Donald Trump’s Republican Party just took its war on our court system to a whole new level. In Pennsylvania, the state Supreme Court recently struck down partisan gerrymandering as a violation of the state constitution – and ordered the Republican controlled legislature to draw new, fair maps by this Friday. But instead of complying with…
DetailsEven as Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was repealing net neutrality, FCC chairman Ajit Pai was launching another attack on our ability to communicate – by threatening to cut the Lifeline program. Lifeline helps 12.5 million low-income people access internet or phone service.1 Now Pai wants to disconnect them. The FCC is currently considering Pai’s…
DetailsFrom David Holden, Candidate for Congress I see a better state for our union than the one unveiled last night by President Trump. I see an American union that upholds family bonds, protects our seniors, and maintains the social safety net. That’s the union I wish the President would talk about. Instead, what I heard…
DetailsDonald Trump and his administration are abandoning the people of Puerto Rico by abruptly putting an end to delivering food and water. FEMA announced Monday that it will stop distributing emergency aid on Wednesday, January 31, at a time when at least one-third of the country is still without power, and many are still without running water. “The Trump administration…
DetailsWho’s the Trumpiest of them all? That’s become the central question in the Republican gubernatorial race. On Monday, just as Ron DeSantis was launching his campaign with a paean to the President, House Speaker Richard Corcoran released a new “despicable,” “indecent” ad that made clear that Corcoran is running to be Florida’s very own mini-Trump.…
DetailsFlorida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s first state of the union speech: “The only thing this President has done during his first year in office is increase taxes on Florida’s working families to pay for tax cuts for the very wealthy, while continuing his hateful rhetoric…
DetailsThe Florida Democratic Party continues to build its team under newly elected Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo, announcing their most recent hire of Caroline Rowland to serve as Communications Director. “I am excited to announce that Caroline will be joining the Florida Democratic Party as Communications Director,” said Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo. “I am confident her enthusiasm for…
DetailsOn the Anniversary of Trump’s Inauguration – and the Republicans taking control of the House and Senate – the US Government shut down. If you think the United States of America is in a sad state of affairs, just think of the shape our County will be in after TWO years of Trump and GOP…
DetailsAn estimated 1,300 women and men marched in downtown Naples on Saturday, January 20, for the second annual Women’s March for Social Justice, sponsored by Collier Freedom.
DetailsLegislation to help Florida first responders with their Workers’ Compensation benefits has passed its first hearing before the state Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.
DetailsRick Scott tried to distance himself from his pal Donald Trump with a tweet condemning the President’s racist “shithole countries” comment. But, the Florida Democratic Party says it see Scott’s tweet for what it is – a clumsy attempt to appease voters to further his political ambitions. The truth is that Governor Scott passed up multiple opportunities…
DetailsPresident Trump said the following during Thursday’s immigration meeting with a group of senators: “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” According to the story, which The Washington Post broke, he made the comment in reference to Haiti, El Salvador, and African countries. People quickly condemned the comments, and several news outlets took time to…
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