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Russell Drapkin, OFA Arizona Regional Field Director, 30
Russell’s career in the field began before most of us knew what the word “democracy” meant: My first political experience was when I was in 5th grade and my mom’s boss was the campaign manager for a county executive bid in Maryland. Of course mom got dragged in, and so did I. So I’m pretty sure I was stuffing envelopes (old school!) and knocking on doors then. Following up on this illustrious start (and much door-knocking and phone-banking since then), Russell is flying today to Phoenix, AZ — where he will take up his new role as Regional Field Director for Organizing for America (OFA). He’ll be managing Community Organizers and joining the good fight as the Dems head into … More >>
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OFA Requesting Monserrate Cease Use of Logo
Regarding Hiram Monserrate’s use of the Obama logo, we just heard the following from OFA: “This use of the logo is neither approved nor supported by Organizing for America. The campaign did not seek nor do they have permission to use the it. We are asking them to remove it from their materials.” Considering that being expelled from the Senate didn’t seem to influence him, we’ll have to see if Monserrate complies… ( h/t: Ben Yee ) UPDATE: Not only have they not stopped using the logo yet, but Monserrate’s campaign has launched a brand new (not entirely functional) website, using the logo in multiple places, including the site’s favicon: The updated website makes no mention whatsoever of the coup … More >>
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Politics 3.0: Some UGC On Healthcare Reform
OFA is running a video contest where you can vote user-generated videos about healthcare reform up or down to select a winner. I haven’t watched all 20, but I enjoyed this one because the grittiness reminded me of NYC: And this one because well, it just speaks the truth: Obama for America: Healthcare Reform Video Challenge
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Tell OFA NY What You Want – Tonight
OFA is on a Listening Tour! Organizing for America is touring the state to introduce itself to New York and hear what communities around the state have to to say. Now’s your chance to ask those burning questions and make your voice heard with the President’s grassroots org. Time: Thursday, August 27 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Host: Geoff Berman Location: Middle Collegiate Church (New York, NY) 50 E 7th St New York, NY 10011 MyBO event (remember that site?) here.
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