News from the Skagit County Democrats
Posted on December 22nd, 2024
Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for December 23, 2024
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL ! ! !
DEMOCRATIC EVENTS
1. The Skagit County Democrats Headquarters Office will be closed for the Holidays and will reopen Monday, Jan 6, 2025
2. The 39th Legislative District Reorganization Meeting & Potluck Party will be conducted Saturday, Dec 28, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Lakewood/Smokey Point Library, 3411 169th Place North East, Suite A, Arlington
"This is an in-person event only. All attendees are encouraged to bring an item for the potluck." Please RSVP Here.
3. Mark your Calendar! Our Skagit County Democrats Reorganization Meeting will be Saturday, Jan 11 2025, Skagit County PUD, 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon
4. NEW – A message from 2nd Congressional District Representative Rick Larsen
"The Republican Chaos Caucus is living up to its name this week and making the possibility of the government shutting down all too real. My staff and I are working around the clock to avoid that outcome, which would shut off the services that Northwest Washington veterans, seniors, and working families need to live their lives — among other devastating impacts across the country. Here is my statement on a potential government shutdown:
'Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.'
Democrats have continually negotiated bipartisan, good faith agreements during this Congress. Take a look at the aviation safety bill, the defense bill, defending our values by supporting Ukraine and many other issues where Democrats have been part of these agreements.
The Democrats were part of the bipartisan, bicameral agreement to pass a bill to keep the government funded and provide disaster relief to families that are victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Republicans, under direction from cosplaying President Elon Musk and a confused Donald Trump, have pulled out of the bipartisan agreement.
The GOP helped write this agreement and the GOP Speaker was the only person with the authority to schedule a vote on it. The GOP folded like an old television tray once Musk ordered a government shutdown.
Democrats stand ready to negotiate in good faith but don’t know who, if anyone, is in charge with whom to negotiate. In the meantime, middle-class Americans are being held hostage by the billionaires who are pulling Trump’s puppet strings.
It is time for Republicans to stop the theatrics and get back to work."
5. NEW – Links of the Week
The Links of the Week provide in-depth pieces and resources the Editor has found to be relevant, insightful, and thorough on important issues of the day.
- Here’s how Congress is supposed to fund the US government, but never does
- Mental Health and Gun Ownership in Men – Violence, Fear, Anger
- Hydroxychloroquine study retracted; drug isn't treatment for COVID
- The FBI’s Dire Warning About Your Messaging Apps Leaves Out 1 Important Point
- The Magnetic North Pole Has Officially Changed Position
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. The monthly Planned Parenthood rally is Saturday, Jan 4, 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm, on the sidewalk in front of the Mount Vernon Health Center, 1805 East Division Street, Mount Vernon
Bring your signs, your friends, and your family.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Coffee & Cards, Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Skagit County Democrats Headquarters, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon
Coffee and Cards meets on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. This is the group that was previously led by Carol Sullivan and is now led quite capably by Judy Farrar and Judith Chilcote. The group is a way for us to express ourselves about issues of importance to us all.
We will write messages of encouragement and support to people who are making positive contributions as well as messages of concern and opposition to people who are negatively impacting our world – this includes legislators on the local, state, and federal level as well as CEOs of corporations and other people having a significant impact in our world. We will share ideas for people to write to and issues to address.
Postcards and stamps will be provided, but we ask that people bring money to cover the cost of the postcard stamps which are currently $.56. Coffee will be provided or bring your own. As Carol always reminded us, “We are stronger together.” Our office is located at 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon, 360-336-1555."