Category Archives: Democracy for America

How To Start An Occupation

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This Thursday night at 7 pm Central we’ll be speaking with activists who’ve been on the ground for more than a month participating in decision making and actions at #OccupyWallStreet, #OccupyMilwaukee, #OccupyMadison, #OccupyAtlanta and #OccupyOakland. I’d really like you to … Continue reading →

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Are Democrats And Progressives Co-Opting The OWS Movement?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

I’ve always found the word co-opt confusing.  And it turns out there’s a reason for that. Co-opt 1 a : to choose or elect as a member b : to appoint as a colleague or assistant 2 a : to … Continue reading →

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People Power In Wisconsin

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Trish Nelson

People Power In Wisconsin Democracyforamerica.comI've been working at Democracy for America for a long time and I've never seen DFA members this fired up. The passion and commitment to winning in Wisconsin is incredible.Our canvassers in Republican State Senate Districts … Continue reading →

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Join Jim and Howard Dean for Dinner

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Join Jim and Howard Dean for Dinner Instead of expensive dinners to take contributions from Washington insiders, Jim and Howard Dean will join one supporter and guest for dinner in beautiful Burlington, Vermont!One thing we know — Citizens United has … Continue reading →

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Organizing Iowa's Communities

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Organizing Iowa's Communities A Message from Democracy for America's Matt Blizek [Editor's Note: Blog for Iowa has its roots in Democracy for America and from time to time, we pass along messages from our national organization. As noted on our … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean On The State Of The Progressive Movement

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean On The State Of The Progressive Movement Howard Dean participated in a live chat at Kos about the current state of the progressive movement.  Here are his complete remarks.  You can follow DFA on Facebook.  Remarks with comments … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck’s Attacks On Progressives Don’t Belong On Iowa Public Airwaves

Posted on January 14, 2011 by altapricehome

By Alta Price, M.D. Glenn Beck attacks “progressives” by lying about us and our vision for the country. And he does it by emotionally spouting paranoid conspiracy theories that incite those so consumed by anger and fear, or so out … Continue reading →

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Democracy for America National Day of Action

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Democracy for America National Day of Action Saturday 10.02.10 DemocracyforAmerica.com This Saturday, October 2, DFA members from across the country are coming together for our National Day of Action — a one-day event mobilizing thousands of activists to contact tens … Continue reading →

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One Nation Working Together- 03 Days To 10.02.10

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Trish Nelson

One Nation Working Together – 03 Days To 10.02.10 onenationworkingtogether.org On October 2, 2010, tens of thousands of people will march in solidarity at the Nation's Capitol in order to protect our jobs, our education and our economy. Sign up … Continue reading →

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Iowans Can Attend DFA Night School: Mobilizing Progressive Voters

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Can Go To DFA Night School:  Mobilizing Progressive Voters for the November Election DemocracyforAmericia.com  TONIGHT..  Mobilizing Progressive Voters, Wed., Sept. 15 7:30 This hour long online training will show you how Google can help elect your candidate this November. … Continue reading →

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