Hungary just made history. After 16 years in power, authoritarian PM Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in a landslide election. Voter turnout broke records. The opposition won. Democracy held.
It's a good reminder that elections matter. And ours are coming up. 🗳️
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Posts by El Dorado County Democrats
Several members of CADEM National Committee Delegation are calling on Eric Swalwell to withdraw from the Governor's race after serious allegations of sexual harassment and assault. (Google Doc updated as new names are added.)
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
SOURCE: www.facebook.com/analisa.swan...
We are Stronger Together - background with colorful silhouettes of people.
These are difficult, dangerous times. But remember, you are NOT alone. This is when community matters most - staying connected & standing up for each other in any way that we can, big or small. 💙 #WeAreStrongerTogether
Local actions & events:
- linktr.ee/edcdems
- linktr.ee/IndivElDo
- mobilize.us
Candidate Forum for El Dorado County District 4, hosted by LWV EDC - April 30 @ 6pm at Gold Trail Grange in Coloma.
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📣 APRIL 9 - Join the national call Thursday @ 4pm PT to hear from organizers across the country who are building the biggest May Day yet. www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
💪 MAY 1 - #MayDayStrong is a National Day of Action: No work. No school. No shopping. maydaystrong.org
#WorkersOverBillionaires
Friday night palate cleanse, courtesy of Artemis II. Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective to remember what we all share. 🌎
photo credit: NASA/Commander Reid Wiseman, April 3, 2026
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CA Congressional District 7 Candidates' Forum | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Coloma Center Auditorium, 4623 T Street, Sacramento | Doors open at 5:30pm - Forum 6-7:30pm | Early arrival is recommended as space is limited. Family-friendly. | All candidates that have filed are invited: Rep. Doris Matsui, Councilmember Mai Vang, Kathryn Ming, Robbie Morin, Enayat Nazhat, Ralph Nwobi, George Yang | This forum is co-hosted by the: Elmhurst Neighborhood Association, Boulevard Park Neighborhood Association, Oak Park Neighborhood Association, Pocket Greenhaven Community Association, Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association, South Land Park Neighborhood Association, Southside Park Neighborhood Association | Moderated by the League of Women Voters | [logo images] | More info: www.ElmhurstNA.com | To live streak the forum on YouTube scan the QR Code [https://www.youtube.com/live/JyFEeoctmRE]
Don't miss the CD7 Candidate Forum Thursday!
⏰ Thurs., April 2, 5:30-7:30pm
📍Coloma Center Auditorium, 4623 T Street, Sacramento
🔗 Livestream: youtube.com/live/JyFEeoctmRE
🎤 Invited Speakers:
Rep. Doris Matsui
Councilmember Mai Vang
Kathryn Ming
Robbie Morin
Enayat Nazhat
Ralph Nwobi
George Yang
SAVE THE DATES LWV EL DORADO COUNTY CANDIDATE FORUMS 2026 | April 30: District 4 Board of Supervisors, Gold Hill Grange 6pm - 7:30pm | May 7: Treasurer-Tax Collector, Placerville Town Hall 6pm - 7pm | League of Women Voters of El Dorado County | (image on left of American Flag near podium with vote sign in background)
Mark your calendars for our upcoming forums to hear directly from the candidates!
📌 Apr. 30, 6-7:30pm District 4 Board of Supervisors @ Gold Hill Grange
📌 May 7, 6-7pm Treasurer - Tax Collector @ Placerville Town Hall
Organized by LWVEDC (Foothill 7 TV recording). Stay tuned for more details...
More from #NoKings El Dorado Hills, California yesterday - this time filmed from the sky!
youtu.be/JFRo_ATjuTc
#drone
@indiv-eldorado.bsky.social
@indivisible.org
@maddow.bsky.social
Crowd of protesters in front of the California State Capitol building, surrounded by green trees.
Another great turnout for #NoKings in Sacramento, California! ❌👑
@indivisible.org
@indivisiblesac.bsky.social
@50501sacramento.bsky.social
@aclu-norcal.bsky.social
@maddow.bsky.social
We hope everyone had a safe and inspiring #NoKings day! Thank you to Indivisible El Dorado and all the volunteers who organized this event, bringing 600+ neighbors together for our democracy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvYN...
@indiv-eldorado.bsky.social @indivisible.org le.org @maddow.bsky.social
Last night the Senate approved funding for TSA (after weeks of repeated efforts by Senate Democrats to fund TSA, each time blocked by Senate Republicans).
Article:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Statement from Senator Patty Murray:
www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/minorit...
