The Martin County Democratic Club Democratic Club Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 4^th, 6:30–8:00 PM
Where: Best Western Hotel (Hibiscus Room), 1209 SE Highway One in Stuart.
Speaker: Marty Baum, the Indian Riverkeeper.

Program: Marty will speak about the Riverkeeper program and also the need to exercise the U. S. Sugar option so that we have the land needed to create an alternative path for the discharges from Lake Okeechobee that have been so devastating to our local waters.

Learn more about the Indian Riverkeeper Organization at their website and on Facebook. The Indian Riverkeeper's mission is to advocate for the health of our waters. The Indian Riverkeeper is a member of the Waterkeeper Alliance.

Women’s Club Meeting
Next Meeting: Saturday, March 14^th, Social: 10:00 am, Program: 10:30 am
Where:The Gertrude Walden Day Care Center, 601 SE Lake Street, Stuart, FL. MAP
Program:

We will have coffee and I am looking for a volunteer to bring a dozen sliced bagels for the group; First one to respond will be appreciated. Don't forget to bring food items for those less fortunate in our community. The food banks are really in need this time of year.
Plan to bring cash or your check book to renew your membership for 2015 at the special rate of $25.00 until March 31st. We will also be holding the usual 50/50 raffle. Our move away from the Clarion is due to our lack of funds to pay the room rental required.
For those of you who do not take the newspaper or missed the article, there was a lovely story of how our own Eula Clark donated more than $4000 to local charities from the left over money in her campaign account. Congratulations, Eula, on your re-election and thank you from all of us.

Please do not forget your food items for those less fortunate. We have a continuing community effort and the food pantries we support are so very grateful as are the families they support. See you Saturday!.

For additional information contact: Roberta Virta, Second Vice President Home: 772/692-2792 Cell: 772/284-8418 robertavirta@att.net

Democratic Executive Committee
Next Meeting: Monday, March 18^th, 7:00 pm
Meets the third Monday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Democratic HQ...... More

• March 3. Awake the State is a statewide event that highlights the start of the annual two month Florida legislative session. The rally is Tuesday, March 3 at 4:30pm at the Mandel Public Library at 411 Clematis Street in West Palm Beach.

• March 15. Join fellow Martin County Democrats marching in the Jensen Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade. Team blue will be wearing the green. Marchers should arrive at Riccou Terrace by 10:30 AM. The parade starts at 11 AM.

MARTIN COUNTY DEMOCRATS TAKE A STAND AGAINST SUGAR MONEY!   Story here.

The Martin County Democratic Executive Committee herewith resolve that, in coming elections for Florida State Representative, State Senator, Martin County Commission and other local elections, we will not support or endorse any candidate who takes money or in-kind donations indirectly from PACs’ who support “Big Sugar” or directly from the following “Big Sugar” companies or their associates and affiliates.

The Martin County Democratic Club

Democratic Club Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 4^th, 6:30–8:00 PM
Where: Best Western Hotel (Hibiscus Room), 1209 SE Highway One in Stuart.
Speaker: Marty Baum, the Indian Riverkeeper.

Program: Marty will speak about the Riverkeeper program and also the need to exercise the U. S. Sugar option so that we have the land needed to create an alternative path for the discharges from Lake Okeechobee that have been so devastating to our local waters.

Learn more about the Indian Riverkeeper Organization at their website and on Facebook. The Indian Riverkeeper's mission is to advocate for the health of our waters. The Indian Riverkeeper is a member of the Waterkeeper Alliance.

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

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

Join Here: Democratic Club Membership Application

SNOWBIRDS WELCOME! PLEASE JOIN US

Democratic Women’s Club

Next Meeting: Saturday, March 14^th, Social: 10:00 am, Program: 10:30 am
Where:The Gertrude Walden Day Care Center, 601 SE Lake Street, Stuart, FL. MAP
Program:

We will have coffee and I am looking for a volunteer to bring a dozen sliced bagels for the group; First one to respond will be appreciated. Don't forget to bring food items for those less fortunate in our community. The food banks are really in need this time of year.
Plan to bring cash or your check book to renew your membership for 2015 at the special rate of $25.00 until March 31st. We will also be holding the usual 50/50 raffle. Our move away from the Clarion is due to our lack of funds to pay the room rental required.
For those of you who do not take the newspaper or missed the article, there was a lovely story of how our own Eula Clark donated more than $4000 to local charities from the left over money in her campaign account. Congratulations, Eula, on your re-election and thank you from all of us.

