It’s true. Island County GOP adopts resolution claiming that “. . . acting President Joseph Robinette Biden was not legitimately elected by the people of the United States.”
This is where we are. The Island County Republicans overwhelmingly passed a resolution to overturn the 2020 election. Tim Hazelo, who claims to be a qualified candidate for County Commissioner, chairs the Island County Republicans. https://www.whidbeynewstimes.com/news/county-gop-resolution-rejects-election-of-biden/
Conspiracy theories à la ‘stop the steal’ aren’t new – but how did the anti-democracy movement take over today’s Republican party?
The Trump 'Stop the Steal' movement has gone far beyond him - and now threatens the future of elections in our country. Some fascinating insights here from New York Times writer Charles Homan who argues that…
Attorney General Bob Ferguson endorses County Commissioner Janet St Clair
"Janet's integrity and commitment to public service is impressive," announced Attorney General Ferguson in early July. "So many of Janet's policy priorities align with mine - from women's reproductive rights to environmental stewardship to the opioid crisis…
Ballots are here!
Time to vote! Hint: hard working campaign volunteers love early voters because it means that many fewer reminder phone calls, texts and door-knocks! Need more information on candidates? Marianne Edain explains her votes on her highly…
The Herald: Reelect Dave Paul to the State House of Representatives
"Paul has proved himself well-suited and valuable to his district as well as the House. Paul more than warrants voters granting him a third term." The Herald's endorsement emphasized Rep Paul's recent accomplishments in education programs…
Primary election 2022!
Voting matters!! Ballots are mailed Thursday July 14. And for the first time, 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the November 8 general election will be able to take part in a primary. Another important change:…
Volunteers needed! Join fellow Island County Democrats at the Whidbey Island Fair booth
Volunteers are needed for a minimum of two hour shifts the mornings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 28 through July 31. It's fun and for a great cause! Contact Fe Mischo (she/her) at femischo@gmail.com
Abortion rights: Washington, California and Oregon will continue to be a safe haven for all people seeking abortions and other reproductive health care services.
The governors of California, Oregon and Washington today issued a Multi-State Commitment to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives, and committed to protecting patients and doctors against efforts by other states to…
“We cannot have in America either political party behaving itself like the Republican Party has since the 2020 election.” Judge J. Michael Luttig, a giant in Republican legal circles, examining the ongoing danger to democracy, centering it not just on former president Trump and his enablers, but on the entire Republican Party of today.
Heather Cox Richardson writes a compelling account of Judge Luttig's testimony before the Congressional committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/june-18-2022?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share