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
Jun
2
Sat
2018
On Sat., June 2, join Malibu’s own Henry Stern Will Lead a Caravan of Buses to Fullerton, CA, to canvass to defeat the Republican recall of Democratic State Senator Josh Newman on June 5, 2018.
Josh Newman, Democratic State Senator for CA’s 29th Senate District, flipped the 29th District from red to blue 2 years ago, narrowly defeating the Republican candidate. Josh is NOT up for re-election this year. So, in an attempt to improperly overturn that duly won election, the Republicans are waging a recall campaign against him. The LA Times wrote, “Just Say No” to this “abuse of the ballot box.” TheTimes notes that Newman has done nothing to warrant being tossed from office in the middle of his term. Recalls are meant to address extraordinary situations, such as elected officials who commit felonies or become unhinged. To the contrary, Josh Newman has stellar credentials and a solid track record in the CA Senate. A graduate of Yale and an Army Veteran, before running for office, he started a non-profit, ArmedForce2Workforce, to help young veterans find jobs and rewarding careers. The ostensible reason that Republicans are seeking a recall is because Newman voted, along with a super-majority of the Senate, to impose a 12-cent increase on gas tax, a 20-cent increase on diesel tax, and an increase in car registration fees, in order to rebuild California’s road, bridges and deteriorating infrastructure. The vote came just after powerful storms had washed out major bridges and threatened the collapse of the Oroville Dam. To be sure that those taxes get used for the reason they were passed, Josh wrote an initiative that is on the June 5 ballot, to require that any funds raised from these taxes are used for roads and transportation. The real reason for the Republican Recall effort is to overturn valid election results and kill the Democratic super-majority in the State Senate.
Message from CA Sen. Henry Stern: “Josh Newman and I served as Freshman Senators in the California Senate together. He is sharp, principled and unlikely. Our Senate Democratic Caucus’ top priority this year is to #ResistTheRecall because we can’t let bullies outbid the democratic will of the people of Orange County. Get on the bus and come walk with us to defeat the recall effort against Senator Newman and defend California’s progressive majority.”
Host: Senator Henry Stern
Buses Leave From: LA/Ventura Counties – Specific Address TBA
Buses Arrive at: Newman HQ, 153 N. Raymond Ave.,
Fullerton, CA 92813
You can Google “Josh Newman and LA Times” for more articles.
Jun
5
Tue
2018
The most important thing you have to do in June is vote on June 5.
***** Mark Your Calendar Now. *****
If you will be out of town, request an absentee ballot ASAP.
- To Check Status Your Current Voter Registration with the CA Secretary of State’s Office: Click Here.
- To Check Your Voter Registration Status with LA County Registrar: Click Here.
- To Register, or Correct Registration Information: Click Here.
- LA County Residents: To Find Your Polling Place: Click Here.
If you are currently registered to vote, and your registration address is correct, simply go to your polling place on June 5.
If you live in Malibu and need help voting or getting to the polls, email or call the Malibu Democratic Club at:
or 310-924-9489.
Jun
10
Sun
2018
“MOVE FAST AND BREAK THINGS”
Jon Taplin, Director Emeritus of the Annenberg Media Lab, Will Speak on Sunday, June 10.
Understanding How Our Social Media/Cloud-Based/Cyber World is Shaping Our Society, Culture, Art & Politics
A nationally recognized expert on digital media, Jon will deepen your understanding of the cloud-based/social media/cyber-world that we live in today. Come hear the fascinating story of how the internet morphed from its original concept as a de-centralized way for people to connect into the virtual oligopoly that is re-shaping our world – from music, film, television, news, publishing, and commerce, to our politics, culture and society. The immense concentration of web revenues, combined with their control over our communications and access to our personal information, has given our internet giants not only unprecedented commercial power, but unprecedented social and political power. Jon will talk about how this has impacted writers, composers, film- makers, actors, musicians, and artists, as well as human relations, politics and elections. He will help you understand why Facebook left itself and their c. 2 billion users vulnerable to data-mining by bad actors.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Jon has some ideas on how we can get a handle on it, and ensure that the World Wide Web protects authors’ rights and individual privacy, and works for the benefit of all. Some of those changes are already being talked about in Silicon Valley and national capitals. These topics are also addressed in his book, “Move Fast and Break Things”, which was, in fact, Facebook’s original motto. Jon’s national book tour was sold out far in advance in NYC, Washington, DC and other cities. He recently appeared on “60 Minutes” for his expertise in this field.
Suggested Donation: $ 10
Parking: Free Street Parking*
Books will not be for sale at the event, but if you have a copy of “Move Fast & Break Things”, Jon will be glad to sign it.
* – The Malibu Library Parking Lot on Sundays hosts the Malibu Farmer’s Market until 3 pm, so if you arrive early, you can also enjoy the Farmer’s Market. While the Library parking lot will not be available because of the Farmers’ Market, there should be plenty of free parking along the street.
Jun
16
Sat
2018
Join PaliDems and director Kim Snyder for a screening of Peabody-winning film NEWTOWN
about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
… which should have been the last. #WeAreAllNewtown
Post-screening discussion to stream on Facebook at 6 PM
Host: Pacific Palisades Democratic club
Jul
18
Wed
2018
Board meetings are open to all members and interested Democrats.
Aug
15
Wed
2018
Board meetings are open to all members and interested Democrats.
Sep
21
Fri
2018
| Lenise at Sorenity Rocks will be hosting a special “Healing Meet and Greet” for Democratic Malibu City Council Candidate Mikke Pierson on Friday, September 21st from 5PM-9PM at the Malibu Lumber Yard location. The event will feature healing and treatments, including some from Dr. Michael Maguire of Radiant Health. Mikke4Malibu lawn signs will be available.
Additional events for Mikke Pierson for City Council can be found by Clicking Here. |
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Sep
22
Sat
2018
Connect with other Democrats and support the Westside Democratic HQ by coming to the
“Persistence Picnic 2: Creating Community to Flip the House”. Elected officials including
US Representatives Ted Lieu and Karen Bass, State Senator Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles
City Councilman Mike Bonin and Culver City Councilman Alex Fisch and Meghan Sahli Wells will speak.
Harley Rouda, running against Dana Rohrabacher in CA-48, will speak. Democratic candidates in Congressional Districts CA 10, 21, 25, 45, and 49 are invited, and
representatives of Katie Hill (running in CA-25), and
Katie Porter, (running in CA-45), will be speaking. In addition, local community groups working on our most pressing issues, like immigration, women’s rights and the environment, have been invited to set up booths to connect with potential volunteers.
The event will also be a fundraiser for the Westside Democratic HQ at 1027 Westwood Blvd. Donations for t-shirts, buttons and more will be available.Free. Open to the public.
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, 90230.
Parking: In Park Parking Lot or neighboring streets only.
Sponsored By
Indivisible Groups CA 37, CA 43, CA 33; Westside Democratic HQ, Santa Monica Democratic Club, West LA Democratic Club, Westchester-Playa Democratic Club, Stonewall Democratic Club, Pacific Palisades Democratic Club, Westside Democratic Club, Swing SoCalLeft, Code Blue, and Food & Water Watch.
Hosts Kristina & Justin Kell, and Candace Bowen & Hub Ferguson invite you to come meet
Malibu City Council Candidates
Karen Farrer and Olivia Damavandi-Aryeh.
When: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, 1:00 pm
