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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

We Need More Than Ordinary Politics

Dear Sharra,


Today I was on RISING on The Hill TV describing how I saw my role as DNC Chair should I be elected. 


I’m grateful for the opportunity to explain my ideas, how I see the role, and what I feel I could contribute as DNC chair. It’s time to begin a new chapter, in how the organization functions and most importantly in how it relates to the American people.


Donald Trump is not an ordinary politician, and we need more than ordinary politics in order to counter him. 


He and his minions will be on their game very shortly. We need to make sure we’re on ours.


Sincerely,

P.S. Your support is making my run for DNC Chair possible. Every dollar makes a difference and I am deeply grateful for your generosity. Thank you.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

My Plan for the DNC

Dear Sharra,


For the Democratic Party to rise from the ashes of our 2024 electoral defeats, we must take a sober, and quite sobering, look at how we got to where we are.


In essence the DNC has failed Democratic voters, losing power to one of the most dangerous actors to ever appear on the American political scene. In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “These are not ordinary times.” And ordinary politics is an inadequate response to meeting them.


As a small businesswoman, I come from outside politics. And I assure you, the results Democrats have been getting would not be tolerated in business or any other field of endeavor.


That’s why my plan is to transform the DNC, in order to achieve the goal we all agree must be met: to win for Democrats.


Political insiders running for the DNC Chair are offering variations of the status quo. In certain cases, they represent an improvement on that status quo — but not a transformation of the basic paradigm that has led to such substantial loss. 


I am offering something new: a DNC coordinated in mission, message, and in operations. A DNC that exudes the energy of an entirely new beginning. A DNC that is up to the task of taking on Donald Trump and the kind of governance he represents.


Here is my plan...

READ PLAN HERE

P.S. Help support making this plan a reality and Transform the DNC. Thank you!

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Monday, January 13, 2025

The Risk Of Not Changing

Dear Sharra,



Yesterday I was on MSBNC’s weekend show with Symone Sanders and Michael Steele. I was glad to have the opportunity to answer a few questions about how I would handle things as DNC Chair.


When Michael asked how I would get Washington insiders to “take a risk” on me, I should have said, “What are we risking exactly?" Losing Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania? Losing the White House? Losing the House and Senate?


Respectfully, the risk lies in staying with the same tired playbook. We should not fear changing.


Our greatest risk is not changing.


The most important quality in the next DNC Chair is not familiarity with how things have been done, but with how they could be done. The only way our political fortunes will change is if our next Chair is an agent of change.


For some reason, Republicans have an easier time with political pivots. Perhaps it’s because more of them come from the private sector and view things through the lens a business. If something didn’t work on Tuesday then you better fix it by Thursday, because if you don’t fix it by Thursday then your whole business could go down by Saturday!


Democrats, however, have a harder time with change. Even when it didn’t work on Tuesday, they didn’t really try to change it by Thursday, then the whole thing went under on Saturday — now it’s Monday and they’re still suggesting we forge ahead like we always do! This would be funny if it weren’t so dangerous for our democracy.


We need fundamental, not incremental change. We need an entirely different organizational culture at the DNC...


…where States are not funding the DNC, but the DNC is funding the States.


…where the power isn’t kept tightly in the hands of a small, opaque group of decision-makers and their DC consultancy class. 


…where decision-making and budgeting are transparent.


…where ethics and democratic principles take precedence over ruthlessness and secret agreements.


…where our goal is to inspire a nation, not simply defeat an opponent — because that's the only way we will defeat them!


If I’m elected Chair, a dysfunctional organizational culture will transform. Such dysfunction isn’t worthy of an organization with such a critically important mission for the world. Such changes are crucial, and I will make them.


Thank you,

P.S. We're grateful for your support in our effort to Transform the DNC! Every dollar makes a difference in this effort. Thank you!

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

Strength & Certitude During Crisis

Dear Sharra,


Having lived in L.A. for much of my adult life, I was one of those people texting like mad, “Are you okay? Where are you?” to many people I know. Tragedies like this remind us of how much we love each other.

