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    ACT is the oldest progressive grass-roots political action group in the Foothills, and one of the most effective.  For 40 years, we've been fighting for progressive ideals at the city, state, and national levels.  Our special focus and competence is on elections and campaigning; individually and as a group.  Our members have helped elect numerous candidates to local and state office -- candidates committed to making positive changes in our communities. ACT is a great way to meet other politically engaged people -- activists, officeholders, future candidates -- and to get better informed about key issues. 


    There is also an opportunity to get involved in the Democratic Party through our sister organization, the Arroyo Democratic Club. 


     

    ACT/ADC STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

    via Zoom

    Friday June 10, 7:00 p.m

    (Note change from usual Thursday to Friday

    Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2642940977

    Meeting ID: 264 294 0977

    Passcode: ZxN0M9

    All are welcome. Socializing begins at 7:00 p.m.; meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Our regular business meeting will follow the program.  

     

    Future Meeting:July 7 Summer Potluck



    ACT/ADC Endorsements and Campaign Contributions for June Primary

    ACT/ADC Judicial Candidate Recommendations


    LACDP Endorsed Candidates for June Primary


    Join friends and fellow concerned citizens as we watch the first public hearing by the January 6th Committee.


    Membership is on calendar year basis, beginning January 1
    Click Here to Join or Renew with form

    Renewal Membership Letter 2022

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    no ADC membership: checks to ACT

    Note: Members are now encouraged to send letters to the website. Submit proposed letters to brucewright@sbcglobal.net They will be accessed from a new link in the menu above.


    Press Release on ACT/ADC Endorsements including contributions

    ACT/ADC Judicial Candidate Recommendations

    Special phone bank for Jason Lyon on Thursday, May 19th from 5 till 8 pm focused on ensuring that Democrats know that Jason is the endorsed Democratic candidate for Pasadena City Council in District 7. 

    We are hoping that ACT/ADC members will come out and  make some calls that night. 
    Folks can rsvp to campaign@jasonlyonforpasadena.com






    Communications of the Pasadena Affordable Housing Coalition re: Pasadena Draft Housing Elements


     

    State Senate Adjourment in Honor of Inman Moore Video of talk by Senator Portantino


    Postcardiing 2022 Elections


    POSTCARDING WITH LAURIE - Register Democrats in Flippable Districts!

    POSTCARDING WITH LAURIE - Register Democrats in Flippable Districts! organized by The Democratic National Committee

     


     

    LACDP 2022 ENDORSEMENT PROCESS NOW OPEN


     


    UDH website

    Postcard Order Form

    Information on Local Constituent Clubs

    Opportunities for Action Worthy of Concern

    Sending postcards to swing states

    US Rep Judy Chu on Immigration: A Candid Conversation About How We Got Here & Where We Are Going


    Take Action Now with the Democratic National Committee

    National Women's Political Caucus Click through to events


    What we Read:

    Mostly National Politics

    Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball

    Nate Silver's Five ThirtyEight

    Progessive Take on News at Daily Kos

    Inside Beltway Stuff at Politico

    Taegen Goddard's Political Wire

    realclear
    politics

    Electoral Vote (much news)including polling data from all states with daily updates of important political news

    California Politics:

    Calitics Hollywood
    Progressive open source
    news for California

    Sacramento Bee Capital Alert:
    News on California Politics

    Official California Government Sources:

    California Democratic Party

    Information about California Ballot Propositions:
    Approved and Pending

    Democratic Party News and Events

    Region 11 Poliitical News, Including Rules for Virtual ADEM Elections

    Suggest new links:
    local blogs especially welcome

     

     


    LA County Democratic Party Unity Fund

    [W]e’re excited to announce our LA Dem Unity Fund - our party’s new effort focused on electing Democrats up and down the ballot, holding elected officials accountable, supporting critical legislation, and maintaining our growing operation.
    While our country has never been more divided, LA Democrats have continued to work together on behalf of all Angelenos and Americans.

    Join us by showing your support for fellow Democrats

    Note that the Democratic Party District 11 Newsletter is now on the Recent Political News link

    That page also contains items about interesting new developments locally and nation-wide. Only a few of those developments appear on the present page.



    RIP Inman Moore 

    We received the sad and devastating news of the death of Inman Moore on January 26. Remembrance by His Son David

    A joint Memorial Service will be held for

    Inman and Nellie Moore

    Saturday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m.

    First United Methodist Church Pasadena

    500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena 91101

    It is a very large, beautiful sanctuary where we can gather safely. There is ample parking in the back parking lot.

    The service will be followed by a reception at the church.

     

    Dolores Hickambottum

     

     Ellen Coles
    Ellen Coles' Memorial event scheduled for early January has been canceled due to COVID concerns. Instead the family plans a video compilation to honor Ellen with photos and narration, that folks could view on YouTube, Those who would like to contribute stories, memories, or photos can send them to daughter Betsy Coles at betsycoles@gmail.com, or by postal mail to Betsy Coles, 909 N. I Street, Unit 403, Tacoma, WA 98403. Photos or clippings sent to that postal address will be scanned and returned to the sender. Thanks in advance to all who wish to help remember Ellen. Sally Beer

     

     



    In Memorium Archive


    ACT and ADC Preliminary Meeting Calendar for 2022

    Our meetings will continue to be on the first Thursday of the month, with just a few exceptions. Meetings are called to order at 7:30 p.m. after time for socializing beginning at 7 p.m.

    Selected Office Holders endorsed by ACT/ADC in the past:

     
     
    • Obamas at Inauguration

      obama inauguration
    • Senators
      Boxer
      and Feinstein
    • photo of Senator Harris
      Senator Kamala Harris
    • photo of Alex Padilla
      We endorsed Alex Padilla
      for Secretary of State
      before he was appointed to the
      U.S. Senate
    • photo of Betty Yee
      Betty Yee Secretary of State
    • Member
      of Congress
      Judy Chu
    • Congressmember Adam Schiff
      w/Dolores and Ann Marie Hickenbottom ACT members

    • President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
    • Lt. Governor Newsom w/Willie and Jerry Brown
    • Senator Anthony Portantino
      Senator Anthony Portantino
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    • Assemblymember Chris Holden w/
      Past Senator Jack Scott
    • Governor Gavin Newsom
    • John J. Kennedy Pasadena City Council
      w/President Obama

    • Felicia Wiiliams, Pasadena City Council, Past ACT C0-Chair
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    • Steve Madison, Pasadena City Council
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    • Andy Wilson, Pasadena City Council
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    • Victor Gordo
      ACT/ADC endorsed Victor for Pasadena City Council;
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    • Elizabeth Pomeroy, PUSD Board
    • Michelle Bailey Richardson, PUSD Board
    • Kimberly Kenne, PUSD Board
    • Pat Cahalan, PUSD Board
    • Jennifer Hall Lee, PUSD Board
    • Sandra Chen Lau, PCC Board of Trustees

     

    This page is regularly updated.
    Members should be sure that we have their current email address.
    jon_fuhrman@outlook.com
    or call (626) 795 - 2798
    P.O. Box 40074, Pasadena, CA 91114-7074
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