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2025 Officer Nominations

Paula Amezola, Disa Lindgren, Meghan Sahli-Wells, Michelle Weiner, and Danny Young - 0
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 be made by any voting member at the General Meeting on January 8, 2025. Nominations from the floor will need...
President's message

Parting Thoughts

Jeff Schwartz - 0
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, largest, and most respected political organization. Over the last four years we have significantly improved how we work and expanded...

CCDC Votes to Support First Amendment Rights

Legislation Cynthia Hart - 0
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...

What is ADEMS and Why Should You Care?

Club Life Cynthia Hart - 0
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...

There’s a Caucus for Everyone

Club Life Cynthia Hart - 0
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...

Introducing the Center for the Study of Political Graphics

Club Special Events Jeff Schwartz - 0
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,...

Holiday Book Shopping Recommendations

Book Review Jeanne Black, Tad Daley, Dorien Davies, Alex Fisch, Cynthia Hart, Bronwyn Jamrok, Disa Lindgren, Kristen Torres Pawling, and Jeff Schwartz - 0
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,...

Progress Report

Legislation Lola Smallwood-Cuevas - 0
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...

Consolidation Revisited

President's message Jeff Schwartz - 0
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...

Lame Duck Council Says “Don’t Look Up”

Op-Eds Leah Pressman - 0
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...

Power is Power

Op-Eds Danny Young - 0
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...

Cocktails and Candidates Returns, Twice!

Club Special Events Tad Daley & Shannon Theus - 0
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...

Culver City State of the City Address

Announcements Yasmine-Imani McMorrin - 0
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...

Legislative Accomplishments: Keeping Families Whole, Ending Poverty and Supporting Communities

Legislation Isaac Bryan - 0
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...

Truth is Marching In

President's message Jeff Schwartz - 0
Dear Readers, On November 4, election eve, musicians in five cities will simultaneously perform Albert Ayler’s song “Truth is Marching In.” Viewers online will be able to switch between live streams of all five renditions. I have the honor of leading the west coast contingent;...

IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE—AGAIN! A NATIONWIDE CELEBRATION OF RESISTANCE TO THE NOMINATION THAT COULD DESTROY DEMOCRACY

Club Special Events Ways & Means Committee - 0
Culver City Democratic Club presentsIT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE—AGAIN!A Staged Reading and GOTV Call to ActionSunday, October 27, at 3:30 PMVeterans Memorial Building—Multipurpose Room A staged reading and Get Out The Vote call to action event, presented in collaboration with Writers for Democratic Action. It Can’t...

2024 General Election Endorsements

Endorsements Jeff Schwartz - 0
Vote-by-Mail ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election will arrive the first week of October. Here are our recommendations. Every candidate listed was supported by at least 60% of the members who participated in the endorsement vote. Federal President/Vice President: Kamala Harris/Tim Walz Senate: Adam Schiff Congress:...

October Legislative Report

Legislation Leah Pressman - 0
September 30, 2024 was the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or to veto the bills the state legislature passed this year. Below is a report of the fate of  the bills endorsed by the Culver City Democratic Club that were still...

Help Us, Kamala Harris—You’re Our Only Hope

Endorsements Cynthia Hart - 0
If you want to fall in love with Kamala Harris, read her 2018 book “The Truths We Hold: An American Journey”. I recommend the Audible version read by the author in her own warm voice. In the preface, she tells about election night 2016 when...

Seven More Groups Endorse Nancy Barba for Culver City Council

Endorsements Nancy Barba for Culver City Council - 0
New Endorsements Raise the Candidate’s Total to 21 Organizations, and 14 Current and Former Elected Officials Nancy Barba continued adding to her campaign’s growing number of endorsements in the race for Culver City Council, gaining the support of seven more organizations. Dolores Huerta Action Fund...

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