Democracy for america - training progressive candidates

I recently came across the Democracy for America website by way of the Daily Kos. Democracy for America was founded by Howard Dean, and is now headed by his brother, Jim Dean, who worked on Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign. Democracy for America (DFA) is a political action committee that is "dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government—from school board to the presidency. DFA fights against the influence of the far right-wing and their radical, divisive policies and the selfish special interests that for too long have dominated our politics.".

DFA backs this up with training for activists and candidates, helping organize local DFA groups, and promoting progressive candidates. We progressives need to get behind organizations like this to counteract the right wing's political machine and to ensure progressive and liberal values are well represented.

If the DFA sounds like an organization you could support, there's plenty of ways you can get involved:

• Sign the DFA "No escalation" petition.
• Find and link up with local DFA groups in your area via this page.
• Support a DFA candidate local to you.
• Sign up for DFA training on effective campaigning, organizing, and more. Training is offered throughout the U.S. and there's also online material and DVDs available.
• And of course you can always make a contribution