TUT Presents: Dinners for Democracy

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Come learn about what is on the November 2022 ballot, eat free food and have a chance to win prizes!

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Learn what is on the 2022 November midterm ballot and what each position does!

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Dinners for Democracy are nonpartisan presentations and small group discussions on topics students care about hosted by the student organization, Turn Up Turnout (TUT). Free food at in-person events!

Participants can expect to gain a deeper knowledge of the issue and an opportunity to discuss your thoughts, information about how your vote in local offices can affect the issue, and additional resources you can use to learn more.

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Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022) overturned decades of precedent set by Roe v. Wade (1973), ending federal protection to abortion access across the United States and returning the power to regulate abortion to the states. Since the Dobbs Decision, some states have banned abortion entirely or enacted bans that start after a certain number of weeks. Meanwhile, other states have passed ballot initiatives or legislation to protect access to abortion. Several states will have ballot initiatives relating to abortion during the 2024 general election.

Join Turn Up Turnout after our general meeting (5:00 pm in Weill Hall Room 1110) for a nonpartisan, educational presentation to learn about the history and current state of The Politics of Abortion in the United States. FREE FOOD provided.

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The federal and state governments in the United States set policy that affects the lives of members of the LGBTQ community. Same-sex marriage, protection from discrimination, and access to gender-affirming care are some areas where federal and state policy impacts the lives of people in the LGBTQ community.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on the history of the LGBTQ rights movement and the current state of LGBTQ Policy in the United States. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

During elections, a lot of attention is focused on races for the federal government. Coverage of presidential candidates and competitive Senate and Congressional races will dominate news coverage relating to the election. Less attention will be paid to the numerous elected offices at the state and local levels, and it can often be more difficult to find information about candidates running for these offices. However, these offices are important and often have more of an impact on communities than federal offices.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on the importance of State and Local Government. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.*

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Every year tens of thousands of people in the United States die from gun violence. The Second Amendment states, “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” However, advocates for and against stricter gun policy have argued over the interpretation of the Second Amendment and to what extent the government can regulate firearms. Over the years, the federal and state governments have passed legislation in an attempt to address the problem of gun violence, but it remains an issue.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Gun Violence and the history of firearm policy in the United States. FREE FOOD provided. 

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The United States has had two major political parties for most of its existence. Throughout the country’s history, minor third parties have coalesced around specific interests and ideologies but have rarely had major electoral success. However, third parties have helped shape the platforms of the two major parties and have affected the results of multiple presidential elections.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation to learn how Third Parties and Independents have and continue to shape politics in the United States. FREE FOOD provided.

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Climate change is a global issue. It affects the whole world, including your state and city. State and local governments play a big role in crafting climate policy and addressing the impacts of climate change.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Climate Change Policy at the state and local level. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

The proliferation of artificial intelligence technology has changed many aspects of life. Job security, artistic creations, and cars are all being changed by AI. Artificial intelligence is also already affecting elections and the information and mis/disinformation being shared online.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on elections. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.*

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

When asked, voters have ranked immigration as one of their top issues this election year. People have been immigrating to the United States since before the country was established. In that long span of time, the immigration process, U.S. immigration laws, and sources of immigrants to the U.S. have changed often.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Immigration. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.*

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Climate change is a global issue. It affects the whole world, and the whole world will have to take action to address the impacts caused by climate. National governments and international organizations play a big role in crafting climate policy and addressing the impacts of climate change.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Climate Change Policy at the national and international level. FREE FOOD provided.

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When you vote, you don’t just vote for candidates. You also get the chance to vote for local mileages and ballot initiatives. These are at the end of the ballot so make sure you go through the entire ballot! This year Ann Arbor voters will be voting on the adoption of a Sustainable Energy Utility.

Join Turn Up Turnout and Students for Clean Energy for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Ann Arbor’s SEU Ballot Initiative. FREE FOOD provided. 

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

Campaign finance laws govern who can give money, and how much, to political campaigns, Political Action Committees (PACs), and Super PACS. They also set rules for how that money can be spent. In recent decades, elections have become increasingly expensive and the influence of money on politics has increased, making campaign finance laws all that much more important.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on U.S. campaign finance laws. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

Public schools are run and funded by the government. The federal, state, and local governments all play a role in shaping education policy, but which areas of government influence different areas of policy in our schools?

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Education Policy to find out. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

Public schools are run and funded by the government. The federal, state, and local governments all play a role in shaping education policy, but which areas of government influence different areas of policy in our schools?

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Education Policy to find out. GIFT CARD for participants. Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.

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The Electoral College is the system used in the United States to elect the president and vice president. You vote for a slate of electors and those electors choose the president. So the presidential election is actually 51 elections (50 states plus Washington D.C.). It sounds confusing, but it doesn’t have to be.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on the Electoral College. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

During elections, a lot of attention is focused on races for the federal government. Coverage of presidential candidates and competitive Senate and Congressional races will dominate news coverage relating to the election. Less attention will be paid to the numerous elected offices at the state and local levels, and it can often be more difficult to find information about candidates running for these offices. However, these offices are important and often have more of an impact on communities than federal offices.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on the importance of State and Local Government. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

When asked, voters have ranked immigration as one of their top issues this election year. People have been immigrating to the United States since before the country was established. In that long span of time, the immigration process, U.S. immigration laws, and sources of immigrants to the U.S. have changed often.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Immigration. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

The right to vote is the foundation of democracy in the United States. Laws determine who has the right to vote and who doesn’t. These laws have changed over time to both restrict and expand voting access. But voting access doesn’t just apply to who can vote, it also applies to who will vote and the different barriers people face when trying to cast their ballot.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Voting Access. GIFT CARD for participants. Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022) overturned decades of precedent set by Roe v. Wade (1973), ending federal protection to abortion access across the United States and returning the power to regulate abortion to the states. Since the Dobbs Decision, some states have banned abortion entirely or enacted bans that start after a certain number of weeks. Meanwhile, other states have passed ballot initiatives or legislation to protect access to abortion. Several states will have ballot initiatives relating to abortion during the 2024 general election. 

