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Democrats of Indian River
2024 General Election Statement

This election, in a devastating embrace of fascism by the majority of voters, our country chose to elevate a dangerous leader who thrives on fear and scapegoating marginalized communities. In response, we must not give in to despair, surrender, or the feeling of powerlessness. We are resilient and a better world is always possible when we refuse to give up. In short, our fight is not over and we need you to make sure that our mission to elect Democrats and protect our democracy does not lose momentum.

Representative Maxwell Frost has pointed clearly to the path before us: “In the face of apathy or action, I hope you choose action. Let’s unite to build a movement that rejects the politics of scarcity and embraces one of abundance and love.” We are not powerless, and we will not surrender our freedoms. As Vice President Kamala Harris reminds us, “This is not a time to throw up our hands; this is the time to roll up our sleeves.” You have a vital role in shaping our collective future.

Now is the time to build upon our solidarity. Together, using our collective strength, we will stand firm against fascism. As Rebecca Solnit writes, “… you are interwoven with the ten trillion things in this single garment of destiny that has been stained and torn, but is still being woven and mended and washed.” Take time to grieve. Then organize.

As Rachel Maddow said, “What they want least of all is to realize that half the country went to bed sad but then woke up fired up with a new sense of purpose, knowing that apparently this is what we’re on this Earth to do as American citizens in this generation.”

Indian River Democrats, in our collective commitment to democracy, we will persevere. Throughout this election, we built a powerful community of activists, and our fight continues. Every single volunteer is an integral part of our team. County leaders will soon convene to discuss our next steps, and we welcome your ideas and continued involvement.

We mourn now. Then we organize, mobilize, and stay engaged to hold Republicans accountable. The fight ahead may be long, but we will never give up!

Latest News

Join the Voter Registration Team
23Feb
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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 answer any questions and help you get started.

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Social Media Intern Position
23Feb
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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 team! As we gear up for the 2024 election year, we're ...

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Seeking Committee Leaders
23Feb
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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 Out The Vote (phone/text banking) ...

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Post-Parkland, Brackett, legislators play Russian roulette with Florida gun laws
19Feb
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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 are equally sure the moment young people turn 18 they ...

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2024 Legislative Session Update
16Feb
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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 during this session, Governor Ron DeSantis and his Republican supermajority prioritize ...

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