Democrats Abroad Colombia

01/09/2017

Do you oppose Trump´s hateful and dangerous agenda, but feel unsure about what you can do as an American living in Colombia? Join us for a special talk with Sebastian Bitar and to learn how to become involved with a like-minded community who will take actions to make our voices heard together.

Talk: US-Latin American Relations: The Perils of the Trump Era.
Sebastian Bitar is Associate Professor of Global Policy at the School of Government, Universidad de los Andes. He holds a MA in political science and a PhD in international relations from American University. His most recent publication is "US military bases, quasi-bases, and domestic politics in Latin America" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2016).

Location: Bridge Club Alimirante Colon, Carrera 16 # 84A-09 (Centro Medico Almirante Colon 2nd floor)
*Many nearby parking garages available

Cost: 10,000 COP (includes light snacks)

01/09/2017

HELLO FRIENDS AND FELLOW DEMOCRATS! WE HAVE OPENED A NEW DEMOCRATS ABROAD COLOMBIA FB PAGE AND INVITE YOU TO JOIN. THIS OLD PAGE WILL BE CLOSED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
https://www.facebook.com/demsincolombia/

Welcome to Democrats Abroad Colombia. We are the official arm of the Democratic Party for U.S. citizens living in Colombia. We're here to help you register and vote.

28/08/2017

How do I get out of this page? I've tried to no avail. :-(

16/01/2017

Reposting useful info:
A friend called Senator Warren to ask what she can do to help push back against the ACA repeal. Here's what she was told by one of Warren's staffers:
"Senator Warren's staff member told me what would help the most would be to call the five Republican senators who have broken away from the GOP to demand a slow down of the repeal. Tell them how much you appreciate their efforts to stop the train wreck and share your story.
Senator Bob Corker - (202) 224-3344
Senator Lisa Murkowski - (202) 224-6665
Senator Rob Portman - (202) 224-3353
Senator Susan Collins - (202) 224-2523
Senator Bill Cassidy - (202) 224-5824
Light up those phones. Pre-existing conditions. Lifetime caps. Maternity coverage. Contraception coverage. Mental health care. Behavioral health care. If you care about any of it or just care about anyone besides yourself, call. Call over and over and over.
Please copy and paste to your own status.

30/11/2016

MESSAGE FROM KATIE SOLON, DA INTERNATIONAL CHAIR:

We are disappointed. We are disheartened. We are distressed by the election results. But we must carry on. We must resist the policy agenda of our President-elect and his appointees. We must fight to retain rights which for a generation we have assumed to be unassailable.
We must also learn from our 2016 experience -- so that we can begin planning now for the next elections and to more effectively advocate for issues of importance to Americans overseas and to all Americans. If Mr. Trump really does impose his agenda on the majority of Americans who voted against him, we are likely to see a wave election in 2018 that will sweep Republicans from their majority in Congress and elect Democrats as state legislators and governors -- the people who will determine the redistricting which will shape American politics for the next decade.

Voters from overseas will play an important role in that sea change, but more Americans from overseas need to vote. To be effective, we need to know what worked and what didn’t work in 2016. You can help by filling in a brief survey about your voting experience in 2016. It’s easy, it’s anonymous (unless you want to give your email address) and it should take less than 5 minutes. So while your memories are fresh…..

PLEASE FILL IN THE DEMOCRATS ABROAD 2016 VOTER SURVEY https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd_hv4sYxpOOB4mJias18YRy-PvJ3FBEoNZU50EBPKpOzh6w/viewform?c=0&w=1

This survey will help us in two ways. It will help us estimate more accurately the size of the overseas vote. Second, it will help us identify and quantify voting problems facing overseas voters so that we can work to resolve them.

Based on preliminary data, we strongly believe that the overseas vote increased by at least 50% in 2016, compared with 2012. Your responses will help us to confirm that number and improve on it in the future.

We will be addressing issues of importance in the weeks and months (and years) to come – look for more messages soon on how you can help fight back and to ask for your input in setting the priorities of Democrats Abroad.

Together we will make a difference.

Thank you for taking the time to fill in the survey!

