Since FDR in 1941 American Presidents have proclaimed December 15th as Bill of Rights Day. The day commemorates Dec. 15, 1791 ,when Virginia ratified the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, now know as the Bill of Rights.

As the sun sets today the Festival of Lights - Hanukkah - begins. The Houghton County Dems wish a happy Hanukkah to all. Let the light shine! #HanukkahSameach

Happening tomorrow at 3 PM at the Lift Bridge - The Global Rally to Stop the Human Safari in Kherson.  Please show up to rally and show your support for Ukraine. https://f.mtr.cool/wfdwkqxvri

Indiana legislators listened to the people, not the pressure from the corrupt administration in Washington!

Do you live in Houghton County District 2? (that's Franklin, Osceola, Schoolcraft and Torch Lake Townships.) Are you angry about what Commissioner Keranen is doing? Would you like to be part of a Board that works FOR our county? Our Candidate Recruiting Committee would love to talk to you.

Affordability is a scam?! Please. Prices aren’t magically dropping — that’s not how inflation works, and Trump knows it. Real affordability means higher wages so families can survive higher prices. That’s the part Trump refuses to say out loud. #TrumpInflationCrisis

Thank you @captmarkkelly.bsky.social for speaking up!

The public is invited to the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony honoring the over 2,400 Americans who died December 7, 1941. Their heroism helped shaped the world we know today. Honor their legacy always. Live stream at 12:30 PM EST.

DID YOU KNOW that the county is looking for YOUR input on plans for the county jail? Two committees are working on the issue. BOTH are meeting early next week and are looking for YOUR PARTICIPATION. Get involved! Make your voice heard! You can help find solutions to the ongoing issues with our jail.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on Pete Hegseth.

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More pics from @chrismapps at last night's holiday potluck and HCDP meeting. A fun and informative evening!

Great to hear from MI State Senate candidate Chris Mapps - @chrismapps.bsky.social - at our December potluck and meeting tonight. Thanks for joining us Chris!

A wise man once said that a thankful heart is the parent of all virtues. This Thanksgiving let's give thanks for all we have been blessed with, as we share our bounty with kindness and compassion for those less fortunate this holiday season. #HappyThanksgiving #GiveThanks #ShareKindness

Tomorrow evening Women's March presents Uncomfortable Conversations -  a special training session on how (and why) to talk with MAGA family. Sign Up Here: https://f.mtr.cool/izxcppirbn

Thanksgiving shouldn’t require math homework, but Trump’s price surge means families are counting pennies, chasing sales, and putting food back on the shelf. Every aisle’s a reminder that he has broken his promises and your budget. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams

ICE & CBP are now in Charlotte, NC. That city is 170 miles from the nearest coastline, far outside the 100 mile zone federally recognized for CBP activity. So what are they doing there? #TrumpIllegal https://www.newsweek.com/border-patrol-sweeping-arrests-charlotte-nc-under-scrutiny-11074030

Transgender Day of Remembrance honors, commemorates, and memorializes those who face discrimination and stigma and often, unfortunately, abuse and even death simply for who they are. We light a candle today and stand in support and solidarity. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

On this day and every day, we honor the contributions and sacrifices of our nation's approximately 19 million Veterans, including more than 486,000 Michiganders. Thank you for your service.

Upset at the Senate action last night? There are 7 Dem Senators and 1 Ind who need to hear it from you: Catherine Cortez Masto, NV Dick Durbin, IL John Fetterman, PA Maggie Hassan, NH Tim Kaine, VA Angus King, ME Jacky Rosen, NV Jeanne Shaheen, NH

Kyle Blomquist, candidate for the US House, spoke in Houghton yesterday afternoon. The Meet & Greet was hosted by the Houghton County Dems. Find more on Kyle, a UP native, & get involved in his campaign at https://f.mtr.cool/ggnzckvxbu #kyleblomquist #ushouse  #houghtondemocrats #getinvolved

Local charities are seeing support from groups hoping to cushion the impact of the Trump admin's handling of SNAP benefits during the gov't shutdown. Vice-Chair Lois Gemignani (see pic) of the Houghton County Democratic Party gives a $750 donation from the HCDP to St. Vincent de Paul for food aid.

Hope to see you tomorrow afternoon for our Meet & Greet with Kyle Blomquist, candidate for the US House. https://f.mtr.cool/gmxbrsajoo

Here's a slogan all Americans can get behind - BABY FOOD OVER BALLROOMS!

Republicans own this government and all its chaos, and they own this government shutdown. Yesterday voters took big steps to change that, but the fight still continues. Call your Senator TODAY and urge them NOT to compromise your healthcare or your community's food security.

Over $500 B in cuts to Medicare under the Big Bad Billionaire Bill. Yes that's FIVE HUNDRED BILLION! Republicans must really not like it when people have healthcare.

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.