Sign Up Now for Legal Observer Training
The training will be held on July 12th at 10:00 a.m. You must submit an application in advance to participate. Contact nlglocc@proton.me for an application form.
Legal Observers are volunteers trained by the National Lawyers Guild who attend protests, marches or other actions to:
Monitor, observe, and document government conduct against First Amendment-protected activity,
Provide arrest support for protesters on the ground and help support teams track and help arrested folks, and
Empower activists and serve as a deterrent to unconstitutional behavior by law enforcement.
Legal Observers are often legal workers, law students, and lawyers, but anyone who is able to perform the duties and uphold the values of the National Lawyers Guild can be a Legal Observer, including organizers, activists, and community members.
To become a Legal Observer, you will need to complete an application which must be received one week prior to the training (no walk-ins). Contact nlglocc@proton.me for an application form.
Sign Up Now to Volunteer at the Mid-State Fair Booth
Click here to sign up for a shift at this year’s fair.
Thank you for helping staff this year's booth. You are so important to the success and visibility of the Democratic Party! Do sign up for more than one shift. Don't sign up for more than one shift on any one day. Do sign up for the night shift if you can keep your eyes open until 10 p.m.
We have scheduled a special in-person training on de-escalation, specifically geared towards staffing the booth. It is going to be on Wednesday, 6/25/25. It is really important for past volunteers to come and share their experiences, so we can learn from real life scenarios.
Friday Night at SLOCDP HQ
Friday Night at SLOCDP HQ - Prepare for No Kings Rally - Office open until 7:00 pm - Stop by to make a sign - Review resources on De-Escalation - Create your plan for the day - Connect with a Rally Buddy.
Sign Making for No Kings Day
Sign making at the SLO Dems County Headquarters for the No Kings Day Protests
Four Corners Protest, Car Rally & Food Drive in Atascadero
No Kings: Protect Our Democracy!
No Kings Day: Protect Our Democracy
Demonstration: Protect Our Democracy
This is the North San Luis Obispo County event in the "No Kings" national mass mobilization. We'll be opposing the outrageous assaults on our constitution, civil rights and the rule of law by demonstrating on the four corners and adjacent sidewalks of the main downtown Atascadero intersection of El Camino Real and Morro Road/Highway 41. There may also be a subsequent march downtown for anyone who wishes to do more.
Car Rally: Stand Together
Don't want to be on the street? Drive by instead! Make your vehicle into a rolling protest sign and cruise along El Camino Real, honking and waving.
Food Drive: Take Care of Each Other
We'll also be collecting non-perishable food items to support the Atascadero Food Pantry ALF.
Registration isn't necessary, but gives organizers a rough headcount and you access to any updates.
Use this link to sign up:
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/792808/
50501 Rally - Kick Out the Clowns!
Rally at the SLO Courthouse to Mission Plaza as part of our Mass Mobilization and participation in No Kings Day. We rally to protect Our Rights, Our Democracy, Our Constitution, Our Neighbors, Our Future.
Kick Out the Clowns - End the Greatest Shit Show on Earth!
When you elect clowns, they don’t become leaders. The country becomes a circus. 🤡
On June 14, Donald Trump will honor himself with a four-mile military parade in our nation’s capitol. Trump’s tacky parade was inspired by dictators he idolizes, and will cost taxpayers nearly $100 million.
Organizer and strategist Daniel Hunter has written that “Humor is important for our psyches — and to take fascists down a notch[…] Humor is key for morale and exposing the vulnerability of the strongman image.” This is where the ridiculous meets the resistance—and where the future is on the line.
June 14 is our chance to reflect the absurdity of the MAGA regime and the clowns who lead it. To meet this moment, Women’s March will host community circuses nationwide—bold, creative actions that mirror the chaos MAGA has sown across the country. Together, we’ll set a national record for the most circuses held in a single day while we simultaneously refuse to celebrate a petty clown who desperately wants to be seen as strong. We won’t stop until we build the country we all deserve.
