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The California Democratic Party posted misleading ads online over the weekend accusing Republicans of voting against a bill to protect 16- and 17-year-olds from sex trafficking. Guest Co-Host: Matt Otstot Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our series, “A World Beyond Revenge” on Restorative Justice, today's episode features Yoana Tchoukleva. She is an attorney, community organizer and restorative justice practitioner. She has held dozens of restorative justice accountability processes, both inside of carceral institutions and in the community. Most recently, she served as Assistant District Attorney in the San Francisco District Attorney's Office where she expanded access to Restorative Justice Diversion for youth and adults facing felony charges. Currently, she teaches Restorative Justice Diversion at UC Berkeley School of Law, leads a new reentry project at Impact Justice, and supports many movements for change. Yoana received her JD from Berkeley Law and her BA in International Human Rights from the University of Chicago. You can email Yoana at ioanaq@gmail.com. You can reach out to her on Instagram @yoana.tch, and on LinkedIn. Please consider donating to Atunse Justice League through their fiscal sponsor Restorative Community Solutions, and to The Ahimsa Collective. Yoana would like to give special thanks to Sujatha Baliga, Shilpa Jain, Zakee Hutchison and Jonathan Bradley. When not working, Yoana serves as an elected delegate to the California Democratic Party, Vice Chair of the Oakland Public Safety and Services Oversight Commission (SSOC), and Legislation Committee Co-Chair of the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee. She lives in Oakland on unceded Ohlone land and loves to dance.Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits Content/Trigger Warnings: crime, assault, justice, incarceration, explicit languageLINK TO OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We've come up with a short audience survey, which you can find linked in our show notes and in the bio of our Instagram page @actuallyhappening. We'd love to hear your opinions and feedback, and we'd really appreciate your point of view. Link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxV-6qeNAOuIAbBnuSJpoyqE3tlvusxb069dZCUC1RWeLfEg/viewform Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com Website for Andrew Waits: andrdewwaits.com Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: patreon.com/happening Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at wondery.com/plus Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, poverty continues to be a seemingly unsolvable issue in the United States. But is it really unsolvable? This week's guest, Devon Gray, argues that poverty is a problem that can be solved. In this episode, we speak with Devon about possible solutions that could put an end to poverty. Devon Gray is the president of EPIC (End Poverty in California) which aims to end poverty in California by elevating the voices of people experiencing it, creating and implementing bold policies rooted in their needs, and advancing a state agenda focused on equal opportunity for all. Prior to joining EPIC, Devon was a director with Evergreen Strategy Group, where he advised gun violence prevention organizations on policy and strategy. Devon previously served in the Newsom Administration as Special Advisor to the Governor's Chief of Staff and is an alumnus of national and statewide political campaigns. He is a graduate of Stanford Law School and the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Devon lives in Orange County where he serves as a delegate to the California Democratic Party.Mentioned in this episode:A Blueprint for a Just and Inclusive Economy - policy-paper.pdfWhere to find Devon Gray and EPIC:Instagram: @devonjgray @endpovertycaTwitter/X: @devongrayca @endpovertycaLinkedIn: @devonjgray @endpovertycaWebsite: endpovertyinca.orgSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

There is this narrative out there that says Black men will not vote for VP KLamala Harris because she is a woman. I have never heard any man speak like that. Brothas are looking at policy as far as I know... And then in California, the California Legislative Black Caucus botched reparations vote advanced after the historic and detailed report delivered by the Reparations Task Force. Some say the bills were flawed. OThers say the bills' author was acting alone - a lone wolf. OThers say the fiscal capacity to administer reparations was not there. Whatever the case, to the everyman, it looks really crazy that our black politicians cant even come together on reparations. But is that the case? What happened? THe people deserve to know. We are privileged to discuss these issues with Dr. Anthony Samad, Executive Director of theMervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Also joining us is the Controller of the California Democratic PArty and the Chair of the DSemocratic PArtyh WOmen's Caucus, Carolyn Fowler. This is informative and frank talk.   

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Capitol Weekly hosted the California Ballot Forum: 2024 Election Preview. Today's episode presents The Keynote for this event: A look at California's congressional and legislative races, with California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks and Assemblymember James Gallagher, moderated by Rich Ehisen of Capitol Weekly. James Gallagher James Gallagher has represented California's Third Assembly District since 2014. Before joining the Assembly, he served on the Sutter County Board of Supervisors for six years. James earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at UC Berkeley before completing an Assembly Fellowship in Sacramento and a law degree at UC Davis, where he graduated at the top of his class. He advocates for small businesses and farmers in his law practice and is a partner in his family's farming operation. Gallagher is married to his high school sweetheart, Janna; the two live in Sutter County where they are raising their five young children. Rusty Hicks In 2019 Rusty Hicks was elected as Chair of the California Democratic Party – the nation's largest state party comprised of more than 10 million California Democrats. Prior to his election as Chair, Hicks served as both President and Political Director of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor - representing 300 local unions and 800,000 hardworking women and men. Hicks has played a leading role in a number of important political and policy efforts: in 2008, he served as the California Political Director for Obama for America. Hicks is a Veteran of the United States Navy and deployed to Afghanistan in 2012-2013. He lives on California's North Coast with his wife, Sandra Sanchez, and their constant sidekick, a chocolate lab, Charlie. The moderator was Rich Ehisen of Capitol Weekly Rich Ehisen has been a reporter and editor for almost 30 years and is currently the editor in chief at Capitol Weekly, which covers the California State Capitol in Sacramento. For two decades previous he was the managing editor of the State Net Capitol Journal, a LexisNexis publication that covers state public policy issues and trends nationwide. In that role he was also the producer and host of the SNCJ Deep Dive podcast and the SNCJ Hot Issues webinar series. He is also the producer and moderator of The Open Mic: Writers in Their Own Words, a podcast and YouTube show that features his discussions on writing with authors, reporters and writers from across the artistic spectrum. Capitol Weekly is a 501c3 nonprofit created to inform, enlighten and educate Californians about public policy and state governance, and to provide a nonpartisan platform for engagement with public officials, advocates and political interests. Thanks to our underwriters for this event: BICKER, CASTILLO, FAIRBANKS & SPITZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS, THE TRIBAL ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN INDIAN NATIONS, WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION, PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA; LUCAS PUBLIC AFFAIRS, KP PUBLIC AFFAIRS, PERRY COMMUNICATIONS, CAPITOL ADVOCACY, THE WEIDEMAN GROUP, CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, THE NO ON 33 CAMPAIGN, and THE YES ON 34 CAMPAIGN