Please do not forget your food items for those less fortunate. We have a continuing community effort and the food pantries we support are so very grateful as are the families they support. See you Saturday!.

For additional information contact: Roberta Virta, Second Vice President Home: 772/692-2792 Cell: 772/284-8418 robertavirta@att.net

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

Democratic Women’s Club of Martin County June 2012 Newsletter
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF WOMEN’S ISSUES FORUM

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

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

The North County Democratic Club (of Palm Beach County) meets monthly on the third Thursday, 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 Roxanne Harris, Pres, roxipower63@yahoo.com.

Democratic Executive Committee

Next Meeting: Monday, March 18^th, 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

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.

Application For Precinct Captain

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 next 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.

The Email Campaign Archive: See the latest and what you might have missed.

Tallahassee Attacks our Rivers. Read Here

What is A.L.E.C? A Threat To Democracy! Read Here

The Powell Memo: A Call-to-Arms for Corporations Read Here

Patrick Murphy: First Year In Office Demonstrates Accomplishments, Independent-Thinking, and Keeping His Promises Read Here

GOP Fallacies on Obamacare: The greatest hits

Republicans have enjoyed themselves immensely during the Affordable Care Act’s bungled rollout, but most of the claims they’re making are preposterous and phony. Since anyone able to take a longer view knows we’ll one day be well past Obamacare’s self-inflicted wounds, I’d like as a public service to catalog the GOP’s shabbiest arguments, so we’ll all have a handy reference once the worm fully turns.
More

ACA - FLORIDA DEMOCRATS SUPPORT OBAMACARE

The Affordable Care Act is popular here. Florida has the second-highest rate of signups in the nation--only behind California. This is freaking amazing, considering that Rick Scott, the legislature, and our attorney general are working as hard as they can to make it as difficult as possible. People in this state are getting healthcare who never had it before.
The benefits of ACA for seniors are real: A $250M investment to fight fraud, the requirement that insurance companies offer free preventive care (like colorectal cancer) and the fact that the ACA finally CLOSES the medication donut hole!
More

The Real Numbers On 'The Obamacare Effect' Are In

After years of negative speculation on the part of the opponents of Obamacare, hard data is finally coming in with respect to the anticipated negative side-effects of the law.

While most all would agree that there are some repairs that need to be made to the Affordable Care Act, workable fixes designed to benefit the public and improve American healthcare cannot happen so long as politicians, pundits and special interests are devoted to lying about what Obamacare means and what it does not mean to the American public.

The results are guaranteed to both surprise and depress those who have built their narrative around the effort to destroy the Affordable Care Act.
More

Just How Low Can the Republican Party Go?

Never before in American history have we seen a political party so completely dominated and controlled by its extremist wing; and never before have we seen a political party that brings together the attributes of nihilism, heartlessness, radicalism and naked partisanship quite like the modern GOP. In a two-party system like America’s, the result is unprecedented dysfunction.
More

What’s It Like to Wake Up From a Tea Party Binge? Just Ask Florida!

Kids locked up in nursing homes. Leaky sewers. Mosquitoes unleashed. The Sunshine State has buyer’s remorse. Florida is where the rhetoric becomes the reality. It’s kind of the tea party on steroids. Support for Scott and the GOP is plummeting as Floridians see anti-government governance at work. But it may be too late for buyer’s remorse. After two years at the helm, the tea party’s legacy is likely to far outlast the movement. More

End The Violence with Common-sense Changes in Gun Policies

President Obama has announced his plan to better protect our children and our communities by reducing gun violence in America.

Take a look at the President’s plan to reduce gun violence, and stand with him in support:
Stand With The President

The Case for Obama: Why He Is a Great President.

What can be said without equivocation is that Obama has proven himself morally, intellectually, temperamentally, and strategically. In our lifetime, or our parents’, he is easily the best president. On his own terms, and not merely as a contrast to an unacceptable alternative, he overwhelmingly deserves reelection... This is Why

Washington Post 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.

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

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!)

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

"If your strategy depends on having fewer people show up to vote, that is not a sign of strength. That is a sign of weakness." President Obama

More Articles
Photo Galleries