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  New Democratic Party - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is a political party in Canada with a social democratic philosophy and moderate democratic socialist tendencies that contests elections at both the federal and provincial levels.
In 1989, the Quebec New Democratic Party adopted a sovereigntist platform and severed its ties with the federal NDP.
In Quebec, the Quebec New Democratic Party and the federal NDP agreed in 1989 to sever their structural ties after the Quebec party adopted a sovereigntist platform.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_Democratic_Party   (3374 words)

  
 Democratic Party (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The new Democratic Party of Jackson and Van Buren resembled its precursor, the Democratic-Republican Party, where geography was concerned (both were strong in New York City and Virginia, and weak in New England).
The Democrats were split over entering Iraq in 2003 and increasingly expressed concerns about both the justification and progress of the War on Terrorism and the domestic effects, including threats to civil rights and civil liberties, from the USA PATRIOT Act.
Civil libertarians also often support the Democratic Party because its positions on such issues as civil rights and separation of church and state are more closely aligned to their own than the positions of the Republican Party, and because the Democrats' economic agenda may be more appealing to them than that of the Libertarian Party.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_Democratic_Party   (9128 words)

  
 New Democratic Party - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The New Democratic Party (French: Nouveau Parti démocratique) is a social democratic political party in Canada.
New Democrats are also active municipally, and have been elected mayors, councillors, and school and service board members — Toronto mayor David Miller is a leading example.
In Quebec, the Quebec New Democratic Party and the federal NDP agreed in 1989 to sever their structural ties after the Quebec party adopted a sovereignist platform.
www.newalbany.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/New_Democratic_Party   (1939 words)

  
 Democratic Transhumanism
Democratic transhumanism stems from the assertion that human beings will generally be happier when they take rational control of the natural and social forces that control their lives.
Democratic techno-optimists, on the other hand, are already distinguishing themselves by their willingness to use anti-trust law, restrictions on intellectual property, and regulatory standards to protect competition, scientific innovation and the public good.
Democratic transhumanists should build solidarity with all those who are denied the right to control their own bodies and minds, and those oppressed because of the bodies and minds they possess.
www.changesurfer.com /Acad/DemocraticTranshumanism.htm   (9133 words)

  
 Dems test new slogan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Democrats plan to unveil their 2006 party platform in the coming weeks, much earlier than in previous cycles and way ahead of the GOP's 1994 "Contract With America," which came out six weeks before the election.
Democratic leaders from an array of constituencies, including the House, Senate, Democratic National Committee, governors and mayors, have been working for months on a project designed to convey Democratic ideas and views to the public in a better way.
Democrats are also expected to discuss message issues beyond the overarching slogan, in an effort to address the widespread belief in Democratic circles that they need to communicate more effectively with voters.
www.hillnews.com /thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/102505/news1.html   (664 words)

  
 DLC: About the House New Democrat Coalition
Democratic Leadership Council in the late 1980's and led nationally by President Bill Clinton in the 1990's.
New Democrats in the House have been instrumental in defining a policy framework to strengthen the foundations of America's technology and innovation-driven New Economy.
New Democrats in Congress have built a reputation as the "go-to" group in Congress on the critical issues of pro-growth, security and personal responsibility.
www.dlc.org /ndol_ci.cfm?kaid=103&subid=110&contentid=3869   (281 words)

  
 The New York Times > Magazine > Wiring the Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy
As Democrats converge on Boston this week to hold their party convention and formally anoint Kerry as their nominee, all the talk will be of resurgence, unity and a new sense of purpose.
More sobering for Democrats, the realignment that began in the 1960's -- when the battles over civil rights and Vietnam began to drive white men and rural voters away from the party -- has finally begun to erode the party at its very foundation: the state and local level, where it was dominant for decades.
Democrats in the 90's became obsessed with erasing the Republican advantage in fund-raising, so much so that it was fair to wonder which party wasn't representing the rich and privileged.
www.nytimes.com /2004/07/25/magazine/25DEMOCRATS.html?ei=5088&en=13ada638bbe542f0&ex=1248494400&partner=rssnyt&pagewanted=print&position=   (7242 words)

