Democracy for America

Democracy for America (DFA) is a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government.

Related Topics:
Political action committee - Progressive

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Originally founded by former Vermont governor, presidential-nomination candidate, and current Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean, the organization is now chaired by his brother, Jim Dean. It aims to increase grass-roots participation in the Democratic Party and in government as a whole by encouraging members of the public to involve themselves in the political process both as activists and as candidates.

Related Topics:
Vermont - Presidential - Nomination candidate - Democratic Party - Chairman - Howard Dean - Grass-roots

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The organization focuses on:

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• Supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates for all levels of office using grassroot volunteers, money, and advice in order to build a farm team of progressive candidates.
• Training grassroots in get out the vote techniques.
• Giving back to the community through service projects via DFA Corps.
• Working with other progressive organizations. Some of this work is facilitated through their participation in America Votes.

All U.S. states have local affiliates of Democracy for America.

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