Trump and the Republican Slump-Trump and his Republican Congress promised a “Golden Age,” but instead we’re seeing stagnant growth, rising prices, and shrinking job numbers.The economy grew at less than 1.3% in the first half of the year– well below expectations.Inflation is rising again, with the personal consumption expenditures index up 2.6% year-over-year in June.Job growth has slowed dramatically with just 73,000 jobs added in July, with similarly low numbers in May and June. Long-term unemployment is now the highest it’s been since 2017, excluding the pandemic.Trade wars and tariffs pushed by Trump and his Republican Congress are driving up costs for working families.Major companies like Adidas, Procter & Gamble, and Stanley Black & Decker have already raised prices and warned more hikes are on the way.Retailers like Walmart, Hasbro, and Mattel say the cost of Trump’s trade policies is being passed directly to consumers. They’re targeting California-The Trump administration has frozen nearly $200 million in science and medical research grants to UCLA– punishing academic freedom and attacking public education.ICE agents are arresting people at courthouses across California, eroding trust in the legal system and intimidating victims and witnesses.Deportation raids backed by Trump and his Republican Congress could cost California up to $275 billion in lost wages and economic output. We are California Strong-California Democrats are united by our shared values: justice, equality, opportunity, and resilience.We believe in bold leadership that creates good-paying jobs and ensures opportunity is within reach for everyone—not just the wealthy and well-connected.We are committed to protecting critical services like Social Security, Medicare, veterans’ benefits, and public education.We fight discrimination in all its forms and defend the dignity and rights of every Californian.We protect democracy, reproductive freedom, and the right to live with respect and security.When we organize, we win. That’s what makes us California Strong. The real “Golden Age” runs through the Golden State-Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta are taking Trump to court– and winning– blocking dangerous policies and protecting critical funding for California families.California’s courts are standing up for justice. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero condemned ICE courthouse arrests as a threat to public safety and due process.California is defending immigrant rights, reproductive freedom, climate protections, and access to higher education.We are pushing back against mass deportations that could devastate California’s economy and essential industries like agriculture and health care.We are fighting to keep research funded, costs down, and opportunity open—everything Trump and his Republican Congress are trying to undermine. Join us here to: Organize to Win! NEWS STORIES TO READ [8.3] California chief justice responds to immigration enforcement at state courtsCalifornia Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero condemned ICE arrests at state courthouses, calling them a threat to justice that discourages victims and witnesses from coming forward. Her statement followed a recent unannounced ICE operation in Butte County, with similar incidents reported in other California counties since Trump returned to office. [8.2] After a Lag, Consumers Begin to Feel the Pinch of TariffsGovernment data, including from the Commerce Department this week, show that prices rose in June on items heavily exposed to tariffs, such as home furnishings, toys and appliances. [8.1] Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting downTrump and Republicans in Congress canceled funding for the organization earlier this year as a means of targeting PBS and NPR. |
