Welcome to the New York State Democratic Committee, the longest-enduring political party in the world.
Launched in 1792 by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison during an expedition along the Hudson River,
the Democratic Party today continues to offer New Yorkers and Americans across our nation hope and opportunity. As Ron Brown,
former Chairman of the Democratic Party, wrote:
"The common thread of Democratic history, from Thomas Jefferson
to Bill Clinton, has been an abiding faith in the judgment of hardworking American families, and a commitment to helping the
excluded, the disenfranchised and the poor strengthen our nation by earning themselves a piece of the American Dream..
Democrats
understand the value of hard work, education, and opportunity. That.s why every single day, across New York state and in Washington,
D.C., Democrats are working hard to bring more people into the economic mainstream, to improve our public schools, to protect
our homeland, to make quality health care accessible, and to keep our air and water clean. And it's not just elected officials
who are fighting for these enduring values -- it's committed citizens in communities across New York and America.
We
hope that you are among those committed citizens making a difference locally, statewide and nationally. If you aren.t, then
we hope you.ll consider taking your political beliefs one step further by taking action.
Your involvement can be limited
to spreading the Democratic message to your family, friends and neighbors. Alternatively, you can volunteer on a campaign
or run for office yourself. The form of activism you take on is less important than your actual involvement in the political
process.
Why?
Because politics matters -- it impacts your life every single day. It also determines whether our
state and our nation continue to move forward.
We hope that you will choose to help us keep New York and America moving
forward. That's why our door is open to you. In fact, you should think of this website as your initial doorway into the Democratic
Party. Here you can keep up to date with national, state and local happenings by visiting my "Message from the Chair."
This site will also help you connect to dozens of excellent information sources, including news organizations, environmental
groups, and political activists. You can even electronically volunteer for the campaign of your choice, or sign and instantly
transmit any one of numerous petitions.
In the weeks and months ahead, we hope that you will join us in spreading the
Democratic message of hope and opportunity. Together, we can make a positive difference in New York and America