Welcome to Countdown 2024 ... where election day is just 55 days away and fast approaching.  We've got a packed show for you today, with debate reaction coming up from the chair of the California Democratic Party and a Republican National Committee spokeswoman ... after that, we welcome California's senior U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. But first let's take a quick lap around the political world! -The first ... and possibly ONLY debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ... drew a significantly higher audience than Trump's debate with Joe Biden back in June.  It's estimated that nearly 60 million Americans across cable and network channels watched the Vice President and former president square off on ABC.   And, interestingly, the major metro markets with the biggest audience shares came in one key swing state:  Philadelphia & Pittsburgh were the two cities with the most TV's tuned to the debate last night. -As of now there are no further scheduled debates ... but today Kamala Harris's campaign agreed to debate once more on Fox News.  Donald Trump, however, didn't sound too eager to rush back to the debate stage. -A good night got even better for Kamala Harris ... when arguably the biggest music star in the world ... Taylor Swift ... endorsed her campaign for the presidency.  Calling her a "steady-handed, gifted leader," Swift made her endorsement in an Instagram post ... that was accompanied by a picture of the pop superstar with her cat ... and signed her post "Childless Cat Lady." Guests on today's COUNTDOWN: -Rusty Hicks is chair of the California Democratic Party -Elizabeth Pipko is the national spokesperson for the Republican National Committee -Sen. Alex Padilla, California's senior U.S. Senator

What a whirlwind of events!! First the debate debacle.... then the Assassination Attempt... then Presidential COVID... then the bombshell announcement of pulling out of the race and endorsing VP Kamala Harris... tens of thousands of black women and men mobilize to raise millions of dollars and to drum up support for this historic moment... We reached out to speak with Carolyn Fowler, Controller of the California democratic Party and Chair of the Women's Caucus for the Party... she shares process and perspective in this important time. 

As we've been reporting, Vice President Kamala Harris received a unanimous endorsement from the California Democratic Party last night. With the requisite support from the delegates, Harris looks to be the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Vice President Kamala Harris seems to be cruising to locking up the Democratic nomination as a replacement for President Joe Biden. Major Democratic leaders are coalescing around her and no one has emerged as a potential challenger at the convention next month. Barely 24 hours after President Biden announced that he would step aside and not seek re-election, endorsing Kamala Harris as his successor, she has raised an astounding amount of money through ActBlue, she's won the endorsements of almost every one of her potential rivals as well as the backing of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and from coast to coast state delegations and individual delegates to the DNC are pledging their support for her, shifting their allegiance from Joe Biden. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign has already launched a multi-pronged attack on her, accusing her of covering up President Biden's mental condition and tagging her with everything they blamed previously on him, from inflation to illegal immigration.  For more on the whirlwind of the last 24 hours and what happens next, KCBS Radio insider Doug Sovern, along with KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising, were joined by attorney and political strategist Christine Pelosi of San Francisco, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention as a member of the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee, and the longtime chair of the Women's Caucus in the California Democratic Party. This is the State of California.  

Today we introduce a new series of interviews with the 2026 California gubernatorial candidates. First up,  California gubernatorial candidate Betty Yee! Yee boasts two decades of public service, beginning with a stint on the Board of Equalization and followed by two terms as California State Controller (2015-2023). She is he tenth woman to be elected to statewide office in California. She has also served as the Female Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party since May 2021. Yee announced her candidacy for California governor in March 2019. We spoke with her in May about her campaign, about the 2024 elections, and what unique perspectives she brings to the race. Plus, we tell you who had the Worst Week in California Politics. :53 Introducing Betty Yee2:46 How will you stand out in a crowded field?4:55 A caretaker for an aging parent9:59 Is California ready for a BIPOC female governor?14:20 How are the AAPI communities relating to Democrats this year?17:28 The impact of Palestine/campus protests on the Nov. election21:50 Crime and Prop. 4726:58 Romualdo Pacheco, California's only Hispanic governor27:51 "Why should a voter support Betty Yee?"30:39 WWCA: A belly flop on crime policyWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/ Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

Antonio Salazar-Hobson is the 11th of 14 children who lived as migrant farmworkers in Phoenix, Arizona. At age four, he was kidnapped by his neighbors, sexually abused, and eventually trafficked at a California holiday guest ranch. He connected with Cesar Chavez as a teen and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Santa Cruz, a Master's Degree from Stanford as a Danforth Fellow, and a Juris Doctor from the University of California Davis Law School; he has been working as a union labor and national tribal attorney since. In addition, he has represented the Communications Workers of America as the District 9 counsel, was the Controller for the California Democratic Party for eight years, and authored his memoir, Antonio, We Know You. Antonio makes his home in San Francisco, California.

On this edition of Parallax Views, longtime California-based progressive activist Mirvette Judeh tells the story of her only political journey and how she and a group of activists scored a victory for the the #CeasefireNow movement that is seeking to make calling for a ceasefire in Gaza a priority in California Democratic Party politics. Mirvette recently penned a piece that appeared in Antiwar.Com entitled "Our Fight To Get the Democratic Party To Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza" in which she chronicles how the fight to get proper recognition of the Palestinian plight in a call for ceasefire resolution. We'll also discuss Mirvette's experiences as a Palestinian, her family's experiences under the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, what "Free Palestine" means for her and what she wants for the Palestinian people, her experiences at the UCLA encampment and what she witnessed there, the "Progressives Except for Palestine" problem, antisemitism, anti-Palestinian racism and Islamophobia, the brutal nature of Israel's assault on Gaza and the cultural destruction it has wrought on Palestinian society, the importance of speaking to Palestinian voices, settler violence in the West Bank and pogroms against Palestinians in the West Bank, feelings of being portrayed by fellow Democrats who she's worked with over the years when it comes to the past 8 months of Israel's assault on Gaza, why she doesn't refer to what's happening as the "Gaza War", land theft and resource access in Israel/Palestine, Rashida Tlaib and other politicians standing up for Palestinians at this moment, problematic language in the original ceasefire language that Mirvette and other activists fought to change, and much, much more!

