We are just eight days away from our next big event when proud Democrats of Indian River will table during the Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration at Riverview Park in Sebastian, Florida. We still need volunteers to join our tented table where volunteers will interact with the community to share voter registration and vote by mail information as well as ways to get involved with our initiatives.This annual event is a community celebration of all things environmental, featuring live entertainment, food & retail vendors, family-friendly activities, environmental organizations, and much much more! Come join us by RSVPing at https://forms.gle/xKAHthvAQruvJM3t7
The Biden-Harris Campaign is contesting Florida, because our state is winnable and worth fighting for. Last week, the Biden-Harris campaign published a memo outlining their strategy. To bolster their efforts, the campaign has made key hires in the state, including State Director Jasmine Burney Clark and Senior Advisors Jackie Lee and Phillip Jerez, with Jerez also maintaining his role as Executive Director of the Florida Democratic Party.
The Biden-Harris Campaign aims to mobilize a diverse coalition of Florida's seniors, young voters, Black and Hispanic voters, and disenchanted moderates to counter Trumps perceived stronghold in his âhomeâ state. The campaign is primed to exploit Trumpâs vulnerabilities by  emphasizing reproductive freedom, forcing Trump and Florida Republicans to defend their support of Ronâs extreme near-total abortion ban. Additionally, President Biden has vowed to protect Social Security and Medicare from Republicans like Donald Trump and Rick Scott who have long promised to eliminate them.Â
The Biden-Harris Campaign is already running ads in Florida, such as âTrustâ, which underscores Donald Trumpâs role in overturning Roe v. Wade. While Florida presents formidable challenges, President Biden and Vice President Harris are resolute in their commitment to invest resources and grassroots efforts to take back Florida!
Amendment Updates
Last week, the Florida Supreme Court put Amendments 3 and 4 on the ballot, paving the way for citizens to legalize recreational cannabis and enshrine reproductive rights in the Florida Constitution this November.
At the same time, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the stateâs 15-week abortion ban, triggering Ron DeSantisâs extreme 6-week abortion ban with virtually no exceptions, which will take effect on May 1.Â
Florida is now home to one of the strictest abortion bans in the country â a ban so extreme that most women wonât even know theyâre pregnant before they pass the cutoff date. This November, itâs not just access to safe, legal abortion thatâs on the line â itâs access to emergency medical care, medication abortion and contraception for the millions of women who depend on it each year.Â
Voting yes on Amendment 4 in November is our last line of defense in the fight against government interference in medical decisions.
SAVE THE DATE
More details and RSVP link coming soon!
Join the Phone Bank
You can access the Inactive Dems phone bank any day of the week from 10am to 8pm EST. Join Florida Dems every Tuesday evening at 6pm EST for a brief training, should you need it, and to make calls together. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!Â
We need your help! Our voter registration team leaders are eager to meet you. Pop into the office Monday at 11:30 a.m. to learn how you can join the team and register voters across Indian River County. Our team leaders will be available to answer any questions and help you get started.
Democrats of Indian River is currently seeking to strengthen our committees that interact with the community and participate in local government meetings. We are searching for individuals to spearhead the following teams:
Get Out The Vote (phone/text banking)
Poll Watching
Vero Beach City Council
Sebastian City Council
Fellsmere City Council
Indian River County Commission
Indian River Neighborhood Association
To learn more about these positions, please contact the Democrats of Indian River office at 772-226-5267.
If you are interested in contributing Letters to the Editor (LTEs) and Op-eds on crucial issues within our community and would like to join our Editorial Team, please complete this volunteer form.
Passionate about politics and skilled in crafting engaging social media content to drive online engagement? If so, we want you to join our team! As we gear up for the 2024 election year, we're on the lookout for a talented and dedicated Social Media Intern to help us spread our message, engage with voters, and amplify our impact online. This is a part-time, paid internship opportunity. To apply for the Social Media Intern position, please send your resume to [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE
DWC Luncheon May 11, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. Speaker will be Dr. Joe LaGuardia, First Baptist Church of Vero Beach
"Surviving an Election Year" 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32967
DWC Book Group Meeting Friday April 26, 2024Â 2Â - 4 p.m. Bjorkman Room at Brackett Library on IRSC Mueller Campus
We will discuss, "Whole: Re-Thinking the Science of Nutrition"
By: T. Colin Campbell and Howard Jacobsen (2013)
