Democratic Party

Former Broward County Mayor Dr. Barbara Sharief Demands Lauren Book Sever Ties with Controversial Chief Strategist Christian Ulvert

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, May 28, 2022

MIRAMAR, Fla., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Broward County Mayor Dr. Barbara Sharief expressed her shock at the Miami Herald report's revelation that Christian Ulvert, a political strategist working for both Lauren Book's campaign and the Florida Senate Victory Fund is also employed by the country of Qatar — a nation with one of the worst human rights records in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Sharief said, "Qatar has no respect for workers' rights.
  • That is why I am calling for Lauren Book to do the right thing today.
  • I also ask that state senators Janet Cruz, Jason Pizzo, and the Florida Senate Victory Fund sever ties with Christian Ulvert.
  • Dr. Barbara Sharief is a former Miramar City Commissioner and Broward County Commissioner, and was the first African American Women to serve as Broward County Mayor.

CROOKED MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW LINEUP FEATURING ORIGINAL CONTENT, COLLABORATIONS + EXCITING, NEW VOICES ALONGSIDE FAN-FAVORITES -- FOR ITS MOST AMBITIOUS SLATE TO DATE SPANNING CULTURE, POLITICS + FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 23, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crooked Media, a progressive independent media company that delivers bold content to entertain, inform and inspire action, announces its newest development slate, with podcasts spanning culture, politics and foreign affairs. The 2022 slate includes three original premieres, a new acquisition, new seasons of award-winning favorites and a spinoff series in partnership with hit Men In Blazers Show, with more to be announced.

Key Points: 
  • Crooked Media has launched more than 30 podcasts and digital series since its founding in 2017.
  • The current lineup of ambitious storytelling and analysis generates more than 21 million monthly downloads and consistently ranks at the top of competitive podcast charts.
  • Crooked has received over 50 awards and nominations since 2018, including a prestigious Peabody Award nomination.
  • The show is the latest podcast acquisition for Crooked Media, and will return with new episodes this July.

The Majority of Fort Bend Democrat Primary Voters Rallied to Change Party Leadership

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 16, 2022

With Belt endorsing Drew, there is a new, formidable surge in the Fort Bend County Blue Wave.

Key Points: 
  • With Belt endorsing Drew, there is a new, formidable surge in the Fort Bend County Blue Wave.
  • As Democratic turnout is waning, Drew's unique skillset packs a tsunami-like force to reengage, reinvigorate, and amplify Democratic voters' voices.
  • Drew, former Fort Bend ISD Trustee, is actively involved with the community, its businesses, organizations, educational institutions, and religious entities.
  • I'm simply passionate about making strides to improve representation...in political office within Fort Bend County and throughout the state."

GAIN POWER Introduces First-Ever Political Powerful IDEA Awards, Sponsored by the Democratic National Committee and leading national Progressive Organizations

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAIN POWER announced The Powerful IDEA Awards & Expo, which will take place June 8 & 9, 2022, in Washington D.C. The inaugural event is being billed in industry circles as The Screen Actors Guild Awards for the progressive community. The two day event is powered by the Democratic & Progressive movement including the National Education Association (NEA), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the Democratic National Committee (DNC), who are backing the event.  

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural event is being billed in industry circles as The Screen Actors Guild Awards for the progressive community.
  • The two day event is powered by the Democratic & Progressive movement including the National Education Association (NEA), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the Democratic National Committee (DNC), who are backing the event.
  • The Powerful IDEA Awards & Expo will honor best in class progressive communications & leadership as well as connect job seekers with available roles ahead of the midterm elections.
  • "We are thrilled to support GAIN POWER's inaugural Powerful IDEA Awards & Expo.

