Inland Empire Progressive

Inlanders, Proposition 50 is California’s bug spray for the swarm of Trump-aligned politicians trying to infest our democracy with Texas-style gerrymandering.  That includes our very own MAGA-mascot Rep. Jay Obernolte, who continues to introduce and support policies that violate our states' rights.  56% of California voters are already on board with  Prop 50  while 43% are clutching their pearls about it. Democracy needs a blue-wall to stop Trumpism in its tracks and it's up to California to stand up to this madness. Texas Republican lawmakers have sliced up districts so aggressively you’d think they were prepping onions at Benihana. Communities of color? Silenced. Urban voters? Diluted. Fair elections? Deleted.  Prop 50 is our chance to stand up to Trump and send a message. It prevents the GOP from rage-editing democracy because they can’t win in a fair fight. If we don’t pass Prop 50, California is one election away from the Texasification of representation. V...

  I was listening to a Health Advocacy groups webinar and one of the staff said in Washington there is a lot of anti-California sentiment from the Congressional Republicans and the President. This made sense to me because every time I hear Jay Obernolte talk about California and the laws he passes concerning it why does he have glee in his voice. He was a proud sponsor of  HR 89  to block California's emission standards.  He was a proud co-sponsor of  HR 88  to block California's efforts to combat climate change. I thought conservatives were all for state's rights, but I guess that only applies when Republicans are in charge.  In 2026, we have to send a message to the California Republican delegation that either you stand with California, or you stand with President Trump. Defend California and its laws and institutions are find yourself on the outside looking in.