Democratic GAIN is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Project Director to undertake a large and important project. Democratic GAIN will be collecting the permanent contact information for all staff working in the 2006 election cycle.

Description: Project Description: Democratic GAIN is undertaking a large and important project to collect all permanent contact information for all staff working in the 2006 election cycle. In a short timeframe, campaign contact lists must be updated and information collected from individual staffers.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: organized, enthusiastic, comfortable on the phone, good communication skills, self-starter, and able to work under pressure. Experience managing staff and meeting goals is imperative. Political/campaign experience is necessary, campaign managerial experience preferred.
Length of Project: Employment to start immediately and end in December.

Learn more about this position at Democratic GAIN

Position: Talent Tracker

Summary: Democratic GAIN is looking for enthusiastic and organized staff to undertake a large and important project. Democratic GAIN will be collecting the permanent contact information for all staff working in the 2006 election cycle.

Full Description
Project Description: Democratic GAIN is undertaking a large and important project to collect all permanent contact information for all staff working in the 2006 election cycle. In a short timeframe, campaign contact lists must be updated and information collected from individual staffers.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: organized, enthusiastic, comfortable on the phone, good communication skills, self-starter, and able to work under pressure. Some experience in politics would be ideal.
Length of Project: Employment to start immediately and end in December.

Salary: $3500/monthly + healthcare

Learn more about this position and apply at:
Democratic GAIN

Press Secretary

The National Organization for Women (NOW) is seeking an energetic,
motivated, self-starter with a commitment to feminist issues to fill
the position of Press Secretary. This position is charged with
delivering NOW's message to the public through earned placement in a
wide range of media outlets. Maintaining and enhancing NOW's profile
in the media is essential.

Successful candidates will possess the following qualities:

- Experience working with national and local media, particularly
political press

- Existing contacts in print, television, radio and internet media
outlets

- Experience crafting message and developing media strategies

- Experience building and maintaining media lists

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Knowledge of women's rights issues and an unwavering commitment to
the broad range of issues NOW works on and advocates for:
reproductive rights, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender rights, ending
racism, ending violence against women, economic equity,
constitutional equality and more â?" progressive politics are a must!

- Works well in a fast-paced environment, ability to meet strict
deadlines under pressure

- Ability to multi-task, works well independently and on a team,
flexible

- Detail-oriented, organized, creative, innovative, pro-active,
tenacious, results-oriented

- Sense of humor, open-minded, receptive

- Non-profit or campaign experience a strong plus

Duties and responsibilities of the Press Secretary include:

- Direct and oversee day-to-day media relations for NOW

- Serve as primary media contact, respond to media inquiries and
liaison between the media and national NOW spokespeople

- Coordinate all national NOW officer media appearances

- Craft and pitch stories to reporters, producers and editors

- Maintain and cultivate relationships with members of the media

- Keep abreast of news on women's rights issues

- Identify and act on media opportunities

- Develop and execute media strategies

- Write news releases, media advisories, statements, editorials, Op-
Eds, letters to the editor, National NOW Times articles and web
content

- Conceptualize, organize and execute news conferences, media
briefings and other press events

- Promote national officers' speaking engagements and other public
appearances; provide press support for all public events

- Lead semi-regular media how-to trainings for NOW activists; advise
chapters on media relations strategies and tactics

- Track coverage of NOW in the news; present results to national
officers, staff and in written reports to the national board

- Become an integral part of the communications team, pitching in
where needed

- Participate in coalition efforts to develop media strategy on a
broad range of issues

Salary and benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Great benefits. Exciting work,
One block from Metro. People of color encouraged to apply. NOW is an
equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply:
To apply:
Send resume, cover letter and salary history via email to
pressjob@now.org (with the subject line "Press Secretary"), or by
mail to NOW, Press Secretary Position, 1100 H Street, 3rd Floor,
Washington, D.C., 20005, or by fax to 202-785-8576.


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Development Assistant

Progressive Majority is a national political action committee dedicated exclusively to electing candidates who will fight for a broad progressive economic and social agenda. Its mission is to elect progressive champions at the state and local levels and it accomplishes this by recruiting and developing progressive candidates to run for office; organizing a nationwide network of donors for targeted races; and developing concise, effective political messages for progressive campaigns.

Progressive Majority is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Development Assistant. All applicants must support a broad progressive agenda and be committed to using the electoral process to effect social change. This is an entry-level position ideal for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in development. Progressive Majority is an equal opportunity employer. Please review Progressive Majorityâ??s web site at www.progressivemajority.org before applying.

