Houghton County Democratic Party
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One of the UP's most active county parties, in the heart of Michigan's beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula. https://www.houghtoncountydems.org/
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.
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
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
U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators
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November 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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
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
#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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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.
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Here's a slogan all Americans can get behind - BABY FOOD OVER BALLROOMS!
In Washington DC tonight
As judge orders Trump to pay SNAP BENEFITS
He doesn't care
Mothers are skipping meals to feed their children
Seniors and Veterans are in need
Families are suffering
Help your local foodbank please !!
Cruel and Callous Trump
Release SNAP BENEFITS NOW
As judge orders Trump to pay SNAP BENEFITS
He doesn't care
Mothers are skipping meals to feed their children
Seniors and Veterans are in need
Families are suffering
Help your local foodbank please !!
Cruel and Callous Trump
Release SNAP BENEFITS NOW
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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.
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.
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.
The Republican Health Care Crisis: Higher Costs, Less Coverage
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November 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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
#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
Great tips for your donations to food banks!
On Friday, two federal judges ruled that the Trump administration must use contingency funds to keep SNAP up and running.
However, there will likely be delays in distribution, and food banks will still need our help in the interim.
Here are some tips to make your donations go further.
However, there will likely be delays in distribution, and food banks will still need our help in the interim.
Here are some tips to make your donations go further.
November 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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.
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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
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.
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Nessel: Court order can't restore SNAP benefits 'overnight'
Michigan joined a multi-state lawsuit seeking federal contingency funds for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.
www.freep.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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...
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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.
Nessel: Court order can't restore SNAP benefits 'overnight'
Michigan joined a multi-state lawsuit seeking federal contingency funds for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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.
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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.
Reposted by Houghton County Democratic Party
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."
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When the President Decides Americans Don’t Eat
Saving Democracy, one action at a time
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October 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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."
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Food bank director, Jill Dixon explains that for every meal a food bank provides the SNAP program provides nine. If Republicans don’t negotiate with Democrats to keep SNAP benefits going after the Nov 1 deadline, Americans are going to starve. This is just cruel and vile ‼️
October 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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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 $$ in a shutdown, forcing Americans into hunger while sending billions to your buddy in Argentina. That is NOT "America First".
October 25, 2025
Yesterday the Trump administration said it would not use any of the approximately $6 billion the U.S.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"America First" has a positive meaning when Americans put other Americans first. Feeding our hungry, caring for our sick, etc. NOT stopping SNAP $$ 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.
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.
More info here: https://f.mtr.cool/vnlvjhyzzp
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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.
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.
Invest in MI Kids
Putting kids first. Building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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October 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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.
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MOP UP MICHIGAN Michiganders for Money Out of Politics Michigan’s government should work for people, not powerful corporations. But regulated monopolies and big government contractors have used political contributions to drown out the voices of everyday Michiganders. Michiganders for Money Out of ...
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October 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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.
RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Statement on Passage of Balanced, Bipartisan State Budget
RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Statement on Passage of Balanced, Bipartisan State Budget Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 10/03/2025 04:22 AM EDT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Statement on Passage of Balanced, Bipartisan...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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.