*** TJ Cox has been endorsed for CD-21 by the CDP ***
“Yuck.” That was the message I received from my daughter after I texted her a picture of Fresno’s air quality.
If you’re in Fresno, you probably agree: Yuck is right.
If you’re not, take it from the American Lung Association which reports that four out of the ten most polluted cities in the ENTIRE COUNTRY are right here in the Central Valley.
That’s why it’s so disappointing that David Valadao has been absent on this issue, but still managed to take $205,000 from the oil and gas industry while doing nothing to hold Trump accountable for his anti-environmental agenda.
We’re at crisis levels, and while I applaud our local agencies, activists, and businesses who are working together to reduce air pollution in the Central Valley, it’s clear that we don’t have an ally in David Valadao.
Upcoming Deadline – Eric Bradley Deep Blue Grant Applications Due May 31, 2018
Eric Bradley served as CDP Controller, and as a mentor to countless Young Democrats through his decades of service to the CDP.
To honor his memory after his untimely death, the CDP established the Eric Bradley Deep Blue Grant to support Young Democrats and efforts to organize Young Voters. CDP Controller Dan Weitzman recently talked about Eric Bradley, and what we can accomplish by investing in Young Dems and young voters. Check out the video:
CDP Operations Director Tina McKinnor will be headlining the ‘Get Out The Black Vote Rally’ tomorrow, Sunday May 20, on the South Steps of the Capitol.
The event is being organized by the Sacramento NAACP and MAAC UNITE. This will be a great event – if you’re in the Capitol region, this will be a wonderful opportunity to show our support for Black Voters.
Another Damn Shooting
Thoughts and Prayers didn’t work after Columbine. Or Sandy Hook. Or San Bernardino. Or Isla Vista. Or Las Vegas. Or Pulse Night Club. Or Charleston. Or Parkland. Or San Antonio.
Thoughts and prayers won’t bring back Stephon Clark. Or Philando Castile. Or Trayvon Martin.
Thoughts and prayers won’t bring back the tens of thousands of women who’ve been killed because their abusive partner – many of whom were known to law enforcement for being abusive – had ready access to a gun.
Thoughts and prayers won’t bring back the tens of thousands of men and women who put a gun to their own head and pulled the trigger because we don’t provide even the barest minimum of support to people struggling with depression, Post Traumatic Stress, and mental illness.
We are not helpless to fix this problem. This doesn’t have to be our way of life. We shouldn’t have to explain to little babies what ‘sheltering in place’ means or why they need to know how to take cover in closets or under their desks.
We must break the NRA’s stranglehold on Congress. As Democrats, we have multiple opportunities to defeat NRA stooges from our own state, and we must redouble our efforts to capture these seats.
And as Americans, we mourn our young brothers and sisters who were killed in Texas yesterday, just as we mourn all of the innocent lives that have been lost to gun violence in our country.
*** Alex Padilla has been endorsed for Secretary of State by the CDP ***
I wanted to follow up on my email from this past week. We’re so close to reaching our goal for our strategic campaign plan to fight back against Republican voter suppression and make critical investments in battleground states to help Democrats win.
Your donation right now is critical to our campaign to stop voter suppression efforts across the country. Secretaries of State are our first line of defense and it’s critical that we protect the vote ahead of the midterm elections.
*** No candidate for Governor has been endorsed by the CDP ***
I was so happy when I got my ballot in the mail and finally got the chance to vote for Delaine Eastin for Governor!
Based on the polling, Delaine is clearly gaining momentum, but one of our biggest challenges is that many people simply don’t know her name. While the other candidates receive multi-million dollar donations from deep-pocketed millionaires and billionaires, Delaine is a corporate free candidate running a people powered campaign.
What is one of the most effective strategies you can use to convince people to vote for Delaine? Let your friends know you have already voted for her. That’s why I added this overlay to my profile picture on Facebook. Please join me and add it to your profile by clicking here and choosing an option. It’s easy — and make sure you hit ‘Custom’ for the date and put until June 6.
People are hearing about Delaine and the enthusiasm is building. Together, I know we can get Delaine into the top 2 and win this election for the children and all Californians who need a leader who will finally put them first.
Thank you so much for being a part of Team Delaine,
*** Tony Thurmond has been endorsed for State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the CDP ***
Dear Friend,
In March, Santa Fe High School students participated in the March for Our Lives. Today, we grieve for the students and teacher who lost their lives in another senseless act of school gun violence at Santa Fe High School.
Our schools are places of learning, of growing, and of hope — we cannot allow schools to be places of violence.
I remain committed to the movement for gun reform. Please join me in calling on our President and leaders in Congress for gun control now. Please continue to hold me and my fellow California legislators accountable for protecting students.
I have dedicated my career to education and helping youth grow up healthy, happy, and safe. In the State Assembly, I have worked to connect the school districts I represent with resources for gun violence protection training, and I have been a strong advocate for greater mental health services, including school-based mental health services. I’m proud to consistently disappoint the gun industry with my voting record.
As Superintendent, the safety of California’s students will be my top priority. You can read about my platform for keeping students safe on my website at www.tonythurmond.com/tonys-plan.
To all the children, parents, and educators who have participated in the March for Our Lives movement — the fight is not over.
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