If you’re feeling angry or overwhelmed by what is unfolding from ICE, you’re not alone. Hear from state leaders who are standing up to ICE. Our Sonoma chapter of States Win supported election of MN Sen Ann Johnson Stewart and AZ Rep Lorena Austin (plus working for her relection this year).
The Republican supermajority in Iowa is done with. If you made phone calls or donated, thank you!!!
Do you wonder about how your participation in a rally or a Sister District phonebank or fundraiser connects to all the other actions happening in the effort to resist the authoritarian actions of our government. And what to do? Check out this article: open.substack.com/pub/grassroo...
Hey Sonoma Friends, we're collaborating with Sister District South Bay on this... make sure to sign up for your yums!!
Where?
--A beautiful Sebastopol rural garden setting with dance floor (address provided after registration.)
--Fabulous array of wines, craft beers and delicious appetizers - INCLUDED!
--12:45 – 1:00: Come early for a complimentary Salsa lesson
--Bring hats and wear layers for afternoon breezes!
Hear the latest on this year's State campaigns from guest speaker, Shawn Werner, Sister District Organizing & Political Director.
Proceeds to Delegate Josh Thomas, running for the Virginia State House (HD 21). Help Josh win reelection in an important district needed to keep Virginia’s House Blue!
Ready for some Summer Fun?!
Sunday, Aug. 17 1pm-4pm near Sebastopol
Spend a joyful afternoon with friends in a beautiful garden with lively Latin music while you enjoy premium wine and gourmet appetizers. Dance and shop at the SILENT AUCTION and RAFFLE!!
Donate to register: bit.ly/Josh_Dance25
Some announcements of the forum and rally have said it is at the Sheriff's Office. This is inaccurate. The correct address is 575 Administration Dr., the Sonoma County office, which houses the Board of Supervisors.
That forum will take place today, July 22nd at 5:30 pm in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 575 Administration Dr., Santa Rosa. Members of the immigrants' rights community will be inside to speak. We the people will gather outside at 5:00 to to demand zero cooperation between the Sheriff and ICE.
More info from Susan Lamont:
The Truth Act, which went into effect in 2017, requires a local legislative body to hold a community forum annually if local law enforcement allows ICE access to any individual.
We want this to be huge! Join to make it clear that what is happening to immigrants in this country is cruel and completely unacceptable. Share this notice. Bring friends.
Many immigrants are understandably afraid to protest. Therefore it is important for white folks to be present as allies.
ICE OUT OF SONOMA COUNTY. Urgent action needed
Make it known we want zero cooperation between Sheriff's Office and ICE.
When: 5pm today, Tuesday, July 22nd
Where: 575 Administration Dr., Santa Rosa.
Good Trouble Thursday, July 17
Sebastopol: Good Trouble Lives On noon to 1pm, Sebastopol Four Corners
Sebastopol: Good Trouble Lives On 4:30 to 6:30 Sebastopol Four Corners
Santa Rosa: Necessary Trouble 5pm, Old Courthouse Square
Healdsburg: Good Trouble Lives On 5:30 to 7:30 Healdsburg Plaza
Sister District Sonoma County is proud to support @VA_JET for VA House! 🎉
Delegate Thomas is defending the most vulnerable seat in the House after flipping it blue in 2023. He’s running for reelection to keep fighting for reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and affordable housing.
Details
* Suggested Donation to our candidate through ActBlue: Sliding Scale $20-40 (A deal for finding even one item!)
* Bring a maximum of 10 close-to-new/gently-used clothing items, plus accessories.
* Beverages and nibbles provide
* Raffle
Clothing Swap is Back!
Clean out your closet, share your gently worn women’s clothing, accessories, bags & shoes, and refresh your wardrobe...all while supporting our candidate, Delegate Josh Thomas in his reelection campaign in Virginia.
We'll meet at a large, flat, sandy site leading to a rocky jetty within the waters of Bodega Bay estuary. Emeritus Professor Marilyn Cannon will lead us in looking at sea stars, sea anemones, and marine algae, and whatever else we find.
Tide Pools in Bodega Bay? Explore and save democracy. What better way to spend a Saturday morning?
Saturday, June 28th, 8am
Donation $20 to $40
Attendance limited.
For details and to register:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sometimes we wonder what protests accomplish. A good summary from Indivisible's co-founder Leah Greenburg.
indivisibleteam.medium.com/the-strategi...
Time to Rise! Emergency protest. All out against ICE.
Old Courthouse Square, 6/11, 5 pm
Meet by Unity Statue
Sonoma County Democratic Socialists of America
Love and Light Movement for Change
#disappearedinamerica
It's happening here, too.
Wilfred Rivero is a 24-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker detained by ICE in Sacramento while trying to update his address. No contact with fiance or family for over a week.
www.kcra.com/article/vene...
Enjoy the finest of Nor Cal’s musical talents as Nina Gerber and Chris Webster offer entertainment to support Sister District Sonoma's work to elect Kimberly Pope Adams to the VA State Legislature HD-82.
To register, donate here: bit.ly/KimA_SongsV. All donations go to the candidate.
If you've never phonebanked, we'll train you. Get in touch with janetisadore@gmail.com for info on a training session on Friday June 6, in Sebastopol. Or if you've called before, just sign up for a phonebank session; we offer training briefs with every phonebank.
We're dialing to support Kimberly Pope Adams, candidate for Virginia House District 82. Join a Sister District Sonoma remote phonebank. We dial every other Saturday starting on June 21, 10am to noon. In October, we go to weekly phonebanks.
Through SIster District phonebanks, you can help Democratic state legislative candidates running to take seats away from Republican legislators in Republican-controlled or leaning states. Republicans have been building their state power for years--it's time to take it back.
