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Beverly Seebach published COVID-19’s impact on women has given added urgency to add the ERA to the U.S. Constitution in ERA Stories 2021-03-23 07:11:51 -0400
COVID-19’s impact on women has given added urgency to add the ERA to the U.S. Constitution
I certainly have experienced gender inequality, mainly regarding equal pay, throughout my career as I am sure many have. However, in comparison, with the crisis of COVID, we know that stakes are much higher. The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone, regardless of gender, but it clearly increases the existing inequalities because women, who comprise 70% of health care workforce globally (80% in the U.S.) including nursing and caregiving responsibilities, carry the burden. In my family in the United States, seven of my sisters and nieces have “essential worker” occupations which require close contact with customers, children or patients. None of my male relatives are in this situation. The reality for these women ranges from anxiety dealing with the daily concern for the children in their care – the preschooler who has developed an emotional attachment to his/her mask and is distraught when it can’t be found and the first grader who is clearly not adjusting well to home-schooling, but is at high risk due to the family living conditions - to the nurse who daily goes to work with the fear of catching the virus. As a long-term care worker, another niece is not recognized as an essential worker in this crisis although she is exposed to the risk. Another female family member is victim to a system where she must make the decision to go to work and take the risk of becoming ill or the risk of losing her job. And a home-schooling mother has found it necessary to take on a part-time job – due the lack of a social safety net - but does not have the option to pass on her responsibility providing for her children’s social and learning development. The pandemic has made it clear that the majority of essential workers are women and that the lion’s share of caregiving responsibilities are shouldered by women and girls. The dangers these front-line workers take are increased by working under poor workplace conditions such as lower standard COVID-19 health and safety measures and low pay. In addition, in a country where health systems and medical leadership is largely controlled by men, constitutional rights for women are more urgent than ever. The fight to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment within the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration and during Women’s History Month is the opportunity to make constitutional history with lasting change for women’s rights and gender equality. The ERA states: “Equality of Rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that Equality can’t wait any longer! Beverly Seebach – Colorado voter residing in Germany
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Beverly Seebach published Biden / Harris Administration in DAG in the News 2021-03-01 10:38:49 -0500
Biden / Harris Administration
Biden Harris Administration - Moving Forward
Hipoltsteiner Kurier Feb. 15, 2021
Der Diktatur sehr nahe gekommen Wayne Lempke, US-Demokrat aus Hilpoltstein, sieht amerikanische Demokratie weiter in Gefahr
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Inauguration
Kölner Stadt-Zeitung Jan 22nd - interview Quaide Williams
Stuttgarter Zeitung, Jan 22, 2021
Stuttgarter Zeitung, Jan 22, 2021
Hilpoltsteiner Kurier "Alles, was in Amerika noch in Ordnung ist"
Berliner Zeitung: (Most) Americans in Berlin relieved at Biden presidency
A handful of Wahlberliner on how they feel about the current and former president.
