UPCOMING EVENTS
DATE & TIME | EVENT & LOCATION |
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Anytime | Know What You Sign - View the Online Training on Ballot Petitions from the League of Women Voters of the Copper Country |
Ongoing / Sundays | Yoopers for Ukraine Bridge March. Every Sunday at 3 PM. More info on the Yoopers for Ukraine Facebook page. |
March 4 @ 6 PM | HCDP Spring Convention & Potluck, followed by monthly meeting. RSVP here. |
March 6 @ 6 PM | Special Screening of “Paris is Burning” by Keweenaw Queers @ the Orpheum. More info here. |
March 11 @ 7 PM | MI 01 Congressional Candidates (Non-partisan) Forum by VNP Education Fund and Keweenaw Indivisible. More info here. |
March 11 @ 7 PM | Secretary of State Candidate Virtual Forum by MI Dems LGBT&A Caucus & MI United Action. Register here. |
March 15 @ 7 PM | Intro to Cryptomining & AI Data Centers by Northern MI Alliance for Responsible Development. RSVP here. |
March 16 @ 7 PM | LBGTQIA+ Deep Stretch Yoga benefiting Keweenaw Pridefest. More info here. |
Events featured in our newsletter can also be found on the Events Calendar on the main page of our website.
In a visit to Detroit on Saturday, former VP Kamala Harris says she “unequivocally oppose[s] this war of choice, and everyone should”. She goes on to say “The American people do not want our sons and daughters to go into this unauthorized war of choice…”
PARTY NEWS
HCDP SPRING CONVENTION & POTLUCK TOMORROW — MARCH 4TH, FOLLOWED BY MONTHLY MEETING
Membership in the Houghton County Democratic Party is encouraged, but not required, to attend meetings. We welcome all Houghton County residents who support progressive Democratic government to attend our meetings and events and to become involved.
Please remember that you must have been an MDP member NO LATER than 30 days prior to the County Convention (or by February 2nd) to vote on matters at the County Convention. (Note that Precinct delegates, Democratic elected officials, and Democratic nominees to partisan office in the County are automatically eligible to vote.)
DID YOU MISS US LAST WEEK?
We had a jam-packed newsletter ready to go out to you on schedule last Tuesday, but due to human error (which unfortunately wasn’t caught in a timely manner) the newsletter did not get emailed to our subscriber list. We apologize for the error.
We had a nice write-up on the successful outcome of the Marenisco Township meeting where the potential conversion of the shuttered Ojibway Correctional Facility was on the agenda. And our recognition on the passing of Jessie Jackson. If you’d still like to see that newsletter it is available in our newsletter archive. Just click here to view it.
SPRING FLING TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
SATURDAY MAY 2ND, 2026 @ 5 PM
BONFIRE GRILL, HOUGHTON
HONORING MIKE LAHTI
At this year’s Spring Fling we will be honoring Mike Lahti, whose years of service to our community is an inspiration for a lot of us. One way you can honor Mike’s legacy is by giving back to your community through serving as a Precinct Delegate, and we have some great news for anyone considering becoming a Precinct Delegate.
EASY FILING FOR PRECINCT DELEGATE
County Clerk Jennifer Kelly has confirmed that she will bring Precinct Delegate Affidavit of Identity forms to the Spring Fling so that you can fill them out there. She’ll even notarize them for you personally at no charge. If you are unable to attend Spring Fling, you can bring the form to the Clerk’s Office in the Houghton County Building and ask for it to be notarized and submitted (also at no charge). You must complete the form by May 5. Thanks to Clerk Kelly for helping to make the first step in serving as Precinct Delegate much easier.
You can learn more about what it means to be a Precinct Delegate on our website.
BUY ADS OR DONATE AUCTION ITEMS
Would you like to place an ad or memorial in this year’s Spring Fling program? In addition to the printed program distributed to Spring Fling attendees, new for 2026 we will also be sharing a link to an online version of the program in our newsletter. That's a lot of eyes on your message! Quarter page ads start at just $25, half page is $50, or choose a full page ad for $100. Your ad helps cover the cost of providing the printed programs.
Or maybe you have an item or service you can donate for our Silent Auction fundraiser? We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Events Committee Chair Nancy Verive at [email protected] to get the conversation started. THANK YOU!
Get your Spring Fling tickets online here - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/hcdp-sf26. Defying inflation, our prices remain the same as last year!!
