"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." – Thomas Jefferson, 1786 Chuck Edwards recently ranted in an irony-filled opinion piece published by the Citizen-Times (link here). He claimed that mainstream media is biased and accused Americans of only consuming media that supports their existing biases. Edwards called for “fair and unbiased news coverage” – something we can all support. In that spirit, would he be open to all

The Henderson County Senior Democrats  will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, April 16 at 1:00 PM  at The Refined Pup , located at 3754 Brevard Road, Horse Shoe . We’re so grateful to The Refined Pup for generously offering this space for our meeting following the HCDP’s move from the 6th Avenue headquarters. Our featured speaker this month is Madison Triolo , who will share important information about cyber scams targeting seniors . Madison has spoken to our group before

The Henderson County Senior Democrats are gearing up for their next meeting, and you won’t want to miss it! Meeting Details: 📅 Date:...

📅 Date:  March 19 🕛 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location:  HCDP Headquarters Enjoy a great discussion and connect with fellow...

lon and the Oligarchs.  No, it’s not the name of a new boy band. It’s my name for the billionaires intent on destroying democracy to further enrich themselves . Let’s Put Elon and the Oligarchs in Context: There are around 800 billionaires  in the U.S. 13 of them  are (or soon will be) in Trump’s cabinet. The net worth  of the billionaires in the Trump administration is $382 billion . The net worth  of Trump’s cabinet alone is $11.8 billion  (separate from his wealthier advis

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act , currently in Congress, could cost you your right to vote—especially if you changed your name when you got married. This disturbing Project 2025-related  effort claims to prevent non-citizens from voting. It was introduced last year but did not come to a vote. Now, it’s back on the docket for 2025. A Solution in Search of a Problem Despite claims from the president and many Republicans that non-citizens are voting in high n

The news from Washington has been coming at an unprecedented clip over the past week. At first, it might seem somewhat disjointed, but there is actually quite a measure of connectedness. FBI and CIA Trump has been salivating at the prospect of wreaking vengeance on the FBI. In Trump World, any attempts by the FBI to hold him accountable for his extensive crime spree during his first term are seen as “deep state” persecution. Trump and Musk’s Narcissistic Personality Disorders

📅 Date:  February 19 🕛 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location:  HCDP Headquarters Enjoy a great discussion and connect with fellow...

From The Democracy Docket : “My advice is to take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten...

The Henderson County Senior Democrats are gearing up for their next meeting, and you won’t want to miss it! This gathering will be an opportunity to connect, discuss key issues, and hear from insightful speakers who are making a difference in our community. Meeting Details: 📅 Date:  February 19 🕒 Time:  1:00 PM 📍 Location:  HCDP Headquarters Why Attend? Engage with Like-Minded Individuals  – Meet fellow Democrats who are passionate about shaping the future of Henderson Cou

I over-consumed media before the election. I was glued to my phone all day and late into the night, reading everything and diving into endless rabbit holes. What was I looking for? A glimmer of hope that the outcome would be something I could live with. My spouse called me neurotic. I muttered under my breath, "You won’t think I’m neurotic when everything I’m afraid of comes true." Yep, that sounds neurotic. After the election, like many others, I went on a media-free diet. C

As a young teen, I read Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan. I watched women fighting for equality and the right to govern their own lives....

As of now, there have been no changes to the voting rules  in Henderson County. However, the State Board of Elections  will meet on...

Important Update: Early Voting and Traffic Control Measures As early voting approaches, we want to remind everyone that Henderson County...