Judgement of Nations

In a Feb. 13, 2025 Letter to the Editor in the Ludington Daily News, perspectives are shared regarding the Trump administrations shutdown of USAID and its policy of mass deportation and all the people impacted by its actions.

A Resolution: To the Annual Convention of the Democratic Party of Mason County

A Resolution to present our concerns regarding President Donald J. Trump’s actions to abrogate the powers granted to the United States Congress, Judiciary, and the People by the Constitution.

Whereas President Donald J. Trump has usurped the powers of Congress and the People to consolidate such powers in his own hands...

DNC Statement on Black History Month

In observance of the start of Black History Month, outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins released a joint statement including, “While we have certainly achieved a lot, we can’t ignore this Black History Month comes against the backdrop of Donald Trump and extreme Republicans’ efforts to stifle our progress and undo the victories of Black Americans. MAGA Republicans are pushing a backward agenda that will widen racial disparities, hurt Black Americans’ pocketbooks, and gut lifeline support programs that significantly help Black Americans, all while chipping away at our constitutional rights and freedoms..."

DNC Members Elect New Slate of Officers

On February 1, Democratic National Committee members voted to elect a new slate of DNC Officers including positions for Chair, Vice Chair of Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, three Vice Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, and National Finance Chair.

Statue of Liberty's ideals mean anything anymore?

This Letter to the Editor published Jan. 28, 2025 in the Ludington Daily News asks what has happened to the ideals symbolized in the Statue of Liberty: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free..." as we watch the current administration implement mass deportation.

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day, an Opportunity to Act for a Better Future

Jan. 27, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, recognized internationally as Holocaust Remembrance Day. A statement from the Mason County MI Democratic Party Chair reminds us that Holocaust distortion, denial and trivialization — all forms of antisemitism — are on the rise and must be called out when seen and heard. Moreover, it is imperative we carry on the stories of the survivors for future generations to know.

Opinions Differ, Especially on Social Media

In a Jan. 24, 2025 Letter to the Editor in the Ludington Daily News, perspectives shared regarding dialogue on social media, with a plea for civility; respect of differing opinions, backgrounds, religions; and ending misinformation and "alternative facts."

Statement from Chair Liz Kannon

In a flurry of executive orders, President Trump attempted to invalidate the identities of transgender and non-binary individuals, asserting the government will only recognize two fixed sexes, and implementing sweeping policy changes that demean and endanger these communities.

To our transgender and non-binary community members, we unequivocally affirm no executive order can dictate your identity. The Mason County MI Democratic Party stands in solidarity, advocating for your right to live openly and authentically, free from discrimination. As the relentless march of progress toward justice continues, we remain resolute in our pursuit of the rights of all Mason County residents.

Farewell to Joe Biden

Letter to the Editor submitted by Pamela Blair, thanking President Joe Biden for his 50 years of service to the American people. Blair also expressed concern for the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, frustration with the Biden administration, and fear of the incoming administration for the U.S. to supply weapons to Israel used to kill innocent Palestinians, and the hope that the current ceasefire is approved.

Praise for a Federal Worker, Opinion Piece

This Letter to the Editor published Jan. 16 in the Ludington Daily News shares sentiments conveyed to Congressman John Moolenar, Senator Gary Peters and Senator Elissa Slotkin in praise of the hard working, competent, courteous, efficient, and helpful government employees at all levels who make our daily lives, safety and country work as smoothly as they do.

Mason County MI Democratic Party To Mark MLK Day with Service & Reflection

Mason County MI Democratic Party will collect items for Ludington Cares Boxes, while sharing MLK poster art, readings & song in front of Ludington Library, 2-4pm, Jan. 20, 2025.

Marking Jan. 6th As Election Denial Morphs On, Member Opinion Piece

On Jan. 6, 2025, Congress convened in a joint session to certify the results of the 2024 presidential election. It took all of 36 minutes for Vice President Kamala Harris to preside over the peaceful transfer of power, a stark contrast from four years ago. But just like that, the rigged ballots Donald Trump was preparing his faithful for if he lost, vanished with his win. Yet the election denial movement he spawned morphs on.

Mason County Democratic Party Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter

The newly elected Chair of the Mason County Democratic Party, Liz Kannon, expressed her condolences on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, Oct. 1, 1924 - Dec. 29, 2024.