[happening now]


College Dems Meetings
>>General Body Meeting: Sundays at 6pm in University 121
>>Dorm Directors Meetings: TBA
2008 Presidential Elections
Barack Obama Campaign Website
Hillary Clinton Campaign Website

[why we're democrats]


The Democratic Party is right on the money when it comes to the issues that most affect students in this country and the values they care about, and that's why so many students have joined the CDA nationwide grassroots movement.

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The Democratic Party believes that each and every American ought to have equality of opportunity in securing the American Dream. Democrats have a long and strong record of promoting opportunity for everyone by supporting public schools, strengthening federal education aid so everyone can go to college, and expanding access to health care.

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The Democratic Party believes that America ought to be a nation of fairness and equality for everyone, and that we ought to be a nation where everyone feels comfortable living, working, and raising a family. Democrats have a long and strong record of promoting fairness and equality for all Americans, regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

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The Democratic Party believes that every worker ought to get a fair shake in our economy, and that we ought to provide safety nets for the most vulnerable members of our society. Democrats have a long and strong record of defending organized labor and supporting government programs to help society's most vulnerable.

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The Democratic Party believes that every American ought to be able to breath clean air, eat safe food, and drink healthy water. Democrats have a long and strong record of protecting our environment and making sure the true costs of our actions are accounted for.

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The Democratic Party believes that every American who wants a job ought to have one, that government policies can grow our economy in a way that benefits everyone, and that the government can effectively fix harmful skews in the market. Democrats have a long and strong record of strenthening our economy in a way that benefits everyone.

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The Democratic Party believes that the government ought to protect a woman's right to choose and respect reproductive freedom. Democrats have a long and strong record of supporting a woman's right to choose and other important women's health issues.

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The Democratic Party believes that the government ought to ensure the safety and security of its citizens through responsible, long-term strategies. Democrats have a long and strong record of strengthening our security by taking guns off the streets, hiring new police officers, and promoting our national interests.

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The Democratic Party believes that the rest of the world does matter, and that we ought to work hard to promote a positive image of Americans abroad. Democrats have a long and strong record of reaching out to the rest of the world and showing that we not only welcome our membership in the international community, but that we can lead it responsibly.

"As long as America must choose, that long will there be a need and a place for the Democratic Party... Let us continue to plant, and our children shall reap the harvest. That is our destiny as Democrats."

—Robert F. Kennedy

[mission]

The College Democrats seek to stimulate political thought and activity at Northwestern, promote interest in governmental affairs, and advance the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party of the United States. We do so by bringing engaging speakers to campus, assisting members find political experiences, and hosting interesting quarterly events.

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Please e-mail k-plimpton@northwestern.edu to join and get updates on upcoming events.

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Northwestern University College Democrats
1999 S. Campus Dr.
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and thank you for your continued support!

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