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Barack Obama is the Democratic Candidate for President

Barack Obama
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1720
Chicago, IL  60601
Phone: 866-675-2008
Fax: 312-819-2088

Kathy Dahlkemper is the
Democratic Nominee for 3rd Congressional District

Kathy Dahlkemper
P.O. Box 1045
Erie, PA  16512
814-392-0827

Uncounted!

If you are concerned about electronic voting machines, you must see this film. Here is the trailer for the film. If there is enough interest, we may be able to screen it for the group.

We the People...

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Endorsements

The DWMC does not endorse candidates until after the Primary Election.

The First Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Hit on Phil English!

This video has been released on YouTube.com. You will need a high-speed connection to view it. Let's make Phil English stand on his miserable record!

 

Accomplishments of the 2007 Democratic Congress

For those who claim that the Democrats haven't done anything, take a look at this chart from the Center for American Progress.

Don't you hope the ballots in your county are more secure than this?

Interesting Figures from the New Hampshire Primary

You can see the overall vote totals for the New Hampshire primary here. Please note that Clinton and Obama both garnered more votes than any of the Republican candidates.

Weekly Workgroups for Progressive Activists

The Rockridge Institute is holding weekly workgroups. Here is more information on how you can take advantage of these.

Ann Coulter Claims She Would Campaign for Clinton!

This video is unbelievable!

 

SIEU Flyers Feature Barb Brown's Granddaughter

By now, most people who know Barb know that her daughter is an SIEU activist in Portland. Barb sent these flyers along. The third generation of labor organizers is on the horizon!

Flyer 1
Flyer 2

White House Manipulation of Climate Science

The evidence before the Committee leads to one inescapable conclusion: the Bush Administration has engaged in a systematic effort to manipulate climate change science and mislead policymakers and the public about the dangers of global warming.

Read the report here.

Scary Information about Ron Paul

Fundraising figures show that Ron Paul has raised relatively more than other Republican candidates in northwest Pennsylvania. Many independent voters are drawn to Ron Paul's Libertarian message. Here's some information to help you counter their claims.

In the Wake of McCain's Republican Victory in New Hampshire

It seems a stretch to equate the US presence in South Korea and Japan with the current occupation of Iraq, but please pay attention. If Mr. McCain becomes the Republican nominee, we need to make sure that everyone knows that he said we might stay in Iraq for 100 years.

Here is the video.

Al Gore Receives Nobel Peace Prize!

Read the text and view the video here of Al Gore's acceptance speech in Oslo.

Act Now to Protect Freedom of the Press

The Bush Administration has changed the rules to allow a weakening of the freedom of the press. Please read more at Free Press about how you can take action on this issue.

Interesting Information about Local Fundraising

Here is an interesting article from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

Have Some Fun with These Quizzes

These quizzes were designed to tell you how much your views align with the presidential candidates' views.

Click on the links to go to the quizzes.

Report on the Reauthorization of the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)

At the August DWMC Meeting, Kathleen Paul gave an important update on the reauthorization of FISA. Because not everyone could attend, we are posting her notes here.

Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Endorsements

The DWMC does not endorse candidates until after the Primary Election.

Walk a Day in My Shoes

Click here to find out how you can encourage your elected officials and candidates for public office to get to know the Real America!

Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. Women are the Life of the Party!

28 State Governors and 3 Territorial Governors are Democrats!

"Let's go Blue!"

Bill Maher Program Features Discussion about Republican Hypocrisy

You will need a fast connection to view this YouTube video.

Bill Maher guest U.S. Representative Barney Frank (MA-4) gives his opinion about gay Republicans and hypocrisy.

Elected Democrats

Federal:

U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr.
U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire

Environmental Concerns

National:

Al Gore's Appeal to America

Fasting in Protest of No Child Left Behind

By Jonathan Kozol

This article was recommended reading from Dr. Garry Quast, professor emeritus of elementary education, Slippery Rock University.

Bush is "Cheatin' Children"

Watch this video. See what U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-25) had to say on the floor of the House on September 25th regarding the SCHIP renewal and Bush's record on health insurance coverage of children.

Make a Public Statement on the Iraq War

On the third Friday of every month, Americans are asked to break their usual routine and do something individually to resist the Iraq War. Sponsored by many national peace groups, we are asking people to take time from their normal activities---wherever you are, stand up in quiet attention to protest the war in a public and visible way until this war ends.

Next date: April 18th

Read more about this here.

Activists Arrested for Placing Posters about the September 15th March

 

First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Celebrate Women's Equality Every Day!

August 26th is the Anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Although some states had extended the right to vote prior to August 26, 1920, the passage of this amendment gave women the right to vote nationwide, superseding any state laws to the contrary.

More information about Women's Equality Day and women can be found at the following websites.

Thank the Feminists, both female and male, who paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy.