LW Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
The LW Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday, May 15, in Clubhouse 3, Room 3 at 1 p.m. for the club’s monthly Voter Information Series. This session will deal with protecting reproductive freedom. Residents do not need to be members of the Democratic Club to attend. Email Beverleybender@gmail. com for more information.
Kristin Langlois will join the meeting in person to facilitate the discussion as well as answer questions. She is the senior donor relations specialist for the Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties.
A number of Democrats point to abortion as a top voting issue in 2024 due to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
decision, which allowed abortion restrictions to take effect around the country. Most of the partisan gap on this issue stems from rising support for abortion rights among Democrats over the past decade or more. In 2023, 86% of Democratic voters surveyed reportedly expressed support for abortion rights, up from 71% of Democrats in 2010.
The next Voter Information Series on June 19 will revolve around issues relating to the history of fascism. Emphasis will be on the question, “Is America Ripe for Fascism Today?” This meeting on the subject of fascism has been scheduled as the result of a unanimous request coming from these who attended the first session on fascism in April.
The Democratic Club’s membership meeting will be on Wednesday, May 22, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2 at 1:30. The scheduled speakers for this meeting will address issues related to the local Los Alamitos United School Board election.
Marlys Davidson, a longtime friend of the club, will moderate. Two candidates running for election to the board on Nov. 5, Chris Forehan and Matt Bragman, will participate. Farnaz Pardasani will be unable to join. A map covering the candidates’ various districts is available by emailing mlarson. telfords@gmail.com.
Subscribe to the club’s newsletter by emailing mlarson. telfords@gmail.com or phoning 562-296-8521. Requests must include complete contact information, including name, address, phone number and email.
