Jim Pistorius for Congress in 14th district

Written by: Daryle M on Oct 16, 2009 3:25 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America at Quenchers, Illinois - Shelby County Democrats, Young Democrats of Illinois Booster Support, DeKalb County Young Democrats, Young Democrats of IL

Jim Pistorius, a Progressive Democrat from Aurora IL, is formally announcing his candidacy for Illinois’ 14^th district U.S. House of Representatives seat in the February 2, 2010 primary election. The district includes Kane, Kendall, Dekalb, Lee, Whiteside and Henry Counties.

Jim says, “The people of the 14^th district have spoken. Now it’s time to have someone in office who will listen. When a king didn’t listen to his people across an ocean; there were some who said now is not a good time to change things.  A group of patriots stood up and said now is the time.”

Jim will operate his campaign as a grassroots candidate. He has begun his petition drive to secure his name on the ballot for the primary election in February 2010. Jim will be that leader we all want and deserve. He will fight for our children to receive a free college education; energy that is not dependent on oil; immigration reform that is fair both to the undocumented resident and to the citizens of this great country. He will champion efforts to bring back jobs to the 14^th district; and finally, he will fight to make government open and transparent to all our citizens.

James Pistorius for congress was formed and operates www.jimpistorius.com to present details of Jim’s platform, news and events. We are actively seeking volunteers and campaign staff. Jim is seeking to meet the constituents of the 14^th district; to put a name with a face, to be present and available.

Watch Countdown with Keith Olbermann on the net at http://liberal.democratz.org

Written by: Dennis Baer on Feb 17, 2009 4:04 PM EST

Linked to groups: BlueWaveNJ, Netroots Activism!, Democracy for the 14th District, Democracy for America-Quad Cities, Glendale DFA

Did you miss last night's episode of Countdown with Keith Olbermann? Does your tv system not have MSNBC? If so then you can watch Countdown with Keith Olbermann on the net at

http://liberal.democratz.org and if you can't get to that web page then go to

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2pnn4/dmocrats1/id2.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Send this letter to congress to end Republiklan filibusters and get needed legislation enacted. http://write2congress.buyblue.biz

Written by: Dennis Baer on Feb 17, 2009 1:19 PM EST

Linked to groups: Lower Bucks for Democracy, North Seattle DFA, Democracy for Vancouver DFALink, NJ for Edwards, Democracy for Wisconsin - Madison

Send the following letter by fax to Senate Republican minority leader Senator Mitch McConnell. Tell other people to visit this site and have these people to get other people to visit this site.

Go to http://write2congress.buyblue.biz which will have the letter shown below in the text box and the fax information for Senator McConnell. Just enter your name and email in the left hand box and fill in the captcha code and then click on the button that reads send free fax now.


Dear Senator Senator McConnell

I want the following actions taken and legislation enacted into law.

 

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Oil Crisis: Oil Industry's method of raising prices and cutting their own taxes

Written by: James Dunn on Jul 8, 2008 11:15 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Austell DFA, Calhoun DFA, College Park DFA, Inland Empire Department of Peace & Nonviolence Alliance, Democracy for Clarksville

Regarding opening environmentally protected areas for mining and pumping oil:

There is over 200 years of oil in the 48 contiguous States that are capped up by oil companies to monopolize world energy. There is no need to violate our environmentally protected areas, just to allow oil companies to further monopolize their strangle hold over our lives.

They are creating a media frenzy just to increase the price of oil; very successfully I might add. However, there is no immediate threat for an oil shortage !!! The oil companies have ONLY created the perception that there is a shortage !!!!

I personally believe that ALL mineral rights belong to the American People, NOT souless corporations!!!

I applaud Venezuela for nationalizing the oil assets in their country!!!!

We should be doing the same thing here in the United States !!!!

Ethically Eliminate ALL Political Corruption

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/jamesbdunn?p=57

Wednesday Oct 25th! DFA call with Durbin, Schakowsky & Duckworth

Written by: Charles Chamberlain on Oct 23, 2006 1:32 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America at Quenchers

We are just days away from an historic election. And what happens in Illinois could make all the difference. I want to bring you the latest on the races -- and we've lined up three of the best to share the news: Senator Richard Durbin, Representative Jan Schakowsky and Democratic nominee for the 6th Congressional District Tammy Duckworth.

