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Denver’s Dialog:City
Filed Under (2008 Presidential Race, Music, *Top Stories, Democratic National Convention, Video, Colorado, Events and Stories) by clmcdermid on May-8-2008

As part of its hosting of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Denver will also host 10 major digital artists from around the world. The artists will present work which enables citizens to discuss democracy in innovative ways. DJ Spooky of New York joined the mayor at the announcement of Dialog:City Monday, May 5, 2008. The event is being coordinated by the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, whose director, Erin Trapp, outlined the detailed schedule of artist presentations.

Denver podcaster Len Edgerly, of Video Pod Chronicles, reports.

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McJoan from Daily Kos Tells us What She’s Doing in Denver
Filed Under (*Top Stories, Democratic National Convention, Colorado, Blogs) by clmcdermid on November-15-2007

Joan McCarter of Daily Kos, know as mcjoan, joined Denver’s Drinking Liberally on Wednesday, 14 November. We spoke briefly outside of the Double Daughters, where she told me a little about the book she’s working on about Democrats and the West.

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Soccer Fun
Filed Under (*Top Stories, Democratic National Convention, Colorado, Video) by clmcdermid on October-9-2007

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On the 19th of September, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) held a Kick-Off community service event in partnership with Democrats Work. DNCC staff and members of Democrats Work participated in a soccer clinic with under-served youth from Colorado UpLift, held by the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Stadium.“From day one, we’ve talked about our goal of being good citizens of the Denver community while we’re here,” said Leah D. Daughtry, CEO of the DNCC, according to their press release. “This service campaign is just one way for us to make good on that promise. This is truly a win-win-win. Through these activities, our staff will have the opportunity to engage with the community and learn more about Denver, answer questions and do a little bit of good along the way.”Other issues that the DNCC and Democrats Work are planning on addressing through service include homelessness and hunger, and environmental issues. Staff are planning to have at least one service activity per month leading up to the Convention.

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Convention Countdown Kick-Off
Filed Under (Democratic National Convention, Colorado, Video) by clmcdermid on August-26-2007

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Wednesday, 22 AugustGovernor and DNC Chair Howard Dean, along with Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper join forces for a rally in front of the Pepsi Center, which will be the venue for the Democratic National Convention, 2008.Along with upping the convention as planned to be the greenest and most inclusive ever, Ritter and Dean highlighted the importance of the West in American politics and the differences between Democrats and Republicans.

The rally also featured the singing of Tomas Lopez and Neela Haverstick, students in the Labyrinth Arts Academy program. At a press conference after the event, Governor Dean predicted that we will know who the Democratic nominee is in January, March, or possibly on August 29th.

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