Darcy Burner for Congress Unified Site Feed http://www.darcyburner.com/ Contains events, topics, and issues important to those interested in a new direction for our country. en-us Thu, 08 May 2008 23:32:49 UT Thu, 08 May 2008 23:32:49 UT Copyright 2008 Darcy Burner for Congress - All Rights Reserved ExpressionEngine 1.6.0 lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) info@darcyburner.com (Francis Burner) Participate In Darcy's Campaign https://secure.darcyburner.com/page/contribute/ https://secure.darcyburner.com/page/contribute/ Contribute Volunteer Host a House Party Upcoming Events ]]> info@darcyburner.com (Francis Burner) Thu, 08 May 2008 23:32:49 UT Democrats Work Green River Clean Up http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/democrats_work_green_river_clean_up/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/democrats_work_green_river_clean_up/ Darcy Burner put on her work gloves for a Green River clean up near Flaming Geyser State Park in Auburn on Saturday May 3rd. After introductions, donuts, and instructions about 20 volunteers organized by Democrats Work set out to collect trash from the roadsides and riverbeds near the park. The… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Thu, 08 May 2008 23:25:00 UT Darcy Hosts a Gathering in Pierce County http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_hosts_a_gathering_in_pierce_county/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_hosts_a_gathering_in_pierce_county/ Bluegrass music, food, good conversation and an update on Darcy's campaign - that's what the gathering of Pierce County Democrats at the WSU Center in Puyallup enjoyed on Tuesday, April 29th. After an hour or so of socializing against the background of the delightful music of the Covington Grass band,… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Fri, 02 May 2008 23:46:00 UT Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes Endorses Darcy Burner http://www.darcyburner.com/news/releases/earth_day_founder_denis_hayes_endorses_darcy_burner/ http://www.darcyburner.com/news/releases/earth_day_founder_denis_hayes_endorses_darcy_burner/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sandeep Kaushik, (206) 355-9230 Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes Endorses Darcy Burner Bellevue (April 22) - Denis Hayes, the founder of Earth Day and one of the nation's most respected environmentalists, today announced his enthusiastic endorsement of Darcy Burner, who is running for Congress in Washington… erichagarty@gmail.com (Eric Hagarty) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:26:00 UT Earth Day Founder Endorses Darcy Burner http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/earth_day_founder_endorses_darcy_burner/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/earth_day_founder_endorses_darcy_burner/ Thirty-eight years ago I dropped out of Harvard to launch the first Earth Day. When I did so, I had no idea what the event would grow up to become. Earth Day now is a time for all of us to come together as a unified international community to celebrate… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:23:00 UT Darcy at the 11th Legislative District Meeting http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/darcy_at_the_11th_legislative_district_meeting/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/darcy_at_the_11th_legislative_district_meeting/ On Tuesday April 15th Darcy spoke to the membership of the 11th Legislative District in the Renton Carpenters Hall.  Darcy talked about "The Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq" and the positive feedback and attention it has created. In the month since the plans launch, 53 candidates  and… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:10:00 UT Darcy Speaks at the County Conventions http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_speaks_at_the_county_conventions/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_speaks_at_the_county_conventions/ This last weekend, Darcy stopped by both the Pierce County convention in Tacoma on Saturday and the King County convention in West Seattle on Sunday.  She enjoyed the opportunity to talk to people attending the conventions and was warmly received. Both county conventions drew large crowds and, as usual, people… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:57:00 UT Darcy’s “Responsible Plan” Receives National Publicity http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcys_responsible_plan_receives_national_publicity/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcys_responsible_plan_receives_national_publicity/ Darcy Burner's 36-page "Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq" has garnered a huge amount of national publicity. Darcy wrote the plan in consultation with leading retired generals and national security experts including retired Major General Paul Eaton. National media outlets that have addressed the plan include The Washington… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:01:00 UT 42 Democrats Vow a Drawdown in Iraq If They Win Seats http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/42_democrats_vow_a_drawdown_in_iraq_if_they_win_seats/ http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/42_democrats_vow_a_drawdown_in_iraq_if_they_win_seats/ By PAUL KANE WASHINGTON POST STAFF WRITER More than three dozen Democratic congressional candidates banded together yesterday to promise that, if elected, they will push for legislation calling for an immediate drawdown of troops in Iraq that would leave only a security force in place to guard the U.S. Embassy… erichagarty@gmail.com (Eric Hagarty) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:57:01 UT