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 2000, you voted to create an Independent Redistricting Committee. That committee is at work right now to create the new district lines for the 2012 elections. However the Republicans don’t like what they are doing so they are trying to get rid of the Independent chair, Colleen Mathis, using the fact that her husband [...]
What can you do to prevent the Republicans from killing Medicare as we know it? You have to let the Republicans in our Arizona delegation know that you won’t stand for this but you have to DO MORE THAN VOTE. Be sure and attend any Town Hall meetings that they hold. Ben Quayle AZ-3 is [...]
Join DFA-MC at our fundraising pool party on May 7th from 5-9(?). We are raising money to send our Chair, Joe Murphy, flying to Minneapolis for the Netroots Nation event in June as well as fill our coffers to help get Dems elected in 2012. This is a family event so bring the kids. The [...]
is a google group which serves as a communications hub for Arizona’s left of center community to facilitate communication as we move forward. If you are a leader, organizer, or represent a progressive group or organization active in AZ, you are invited to join and participate: http://groups.google.com/group/az-political-action You may request to join at the site [...]
President Obama has made fixing our broken background check system a national priority. This is a huge moment and on Monday, you can help us build even more support for keeping guns out of the hands of criminals. But first, if you haven’t already, please sign the Fix Gun Checks petition before we hand-deliver the [...]
If you want care restored to healthcare then tell Congress “No public option-No deal. Send postcards to your Congressional delegation at the address below. Senators Jon Kyl 730 Hart Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-4521 John McCain 241 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-2235 House of Representatives District 1 Ann [...]
Democracy For America Campaign Academy Sat. & Sun. July 25 & 26, 2009 You are invited by: Democracy For America –Maricopa County and Maricopa County Democratic Party To attend a training opportunity: July 25th & 26th, Saturday & Sunday 9am to 6pm on the campus of University of Advancing Technology 2625 W. Baseline Rd. Tempe, [...]
Discussion with healthcare experts and elected officials about national healthcare options under consideration in Congress and in state and city government. Where are the weak links and how can we fix them to provide the health and safety of insurance for all? Date: April 18, 2009 Time: 1:00 – 5:00pm Location: UA Local 469 – [...]
