JoAnn speaks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
JoAnn Loulan confronts Hakeem Jeffries about Dem leaders NOT BEING VISIBLE, saying they were powerless, and not telling us what to do! Jeffries replied mainstream press won't cover them. JoAnn said "GET ON SOCIAL MEDIA, get your younger interns to put you on social media every single day." She told him Liccardo refused town halls. He said he is asking all members to hold them. Jeffries did say that the budget fight is why he is emphasizing that the Dems are in the minority so they don't get blamed for the government shut down. JoAnn told him to STAND UP WE NEED YOU! He ended with saying the MARCH 4 STATE OF THE UNION address will see Dems doing unusual protests. One is bringing people who lost jobs or are suffering from Musk/Trump.
Cindi & MaryAnn attend Liccardo's First Town Hall - February 18, 2025
Congressman Sam Liccardo addressed concerns at his first town hall in Half Moon Bay. He plans to hold town halls throughout the district and emphasized the importance of grassroots efforts in reclaiming lost political seats. He outlined ongoing legislative and legal efforts to counteract executive actions, including lawsuits and policy protections.
Liccardo expressed frustration with congressional priorities, which have focused on cultural issues rather than economic concerns. He warned of a potential government shutdown in March and stressed the importance of bipartisan cooperation.
When asked about effective activism, he encouraged supporting organizations challenging the Trump administration in court, as well as amplifying personal stories, and engaging with media. He acknowledged security concerns among colleagues but emphasized the power of private, bipartisan conversations in fostering understanding. He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to representing and supporting his constituents.
IPV in action recently!
Liccardo's Town Hall!
IPV had a table outside Town Center thanks to our collaboration with Sam's team. Democracy in action! Woohoo! Thanks, Everyone, who participated!
Central Valley Matters
Cofounder Shannon Edwards spoke at our August meeting, sharing how CVM helps educate and register voters in CD22, the poorest district in California. CD22 is flippable, as long as CVM's teams have the resources to continue their work. Here's a link to CVM's donation page.
Labor Day 17x17k Rally
Labor Day 17x17k Rally
IPV members braved the heat on Labor Day to make their voices heard up and down El Camino from Stanford to RWC.
No Kings Day 2 - October 18, 2025
NKD2 Parade & Fair
NKD2 Parade & Fair
Stanford University journalism students made this video of the Parade up Embarcadero to the Democracy Fair at Rinconada Park. The video includes IPV organizer JoAnn Loulan speaking about how important it is to VOTE YES ON PROP 50!
Democracy Fair
NKD2 Parade & Fair
IPV videographer, Bruce Rafnel, prepared this 47 minute video showing many of the activities and speakers at the Democracy Fair at Rinconada Park. Bruce's coverage includes the closing program featuring retired CA Supreme Court Justice La Doris Cordell, Hesham Sallem of Stanford, Congressman Sam Liccardo, and many Indivisible collaborators
At the Fair!
At the Fair!
Indivisible leaders Mariya Genzel of Its Blue Turn, David Waksberg of Indivisible Palo Alto Plus, JoAnn Loulan and Cindi Sears of Indivisible Portola Valley welcome Congressman Sam Liccardo to the Democracy Fair.