Posts by Calaveras Democrats
A Cancer is Spreading in the ‘Body Politic:’ What is the Cure?
We often talk about “the body politic” as a metaphor, but what happens when that body gets sick—when corruption, disinformation, and power grabs spread like a disease? Under the Trump Administration, the systems meant to protect and sustain American democracy—our three branches of government—have been compromised, much like a human body overwhelmed by cancer. Executive…
Read MoreCalaveras Democrats Monthly Membership Meeting – August 12, 2025
Please join us for the next Calaveras Democrats in-person/Zoom meeting on Tuesday, August 12 2025 , at the San Andreas Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road, San Andreas, CA. Come find out what local Democrats are doing to push back against the Trump agenda, discuss topics of pressing importance, meet like minded fellow activists, and get…
Read MoreUnintended Consequences: The Ripple Effects of Cutting SNAP Benefits
Among the many harmful, regressive policies and budget cuts contained in the Republican’s recently passed ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ one area that didn’t get enough attention were the changes made to SNAP – the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps) that helps needy families buy additional nutritious food every month. In Calaveras County,…
Read MoreTom McClintock: An Out of Touch Immigration Hardliner
Much of the attention on the recent Budget Reconciliation Bill (the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’) thus far has been on the huge cuts ($1 trillion) to health care and social programs such as Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, Veteran’s programs, SNAP benefits, etc. However, the bill also includes some massive INCREASES in funding for immigration…
Read MoreACA Premiums Set to Soar in 2026 – What this means for Calaveras County
If you or someone you love gets health insurance through Covered California, you’ll want to pay close attention to what’s happening in Washington right now. According to a new report by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, health insurance premiums are expected to jump by 75% in 2026 for people who buy their own insurance on…
Read MoreDRIVE FOR DEMOCRACY! AUGUST 10, 2025
DRIVE FOR DEMOCRACY! Sunday, August 10th, 2025 Join the motorcade on Hwy 49 starting in Placerville heading south with Rally stops in Jackson, Angels Camp, and Sonora, ending with a celebration and Rally in Mariposa! Decorate your vehicle and drive all or any part of the route you choose. In Angels Camp we will meet…
Read MoreUrgent! Recission Bill Threatens Funding for Public Broadcasting that Rural Areas Rely On!
What is the Recission Bill, why should you care and, what should you do? A rescission bill is a special kind of law the president can use to try to take back money that Congress already promised to spend. Under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, a president can propose a rescission (canceling previously approved…
Read MoreTom McClintock Lies – Again – About Immigration
Congressman Tom McClintock (CA-05) recently posted this statement about federal immigration policy on his public Facebook page: “We should all agree on the rule of law. The law REQUIRES EVERY illegal alien to be detained until they are deported, or their case is resolved. ICE is enforcing that law. If you don’t like it, change…
Read MoreGet in Some ‘Good Trouble’ on July 17!
“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” Congressman John Lewis Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the…
Read MoreWhat Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Really Means for Veterans — Especially in Calaveras County
Last year Republicans promised that they would never cut Medicaid and that they would defend Veterans. Trump promised. Republican Senate and House candidates promised. Their staff promised. On Friday, the day before we all celebrated our freedom, the freedom we have thanks to our Veterans, all of the Republican’s (except 2) voted to cut Medicaid.…
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