Houghton County Democratic Party

trumptax.com - Democrats Trump's first six months in office were spent pushing a budget bill into law that takes money out of working people’s pockets to give handouts to the rich.

Donald Trump promised he would lower costs on Day One. Instead, his first six months in office were spent pushing a budget bill into law that takes money out of working people’s pockets to give handouts to the rich.

#trumptax

Senate passes ‘big, beautiful bill:’ What it means for Michigan | Bridge Michigan As approved Tuesday by the US Senate, the ‘big, beautiful bill’ could have a big impact on Michigan. It proposes major changes to federal taxes, Medicaid, food assistance, energy, student loan programs and more.

A WORSE Big Bad Billionaire Bill passed the Senate today. It now goes back to the House. 

"Medicaid provides health insurance to more than 2.6 M people, or 1 in 4 state residents, primarily with lower-than-average incomes. Some 200,000 ... could lose coverage..."

Four 2026 Candidates to Appear at our Monthly Meeting Tomorrow HCDP News for July 1st

Four 2026 candidates to  appear at our monthly meeting tomorrow, an invitation to join us for the 4th, and more in this week's HCDP newsletter.

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.

Former DOGE engineer says federal waste and fraud were 'relatively nonexistent' NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sahil Lavingia, who worked for the Department of Government Efficiency as a software engineer assigned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, about his experience.

Well, well, well, what do you know?

Trump returns from the NATO summit tonight to put the pressure on the Senate to pass his Big Bad Billionaire Bill. He still hopes for approval b4 July 4th. Everyone PLEASE contact Sens Slotkin and Peters. Urge them to do all they can to thwart this bill!

Trump Joins Israel's War on Iran HCDP News for June 24th

Call for volunteers, Trump at war, Good Trouble rally in Houghton July 17th, and more in this week's newsletter.

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.

Sen. Slotkin's statement on the Trump bombing of Iran.

The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol The video of John Spitzberg's arrest has been shared widely across social platforms, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration.

"I plan to be as active as I physically can be at my point in life and whatever the Veterans for Peace and the younger people who are activists, whatever they need, I'll do the best I can" - 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg.

Mark Ruffalo speaking out against Trump's immigration policies and said problems in the US are not caused by immigrants but by billionaires.

Someone seems to think that two weeks is a magic timeframe.

Michigan Senator dings House GOP for skipping off to Washington to meet with Trump administration • Michigan Advance Several Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives were in Washington, D.C. this week to meet with members of the Trump administration, which has one state Democratic senator questioning their priorities as the budget deadline looms. Speaking to reporters following the Senate sessio...

Michigan House Rs in Disarray:
"State Sen. Camilleri said he was disappointed that his colleagues in the House were gone while Senate Democrats were still working. He also laid blame for the slow pace of the budget process at the feet of Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall."

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!

Support Homepage The Trevor Project is a non-profit suicide prevention organization that provides 24/7 crisis support services, research, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people.

The Trevor Project works to prevent suicide among LBGTQ youth and Trump just cut them off from the national hotline. But thanks to matching from Trevor's Board of Directors, your gift will be matched $3-for-$1. Your gift of $25 becomes $100. Please consider a donation!
www.thetrevorproject.org

GOP budget bill faces nearly 2-to-1 opposition, with many unaware: Poll A plurality of voters oppose the tax-and-spending legislation, with mixed opinions on specific provisions, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll this month.

The BIG BAD BILLIONAIRE BILL is very unpopular.  What is popular?  Nearly 7 in 10 Americans,  including similar majorities of Ds and Rs, support raising taxes on those making $2.5 M or more, an idea Trump pitched in May but that House Republicans left out of the bill. 

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'One Big Beautiful Bill' boosts highest earners most, Congressional Budget Office says The Congressional Budget Office says the highest earners would benefit most from the \

Surprise, surprise! The Big Bad Billionaire Bill really is a bad bill for all of us, but great for the billionaires.

ACTION MEETUP FOR JUNE  Join this get-together if you want to take action with other local Democrats and Progressives. We'll gather at the South Range VFW. Our goal for this meeting is to brainstorm ideas for fun fundraisers! NOTE: PIZZA AND SODAS WILL BE AVAILABLE, BUT FEEL FREE TO  BRING SOMETHING PLEASE RSVP SO WE HAVE A COUNT OF ATTENDEES AHEAD OF TIME. PLEASE SHARE WITH OTHERS WHO WANT TO TAKE ACTION. Leave us voicemail at (906) 523-1233 or email us at HoughtonDems@gmail.com if you have questions about...

The June Action Meetup is this Wednesday the 18th at the South Range VFW. (NOTE the new location).

Come join us! At this meeting we'll brainstorm ideas for fun fundraisers! Pizza & sodas available, but feel free to BYO! RSVP here -

You can help

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

IT'S NOT JUST ELON MUSK!!!! No, no, no. House R's regret voting in the dark of night for the Big Bad Billionaire Bill. In the light of day, some claim they didn't know about all the bad stuff in the bill. As if being duped into scamming the American people is a better look for them. 😡🤯🤬

Why public schools? Because they’re where hope becomes real. They’re not just classrooms—they are the foundation of a just society. Public education gives every child a fair shot.

It’s where equity, opportunity, and democracy begin.

#HandsOffPublicSchools

The GOP’s Big Bad Billionaire Bill is a direct hit on students. It slashes Pell Grants, makes college harder to afford, and threatens student aid—especially for women, student parents, and students of color.

#HandsOffPublicSchools

Not for sale!

Disarray at Department of Veterans Affairs imperils patient care, internal documents reveal Unit closures, reduced hours of operation and exam backlogs reported after Trump administration reductions

Shameful. 😡 "The Department of Veterans Affairs ... has been plunged into crisis amid canceled contracts, hiring freezes, resignations, layoffs and other moves by the Trump administration and Elon Musk."

DOGE is gutting the VA. These aren't budget cuts, they are a betrayal of the people who served.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET THIS!