It’s time for Dianne Feinstein to pick a side on the filibuster
Joining is the 1.4 million-member activist group Courage California, whose online petition drive demands Feinstein ditch the filibuster so the Senate can pass HR1.
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Political battle lines form as Newsom recall effort boasts of 2 million signatures
Two prominent, politically progressive organizations have launched a campaign to fight back against the recall effort.
Newsom Camp Officially on Defense
Via Lara Korte | Sacramento Bee: Capitol Alert Following Gavin Newsom’s state of the state address, in which he tried to make the case for why he is still the best leader … Continued
‘Fully Erased’: With Harris’ Rise, There Are No Black Women In The Senate
“It cut pretty deep knowing that we were going to be fully erased from the Senate,” said Watson, of the progressive group Courage California.
Activistas de California Tras Castigos a Siete Congresistas que Votaron por “Privar de Derechos a las Comunidades de Color”
Siete republicanos pro-Trump apoyaron la descertificación de las elecciones de noviembre y activistas de sus distritos los quieren fuera.
California Activists Target Seven Congressmen Who Sought to “Disfranchise Communities of Color”
Activists called for severe consequences for the group whom they called “the seditious seven” from California: Rep. Devin Nunes (Central Valley), Rep. Jay Obernolte (Central Valley), Rep. Ken Calvert (Inland Empire), Rep. Darrell Issa (San Diego), Rep. Mike Garcia (Los Angeles), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (Far North California) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy: (Central Valley).
#BlackOutBezos KPFA Interview: Tens of Thousands Boycott Amazon
Courage California’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday #BlackOutBezos campaign resulted in tens of thousands of Californians pledging to boycott Amazon on two key shopping days during the 2020 holiday season. … Continued
Social justice icon Angela Davis uneasy with Kamala Harris’ ‘difficult history’
Longtime activist, author and prison abolitionist Angela Davis wasn’t excited to hear that Joe Biden picked Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate, citing the former prosecutor and state … Continued
America is ready for women of color to lead our state and nation
Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate Tuesday. In doing so, he is acknowledging what many of us in California have known for decades — that Black and … Continued
Organizations push for remote floor and committee debate, not just voting
Signatories to the letter include the conservative R Street Institute and Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute, alongside former Democratic Rep. Brain Baird and the liberal-leaning Citizens for Responsibility … Continued