<h2>No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.</h2>We have the power and are claiming it together from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Hamilton Village Green. 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 communities and neighbors are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend our communities and neighbors against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/bc644088-dca7-4ef4-a72d-d9f40bc3d783/eaf32f76-f319-4b7c-86b7-ad41752fdb49.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3166%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="No Kings Rally March 28" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

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A virtual fundraiser on behalf of State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Please <a href="https://secure.ngpvan.com/GALH3-zysUqxqT_6HvMVbg2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">register</a> or use the QR code below. This <a href="https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/comptroller-biography" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> offers more information about the state's 54th comptroller. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/60699c61-0790-42a5-ae41-2b81d1f81b21/cf514f12-2631-4da2-904b-6639e75dfac0.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3166%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="DiNapoli Fundraiser " caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

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We will gather for this No Kings Rally 3.0 on Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hamilton Village Green.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/33414ed5-b805-420e-9bac-f4eb26cb0d0f/33414ed5-b805-420e-9bac-f4eb26cb0d0f.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1080%2C1397&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

We will gather for this No Kings Rally 3.0 on Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hamilton Village Green.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings

Immigration "Know Your Rights" training sessions inform people about their constitutional and legal rights and offer approaches for encounters with immigration officials such as ICE. This event is free and open to all. Prior training is helpful but not required. It will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in Madison Hall, Morrisville. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/e3d6631b-7a12-49d6-a610-d16a27744ecb/e5fabb19-e214-447b-b8ca-3c7bae7db628.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3164%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="know your rights flyer " caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

"Know Your Rights" training sessions inform people about their constitutional and legal rights and offer approaches for encounters with immigration officials such as ICE. This free event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in Madison Hall, Morrisville.

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The Town of Nelson Democrats along with Carolyn and Dave Holmes invite you to meet Mandi Drake. She is our Democratic Party candidate for the New York State 53rd Senate District. The event is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed, 3402 Old State Road, Erieville.Mandi sees herself as part of a new generation of Democrats emerging across the country. Her background in education and creative work reflects a career grounded in the day-to-day realities of working families, particularly those affected by affordability challenges.Mandi is a visual artist and some of her artwork will be on display during the event.The New York State 53rd Senate District includes all of Madison County. It also spans Oneida County (including the cities of Rome and Utica), and parts of Chenango County.The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed is a unique cooperative-style artisan marketplace located six miles outside of Cazenovia. The meet and greet event will be held in the on-site eatery called the Apple Kitchen. A selection of several homemade soups and/or desserts will be provided. There will be other selections off the menu, plus craft beer and wine, available for purchase.Stop by to meet Mandi and learn about her vision and priorities for our district. Enjoy the elegant atmosphere, a cup of wonderful soup or a spectacular dessert.The event is free and you can <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/applekitchenmarch11?refcode=ab_qr_code&amp;utm_source=qr_code" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSVP here,</a> though it's not required. Volunteers will be available to explain how the NYS Matching Funds program multiplies in-district contributions.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/c1b69bc0-0a1e-4efb-a7de-b6b187660704/c1b69bc0-0a1e-4efb-a7de-b6b187660704.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2100%2C1500&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

The Town of Nelson Democrats along with Carolyn and Dave Holmes invite you to meet Mandi Drake. She is our Democratic Party candidate for the New York State 53rd Senate District.

Fundraiser for Mandi Drake

We will host a Sing-Out/Teach-In on Sunday, March 30th from 1 to 3 PM at Madison Hall in Morrisville.Come and join us as we gear up to be loud and proud at upcoming resistance rallies! We will make signs with punchy messages, and we will raise our voices with songs and chants both classic and brand new! Songs and chants will be led by committed musicians from Cortland to Boonville, including Colleen Kattau, Rebecca Miner, Bruce Ward and Steve Blais.Shy novices, grizzled protest veterans and all in between are welcome!No admission charged (donations welcome). Hot beverages and snacks waiting. Some sign making materials provided but bring what you can. An RSVP to <a href="mailto:madisoncountydemocratsny@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">madisoncountydemocratsny@gmail.com</a> will be handy for us to get a head count in advance but is not required.Parking available at Brooks Hall across Route 20 from Madison Hall.