Fatima Iqbal Zubair is legislative affairs manager for Enviro-Voters and the chair of the Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party. On this podcast we look at local (Cali) trends and initiatives through a climate justice lens. Twitter/X: @fatimazubair @envirovoters @diprimaradio

rWotD Episode 2450: Kimberly Ellis Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Thursday, 18 January 2024 is Kimberly Ellis.Kimberly Ellis is an American activist and was the Executive Director of Emerge California from 2010 until she ran for the Chair of the California Democratic Party in 2017. Ellis is considered a progressive Democrat and formerly served on the California Democratic Party Finance Committee and also on the California Democratic Party's African American Caucus as Recording Secretary. Ellis ran for the Chair of the California Democratic Party in 2017, losing to party insider Eric Bauman.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:56 UTC on Thursday, 18 January 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Kimberly Ellis on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Matthew Neural.

For more than five decades, Ms. magazine has been a beacon of feminist ideas, sparking conversations and setting the stage for transformative discussions on women's rights, equality and empowerment. As the first magazine to feature prominent American women demanding the repeal of laws that criminalized abortion, explain and advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment, rate presidential candidates on women's issues, feature domestic violence and sexual harassment on its cover, and commission and publish a national study on date rape, the voice of Ms. has shaped modern day feminism and many contemporary issues.  Join us in a celebration of Ms. at The Commonwealth Club as our featured speakers Katherine Spillar (Ms. executive editor), Dr. Sophia Yen (CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health), Hon. Betty Yee (former California state controller), and Aimee Allison (founder and president of She the People) explore the voices that have shaped feminism and continue to shape our world. About the Speakers Aimee Allison is the founder and president of She the People, a national organization that elevates the voice and power of women of color as leaders of a new political and cultural era. She organized and moderated the nation's first presidential forum for women of color in 2019. Katherine (Kathy) Spillar is the executive editor of Ms. and editor of and contributor to 50 Years of Ms: The Best of the Pathfinding Magazine that Ignited a Revolution. She is also the executive director of Feminist Majority Foundation and Feminist Majority, national organizations working for women's equality, empowerment and nonviolence; one of the founders, she has been a driving force in executing the organizations' diverse programs securing women's rights both domestically and globally since its inception in 1987. Hon. Betty Yee has served as the female vice chair of the California Democratic Party since May 2021 and also recently served as California state controller from 2015 to 2023. She has 35 years of experience in state and local finance and tax policy. Sophia Yen, M.D., M.P.H. is the CEO and co-founder of birth control delivery service Pandia Health and has a passion for making women's lives easier, preventing unplanned pregnancies, and educating women about Periods Optional. She also serves as a clinical associate professor at Stanford Medical School in the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Airdate 7/25/23) Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D - Inglewood) was elected to the California State Assembly in June 2022 representing the cities and communities of Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lenox, Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, Venice, West Athens, Westchester and Westmont in Los Angeles County. McKinnor currently serves as Chair of the Public Employment and Retirement Committee as well as Business and Professions Committee, Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee and the Governmental Organization Committee. Prior to her election to the State Assembly, McKinnor served as Civic Engagement Director for the non-profit LAVoice and previously served as Operational Director for the California Democratic Party. McKinnor was born and raised in Los Angeles County and is the mother of two adult sons. Twitter/IG: @AsmTinaMcKinnor

Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCALance Christensen:lance@calpolicycenter.org@LanceLandsShow notes:California's first governor, Gaspar de PortolaKamala Harris: Bathroom czarWhat Is Kamala Harris trying to say?Vice President Kamala Harris makes history with tie-breaking votes in SenateGavin Newsom wants S.F. to enforce the ‘damn laws.' What does that mean?Key California Assembly committee blocks bill to make child trafficking a 'serious felony'Asm. Reggie Jones-Sawyer: Statement on the Assembly Public Safety Committee's decision to move SB 14 to reconsideration statusLance Christensen on SB 14Now campaign for reparations claims they're not 'race-based'California's math overhaul aims to help struggling students. But will it hurt whiz kids?Exodus: San Francisco's Anchor Brewing closing after 127 yearsThe California Constitution's promotion of public education

Strict Scrutiny host Kate Shaw discusses the latest revelations regarding the lack of ethics surrounding the Supreme Court. Detroit News' Craig Mauger provides insights on the ground in Michigan politics as the GOP descends into chaos. Politico's Chris Cadelago delves into the efforts of the California Democratic Party to repair after their unnecessary midterm seat losses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The California Democratic Party spent the holiday weekend at their reorganizing convention with MAGA at the top of the agenda in hopes to make an impact on the upcoming presidential election. By prioritizing the fight against this rhetoric, they may be overlooking key red districts in California that they could win over. All this happens while the race for Feinstein's seat is heating up - is this the best way to proiritize their political energy? For more on this, Brett Burkhart spoke with Lincoln Mitchell, a political analyst, pundit and writer, teacher at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and writer of the popular Substack "Kibitzing with Lincoln.” He splits his time between New York and his hometown of San Francisco.

“Passing the Torch” will unite two current California leaders with two students who are positioned to be future leaders, for a thought-provoking conversation about identity, age and citizenship in an ever-changing California. This event will feature the vice chair of the California Democratic Party, Betty Yee, and interim executive director of Emerge California, Libby Schaaf, plus two incredible UC Berkeley student activists, Issabella Romo, a Latina organizer fighting back against attempts to silence minority communities in Florida, and Owen Knapper Jr., an African American activist working to make higher education more accessible to BIPOC and nontraditional students. The speakers will dive into how their backgrounds shaped them into the leaders they are today and their thoughts on the future of California, and the discussion will provide space for advice to flow both ways from this intergenerational panel. This event is part of the Creating Citizens Speaker Series at UC Berkeley, a partnership between The Commonwealth Club, the Associated Students of the University of California Vote Coalition, and the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The series gives UC Berkeley students and community members opportunities to listen to and ask questions of leading minds in politics, media and education as they learn how to become better, more involved citizens. NOTES This program is part of The Commonwealth Club's civics education initiative, Creating Citizens.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are focusing on California's Central Valley and the changes occurring there affecting the state's political scene. As we noted yesterday, California's Central Valley is so often considered a “battleground” where the issues and demographic changes along with shifts in the overall political landscape tend to be the tipping point in the Golden State. Today we wanted to focus strictly on how the politics of The Valley shape elections and the political landscape for a generation. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart , David McCuan, and Patti Reising spoke with Bob Mulholland, Former Senior Advisor to the California Democratic Party and a member of the Democratic National Committee.

