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Last week, supporters in Hawaii were treated to a sneak-peak of the new HBO documentary "By the People," which chronicles Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. Ria Beldevia, OFA State Director for Hawaii, and her team played host for the event, and were able to capture pictures and quotes from individuals at the screening.
Organizing for America - "By the People" Hawaii Preview
OBAMA’S YOUTH CORPS
Back in 1980 one of my sons sold books for SOUTHWESTERN PUBLISHING COMPANY. At that time the book company recruited college students, who went door to door and sold educational type books. It was a great learning experience for the students and my son earned enough during the summer to pay for his senior year in college. The Obama administration is now recruiting college students that will not only get paid for knocking on doors but will “earn college credits” while advocating for change. It’s called ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA (OFA) and could be a part of Obama’s young and educated civilian army. More