California’s battle against the federal government rages on, this time on the issue of internet privacy. Back in March 2017, the US Congress approved a resolution to undo Obama-era internet privacy protections for consumers, and Trump of course signed it. Now our representatives in Sacramento are considering AB 375, a bill which would give us back the protections taken away by the federal government.
United We Stand: Resistance Fair July 29th
Join Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, Indivisible Guide co-author Jeremy Haile, and more than 30 activist groups at a Resistance Fair, July 29th in Pleasant Hill.
Autocracy Enablers Watch: Paul Ryan Edition
In the dead of the night, at the direction of Speaker Ryan, the House Rules Committee stripped out the AUMF repeal amendment that passed in the House Appropriations Committee
IEB at Die-In: #KillTheBill
IEB joined Indivisible's first national Day of Action to #KillTheBill, speaking out and even performing a die-in outside Senator Dianne Feinstein's San Francisco office.
Something in the Water: Marine Sanctuaries at Risk
In late April 2017, Donald Trump signed an executive order that would expand offshore drilling for oil and gas and would also stop the expansion of any new marine sanctuaries and require the Secretary of Commerce to review any marine national monuments created or expanded over the past decade. This order, if enacted, could have … Continue reading Something in the Water: Marine Sanctuaries at Risk
When political expediency trumps climate leadership
The California Assembly is set to vote this Thursday, July 13, on a pair of bills which would determine our state’s ability to control greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
Now Hiring: CoCo County Prosecutor, Felons Need Not Apply
Contra Costans have a rare opportunity to help select an interim District Attorney to replace former chief prosecutor Mark Peterson, who resigned in disgrace after pleading no contest to a felony perjury charge.
Just Say No to Voter Suppression
Is Big Brother trying to keep you from voting? Could very well be. Donald Trump has created a “Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity,” which he has directed to gather sensitive information about voters in every state and DC, including names, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, party affiliation, voting history, and the last four … Continue reading Just Say No to Voter Suppression
We Won’t Be Intimidated Into Silence
A National Rifle Association video calls for violence against protesters and communities of color.
End Forced Arbitration
The most important thing we can do to protect employees against illegal treatment is end forced arbitration.
