If You're a Florida Democrat, This is Your Time to Shine!

Our Mission

To operate and maintain a grassroots network of people that is open, inclusive and accessible to all; a community organization that reaches out to all races, sexes, minorities and youth, increasing participation by Democrats in local issues and elections and serving as the focus for election of Democrats to local, state and national offices.

SNOWBIRDS WELCOME! PLEASE JOIN US

The Martin County Democrats are dedicated to building the party, communicating core democratic principles to the public, and the recruitment and support of local candidates.
Your support is vital to our success as we prepare for the challenges of the 2012 elections. Please consider donating to support our efforts.
For donation by check, please make payable to the "Martin County DEC" and mail to PO Box 159, Stuart, FL 34995.

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Democratic Executive Committee

Next Meeting:
Monday, May 21^st, 7:00 pm
Meets the third Monday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Democratic HQ......More

Martin County

Martin County Commission
Every Tuesday, 9:00 am at the County Commission Building
All County Commission Meetings are Open to the Public: County Public Meetings Search

All Martin County Committee, Board and Agency Meetings...
May 2012 Meetings

The Martin County Democratic Club

Next Meeting: Wednesday June 6^th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Best Western Motel, The Hibiscus Room. 1209 SE Federal, Stuart.

Program:
It should be a good old fashioned "political" evening! Come and join us!

Meetings are free and open to the public. Everyone is encourage to participate

SNOWBIRDS WELCOME! PLEASE JOIN US

For information please contact Jackie Williams at (772) 286-1450 or jackiew@bellsouth.net

Join Here: Democratic Club Membership Application

Democratic Women's Club

Next Meeting: Saturday, May 12^th
Social: 10:00 am, Program: 10:30 am

Program: Presentation by the Supervisor of Elections Office

Where: Clarion Inn of Stuart, 1200 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL.

Join: Democratic Women's Club Application
Our mailing address is:
Post Office Box 592
Stuart, FL 34995.

September 2010 Newsletter

For information contact Carman Zopf Riedel at (561) 389-8048 or CZopf@aol.com.
Or contact Headquarters, 772-221-0405 for further information.

Club Change of Martin County

Club Change is set up to be an instrument for public service and political activism. It is a joint effort by the Florida Democratic Party and Organizing for America (OFA) to assist our President in his efforts to give the country the change it needs.

Information: Linda Green 772-708-7381

Would you like to join us? Please contact Headquarters, 772-221-0405 for further information.

Martin County Democratic Club Social Group

The Martin County Democratic Club Social Group will be meeting the 1^st Wednesday of every month after the club meeting.

Next Meeting: Wednesday June 6^th, 8:00 pm after regular scheduled meeting.
Where: Best Western Motel

For details please contact Jackie Williams at (772) 286-1450 or jackiew@bellsouth.net...More.

Democratic Club of Jupiter, Juno Beach, Tequesta & Hobe Sound
(PB North County Democratic Club)

The North County Democratic Club (of Palm Beach County) meets on the second Thursday monthly, 7:00PM, at the PALM BEACH GARDENS LIBRARY, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens 33410 ~ (561) 626-6133.

Club goals are to help stimulate active interest in political & governmental affairs, promote Democratic candidates, plus promote community service programs.

For more information contact Shelley Weiss, Pres, (561) 622-2159, shlweiss@aol.com.

Romney's Dark Bullying Incident

Every once in a while a story comes along that captures a candidate and what he represents. And The Washington Post just did that by revealing a dark incident from Mitt Romney's past.

At 18, he led a group of boys who hunted down younger student John Lauber because he seemed gay to them. They held Lauber down, screaming and crying, while Romney cut off his dyed-blonde hair. It's something that haunted Lauber and those who participated in his assault decades later.

But Romney laughed it off in a radio interview last week. And the right-wing media is pushing the Romney campaign's spin that this bullying story is nothing.

Romney's right that this election isn't about what happened 48 years ago. It's about the man who, in business, picked on struggling companies, fired their workers, pocketed the profits, and then dumped the companies back out riddled with debt.

It's about a man whose policies would take from those struggling in a tough economy, to give to those on top. Because after 48 years one thing hasn't changed for Romney: there are people who count and people who don't, like young John Lauber, or the 99% of us who get beat up by Romney's policies.
...Commentary and More.

Washingtonpost Editorial: The Republicans are the Problem

A Strong Middle-class Society Requires a Strong Union Movement

Unions make the middle class strong by ensuring workers have a strong voice in both the market and in our democracy.
But as unions became weaker over the past four decades, they are less and less able to perform these functions–and the middle class withered.

When unions are strong they are able to ensure that workers are paid fair wages, receive the training they need to advance to the middle class, and are considered in corporate decision-making processes. Unions also promote political participation among all Americans, and help workers secure government policies that support the middle class, such as Social Security, family leave, and the minimum wage.

An Open Letter to the Obama Haters

So, you're a Republican that hates taxes?
102 Things NOT To Do If You Hate Taxes

Reactionary Representative Allen West:

Rep. Allen West Claims LGBT Workplace Discrimination ‘Don’t Happen’ And Doesn’t ‘See That As Being A Big Issue’
Rep. Allen West (R-FL), no stranger to controversy, declared on Thursday that gay people are never fired because of their sexual orientation in the United States.

“That don’t happen out here in the United States of America,” West told ThinkProgress during an interview on Capitol Hill.

When we pressed the Florida congressman for clarification, he dismissed the importance of protecting LGBT people from discrimination. “I don’t see that as being a big issue with small businesses,” West said.

Sh** Allen West Says:

Top 10 Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Attacks on Women’s Rights

The Right Wing decided it wanted to play Monday Morning Quarterback with lady parts this year.
Here are our Top 10 Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Attacks on Women’s Rights (just in the last 6 months!)

Must Watch Video

The Colbert Report takes on Florida's voter suppression law. "People Who Are Destroying America: Teachers"
Dawn Quarles, a Florida high school teacher, faces voter fraud fines for registering her students to vote.
Watch the video here.

After Over a Decade in Charge, What Have Rickpublicans Done for Florida? Click to find out.

GOP Voter Suppression Bills

Bill Clinton on Republican Efforts to Suppress Voter Rights:
"There has never been in my lifetime, since we got rid of the poll tax and all the Jim Crow burdens on voting, the determined effort to limit the franchise that we see today."

Bill Clinton likens GOP effort to Jim Crow laws
With Voter Suppression, the Right Wing Rolls Out a Dubious, Nationwide Attack on Americans
Voter Suppression Bills Sweep the Country
Voting Rights Act
Voter suppression
Through ALEC, Global Corporations Are Scheming to Rewrite YOUR Rights and Boost THEIR Revenue

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