March 11 Monthly Meeting
Join us for our March 11 meeting and get engaged in your community
SEDCD
Events
Mar 11, 2025
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Event Details
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Time: 6:30 p.m. social time, 7-8 p.m. meeting
Location: Rookies Sports Bar and Grill, 2180 NW 156th Street, Clive
Featured Speakers
Morgan Miller is a lifelong Iowan, growing up in West Des Moines. She holds a degree in political science from the University of Iowa. She has worked on political campaigns throughout Iowa at the local, state, and federal levels. With 13 years of experience in Iowa politics and the labor movement, she joined the Iowa State Education Association in 2020 and now serves as their political director. Morgan leads ISEA's political campaign efforts and oversees PAC fundraising. She resides in West Des Moines (Polk County side) with her husband, Joe, and their two pups, Dali and Zin.
Breanna Young (she/her) is a senior shareholder attorney at Dentons Davis Brown in Des Moines, practicing in the areas of estate planning and legal protections for LGBTQ+ Iowans. She is State Chair and Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Director of the Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel, and past Chair of the Iowa State Bar Association's Probate, Trust, and Estate Planning Section. Breanna enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, tending to her office plants, and helping her clients protect themselves and their loved ones through the use of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and more.
A few words about building bridges …
From Hope Johnson, co-chair:
Democrats and progressives understandably have strong feelings about the state of our nation. All emotions, except those that promote hurting others, are valid.
Lately, I've seen a lot of “FAFO” (here’s an article if you don’t know what it means). I get it! But moving forward, we need to grow the number of voters who share our values. Many people across our state are struggling right now. Some didn’t vote in November and some voted for the Republicans. Either way, the Republican policies in Washington and Des Moines are hurting people across the political spectrum.
I’m NOT saying you need to argue with MAGA Republicans—don’t waste your energy there! But we DO need to welcome those affected by these policies who may be open to supporting progressive candidates in the future. If you need to say “FAFO” privately, go ahead. But to win back seats, let’s focus on being empathetic and kind to those willing to learn how Democrats are working to solve real problems.
Here’s a link to a TikTok on this topic. (Language warning for the end.)
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From Dallas County Democrats
Annual Democratic Caucus
Join us for our Annual Democratic Caucus on Saturday, March 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the ADM High School, 801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S., Adel. This is your chance to join other Democrats to help organize! We’ll work on a county platform using an online collaborative "white board."
Bring your laptop or pad. Then we will hold a Central Committee meeting to take nominations for the Central Committee and election of Executive Officers--Chair, 1st Vice Chair, 2d Vice Chair, 3rd Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
If you are interested in serving in any capacity, join us. Nominations may be made that evening from the floor--nominate yourself, even!
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Waukee Schools legislative priorities
Reminder: Here’s a link to our district leaders’ priorities for the Iowa legislative session that will begin on Jan.13.
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