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Working Families Rally in Lansing, Michigan, Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Photos and Story by Erik Karell

My mom and I arrived at the Capitol at noon. There were already several thousand people there gathered at the steps, carrying signs, and cheering loudly. Several people spoke including various union leaders, Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic Senate Leader, and Richard Hammel, the Democratic House Leader.

At about 1 pm, the speeches were over and many people moved inside the Capitol to the rotunda. There, thousands cheered, chanted, and made their voices heard. Additionally, as many people as could fit, made their voices heard right in front of the doors to the House chamber. There's no doubt the Representatives inside heard our chanting.

At 2 pm, there were more speeches by union leaders, a small business owner from Traverse City, and Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony, the president of the Detroit branch of the NAACP. In addition, the "Koch" brothers spoke and "spilled the beans" about their real intentions. It was well done and funny.

At 3 pm, people moved back inside to try and meet with their representatives. My mom and I decided to leave however, as we needed to return to Detroit.

Overall, the event was inspiring, encouraging, and hopeful. More and more people are waking up to the atrocities being undertaken by King Snyder and his fellow millionaires and billionaires. We all need to stay vigilant, be active, and never give up. If we unite, we cannot be defeated. As was cheered so many times at the rally, "THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!"

Berkley Dems at the OCDP's birthday celebration for President Obama, July 25, 2009

The Oakland County Democratic Party hosted a special birthday picnic to celebrate President Barack Obama's first birthday as our President! At the beautiful Jaycee Park right here in Berkley, we joined folks from down the street and across the county with fun and games, food, and conversation!

Berkley Democratic Club's 2008 Holiday Gathering, Wednesday, December 3, 2008

For two years running, the club extends its special thanks to the great folks at Amici's Pizza and Living Room on 12 Mile in downtown Berkley for their wonderful support of our holiday gathering!

BDC Pub Crawl, Friday, August 22, 2008

Thanks to the previous weekend's automotive-themed warm-up act on Woodward Ave., we were ready for the Main Event - our first annual Pub Crawl! Also, we premiered our new Berkley Dems Tee Shirts and wore them with pride!

Our route this year was Amicis Pizza (7pm to 7:45pm), Berkley Front (8pm to 8:45pm), 24 Seconds (9pm to 9:45pm), and Hartfield Lanes (10pm to ??).

Thanks to Nicole Smithson for arranging and coordinating this event and to Lisa Platt-Auensen for designing and coordinating our tee shirts!

Berkley Democratic Club's 2008 Annual Meeting, Thursday, February 7, 2008

Our Annual Meeting featured Lt. Gov. John Cherry who spoke with the group on the state of the State and engaged in conversation before and after the session. We also held our election of club officers and discussed issues and topics of local, regional, and national importance.

Thanks to Melanie Brown for coordinating this special event with Mr. Cherry!