Our grassroots street circuses turn satire into resistance and reclaim the big tent for democracy.
No Kings! Cambria Callithump
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/787055/
About this event
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.
On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind.
The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it.
On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. Check out nokings.org for more information.
In Cambria we are coming together for a Callithump - a loud boisterous gathering - to say No Kings! loud and clear! Bring your signs, flags and your noisemakers to Main Street and Cambria Drive. You can participate by lining the sidewalks with your signs and gear or cruising the street in your decorated vehicle. Let's make some noise to let everyone know our community does not suffer kings or fools!
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Please be safe and help each other to be safe. Obey all traffic rules.
Stand for Democracy
This a local Indivisible event! Join us as we Stand for Democracy at noon every Tuesday at Main Street and Burton. Bring a sign and a chair if you need one. We have extra signs!
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
El Moro Democratic Club Meeting
Monthly meeting of the El Moro Democratic Club. Contact mustangdem@gmail.com to get the Zoom link.
SLOCDP Book Club
We will discuss current and historic political books to reach a better understanding of our current political climate. We will be meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month. May 15; June 19; July 17; Aug 21 and Sept 18.
Our book list is as follows:
May-Autocracy Inc-Anne Applebaum
June-How The South Won The Civil War-Heather Cox Richardson
July-The Political Mind-George Lakeoff
Aug-Democracy's Discontent--Michael Sandel
Sept-Don't Think of The Elephant-George Lakeoff
*Please come join us on these dates. There is no formal email lists you need to join. See you at HQ for a good discussion and company.
Support Our Veterans
This a local Indivisible event in San Luis Obispo, CA! Join our peaceful and respectful rally to support our local veterans and advocate for the benefits and rights of our veterans who have bravely served our country.
80,000 jobs are being cut at the VA in Washington DC. Join Indivisible and our local veterans to send a message to the current administration. Protect Veterans’ Healthcare Maintain VA Benefits *Ensure Accessible Support
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
Stand for Democracy
This a local Indivisible event! Join us as we Stand for Democracy at noon every Tuesday at Main Street and Burton. Bring a sign and a chair if you need one. We have extra signs!
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
2025 Mid-State Fair Volunteers De-Escalation Training
This is de-escalation training specifically geared towards 2025 Mid-State Fair booth volunteers. If you are not volunteering at the booth this year, please wait until June 18th to sign up.
Saturday Stand for Democracy
Join us on Saturday June 28 from 11 AM - 1 PM for the Saturday Stand for Democracy on the corner of South Higuera and Madonna Rd. in San Luis Obispo. Bring your signs and democratic spirit to support the Constitution and oppose the Trump oligarchy! Contact edcat1953@gmail.com for more information.
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
Legal Observer Training
Legal Observers are volunteers trained by the National Lawyers Guild who attend protests, marches or other actions to:
Monitor, observe, and document government conduct against First Amendment-protected activity,
Provide arrest support for protesters on the ground and help support teams track and help arrested folks, and
Empower activists and serve as a deterrent to unconstitutional behavior by law enforcement.
Legal Observers are often legal workers, law students, and lawyers, but anyone who is able to perform the duties and uphold the values of the National Lawyers Guild can be a Legal Observer, including organizers, activists, and community members.
To become a Legal Observer, you will need to complete an application which must be received one week prior to the training (no walk-ins). Contact nlglocc@proton.me for an application form.
Advocacy Letter Writing at Linnaea's Cafe
Join local Ecosocialists to send handwritten letters to your elected officials supporting or opposing pending legislation. Topics include environmental, housing, and other justice-related issues. We supply sample letters, references, pens, paper, stamps, envelopes, and community. (Of course donations of stamps and envelopes are welcome and appreciated.)
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
Mid-State Fair
The California Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs for 12 days at the end of July. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry. Be sure to visit the Democratic Party Booth to say hi!