Position Summary

The Development Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of administrative duties, including working with the Development Office and Development Director to implement all fundraising programs and general departmental support. S/he reports directly to the Development Director. This is based in Washington, DC and travel will not be required.

Essential Functions

Manage Development Directorâ??s daily and long-range appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings.
Serve as liaison with national and state-based finance and development staff.
Book travel arrangements and produce detailed itineraries for all fundraising trips by Development staff.
Manage and maintain donor and prospect database.
Process contributions and generate donor thank you letters.
Research prospective donors and write biographies assessing their political background and giving history.
Assist with the production and assembly of the monthly renewal mailings and direct mail pieces.
Assists with the planning and implementation of national fundraising events.
Assists with all on-line fundraising efforts in conjunction with the Development office and Online Manager.
Prepare expense and income reports for compliance officer and assist with any follow up required.
Assist Development department with the coordination of meetings and events.
Recruit, interview, hire, and supervise development interns.
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

All applicants must be:

Energetic, motivated and willing to take initiative.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to work with minimal supervision as well as in a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
Proficiency in NGP preferred but not required.
Experience with HTML and PageMaker a plus.
Previous campaign experience or campaign background a plus.
BA/BS or equivalent work experience.
Ability to start immediately.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
Send resume, cover letter stating salary requirements, one writing sample and three references to Chris Trull, Major Gifts Manager at ctrull@progressivemajority.org or

FAX to: 202-429-0755. No phone calls please.

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As you all may be well aware, DemocraticGAIN.org is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to find substantive work in political or non-profit organizations as well as a great place to find intelligent and engaged employees. We're obviously more than that, but on this blog we hope to connect all of you to jobs that pop up and important trainings that may be useful to all of you. We obviously can't post all of our job board here so please visit us (and join!) us at Democratic GAIN as all of you begin to job hunt after the '06 season.

Welcome to the blog for Democratic GAIN. We'll post here about how to find work in Democratic politics and promote the work of Democratic and Progressive political professionals. We'll also post here about new things going on at Democratic GAIN (www.DemocraticGAIN.org).

Some thoughts about today and the way the world has changed since this date back in 2001. I am a Catholic who was married to a Muslim in a Baptist church, and 2001 helped to change all of that. I am a Democrat who still flies Ol’ Glory and am proud of that, and 2002 tried to change that. I am a man of faith who believes strongly in something greater than myself and 2004 tried to change all of that. And would you like to know what I have learned since that time?

That both George W. Bush and Richard Cheney should be tried for sedition. Every time they choose language like, “You are either with us, or you are with the terrorists” I say to myself. You two shysters have done more to pave the way for “The Terrorists” than anyone. Where 5 YEARS later is Osama Bin Laden? Where? Who is soft on Terrorism? YOU ARE… Saddam is not Osama!!! Al-Zarqawi is NOT OSAMA!!! My outrage can no longer bear the fact that these two can’t find someone 6 foot 5, in the land of the 5 foot 8. My indescribable fury can no longer be contained, purely due to the fact that OSAMA is on DIALYSIS and therefore has to be near a place where he can filter his kidneys. Even the portable devices used for dialysis could not have lasted 5 YEARS! I, a voting member of a sane nation, and can no longer adhere to the credo of “STAY THE COURSE” because Washington DC has become lost at sea. And if staying the course means another 5 YEARS without OSAMA! And 5 MORE YEARS of REPUBLICAN LIES than I will tell you this here and now… I WILL VOTE FOR ANYONE WHO OFFERS TO THROW THE BOTH OF YOU INTO PRISON FOR AIDING THE ENEMIES OF THE STATE. YOU HAD ONE JOB AFTER SEPTEMBER 11th, TWO THOUSAND AND ONE; BRING TO JUSTICE OSAMA BIN LADEN. YOUR FAILURE TO DO SO MEANS YOU HAVE BEEN GIVING AID AND COMFORT TO OUR ENEMIES. NOW YOU HAVE HAD YOUR CHANCE TO DO YOUR JOB… YOU DIDN’T, STAND ASIDE AND LET A DEMOCRAT ACTUALLY GET THE JOB DONE. YOU KNOW THE DEMOCRATS, THOSE PEOPLE WHO TOOK DOWN THE NAZIS? THOSE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO FOCUS THE FIGHT BACK WHERE IT SHOULD BE. ON OSAMA BIN LADEN!!!!

