http://www.dcfordemocracy.org Founded in Spring 2004, DC for Democracy is the District’s largest unaligned progressive group of activists, community leaders and everyday voters working for positive change in our local government and recognition in America’s legislature. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:28:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en DC for Democracy is the District's largest unaligned progressive group of activists, community leaders and everyday voters working for positive change in our local government and recognition in America's legislature. Click here to learn more! Help build on our lean-running, fast-paced success -- join the fight with DC for Democracy! http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2006/02/03/welcome-to-dc-for-democracy-pac/ Wednesday, July 9 7PM Note changed venue: Marty's (upstairs room) 527 8th St SE (2.5 blocks from Eastern Market metro on Orange/Blue line) DC4D Monthly Meetup At our next meetup on July 9th, we're interested to hear your thoughts on how we can plan a Potomac Uprising, to advance the progressive cause in ... http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2008/06/17/july-meetup/ Sign up here! Wednesday, June 4th 6:30PM Borders (18th & L) David Sirota: "The Uprising" Plus, food & drinks with David after the book event at Porters Dining Saloon Meet David Sirota, best-selling author & journalist, who will talk about "The Uprising," his latest book about the populist revolt against politics as usual, which ... http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2008/05/08/david-sirota-the-uprising/ PITTSBURGH: This weekend, Saturday 4/12 - Sunday 4/13, in the Pittsburgh area (city or suburbs). We're looking at areas like Congressional District 18, which has 5 delegates. Whoever gets a hair's breadth over 50% will grab that 5th precious delegate. We'll leave Saturday (some cars early morning, ... http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2008/04/09/upcoming-obama-campaign-trips-to-pa/ From Melissa Byrne: After a few months of working in DC but with my heart being on the trail, I quit my job, found a subletter, and ended up in Altoona. I thought that since I began my organizing career in Philly, I'd be placed in my ... http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2008/04/09/melissa-byrne-reports-from-altoona-pa/ When: Saturday, March 15 1-5PM Where: Cleveland Park Library (2 blocks from the Cleveland Park metro, red line) What to bring: Your passion for reinvigorating our democracy What we'll provide: An opportunity for friendly and intelligent discussion with your DC4D colleagues Agenda: 1:00 - 1:15 Mingle 1:15 - 1:45 A look back at the ... http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2008/03/11/dc4d-annual-member-retreat/ Let's congratulate the following individuals who will represent the District as pledged delegates for Barack Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado: Pauline Chapman Jerry Clark Maria Corrales Kierra Johnson Cynthia Kain Eugene ... http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2008/02/29/whos-going-to-denver/ [From right to left: Emily Lamia (Executive Assistant to Chairman Dean) and DC4D members Susan Meehan and Jesse Lovell. Just delivered to Emily on the table are eleven folders containing 60,000+ signatures from DFA members in every state and the District of Columbia.] The right to petition is one of our ... http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2008/02/25/what-do-60000-people-want/ On February 12th, Barack Obama carried the District, winning at least 62% in every ward of the city (and 70 - 85% in some). We voiced a resounding NO to the politics of racial and class division that some have tried to stoke in our party. In all ... http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2008/02/13/the-biggest-winners/ Who would have thought that by the time the DC Primary rolled around, that we'd still be lacking a clear front-runner? Turnout in almost every state that has held a primary or caucus to date has been at a historic high, and I hope that the District (and our ... http://www.dcfordemocracy.org/2008/02/11/get-ready-to-vote/