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Just before I was diagnosed with dementia I ran for office twice. The DU raised about $2,500 between the two runs.
When I started the donation page for Joe Biden there was the sound of laughter echoing over in the cave. Almost 1/2 of a million dollars later, they aren't laughing anymore.
Now duhneece is running for New Mexico State Senate District 33. Duhneece is true blue. She could use a little of the magic DU did for me when I ran. As little as $3 buys a yard sign, and a hand written thank you card sent by the USPS.
The DU has already raised $515. We can do a lot better.
Her original post announcing her run for State Senate: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213687339
Her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Elect-Denise-Lang-Browne-531982130315063/
Honors and Community Activities:
2009 Co-produced first of 6 annual V-Day' The Vagina Monologues' events to stop sexual violence with local Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and NMSU-A
2013 Named a Woman of Merit
2015 Named a Behavioral Heath Star for Otero and Lincoln Counties
2015 Named a Legendary Local of Alamogordo in the book published by that name
2013, I organized the first We Trust Women Commemoration and Celebration of Roe v Wade rally, that have been held annually for 8 years
I am proud to say I was asked to give the invocation twice at the Otero County Commission meeting
Offered 2015s annual Labor Appreciation invocation breakfast (the words are posted on my website)
Long-time member of NAACP (served two terms as Treasurer),
Long-time member of Otero County Community Health Council (served two terms as Secretary),
Long-time member of Behavioral Health Local Collaborative 12
Founding board member of Peace and Justice of La Luz
Board member of Alamogordo Council on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
With a few other members of Peace and Justice of La Luz, we had a booth at the county fair with an anti-drug-war, pro-treatment options message and attended two International Drug Policy Reform Conferences.
In 2007, with Peace and Justice of La Luz, we began delivering donated books to the local jail Books Behind Bars, recovery homes and the homeless.
Active in several efforts to reduce veteran suicides
Original member of Otero County Juvenile Justice Board
Gold card blood donor
Smoking Cessation Specialist, Certified
Helped with the organization of MLK, Jr marches and Take Back The Night rally & march
Made many trips to Santa Fe when legislature was in session to advocate for Good Samaritan, Ban the Box, ending of civil asset forfeiture, more alcohol & substance abuse treatment options in our communities, and medical marijuana legislation.
Mid 90s Volunteer then Executive Director for Alamogordo Area AIDS Awareness
Completed Red Cross HIV and AIDS Prevention course and taught with Gloria Vaughn
Appointed a member of the Governors Task Force on HIV and AIDS.
Member of Owen Chapel AME African Methodist Episcopal church
Here is her ActBlue donation link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/committee-to-elect-denise-lang-browne-1
I know times are hard for many DUers. IF you can't afford a few $, then please help keep this kicked and give this post an R.
For those that can afford to give a little, thank you. It takes 5-10 minutes for the goal-o-meter to show your donation in the total.
In democratic solidarity,
Omaha Steve
handmade34
(22,825 posts)stillcool
(32,630 posts)onecaliberal
(35,244 posts)K&R
duhneece
(4,216 posts)I love my DU family
tblue37
(66,035 posts)Omaha Steve
(102,743 posts)I'm taking trazodone for my FTD. Research in Europe shows that it helps. I figure it can't hurt.
Thanks for asking,
OS
tblue37
(66,035 posts)I had noticed that you are still posting important information, and I hoped that meant you were doing well.
UpInArms
(51,644 posts)New Mexico District 33 Senator!
(wish I could have given more)
Omaha Steve
(102,743 posts)duhneece
(4,216 posts)Our DU family is amazingly supportive
UpInArms
(51,644 posts)Thank you for caring so deeply.
duhneece
(4,216 posts)Its downright weird how loved you make me feel.
BigmanPigman
(52,129 posts)taken out automatically 3 years ago. I know my donations are put to excellent use!
duhneece
(4,216 posts)We will be successful with your support.
Lunabell
(6,612 posts)duhneece
(4,216 posts)I am grateful for DUers like you
Wounded Bear
(60,187 posts)duhneece
(4,216 posts)BComplex
(8,932 posts)helping ALL the democrats racing in New Mexico right now! She's awesome, and is fearless about trying to get democrats elected over the shouts of the crazy people. She's helping get people out to vote who normally don't, and changing some minds along the way of people who voted for trump before.
Y'all send whatever you can! It really makes a difference, and can even pay for gas to get from precinct to precinct, or even to the polls; or some extra signs, or post cards going out to people who normally don't get out and vote. The funds can really help!
DU can do this!!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/committee-to-elect-denise-lang-browne-1
Best of luck to you, Duhneece!!! And many thanks to her husband, Ron Browne, who works as tirelessly as she does for the Democratic party!!
Omaha Steve
(102,743 posts)duhneece
(4,216 posts)You lift me up with your support, giving me strength and courage to run. Thank you.
BComplex
(8,932 posts)Stuart G
(38,726 posts)AllyCat
(16,831 posts)duhneece
(4,216 posts)... here in our County, our state and our US Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small.
niyad
(118,439 posts)duhneece
(4,216 posts)Im so glad we connected years ago. You give me strength.
niyad
(118,439 posts)duhneece
(4,216 posts)SergeStorms
(19,265 posts)We should all support any DUer running for public office, so go get 'em, duhneece!
Omaha Steve, you're amazing. Thanks for all you do for our Democratic candidates.
BComplex
(8,932 posts)This should give her a SERGE in the polls!
duhneece
(4,216 posts)Im so grateful for him. And you.
Oppaloopa
(887 posts)I guess it is like a watched pot.
duhneece
(4,216 posts)You cant imagine how it lifts me up
Mersky
(5,080 posts)Sending a little monthly support!
Gosh, thats an impressive list of accomplishments.
duhneece
(4,216 posts)Ive been stirring the pot for progressive, pro-choice, anti-drug-war, civil rights for longer than I realize some times when I see that. Lol
dixiegrrrrl
(60,011 posts)duhneece
(4,216 posts)I figure were all doing what we can.
Cadfael
(1,331 posts)Cant afford much right now, but I hope every little bit helps!
K&R
duhneece
(4,216 posts)Well be using US mail so it helps with postage for sure. Thank you
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,586 posts)And best wishes to Denise.......
KY......
duhneece
(4,216 posts)Im working with our local Democratic Partys Strategy Committee on a brochure with ALL of our Democratic candidates.
Omaha Steve
(102,743 posts)We had a donation overnight that raised the goal amount. Thank you whoever it was.