Come and join us as we gear up to be loud and proud at upcoming resistance rallies! We will make signs with punchy messages, and we will raise our voices with songs and chants both classic and brand new!

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You will have the opportunity to meet and talk with Madison County candidates on Sunday, May 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Madison Hop restaurant on Route 20 in Madison. There will be live music and light refreshments.&nbsp;

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'Melt Ice' Rally in Hamilton

This 'Melt Ice' Rally will feature&nbsp;the Rev. Brooks Cato as speaker and a food drive for local groups. It will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 28, at the Village Green in Hamilton.

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The Madison County NY Democratic Committee invites you and your family and friends to a Warm Up for St. Pat's! party on Sunday, March 8, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.The event will begin with a social hour with music by the Syracuse Irish Session, snacks, and a cash bar. We will then have a return of Irish dancers from the St. Francis Academy of Irish Dance; we were all wowed by them last year. We will offer a traditional dinner of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots.&nbsp; There will be a vegetarian option of baked ziti and chicken nuggets for the kids. Soft drinks and cake for dessert are provided. For our finale, we will pull up our chairs for an Irish sing-along led by Steve Blais and Erin Moore, chorus teacher for Christian Brothers Academy. Adults are $45; kids 6 to 10 are $22; and children 5 and under are free. YOU CAN BUY YOUR TICKETS <a href="https://bit.ly/4ksxx3N" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>.All proceeds in excess of costs go to support the activities of Madison County NY Democratic Committee. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/8570223d-e3d6-4dd6-a19e-7b8b33c4e568/f51af582-947e-454c-99af-242466d5fdfe.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

The Madison County NY Democratic Committee invites you and your family and friends to a Warm Up for St. Pat's! party on Sunday, March 8, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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This rally will include a drive to benefit local food pantries so please bring non-perishable food donations.

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Please come out and help us show our full support for Congressman John Mannion, who represents NY-22. This fundraiser at Madison Hall in Morrisville features a concert by Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman . It will be held Sunday, April 19. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 3.

Please come out and help us show our full support for Congressman John Mannion, who represents NY-22. This fundraiser at Madison Hall in Morrisville features a concert by Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman . It will be held Sunday, April 19. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 3.

Fundraiser for Rep. Mannion

We all need to keep fighting the good fight and let&nbsp;Trump and his acolytes know that we will not -- ever -- tolerate a dictatorship. We won't stand by as&nbsp;the men and women of the National Guard are turned into political pawns meant to distract from the cover-ups (Epstein files) and corruption.&nbsp;Please attend&nbsp;our “Families over Billionaires” rally on Monday, Sept.&nbsp;1, at 5 p.m.&nbsp;in Hamilton.&nbsp;Bring a nonperishable food item and a friend and show up to make your voices heard!

We all need to keep fighting the good fight and let&nbsp;Trump and his acolytes know that we will not -- ever -- tolerate a dictatorship. Please join us!

Families Over Billionaires Rally

Every vote and every election matter! This year’s local elections are particularly significant in the Town of Sullivan. For the first time in over 25 years, voters will have choices. A full slate of Democrats, also running on the independent Peoples’ Party line, have stepped up to run for office.It’s good to have choices in a democracy. Our community thrives when ordinary people step up to run for office, ordinary people who want to serve the public and improve their communities for EVERYONE.If you live in Sullivan, please consider voting for this great slate of candidates (see below). For everyone else in Madison County, you can see all the terrific Democratic candidates here: <a href="https://bit.ly/4pHJvJ8">https://bit.ly/4pHJvJ8</a>The general election is from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voting places and other information is available on the Board of Elections website: <a href="http://bit.ly/41XKPgI">http://bit.ly/41XKPgI</a>Please remember, EVERY VOTE COUNTS!<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/9c2a89d5-8ca0-48a5-9ec5-a8a4fffa696d/140c0cf5-3ab2-41dc-b4ed-1b1b3f66c55e.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3572%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="town of Sullivan candidates" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

For the first time in over 25 years, voters will have choices in the Town of Sullivan. A full slate of Democrats, also running on the independent Peoples’ Party line, have stepped up to run for office.

