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Our Next Club Meeting
Sunday, April 19, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
Palos Verdes Democrats will hold our April Meeting at the Peninsula Library Community Room and on Zoom. Please check back for program details!
March Club Meeting Report
Our March meeting featured 3 prominent speakers who discussed issues of affordability in California and broader threats to democratic institutions. Katie Porter discussed her gubernatorial campaign, proposing measures to reduce housing, childcare, healthcare, and education costs while cutting taxes for lower- and middle-income families and increasing corporate taxes. She emphasized independence from corporate influence, support for regulating investor-owned housing, and continued investment in higher education and innovation.
Sasha Abramsky described the U.S. as facing an “authoritarian moment,” arguing that actions during the Trump administration weakened federal agencies and democratic norms. He highlighted the human and institutional impact of efforts to dismantle government functions and stressed the need to understand and counter these dynamics.
Professor Steve Posner warned of potential election interference tactics, including delaying certifications and manipulating procedures, and called for legal preparedness, bipartisan cooperation, and public vigilance. Overall, the discussion emphasized defending democratic systems, increasing civic engagement, and preparing strategically for upcoming elections.
To read our complete meeting report, check out our April newsletter which will be available here soon.
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Club News
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Dr. Paul D'Anieri, a political science professor at UC Riverside, discussed the origins and current state of the war in Ukraine. He explained that Russia's refusal to accept Ukraine's independence dates back to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, with Russian leaders consistently seeking to reclaim Ukraine.
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Terry Tamminen, ranked #1 by The Guardian on its global list of the “Top 50 People Who Can Save Planet Earth.”
Tamminen is President and CEO of AltaSea, a nonprofit blue economy hub at the Port of Los Angeles. The blue economy advances sustainable growth through oceans, fisheries, coastal resources, and marine technology, complementing the land-based green economy. Together, they address climate change while generating lasting economic opportunity.
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World-Renowned Political Scientist Dr. Robert Pape
At our November meeting, Dr. Pape discussed the rise and danger of political violence in American politics.
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Rob Weiner Addresses Threat to Voting Rights in America
Our October 2025 club meeting featured Robert Weiner, whose distinguished career reflects decades of service at the highest levels of American law and government. Mr. Weiner discussed the current state of voting rights in America, examining both the threats that imperil democratic access and the strategies available to ensure an inclusive and fair electoral system.
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PV Democrats Featured in PV Magazine
A recent article in the Palos Verdes Magazine featured our 2025 Annual Picnic. To see the article, click here.
To our Meeting Report, watch the video, and see photos, click below.
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PV Democrats Board of Directors Votes to Endorse CA Redistricting Proposition
The Board of Directors for the Palos Verdes Democrats joins with the California Democratic Party in endorsing Proposition 50.
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Remembering Teresa Savo
The Palos Verdes Democrats is sad to pass on news of the passing of a dear friend and dedicated Democrat, Teresa Savo.
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Our Favorite Signs from the April 5 2025 Hands Off! Rally
Members of the PV Democrats attended the Hands Off! Rallies on April 5, 2025 in both the Torrance Civic Center and Downtown LA. See some of our favorite signs by clicking the button.
The Palos Verdes Democrats will be holding our monthly meeting on Sunday April 19 at the Peninsula Library Community Room and on Zoom.
Please check back for our program details!