Houghton County Democratic Party

It won’t be Trump’s children dying in the Middle East — it’ll be working-class kids sent to war by his unauthorized action. Call your reps NOW. Block this war. Demand a vote on Reps Khanna and Massie's War Powers Act.

We have seen the statements from Senators Slotkin and Peters today condemning these actions. We all need to call Bayou Jack Bergman and express our disgust and frustration at his refusal to condemn these actions today.

DC office (202)225-4735
Traverse City (231)944-7633
Gwinn (906)273-2227

Repeatedly during his campaign, he made claims that we all knew were false about his intentions. When he decided to change the name to Department of War, it was clear he was ramping up to go on the attack. Here we are.
Ask those MAGA supporters their thoughts today. Maybe this is the bridge too far?

Under the War Powers Resolution, presidents must consult Congress for authorization for sustained hostilities. Trump’s Iran campaign is not a one-off strike - he calls it "a massive and ongoing operation". Congress must vote before we slide into full-scale war. CALL YOUR REP & SENATORS

The Save Act is NOT just a simple Voter ID. #SaveActTaxesYourVote

The Save Act is NOT just a simple Voter ID.

#SaveActTaxesYourVote

⚠️ WAIT… Do you know where your birth certificate is? If the SAVE Act passes, you may need it to vote. 🗳️

Congress is pushing a bill that could block millions of eligible Americans not because they aren’t citizens, but because they can’t easily access documents.
#SaveActTaxesYourVote

If your vote didn't matter, they wouldn't try so hard to stop you from voting.....

 #SaveActTaxesYourVote

A nearly blind refugee is found dead after Border Patrol agents drop him at Buffalo doughnut shop Police in New York state are investigating how a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar died after U.S. Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a doughnut shop in Buffalo.

"A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar who disappeared after U.S. Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a Buffalo doughnut shop was found dead on the street five days later, prompting ... complaints ... that he’d been abandoned without care for his safety." 😡

VOTED NO Violence Against Women Act Mlot Rep. Jack Bergman

Just as a reminder about Bayou Jack Bergman up in MI-01. He doesn’t care about women’s lives. He doesn’t care if women can vote. He doesn’t care if women are abused. He doesn’t care if they die. He keeps making that painfully clear.

⚠️Congressman Robert Garcia states the FBI interviewed a minor who made allegations against Trump. They interviewed the minor multiple times because of the credibility. The file is now missing. Garcia also states this the largest coverup in history. #Epstein

The fact that many have to resort to this to spread news is so scary and insane.
Certain social media platforms are monitoring, even deleting, posts that criticize ICE and other government agencies.

A SOTU Like No Other So little truth, so much time

"Trump’s State of the Union was historic in at least one respect: It was the longest SOTU ever. Was the plan to turn public opinion around by boring America into submission?"
😀

It was also a very strong competitor for the Most Lie Filled SOTU medal

Here's a good breakdown of some of the many lies.

Trump talked for nearly two hours, gave out medals, praised sports teams, lied constantly, made zero new policy proposals, suggested we are about to bomb another country again, and got standing ovations from Republicans after every line. Nothing new for average working Americans.

Trump’s new tariffs are just as illegal as his old tariffs Numerous media outlets are spreading false information about the law — and Trump is benefiting.

Trump's new tariffs? They're illegal too.

"Section 122 ... gives the president the authority to temporarily impose tariffs [for] “large and serious United States balance-of-payments deficits.” NOT FOR TRADE DEFICITS! We "do not have a balance-of-payments deficit..."

Please note - if you can't attend in person both events will be livestreamed on the Yoopers for Ukraine Facebook page.

Today marks 4 years since Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine. Four years of blood and sacrifice, and Ukraine still stands strong. Yoopers for Ukraine has two opportunities today to show your solidarity with Ukraine. Join them at the Houghton Pier at noon, or for the prayer vigil at 7 PM.

Police Reportedly Arrest Former British Ambassador to US for Allegedly Sharing Sensitive Info With Epstein - NewsBreak British police have reportedly arrested former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson for allegedly sharing sensitive information with sex offender Je

Police Reportedly Arrest Former British Ambassador to US for Allegedly Sharing Sensitive Info With Epstein.

