It appears Senate Trumpists are paying a price for ceding their power & agenda to Trump's White House. It remains to be seen if the nation's foul mood translates into lost seats, but these early ratings suggest that a blue wave may be coming. thehill.com/homenews/cam...

Don't be fooled. These allegations have a purpose. If Democrats retake the House, it will be propelled by CA wins. Undermining faith in CA elections undercuts the new majority & there's a voter id measure on our Nov ballot. Voter fraud investigation in CA: Bill Essayli share.google/ZuguDG9giwsd...

Glad Democrats have a progressive champion (in Sec. Becerra) going into Nov.'s election. Glad Steyer is endorsing Xavier. And looking forward to CA continuing to be the epicenter of the resistance. Billionaire Tom Steyer exits California governor race | Sacramento Bee share.google/DOfZESmZoTK9...

Thrilled that CA will have a Democratic Governor to challenge the Trumpist menace. Democrats have also fielded candidates in the Prop 50 districts. When Democrats vote, our values win. Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race share.google/nonrW4gz58CA...

An interesting development. 2 Dan Sullivans: U.S. senator gets a namesake challenger in Alaska — but is it a ‘trick’? - Anchorage Daily News share.google/Ybx5mBeTJ2R6...

This shadow docket case will test whether the SCOTUS far-right supermajority is going to act solely as a partisan political player or intends to actually give at least some minimal effect to the VRA's prohibition.on intentional racial discrimination. share.google/pptZzBrRyLDN...

To my sibling California Democrats, it's time to cast your ballot. Turnout by the Trumpists so far is about 70% higher than for Democrats. The race isn't going to get any clearer. So, bite the bullet & vote.

Saddened, but not surprised, to see the Trumpists' desire for power playing out with immediate plans to start gerrymandering people of color out of Congress & state legislatures in the wake of the Callais decision. Representation matters. SCOTUS reform is imperative. www.npr.org/2026/04/30/n...

With the regime focused on retribution & the House focused on fights among Trumpists, voters are focused on affordability & a change of direction. That's why Democrats have a 10 point advantage in this poll. thehill.com/homenews/cam...

Sometimes hard work pays off. Consider supporting the Democratic Party organization of your choice. Www.dscc.org; Act.cadem.org/a/zakson thehill.com/homenews/cam...

In case you missed this important development, the challenge to the VA redistricting measure will be heard in the VA Supreme Court on Monday. The Court has previously overruled the Tazewell County judge in this same case. Let's hope it does so again. rollcall.com/2026/04/23/v...

Glad 37 Senate Democrats are standing up for voting rights and the rule of law. Not sure why some Senate Democrats have yet to sign. Hope it ends up being all of them acting in unison at some point. Senate Democrats challenge Trump's voting order to USPS share.google/lrmhLLdZRFw6...

Former CA Democratic Party Chair Art Torres always said knowledge is power. Read & then consider yourself powerful. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

A timely reminder that it's time to step up to the plate and some ways to do so. social.demcast.com/toolkit/Virg...

This is a campaign Democrats & others committed to stymying the Trumpist menace cannot afford to lose. Trumpists are beefing up. We must too. Www.vademocrats.org Virginia’s redistricting fight ramps up as opponents wield Barack Obama’s past comments | CNN Politics share.google/9739DARVhnBa...

This years-long deep dive into voter attitudes is illuminating about what Democrats must do to win over disaffected independent and weakly GOP-aligned voters this year. It's also a roadmap to understanding voter perspectives seldom reflected in media reporting. workingamerica.org/news/post/fp...

Prosecutors should start with the facts & then see if they warrant a prosecution, not with a preconception of what they want to find. Doesn't seem to be the case here. ‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters - The New York Times share.google/69iuMV35x70A...

Lest you think the DOGE cuts were something other than a power grab, this hiring push shows it was about giving the regime greater ability to hire & fire based on political loyalty. Trump administration pivots to rebuild gutted federal workforce - The Washington Post share.google/ygGOZkhT0v7b...

An important missive from the leader of the CA Democratic Party. It's thoughtful and worthy of attention; and I hope our array of talented gubernatorial candidates read and act on it. cadem.org/open-letter-...

The regime has no regard for the US Constitution or its laws and it's no surprise that it has disregarded both. Iran is nuclear weapons aspirant & a disruptive actor, but war is a serious matter that requires Congressional authorization -- and that has not been given/sought. Congress must stand up.

"As they face the potential for major losses in ...[2026] contests, Republicans are bent on doing everything they can to enact the voting restrictions or, barring that, to spend the coming months ... seeding doubt ... about the outcome should Democrats prevail." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/u...

Kudos to Sen. Alex Padilla for calling out Trump's lies and highlighting the excesses of this regime. He ended with a call to register and vote. When we fight, we can -- and often do -- win! eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...

The only rational response to this has to be both a demand that Congress step in and a demonstration of support for the union litigation to put a halt to this effort silence federal workers. OPM Outlines Next Steps in Carrying Out Trump Orders against Unions share.google/9WxGDcjOBPcd...

Polling tells us that concerns about the future of our nation as a democratic republic are not universal nor particularly resonant with the average voter. They are, nevertheless, real, justified and worthy of attention. www.npr.org/2026/02/16/n...

Let's be frank; things are dire, but solidarity remains a paramount American value; and union solidarity is a cornerstone of our ability to persevere and eventually overcome. So, I find a little solace in this story. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Yesterday's LA County Democratic Party meeting had a full agenda, but gratified it included endorsement of SB 747. SB 747: Civil rights: deprivation of federal constitutional rights, privileges, and immunities. | Digital Democracy share.google/18j7SPhupYfg...

