Dear Neighbors, Friends & Fellow Democrats,
While we are disturbed by the number of Americans who decided to cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris this year, we remain encouraged by the enthusiasm and hard work performed by dedicated volunteers within our Malibu community and across the nation to help elect Democrats. The fight continues onward, and we are prepared to do our part to defend the inhabitants, institutions, and interests of the United States and our allies abroad.
This election cycle, over one hundred volunteers from Malibu hand-wrote over ten thousand postcards, called hundreds of thousands of voters, canvassed across neighboring battleground congressional districts and swing states to knock on many additional thousands of doors, and helped raise over one million dollars for Democratic candidates. Additionally, Malibu Democrats spent hundreds of hours speaking directly with voters and distributing voter registration forms and election information on Sundays at the Malibu Farmers Market.
Congratulations to Malibu’s U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (CA-32), California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (AD-42), our newly-elected U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Congressmember-elect George Whitesides (CA-27), and all other victorious candidates who voters entrusted with the great responsibility of representing our shared values and accomplishing our common goals. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen. Schiff, Rep. Sherman, Asm. Irwin, and our other elected officials to address ongoing local issues such as improving PCH and public safety, strengthening fire prevention and response, and protecting our environment and open spaces.
Locally, while county election officials will continue to count votes until the end of the month, Bruce Silverstein, Steve Uhring, and Haylynn Conrad currently lead the field of Malibu City Council candidates. We thank each of the candidates who participated in our Malibu Democratic Club forum in October, congratulate the to-be-certified winners, and trust that they will each do their best to serve Malibu. We also congratulate the committee supporting our local school facilities bond, Measure MM, which appears to have passed.
We extend our gratitude to President Joe Biden, California’s own Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and all of the Democratic candidates and grassroots volunteers across the country for their service and commitment to defending democracy. Faced against candidates promoting hate, division, and falsehoods, history will remember that Democrats stood on the side of justice, unity, and truth.
We especially thank our partners at Grassroots Democrats HQ and Westside Democratic HQ for all of the incredible work that they do, and for consistently supporting our volunteer efforts in Malibu.
If you are feeling afraid or vulnerable in the aftermath of this election for any reason, please know that we at the Malibu Democratic Club are here to foster community, support those at risk and in need, and provide information on other helpful resources and organizations.
We will continue to host monthly Board meetings and organize regular events throughout non-election years, and invite you to join the club or renew your annual membership to support our ongoing efforts to be of service while fighting to protect our democracy, our rights, and our freedoms. We will soon resume our monthly hikes and gatherings to more closely unite our Malibu Democratic community, and continue to send out periodic email updates highlighting upcoming events and other useful information.
We wish you joy over the final months of 2024 and during whichever holidays you choose to observe and celebrate.
In solidarity & with gratitude,
Gina Muscatel, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Hap Henry, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Marilyn Green, Volunteer Chair, Malibu Democratic Club
Meet Presidential Candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
An Afternoon With Tulsi Gabbard
An Evening with Tulsi Gabbard
Meet the Candidate
Meet Presidential Candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
An Afternoon With Tulsi Gabbard
An Evening with Tulsi Gabbard
Meet the Candidate
Michael Scott Moore: Malibu Library Speaker Series
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Michael Scott Moore will discuss his book The Desert and the Sea, a profound and revelatory memoir about his three-year captivity by Somali pirates. The book has been called a riveting and thoughtful exploration of foreign policy, religious extremism, and the costs of survival. Moore is also the author of the popular surfing book Sweetness and Blood: How Surfing Spread from Hawaii to California to the Rest of the World.
Free Admission. RSVP Required.
7:00 PM – Lecture and Q&A
8:00 PM – Book Signing and Reception
RSVP Required by registering online or call 310-456-6438.
The Malibu Democratic Club is holding the first in a series of political salons where Democrats can get together to discuss the pressing issues of the day. The discussion will be led by two outspoken political commentators, Lance Simmens and Ted Vaill.
Topic: The Mueller Report: Its Implications, and Where We Go From Here.
When: Sunday, May 19, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Where: 20249 Inland Ln. (Big Rock), Malibu, CA 90265
Free. RSVP Required.
Rsvp to: Dianne Landau, dianne@Landaucoaching.com
Free On-Street Parking.
Join us for coffee/tea, a bit of breakfast, and a discussion of the Mueller report.
Lance Simmens has spent nearly four decades in senior level policy, political, and governmental positions at Federal, State, and local levels of government, has written over 350 articles for Huffington Post, is currently a regular contributor to the LA Progressive and is the author of two books, The Evolution of a Revolution: An Attack Upon Reason, Compromise, and the Constitution, and Fracktured. He is currently First Vice-President of the Malibu Democratic Club, Commissioner of Public Works for Malibu and has served as President of the Malibu Adamson House Foundation.
Ted Vaill is a former federal prosecutor, attended Colgate and University of Chicago Law School, practiced law for 50 years in LA, for 10 years was a delegate to CADEM, has written over 70 articles for LAProgressive.com, is a former President and now VP of Malibu Democratic Club, and a former Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissioner in Malibu.
