Healthcare at the Crossroads presentation by Dr. Ed Weisbart of Physicians for a National Healthcare Plan on Sunday, April 14, 6pm at Cool Hall, 1701 Hwy 193, in Cool. Please bring a side dish to share. Dr. Weisbart has traveled from Missouri to do a series of talks throughout Northern California on the state of our healthcare. He brings a unique perspective and knowledge that audiences across the ideological spectrum will appreciate.
Civil Rights Now! Workgroup News
Book Drive Expansion
After a successful book drive and donation to the EDC Library, the workgroup is expanding on the project by looking to gather children’s books, poetry, and other works to add to the collections of school libraries in EDC.
Solidarity
In the aftermath of the recent shootings/terror attacks at two New Zealand mosques, we have begun reaching out to our local muslim community to see if there are any ways we can assist them.
Next meeting: Sunday, April 28. Contact Mike or Melinda for details.
Michael Saunders, miachoftheshire@gmail.com
Melinda Velasco, velamar333@gmail.com
Special Event: Letter Writing Party to keep the pressure on McClintock
Hello Writers!
On April 16 we are joining with Sierra Forward to write "Letters to the Editor" to our local publications. This will be one way that we can continue to keep the pressure on McClintock. And it is a great way for all of us to contribute now, prior to the campaign.
We will have clear messages, sample letters, and talking points to assist you. Pens, paper, etc., will be provided but you may want to bring your laptop. Our hostess, Gina Abrams, is graciously providing refreshments.
When: Tuesday, April 16 from 10a to 12n
RSVP to ml.elliott@sbcglobal.net to get the address.
EDP CLIMATE JUSTICE
Please enjoy this great summary of Climate Change Science
https://www.pbs.org/video/decoding-the-weather-machine-vgqhot/
Workers Solidarity Workgroup News
The happy diners at the EDP table.
On the evening of March 9, a group from the EDP Worker Solidarity Network and the El Dorado Progressives sponsored a table at the fundraising dinner of Coalition of Labor Union Women with NorCal Resist. Large quantities of spaghetti were consumed. Excellent desserts were entered for a dessert auction. Our table raised the most donations and we were able to have first pick at the dessert table.
We were given a very warm welcome and felt very much at home at the IAM Local Lodge 946 Union Hall.
The next EDP-Workers Solidarity Network Meeting will be held on April 1, 6 pm. at 3221 Gerle Ave, Placerville (link).
Scott and Heather Schroeder, schroeder.scott244@gmail.com
The GREEN NEW DEAL
At a packed EDP General Meeting at Placerville Town call on March 10th, Sarah Saunders gave us an enlightening talk on the GREEN NEW DEAL. You can see her presentation slides at the link below.
Click here for Sarah’s GREEN NEW DEAL presentation slides.
If you have questions or want to volunterr, you can contact Sarah at cmyst123@gmail.com
March EDP General Meeting: Protecting Our Environment
Sunday, March 10
Placerville Town Hall
549 Main Street
3 pm Social Snack & Chat (please bring snacks to share and your own cup)
3:35 to 5 pm Presentations on Green New Deal and Protecting the Environment: Political Action & Personal Responsibility
5 to 5:15 EDP Member Annual Meeting
5:15 to 6 pm EDP Protect Our Environment Workgroup meeting
Open to the public—invite a friend!
Coming your way in 2019: January EDP newsletter
This is a short newsletter to usher in the brand new year of El Dorado Progressives. Here are the coming events you might be interested in.
Thursday, January 10, 6:30 to 9 pm
LGBTQ & Allies Workgroup Meeting
Raley’s Community Room
166 Placerville Drive
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Sunday, January 13
EDP General Meeting
Placerville Town Hall
549 Main Street
2 pm Workgroup Leader meeting
3 pm Gather, snack, chat
3:30 pm General meeting
We will look back at 2018 and do some creative thinking about and planning for the months to come. Signs will be available for the Women's March.
We are looking for new members for the EDP Steering Committee. The Steering Committee provides leadership to EDP and supports the Workgroup Leaders and actions. Does this interest you? Send a short paragraph telling us why to eldoradoprogressives@gmail.com.
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Saturday, January 19, 10 am to 3 pm
Women’s March
Downtown Sacramento, at Capitol
Meet-up location is being determined
Want to carpool? RSVP on Facebook event posting and say “want to carpool” in the comments section, and/or email Kathleen Barco at mkb842@msn.com.
Sunday, January 20, 9 to 11 am
Civil Rights Now! Workgroup Meeting
Placerville Natural Foods Co-op
535 Placerville Drive
Monday, January 21, 4 to 6 pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration: Sing-along and Candlelight March
Placerville Town Hall, 549 Main Street
4 pm Gather; 4:45 Program; 6 pm March
Hot beverages and snacks will be provided. Bring a candle!
Sunday, January 27
Vote for district delegates at the ADEMs
What are ADEMs you might ask? Well, they are the people who help choose and endorse the Democratic Party candidates you are asked to vote for! An excellent slate of progressive delegate candidates has been put together and they need your support. Votes must be cast in person; only registered Democrats may vote but you can register on-site and then vote. Click here to view Facebook page or email Sarah Saunders at cmyst123@gmail.com for details, location and carpool information! Please show up and vote!
Monday, January 28
EDP Healthcare Workgroup Meeting
We will continue our work on Expanded and Improved Medicare for All House Parties and Advocacy as well as promoting access to family planning services for teens and uninsured.
Location TBD. Click here for location information closer to the event.
Want to help create the Big Blue Wave?
Nov 6th 2018 Midterm Elections
We all know that the coming midterm elections are important, if not crucial, to restoring some sanity and decency in our country.
Have you considered what you personally can contribute?
Click Here for some ways you can help to:
GET OUT THE VOTE
Midterm Elections on Nov. 6
Midterm Elections on Nov. 6
We are all working towards creating a Blue Wave. We want to flip the 04th Congressional District. We want to help out Democratic and progressive candidates wherever possible. Voting is the most important thing you can do—that individuals can make concrete contributions to help Get Out the Vote on November 6. For a list of things you can do as an individual, click here. The Big Blue Wave needs YOU!
