By Sarah Lewerenz, Attorney at Law, Charlotte Dems writer Judges and those who appoint them like to claim that judges, as U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said at his confirmation hearing, just “call balls and strikes” with no personal biases when ruling on the law. As someone who practiced law in Minnesota for…
DetailsThe former vice president is the leader our nation needs now. By the New York Times Editorial Board, October 7, 2020 Joe Biden has vowed to be a president for all Americans, even those who do not support him. In previous elections, such a promise might have sounded trite or treacly. Today, the idea that…
DetailsOnly a few weeks remain in this election season. We’re all working hard to elect Democrats, from sign-waving to imploring voters to return their VBM ballots. There are not enough words to describe how amazed and grateful I am for your dedication, generosity and compassion. We hear rumors about possible election intimidation or sabotage this…
DetailsI’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…
DetailsEditor’s note: The following OpEd appeared in the October 9, 2020 edition of the Washington Post. You may also want to Google: “25th Amendment, Section 4” Opinion by David Von Drehle, Washington Post Columnist President Trump on drugs. Wow. I have to admit that I failed to see this one coming. Trump’s political career has…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy Alex Schiller, Lehigh Acres, Fl. Editor’s note: On October 5TH Alex Schiller published the following commentary on Facebook. Alex lives in Lehigh Acres, FL. Follow him if you like his writing. The idea that this is all a hoax of some kind requires the suspension of critical thinking skills to an alarming degree. …
DetailsBy Alex Schiller, Lehigh Acres, FL. Editor’s note: On October 2nd Alex Schiller published the following commentary on Facebook. Alex lives in Lehigh Acres, FL. Follow him if you like his writing. “Y’know it’s odd. The Barrett nomination ceremony was such an unnecessary spectacle. Almost exclusively attended by Republicans, in close proximity, with few masks.…
DetailsTo watch the recording of this speech, click here. On July 4, 1863, America woke to the remains of perhaps the most consequential battle ever fought on American soil. It took place here on this ground in Gettysburg. Three days of violence, three days of carnage. 50,000 casualties wounded, captured, missing or dead. Over three…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy Linda Porterfield, Charlotte County Dems writer Join Charlotte County Democrats and all women who are mothers, daughters, children and the men who support them on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at our headquarters, 3596 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Florida for a rally protesting the administration’s assault on women. Music and…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy 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,…
DetailsTo read Joe Biden’s vision click here. To read the entire 2020 Democratic Party Platform, please click: PROTECTING AMERICANS AND RECOVERING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BUILDING A STRONGER, FAIRER ECONOMY: Protecting Workers and Families and Creating Millions of Jobs Across America, Raising Wages and Promoting Workers’ Rights, Enacting Robust Work-Family Policies, Investing in the Engines…
DetailsBy Michele Moe, invited guest writer In the November 2018 election, Amendment 4 passed with 65% of the votes. Effective January 8, 2019, it restored ‘…voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions (except murder and sexual assault) after completion of all terms of sentence including parole or probation’ to 1.4 million ex-felons in Florida which…
DetailsBy Charles Magoffin, Charlotte County Dems Writer 2016 versus 2020: what’s different is, in 2016, we didn’t have adequate financial (tax records) information to judge whether or not the President was a successful businessman. In 2016 he convinced many Americans that he would run the country like his successful businesses, and that’s the most critical…
DetailsBy Fran Dance, Charlotte County Dems writer At the monthly DEC meeting on September 14th, vice-chair Nancy Razvoza presented the six amendments that will appear on the November 3rd, 2020 Florida General Election Ballot. Vote by Mail ballots are being mailed to voters as of September 24th, hence the following information may be timely and…
DetailsEditor’s note: the following is an excerpt from an article appearing in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on October 1st. By ANTHONY MAN U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the prominent South Florida Democrat, said Thursday that President Donald Trump is a racist and his racism is clearly “embedded within him.” Wasserman Schultz made her comments during a video…
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