Upcoming Events 📅

• Thursday, Feb. 12:

  • Friends of the Library Valentine's Sweet Sale, 12-5pm, Brown County Library

  • IU Center for Rural Engagement Listening Session, 6:30-8pm, Seasons Conference Center

• Friday, Feb. 13: Stonewall Democrats 90's Dance + Winter Fundraiser, 7pm-Midnight, I Fell Gallery + Studios in Bloomington

• Thursday, Feb. 19: IU Center for Rural Engagement Listening Session, 6:30-8pm, Van Buren Elementary

• Tuesday, Feb. 24: 

  • Town Hall with Brad Meyer, Candidate for Congress IN 9th District, 4:30-6pm, Brown County Community Foundation

  • Brown County Democrats Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm, Brown County Community Foundation

• Thursday, Feb. 26: Volunteer with the BC Democrats at Mother's Cupboard (cooking at 12:30pm, serving at 3:30pm)

• Saturday, March 28: No Kings Day, Noon-2pm, Brown County Courthouse (organized by Brown County Indivisible)

See all upcoming events on the calendar on the homepage of the website.

Thank You Amy for Hosting Our Meeting!

Amy Oliver hosted our belated January meeting at her new Nashville campaign headquarters. It was fun and energizing to meet in the place where real campaign activity is happening!

Starting in March, Amy's HQ at 137 W Mound St. will be the new location for our monthly meetings. Our February 24 meeting will still be held at the Brown County Community Foundation.

Help Protect Democratic Elections! 🗳️

This year's midterm elections are vital for reigning in the Trump administration. Help ensure the primary elections are conducted fairly and accurately by signing up to serve as an early voting worker or a member of an election day count team. Primary election day is May 5.

Interested in learning more about what these roles entail? Contact party chair Lora Lewis Rudd at [email protected].

More Ways to Get Involved ✋

Party vice chair Jacob Quackenbush is organizing a Young Democrats group for Brown County. Are you a young person interested in getting involved in Democratic politics and fighting back against the Trump administration? Or do you know young people who are? Contact Jacob at [email protected] to get plugged in.

We are also looking for folks who may be interested in serving as the next Treasurer of our group. The role is fairly straightforward and entails filing three annual financial reports. Contact party chair Lora Lewis Rudd at [email protected] to learn more.

State Level Updates 📜

Legislative Session

The Indiana General Assembly is in a fast-moving session expected to end by February 27 or earlier. Watch livestreams of committee meetings and testimony on the IGA website. For an overview of current active bills from a progressive perspective, check out the MAD Voters Bill Tracker.

State Party Platform

The Indiana Democrats are seeking feedback on the state-level party platform that will be voted on at the June 6 convention. Share your input on the current draft using their online feedback form. They are also hosting two upcoming input sessions:

• Wed. Feb. 18: Bloomington platform input session, 6:30-7:30pm

• Wed. Feb. 25: Indianapolis platform input session, 6:30-7:30pm

Candidate Updates 🌟

Volunteer with Amy Oliver's campaign! There are tons of ways to get involved. Whether you enjoy talking to people face-to-face or prefer a behind-the-scenes role, Amy's campaign needs your help to flip the most competitive seat in the state assembly. Sign up at voteamyoliver.com (use the form on the homepage) or email volunteer coordinator Jimena Holguin at [email protected]. 

At the local level, Bill Todd has filed to run for Brown County Council! Thank you Bill for representing as a Democrat and seeking to serve our community.

A new Democratic candidate for the IN 9th Congressional District, Jim Graham, joined us at our February meeting. Jim is an engineer and educator seeking to improve social stability and economic opportunities. Learn more about what Jim stands for at jimgrahamforcongress.com.

Join Democratic 9th District Congressional candidate Brad Meyer for a Town Hall immediately prior to the February 24 Democrats meeting, from 4:30-6pm at the Brown County Community Foundation. Learn about Brad and his positions at bradmeyer.org.

Our Platform is Approved! 📰

The platform was officially adopted at the February 3 meeting. It has now been posted on our website. Feel free to share the platform with people who are curious about what the Brown County Democrats stand far.

Know Your Rights: Documenting & Recording Police and Federal Agents 📱

ACLU provides detailed information about your rights when recording the actions of law enforcement officers and immigration agents, such as ICE and CBP. Check out their page with resources and a recording of a recent training so you can be prepared if ICE comes to our area.

Our Next Meeting 🔔

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Brown County Community Foundation

Yes, we are meeting again in February! Our Feb. 3 meeting was technically our January meeting, which was delayed due to weather. We are staying on our regular "fourth Tuesday" schedule and meeting again on Feb. 24.

Come early starting at 4:30pm for a Town Hall with Brad Meyer, candidate for the Indiana 9th Congressional District.



Have topics you want to add to the agenda? Contact Party Chair Lora Lewis Rudd at [email protected].