This month you have the opportunity to vote in an internal party election for delegates (ADEMS) to represent your values at the California Democratic Party convention. The ADEMS will play a role in shaping the future of our state party as it recovers from last year’s stinging defeats and copes with a full shock-and-awe campaign coming from the gleeful victors. Now more than ever, it...
Dear members, friends, and curious readers,
I want to offer my sincerest gratitude for electing me as the new president of the Culver City Democratic Club and thank my fellow Executive Board members for their commitment to serve alongside me. I would like to give immense thanks and appreciation to our now immediate past president Jeff Schwartz for his ongoing leadership and dedication to this...
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde serves as spiritual leader for 86 Episcopal congregations and ten Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties.
The day after he was sworn in as President, Donald Trump attended the traditional church service at the Episcopal National...
It’s time to make nationwide popular vote an issue about not partisan advantage, but civic virtue and democratic legitimacy.
January 6th this year marked not just the anniversary of the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol four years ago, but the actual counting of the...
Why was February chosen for Black History Month? Many have speculated that February was chosen for Black history month because it is the shortest month of the year. But the Encyclopedia Britannica says it came from the coincidence of two birthdays, i.e. Abraham Lincoln...
On January 11, Triston Ezidore, a 2024 endorsee of our Club, was sworn in as president of the Culver City Unified School District by Supervisor Holly Mitchell. Because of the fires, the event was transformed into a combination swearing-in ceremony and community relief effort.
A...
The CCDC Officer Nominating Committee will place the following candidates’ names in nomination at the General Meeting on January 8, 2025:
President: Jeanna HarrisFirst Vice President: Kelly KentSecond Vice President: Sameen AhmadniaTreasurer: Cynthia HartMembership Secretary: Diane RosenbergRecording Secretary: Shannon TheusCorresponding Secretary: Haifaa Moammar
Nominations may also...
Dear Members, Supporters, and Other Readers,
This is my last message as Club President. The February newsletter will carry one from the President-Elect, who will be chosen at our January 8 General Meeting.
It has been an honor to have been entrusted with the city’s oldest,...
Oppose HR9495—Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
At our December meeting, our Club voted to join 354 civil liberties, religious, reproductive health, immigrant rights, human rights, racial justice, LGBTQ+, environmental, and educational organizations in opposing HR 9495—the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties...
A few years ago the California Democratic Party did something (I don’t remember what) that left me completely exasperated. I was outraged. So I called a wise friend and sputtered “This is terrible! This is wrong!” And my wise friend said, “If you don’t...
If your New Year’s resolutions include speaking truth to power and getting more involved in the Democratic Party, why not consider joining a caucus?
As of this writing, the California Democratic Party recognizes 19 different caucuses. Some are more issue oriented like the Environmental Caucus...
For our December 11, 2024 program, Emily Sulzer, the Archives Director of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics gave a presentation on their collections and mission. The Center for the Study of Political Graphics is a world-class collection of political posters, signs,...
On December 7 and 8, when you buy books, gifts, or food and drinks at Village Well Books & Coffee, Culver City's favorite bookstore/cafe, mention the Democratic Club when you pay and we will get some of the proceeds. Online purchases are also eligible,...
This year, I am incredibly grateful for every day that I serve our community as your State Senator. The work isn't always easy—but I am proud to say that I have fought to address social justice issues, civil rights, and worker protections in nearly...
In October 2017, Culver City began the process of consolidating its elections with the national general elections. Previously, Culver City had held its own elections in April of even-numbered years and voter turnout was shockingly low, averaging below 20% for the last four elections...
It can be a lot of work to follow the Culver City Council, but often, late into the night, they hold important discussions and vote on issues we care deeply about. These discussions can tell us so much about our elected representatives and their...
Well… here we go again. What’s the line about history repeating itself first as tragedy, then as farce? I feel like we didn’t really get enough time to let the tragedy set in, but here we are being shuffled along to the laughing portion...
The Americans for Democratic Action Foundation of Southern California, the Culver City Democratic Club, and the West Los Angeles Democratic Club Present:
COCKTAILS AND CANDIDATES
Please join us for a pair of evenings to share political fellowship, angst, fears, hopes, and dreams. On the Friday night...
Reception with light refreshments followed byCulver City Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin's State of the City Address.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 20 · 5:30-7:30pm
Location: The Wende Museum, 10808 Culver Boulevard, Culver City
The Culver City community is invited to enjoy a reception with light refreshments followed by...
Laws Passed
AB 2716 (2024) Fees on Under Producing Oil Wells—Stops the operation of low-producing wells near communities and directs funds back into the communities that are negatively impacted by the drilling.
AB 1810 (2024) Menstrual Equity for All—Ensures menstrual products are readily available in California...