Reproductive Rights Resources to help Texans
The Supreme Court has allowed the most vicious anti-abortion ban in the nation to take effect in Texas, effectively ending Roe v. Wade. Here’s what you can do to fight for reproductive rights in Texas.
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Essential: Ending Qualified Immunity
We’re keeping our eyes on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in the Senate. Alarm bells were raised last week when Congressional sources reported that the bill is being amended to no longer include alterations to the legal doctrine of Qualified Immunity. Read more about why ending Qualified Immunity is essential to justice in policing legislation.
Our ballot instructions for the 2021 recall election
All the details on how to vote in the 2021 Gubernatorial Recall election going on now.
For the People Act Essentials: Nonpartisan Redistricting
When Census data is released this month, it will launch the redistricting process. Republicans have an aggressive strategy to use redistricting to their advantage - called gerrymandering. Find out why redistricting reform is an essential part of the For the People Act and a focus for nationwide activism.
What you can do to stop the recall of Governor Newsom
Right-wingers are using a recall election to oust our Democratic governor. Register to vote now so you get your ballot in the mail on or around Monday, August 16. Mail it in by Tuesday, September 7 or drop it off by Tuesday, September 14.
The Filibuster Explained (Simplified)
Yesterday (Tuesday, June 22), Republicans used the filibuster to prevent debate on the For the People Act. Learn how the filibuster is being used to stop voting rights legislation, and what we can do to fight back.
Indivisible San Francisco pens an open legislative letter on NDAA to the members of relevant House and Senate Committees
Indivisible San Francisco penned an open legislative letter to Congress, asking them to treat the climate catastrophe as a national security threat and to address it in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) legislation.
Deep Dive into AB 481 — The Police De-Militarization Bill
Our own Assemblymember David Chiu (AD17) co-authored AB 481, a police de-militarization bill. Here’s our deep dive into the bill.
The state of the Newsom recall
A right-wing effort to put the recall of Governor Newsom on the ballot may succeed. Here’s what we know about it.
Rent is Due! An Explainer on SB91, and evictions during COVID 19
On Monday, Gavin Newsom and democratic leaders struck an 11th-hour deal, SB-91, that will protect most tenants from eviction through June 30, 2021, and sets up a federal rental assistance program. This bill addresses immediate concerns but misses the mark on long-term issues. Read to find out more about SB-91.
Wins in New House Rules
Constituent pressure from activists like you has achieved some significant victories as the House of Representatives opens its new session. Here’s what changed.
ADEMS election: build progressive power from the ground up!
Assembly District Delegate elections are coming up for the California Democratic Party. Get ready to elect progressives to represent our values in the Democratic Party!
The Big Spin
Republican and often Democratic party leaders often spin the results of elections to claim that American voters don’t support progressive values. But is that really true?
How we win in Georgia
Georgia stunned us with an incredible win for Joe Biden and two run-offs, which candidates Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock can still win. Here’s how you can help.
Official Letter: We call on Senator Feinstein to step down from Judiciary Committee Leadership
Senator Feinstein has failed us by legitimizing the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court and doing nothing to procedurally delay or obstruct it. We are asking her to step down from her Judiciary Committee leadership role.
Fair Elections Are Under Assault – Take Action Now
Trump and the Republicans are doing everything they can to suppress the vote and delegitimize the outcome of the election. Find out how - and tell your Members of Congress to take action now!
Save the USPS, Protect our Vote
Trump and the Republicans are sabotaging the Post Office and other critical institutions that we need for a fair election. Here’s what they’re doing… and here’s how to stop them!
Don't be fooled: Trump's executive orders are a sham.
Last Saturday, Trump issued executive orders of questionable legality that he boasted would provide economic relief to those suffering from his collapsing economy. It will come as no surprise that they amount to phony PR blarney - which, as usual, is in the details.
Why we should cut the Defense Budget: military spending and the 1033 program.
Congress is considering this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The current bill increases military spending - again! - and doesn’t address any of our current crises. Learn about how we got here, and what you can do about it now.
Deep dive on the SFPD mandatory staffing minimum (2020)
The City Charter requires SFPD to have 1,971 full-duty sworn officers at all times. Why, and how does that affect our City?