Orange County voters have received their ballots in the mail. This recall election could have dire consequences for our future. We must vote no to avoid a nightmare that could dismantle Orange County’s progress on COVID vaccines, economic recovery, climate resilience, and more.
Author Archives: Ada Briceño
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Briceño: Lessons Learned from the 2020 Elections, Blue Shifts, Flipped Seats, and Authentic Conversations
Despite some misperceptions, Orange County results showed strong gains for Democrats up and down the ballot, and national elections offer insight into how we can mobilize under-represented communities.
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Briceño: Amid National and State Successes, Orange County’s Victories Stand Strong
Orange County is celebrating Supreme Court, state legislative and local school district victories for Black lives, LGBTQ lives, immigrants and public health. DNC Member-Elect and Democratic Party of Orange County Chair Ada Briceño says these victories are crucial, but we’re far from done.
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Briceño: Racial Justice Starts in Our Own Backyard
Taking action in response to the tragic murder of George Floyd and ongoing police brutality, the Democratic Party of Orange County announces it will convene a special meeting of the Central Committee to enact reforms that place racial justice at the forefront of local lawmaking.
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Briceño: Job loss, the Looming Coronavirus Problem
Many of our nation’s leaders are talking about ways to stem the economic fallout from COVID-19 precautions. We must learn from the lessons of the 2008 Great Recession, when we bailed out corporations but not people. We can’t do that again. This time, America’s families must be front and center.
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Briceño: Election Day is Here, Make Your Voice Count
Voting is one of the most important ways to stand up for our rights. Make your voice heard.
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Briceño: Participe en Las Elecciones, Haga Que su Voz Cuente
Votar es una de las formas más importantes de defender nuestros derechos. Haz que se escuche tu voz.
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Briceño: I March for Working Women
Ada Briceño, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11 and Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County writes that worker’s rights are women’s rights.
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Briceño: Democratic Party of Orange County Shows Strength at Annual Truman Awards Dinner
Ada Briceño, Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County, explains the need for Democrats to be “all in” for the blue wave in 2020.
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Briceño: Celebrating Workers’ Accomplishments on May Day
Ada Briceño, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11 in Orange County, writes that May Day is a historic day for the labor movement. She notes that much has been accomplished but there is more to do in OC to ensure equal treatment for all workers.
