Manatee County Democratic Party

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🚨URGENT: Call your FL Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody TODAY and demand they protect Floridians’ healthcare.

Discussion: What are you doing lately to help yourself cope and prepare for the the fight ahead?

Town Hall With David Jolly · Manatee County Democratic Party _Limited Space - Register Now._ ## You Speak / We Listen. Join us for a Town Hall featuring local leaders and special guest, former Congressman and MSNBC Contributor, David Jolly. Thousands of you ...

Join us for an afternoon of issues-based discussion in a Town Hall with David Jolly. Seats are limited, register now at tinyurl.com/4d6zzy99
Former Congressman and MSNBC Commentator, David Jolly is coming to Bradenton to listen to our concerns and discuss how we combat the Republican agenda.

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The Manatee Democratic Club Meeting. 4/3 @ 11:30am, $18, Peridia Golf & CC. Message us for RSVP Info. An expert advocate will speak on the current state of reproductive rights & sexual health in FL, focusing on the bills this legislative session & how to support the reproductive freedom movement.

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Everyone is an "other" to someone else. What if we had a gov't working to help ALL rather than divide us into "others?" The MCDP fights for the American Dream for EVERYONE. Vote Dem in 2026.

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Kick 'em out in 26! Dems Organize for Change & give MAGA their walking papers midterms. 3/29, find out what we do & how you can help at EXPO 2025: Manatee Rising. Join other concerned Democrats by registering for this event SATURDAY 3/29 from 1:30 to 5PM at the MPAC. Sign up at mobilize.us/s/cusdmD

Manatee Democratic Environmental Caucus March Meeting · Manatee County Democratic Party The guest speaker will be Mayor Gene Brown of Bradenton. Mayor Brown and his staff have agreed to come make a presentation and answer questions about the issues, progress and plans in Bradenton concer...

March 26, 2025, 2-3:30pm. Location: Bradenton Woman’s Club, 1705 Manatee Ave W. Register for this event: www.mobilize.us/manateecount... More Info: ecomanatee.org

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PUBLIC FORUM ON BRADENTON'S WATER STATUS. Join the Manatee County Environmental Caucus on 3/26 for a Q&A with Mayor Gene Brown. Learn about water & sewer status & updates in The City of Bradenton. Hear the impact on our community & the progress, insights & future plans. Details in Comments ↓↓↓.

Expo 2025 - Manatee Rising: Democrats Gather for Change · Manatee County Democratic Party The Expo is back & better than ever! The Manatee County Democratic Party (MCDP) invites you to Expo 2025: Manatee Rising, our kickoff event for the 2025-2026 election season, Saturday, March 29, from...

Expo 2025 will be held 3/29 from 1:30 to 5pm @ the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205. Register mobilize.us/s/cusdmD

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On 3/29, join the Manatee County Democratic Party for Expo 2025: Manatee Rising. Learn more about us, the work we do & how you can make a difference to help elect Democrats here at home. Join neighbors & like-minded people for educational breakout sessions. Free Event. Details in Comments↓↓↓

Friendly City Pride Festival — Oscura Fabulous Arts Foundation, Friendly City Foundation, & Oscura Presents: Friendly City Pride Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 2 PM to 7 PM. At@oscuralive in Downtown, Bradenton. Free event in partners...

Our booth at the event will have voter registration and vote by mail information along with the Clean Water and Medicaid petitions for voters to sign. More Info: oscura.live/events/2025/...

Join the Manatee LBGTQ+ Caucus for “Friendly City Pride.” 3/23 from 2-7PM. Event features a lineup of artists, bands, performers, vendors, food trucks, speakers, & more to help spread love in our community! We will have a booth at the event, stop by and say hello! Details in Comments↓↓↓

Welcome to the MCDP's Best of Substack Series where we share interesting reads from Substack that have local, state or national connections to the work we're doinng here in our community.

Introducing the Substack app Discover exciting video, podcasts, and writing and engage with vibrant communities.

