Lisle Township Democratic Organization

Do you have an issue that energizes you?  Are you angry and want substantive change?  Do you want to make your voice be heard regarding police violence against people of color? We have a once in a generation opportunity for real change or we could lose it if we don’t ORGANIZE NOW!

The first class will be June 16 at 7PM and we will organize from there. We want to help you develop your activism so that you constructively and safely get exactly what you want. We want your voice to be heard louder and go further.  We will connect you with activists who care about what you do throughout the state. The class will go over

• Your rights as protesters
• How to plan various highly impactful methods of civil disobedience
• Social media and how to organize
• How to register voters and  work in a campaign.

The final project will be a county wide event, organized and planned by the students, with the support of the organized activist community to make sure that their message is heard. Indivisible DuPage pictured above at the 2018 Women’s March has been on the forefront of political activism locally since it began in January 2017 to fight Trump’s agenda.  We were angrily denounced by Jeannie Ives and the Illinois Tea Party because they believe that we are one of the most effective methods of change locally.

and you’ll be sent information for the first Zoom class.

Indivisible DuPage and Team Illinois for Equity and Reform will provide applicable virtual training and digital materials for those interested in running for local elected offices in April 2021 and November 2022. The training will be for an hour and a half once a week from June 20- September 12 at a time convenient for those that are interested.  We will meet online. This will be a free training but to reserve your spot. After you fill this in, a confirmation will be sent to you. If you have any questions please email diahewitt@mail.com or call Diane at 630-776-2324. Thank you for being interested.

If you’re a new PC or considering becoming one, you are welcome to attend this training via Zoom. Join us for the first session on June 25th at 8 PM.

Sign up here.

Thanks to LTDO Vice Chair Claire Goldenberg, now you can enjoy delicious home-grown tomatoes and cilantro, while providing vital support to the organization.

Suggested donation is $2 per plant, and may be picked up at 709 Front Street, on the back patio. All items are labeled, and are self-serve. Order here.

The Lisle Township Democratic Organization (LTDO) believes that BLACK LIVES MATTER!  We are deeply disturbed at the cruel display of violence by Minneapolis police officers who took the life of Mr. George Floyd. The brutal treatment of African-Americans in our country must stop and police must be held accountable.

The right of Americans to protest and express their rage nonviolently is guaranteed under the First Amendment of our Constitution and we support these nonviolent protests.

We denounce the looting and property damage for it has no place in advancing the cause of justice and civil liberty.

In addition, LTDO believes that

• The voices of the oppressed in our society must be amplified to bring about action items for change within our police departments across the country.
• There must be better criteria for use of force by police instilled in their practices and policies.
• There must be better reporting and improved strategies for acts of police brutality.
• Better strategies to quickly identify police officers with a propensity for abuse.
• Improved discipline for police officers.
• Better relations between the police and the community.

To help bring about the systemic change our country requires, LTDO wants to support candidates who will promote legislation to:

• Create greater economic sustainability for minority communities.
• Improve educational opportunities and promote policies to end the “school to prison pipeline”.
• Strengthen healthcare.
• Eliminate disparities in our criminal justice system.
• Expand voting rights and political representation.
• Provide programs for youth and young adults.
• End excessive prosecution of people of color as in Ferguson, MO.
• DuPage County needs bail reform.
• Candidates need to support well researched and effective policies to reduce police violence like Campaign Zero.