Join Charlotte County Democrats at 3596 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte on Saturday Oct 24th from 10 am to 1 pm as we combine our Wave for Biden with a celebration of Charlotte County People of Color Unity for Communities. UNITY FOR COMMUNITIES will celebrate UNITY in all Charlotte County People of Color, as we…
By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte County Dems Writer On Saturday, October 17th, the loud and proud voices of 165 Charlotte County women and those who support them delivered one, unified message to the Trump administration: “We’ve had enough!” at the event held on Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. The goal of the rally was to advocate…
By Bill Welsch, Charlotte County Dems writer, and Indivisible SWFL leader August 18th was the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which stated: “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account…
By Bill Welsch, Charlotte County Dems writer, and Indivisible SWFL leader While we all sit by helplessly and watch the Senate ignore pandemic relief legislation as they jam through a Supreme Court nominee appealing to President Trump’s evangelical base, we are left wondering what we can do to stop this process. Republican senators have shamelessly…
By Jane Merriam, Charlotte County Dem writer Editor’s note: Maria and Greg Metge answer all your VBM questions in this video. To see exactly how to complete your VBM ballot, please watch this video. Voting by Mail (VBM) in Charlotte County, Florida is the easy, safe, efficient, and HEALTHY way to vote in 2020. There…
By Bill Welsch, Charlotte County Dems writer, and Indivisible SWFL leader When Allen Ellison, our Democratic nominee for US House of Representatives, FL District 17, was a boy of eleven, his dad told him: “If you can play two songs on the piano by Christmas, I will buy you a go-kart.” Allen won the bet,…
I’m sure that most, if not all, of us support Amendment 2 on November’s ballot that would gradually increase Florida’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. I’m also sure that most of us aren’t content to simply vote for the people and constitutional amendments that will benefit our families, communities, and economy. We want to…
By Catherine Baxter, Charlotte Dems writer Editor’s note: Adapted from articles by Nick Hanauer and David M. Rolf for Time, and Rick Wartzman for Fast Company Most of us have heard the news that 39% of Americans lack the ability to pay a $400 emergency bill, either at all or without borrowing. This fact…
By Kay Blue, Charlotte County Women’s Club Sara Ayers-Rigby, Director of the Southeast/Southwest Regions of the Florida Public Archaeology Network will be the presenter at the Monday, October 12, 2020, virtual meeting of the Charlotte County Democratic Women’s Club, which will start at 4:00 pm on Zoom. The program is in keeping with October’s focus…
By Greg Metge, Charlotte County Voter Protection Committee There has been much consternation surrounding voting this cycle. Nobody should be afraid to exercise their right to the franchise. This is what I know from working in close conjunction with the Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections. First, Vote by mail is safe and secure. No one…
By Joe Pennisi, Charlotte County Dems writer If you’re like me and most Floridians, you believe that governing is most efficient, and its policies are most responsive to our needs when it is conducted at the local level. Unfortunately, our Republican-controlled state legislature and Governor don’t agree. Together, they have accelerated a disturbing trend in…
By Linda Conklin, Charlotte County Dems writer David and Patti Jones called Toledo, Ohio home for many years, where they raised five children. Their move to Charlotte County was to “live the dream”, taking advantage of our beautiful beaches, their love of boating, and to provide a vacation destination for their children and grandchildren. David…
By Denise Candea, Charlotte Dem writer While I wish the President a speedy recovery from COVID-19, I am still compelled to write truth to power….. He was an entitled bully in military high school. He dodged real military service with phony bone spurs and got into college with fake SAT scores. Funded by his father,…
By Professor David McGrath, guest writer Who knew that June Cleaver would be the president’s pick to fill the Supreme Court vacancy? Yes, that’s right: Amy Coney Barrett is a contemporary version of Beaver Cleaver’s Mom. An explanation is in order since the name may be unfamiliar to anyone under a certain…
By Catherine Baxter, Charlotte County Dems writer The latest threat to the health of millions of Americans is looming large – the death of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Enacted in stages from 2010-2014, the ACA required employers with over 50 full-time employees to provide health insurance. It subsidized coverage for those who earned under…
By Catherine Baxter, Charlotte County Dems writer It’s a confusing and frustrating sequence of events surrounding Florida’s unemployment payments. The extra $600 per week in benefits provided by the Federal Government expired in July, and Congress has been unable to come to an agreement on further federal aid. In the meantime, Florida’s unemployment payouts shrunk…
By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte Dems writer America formally honors our veterans with two national holidays during the year: Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day. In recognition of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, Charlotte County Democrats will host a third, local day of opportunity to pay tribute to fallen and returning veterans who served our country.…
By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte Dems Writer On Sunday, September 27th from 2 to 3 PM, Charlotte County Democrats will host an event to honor veterans who served our country and in recognition of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. The event will occur at the Vietnam War Memorial within Laishley Park at 200 Harbor Walk…
The number of COVID-19 cases in the U. S. has surpassed 6.5 million and, as of this writing, almost 200,000 people have died from the disease. Those statistics include the men and women who are in the front lines caring for the sick. “More than 1600 health care workers, including 200 nurses, have died in…
By Linda Conklin, Charlotte Dems writer Allen Ellison is the Democratic candidate for Florida Congressional District 17. Born in Avon Park, FL, Allen Ellison currently resides in Sebring with his wife and daughter. Raised in rural Wauchula, FL, he is the oldest of seven. His father was a minister and his mother a special needs…