Fewer Than 96 Hours to Raise $50,000! http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/fewer_than_96_hours_to_raise_50000/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/fewer_than_96_hours_to_raise_50000/ You don't have to wait until November to make a difference in my race, you can do something TODAY. March 31st will mark the end of the first FEC quarterly filing deadline of 2008. This is a critical opportunity for you to help me demonstrate our campaign's growing momentum. But… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:33:00 UT Advice from a friend http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/advice_from_a_friend/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/advice_from_a_friend/ You know, these days people give me all sorts of advice about running for Congress. As you can see from this video, some of it is better than others. But Senator Jon Tester's visit also reminded me that while November 4th sounds like it is a long way away, the… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:30:01 UT Five Years is Long Enough http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/five_years_is_long_enough/ http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/five_years_is_long_enough/ By DARCY BURNER WRITING For SEATTLE TIMES Five years ago last week, the United States invaded Iraq. Now we are stuck in a quagmire: 4,000 American troops have lost their lives, nearly 30,000 more have suffered serious injuries, and our military is becoming weaker by the day. Our world-leading economy… erichagarty@gmail.com (Eric Hagarty) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:11:00 UT Support Grows for Darcy Burner Iraq Plan http://www.darcyburner.com/news/releases/support_grows_for_darcy_burner_iraq_plan/ http://www.darcyburner.com/news/releases/support_grows_for_darcy_burner_iraq_plan/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sandeep Kaushik, (425) 443-2564 Support Grows for Darcy Burner Iraq Plan Bellevue, WA (March 20) - Twenty-five candidates from across the country have now signed on to "A Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq," a comprehensive blueprint for congressional action to end the war… erichagarty@gmail.com (Eric Hagarty) Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:21:00 UT Five Years Later, A Responsible Plan to End the War http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/five_years_later_a_responsible_plan_to_end_the_war/ http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/five_years_later_a_responsible_plan_to_end_the_war/ Daily Kos, March 19, 2008 At Daily Kos, mcjoan writes, "Five long, disastrous years have wreaked moral, economic, and political havoc here at home, and throughout the world in an ever widening ripple. Every dollar spent on the Iraq War has an opportunity cost attached, and will continue to for… erichagarty@gmail.com (Eric Hagarty) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:17:00 UT Seatte Times - Iraq signals war likely key issue in race http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/seatte_times_iraq_signals_war_likely_key_issue_in_race/ http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/seatte_times_iraq_signals_war_likely_key_issue_in_race/ Democratic congressional challenger Darcy Burner has wanted to end the war for a long time.  With her run this year, she was determined to have an answer for those voters who asked her how she could do that. "As she prepared for a rematch with Reichert this year, Burner convened… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:55:00 UT Hullabaloo - Inside The Plan http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/hullabaloo_inside_the_plan/ http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/hullabaloo_inside_the_plan/ Blog writer dday, in a post at Hullabaloo, was in the audience when the Burner plan was presented at the Take Back America conference in Washington D.C.  Dday's summary of the plan is here. lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:53:00 UT Seattle PI - Burner announces Iraq plan http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/seattle_pi_burner_announces_iraq_plan/ http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/seattle_pi_burner_announces_iraq_plan/ "Ending the war in Iraq calls for diplomatic and economic approaches instead of a military solution, Eastsider Darcy Burner said Monday in leading a group of fellow Democratic congressional challengers announcing a peace plan." The plan was developed by Darcy Burner and retired Army Major General Paul Eaton, with input… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:49:00 UT A Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/a_responsible_plan_to_end_the_war_in_iraq/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/a_responsible_plan_to_end_the_war_in_iraq/ After much hard work, we have completed our plan for safely and responsibly ending the war in Iraq. Overwhelming applauded, Monday's announcement in Washington DC received significant media attention. Supported by numerous military and policy experts, the plan is intended to accomplish three objectives: End the military effort in Iraq… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:15:00 UT EENR Endorses Darcy Burner http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/eenr_endorses_darcy_burner/ http://www.darcyburner.com/news/stories/eenr_endorses_darcy_burner/ Edwards Evolution, Next Revolution (EENR), a community of John Edwards supporters committed to the "movement for progressive change," has endorsed Darcy Burner for Congress. Click here to read their endorsement! erichagarty@gmail.com (Eric Hagarty) Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:51:00 UT