Regards,

Katie Solon
International Chair
Democrats Abroad

http://www.democratsabroad.org/

Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party arm for the millions of Americans living outside the United States. We strive to provide Americans abroad a Democratic voice in our government and elect Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote.

12/10/2016

TO ALL DA ABSENTEE VOTERS IN COLOMBIA! IF YOU HAVE YOUR BALLOT, PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT TO DROP IT OFF FOR FREE DELIVERY VIA DIPLOMATIC POUCH.

Absentee Voting Event: October 20, 2016

If you would like to drop off your completed Federal Post Card Application or completed ballot for delivery to the United States via diplomatic pouch free of charge, the U.S. Embassy in Bogota is organizing the following even to provide voter assistance and accept voted ballots and Federal Post Card Applications:

When: Thursday, October 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Centro Colombo Americano (Library), Calle 19 -49, Bogota, Colombia
Entry Requirements: A form of photo identification

If you can’t make it to this event, you can get voting assistance from U.S. Embassy Bogota or drop off your completed voting forms and ballots, which should be addressed to your local election officials.

Voter assistance is available at the American Citizen Services Unit from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. U.S Embassy Bogota is located at Calle 24 Bis No. 48-50.

17/02/2016

If you're a registered voter in most states you still have time to request your absentee ballot for the democratic primary elections. I did it today, only took a few minutes and I will receive my ballot by email!

17/02/2016

Have you decided who you're voting for in the Democrats Abroad presidential primary? Join our Global Town Hall with the Clinton and Sanders campaigns - and make your choice.

When: February 21st, 12pm-2pm Washington D.C. time
Where: Webex - we'll send the details after you RSVP
Who: Jake Sullivan, Hillary Clinton's top Foreign Policy Advisor, will join us from the Clinton campaign. We're still waiting to hear who will join us from the Sanders campaign - but it might be Bernie himself.

Getting involved is easy. RSVP here today and we'll send you login information for the video conference call and a note on how to send in your questions. We're limited to 500 callers, so RSVP now.

The Global Town Hall is open to Democrats Abroad members free of charge, but we appreciate your support, from small donations on up. Every bit counts to help get out the vote.

Remember, you still have time to vote in the Democrats Abroad primary - find out about remote voting today. And see you on the 21st!

Democrats Abroad Presidential Campaign Liaison Committee

John Eastwood
Anne-Shelton Aaron
Reno Domenico
Art Schankler

27/11/2015

Happy Thanksgiving Day Weekend to Americans at home and abroad! Tell us about your experiences celebrating Thanksgiving overseas!

14/11/2015

Today the world mourns the violent attacks that took place in Paris, France last night. Paris is the City of Light, the city of Enlightenment, and one of the great lights of freedom, symbolized by her gift to America, the Statue of Liberty and the shining light of her torch. This, the most recent in a series, is an attack on the world and on democracy.

People were killed, people were wounded, families have been left bereft, Paris is scarred and we mourn along with the rest of the world. Our thoughts are with the people of France, our members in France, and all those affected by this tragedy.

But we will not succumb to darkness, we will not be afraid, we will not give up on our shared values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Together we will emerge from this tragedy more united and stronger than ever, and the City of Lights will shine again.

Democrats Abroad Executive Committee
This message is paid for by the Democratic Party Committee Abroad

14/10/2015

http://www.cfr.org/elections/presidential-candidates-their-own-words/p36633?cid=nlc-dailybrief-daily_news_brief--link34-20150922&sp_mid=49602363&sp_rid=ZW1vcmdhbmFsYmVydEBnbWFpbC5jb20S1&cid=nlc-dailybrief-daily_news_brief--link31-20151013&sp_mid=49764153&sp_rid=ZW1vcmdhbmFsYmVydEBnbWFpbC5jb20S1

This regularly updated guide features transcripts from the Republican and Democratic presidential debates as well as select foreign policy speeches, op-eds, and interviews of the candidates.

14/10/2015

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/clinton-sanders-dominate-democrats-first-go-on-the-debate-stage/2015/10/13/94d399a6-71cc-11e5-8d93-0af317ed58c9_story.html

Front-runners spar over economy and gun control but find common ground over e-mail controversy.