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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
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[LIVESTREAM] People's State of the Union · MoveOn At the State of the Union (SOTU), Republicans in Congress are once again bending the knee to Trump and hanging their constituents out to dry. Nobody should participate in Trump’s vanity project, and that’s why Democratic leaders, MoveOn members, and everyday Americans most impacted by Trump’s chaos are coming together for the People’s State of the Union. President Trump has spent the first year of his administration making lives worse for Americans: slashing health care, sending masked ICE agents to murder our neighbors, and passing tax cuts for the Epstein class. We cannot give Trump the attention he wants, or validate his lies to the American people. We cannot treat this SOTU like business as usual. Join MeidasTouch and MoveOn as we present the People’s State of the Union alongside elected officials, partners, allies and directly impacted Americans. ### Additional Partners: - Center for Popular Democracy - Climate Power - Economic Security Project Action - Families Over Billionaires - Free DC - Indivisible - Interfaith Alliance - People Power United - Protect Our Care - Public Citizen - Social Security Works - Vera Action - Voto Latino - Win Without War

Looking for "alternate programming" next Tuesday evening? Don't want to listen to the "weave" as Trump evades accountability for the state of this nation? Here's an idea - livestream the People's State of the Union

I can't think of any immigrant in American history who has assimilated worse than Musk. The guy hates most of the people here and wants to hurt us, has open contempt for our traditions or values, and has spent billions trying to destroy our culture to replace it with that of his foreign childhood.

Future of the Ojibway Correctional Facility at issue MARENISCO — In 2018, the Ojibway Correctional Facility in Gogebic County’s Marenisco Township was closed by the Michigan Department of Corrections, economically devastating the region and putting many people out of work. Over the years, several proposals for what to do with the property have cropped up but none have stuck and the property has […]

"In opposition to Markkanen and Fox’s resolution is a different proposal for what to do with the site, detailed in a white paper written by Katie LaCosse, Policy and Resolutions chair for the Houghton Democratic Party. "

The Latest Ploy to Help Republicans Win Elections - The Atlantic The SAVE Act, which would require that voters prove they are citizens, is a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.

Republicans’ SAVE Act would require that voters prove they are citizens. But it’s a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist—and it would create new problems of its own.

Bergman endorsement in U.P. state Senate race sees key lawmakers defect from his reelection bid • Michigan Advance There was much drama brewing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Tuesday after a slate of up north lawmakers rescinded their endorsements of U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet), after he endorsed forme...

Ouch! 😖 Drama in the UP as MI01 Congressman Jack Bergman makes an unpopular endorsement and sends key State legislators in his camp into re-election mutiny. Even called him a carpetbagger!

Is the UP finally done with Bayou Jack? Does a Dem have new hope? 🤞🏻🙏🏻

michiganadvance.com/2026/02/17/b...

Never stop dreaming, never surrender, women deserve equal pay, AIDS, Roosevelt in a wheelchair or Bush on a horse?, I was born in a 3 room house, keep hope alive. Jesse Jackson Speech to 1988 Convention Pt 7

Remembering Jessie Jackson. Keep hope alive! His message has never been more important than it is right now.

‘It’s Chaos’: How Trump’s Pardoning Process Keeps Changing People close to the operation told NOTUS getting clemency is often tied to who has the best access to the president and who can sell the best narrative, even as White House leadership has tried to clean things up.

"People close to the operation told NOTUS getting clemency is often tied to who has the best access to the president and who can sell the best narrative" or something...

"I think Trump is worried that we're going to flip Texas."

Oh my. Warning - this made me ugly cry this morning.

What a performance.

"Americans feel powerless against the Trump administration’s assault on our nation’s values. Praised by tech CEOs, surrounded by sycophants...the president’s actions march on unchecked. Americans, however, have a powerful weapon that's...hiding in plain sight."

https://www.resistandunsubscribe.com/

“Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes. The Department of Homeland Security pushed out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.

🚨 A federal tool meant to find noncitizens on voter rolls is consistently marking citizens as noncitizens, especially if they were born outside the U.S., causing chaos as election clerks try not to disenfranchise voters.

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Did you see this today?

Anti #ICE protesters carried a MASSIVE U.S.
Constitution through the streets of Minneapolis.
Not a flag.
Not a slogan.
The Constitution.
Thousands marched, demanding accountability and asking whether federal enforcement is aligning with the rights written on those pages.