Democracy thrives when citizens are actively engaged in their communities, listening to one another, learning about issues, and working for positive change. September 7, 2024 was a spectacular day for Democracy. Thanks to our featured speakers: State Representatives Betsy and John Roth, Leelanau County Clerk Michele, Christina Schlitt of the League of Women Voters Grand Traverse Area, and John Coleman of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association.  

A CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY was presented by Traverse Indivisible, Leelanau Indivisible, Addiction Treatment Services, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and Equality Michigan in cooperation with dozens of local nonprofit groups.  The following groups joined us, showing the power of individuals coming together to address community issues:

• Addiction Treatment Services

• Before, During, and After Incarceration

• Beloved 360

• Citizens' Climate Lobby, Michigan

• Episcopal Peace Fellowship

• Equality Michigan Action Network

• FLOW (For Love of Water)

• For Michgan

• Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

• Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities

• League of Women Voters Grand Traverse Area

• Leelanau Indivisible

• Living Undivided Civic Engagement Initiative

• Michigan League of Conservation Voters

• Michigan State Police Angel Program

• Michiganders for Fair and Transparent Elections

• NAMI-GT

• National Writers Series

• Neighbors for Nature

• Northwest Michigan for Reproductive Freedom

• SALT Coalition: Voting Our Values Subgroup

• Social Justice Action team of UUCGT

• TC Housing Justice Team-We The People MI Action Fund

• The Rec Therapy Collective

• Traverse City Moms Demand Action

• Traverse Indivisible

• Veterans for Peace

• Voters Not Politicians

• Voting Access for All Coalition