Making History in Town of Sullivan

In response to a nationwide call to creative defiance &nbsp;“Fall of Freedom” is coming to you!Sunday, November 23, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.Live Music &amp; Hot Soup at Madison Hall in Morrisville.Slapback Echo: sonic tonic for your repression depression!Newly penned and poignantly-vintage songs from J. Schnitt, Jacqueline Marsh, Patrick Starke, Melissa Grace Clarke, Brendan O’Connor &amp; Steven Blais.No admission charge but nonperishable food &amp; life necessity donations for two local food pantries are encouraged!<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/2c3aa8d0-f154-402a-a800-29507e999b83/2f2fbda4-38a0-4565-a4de-4ee04d06326f.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C3276&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

In response to a nationwide call to creative defiance &nbsp;“Fall of Freedom” is coming to you!

Fall of Freedom Event in Morrisville

Here are some important events organized by the MCDC Rally Committee and by our partners across the county. Saturday, February 28 – Melt Ice Rally on the Hamilton Village Green from 2 to 3 pm. The Reverend Brooks Cato, pastor of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, will speak. Steve Blais, of the Eaton Democrats, will lead resistance singing.&nbsp; Bring non-perishable goods for the food drive.&nbsp; Organized by the Rally Committee.Tuesday, March 3 – There will be a CNY multi-county virtual fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.&nbsp; Because of recent state election laws, small contributions get multiplied.&nbsp; A $50 contribution grows to $600 in campaign funds. <a href="https://%20https//secure.ngpvan.com/GALH3-zysUqxqT_6HvMVbg2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register here.</a> Thursday, March 5 – “Water Cools the Planet” film at 7 p.m. in the Catherine Cummings Theater, Cazenovia.&nbsp; Free.Sunday, March 8 - St. Patrick’s Day MCDC fundraiser from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Theodore’s Restaurant, Canastota.&nbsp; The event will begin with a social hour with music by the Syracuse Irish Session, snacks and a cash bar. We will then have a return of Irish dancers from the St. Francis Academy of Irish Dance; we were all wowed by them last year. There will be a traditional dinner of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots.&nbsp; A vegetarian option of baked ziti is available along with chicken nuggets for the kids. Soft drinks and cake for dessert are provided. For our finale, we will pull up our chairs for an Irish sing-along led by Steve Blais and Erin Moore, chorus teacher for Christian Brothers Academy. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mcdcstp26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buy your tickets here</a>. Wednesday, March 11 - Meet and Greet Fundraiser for Mandi Drake, candidate for NY Senate 53rd&nbsp;District.&nbsp;The event will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed, 3402 Old State Road, Erieville, in the on-site eatery called the Apple Kitchen. A selection of homemade soups and desserts will be provided. There will be other selections off the menu, plus craft beer and wine, available for purchase.&nbsp; Sponsored by the Town of Nelson Democrats and Dave and Carolyn Holmes. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/applekitchenmarch11?refcode=ab_qr_code&amp;utm_source=qr_code" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register now</a>. Tuesday, March 24 – Hamilton Public Library, 5:30 to 7 p.m. sign-making for No Kings Rally. Some materials provided or BYO.Saturday, March 28- No Kings 3.0 Rally, 2 to 3 pm.&nbsp; This looks to be our biggest rally yet.&nbsp; Stay tuned for more information.Sunday, April 19 - Karen Savoca &amp; Pete Heitzman fundraising concert for Congressman John Mannion at Madison Hall, Morrisville. Tickets start at $25.&nbsp;More info to follow.

There are many events planned that you can take part in to help support our communities.