  
 The Democratic Party
The New York Democratic Lawyers Concil, a chapter of the National Democratic Lawyers Council, is a statewide coalition of volunteer lawyers and law students committed to a simple yet fundamental proposition: that among the best ways to protect and promote a strong democracy is to protect and promote an accessible, open and fair election process.
Democrats have stood for comprehensive immigration reform since the beginning of the debate, crafting legislation that strikes a balance between policy and practicality.
Democrats support reform that not only strengthens our borders, but that keeps families together, and allows hard working immigrants who pay taxes and obey the law the opportunity to apply for the responsibilities of citizenship.
www.democrats.org /blog   (3324 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Nation & World: New voters coming out in droves
The analysis of county-by-county data shows that in Democratic areas of Ohio — primarily low-income and minority neighborhoods — new registrations since January have increased 250 percent over the same period in 2000.
A similar pattern is apparent in Florida: In the strongest Democratic areas, the pace of new registration is 60 percent higher than in 2000, while it has risen 12 percent in the heaviest Republican areas.
But in the heaviest of Democratic areas, 110 ZIP codes that gave two-thirds or more of their votes to Al Gore, new registrations have increased to 125,000 from 77,000, a jump of more than 60 percent.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/nationworld/2002046672_voters26.html   (1305 words)

  
 New Democrat Network Archive
You can visit the New Democrat Network's successor organization, NDN at www.ndn.org, NDN's think tank for politics, New Politics Institute at www.newpolitics.net and NDN's Blog at www.ndnblog.org.
In 2003 and 2004, the New Democrat Network produced cutting edge media campaigns to rebuild and strengthen the Democratic brand in tough places across the country, including Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Democratic Message on Trade and the Global Economy (pdf) (June 2004)
www.newdem.org   (397 words)

  
 Democrats.com | The Aggressive Progressives!
While George W. Bush's favorite Democratic lackey, Joe Lieberman, was officially nominated by the convention for the U.S. Senate seat he has held for three terms, Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont, the candidate of the true Democratic wing of the party, garnered enough support to force Lieberman into a primary this summer.
Democrats crashed through the walls of the formerly impenetrable Republican fortress known as Chester County on Tuesday, sending one of their own to the state Senate for the first time in more than a century.
Democratic political strategist Mark Nevins said the win could be traced back to Rendell's first gubernatorial bid in 2002 when he organized a massive voter registration drive in Southeast Pennsylvania.
www.democrats.com   (2706 words)

  
 Canada Election 2004 Voter Guide: Political Parties - New Democratic Party (NDP)
Until a few days into the election, the party also had an "Issues" page that set's out the party's (much more frankly-worded) stance on issues ranging from taxation to gays and lesbians (some text remains, but the page is incomplete or in the process of being removed as of May 25, 2004).
The New Democratic Party holds firm to the belief that the dignity and freedom of the individual is a basic right that must be maintained and extended; and
The New Democratic Party is proud to be associated with the democratic socialist parties of the world and to share the struggle for peace, international co-operation and the abolition of poverty."
www.mondopolitico.com /elections/canada2004/parties/ndp.htm   (521 words)

  
 Going Nowhere: The DLC Sputters to a Halt
Today's DLC is a far cry from the anti-establishment organization created by New Democrats who captured power within the party in the Clinton era by distancing themselves from the party's traditional base and liberal candidates.
The fact that conservative Democrats like Mary Landrieu and Blanche Lincoln speak through the New Democratic Coalition while center-left Dems like Patrick Leahy and Byron Dorgan lack institutional support is one way the DLC survives.
Upon entering the new Congress in January, the House Democratic leadership berated lawmakers for voting with the GOP and warned Democrats that loyalty would become a prerequisite for assuming a committee chair.
www.commondreams.org /views05/0304-27.htm   (2694 words)

  
 NDN Blog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If the Internet is a new media like broadcast television in the 1960s, then search is the TV Guide of this era, the way to find all the content, and paid search is the most powerful and effective way to advertise — like television’s 30-second ads.
For the good of our country, let us hope that they have learned their lessons and are truly charting a new course, one that focuses not on exercising and keeping power, but on solving important national challenges.
But there is some unequivocal good news for the embattled White House: last night's series finale of the West Wing coupled with the apparent cancellation of Commander in Chief means President Bush is back to being the most popular sitting President in the country.
www.ndnblog.org   (5103 words)

  
 t r u t h o u t - A Big Increase of New Voters in Swing States
A similar pattern is apparent in Florida: in the strongest Democratic areas, the pace of new registration is 60 percent higher than in 2000, while it has risen just 12 percent in the heaviest Republican areas.
But in the heaviest of Democratic areas, 110 ZIP codes that gave two-thirds or more of their votes to Al Gore, new registrations have increased to 125, 000 from 77,000, a jump of more than 60 percent.
Even before Election Day, the new voters may be having an impact on the campaign, because they may not be accurately reflected in the political polls.
www.truthout.org /docs_04/092704K.shtml   (1936 words)

  
 Albany County Democrats
The philosophy of the Democratic Party is rooted in concern for the common man and woman.
I believe my charge as leader of the Albany County Democratic Committee to be two-fold, 1) Find out why our constituents are not coming out to the polls and 2) Educate our constituents to the importance of participating in the political process.
Consistent with the aforementioned philosophy the foundation of the Albany County Democratic Committee was built by dreamers who had a vision that would allow the voices and concerns of working families, those hard working citizens and neighbors to be heard.
www.albanycountydemocrats.org   (263 words)

