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Want to speak up at City Council but not sure where to start? This hands-on tour is your chance to get familiar with the process—no pressure, no politics, just real tools for real people. Whether you’re fired up to make change or just curious how things work behind the scenes, this is your chance to learn, explore, and build the confidence to speak out. Who should attend? First-timers who want to understand how public meetings work Anyone

A new voice is entering the race for California’s 41st Congressional District. This Saturday, community leader, entrepreneur, and family man Abel Chávez is officially launching his campaign for Congress. His platform centers on making government more accessible and responsive to everyday people—prioritizing issues like affordable healthcare, quality education, and housing that working families can actually afford. According to his campaign, Chávez is focused on delivering practical solutions that help families thrive, not just survive. 📍

We’re gearing up for a powerful and inspiring evening at the Democrats of Greater Riverside’s July 16th meeting — and you won’t want to miss it. We’re honored to welcome Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, Riverside’s top leader, as our featured guest speaker. The Mayor will share her vision for building a safer, stronger, and more sustainable Riverside — and how everyday residents can be part of the solution. Her remarks will touch on some of

Last night’s special election AD-63 results delivered a clear message to Riverside County — the political landscape is shifting, and the old playbook no longer applies. In November 2024, Republicans dominated Riverside County by over 30,000 votes: Republican: 122,968 Democrat (Chris Shoults): 91,708 But in last night’s AD-63 special election, that margin collapsed: Republican: 26,609 Democrat (Chris Shoults): 25,392 A difference of just 1,217 votes. These results signal a growing wave of Democratic momentum across Riverside

On June 21st, over 20 Democratic leaders from across Riverside County came together for the Riverside County Democratic Party Council of Clubs Communications Workshop. Facilitated by the Democrats of Greater Riverside (DGR) alongside RCDP’s Social Media leader, the workshop brought together Club Presidents, Communications Team members, and RCDP’s own Communications leadership. The goal? Strengthen connections, share best practices, and lay the groundwork for stronger collaboration across our Democratic clubs. From websites to social media to

At this month’s DGR membership meeting, our primary focus was one of the most urgent civil rights issues facing Riverside County: Sheriff accountability. We were honored to welcome former Assemblymember and current Riverside County Supervisor Jose Medina, who led a powerful discussion on the growing demand for civilian oversight of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Medina highlighted the importance of transparency, especially in light of the department’s alarming track record: Over 40 in-custody deaths in

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