We just posted this on Blog for America.  We're starting a Grassroots All-Star competition today to determine DFA's first 2006 Congressional endorsement.  You can vote online at:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/housevote

Chris Warshaw, DFA

This morning, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her retirement from the United States Supreme Court.

This is a momentous time in our nation's history. The next justice will have enormous influence on a woman's medical decisions, the rights of workers and consumers, the civil and privacy rights of us all, the enforcement of our environmental laws, how our elections are conducted, and nearly every other aspect of our lives.

We cannot allow the independence of our courts to be threatened by a judicial activist who places personal ideology above the law. The Supreme Court is no place for fringe judges. And the Senate is not a rubber stamp for any president's nominations.

Join me in calling for inclusive, thoughtful deliberations during this process:

www.democracyforamerica.com/norubberstamps

-Chris Warshaw
Political Director, DFA
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In order to get the truth out about Iraq, you and I need to keep pushing our leaders and the media to come clean. That's why we've put together a new Flash movie about the Downing Street Memo—a movie made to help you spread the word.

In just over a minute, you can show your neighbors, family, co-workers and others why President Bush owes our troops—and every American—an explanation. Watch the video, and then send it to as many people as you can:

You helped elect socially progressive and fiscally responsible people to various levels of government by mobilizing volunteers, contributing and spreading the Dean Dozen message. March has arrived... and now its time to start this process anew.