Witness: 1) to see or know by personal presence and perception; 2) to be present at; 3) to bear witness, testify to, give or afford evidence of. Random House College Dictionary Watching someone and that person knows he/she is being watched will change how that person behaves. Sometimes that change can be for the better.…
DetailsThe president calls the House majority “Do Nothing Democrats.” He may want to look to the Republican-controlled Senate instead. House Democrats have been passing bills at a rapid clip; as of November 15, the House has passed nearly 400 bills. By clicking on the video below you’ll see and hear House Speaker Pelosi outline many…
DetailsEvidence for impeaching US President Donald Trump for misconduct in office is “overwhelming”, and so too is the evidence of his obstruction of Congress”, the report says.
DetailsDemocrats need to make a strong case, and soon, that we are fighting for economic freedom and opportunity — and it is Republican ideas that are diminishing freedom and opportunity for millions.
DetailsIncome inequality in the U.S. has hit its highest level since the Census Bureau started tracking it more than five decades ago. “Let us be clear: Our economic reality is not mere circumstances; these are the result of policy choices,” Professor Mark Paul, March 3, 2018. On December 10, 2019, Professor Paul, assistant professor of economics…
Detailsby Phyllis Wojcik, President, Charlotte County Democratic Environmental Council Over thirty individuals attended 24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action on, a global conversation on the truth of the climate crisis and how we solve it. Alessia Leathers, a leader from The Climate Reality Project, joined volunteers around the world holding public presentations and conversations…
DetailsBetween March 2018 and August 2019, more than 14,300 unaccompanied immigrant children were sheltered at a facility just outside of Miami. The Office of Refugee Resettlement calls this the Homestead Temporary Influx Facility, but Port Charlotte resident Vielka Wambold calls it a prison. Editors note: See the documentary film, “Witness at Tornillo”, featuring activist Josh…
Detailsby Penelope Mayer, Precinct Coordinating Committee “Every election is determined by people who show up.” Larry J. Sabato Pendulum Swing Immediately after the 2018 midterms, our Precinct Coordinating Committee began work on a winning strategy to get out the vote (GOTV) in 2020. We are concentrating our efforts on enrolling Charlotte County Democrats and left-leaning…
DetailsBy Penelope Mayer, Precinct Coordinating Committee “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” –Helen Keller The Charlotte County Blue Wave Coalition is a growing collaboration of grassroots organizations who share our democratic values and ideals. Together, the CCDEC and our Blue Wave Coalition partners are working together to bring as many…
DetailsThe combined tax rates 0ver the past 68 years. Interesting to note that: 1- The tax rate at the 99 percentile and lower remains mostly flat with only marginal fluctuation. 2- When the tax rate on the wealthy were highest the economy was humming and really working for everyone and the rich people were still…
DetailsA very good read on the right’s approach and why the impeachment matters in ways you may not have considered. https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/11/16/20964281/impeachment-hearings-trump-america-epistemic-crisis
DetailsThe 2020 election is less than a year away. Below are some dates and deadlines voters need to know as the race to the White House ramps up. Primary Debates Democrats are holding 12 primary debates (six in 2019). November 20 is the fifth Democratic primary debate to he held in Atlanta, GA December…
DetailsNot surprisingly the Republicans who represent us defend the president vigorously despite the mountain of evidence piling up. Read more in the Charlotte Sun>>
Details“A federal judge in Florida ordered the state Friday to change the way candidates are listed on election ballots — a decision that Democrats in the crucial swing state say will finally take away an unfair advantage Republicans have enjoyed for years.” Read more in the WashingtonPost.com>>
DetailsPort Charlotte, FL –The premiere of “Witness at Tornillo,” a 62-minute documentary by Carbon Trace Productions about one man’s unlikely quest in 2018 to force the shutdown of the infamous Tornillo, Texas detention center, will be Thursday, December 05, 2019, 7:30 pm, Regal Town Center Stadium 16, 1441 Tamiami Trail, Unit 701, Port Charlotte, Florida,…
DetailsImage from WashingtonPost.com Ten candidates look likely to take the stage this month for the fifth Democratic presidential debate. The details The fifth Democratic debate is scheduled for Nov. 20 and will be co-hosted by The Washington Post and MSNBC. Here’s what you need to know. When: Coverage starts at 8 p.m. Eastern time on…
DetailsCharlotte County needs to be served by an increased number of elected Democrats. You may have considered running for public office, but did not know where to begin. Please contact us and we can answer questions and get you started. Constitutional Offices will be on the 2020 ballot including Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, and…
DetailsWhile the current president boasts about his devotion to the men and women who have served the military, we learn of a legal settlement whereby he was ordered to pay $2 million in damages after it was divulged that his charitable foundation benefited only himself and not veteran charities. In the wake of a 2016…
DetailsWith Thanksgiving right around the corner, we thought we’d provide a link that will make Democrats and Republicans happy. President Trump has ordered doubters to “Read The Transcript.” Great idea Sir! Much better than the ones in the attached Memorandum of Telephone Conversation. Maybe the more people that read the “transcript” will help Americans have a…
DetailsTuesday’s sweeping victories in Virginia to regain control of that commonwealth’s House, Senate and Governorship prove Democrats are prepared to restore civility to the American political landscape. Even in the deep-red state of Kentucky, Trump’s “Mini-Me” toady, incumbent Governor Matt Bevin couldn’t leverage visits by the President or Vice President to retain enough of Trump’s…
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