SLOCDP Book Club
We will discuss current and historic political books to reach a better understanding of our current political climate. We will be meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month. May 15; June 19; July 17; Aug 21 and Sept 18.
Our book list is as follows:
May-Autocracy Inc-Anne Applebaum
June-How The South Won The Civil War-Heather Cox Richardson
July-The Political Mind-George Lakeoff
Aug-Democracy's Discontent--Michael Sandel
Sept-Don't Think of The Elephant-George Lakeoff
*Please come join us on these dates. There is no formal email lists you need to join. See you at HQ for a good discussion and company.
Atascadero Democratic Club Summer BBQ 2025
Tickets On Sale Now! $20
Delicious BBQ with all proceeds going to elect local candidates!
Visit with elected officials and new and old friends!
Speakers to include local candidates and elected officials.
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
SLOCDP Book Club
We will discuss current and historic political books to reach a better understanding of our current political climate. We will be meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month. May 16; June 19; July 17; Aug 21 and Sept 18.
Our book list is as follows:
May-Autocracy Inc-Anne Applebaum
June-How The South Won The Civil War-Heather Cox Richardson
July-The Political Mind-George Lakeoff
Aug-Democracy's Discontent--Michael Sandel
Sept-Don't Think of The Elephant-George Lakeoff
*Please come join us on these dates. There is no formal email lists you need to join. See you at HQ for a good discussion and company.
SLOCDP Book Club
We will discuss current and historic political books to reach a better understanding of our current political climate. We will be meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month. May 15; June 19; July 17; Aug 21 and Sept 18.
Our book list is as follows:
May-Autocracy Inc-Anne Applebaum
June-How The South Won The Civil War-Heather Cox Richardson
July-The Political Mind-George Lakeoff
Aug-Democracy's Discontent--Michael Sandel
Sept-Don't Think of The Elephant-George Lakeoff
*Please come join us on these dates. There is no formal email lists you need to join. See you at HQ for a good discussion and company.
SLOCDP Central Committee Meeting
The Central Committee is the governing body of the County Democratic Party. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom. Contact correspondingsec@slocdp.org for the link and details.
Lucia Mar School Board Meeting
Be an Ally - Right wing religious extremists are swarming our school board meetings to demand discrimination against trans kids. Please attend the meetings wearing an inclusive shirt or pin. You are welcome to give public comment, but just your presence is enough to help our trans kids feel supported.
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
Stand for Democracy
This a local Indivisible event! Join us as we Stand for Democracy at noon every Tuesday at Main Street and Burton. Bring a sign and a chair if you need one. We have extra signs!
De-escalation Training for Volunteers and Rally Attendees
De-escalation is the use of communication or other techniques during an encounter to stabilize, slow or reduce the intensity of a potentially violent situation without using physical force, or with a reduction in force. So in basic terms, using communication to prevent and/or calm down a tense situation.
Melanie Barket, an expert in crisis management, will lead a training giving you tips and takeaways to give you the tools you need if faced with a difficult, potentially violent interaction during these trying times. Handouts will be provided.
Space is limited - SIGN UP HERE to save your spot.
Peaceful D-Day Protest
Two generations ago, Americans rose up to crush fascism abroad. They risked everything — and many gave their lives — to defend freedom.
Today, that same threat is rising again — not in Europe, but here at home. A fascist movement, led by Trump and his oligarchy, seeks to dismantle the very democracy our veterans fought to protect.
We honor their sacrifice not with words, but with action.
Our future — and the legacy of those who fought before us — depends on what we do now.
It's time to rise up. It's time to say NO to Trump, NO to tyranny, and NO to oligarchy.
Join us in defending democracy. Stand up. Speak out. Fight back.
History is watching. What side will you be on?
Support Our Veterans
This a local Indivisible event in San Luis Obispo, CA! Join our peaceful and respectful rally to support our local veterans and advocate for the benefits and rights of our veterans who have bravely served our country.