Berliner Zeitung: „Ich bin begeistert, wieder einen echten Menschen als Präsidenten zu haben“
SWR Aktuell Jan 20, 2021
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SWR Aktuell interview Angela Fobbs DAG Wiesbaden/Mainz Jan 20
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Beverly Seebach published Wiesbaden The Art of Voting Abroad in Press Releases 2020-10-14 15:53:34 -0400
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Election 2020
Democrats Abroad Germany in the news
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Podcast für Deutschland mit DAG Chair Candice Kerestan Jan 12, 2021
Deutschlandfunk Kontrovers with Kenton Barnes, Vice-Chair DAG Jan 11, 2021
Allgemeine Zeitung Mainz DAG Inerview Jan 9th „Trump ist voll verantwortlich“
Berliner Zeitung Jan 8th "The danger isn't over": Americans in Berlin react to Capitol riots
Augsburger Journal Jan 2021 - Democrats Abroad Augsburg
NTV Jan 7th interview with Daniela Vancic, DAG Cologne-Bonn
Weser Kurier "Bremer Stimmen zum Angriff auf das Kapitol"
Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung Weinheim/Heidelberg
So erlebten "Democrats Abroad" den Sturm aufs US-Parlament
Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung "So sehen Heidelberger US-Amerikaner den Sturm aufs Kapitol"
Die Ausschreitungen in Washington haben auch viele Amerikaner in Stuttgart und Region verfolgt. Foto: dpa/Carol Guzy
RND Podcast "Stimmzettel aus Deutschland", November 17th Interview with DAG Vice-Chair Kenton Barnes
Candice Newton, DAG Hamburg on NDR Info Nov 9, 2020
WDR aktuell 630 - DAG Köln-Bonn Daniela Vancic Nov. 6th
So verfolgen die Amerikaner in Augsburg den US-Wahl - Democrats Abroad Augsburg in the Augsburger AZ Nov 6th
WDR 5 - US-Wahlen: Stimmabgabe aus dem Ausland, Aileen Dinin, DAG Düsseldorf Ruhr
Mensch bei Maischberger die US-Wahl 2020 Nov 4th with Kenton Barnes, DAG Vice Chair
Hilpoltsteiner Kurier Nov 4th "Ruhe bewahren und hoffen
In der US-Wahlnacht muss Wayne Lempke den Traum vom großen Sieg Joe Bidens schnell begraben"
SWR Landesshau Rheinland-Pfalz, Nov 4th - Fam. Spencer-Blume, Bingen (Wiesbaden-Mainz Chapter)
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US citizens in Germany fear for their postal votes, DAG Berlin
Kieler Nachrichten November 3rd "Bis die dicke Dame singt" - Bobby Winkler, DAG Flensburg
Donau Kurier via DPA Nov. 2nd
US-Wahl: Millionen Amerikaner können im Ausland abstimmen
Freie Presse Chemnitz with our DA Saxony Secretary Chelsea Burris Nov. 3rd
Berliner Zeitung Nov 2nd "Where to virtually party on election night" DAG Berlin
Pegnitz Zeitung Nov 2nd "Tag der Entscheidung in den USA", Dawn Ehrhart DAG North & Central Baveria
Trafen sich zum Austausch im Deutsch-Amerikanischen Institut: Tim Ortez, Solana Stone, Dawn Ehrhart und Wayne Lempke, Sprecher der Regionalgruppe von Democrats Abroad.
Nordbayern - Frankens Amerikaner vor US-Wahl: "Wie Bürgerkrieg ohne Waffen"
Berliner Democrat Abroad zur US-Wahl:„Ich bin sehr nervös“ Powen Shiah DAG Berlin
„Da stehen uns alle Haare zu Berge“ Frankfurter Rundschau Nov. 4th, DAG Frankfurt
ARD mittags magazin
Democrats Abroad Kiez (Berlin) Kiez Precinct Captain Rachel, November 4th
Kieler Nachrichten online November 4th - Interview with Bobby Winkler and Cynthia Walther
Trump erklärt sich zum Sieger: Das sagen US-Amerikaner aus Leipzig dazu November 4, 2020
SO VERFOLGT NRW DIE US-WAHLEN, DAG Münster
Nov 4, 2020, Minute 0:47
d.a.i. Trump vs. Biden: Election Night with DA Mark Neel beginning minute 2:29:43
Article in Schwäbische Tagesblatt Nov.04, 2020
Flensburg AZ November 3rd
