Jan 16
“I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the …
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Sep 17
September 14, 2021: Gavin Newsom is still our Governor!!! Thank you NO RECALL voters!! Your vote was vital in preventing a takeover of our state by radical Republicans. Gavin Newsom survived a Republican attempt to remove him from office as California’s governor, ensuring that Democrat Newsom can serve out the rest of his term through …
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Jun 23
VOTE NO! (Leave blank alternate choices.) Sign and date the envelope. Here is a list of all Santa Barbara County 24 hour walkup/driveup ballot drop off boxes: https://countyofsb.org/care/elections/resources/drop-boxes.sbc Ballots must be dropped off BEFORE 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 14. If mailed, must be at the POST OFFICE BEFORE 5:00 pm Sept 14. Polling places …
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Apr 08
Democrats believe health care is a right, diversity is a strength, the economy should work for everyone, and facts and truth matter. Whether it’s health care, the economy, education, gun reform, equal pay, voting rights, national security, or the climate crisis, the Democratic Party understands that there’s no single issue that matters more than the …
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Mar 02 2021
2021 Theme “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.” – National History Women’s Alliance. The National Women’s History Alliance started by leading a coalition that successfully lobbied Congress to designate March as Women’s History Month, now celebrated across the country.[2] Today, the National Women’s History Alliance is known nationally as the only …
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Feb 16
The Man behind Black History Month: https://www.history.com/news/the-man-behind-black-history-month Timeline of the Black experience in America: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones?cmpid=email-hist-inside-history-2021-0201-02012021&om_rid=&~campaign=hist-inside-history-2021-0201 10 Virtual Ways to Celebrate Black History Month: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/10-virtual-ways-celebrate-black-224800820.html Inspiring Quotes to share: https://www.today.com/today/amp/tdna207446 Historical Voting Rights Act of 1965: https://history.house.gov/Oral-History/Documentaries/
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Feb 15
Presidents Day is observed as a federal holiday in America. The day, also known as ‘Washington’s Birthday’, is observed in honor of America’s first president George Washington. The holiday is used to reflect on America’s first president’s life and work in the office. People remember and cherish the values imparted to them by Washington. Another …
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Jan 23
A New Day, a New Beginning! https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/ President Biden’s Inaugural Speech, January 20, 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTtKDN4LgL8 The Best Photos From The Inauguration Of Joe Biden And Kamala Harris https://www.nbcnews.com/slideshow/biden-takes-office-inauguration-day-pictures-n1254946 https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/piapeterson/photos-biden-inauguration https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-kamala-harris-inauguration-2021_n_60084187c5b6efae62fd96fb https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lady-gaga-performs-soul-stirring-rendition-of-national-anthem-at-bidens-inauguration_n_600727a3c5b62c0057c0c421 The Poem by 22 year old Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ055ilIiN4 “The Hill We Climb” When day comes we ask ourselves, where can …
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Jan 19
Also watch live on networks at 8:30 am, Wednesday, January 20. The #InaugurationDay ceremony lineup is here! Invocation – Fr. Leo O’Donovan Pledge of Allegiance – Andrea Hall National Anthem – Lady Gaga Poetry Reading – Amanda Gorman Musical Performance – Jennifer Lopez Benediction – Rev. Dr. Silvester Beaman You won’t want to miss it! …
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Jan 15 2021
Second Impeachment of Donald Trump (2021) U.S. government process. Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, was impeached by the House of Representatives on January 13, 2021. The House adopted one article of impeachment against Trump: incitement of insurrection. He is the first U.S. president to be… wikipedia.org Proponents: Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, Jim Clyburn, Liz …
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Jan 11 2021
After many weeks of contesting the November 3, 2020 Presidential election of Democrat, Joe Biden, Donald Trump held a well publicized and planned gathering of his supporters on January 6, 2021 a block from the U.S. Capital while the final congressional certification of the election was in session. After several inflammatory speeches by Donald Trump, …
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Jan 02 2021
REGISTER HERE BEFORE JANUARY 11, 2021. Let’s have strong Democratic representation on the Central Coast, including Santa Maria Valley! (CLICK IMAGE TO READ FULL POST) 2021 ADEM Election ~ Every two years in odd-numbered years registered Democrats vote for delegates to the CA Democratic Party Central Committee. Assembly District Delegates (ADD) and the Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) …
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Dec 31 2020
Wishing a prosperous and safe year ahead to all. – Democratic Club of Santa Maria Valley.
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Dec 06 2020
Our Santa Maria Democratic Headquarters will be temporarily closed and in person meetings suspended in accordance with suggested efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Our third Thursday of every month meetings will not be held at the IHOP but will be conducted online beginning May 21, 2020. Please leave a message and return …
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Sep 20
Sunday, September 20, 2020: Please attend a silent candlelight vigil this evening in Santa Maria, 6-7 p.m. at the Lewellen Justice Center, corner of S. Miller and E. Cook St. (masks and social distancing requested) to pay respects to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a leading liberal voice on the court who championed …
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Congratulations to the two Georgia U.S. Senators who won the runoff contests January 5, 2021!
Jon Ossoff: https://electjon.com/
Rev. Raphael Warnock: https://warnockforgeorgia.com/
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