It's a good time to read up on the filibuster and get informed, and if we agree it's a good idea, possibly to take action and pressure Democratic leadership to act. (Watch this space to see if PPDC recommends specific actions.)
Here are some informative articles:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/opinion/democrats-filibuster-congress-mcconnell.html
https://www.vox.com/21424582/filibuster-joe-biden-2020-senate-democrats-abolish-trump (Ezra Klein)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/kill-the-senate-filibuster-or-watch-bidens-agenda-die
George Gascón, PPDC's endorsed candidate for L.A. District Attorney, is sworn in and immediately announces sweeping reforms. From LAist:
George Gascón took the oath of office Monday as Los Angeles County's 43rd district attorney, announcing a dizzying array of policy changes that include vows to lock up fewer people, end cash bail and seek the early release of thousands of state prison inmates whom he said are unfairly serving overly long sentences.
The new DA also made good on his campaign promises to stop seeking the death penalty, stop charging juveniles as adults, and to review hundreds of police shootings.
Click here to read the full LAist article
