Category Archives: Progressive Democrats of Benicia

LGBTQI+ Community, Meeting notices, Progressive Democrats of Benicia

Our Next Meeting – TUESDAY, June 10

MEMBER MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING
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Dear members and supporters,

On our agenda this month:

      • Presentation: State of LGBTQ rights in the US and how straight allies can help
        • Guest Speaker: Kel O’Hara (full bio & information below)
      • Notice of bylaw amendments (proposed amendments have been sent to all members)

To get the zoom link to the meeting please email progressivedemocratsofbenicia@gmail.com. We will send the zoom link to members the day before the meeting.

Guest Speaker: Kel O’HaraKel O'Hara

Kel O’Hara (they/ them) is a Senior Attorney of Policy and Education Equity at Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) in San Francisco, where they support state and federal policy advocacy with an emphasis on sexual violence and harassment, pay equity, gender discrimination, and other education and employment civil rights. At ERA, they created the first legal project in the country to focus on supporting LGBTQ+ student survivors of sexual violence in school under Title IX. Kel regularly speaks and trains legal and non-legal audiences on Title IX, trauma-informed practices, and LGBTQ+ issues.

No Kings Data: Mass Protest on June 14, 2025

“No Kings” Day of Defiance
The U.S. Army confirmed plans for a parade on June 14—the Army’s 250th birthday and Trump’s 79th. Pro-democracy campaigners announced a nationwide “No Kings” day of defiance on June 14 to counter protest this authoritarian display. More than 100 protests have already been registered across the U.S. plus many more expected to join. Find more information on local events via the link below:

Learn More

You can also find more information about the protest and how to attend on the No Kings website.

Renew Your Membership

Don’t forget that our membership dues are now due.   Membership dues are $30 a year (please contact me if this is a hardship)  You can renew your membership, or submit an application to become a new member, at this link: https://progressivedemocratsofbenicia.org/pay-dues-donate/.

Watch this space or your email for information about how to access the next meeting.

See you soon!

 

Climate action, Meeting notices, Progressive Democrats of Benicia

Our Next Meeting – TUESDAY, April 8

MEMBER MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING
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Dear members and supporters,

Please note that this meeting is earlier in the month than usual.

On our agenda this month:

    • Theo LeQuesne, PhD. [pronounced Luh-Cain], is an organizer with the Center for Biological Diversity’s Climate Law Institute where he works to build grassroots power to phase out oil and gas production and confront climate scams like carbon capture and storage in California. He will be speaking about the Montezuma Carbon Capture Project and how it could impact Benicia and the rest of the Bay Area Refinery communities.
    • Terry Mollica of the Benicia Industrial Health and Safety Working Group will be updating us on the status of the ISO.
    • Jack Kolk and the zoom bombing that took place at our last meeting.
    • Sister Districts and what we can do now to address our current crisis.

 Renew Your Membership

Don’t forget that our membership dues are now due.   Membership dues are $30 a year (please contact me if this is a hardship)  You can renew your membership, or submit an application to become a new member, at this link: https://progressivedemocratsofbenicia.org/pay-dues-donate/.

Watch this space or your email for information about how to access the next meeting.

See you soon!

 

Immigration, Meeting notices, Progressive Democrats of Benicia

Our Next Meeting – TUESDAY, March 11

MEMBER MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING
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Dear members and supporters—

On our agenda this month:

  • Maureen McSorley, a California lawyer who has practiced immigration law for the past 30 years, will be our speaker.   She will give a short overview of the immigration system and discuss recent developments under the Trump Administration in immigration law and practice.  Ms. McSorley has had extensive experience representing unaccompanied minors and juveniles in immigration proceedings throughout California.
  • Sheri Leigh will be talking about Fiesta Primavera which will be coming up again on April 5, from 10 am to 6 pm in Benicia City Park.
  • A proposal to  change our name will be on the agenda.  There will be an opportunity at the meeting for discussion.  The vote on this will take place at the meeting. I was mistaken that we could do it online over a couple of days.  According to our bylaws it must be at a general meeting.   Remember you can only vote if your dues are current, and you have been a member for 60 days.

Announcements

The Industrial Safety Ordinance  will be back before the council on March 4 at 6 for its’ first reading.  Please plan to attend to show your support for this critical ordinance.

There is a  fundraiser at Baxter’s this Sunday, March 2 from 1 to 4 to support Fiestas Primavera.  Come hear music, eat great food and party.  There will be an raffle of a painting by a famous, sight impaired and recently deceased New Orleans artist, Ronald Jones.

CRAB IS BACK

Buy Your Tickets  NOW for the Solano County Democratic Central Committee Crab and Pasta Feed on March 8 at 6pm.

The Solano County Democratic Central Committee raises money to be used on campaigns for Democratic candidates throughout Solano County.  Please buy your tickets to this event.  It is not limited to Central Committee members, but is for everyone.  It’s a lot of fun and a great way to meet other Solano County Democrats and elected officials.  This is the major fundraiser for the year.  Buy your tickets here  https://www.solanodemocrats.com/2025crabfeed

We can also use volunteers, deserts other items for the silent auction.  Please email progressivedemocratsofbenicia@gmail.com to volunteer or provide a desert or auction item.

You should have received an email about our fabulous online art auction.  https://go.rallyup.com/fbe6ef/Campaign/Details

And please bring your friends.   It’s not too late to buy sponsorships.

Renew Your Membership

Don’t forget that our membership dues are now due.   Membership dues are $30 a year (please contact me if this is a hardship)  You can renew your membership, or submit an application to become a new member, at this link: https://progressivedemocratsofbenicia.org/pay-dues-donate/.

Please be sure you have paid your dues to be eligible to vote in the elections. The bylaws state “New Members shall be entitled to vote on all Club matters sixty (60) days after payment of dues. Existing members, upon payment of membership renewal dues, shall be eligible immediately to vote on all Club matters.”  We also allow old members to vote upon payment of dues.

Zoom Details

Topic: Immigration, Vote on Name Change
Time: Tuesday,  March 11,  2025, 7:00 PM Pacific 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82891217508?pwd=xShWvaNBudpqpEe5eDiAiWVbaDack0.1

Meeting ID: 828 9121 7508
Passcode: 305180

See you soon