Join us all on a special Democracy for America conference call on Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. Central:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=148...

In the next two weeks the Republicans are going to throw everything -- including the kitchen sink -- at our candidates. But we've never been more prepared for their negative campaigning. And we've never been more ready to lead America in a new, more hopeful direction.

That we're in a position to recapture the United States House of Representatives and Senate is in no small part because of Illinois activists like you. Your passion, your time, your money have put Democrats in a position to win. But the last two weeks are absolutely critical. Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Schakowsky will tell us how to be strategic and effective in the final days. Join the call and find out how:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=148...

Thanks for everything you do,

Jim Dean
Chair

P.S. One of the most exciting opportunities we have in Illinois is the opportunity to claim Republican Henry Hyde's seat for Democrat Tammy Duckworth. She's cut a new on-line announcement with Senator Barack Obama. We'll be talking about this ad and more on Wednesday. Check it out the new ad here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QHwa0o7...

Attend Quenchers DFA Movie Night on October 3!

Written by: Francis Scudellari on Sep 14, 2006 2:03 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America at Quenchers

Dear Member,

Please attend Quenchers DFA Movie Night on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 7:00 PM. We'll be watching and discussing Robert Greenwald's new movie "Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers."

Please note the time change. We've moved it up one week to October 3.

You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=129...

What: Quenchers DFA Movie Night
When: Tuesday, October 10, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Quenchers Saloon
2401 N Western Ave
Chicago IL 60647

Attend our next DFA Quenchers meeting on September 12!

Written by: Francis Scudellari on Aug 18, 2006 6:43 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America at Quenchers

Dear Member,

Please attend our next DFA Quenchers meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=116...

What: Continuing the fight
When: Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Quenchers Saloon
2401 N Western Ave
Chicago IL 60647

The victory over Bush-lite Democrat Joe Lieberman in Connecticut has energized all of us DFAers. Come to the Quencher's DFA September meeting to discuss how we can continue the fight to make the Democratic Party truly represent progressive America. Quencher's DFA has always tried to combine the fight to elect progressive candidates with participation in struggles around issues like healthcare for all, a sustainable environment and peace in the middle east. Come and meet with your neighbors.

HEALTH CARE POLICY IN ILLINOIS

Written by: Jeff Waldhoff on Jun 9, 2006 11:00 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America at Quenchers

I'm Jeff, a member of DFA Edgewater. Just a heads up on an upcoming event you may find interesting. I plan on attending.

HEALTH CARE POLICY IN ILLINOIS
A Panel Discussion sponsored by
DL21C and GSB Government and Politics Group

Tuesday, June 20, 2006, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business
Gleacher Center, Room 600
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, Illinois

Come hear experts and leaders share their political and policy-related ideas for reforming healthcare in Illinois

Distinguished Panelists

Barry Maram
Director, Illinois Healthcare and Family Services

The Honorable Mary Flowers
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives

John Bouman
Director of Advocacy, Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law

Dr. Quentin Young, M.D.
Founder, Health and Medicine Policy Research Group

Ian Doughty (Moderator)
Director, Office of Professional Development at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago

Refreshments: Appetizers, non-alcoholic drinks, and a cash bar.

Free to members of the GSB Government and Politics Group and the DL21C
$5 for non-members, payable at the door.

RSVP at gdiephou@chicagogsb.edu by June 18, 2006

Join Mike Quigley at River Rescue Day!

Written by: Kimberly on May 4, 2006 6:57 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America at Quenchers

For the fifth year in a row Commissioner Mike Quigley will be a site captain for River Rescue Day. This year our clean up will be held down near the Little Calumet River at the Whistler Woods Forest Preserve District. We are looking for volunteers to help us clean up the woods and river bank.

Saturday, May 13th, 2006
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Whistler Woods is located at 130th & S. Halsted. We can email you more specific directions if you are interested in helping. Please wear sturdy shoes and work gloves (if you have them).

After the clean-up, a picnic will be held at River Park, 5100 North Francisco.
There will be free food, music, and free voyager canoe rides.

If you can help out (or if you have questions), please contact Kimberly at 312.603.4210 or email kimberly@mikequigley.com.

Written by: J. S. on Oct 20, 2005 4:30 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America at Quenchers