From the Activism Chair
may 2026
by Caryl Schwartz
The United States Congress, whose job it is to hold the President accountable, has done absolutely nothing to stop him. Trump is running the White House like a mobster.
That is why we MUST flip the House and Senate to the Democrats in November. It is the only way we can impose real oversight, force an investigation of the Regime’s corruption and hold him accountable for the illegal war in Iran.
Disaffected voters and Democrats not voting were a major factor in the 2024 Election results and they could hold the key to a Democratic comeback. Direct voter outreach through canvassing and phone banking is critical. I hope the recent SCOTUS ruling motivates you to get involved and focus on getting Democrats elected.
Join fellow PV Dems members for Canvassing for Derek Tran Congressional District 45
Those interested in carpooling: contact Carol Moeller 5/16 event @ rpvdem@gmail.com
Connie Sullivan 5/23 @ pvedems@gmail.com
Sign-up for Saturday, May 16: Day of Action https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/943839/
Sign-up for Saturday, May 23: Take Back the House, walk with Derek Tran
https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/877798/
Other Activism: Phonebanking
Georgia State Supreme Court Race May 19th
Opportunity to flip 2 State Supreme Court seats BLUE!
Most voters are unaware there is a general election for the Georgia State Supreme Court on their May 19th primary ballot.
Phonebank for Candidates Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan
https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/meet-jen-jordan-and-miracle-rankin?utm_source=podcast-
The phonebanks I suggest are utilizing predictive dialers (dial numbers for you) and provide training over Zoom. You can make a difference!
https://www.mobilize.us/standupamerica/event/942984/
https://www.mobilize.us/theunion/event/928817/
https://www.mobilize.us/nationalcenterforcivicempowermentinc/event/944426/
https://www.mobilize.us/nationalcenterforcivicempowermentinc/event/944434/
Upcoming In Person Rallies & Events:
Liberty & Justice for ALL, South Bay weekly Saturdays 11:30 am-1 pm
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/916557/
Manhattan Beach Protests: weekly Sundays 10:30 am-Noon
Sepulveda (east side) & 33rd Street, Manhattan Beach
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/814761/
Stand Up, Speak Out: El Segundo Monthly Rally
May 2 10:30 am- NOON https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/811189/
Election News:
LOCAL ELECTIONS MATTER: Torrance General Election June 2, 2026
Current Right-Wing Mayor George Chen will be running against City Councilmember Sharon Kalani
Aurelio Mattucci MAGA City Council Member is running for City Treasurer, no Democrat is running.
Democrats politically active in Torrance recommend supporting Sharon Kalani for Mayor and suggest supporting Griffiths City Treasurer to prevent a MAGA nightmare in the city.
City Clerk and Councilmembers for Districts 1, 3, 5
Betty Lieu has filed to run for District 5
Please support: Organizations Fighting to Protect Your Rights & Prevent Voter Suppression
Democracy Docket: https://www.democracydocket.com/about-us/
Fair Fight: https://www.fairfight.com/
Democracy Forward: https://democracyforward.org/
Common Cause: https://www.commoncause.org
Protect Democracy: https://protectdemocracy.org/
Other Organizations
Defending Our Neighbors: https://defendingourneighbors.org/
LA Regional Food Bank https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/
Senate Campaigns to Support:
Re-elect Jon Ossoff Georgia https://electjon.com/
James Talarico for Texas Senate https://jamestalarico.com/
Sherrod Brown for Ohio Senate https://www.sherrodbrown.com/
Chris Pappas for New Hampshire Senate https://chrispappas.org/
Mary Pelota for Alaska Senate https://marypeltola.com/
Roy Cooper for North Carolina Senate https://roycooper.com/
After Democratic primaries, the list will grow to include but not limited to Maine, Iowa, Minnesota. Michigan, Texas. We need to flip a minimum of five Senate seats. The goal for the House of Representatives is to have at least 25 seats. To end our accelerating slide into autocracy 2026 demands we become more effective at reining Trump-Miller-Vance agenda. Saving Democracy is hard work and requires mobilization
Immigrant Assistance
You can download a printable sheet that outlines what to do if ICE comes to the door here. These can also be ordered as “red cards”.
Here’s a sheet that explains how to identify ICE vehicles and what to do if you see them.
Here are more ways to help immigrants.
South Bay For All – Raising rental aid for immigrant neighbors and helping them run their businesses safely from home. Instagram | southbayforall@gmail.com
Gardena Guardians – Standing in solidarity with Gardena's immigrant community, providing resources and advocacy. Instagram
HILL – Supporting day laborers and immigrant families. Instagram | hillresponseteam@gmail.com
Harbor Area Peace Patrols – A collective of concerned Harbor residents patrolling neighborhoods to defend neighbors from ICE/DHS, sharing Know Your Rights information. Instagram
CHIRLA – A California leader advocating for immigrant rights since 1986, building a just society inclusive of immigrants. Website Please donate to our CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights - Los Angeles) fundraiser. Money raised will help this highly-regarded non-profit to help inform immigrants of their legal rights. We have raised just over half of our $5,000 goal.
CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice) – Mobilizing the faith community to stand with workers and families for dignity and justice. Website
Immigrant Defenders Law Center – A social justice law firm defending immigrant communities from injustices in the immigration system. Website
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) – Training advocates, shaping policy, and empowering immigrants through civic.
For additional activism options and opportunities, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at pvcaryl@verizon.net or 310-897-0219.
Please feel free to reach out to me for suggestions or questions on Activism.
Onward,
Caryl Schwartz
Palos Verdes Democrats Activism Chair
pvcaryl@verizon.net
310 897 0219