Two men who worked at an auto shop in Napa have been sentenced to federal prison for plotting to blow up the California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento in 2021. Ian Benjamin Rogers, of Napa, was sentenced to 9 years and 3 years of supervision after he is released. Jarrod Copeland, of Vallejo, was sentenced to 4 1/2 years. He also has 3 years of supervision after he is released.  Their case is part of a surge in violent extremist activity the FBI is investigating in Northern California and throughout the nation — and the Bay Area is not immune.  Guests: Julie Small and Alex Hall, KQED reporters This episode first published on May 18, 2022.

Today we celebrate International Women's Day with a woman who has been breaking barriers and leading in California for decades. Former CA State Controller and current Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party, Betty Yee! Not Above the Law Rallies Write Letters for Wisconsin Supreme Court Election https://www.unrepresentative18.org/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20230307 Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com www.piersonforca.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we look back over the year 2022 and forward to next year's elections in 2024, we see many themes shaping up. One recent constant, however, is how deeply blue the State of California is – yet we see voters who are also fiercely independent with pockets of red in other areas of the state. When we consider how the state is changing, where those changes are taking place, and how impactful these changes can be to the state in the near future, it is important to step back and assess what issues and policies will matter over the next year or so. While the Golden State has experienced highs and lows through recent times defined by many as challenges, disasters, Midterm elections, as well as the persistence of COVID, we are also seeing important changes going on in politics here. For more on this, Sonoma State Political Scientist Dr. David McCuan, along with KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart, spoke to the Chair of the California Democratic Party, Rusty Hicks. 

This Throwback Thursday episode arrives as final votes are being counted in the 2022 elections in the United States. It's a full circle moment to revisit this powerful conversation from 2017 with community activist, TedX speaker, author of the book ​​”Black Brown and Political: Get Informed, Get Empowered and Change the Game,” and founder of the Powerhouse Academy, Chandra Brooks. In this conversation those five years ago, Chandra inspired me to get back out and canvas in support of a local candidate, Noelia Corzo, during her first run for school board in my community. Last night, my son Jacob and I, who volunteered together, celebrated with Noelia and her supporters as she received the initial promising results for her run as County Supervisor. If the votes continue in her favor, Noelia will be the first Latina woman Supervisor in our County. I'm honored to reshare this episode and acknowledge all the activists like Chandra and candidates like Noelia who have the courage and commitment to step into the arena, to sit at the table and own their power. Original Show Notes I'm honored to share this episode #32 of the podcast with Chandra Brooks, who has become a friend and a generous thought partner for me in recent months. Chandra is a wife, mother of four, a grandmother, author, entrepreneur and the Northern California Staff Director for SEIU-United Service Workers West.  Born and raised in San Jose, CA, she's passionate about civil rights, social justice, and improving voter outcomes and civic engagement in communities of color.   She's also an appointed commissioner for Santa Clara County's Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, Chair of the Justice and Advocacy Committee and elected Delegate for The California Democratic Party. In 2017 Chandra launched The SocialPreneur, a purpose driven business that prepares potential candidates to run for political office and mentors women to own their power and leadership within their company, business, and/or community. I reached out to Chandra because I wanted to talk with her the week that she released her new book, “Black, Brown & Political: Get Informed, Get Empowered and Change the Game” which provides easy to navigate tips and inspiration to help women of color get involved in local politics. In this episode, we got to dive deep into the influences which drove Chandra to own her voice and reach her fullest potential. She shares how her mother led her by example to stand up for herself as a woman at a young age and how her uncle unknowingly sparked her to strive for greatness after he doubted her future success when she became pregnant as a teenager.  And, we uncover how Chandra's ambition, value for education, and commitment to political leadership helps her inspire generations today, from her 12 year old son to the women she mentors, to sit at the table and own their power. I didn't realize when I scheduled the interview with Chandra that we would be talking the day before the November 2017 elections. The conversation couldn't have come at a better time, and her challenge inspired me to go out and do another round of precinct walking with my 5 year old that afternoon. It was thrilling to wake up the next day to news that so many women of color, including one woman my son and I had supported the day before, had been elected. Chandra, with her new book as a resource, is a powerful force to fuel this growing movement of women stepping into more leadership. I hope this conversation will inspire you, as it has me, to be part of this movement and to more fully own our power to make a difference. This episode dedicated by: Titilayo Tinubu Ali of Own Your Expertise in honor of her mother, Dr. Gloria Bromell Tinubu Topics discussed in this episode: How Chandra intended to release her book a year after the 2016 elections to encourage people to reflect on the decisions they made the year before and realize the importance of being politically involved Chandra's strong, opinionated, and independent mother and how she set an example for Chandra to not be subservient to men How Chandra intentionally teaches her children about social justice issues and about their heritage The lack of access Chandra witnessed to vocational training and education for women in a local prison, compared to the men, and how she's using her leverage as Commissioner to change that. What happened when Chandra's uncle told her “Your life is over, you might as well prepare to be on welfare” after she announced she was pregnant as a teenager. How Chandra's fascination and observation of people in leadership planted seeds for her becoming an entrepreneur The importance of seeking out mentors and coaches and not being afraid to reach out and ask for help Chandra's call to action for us to get more engaged in our local community politics Resources mentioned in this episode: Chandra Brook's Mother on a Quest Feature Chandra's purpose-driven company The SocialPreneur Women Podcasters in Solidarity Black, Brown & Political: Get Informed, Get Empowered and Change the Game! National School Board Association Commission on the Status of Women – the County of Santa Clara This Week's Challenge: Get involved as a leader in your local community.. Join a school board, commission, or neighborhood association. Use your influence and privilege to support communities in need and leaders of color.