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation to learn about the history and current state of The Politics of Abortion in the United States. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and may take a few weeks to process.*

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

Join Turn Up Turnout and hear Michigan Law Professor Barb McQuade speak about AI, Elections, & Misinformation.

GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.*

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

The judicial branch of the government is just as important as the executive and legislative branches. Judges rule on criminal and civil cases and interpret the laws. Federal judges are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate. In the states, judges may be appointed or elected. In Michigan, we get to vote for State Supreme Court justices, and this year there are two seats open on the court. 

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on the Judiciary. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

The United States has had two major political parties for most of its existence. Throughout the country’s history, minor third parties have coalesced around specific interests and ideologies but have rarely had major electoral success. However, third parties have helped shape the platforms of the two major parties and have affected the results of multiple presidential elections. 

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation to learn how Third Parties and Independent Candidates have and continue to shape politics in the United States. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.*

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

The United States has had two major political parties for most of its existence. Throughout the country’s history, minor third parties have coalesced around specific interests and ideologies but have rarely had major electoral success. However, third parties have helped shape the platforms of the two major parties and have affected the results of multiple presidential elections. 

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation to learn how Third Parties and Independent Candidates have and continue to shape politics in the United States. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

When you vote, you don’t just vote for candidates. You also get the chance to vote for local mileages and ballot initiatives. These are at the end of the ballot so make sure you go through the entire ballot! This year Ann Arbor voters will be voting multiple mileages and four separate ballot initiatives.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on ballot initiatives. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

The right to vote is the foundation of democracy in the United States. Laws determine who has the right to vote and who doesn’t. These laws have changed over time to both restrict and expand voting access. But voting access doesn’t just apply to who can vote, it also applies to who will vote and the different barriers people face when trying to cast their ballot.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Voting Access. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

Dinners for Democracy are nonpartisan presentations and small group discussions on topics students care about hosted by the student organization, Turn Up Turnout (TUT). Gift cards for participants of virtual events. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to be processed.*

Participants can expect to gain a deeper knowledge of the issue and an opportunity to discuss your thoughts, information about how your vote in local offices can affect the issue, and additional resources you can use to learn more.

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

Every year tens of thousands of people in the United States die from gun violence. The Second Amendment states, “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” However, advocates for and against stricter gun policy have argued over the interpretation of the Second Amendment and to what extent the government can regulate firearms. Over the years, the federal and state governments have passed legislation in an attempt to address the problem of gun violence, but it remains an issue.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Gun Violence Prevention and the history of firearm policy in the United States. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

When asked, voters have ranked immigration as one of their top issues this election year. People have been immigrating to the United States since before the country was established. In that long span of time, the immigration process, U.S. immigration laws, and sources of immigrants to the U.S. have changed often.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Immigration. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

Public schools are run and funded by the government. The federal, state, and local governments all play a role in shaping education policy, but which areas of government influence different areas of policy in our schools? 

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Education Policy to find out. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.*

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

The 2024 election has concluded and the results are in, but what are the results, and what will change as a result? At this special Dinner for Democracy, Turn Up Turnout will be breaking down the results of the election; from the presidential popular vote and Electoral College results to control of the United States Senate and House of Representatives and the result of important statewide ballot initiatives across the country.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational review of the 2024 Election results. FREE FOOD provided.

Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses.

The 2024 election has concluded and the results are in, but what are the results, and what will change as a result? At this special Dinner for Democracy, Turn Up Turnout will be breaking down the results of the election; from the presidential popular vote and Electoral College results to control of the United States Senate and House of Representatives and the result of important statewide ballot initiatives across the country.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational review of the 2024 election results. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.* 

Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.

The United States has had two major political parties for most of its existence. Throughout the country’s history, minor third parties have coalesced around specific interests and ideologies but have rarely had major electoral success. However, third parties have helped shape the platforms of the two major parties and have affected the results of multiple presidential elections. 

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation to learn how Third Parties and Independent Candidates have shaped politics in the United States, including during the 2024 election. FREE FOOD provided.

People have been immigrating to the United States since before the country was founded. Over time, the immigration process, U.S. immigration laws, and sources of immigrants to the U.S. have changed often. Today, with the start of a new presidential administration, immigration policy in the U.S. is changing rapidly.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Immigration Policy followed by an open discussion on the topic. Dinner will be provided at the event.

Public schools are run and funded by the government. The federal, state, and local governments all play a role in shaping education policy, but which areas of government influence different areas of policy in our schools? 

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Education Policy followed by an open discussion on the topic. Dinner will be provided at the event.

Turn Up Turnout (TUT), the campus nonpartisan civic engagement organization, is inviting representatives from All Voting is Local, Campus Vote Project, student leaders, and other election law folks to pilot a new initiative called: Maize and Blue Civics. TUT is the student group in UMICH Votes, helping to successfully register over 10,000 voters from August to October for the 2024 election. Their work does not stop after elections, as they are a year-round org! 

The topic of our first Maize and Blue Civics will be: The State of Voting Rights. Our goal as a nonpartisan organization that supports access to the ballot is to help inform and educate voters about the potential impact of legislation. The goal of the panel is to discuss this legislation and how students can ensure they are prepared to participate in future elections.

Please join us on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 pm in the Ford School Betty Ford Classroom (Weill Hall first-floor auditorium).

We look forward to having you!