Many Ways to Get Involved and Support Democracy

Community members are invited to a fundraiser on Sunday, November 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., benefiting the people of Ukraine and local refugees. The event will take place in Madison Hall on Route 20 at the north end of the Morrisville State College campus.As Ukraine marks over three years of resisting Russia's full-scale invasion, the gathering highlights the tremendous sacrifices made by Ukrainians in defense of democracy, free speech, and national sovereignty – principles that echo the founding ideals of the United States 250 years ago. Russia's aggression, led by Vladimir Putin, aims not only to subjugate Ukraine but to erase its cultural identity, plunder its resources, and impose a vision of a "greater Russia" through violence and intimidation.The event features compelling presentations by two distinguished scholars, offering insights into the human and historical costs of unchecked authoritarianism. Nancy Ries, emerita professor of anthropology and peace and conflict studies at Colgate University, will speak on "Destroying the World: Russia's Cruel War on Ukraine and Escalating Atrocities at Home." Professor Ries refers to Russia as a "thugocracy," where cruelty and intimidation maintain domestic control, while state resources fuel criminal enterprises worldwide.The keynote address will be delivered by Tetiana Hranchak, a visiting research scholar at Syracuse University's Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs of Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Her talk, "Russia’s War in Ukraine: Historical Background and Uncertain Future," contextualizes the current war against the background of Russia's long-standing pattern of territorial aggression and genocidal policies. She frames the Russian full-scaled invasion as a broader westward expansion aimed at Russian political dominance and emphasizes Ukraine's key role in deterring aggression. A 20-year researcher at the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine and a board member of the Ukrainian Library Association, Hranchak has personally lost her home to the war and now resides in the U.S.There is no admission fee but attendees are encouraged to donate to three key organizations:· <a href="https://www.razomforukraine.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Razom for Ukraine</a>: A New York City-based nonprofit providing humanitarian aid, training for first responders, and advocacy for Ukrainian causes.· <a href="https://www.ala.org/aboutala/ukraine-library-relief-fund" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ukraine Library Relief Fund</a> (via the American Library Association): Supporting the Ukrainian Library Association in reconstructing libraries damaged by Russian aggression.· <a href="https://www.thecenterutica.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resource Center for Refugees in the Mohawk Valley</a> (The Center): Assisting immigrants from diverse backgrounds, including many Ukrainian refugees, amid funding cuts to essential programs. At this time there are no new refugee admissions to the U.S.. The Center continues to support those already settled.The war's toll has been staggering: Russia has suffered approximately 1 million casualties, including 250,000 deaths, while Ukraine reports 300,000 casualties with 60,000 to 80,000 killed (per U.K. and U.S. government estimates). Civilian casualties stand at 49,000, with 16,000 deaths (UN data).This event serves as a call to action, reminding us of the dangers when absolute power corrupts a nation and its media. For more details, contact <a href="mailto:eatondems@gmail.com">eatondems@gmail.com</a>, call or text (315) 750-6963. Please join us in solidarity with Ukraine and our local refugee community.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/9013a90f-2003-45a0-aaac-35b76fd5a74e/faf45253-5908-49e9-9020-3f5a1c4bc4b5.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C2144&amp;w=1500" alt="Ukraine fundraiser" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

Everyone is invited to a fundraiser on Sunday, November 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., benefiting the people of Ukraine and local refugees.

Ukraine Fundraiser Features Two Speakers

More than 600 people at the Hamilton Village Green joined 5 million other Americans on June 14 across the country to say 'NO KINGS!'Speakers at Hamilton spoke about how the people's voices and peaceful protests are the true demonstrations of patriotism and democracy.The coast-to-coast rallies made it the largest anti-Trump single-day protest during his second term. So, a big thank you to everyone who gathered in Hamilton to help make that happen!What we do in Madison County matters!<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/5f4a87d0-2357-42df-9b7b-6794c9242bb6/5f4a87d0-2357-42df-9b7b-6794c9242bb6.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2016%2C1512&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

More than 600 people at the Hamilton Village Green joined 5 million other Americans across the country to say 'NO KINGS!'

