GW College Democrats is the largest and most active progressive organization on campus. Our purpose is to promote the ideas and values of the Democratic Party on campus, and support Democratic candidates for office. We regularly host high profile and progressive speakers from both inside and out of government. In addition, we support candidates for national and statewide office, often traveling great distances to campaign on their behalf. Lastly, we promote Democratic values through community service and issue advocacy events. GW College Democrats is the only progressive organization on campus recognized and supported by the Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee.

Why Join the College Democrats?

• We are the largest progressive organization on campus
• We are the only Democratic group at GW recognized by the Democratic National Committee
• We host the most important and provocative speakers of any GW organization
• We bring students to campaign in the key races around the country
• We provide our members with opportunities for internships and political involvement in the DC metropolitan area

Highlights from the 2007-2008 School Year:

Speakers Hosted

• Terry McAuliffe, former DNC Chairman
• Gov. Howard Dean, current DNC Chairman
• Patti Solis Doyle, campaign manager of Hillary Clinton for President
• Bernie Horn, author of "Framing the Future"
• Lunch on the Hill with Rep. Chakah Fattah (D-PA)

Other Events Hosted

• Screening and Panel Discussion of documentary "18 in '08"
• Forum on Faith & Politics with a panel of experts
• The Road to Denver: How to Become a Youth Delegate at the DNC Convention

Rallies

• September 15 March Against the War in Iraq
• DC AIDS Walk
• Global AIDS Day Rally
• DNC Fall Meeting - met every 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidate and several party officials

Campaign Trips & Activism

• Kentucky's Governor Race to Elect Steve Beshear
• Phonebanking at the DNC Headquarters
• Phonebanknig for NCLB

Debates

• CD-CR Debate on the War in Iraq
• "Students for" Candidates Forum
• Debates on Abortion and Jewish Values

Community Service

• Volunteered at the Capital Area Food Bank
• Built a Habitat for Humanity house
• Planted trees with Casey Trees
• Participated in the Blood Drive

Social Events

• Welcome Back BBQ & Progressive Org Fair
• Midnight Monument Tour
• 80s Dance Party
• CD-CR Soccer, Football, and Bowling
• Super Tuesday Celebration
• CDs Go to the Movies (Rendition, Across the Universe, Charlie Wilson's War, Stop Loss)
• Debate Watch Parties during the primary season

Need More Info?

Looking to Contact us? Please see our Contact Page for more information. Specific members of the Executive Board can be contacted from the Executive Board page.