The June second primary is upon us ! Voter guides have been distributed, ballots have been mailed, and some ballots have already been returned! Learn more about voting options and candidate information by reviewing the extensive resources PCDCC has provided.
April 22 is the anniversary of Earth Day. The first Earth Day, April 22, 1970 was celebrated by more than 20,000,000 Americans. The health of the world’s population and its diverse live forms were endangered by rampant pollution in the air, in the water, and in the soil. The growing movement prompted Congress to take action. Over the next 10 years Congress passed laws to address pollution. All these legislative gains to protect our health are now being threatened by the Trump administration.
Paul of the Sierra County Democrats urges us to hold accountable those who do have the power to stop the madness.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United opened the floodgates to campaign spending by giant corporations. This upended campaign spending limitations. The court reasoned that corporations are people who have First Amendment rights. However, there is a way to end the influx of money to elect candidates or promote an agenda. States can pass laws that limit election spending and hold corporations accountable under those laws. Montana has passed such a bill, and 9 states have already introduced similar bills.
Ready to help flip the 1st Congressional District from red to blue? Join Plumas County Democrats on Tuesday, April 14, at 6:30 PM for the “Roadshow for Democracy”. We are welcoming Democratic State Senator Mike McGuire to Quincy Memorial Hall for an interactive conversation about our priorities for the North State. Read the full post for more details and to RSVP!
Democracy is at a tipping point! The success of “Yes On Proposition 50” gives us 10 reasons to celebrate.
Shortly before the 2016 election between Hillary Clinton and Donald trump, trump declared that if he didn’t win the election, it would be because the election was rigged. Fast Forward to the 2024 election, trump declared, “Vote for me” …”You don’t have to vote again… the country will be fixed”. Trump was obviously well aware
The 2024 election gave Americans a Commander-in-Chief who threatens our Democracy as he spirals toward autocracy and fascism. trump’s first term was a disaster, but his second term has proven to be catastrophic for Democracy and the erosion of our “Constitutional Rights”.
Our country was founded on the principles of a Representative Democracy where the citizens eligible to vote would get together from time to time to elect the Representatives who would then go to a certain place to form a congress and conduct the business of the government for the people.
So why did Governor Newson propose passing Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act? It was a response to Texas! trump asked Texas Governor Abbott to elect him 5 more Republican legislators to the House of Representatives. Abbott enthusiastically responded by gerrymandering 5 Texas Democrats out of their seats. Essentially, trump asked Abbott to rig
