Democracy for America
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Democracy for America (DFA) is a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government.
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.
The organization focuses on:
- 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. The group is headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont.
[edit] See also
- Dean Dozen
- Citizens Action for Southern New Hampshire
- America Coming Together
- North Country Democracy for America
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Official Blog
- DFA-Link - Local & regional groups, events, and DFA social networking.
- Generation DFA - Youth movement of DFA.
