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New Poll: Strong Support for President Obama Among Jewish Americans
A new poll released today confirms what Democratic leaders have been saying for months: President Obama maintains strong support from the Jewish community.
Read MoreRosalyn Yalow- Nobel Prize Winner and Advocate for Equality
In 1977, Rosalyn Yalow became a co-winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, only the second woman in history to do so. Her team pioneered the discovery of radioimmunoassay (“RIA”) technology, which measured hundreds of types of substances in the human body, from drugs to hormones to disease.
Read MorePresident's Advisory Commission on AAPIs Meeting
On March 15, 2011, AAPI leaders from the White House Initiative on AAPIs met with senior officials from 23 federal agencies to present, discuss, and receive feedback on a report addressing problems uniquely facing the AAPI community—issues like linguistic isolation, health problems, bullying, and other civil rights issues.
Read MoreWeekly Address: Merry Christmas from the President and First Lady
In the weekly address this past weekend, President Obama and the First Lady wished families across the country a "Merry Christmas" and encouraged everyone to support our troops and their families during the holiday season.
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The Obama administration and faith-based communities
The DNC Faith Team is Keeping Busy!
June 25, 2012Rev. Derrick Harkins, the DNC’s National Director of Faith Outreach, met with faith leaders in Ohio and North Carolina to talk about the President’s accomplishments and the important choice before Americans this election cycle. These leaders praised the President’s values and his strong commitment to common good policy.
President Obama Stands Up for Young Immigrants
June 15, 2012President Obama has announced a bold change to immigration policy. Young, eligible undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children will now be able to apply to continue legally studying or working in the country. This move was met with strong support from faith leaders across the country who agree that this is not a partisan issue but rather about equal opportunity.
Working with faith communities to protect the vote
November 4, 2011In the DNC's continued efforts to combat voter suppression legislation Rev. Derrick Harkins met with faith leaders across the country to educate and amplify their efforts to ensure that all Americans can exercise their right to vote.