top of page
All Posts
Health Care Costs Are Out of Reach for Families
🚨 Health care costs are rising in 2026, and millions of Americans may no longer afford coverage. Congress had a chance to extend the Affordable Care Act and failed. Families shouldn’t have to choose between bills and essential care. Our leaders must put patients first, expand choices, and make health care affordable for everyone. Cuts to Medicaid and Medicare hurt those who need care most. Health care is a basic necessity—not a political bargaining chip. 💙 #HealthcareForAll

Donna Vidrine
Dec 27, 20251 min read
Health Care Costs in 2026
Americans are on the brink of a significant increase in health care costs in 2026—an increase that many families simply cannot afford. There was a bipartisan effort in Congress to pass a clean, three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). That effort failed. As a result, millions of Americans now face higher insurance premiums and reduced access to necessary health care. When costs rise beyond reach, people don’t just lose coverage—they lose access to preventive car

Donna Vidrine
Dec 27, 20251 min read
Elections 2026
After more than nine months of President Trump using the full force of the federal government to impose his will on America, today’s elections are a preview of what’s ahead for the 2026 midterms. This isn’t just an anti-Trump wave — it’s about economics, affordability, and frustration among everyday Americans. Here in Orange County , voters see Prop 50 as one way to push back. But let’s ask: 👉 Is voting integrity alive and well in OC? Yes . The Orange County Grand Jury fo

Donna Vidrine
Nov 9, 20251 min read
America Deserves Better
The government shutdown is hurting hardworking Americans. The White House is moving to lay off thousands of federal workers — and even threatening to withhold back pay , despite the law requiring they be paid. At the same time, a $200 million White House ballroom project is underway — Trump’s presidential dream being realized while Americans struggle to make ends meet. Meanwhile, health care costs are soaring , pushing coverage out of reach for many families. Food prices ke

Donna Vidrine
Oct 24, 20251 min read
Why Local Governance Matters
When we talk about government, we often think of what’s happening in Washington or Sacramento. But local governance — right here in San Clemente — is where the decisions that touch our daily lives truly begin. Think about it: Save Our Beaches — protecting the coastline that defines who we are. Save Our Hospital — ensuring that emergency care remains local and accessible. Goats making San Clemente safer? Yes — goats! They help with fire prevention by clearing our open sp

Donna Vidrine
Oct 21, 20252 min read


From Violence to Unity: The Work Ahead for America
America has a gun problem. America has a problem with political violence. This is not okay—and we can do better. We are living through...

Donna Vidrine
Sep 24, 20252 min read
bottom of page