No Kings El Dorado Hills Saturday, March 28th Rally begins at 9am at Terrace Plaza in front of Regal Cinema | Guest Speakers: Doris Matsui (Democratic U.S. Rep for CA 7th Congressional District); Ann Block (Senior Staff Attorney with Immigrant Legal Resource); Mai Vang (Sacramento City Council Member); Jackie Jolly (Organizer of NorCal Resist & Board Member of ACLU NorCal); Kyle Kane (Marine Corps Veteran & Member of Sacramento Veterans for Peace)
❌👑 Two days until #NoKings!
🗓️ Saturday, March 28th @ 9am
📍 2101 Vine St., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Register at www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Will you be attending a #NoKings protest this Saturday? Find an event near you at NoKings.org, invite 3 friends, and make your plans together. See you there!
🗓️ Saturday, March 28th | 📍 NoKings.org
Democrats are trying to fund TSA. Republicans keep blocking it.
For details: www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/minorit...
No Kings March 28 El dorado Hills | Speaker Lineup - Doris Matsui, Jackie Jolly, Mai Vang, Ann Block, Kyle Kane | 9:00am Rally & Speakers Begin; 9:45am March through Town Center; 10:15am Protest on Latrobe Rd. (sidewalk) | 2101 Vine Street, El Dorado Hills, CA - Meet at Town Center at the circular plaza in front of Regal Cinema
📣 #NoKings El Dorado Hills speaker lineup announced! Join us March 28, 9am-11:15am at Town Center in front of Regal Cinema for the Rally, March, and Protest - with special guests Doris Matsui, Jackie Jolly, Mai Vang, Ann Block, & Kyle Kane. More info & register: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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📣 Rally, March, Protest! Join us at the El Dorado Hills #NoKings Saturday, March 28th.
9am Rally @ Town Center in front of Regal Cinema, then march to protest @ Latrobe Rd. till 11:15am
→Register: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
(More El Dorado County events: indivisibleeldorado.org/no-kings-3)
California In-Person Voter Drive (image of state of California in gold, surrounded by blue abstract)
Register. Volunteer. Spread the word. 📣 Voter drives are coming to El Dorado Hills & Placerville during #NoKings on March 28th. Let's #GOTV!
EL DORADO HILLS: www.mobilize.us/ft6/event/91...
PLACERVILLE: www.mobilize.us/ft6/event/91...
#GetOutTheVote
"Please stay vigilant. Please keep those who have lost their lives in your hearts. And please remain hopeful." - Robert Reich
Call on your members of Congress (202-224-3121) to put an end to this war.
TAKE ACTION - "INSURANCE IN THE COMMUNITY" - Learn more about Fire Insurance, HomeHardening, Free Defensible Space Programs, FireWise Communities, and tour vendor showcases. Hear from: Insurance Industry, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, Home Builders, Local Fire Agencies, FireWise & Fire Safe Councils. - WILDFIRE Simulation of the Cameron Park Area - Bid on a Firehouse Dinner for Six! - Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 - Support local wildfire mitigation: donations accepted at the door. [QR code]
Is your home wildfire-ready? 🔥 Find out at the Wildfire Preparedness Symposium - March 12, 5:30 PM, Cameron Park Community Center. Experts. Demos. Real answers.
Register at survey123.arcgis.com/share/aa04cd...
📣 40,000+ protests in one year! Corporate media can make it seem like these demonstrations are few & far between, but the data tell a different story. Americans are steadfast, united, and standing up for our neighbors and freedoms. The movement is growing, and showing up has never mattered more. 💙
A California bill to curb corporate money in politics… called AB 1984. Hard to miss the symbolism. 👀
@rbreich.bsky.social
robertreich.substack.com/p/how-califo...
🔦 Shining light on this assault against Aliya Rahman – the second in as many months – because it *most* State of the Union postmortems are not covering it, and she deserves to be heard. www.democracynow.org/2026/2/25/al...
#SOTU @ilhanmn.bsky.social
❗EDIT: Please share these links widely because the algorithm is not bringing them to the top: 📣
MoveOn: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJmK...
Meidas Touch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oArK...
Indivisible: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB8C...
🔔 Live now on Indivisible's YouTube channel!
#PeoplesStateOfTheUnion #SOTU @indivisible.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB8C...
Hosting idea for tomorrow! 💡 The People’s State of the Union (Tues, Feb 24, 5-8pm) is a great opportunity for a casual watch party! Invite a few friends/family members, tune in together, and spark conversations about the future we want for our community and country. 💙
www.mobilize.us/moveon/event...
➡️ Don't miss the People's State of the Union livestream tomorrow - Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5:00pm (Pacific Time). #PeoplesSOTU #SOTU www.mobilize.us/moveon/event...
👀 This could be interesting...
#SOTU #Democrats
County of El Dorado Notice of Public Meeting (thumbnail image - content via link in post copy)
First-Time Homebuyer Program and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Informational session, Monday, Feb. 23, 6pm El Dorado County, CA - Government
www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Services/Hom...