No Kings Rally

We are staging a Rally For Resistance from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 1, in the Village of Hamilton.&nbsp;We need to clearly demonstrate to our community and our elected officials that we’re ready to fight and do what is necessary to stop the outrageous actions of the Trump&nbsp;administration. Bring a sign or just yourself&nbsp;as we gather at the northern end of the Village Green. You can park along Broad Street or there is free&nbsp;parking at the Hamilton Public Library.&nbsp; Our theme is resistance, voicing our opposition to Trump's unconstitutional power grab and&nbsp;gutting of&nbsp;the federal workforce, which will harm services that seniors, veterans, farmers, and all of us in Madison County depend on. We want to make clear that NOBODY elected Elon, and he and his minions need&nbsp;to&nbsp;be prevented&nbsp;from accessing sensitive government databases. AND, we need to let folks know how the Republicans' <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fuv2QidhJ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">proposed budget</a> benefits only the wealthy, and hurts working families in our county.&nbsp; Some tips for Saturday:<ul><li>Lettering on your signs should be thick and easily seen from a distance. &nbsp;Messages on the front AND back are a bonus.</li><li>Keep on the sidewalk and out of the road. Stay safe!</li><li>Do not engage the opposition.&nbsp;If protesters engage in back and forth shouting, the message gets lost.&nbsp;</li><li>Please check our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MadCoNYDems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook page</a> for any last-minute changes due to weather.&nbsp;</li><li>Be creative with your signs.&nbsp;Overall, it can sometimes be better to stay positive. Example: 'Support Public Education' and not 'No Cuts to Education.' Please share this graphic on your social media pages!</li></ul><img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/6a1dcf03-9c77-444a-a433-6c3d843b6aa8/bf8bc9a7-abd7-49fb-9767-5d211781e940.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4070%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="base">

We are staging a Rally For Resistance from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 1, in the Village of Hamilton.&nbsp;

Rally Set for Hamilton

Nancy Ries, a longtime area resident and scholar of authoritarian regimes in Russia and&nbsp;elsewhere, shared&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14K1Rvb4HKQ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this post</a>&nbsp;on her Facebook page. We urge everyone to consider voting for her on Nov. 4. Madison County friends: As many of you already know, I am running a quiet write-in campaign for Madison County Sheriff. I am doing this to convey that there are MANY people in our county who oppose Sheriff Todd Hood's signing of a 287(g) agreement to partner with ICE.I’ve been outspoken on this issue, speaking about it in public and presenting letters and statements to the Sheriff and the County Board of Supervisors in July, August, and September. Twice I met with Sheriff Hood and his deputies and conveyed the reasoning behind my opposition to the partnership with ICE. I don't believe that he heard anything I said, and I don't believe he understands the complexity of immigration and documentation or the vulnerability and fear that immigrant communities feel.The ICE Agreement contains a termination clause, and thus the Agreement can be cancelled. It is a good thing to keep the pressure on both the Supervisors and the Sheriff to get him to terminate the 287(g) Agreement.So when you vote, please write me in for Sheriff, to send a message on November 4 that you too oppose ICE mass detentions and deportations. The Sheriff and the Supervisors seem to think that Madison County voters are fine with the Sheriff's Department partnering with ICE. Let's convey collectively that that is not the case. Your vote for me will help to send a strong message.You are welcome to share this post on social media, or to share it directly with your Madison County friends. Even though I have a legally registered campaign, you will not see road signs or TV interviews with me about this. But many people are spreading the word, and I hope to garner enough votes in this write-in campaign to be able to communicate that Madison County voters are NOT okay with the violent, lawless, cruel operations of ICE.

Longtime area resident is running to show that there are MANY people who oppose Sheriff Todd Hood's agreement with ICE.

Nancy Ries Running Write-in Campaign for Sheriff

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with we the people.On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. From voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act to the criminalization of protest, the Trump administration is launching a full-scale attack on our civil and human rights. But we know the truth: in America, the power lies with the people, and we’re rising to prove it. This is more than a protest; it’s a moral reckoning. A continuation of the movement Lewis helped lead, and a new front in the struggle for freedom.Details:-- 5 to 6:30 p.m. -- In front of Madison Hall, 100 East Main St., Morrisville. (Please note: there will be NO Rally in Hamilton this day) -- We will be collecting non-perishable food items and sanitary/hygiene products. Cash or check donations graciously accepted as well. -- <a href="https://goodtroubleliveson.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SIGN UP HERE</a>! Please note: A core principle behind Good Trouble Lives On actions is a commitment to nonviolence in all we do. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Join a rally to be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in front of Madison Hall , 100 East Main St. in Morrisville.

