On 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…
DetailsA peaceful and patriotic crowd of local citizens voiced their support for America’s only constitutional remedy for a lawless president: impeachment. As witnessed in plain sight, President Donald J. Trump leveraged American taxpayer dollars to coerce and intimidate the new leader of Ukraine, a foreign ally desperate for US military aid, in an effort to…
Details“We Are Republicans, and We Want Trump Defeated” – Today’s OpEd published in the New York Times was co-authored by Tallahassee’s Rick Wilson, an outspoken critic of the Impeached President. Wilson is one of four prominent Republicans who co-authored the article to announce their new initiative, The Lincoln Project, calling for voters to elect Democrats…
DetailsRep. Matt Gaetz criticized Hunter Biden for his addiction. Then he got called out for his own DUI arrest. By Reis Thebault SOUCE: The Washington Post Dec. 12, 2019 at 6:17 p.m. EST For nearly five minutes, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) described Hunter Biden’s alleged improprieties on live television Thursday from a hearing room…
DetailsProfessor Mark Paul, assistant professor of economics and environmental studies, New College of Florida, informed Charlotte County Democrats on December 10 that he “was particularly drawn to work with the Green New Deal because it addresses the two largest crisis that Americans face today: climate change and inequality. It recognizes that the two crises are inextricably linked and we…
DetailsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials announced Wednesday that the state’s voter registration rolls are now linked to a national database that could help elections officials detect possible fraud — or spot multiple voter registration files across state lines. Gov. Ron DeSantis had previously announced his state’s intent to join the national network known as…
DetailsWitness: 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…
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