MDP 2026 LEGACY DINNER
State Party Chair Curtis Hertel and the Michigan Democratic Party invite you to join elected leaders from across the state for the 2026 Legacy Dinner: A Celebration of Governor Whitmer. The dinner will be held the evening before the MDP 2026 Endorsement Convention — April 18th at Huntington Place in Detroit. Doors open at 4:30 PM. Tickets are available through ActBlue - click the image above to get tickets.
MDP 2026 ENDORSEMENT CONVENTION
ALL MEMBERS OF THE MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE 2026 STATE ENDORSEMENT CONVENTION.
The 2026 Endorsement Convention for the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) will be held Sunday, April 19th at Huntington Place in Detroit. At the convention the state Party will endorse candidates to the November General Election in the following contests: Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Supreme Court, State Board of Education, Michigan State University Board of Trustees, Wayne State University Board of Governors, and University of Michigan Board of Regents. The full MDP Call to Convention for the MDP 2026 Endorsement Convention can be found by clicking the image above.
HELP MI JOIN THE DEM WINNING STREAK IN STATE SPECIAL ELECTIONS! — SUPPORT CHEDRICK GREENE
SUPPORT CHEDRICK GREENE IN MI 38TH STATE SENATE RACE
Chedrick Greene is a highly decorated U.S. Marine and Fire Captain with a 30 year career of putting citizens before self. Now, Chedrick is running for State Senate District 35 to make life more affordable and safe in mid-Michigan, and to protect our fundamental freedoms.
The only candidate endorsed by Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet, State Rep. Amos O'Neal, and labor— Chedrick has the working class experiences, leadership, and courage to win this highly competitive special election and stand up to extremists in Lansing.
As the open seat that will decide majority control, SD35 will take an all-out effort to win, and Chedrick needs you in this fight now.
COMMUNITY NEWS
EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTY
Each week our newsletter features events of interest to Democrats and progressive voters in Houghton County. These events appear right at the top of our newsletter, and are also spotlighted in the Events Calendar on our website, houghtoncountydems.org.
We include events we sponsor, of course, but also events from other progressive and like-minded organizations too. There is a LOT of good work being done across Houghton County and we welcome the opportunity to highlight progressive activities to our members and to the almost 500 people who receive our email each week.
If your organization would like us to help spread the word for your event, drop us a line at [email protected].
NO THRONES, NO CROWNS, NO KINGS
NO KINGS IN THE COPPER COUNTRY 3.0
From Keweenaw Indivisible, the organizers of the local event:
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.
On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
NEWS BRIEFS
IN MICHIGAN
GOVERNOR WHITMER’S FINAL STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS: The Governor called for her final “bipartisan, balanced budget”, and with a dig at House Republicans said “Let’s get it done on time”. And that was just the first minute! She ended her speech “Big Gretch out,” in under 50 minutes. You can hear the full speech and read the transcript at the link that follows. (Gov. Whitmer starts at just after the 8 minute mark in the video.) MORE: Michigan.gov/StateOfTheState
NEW ICE FACILITIES IN DOWNSTATE MICHIGAN: Local, state and federal officials from Michigan say they are exploring “all options” to try to block the opening of a new immigrant detention center in metro Detroit, but new federal records suggest the Trump administration is preparing to move forward anyway. MORE: Bridge Michigan
NATIONWIDE
STATE OF THE UNION DEMOCRATIC RESPONSE: Donald Trump weaved his way though the longest State of the Union address ever, and somehow never really addressed the issues that are top of mind for most Americans. Virgina Governor Abigail Spanberger gave the Democratic response. At under 15 minutes it is one of the most concise and to the point SOTU responses, targeting affordability and the President’s failures in his first year. If you haven’t yet seen it you will want to. MORE: Democratic Response on YouTube
UNAUTHORIZED WAR: The biggest move out of Washington last week was the start of Trump’s unauthorized war against Iran. Some have called it a “Wag the Dog” war intended to take the focus off the Epstein files. Everyone is asking what comes next. MORE: Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) on The Bulwark
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
THUR MAR 5
The South Range Village Council meets Thursday at 6 PM in the South Range Community Building. For more information contact the Village at [email protected] or (906) 482-8833
A FULL LISTING OF ALL LOCAL CITY, VILLAGE AND TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENTS, WITH CONTACT INFORMATION, AND (WHERE AVAILABLE) TIMING OF LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.
SUBMIT A RESOLUTION
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