Good Trouble Lives On Rally and Food Drive

Democratic candidates received strong support from the Madison County Democratic Committee.The candidates receiving MCDC designations are:<ul><li>Vicki Davis, who is seeking to represent the 121st Assembly District that includes the towns of Brookfield, Eaton, Hamilton, Lebanon, and Madison. </li><li>Mandi Drake, who is looking to represent the 53rd Senate District that includes all of Madison County. </li><li>U.S. Rep. John Mannion, who is running for a second term representing the 22nd Congressional District that includes all of Madison County. </li><li>Ihor Semko, who is looking to represent the 122nd Assembly District that includes the towns of Fenner, Lenox, Lincoln, Smithfield, Stockbridge, and Sullivan, and the city of Oneida. </li><li>State Rep. Al Stirpe, who represents the 127th Assembly District that includes the town of Cazenovia.</li></ul>Rev. Dr. Phillip Fleming, who is seeking to represent the 131st Assembly District that includes the towns of DeRuyter, Georgetown, and Nelson, announced his candidacy after the MCDC meeting. We look forward to learning more about him.&nbsp; We are excited to be working with these terrific candidates! Please <a href="mailto:madisoncountydemocratsNY@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact us</a> for ways to support candidates in your area.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/abd9ab9b-a1b9-44e6-bc25-a1a9f45dff73/eb657345-3ead-4e3d-9564-f42b26e0ec5e.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C2332&amp;w=1500" alt="MCDC logo" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="47" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

Democratic candidates received strong support from the Madison County Democratic Committee at a recent meeting.

MCDC Shows Support for Candidates

The Madison County Democratic Committee invites you and your family and friends to a Warm Up for St. Pat's Party on Saturday, March 8, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.Enjoy live music, dancers from the Francis Academy of Irish Dance, and good craic (the Irish kind) at Theodore's Restaurant in Canastota.Tickets include a full buffet (vegetarian and children options available), soft drinks, and a cash bar. Adults are $40; kids 6 to 10 are $20; and children 5 and under are free. To buy tickets (it's easy!) click this <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/stpatricksmcdc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">link</a>Join us and reconnect with friends and colleagues from the November campaign that flipped the 22nd congressional district.Get recharged and re-energized. We're in this together!<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/fa3be8d4-a9e0-484e-8c82-d2c3bb5d0346/25ceaf8c-19f2-4b77-952d-3d06232c16ca.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="Warm Up for St. Pat's " caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="base">

The Madison County Democratic Committee invites you and your family and friends to a Warm Up for St. Pat's party on Saturday, March 8, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy live music, step dancers, a full buffet, and a cash bar.

Warm Up for St. Pat's!

UPDATE: Due to the extreme cold expected this weekend, and out of an abundance of caution, we are postponing the rally scheduled for this Saturday. The guest speaker, the Rev. Brooks Cato, will join us at a later date.Hardy souls are still welcome to join us for a brief “honk &amp; wave.” Same time. Same place. We’ll be Freezing for a Reason!Stay tuned. Stay safe. Watch this space!We hope you'll attend even if it's for just 15 minutes. It matters that you show up!<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/70b33b9d-fcd8-4f75-9d50-643975f551f4/e006aaf7-9e66-401f-93d7-6fdade3fb54f.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3166%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="Free America Walkout " caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

Due to the extreme cold expected this weekend, and out of an abundance of caution, we are postponing the rally scheduled for this Saturday.

POSTPONED: Free America Walkout

Please join us for a family picnic at Chittenango Falls State Park starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. We'll provide free ice cream and encourage you to bring whatever you'd like to eat and drink.

