For those who can

here's a great place to start. Let's get trained and put progressives in.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/training.php



In 2004 Democracy For America, in partnership with Latinos For America and 21st Century Democrats, embarked on an ambitious goal to train thousands of grassroots activists for the upcoming elections. Together these groups trained over 4000 people across the country. Formally launched in May of 2005, the DFA Training Academy builds on this experience and offers the grassroots a movement-oriented sustaining training program. This isn't just about the next election, or what we can do for our country every two to four years. This is about building a movement to take our country back.

Democracy for America's unofficial motto has always been "You have the power." The DFA Training Academy grew out of the need to harness that grassroots power in an organized, skilled, and sustained manner. With your help, we identify key skills and strategies you can use to take back your city, your state, your country. Then, we find experts around the country and bring them to you for a weekend.

2006 DFA Training Academy Schedule
Jan. 28-29: Montpelier, VT
Feb. 4: Glens Falls, NY
Feb. 11-12: Elizabethtown, KY
Feb. 25-26: Philadelphia,PA
Mar. 11-12: Sierra Vista, AZ
Mar. 18-19: Stockton, CA
Mar. 25-26: Memphis, TN
Apr. 8-9: Quad Cities, IA
Apr. 22-23: Miami, FL
May 6-7: Asheville, NC
May 20-21: Portland, OR
Jun. 3-4: Columbus, OH
Jun. 10-11: Denver, CO