Belchertown Democratic Town Committee
Welcome, Belchertown
Democrats!
This is the home of the Belchertown Democratic Town Committee (BDTC). We're your local branch of the Democratic Party, working to support and promote Democratic principles in Belchertown and beyond.
Get Involved
If you're hoping to become more involved in the political process, connect with other Dems, and help our community, we'd love to have you join the BDTC! Please click the link below to request membership and/or sign up for our online mailing list.
Ways to Take Action
Feeling overwhelmed? Us too. But we're fortunate to live in Massachusetts, where we can rely on our legislators to fight for our values. Even still, there are some simple actions we can take to support our community and state against the Trump administration.
Stay engaged and informed. Although we might want to avoid the onslaught of dire news, we need to understand what's going on so that we can protect our freedoms and democracy. This can be as easy as attending Select Board or School Board meetings to know what's going on in our own town.
Stand up and speak out. When you see injustice or cruelty, stand up and speak out--particularly on behalf of vulnerable individuals in our community. Protests give courage to those with power to resist unlawful orders.
Build and support our community. Now's the time to start building and strengthening our community networks. We must remain a welcoming community that looks after its most vulnerable members. So, check on neighbors, donate to our local food banks, and create mutual aid networks.
Use our economic power. Companies donate some of their profits to fund political campaigns. Websites and apps like Goods Unite Us can let us see whether our everyday purchases are helping or hurting Democrats. Let's align our economic power with our values.
And here's a concrete action we can take right now to help regain our focus:
Former prosecutor and Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford of Wisconsin is running for a Wisconsin Supreme Court Judgeship on April 1. This race will affect the balance of Wisconsin’s seven member Supreme Court. Presently, its 4-3 Democratic majority is in jeopardy due to the retirement of a Democratic judge. Democrat Susan Crawford is being challenged by a MAGA anti-abortion opponent. The Wisconsin GOP currently controls the Wisconsin House and Senate; if the Democratic majority is lost on the WI Supreme Court, the GOP will be able to engage in voter suppression and gerrymandering. A loss here could potentially affect US House and other races coming up in the near future.
Visit her campaign website to donate or learn about volunteer opportunities. You can also mail donations by check made payable to:
Susan Crawford for Wisconsin
PO Box 811
Madison, WI 53701-0811
Also, prestamped postcards are available in packets of 10 for $6. The script is short and effective. The postcards can be mailed when they are completed, but no later than March 19. If interested, contact Mike Potishnak at mpot@charter.net to obtain your postcards, script, and addresses.