Welcome to the official branch of the Democratic Party for Americans living in Italy.
Who we are
Founded in 1964, Democrats Abroad is the official overseas branch of the Democratic Party of the United States.
Democrats Abroad members are US citizens living temporarily or permanently outside the United States.
Democrats Abroad consists of 34 recognized Country Committees, plus individual members in more than 100 countries around the globe.
The international governing body of Democrats Abroad is known as the Democratic Party Committee Abroad, or DPCA.
Democrats Abroad is recognized and seated as the equivalent of a State Party within the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Democrats Abroad holds 8 positions on the DNC and sends a voting delegation to the Democratic National Convention to choose our party's presidential candidate.
What we do
Democrats Abroad assists American citizens living overseas to actively participate in every level of the US political process.
Democrats Abroad promotes overseas voting by the millions of Americans living and working outside the United States.
In 2006, Democrats Abroad launched VoteFromAbroad.org - the easiest and most comprehensive solution to the complexities of overseas voting. Accessible in both English and Spanish, VoteFromAbroad.org assists US voters anywhere in the world to register and request an absentee ballot.
In February 2008, Democrats Abroad held its own Global Primary alongside the State primaries and caucuses back home. Tens of thousands of Americans living abroad took the opportunity to vote in this historic primary where Barack Obama won over 65% of the overseas vote.
Country Officers
Chair - Kass Thomas
chair-it@democratsabroad.org
Vice Chair - Peter Alegi
vicechair-it@democratsabroad.org
Secretary - Gail Ann Fagen
secretary-it@democratsabroad.org
Treasurer - Cathleen Compton
Daitaly-Florence@democratsabroad.org
Legal Counsel team: Peter Alegi, Andrea Davis, Christine Marciasini
Chapter Chairs
Rome - Acting Chair: Kass Thomas
DaItaly-rome@democratsabroad.org
Milan - Richard Greenslade
DaItaly-Milan@democratsabroad.org
Florence - Rene Du Terroil
DaItaly-florence@democratsabroad.org
Venice - Julia Dougherty
DaItaly-venice@democratsabroad.org
Country Board Members
Peter Alegi, Cathleen Compton, Rene Du Terroil, Gail Ann Fagen, Claudia Flisi, Barbara Goldfield, Philip Grew, Nanda Kumar Menon, Victoria Munsey, Marie Ohanesian Nardin, Kristina Paccione, Marilena Tamburello, Kass Thomas
Link to Google Map: http://demsin.tl/globalprimaries2012map
Download the KML file you can view on your phone or computer in the Google Earth app even without internet connection:http://demsin.tl/globalprimariesmap2012-download
Download Google Earth for your mobile here:
http://www.google.com/mobile/earth/
Download Google Earth for your computer here:
http://www.google.com/earth/download/ge/
Our Meetup page:
http://www.meetup.com/democrats-abroad/
Start your own community or add get-out-the vote events to the one you take part in!
Global Primaries in Milan 2012 ✯ Elections for Democrats Abroad Delegates ✯ Marketing Specialist Caleb Warren Presents
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Global Primaries in Milan ![]() Thursday, May 3rd 20:00-23:00 Add to Calendar: http://demsin.tl/J4wjIw |
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Calendar of Primary Dates for Each State https://votefromabroad.org/news/2012-primary-dates |
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Gasland: Film Screening and Discussion
Monday April 16th, 19:00
ACCENT International Center, Piazza dell’Orologio, 7
Democrats Abroad Italy –Rome Chapter, with the kind participation of ACCENT International, invites you
to a special film screening of “Gasland”. Guided discussion and light refreshments to follow.
Gasland (2010) documents one young man’s journey across the United States in search of the truth behind “Fracking”, the newest and possibly most environmentally damaging petroleum
extraction method yet developed. What he finds will shock you!
Hydraulic Fracturing, more commonly known as “fracking”, consists of drilling a well into petroleum containing rock formations, into which highly pressured water and other chemicals are forced to break up the rock and bring the contents to the surface. Recent changes to the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act under President Bush exempt this method from regulation. As a result, the chemicals used, many of which are known carcinogens, are not measured or regulated. The result? Polluted ground water and permanent damage to human, domestic and wildlife health.
Many states are considering or have already gone ahead with this dangerous practice; maybe your home state as well. We invite you to educated yourself on this important topic and join us in a discussion on this and other areas of US Energy Policy.
Voter Registration: Democrats Abroad will be manning a Vote from Abroad booth at this event. Voter Registration is a non-partisan activity and we encourage all to register to vote regardless of political affiliation.
RSVP to daitaly-rome-events@democratsabroad.org
Walk in guests are welcome!
Bring your friends!
