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If Trump Wins- A Warning

The staff of the Atlantic writes on the threat a second Trump term poses to American democracy. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/01/warning-second-trump-term/676117/ https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/01/donald-trump-second-term-policies/676176/    

Special Counsel Asks Supreme Court to Decide if Trump Is Immune From Prosecution

The special counsel, Jack Smith, urged the justices to move with exceptional speed, and they quickly agreed to fast-track the first phase of the case.  Click here.

Trump Booked at Fulton County Jail

For the fourth time this year, Donald Trump turned himself in to authorities after being indicted on criminal charges — but it was the first time the former president was required to pose for a mug shot.

Trump, 18 Allies Charged in Georgia Probe

Former president, Guiliani, Meadows and others accused of crimes related to efforts to overturn election results.  

Maui Strong

The Office of the Governor of Hawaii is directing all donors toward the Maui Strong fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation, stating that “the fund is being used to support communities affected by the wildfires on Maui” Click here to donate to Maui Strong

Trump Indicted on 4 Counts to Overturn Election on Jan. 6

The indictment alleges four different crimes and describes six unnamed, uncharged co-conspirators

Justice Department Charges Trump in Classified Documents Case

The indictment, handed up by a grand jury in Miami, is the first time a former U.S. president has faced federal charges.

SB 770 Passes Senate Health Committee

SB 770 is a health care delivery system in California that provides coverage and access through a unified health care financing system for all Californians, including, among other options, a single-payer financing system.  

Supreme Court Ensures, for Now, Broad Access to Abortion Pill

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Fox Will Pay $787.5 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation Suit

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In Manhattan, Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Felonies

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Trump Faces Prosecution

Republicans use ‘wokeism’ to attack left —

But struggle to define it

Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine

Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in surprise visit to Ukraine.

Women’s March, Jan 22, Riverside

Jan. 6 Committee Backs Four Criminal Referrals Against Trump

The committee refers Trump to Justice Department for prosecution. For more information click here and  here and here.

Supreme Court Weighing Affirmative Action Ban

UC-Berkeley can’t use race in admissions. Is it a model for the country?

Taking Back the Mountains

Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.

Inflation Eases

From chicken wings to used cars, inflation begins to ease its grip. Click here.  

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

Click here for Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Scams and Fraud While Shopping This Holiday Season

Marriage Equality

California takes action in defense of Marriage Equality, Rights of LGBTQ+ Workers

California Propositions 2022

Click on the following sites for information about the 2022 Propositions: Cal Matters 2022 Voter Guide BallotPedia California Choices

California Defends Voting Rights

California filed two briefs to expand voting access and to push back against discriminatory voter laws in Florida and North Carolina.

California Protects Reproductive Rights

California has strong laws in place protecting reproductive freedom. Know your abortion rights.