The two of you are disgusting and should hang your heads in shame… As I write this Taps plays in the back ground chiming from a clock tower. And I think of those who have not been given the justice they so richly deserve. When will the bell toll on those who planned and perpetrated the attacks of SEPTEMBER 11th, TWO THOUSAND AND ONE? WHEN WILL THEN BELL TOLL FOR TWO MEN WHO CLAIM TO BE TOUGH ON TERROR BUT LETS THE KING OF TERROR RUN LOOSE? WHEN? May God grant us freedom from these COWARDS soon.

Howard Dean breezes through Chris Wallace interview

An excerpt:

WALLACE: Aren't you Democrats playing with political fire here? [...]

[...] If you block, or if you're seen as blocking, the NSA warrantless wiretaps or military tribunals, don't you run the risk of exactly the same thing happening in 2006?

DEAN: Well, you know, I think the Republicans have some risk here too. Bill Clinton tried to expand wiretap authority, and the Republicans all wouldn't give it to him when he was president of the United States. So there's always politics, and you always have to watch politics on both sides.

What the Democrats want here is not politics. We think the president has played too much politics.

You know, the president got rid of the CIA unit that was supposed to track down Usama bin Laden. Then in the last three weeks, he's stepped that up again.

We think there's a lot of politics in this. We think there's a lot of politics in the president's speeches â?¦quot; one every day on terrorism. They think they can't win the elections unless they talk about terrorism all the time. We think we ought to talk about a new direction for the country.

So there's always the risk of politics. But in defending the United States, the best thing to do is do what you think is right. We want to get the terrorists. We think the civil war in Iraq has become a distraction to getting the terrorists. And we do want our Constitution and our laws to be upheld, because that, as I said before, that's what stands between us and the people we're fighting against.

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Don't you think it's interesting that the government gets all excited over the Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" on the Super Bowl but when it comes to a fictional account of the worst act of terror on U.S. soil, the President asks permission from ABC to interrupt the miniseries to address the country?

ABC flip flops from "based on" to "based in part on" the 9/11 Commission Report

And they do not say which part...

bush will interrupt "part of" the miniseries with an address to the nation.

I wonder if that's the "part of" the docudrama that is "based in part on" the 9/11 commission report.

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Social Security to be Phased Out in 2007
By Josh Marshall | bio

Still don't believe Social Security is on the ballot this November?

In an interview published today in The Wall Street Journal (sub.req.), President Bush told editorial page editor Paul Gigot that next year he plans on partially phasing out Social Security and replacing it with private accounts, and that he thinks he can do it as long as the Republicans retain control of Congress, which he thinks they will.

Story at this link.


Link


We must make this an election issue. Spread the word.

AMERICAblog has obtained a copy of "Path to 9/11" despite ABC refusals to give copies to non-conservative bloggers (much less those directly involved with the events):

I just watched the Sandy Berger scene. It is beyond defamatory. The reports you've read do not do it justice.

[... T]his is THE KEY SCENE of the entire first half of the movie. You can't cut it, or a good portion of the movie just makes no sense. But Disney/ABC can't leave the scene is because it simply did not happen. CIA agents weren't on the ground, they weren't with Massoud, nobody had bin Laden in their grasp, and Berger never refused to give the order to get the guy.

The entire culmination of the first half of the show is one big fat lie. This isn't just a small scene with a small error. It's THE scene and it NEVER HAPPENED AT ALL [...]

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His generals don't trust him. The American Public doesn't trust him. Our troops are playing police officer and nation builders while they occupy a region engulfed in civil war. When will it all end.

Just read this article...

Army official: Rumsfeld forbade talk of postwar

By Stephanie Heinatz

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.....WANNA KNOW WHO'S BEHIND THE ABC DOCUDRAMA?.....

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ABC Alters 9/11 Docudrama After Scenes Called Misleading, Biased Toward GOPâ?¦

ABC alters 9/11 show under pressure

"The Path to 9/11," whose large ensemble includes Harvey Keitel and Patricia Heaton, offers a panoramic sweep of the events leading up to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The movie dramatizes what it deems intelligence and operational failures of the Clinton and Bush administrations, relying heavily on public records. Thomas Kean, the chairman of the 9/11 commission, served as a consultant.

