Check it out: Our very own Vice Chair Kessler, reporting at CADEM as co-chair of Resolutions Committee. 💙👏🏽

We have to stop letting ourselves get distracted…we’re being played. youtu.be/8HkUdvEhD0A

Bringing Receipts!

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Could Alaska decide the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms? With Trump polling 10 points underwater in the state and Mary Peltola building a massive statewide coalition, the political map is shifting. Watch Democracy on Fire with Tom Begich to see why Alaska matters: youtu.be/9pqO0ylmrHQ?...

The Red State That Could Break Trump’s Hold on the Senate | Democracy on Fire

How could the traditionally-Republican state of Alaska become one of the states that helps Democrats take back the U.S. Senate? In this preview, Kay Brown and Alaska Democratic gubernatorial…

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100 Days Out! Take Back the House! · California Democratic Party

Just 100 days out from the November 3rd Election! Join us for a canvass in **Hemet** to support our Democratic candidates up and down the ticket! - Marni von Wilpert for Congress - Dr. Corey Jackson…

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Feeling overwhelmed by politics? The future is still up for grabs. On "Democracy on Fire," Kay Brown talks with Gary Lucks on the exact strategy needed to win Congress in 2026. No slogans—just real, practical actions that shift close races. Listen now: youtu.be/A3SDZ9cvbHM?...

90 Million Voters Could Flip the 2026 Midterms—Here’s the Strategy from Author Gary Lucks

This episode of "Democracy on Fire" is a blunt reminder that ordinary Americans still have the power to shape what happens next. Host Kay Brown sits down with author, environmental lawyer and…

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It won't happen unless we all work together! To get involved, join one of our clubs: www.riversidecountydemocrats.org/join-a-democ... #RCDP #BlueWave2026

Let's keep up the momentum for November! 🗳

A Real change starts on YOUR block. Banning Commissioner Chris Castorena breaks down how walking your street, writing letters & building connections create ripple effects for equity. Ask: "Development for whom?" ® New "Joy of Democracy" via Straight Outta Rivco - Part 2! youtu.be/nI16skPfYVU?...

Demand Better: How Ordinary People Can Change Broken Systems | Chris Castorena, the Joy of Democracy

Chris Castorena, Planning Commissioner for the city of Banning, Calif., is known for innovative, community-driven initiatives and advocating for equity and infrastructure improvements. In this second…

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Come meet Andrea Garcia, the ONLY CANDIDATE for Riverside County Superior Court JUDGE endorsed by the California Democratic Party and Riverside County Democratic Party!

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This Saturday, July 11th canvass in Winchester! First canvass with Marni von Wilpert + Dr. Tiffanie Tate (SD-32) as part of CADEM's coordinated campaign. New or experienced, we need you at the doors. Sign up: mobilize.us/cadems/event/966122 🚪✊ #DemsFightBack"

Take Back the House! Knock Doors in Winchester! · California Democratic Party

In 2025, we made history by passing Prop 50. Now it’s time to turn that victory into lasting change by taking back the House! Join us for a canvass in **Winchester** with special guest **Marni von…

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WOW - thank you to everyone who made calls, canvassed neighborhoods, wrote postcards, and VOTED!

Who gets to tell America's story? 🇺🇸 Kay Brown talks with Alan Spears (National Parks Conservation Association) about the legal fight to stop historical truth from being stripped out of our national parks—and why it matters as America nears 250. #democracyonfire youtu.be/KdSoCu5_zVg?...

The Great Divide: Why History Is Disappearing From National Parks

Democracy on Fire's Kay Brown interviews Alan Spears of the National Parks Conservation Association on United America Network about legal efforts to stop the removal of historical and scientific…

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Running for office? Thinking about it? Join us July 8 @ 7:30pm on Zoom for a candidate/campaign info session before the July 13 filing period opens. Great for first-timers—open to all candidates, staff & volunteers. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We passed Prop 50. Now let's take back the House. 🔥 Join us + special guest Marni von Wilpert for a canvass in Winchester — new or seasoned, we've got you. Bring a friend. Victory starts at the doorstep. Sign up now! #cafightsforward Register here: www.mobilize.us/cadems/event...

Take Back the House! Knock Doors in Winchester! · California Democratic Party

In 2025, we made history by passing Prop 50. Now it’s time to turn that victory into lasting change by taking back the House! Join us for a canvass in **Winchester** with special guest **Marni von…

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"Season finale! 🏆 We break down a wild spring sports run: Santiago's D1 baseball pool play win, Norco's gutsy finals push vs. St. John Bosco, softball heartbreak in the semis, and King's lacrosse boys falling just short of a title berth. On to fall! 🔥⚾🥍" youtu.be/a7E-MthTHq8?...

Anticipating the Future: What Lies Ahead for Riverside County High School Sports in Fall 2026

The culmination of our inaugural season is upon us, as we meticulously dissect the outcomes of spring sports, specifically focusing on baseball, softball, and lacrosse. We commence our analysis with…

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Newspapers are dying. Nonprofit journalism is rising. But who's checking the checkers? Veteran reporter Tom Belden joins @KayBrown to unpack how digital media fractured our shared facts—and why media literacy might be democracy's last line of defense. 🔥 #democracyonfire youtu.be/9AfVpaRGRZk?...

