Category Archives: Democracy for America

Howard Dean Continuing The Work He Started Ten Years Ago

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean is the reason Blog for Iowa exists.  BFIA is one of the original state blogs of Democracy For America.  There are others still out there.  A decade after Dean’s presidential campaign, former Deaniacs are still the most politically … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean And Robert Reich Join Forces For Democracy

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

You won’t want to miss this event tonight at 7:00 pm.  Watch the trailer then click on the links to sign up for the call. From Robert Reich: We are reaching a tipping point. In my new movie, Inequality for … Continue reading →

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Visa® Don't Sponsor Hate

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Paul Deaton

This is unacceptable. The anti-gay violence erupting in Russia goes against everything the Olympics stand for. But with only six months until the games are set to start, the International Olympic Committee has failed to take meaningful action to stop … Continue reading →

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Keep Dreaming Mitch McConnell

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s note: Here is a shameless fundraising plug from our friends at Democracy for America. Thanks to you and all of us DFA, Senator Mitch McConnell had a very bad week. After we released polling showing McConnell losing his bid … Continue reading →

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Whoa! Harry Reid Might Go Nuclear

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Hate Senate Republicans’ reckless use of the filibuster? Time to do something about it. Next Tuesday — five days from today — the Senate will vote on seven Obama appointees the Republicans have blocked, including Richard Cordray as head of … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean 2016?

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

We have been pointing out lately that the gray seems to be disappearing from the gov’s hair and he’s been a more frequent guest on the political shows and staying on message.  He did after all, almost take the country … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean And Arshad Hasan IntroduceYoupower

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://youpower.democracyforamerica.com/ Howard Dean:  “Whether you’re trying to create a bike path in your community or take action on national legislation, YouPower gives you access to the online tools and the offline resources of a one million member national progressive organization … Continue reading →

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Call To Win In Wisconsin

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Call to Win in Wisconsin Republicans are going all-in for right-wing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Walker’s campaign has already spent $21 million trying to whitewash his record of attacking middle class families. The RNC says they’ll spend whatever it takes … Continue reading →

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Go Vote Now For Christie Vilsack In DFA’s Grassroots All-Stars Contest

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Trish Nelson

From the Vilsack campaign today: Our campaign has the great opportunity to win $20,000 and the endorsement of Democracy for America (DFA). All you have to do to help us win is cast your vote for Christie in DFA’s Grassroots … Continue reading →

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How To Help Wisconsin Recall Scott Walker

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Trish Nelson

We’ve the seen the tide changing lately — from the Occupy Wall Street protests, to progressives winning local elections across the country, to the resounding victory in Ohio where voters overwhelmingly rejected Gov. Kasich’s anti-union agenda. Our win in Ohio … Continue reading →

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