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Hannah Bowen declared victory in her race to become the Democratic nominee as the next state representative for the 6th Essex District Tuesday night after the Beverly At-Large City Councilor built a 600-vote advantage in the city over fellow City Councilor Todd Rotondo in the Massachusetts primary.
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Raising Money Online
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04.24
3pm PDT
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Introduction to Social Media for Your Political Campaign
Threads, Substack, Bluesky: there’s a lot of new platforms and ways to connect with potential voters online. We’re here to help with an introduction to managing a campaign’s social media strategy.
04.28
10am PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Using Digital Advertising on Your Political Campaign
Are you sure if digital ads are a good use of your campaign’s resources? Let’s discuss in this free training.
04.29
10am PDT
NO VOICE UNHEARD: 50501
No Kings
The people have more power than we think. Lawmakers, and the White House, notice when the crowds are big and the protests are visible. Find a peaceful, non-violent event near you for this weekend’s second nationwide “No Kings” protest.
What’s On Our Newsfeeds
Why this story is important:
The Trump administration has been accused of ignoring or flat-out defying recent federal court orders, with two judges now weighing contempt findings against officials. Washington-based District Judge James Boasberg announced there is probable cause to find the government in contempt.
Why this story is important:
Newsom’s lawsuit, announced with CA Attorney General Rob Bonta, is the first challenge from a U.S. state against Trump’s signature foreign policy cudgel. California, the world’s fifth largest economy, stands to lose billions to tariffs with major state industries from Silicon Valley to agriculture heavily dependent on global trade.
Why this story is important:
More than 200,000 people have turned out to cheer on a fiery anti-Trump, anti-billionaire message from Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York during their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour of Western states.
Why this story is important:
The GOP-controlled House passed the SAVE Act, which will demand additional proof of voter registration. The problem? Half of all Americans may not have a passport. And 69 million American women’s married names may not match their birth certificates. All eyes are now on the Senate, where the bill goes next
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