AG Campaign Brief Announcement
May 21, 2012
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), unveiled all 22 Attorneys General who support Montana Attorney General Steve
Bullocks brief urging the Supreme Court to reconsider the 2010Citizens United decision. Support of the brief was thought to be minimal, but with
the help of DFAs grassroots activists these 22 Attorneys General felt pressure and
stood up for democracy by signaling their support. The brief currently has
bipartisan… Read More…
Obama Marriage Equality Statement
May 9, 2012
For Immediate Release: May 9, 2012 Contact: Linsey Pecikonis (202) 746-8426 lpecikonis@democracyforamerica.com
Democracy for America and Governor Dean Applaud President Obamas Endorsement of Marriage Equality
With a single statement, President Obama moves the country and the Democratic Party forward
Burlington, VT
Today on the heels of President Obamas announcement of his support
for Marriage Equality for all Americans,… Read More…
No On One Statement
April 25, 2012
Democracyfor America Urges North Carolinians to Vote Against Amendment 1 DFA Supports All North Carolina
Families Asks Dems to do Same
Burlington,
VT
Today Democracy for America (DFA) joined alongside a growing number or
organizations, businesses, and community members urging North Carolinians to
vote NO on Amendment 1, a proposed amendment to North Carolinas constitution
that would deny legal rights to thousands of unmarried couples and… Read More…
CU AG Campaign w/ Tammy + Russ
April 10, 2012
Burlington, VTToday Democracy for America (DFA) announced that Russ Feingold and Wisconsin
Senatorial Candidate Tammy Baldwin have signed onto their new campaign designed
to dismantle the Citizens United decision.
The campaign calls on Attorneys General from across the United States to
sign onto an amicus brief, a legal document being spearheaded by Montana
Attorney General Steve Bullock, documenting the need to overturn the 2010
Supreme… Read More…
Attorney General + Citizen United Initial Release
April 3, 2012
Burlington,
VT Today Democracy for America (DFA) launched a new campaign
designed to dismantle the Citizens United decision decided by the Supreme Court
in 2010. The campaign takes on Citizens
United internally through the court system and highlights Montana Attorney
General Steve Bullocks case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case directly challenges the two-year old
ruling. The campaign calls on Attorneys
General from across the United… Read More…
Arshad Hasan on Elizabeth Warren
March 29, 2012
Democracy for America: Elizabeth Warren the Right Choice for
Massachusetts
Burlington, VT - Today Democracy for America (DFA) released the following statement regarding the group's endorsement of Massachusetts Senate candidate, Elizabeth Warren. "No one candidate has come under
more scrutiny than Elizabeth Warren, said Arshad Hasan, Executive Director
of DFA. Her role has always been to fight for working families against the
corrupt… Read More…
Wilmer (MT At-large) endorsement
March 26, 2012
Democracy
for America Endorses Franke Wilmer
(MT
At-Large)
Burlington, VT Today Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed Franke
Wilmer for Congress. Wilmer has a strong progressive record in Montana as a
state legislator for Montanas 64th district. "Franke is the kind of
woman Montanans should send to Washington, said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. Shes
always been a fighter for middle class Montanans and understands that we cant
dismantle…
Matt Cartwright Endorsement
March 26, 2012
Democracy for America Endorses MattCartwright (PA-17) Burlington, VT Today Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed MattCartwright for Congress. Cartwright continues to be a progressive champion for Pennsylvanias17th district. "Matt Cartwright is the right man forCongress, said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. He is leading the chargeagainst the fracking to protect clean air and clean water for working people inPennsylvania communities.… Read More…Mark Takano (CA-41) Endorsement
March 14, 2012
Burlington, VT Today Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed Mark Takano for Congress. Mark is a true progressive champion fighting to protect the community needs in Californias 41st District. "It is a great privilege to endorse Mark Takano for Congress, said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. Mark has the courage and tenacity to change the tone in Washington. He has continuously fought for the rights middle class Californians and is the kind of… Read More…Endorsement of Shea-Porter and Kuster
March 14, 2012
Burlington, VT Today Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed Carol Shea-Porter and Anne McLane Kuster in New Hampshire for Congress. Both women are progressive champions fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare for the people of New Hampshire. "I am proud to endorse Carol Shea-Porter and Anne McLane Kuster, said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. Anne and Carol are exactly the kind of leaders we need in Congress right now -- strong… Read More…GRAS winners 2012
March 2, 2012
2nd and 3rd Runners up are Norman Solomon CA 02 and Jose Hernandez CA - 10 Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced that Alan Grayson, FL 09, is winner of the Grassroots All-Stars Contest. The winner of the 2012 Grassroots All-Star Competition will receive: the title of "2012 DFA Grassroots All-Star" and DFA's endorsement; a commitment to raise $20,000 in small donations from DFAs national membership; and a… Read More…Top Ten GRAS Winners
February 17, 2012
Largest Grassroots Contest in DFA History; 2nd Round of Voting Expected to be Very Competitive Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced the top ten winners of the first round of voting in the Grassroots All-Stars Contest. With 70,000 votes, this is the largest endorsement contest DFA has hosted to date. The winners of the first round will compete in a second round for the top prize.The top ten winners are:
1)Alan… Read More…
Gov. Dean’s statment on Komen
February 1, 2012
The Komen Foundation has abandoned hundreds of thousands of women who rely on breast cancer screenings - over a hundred and seventy thousand through its partnership with Planned Parenthood in recent years.Gov. Howard Dean Burlington, VT Statement from Gov. Howard Dean, former member of the Board of Directors for New England Planned Parenthood released today via Facebook:
The Komen Foundation has abandoned hundreds of thousands of… Read More…
Jan. endorsements and GRAS
January 19, 2012
DFA To Work In Over 60 Federal Races in 2012; Kicks Off Cycle By Endorsing First 5 Congressional Candidates and Announcing An Online Contest for Congressional Challengers and Open SeatsBurlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced five endorsements and the launch of its first online endorsement contest of the year. In 2012, DFA will endorse over 60 candidates and the largest campaign the organization has ever run.
The… Read More…
Statement on SOPA Blackout Day
January 17, 2012
The Internet is where democracy happens. The last thing we need is corporate censorship of free speech. Arshad Hasan, Executive Director of Democracy for America Burlington, VT Statement from Arshad Hasan, Executive Director of Democracy for America (DFA) on DFAs participation in the web site blackout on Wed. Jan. 18th to stop SOPA & PIPA, or corporate censorship of the Internet: Democracy for America recently divested our 48… Read More…