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Disabled Delegates to get First Class Transportation Services

By | 04.19.08 | 1:41 pm


Denver is home to the movement, spearheaded in 1983 by Americans Disabled for Accessible Public Transit, that pushed for wheelchair lifts on buses and other improvements so that public transportation would be available for people with disabilities. In 1990,

Expert to Steer Convention Transit Plans

By | 02.07.08 | 12:41 pm

At the 2004 Democratic National Committee Convention in Boston, city planners had all nonessential workers vacate their Boston work places while the Democrats were in town. Locals said it was the first time they saw ample parking places, available taxis

Democratic Convention in Denver: From Dream to Reality

By | 01.23.08 | 10:25 am

  Dr. Martin Luther King’s words spoken over 40 years ago inspired Elbra Wedgeworth to believe in her aspirations and never give up. She carried Dr. King’s vision throughout her career and public service, and it recently helped the former

Staples Tacks Its Support onto the Convention

By | 01.12.08 | 9:00 am

“Hey, that was easy….” In the dreams of the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee members, they hope convention events will go well and now, they will have some help from office-product supplier Staples.

National Democratic Convention Opportunities

By | 09.12.07 | 8:00 am

Do you own a business and would like to “cash in” on the Democratic National Convention next August? Have you thought about being a volunteer to help the thousands of Democratic visitors and media to Denver next year?

The…

Toss One Over the Plate for the DNC Convention

By | 06.08.07 | 9:03 am

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketGoing once. Going twice.

Have you ever envisioned yourself the star of the “Field of Dreams?” Here’s your chance to experience the thrill of showing off your baseball skills in front of thousands, but it may take some deep…

DNC Convention Staff Moving In

By | 04.17.07 | 9:58 am

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean announced the six members of the senior leadership team for the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) in Denver last Thursday. The group will be organizing the convention itself and work with the Denver…

Howard Dean’s Convention Rally Speech

By | 04.14.07 | 7:01 pm

This might not be as good as CSPAN, but “CCNet-TV” covered the Democratic National Committee Convention Kick-Off Rally in Denver on Thursday. This is the first of many public celebrations leading up to the DNC Convention Aug. 25-28, 2008.

Howard Dean to Party in Denver

By | 04.05.07 | 5:51 pm

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketThe first party open to the public–in what will probably be 17 months worth of parties leading up to the Democratic National Convention-is scheduled for next Thursday, April 12 at the Denver Convention Center. Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean…

Democratic Convention News Update

By | 03.15.07 | 8:08 pm

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketIt’s time to catch up with recent news about the Democratic National Convention.

First of all, are you doing anything around the week of August 25-28, 2008? The Democrats want you! About 8,000 volunteers are still needed to help…