After a screening of the first episode in Washington last week, some audience members attacked the film's depiction of the Clinton administration's pursuit of Osama bin Laden. Among those unhappy was Richard Ben-Veniste, an attorney and member of the 9/11 commission whom some conservatives have dismissed as a Democratic attack dog. Richard A. Clarke, the former counterterrorism czar, has criticized the movie for suggesting that the Clinton administration was in a position to capture Bin Laden in 1998 but canceled the mission at the last minute.

After much discussion, ABC executives and the producers toned down, but did not eliminate entirely, a scene that involved Clinton's national security advisor, Samuel R. "Sandy" Berger, declining to give the order to kill Bin Laden, according to a person involved with the film who declined to be identified because of the sensitivities involved.

The republicants and their docudrama's.

What soap opera.

And all at the expense of National Security.

AMERCA NEEDS LEADERS WHO DON'T FLIP FLOP ON NATIONAL SECURITY.

THE republicants ARE WEAK ON NATIONAL SECURITY.

All this a flipping and a flopping is making me dizzy...

Top Republicans Challenge Bush On Terror Prosecution...

The Bush administration's proposal to bring leading terror suspects to trial met stiff resistance Thursday from key Republicans and top military lawyers who said that some provisions would not withstand legal scrutiny or do enough to repair the nation's tarnished reputation internationally.

Democrats, meanwhile, said they were inclined to go along with Senate Republicans who have been drafting an alternative to the White House plan, one that would allow greater rights to defendants. That left Republicans to argue among themselves about what the tribunals would look like.

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I'm looking for volunteers to join this group and spread the message of the Democratic party and calling into Washington Journal between 7am and 10am EST.

www.democrats.org/page/group/CSPANDemocraticPartycommunicators

I have heard the residents of Washington DC call out for a voting representative in the house of representatives and for 2 senators in the senate for YEARS. I have a solution for you in Washington DC to consider. My proposal will stand or fall based upon your views so here see my proposal.


Exxon/Mobil appears a big GOP contributor and also the biggest gas station chain in the country.

Call for every DC resident who wants to see enacted into law a voting representative in the house and 2 senators in the senate to begin a boycott of Exxon/Mobil gasoline stations in Washington DC.

This will not affect Exxon/Mobil corporation directly. It will affect the local gas station owners who will have to go to their parent company and go to the GOP and get congress to enact a voting representative in the house and 2 senators in the senate.

So call every local Exxon and Mobil gasoline station owner in Washington DC and tell the owner you will not buy their gasoline, nor oil nor get any car repaired at his station and not buy any food or beer at his station UNTIL he gets his CEO to get the GOP to enact

a voting representative in the house and 2 senators in the senate. Go forth and make those calls.

Consider the implications of the title statement.

Illinois residents: Call the Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert's office in Batavia, Illinois at 630-406-1114. Get everyone of your friends, coworkers and everyone you meet to call Speaker Hastert's District office in Batavia, Illinois. Tell him to get congress to enact unamended legislation to increase the minimum wage to TEN DOLLARS AN HOUR or you will boycott products from Republican contributors Dell Computers, Walmart, Wendy's, Outback Steak House, Dominos Pizza, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Eckerd, CVS and Walgreens, Curves for women health clubs, General Electric and Exxon/Mobil in his congressional district and in the rest of illinois.



Call the Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert's office in Batavia, Illinois at 630-406-1114. Get everyone of your friends, coworkers and everyone you meet to call Speaker Hastert's District office in Batavia, Illinois. Tell him to get the repeal of HR 1/S 1 of 2003 the so called Medicare Modernization act which created Medicare Part D the meager faulty prescription drug discount with a means test in 2006 also includes a means testing of the doctors visit benefit in Medicare Part B in 2007 ( yes part B! ) and demand he get congress and the president to enact a simple prescription drug benefit of 80 percent coverage in medicare part B with no extra premiums, deductibles, means tests, no coverage gap and no late sign up penalty and also demand a roll back of the Medicare Part B premium to 78 dollars a month for 2007 or you will boycott products from Republican contributors Eckerd, CVS and Walgreens in his congressional district and in the rest of illinois.



Then call the local store or franchise of these companies and tell the manager that unless you can get the CEO of the company to get the Speaker of the house to get the legislation mentioned above enacted into law, you will never set foot in their store or franchise again or buy products from those companies again.

I have just noticed that you have made 4 of my posts rank from the 2nd highest to the 5th highest ranking.

I came to this site to help the less fortunate people in our country. If these high rankings lead to helping those people than I thank you even more and this will have appeared worth the effort.

I do this for them.