*Substack is a app & platform, similar to blogging that features writers on nearly any subject you can think of. In fact, some of the world's most celebrated writers and creators publish on Substack. Download the app, Go & Explore! but also read Sari's new article. substack.com/app?utm_sour...

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The Best of Substack Series: Meet local writer Sari Lindroos-Valimaki. Her latest offering When a Tattoo Becomes a Target: Why the Deportation of Venezuelan Men Should Outrage Us All. shorturl.at/jWKoz

MCDP Best of Substack Series shares pieces from Substack with local, state or national interest.

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Turn your Concerns into ACTION. The Manatee County Democratic Party's Expo 2025 will help you connect with like minded neighbors and learn how to work for change in the 2026 election. Register at www.mobilize.us/manateecount...

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March Meeting Manatee LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus - Wed, 3/19 @ 6pm. Topic: Threats to the separation of church and state & the rise of Christian Nationalism & authoritarian rule. All Democrats are welcome. Location: Dem Party Headquarters, 435 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton.

RSVP -- mobilize.us/s/vZvrRk

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🌟 Honoring Eleanor Roosevelt 🌟
A trailblazer for human rights, Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of First Lady. She championed civil rights, women's rights, and played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. #WomensHistoryMonth #EleanorRoosevelt

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LWR Democratic Club Meeting. March 10, 6pm @ LWR Library. Meeting Details: tinyurl.com/4jth4yzm
Guest Speaker is Christine Meier a digital media design expert & MCDP 2nd Vice Chair for Comms. Discussion will center on social media and political outreach for the Manatee County Democratic Party.

Patriotic star background with the Manatee Democratic Party logo with the words "We need more efficient government...But change doesn’t need to be chaotic or make us less safe. Senator Elissa Slotkin, 03-04-25"

Read Senator Slotkin's entire response here: shorturl.at/mYEWw

Patriotic star background with the Manatee Democratic Party logo with the words "Today’s world is deeply interconnected...We need friends in all corners — and our safety depends on it. Senator Elissa Slotkin, 03-04-25"

Many of us feel uncertain and fearful when faced with reckless and unlegislated slashes to the foundations of the American economy and our way of life. The Manatee Democratic Party works every day to keep the American Dream alive in Manatee County for all our neighbors.

Patriotic star background with the Manatee Democratic Party logo with the words "...our democracy, our very system of government, has been the aspiration of the world. And right now, it’s at risk...when the President pits Americans against each other... Senator Elissa Slotkin, 03-04-25"

Most of us, D & R alike, have shared values that are bigger than any one party. We feel that prices are too high, and that our government needs to be more responsive to our needs. We also agree that, especially now, our elected officials are not listening.

Patriotic star background with the Manatee Democratic Party logo with the words "...don’t tune out. It’s easy to be exhausted, but America needs you now more than ever...Pick just one issue you’re passionate about — and engage. Senator Elissa Slotkin, 03-04-25"

Elissa Slotkin says what we’re all thinking in a nicer way.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s remarks in response to the Address of the Joint Session last night speak for many of us, neighbors and friends, here in Manatee County. Most of us, D & R alike, have shared values that are bigger than any one party.

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Join Indivisible Manatee to protest Trump's & Musk's dangerous actions against us. Saturday, March 8 11AM - 1PM. Register: mobilize.us/s/KMHFjq

Meet @ University Parkway sidewalk in front of the Yard House at UTC Mall. Register for accurate headcount. Carpool with neighbors or friends.

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The US imposed the Trump ordered tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada today. Guess who foots the bill...regular American citizens. Expect prices on food, beer and autos to climb by as much 25% in the coming weeks.
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The 2025 Rep. Budget will sucker-punch the middle class here. It will raise local ACA premiums, cut aid for seniors and take food out of children's mouths. And, Vern Buchanan doesn't care - he voted for it.

From Budget Committee Democrats democrats-budget.house.gov/leg.../repub...

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