Dear MDP Family,

As Chair of the MDP LGBT&A Caucus, I believe Pride must be more than a celebration; it must be a call to action. Pride reminds us of the generations of LGBTQ+ people who organized, resisted, voted, marched, and built community so that we could live more freely today. At a time when our rights, our families, and our futures continue to be challenged, our caucus is committed to turning that spirit of Pride into sustained political power across Michigan.

That is why we are launching Pride in Action: 5 Steps for Equality, a statewide member engagement and fundraising plan designed to move our community from celebration to participation. Through this plan, we call on supporters to take five meaningful steps: join the Michigan Democratic Party, become a member of the MDP LGBT&A Caucus, make a recurring monthly contribution to support our work, volunteer at a caucus event, and complete a voter registration and/or pledge-to-vote card. These actions may seem simple, but together they help build the infrastructure we need to organize LGBTQ+ voters, support pro-equality candidates, and strengthen our presence in every corner of the state.

This Pride season, we are asking our members, allies, and community partners to celebrate with purpose. Our visibility matters, but our organizing will determine what comes next. Through Pride in Action, we can build the resources, relationships, and momentum needed to protect equality, elect Democrats, and ensure LGBTQ+ Michiganders have a powerful voice in 2026 and beyond.

Jerron Totten
Chair, MDP LGBT&A Caucus
Michigan Democratic Party LGBT&A Caucus Chair

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