"In the tapestry of democracy, every thread counts, weaving together a fabric of justice, equality and freedom." – Barack Obama
The Coronado Democratic Club
What we do
We Defend
Democracy
Join one of the largest Democratic clubs in San Diego County with over 250 members and growing! We offer honest engagement and informative programs throughout the year. Our many social events foster a stronger, more inclusive community, and through forums, panels, speakers, and local candidate endorsements we support our democratic policies and values. Our volunteers reach out into our community and beyond to effect change and community engagement. Renew Your Membership. Join the Club or Donate >>
The Coronado 4th of July Parade!
Enjoy these photos of our members, family, and friends walking and riding in the parade to show our unity and patriotism to the thousands watching! Check out member, Shawnee Barton Merriman’s photo below which appeared
on the front page of the Local Section in the Union Tribune…Americana!
It Started with Shawnee’s Amazing Spread
for All to Enjoy!
Susan Marrinan, Betty Padgett, and Gail Bardin
Getting’ Ready to Roll!
Laura Wilkinson Sinton, Gail Bardin, Holly Nappen, and
Michele Bolton Enjoying the Moment!
Many Golf Carts Were Used…Here’s Lori’s!
Above: Our Amazing Group Ready to Roll!
Below: Sally Johnson and Future Democrat!
Rico Toscano’s Vintage Ride! Huge Thanks to Rico!
Shawnee and Her Moving Homage to Our Democracy!
Our Donkey Back in Action!
Mike Merriman Joining the Fray!
Shawnee’s Youngest, Zadie, Ready to Cheer for Our Democracy!
And Then We Were Off! Chuck Charter and Frank King wth Our Banner (Provided by Courtenay McGowan!)
There’s Ethan…Yet Another Future Democrat!…and Mom, Melissa Rivera, Riding While Ethan Drums to the Beat on the Donkey!
Laura Entertaining the Crowd with the
Donkey Who’s Always a Hit!
At the End Gail Explains the Incredible Response From Parade Attendees to the Sign Made at Shawnee’s Sign Painting Party!
Attend Our Meetings!
Events & Meetings
Coronado Democratic Club General Meeting
Date: August, 2025, TBD
Meeting & Program: TBD
July: No General Meeting
Calendar
- School Board Meetings each month: Meeting Dates.
- City Council Meetings: Please Attend Coronado City Council Meetings.
- June 6: Coronado Rally for Veterans, was held June 6th
- June 14: “No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance,” 10:00am to 12:00 pm, What an amazing turnout we had in Downtown San Diego!
- July 4: March in the 4th of July Parade! See Photos Below!
Don't Despair
We Rallied For Our Veterans June 6th!
Thank You to All Who Planned & Attended the Rally!
Links to Insightful Member Blogs
Links to Insightful Member Blogs
We are excited to provide you with “Perspectives” by member, Brad Willis. Brad has been uncovering issues in our community and country in his Substack series. He is an author and retired network news foreign correspondent who has worked in Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, Latin America and Asia. He has received national and international awards for compassionate journalism and for his war coverage. Brad is a longtime Coronado resident who has also served as Commissioner of Public Art for the City of Coronado.
Member, Jon Sinton, began his career in political media by bringing former Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Jim Hightower, and his no-nonsense, no holds barred commentaries to ABC Radio. That led to his creation of Air America Radio in 2004, where he is credited with “discovering” Rachel Maddow. Sinton followed AAR with ProgressiveVoices.com, a live and on-demand progressive talk audio service and its counterpart, the nonprofit Progressive Voices Institute, dedicated to bringing fresh young progressive talent to broadcast and digital platforms. He’s been writing Jon’s Reluctant Blog and newspaper column since 2020.
How to Discuss Politics
Watch the video of this engaging program presented at the January 13, 2024, General Meeting of the Coronado Democratic Club. Marc Meyer, Director of Operations for the National Conflict Resolution Center was the presenter. His enthusiasm and eagerness to share his knowledge with the packed audience provided an inspiring and entertaining 45 minutes. (PDF of Slides)
Coronado High School (CHS) Malala Yousafzai
Scholarship Fund
We’re excited to announce our annual scholarship for graduating seniors at Coronado High School. We are taking applications.
Stay tuned here to find out who received this year’s scholarship!
The purpose of the scholarship is to support a Coronado High School senior who best models Malala Yousafzai.
At the age of 12, Malala was writing a blog about her life under the Taliban using a pseudonym. Because of her activism, she was shot in the head by a terrorist as she left school. Her attack sparked international outrage and support. For subsequent extensive and extraordinary work, she became the youngest-ever Nobel Laureate at age 17 for the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more about Malala…
Out of the tragedy of the 2020 murder of George Floyd, students and parents came forward to share experiences of radial injustice. This led the creation of InclusioNADO, a student/parent community initiative to support and activism for change in our schools and community. Visit their website to learn more and join to be a critical partner in this change.
Take Action is an outgrowth of Swing Left and their letter writing campaigns! Ready to take to the streets? Visit the website:
https://takeactionsandiego.org/
Their Protest Calendar identifies what protests are happening and where. Find out how corporations distribute their political donations and more!
Alliance San Diego:
Mobilizing for Change
The Alliance provides many critical services to protect the civil rights and social justice of community members. These include immigration services, legal support, and voting rights. Visit the website to find information and resources on these issues.
Opportunities for Action!
Stay actively involved in our community by learning what’s going on in our city and school district. Check out the dates and agendas of coming meetings (see links above)
Get Involved
Ways to make a difference
Thank you so much for taking the first step to action and getting involved. Our Club has myriad offerings, and we are always looking for members who can help us advance our objectives. In addition to becoming active in Club events, you can help us by disseminating our message to friends in the community and elsewhere.
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We hope you will take the next step and join us or renew your membership!
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We gather like-minded people and provide opportunities for activism as we socialize.
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We provide resources to help you navigate, stay informed and engaged.