In February, Donna Trumbo and Twiana Armstrong were featured guests at our PCDCC meeting. As members of ABC Equity Consulting, they focused on Systematic Racism, Implicit Bias, and the history of the Civil Rights movement from slavery. They provided examples and perspective about a society that encourages living together peacefully.
For a recap of their program, further information or questions about programs, they provided the following links:
TYRANNY PART 9
On Tyranny….Timothy Snyder
Editor’s note: this is the ninth in a series of summaries based on author and professor of history, Timothy Snyder’s book “On Tyranny”. The goal is to pass on his insights, wisdom and forecast to those who have not read his works.
In Chapter 11 (Investigate) of On Tyranny, Timothy Snyder delivers potent and topical “standards” of sending/receiving information. Although written in 2017, his message is even more topical, timely and important in today’s political climate, both nationally and worldwide.
Read moreFebruary 2023 Message from Our Chair
February 2023 – besides Super Bowl, Valentines and Presidents’ Holiday, what’s up?
February means that most of us have given up on our New Year’s Resolution (if we made any) according to popular wisdom. Super Bowl LVII on February 12, followed by Valentine’s Day February 14 and then Presidents Holiday on February 20 means a month of snacking, chocolate and a long weekend to plan.
How do we fit in time for politics? Well, if you voted in the AD5 ADEM election, the news on who the new delegates are during the two year Presidential election cycle should be out mid-month. On January 22, 2023, the AD5 ADEMS election convenor Tomas Vera was joined by Deana Rhoades, Barbara Smith, Lisa Larkin, Susan Gutowsky, Leslie Vera and I at the Granite Bay Library. We served as an in-person voting location, including registering same day Democratic voters. A number of ADEM candidates were outside on a sunny but cold and windy day to meet voters and make a direct request for their vote for several hours. The 14 ADEM delegates will have voting rights at the May 25-28 Convention in Los Angeles as well as the Pre-Endorsement Convention in November 2023 in Sacramento. The Central Committee will work to bring these activists into our Standing Committees as well as the current Supervisorial vacancies in Districts 4 & 5.
Another outreach effort underway is a closer working relationship with El Dorado County Central Committee especially for AD5 which is comprised of both counties. Michael Saunders from the El Dorado County Central Committee has committed to working with our Campaign Services Standing Committee on a better coordinated effort for our Assembly, Senate, and Congressional candidates.
Keeping our focus on the 2024 Presidential cycle must start early in 2023 if we are to go “Blue in 2024”. We must do a better job of getting our message out and hold the Republicans accountable for their votes. Our success in 2024 depends on engaging more volunteers and activists as well as fundraising to reach out to Democrats and left leaning voters. Stay tuned for more information on where you can plug in! Feel free to let me know your ideas at chair.pcdp@gmail.com. Your volunteer time to organize these activities would be very helpful!
Placer Perspectives
Placer Perspectives, our writing group, formed in 2021. The intent was to organize an effort to share our Democratic ideas and opinions through letters to the editor in our local publications and on social media. Through Zoom seminars, I shared the strategies I’ve used since 2017 to get my letters to the editor published in newspapers throughout the CD4 Congressional District. I began by showing how to write letters that get published, how to use social media to amplify those opinions, and how to combat disinformation. The effort grew and became a multicounty initiative. The name Writers Alliance was chosen for the overall organization, with each county having its own group within the alliance. Our county group is known as Placer Perspectives.
Read moreMaybe Some Things Should be Off Limits for Congress…Like Our Economy
First, Let’s Be Clear: The Debt Limit is NOT a new spending limit, it’s a borrowing limit.
Congress has taken action to permanently raise, temporarily extend, or revise the definition of the debt limit 78 times since 1960; 49 times under Republican presidents, 29 times under Democrat presidents. Taking no action on the debt ceiling would trigger what experts call catastrophic economic consequences for Americans and the global economy. But that hasn’t stopped extreme members of the Republican party in Congress from using the debt ceiling to get their way in spending cuts.