Nick Feldman arrested in a 2009 protest with a sign “Feel the Power of the Disability Vote.”. Photo by Steve Rhodes, courtesy of Disability Rights California and UDWA   The weather's getting colder, November's drawing near, and you know by your full mailbox the SPOOOOOOOOKY season is here!   Today, the Pushing Limits crew sketches some state and local issues with a LEETLE Federal spice, and tell you which measures are naughty and which nice. Our web site has goodies to make you more wise, and inoculate you against tricks and the evil surprise.         Konstantine Anthony Konstantine Anthony, Chair of the California Democratic Party's Disabilities Caucus, is soon to be Mayor of Berbank and the first openly autistic mayor in the US. He'll walk us through state propositions of interest to people with disabilities. Eddie Ytuarte will talk about local housing measures in Alameda County. Sheela Gunn-Cushman hosts, and will tell you why you are seeing one Federal Senate seat TWICE on your ballot, and why you may not be in the district you thought you were in. (Yes, the lines HAVE moved!) Mark Romoser and Josh Elwood contributed production help to this program.         Resources Affordable Housing on East Bay Ballots Recommendations from East Bay Housing Organizations Voter Guide has got you covered. ‌ Over on their YouTube channel, you can watch their Endorsed Ballot Measures Forum as well as candidate forums with candidates for Alameda County District 3 Supervisor and Oakland Mayor. Check out their Elections Hub for voter information and information about how to get involved. Say yes to affordable housing: YES Berkeley Measure L YES Berkeley Measure M YES Berkeley Measure N YES Oakland Measure Q YES Oakland Measure U YES Oakland Measure V Oakland Ballot Measures Measure Q – Article 34 Authorization.  Preapproves the construction or acquisition of 13,000 affordable homes. Measure U – Infrastructure Bond. An $850M infrastructure bond which includes $350M for affordable housing. Measure V – Just Cause Expansion.  Further extends eviction protections to residents of RVs, school aged children and teachers, and more. Berkeley Ballot Measures Measure L – Infrastructure Bond.  A $650 million dollar bond, which includes $200 million for affordable housing. Measure M – Vacancy Tax. Taxes property owners who keep non-exempt homes vacant for more than six months in a year. Measure N – Article 34 Authorization.  Preapproves the construction or acquisition of 3,000 low-rent homes. How to Help Commit just thirty minutes this month or ten hours a week. 1)  Table for Oakland's Measure U.  Hosted by Safe Street Advocates at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market on Saturdays and the Temescal Farmers Market on Sundays. Shifts are 9 AM–2 PM.  Sign Up to Table 2) Lawn Sign for Oakland Measure U.  Don't have any time, but still want to help out? Email angelina@ebho.org to have a free lawn sign for Measure U delivered to your doorstep. 3)   Canvass for Oakland Measures Q & V.  Hosted by Care 4 Community Action. Shifts are held at 10 AM on Saturdays and Sundays and 5:30 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Sign Up to Canvass 4)  Phone Bank for Berkeley Measure L.  Co-hosted by EBHO on Thursdays from 6-8 PM at Campaign HQ, 2026 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley.  Email Angelina at angelina@ebho.org to sign up! 5)   Volunteer for Measure M.   The Measure M campaign is offering several ways to get involved including canvassing, voter outreach, and delivering yard signs.  Sign Up to Volunteer Call & Text for Measure M  Every Wednesday Night for calls and texting at 2025 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley.  More Information. Hear from the Candidates Watch the Alameda County District 3 Forum Watch the Oakland Mayoral Forum What do your candidates say about affordable housing?  Click here to read what candidates for Alameda County District 3 Supervisor, Oakland Mayor, Oakland City Council, Berkeley City Council, San Leandro Mayor, and San Leandro City Council give as their positions on housing and homelessness.   Urban Habitat Voters Guide This guide overlaps with some of the advice above, as you would imagine, but it covers other issues and races as well.  It even has a recommendation for Healdsburg voters way up in the North Bay. How Pete's Voting Community Activist Pete Woiwode: “How Pete's Voting” Pete has opinions on a ton of local ballot measures and city council races and much, much more.   You may not agree with him on everything but his frank, concise voting guide is well worth some attention. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ The post Vote for Your LIfe -Pushing Limits – October 21, 2022 appeared first on KPFA.

MAJOR DAUGHTER IN CONVERSATION WITH LISSA ZANVILLE Lissa Mozur Zanville has more than 30 years of experience in the non-profit, public, and private sectors, including government affairs, media relations, crisis management, community relations, strategic planning, spokesperson training and stakeholder management. A graduate of UCLA, Zanville worked for the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., the California Democratic Party, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, the California State Assembly, and Pacific Bell (now AT&T) where she was Director of Media Relations and primary spokesperson. She started LMZ Communications in 1990. The company provided spokesperson training to corporate, sports, entertainment, and political clients such as Toyota, Microsoft, City of Los Angeles, Knott's Berry Farm, IBM, Claritin, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the United States Equestrian Federation. Immediately before joining Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities in 2016, Zanville was with the Phase One Foundation, a non-profit that supports early cancer research and clinical trials. For nine years she has served as sole staff and Executive Director of this $16 million foundation. Zanville lives in Los Angeles with her husband Stuart. https://www.latlc.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/major-daughter/message

On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court announced its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health.  The decision was met with a flood of protests nationwide leading to arrests in some cases of protestors.  The decision ended an era where women had a constitutionally protected right to seek an abortion enshrined in the Roe v. Wade decision announced by the Supreme Court on Roe v. Wade (USSCT, 1973).  The overturn of Roe v. Wade was a wake up call to progressives and those on the left that the Trump area policies and appointments were now a reality and continued to shape U.S. law and policy long after President Trump departed the White House.  In this episode we discuss with James Williams a community activist and organizer and registered nurse the impact of this decision legally, socially and politically and where the left and progressives including women's rights advocates go from here.  In this episode we discuss: 1) James' path to becoming an RN and his concerns about the Dobbs decision in light of 20 years of nursing experience 2) James' family history and path towards becoming a Democratic party organizer and leader 3) James' and Jessica's thoughts on the Dobbs decision in terms of women's health and rights in the United States 4) The political factors and forces that led to the appointments to the Supreme Court that allowed Roe v Wade to be overturned in 2022 after almost 50 years as settled law 5) Justice Thomas' reference to unborn fetuses tested for COVID19 vaccines  in another decision on the heels of Dobbs decision in a statement deemed to be untrue 6) Where do the left, women's rights advocates and progressives go from here?  7) What are the areas of most concern in the United States in light of the decision such as the high rates of black maternal mortality  8) Whether the same justices who voted to overturn Roe are coming after all substantive due process rights 9) What we can hope for in the future and how those who disagree combat this decision and others to come like it.   BIOGRAPHIES  JESSICA SMITH BOBADILLA  (HOST)  Jessica is the host of the I Am Attorney Jessica: Migration and Human Rights For All.  She has 20 years experience as an attorney and expert witness as well as her time as a law professor.  She can be reached at iamattorneyjessicapodcasat@gmail.com.  Her website is http://www.attorneyjessica.com. JAMES WILLIAMS (GUEST)  James Williams is a Registered Nurse with over two decades of experience in the healthcare field.  He has worked on single payer healthcare issues for the last 19 years. Growing up on military bases shaped his views of the world and especially those on issues such as war and foreign policy. He currently is the longest continuously serving member of the Fresno County Democratic Central Committee with 15 years of time. He has been a member of the California Democratic Party during this time and has worked in various capacities there.  He served one term as a representative to the state party's executive board.  He served six terms as a member of the state party's Voter Services standing committee. He also served as Parliamentarian for the Progressive Caucus of the state party. In addition to this he served two terms as an officer of the California Democratic Council. In 2010 James was named volunteer of the year for his efforts in turning Fresno County to a Democratic registration advantage.  In less than four years thirty-three thousand new Democratic voters were added to the rolls in accomplishing this. In 2009 James was instrumental in bringing the Democracy for America Campaign Academy to Fresno where approximately five dozen activist were trained on how to run campaigns. In 2008 he worked as the local data manager for the Obama campaign. Currently he is President of the San Joaquin Valley Democratic club. The club calls itself the hardest working Democratic club in Frenso Co. and the Progressive voice of the Democratic party. Since its inception James has served in an advisory role for the California Latina Democratic club. His latest project is working with people in Tulare County to educate them on using voter registration tools and turning that county to a Democratic advantage also.  You can contact James by reaching the podcast.