Like many, I’ve been glued to the TV and social media, picking up whatever information I could to somehow make sense of it all. Water privatization, fire department budgeting, and of course climate change are central issues on everyone’s mind. The greatest tragedy of all would be if we don’t learn from this. 


During times of chaos, people feel greater and greater vulnerability.


The attraction to a political strongman like Donald Trump is a common response during times of societal stress, and the only antidote is a genuinely democratic movement grounded in competency and vision. The Democratic Party must articulate that vision and display that competency. Never has there been a time when it was more important for us to rise to the occasion with absolute dedication to the well-being of people and planet.


Only the conviction of the heart will be a strong enough rudder to take us through such times as these. People are looking to the Democratic Party for such strength and certitude, and if I am elected Chair of the DNC they will receive it.


Some events in life are full tilt catastrophe, and this is one of them. We emerge from such times different, knowing we will never be the same. But it is up to us whether we become defeated and broken, or rather illumined and stronger. I have no doubt that the City of Angels will now grow more wings.


Much has been lost, but in the final analysis much will have been learned. 


The American heart is with California right now. And I know California will rise.



My best to all,

P.S. Check out Marianne4dnc.com and see my plans for transforming the DNC. And please donate if you can so can run the best race possible!

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Exciting News!

Dear Sharra,


Well, it’s been a while...


I had to to take a break from politics, and I bet you did too. Your support for my presidential campaign in 2024 meant so much to me; and I hope you’ve felt some satisfaction, albeit sad, that so much of what we said was absolutely correct.


Ah, well. That was then and this is now.


I did not expect to find myself back in the political fray, and certainly not this quickly! But I watched closely as the Democratic establishment struggled to come to terms with its loss in 2024. I argued, as did others, that the party needed to take a good look in the mirror.


It seemed like it would... for about a minute and a half.


Then it was back to the same old same old, and that’s when I decided to speak up. We must stand tall behind every possibility to create a compelling alternative to some of Trump’s agenda. With the times being what they are, we cannot afford for the Democratic Party to fail.


That’s why I decided to run for DNC Chair. Democrats want change.


You know me well enough by now that this should not surprise you:) I'm happy to inform you that I have already exceeded the DNC's required threshold to be an official candidate.


Please check the website at Marianne4DNC.com to understand why I’m running and what I propose to do with the job.


Very importantly, I’ll be participating in the candidate forums in Detroit (January 16) and in Washington DC (January 30). If you’re anywhere around, your attendance would be greatly appreciated. I would love to see you there.


Detroit, MI

January 16

Westin Book Cadillac Hotel


National Harbor, MD

January 30

Harbor Bay Gaylord National Resort

EVENTS

I hope you will donate to the campaign so we can create big change:

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The journey for a more wonderful America continues.


Thank you so much,


Thursday, September 5, 2024

Legal Notice of Class Action Settlement: You May Be Entitled To Compensation

Notice ID: KATL0714257683
Confirmation Code: 6eA9F79KcQJr

United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Katz-Lacabe et al v. Oracle America, Inc., Case No. 3:22-cv-04792-RS

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT


Our Records Indicate You May Be Entitled to a Payment from a Class Action Settlement
Because Your Personal Data May Have Been Collected by Oracle America, Inc.


A federal court authorized this notice. You are not being sued. This is not an advertisement.
(Para la notificación en español, visite el sitio web.)

A Settlement has been proposed in class action litigation against Oracle America, Inc. (“Oracle”). This class action alleges that Oracle improperly captured, compiled, and sold individuals’ online and offline data to third parties without obtaining their consent. Oracle denies all the allegations made in the lawsuit and any wrongdoing and maintains that its practices were lawful and disclosed to individuals.