MCDC Family Picnic

Please join us for Democracy and Drinks, a chance to share a drink and discuss actions we can take to support democracy. We will be meeting at <a href="https://sevenoaksgrill.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seven Oaks Grill </a>at 2 East Lake Road in Hamilton. All are welcome!

Please join us for Democracy and Drinks, a chance to share a drink and discuss actions we can take to support democracy. We will be meeting at <a href="https://sevenoaksgrill.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seven Oaks Grill </a>at 2 East Lake Road in Hamilton. All are welcome!

Democracy and Drinks: January

Saturday, February 28 | 2:00–3:00 PM This 'Melt Ice' Rally will feature&nbsp;the Rev. Brooks Cato as speaker and include a food drive for local groups.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/b87fdc0f-d38a-4c60-a5a6-56879a3f785f/bf0c2a2e-c80d-46a3-bc7a-71f8bbab3569.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3166%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

This 'Melt Ice' Rally will feature&nbsp;the Rev. Brooks Cato as speaker and a food drive for local groups. It will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 28, at the Village Green in Hamilton.

'Melt ICE' Rally

The Ukraine fundraiser held at Madison Hall in Morrisville on Nov. 2 served two purposes:1. The first purpose was to raise money to support the people of Ukraine in their efforts to be free, as well as support some of the refugees in our own community. Thank you to everyone who attended, and thank you if you were able to make a monetary contribution.2. The second purpose was to increase awareness of why it is important to support Ukraine in this conflict. Our two speakers delivered compelling reasons why.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/0d0387d0-7e40-4ad5-bbb0-9edd64e98b2a/0d0387d0-7e40-4ad5-bbb0-9edd64e98b2a.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1920%2C2484&amp;w=1500" alt="Ukraine fundraiser" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32.5" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Professor Nancy Ries of Colgate spoke of the present Russian regime as not just being authoritarian but extremist. Early on in Vladimir Putin’s takeover, false flag operations were used against the Russian people in which many lives were lost. The purpose of these operations were to galvanize public opinion against supposed enemies. Through control of the media, the Russian people have been acclimatized to persecution of minorities and dissidents. Criticism is criminal. Scenes of cruelty against the people of Ukraine are offered up as entertainment on television.Professor Tetiana Hranchak of the Maxwell School at Syracuse University explained why Putin is hardly the entire problem. Many people in Russia share his view of the world. Russia has a history of invading its neighbors and subjugating them, dating back to the 1400s. The goal of Russia is to dominate governments stretching all the way from its Pacific coast to the coast of Spain on the Atlantic Ocean. The people of Europe take this threat very seriously. It explains why European governments support Ukraine and why Finland and Norway were so quick to join NATO after the Ukraine invasion three years ago.Here is a recap of the organizations for which we advocated at the fundraiser, plus another one supported by Professor Hranchak:<a href="https://www.razomforukraine.org/donate-to-ukraine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RAZOM</a> – emergency response medical and hospital supplies, relief support to vulnerable communities, arts and cultural sponsorship, and advocacy for U.S. Support of Ukraine.<a href="https://ec.ala.org/donation/IRO-0000-UKRLRF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American Library Association Ukraine Library Relief Fund </a>– Supporting the Ukraine Library Association in reconstructing libraries damaged by Russian aggression.<a href="http://www.thecenterutica.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resource Center for Refugees in the Mohawk Valley (The Center)</a> – immigration and citizenship assistance, with interpretation, translation, employment and workforce development, health access assistance and more.<a href="https://savelife.in.ua/en/about-foundation-en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Come Back Alive</a> – They comprehensively equip the defense forces of Ukraine with everything from vehicles to grenade launchers, as well as implement educational projects for the military.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e13f4bfb-137a-403c-9446-31468e46fab5/0c8a2386-f048-4eb3-83a6-f8e991148ad9/a7ce82bc-774f-4697-8641-c3bef817bd8e.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C2304&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="base">

Professors talk at the Ukraine fundraiser held at Madison Hall in Morrisville on Nov. 2.