Kent County Democratic Party
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Kent County Democratic Party
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For more than three decades, the Kent County Democratic Party has been a grassroots organization centered on advancing progressive goals like quality public education, affordable health care, economic and racial justice, workers’ rights, gender equality, a
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The GOP’s health care plan just dropped
Audience member, referencing Medicaid and SNAP cuts: People will die

Republican Senator: Well, we all are going to die
May 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today we were honored to walk with @caglanville.bsky.social at the Walker Memorial Day Parade! It was a beautiful day filled with the memories of those who fought bravely for our rights!
May 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We hope you will join us this Sunday for our Festival of Hope & Freedom in Downtown Grand Rapids!

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April 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is a bright light in the darkness of Donald Trump's second term.

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Six ways Michigan’s Dana Nessel is challenging Donald Trump’s agenda | Bridge Michigan
Since President Donald Trump began his second term on Jan. 20, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has joined six multistate lawsuits challenging his administration’s actions.
www.bridgemi.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In this interview Dr. Atul Gawante, renowned surgeon and author, warns that in taking a chainsaw to USAID (and CDC, NIH, and many other programs), Musk and Trump are choosing death over life for millions around the world.

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Hundreds of Thousands Will Die
The writer, surgeon, and former U.S.A.I.D. senior official Atul Gawande on the Trump Administration’s decimation of foreign aid and the consequences around the world.
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March 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Governor Whitmer vows to fight for All Michiganders while Gavin Newsom invites far-right grifter for a fireside chat on his new podcast
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March 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Rep. Bryan Posthumus's proposal is all about his own apparent desire to be a loyal foot soldier for a Republican Party that demonizes immigrants.

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Benson: GOP plan would ‘gut’ Michiganders’ voting rights ahead of next presidential election
Michigan’s top elections official is sounding an alarm over Republican-led legislation that would make it harder for eligible citizens to vote.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The SAVE Act is not a safeguard, it’s a trick. A trojan horse of barriers to voting. Its goal is not to “SAVE” democracy, but to end it. I will not let this stand. And neither should you.
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Passing SAVE Act Would Be ‘Taking a Chainsaw to Democracy’
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Zelenskyy was right.
~James Ernest, member of Caledonia Democrats steering committee

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The War Trump Chooses
That wasn't Trump against Zelens'kyi. It was Americans against reason
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March 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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A message from Teresa. ❤️

If you are a media member who would like to cover this story, there are three surrogates who were at the town hall who are available to speak with you.

Please DM to get connected. #idpol
February 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Free Speech is under attack by republicans in Idaho. Would you sit by and watch someone get ziptied by private security at a public town hall?

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Town hall in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho where no public comment was allowed with all Republican lawmakers. The security refused to show any identification. She wasn’t being violent or causing harm - she was...
TikTok video by milliesharon
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February 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Congratulations to Curtis Hertel on being elected the new Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party!

Thank you to former Chair Lavora Barnes for her leadership in our party over the years.
Michigan, I’m fired up to build a stronger coalition of Democrats with some of the very best leaders across our state—and win. Thank you for your support!
February 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Public education is under significant threat, and we need registered Kent County citizens to vote YES for their schools on May 6, 2025.

Check your ballot:
www.kentcountymi.gov/DocumentCent...

Register to vote:
mvic.sos.state.mi.us
February 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
President Trump on Ukraine, “They may make a deal, they may not make a deal. They may be Russian someday, or they may not be Russian someday." USAID being closed sends the world a clear message: If you have something we want, we'll trade that for aid. Otherwise, we don't care. aje.io/ai1dxc
Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’: Trump
US president and Kyiv suggest a deal on rare earths could compensate Washington for aid.
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February 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Trump is finalizing an Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education. This is a top wish of The Heritage Foundation but not most Americans because it enables discrimination & boosts billionaires.
Can Trump Dismantle the Department of Education?
Here's what to know.
time.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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This is an incredibly dangerous claim of unlimited power.

VP Vance is calling for an end to the constitutional republic.

The law & the Constitution restrict the power of the Executive Branch. The Judicial Branch is there to interpret the law & the Constitution.

Donald must never become our king.
February 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Donald’s mass deportation rampage continues - Local orgs & businesses closed on Monday for the Day Without Immigrants in protest. Our solidarity, demonstrations, and direct calls to lawmakers show we’re not giving up our democracy without a fight!
February 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM