Here is the working copy, or first draft, of the Democracy for Iowa Mission Statement. Please feel free to comment on our goals and objectives, and of course, the wording. We are required by DFA to have at least 5 goals.
Democracy for Iowa
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Healing the Country by Electing Progressive Candidates
Our History
Democracy for Iowa is a progressive political action grassroots organization that seeks to elect socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates to statewide and local offices in Iowa. We are affiliated with Democracy for America, the political action organization run by former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean.
Our Core Principles
First, we are committed to strong, sustained, active grassroots involvement in the democratic process at the state, county, and local levels.
Second, we are committed to electing candidates from the State of Iowa who tell the truth about policy choices and stand up for what they believe.
Third, we are committed to fighting against the influence and agenda of the far right wing and their radical, divisive policies, and the selfish special interests that dominate politics.
Fourth, we are committed to fighting for progressive policies, like health care for all; investment in children; equal rights under the law; fiscal responsibility; environmental protection; and a national security policy that makes America stronger by advancing progressive values.
Our Goals
1. Recruit and encourage progressive candidates to run for office at every level in the State of Iowa. We will help them find the resources to campaign successfully with small donations from grassroots supporters in order to begin to break the stranglehold special interests have on the political process.
2. Raise funds for Iowas progressive Congressional candidates whose election will be key to winning back a House of Representatives that has become the tool of the right wing.
3. Develop strategic partnerships with other progressive organizations, such as the 21st Century Democrats, to maximize resources for candidate recruitment, training, and organization.
4. Build relationships with other political initiatives in Iowa to help us achieve the above goals.
5. Harness the power of the Internet to continue to build our Iowa grassroots communication network.
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