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May Club Meeting report
Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
This was a meeting of the Palos Verdes Democrats where Tim Dixon, the club president, welcomed attendees and introduced the agenda featuring three speakers.
The first speaker was Heather Hargreaves, campaign manager for Tom Steyer's gubernatorial campaign, who presented Steyer's platform focusing on affordability issues, single-payer healthcare, climate action, and his experience in environmental advocacy. Club members asked questions about Steyer's positions on single-payer healthcare, housing policy, private prison investments, gun control, abortion rights, and homelessness, with Hargreaves addressing concerns about his business background and community engagement.
Alfred Tom shared his journey from a lifelong New Yorker with no political background to becoming a content creator exposing political issues, particularly focusing on Leonard Leo's network of organizations.
Mikey Weinstein, founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, spoke about the organization's work protecting military personnel from religious extremism in the US military. He explained that Christian nationalism has infiltrated all military branches, including the Air Force Academy, and described how the foundation has been fighting this issue since 2004.
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Protect the Rights of All Voters
Since 1992, the California Democratic Party, through our Voter Protection Team, has protected the rights of ALL voters while ensuring that EVERY VOTE COUNTS! If you are interested in volunteering and assisting in CADEM's voter protection activities, please sign up by completing this form.
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Palos Verdes Estates Measure PF Parcel Tax
Measure PF is a Palos Verdes Estates citizen’s initiative on the June 2 ballot. This measure proposes a new parcel tax to replace the funding from Measure E, which expires next year.
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Dr. Paul D'Anieri Spoke at Our February Meeting
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, AltaSea
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.
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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.
Our April 2026 meeting featuring four speakers covering environmental issues, public health, international relations, and local government.