80,000 jobs are being cut at the VA in Washington DC. Join Indivisible and our local veterans to send a message to the current administration. Protect Veterans’ Healthcare Maintain VA Benefits *Ensure Accessible Support
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
South County Democratic Club June Meeting
Come join fellow Democrats at the South County Democratic Club's June Meeting.
We're meeting in person this month!
You can also join via Zoom.
We will be feasting on pizza & writing postcards!
Action Raffle is back on, so bring your completed action cards.
Bring your singing voice for a closing song too!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1749392295926287/
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
Stand for Democracy
This a local Indivisible event! Join us as we Stand for Democracy at noon every Tuesday at Main Street and Burton. Bring a sign and a chair if you need one. We have extra signs!
Resistance Lab - sign up now for the June 1st Virtual Lab - https://www.pramilaforcongress.com/the-resistance-lab
Sign ups are required for this event! Sign up HERE for the June 1st Resistance Lab https://www.pramilaforcongress.com/the-resistance-lab
The Resistance Lab is a series of trainings that are developed specifically for this moment. We look at how non-violent movements around the world have responded to leaders who seize power in authoritarian ways and the most effective tools and tactics to utilize in these moments. We offer frameworks to understand this moment at home, and incorporate interactive conversation with others to help create community and build our resistance movement.
The Resistance Lab was developed with experts who have researched and studied democratic backsliding around the world as well as in the United States and the non-violent movements that have emerged to challenge those authoritarian leaders. We also draw from many toolkits for effective tactics and frameworks as well as from Pramila’s own background leading successful organizing movements for economic and social justice for two decades.
Our goals are to help people understand how democracies fall and the most effective resistance movements that have challenged authoritarians and dictators; to turn anger, fear and frustration into action in the short-term while also preparing for a coordinated resistance movement for the longer term; and to build community across the country that can help grow our movement. At the end of the day, we want to get people strike-ready and street-ready and make sure we protect our people, our freedoms and our democracy.
With Trump and his MAGA billionaires doubling down on their attacks on the economic livelihoods of people to thrive and on our democracy, we can’t afford to sit this moment out. This is about building real power together. And it starts with you.
SLOCDP at Pride in the Plaza
The annual Pride in the Plaza event takes place this year at Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. The SLOCDP will be there with a booth and volunteers brimming with pride to support our LGBTQ+ community. Come help us demonstrate support for DEI and the defense of our common core values of freedom, fairness, kindness, justice and decency.
Rally to Restore Humanity
Join us on the corner of 12th and Spring in Paso Robles from 9:00am-noon to protect Democracy!
May Earth Action Hour
We'll start with social time before hearing the latest updates on Trump's agenda. Then we'll write to elected officials and ask them to protect our climate, public lands, and democracy.
Snacks will be provided, because everything is better with food!
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
Stand for Democracy
This a local Indivisible event! Join us as we Stand for Democracy at noon every Tuesday at Main Street and Burton. Bring a sign and a chair if you need one. We have extra signs!
Atascadero Democratic Club Monthly Meeting
ADC members are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings to hear from speakers who are either public officials or community leaders. Community building, political action, social mixer.
Sip & Support CAPSLO's 40 Prado Homeless Services
Join Mayor Erica Stewart on May 22 at Beda's Biergarten for a fundraiser in support of CAPSLO's 40 Prado Homeless Services. She'll be guest bartending from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and would love to see you all there! If you can't make it out during her shift, you can show this flyer any time between Tuesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 22 and Beda's will donate 10% of your total to CAPSLO.
Democratic Support Group
This is a time to meet with fellow democrats sharing similar ideals and frustrations to process aspects of the current political climate and collaborate regarding how we might take care of ourselves and our community despite the issues we are facing.
