Jim Dean
Jim Dean is chair of Democracy for America (DFA), the nation's largest political action committee based in Burlington, Vermont. Democracy for America was founded in 2004 after the presidential campaign of Dean's brother, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean.
Support of Rashida Tlaib
DFA's Jim Dean on Rashida Tlaib's election to Congress in Michigan's 13th:[1]
- "While Rashida Tlaib is breaking an important glass ceiling tonight as the first Palestinian American and one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress, Democracy for America members are also excited to see her heading to Congress tonight because we know the kind of unrelenting champion for bold, inclusive populist ideas she's going to be in the U.S. House.
- "Rashida Tlaib isn't going to Congress to support Medicare for All, criminal justice reform, or a $15 minimum wage, she's going to Congress to fight for those ideas and work hand-and-hand with the grassroots to get it done. We were honored to stand with Rashida early in her campaign and we look forward to fighting alongside her for racial and economic justice for years to come." -- Jim Dean, Chair, Democracy for America
Roosevelt Institute
In 2010, Jim Dean sat on the National Advisory Board of the Roosevelt Institute. The namesakes of the Institute are Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Historical leaders of the Progressive movement.[2]
Serving as advisors to the Roosevelt Institute are:[3]
- Jim Dean
- Representative Rosa DeLauro
- Al From
- Katrina vanden Heuvel
- Representative Zoe Lofgren
- Senator Richard Lugar
- Dee Dee Myers
- Amy Overton
- Robert Reich
- Simon Rosenberg
- Rob Stein
- Jim Roosevelt
- Patricia Bauman
- Bill Perry
- John Podesta
- John Prendergast
- Robert Borosage
The Roosevelt Institute works closely with many progressive political and educational organizations to encourage public debate, promote sound public policy and involve students in the civic life of their communities. In addition, they are supportive of the efforts of a wide range of groups involved in similar progressive causes. Partners include:[4]
References
- ↑ [https://www.democracyforamerica.com/site/page/victory-dfa-cheers-rashida-tlaibs-glass-ceiling-smashing-u.s.-house-victory
- ↑ Roosevelt History Roosevelt Institute, October 29, 2010
- ↑ National Advisory Board Roosevelt Institute, October 29, 2010
- ↑ Partners Roosevelt Institute, October 29, 2010