Standing with you to resist Trump & his MAGA enablers and fight to take back the House
Welcome to the
Westside Democratic Headquarters (WDHQ)
Our mission:
Volunteer to talk to voters!
Help stop the Trump / MAGA agenda! Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections and passing Prop 50 is the best chance we have of stopping him and taking back Congress next year.
Join us for Phone Banks, Knocking on Doors, and more!
Visit here for opportunities! Let’s do this together!
WHO WE ARE
The Westside Dem HQ is a consortium of Democratic clubs and advocacy orgs pooling resources to run Get Out the Vote (GOTV) operations Every Presidential election year since 2004, we’ve opened a physical HQ in Santa Monica ON AUGUST 22, 2024 WE SOFT-OPENED, WITH GRAND OPEN SEPTEMBER 1, A HUGE ELECTION HQ & POLITICAL MERCH STORE IN SANTA MONICA ON THE 3rd STREET PROMENADE In 2025, HQ operations are virtual, but watch this space for opportunities to gather both online and in person! The WDHQ is here to energize volunteers, providing GOTV infrastructure and space to meet up Ready for the latest information about what we’re up to and how you can get sign up and get involved — doing whatever you’re most comfortable with, on your own schedule? Just follow this link: –> https://linktr.ee/wdhq <– For general info about past HQ activities, scroll down… |
The next best chance we have to put a stop on the Trump regime is by taking back the House of Representatives in 2026, and the road to winning runs through California
Last year, we gained four new Democratic Congressmembers with very tight margins. The work starts now to make sure we hold those seats in the Midterms!
Join us for a Congressional forum to hear from Reps. George Whitesides and Dave Min about how they’re fighting for us at home and in DC, and how we push back against the Trump administration by winning back the House
Moderated by sought-after speaker/writer/producer Billy Ray. Click HERE to RSVP
They shut down Congress to stop us from seeing the Epstein Files! But we’re fighting back
HIGHEST PRIORITY: Click here to organize in ’25, Win in ’26: Welcome Calls to Newly Registered Democrats
Click for the ACLU’s Know Your Rights info page
Comprehensive Guide from L.A. City Councilmember Ysabel Hurado
From CADEM, the CA Democratic Party
Republican Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith is holding a field hearing Saturday, 7/26 at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley to spin the recent passage of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, the biggest upward transfer of wealth in legislative history
House Republicans passed a budget that slashes healthcare for up to 15 million Americans, threatens rural hospitals, raises costs for working families, and guts nutrition assistance — all while giving massive tax breaks to billionaires
Now they’re launching a disinformation campaign to convince the public these cuts are somehow good for them. We know better
Rallies continue!
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, American families in every corner of the country will come together in peaceful marches, rallies and events to say: Our families come first, and we will protect each other.
In all 50 states and Washington DC, we will put care over the cruel cuts and attacks on families that we’re seeing from Congress and the White House. Families First is committed to ensuring that every one of our friends and neighbors knows they are not alone, and hears what’s at stake for families in our country right now
Aliso Viejo | July 26, 11am – 12:30pm
Anaheim | July 26, 10am – 12pm
Culver City | July 26, 11am – 12:30pm
Downtown L.A. | July 26, 10am – 12pm
Lancaster | July 26, 11am – 1pm
Pico/Robertson | July 26, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Santa Clarita | July 26, 11am – 1pm
Whittier | July 26, 11am – 2pm
Find a Families First event near you!
| Fire Recovery Resources |
| ATTENTION: FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are now closed Those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires can continue to receive essential services at the following locations: One-Stop Rebuilding Center 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed weekends Altadena Community Center 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed weekends Insurance suggestions — click here L.A. County Rebuild Permitting Progress Dashboard here Displaced from your home? Click to ensure you receive your ballot! |
For info on Saturday’s No Kings rallies — not hosted by WDHQ but presented FYI — click HERE
and use the map to zoom in on L.A.-area rallies
The closest ones to the Westside are the following:
SANTA MONICA: Meeting corner of Montana & Ocean, 11 AM to 12:30 PM, and spreading to nearby Palisades Park — click HERE for details
CULVER CITY: Meeting at Culver City Hall and nearby streets, 11 AM to 12:30 PM — click HERE for details
PLAYA VISTA: Meeting at corner of Lincoln and Jefferson, 2 to 3:30 PM — click HERE for details
Volunteer Opportunities
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| Republicans continue to militarize our streets, endanger our neighborhoods, and deploy authoritarian tactics against all that we stand for as Americans. Democrats are fighting tirelessly to fend off the attacks and need your immediate support.Join our Highest Priority Daily Phonebanks HIGHEST PRIORITY: Save Medicaid NOW – Phonebanks to Republican Senators |
The Wisconsin State Supreme Court election is April 1. The court has a 4-3 pro-democracy, pro-civil rights majority, and electing Judge Susan Crawford will maintain that majority in a deeply purple state. Musk is spending millions to prevent Crawford’s election and the world is watching!
