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Omaha Steve

(102,743 posts)
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 01:41 PM Jul 2020

When a DUer needs a little help, the DU answers the call


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 2015’s 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 90’s 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 Governor’s 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
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When a DUer needs a little help, the DU answers the call (Original Post) Omaha Steve Jul 2020 OP
K&R.... handmade34 Jul 2020 #1
K&R stillcool Jul 2020 #2
Done. onecaliberal Jul 2020 #3
Thank you. duhneece Jul 2020 #25
K&R for visibility. And how are you doing these days, Steve? nt tblue37 Jul 2020 #4
I'm doing better than expected so far Omaha Steve Jul 2020 #19
I'm glad you're doing better than expected and that you're taking a promising medication. tblue37 Jul 2020 #20
I so hope that duhneese becomes UpInArms Jul 2020 #5
Thank YOU! Omaha Steve Jul 2020 #22
I'm working hard duhneece Jul 2020 #26
You are the amazing one, duhneese UpInArms Jul 2020 #39
I feel your support like a bear-hug duhneece Jul 2020 #41
I started having monthly donations BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #6
Your support is helping elect Democrats up & down ballot duhneece Jul 2020 #27
K&R Lunabell Jul 2020 #7
Thank you. duhneece Jul 2020 #28
K & R...for visibility...nt Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #8
Your kindness is appreciated. Nt duhneece Jul 2020 #29
Thank you, Omaha Steve!!! Duhneece is not just running in a really red district, she's BComplex Jul 2020 #9
Your welcome Omaha Steve Jul 2020 #23
You are awesome in your own right! duhneece Jul 2020 #30
There's the Senator herself!! BComplex Jul 2020 #40
K and R Stuart G Jul 2020 #10
Just donated. Thank you for the heads up. AllyCat Jul 2020 #11
Your support and kindness will elect Democrats duhneece Jul 2020 #31
KNR for our duhneece. Thank you, OS. niyad Jul 2020 #12
Oh, sister, thank you duhneece Jul 2020 #32
Sisters do that for each other. NM is so lucky to have you. niyad Jul 2020 #42
And I'm lucky to have you. nt duhneece Jul 2020 #44
Donated to duhneece, and thanks for all YOU do, Omaha Steve! SergeStorms Jul 2020 #13
That's great Serge! BComplex Jul 2020 #24
Omaha Steve is a DU treasure duhneece Jul 2020 #33
I just donated steve did not see it go up yet Karen Oppaloopa Jul 2020 #14
Your support is awesome. duhneece Jul 2020 #34
I'm in! Mersky Jul 2020 #15
Thank you duhneece Jul 2020 #35
Just donated, and thank you for all you do. n/t dixiegrrrrl Jul 2020 #16
And thank you duhneece Jul 2020 #36
Kicked in a little Cadfael Jul 2020 #17
Every little bit DOES help duhneece Jul 2020 #37
K&R. Thanks Steve! KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2020 #18
I'm working hard for our shared values and vision duhneece Jul 2020 #38
The goal went up over night Omaha Steve Jul 2020 #21
Kicking for our Duhneece niyad Jul 2020 #43
Thank YOU! Omaha Steve Jul 2020 #45
Kicking for our duhneece! niyad Jul 2020 #46
K&R! backtoblue Jul 2020 #47
K&R! denem Jul 2020 #48
Kicking for our duhneece niyad Jul 2020 #49
K and R Stuart G Jul 2020 #50
Thanks for enabling DUers to donate under the DU umbrella! Much appreciated (as Rachel would say... LAS14 Jul 2020 #51

Omaha Steve

(102,743 posts)
19. I'm doing better than expected so far
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 09:01 PM
Jul 2020

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)
20. I'm glad you're doing better than expected and that you're taking a promising medication.
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 09:05 PM
Jul 2020

I had noticed that you are still posting important information, and I hoped that meant you were doing well.

BigmanPigman

(52,129 posts)
6. I started having monthly donations
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 02:13 PM
Jul 2020

taken out automatically 3 years ago. I know my donations are put to excellent use!

BComplex

(8,932 posts)
9. Thank you, Omaha Steve!!! Duhneece is not just running in a really red district, she's
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 02:53 PM
Jul 2020

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!!

duhneece

(4,216 posts)
30. You are awesome in your own right!
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 11:56 AM
Jul 2020

You lift me up with your support, giving me strength and courage to run. Thank you.

duhneece

(4,216 posts)
31. Your support and kindness will elect Democrats
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 11:58 AM
Jul 2020

... here in our County, our state and our US Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small.

SergeStorms

(19,265 posts)
13. Donated to duhneece, and thanks for all YOU do, Omaha Steve!
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 04:26 PM
Jul 2020

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.

duhneece

(4,216 posts)
35. Thank you
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 12:04 PM
Jul 2020

I’ve 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

duhneece

(4,216 posts)
38. I'm working hard for our shared values and vision
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 12:08 PM
Jul 2020

I’m working with our local Democratic Party’s Strategy Committee on a brochure with ALL of our Democratic candidates.

Omaha Steve

(102,743 posts)
21. The goal went up over night
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 07:42 AM
Jul 2020

We had a donation overnight that raised the goal amount. Thank you whoever it was.
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