Houghton County Democratic Party
@houghtondems.bsky.social
One of the UP's most active county parties, in the heart of Michigan's beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula. https://www.houghtoncountydems.org/
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
#HappyThanksgiving #GiveThanks #ShareKindness
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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
#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
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November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
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
#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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
#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
#TrumpIllegal
https://www.newsweek.com/border-patrol-sweeping-arrests-charlotte-nc-under-scrutiny-11074030
November 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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
#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
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
#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.
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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.
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
#kyleblomquist #ushouse #houghtondemocrats #getinvolved
November 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
#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.
November 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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.
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https://f.mtr.cool/gmxbrsajoo
November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Hope to see you tomorrow afternoon for our Meet & Greet with Kyle Blomquist, candidate for the US House.
https://f.mtr.cool/gmxbrsajoo
https://f.mtr.cool/gmxbrsajoo
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.
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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.
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
#calliebarr #ushouse #houghtondemocrats #getinvolved
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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
#calliebarr #ushouse #houghtondemocrats #getinvolved
Hope to see you this evening for our Meet & Greet with Callie Barr, candidate for the US House.
https://f.mtr.cool/ikagvyatay
https://f.mtr.cool/ikagvyatay
November 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hope to see you this evening for our Meet & Greet with Callie Barr, candidate for the US House.
https://f.mtr.cool/ikagvyatay
https://f.mtr.cool/ikagvyatay
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.
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https://f.mtr.cool/tglympxwlq
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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
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.
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.
October 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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.
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.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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
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..
October 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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.
October 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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.
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.
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.
June 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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.
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.
The Big Bad Billionaire Bill will devastate healthcare in communities like ours - all to fund huge tax breaks for the very rich.
June 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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.
June 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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.
Mark Ruffalo speaking out against Trump's immigration policies and said problems in the US are not caused by immigrants but by billionaires.
June 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Mark Ruffalo speaking out against Trump's immigration policies and said problems in the US are not caused by immigrants but by billionaires.
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!
Even In the Darkest Hour, Celebrate Freedom!
June 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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!
Even In the Darkest Hour, Celebrate Freedom!
We've got Bridgefest and No Kings coverage - check out this week's newsletter at the link below and subscribe!
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June 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We've got Bridgefest and No Kings coverage - check out this week's newsletter at the link below and subscribe!
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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
We will not be intimidated by the military might being used against us.
#FreedomToDissent
June 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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
We will not be intimidated by the military might being used against us.
#FreedomToDissent