This is a very important message from Bernie to the Democratic Party:

“The Democratic Party has a choice. It can open its doors and welcome into the party people who are prepared to fight for real economic and social change – people who are willing to take on Wall Street, corporate greed and a fossil fuel industry which is destroying this planet. Or the party can choose to maintain its status quo structure, remain dependent on big-money campaign contributions and be a party with limited participation and limited energy. -

http://caucus99percent.com/content/sanders-statement-nevada#sthash.ze8GZ... (Bernie's Nevada Statement)

msnbc's First Read reports about Bernie's speech yesterday:

And last night, after his narrow apparent loss in Kentucky and win in Oregon, Sanders struck a defiant tone at his rally in California, challenging the Democratic Party. "The Democratic Party is going to have to make a very, very profound and important decision," he warned. And per NBC's Danny Freeman, the crowd booed mentions of the party and chanted, "Bernie or Bust" repeatedly.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/first-read/first-read-defiant-sanders-th...

From a Bloomberg News story about dangerous divisions in the Democratic Party:

Later, at his rally in California, Sanders suggested there would be consequences for Democratic Party leaders if they don’t change its rules to expand participation for independents and newcomers.
“Open the doors; let the people in,” Sanders said, after supporters booed the mention of the Democratic Party. He added that “before we will have the opportunity to defeat Donald Trump we’re going to have to defeat Secretary Clinton.”

http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-05-18/clinton-democrats-...

Meanwhile, Paul Waldman, erstwhile "liberal commentator," proclaims on WaPo's Plum Line:

Why the Sanders movement is just about dead

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2016/05/18/why-the-san...

No doubt, Daily Kos's owner and front pagers will be spreading this meme. The revolution is over, they will say. Daily Kos is as left as it will be, and we won't rock the boat.

They are as wrong about that as they have been about Bernie so far. Bernie has accomplished much -- millions of votes, spreading the message, and exposing faux progressives and the rot in the Democratic Party. This movement will continue.

I am damn proud to have voted for Bernie and contributed to his campaign. A victory in California will speak volumes!

CARSON, Calif. — Voter enthusiasm in California is surging with more than 1.5 million newly registered or re-registered voters since January 1, according to the latest data from Political Data Inc. With that number expected to surpass 2 million before the May 23 deadline, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has shown he is the candidate who can build the energy and excitement to attract new voters to register and participate in the Democratic process.

https://berniesanders.com/press-release/california-voter-registration-su...

Don't forget: Bernie needs our cash: https://berniesanders.com/?nosplash=true

Also, for those who want to elect actual better Democrats, there is competition to Kos's project:

https://brandnewcongress.org/

America needs an honest, accountable Congress to enact Bernie's program. But trying to win each Congressional seat one-by-one is impossible. So let's run one campaign to replace Congress all at once (except those already on board) that whips up the same enthusiasm, volunteerism and money as Bernie's presidential campaign.

We're building on the tools, tactics and networks that we developed together on Bernie's campaign. But to pull this off, the volunteer movement will have to wield more power and resources than on any campaign before. This means volunteers on the ground will run their own offices and voter contact operations, and will have access to all necessary tools and materials from the start. Get ready for the most beautiful campaign ever.

This is just the beginning!