An Update on the Presidential and Other Key Races: An Informal Discussion
An Update on the Presidential and Other Key Races:
An Informal Discussion with Jim Rosapepe
Centro Studi Americani
Via Michelangelo Caetani, 32
April 18th, 5 pm
Democrats Abroad Italy is proud to present an informal discussion featuring State Senator Jim Rosapepe.
Born in Rome, Jim Rosapepe, is currently a Maryland State Senator and Vice Chair of the Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (IADLC). Under President Clinton, he served as US Ambassador to Romania.
Senator Rosapepe will bring his extensive political experience to the table to give DA members and friends an insider’s look at the 2012 elections. Questions and comments are encouraged as Senator Rosapepe hopes to foster a lively discussion.
RSVP to daitaly-rome-events@democratsabroad.org
Walk in guests are always welcome!
Please bring a photo ID to the event
Senator Rosapepe will be available for meetings with Democrats Abroad members and the general public, especially in regards to his work with IADLC. The Senator is available at the following times: 18/4 (12:00-15:00), 18/4 (After the discussion), 20/4 (After 15:00) and 21/4 (After 11:00). For scheduling and more information, please contact daitaly-rome-events@democratsabroad.org or (327-333-5035)
| From Super Tuesday, Democrats Abroad Delegates global primaries, election opportunities, the screening of Gasland - consult the new edition of the DA-M Donkey to see what's in store for spring. http://www.democratsabroad.org/milan-donkey-spring-2012 | ||
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Gasland Documentary 19 March 20:00 Dickens Inn Viale Pasubio 10 Milan
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| Screening of Gasland "The largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history has swept across the United States. The Halliburton-developed drilling technology of "fracking" or hydraulic fracturing has unlocked a "Saudia Arabia of natural gas" just beneath us. But is fracking safe? When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called GASLAND. Part verite travelogue, part expose, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown." |
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Tuesday March 6th |
Martedì 6 Marzo la trasmissione televisiva Rapporto Carelli di SkyTG24 tratterà il tema delle primarie americane, in vista della corsa alla presidenza. Ci piacerebbe avere come pubblico persone direttamente interessate e quindi componenti della comunità americana che vivono a Milano. |
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February cocktail in Venice with special guest speaker Quaide Williams
Dear Venice Democrats,
Join us for a cocktail party on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 as we welcome
SPECIAL GUEST
Quaide Williams
Vice-Chair of Democrats Abroad Germany
Please check out this video from Quaide giving us a sneak preview of some of the exciting initiatives we've asked Quaide to talk to us about:
THE STATE of the UNION 2012 Winning the Future | | | WATCH AND ENGAGE | ||
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Join DA-M for a full replay of the President's most important annual speech on the big screen, followed by an informal discussion. In the days after, the President will also field questions he's received from various social networks in a live broadcast. We'll try to air that as well, along with a preview of other DA-M events coming up this spring, plus a recap of President Obama's first-term accomplishments. See you there! Free admission | 2-for-1 drinks | cold buffet http://www.democratsabroad.org/SOTU2012MI Please RSVP here: http://demsin.tl/SOTU2012-RSVP or email daitaly-mi-events@democratsabroad.org | WHEN: Thursday January 26rh 20:00 Add to Calendar: http://demsin.tl/SOTU2012Cal WHERE: Dickens Inn Viale Pasubio 10 MM2 Moscova http://demsin.tl/DickensAddress http://demsin.tl/DickensDirections COST: FREE 2-for-1 drinks Cold Buffet WHAT: Replay of SOTU Broadcast of Q&A PBO Accomplished | |||
| PBO | Three Year Recap | January 31st | ||||
| Three years since Barack Obama took the oath of office, Professors Bruno Cartosio, Paolo Farnetti, Giorgio Galli, and Alberto Martinelli, and journalist (and former Democrats Abroad - Milan chair) Claudia Flisi will discuss what has happened and what are Obama's prospects for re-election. Our panelists have been participating in this annual round tables since 2009. Program may start with video clips of Obama, and will include snacks, Q & A, and audience interaction. In Italian but all panelists can respond to questions in English. http://www.democratsabroad.org/SOTU2012MI | WHEN: Tuesday January 31 18:00 Add to Calendar: http://demsin.tl/PBOPanel2012Cal WHERE: Viale Caldara 13/7 Milan (entrance via della Braida # 1) COST: FREE RSVP: Email Emilio Battisti embatt@tin.it | |||
The Employment Situation in December
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2012
Statement on the Employment Situation in December
WASHINGTON, DC – Alan B. Krueger, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, issued the following statement today on the employment situation in December. You can view the statement HERE.















