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Join the Grassroots Now!
Real change doesn’t take place on Capitol Hill. It takes place in Grassroots America. It takes place when millions of working people, young people, and senior citizens come together to demand that our government works for all of us and not just the 1 percent. When the people lead, leaders follow. — Bernie Sanders We […]
Continue readingTake Action for Arizona Education!
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEM for Saturday-Monday (multiple contacts needed so it will take a little more time from you than some actions): The Arizona Legislature convenes on Monday. NOW is the time to hold their feet to the fire on education funding. Write and then call the Senate and House leadership and your senator and representatives. […]
Continue readingSurviving Trump. Defeating Trumpism.
“When the levers of power are seized by the small hands of hateful men, you work hard, you stand with those who are most vulnerable, and you don’t give up until it’s morning again. The rest is commentary.” — Liel Leibovitz, Tablet Magazine Donald Trump will be our next President. Let’s not give him a chance. Because […]
Continue readingNotice of Reorganization Meeting
It is time, following Congressional Elections, to re-organize the County Democratic Party and elect new officers. We will have a meeting at 9 AM for coffee and donuts on Saturday, Jan 14, 2017 at the CCDems office at 201 E. Birch, Suite 6 (The Ice House on Birch and Agassiz). At the re-organization meeting, all elected and […]
Continue reading30 Actions You Can Take Now On Gun Violence Prevention or GVP
30 Actions You Can Take Now On Gun Violence Prevention Or GVP: 1. Donate to a gun violence prevention group. Money is always a good thing2. Call your Member of Congress and tell them that GVP is important to you3. Write a letter to the editor in your local paper4. Post a Facebook message on […]
Continue readingHow the Sausage Gets Made, by Coral Evans
Hello all! I thought you might like a glimpse as to how things work here in Flagstaff local politics. I’ll be occasionally posting updates from the campaigns that give an inside look into running for office. Recently Coral Evans announced her Mayoral run. We decided to do this with a rally at City Hall as […]
Continue readingCoral Evans to Run for Mayor of Flagstaff
Councilmember Coral Evans Announces her Run for Flagstaff Mayor Flagstaff — Councilmember Coral Evans announced her intention to run for Mayor of Flagstaff in 2016 from the steps of City Hall on Tuesday, January 26th, at 4 p.m.. She was elected to her second four-year term in May 2012 and served as Vice Mayor […]
Continue readingIntroducing Democratic Party Action!
We are combining the Be Informed Breakfasts with the former Democratic Women’s Club to form a new organization called the Democratic Party Action! Our purpose is to have monthly informational meetings on topics that are coming up for action at the city, county, and regional level. We hope to inspire informed actions: to educate and then […]
Continue readingThe Devil is in the Details
This fall a ballot will arrive in your mailbox. On it is a series of questions regarding the city charter. We’ll delve deeper into the questions as we get closer to the election, but in the meantime there are two questions that will have a significant influence on local politics for the foreseeable future. Questions […]
Continue reading‘Dems Deliver’ with neighborly food initiative
As the 2018 Election Cycle gets under way, we must take time to recognize and support those most in need, who can’t wait for another election. 30% of our own community (22,000 people) live at or below the poverty line. Congressional cuts to SNAP and other food assistance programs have dramatically limited access, putting more […]
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