Progressive Women in North Orange County: News

Welcome to the Progressive Women in North Orange County, Progressive WIN-OC.

In the evolution of American society, patriotic and committed people have come together to reform and change society’s problems. Think of the New Deal, of the Civil Rights Movement and of the Women’s Movement. Progressive WIN-OC exists because we need a new Women’s Movement in California. The Women’s Caucus of the California Democratic Party just put out their inaugural newsletter. In it, Lori Hancock, the 14th AD Representative writes: “California state legislature lags behind the nation in the political arena with only 34 women in the California legislature holding less than 30% of the seats while women represent at least 51% of California’s population. She goes on to point out that post Prop 13 the state government is cutting back on programs that affect women and children most. Social issues, family issues, children’s issues like health care for all. The Women’s Caucus legislative goals in 2008 include empowering women to be self-sufficient, independent equal partners at home, in the community and in places of work and to encourage more women to run for office (my underline).

This is why Progressive WIN-OC exists. Because now, more than ever, women need a political means of gathering and focusing our energy and intent. We exist because as women we know that if we need something done, sometimes we have to do it ourselves. So Progressive WIN-OC is calling to all women who want change, all women who care about the future of our children and our planet to get involved and active politically. And if you want to join our group (and join the Democratic Party if you are not already a member), you are most welcome! Our monthly meetings are held on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00. Here’s hoping that you join our re-evolution!

The purpose of Progressive Women in North Orange County is to help elect women leaders, to encourage local, county, state and national support for our candidates and to mobilize in support of social justice and progressive change in North Orange County.

Help Our Local Candidates

Progressive WIN-OC Calling up Victory!

3000 and counting....

That's how many calls have been made so far for local North Orange County progressive candidates.

Plan to join the fun. Simply bring your cell phone to the Monkey Business Cafe, 301 E. Amerige in Fullerton (corner of Lemon and Amerige) from noon to 3:00 pm any Sunday from now until November 2nd! (Parking is available in the structure or lot across the street)

If you have any questions about our project, please call Susan Uballe at 714.680.0012

P.S. Some volunteers come by to pick up lists and take them home to call. If that's how you roll, fine with us, come on by and we will gladly accept your help!

Enjoy a NIght Out

Taking a break from our non-stop campaigning, Slow Food Orange County is hosting a gouirmet meal as a fundraiser for Monkey Business Cafe on Saturday night, October 11 from 6:30 to 10:00.

This is a chance to spend some cash that is tax deductible and eat well ($60 per person including wine or other libations at one of 4 locations in the O.C.).

Our venue hosts, Monkey Business Cafe is a worthy enterprise and non-profit so consider taking a well deserved night out and support their continuing existence

For more information about this event go to -email-, call 714.910.4295 or go to their website, www.slowfoodoc.org

Hurry, reservations need to be made by October 9th.

Below are links to websites for our local candidates.

We strongly encourage each of you to visit these sites and help in any way possible.

The down ticket races are going to be quite important this election cycle and therefore we need EVERYONE participating!

Rose Espinoza (La Habra Mayor)

Florice Hoffman (Orange Unified School Board)

Karen Haluza (Fullerton City Council)

John MacMurray (72nd Assembly District )

Daren Nigsarian (La Habra City Council)

Gary Pritchard (33rd State Senate District)

Sharon Quirk (Fullerton City Council)

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