In a five-minute video released on Friday, Biden urged the country to come together and address the "national crisis" of police brutality against black people. "The original sin of the country still stains our nation today," he said. "We need justice for George Floyd." "We are a country with...
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Guest editorial from a Cheatham County Democrat: Republicans Suppress the Vote Again in Tennessee Tennessee has one of the most restrictive Voter ID laws in the nation, which already makes it difficult for many people to vote and helps cause our low voter turnout. But apparently Republicans...
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Tennessee needs to take the safety concerns of their citizens seriously. The State Attorney General has ruled that"“FEAR OF BECOMING ILL OR INFECTING OTHERS” is not a valid reason to obtain a mail-in ballot. Other states have implemented mail-in ballots with no evidence of voter fraud. ...
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From The Tennessee Democratic Party: TAKE ACTION: ADVOCATE FOR UNIVERSAL ABSENTEE BALLOTS The COVID-19 pandemic poses a new threat to elections across Tennessee. But Tennessee has the ability to ensure Tennesseans don’t have to choose between exercising their right to vote or working at the polls and protecting...
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Fears of exposure to COVID-19 may keep many people home on election day. There should be no questions asked to request a mail-in ballot. You should not have to prove a disability or be out of state to get an absentee ballot. Fear of COVID-19...
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In keeping with stay at home recommendations, the May 5th regular meeting of the CCDP was held by teleconference. Items for discussion included advocacy topics, supporting local candidates, and committee assignments. Anyone interested can join the teleconferences and the schedule will be announced here. There...
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UPDATE: In compliance with stay at home orders, the regularly scheduled meeting will be held by conference call. Directions for joining the call are as follows: Dial-in number (US): (425) 436-6324 Access code: 570774# The Cheatham County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 7 at...
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The majority of people in our state want gun violence reduced. A current proposal by Governor Lee is likely to do the opposite. The Governor is supporting House Bill 2817/Senate Bill 2671, the permitless carry bill, which allows individuals to carry guns in public without taking...
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On March 7, 25 local Democrats gathered at the Ashland City Senior Center with the purpose of electing selectors to go to the congressional district convention on March 21. Cheatham county is comprised of 2 congressional districts, 5 and 6. Attendees separated by district and...
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Join us on Saturday March 7 for our county convention. We will meet at the Ashland City Senior Center on Ruth Drive. Doors open at 11:00, doors close at 12:00 and the convention begins at 12:15. There will be music and refreshments. This is the first...
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