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SCDP Opposes Recall of Sonoma County District Attorney

March 18, 2021 by Mary Pierce in Issues / News / Resolutions

Resolution Opposing the Recall of the Sonoma County District Attorney Whereas, the recall against District Attorney Jill Ravitch was filed in October 2020, less than one week after District Attorney Jill Ravitch publicly announced she would be retiring when her term expires at the end of 2022; and Whereas, the recall was filed by an […]

SCDP Supports AB 655 California Law Enforcement Accountability Reform Act

March 18, 2021 by Mary Pierce in Endorsements / Issues / Letters / News

March 16, 2021 Honorable Ash Kalra California State AssemblyState Capitol, Room 2196Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: SUPPORT– AB 655 (Kalra) California Law Enforcement Accountability Reform Act (CLEAR Act) Dear Assemblymember Kalra: The Sonoma County Democratic Party is writing to support Assembly Bill (AB) 655, the CLEAR Act, a bill to combat the infiltration of extremists in […]

SCDP Supports Passing Single-Payer Legislation for California

March 18, 2021 by Mary Pierce in Issues / News / Resolutions

WHEREAS, currently, 3 million Californians have no health coverage, nearly one-third of all Californians who do have coverage reported delaying or skipping necessary health care over the last year due to cost, and the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the state of California, disproportionately infecting and killing people of color and forcing millions of people […]

SCDP Supports SB 380 End of Life Option Act

March 18, 2021 by Mary Pierce in Issues / Letters / News

SCDP supports SB 380 End of Life Option Act for California

SCDP supports Senate Bill 271 – The Sheriff Democracy and Diversity Act

March 18, 2021 by Mary Pierce in Endorsements / Issues / News

SB 271 allows voters to choose from a broader pool of candidates with diverse backgrounds, skills sets and greater accountability.

SCDP Supports Early Release of Reality Winner

March 18, 2021 by Mary Pierce in Issues / News / Resolutions

SCDP urges President Biden to make commuting Reality Winner’s sentence a priority.

Our 33rd Annual Crab Feed will be a virtual feast!

March 2, 2021 by Miles Kurland in Events / News

This year we’re going online! Pick up your fresh Dungeness crab dinner at the Luther Burbank Center April 23 between 4:00-7:00pm, then join our virtual program from the comfort of home. Tickets are SOLD OUT… CLICK HERE to DONATE! What: A delicious crab dinner with wine and virtual entertainment When: April 23, pick up your […]

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

February 19, 2021 by Lindsey Dean in Spotlight

By Millie Olson 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 […]

IMHO: The politics of dreaming big can make more stories like mine possible

January 10, 2021 by Cesar Ruiz in IMHO

by Cesar Ruiz Communications Committee Member, SCDP Politicians love telling stories about pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. “In America, hard work and perseverance can lead to success.” It’s simple and sounds nice, but also harmfully misleading. Everyone has a different life context that comes with its own obstacles. I was born in Clearlake, California […]

Make your voice heard in the California Democratic Party!

January 3, 2021 by Miles Kurland in News

Vote for the delegates who will best represent your Assembly District in 2021-22. Delegates get to endorse candidates and propositions, make changes to the platform, and influence the Democratic National Committee. Register for your ballot by January 11 at: https://adem.cadem.org

Announcing 5 Open Seats on our Central Committee

December 15, 2020 by Miles Kurland in Statements

An Opportunity to Represent Your District on our Central Committee

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

“My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg, September 2020

September 19, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Issues / News / Statements

We will do everything in our power to honor her wish.

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