BOBBIE JEAN ANDERSON is on the leadership team of the Frontier Democratic Club and is former Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County Central Committee, aka Los Angeles County Democratic Party.. A longtime activist and grassroots politician, she has served on the California Democratic Party's State Central Committee (DSCC) since 1990. She was also elected to the Executive Board of the State Central Committee and has been re-elected each time. She is past 5 term Treasurer of the African American Caucus of the California Democratic Party and has served on the Legislative/Affirmative Action Standing Committee continuously since 1990.

Reginald Jones-Sawyer is a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 59. Jones-Sawyer previously chaired the California Legislative Black Caucus. His experience also includes serving as chair of the Baldwin Hills Conservancy, as state secretary for the California Democratic Party, and as president of New Frontier Democratic Club He is a member of the California Reparations Task Force.

The drawing of battle lines over themes for this year's midterm elections among both Democrats and Republicans has picked up. The last few weeks have experienced many ups and downs in politics, most recently with another mass shooting and resulting calls for legislation from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. The back-and-forth over what any gun legislation would look like also reflects a clash over spending priorities and other themes we see shaping the midterms. Some Republicans have talked about social and cultural issues, while Democrats have noted the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion on abortion as a potential election theme. To assess these recent developments, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Kris Ankarlo spoke with Sonoma State political scientist David McCuan and guest Bob Mulholland, former senior advisor to the California Democratic Party and a member of the Democratic National Committee.

The threat of domestic extremist violence is all over the country. Just last weekend, an 18-year old white man drove to a predominantly Black part of Buffalo, New York, and shot 13 people at a grocery store. 10 have died. The Bay Area is not immune to this threat. Last year, two men who worked at an auto shop in Napa were arrested and accused of plotting to blow up the California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento.  Guests: Julie Small and Alex Hall, KQED reporters This episode was produced by Ericka Cruz Guevarra and Maria Esquinca, and hosted by Alan Montecillo, who also edited. Links:  Plot to Blow Up Democratic Headquarters Exposed California Extremists Hiding in Plain Sight The California Republicans Who Helped Enable the January 6 Attack

State legislators lay the groundwork for California to become a bastion of reproductive freedom. And this weekend's mass shooting in Buffalo is only the latest in an uptick of domestic extremism. The California Report investigates two Golden State terrorists and their plot to blow up the headquarters of the California Democratic Party. National Native News gives us the troubling findings of two new reports. KVMR'S Paul Emery talks inflation and job numbers with economist Gary Zimmerman.

Last year, two Bay Area men were arrested and charged with plotting to blow up the headquarters of the California Democratic Party. Prosecutors say the men planned to launch their attack on or after inauguration day.   Reporters: Julie Small and Alex Hall, KQED   One person, an adult male, was killed and five others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at a lunch banquet at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods in Orange County. The banquet was held by a largely Taiwanese-American congregation. On Saturday, thousands of people showed up in cities across California, in support of reproductive rights. This comes as the U.S. Supreme Court could vote to overturn Roe v. Wade in the coming months.

This teacher from Watts High School is turning her district on its head by confronting environmental injustice head on. She has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders and serves as an e-board member in the California Democratic Party. The incumbent, ex police officer Mike Gipson, has taken approximately $175,000 from fossil fuel companies- but thinks that is not a problem. You decide. Activist video of Gipson provided by Project Super Bloom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/district34/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/district34/support

In 2019, Kipp Mueller, a workers' and civil rights attorney, entered the race for California State Senate District 21, challenging incumbent and then Republican Senate Minority Leader Scott Wilk. Encompassing northern Los Angeles county and parts of the High Desert, SD 21 was a Republican stronghold for over a decade but voter registration has been trending Democratic. A "dogfight" of a campaign, millions of dollars were pumped into the race by both sides. Neck and neck on election night November 2020, it was three weeks before the election was declared for the incumbent. In the end, Kipp Mueller lost by less than 1% of the vote. I recently caught up with Kipp. Having cut his teeth as a 2020 candidate, he continues to practice as a civil rights attorney and was recently elected Region 10 Director of the California Democratic Party. There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes in grassroots campaigns, especially for a seat in the California Legislature. We discuss what it's really like to run for office and why even the smallest advocacy group should get involved in electing the next generation of California legislators. Episode Breakdown: 2:30 - Every campaign has a tipping point 6:09 - These lessons for candidates are also lessons for advocates 10:02 - How you know a campaign stands a chance 17:44 - The Great Resignation in Sacramento creates Great Opportunity for advocates 19:13 - Why even small advocacy organizations can make an outsized impact on campaigns Contact Kipp Mueller at kippmuellerca@gmail.com. Episode Transcript Hosted by Kristina Bas Hamilton, founder of KBH Advocacy. Support the Blueprint for California Advocates podcast so we can produce more content like this. Find me on twitter at @kbashamilton. This episode is sponsored by: FastDemocracy is a streamlined and easy-to-use bill tracker that saves you time and allows you to focus on what really matters — advocating for policy. Visit fastdemocracy.com to learn more and don't forget to use the promo code BLUEPRINT. Subtext helps you build genuine connections with your biggest supporters over text. Subtext is an award-winning texting platform that connects hosts with subscribers free from the chaos of social media and clutter of email. © 2021 – 2022 KBH Advocacy, Inc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blueprint4caadvocates/message

