Unity Action Pledge and Events (June 2008)

Once Barack Obama won the delegates necessary to   become the Democratic Nominee, DFA launched our call to bring the Democratic Party together for a unified victory in November. DFA members reached out. We worked to inspire and respect each other. And we challenged our members to find 5 people, who supported a different candidate for the nomination, and bring them into our campaign. Tens of thousands of Democrats signed our Unity Pledge and thousands of Unity event were held all over the country.

 

 

Protect the Right to Vote Campaign (May 2008)

Since the Supreme Court decided to uphold a draconian law in Indiana that requires citizens show a government issued photo ID to vote, Republican legislatures across the country have started moving fast to pass their own version of this horrible law. In fact, 19 states are rushing to pass anti-voting laws.

Missouri Republicans started taking it a step further. A photo ID isn't good enough; they want you to show your birth certificate or passport in the polling booth too. Enough is enough, Missouri DFA members made hundreds of calls to the state legislature and national over 48,000 members signed a petition delivered to Governors across the country demanding they protect our right to vote.

 

Tell Joe Not To Go Campaign (May – July 2008)

In July 2008, Pastor Hagee will lead thousands of followers to Washington for an "Israel Summit" sponsored by "Christians United for Israel". And guess who is scheduled to deliver the keynote address? That's right, it's Lieberman.

Democracy for America and J Street, the political arm of the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement called on Senator Joe Lieberman to cut all ties to Pastor John Hagee and his extremist views immediately

 

Condi Must Go (April 2008)

 

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice chaired repeated White House meetings approving specific torture techniques before they were used -- then lied about it to Congress. Democracy for America partnered with True Majority and Brave New Films to launch an aggressive national campaign with a simple message: Condi Must Go.

Over 300,000 people viewed our smoking gun viral video and over 90,000 people signed our petition demanding the Presidential candidates call for her resignation. DFA Members are always working to hold the Bush administration accountable and restoring America’s image around the world.

 

 

Uncounted House Parties/Standing up for Election Integrity

On, February 13, 2008 Democracy for America members hosted 203 Uncounted House Parties in 42 states and the District of Columbia. These house parties educated members and their communities about the issue of election integrity. After the party, members participated in a conference call and Q&A session with DFA Chair Jim Dean and filmmaker David Earnhardt.

These national house parties were part of DFA's continuing campaign for election integrity. Most recently, in the summer of 2007, DFA-List California Secretary of State Debra Bowen decertified electronic voting machines statewide due to security flaws. Initially county clerks went public in their opposition and threatened to sue the Secretary of State. In response, California DFA members sprung into action making thousands of calls demanding county clerks stand with Debra Bowen.

Fighting against Telecom Immunity (Nov 2007 - ongoing)

In November of 2007, Democracy for America continued to hold the Democratic majority accountable by demanding Democrats stand firm in opposition to telecom immunity. DFA won major victories on this issue as a FISA bill without immunity passed out of committee in the Senate, both Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama spoke in support of DFA's position and as of February 28th, 2008, despite the president's fearmongering, the House stood firm. Overall, over 10,000 DFA members called or wrote letters to their legislators in opposition to telecom immunity.

Health Care for America (Summer 2007)

In the summer of 2007, Democracy for America partnered with filmmaker Michael Moore to continue the fight for quality, affordable health care for every American. DFA members contributed 17,771 health care horror stories showing the effects of a broken health care system on ordinary Americans nationwide. In late August DFA activists delivered these stories to 75% of members of the US House of Representatives in one day demanding action on universal health care. And, DFA leaders organized dozens of health care forums to educate the public about the need for health care for every American.

Impeach Gonzales ( May 2007 - Aug 2007)

In the late spring of 2007, Democracy for America partnered with Brave New Films to call for the impeachment of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Over 300,000 people watched Brave New Films' on-line videos exposing Gonzales and over 81,000 Americans signed a petition calling for his impeachment. DFA Leaders delivered these petition signatures to congressional offices around the country - driving home the national and local support for impeachment. Finally, Democracy for America ran newspaper ads demanding action ran in Washington, DC, New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and more cities -- targeting key members of the House Judiciary Committee. The campaign was covered in The Nation magazine and the NY Times called on Gonzales to go. DFA pressure lead to a tremendous victory as Alberto Gonzales resigned on Aug 27, 2007.

War Tapes (Feb 2007)

Democracy for America and TrueMajority Action united to keep the pressure on the President and Congress to not only stop the escalation, but end the occupation and bring our brave men and women home. DFA Members hosted 307 screenings of The War Tapes across the country. The 3257 members in attendance watched the movie and then send over 17,000 postcards to their US Senators rejecting funding for an escalation and demanding a swift end to the war.

 

America Says No/Emergency Rallies against Iraq War escalation (January 2007)

Thousands of DFA members joined with TrueMajority Action and other partners at over 1000 emergency rallies against escalating the Iraq War. Events as diverse as candle-light vigils honoring the fallen and honk and wave rallies were held within 24 hours of the President's speech. DFA Members sent a clear message against escalation and the leading Democratic candidates for President made unequivocal statements opposing escalation.