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Advancing social, economic, and environmental justice, civic transparency, and community-driven leadership.

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Progressive View of California State Propositions — November 2026

A comprehensive, money-in-politics analysis and progressive voter guide for California's November 2026 ballot propositions, focusing on who finances, who benefits, and the battle over Prop 40's billionaire tax.

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What We Fight For in Marina

Clean Water & Coast

Protecting our coastal aquifer, opposing private desalination exploitation of Marina's freshwater basin, and advocating for public water governance.

Affordable Housing

Ensuring redevelopment on the former Fort Ord provides genuine workforce and affordable housing, rent stability, and prevents displacement of Marina residents.

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Rigorous candidate questionnaires, public endorsement forums, and grassroots voter mobilization to elect true champions of working families.

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Progressive View of California State Propositions — November 2026

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news Apr 28, 2026

Emergency for Democracy & Voting Rights Defense

Standing up for election integrity, voter access, and democratic defense across California.

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resolution Apr 28, 2026

In Memoriam: Resolution in Honor of Dennis Paul Dyrud

Official club memorial resolution honoring the life, dedication, and 16 years of service of Dennis Paul Dyrud (1947–2024).

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"Framing is about getting language that fits your worldview. It is not just language. The ideas are primary — and the language carries those ideas, evokes all those ideas."

— George Lakoff, Cognitive Linguist & Author

"You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for our own improvement and at the same time share a general responsibility for all humanity."

— Marie Curie, Nobel Laureate

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2026 Marina Community Priorities Survey

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