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Thousands Flood Downtown Riverside Streets As Part Of Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests  COURTESY OF THE RIVERSIDE RECORD:   https://riversiderecord.org/thousands-flood-downtown-riverside-streets-as-part-of-nationwide-no-kings-protests/ A protest that was supposed to last two hours went late into the night as more than a thousand Inland Empire residents flocked to downtown Riverside Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies as part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement. Maria Castillo, an attendee, said she showed up to protest against

Last week, the federal government took a dangerous and deeply regressive step with Executive Order 14168, a sweeping attack on transgender rights and gender equality masquerading as “defending women.” Let’s be clear: this order isn’t about protecting anyone. It’s about erasing people. Under the false guise of “restoring biological truth,” EO 14168 bans federal agencies from recognizing gender identity, revokes protections for transgender people, eliminates inclusive language, and strips funding for gender-affirming care. It even

Our next Democrats of Greater Riverside meeting is shaping up to be an important one—and we hope to see you there. Next Wednesday at 7PM!  Details below. We’re honored to welcome Supervisor Jose Medina as our guest speaker. He’ll be diving into a topic that’s long overdue for public attention: Sheriff accountability in Riverside County. With rising concerns about unchecked power, civil rights violations, and political extremism within the Sheriff’s Department, this conversation couldn’t come at a more urgent time. Supervisor

The Riverside County Democratic Party invites you to a CA-41 Democratic Forum in Lake Elsinore! Meet Congressmember Ken Calvert’s current challengers. Space is limited, you must RSVP to attend. Location details will be given after registering for the event. Register here

On Saturday, June 14, DGR is joining a national day of action right here in downtown Riverside—and we want you standing with us. We’re not here to feed Trump’s ego—we’re here to show that the flag doesn’t belong to him. It belongs to all of us. This event, hosted by Indivisible Riverside, is part of the NO KINGS national mobilization. It’s our response to the rising tide of authoritarianism, corruption, and MAGA extremism. We’ve seen enough—it’s time to take a stand. 🛑 No thrones |

🌟 Special Guest: Joy Silver Joins DGR! We’re thrilled to welcome Joy Silver, Chair of the Riverside County Democratic Party, as our featured speaker at this month’s DGR meeting! Joy is bringing the county playbook—and it’s bold. From flipping CA-41 and confronting Sheriff Bianco’s dangerous ambitions, to launching a media revolution that takes the fight to the right on alternative platforms, Joy is laying out how we win in Riverside and beyond. Click here for meeting info

The June 24 special election is coming fast, and June 1 is our moment to mobilize. Join us Sunday, June 1st to hit the streets, rally support, and help flip this seat blue! This seat is key to taking back what we lost in 2024, flipping CA-41 in 2026, and stopping MAGA sheriff Chad Bianco’s path to the governor’s mansion. It’s a must-win for Riverside County Democrats. Click here – Sign-up or More Info

Plan to redevelop 818 acres of ex-March Air Force Base land near Riverside is rejected Riverside showed up. Riverside spoke out. And we won. In a unanimous 8–0 vote, the March Joint Powers Commission officially killed the March “Innovation Hub” project — a massive warehouse sprawl that would’ve blanketed 142 acres near our neighborhoods – Mission Grove, Orangecrest, Woodcrest and more. Hundreds lined up to speak. Residents, parents, environmental advocates, and local leaders packed the

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIYaI-OCl8Q What a day! Riverside’s Inland Empire Pride Festival brought the sunshine (aka the heat 🔥), the glitter, and the love—and Democrats of Greater Riverside brought the energy. We were out in full force at our DGR booth, doing what we do best: Talking to voters Handing out sign-up cards Twisting balloon animals (seriously—our balloon game was strong) But we didn’t just show up to party—we showed up with purpose. We had real conversations with

On Thursday, May 15th, we’re turning up the energy — and the volume — for a major campaign kickoff and fundraiser to support Chris Shoults in his fight to flip Assembly District 63 blue! 📍 Euryale Brewing Company, Riverside 🕖 Come ready to rally, connect, and raise a glass for progress. Chris isn’t just a candidate — he’s one of us. A working-class Californian who knows our struggles, shares our values, and isn’t afraid to stand up to the MAGA machine. Many of

A 142-acre warehouse complex could soon rise right next to our neighborhood. The March Joint Powers Authority (March JPA) will hold a critical public hearing on May 12 to reconsider the controversial March Innovation HUB project. Developers claim they’ve made improvements — like more open space and less traffic — but the massive warehouse footprint remains unchanged. Local groups like Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses (R-NOW) are sounding the alarm, warning that many so-called “new” benefits were already required years

Pride is more than a party—it’s a powerful expression of love, resistance, and community. And this Saturday, May 10th, Riverside Pride 2025 is taking over downtown Riverside’s White Park for a full day of celebration, connection, and action from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM — and DGR will be right in the heart of it! We’re proud to host a dedicated booth at this incredible festival, where we’ll be sharing our work, connecting with fellow