How Media Literacy Can Protect American Democracy: Journalist Tom Belden Talks with Kay Brown

In this episode of "Democracy on Fire," Kay Brown speaks with veteran reporter Tom Belden, whose decades covering transportation and tourism provide a vantage point for examining the collapse of…

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New collab alert! Joy Silver teams with Straight Outta Rivco to spotlight overlooked Riverside County communities. First up: Banning's Chris Castorena on growth, land-use planning & why your voice matters in shaping your neighborhood. 🏗️🗳️ youtu.be/U0YzuLlPaP8?...

Straight Outta Rivco: Banning Planning Commissioner Chris Castorena on Growth and Development Part 1

In this episode, Joy Silver welcomes Straight Outta Rivco correspondents Anyse Smith and Francisco Ramos for the launch of a new collaboration highlighting overlooked communities across Riverside…

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Your brain isn't voting rationally—it's voting tribally. Bill Ballas joins to unpack the psychology behind political checkout, demagogue tactics, and why Finland's media literacy model offers real hope. 🧠🗳️ #democracyonfire youtu.be/W8-Wtbqssqk?...

The Psychology of Voting: Why Emotion Wins Elections | Author Bill Ballas

In this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown speaks with Bill Ballas, a former marketing and healthcare executive and author of the forthcoming book The Architect. Ballas challenges the widespread…

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New episode of Democracy on Fire 🎙️ Eleanor Andrews joins Kay Brown to talk voting rights, civil rights memory, and the fight for fair representation. From Jim Crow to today's redistricting battles, her message is clear: don't despair, organize, and vote. Listen now. youtu.be/nHv86xgzFSg?...

Eleanor Andrews on Voting as Civil Resistance | Democracy on Fire with Kay Brown

In this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown talks with Eleanor Andrews about voting rights, civil rights memory and the shrinking space for American democracy. Andrews, an Alaska civic and…

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He used to support the death penalty. Then he saw how it actually works. 🎙️ Veteran abolitionist Abraham Bonowitz joins Democracy on Fire to expose wrongful convictions, racial disparities & the federal push to speed up executions. Listen now. #DemocracyOnFire youtu.be/Y-wi8y0Q6SU?...

The High Cost of State-Sanctioned Killing | Abraham Bonowitz

In this urgent conversation, Kay Brown, host of Democracy on Fire, talks with Abraham Bonowitz, a veteran death penalty abolition advocate, who offers a sweeping look at America’s capital punishment…

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Men are struggling — and we don't talk about it enough. Michael Johnson & Joy Silver dig into identity, the manosphere & why redefining masculinity matters for all of us. Listen in. 🎙️ youtu.be/iD6zRyNb450?...

A Broad Talks to a Bro: Joy Silver and Michael Johnson | The Masculinity Reset

In this thought-provoking episode, data professional Michael Johnson joins the conversation to explore the growing debate around masculinity, gender, culture, and political identity in America today.…

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Join us on June 14th for this special nationwide community watch party - “A Concert for the First Amendment”, streaming live from NYC. To do so, you MUST register using the QR code or use this link: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... Seating is limited so register early

💊 "The genie is out of the bottle." Courts restricted abortion — so people found another way. Pills, telehealth, shield laws & mutual aid networks are reshaping reproductive care. Public health expert Elisa Wells breaks it all down. 🎙️ #DemocracyOnFire youtu.be/RGnlS8lvtp0?...

How Women Are Keeping Abortion Access Alive | Elisa Wells of Plan C

When the courts restrict abortion access, women find another way. In this episode of Democracy on Fire with Kay Brown, public health expert and Plan C co-founder Elisa Wells breaks down how…

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89M registered voters sat out 2024. Non-voters aren't avoiding politics — they're choosing the outcome. The penalty for not voting? Being governed by people you didn't pick. 🗳️ medium.com/@chair.rcdp/...

Not Voting? Republicans Will Thank You

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What's really happening inside Amazon's warehouses? A veteran worker pulls back the curtain on surveillance, burnout & the fight to unionize. 🎙️ ▶️ Riverside Rank & File youtu.be/xqSatlvINNs?... #Labor #Amazon #WorkersRights

How Amazon Keeps Workers Trapped Without a Union | Nannette Plescencia Fights for Workers’ Voice

What’s really happening inside Amazon warehouses? Veteran Amazon worker and labor advocate Nannette Plescencia joins Steve Matthews for a blunt conversation about surveillance, burnout, anti-union…

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🚢 100,000 ships. 90% of global trade. A climate crisis hiding in plain sight. Black carbon from shipping is melting Arctic ice—and an 80% fix already exists. Are we using it? 🧊🔥 #Democracy OnFire #climatechange youtu.be/Z2m6ZK-HMNI?...

Black carbon from ships: the hidden force helping destroy the Arctic

• Maritime shipping is stealthily contributing to the climate crisis, and we’re diving deep into the murky waters of black carbon—soot that’s not just a nuisance but a major player in melting Arctic…

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Help take back the House from the comfort of your home! Our virtual phonebanks to get out the vote in battleground congressional districts are happening all week, including on Election Day. Join volunteers across the state calling voters to help Democrats win! 📞