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Women’s Movement organizes

- February 13, 2017

Vowing sustained local community action, over 200 people turned out for the Feb. 11th, mobilization meeting of the Central Florida Women’s Movement at the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Orlando, including more than a few Seminole County residents. One, Paula Reidy, said she had attended a meeting of the Seminole Democrats

Seminole County Democrats Getting Organized

- February 12, 2017

All ten Seminole Democrats Standing Committees now have chairpersons, with two more announced at the Feb. 9th General Meeting, and one, “Union Outreach” filled at the end of the evening. The new and returning leaders are: Affirmative Action- Marian Williams; Communications- Maddy Wilson; Community Outreach-Chelsea Leger; Credentials-Sharon Lynn; Data Resources-Ernie Langdon; Event Coordinator-Guerdy Remy;

Surprise for Everyone at General Meeting

- February 11, 2017

“This is amazing,” freshman 7th District Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy said to a capacity crowd at the Sem Dems Feb. 9 meeting, many of them squeezed into standing-room only spots in the back of the room, and others seated on the floor at the Lake Mary Civic Center. A change in

Ongoing Local Protests Set

- February 6, 2017

If you can fight of f the noise and distractions, you will see it. A grassroots movement is forming, taking shape and gathering strength in numbers each week, across small and large towns and cities across red and blue states all over the country. This Trump opposition movement, largely organized

Murphy opens Sanford office, announces solar grant

- February 6, 2017

Amid the contentious beginning of a new congressional term, freshman seventh district representative Stephanie Murphy is taking care of local business. As of Feb. 1st her new Sanford office is open for business by appointment for now at 110 W. First St., Suite 210. They can be reached at 888

Stephanie Murphy Introduces Bill to Protect NSC from Political Interference

- February 5, 2017

Seventh District Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy is seeking cosponsors for a bill she has introduced in response to President Trump’s controversial reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC), a move critics see as limiting professional military and intelligence involvement in favor of political influence. “The security of the American people should be

Local ACLU President to Speak at February 9th Meeting

- January 31, 2017

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been playing a lead role in legal challenges to President Trump’s immigration policy, winning a nationwide court stay on portions of his order. The president of the ACLU of Central Florida, Chardo Richardson, will be the guest speaker at the next general membership meeting of the

Precinct Captain Drive Progresses

- January 30, 2017

If politics is a ground war, Precinct Captains are the squad leaders on the front lines, where the real action is, and where battles can be decided. In Seminole County, usually considered a Republican stronghold, a post-election rearmament is underway that could consolidate recent gains, change the outcome of future

Obamacare Sign-up Deadline Still In Force

- January 29, 2017

You can still take advantage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), called Obamacare, by signing up by Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Your coverage would begin March 1. Information and help is still available on line at HealthCare.gov. President Donald Trump, intent on dismantling the program, has signed an executive order scaling back

February Member Meeting

- January 4, 2017

Join us February 9th, at 7pm for our Monthly Meeting Become an ACTIVE Member of the Party We Will Meet at 7pm, THURSDAY, February 9th AT the LAKE MARY COMMUNITY CENTER 140 E Wilbur Ave, Lake Mary, FL 32746 Are You Self-Motivated, Enjoy Meeting Like Minded Neighbors, and Want to be a Part of the Change We