Heart of L.A. Democratic Club

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Heart of L.A. Democratic Club

Democratic Club chartered with the LACDP, focusing on electing feminist candidates and issues of importance to women.

Check out our Linktree, here - https://linktr.ee/heartladems. You can find upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more!

06/23/2026

🌈 Join us as we celebrate Pride Month with an incredible leader and advocate!

Heart of LA Democrats is honored to welcome Shay Franco-Clausen as our special guest at our Pride Month meeting.

Shay is a nationally recognized LGBTQ+ leader, political organizer, and community advocate who has dedicated her career to advancing equality, representation, and justice. She currently serves as Northern California Chair of the California Democratic Party LGBTQ Caucus, Co-Chair of the National Black Justice Coalition's Good Trouble Network, and has held leadership roles with organizations including the California Coastal Commission's Explore the Coast Advisory Board, Courage California, Victory Fund, and many others.

Come hear Shay share her experiences, her vision for the future, and why building inclusive communities matters now more than ever.

RSVP HERE: bit.ly/hla062426
🏳️‍🌈 Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and join us as we celebrate Pride, community, and the ongoing fight for equality.

06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day to honor freedom, resilience, and the enduring struggle to fulfill our nation's promise of liberty and justice for all.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom delayed is freedom denied, and that our work to build a more equitable society continues. As Democrats, we honor the generations of Black Americans whose courage, leadership, and contributions have shaped our nation while recommitting ourselves to protecting civil rights, defending our democracy, expanding opportunity, and ensuring justice for all.

The Heart of LA Democratic Club proudly celebrates Juneteenth and stands with those working to build a future where every person can thrive with dignity, equality, and freedom.

Happy Juneteenth!

06/01/2026

Heart of LA Democratic Club is proud to support Karen Bass for LA City Mayor!

05/31/2026

Heart of LA Democratic Club is all in for Hydee Feldstein Soto to LA City attorney! Vote For Hydee before Tuesday June 2!

05/27/2026

Wednesday, May 27, 7pm, Zoom
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/HLA052726
🌐 HeartLADems.org

In honor of Mental Health Month, we’re excited to welcome two incredible special guests for an important conversation about mental health, resilience, community, and balancing the many demands women face every day.

✨ Kate Hennigan-Ohanesian
Board Member, NAMI Greater Los Angeles

NAMI Greater Los Angeles provides free mental health support, education, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness, while working to reduce stigma and build stronger, more compassionate communities.

✨ Rachel Paterno-Mahler
Astrophysicist, Senior Scientist at Arete, Vox Femina member, and Jeopardy! champion

Rachel is a born-and-bred Angeleno who earned her B.A. in Physics with an Astronomy concentration from Pomona College, an M.S. in Physics from UC Irvine, and a Ph.D. in Astronomy from Boston University. She currently works as a Senior Scientist at Arete in Northridge and has sung with Vox Femina for eight seasons.

She’ll share her perspective on balancing politics, work, family life, science, creativity, and mental wellness in today’s world.

Mental health impacts every community, every family, and every generation. We’re grateful to create spaces where honest conversations, support, and connection can happen.

05/24/2026

PARTY IN THE PARK! CELEBRATE OUR 9th ANNIVERSARY!

We think it’s time for a get-together. It’s a drop-in party to celebrate our 9th year!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 31st, 10-noon in Carlson Park (Culver City) to celebrate HLA’s 9th year!

We’ll catch up in person, and have enough time to volunteer for a favorite endorsed candidate, including LA Mayor Karen Bass and LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto

There will be cake and coffee.
Bring a snack to share!

When: Sunday, May 31st
Time: 10AM-Noon
Where: 10400 Braddock Dr, Culver City, CA 90232 (grass area near Motor Avenue)

RSVP here: https://heartladems.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f56ded39e268cfc01467291c&id=c65642daf2&e=2824ada154

PS: There will be HLA endorsed candidates in attendance. Come meet them!

05/18/2026

BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR
Organizing Event
Monday, May 18
5:30 pm - 7:00 PM
Online

Dear Friends,

The fight for California’s future is on!

Please join Heart of LA Democratic Club in partnership with Avance Democratic Club and HLA endorsed candidate Xavier Becerra for Governor, for a virtual relational organizing event focused on mobilizing our communities and building grassroots momentum across the state.

From protecting reproductive freedom to defending democracy and expanding opportunity for working families, the stakes of this election couldn’t be higher.

Whether you’re new to organizing or a longtime advocate, there’s a place for you in this movement. All you need is your phone, your community, and the energy to help make a difference.

Join activists, volunteers, and supporters from across California as we connect, organize, and take action together.

RSVP here:
https://bit.ly/XBHLA

05/05/2026

Heart of LA Democratic Club is proud to announce our endorsed candidates for 2026.

As LA County’s first Feminist Democratic Club, we endorse leaders who will fight for equality, reproductive freedom, workers, families, democracy, and justice at every level of government.

Congress
U.S. House CA-28 – Judy Chu, re-election
U.S. House CA-30 – Laura Friedman, re-election
U.S. House CA-36 – Ted Lieu, re-election
U.S. House CA-43 – Maxine Waters, re-election
U.S. House CA-44 – Nanette Barragán, re-election
U.S. House CA-45 – Derek Tran, re-election
U.S. House CA-47 – Dave Min, re-election
U.S. House CA-51 – Sara Jacobs, re-election

State of California
Governor – Xavier Becerra
Lieutenant Governor – Fiona Ma
Secretary of State – Shirley Weber, re-election
State Controller – Malia Cohen, re-election
Attorney General – Rob Bonta, re-election
State Treasurer – Eleni Kounalakis
Superintendent of Public Instruction – Nichele Henderson
Insurance Commissioner – Ben Allen

California State Senate
State Senate District 11 – Christine Pelosi
State Senate District 26 – Wendy Carrillo
State Senate District 28 – Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

California State Assembly
Assembly District 42 – Deborah Klein Lopez
Assembly District 65 – Ayanna Davis
Assembly District 66 – Shannon Ross

Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Sheriff – Robert Luna, re-election
Los Angeles County Assessor – Jeffrey Prang, re-election

City of Los Angeles
Mayor – Karen Bass, re-election
City Attorney – Hydee Feldstein Soto, re-election
City Controller – Zach Sokoloff
City Council District 3 – Barri Worth-Girvan
City Council District 5 – Katy Yaroslavsky, re-election
City Council District 7 – Monica Rodriguez, re-election
City Council District 11 – Traci Park, re-election
City Council District 13 – Hugo Soto-Martínez, re-election

Outside California
U.S. Senate (Georgia) – Jon Ossoff

We are proud to support this slate of candidates and elected leaders who reflect our feminist Democratic values.

Join us. Organize. Vote.

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Culver City, CA

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http://HeartLADems.org/

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