Spotlight: Lee Pierce on the joys and difficulties of being at home in many cultures

February 19, 2021 by Lindsey Dean in Spotlight

There was a moment in a recent Zoom call with VP Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen when the camera caught Lee Pierce, President of the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce, deep in thought and unsmiling. He posted a few frames on his Facebook page, and watched the responses pour in. “Real serious!” […]

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IMHO: My beautiful American familia vs. Trump’s ugly words

October 31, 2020 by Lindsey Dean in IMHO / News

by Manny Baldenegro, Jr., SCDP Corresponding Secretary I have always been a political junkie and enjoy helping out on campaigns, especially Presidential. I clearly remember a statement made by a candidate more than four years ago, disparaging Mexican immigrants: “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” I […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Brian Sublett on utilizing his skills in politics

October 31, 2020 by Lindsey Dean in News / Spotlight

How one tech expert got involved with the Sonoma Dems’ work on several levels.

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IMHO: Jackie Elward on having hard conversations for positive action

October 5, 2020 by Lindsey Dean in IMHO

My name is Jackie Elward. I was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I am a mother raising our three children here in Sonoma County. Since my kids were young I have had to talk with them about what to do when dealing with the police. As a Black woman I am […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Cesar Ruiz and combatting misinformation in his role at Twitter

October 5, 2020 by Lindsey Dean in Spotlight

Volunteer Cesar Ruiz talks about his work fact-checking and verifying information with Twitter.

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How to Vote Now

September 16, 2020 by Lindsey Dean in News

You’re 3 steps away from being all ready to vote by mail.

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