The Mueller report is a seminal development in the Trump Presidency, an Administration characterized by lies, deceit, and corruption. What is at stake is the very survival of our democratic processes, including checks and balances, the rule of law, and separation of powers.
It is vital, as we approach the 2020 election, that we keep ourselves well informed, discuss the issues that confront the nation and the Party, and stand as a united opposition to ensure that Donald Trump is not re-elected.
Opening Reception for “Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising” Art Exhibition About the Woolsey Fire
All community members are invited to attend the opening reception for “Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising: Reflections on the Woolsey Fire,” the City of Malibu Cultural Arts Commission’s public art exhibition at City Hall that explores the experience of the Woolsey Fire.
The free reception takes place on Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 PM at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu CA 90265). No RSVPs are needed. The exhibition will be on display through the end of the summer and can be viewed anytime during City Hall’s open hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Fridays 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Artists of all ages were invited to submit their original artwork, including photography, paint, drawing, collage, short films, free standing art and written, for this collaborative community-wide art show.
The exhibition is a community-wide collaboration that will feature artwork related to the Woolsey Fire. Reflecting on a moment of healing and recovery, the community will come together to see how artists have interpreted the devastation that struck the Malibu community while uncovering the beauty in togetherness, nature and resiliency.
The exhibition will feature artwork of all mediums including, photography, paint, drawing, collage, free standing art, short films/videos and written work.
Watch the first night of the first Democratic Presidential Debates tonight, with fellow Democrats.
CoHosts:
Santa Monica Democratic Club and
Pacific Palisades Democratic Club
Where: The Gramercy, 2460 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
When: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
All Democrats welcome.
Free. No Rsvp required.
Parking: Metered parking on the street or Valet Parking ($8).
Of the 24 Democratic Presidential candidates, 20 made the cut for the First Debate. 10 will debate on Wed., June 26, 6-9 pm, LA Times, and another 10 will debate on Thurs., June 27, 6-9 pm, LA Time.
On Wednesday, the candidates will be arranged on stage from left to right, in the following order: Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York; Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio; Julián Castro, the former housing secretary; Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey; Ms. Warren; Mr. O’Rourke; Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota; Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii; Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington; and former Representative John Delaney of Maryland.
The lineup for Thursday is as follows, from left to right: Marianne Williamson, a self-help author; former Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado; Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur; Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.; Mr. Biden; Mr. Sanders; Senator Kamala Harris of California; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York; Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado; and Representative Eric Swalwell of California.
The candidates will stand in a tight semicircle on a debate stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, surrounded by 600 square feet of screens that include a wraparound image of the White House. The lecterns are made of Plexiglas and carry the presidential seal. NBC, using five moderators, is hosting the debate.
Watch the Second Night of the 1st Democratic Presidential Debates tonight, with fellow Democrats.
There will be 2 Debate Watch Parties on June 27 in Santa Monica.
(Details one each below.)
CoHosts:
Santa Monica Democratic Club and
Pacific Palisades Democratic Club
Westside Democratic HQ
When: June 27, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: See details for each party below. Choose the one you want.
All Democrats welcome.
June 27 Debate Watch Party # 1
Earth, Wind & Flour
2222 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA
*** RSVP Required for Earth, Wind & Fire.
We will be watching the debate in a private room at Earth Wind & Flour (2222 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica). A buffet of Italian food will be provided, but in order to prepare for the right number of guests we need your RSVP below.
Cost: At EW&F, guests must purchase $15 worth of food or beverage plus tax and tip, but valet parking is free
Children Welcome. ADA Compliant.
Parking: Free Valet Parking.
June 27 Debate Watch Party # 2
The GasLite
2030 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Doors open 5 PM
Debate 6 – 9 PM Pacific Time
We’ll be ordering pizza or bring your food in (Veggie Grill across the street)
(Karaoke starts at 9:00 PM)
Hosted by West L.A. Democratic Club & Drinking Liberally.
Co-Hosted by Westchester-Playa, Pacific Palisades and Stonewall Democratic Clubs
Please RSVP HERE for the GasLite Night (especially if you want pizza!)
INFO ON THE DEBATE
Of the 24 Democratic Presidential candidates, 20 made the cut for the First Debate. 10 will debate on Wed., June 26, 6-9 pm, LA Times, and another 10 will debate on Thurs., June 27, 6-9 pm, LA Time.
On Wednesday, the candidates will be arranged on stage from left to right, in the following order: Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York; Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio; Julián Castro, the former housing secretary; Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey; Ms. Warren; Mr. O’Rourke; Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota; Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii; Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington; and former Representative John Delaney of Maryland.
The lineup for Thursday is as follows, from left to right: Marianne Williamson, a self-help author; former Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado; Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur; Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.; Mr. Biden; Mr. Sanders; Senator Kamala Harris of California; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York; Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado; and Representative Eric Swalwell of California.
The candidates will stand in a tight semicircle on a debate stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, surrounded by 600 square feet of screens that include a wraparound image of the White House. The lecterns are made of Plexiglas and carry the presidential seal. NBC, using five moderators, is hosting the debate.