Democrats Abroad has announced the addition of Constituency and Issue Groups to its website. The Constituency Groups are included on your Profile page when you login to the Democrats Abroad site and are open to members of Democrats Abroad upon request. The new Constituency Groups are:

Democrats Abroad has always had a Women’s Group and a LGBT Group, and they are still there, but have been refreshed. You can find these groups in the New Groups section of the “My Groups” page.

One great new feature is that Democratic National Committee (DNC) members will post information to each of these groups after every DNC meeting. Information from the Austin Meeting last month is there currently. Please join these groups and start posting.

Democrats Abroad has also added some new Issue Groups. In addition to the Health Insurance Reform Group they have added Energy & Environment, Education, and Immigration. Democrats Abroad will add new Issue Groups as we move forward. This is just another step in our effort to support the President and his agenda. These Issue Groups can be found in the same location and are open to all members of Democrats Abroad.

For 45 years, Democrats Abroad has been a home-away-from-home for the voices and votes of the millions of U.S. citizens living overseas. From humble beginnings in London and Paris, we’ve grown into a truly global organization — with members in more than 150 countries, voting in every state in the union. Join Democrats Abroad around the world — from Sao Paulo to Hong Kong — to celebrate 45 years of going the distance for our Democratic Party.

Why contribute to Democrats Abroad?

Because Democrats Abroad increases our worldwide presence, membership and influence in Washington.

The 2008 elections changed the landscape of electoral politics and Democrats Abroad played a significant role. We made the difference in close races across the country:

Senator Al Franken (D-MN),

Senator Mark Begich (D-AK),

the margin of victory in President Obama’s win in North Carolina,

and Representative Scott Murphy (NY-20) in 2009

But there is more to do and we must continue to show members of Congress and the Obama Administration that Democrats Abroad can deliver victories on election night.

Only twice since Lincoln has the Party in control of the White House maintained a majority in the mid-term elections. In 2010, there are 83 frontline Democratic Congressional incumbents up for reelection and Democratic Senators who face tough reelections in 2010 as well. What is more, there are Democratic pickup opportunities in the Senate. We can make the difference in these races.

To make the difference and deliver votes in 2010, Democrats Abroad will:

Democrats Abroad's 45th Anniversary

Democrats Abroad Sweden
cocktail mingle Sunday, October 4, 2009 4-7 p.m.
Scandic Hotel Anglais
Humlegårdsgatan 23, Stockholm

Host Committee

The Executive Committee of Democrats Abroad Sweden

&

Robbin Battison,
Bill Borden,
Brad DeLange, and
Cyndee Peters

Come celebrate 45 years of Democrats Abroad with Democrats Abroad Sweden on Sunday, October 4, between 4 and 7 p.m., in the downstairs lounge of the Scandic Hotel Anglais. It is a chance to meet other members and guests, with live music, two complimentary drinks (wine/beer or soft drinks) or one cocktail, and light food.

Tickets cost $75 each and may be purchased by U.S. citizens here. (When making your donation, please select “Sweden 45th Celebration Event” from the drop down menu titled “Is this donation payment for a specific event?”) Americans may purchase tickets for non-American guests. Proceeds go to Democrats Abroad and its global voter registration efforts and overall mission to advance the principles of the Party.

Please purchase your tickets soon to confirm your attendance.

We look forward to seeing you and your guests there to celebrate this historic event.

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