About DAWN
DAWN is an organization of grassroots volunteers which began with Barbara Boxer's campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1992. DAWN members recognize that parity in numbers and rights for women and men in all areas of our society will benefit each of us. To channel and express our enthusiasm for a new era of equality, we have formed a Democratic club with the following commitments:
- Assist in the selection, appointment, and election of pro-choice progressive Democratic women to office locall, statewide, and nationally.
- Support pro-choice progressive, female-friendly issues through frequent contact with people who can effect change.
- Oppose radical right-wing, anti-feminist, anti-choice politics.
Since our inception in January 1993, DAWN has
- Helped Zoe Lofgren win her upset victory in the June 1994 primary.
- Researched and supported pro-choice progressive local city and school board candidates for election.
- Held forums on local candidates, the Women's Caucus, choice, NAFTA, politics of breast cancer and the radical right, understanding the Democratic Party, women & war in Bosnia , economics & analysis of election results.
- Found and exposed radical right candidates running for office in Santa Clara County .
- Supported San Jose and Sunnyvale 's ordinances designed to protect a women's right to choose.
- Played a key role in organizing the pro-choice defense of medical facilities during Operation Rescue's summer offensive in San Jose .
- Published a newsletter and monthly calendar of Santa Clara County Democratic and women's events.
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