About DAWN
DAWN is an organization of grassroots volunteers which began with Barbara Boxer’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1992. DAWN members recognize that parity in numbers and rights for women and men in all areas of our society will benefit each of us. To channel and express our enthusiasm for a new era of equality, we have formed a Democratic club with the following commitments:
- Assist in the selection, appointment, and election of pro-choice progressive Democratic women to office locally, statewide, and nationally.
- Support pro-choice, progressive, female friendly issues through frequent contact with people who can effect change.
- Oppose radical right-wing, anti-feminist, anti-choice politics.
Since our inception in January 1993, DAWN has
- Helped Zoe Lofgren win her upset victory in the June 1994 primary.
- Researched and supported pro-choice progressive local city and school board candidates for election.
- Held forums on local candidates, the Women’s Caucus, choice, NAFTA, politics of breast cancer and the radical right, understanding the Democratic Party, women & war in Bosnia, economics & analysis of election results.
- Found and exposed radical right candidates running for office in Santa Clara County.
- Supported San Jose’s and Sunnyvale’ s ordinances designed to protect a woman’s right to choose.
- Played a key role in organizing the pro-choice defense of medical facilities during Operation Rescue’s summer offensive in San Jose.
- Participated in the protest of the District Attorney’s decision not to prosecute in the De Anza Rape Case in support of the survivor and the women who rescued her.
- Partnered with Planned Parenthood to defeat 3 anti-choice initiatives placed on the ballot in 5 years.
- In 2008 we endorsed and supported the first viable woman Presidential candidate -- Hillary Clinton.
- In 2008 we offered scholarships to Emerge California, program focused on training strong, Democratic, pro-choice women to run for office.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, Mar 14 at 11:00 am
Monday, Mar 15 at 6:00 pm
Monday, Apr 19 at 6:00 pm
Monday, May 17 at 6:00 pm