Congratulations to San Marcos SMILE Award winners, Resurrection Abbey!
Restoration Abbey wins SMILE Award for its efforts at the USA/Mexico Border after the expiration of Title 42!! WELL EARNED.
Missed the California AD76 Candidate Forum? Don’t fret, you can watch it anytime!
It’s finally up – Watch the 9/9/23 AD76 Candidate Forum. San Marcos Democrats support informed voters by providing them with chances to learn about upcoming elections and candidates!
An Easy Way to Follow State Supreme Court Cases in California – In all 50 States!! Sign Up Now.
Sign up now and keep up to date on Supreme Court cases in all 50 States!!! Easy and free (or minor donation if possible) Brought by one of the most respected research groups in the USA
09/12/2023 and 09/13/2023 County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Regular and Special District Agendas
9/12-13/2023 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meetings
City of San Marcos asks “Do you feel prepared for an emergency?”
Good advice from the City on staying prepared for any emergency!
You’ll be voting on them in March 2024! Here’s what you need to know about SB 326, The Behavioral Health Services Act and the accompanying AB 531, The Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2023.
Know about SB 326 and AB 531 before you vote on them in March 2024’s Statewide Primary Election
Why Did Abortion Rates Rise In The First Six Months of 2023?
“You have two forces at work,” said Caitlin Myers, an economist at Middlebury College, … . “On the one hand, you have people trapped in ban states, and, on the other, you have people in a whole lot of the country where access has improved.”
New Segment – Democracy Docket’s Daily Docket? You decide yea or nay.
Let us know how and if you want to see this new feature – on our home page as a blog piece, on a separate page, not at all? We’re looking at more ways to get you new political and legal updates.
Stay Up-to-Date on Democracy With Democracy Docket!
We use Democracy Docket to keep up to date on voting rights issues. You can too – and it’s free
From Democratic Docket: “The Omnibus Voter Suppression Bills We Saw This Session”
Ohio, Florida, North Carolina – Ground Zero for litigation on Omnibus Voter Suppression Bills!
A Fourth Indictment! Will any indictment and conviction truly affect how people see the Trump conspiracy or how they vote?
Will any of the four indictments make ANY difference?!?
SCOTUS Shocks Many With Latest Decision On Elections
6-3 Decision in Moore v. Harper is celebrated for following legal precedents under Election Clause.
Good surprise from SCOTUS! Allen v. Milligan
A big surprise to many how the conservative Roberts’ court decided in Allen v. Mulligan
“It doesn’t matter how Trump feels about this indictment, and yet that’s how every new org leads these stories.” The New Yorker’s Ian Crouch
Trump and his media and followers will be pointing fingers at the Justice Department instead of at the person committing the crime.
In Case You Missed It! In The News May 16-31
In Case You Missed It.
A quick recap of a few important issues from May 16-31.
Did You Know San Marcos Dems’ Website Has A Sustainability Page With Lots Of Information On Going Green, Helping Pollinators, And Safe Gardening?
Be safe in your Garden!!!
Congratulations to San Marcos SMILE Award winners, Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos!
Kiwanis Club wins SMILE Award!
In Case You Missed It! In The News May 1-15
In Case You Missed It.
A quick recap of a few important issues from May 1-15.
In Case You Missed It! In The News April 15-30
In Case You Missed It.
A quick recap of a few important issues from April 15-30.
Where Jim Jordan and the House Judiciary Committee Went Wrong
The true purpose of the House Judiciary Committee and Jim Jordan’s hearing was to mess up Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg!
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONVENTION, MAY 25-28, LA CONVENTION CENTER
The CDP Convention is May 25-28 and the deadline to register is May 1. Whether you are a delegate or visitor, but sure to get the information you need.
In Case You Missed It! In The News Last Week
In Case You Missed It.
A quick recap of a few important issues from the last week.
UPDATE! Clean Energy Alliance is in San Marcos NOW.
San Marcos is NOW part of he Clean Energy Alliance! How this affects Enrollment and Billing.
Congratulations to the New San Diego County Democratic County Executive Board
Becca Taylor is elected Chair of the San Diego County Democratic Party
43rd Annual Roosevelt Dinner – San Diego County Democratic Party – April 22
Time to nominate local Democrats for the Annual Roosevelt Dinner Awards! Who will you select?
