The opening weeks of Trump 2.0 have featured an onslaught of attacks via executive orders and an administrative coup led by Musk designed to implement key features of Project 2025. Progressives are starting to respond: with immediate actions to pressure Congressional Democrats to hold the line, with longer term plans to win back the House in 2026, with plans to protect vulnerable groups. Please join Wellstone members to discuss how we can best oppose these moves by MAGA while building the power to break the Republican trifecta.

The evening will include a panel discussing the growing responses to Trump 2.0:

• Block & Build: An overview of Trump 2.0 and the response. Max Elbaum, Convergence.
• Organizing to stop MAGA takeover of federal government. Ted Lam, Indivisible East Bay.
• Wisconsin Supreme Court Spring election: Slowing Autocracy at the state level. Cheryl Fippen, Indivisible Berkeley Election Alums.
• North Carolina – Stop Republicans from throwing out 60,000 ballots. Carolina Federation.
• Flipping Control of the House – Winning in the Central Valley. Mary Boergers, CD22 Focus Action Network

We’ll also hear about the Working Families Party and consider whether Wellstone should affiliate. We encourage every member to take a look at this slide show WFP put together for an introduction to the purpose and goals of the organization.

Meeting Details

• THURSDAY, February 27, 2025
• MEETING starts at 645-pm (Zoom Room opens at 630-pm)
  • Zoom Registration is required for Zoom participants!
• POTLUCK at 6-pm (please bring something to share)
  • Last name A-H: Dessert or Beverage, I-R: Main Dish, S-Z: Side Dish
• LOCATION – In person at East Bay Community Space, 507 55th Street (corner Telegraph Avenue) in Oakland (see details below)
  • 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 for remote participants!

Due to Covid concerns, masks are highly encouraged (but not required) for in-person participants.

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