"Amerikaner in Deutschland" ZDF heute in Europa November 3rd Wiesbaden/Mainz Chapter
Was Amerikaner in Deutschland erwarten MDR Nov 3rd, Kaitlyn Kennedy and Antor Keith DAG Saxony
VITO35 with Anya Leonhard Nov 2nd, DAG Saxony
Stuttgarter Zeitung Nov 03, 2020
US-Amerikaner in Deutschland:"Der Sekt ist schon gekühlt" Süddeutsche Zeitung Nov 2
Das sagen Amerikaner aus dem Landkreis Ebersberg - Süddeutsche Zeitung Nov. 2, DAG Munich
Mittelbayerische Regensburg Nov 1st, DAG North & Central Baveria
Badische Neuste Nachrichten
Tiefschlaf und Pyjama-Party: Wie US-Amerikaner in Baden die Wahlnacht verbringen, DAG Heidelberg
Rhein Neckar Zeitung Oct 31st
Rund um Heidelberg engagieren sich Hunderte US-Demokraten für Biden, DAG Heidelberg, Nancy Schmkat
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Oct. 30th Hessen wählen den Präsidenten mit
Oct 30th, beginning Minute 37
RTL NORD Demokraten Oct. 29th
Offenbacher Dialog: Trump, Trade, Turbulences – Amerika vor der Wahl with Candice Keristan
EPISODE 22 – VORWAHLEN UND PRÄSIDENTSCHAFTSWAHL 2020 W/ ANYA LEONHARD
October 29th
h1 Fernsehen Hannover October 25, Jennifer von Estorff, Vice Chair DAG Göttingen-Hannover
Deutsche Welle Inside Europe October 23, 2020 - 36:35 - 42:00 minutes, DAG Berlin
Wiesbaden Kurier / Mainzer AZ / Darmstadter Echo October 22, 2020
Prenzlauer Berg Zeitung October 22, 2020 DAG Berlin (Prezlau)
Spiegel article 10.10.2020 US-Bürger im Ausland, Candice Kerestan DAG Chair
Bürgermeisterin Habenschaden macht US-Wahlkampf
Munich Abendzeitung 10 Oct 2020
Phoenix Runde 10 October 2020 with Candice Kerestan, Chair Democrats Abroad Deutschland
US Wahlkampf in Lübecks Fußgängerzone HL-Live 26Sep2020
It's Now or Never - article in The Local Berlin 30 Sep 2020
Lawrence Ayers, Evamid Sharma and Nathan Friedlander from Democrats Abroad Darmstadt
Per US-Briefwahl mitbestimmen auch von Darmstadt aus - Darmstädter Echo 02Oct2020
Erstes TV-Duell im US-Wahlkamp 30.Sep2020
Candice, Chair Democrats Abroad Germany interview
Donald Trump vs Joe Biden - Wer hat das erste TV Duell für sich entschieden? Moderator Markus Feldkirchen, DAG represented by Emily Lines 30.Sep 2020
"Vote From Abroad" will in Gießen lebende Amerikaner zum Wählen bewegen 28.Sep2020
Geoffrey Bonosevic from Democrats Abroad Nord- und Mittelbayern
Democrats Abroad zu Gast bei der bruecke Regensburg 24.Sep2020
Fax, mail or DHL? Overseas U.S. voters fret ahead of Nov. 3 election, reuters Sept 23rd DA worldwide
Frankfurter Rundschau article: US-Amerikaner in Frankfurt: Donald Trump besiegen
VFA and Democrats Abroad at the Römer Sunday, September 20th
Volunteer Justin Clark (R) guides American citizen Glory Nix through the online voter registration process at a registration drive by the non-partisan group VotefromAbroad.org in Berlin, Germany.Sean Gallup / Getty Images
US Election 2020: For Americans abroad, Election Day is already here - DW , DAG Berlin
US-Wahlen 2020: Wie wird es in den Vereinigten Staaten weitergehen?
Organized by the Association of American University and Professional Women in Munich, Amerikahaus – Bavarian Center for Transatlantic Relations, on September 17th, Candice Kerestan, Chair Democrats Abroad Germany and Dr. George Weinberg from Republicans Overseas debated the positions of the candidates on pressing issues – such as the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. economy, race relations, taxation, the environment, policing, and immigration at the Amerikahaus, Munich. The debate was moderated by Prof. Dr. Michael Hochgeschwender, professor of North American Cultural Studies at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich.
