After this election, we need some time and space to assess what happened and to determine how the Club can best participate in the fights ahead of us. We will use our next Wellstone meeting, on Thursday Nov 21, as an opportunity for members to share their thoughts on the election results and our visions for the Club’s role in this new moment.  Join us for small group discussions followed by a discussion in the full group. No outside speakers or panels; just us talking with each other.

Wellstone Club Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

  • MEETING starts at 645-pm (Zoom Room opens at 630-pm)
  • POTLUCK at 6-pm (please bring something to share)
    • Last name A-H: Side Dish, I-R: Dessert or Beverage, S-Z: Main Dish
  • LOCATION – In person at East Bay Community Space, 507 55th Street (corner Telegraph Avenue) in Oakland (see details below)

About the Upcoming Post-Election Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club Meeting

The Trump and Republican victories in the Senate and likely the House have left us – both in Wellstone and on the Left nationally and around the world – reeling. Californians have voted against rent control and for law-and-order initiatives and even against ending slavery. Locally, the billionaire-funded recalls of DA Price and Oakland Mayor Thao are a serious setback for the safety and prosperity of our communities although the “recallers” were not able to prevail in the Oakland City Council or City Attorney races.

While we gather ourselves to resist MAGA’s Project 2025, we want to acknowledge the important work of Wellstone Club members and friends in this past election. Club endorsements were mailed to over 55,000 Oakland and Berkeley voters, and texted to another 33,000, the culmination of a year-long process of endorsement meetings and fundraising. Wellstone members put in many hours of volunteer time, canvassing, phone banking, fundraising and leafleting. We helped some of our progressive school board and city council candidates get elected, and we are waiting to see if the congressional races in the Central Valley go our way.

This next Wellstone meeting, on Thursday Nov 21, will be an opportunity for members to share their thoughts on the election results and our visions for the Club’s role in this new moment. During the next week, we encourage members to use the listserv to share opinions on the election results and on our future plans.

Click here for some of the questions we hope to address.

The East Bay Community Space is located at 507 55th Street, corner Telegraph:

  • PARKING – Street parking is recommended (on either 55th Street or Telegraph Avenue)
    • Limited off-street parking is available on the South side of the building, off Telegraph Avenue
  • AC Transit – stops for the 6, 12 and 18 buses are very close
  • Accessibility – the EBCS Main Room and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible

ZOOM Registration Required – this is NEW!

Due to Covid concerns, masks are highly encouraged (but not required).

Wellstone members can share viewpoints and questions online. If you’re not already part of the conversation, send an email to . Become a Wellstone member today!

In solidarity,
the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club Coordinating Committee

Why I’m A Member

Kate Harrison

“Wellstone is my political home. Since joining over 10 years ago, I have worked with the club to promote voting rights, national budget equity, housing affordability and tenant rights, and a zero net carbon future.  The club’s interest in all levels of government – national, state, regional and local – and in building community is invaluable.”      JOIN TODAY!

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