A Conversation with Veteran Donor Organizer Ludovic Blain – Inside Philanthropy
Posted on UncategorizedBronx-born Ludovic Blain once helped lead the democracy program at Demos, working on campaigns for Election Day registration and felon voting rights. And for nearly a decade, he’s been the executive director at California Donor Table, a statewide community of …
Gavin Newsom’s MAGA-curious podcast mystifies listeners — and sets Democratic lawmakers on edge – Cal Matters
Posted on UncategorizedWhen Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his new podcast last month, he touted it as an opportunity to understand the MAGA movement’s motivations and figure out a path forward for Democrats after the party’s bruising losses in the 2024 election.
But …
California Provides A Model To Achieve Gender Parity In Politics – Forbes
Posted on UncategorizedClose the Gap California was launched in 2013 with a mission to achieve gender parity in the California Legislature by 2028. Just over ten years later, women hold just over 48% of seats in the legislature and achieved gender parity …
Lateefah Simon rips Trump — and mod Dems – POLITICO
Posted on UncategorizedTHE BUZZ: WON’T BACK DOWN — Rep. Lateefah Simon used one of the biggest speaking platforms of her career to argue that Democrats should embrace — not shy away — from progressive ideas in their quest to win back working-class …
Oakland’s 3 main mayoral candidates speak on public safety, homelessness solutions – ABC7 News
Posted on UncategorizedOAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — For the first time, the three main candidates for Oakland Mayor spoke publicly at a forum Tuesday night.
One of those candidates announced an all-new possible future program that would involve universal basic income for those …
In walking tour, L.A. mayor and recovery czar pledge a revived Pacific Palisades – Los Angeles Times
Posted on UncategorizedThe city of Los Angeles is planning to hire an outside consultant to handle a significant rebuilding contract for areas devastated by this month’s Palisades fire, Mayor Karen Bass said Monday.
The firm will represent the city’s interests in the …
San Diego Supervisors opt for special election after Vargas’ sudden resignation – CBS8
Posted on UncategorizedSAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a special election to fill the District 1 seat that became vacant after Chair Nora Vargas’ surprise announcement that she would step down
Supervisors Select Dickson to Lead Alameda County DA’s Office – KQED
Posted on UncategorizedAlameda County supervisors appointed Superior Court Judge Ursula Jones Dickson to serve as the new district attorney Tuesday, two months after Pamela Price was recalled in a campaign that targeted her progressive policies and criticized her response to crime as …
California lawmakers begin special session to ‘Trump-proof’ the state – ABC30 Action News
Posted on UncategorizedSACRAMENTO, Calif. (KFSN) — California Democrats worked to mount their political fight against President-Elect Donald Trump in Sacramento on Monday.
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced legislation to set aside $25 million for the state Department of Justice to sue the Trump …
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