The regime's disrespect for Congress & differing points of view coupled with refusal by Trumpist chairs to demand decorum from regime witnesses illustrates how endangered our democracy is. Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into shouting matches | AP News share.google/nR45ExBEqYcA...

Democrats won the messaging war yesterday; now, we need to find some front-runners and winnow the field. CA shows progressive values, economic growth & ecological/climate responsibility are a winning combination -- and in '27, we must redouble the efforts. www.latimes.com/california/s...

This has nothing to do with perceptions of fraud or of noncitizens voting and everything to do with making sure the Trumpists like the outcome no matter how voters actually vote. It's quite chilling. eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...

This is important and should not be ignored. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Takeaways: With Trump, loyalty only flows 1 way. DHS officials recognize Noem is a dangerous wrecking ball; & bullies are stymied by resistance. Trump administration redoubles immigration enforcement strategy as cracks emerge in the president’s coalition | CNN Politics share.google/U3ycCMGvuO23...

Worth the read. Supreme Court analysis: A set of 1960s precedents are key to birthright citizenship case. share.google/aUcSGFWgBtcU...

The folks in this regime have repeatedly pushed the limits and the far-right supermajority on the SCOTUS has repeatedly said "go ahead, keep pushing." It's appalling. We need a Democratic House & Senate unafraid to raise the prospect of impeachment. www.newsweek.com/dick-durbin-...

As we grapple with the almost unfathomable thought that a US takeover of Greenland by force may demolish NATO and US-European cooperation, glad for a little good news on the home front. Judges reject GOP bid to block California's Democratic-led congressional map share.google/xDTUGVlysV86...

The AFGE lawyers seem to have done well, but with 2 Trumpists on the panel, that may not matter. We need a Democratic Senate & House to enact a legislative fix. AFGE urges appellate judges to uphold injunction against Trump’s anti-union EOs - Government Executive share.google/XwGnwHeGzL0s...

It's unfathomable that we must worry about a unilateral invasion of a NATO ally, but here we are. A war powers resolution on Venezuela will die in the Senate because Senators like Susan Collins won't stand up to Trump. Still, these are important stands to take. www.newsweek.com/funding-to-b...

NV Secretary of State Aguilar said it well. If we "put the election deniers, the conspiracy theorists" in SOS jobs & then "add on the additional layer of the individual who’s in the White House” & we have a real problem with free & fair elections in '28 & beyond. share.google/NplLwFLKJuWS...

Trump's lobbying of the SCOTUS is relentless and chilling. It will be a(nother) nail in the coffin of the rule of law if it succeeds. Donald Trump says tariffs are crucial for national security as Supreme Court weighs legality share.google/tTrVTwm6jzrn...

2002 is a reminder that even consistent trends are no guarantee of success. So, Democrats, it's time to up our game. Victory in '26 is possible-- not inevitable. Volunteer and/or contribute if you can. Off-cycle elections send Republicans a clear midterms warning share.google/V6HHaKBBrSBS...

It's disappointing that the UC has taken a back seat in the fight for admission autonomy & academic freedom that Harvard & others have undertaken. Don't believe CA leg. will support a capitulation, however. UC's Trump fight grinds on, leaving UCLA in limbo - POLITICO share.google/gau7HczoyMXi...

It is looking increasingly like it's WHEN the far-right SCOTUS supermajority issues the decision overthrowing the last remaining safeguards of the VRA in Louisiana v. Callais -- not the will of voters on election day -- that will decide who controls the House in 2027. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Kudos to DNC Associate Chair Joyce Beatty for challenging this illegal act, which is part of a narcissistic renaming process undertaken by this regime. I suggest the Kennedy Center have its name restored and National Airport be renamed for someone worthwhile. rollcall.com/2025/12/23/d...

The minibus is flawed in many ways, especially because it doesn't preclude partisan reconciliation. However, CO's Senators found gutting of the Atmospheric Center's vital work a step too far. Call the Congressional switchboard at 202-224-3121 and demand it be saved. www.wavy.com/hill-politic...

Blame, retribution and pettiness are the hallmarks of Trump 2.0. Here's exhibit 1. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

While this focus on Kelly is seen by some as a boost to Kelly's White House aspirations, it is meant as a signal that if you speak out, you will be hounded. The Trumpist authoritarianism is unmistakable. rollcall.com/2025/12/16/k...

Between the SCOTUS looking to give Trump even more power in the Slaughter case & the White House looking to undermine NATO & the EU, our world is at a critical juncture. Perhaps this is a sign that voters recognize that & don't like the direction we are heading. thehill.com/homenews/cam...

The far-right SCOTUS supermajority doesn't respect precedent nor the reliance principle--the idea that courts shouldn't overturn precedent upon which there has been reliance the upset of which would be meaningfully prejudicial. So, expect a disastrous result here. www.scotusblog.com/2025/12/trum...

Devaluing and endangering transgender, intersex and gender-nonconforming individuals' lives is a hallmark of this regime. It's shameful, infuriating and much more. Call the Congressional switchboard at 202-224-3121 and demand better. www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...

The callousness of this regime knows no bounds. The world has made tremendous strides in AIDS research and treatment. This development is such a travesty. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

It's beyond unbelievable that a group dedicated to eradicating science and expertise could gain so much influence and wreak such devastation so quickly and with so little pushback. International student enrollment decline could cost $1 billion: Reports share.google/NJo7q3g7t454...