Rabbi Steve Lebow has been selected by the ECDA Board of Directors to receive the first ECDA Progressive Spirit Award and will speak about progressive values. Rabbi Lebow has served as Kol Emeth's dedicated spiritual leader since 1986.  Ordained in 1983, Rabbi Lebow has brought his vision, inspiration, enthusiasm, and social consciousness to Temple Kol Emeth and East Cobb County.

Because of his advocacy for abused children, Rabbi Lebow was selected Clergyman of the Year in 1993 by the National Conference of Christians and Jews. In 1994 Rabbi Lebow organized and was the keynote speaker at a mass rally in protest of an anti-gay resolution passed by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. He was also instrumental in the placement of a plaque to mark the spot, here in Cobb County, where Leo Frank was lynched by a mob after having been falsely accused and convicted of murder.

For his human rights activities, the Rabbi has received awards, citations and honors from the Cobb Citizens Coalition, the Clergy and Laity Concerned, the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, and the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.

Brothers Jon Sinton and Steve Sinton have been selected by the Founding Chair of the ECDA to share the first ECDA Progressive Voice Award for their work in founding Air America Radio.

Jon Sinton has had a varied career in broadcasting, ranging from air personality in the ‘70s, to investment banker in the '90s.

Steve Sinton has worked in and on the radio for over 35 years, including ABC, CBS, and Clear Channel. Steve was on the air at WGST and as a DJ at 96Rock. In addition, he's one of very few DJs to be given membership in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In late 2002, the Sinton brothers began work on what is now Air America Radio (AAR), the first ever “Progressive Talk” network. In March of 2004 AAR went on the air and in less than a year it had set growth records for network radio expansion by being on satellite radio services and the Internet as well as 50 terrestrial radio stations.

Mike Holzknecht has been selected by the ECDA Board Chair to receive the first ECDA Volunteer of the Year Award. Mike is a life long Democrat who has read and discussed the issues of the day for decades. Several years ago, he decided to find the local Democratic Party and ask them, "What can I do?" He was asked if he was reasonably intelligent and had a sense of humor. He was asked if he valued facts, logic, and civilized discourse. He replied, "Of course, I'm a Democrat. I also like to see good candidates beat bad candidates at the ballot box not just at poorly attended candidate forums."

Mike has worked with every candidate in East Cobb County as well as several in the rest of the county and state. He has marched with Democrats in Parades, participated in debates and stood on corners in the cold, wind and rain. However, Mike’s forte is canvassing. Most walkers, talkers and door knockers in East Cobb can trace their skills to Mike or people trained by Mike. That is why the ECDA Board has selected Mike Holzknecht as our 2007 Volunteer of the Year.

The East Cobb Democratic Alliance (ECDA) is working to support progressive Democratic values and to elect progressive candidates in East Cobb County.  Each month, the ECDA will present an at-issue forum featuring notable speakers from around Georgia.  Come join and contribute to the East Cobb Democratic Alliance and volunteer to help win victory in 2008 and beyond.

 

If you have any questions, contact David Lombrozo at 770-650-0117 or via e-mail to David@eastcobbdems.com Visit www.EastCobbDems.com to receive our electronic newsletter, join the ECDA, and to find more information on other exciting ECDA events.  The regular meetings of the East Cobb Democratic Alliance are held on the first Tuesday of each month.  Each meeting will feature an At-Issue topic and a notable speaker. 

 

 

Future at-issue topics include (subject to change): 

 

·         A Great Place To Live: Creating Community, Fighting Sprawl. (April)

·         Protecting Ourselves & Keeping our Freedoms on The Internet: What To Watch Out For.

·         Meaningful Work: Is Labor Simply a Resource and do we Really Need an Unending Supply of Poor People?

·         How is the War on Terror like the War on Drugs? Which is More Expensive and Why Can't it End?

·         How Can We Ensure Our Children's Future as Secure, Responsible, and Happy Adults?

·         American Progressive Values: Freedom, Opportunity, Security, Responsibility and Patriotism!

·         Is Universal Education Still a Good Idea? Why We Should Care.

·         How Important Is Free Speech? Will Fear Continue to Lead Us To Censorship?

·         Money and Politics: Who Owns Democracy?

·         How Can We Keep Our Balance in a Fast Changing World?

 

If you would like to suggest additional topics or speakers, contact David Lombrozo at (770) 650-0117 or via email at David@eastcobbdems.com . Visit www.EastCobbDems.com for more in­formation.

Progressive Principles - George Lakoff

“Progressives have a long and storied history in the United States.  It is a narrative driven by the liberal principles of freedom, equality, human dignity, tolerance, and the celebration of diversity, and by the conviction that our common wealth should be used for the common good. Our nation’s greatest moments occurred when these principles prevailed. We write so that they may endure.

These principles belong to no person, place, or party. They belong to no race, class, or gender. They belong to no time, region, or country of origin. And they recognize no red state/blue state dichotomy. We write to remind ourselves of the progressive principles that have always lifted our nation to higher moral ground. And we reflect on our past in the hope that we can leave our children with a better future. Our greatest patriots have been those who articulated and acted on these principles. They gave life to our Constitution through their courage and their convictions. Their legacy is our proudest common heritage. It humbles us. We write so we, too, may act on our deepest convictions.”

Our greatest patriots have been those who articulated and acted on these principles. They gave life to our Constitution through their courage and their convictions. Their legacy is our proudest common heritage. It humbles us. We write so we, too, may act on our deepest convictions.” *

*George Lakoff and the Rockridge Institute, Thinking Points: Communicating our American Values and Vision, Farrar Straus Giroux, October 2006, p.3.

 

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