By Tarek Lucien Radjef. About our right to vote … The United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights states that “The will of the People shall be the basis of the authority of the government. This shall be expressed by periodic and genuine elections.” Thomas Jefferson observed that “We do not have a government by the majority of the people; …
By Mike Rawlins, County Chair. With the May nonpartisan elections for various city councils and school boards heating up, and with Senator Sanders again announcing for President, there has been a lot of talk about who is and isn’t a real Democrat. This raises an even more basic question about why we even have political parties. I’d like to step …
Misty Spracklen Communications Chair, WOW Dems 2/18/2019 A sell-out crowd packed the event of the season Saturday, February 16 at Eldorado Country Club in McKinney to hear keynote speaker Governor Jennifer Granholm at the 2019 Women of Courage Luncheon hosted by Women Organizing Women Democrats (WOW Dems). Thank you to all who attended and supported this extraordinary event! The former …
Are you interested in attending a Legislative Day in Austin for a Cause of Yours? Check out the TXLege2019 Corner in the Rally each week for information and details on upcoming legislative days. The following article describes an advocacy day in the Capitol during the Texas Legislature on February 7, 2019. Lawmakers can begin debate and then vote on those …
Mike Rawlins, County Chair Someone once asked Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg when she thought there would be enough women serving on the Supreme Court. She answered “When there are nine.” That’s how I look at Collin County – when every partisan office is held by a Democrat I’ll say there are enough. Now that we’ve had a few weeks to …
OK, so let me get this out of the way up front. Losing sucks. Sharon Hirsch’s race for HD66 is still too close to call, but the narrow losses of Sarah Depew for HD67, Mark Phariss for SD8, Suzanne Smith for State Board of Education, and Ramona Brumfield for Justice of the Peace leave all of us disappointed and frustrated. …
Zachary Kolodny Precinct 85 Chair 10/29/2018 This past Saturday, the Jewish sabbath, there was a shooting in Pittsburgh at the Tree of Life Synagogue which led to the tragic death of 11 people and the injury of six others. This tragic event was the worst anti-Semitic attack in US history. More people were killed than even in the tragic Charleston …
by Mike Rawlins, Collin County Democratic Party chair 10/25/2018 We have had a few reports of people having trouble with the voting machines. To avoid them we urge you to do the following: Know your voting Precinct number? It’s on your voter registration card. Know who should be on your ballot! If you don’t already have a slate card, go …
By: Donna Buesing, Staff Writer In this time of crazy ineptitude and irrational “thinking,” we can, in so many little ways, restore sanity and focus. “How?” you might ask. It is deceptively easy. VOLUNTEER!! You don’t need to commit to 40 hours. Not even 10 hours. If you have two or three hours while the kids are at school or …
9/5/2018 by Dr. Mel Whitehurst We Need Your Help A positive relationship exist between the number of voters who vote and the problems solved. As the number of voters increase more problems are resolved. As they decrease additional problems emerge. More of us need to vote. Democracy’s strengths start with the voters. Thank you for voting. When you vote you …
Get Deputized! Saturday, September 12 Are you currently deputized as a Voter Registrar in Collin County? Would you like to be? We have several events coming up where we will need lots of Deputy Voter Registrars (DVRs) in attendance. The Plano Balloon Festival and Oktoberfest are two examples of fun events where Dems can strengthen our numbers. If you were …
At its most recent meeting on September 27 the County Executive Committee unanimously passed this resolution recognizing Veteran’s Day. WHEREAS, November the 11th is observed annually as a date to honor US military veterans; and, WHEREAS, a Congressional Act approved on May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday and “a day to be …
At its meeting on August 23 the County Executive Committee unanimously passed this resolution recognizing Women’s Equality Day. WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress designated August 26th as Women’s Equality Day in 1971; and, WHEREAS, the Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, giving women the right to vote; and WHEREAS, The Democratic Party has taken the …
Collin County communities are all set to mark the third annual Immigrant Heritage Month in June 2016. This is a nationwide event to gather and share inspirational stories of immigrants across the USA “as a source of pride”. Activities during the month, from New York to DFW to LA, include engaging constituents, faith leaders, the arts, civic organizers, businesses and …
Classical conservatism is dead The name of the once proud and valued political philosophy has become an obscenity. “Conservative” used to mean “holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion.” It’s still defined that way in most dictionaries. The conservative luminary William F. Buckley once said “A conservative is …
Pandering with piety This past week several of our candidates participated in a candidate forum at Prestonwood Baptist Church. We greatly appreciate them being invited and applaud those who decided to participate. I could not attend due to travel but I understand that they represented the values of the Democratic Party well. I will add that this event and the …
can you give me $5? What an amazing year! In the last six months alone, we Democrats have made tremendous progress towards ending one-party rule in Collin County. We have knocked on doors, held phone banks, registered many new voters, garnered media mentions, participated in local parades, festivals and other local events, including the Paxton corruption protest on the steps …
When newcomers attend our events, we often hear them say, “I thought I was the only one.” Well, you’re not! Let’s show the world we’re here in Collin County, we are many, our voices matter and we demand to be heard! To accomplish this, the Collin County Democratic Party has created a YouTube Channel where you can share your personal …
To our Muslim community across Collin County, we wish you peace and blessings during this holy season.
Knowledge Is Power – Monthly General Meeting Saturday, April 18, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Registration and networking starts at 9:00 AM Collin College, Preston Ridge Campus, Room J107, 9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75035 This training will focus on how to use social media effectively to amplify our democratic message and tips and tricks on using social media to …
The work begins to build a stronger voting base for the 2016 election cycle. If you have volunteered as Deputy Voter Registrar in the past, we sincerely thank you for your hard work! Whether or not you volunteered to work with the county party, a candidate, or a political group such as Battleground Texas for the past election, we need …
From DPCC Secretary, Mary Linhart Fellow Union Members, The purpose of Union Political Action Funds (PAF, formerly known as COPE) is to evaluate, endorse, and support candidates whom it judges, with input from our AFL-CIO and affiliated Union legislative advisers, would be advocates for working members and their families in the legislature. By identifying and vetting candidates, Union PAFs engage …
Some of you have been hearing me say this for quite a while, but others may not, and still others may need a reminder. Collin County is not a red county. Just as Texas isn’t a red state, it’s a non-voting state, Collin County is a non-voting county. We’re a bit better than the rest of Texas, but we’re still …
There are people who do not vote. They tell you “my vote doesn’t matter,” or “elected officials don’t listen to me,” or “my vote doesn’t count.” The reality is that VOTING MATTERS. The people elected to office have the ability to make opportunity available to all citizens or to make the American Dream available only to the privileged few. VOTING …