The Democratic Women's Information Network (DWIN) in Jacksonville, Florida was chartered in 2003 by the Democratic Women's Club of Florida (DWCF) and the National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW).
Our mission:
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"Growing a network of energized, talented, informed Democratic Women on the First Coast who nurture and tap the power of women to elect more Democrats and more Women." There is much to be done, and we are the women and enlightened men of DWIN and we have the stuff to get it done!
Our Officers and Members consistently participate in every aspect of our organization's local, state, and national programs and projects, legislation and advocacy, to expand and strengthen our grassroots growth from research and development to implementation.
DWIN hosts Empower & Engage sessions where we connect, we learn, and we strategize with the community and invited elected officials, candidates, and speakers who are experts in their fields. We also host general bi-monthly membership meetings (in-person & virtual) and community service and social activities throughout the year. Please check our website and calendar frequently for information about our ongoing activities and how you can assist.
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The upcoming elections will be a true test of our ability to protect our Democracy and Freedoms. Everything thing is on the line. The Maga Republicans have shown us who they are and what they want and we MUST recognize this THREAT and fight back. The Republican party is GONE. The future is WOMAN and we must rise up and beat back their lies and misinformation. We must WIN every election and every seat by a landslide and then hold every single elected official accountable for their voting record. No more free rides - Red, Blue or Independent. They all work for us!!!
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Rejoicing in hope,
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Ingrid Montgomery
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“We Rise” -- Amanda Gorman
Today, everyone’s eyes
Are on us as we rise.
Today is the day women
Are paving the way,
Speaking our truth to power.
In this hour, it is our duty
to find the brave beauty
In rooting for other women
So they too know we are not victims,
We are victors, the greatest predictors
of progress. We press for change,
A new dawn drawn into the open
By women whose silence is broken.
We push on and act on
Our responsibility to bring visibility
To the most vulnerable:
To bring freedom to those who didn’t have a choice,
To bring volume to those who are using their voice.
We clear a woman’s way,
We don’t fear the day
She steps into the light
Because we are with her
Every step of the fight.
There’s a lot at stake, but making
A difference always takes great courage.
So we encourage women who dare to stare
Fear square in its face,
Women who’ve always shown
That when one woman stands up
She is never alone.
We know that when she steps up to right a wrong,
She will fight to bring others along
To the network, into the conversation,
Working together to change communities
And nations for generations, our world
Made all the stronger the longer
Women are able to sit at the table.
It is her strength, her story, and her spirit
Which inspires other vital voices
to speak up when they hear it.
So let it be said that light will be shed
When our world is led by leaders ahead
of the headlines, the voices
Who are first on the frontline,
These women who stand up,
knowing the wind
Not by where it is, but where it is blowing,
Leading worlds not by how society is
But where change is going.
We all leap forward when one woman tries,
When she defies with her rallying cries.
Here lies, but does not rest, the best
Of tested women who call us all to rise,
Speaking the truth in this finest hour:
That to their own power,
every single woman is entitled.
But it’s how they empower others
That makes women’s voices so vital.
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