Our calendar lists events by the DVC, partner organizations, and other groups helping to elect Democrats.
All times listed in Pacific time.
See a list of abbreviations below the calendar.
The DVC Defending Democracy Series presents: The Fight Against Book Bans in Florida’s Schools. Right-wing organizations have launched a coordinated attack on the nation’s public schools and children’s freedom to read. ... Fighting book bans: lessons from Florida
Join the Santa Clara County Democratic Party for a festival to highlight the diverse cultures of our county party and Democratic clubs. This event will feature folkloric dancers, a mariachi band, African drumming, Assyrian singing performances, and much more. Free to all community members; please attend to share and learn about the many cultures represented. ... Multicultural festival (SCCDP)
Join the Bay Area Coalition for a presentation by Shannon Watts. The day after the Sandy Hook tragedy, Shannon started a Facebook group that eventually became Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that protect people from gun violence. Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state ... Shannon Watts (BAC)
The DVC welcomes back David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and author of the new book Saving Democracy: A User’s Manual for Every American. David will describe ... Saving Democracy with David Pepper
Join the Bay Area Coalition for a presentation by Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of Pod Save America and former senior advisor to President Obama for strategy and communications. Dan will give an online presentation about messaging and how Democrats can push back against disinformation campaigns.
Join Swing Left for a presentation by Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, NYU history professor and MSNBC commentator. An expert on authoritarianism and protecting democracy, she will give an online talk, “The GOP as an Authoritarian Party and the Future of US Democracy.”
Join Central Valley Matters for "In the Struggle Together: The Land, Water, and People of the Central Valley". Come hear Daniel O’Connell and Janaki Anagha, our guest speakers, tell us about the forces making the Central Valley as underprivileged as some of the worst areas of Southern States and Appalachia. Contributions will support Valley Voices, ... Central Valley Matters talk and fundraiser
Join the Bay Area Coalition and Swing Left Peninsula for an online interview with Heather Cox Richardson, expert on American political and economic history and author of Democracy Awakening. Following ... Heather Cox Richardson (BAC)
BAC = Bay Area Coalition
CCG = Center for Common Ground
FT6 = Field Team 6
GOTV = Get out the vote
PDC = Peninsula Democratic Coalition
PYD = Peninsula Young Democrats
SCCDP = Santa Clara County Dem Party
SD = Sister District
SLP = Swing Left Peninsula