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.

SCDP Endorses Local Candidates for 2020 Election

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

At our September meeting, the Sonoma County Democratic Party voted to support the following candidates who sought our endorsement.

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.

SCDP Recommendations on State Propositions and Local Measures

August 23, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Endorsements / Issues / News / Press Releases

State Propositions on the November Ballot Prop 14 Borrowing for STEM Cell Research: SUPPORT Prop 15 Schools and Communities First: SUPPORT Prop 16 Repeals Proposition 209, ending the ban on affirmative action: SUPPORT Prop 17 Free the Vote, grants the right to vote to people on parole: SUPPORT Prop 18 Allows 17-year olds to vote, […]

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