Callie Barr, candidate for the US House, spoke to a group in Houghton last night. The "Meet & Greet" was sponsored by the Houghton County Democrats. Find more info on Callie and get involved in her campaign at https://f.mtr.cool/bfejjjjmkn #calliebarr #ushouse  #houghtondemocrats #getinvolved

Great tips for your donations to food banks!

Hope to see you this evening for our Meet & Greet with Callie Barr, candidate for the US House. https://f.mtr.cool/ikagvyatay

Great news, but see prev. post - AG Nessel highlights delay in SNAP assistance "I mean ... it just can't be done overnight, and that's why ...we really are going to have to rely on the food banks and the food pantries to cover the time period," Nessel said. www.freep.com/story/news/p...

Democratic AG's appear close to victory as judge signals she may order the Trump admin to pay SNAP food benefits. But MI AG Dana Nessel warns it may "take days" for SNAP benefits to be reinstated, meaning food banks & food pantries will still be needed to fill the gap.

Little Brothers, mentioned in our previous post, is one of a number of local organizations that have food assistance as part of their mission. With SNAP recipients facing the cut off of federal aid, please consider helping neighbors in need in whatever way you can.  https://f.mtr.cool/tglympxwlq

12% of UP households participate in SNAP. That's more than 1 in 10 households facing hunger in 2 days due to the Trump SNAP cut off. Meanwhile the Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly UP is having their annual Food Drive. Other food banks need help too. More on that in another post.

As of Nov 1st, tRump "has chosen not to issue food-aid benefits under one of the nation’s largest anti-hunger programs." The USDA has a $5 billion emergency fund that could have covered roughly 2/3 of the Nov shortfall; Republicans have chosen not to utilize it." open.substack.com/pub/guardrai...

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"America First" has a positive meaning when Americans put other Americans first. Feeding our hungry, caring for our sick, etc. NOT stopping SNAP $$ in a shutdown, forcing Americans into hunger while sending billions to your buddy in Argentina. That is NOT "America First".

You can tell a lot about a person by their priorities. Trump's priorities are NOT: Inflation, or Affordable Healthcare (plan costs in some cases up 4x), or even the Government Shutdown. Bottom Line: Trump's priorities are NOT ABOUT YOU. They are ALL ABOUT HIM. At least, that's what Karoline says.

Today, hundreds will gather in Houghton, as millions will also across the country. Gathering for a peaceful rally, to stand up patriotically for our rights and freedoms. Because America has No Kings. Hope to see you there.  More info here: https://f.mtr.cool/vnlvjhyzzp

Americans of both parties (and independents) overwhelmingly agree with the reason why Democrats haven't voted for the draconian Republican budget - affordable healthcare is a right, and should continue for all Americans. But your Republican representatives voted to take healthcare from Americans..

Across the US, October is the month most of us renew our healthcare plans. Many are facing much higher rates for 2026 thanks to the Republican's Big Bad Billionaire Bill. That's what this shutdown is about. It's not the healthcare of illegal aliens that Democrats are fighting for - it's yours.

If you think that putting kids first will help build a stronger Michigan for everyone, head on down to the Fall Fest @ Houghton Pier from 11 AM until 2 8 PM and sign the Invest in MI Kids ballot initiative. Ballot canvassers will be available to take your signature.

If you think Michigan’s government should work for people, not powerful corporations, head down to the Fall Fest @ Houghton Pier from 11 AM until 2 PM and sign the MI Money Out of Politics ballot initiative. Ballot canvassers will be available there to take your signature.

Michigan does what the federal government hasn't: "The balanced budget... includes a sustainable, long-term road funding deal, tax breaks for seniors and working families... [and] record investment in students and schools.

If you think that putting kids first will help build a stronger Michigan for everyone, head on over to the KBC from 6 to 8 PM this evening and sign the Invest in MI Kids ballot initiative. Ballot canvassers will be available there to take your signature.

If you think Michigan’s government should work for people, not powerful corporations, head on over to the KBC from 6 to 8 PM this evening and sign the MI Money Out of Politics ballot initiative. Ballot canvassers will be available there to take your signature.

If you think Michigan’s government should work for people, not powerful corporations, head on over to the Hancock Farmer's Market now until 4 PM and sign the MMOP ballot initiative. A ballot canvasser will be available there to take your signature.

