In & Out: Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate & Rep. Kevin McCarthy dumped as House speaker

[Note from BenIndy: Apologies for putting two major news updates in one post, but not only are these both important stories, they are also worthy of juxtaposition.] Who is Laphonza Butler, the newest senator from California? CBS News, by Carole Linton, October 3, 2023 Laphonza Butler was sworn in Tuesday as a new U.S. senator representing … Continue reading In & Out: Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate & Rep. Kevin McCarthy dumped as House speaker

‘Our Voices’ – The Right to Vote

BENICIA BLACK LIVES MATTER …OUR VOICES… From BeniciaBlackLivesMatter.com [See also: About BBLM] March 2023 By Sheri Leigh, a member of Benicia Black Lives Matter March has been designated as “Women’s History Month,” and there has been a lot of progress towards women’s empowerment in this country over the last century.  Because of the indomitable will … Continue reading ‘Our Voices’ – The Right to Vote

Mayor Steve Young: Endorsement for Kari Birdseye for Benicia City Council

She is, in my opinion, the single most qualified candidate for Council we have seen in the last dozen years. By Benicia Mayor Steve Young, October 7, 2022 I want to issue my strongest possible endorsement for Kari Birdseye in her campaign for Benicia City Council. She is, in my opinion, the single most qualified … Continue reading Mayor Steve Young: Endorsement for Kari Birdseye for Benicia City Council

Benicia Council Candidate Kari Birdseye: ‘Time for new leadership’

Planning commissioner Kari Birdseye believes Benicia City Council needs new leadership The Vallejo Sun, 8/15/2022 BENICIA – Kari Birdseye believes it’s time for new leadership in the city of Benicia. The longtime planning commissioner is running for a seat on the Benicia City Council this fall to bring change to the city she has called home … Continue reading Benicia Council Candidate Kari Birdseye: ‘Time for new leadership’