The horrific war in Ukraine is now entering its third week after Russian troops launched a full-scale invasion on Feb. 24. As Ukrainians fight for their lives and the world teeters on the edge of global conflict, the disastrous ripple effects of the war can be felt throughout the world. What will it take to organize and mobilize an international movement for peace and de-escalation? As part of the Global Day of Action for Peace in Ukraine on March 6, 2022, RootsAction.org, the American Committee for US-Russia Accord, CodePink, Just Foreign Policy, World BEYOND War, and Progressive Democrats of America convened an urgent panel discussion to address this very question. With permission from the event organizers, The Real News is publishing this panel discussion for our audience. Speakers include: Sevim Dağdelen, member of Germany's federal parliament, where she serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and as the spokesperson for International Policy and Disarmament for the Left Party (Die Linke); Bill Fletcher Jr., former president of TransAfrica Forum and a senior scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies; Katrina vanden Heuvel, editorial director and publisher of The Nation magazine, columnist for The Washington Post, and president of the American Committee for US-Russia Accord; Ann Wright, a peace activist and retired US army colonel who served as a diplomat in the State Department for 16 years before resigning in 2003 in protest of the US invasion of Iraq; Norman Solomon, executive director of RootsAction; Marcy Winograd, coordinator of CODE PINK CONGRESS and a long-time anti-war activist who served as a 2020 DNC delegate for Bernie Sanders and co-founded the Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party; and Alan Minsky, executive director of Progressive Democrats of America, a lifelong activist, and longtime progressive journalist. This discussion is moderated by Charles Lenchner, co-founder of People for Bernie and executive director of Organizing 2.0.Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

As COP 26 continues, can oil companies continue funding climate disinformation to their advantage and the disadvantage to the planet? Is it all about corporate profit and hang the planet? Thom is joined by Richard Wiles of the Center for Climate Integrity. Former Chair of the California Democratic Party, Bill Press joins Thom to discuss where the Build Back Better Bill stands. Are Trump & His Cronies Guilty of Mass Murder? Where is the Media? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This month we had the special treat of speaking with local activist, Ruth Ann Angus, of Morro Bay, CA. Ruth Ann wears so many different hats within her work as a social justice activist, it was hard to know where to start with our interview. We decided to build our interview as Ruth Ann has built her own agenda for justice—with faith as her cornerstone, nonviolence as her inspiration and tenacity as her constant companion. RELEVANT LINKS The Nonviolent Cities Project - www.paceebene.org This site has blogs, podcasts, videos and training programs for individuals and groups desiring to embrace nonviolent living and/or organize social justice actions. Central Coast of California Nonviolent Cities and other nonviolent development information  - www.yeswecanpeacebuilders.org This site has blogs, videos, newsletters (SATYA) and training programs on how to develop and run a Nonviolent Cities Project, training and curriculum from the Human Rights Organization (www.humanrights.org and www.youthforhumanrights.org.), Talk Around the Table Discussion Groups, and six and 12 week nonviolent training workshops. Spiritual nonviolence training and information - www.beatitudescenter.org This site is headed by international peace activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee John Dear and offers online Zoom workshops and lectures on living a Christian Nonviolent life. Many prominent peace activists are guests on these programs. Beatitudes Center also offers four-day in-person Retreats/Workshops in April, May, September, and October at the Inn at Morro Bay.  The Morro Bay National Estuary Program -  www.mbnep.org Scroll to the bottom of the page at this site and click on Videos and view the award-winning short documentary film Of Marshes and Morros to learn about the grassroots movement that brought Morro Bay into the National Estuary Program of the Environmental Protection Agency.  Learn more about Ruth Ann Angus and her writing and photography - www.ruthannangus.com UN International Day of Peace Estero Bay Alliance for Care MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST Ruth Ann is the Director of the peace and nonviolence organization, Yes We Can Peacebuilders, in Morro Bay, CA and Administrative Consultant to Fr. John Dear, Executive Director of The Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus.  Ruth Ann has lived in Morro Bay for 35 years and coordinates the Pace e Bene Nonviolent Cities Project there with city officials, police, civic organizations, humanitarian organizations, and members of the community.  She is a longtime journalist, freelance writer and photographer who is published in many national, regional, and local newspapers, magazines, and online publications.  Ruth Ann is a 26-year board member of the Morro Bay National Estuary Program and sits on the special Education and Public Outreach Committee with that organization. She is a past board member of the local Audubon Society, and both a past board member and current consultant to People of Faith for Justice of San Luis Obispo, California.  Ruth Ann has a degree in marketing/merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and a business certificate from Pepperdine University. Ruth Ann became active in the California Democratic Party during the 1970's and belonged to a grassroots political organization that worked to get progressive democrats elected. She wrote columns for local Democrat publications. She served in the 1976 presidential campaign for Governor Jerry Brown of California and was awarded an appointment as Special Assistant to the Governor on his 1978 state gubernatorial staff. She has worked in the Fashion industry in Los Angeles doing public relations writing and photography, and was a publicity writer and photographer during the 1960s-70s in the folk music industry in New York City. Ruth Ann spent 13 years at Union Bank of California in management and retired early as a Systems Analyst.  Ruth Ann was an activist during the 1960s and 70s participating in anti-war and civil rights protest marches and demonstrations in the northeastern and southern states. SUPPORT PFJ We greatly appreciate your financial support so that we can continue to educate, advocate and pray for the things that matter to our organization. Please consider donating through PayPal. People of Faith for Justice is a 501 (c )(3)  non-profit  organization. CREDITS The People of Faith for Justice Podcast is produced and edited by Jeff Manildi Music for the People of Faith for Justice Podcast is provided by Andrew Gorman

The California Democratic Party has officially recognized caste as a protected category to its Code of Conduct. This means that The Democratic Party officially recognizes Caste as an essential, immutable part of every Hindu's interpretation of Hinduism. Apart from being clear Hinduphobia, This action demonizes every Hindu in America. Sham, Kushal, and Abhijit discuss this action, and how many Hindus have brought it upon themselves by constantly voting for the Democrats, and whether its time for American Hindus to do what British Hindus did and rethink their political choice. Plus, meme review and we answer your questions. ------------------------------- Follow Sham: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamsharmashow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shambhav15 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamsharmashow/ Email Inquiries: contact@shamsharmashow.com Feedback: shambhav10@gmail.com  

