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.
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 how individuals and groups can help save our democracy, including case studies and best practices. DVC events are co-sponsored by Bay Area Coalition, Field Team ... 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 that, BAC volunteers will present a plan for mobilizing volunteers and winning in November.
Join Sister District CA Peninsula for nibbles and drinks at our 2024 Kickoff Meeting and Party. Get fired up with Sister District founder and original Political Director, Gaby Goldstein, who ... 2024 Kickoff Meeting (SD)
Join Field Team 6 for their second annual Register Democrats Summit, a full day of panel discussions, workshops, keynote addresses, and information about building the Democratic majority needed to win ... Register Democrats Summit (FT6)
We regret to announce that our April 21 event with Zoe Lofgren has been postponed, due to an urgent vote taking place in the House of Representatives this weekend. We will announce a new date for this event as soon as we have one. Please see our full message about this postponement here. Join the ... POSTPONED: Zoe Lofgren: What’s at stake?
Join the DVC to hear in person from guest speaker Zoe Lofgren, Member of Congress and Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation. Representative Lofgren will provide the latest information about the upcoming election and share her insights about what we need to do to win in November. After her talk, she will answer questions ... Zoe Lofgren: What’s at stake?
On the 4th. anniversary of the death of Congressman John Lewis, people will come together across the country to commemorate his life work to secure voting rights for all Americans. LaDoris Cordell, retired Santa Clara County Superior Court judge, will speak in Palo Alto. With the growing attack on democracy, the event will highlight the ... John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action
Join the Silicon Valley Working Blue Democratic Club and SCC Democratic Central for the All Dems Picnic. Formerly the All Clubs Picnic, this annual event is a great opportunity to learn more about Santa Clara County’s Democratic clubs at the various booths staffed by club officers and volunteers. Numerous local elected officials and candidates attend ... All Dems Picnic
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