Former Clinton advisor joins FoliuMed Advisory Board

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 28, 2022

LIMBURG, Germany, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FoliuMed, a medical cannabis company with manufacturing and R&D in Germany and cultivation in South America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard M. Glicken to its Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • LIMBURG, Germany, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FoliuMed, a medical cannabis company with manufacturing and R&D in Germany and cultivation in South America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard M. Glicken to its Advisory Board.
  • Howard M. Glicken served as a private sector advisor to the Clinton Administration on Latin American affairs and was the Presidents private sector delegate to the Inaugurations of Presidents of Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Ecuador.
  • "What impresses me most about FoliuMed is its leadership team led by founder Oliver Zugel," says Glicken.
  • "His over 40 years of experience in business and politics and background as a successful entrepreneur make him a valued member of our Advisory Board."

Former Clinton advisor joins FoliuMed Advisory Board

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 28, 2022

LIMBURG, Germany, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FoliuMed, a medical cannabis company with manufacturing and R&D in Germany and cultivation in South America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard M. Glicken to its Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • LIMBURG, Germany, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FoliuMed, a medical cannabis company with manufacturing and R&D in Germany and cultivation in South America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard M. Glicken to its Advisory Board.
  • Howard M. Glicken served as a private sector advisor to the Clinton Administration on Latin American affairs and was the Presidents private sector delegate to the Inaugurations of Presidents of Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Ecuador.
  • "What impresses me most about FoliuMed is its leadership team led by founder Oliver Zugel," says Glicken.
  • "His over 40 years of experience in business and politics and background as a successful entrepreneur make him a valued member of our Advisory Board."

Democratic Candidate Dr. Eugene Allen Hits the Campaign Trail in Oakland on Thursday for the Heated California Insurance Commissioner Race

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 28, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Democratic Candidate Dr. Eugene Allen hits the campaign trail in Oakland starting Thursday, April 28, 2022, to meet with local officials.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Democratic Candidate Dr. Eugene Allen hits the campaign trail in Oakland starting Thursday, April 28, 2022, to meet with local officials.
  • Candidate Allen states: "I look forward to meeting with the community of Oakland, the residents deserve to have their voices heard.
  • Candidate Allen has plans to return to Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and the wine country in the upcoming weeks.
  • For 20 years, Dr. Eugene Allen and his wife, Dr. Connie Yu, have centered their commitment to improving the communities of Los Angeles.

Political Organizations Global Market Report 2022

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 22, 2022

DUBLIN, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "Political Organizations Global Market Report 2022 by Organization, Scope and Services, Mode of donation, Organization Location" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "Political Organizations Global Market Report 2022 by Organization, Scope and Services, Mode of donation, Organization Location" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global political organizations market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down.
  • The political organizations market consists of revenue generated through political services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that are engaged in promoting the interests of national, state, or local political parties or candidates.
  • The organization locations can be domestic, international and are segmented by scope and services into campaign organizations, constituency associations, local political organization, political action committees (PACS), political campaign organizations, political organizations and clubs, political parties, riding association.

44% of US Senators Seem to Prefer Having Three or More Children, According to New Research from Premium Joy

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

WALNUT, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A big chunk of US senators seem to prefer having at least three children, according to a new research by the toy company Premium Joy.

Key Points: 
  • New research performed by Premium Joy toy company sheds light on the number of children US senators have.
  • The data indicate many senators appear to favor having more kids in their family especially those in the Republican Party.
  • WALNUT, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A big chunk of US senators seem to prefer having at least three children, according to a new research by the toy company Premium Joy .
  • The research data revealed that 44% of senators have three or more kids while only 22% have zero or one child.

Event Technology Startup to Produce Hybrid Hawai'i Democratic Party State Convention

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 1, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Event technology startup, Jumbo , announces its latest political partnership with the Hawai'i Democratic Party (HDP), where it will be building the virtual component of the party's hybrid state party convention in May.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Event technology startup, Jumbo , announces its latest political partnership with the Hawai'i Democratic Party (HDP), where it will be building the virtual component of the party's hybrid state party convention in May.
  • "We are excited to partner with Jumbo to create our most accessible state party convention yet," says Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Party Chair for the Hawai'i Democratic Party.
  • While some of the attendees will be partaking in the Hawai'i Democratic Party State Convention in person in Honolulu, virtual participants will be joining via a custom branded platform built by Jumbo.
  • Jumbo is an event technology company specializing in building virtual event platforms .