Aileen Dinin Düsseldorf Chapter Chair
Democrats Abroad: Werben für Joe Biden im Ruhrgebiet - Welt am Sonntag 31.Aug2020
Interview Candice Kerestan, DAG Chair August 20th
DGB SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN NORDWEST 18.Aug2020
Ein völlig anderes Wahlsystem
Bobby Winkler erklärt die amerikanischen Wahlen
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Beverly Seebach published Botschafter John Emerson über die deutsch-amerikanischen Beziehungen in einer möglichen Biden-Präsidentschaft in Press Releases 2020-09-19 07:58:56 -0400
Botschafter John Emerson über die deutsch-amerikanischen Beziehungen in einer möglichen Biden-Präsidentschaft
Presseeinladung
Kontakt:
Beverly Seebach
+49 151 6884 1588
Obamas Botschafter John Emerson über die deutsch-amerikanischen Beziehungen in einer möglichen
Biden-Präsidentschaft
18. September 2020 — Die US-Präsidentschaftswahlen finden in weniger als sieben Wochen statt, und die im Ausland lebenden US-AmerikanerInnen sind insbesondere daran interessiert zu erfahren, was das Ergebnis dieser Wahl für die internationalen Beziehungen bedeutet. Wird zum Beispiel der Präsidentschaftskandidat der US-Demokraten, Joe Biden, im Fall eines Wahlsiegs im November die angespannten Beziehungen zu den NATO-Verbündeten kitten?
Am Sonntag, den 20. September, um 18.00 Uhr werden John Emerson, ehemaliger US-Botschafter in Deutschland (2013-2017), und Kimberly Marteau Emerson mit Democrats Abroad über die anstehende Wahl sprechen und im Speziellen darüber, was ein Sieg von Biden-Harris für die deutsch-amerikanischen Beziehungen bedeuten würde. Sowohl Botschafter Emerson als auch Frau Marteau Emerson gehören dem Biden 2020 National Finance Committee an.
Zuletzt diente John Emerson als Botschafter der Vereinigten Staaten in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Im Jahr 2015 wurde er mit dem Susan M. Cobb-Preis des Außenministeriums für beispielhaften diplomatischen Dienst ausgezeichnet, und 2017 erhielt er die CIA-Medaille und die Auszeichnung der US-Marine für vorbildliche Leistungen im öffentlichen Dienst.
Botschafter Emerson ist derzeit Vorsitzender des American Council on Germany und ist im Vorstand des Pacific Council on International Policy, des German Marshall Fund sowie der American Friends of the Munich Security Conference vertreten. Er ist ein langjähriges Mitglied des Council on Foreign Relations und hatte acht Jahre lang den Vorsitz im Vorstand des Los Angeles Music Center (2003-2011) inne.
Kimberly Marteau Emerson, ihres Zeichens gelernte Juristin, war im Weißen Haus unter Präsident Bill Clinton tätig, wo sie als leitende politische Beauftragte und als Sprecherin der US-Informationsagentur (US-Außenministerium) fungierte. Während der Botschaftertätigkeit ihres Mannes war sie an zahlreichen Projekten in der US-Botschaft in Berlin beteiligt. Als lebenslange Verfechterin der Menschenrechte kämpft sie außerdem auf verschiedenartige Weise für eine gerechtere Welt, unter anderem in Form ihrer Arbeit bei Human Rights Watch, United Way in Deutschland und im Council on Foreign Relations.
