Activist 101: Support a Cause or Candidate
It's easy to get involved and be part of the solution! Here you'll find hundreds of simple ways to take part in our great democracy. Start by clicking the links to organizations, candidates and campaigns, and signing up for their free newsletters.
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Anti- Iraq War Activism Calendar for September 2007
Events around the U.S. to register protest, through both small, meaningful gestures and large-scale events, of the continuing Iraq War. Major marches, planned and supported by a myraid of organizations, are planned for D.C. on September 15th and again on the September 29th.
Events around the U.S. to register protest, through both small, meaningful gestures and large-scale events, of the continuing Iraq War. Major marches, planned and supported by a myraid of organizations, are planned for D.C. on September 15th and again on the September 29th.
Activist 101: Diary of a Delegate to a Democratic Convention
I was elected to be a delegate to the 2007 and 2008 California Democratic Party Conventions. The 2007 convention my first as a delegate, and I blogged an online diary to be able to share the experience with my readers. I found the experience of being a convention delegate to be more rewarding and eye-opening than I ever imagined. And much more fun than anyone told me...
I was elected to be a delegate to the 2007 and 2008 California Democratic Party Conventions. The 2007 convention my first as a delegate, and I blogged an online diary to be able to share the experience with my readers. I found the experience of being a convention delegate to be more rewarding and eye-opening than I ever imagined. And much more fun than anyone told me...
Activist Calendar for Winter 2007 - Progressive Organizations
Protest the Iraq War, Guantanamo and push for Impeachement in Winter and Spring 2007 with progressive organizations: marches, workshops, petitions, phone campaigns, lobbying members of Congress, meet-ups with fellow activists, and one planned occupation of the halls of Congress.
Protest the Iraq War, Guantanamo and push for Impeachement in Winter and Spring 2007 with progressive organizations: marches, workshops, petitions, phone campaigns, lobbying members of Congress, meet-ups with fellow activists, and one planned occupation of the halls of Congress.
Top Five Books on How to Take Action to Change the World
If you want to change our world by supporting a cause, a candidate or a movement, but you don't know where to start, here are five quick-reading books that I personally recommend to you. In fact, I recommend that everyone read these books as handy reminders of hundreds of practical and imaginative ways we can express our views and cause change.
If you want to change our world by supporting a cause, a candidate or a movement, but you don't know where to start, here are five quick-reading books that I personally recommend to you. In fact, I recommend that everyone read these books as handy reminders of hundreds of practical and imaginative ways we can express our views and cause change.
Wide Array of Americans Condemn Iraq War in 2007
Intriguing, provocative, furious, brilliant comments in early 2007 on the Iraq War from Newsweek, Donald Trump, Keith Olbermann, Gen. John P. Abizaid, retired General Wesley Clark, CNN, Rosie O'Donnell and leading bloggers. Just imagine... consensus is so united in early 2007 that a troop surge in Iraq War is such a bad idea that Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell agree!
Intriguing, provocative, furious, brilliant comments in early 2007 on the Iraq War from Newsweek, Donald Trump, Keith Olbermann, Gen. John P. Abizaid, retired General Wesley Clark, CNN, Rosie O'Donnell and leading bloggers. Just imagine... consensus is so united in early 2007 that a troop surge in Iraq War is such a bad idea that Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell agree!
Top 20 Articles in 2006 at US Liberals at About.com
As we move into New Year 2007, and into a brand new era of the Democratic-controlled 110th Congress, I thought you might enjoy one last look back at 2006, via my top 20 most searched-for articles of 2006.
As we move into New Year 2007, and into a brand new era of the Democratic-controlled 110th Congress, I thought you might enjoy one last look back at 2006, via my top 20 most searched-for articles of 2006.
Online Games for Democratic Political Junkies
On this Super Bowl weekend 2007 or at anytime, I thought you political junkies might also enjoy some political games. Here are two that are a hoot, and certainly fun ways to while away the time waiting for kick-off.
On this Super Bowl weekend 2007 or at anytime, I thought you political junkies might also enjoy some political games. Here are two that are a hoot, and certainly fun ways to while away the time waiting for kick-off.
Voter Registration
Be a part of America's democracy by voting! This simple step-by-step process to become a registered voter or change your voter registration will only take a few minutes.
Be a part of America's democracy by voting! This simple step-by-step process to become a registered voter or change your voter registration will only take a few minutes.
The Democratic Party
Start by signing up for the email list to get the latest national, state and community news. Find groups for veterans and military families, seniors, farmers and ranchers, students and young people, the gay and lesbian community and more. Learn about party priorities, programs and agenda. And tell the Democratic Party your thoughts and ideas!
Start by signing up for the email list to get the latest national, state and community news. Find groups for veterans and military families, seniors, farmers and ranchers, students and young people, the gay and lesbian community and more. Learn about party priorities, programs and agenda. And tell the Democratic Party your thoughts and ideas!
MoveOn.org Active Campaigns & Petitions
Sign petitions, write Letters to the Editor, send emails, read press releases, get informed, and give feedback on the latest liberal issues such as fighting government corruption, protecting our rights to privacy, insisting on a plan to exit Iraq and protecting Social Security.
Sign petitions, write Letters to the Editor, send emails, read press releases, get informed, and give feedback on the latest liberal issues such as fighting government corruption, protecting our rights to privacy, insisting on a plan to exit Iraq and protecting Social Security.
Progressive Democrats of America
Find your state and/or local organization. The PDA's slogan is "Stand Up. Take Action. Vote." Get events calendars, action alerts, petitions and an organizing toolkit with fliers, contact rosters, logos and a media guide.
Find your state and/or local organization. The PDA's slogan is "Stand Up. Take Action. Vote." Get events calendars, action alerts, petitions and an organizing toolkit with fliers, contact rosters, logos and a media guide.