Sign up for our eNewsletterBy Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch | La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club On Wednesday, Feb. 1, just 10 days into the President Trump era, local Democrats will hear an all-star forum discuss the steps we need to take to resist the attack on our climate goals, our clean air and water, and our ongoing transformation […]
By Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch Author, activist and law professor Marjorie Cohn will headline the Jan. 4 meeting of the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club (LMFDC). Cohn will examine the inherent conflicts that arise when a president-elect doesn’t disassociate from his business interests while in office.
Musician, social satirist to entertain local Dems By Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch They say that laughter is the best medicine, and so the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club welcomes back singer/songwriter Roy Zimmerman to highlight our Dec. 7 Holiday Fest. Members remember Zimmerman’s hilarious and biting satire from last year’s party, and we should […]
Davis, Ward, more to speak By Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch At our next meeting, just six days before the momentous 2016 presidential election, the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club (LMFDC) will honor Sen. Marty Block as he faces his last couple months before leaving office. Our meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2, […]
By Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch After two straight packed houses for our “Stark Contrasts” meetings examining the differences this election year between the Democratic candidates and their Republican counterparts, La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club (LMFDC) turns again to star power to serve on our panel of experts. Congressman Scott Peters, and Assemblyperson Lorena Gonzalez […]
By Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch In our second installation of “Stark Contrasts,” La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club will hear a panel of experts delve into the differences the parties have to offer voters this November about women’s issues. Democrats are looking to elect the first woman president in our nation’s history. Republicans are running […]
By Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch At the 3rd Annual Party in the Park on July 6, the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club (LMFDC) filled the patio to overflowing at Mission Trails Visitors Center, as nearly 150 passionate progressives (including 20 new members) reveled in the glory of a nearly perfect summer evening. With the […]
By Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club will be saluting the many accomplishments and bid a fond farewell to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle as they wrap up their nearly eight years in the White House. And we’ll have many notable guests to help commemorate the occasion with tributes, […]
By Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch It’ll be another star-studded affair for the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club. On Wednesday, June 1, just six days before the vital California Primary Election, none other than Francine Busby will highlight our program. Head of the San Diego County Democratic Party, Busby is a frequent guest of the […]
By Linda Armacost and Jeff Benesch We take a breather this month from our series of candidate debates, discussions and endorsements and get back to the all-important topic of climate action.