Datum: Sonntag, den 20. September 2020
Uhrzeit: 18.00 Uhr
Ort: Online Eine Anmeldung erfolgt über den folgenden Link
Wir laden Sie dazu recht herzlich zur ZOOM-Konferenz mit Diskussion ein und freuen uns über Ihre Teilnahme. Bitte besuchen Sie unsere Democrats Abroad Germany Website und Presseseite Democrats Abroad Germany für weitere Informationen.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Beverly Seebach
Democrats Abroad
Media Contact
Für Rückfragen zur Veranstaltung:
Ansprechpartnerin, Candice Kerestan, Vorsitzende von Democrats Abroad Germany
Mobil 0157/52109769, E-Mail [email protected]
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Über Democrats Abroad
Democrats Abroad ist die offizielle Organisation der Demokratischen Partei für Bürger der Vereinigten Staaten, die dauerhaft oder vorübergehend im Ausland leben. Die Organisation wird auf Bundesstaatsebene vom DNC (Demokratischen Nationalkomitee) mit acht Positionen im DNC anerkannt und entsendet eine Stimmdelegation zum Democratic National Convention (Demokratischen Nationalkongress), um unseren Präsidentschaftskandidaten auszuwählen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter Democrats Abroad.
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Beverly Seebach published Democrats Abroad Germany sends three Delegates to the Democratic National Convention in News 2020-08-09 09:33:30 -0400
Democrats Abroad Germany sends three Delegates to the Democratic National Convention
Democrats Abroad Germany sends three Delegates to the Democratic National Convention
Drei Delegierten von Democrats Abroad Germany nehmen an der Democratic National Convention teil
Tyler Cofield, Anya Leonhard and Diego Rivas are responsible for representing Democrats Abroad, probably the most diverse “state party” as well as the campaign of the candidate they are pledged to at this unconventional DNC Convention.
Meet the young sovereign delegates.
Tyler Cofield, Anya Leonhard und Diego Rivas vertreten Democrats Abroad, der wohl vielfältigsten "Staatspartei", sowie den Wahlkampf des Kandidaten, dem sie bei diesem unkonventionellen DNC-Kongress verpflichtet sind.
Lernen Sie die jungen souveränen Delegierten kennen.
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To get in touch with the Press Team at Democrats Abroad Germany, please fill out the contact form below with your press inquiry. All other inquiries, contact [email protected]
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Beverly Seebach published Diego Rivas from DAG Berling spoke on Deutsche Welle’s The Day with Brent Goff Feb. 4th in DAG in the News 2020-02-16 14:24:24 -0500
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AGM Media Invitation
Media Invitation: German version below
Democrats Abroad Germany’s Annual General Meeting
Record-high attendance with appearances from U.S. presidential campaigns
Munich, January 21, 2020 – On January 25, 2020, Democrats Abroad Germany (DA Germany) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Munich and focus on the theme "Getting Out the Vote -- At Home and Abroad".
“2020 is going to be a pivotal year for the future of American democracy. At Democrats Abroad Germany, we remain committed to mobilizing the over 100,000 Americans in Germany to restore respect, dignity, and integrity to our nation’s highest offices,” says Candice Kerestan, Chair, DA Germany.
On Saturday, January 25, the main meeting will begin with an introduction to our organization and a brief highlight of our activities across Germany over the past year. Our full attention will then be directed at how we can work together nationwide to get out the vote in 2020. In the afternoon, we'll discuss the Global Presidential Primary, Democrats Abroad’s state primary for Americans overseas, and hear from campaigns who will be on the ballot. All Democratic presidential primary candidates’ campaigns were invited to attend, and the Biden, Buttigieg, Gabbard, Patrick, Sanders, Steyer, Warren, and Yang campaigns have agreed to participate.
Following the meeting, we’ll gather for a three-course gala dinner at the nearby restaurant Zum Franziskaner and hear from David Shor, an Obama-campaign-trained data analyst who works in close cooperation with many presidential campaigns to examine how data can help Democrats win in 2020.
We would appreciate your interest in this event. If you would like to attend, I would be happy to coordinate interviews with DA Germany leadership as well.
The meeting will take place on
Saturday, January 25, 2020,
From 09:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. - U.S. Presidential Campaigns will speak at 1:30 p.m.
