There has never been a time in our history with more opportunity for individuals to make a difference in their community and their country. The Democratic party has long been a champion of working families and an advocate for civil and economic justice. The most recent election showed us all that even with a majority voting for principled, progressive values, it is possible for our democracy to be hijacked with manufactured outrage and divisive politics.
If we stand together, we can resist the forces of greed and bigotry and accomplish great things for our country. What it takes now, is you.
There is a grass roots movement across the country to rebuild the Democratic Party to take a more assertive, more progressive stance. If you want help in building momentum for a return to rational initiatives that promote the well-being of all Americans and that drive practical solutions to global issues: Raise Your Hand.
The Missouri Democratic Party has a new leader and is seeking volunteers on all standing committees. If you have the drive to participate at that level, you have a very limited time to apply. Follow the link in the box below for more information.
If still want to participate, but cannot commit to a MDP standing committee, take a look at the links below. Find an issue that you are passionate about and find your community. Keep informed, keep active in your community and, above all, add your voice.
GROUPS
Democratic Party – National
Official website of the Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee.
Democratic Party – Missouri
Official website of the Missouri Democratic Party Missouri Democratic Committee.
American Civil Liberties Union
A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in the United States.
Americans for Democratic Action
America’s oldest independent liberal lobbying organization. Dedicated to individual liberty and building economic and social justice at home and abroad. Founded by Eleanor Roosevelt, John Kenneth Galbraith, Walter Reuther, Arthur Schlesinger, and Reinhold Niebuhr
Center for American Progress
An independent, nonpartisan policy institute dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through progressive ideas.
Center for Media and Democracy
A liberal watchdog and advocacy group that monitors and investigations corruption and the undue influence of corporations on media and democracy.
Democracy for America
A member-driven, people-powered political action committee founded by former DNC chair Gov. Howard Dean to build and empower progressive.
Economic Policy Institute
A nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank created in 1986 to include the needs of low- and middle-income workers in economic policy discussions.
Federation of American Scientists
Founded in 1945 by Manhattan Project scientists to ensure that technology is used to benefit humankind. Areas of interest include nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation, and defense systems as well as biological, energy and environmental issues.
Global Security.Org
A web-based source of news and information on military and security issues.
Institute for Policy Studies
A progressive think tank dedicated to building a more equitable, ecologically sustainable, and peaceful society.
Occupy Democrats
A political organization and information website founded in 2012 to counterbalance the Republican Tea Party. The group aims to create a more equal society for all by working with progressives.
Our Future
A strategy center for the progressive movement in America.
Progressive Democrats of America
A progressive grassroots organization supporting activists locally and supporting progressive legislation and policies at the federal, state and local levels.
Project On Government Oversight
A nonpartisan independent watchdog founded in 1981 to investigate corruption, misconduct, and conflicts of interest to achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government.
START
START (Study Think Act Respond Together) is a free 24-session study course designed for groups of 8 or 10 people to study and discuss environmental, domestic, and world issues.
http://www.startguide.org/index.html
Young Democrats of America
Works to elect Democrats, advocate for progressive issues, and train the next generation of progressive leaders. Founded in 1932, it is the largest partisan, youth-led political organization in America.
JOBS
Democratic Party – National
Information on jobs with the national Democratic Party.
www.democrats.org/about/work-with-us
Democratic Party Internships
Information on internships and applying for an internship with the national Democratic Party.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Information on jobs with the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/
St. Louis County
Information on jobs with St. Louis County
www.stlouisco.com/YourGovernment/JobSearch
State of Missouri
Information on jobs with the state of Missouri.
www.mo.gov/work/job-seekers/state-job-openings/
RESOURCES
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. It collects, analyzes, and disseminates essential economic information to support public and private decision-making.
Congress
Official website of the United States Congress with information and links on legislation, members of both houses, committees, and other information.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
An agency of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. The bureau seeks to make financial markets work for consumers, responsible providers, and the economy as a whole. It protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and takes action against companies that break the law. It arms people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make smart financial decisions.
Daily Kos
A progressive political discussion forum and group blog.
FactCheck.org
FactCheck.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” group that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics by monitoring the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players. The group’s goal is to apply the best practices of journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding. FactCheck.org is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Federal Bureau of Investigation – Civil Rights
Discussion, definition, statistics, and resources regarding civil rights and federal enforcement of civil rights laws.
www.fbi.gov/investigate/civil-rights/
Federal Bureau of Investigation – Hate Crimes
Discussion, definition, statistics, and resources regarding hate crimes.
www.fbi.gov/investigate/civil-rights/hate-crimes
FiveThirtyEight
Nate Silver’s analytical site. Provides news, analysis, and polling. Covers politics, sports, science, economics and culture.
Media Matters
A progressive, non-profit research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media.
Southern Poverty Law Center
Tracks bigotry, hate groups and extremist groups.
START – Leading U.S. Progessive Organizations
Names and brief descriptions of approximately 500 leading organizations in the United States working for progressive change on a national level, grouped into categories that roughly describe the main focus of their work, with links to their websites.
http://www.startguide.org/orgs/orgs00.html
WatchBlog – Democrats
WatchBlog is a multiple-editor weblog of three major political affiliations: Democrats, Republicans and Third Party.
www.watchblog.com/democrats/
WatchBlog – Third Party
WatchBlog is a multiple-editor weblog of three major political affiliations: Democrats, Republicans and Third Party.
WatchBlog – Republicans
WatchBlog is a multiple-editor weblog of three major political affiliations: Democrats, Republicans and Third Party. It’s always smart to keep an eye on what the opposition is saying and planning.