The only thing wrong during the day on Saturday, October 15th was that it was HOT! Otherwise it was great – the crowds were large but orderly, the speakers were good and the signs were great. The only problem was in the evening at Margaret Hance Park when the protesters were forced to move with [...]
Even if you can’t join any of our actions you can still Join the Fight – support us with your membership. A single membership costs only $20 per year and a family is $35. Just click on the Donate or Pay Dues button on the right. If you are available to join an action, there [...]
The August meeting of DFA-MC had three excellent speakers, Corrine Horowitz of UFCW, Tim Hogan of The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest (ACLPI) and Tim Schmaltz of Protecting Arizona Families Coalition (PAFCO). They each gave us something we can do to help improve Arizona. Corrine asked that we send letters to the [...]
In two nights a number of activists learned techniques for victory. Led by Democracy for America’s Jay Henderson, the group learned about developing goals, targets and tactics that will help when working on such issues as Clean Elections, Redistricting, voting rights, getting people to the polls, etc. Anyone interested in learning about the topics discussed [...]
The DFA Action Summit brings local activists, advocacy organizations and community leaders together for 2 nights of intensive issue advocacy training. Professional trainer will help you plan and execute a winning grassroots strategy! Date: July 13th & 14th 5pm- 9pm Location: Arizona Democratic Party Headquarters 2910 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012 Cost: $20 (regular)/ [...]
If you have ever wanted to send Joe flying, then now is your chance! Come on over, join us by the pool, eat a little, drink a little, and have a good time… Pool Party Saturday, May 7, 2011 5PM until 9PM(?) $20 per adult (must be 21 years or older, includes 2 drinks [...]
One of a number of videos from the DFA Rally/Press Conference on 2/28/2011. On YouTube see DFAMaricopaCounty: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, Rep. Anna Tovar, Dr. Mike Newcomb, and Dr. Jonathan Weisbuch speak to Restore the Funding for Transplant patients.
Randy Parraz, of Citizens for a better Arizona, the group working to recall Russell Pearce will be our speaker at our March meeting. Currently the group is soliciting signatures from residents of LD 18 at the Mesa Public Library, 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ from 10 -12 on February 12th. They will also be [...]
Thank you to everyone who gathered together to show your support on Monday. Speakers included Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Rep. Anna Tovar, and Dr. Mike Newcomb.
Wisconsin Republicans’ all-out assault on unions and middle-class families has nothing to do with fixing the budget deficit — for them, it’s just about winning. They pretty much admitted it this weekend. Check out this quote from Sunday’s New York Times: “Scott Walker and I and my brother [Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald] went into this session [...]