In the Foyer/Saal at the Literaturhaus (3rd floor), Salvatorplatz 1, 80333 Munich
Cocktails and Dinner with Guest Speaker David Shor
From 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
At Zum Franziskaner, Studentensaal, Residenzstr. 9, 80333 Munich
Announcement: Democrats Abroad’s Global Presidential Primary
All Americans living outside the United States - provided they are eligible to vote, at least 18 years of age on or before November 3, 2020, and members of Democrats Abroad - may participate in Democrats Abroad’s Global Presidential Primary, which will be held worldwide from March 3*-11, 2020.
Democrats Abroad Germany’s 30 polling locations and times are finalized and will be announced January 20, 2020.
*March 3, 2020 is “Super Tuesday,” when 15 state parties, including Democrats Abroad, hold their primaries. Since Democrats Abroad has voting centers in “early” time zones of New Zealand, Australia and across Asia, the first ballots cast on Super Tuesday will be cast in Democrats Abroad’s Global Presidential Primary.
Presse-Einladung:
Democrats Abroad Germany Jahresversammlung
Rekordbeteiligung mit Auftritten der US-Präsidentschaftskampagnen
München, 21 Januar, 2020 – Am 25 Januar, 2020, wird Democrats Abroad Germany (DA Germany) ihre Jahresversammlung (AGM) in München mit dem Fokus auf die Thematik "Getting Out the Vote -- At Home and Abroad" („Wahlbeteiligung“ – zu Hause und im Ausland“ abhalten.
„2020 wird ein entscheidendes Jahr für die Zukunft der amerikanischen Demokratie. Bei Democrats Abroad Germany setzen wir uns weiterhin dafür ein, die über 100.000 Amerikaner in Deutschland zu mobilisieren, um den höchsten Ämtern unseres Landes Respekt, Würde und Integrität zu verleihen “, sagt Candice Kerestan, Vorsitzende der DA Deutschland.
Am Samstag, den 25. Januar, beginnt die Jahresversammlung mit einer Einführung in unsere Organisation und einem kurzen Überblick unserer wesentlichen Aktivitäten im vergangenen Jahr in Deutschland. Unsere volle Aufmerksamkeit wird sich dann darauf richten, wie wir bundesweit zusammenarbeiten können, um eine hohe Wahlbeteiligung im Jahr 2020 zu erreichen. Am Nachmittag werden wir über die Global Presidential Primary („globale Präsidentschaftsvorwahl“) und US Bundesstaten Primary Wahlen („Vorwahlen“) von Demokraten im Ausland sprechen. Zudem werden Präsidentschaftskampagnen, die zur Wahl stehen, sich vorstellen. Alle Kampagnen der demokratischen Präsidentschaftskandidaten wurden eingeladen, und die Kampagnen von Biden, Buttigieg, Gabbard, Patrick, Sanders, Steyer, Warren und Yang sagten der Teilnahme zu.
Im Anschluss an die Versammlung werden wir uns zu einem dreigängigen Abendessen im nahe gelegenen Restaurant Zum Franziskaner treffen. Dort wird David Shor, ein von der Obama-Kampagne ausgebildeter Datenanalyst, welcher eng mit vielen Präsidentschaftswahlkampagnen zusammenarbeitet, einen Vortrag darüber halten wie Datenauswertung dazu beitragen kann damit Demokraten 2020 ihre Wahlen gewinnen.
Wir würden uns über Ihr Interesse an dieser Veranstaltung freuen. Wenn Sie teilnehmen möchten, koordiniere ich gerne auch Interviews mit der Führung von DA Deutschland.
Jahresversammlung Datum und Ort
Samstag, den 25 Januar 2020
Von 9:00 Uhr bis18:00 Uhr
Vorträge der U.S. Präsidentschaftskampagnen finden ab 13.30 Uhr statt.
