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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 14h

Join Third Act and guest speaker Bill McKibben for a virtual phonebank on Tuesday, October 14, from 6–8 PM.

cadem.org/thirdact

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 15h

Trump tried to hijack California’s National Guard to send troops into Portland.

We said no. We sued. And we won.

www.latimes.com/world-nation...

Judge blocks Trump from deploying California National Guard — or any Guard troops — in Oregon

A federal judge barred Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Oregon after the California Guard was sent to the state Sunday.

www.latimes.com

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 16h

Ballot drop-off locations are now open. You don’t have to wait until November to vote!

If you’re voting by mail, we recommend returning your ballot before October 31st to ensure it is postmarked by Election Day, November 4, 2025.

Bottom line: VOTE EARLY!

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Ready, set, VOTE! This is our moment, California.

Vote by mail. Vote Early. Vote YES on Prop 50 by November 4th!

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Democratic Women of Kern @democraticwomen.bsky.social · 1d

Fue un placer hacer llamadas con @malena.bsky.social 💙📞 ¡Vota SÍ a la Propuesta 50 para salvar nuestra democracia! 🗳️✨

@cademocrats.bsky.social

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Want to make sure your vote counts in this CRITICAL election? Track your ballot every step of the way at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov.
#YesonCA50

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Ballots are out! 🗳️ Every day is Election Day from here on out, so fill yours out, return it early, and help us spread the word. Volunteer now: cadem.org/CAStrong

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Day 2 of our Weekend of Action, and we’re hitting the ground running! Californians are out talking to voters and making sure ballots get turned in EARLY. 🗳️

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

🚪👟Our Weekend of Action is in full swing, and volunteers across California are still out there knocking on doors.

Can you join us tomorrow? Sign up: cadem.org/castrong.

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Boyle Heights, Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Chair Mark Ramos, and all the LA Democrats who helped get out the vote for Yes on 50! #YesonCA50

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Our Weekend of Action is officially underway! Ballots are hitting mailboxes, and volunteers across California are hitting the doors. Listen to why they’re stepping up and volunteering ✊🔈

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

🗳️ Just 1 month until Election Day in California. Don’t wait, vote early on Prop 50! Every ballot cast now is a step toward protecting fair maps and democracy.

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 4d

POV: The picture you take with your friends before canvassing 💙

This weekend, Californians across the state are stepping up and knocking doors to share the truth about Prop 50. Will you be there?

Sign up: cadem.org/castrong

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 4d

✊ Tomorrow is the big day! Californians everywhere are standing up, speaking out, and organizing. Don’t sit this out: CADEM.org/CAstrong

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

California knows what’s at stake: Medicare, reproductive freedom, due process, and democracy itself. That’s why we’re showing up and fighting back.

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

Join us in in East Los Angeles on Saturday October 4 with Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez, and Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark Ramos to knock on doors and stop the Trump / MAGA agenda.

Ballots start arriving Monday, October 6! www.mobilize.us/grassrootsde...

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

¡Vota Sí a la Proposición 50 hasta el 4 de noviembre!

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 6d

As those who celebrate take the next day to atone and reflect, CADEM extends our warmest wishes for an easy and meaningful fast. G’mar chatimah tova.

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 6d

New to canvassing? We’ve got you covered! CADEM trains every volunteer and ensures you feel confident knocking doors, talking to voters, and getting out the vote.

Join us for your first canvass and meet other Californians fighting to defend our democracy.

👉 Sign up: CADEM.org/CAstrong

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 6d

From the farmworkers who organized in the Central Valley to the nurses, teachers, and leaders shaping our state today, Filipino Americans have been essential to California's story.

Happy Filipino American History Month 🇵🇭

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 6d

🚨Just 3 days until we hit the doors and phones statewide! Join in: CADEM.org/CAstrong

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 6d

Prop 50 is temporary, transparent, and democratic, and voters have a say in congressional maps. Vote YES on Prop 50 on Nov. 4, 2025.

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 7d

🚨Republican shutdown 🚨Republican shutdown 🚨Republican shutdown🚨

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 7d

From protecting our families’ health care and lowering costs, to defending our democracy against Trump and MAGA extremists, EVERY Latino household must be reached.

📬 Ballots arrive next week. Let’s make sure every Latino voter is ready to cast their vote: cadem.org/castrong

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 7d

What does the Trump government shutdown mean for Californians?

❌ 1.7 million Californians lose their healthcare.
❌ 187,000 federal workers in California could be forced to work without pay.
❌ Millions of dollars in California’s tourism industry are gone.

calmatters.org/politics/202...

What a government shutdown will mean for Californians, from Social Security to national parks

Critical benefits from the Social Security Administration and Medicare will keep flowing in a government shutdown. You could notice delays if it drags on.

calmatters.org

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