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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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