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WHEREAS The Brevard County Democratic Executive Committee is committed to the rule of law and recognizes the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and subsequent amending statutes as codified into Title 21 Chapter 9 of the United States Code authorizes the Food and Drug Administration as the legal approval authority for drugs to be considered
Let’s take a walk down “parental rights” history lane. The first time I’m aware it was used as a calling cry was in opposition to child labor laws. “Parents” should have the right to decide if their children were old enough to work in meat packing plants or not. The second time I’m aware was in opposition
FDP CHAIR FRIED CELEBRATES BIDEN’S BILLION DOLLAR INTERNET INVESTMENT IN FLORIDAJune 29, 2023 Tallahassee, FL — After the Biden-Harris administration announced major investments to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet in all 50 states, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement: Nikki FriedDemocratic Party Chair“Access to high-speed internet, especially in our rural
Florida Democratic Party Statement on the 2nd Anniversary of the Historic #J11 Protests in CubaJuly 11, 2023 From Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Nikki Fried: Nikki FriedDemocratic Party Chair“ Two years ago, the Cuban people took to the streets in peaceful protests, raising their voices in an outcry for freedom. Two years later, the Cuban
Brevard County democrats proudly join forces with Floridians Protecting Freedom in a citizen led ballot initiative to restore and protect abortion rights, allowing medical professionals to make decisions as to fetal viability, not the government. The overwhelming majority of Floridians think we should all have the freedom to make our own personal health care decisions without
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS DEMAND JUSTICE FOR AJ OWENSChair Nikki Fried calls for reforms to Stand Your Ground laws.June 7, 2023Tallahassee, FL — In response to the murder of Ajike “AJ” Owens of Ocala, the Florida Democratic Party has released the following statement: We demand justice for the murder of AJ Owens,” said FDP Chair Nikki Fried.
Thanks to President Biden and Democrats’ leadership, millions of Floridians are reaping the benefits of a booming economy. Today, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that nonfarm payrolls increased by 339,000 jobs in May: “Today’s strong jobs report is yet another proofpoint that President Biden and Democrats’ economic plan is
The theme for Pride 2023 is “Come Together.” This theme is a call to action for the LGBTQIA+community and our allies to come together and celebrate our diversity. It also means that weneed to unite and do the work that is required to help the community survive and thrive. Prideis more than festivals, parades, and
Florida Democratic Party Statement on DeSantis Keynoting Extreme Anti-Abortion Group’s EventMay 20, 2023Ahead of DeSantis’ keynote speech at the Florida Family Policy Council tonight, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released the following statement: Nikki FriedDemocratic Party Chair“As women and families across Florida are suffering the devastating impacts of Ron DeSantis’s extreme abortion ban, DeSantis
It was just a political cartoon1 in my Twitter feed, but this one felt like a gut punch. My shoulders sagged with the heaviness of its truth. Its simplicity depicted the stark reality of the state of Florida’s psyche where so many people, especially legislators, are numb to the killing of children with a military
The day was perfect. Quintessential Floridian winter. Azure sky. Warm breeze that wouldn’t break a bough. Mid 70’s. Perfect.I finally got up the nerve to get out of my car and ring the first doorbell. I’d been sitting there feeling uncomfortable about walking up to a complete stranger’s house. My hands weren’t exactly sweaty. Well…
Earlier this year, as the chair of Brevard Democrats, I attended a public meeting with the Brevard legislative delegation to the Florida Legislature. I had petitioned for a time slot and my only stated ask was to be heard. I was given my three minutes and attempted to make the statement included here. That didn’t happen. At
DESANTIS PRIORITIZES MAGA CULTURE WARS AS FLORIDA FACES ONE OF THE WORST TEACHER SHORTAGES IN THE NATIONMarch 8, 2023 As Florida faces one of the worst teacher shortages in the nation, and ranks number 48 in the country for average teacher pay, Ron DeSantis is instead focusing on political stunts and culture wars designed to rile
NEW POLL: DESANTIS’S EXTREME AGENDA HIGHLY UNPOPULAR IN FLORIDAMarch 9, 2023 Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released the following statement on new polling from the University of North Florida on Ron DeSantis and Republicans’ extreme agenda: “As Ron DeSantis pushes forward with the extreme agenda he has laid out in an attempt to win over the
In the most recent election, approximately half of Brevard County Democrats who voted did so by mail. Before 2023, Florida voters could elect to automatically receive a Mail Ballot for every election for up to four years. However, Governor DeSantis and the Republican legislature decided that was too convenient, so they enacted authoritarian voter suppression legislation
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