Who is included in the Settlement? You are included if you are a Settlement Class Member, which is defined as “all natural persons residing in the United States whose personal information, or data derived from their personal information, was acquired, captured, or otherwise collected by Oracle Advertising technologies or made available for use or sale by or through ID Graph, Data Marketplace, or any other Oracle Advertising product or service from August 19, 2018 to the date of final judgment in the Action.”

What does the Settlement provide? Under the Settlement, Oracle will pay $115 million to establish a Settlement Fund.

To submit your claim, go to: www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com/submit-claim.

Class Counsel will ask the Court to award up to 25% of the Settlement Fund (i.e. up to $28.75 million) for attorneys’ fees. In addition, Class Counsel will ask the Court to reimburse them out of the Settlement Fund for the expenses they reasonably incurred and will incur in litigating this case on behalf of Settlement Class Members in an amount not to exceed $225,000. Oracle has reserved the right to object or comment on Class Counsel’s request for attorneys’ fees and expenses in the District Court and has also agreed not to appeal any order of the District Court awarding attorneys’ fees and expenses. Class Counsel will also ask the Court to approve Service Awards of up to $10,000 each for the two Class Representatives named in the complaint as an award for their service to the Settlement Class as Plaintiffs and Class Representatives ($20,000 in total) out of the Settlement Fund. Class Counsel’s application for attorneys’ fees, expenses, and Service Awards will be made available on the Settlement Website at www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com before the deadline for you to comment on or object to the Settlement.

After deducting any Court-approved attorneys’ fees and expenses and Service Awards for the Class Representatives, and the costs of the Settlement administration, the Settlement Fund will be distributed to Class Members on a pro rata basis.

Oracle will also certify that, for as long as it continues to offer the products and services described in the complaint, it will: (i) not capture (a) user-generated information within referrer URLs (i.e., the URL of the previously-visited page) associated with a website user or (b) except for Oracle’s own websites, any text entered by a user in an online web form,; and (ii) implement an audit program to reasonably review customer compliance with contractual consumer privacy obligations.

How do I get a payment? You must submit a valid Claim Form by October 17, 2024. Claim forms may be submitted online at www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com or printed from the website and mailed to the address on the Claim Form. Claim Forms are also available by calling 1-888-255-4036 or emailing Questions@KatzPrivacySettlement.com. You are not required to submit a claim, but if you are in the Settlement Class and do not submit a claim, you will lose your right to claim compensation in connection with the Settlement.

Your other options. If you don’t want to be legally bound by the Settlement, you must exclude yourself from it by October 17, 2024. Unless you exclude yourself, you won’t be able to sue or continue to sue Oracle for any claim made in this lawsuit or released by the Settlement Agreement. If you stay in the Settlement (i.e., don’t exclude yourself), you may file an objection or other comment no later than October 17, 2024. More information about these options is available at www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com.

Do I have a lawyer in the case? If you are a Settlement Class Member, you have a lawyer in this case. The Court appointed as “Class Counsel” the law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP to represent Settlement Class Members. If you want to be represented by your own lawyer, you may hire one at your own expense.

The Court’s hearing. The Court will hold the Final Approval Hearing at 1:30 p.m. on November 14, 2024 in Courtroom 3 (17th Floor) of the San Francisco Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. There is no requirement that you attend the hearing—you may submit a claim, object, comment or exclude yourself from the Settlement without attending the hearing. At the Final Approval Hearing, the Court will consider whether the Settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate, including Class Counsel’s application for attorneys’ fees, expenses, and for Service Awards.

How Do I Get More Information? For more information, including the full notice, claim form and Settlement Agreement visit www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com, or contact the Settlement Administrator by email at Questions@KatzPrivacySettlement.com, by phone at 1-888-255-4036, or by mail at:

Katz-Lacabe et al v. Oracle America, Inc.
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103

If you are member of the Settlement Class, you may go to the Settlement website (www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com) now and make a claim.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR THE COURT CLERK’S
OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS SETTLEMENT OR THE CLAIM PROCESS.

This notice is only a summary.

Saturday, August 31, 2024

You Will Always Be In My Heart