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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

Reagan Weeps

March 8, 2025
Somewhere near Simi Valley, CA, residents are reporting strange rumblings. But it’s not an earthquake, it just Ronald Reagan spinning in his grave at Mach 1 speed. The president who once… Read More

“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

March 8, 2025
There are two things that Americans love: their local post office and local library. Both are currently under attack by the Trump administration and his DOGE hatchet man, Elon Musk. There are reports… Read More

(Soft) Power to The People

March 8, 2025
At this writing, Elon Musk and his Teenage Mutant Incel hackers are taking a chainsaw to essential government programs, ostensibly to “cut waste and fraud.” But like so many Tech Bros,… Read More

Dictator On Day…Whatever

March 8, 2025
During his 2024 campaign for president, Donald Trump famously noted that of COURSE he wouldn’t act as a dictator in his second term – “except on Day One.” Judging from some… Read More

The Age Of Ridiculous Men

February 3, 2025
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More

January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

February 3, 2025
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More

Beware The Broligarchy

February 3, 2025
In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More
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ICYMI: America Reacts to Florida Democrats’ Over Performance in CD 1 and 6 Special Elections

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In the wake of Florida Democrats’ historic over performance in the CD 1 and 6 special elections, media outlets all over America are buzzing about the future of Florida. Chris Jansing Reports… Read More

Florida Democrats Celebrate Historic Performances in Florida’s First and Sixth Congressional Districts

April 1, 2025
The Florida Democratic Party is proud to report historic performances in Florida’s First and Sixth Congressional Districts. As of 8:45pm Eastern Time, with over 95% of precincts reporting,… Read More

Florida Democrats Condemn Dismantling of Federal Department of Education

March 20, 2025
On March 20th, Donald Trump signed an executive order directing his Education Secretary to take steps to close the U.S. Department of Education, following mass firings earlier this month. Florida… Read More

Grassroots Organizers Mobilize Statewide Effort to Hold Town Halls in Red Districts

March 13, 2025
Beginning this weekend, grassroots organizers will mobilize across Florida as part of statewide effort to hold town halls in red districts. It comes following reports that the National Republican… Read More

Florida Democratic Party Congratulates 'Take Back Local' Candidates Scoring Wins in Municipal Elections

March 11, 2025
On March 11th, three candidates from the Florida Democratic Party’s Take Back Local program were elected. The Take Back Local program is an initiative to provide resources to candidates in… Read More