The 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…
DetailsEDC members and others ready to march with their “Living the Dream on a Planet That’s Green” float in Pioneer Days Parade. Photo by David Williams. by Karn Cunningham, EDC Board Member and Pioneer Days Float Coordinator Hurricane Dorian tried, but failed, to stop the 63rd Englewood Pioneers Days Parade on Labor Day. The parade…
DetailsOur Florida legislature can be counted on to overturn the will of the voters. They have done this with class size, medical marijuana, high-speed rail, and land conservation. They’re up to their tricks again when it comes to Amendment 4 — the restoration of voting rights for former felons. You’ll recall that in 2018, this…
DetailsFour female journalists will moderate the fifth Democratic presidential primary debate to be held in Georgia on November 20, 2019. See the excellent article: All-Female Panel To Moderate Next Presidential Debate (Asking The Questions Women Want Answered) by Avery Blank Senior Contributor for ForbesWomen With men reporting twice as much as women on evening news broadcasts of major…
DetailsThe Englewood Pioneer Days Parade on Saturday hosted a tremendous turnout by members of the Democratic Party. Our neighbors showed robust support with cheers and positive reactions to the festive Award-Winning float. More than two dozen members of the newly established Englewood Democratic Club were joined by members of the Charlotte Co. DEC, Democratic Club,…
DetailsMarketplace Open Enrollment begins Friday, November 1 and runs through December 15. You can enroll for or change coverage during this time. If you are already enrolled in a plan and want to change it, you can do so any time before December 15. Now is the time to visit HealthCare.gov or 1-800-318-2596, to review your…
DetailsOver 150 Events Planned in 34 Counties Across the State This Sunday, November 3, marks one-year out from the 2020 Presidential Election, and to mark the date the Florida Democratic Party will hold a weekend of action. On Saturday, hundreds of volunteers will participate in over 150 events in 34 counties across the…
Details“Everyday Americans don’t own resorts they can list as alternative addresses to tinker with their tax liability,” Rep. Nita Lowey tweeted Thursday. President Donald Trump’s critics jeered him online and accused him of trying to lighten his tax bill after he announced Thursday that his permanent residence would be Palm Beach, Florida, rather than Trump Tower…
DetailsDP Currently Has Largest Field Staff in the Country for a Democratic State Party Fort Lauderdale, Fl.- The Florida Democratic Party is adding to its staff ahead of the 2020 Primary Elections, announcing Tuesday they are expanding their field staff to be the largest in the country. “We know that in the past…
DetailsTALLAHASSEE — The Republican Party of Florida on Monday postponed its biggest annual fundraiser, a move that some officials blamed on lackluster interest from donors. Planners were having difficulty selling table sponsorships to the Statesman’s Dinner, and money that Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to raise for the event has yet to arrive. Event planners also…
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