RESISTANCE EFFORTS

Resistance efforts across the United States are gaining momentum. It’s estimated that between 10 and 11 million people marched in defense of democracy. That is not counting Americans in the rest of the world.

GOOD NEWS ABOUT ELECTIONS 2025

Democrats won in almost every contest they entered. Some of the highlights were in Virginia where Dems flipped the Governor's, Lt. Governor’s, and Attorney General’s seats as well as gaining in Virginia’s legislature. We also won the New Jersey Governor’s election; Pennsylvania’s supreme court; and a big win for New York City with Zohran Mamdani winning the mayoral race.

NEW MERCH

We are working on new merchandise for Democrats Abroad Italy. However, our lead person had to resign due to health reasons. So, if you know anyone who would like to head this up, please let Charles Ippoliti know. We’d really like to get this going to show our resistance and voting efforts, and to support Democrats Abroad.

GET OUT THE VOTE

Democrats Abroad get out the vote efforts are ramping up. We’re already making calls and working with our student volunteers. Global will be scheduling training for volunteers towards the end of November after the 2025 elections are over. Volunteers are encouraged to do FVAP training as well. The GOTV committee also is working on possible advertising publications as well as getting out our message on social media. Indivisible and Good Trouble Florence also are interested in getting information out to prospective voters who are not members of DA Italy.

DEMOCRACY CIRCLES

Democracy circles are a great idea for informal, grassroots organizing against tyranny. They hearken back to the salons of the 1920s and earlier, when great minds got together in their local cafés and bistros, and discussed ways to make life better for everyone. George Perlov (Vice Chair Central Chapter) along with the Lucca Democracy Circle Committee have started organizing democracy circles. You might also think about setting one up in your area. Let me know if you’ve already set one up.

CAUCUS NEWS

The information fair scheduled for 6 November has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Please contact Rhonda Hirata, Chair of the AAPI caucus if you are interested in participating in a revised information fair. Her email is aapi-caucus-chair@democratsabroad.it.

DA ITALY SPEAKER SERIES

The Alexander Stille’s online talk, “Under Siege: The Many Threats to a Free Press” has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 19^th at 1900 (CET).

EMEA Retreat

The EMEA retreat was a huge success this year. Leyani, Kelly, Nancy, and others returned with fresh ideas to improve communication, resistance efforts, and GOTV.

IN OTHER NEWS

• Kelly is continuing to move files from the old Google Drive to the new environment.

• Helenka has finished compiling all the changes that the bylaws committee proposed and were motivated by the model CC document. Additional information is still needed before going to the next step but they should be ready for voting by the AGM.

• DA Italy Northern Chapter is having our monthly apericena on November 11^th at 1900 in Milano. Go to https://www.democratsabroad.org/michael_tenbrink/november_apericena_in_milan to make reservations.

• Save the date. Our 2026 AGM will be at the Miramare Village Resort by the Adriatic March 14^th & 15^th. The address is Torino di Sangro, Chieti, Abruzzo. Hope to see everyone there.

• The DA Italy Information Fair has been cancelled. Unfortunately there did not seem to be enough interest in it. Our apologies to everyone who worked so hard setting this up, hopefully it can be rescheduled for a later date.

WHY PUBLISH WWDW?

Leyani and I wanted the leaders to have a place to share what we’re planning before it comes up for public consumption as well as reminders for things that are coming up, or for help that is needed. We want to make sure that all the leaders know about what’s happening on a national level and give a chance for chapters, precincts, and caucuses to share what they are planning as well. Please submit anything you want published by the Monday before publication to Charles Ippoliti at: [email protected].