The Choices Are Clear!
from The Easttown Democratic Voice July 23, 2022 Newsletter: This has been a pretty rough summer, with the U.S. Supreme Court – now controlled by a 6-3 Republican majority – blowing up Roe v. Wade, allowing even more guns on…
The threat to our democracy is real
by Carol Catanese, outgoing chair, Kennett Area Democrats Growing up in the 50's and 60’s I remember the duck and cover drills in grade school, instructed to hide under our desks as protection against a nuclear attack! And into the…
New budget makes historic investments in education and the environment
by Rep. Kristine Howard (D-167) Let me begin by saying the budget we passed Friday wasn’t all it could have been, but as things go in a legislature controlled by a radicalized Republican majority, this $45.2 billion budget is truly…
A Message of Freedom and American Values for July 4, 2022
by Charlotte Valyo, CCDC Chair July 4th has always been a holiday that unites Americans. Across the country, people of all ages, races, and backgrounds wait with the same anticipation for that first firework to light up the night sky,…
CHESCO PROTHONOTARY BOOKMAN EARNS HONOR FROM PEERS
The Pennsylvania State Association of Prothonotaries and Clerks of Courts (PASAPCC) elected Chester County Prothonotary Debbie Bookman to its Executive Committee at the organization's 75th Annual Prothonotaries and Clerks of Courts Association Conference. Mrs. Bookman currently serves on the Prothonotary…
Standing Together for A Woman’s Right to Choose
With today's Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the rights of women around the country were greatly attacked. The right to a safe abortion is no longer ensured, and millions of women have just lost autonomy…
CCDC Newsletter June 2022
In this newsletter: Facts on inflation Message from the Chair Our 2022 Democratic Slate for November 8 Celebrating Juneteenth (Last call) Tee off with the Chester County Democrats Your One Thing to do (Multiple Choice) Calendar FACTS ON INFLATION Yes,…
A Republican Hot Mess
by Rep. Kristine Howard (D-167) The arrest earlier this week of 31 men from 11 states affiliated with a known hate group planning to violently disrupt a gay pride event in Idaho is only the latest manifestation of the dark…
Celebrating Juneteenth
by CCDC Chairwoman Charlotte Valyo There are few, if any, better examples of the racial divide that still exists in our country than Juneteenth. The holiday, marking the date the last slaves were informed of their freedom, has been celebrated…
Press Release: CHESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATS RE-ELECT LEADERSHIP AT 2022 REORGANIZATION CONVENTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Chester, PA. (June 7, 2022) - At its quadrennial reorganization meeting last night, held virtually, the Chester County Democratic Committee (CCDC) voted to continue with the leadership team that began its work last year. That team,…