  
 New 7th Democratic Civic Club, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
We are very pleased with your interest in the pursuit of liberty and justice for all people through the democratic process.
Democratic National Committee (DNC) The offical home of the national Democratic Party.
Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) The place to find about the moderate wing of the Democratic Party.
www.new7th.org   (505 words)

  
 New Jersey's Democratic Future - NJDF.org
The word "successful" refers not only to those races where our candidates won but also those where they lost the vote but raised important issues and were attentive to a new generational voice.
There will be opportunities to meet our own state's Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate and House, and to support allies near and far -- from potential Senate pick-ups in Pennsylvania and Ohio to the true 50-state, 435-seat effort being spearheaded by the DNC and its congressional campaign committees.
In the meantime, we wish you all the joys of the season and we look forward to seeing you again in the new year.
www.njdf.org   (562 words)

  
 oswegocodems
We in the Oswego County Democratic Party remain true to the values of the Democratic Party of our parents and grandparents.
For most of the 20th century, the Democratic Party in New York, especially in Oswego County, championed everybody, but was sure to champion the little guy, the union member, the public service worker, the oppressed and discriminated against, the disabled who struggle against the misdeeds of corporate America.
of the Bush administration in Washington and the fiscal irresponsibility of the Pataki administration in Albany, it is clear that it is the Democratic Party, not the Republican Party, that is the champion of economic and tax responsibility.
home.att.net /~oswegocodems   (485 words)

  
 The Emerging Democratic Majority
The Emerging Democratic Majority persuasively argues a simple thesis, but one with profound implications: Demographic groups that tend to support the ideas and candidates of the Democratic Party are growing rapidly as a percentage of the electorate.
Not only are traditionally democratic voters such as African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and single women becoming a larger part of the voting public, but democratic-leaning white-collar professionals and the highly educated are increasing as well.
The book outlines the case that democrats have the opportunity to build an enduring electoral majority.
www.emergingdemocraticmajority.com /edm/index.cfm   (374 words)

  
 Democratic Leadership Council
What it really calls for is a national leadership serious about achieving independence from oil over the long haul.
Despite the overwhelmingly positive changes that the Great Society programs have made in the last 50 years, hunger remains a morally shameful presence in our country -- negatively impacting the health, education, and economic welfare of 13 million American families.
Democrats Sense Opportunity in Natural Resource Issues in the West
www.dlc.org   (284 words)

  
 ipedia.com: New Democratic Party Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is a federal and provincial political party in Canada.
It is a democratic socialist and social democratic party, and is considered the furthest left of Canada's mainstream parties, along with the Bloc Québécois.
This status was regained in the 1997 general election, when 21 New Democrats were elected.
www.ipedia.com /new_democratic_party.html   (1347 words)

  
 The New Trier Democratic Organization welcomes you!
The New Trier Democratic Organization offers you a contact point in our community and invites you to participate in grassroots political activities.
The NTDO is involved in the political process from the neighborhood to the national level.
Democratic candidates 2006: Find out who's running for what, follow links to candidates' websites, note NTDO endorsements, get fully informed!
www.ntdo.org   (250 words)

  
 NEW-DEMOCRATIC CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The kind of democratic government we need today is neither democracy of the old type nor yet democracy of the socialist type, but New Democracy which is suited to the conditions of present-day China.
The so-called democratic system in modern states is usually monopolized by the bourgeoisie and has become simply an instrument for oppressing the common people.
As Chiang Kai-shek and the Kuomintang became more and more reactionary, the number of Kuomintang and other reactionaries on the council increased while the number of democrats decreased and their freedom of speech was severely curtailed, until the council increasingly became a mere tool of Kuomintang reaction.
www.marxists.org /reference/archive/mao/selected-works/volume-2/mswv2_32.htm   (3697 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2006 - Leaders and Parties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The New Democratic Party was founded in 1961, bringing together the Prairie-based Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and the unions of the Canadian Labour Congress.
In its constitution, the party advocates "the application of democratic socialist principles to government and the administration of public affairs."
On the international stage, the NDP would like to see new trade and investment rules that take the environment, human rights, labour standards and cultural diversity into consideration.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/leadersparties/parties/ndp.html   (487 words)

  
 Sask New Democrats
It will provide for new investments in our communities, our infrastructure, and our social programs and it will set out a clear plan to secure Saskatchewan's prosperity," Thomson said.
New Provincial Secretary Doug Still may have a strong background in municipal politics but he is also no stranger to the NDP.
Authorized by the Chief Official Agent for the Saskatchewan New Democrats, Regina, SK.
www.saskndp.com   (335 words)

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