EAST BAY FOR DEMOCRACY is a grassroots community that empowers people by providing inspiration, information, training and opportunities for action. Working together, we exercise our power to revitalize our communities and governments by participating in political and social action networks and providing support for progressive candidates and causes.

We have taken this, our original East Bay for Dean Meetup, to the next step and organized ourselves for ongoing grassroots political action. Like Meetup, our meetings include information, action and socializing. We also network with our DFA-inspired sister organizations around the Bay, California and the nation to further the cause of American grassroots democracy.

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We fully support the goals of Democracy for America as articulated by Governor Dean:


First, Democracy for America will be committed to strong, sustained
grassroots involvement in the democratic process. Today, half of Americans
don't even bother to vote. People see what the problems are, but they are
cynical about the system and prospects for change. Only through acting will
people recognize the power they have to change this country.

Second, Democracy for America will be committed to promoting an America
where candidates and office holders tell the truth about policy choices and
stand up for what they believe. The era when politicians equivocate about
matters as fundamental as war and peace must end.

Third, Democracy for America will be committed to fighting against the
influence and agenda of the two pillars of George W. Bush's Washington: the
far right wing and their radical, divisive policies, and the selfish special
interests who for too long have dominated politics.

Fourth, Democracy for America will be committed to fighting for progressive
policies, like health care for all; investment in children; equal rights
under law; fiscal responsibility; and a national security policy that makes
America stronger by advancing progressive values.

You can find more information in Governor Dean's blog statement to his
supporters at the following URL:

http://www.blogforame...

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EAST BAY for DEMOCRACY is on the web at:

http://eastbayfordemo...

We also have a Group at Democracy for America. Our EB4D DFA Linkup page is at:

http://www.dfalink.co...

We love DFA Meetups too because that's how we all came together!

The Oakland DFA Meetup page is here:

http://dfa.meetup.com...