Democracy for America Kicks Off Progressive Campaign Training Academy With Congressman Paul Hodes!

Released: Jan 26, 2007 12:49 PM

MANCHESTER, NH -- Building on the momentum of the 2006 electoral victories, Democracy for America (DFA) will launch a first-in-the-nation 2007 campaign training schedule with Congressman Paul Hodes at the Student Center at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire on Saturday, January 27 at 9am.

The 2008 Presidential Race has begun. DFA’s local partner Democracy for New Hampshire, is welcoming activists from all over New England for this campaign training. These activists are taking an active role in the presidential primary as well as the state and municipal elections in 2007.

The DFA Training Academy features experienced campaign professionals and covers practical strategies and tactics in areas such as communications, fundraising, voter targeting, online organizing, and building a sustainable grassroots movement. The program is designed to be practical and immediately useful in community organizing activities. These skills are essential for activists who will volunteer with presidential primary campaigns or run for elected office.

Currently, DFA has trained 10,850 activists across America, leading to over 500 electoral victories at all levels of government. Newly elected Representative Paul Hodes will address community activists on Saturday, January 27 from 6:00-7:30pm.

DFA Training Academy graduates are using their power to turn recent victories into a lasting movement,” said Democracy for America chair Jim Dean.

Venue Info:
Grassroots Training Academy
Date: Saturday, January 27th & Sunday, January 28th
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm both days
Location: Southern New Hampshire University (Penmen Room in the Athletic Center)
Address: 2500 N. River Road, Manchester, NH, 03106

To find more information, and a campus map, visit: http://www.democracyfornewhampshire.com or contact Karen Liot Hill at 603-252-2542 or karen.liot (at) dartmouth.edu

Democracy for America, which was founded by Howard Dean in 2004, is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network of socially progressive and fiscally responsible activists running for all levels of office – from the school board to the United States Senate.  DFA is empowering everyday Americans to reform their political system.

Democracy for America says NO! to Bush's Iraq War Escalation

Released: Jan 11, 2007 7:49 AM

Event Planned Across the Nation

Within 24 hours of President Bush’s announcement of an escalation of troops in Iraq, Democracy for America and others around the country will hold events calling on their member of Congress to say “No!” to the President’s new plan.

Over 900 grassroots Democracy for America groups have begun to download “NO!” signs, and to circulate petitions urging Congress to exercise its power of the purse to block any escalation of the war in Iraq, while providing sufficient funds for a safe and secure exit for U.S. troops.

President Bush’s plan for an escalation of the war sharply conflicts with the sentiment of the majority of Americans according to recent polls and the mid-term election results.

Democracy for America is partnering with TrueMajority Action, Win without War and other progressive organizations in hosting public rallies against an escalation of the Iraq War.

Democracy for America, which was founded by Howard Dean in 2004, is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network of socially progressive and fiscally responsible activists running for all levels of office – from the school board to the United States Senate.  DFA is empowering everyday Americans to reform their political system.

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