51 Percent of Americans Think the War in Iran Has Not Been Worthwhile.

NEW POLL: Less than a quarter of Americans think Trump’s war in Iran has been worth the cost.
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/u...

Our Forever Organizing strategy continues with more ways to get involved across the state this week! Sign up at cadem.org/win2026

California VOTER Index - California Democratic Party The California Democratic Party launched the California Voter Opinion, Trend, & Engagement Research (VOTER) Index, a new large-sample statewide polling project, to provide a consistent snapshot of the...

Two Republicans still lead, with Democrats trailing closely behind–a reminder that the risk of Democrats being locked out of the General Election, while low, is real. Chair Rusty Hicks continues to call on every candidate to honestly assess their path to win. cadem.org/california-voter-index

NEW UPDATE ON TRACKING THE RACE FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR: Results from the second California VOTER Index tracking poll are out.

Immigrants Are Scared to File Taxes. It Could Cost the U.S. Billions.

Reminder that immigrants pay taxes every year, but Trump’s cruel ICE raids mean the government will LOSE income after this tax filing season.
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California fights forward to make life affordable for working people, to protect immigrant communities, to expand access to health care, and to defend democracy. The future we believe in is worth fighting for–join us. cadem.org/win2026

The work to flip CA-48 continues with a house party in Temecula!

From affordability and health care to immigration and civil rights, voters in this district are ready for a new path forward–and we’re ready to deliver. #CAFightsForward

Average gas prices across the country have soared above $4 for the first time in years. End of post.
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Three times a week, volunteers across the state come together to train new volunteers and call voters to take back the house. From those making calls to hosting phonebanks, we’re grateful to you for making it possible. 👏

Are you prepared for the Primary Election on June 2nd? Use this checklist to make sure you’re ready to cast your vote. 🗳️

Republicans acknowledge dimming midterm prospects at California GOP Convention “We may not hold the House in the midterms,” said U.S Rep. Darrell Issa.

At our convention, our message was loud and clear: Together, we win. That’s how California is going to lead Democrats to winning back the House.

At the CA GOP convention last weekend, their leaders agreed–California is going to lead the way to a Democratic House. www.sacbee.com/news/califor...

GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war New efforts to rein in health programs open the GOP up to attacks that they're cutting health care to pay for an unpopular war.

Once again, Trump and Republicans are looking to gut health care spending. First, it was for billionaire tax cuts, and now it's for foreign wars. What happened to America First?
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Out in CA-45 this morning with Making Waves for Democracy and Grassroots Dems HQ. ☀️ We’re knocking on doors for Derek Tran for Congress and making sure voters are heard.

Trump’s war with Iran shows just how reckless this administration is. We must win back the House to cut Trump’s term in half.

Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop by Midterms, Underscoring G.O.P. Peril

First it was the tariffs, then health care, and now it’s gas prices.

Every time Trump says we’ll have a “short-term increase” in prices, Americans’ wallets feel the impact for a long time.
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Meet the Californians Fighting Forward.🌟 For a decade, Rachel has worked tirelessly to help elect Democrats. A retired school teacher turned full-time volunteer, she shows up for her community time and time again. 

Rachel, we are so grateful to be in this fight with you! 💙 #CaliforniaFightsForward

California Democrats urge election officials to prep for Trump ballot seizures during midterms California House Democrats said election officials need to prepare for the possibility that President Trump and the federal government will intervene, or even seize ballots, during the midterms.

California sets the standard for secure, accessible elections. We know how to protect the vote, and we’ll keep leading the fight against Trump’s attacks on our democracy.
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Our Superwalk Weekend would not have been possible without our volunteers dedicated to flipping CA-22. Many of them have been knocking on doors with us since we kicked things off in January. We’re proud to be fighting forward with you. ✊

In 2025, California Democrats made history with a landslide victory for Prop 50. Now, Virginia Democrats need our help to do the same. With less than a week until Virginia’s Election Day, every conversation with voters is critical. Join a phonebank to call Virginia voters! 🇺🇸

Get Started | CalKIDS The State of California has taken the first step to help fund your child’s future education expenses. To ensure that your child has access to the CalKIDS account, you must register on the program’s on...

CALIFORNIA: Today is Tax Day!

Avoid leaving money on the table and sign up for CalKIDS – the largest state-led college and career savings program in America.

Every child deserves a strong start. Enroll yours today ➡️ calkids.org/get-started/

Bigger tax refund this year? You’ll likely spend it at the gas pump, data shows Bigger tax refund this year? You’ll likely spend it at the gas pump, data shows

The average tax refund won’t even cover the spike in gas prices caused by Trump’s war of choice in Iran. Americans are expected to pay an additional $740 at the pump this year - more than twice as much as the average refund increase.
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The countdown to the June 2 primary continues! Make sure you’re ready to vote: cadem.org/vote. 🗳️

Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year The Trump administration is scrambling to replace the revenue the federal government lost when the Supreme Court struck down his biggest and boldest tariffs last month.

Today on Tax Day, as Republicans try to claim victory amid their failing economy, Democrats are calling out the reality: Trump’s policies have cost American households six times more than their average expected tax refund increase.
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California Democrats are contesting every race and flipping seats up and down the ballot! ✊

“When in doubt, shoot. And always be in doubt.” - Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Listen to the full episode of “Keeping it Real with Rusty” featuring Speaker Pelosi wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙️

This is your friendly reminder that Trump’s tariffs are, and always were, illegal. ​​www.scotusblog.com/2026/02/supreme-court-st...

California fights forward by taking action! Join us to elect Democrats up and down the ballot and take back the House: cadem.org/knock2026 🚪✊

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary - 2026 M02 Results

This February had the lowest hiring rates since the peak of the pandemic in April 2020, and the economy shed 60,000 jobs this March. The Trump Slump is only getting worse.
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We’re fresh off a weekend of action, but the work never stops. Sign up to call voters or knock on doors in your community this week! We’ll provide the training, all you have to do is show up. cadem.org/win2026

We’re channeling the energy from the midterms to help us elect Democrats down-ballot. 🌟 Tomorrow is Election Day in Lancaster, and our organizers are on the ground working to elect Cedric White and Rocio Castellano to the City Council. 

Find your nearest drop-off location at cityoflancasterca.org