A local story published in the Sun Newspapers illustrates activism for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, reproductive rights, and myriad issues under threat by intolerant or radical government actions that conflict with fundamental American freedoms. (Commentary by CC Democrats)
DetailsThe Charlotte County-Punta Gorda Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is updating its Long Range Transportation Plan that looks beyond today’s transportation system and into the year 2045. The Charlotte County Democratic Party urges you to complete their on-line survey. The survey can be found here: Charlotte County Transportation Survey Your input will help forecast mobility needs…
DetailsOn Sunday, January 26 volunteers from the Charlotte County Women’s Club knocked on 100 doors, encouraging registered Charlotte County Democrats to sign up for Vote by Mail as part of the Blue Wave Coalition’s effort to get out the vote. The Democratic Women’s Club is part of the coalition along with other supportive groups such…
Details1. There are approximately 40,804 registered voters who did not declare a party affiliation and therefore are registered as NPAs (No Party Affiliation). While these voters can vote in the general election, they cannot vote in the primary election …. so if you are one of these voters and want to have a say in…
DetailsWe are living in a world where big money from big corporations influences policy-making and one political party caters to exclusive voting blocs to stay in power. The health related effects are making us sick. Trump’s proposed 2020 budget clearly identified his priorities regardless of what was actually signed into law and he broke one…
DetailsThe U.S. Supreme Court just handed the administration a powerful new tool to narrow the demographic of people who come to live and work in the country. The Court TODAY allowed the administration’s policy connecting the use of public benefits with whether immigrants could become permanent residents to take effect. The order came by a…
DetailsOn Sunday, January 26 volunteers from the Charlotte County Women’s Club knocked on 100 doors, encouraging registered Charlotte County Democrats to sign up for Vote by Mail as part of the Blue Wave Coalition’s effort to get out the vote. The Democratic Women’s Club is part of the coalition along with other supportive groups such…
DetailsTo All Congressional District (CD) #17 Registered Democrats: If you would like to be elected as a Florida Delegate to the 2020 National Democratic Convention you must complete a 2020 “District Level Delegate Filing Form” and return it to the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Headquarters in Tallahassee no later than Saturday, March 7, 2020 by…
DetailsPlease take 2 minutes to call your U.S. Senators and demand that they defend the Constitution by pledging to support a full and fair impeachment trial. Call the switchboards and make your voice heard! Marco Rubio: (202) 224-3041 Rick Scott (202) 224-5274 Do you believe the trial should be aired publicly? Call 202-224-2541. The jury is…
DetailsFDP Chair Rizzo Tells Florida Seniors to Beware: Trump Says He Open to Medicare and Social Security Cuts “Toward End of the Year”
In an interview, Donald Trump declared he would consider cutting Medicare and Social Security if he wins a
second term, saying that it would be the “easiest of all things.”
Charlotte County Democrats were a proud sponsor of the Dr. Martin Luther King parade on Monday, January 20, 2020. The parade began on Taylor Street in Punta Gorda and we marched to the New Operations Cooper Street Recreation Center. After the parade there was a short program by Pastor Cherry. He talked about being naturally…
DetailsThis message was articulated very clearly by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a visionary who saw things from a different perspective. On January 20 at the MLK parade in Punta Gorda and around the country, we pay homage to a man who famously dreamed so many of the freedoms we as a nation enjoy today. …
DetailsMore than 200 marched from Lashley Park in Punta Gorda to the northbound bridge on U.S. 41 for the 2020 Women’s March. Two political candidates, Allen Ellison and David Jones, joined the Charlotte County Democrats. Ellison is running for U.S. Congress in District 17, and David Jones in Florida House District 75. “Women and men…
DetailsHave you ever been to an Iowa Caucus? Most of us have never been to a Caucus and have no idea how they are run. If you are curious about the process, please join us on Monday, February 3 at 6 pm for a “Mock” Iowa Caucus. Four of our members from the great state of…
DetailsAs members of our community are increasingly anxious about imminent dangers to our local waters, we hope this study adds some insight to issues critical to all of us. – Editor Sometimes it’s the little things that matter most. That’s definitely the case for endangered and threatened seagrass ecosystems according to a new study. Little…
DetailsFlorida’s legislative session begins January 14. One bill that will be heard and voted on when the session convenes would require notarized parental consent for minors (under age 18) to obtain abortions. HB 265 and SB/CS 404 would add a requirement that minors must obtain parent or guardian’s consent to have an abortion. Florida law…
DetailsHow important is the 2020 United States Census for Florida? The count will decide how many new congressional seats will be awarded until 2030, as well as Florida’s share of more than $675 billion in federal funding for hospitals, schools, and roads. It’s also important for redistricting: the congressional and state legislature districts are redrawn…
DetailsOn January 18, women and men will once again take to the streets to protest many of the policies of this administration. The Women’s March will also kick off a crucial election year. We’ve seen the polls and listened to the pundits who say that this election will be decided by young voters, centrists and…
Details“Tis the season for joy and fellowship. The Charlotte County Democratic Party is happy to welcome new members and new voters who will be casting their ballots in 2020. It is an honor serving as your DEC Chair. I thank you for your personal commitment to progressive change and for your investment of time…
DetailsOpinion Steny Hoyer: I Understand Party Loyalty. I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This. Republicans of courage and conscience ought to join the Democrats who cast their votes for impeachment. By Steny H. Hoyer Mr. Hoyer is the majority leader of the United States House of Representatives, from Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/18/opinion/steny-hoyer-trump-impeachment.html? By Steny H. Hoyer…
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