#1: Make Annette Taddeo the Progressive Patriots’ Winner

Make Annette Taddeo the Progressive Patriots' Winner!

Senator Russ Feingold invited Annette Taddeo to be one of only nine candidates in the country to take part in his Progressive Patriots Fund Competition.  As the contest enters its final four days, Annette is in a strong position to win, and she needs your help to get over the top.

Click here and vote for Annette Taddeo in Senator Russ Feingold's Progressive Patriots Fund Competition.  The winner of the competition wins a $5,000 prize.

Senator Feingold's Progressive Patriots Fund is dedicated to electing progressive leaders to Congress and Annette is one of only nine chosen to compete. 

VOTE NOW by clicking here!!  Your vote means Annette can bank another $5,000 toward representing us in Congress and bringing a new beginning to South Florida.

In recent weeks, Annette has been endorsed by EMILY's List, Orange to Blue, and Blue America.  Let's add the Progressive Patriots Fund to that list!

The voting will end this Friday at 5PM Central, and the winner will be announced on Monday.  Thank you for your participation in this important event.

#2: DWS: Put your money where your mouth should be!

Hey Debbie: Put your money where your mouth should be! 

DavidNYC is back, taking Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz to task for her lack of support for progressive Dem Annette Taddeo and her implied support of  Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.  Below are excerpts form David's last two blog posts.  Take a minute to read them and then take action. 

If you do call, please be polite and brief. Our message is simple and our cause is just. Also, please do not call Debbie's congressional office, as this is purely a political issue which staffers on the federal payroll cannot get involved with."

#3: Stop the hypocrisy!

STOP THE HYPOCRISY! 

from www.afterdowningstreet.org

Nancy Pelosi told "The View" that she'd impeach Bush if anybody knew of a crime he'd committed, just as she told Ed Schultz a year ago. Here's a list of crimes (PDF) drawn up by Conyers 2.5 years ago. And here's a list of crimes (PDF) from Kucinich's articles of impeachment drawn up by Elizabeth de la Vega. 

Could a few thousand people fax these to her please? Fax: 202-225-8259, Phone: 202-225-0100, Email: AmericanVoices@mail.house.gov or sf.nancy@mail.house.gov

Bush has repeatedly instructed current and former staffers to refuse to comply with subpoenas and contempt citations.  Bush has violated numerous laws and claimed the right to do so in signing statements, as documented by the Government Accountability Office.  

To watch a video of Bush admitting to violating FISA (thereby committing numerous felonies) go to the White House website here, and watch the December 19, 2005, press conference. You'll notice that Bush claims he began these crimes after September 11, 2001, which is not true; he began them earlier. You'll notice that Bush claims to have legal justification for violating the law, but those claims have completely collapsed. He also claims the spying is limited in ways that it is not. And when asked why he didn't try to change the law rather than violating it, he said he just doesn't have to because he's the president.

Also, does Pelosi subscribe to the belief that torture was ever legal?

#4: Reauthorization of the Children’s Trust

On Tuesday, Aug. 26 The Children's Trust will come before voters of Miami-Dade County for reauthorization through a referendum.

In 2002, voters passed The Children's Trust, opting for a final vote in 2006 to decide if they wanted the organization to be in perpetuity (just as it is in Broward and Palm Beach and other Florida counties).

Two quick and important facts: (1) The Children's Trust invests $100 million or more a year for early intervention and prevention. (2) It costs the median-assessed-value homeowner $61 a year.

Learn about the vote and how you can help

Making a case for the reauthorization of The Children's Trust

Stop by HSC, 260 NE 17th Terrace, Suite 200, in Miami to collect campaign materials. Email patriciam@hscdade.org for details.

#5: Our Uprising

Our Uprising: Operation Muh Muh Muh My Sirota.

After a fantastic speaking event with David Sirota DFAM wants to get his syndicated column printed in the Miami Herald.  Here's where you can put your e-activism to use.  Send a letter to the Herald requesting they pick up David's column.  We've provided some good talking points below as well as the address to send the email letters.  This is our chance to hear a progressive voice and it gives more people an opportunity to engage in a dialogue long overdue in our community.  

When you send your letter to the Herald bem sure to BCC (Blind CC) info(at)dfamiami(dot)com so we can keep track.   

#6: An Open Letter to Barack Obama

Change "We" Can Believe In 

Barack Obama's candidacy has inspired a wave of political enthusiasm like nothing seen in this country for decades. Now, many progressive supporters of Obama are urging him in a new open letter to stand firm on the principles he so compellingly articulated in his successful primary fight.

Please join Phil Donahue, Barbara Ehrenreich, Studs Terkel, Walter Mosley, Gore Vidal, Bill McKibben, Jane Hamsher, Tom Hayden, Zephyr Teachout, Juan Cole, Matt Stoller and many others in signing this open letter which will be delivered to the Obama campaign before the Democratic National Convention begins on August 25.

Read the text of full letter here.

Add your name to this Open Letter calling on Barack Obama to stand firm on the principles he so compellingly articulated in the primary campaign.

#7: Take Action Today

Where:  Check the website www.joegarcia08.com

#8: Stand up for the Constitution and the Rule of Law

#9: Are You a DFA Member for Obama?

Four years ago, Howard Dean challenged Democrats to compete in every state and every district in the country. Democracy for America pioneered the 50 State Strategy and thanks to your help, it is unquestionably successful. Now, Sen. Barack Obama has fully committed to running a 50 state campaign, but he'll need all of our help!

Go to our Obama for America campaign page and "Voice Your Support" today for Sen. Obama. Also take advantage of our new and improved online event tools and look for DFA for Obama events in your area.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/obama

After you have become a DFA for Obama supporter, make sure you invite your friends using the new DFA messaging tools that allow you to send messages directly from your Gmail, Yahoo!, or Aol.com contact list.

If you are helping organize an Obama for America event or even just attending one, you can use our online event tools to help spread the word.

Create a "DFA for Obama" event and it will be automatically posted to the DFA for Obama campaign page. We will also send you a great packet with postcards and a mailing list of local voters to recruit or invite. The packet is full of useful tools and tips on running a great event!

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/obama

So, head on over to the DFA for Obama page, declare your support, and create or RSVP for an event in your area! You are DFA and Sen. Obama will not win without our help. Thank you for everything you do.

#10: Call your Rep about Safety for Children's Toys Bill