Donald Trump promised he would lower costs on Day One. Instead, his first six months in office were spent pushing a budget bill into law that takes money out of working people’s pockets to give handouts to the rich. #trumptax

A WORSE Big Bad Billionaire Bill passed the Senate today. It now goes back to the House.  "Medicaid provides health insurance to more than 2.6 M people, or 1 in 4 state residents, primarily with lower-than-average incomes. Some 200,000 ... could lose coverage..."

Four 2026 candidates to  appear at our monthly meeting tomorrow, an invitation to join us for the 4th, and more in this week's HCDP newsletter.

SOUTH RANGE JULY 4TH PARADE Celebrate America's birthday with us! Turn out for the South Range 4th of July parade, which is a short walk and always festive.  Lineup is at South Range Elementary School at 1pm.

Well, well, well, what do you know?

Trump returns from the NATO summit tonight to put the pressure on the Senate to pass his Big Bad Billionaire Bill. He still hopes for approval b4 July 4th. Everyone PLEASE contact Sens Slotkin and Peters. Urge them to do all they can to thwart this bill!

Call for volunteers, Trump at war, Good Trouble rally in Houghton July 17th, and more in this week's newsletter.

The Big Bad Billionaire Bill will devastate healthcare in communities like ours - all to fund huge tax breaks for the very rich.

Reminder: This is Donald Trump’s war. Donald Trump made the choice to do this. Just as he chose to walk away from diplomacy with Iran over and over again.

Sen. Slotkin's statement on the Trump bombing of Iran.

"I plan to be as active as I physically can be at my point in life and whatever the Veterans for Peace and the younger people who are activists, whatever they need, I'll do the best I can" - 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg.

Mark Ruffalo speaking out against Trump's immigration policies and said problems in the US are not caused by immigrants but by billionaires.

Someone seems to think that two weeks is a magic timeframe.

Michigan House Rs in Disarray: "State Sen. Camilleri said he was disappointed that his colleagues in the House were gone while Senate Democrats were still working. He also laid blame for the slow pace of the budget process at the feet of Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall."

Juneteenth is the celebration of freedom - and a reminder that freedom is not a given. We must never to stop fighting for the future.  Even In the Darkest Hour, Celebrate Freedom!

The Trevor Project works to prevent suicide among LBGTQ youth and Trump just cut them off from the national hotline. But thanks to matching from Trevor's Board of Directors, your gift will be matched $3-for-$1. Your gift of $25 becomes $100. Please consider a donation! www.thetrevorproject.org

The BIG BAD BILLIONAIRE BILL is very unpopular.  What is popular?  Nearly 7 in 10 Americans,  including similar majorities of Ds and Rs, support raising taxes on those making $2.5 M or more, an idea Trump pitched in May but that House Republicans left out of the bill. 

We've got Bridgefest and No Kings coverage - check out this week's newsletter at the link below and subscribe! https://f.mtr.cool/serlquxbku

Surprise, surprise! The Big Bad Billionaire Bill really is a bad bill for all of us, but great for the billionaires.

The June Action Meetup is this Wednesday the 18th at the South Range VFW. (NOTE the new location). Come join us! At this meeting we'll brainstorm ideas for fun fundraisers! Pizza & sodas available, but feel free to BYO! RSVP here -

You can help

The National Guard and Marines should not be used to suppress peaceful protests. Trump's lies are not a valid reason to deploy the military against our own people. We will not be intimidated by the military might being used against us. #FreedomToDissent

IT'S NOT JUST ELON MUSK!!!! No, no, no. House R's regret voting in the dark of night for the Big Bad Billionaire Bill. In the light of day, some claim they didn't know about all the bad stuff in the bill. As if being duped into scamming the American people is a better look for them. 😡🤯🤬

Why public schools? Because they’re where hope becomes real. They’re not just classrooms—they are the foundation of a just society. Public education gives every child a fair shot. It’s where equity, opportunity, and democracy begin. #HandsOffPublicSchools

The GOP’s Big Bad Billionaire Bill is a direct hit on students. It slashes Pell Grants, makes college harder to afford, and threatens student aid—especially for women, student parents, and students of color. #HandsOffPublicSchools

Not for sale!

Shameful. 😡 "The Department of Veterans Affairs ... has been plunged into crisis amid canceled contracts, hiring freezes, resignations, layoffs and other moves by the Trump administration and Elon Musk."

DOGE is gutting the VA. These aren't budget cuts, they are a betrayal of the people who served.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET THIS!