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Washington D.C. - The College Democrats of America (CDA) Black Caucus is proud to stand with President Obama in recognizing the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this week.  We are excited to mark the 30th Anniversary of President Jimmy Carter's proclamation to, "strengthen and expand the capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities".

"For years African Americans were denied the right to a formal education. Our forefathers fought for the right to a higher education and founded many Historically Black Colleges and Universities," CDA Black Caucus Chair Beatrice Peterson stated. "Since their inception, HBCU's have prepared students for future endeavors in both the private and public sectors by opening doors of opportunity for countless generations as well as ...

President Obama explains how the most dire warnings about the Citizens United case are being proven valid, even as Republicans in Congress have blocked legislation to fix it:

Back in January, in my State of the Union Address, I warned of the danger posed by a Supreme Court ruling called Citizens United. This decision overturned decades of law and precedent. It gave the special interests the power to spend without limit – and without public disclosure – to run ads in order to influence elections.

Now, as an election approaches, it’s not just a theory. We can see for ourselves how destructive to our democracy this can become. We see it in the flood of deceptive attack ads sponsored by special interests ...

With competitive races for Senate, the House of Representatives, and the governor’s office, Pennsylvania is an important state for Democrats this November. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine visited Philadelphia last week for a major speech laying out the choice voters face this election, and David Plouffe recently recorded a campaign update highlighting Organizing for America's investment and organizing strategy in the state. It's a tough task, but volunteers in Pennsylvania are up for it—and they've been preparing for this all summer long.

On a bright morning this July in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, more than 20 volunteers gathered in the town center to register people to vote and go door to door building momentum for Democratic candidates. They were joined ...

Tonight marks the beginning of Yom Kippur. In recognition of that occasion, Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine released the following statement:

“Tonight, as Jewish families across the United States and around the world begin their Yom Kippur observances, I join with them not only in marking this holy day, but in celebrating the ancient Jewish faith.  It is a faith that binds families and communities and that – on this day in particular – demonstrates the value of reflection, atonement, and forgiveness.

“Those values transcend any one religion – they are values that convey compassion for those around us and encourage empathy for our neighbors.  They enrich our society and our lives.  So whatever our faith, I hope we can all ...

President Obama today appointed Elizabeth Warren to oversee the creation of the new consumer protection agency created under this year's Wall Street reform bill. A Harvard law professor who's directed the Congressional oversight panel in charge of bailout funds, Warren has been a tireless and effective advocate for folks hurt by Wall Street's reckless practices. She receives wide praise not just for her passionate advocacy, but for making real progress in Washington for regular Americans.

The idea for the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was Warren's—for the first time, there will be an agency 100% devoted to looking out for consumers by cracking down on unfair credit card and mortgage practices. Warren will help get the agency get set up and ...