This week, Taylor embarks upon an adventure in the company of writer, Dan McCrory, about his journey through life in the company of words - the power of words themselves, and their impact upon life and history, how technology and automation are causing a rapid evolution in the world as we know it, and the impact of the class system and the way it is shifting across the planet. KEY TAKEAWAYS We as humans, and fellow travellers through life, find ourselves connected not by the outward filters that society puts upon us, but the deeper-rooted beliefs and values we hold dear internally. We have developed automation as a tool to make life easier for ourselves, but it has not necessarily been a good thing for society. It has meant the reduction of certain job sectors and skills that in many ways, improved the lives of others. There seems to be a race to the bottom when it comes to countries trying to establish industries. Instead, the better solution would be for specific industries to lock to specific countries. We expect the next generation of the world to evolve in terms of clarity and mental skills, and yet our governments do not seem to wish to invest the necessary funding in securing that future. BEST MOMENTS 'I find myself really moving towards the things that connect us - the things we do find quite magically sometimes' 'I realised just how much of what I went through is still relevant to the next generation' 'Technology is going to change the basic conversation' 'There's a vanishing middle-class in the US and UK, but there's also a burgeoning, growing one in places like China' 'There is an inequity in what a school in the inner city will give as far as funds, as opposed to a school in the suburbs, and we need to even that out' 'People are hoarders and that's a very natural human trait. The way we deal with it is to have robust oversight' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Adventures Of Self Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.adventures.of.self/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Adventures.of.Self To attend the Creative Masculinity seminar, and to receive the early bird discount, or for more information, go to www.galliant.life/creative-masculinity ABOUT THE GUEST Dan McCrory has done every kind of writing imaginable: advertising, public relations, stories, magazine, articles and books. Last year he was published in the 2020 anthology of California’s Best Emerging Poets and his book, ‘Capitalism Killed the Middle Class: 25 Ways the System is Rigged Against You’ was a finalist for the Page Turner Awards. Dan is a longtime labor leader who has run for political office and remains a delegate to the California Democratic Party. After a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease six years ago, he wrote ‘You Will Forever Be My Always,’ a novel about salvation and redemption. He is the president of the LA chapter of the AT&T Pioneers, a charitable organisation that works with veterans, kids and the homeless in a variety of ways. He also is a community advisory board member of his local PBS station. ABOUT THE HOST Taylor Roark is the founder of Galliant Trainings, which guides and facilitates individuals and organisations in Creative Purpose. He has worked variously as a school bus driver, a blacksmith, a Wall Street lawyer and a developer of offshore wind farms. He has lived on 3 continents, travelled to more than 50 countries and currently resides in London, England. Taylor is a keen cyclist, an amateur photographer, an alchemical writer, a weekend DJ and a Taoist at heart. He chooses to live life as a mythical adventure. “The adventure you seek in life is yourself!” CONTACT METHOD Website: https://www.galliant.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-roark-a852169/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetaylorroark/ Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@galliant.lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.adventures.of.self/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising and KCBS Political Reporter Doug Sovern spoke with former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin, who is running against Rusty Hicks for Chair of the California Democratic Party.

In this episode of the California Nation podcast, Sacramento Bee Opinion Editor Gil Duran talks to climate activists and industry representatives to get their take on the governor's bold announcement that California will ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. This week's guests: ▪ RL Miller, climate “hawk” and chair of the California Democratic Party's environmental caucus. ​▪ Nalleli Cobo, climate activist from Los Angeles. ​▪ Catherine Reheis-Boyd, president of the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA). ▪ Anne Smart, vice president of public policy at Chargepoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1. Executive Orders for Economic Relief in the Times of Coronavirus. Guest: Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus at University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Visiting Professor at the New School University in New York. He is the author of several books, his latest, Understanding Socialism. Professor Wolff is the founder of the non-profit: Democracy at Work. He is also the host of the TV and Radio show Economic Update that airs on KPFA every Friday at 10:00 am.   Part 2.  Previewing The Democratic Convention. Guest: Marcy Winograd,  2020 CA DNC delegate for Bernie Sanders and long-time political activist. She co-founded the Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party and blogs at LA Progressive. The post Previewing the DNC & Trump's Executive Orders for Economic Relief in the Times of Corona appeared first on KPFA.

The Michael Cohen/Lanny Davis story has collapsed, but CNN will not retract it. The journalist's creed is now meaningless. The California Democratic Party calls for a boycott of In N Out Burger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks ago at the annual California Democratic Convention, the party adopted a new platform that includes universal basic income as a policy it supports. Rocky Fernandez, Region 5 Director for the CA Democratic Party, joins the Basic Income Podcast to discuss how this happened and what it means for basic income in California.

Hugh Hewitt interviews Pete Peterson, Dean of the Graduate School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, on the California Democratic Party and a key case before the Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live, Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the California Democratic Party convention - Capitol Weekly editor John Howard talks with The Nooner's Scott Lay about the bitter battle over the party chairmanship between establishment Dems and "Berniecrats." Inspired by the candidacy of Bernie Sanders, the left wing of the party surged in activity during the 2016 election and has continued to agitate for progressive causes. More moderate Democrats - often longtime party officials - have caught flak from the base for their more measured approach. Kimberly Ellis, in an upstart effort to replace John Burton as party chair, narrowly lost to 25 year party vet Eric Bauman, who was seen as a shoe in only months ago. John and Scott discuss the atmosphere at the convention and what all this means for the party in California, and DC.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Mary Ellen Early of The Democratic National Committee. Mary Ellen Early has represented California as a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) since 1988, and was elected to a seventh 4-year term in 2012. Mary Ellen has attended every Democratic National Convention since 1984, and has been a super delegate at each convention since 1992.  Mary Ellen is a member of the Western States Caucus, and has served on the Executive Committee of the DNC Women's Caucus. In 2000, Mary Ellen served as convener for Vice President Al Gore's nominating caucus in what was then the 24th Congressional District (now the 27th CD). This caucus helped to select delegates to the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. An active member of the California Democratic Party Executive Board, Mary Ellen was an Assembly District Chair from 1986 to 1988, a Regional Director from 1988 to 1991, and a member of the Party's Resolutions Committee from 1993 until 2011, when she was appointed to the Organizational Development Committee. She is the founder and co-editor of the California DNC Press Democrat, a regular newsletter published for the California Democratic Party. She is a member of the Women's Caucus, the Vice-Chair of the Irish American Caucus, and is Parliamentarian for the Native American Caucus. Mary Ellen has been active in the Los Angeles Democratic Party since 1985, and is currently Chair of the Community Outreach Committee, and a member of the Finance Committee. She is President of Action Democrats of the San Fernando Valley, and has worked on numerous political campaigns.    

Robert Scheer sits down with former congressman and current head of the California Democratic Party, John Burton.