Lama Buddhism Alive and Well in Tibet
Recently, the Washington Post featured an article discussing the Dalai Lama's continuing influence on Tibetans. Despite having lived in exile for nearly 56 years, the Dalai Lama remains the spiritual leader for many in Tibet. But for many Tibetans, particularly...Alabama's Salt of the Earth
In seven days of intensive research performed by the Democrats.org team, we have determined Lucy Baxley is neither a farmer, nor a thief. The Democratic candidate for Governor in the state of Alabama, Baxley appears to have a keen interest...Another First
Thirty years after the Episcopal church first allowed women to become priests, the church has elected a female presiding bishop. Congratulations go to Katharine Jefferts Schori, who will become the first woman to head any Anglican denomination worldwide. Jefferts Schori...Bush Administration Sends Wrong Message to Minority Contractors
A recent article in the Dallas Business Journal shed light on controversial comments made by U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Alphonso Jackson during a recent speech to a Dallas minority real estate consortium.Governor Dean Convenes Immigration Discussion With The Chicago Community
Governor Dean was in Chicago yesterday to meet with community leaders and discuss immigration reform. Representatives from several Chicago communities including: African-American, Arab American, Asian American, Hispanic, Irish American and Muslim American, as well as labor, Jewish and faith-based communities...Dean Statement in Honor of National Prayer Day
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement in honor of National Prayer Day: "For people of all faiths, prayer is a powerful act of devotion. Today, people of faith gather all across the country to reflect on...Reflections
Governor Dean on a National Day of Prayer: For people of all faiths, prayer is a powerful act of devotion. Today, people of faith gather all across the country to reflect on our many blessings as a nation and to...DNC Chairman Howard Dean Celebrates Passover
Today, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean released the following statement commemorating the Jewish holiday of Passover.Dean: Comprehensive and Compassionate Immigration Reform Needed
Next week, Republican Senate Leader Bill Frist is likely to introduce a harmful immigration bill on to the Senate floor that will criminalize good Samaritans, including church members and clergy, and does not provide a larger, comprehensive framework for reform or a path to citizenship.Catholic Democrats Release Statement of Principals
A majority of Catholic Democrats in the U.S. House led by Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3) today released a statement of principles. Signed by 55 House Democrats, the statement documents how their faith influences them as lawmakers, making clear their commitment to the basic principles at the heart of Catholic social teaching and their bearing on policy – whether it is increasing access to education for all or pressing for real health care reform, taking seriously the decision to go to war, or reducing poverty. Above all, the document expresses the signers’ commitment to the dignity of life and their belief that government has moral purpose.Mehlman Should Denounce Ugly Anti-Muslim Tirade
According to news reports, Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman took to the podium at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) minutes after conservative columnist Ann Coulter unleashed a vicious anti-Muslim attack but chose not to condemn Coulter’s hate speech.DNC Chairman Howard Dean Commemorates Muharram, the Start of the Islamic New Year
Today Muslims in America and around the world mark the start of the Islamic New Year. Muslims honor the start of this holy month through prayer and reflection.Dean Commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dean: "The principles in which he believed and to which he dedicated himself flowed from a fundamental respect for the dignity of each human being. Dr. King gave voice and vigor to a movement and to a dream of his beloved community. In doing so he gave back to America its founding promise."Governor Dean Meets with Arab American Leaders
The Governor met with Arab American leaders in Dearborn, Michigan yesterday at the Arab American National Museum, the only museum of its kind in the United States. The museum is a project of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), which provides services and does outreach to the community in Michigan and across the country.Gov. Dean meets with Reverend Luis Cortes
I just got out of a great meeting with Chairman Dean and Reverend Luis Cortes. Rev. Cortes is President and CEO of Esperanza USA, which translates into 'Hope USA'.Dean Sends Greetings in Celebration of Eid-al-Fitr...
With the coming of the new moon, Muslims in America and around the world will mark the end of Ramadan. Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement: "During this joyous time, I join Muslims around the world to mark the end of Ramadan, which concludes a month of fasting, charity, personal reflection and worship. In praying for peace and harmony, I wish Muslims worldwide, Eid Mubarak!"Dean Commemorates the Start of Ramadan
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement today to commemorate the start of Ramadan.Mehlman Misses the Mark With Latino Clergy
Today, during his address to the National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders (CONLAMIC), RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman painted a rosy picture for Latinos under the Bush Administration, and tried to save face for the President’s failures on immigration reform.Mehlman No Atina Frente a Clérigos Latinos
Hoy, durante su visita a la Coalición Nacional de Clérigos Latinos y Líderes Cristianos (CONLAMIC), el Presidente del Partido Republicano Ken Mehlman presentó una versión color de rosa de la situación de los Latinos bajo la Administración de Bush, y trató de encubrir las fallas del Presidente en el tema de la reforma inmigratoria.Dean Statement on the Death of Simon Wiesenthal
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean who recently visited Yad Vashem, Israel's memorial to the Holocaust, issued the following statement on the death of Simon Wiesenthal.Gov. Dean's Trip to Israel
Gov. Dean is travelling through Israel; read on for updates about his trip.DNC Vice Chair Profiled
Jewish Women International's Jewish Woman magazine profiles DNC Vice Chair Susie Turnbull this month.Excerpts of DNC Chairman Howard Dean's Remarks to the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc.
This afternoon, DNC Chairman Howard Dean addressed the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. in Miami.Religious Leaders Criticize Event Supported by Tom DeLay
From Reuters: Liberal religious leaders on Thursday criticized Sunday's planned rally to back U.S. Supreme Court nominee John Roberts...Excerpts of DNC Chairman's Remarks to the AME Church's Political Empowerment Agenda
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Howard Dean today addressed the Political Empowerment Agenda at the 29th Biennial Convention of the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME).DNC Chairman Statement on Rep. Tancredo's Extremist Remarks
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement regarding U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo's (R-CO) refusal to apologize for comments suggesting that the United States should bomb Muslim holy sites, including Mecca.Democratic Evangelical Christians
From the Myrtle Beach Sun News: ... many evangelicals are interested in far more than the hot-button issues often used to define them: abortion and same-sex marriage. Evangelicals have been active in seeking increased aid for Africa, fighting poverty, battling...Dean Travels to Puerto Rico, Addresses Latino Leaders
From the Associated Press:Democrats lost Hispanic votes in the last election because the Republican Party presented itself as the party of "moral values," said Dean, 56. But "this (Democratic) party stands for social and economic justice," he said, criticizing the...Jewish Support for Democrats Remains Strong
A new analysis of Jewish voting patterns just released this week by The Solomon Group, a non-profit organization that encourages Jewish civic participation, confirms overwhelming support for Democrats among American Jews.
