The event will be held on August 26th at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is excited to announce that Michelle Treece, former Johnson City School teacher and School Board member, will deliver the keynote address at the annual State of Franklin Dinner. The gala event will be held … Read more
WCDP demands that Rep. Harshbarger withdraw H.R. 4196 and stop her attacks on queer people (Johnson City, Tenn.) – The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) condemns yet another attempt by the Republican Party to shove LGBTQ+ people back into the closet, deny them visibility and humanity, and create a threatening climate for queer people in … Read more
Today, we come together to commemorate Juneteenth, a significant milestone in our nation’s history. Juneteenth represents the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, symbolizing resilience, unity, and the pursuit of freedom. This day serves as a reminder of the progress we have made and the work that lies ahead in creating a more just and equitable … Read more
The Washington County Democratic Party believes in the fundamental American principle of equal justice for all: No individual is above the law, regardless of their political affiliation or position of power. We view the indictment of former President Trump as a significant step towards accountability. Those who betray the public trust must be held responsible … Read more
WCDP Calls the Public to Join our Efforts Yesterday, the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee State House announced its intent to wrap up the legislative session in a single week. Speaker Sexton wants to expedite the approval of all the GOP’s bills. Notably, none of these bills address the need for significant action on sensible … Read more
Washington County Democratic Party Denounces ‘Slate of Hate’ Legislation April 1, 2023, marked a dark day for Tennesseans as the law that curbs the rights to free speech and personal expression for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community was to be effective. This law is now under a temporary judicial hold until … Read more
Washington County Democratic Party Encourages the Public to Take Action in Support of Common Sense Gun Laws in Tennessee On Monday, the Republican leaders in the Tennessee House introduced a resolution to expel Representatives Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville), Justin Jones (D-Nashville), and Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) after the first two were stripped of their committee assignments with … Read more
Tyre Nichols died at the hands of Memphis police officers. Other civil servants on-site failed to provide assistance that could have saved his life. This egregious loss must be yet another wake-up call that police reform is necessary for our Country in general and Tennessee in particular. Governor Lee’s silence on the topic is shameful: … Read more
The slate of hate, a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills pushed by Tennessee Republicans at the state level, continues to threaten our communities. [Passed – Effective 7/1/2023] – TN Senate/House Bill 0001 would criminalize medical and healthcare procedures for trans youth (click here to view the bill) [Passed – Effective 4/1/2023] – TN Senate Bill 0003/House … Read more
The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) expresses its dismay at Tennessee Republicans’ obsession with canceling freedoms for the transgender community after having canceled women’s rights and reproductive freedoms in the previous legislative session. As reported by the press, this proposed anti-trans bill would deny medical freedoms in selecting care options, particularly for transgender youth in … Read more