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When Will the Lies About Immigration Stop?

The lies being spread about U.S. immigration policy & enforcement, and immigrants themselves, have created a fear-based culture in America that is now driving unconstitutional policy change at a national and local level. This week's episode is intended to expose some of the most common immigration misconceptions and shed light on the reality of immigration in the United States.
 
Updated hearing dates on Immigration Package - more info at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default 
SB 1464: Passed, awaiting House action on HB 2506
SB 1486 and 1880 placed on committee schedule; date and time TBD
Monday, March 16th: HB 2056 @ 11:00am Government Operations Committee
Tuesday, March 17th: SB 1881 @ 10:30am Senate State and Local Government Committee
Wednesday, March 18th: 
HB 1640 @ 10:30am Public Service Subcommittee
HB 1639, HB 2018, and HB 1711 @ 1:30pm State & Local Government Committee 
 
No Kings protest will be on Saturday, March 28th. More details here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/903582/ 
 
Register to vote by Monday, April 6th! Information and resources for TN residents on how to register to vote or check your registration status can be found at https://sos.tn.gov/elections 

The State of the Democratic Party

This week, Morgan and Kailee share their thoughts on the current state of the Democratic party in rural America, both at a national level and within Robertson County itself. Listen in as they discuss how they believe we have gotten where we are and what a strong path forward looks like for the party. 
Access data used for election results analysis in this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dJdtvstAx783cxDxBZRkiDKcF-uVr4bsQpzgAoa2pdc/edit?usp=sharing 
 
Updated hearing dates on Immigration Package - more info at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default 
Monday, March 9th:
SB 1486 @ 12:00pm Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 1464 @ 4:00pm Senate Regular Calendar
Tuesday, March 10th: 
HB 1639 and HB 2018 @ 10:30am Department and Agencies Subcommittee
Wednesday, March 11th:
SB 1880 @ 9:30am Senate Transportation and Safety Committee 
HB 1711 and HB 2506 @ 1:30pm State & Local Government Subcommittee 
No Kings protest will be on Saturday, March 28th. More details here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/903582/ 

The Push for Secret Police in TN

New hosts, Morgan and Kailee, discuss a new set of immigration bills proposed in the TN State Legislature. These bills would create an Office of Homeland Security within the state of Tennessee and allow for the formation of what would essentially be a "secret police" force across the state. 
 
List of bills discussed this episode are below - more info can be found at https://capitol.tn.gov/ 
HB 6001/SB 1486, HB 2506/SB 1464, HB 1711/SB 2108, HB 1639 /SB 1880, HB 1640/SB 1881, HB 2018/SB 1486
 
Hearing times - more info can be found at https://capitol.tn.gov/
Tuesday, March 3rd: 
HB 1639 and HB 2018 @ 10:30am Department and Agencies Subcommittee 
SB 1464 @ 10:30am Senate State and Local Government Committee 
Wednesday, March 4th: 
HB 2506 @ 10:30am Public Service Subcommittee 
HB 1711 @ 1:30pm State and Local Government Committee
SB 1880 @ 8:30am Senate Government Operations Committee
 
No Kings protest will be on Saturday, March 28th. More details here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/903582/

Last chance to vote for Aftyn! TN really could go Blue!

Join Mark and Andrew as they discuss how close this TN special election is, and why every vote will truly matter! In a rare opportunity, Tennessee Democrats can have their voices heard! You must now vote in person on December 2nd, that is the last opportunity to cast a vote in the special election! To find your polling place and hours please visit https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/

Immigration Intro with Mack

Mack and RCDP talk immigration policies under the Trump administration and give some context how we got here. 

Sherry, Director, United Ministries Food Bank of Robertson County

RCDP and Sherry speak about food insecurity affecting Tennesseans and Robertson County during the government shutdown.

Craig, a Vietnam Combat Veteran and a Democrat

Craig, a Vietnam combat veteran describes his experience, and why we must act now as democrats to preserve our Democracy. 

Tony Lance, Chairman of the RCDP

Mike Lewis speaks with Tony Lance, Chairman of the RCDP about how far we've come over the last couple of years and our exciting prospects ahead! 

No Kings Protest October 18th

Hear our RCDP members speak about the upcoming No Kings protest in Springfield, TN, why they are attending and why they hope others will attend as well.
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/849677/

Episode 5, Aftyn Bahn, Candidate for Congressional District 7.

Meet Aftyn Behn! Currently a Representative in the Tennessee General Assembly, hear why she is running for Congress and what she hopes to achieve there!