Democrats have an opportunity to take the House back in 30 days with two special elections approaching in Florida, possibly bringing Congress to 217 Democrats and 217 Republicans. A 3rd Congressional seat will soon be up for election in New York (date TBA)
Let’s support the campaigns of Gay Valimont & Josh Weil in Florida, and set ourselves up for future successes in 2026 ✌️
While these have been solid red districts the past few years, recent polls have shown massive swings in favor of commonsense Democrats and against radical MAGA Republicans as they continue their daily assaults on our democracy, freedoms, and pocketbooks
We have to continue to get the word out and mobilize! Even if you’re not in Florida, you can have a huge impact
📬 POSTCARDING! Postcards should be completed and in the mail by March 20
NEW! CONGRESSIONAL SPECIAL ELECTIONS
Once you complete and submit the WDHQ Postcard Request Form, our Postcard Team will send you BY EMAIL the script, instructions, and a list of addresses within 24 – 48 hours from wdhqpostcards@gmail.com
If you need to pick up supplies from us they’re available on the Westside
NEW! Writing Wednesdays with VoteRiders to help voters get the ID they need to vote
Thank you for writing postcards with the WDHQ 🙏
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☎️ PHONEBANKING! With our partner
Bay Area Coalition to Wisconsin
Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court: Tuesdays 3 – 5 PM PST from Feb. 18 to April 1
FLIP THE HOUSE: Sign up to make calls to Florida for Gay Valimont
FLIP THE HOUSE: Sign up to make calls to Florida for Josh Weil
Postcards are expensive — can you help? CLICK HERE
| This town hall will be an opportunity to: Learn about executive orders and their impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Hear directly about upcoming Know Your Rights workshops and legal clinics. Stay up to date with LGBT Center resources. Take direct action to make your voice heard with our representatives Event details Date: March 5, 2025 Time: 6 – 7:30 PM Location: Zoom link provided upon confirmation CLICK TO RSVP — 3/5 |
Previous events FYI — see what we’ve been up to!
Write Postcards for Wisconsin and the Congressional special elections
Make calls for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
FLIP THE HOUSE: Sign up to make calls to Florida for Gay Valimont
FLIP THE HOUSE: Sign up to make calls to Florida for Josh Weil
Writing Wednesdays with VoteRiders to help voters get the ID they need to vote
Call your elected representatives using 5calls.org
Writing Wednesdays with VoteRiders
L.A. LGBT Center Town Hall (Zoom) 3/5
Musicians for Fire Relief Livestream Concert – 3/6
Int’l Women’s Day Protest & Rally in L.A. – 3/8
Both rooms have been bustling in the final days, but we’ll always welcome and find room for you when you come in Because our 60 computers are sometimes full up, it helps if you have one to bring in, but it’s not required • FINAL HOURS Drop in anytime, for as long or short as you like 8 AM TO 8 PM+ Mon., 11/4/24 and the big day, Tue., 11/5 and between Wed., 11/6 and Wed., 11/15, 11:30 AM TO 6 PM+ for the store & ballot curing |
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Hmm, what might Tim Walz be thinking here? That you can come in to the HQ anytime forPHONE BANKS, BALLOT CURING 📞, & MERCH 🛍️Shop soon— inventory will keep running lower as we prepare to close down the HQ • TEXTING RETURNS?! Come to the HQ to participate Click here to email us with questions • Learn to BALLOT CURE: noon, 3 PM, 5 PM What’s ballot curing? Making sure every vote gets counted 🗳️ Low stress, high-reward calling of voters who’ve cast ballots that weren’t accepted — we give them the opportunity to “cure” their ballots so they aren’t tossed out. Very important in small-margin elections! CLICK HERE TO RSVP • ELECTION DAY PHONING followed by RESULTS WATCH PARTY CLICK TO RSVP • Kamala Harris most likely approves this message — she does look happy at the HQ !  |
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