Join the nationwide protests in The Villlages on Saturday, April 5

The same day ... National Day of Action organized by Indivisible

PROTEST IN THE VILLAGES

Grab or make protest signs and head for the Morse Boulevard roundabout at Lake Sumter Landing.

Accessible by golf cart; the closest lot for cars is at Winn-Dixie.

From 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Organized by Villagers for Democracy.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them.

They're taking everything they can get their hands on -- our health care, our data, our jobs, our service -- and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. 

For more info on events around the nation that day: handsoff2025.com

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OTHER PLACES TO MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWN SATURDAY

The threats are clear. Our voices must be strong and clear, too: Say NO to those dismantling our government, ignoring the rule of law, acting without empathy, morality and conscience.

Say NO to Trump, Musk and their enablers and supporters.

Let them know there are more of us than of them. And we will NOT allow them to shred our Constitution, take away fundamental rights, harm millions and destroy democracy.

LEESBURG

WHERE: Lake-Sumter State College

9501 US-441

Sidewalk at the intersection of College Drive and 441

WHEN: 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.

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OCALA

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CLERMONT

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Next Club meeting: April 12

Florida House member Anna Eskamani from Orlando will come in on Zoom

with an update on the awful legislation Republicans are pushing in the Legislature's current session.

We're back at Colony Cottage for this joint meeting with The Democratic Women's Club of The Villages

Join us that Saturday in the renovated recreation center.

Doors open at 9 a.m.; the meeting begins at 10. Also, in person, hear from:

Club Treasurer Ash Marwah will present on the economy's

sad performance since Trump took office again.

Democratic Women's Club of The Villages President Sue Dubman

will present details on worrisome bills we should be fighting.

New to the Club? Meet our new president and others like you April 6

Come to our monthly orientation, that Sunday at Colony Cottage Recreation Center, starting at 2 p.m.

RSVP to Club President Bill Knudson:bill.knudson@yahoo.com

CHANCES TO DO SOMETHING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

50501 Movement and Women’s March are mobilizing to stop the MAGA assault on our country and Constitution. Across the nation, we’re taking to the streets to defend our freedoms, our rights, and our future. When those in power try to silence us, we rise louder. When they attack our communities, we fight back -- together. Join us in Washington, DC, for a day of action on April 5.

For more information

We're rounding up petitions for Barbie and a Medicaid ballot measure

All of Sumter County is in Congressional District 11 and we are collecting 

Barbie Harden Hall petitions to get her on the ballot again for 2026.

We also are actively collecting petitions for a Florida Constitutional Amendment to expand Medicaid. 

You can find information and request a petition form at

https://floridadecideshealthcare.org/

Turn completed forms in the Sumter Democratic HQ on Wednesday afternoons or Saturday mornings.

You also can pick up the forms at the headquarters.

EDITOR'S NOTE: It's been a horrific month of MAGA madness.

We must find ways to fight back, for ourselves and the future of our nation.

Oppose, oppose, oppose. And do it loudly.

Don't despair and don't appease

Source: Paul Krugman, New York University professor of economics

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Greetings from your Democratic Executive Committee

Each day we are stunned and surprised by something even more outrageous that Trump, his billionaire enablers and spineless Republicans are doing to destroy our country.

While we can't do much about what's going on in Washington at the moment (they are being sued at every step) you can help slow them down by helping with two Congressional Special elections in Florida.
 
CD-1 is in the FloridaPpanhandle and is the seat that Matt Gatz vacated.
CD-6 is nearby with all or parts of six counties, including The Villages part of Marion and Lake counties.

Those of you in Marion and Lake MUST re-enroll in vote-by-mail now. Early voting is March 22-29 and Election Day is April 1.  While these races favor the Republicans, Special Elections can be won with a big turnout.

Don't wring your hands in despair. Volunteer or make a generous donation.

Support Gay Valimont, Democratic candidate in the CD-1 Special Election!

You can get involved with her campaign using the links:

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Donate

The CD-6 Democratic nominee is Josh Weil. CD-6 includes parts of Marion and Lake counties.

You can get involved with his campaign using the links:

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Donate

Oops, you've got to do it again!

Thanks to Florida Republicans trying everything they can to suppress our votes,

we all must reapply for Vote By Mail ballots.

Chill and relax at our Endless Summer party April 18

Don your favorite aloha or camp shirt and head over to Colony Cottage for the Club's "Endless Summer" event, featuring music by Permanent Vacation.

The vibe will be a mix of surf, rock 'n' roll, and mellower tunes -- all dance-able, if you are so inclined. Think Jimmy Buffett, the Beach Boys, and so much more.

We'll provide some picnic-style eats, you bring your own beverages and a good attitude.

The themes is fun. fun, fun -- with or without a T-Bird.

Doors open at 6 p.m,. and we'll finish no later than 9.

Tickets are $10.

Flip-flops welcome, but not required.

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What will it take? How many of us, regardless of party, still care about truth and democracy?

Source: Joyce Vance, Civil Discourse

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Scores of legal actions have been filed to block and challenge President Trump, Elon Musk, and others in the administration. Here's a one-stop nonprofit site, Just Security, where you can keep track.

Trump litigation tracker

Food pantry donations are always welcome

The Club and its generous members support multiple local food pantries. The preferred donations include food in cans, boxes, and jars, toiletries, and laundry and cleaning supplies.

View Club director at-large Bill Knudson's analysis of economic data and policies

Economics in Perspective