The system was meant to verify certain benefits, but it’s now being used as a massive citizenship check that pulls in inaccurate data from the Social Security Administration. What does that mean? Millions of Americans, especially naturalized citizens, could have their personal information misused or even wrongfully kicked off voter rolls. This change didn’t go through the proper legal process, and it opens the door to serious risks: Privacy Violations : The government is usi

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most ecologically diverse—and most transformed—regions on Earth. In this sweeping and beautifully detailed book,  David D. Schmidt  traces how natural forces and human choices have shaped the landscape over thousands of years. Inside, you’ll discover: • Ancient roots of stewardship: How Native Tribes cared for the land through fire, harvest, and ceremony for millennia. • Colonization and upheaval: The arrival of European settlers, the

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This enlightening article by Robin Jurs' sister Laurie is well worth a read. Click below to download it.

A baker’s dozen of important steps to fight Trump fascism ROBERT REICH                                                                   ...

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The best available evidence suggests that the youth-vote shift in 2024 was more a one-off event than an ideological realignment. By Jean...

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Listen to this animated discussion that speaks to where are are and where we need to be going. Brilliant insights about the role of...

Sometimes it is hard to know if our work matters or makes a difference. Are the phone calls, postcards, protests, signs, meetings making...

Finally, some pushback from the former Secretary of State in this NY Times Op-ed. It’s not the hypocrisy that bothers me; it’s the...

The recent (3/26/25) ACLU Town Hall to Protect People, Not Power with Senator Chris Murphy and journalist Joy Reid. This is a "must...

Read this article for so clear guidance on how we can stand up and fight for our democracy. Our democrcy needs us now more than ever and...

Friends, Your anxiety is entirely justified. We are going through one of the most stressful times in American history. It is a national...

This will make you smile (and even tear up) from the inside out. Click on this link and just take it all in. Millionaire gives back. And...

This piece by Indivisible Sonoma is an excellent piece an analysis and action. Read it then do it! There’s a lot to do. And no one will...

"Now is the time for all good (people) to come to the aid of their country". If not now... when? Here are a few good actions you can...

The Oakmont Democratic Alliance recently hosted the North Bay Rapid Response Network (NBRRN) at our February meeting which was well...