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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/    

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 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.  

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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