Lucia Mar School Board Meeting
Be an Ally - Right wing religious extremists are swarming our school board meetings to demand discrimination against trans kids. Please attend the meetings wearing an inclusive shirt or pin. You are welcome to give public comment, but just your presence is enough to help our trans kids feel supported.
El Moro Democratic Club Meeting
The El Moro Democratic Club is pleased to invite you to our first in-person meeting of the year, next Tuesday, May 20, starting at 6:00pm at Trinity United Methodist Church at the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Pine St. in Los Osos. We'll have time to meet and greet, plus speakers, and a chance to follow up on the action groups we started to develop at our April meeting. This will be an action-packed meeting. Our guest speakers will be Supervisor Bruce Gibson and Clint Weirick, District Staff Representative for Senator John Laird. In addition, we'll have brief presentations from our newly-formed Action Group leaders.
We'll have snacks and would welcome cookies if any of you would like to bring a batch. If you are interested please let me know.
Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you!
Postcard Party
Join our resident postcard guru for tips on effective messaging when communicating to your government representatives. We will have addresses and contact info as well as writing samples you can copy. Please bring postcards and postage. Local postcards are preferred, so support a local business!
Stand for Democracy
This a local Indivisible event! Join us as we Stand for Democracy at noon every Tuesday at Main Street and Burton. Bring a sign and a chair if you need one. We have extra signs!
Sign Up Now for the June 7th De-escalation Training
Space is limited for this June 7th event (9:00 am to 10:30 am) - SIGN UP HERE to save your spot.
De-escalation is the use of communication or other techniques during an encounter to stabilize, slow or reduce the intensity of a potentially violent situation without using physical force, or with a reduction in force. So in basic terms, using communication to prevent and/or calm down a tense situation.
Melanie Barket, an expert in crisis management, will lead a training giving you tips and takeaways to give you the tools you need if faced with a difficult, potentially violent interaction during these trying times. Handouts will be provided.
Musk or Us: Take Action in Santa Maria CA
Trump’s regime and his band of oligarchs led by Elon Musk are in full-on power grab mode, shredding laws, defying courts, and handing control of the country’s financial system to a billionaire crony. We need all-out, relentless pressure to stop this coup in its tracks.
📍 Where: North East corner of Broadway and Main St. Santa Maria CA
📅 When: 5/17/2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sign up now and bring a friend!
📢 How to Prepare for Your Event: ✅ Bring signs or props → Make your message visible! (Ideas: “MUSK OR US,” “NO KINGS”, “PROTECT OUR MEDICAID”, “NO TAX BREAKS FOR BILLIONAIRES”) ✅ Recruit friends → The more people, the more power. ✅ Record everything → Post photos/videos with #MuskOrUs and tag @IndivisibleTeam.
Save the Date - Los Osos Rally
Come join Estero Bay INDIVISIBLE on May 17th, 11:00am - 12:30pm at '4 corners' located So. Bay Blvd. and Los Osos Valley Rd. (LOVR) to protest the dismantling of our government by the Trump/Musk regime. Bring your signs, a friend and make our voices heard because we are 'Stronger Together' !
Rally for Humanity
Meet at the corner of 12th and Spring to help keep Democracy alive. Bring a sign or flag to show what is most important to you. Stop by our table for resources to help!
SLOCDP Book Club
We will discuss current and historic political books to reach a better understanding of our current political climate. We will be meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month. May 15; June 19; July 17; Aug 21 and Sept 18.
Our book list is as follows:
May-Autocracy Inc-Anne Applebaum
June-How The South Won The Civil War-Heather Cox Richardson
July-The Political Mind-George Lakeoff
Aug-Democracy's Discontent--Michael Sandel
Sept-Don't Think of The Elephant-George Lakeoff
*Please come join us on these dates. There is no formal email lists you need to join. See you at HQ for a good discussion and company.
SLOCDP Central Committee Meeting
The Central Committee is the governing body of the County Democratic Party. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom. Contact correspondingsec@slocdp.org for the link and details.