Image: Steven Nass/Wikimedia By adjusting the boundaries of electoral districts, political parties can gain votes and influence election outcomes dramatically. This example shows a district that is 60 percent blue. Redrawing the boundaries in a gerrymandered fashion results in the red minority unfairly winning over the blue majority. The first panel shows an area in … Read more
How do you feel about the proposed California redistricting? Here is a link to an interactive map where you can input your address and see how redistricting affects you. Proposed Congressional map for California special election. Here’s a link to let the California State Legislature Public Comment page to let them know how you feel … Read more
Across the country—from the fruit fields in California to classrooms in Chicago, from kitchens in Queens to loading docks in Atlanta—working people are rising up and planning more than just a barbecue this Labor Day. At a time when Trump and his billionaire friends are turning our government into a slush fund for the wealthy, … Read more
From the Mercer County Democrats – Ohio The Big Beautiful Delay is not just bad policy—it’s a political time bomb. Cuts to Medicaid, housing, rural clinics, and global aid are deliberately delayed until after the 2026 midterms. So they can get your vote before you feel the pain. This isn’t reform. It’s sabotage. Click here … Read more
By Tom Hartman “This Is Not a Drill: Infiltrate Your Local Dems Before It’s Too Late “This is the overlooked role that launched a revolution — and it’s still wide open for progressives…” “If progressives hope to have any shot at influencing today’s Democratic Party and kicking out the corporate sellout Democrats and replacing them … Read more
Lake County Democrats Join Nationwide “Dare to Fight Fascism” Protest on August 2 The Lake County Democrats will host a peaceful protest at the Old Courthouse Museum Park in Lakeport from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, as part of the national “50501: Dare to Fight Fascism” movement. This demonstration is one of … Read more
The County Fair is a great venue for sharing our values, and getting the word out that Democrats are active in Lake County. We have hundreds of visitors each year; people stopping by to seek information, to participate in our popular straw poll, and to support the general foundations of Democracy. Stop and say hello!!
Join Us in Protest Against Fascism – In Honor of the 249th Signing of the Declaration of Independence Mark your calendars! Bring 2 friends! Let’s make it BIG! This August, as we mark the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we gather not only to remember the founding ideals of liberty, … Read more
On July 17th, the Anniversary of the death of John Lewis, we are encouraging everyone to get into “Good Trouble” by donating to one of our local food banks! They are in need of our help! Do it to honor John! There are several places all around the lake that provide food services. Please select … Read more
