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Below are some selected articles reprinted from dcDIGEST, Delaware County Democrats’ monthly eNewsletter. Each month, our writers research and share local stories of importance for Democrats and Progressives. Issues are published 10am, first Tuesday of each month to subscribers. To receive dcDIGEST, click the red “Subscribe” button.
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LTE Writer’s Guidelines
Guidelines for writing and submitting Letters to the Editor. Writing a Letter to the Editor (LTE) is like being on a mission to advance your personal version of the Democratic agenda—your candidates and the legislation you support. The goal, ultimately, is to shift the power balance in Congress, and get the numbers we need to pass legislation which is truly “for the people,” not the billionaires.
Secret Sauce: Matt Fried and “Can We Talk”
Remember how you felt on Trump’s re-election? Was it grief, rage, fear, isolation? And how do you feel now? Are you no longer able to talk with certain family members? How are you managing the emotional roller coaster of this administration? This story is about how small group of your neighbors are managing, with the help of Matt Fried.
The Numbers Suggest We Need Deep Canvassing
As in 2024, the balance of power in Congress hangs on NY-19 and a handful of other tight-margin districts across the country. Getting Riley elected is a big responsibility to shoulder, but we’re lucky; we can impact not only our county’s future, but our country’s future.
Vicki Davis: A Persistent Voice for Rural Communities
This November, voters will see a rematch of the 2024 race, with Vicki Davis once again challenging Republican incumbent Assemblyman Joe Angelino.
Janet Tweed Sweeps 102
As she prepares to take on Republican Marcus Molinaro in November’s general election for NY AD102, Tweed stated that—in contrast to her opponentshe will never accept money from corporate PACs.
Secret Sauce: Alan Haley and DC Resisters
Haley’s volunteer work for DCDC showed him a gap where he was uniquely suited to make a difference—connecting with young progressives. He created a DelCoDems TikTok identity, and convinced many rising young influencers to be guests on DC Resisters.
NY State: Stemming the Tide of Voter Suppression
Trump’s fixation on the SAVE America (SAVE) Act shows just how worried he is about a blue wave in November. If it passes, the SAVE Act would end mail-in voting, force voters through onerous proof-of-citizenship, and require states to turn over voter rolls to the federal government. Fortunately, it has garnered pushback and raised awareness of the lengths Republicans will go to prevent Democratic victories.
Hands Off Our Votes
In April we sounded an alarm about Republicans steamrolling voting rights, most recently by redrawing Congressional maps in their favor. In NY State, Democratic legislators and pro-democracy groups are fighting back with an urgent demand to pass the “Hands Off Our Vote” legislation.
SNAP cuts hit home in June
Now is the moment when people in Delaware County will feel the bite of the Trump administration’s cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. More than 10 percent of county residents rely on SNAP for food assistance.
The Constitution Pipeline: Update
As of April 2026, the long-beleaguered Constitution Pipeline is involved in renewed legal and regulatory battles between the developer, Williams Companies, and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
DCDC Endorses NY for All Act!
The NY for All Act, also endorsed by the NYCLU, would bar ICE from entering schools, hospitals and nonpublic areas of all government-run offices without judicial warrant, prohibit state and local agencies from sharing information with ICE….
Run for Supervisor! RunDelCo.org
“Eight Town Supervisors ran unopposed in 2025” Kristin observed, noting that voters could have a real choice this year if more candidates stepped up to run.
DCDC Endorses NY Health Act!
Why support the NY Health Act? Fear of losing access to affordable healthcare is gripping people across party affiliation, age group, and geography. Yet few New Yorkers know that our State legislature is considering a single-payer healthcare bill that could deliver one of the most progressive health care programs in the country.
Democracy Begins on Our Streets, this March
Petitioning season arrives quietly… and yet is remains one of the most powerful rituals in American civic life. Your signature is how our candidates get on the ballot. Read why it matters, and matters now…
Key Platform Differences
Are the major parties in New York different in 2026? You bet! See key differences in policy positions.
Arms Around Minnesota
All eyes are on Minneapolis as thousands persevere in subzero weather to prevent more deportations and demand the withdrawal of ICE. We are all horrified… There are many miles ahead, but activism works. How can we support Minnesota…
A Letter From Minnesota
A Letter from RT Rybak, former Mayor of Minneapolis.
DCDC Statement: Alex Pretti
In just over two weeks since Renee Good was murdered in her car, another American citizen, Alex Pretti was shot and killed by Homeland Security’s masked, tax payer funded goons on the streets of Minneapolis.
DCDC Statement: Renee Good
The DCDC condemns the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37 year old American citizen and mother of 3, by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. The fatal shooting of an American citizen in her residential neighborhood is the tragic result of ICE’s aggressive, chaotic and undisciplined attack on our communities in the name of immigration control and enforcement. We call on Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and Congressman Riley to step up, demand an investigation of ICE from top to bottom and slash the 73 billion dollars allocated for ICE in the OBBB.
A Letter from DCDC Chair, Kathleen Hayek
I want to congratulate everyone for making it through a very hard year and sticking together. It was rough and we could not have gotten through it without each other’s support. And I want to thank every one of you for every single thing you did in the resistance to tyranny and standing up for democracy. It is you all, defenders of justice and democracy, all of you, caring and daring to show up in whatever way you can, that always pulls each of us through the inevitable moments of fatigue and despair. We did a LOT in 2025…