Welcome to DAWN

WELCOME to the web site of Democratic Activists for Women Now, an accredited club of the Santa Clara County Democratic Party.

DAWN is an organization of grassroots volunteers whose primary purpose is to assist in the election and selection of progressive,
pro-choice women to elective and appointive office - and of male candidates who support women's issues as well. DAWN provides accessibility to candidates and forums for addressing issues, determining their impact on women and effective legislative chance.

Did you know?

• Women still represent just 10% of all federal legislators and 6% of governors.
• Women's rights are being threatened on many fronts.
• In California, a welfare reform package passed which removes the “safety net” for women, children, and immigrants.
• Nationwide courts have steadily eroded the protections guaranteed in the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision.
• Domestic violence and sexual harassment are still widespread.
• Women still earn just $.75 for every $1 earned by men.
• Few affirmative action laws remain to protect women from discrimination.