Tag Archives: democracy for america

Lindsey Graham Senate Seat In Danger

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Many of our readers may not know that this blog began with the Howard Dean presidential campaign of 2004.  And so we continue to honor the doctor’s requests if we can.  It’s not like we don’t have enough places to … Continue reading →

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It’s Back! DFA Night School

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Trish Nelson

DFA offers excellent grassroots activism training. BFIA has participated in DFA and Camp Wellstone trainings. They are very comparable. Both are excellent. Here is an easy way to do it. One of the most effective ways to stop Donald Trump, … Continue reading →

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DFA Endorses Jim Mowrer In Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Trish Nelson

DemocracyforAmerica.com With an unprecedented number of millionaires and a record low number of veterans in Congress right now, it’s more important than ever that we elect progressive leaders in the U.S. House — especially those with a record of service … Continue reading →

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Democracy For America Will Make Presidential Primary Endorsement

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Democracy for America has a HUGE announcement. Starting today, you — and other DFA members nationwide — have the opportunity to decide if our people-powered organization will make an endorsement in the Democratic Party presidential primary race. This endorsement decision … Continue reading →

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Help DFA Elect Progressive Candidates

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Trish Nelson

A request from Howard Dean: I want to thank you all for the fantastic birthday card and all the warm wishes you sent along with it. I find birthdays to not only be about celebrating but also a time to … Continue reading →

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Dems Must Vote Down-Ballot To Flip States In 2016

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Trish Nelson

DemocracyforAmerica Tuesday’s election delivered some big wins for DFA-endorsed progressive candidates — and dealt a powerful blow to the NRA. The good news: On Tuesday in Virginia, DFA-endorsed Jeremy McPike defeated the NRA in the biggest State Senate race of … Continue reading →

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Democracy For America Still Drafting Warren For 2016

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Trish Nelson

DemocracyforAmerica.com BURLINGTON, VT — Following the release of a POLITICO editorial by Governor Howard Dean announcing his intention to support the potential presidential candidacy of Sec. Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Democratic Party nomination, Democracy for America reiterated its decision, … Continue reading →

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Democracy For America To Help Turn Iowa House Blue

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Democracy for America launches effort to help Dems take over Iowa State House.  DFA backs seven state House candidates; Dems need just four to take chamber. BURLINGTON, Vt — Today, Democracy for America (DFA),  has endorsed seven Iowa House candidates … Continue reading →

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DFA Night School: Online Organizing Training June 23-26

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Trish Nelson

When Howard Dean, DFA‘s founder, first began using online organizing to build his 2004 presidential campaign, his campaign’s tactics were initially written off by pundits as a waste of time. By 2008, when a long-shot candidate named Barack Obama fully … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Is Right

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Trish Nelson

We don’t normally post every e-mail that comes around from DFA. But we’re making an exception during the month of April because as you know, it is the 10-year anniversary of Democracy for America, the grassroots organization that grew out … Continue reading →

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