Im Foyer/Saal vom Literaturhaus (3. Stock), Salvatorplatz 1, 80333 München
Cocktails und Abendessen mit Gastredner David Shor von 19:30 Uhr – 22:00 Uhr
Ort: Zum Franziskaner, Studentensaal, Residenzstr. 9, 80333 München
Bekanntgabe: Democrats Abroad’s Global Presidential Primary (“Globale Vorwahl zur Präsidentschaftswahl“)
Alle außerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten lebenden Amerikaner - vorausgesetzt, sie sind wahlberechtigt, mindestens 18 Jahre alt, am oder vor dem 3. November 2020 und Mitglieder von Democrats Abroad - können an der Global Presidential Primary von Democrats Abroad teilnehmen, die weltweit vom 3. bis zum 11. März 2020 stattfindet.
Die 30 Wahllokale und Öffnungszeiten der Demokraten im Ausland in Deutschland stehen fest und werden am 20. Januar 2020 bekannt gegeben.
Der 3. März 2020 ist ein „Super Tuesday“ („Super-Dienstag“), an dem Demokraten von 15 Bundestaaten, darunter Demokraten im Ausland, ihre Vorwahlen abhalten. Wegen den Wahlen in "frühen" Zeitzonen Neuseelands, Australiens und Asiens werden die ersten Stimmzettel, die am Super Tuesday abgegeben werden, in der Global Presidential Primary von Democrats Abroad abgegeben.
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Lights for Liberty
Press Contact:
Beverly Seebach
[email protected]
+49 151 6884 1588
Media Invitation: DEMOCRATS ABROAD LIGHTS FOR LIBERTY VIGILSWashington, July 11, 2019 – On July 12, “Close the Camps / Lights for Liberty” events will be taking place around the world and across the US to rally against the ongoing inhumane treatment of immigrants at US detention centers. Democrats Abroad (DA) and other organizations will be helping to take this action global.
Americans here in Germany are also speaking up, and we invite you to join DA Germany – in person or online – as we take a stance on this important issue.
Attend one of our events in Germany
We’d really appreciate your interest if you’d like to attend, and I’d be happy to help coordinate interviews with our volunteers as well. Please feel free to pass along this invitation to interested colleagues. The event is free to all attendees. While we anticipate that many Americans will join, local friends and families are welcome to participate as well.Berlin Lights for Liberty Vigil
In front of US Embassy Berlin
Pariser Platz
10117 BerlinJuly 12, 2019 at 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Düsseldorf Lights for Liberty Vigil
In front of Hauptbahnhof
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz
40210 Düsseldorf
July 12, 2019 at 8:00pm – 9:00pmHamburg Lights for Liberty Vigil
In front of US Consulate Hamburg
Alsterufer 27/28
20354 Hamburg
July 12, 2019 at 8:30pm – 9:30pmMunich Lights for Liberty Vigil
In front of the Friedensengel
Prinzregentenstraße
81675 Munich
July 12, 2019 at 7:00pm – 8:00pm
DA Germany event contacts
Aileen Dinin, Chair of the Düsseldorf-Ruhr Chapter of DA Germany
Chesney McKinley Severance, Chair of the Hamburg Chapter of DA Germany
Patrick Oberlaender, Chair of the Munich Chapter of DA Germany
Diego Rivas, Chair of the Berlin Chapter of DA GermanyJoin the virtual vigil
#DAResists #LightsforLIberty #NeverAgainIsNow #ClosetheCamps
Join our online vigil to stand with detainees, asylum seekers, and immigrant families. We’ll include your photo to create a giant collage of Americans from all over the world, like this one.
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Beverly Seebach published Candidate for Democrats Abroad Stuttgart Chapter Chair 2017-2019 in News 2017-01-22 17:06:27 -0500
Candidate for Democrats Abroad Stuttgart Chapter Chair 2017-2019
Sumner ShermanCandidate Statement
As the Democratic Party Plans a new strategy. I need your support of my candidacy for Stuttgart Chapter Chair. Our membership is large and we need to build our local organization with more activities/events. This is will be a difficult challenge. We must continue to GOTV and make more people aware of the importance of voting. It has been a privilege to serve as your chapter chair and I need your support.
