Northern DFA-Link Highlights: January 5th

Blog for America features highlights from DFA-Link groups around the country each week. Jeff Gardner from NJ for Democracy writes about the Northern half of the U.S. on Thursdays. You can see more local DFA actions going on at www.dfalink.com.

After recovering from New Years Eve celebrations, Local DFA groups got straight to work on making 2006 DFA's most important year ever, with monthly meetings already taking place, and plans to hit the ground running:

Town Hall Meetings: Already this week, Fairfax Democracy for America is promoting a town hall meeting with special guests, Congressman Jim Moran and Congressman Jack Murtha, to discuss our ongoing involvement in Iraq. And Morris County DFA hosts its Out of Iraq Public Forum.

Next week, New Haven DFA and representatives from Local DFA groups throughout Connecticut will be meeting with U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman!

Candidate Forums: DFA's initiative to find, develop and nurture great candidates is taking root across the country. Just a quick sampling shows Candidate Forums planned or in the works from Bellingham, WA to Oak Park, IL to Long Island, NY, even to good old South Burlington, VT. Yes—even Vermont needs a candidate forum!—start planning yours today!

Training: The DFA Training Academy makes the long trip to Central Vermont for a late January installment of the powerful, fun, effective, and affordable grassroots training that's reminding thousands of activists around the country why they still have the power to take back our country. And mark your calendars for upcoming February editions in Saratoga, NY (2/4) and Philadelphia (2/25-26)

Plus, Fairfield County DFA in Connecticut is promoting the Campaign-Smart Alliance Grassroots campaign training, with guest speakers Jim Dean, and Congressional Candidates from around the state.

Until next week, on with making this New Year truly happy! Keep fighting for better tomorrows!