule Released
- Review of Federal Efforts to Ensure Fair Voting
- Images from Houston's Stop Asian Hate Vigil & Rally
- New Training Opportunities From HCDP
- Op-Ed: The Real Framing of the Atlanta Massacre: Hate Crime, Evangelical Terrorism & Femicide
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
- “We Run the World” Fundraiser to Highlight a Diverse Harris County
↪ March 13, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- The Host Committee & HCDP Invite You to a Virtual JRR!
- Continue to Mask Up, Get Tested, & Sign up for a Vaccine
- Your Vote Matters - May 1, 2021
- COVID-19 Relief Set to Help Millions of Families
- More than 1,000 Families Check-In at Fifth-Ward Community Event
- CEC Meeting & Upcoming Trainings
- Meet HCDP Leadership Academy Member — Gabrielle Izu
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
- We Run the World Event to Celebrate Women’s Achievements
↪ Feb. 27, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Winter Storm Resources
- HCDP Dine-With-A-Dem Fundraiser Update
- Words that Inspire Series: BLM Houston Lead Organizer Kandice Webber
- Sign Up for a Free COVID Test Today!
- Urgently Needed - Sign Up Today to Donate Blood!
- Precinct Chair Information: Training & CEC Meeting
- New Date - We Run the World!
- Houston One of Five U.S. Cities Chosen as FEMA ‘Super’ Vaccination Sites
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program
↪ Feb. 13, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Dine-With-A-Dem Fundraiser
- Honoring Black History Month: Words that Inspire Series
- Meet Rolando "RJ" Coronado, Data and Training Director
- Renew Your Vote-By-Mail Status
- Tools to Run for Office
- Sign Up for Virtual Training as We Prepare for 2022!
- ROADWomen, H-BAD, & HCDP Invite You to We Run the World Fundraiser
- New Study Shows Harris County Loves Democrats!
- Become a Sustaining Member
↪ Jan. 29, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- HCDP Houston Food Bank Fundraiser a Success!
- Meet Rufi Natarajan, HCDP Special Projects Director & AAPI Chair
- HCPD Joins Texas Groups Calling for Cruz, Paxton, 16 Texas Reps to Resign
- Apply by Jan. 31 for the HCDP Leadership Academy!
- Dine-With-A-Dem Fundraiser Set for February 17
- HCDP Names Delilah Agho-Otoghile Interim Executive Director
- Harris County Joint Election - May 1, 2021
- Become a Sustaining Member
↪ Jan. 15, 2021
Inside This Issue:
- Work Has Already Begun in 2021: There’s Plenty to Be Excited About!
- Hear from Palwasha Sharwani, Our Full-Time Elections Director!
- Houston Food Bank: MLK / Inauguration Food Drive
- City of Houston, Black Heritage Society & HCDP Partner for an MLK Parade of Giving
- Presidential Inauguration Live Stream: Be a Part of the Host Committee
- HCDP Precinct Chair Training: January 21st & January 23rd
- Date-A-Dem: Show Your Love for the Democratic Party
- In Loving Memory of Wes Hart
- Help Support HCDP Through Our Membership Program