By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte County Dems Writer On August 31st, the 19 Charlotte County public schools were originally scheduled to officially open for a full school week as mandated by an executive order declared by our governor. Now on hold, an unknown number of the county’s 12,000 students and 1000 teachers protected by no clear…
DetailsJoe did interviews with CNN’s Anderson Cooper and MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell where he discussed the killing of Jacon Blake and condemned violence. And, he called out Trump for purposely sowing discord and chaos for political gain. Joe released a statement on Donald Trump’s America, and how the images of violence are not from “Joe Biden’s America,” but…
DetailsBy Denise Candea, Charlotte County Dems writer Donald J. Trump is not as smart as he and his base think he is. Trump; the businessman who wrote, The Art of the Deal, and convinced a sizable percentage of the electorate that he “alone could fix it”. Trump; the president who has politicized, weaponized, or monetized…
DetailsBy Denise Candea, Charlotte County Dems writer We faced a bleak economic future when Obama took office in 2009. Banks were failing and markets were in free fall. Although the Republican-led Congress effectively stonewalled him during all but the first two years of his administration, Obama did a masterful job moving the economy forward. Unemployment,…
DetailsBy Denise Candea, Charlotte County Dems writer The Contours of Atlanta’s Policing Debate, by George Chidi in The Intercept, August 17, discusses the complexities of public safety, police reform, and the need to involve all the stakeholders in decision making. There is an important message for White people in the article. Paraphrasing Aaron Burr from…
DetailsEditor’s note: This is the fourth in a Charlotte County Dems Profile series, Influencers, by Linda Conklin, a Charlotte County Dems writer. Nancy Razvoza, Vice-Chair of the Charlotte County Democrats (CC Dems), says she is a Democrat because she cares about people, society, our environment, and much more. Her activism in many passionate causes led…
DetailsThe local NBC News affiliate from Fort Myers covered two rallies showing support for the Post Office. About 50 Charlotte County Dems and friends waved signs in front of the Conway Rd. Post Office and 25 were in front of the Main Post Office in Punta Gorda. The rallies were organized by Bill Welsh of…
DetailsBy Charles Magoffin, Charlotte County Dems Writer Editor’s note: This is Step 1 of a 3 Step series. Step 2 will deal with ballot requests, and Step 3 with ballot delivery and tracking. Stay tuned! Joe Biden commenced his campaign with this urgent diagnosis: “We are in a battle for the soul of this nation.” The…
DetailsBy Kay Blue, Charlotte County Dems writer The Democratic Women’s Club of Charlotte County proudly announces that Florida House District 75 Democratic candidate David Jones has won the endorsement of the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida (DWCF). In response to receiving the endorsement, Jones says, “I’m very proud of the DWCF endorsement and when I…
DetailsEditor’s note: This is the 5th of a series, Reimagining America. Click here to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4. By Denise Candea, Charlotte County Dems writer Once upon a time, in late 2019 and early 2020 BC (Before COVID), during seemingly never ending Democratic primary debates, Joseph R. Biden Jr. faced…
DetailsICYMI is an acronym for In Case You Missed It. You shouldn’t have, because our Democratic presidential candidate delivered his most powerful and effective speech of his career, concluding our very successful convention. Watch his introductory biopic here. Vote the Democratic ticket on November 3rd for the change America desperately needs. The Honorable Joe BidenDemocratic…
DetailsBy Linda Porterfield, Charlotte County Dems Writer It’s not just your vote under attack. The Trump administration’s chokehold and financial bludgeoning of the post office provides fringe benefits in the war on what defenders of the post office call “the circulatory system of our nation.” While Republican challenges to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) smolder…
DetailsOn Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 6 PM, Charlotte County Democrats will commemorate Ax Handle Saturday, the day in 1960 when more than 200 Whites with baseball bats and ax handles attacked 34 Black NAACP Youth Council members in Jacksonville, Florida. Register for this free Zoom virtual event here. By James Abraham, Charlotte County Dems…
DetailsImage by F. Muhammad from Pixabay By Denise Candea, Charlotte County Dems writer Contact your Senators and Congressman now. It only takes a minute. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is under attack by its own administration. Just as the country is about to embark on an election when vote-by-mail (VBM) is the only safe option for…
DetailsThe Voices of the Suffragists will be live-streamed on August 20 at 5:30 p.m. by the Florida Studio Theater (FST). Live actors will tell the stories of the struggles, hardships, and triumphs of women who fought for the right to vote 100 years ago. This FREE event requires registration. Click here. Enter your free ticket quantity…
DetailsWhile my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me. You filled me with hope about the next chapter of the great American story when you used your power to make a difference in our society. Millions…
DetailsBy Charles Magoffin, Charlotte County Dems writer With coronavirus infections on the rise statewide, a more significant number of Florida voters than ever plan to vote by mail (VBM) November 3rd. If you’ve never taken advantage of this convenient service or are troubled by the claims of potential fraud, please read further. Let’s set the…
DetailsEditor’s note: This is the third in a Charlotte County Dems Profile series, Influencers, by Linda Conklin, a Charlotte County Dems writer. There is a saying that if you want anything done, ask a busy person to do it. Teresa Jenkins is one busy lady. She supports several Punta Gorda and Charlotte County community endeavors. She…
DetailsBy Denise Candea, Charlotte County Dems writer On Tuesday, many Democrats across the country heaved a collective sigh of relief when Joe Biden announced his excellent VP choice: Kamala D. Harris (D-CA). The first Black woman and the first South Asian woman on a major party ticket is a truly historic moment. The constituencies that…
DetailsIn extraordinary comments to Fox News, President Trump said he is trying to prevent the U.S. Postal Service from delivering millions of mail-in ballots to voters by holding up $25 billion in emergency funding for the agency. “They need that money in order to make the post office work, so it can take all of these millions…
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