Thank you.
Sumner Sherman
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DA Heidelberg Chair Candidate Statement
My name is Nancy Schimkat. I’m 54 years old, and made Germany my adopted home in 1997 when I joined my now German husband. We have two teenaged children. I have a M.A. in Political Science and a M.A. in Applied Linguistics. Besides running the household, I teach business English part-time and have also been an active member of our local school parents’ association for several years. I’ve been a member of the DAHD Chapter since 2009.
Democrats Abroad is a way for us ex-pats to stay in touch with goings-on back in the U.S., find support among like-minded people, and it provides a chance for us to actively support the party and its candidates come election time. We are now entering uncertain times as Donald Trump takes over as the 45th U.S. president, and both houses of Congress are under Republican control. Now, more than ever, we need to find ways to help the Democratic Party regain its foothold in Washington and in the fifty states. As a group, we should continue to share ideas and educate ourselves about current issues. In addition to our DA activities here in Germany, we should also be writing to our representatives, communicating with our local parties stateside and encouraging more participation in the political process. With the internet at our disposal, there is a lot we can do from overseas. With this in mind, I ask that you give me the chance to work as Chairperson of this fantastic Heidelberg group.
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Beverly Seebach published Self-Nomination for Hamburg Chapter Chair in News 2017-01-22 17:01:38 -0500
Self-Nomination for Hamburg Chapter Chair
A new chapter in American politics will begin in a few days’ time. The preservation of democratic values will become more important than ever, within the United States and abroad. As a resident of Hamburg for over ten years, I have been able to watch the city become ever more internationally present. Home to a few thousand other Americans, Hamburg has a great deal to offer to the US political conversation and the direction of the Democratic Party.
I’m 32, from Philadelphia. My parents and sister live there, while my daughter is a “hamburger Deern”. Family, friends and my financial career allow me to feel at home on two continents.
Over the past year, I have become actively involved in the Hamburg Chapter of Democrats Abroad Germany, helping out with events such as GOTV and the upcoming March for American Democracy. These and other events have been part of the Hamburg Chapter’s development during the election campaign. As Chapter Chair, I want to ensure that that development continues, with more democrats living in Hamburg becoming more involved. I am also committed to making our presence as Democrats living abroad known. I believe we can start to achieve this by taking part in the political debate, on issues domestic and international.
I am confident in the people responsible for our Chapter’s successes and their commitment to its future. It is a Chapter I would be honored to lead, and to which I pledge that same commitment.
Marc James Castagnera
15/01/2017, Hamburg
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DA Heidelberg Chair Candidate Statement
DA Heidelberg Chair Candidate Statement
My name is Nancy Schimkat. I’m 54 years old, and made Germany my adopted home in 1997 when I joined my now German husband. We have two teenaged children. I have a M.A. in Political Science and a M.A. in Applied Linguistics. Besides running the household, I teach business English part-time and have also been an active member of our local school parents’ association for several years. I’ve been a member of the DAHD Chapter since 2009.
Democrats Abroad is a way for us ex-pats to stay in touch with goings-on back in the U.S., find support among like-minded people, and it provides a chance for us to actively support the party and its candidates come election time. We are now entering uncertain times as Donald Trump takes over as the 45th U.S. president, and both houses of Congress are under Republican control. Now, more than ever, we need to find ways to help the Democratic Party regain its foothold in Washington and in the fifty states. As a group, we should continue to share ideas and educate ourselves about current issues. In addition to our DA activities here in Germany, we should also be writing to our representatives, communicating with our local parties stateside and encouraging more participation in the political process. With the internet at our disposal, there is a lot we can do from overseas. With this in mind, I ask that you give me the chance to work as Chairperson of this fantastic Heidelberg group.