Read morePCDCC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Our 2022 Democratic Party election process succeeded in strengthening our voice in the Senate and minimizing the power of the re-established Republican majority in the House of Congress. Yet, our party will still face challenges in enacting our party agenda through the Federal process. The California State legislators will operate as they have in the past with Democrats in control. Both legislative branches are now in the beginning phase for the 2023 through 2024 sessions, introducing new legislation and our PCDCC Legislation Committee will soon begin the task analyzing and submitting measures for endorsement consideration by our organization. The California Democratic Party Legislation Committee will do the same.
Read more2022 Water Legislation Update
A third consecutive year of drought is in the books and, despite the recent rain, most reservoirs across California are still below their historical levels. However, progress is being made at the state level to ensure that Californians can access to water amid climate change.
While passed into law in 2021, the second half of a $200 million appropriation is now being allocated to repair canals and aqueducts damaged by land subsidence, which have lost up to 60% of their capacity to move water throughout the state.
Read moreTYRANNY PART 8
Editor’s note: this is the eighth in a series of summaries based on author and professor of history, Timothy Snyder’s book “On Tyranny”. The goal is to pass on his insights, wisdom and forecast to those who have not read his works.
“To abandon facts is to abandon freedom”
Read moreA Message from Our Chair January 2023
A Message from Our Chair
Kathleen Crawford
January 2023
January 2023 – what shall we do with ye
Please pardon the title pun – my weak attempt at rhyming! January is often a time of reflecting and New Year Resolution(s). After reflecting on what worked and what fell short during the midterm election cycle, I am spending some time considering how best to proceed to get our Democratic message out to more of our neighbors and like-minded community. One thing is crystal clear: more engagement is needed. How do we build and improve while keeping activists engaged, recruit more volunteers as well as recruit nonpartisan office candidates?
Read moreThe 2023 ADEMS
The 2023 ADEMS
The Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEMs), our opportunity to directly affect the work of the California Democratic Party, are almost here. The Assembly District Delegates (ADDs) are part of the decision-making body of our Democratic Party. These delegates are elected directly by the Democratic voters in their Assembly Districts to be our voice in the policies and initiatives of our party. We often hear that democracy is not a spectator sport, and our participation in this process is key to infusing party policy debates with the hard-earned knowledge and insights of our grassroots volunteers.
Read moreHelp Wanted
HELP WANTED
Barbara Smith 2nd Vice-Chair, PCDCC
As we stow away our holiday decorations and contemplate our fitness plans, we’d like to add another item to your resolutions list—become involved in our Placer County Democratic Central Committee (PCDCC). You don’t need to be a member of the Central Committee to join one of our standing committees. These committees are the backbone of our organization, and any Democrat in Placer County can become a member.
Each of these committees is recruiting new members to maintain and expand their important work:
Looking Back
Looking Back
by
Tomas Vera
As I finish my time with the Placer Democratic Central Committee (DCC), I can't help but look back over things that have changed, and things that have remained the same. Here are some of my impressions over ten years of volunteering with Placer DCC.
DEMOCRATS IN CHARGE “DEMOCRATS DELIVER”
DEMOCRATS IN CHARGE
“DEMOCRATS DELIVER”
Commentary by
Terry P Rodriguez
PCDCC Legislation Chair
Unexpected success came this past November 2022 in our general elections. Our party endured the onslaught of authoritarianism when American voters prevented the opposition from gaining powerful control of the House. Equally important, we attained majority Senate representation, thereby giving Democrats leadership control of its’ committees. Most significantly, cracks in the tribalism of the opposition party are starting to appear with the possible return of the legislative process of compromise.
On Tyranny….Timothy Snyder
Editor’s note: this is the seventh in a series of summaries based on author and professor of history, Timothy Snyder’s book “On Tyranny”. The goal is to pass on his insights, wisdom and forecast to those who have not read his works.
Be kind to our language
Read Harry Potter
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2022 Holiday Party
Ready for a FUN night out with live music and great food? Join your friends at the Placer County Democratic Party for our annual holiday party next week! Tickets on sale NOW - click this link for more info: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/holidayparty22 .
