With the new tax code, the process of filing your tax returns may be
mystifying. For our March link-up, we will be hosting a panel of experts to talk about ways the new tax codes impact your tax returns and refunds. We will have Elizabeth Ruh from Personal Finance Services, a representative from the IU Law School to talk about tax law, and representatives from organizations who offer free tax help to low-income individuals and families.

Please come to have your questions answered! Don’t forget that the deadline to file taxes is April 15.

Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Time: Social – 6:00 PM; Program 6:30 PM
Location: Noodles Eastland Plaza – 2530 E 3rd St.

You are invited to join us once again at the Runnin Crab for our next Democracy for Monroe County Link-up on July 13, at 6:00 PM. With health care on the radar for so many concerned citizens, we will be showing Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary “Sicko” which documents the tremendous advantages of a single-payer health care system.

While we are fighting against the death-care legislation that is currently moving through Congress, it’s important to remember that defeating it is not enough. The Affordable Healthcare Act (AKA Obamacare) may have been a big step in improving healthcare in America, but it was not nearly enough. Even without all the efforts to sabotage the program, it still left millions either uninsured or under-insured. As a result, more and more people have come to realize that Medicare for ALL is really the only way to go.

So, even if you’ve already seen “Sicko,” come on over and enjoy some good Cajun seafood and a movie with your favorite local progressives. Call it an important reminder of why America needs to join the rest of the Western World in providing universal healthcare. It’s time to spread the word and act! Special announcement of upcoming events will be made. Venue is kid friendly so bring the whole crew!  Let us know you’re coming! Facebook Event Link:  July Link-Up-Sicko the Movie

LOCATION: ***** Runnin Crab, 2038 N. Walnut ******
DATE:  13 July 2017
TIME: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Runnin Crab is a new restaurant in town serving Cajun Fusion.  While it is mainly seafood, they have vegetable soup and a very good salad bar for vegetarians.  And they serve beer and wine, yahoo yahoo.  Runnin Crab is on the east side of Walnut just south of 24th Street (the bypass).  It is the next restaurant north of La Charreada restaurant.

Presenting “Listen Liberal”  Lecture and Book Signing by Best-Selling Author Thomas Frank
Friday, March 24  6:30pm
I.U. School of Education Auditorium

From the best-selling author of What’s the Matter With Kansas? A scathing look at the failures of liberal politics, a book that helps explain the shocking outcome of the 2016 elections.

NAMED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES AS ONE OF 6 BOOKS TO HELP UNDERSTAND TRUMP’S WIN

Thomas Frank is the author of Pity the Billionaire, The Wrecking Crew, and What’s the Matter with Kansas?  Thomas is also a former columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Harper’s Magazine, the founding editor for The Baffler, and 2005 winner of  the Eugene V. Debs award.

It is a widespread belief among liberals that if only Democrats can continue to dominate national elections, if only those awful Republicans are beaten into submission, the country will be on the right course. But this is to fundamentally misunderstand the modern Democratic Party. Drawing on years of research and first-hand reporting, Frank points out that the Democrats have done little to advance traditional liberal goals: expanding opportunity, fighting for social justice, and ensuring that workers get a fair deal.

This special event is FREE and open to the public. Bring your friends to this unique opportunity to meet this outstanding author.

Parking is FREE in the nearby Jordan Garage.  Handicapped accessible parking is available on the circle in front of the IU School of Education Building, 201 N Rose Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405.