Hear President Ruth Cox make remarks at the opening of the August 2025 meeting.
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Letter from the President
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. We’ve been lucky to have cooler than usual temperatures this year. In Washington, DC, however temperatures are rising with every dangerous bill that gets passed, every crazy federal judge that gets confirmed and every critical government department that gets decimated. We are in a pitched battle to save…
Democracy Workshop!
Placer County Democrats partnered with the Democratic Club of Lincoln to host this amazing event! With over 200 RSVP’s, it is clear that many people want to do more to protect our democracy.
No Kings Protest Rally
No Kings Biggest Protest Rally! Across America, in small towns, big cities, rural areas and the ‘burbs, an estimated 5M+ people flooded the streets peacefully protesting at 2,100 “No Kings” events in all 50 states, red and blue—a massive display of the power we hold when we stand together for democracy, dignity, and hope. There…
Hundreds Protest Medicaid Cuts at Kiley’s Office
The Fund Care, Not Billionaires Day of Action organized by National Nurses United drew hundreds to Kevin Kiley’s Rocklin office on July 1st. Chants of “Healthcare, Not Wealthcare” and “Fund Care, Not Billionaires” could be heard as protesters gathered and marched along Lonetree Blvd. Speakers stressed how the Medicaid cuts in Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill”…
Congratulations To Student Arthur Galvan!
For many years, the Lincoln Democratic Club has awarded scholarships to outstanding high school seniors to help them start their collegiate careers.This year’s awardee from Lincoln High School is Arthur Galvan, pictured here with our own Cathy Patton. Arthur will be studying political science at UC Davis. Congratulations, Arthur!
Lincoln Dems give back to their community by volunteering at the Feeding the Foothills Foodbank
Dems care, and it shows! Our team of 12 packed 3,000 pounds of produce at the Feeding the Foothills food bank today, and had fun doing it! Serving our community, caring for those in need. That’s what we do.
Kiley No-Show at May 10 Town Hall
Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) brought energy and insight to a packed town hall hosted by Placer County Democrats in Roseville on May 10. For many residents, this marked the first opportunity to engage directly with federal lawmakers in person — something their own representative, Kevin Kiley, has yet to offer. The…
Habeas Corpus vs. Due Process
It’s the phrase of day in the news lately, especially by the cruel and horrible Stephen Miller who wants to “suspend” it. But what is “Habeas Corpus” and how is it different from “Due Process?” “Habeas corpus and Due Process, while related, serve different purposes in protecting individual rights. Habeas corpus is a legal principle that…
President’s Remarks – March 2025
Hear President Ruth Cox make remarks at the opening of the March 2025 meeting.