Dr. Arcela Nuñez-Alvarez’s presentation on Universidad Popular, Feb 11, 2023 SMDems meeting
This is a MUST SEE video of Dr. Arcela Nuñez-Alvarez’ presentation on the amazing and engaging Universidad Popular.
I’d Rather Be A Crooked Tree
Molly Tuttle wins Grammy for her song Crooked Tree
We all need to understand this important message
The Never-ending War Against Gun Violence!
Despair aboutthe “unrelenting scourge of gun violence.”
Dan Rather has been posting a lot of late – In case you missed it!
What Dan Rather has been posting in the last two months. From elections, to hatred, to former president’s disrespect of the Constitution, to criminal referrals.
Native American’s Road to Citizenship and Voting Rights
Indigenous Americans, like Blacks and other dark skinned people, are affected by restrictive voting laws.
Recap of San Marcos Active Transportation Plan’s First Workshop
Recap of 11/15/22 Active Transportation Plan’s First Workshop.
More Workshops in 2023, so stay up to date at project website
The Story of Stuff presents the Buy Nothing Project
What if we didn’t have to spend any money on the things we need, and could instead get them from our neighbors and build a stronger community in the process? […]
New Video: Solving Plastic
Solving the poverty tax while solving the Plastic Problem
Two of Many Commentaries on Voter Intimidation
Voter Intimidation is back! Once again, people are pushing their personal agenda’s on voters in an attempt to get their own way.
NEW VIDEO: THE DANGEROUS “INDEPENDENT STATE LEGISLATURE THEORY: EXPLAINED”
Dec 7, SCOTUS will rule on radical “independent state legislature theory.” Was an animated short to understand the dangers of this “wrongheaded” theory
Trump’s troubles mount BUT he is still a candidate for 2024
We cannot let the GOP put Trump in the White House in 2024 and it has to start NOW!!!
The First Step Act’s Prison Reforms
A brief examining whether the First Step Act has been implemented and what must be done to stop excessive punitive federal sentencing laws and improve federal prison conditions.
Republican Anti-Voting Lawsuits Pile Up in 2022
Right-wing legal organizations are funding Republicans as they expand cases to restrict voting rules and to undermine election. Another result of Citizens United decision.
Have you been thinking about becoming and e-bike owner/rider?
So you want to become an e-bike rider!! Some thoughts from Sierra Magazine
“These are things I never thought I’d have to worry about in the United States”
Do you worry about Election Protection for 2022 and 2024? READ THIS
A Shameful Stunt – Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner call out Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Shame on Governors Abbott and DeSantis for their stunt involving real live, real people and fear mongering!!!
Racial Gap in Georgia Primary
Don’t be fooled that voter turnout is a sign that laws restricting voter access is NOT interfering with ability to vote
What is up with voting rights around the country?
Voter suppression around the nation as it gets closer to the General November Election!
What drives Justice Alito’s war against America?
What drives Justice Alito? And is he more and more aggrieved with Americans?
The TRUMP Papers again prove THEY ALL KNEW!
“The truth is that they don’t dare say what we all know. They knew.”
Obama is correct – The Inflation Reduction Act is a BFD!!!
As Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner put it – “Republicans fail the future (and the present)” And I’m sure the Republican Party will continue to do so until the current […]
California’s Progressive Caucus challenges California Democratic Party for refusing to act against Delegates endorsing Republicans!
CDP Progressive Caucus calls on Party to denounce each Democratic endorsement of a Republican in November election.
How to Fight Election Misinformation
Fighting Election Misinformation –
Way Up Trail at Elfin Forrest Recreational Reserve makes U-T’s list of best hikes in San Diego County
Ready for a cool place to hike in this heat – Way Up at Elfin Forrest Rec Reserve might hit the spot!
Voter Jam Fall 2022 – Sponsorships and Tabling
NOW OPEN – San Marcos Office for Candidates Scott Peters, Joseph Rocha, Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson and Randy Walton
Now Open, San Marcos Coordinated Campaign Office for Peters, Rocha, Boyd-Hodgson, Walton!
The Possibility of Amending the Constitution
5 Constitutional Amendment we need now! Is it possible?
Hope for Freedom –
Hope for Freedom – on Independence Day and every day. Looking back at our earliest history reveals that our freedom was on the necks and backs of Native Americans.
Why you should be cynical about Congress’ ability to pass gun control legislation
McConnell is once again hedging his political bets over gun control. The roadblock continues
A glimpse into what is being published and said about mass shootings and gun regulations following Uvalde
So much being said about gun regulations, gun culture and mass shootings. I’ve compiled a “few” I think should be read by all.
Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson states “wokeness” and critical race theory is the cause of mass shootings
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) was wrong to bring “wokeness” and critical race theory into the Uvalde discussion
San Marcos Dems Endorse Candidates for the Primary and General Elections
SM Dems endorse Primary Candidates
San Marcos City Council dedicated “Gratitude Trail” at Discovery Lake to honor Aris Kashishian!
San Marco City Council honors the memory of Aris Kashishian with “Gratitude Trail” at Discovery Lake
From The New Yorker – “Amy Coney Barrett’s Long Game”
Learn about Justice Barrett’s background and her apparent ability to switch views as needed
SCOTUS, Roe v. Wade, Abortion Rights – all in the news
If SCOTUS upholds the States’ laws regarding when life begins, that will have dramatic affect on IVF and birth control. Did they think it through?
AND since they were under oath when they were questioned about Roe v. Wade, why are they doing a 180 so quickly.
John F. Mercer, James Madison, and the framers of the US Constitution got it right – They did not trust legislators to run elections.
The founding Fathers didn’t trust state legislatures and we are again seeing why. Are we the United States or just Independent States in North America?
Universal Voting?!?
Brennan Center is holding a webinar on Universal Voting and required participation in elections. Learn about this feature of 26 other countries and ask yourself – Is it right for the USA?
Assemblymember Brian Maienschein spoke to San Marcos Dems on April 9, 2022 – watch now
Watch the video of the April 9 SM Dems meeting with Assemblymember Brian Maienschein
Scientists say solar energy can be stored up to 18 years – a step toward the zero-emission future
If solar energy can be stored, we can reach a fossil fuel, emission-free future.
Kevin McCarthy caught in a lie
Will Kevin McCarthy face any ramification from his denial when there are tapes to prove otherwise?
Second Stand-alone county mental health crisis center opens in North County!
After recently opening its first stand-alone crisis stabilization center in Carlsbad, the county just opened its second in Oceanside. Both are already in full use! Keep them coming.
Supreme Court justices are the only judges in the country without a binding ethics code!
Let’s support the Democratic effort to insist that SCOTUS has a code of ethics just like all other Judges AND all Attorneys
North City developer seeks change allowing taller buildings near Cal State San Marcos
Read more about Sea Breeze Properties is proposing in their development
CNN’s The Point with Chris Cillizza always has the best opeds!
I highly recommend reading THE POINT from CNN’s Chris Cillizza!
Here are some examples I hope you check out.
New Webpage – Sustainability
Check out the new Sustainability page and all the tools, information, and links to help you save the World!
Trash Haulers have been recycling only a small portion of yard waste and uneaten food
Do we naively believe in full recycling? Here are the figures for the city of San Diego. I’ll research the figures for San Marcos and report back.
San Diego Botanic Garden launches study of plant-based medicines
San Diego Botanic Garden’s study of plant-based medicines. What “home remedies” do you use?
Danett Abbott-Wicker’s Climate Crisis presentation from March 12 now available
Now available to all: The Climate Crisis presentation by Danett Abbott-Wicker from the March 12 membership meeting. PLEASE watch this presentation and share with family and friends.
What’s in a Name? Everything!!!
Will you fight against non-acceptable place-names created centuries ago as derogatory terms that erase a persons identity. Read Dina Gilio-Whitaker’s article!!!!
California Democratic Party’s First Round of 2022 Endorsements
See who CADEM endorsed at the March 2022 Convention
Have we lost the true purpose of SCOTUS hearings?!
When hearings turn to grandstanding, self-promotion and bitterness, they’ve lost their purpose!
$3 Million in COVID-19 Nonprofit Community Grant Program Awards
See who won the January and February COVID-19 Nonprofit Community Grant Program
San Marcos General Plan visioning series – what we heard
See the results of three San Marcos General Plan community workshops that will shape the future of our City.
Take a Walk, Clean a Park
Remember the rules of Camping and apply them to your walks – Leave It Cleaner Than You Found It!
Want to understand NATO’s Article 5 Collective Defense Obligations?
We keep hearing about NATO’s Article 4 and 5. But what do you really know about it. Here is an article to help you know more
Directors on Vallecitos Water District are paid positions and some are up for election in November
Knowing your “down ballot” elected officials and their salaries is as important the President, Governor and Mayor!
Information on Vallecitor Water District Directors should matter to you.
