Author Archives: Ken Hirsch

09 Mar
0

Measles Outbreak

Following news of a measles outbreak in Broward County Schools, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo issued guidance to parents that ignores accepted medical practice. Once again, Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is pushing guidance that can be harmful to Floridians. ...

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01 Mar
0

Young Dems UPDATE

Last week, the Young dems of Indian River launched their county-wide texting campaign to engage Millenial and Gen Z voters. The Young Dems are in the process of planning their first meeting to empower young voters and turn Indian River County blue. There’s ...

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01 Mar
0

Book Ban Backstep?

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo is backing efforts to limit book challenges in Florida’s public schools, suggesting that recent challenges have gone too far. The move that could reduce the number of book bans comes amid sweeping book challenges that have disrupted ...

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01 Mar
0

UPDATE On Florida Threat To IVF

“Legally designating a fetus as a person with rights, including the right to life from the moment of conception diminishes the rights of women and mothers, opening the door for further restriction on abortion and reproductive medicines like IVF,” Ms Brook said ...

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23 Feb
0

Join the Voter Registration Team

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 ...

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23 Feb
0

Social Media Intern Position

Join Our Team: Democrats of Indian River Seek Social Media Intern for 2024 Election Year Are you passionate about politics and skilled in crafting engaging social media content to drive online engagement? If so, we want you to join our ...

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23 Feb
0

Seeking Committee Leaders

Staying actively engaged and well-informed about local government affairs is crucial. 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 ...

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19 Feb
0

Post-Parkland, Brackett, legislators play Russian roulette with Florida gun laws

Treasure Coast Newspapers, Feb. 19, 2024   Critical and consistent thinking seems to be in short supply among our state legislators. The same people convinced no one under 18 can be trusted to use social media without risk of harm ...

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16 Feb
0

2024 Legislative Session Update

Week 6 of the 2024 Florida Legislative Session has concluded, with the Legislature scheduled to remain in session until March 8th. Regrettably, Florida Republicans persist in being disconnected from the needs of Floridians. Instead of addressing the property insurance crisis ...

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16 Feb
0

Abortion Amendment Update

Last Wednesday, the Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the judicial review process for Amendment 4 — the ballot initiative enshrining a right to reproductive freedom in the Florida Constitution. The court has until April 1 to decide whether ...

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