Don’t let this get buried in your other news! President Biden nominates Ketaji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court!!!
She will bring so many Firsts! Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson fits the Supreme Court.
Putin vs. the entire concept of international law
Russia’s invasion and war against Ukraine is a test of international law, NATO and the UN
Ukranian media sources struggling to get the news out
Broadcasting the news in time of War and while under military and cyber attacks. Information to the country is most important and Ukranian news organizations struggle.
Brennan Center for Justice looks at “The Role of Racial Resentment in Our Politics”
“There is a real sense that the parties are further apart on questions of race today than they have been for some time—each side being pulled to the poles. But the truth is more complicated. The yawning gap between the parties is not, as is often suggested, because Republicans have become more racist and Democrats have become more woke; it is because the left has become more progressive on racial inequality while the right has fortified its pre-existing position.”
Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner: “Reacting to War”
How do you view the War? Did NATO’s expansion effect Putin’s viewpoint? How will history view Putin? Read what Dan Rather has to say.
Public land for the price of a cup of coffee?
Are you aware of how much public lands and waters are leased to the fossil fuel industry? Earthjustice.org wants you to know.
How do we get from Cancel Culture to Creative Conversation?
Cancel Culture is a return to the past Puritanic public shaming. AND it is wrong. How do we move forward and where do we go from here?
First Tests of New Voting Laws Are Not Going Well
How many people will fight to get absentee ballots? If you got rejected 3 times – would you continue to fight for your voting rights?!?
Someone You Should Know!!
Next time you debate the best guitarists of all time, don’t forget Sister Rosetta Tharpe!
Brian Lane’s SANDAG presentation at Feb 12 SMDems meeting
View Brian Lane’s exception presentation of SANDAG’s vision of the future of public transportation for all of San Diego County.
Arizona Voting Rights Initiative
Want to help a grassroots push to put a sweeping Voting Rights Initiative on the 2022 Arizona ballot to push back on phony expensive audits, prevent theft of electoral votes and protect right of Native American to participate in Democracy?
Who asked “How Bad Could the 2024 Election Be?
Brennan Center for Justice writer believes 2024 could be worse than 2020. Read to see how and why we need reforms.
Ginni Thomas – A Threat to the Supreme Court?
How close is a close enough relationship to a SCOTUS Justice and his clerks to require a recusal?
Neuengamme: “Among the worst of the concentration camps in Germany”
Telling the stories of what really happened is so important today as many believe it if fiction or “wasn’t so bad.”
One more reason the border wall should come down!
The Border Wall must change to allow for the natural and ancient migration of animals to occur. Many endangered species are being adversely affected!
Have you heard of the “Civil Rights Queen?”
The historical significance of Constance Baker Motley has been minimized for too long!
The US is the 27th least corrupt country in the world!!!!!
“Turns out that a former president — and undisputed leader of the Republican Party — actively undermining what was a free and fair election has consequences. Real and lasting ones.”
CNN’s “What Matters – A Very Bad Comparison” re vaccine & mask mandates and treatment of Jews by the Nazi’s
What will you do as politicians and others spread lies about vaccines and compare them to medical experimentation on Jews by Nazis?
Have you subscribed to CNN’s “Race Deconstructed” Newsletter?
CNN’s Newsletter “Race Deconstructed” provides insight into current events and American racial history.
Nine Nonprofit’s receive City of San Marcos COVID-19 Nonprofit Community Grants
Learn about the 9 groups awarded San Marcos COVID-19 Nonprofit Community Grants!
Why Opponents of Voting Reforms Are Wrong
Ignoring the 15th Amendment, voter suppression laws, gerrymandering – the opponents of voting reform are using all these to change the balance of power.
Can we all say – it’s all about regaining power in 2022!!!
Politics works on relationships. The Biden-McConnell relationship is tense.
2 separate Americas – – one that believes facts and truth are inarguable; the other that views them as negotiable.
The Point: We are increasingly living in two Americas — one that believes facts and truth are inarguable, the other that views them as negotiable.
Smile for A Saturday – from Dan Rather
We bring you a story of hope for a future with more national stories of joy, triumph, and freedoms for all. PLEASE READ!!!
If American’s are hearing the “democracy in danger” alarm, what can we do to open their ears?
Analysis by CNN’s Zachary Wolf of the call for “democracy in danger.”
From Marc Elias at Democracy Docket
PLEASE READ: “The Time is Now for Democrats to Save Democracy”