About Us
Welcome! Village Independent Democrats is a progressive, activist community organization of local Democrats committed to party reform, social justice, equality under the law, and the welfare of all. VID works to reform city, state, and national politics and to ensure progressive political leadership, fair judges, and forward-thinking policies.
VID is open to anyone, wherever you live, and you are invited to participate as you choose. Although members might belong to multiple clubs, VID requires members to vote only in one. We operate on the ground, knocking on doors for endorsed candidates, holding debates and forums for politicians regarding reforms, and engaging with our elected leaders who speak at our meetings.
Born in 1956, VID has a long and colorful history as one of the longest-standing reform Democratic clubs in New York City.
Follow VID on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook (no Twitter!) @VillageDems
Primary Day Is Here!
Primary Day, Tuesday, June 23, is here, and we need to finish strong! Your help really counts! Please join VID in helping elect our endorsed candidates.
Primary Day Schedule - Volunteers Needed!
Whether you can volunteer for one hour, two hours, or multiple shifts, your help makes a real difference. Your time can make a real difference. If you can hand out VID palm cards on Primary Day, please contact:
- Dan Palmisano: [email protected] (646) 643-3261
If you want to help the campaigns directly, you can contact:
- Dan Goldman’s Campaign: [email protected]
- Micah Lasher’s Campaign: [email protected] or click here.
- Grace Lee’s Campaign: [email protected]
- David Siffert’s Campaign: [email protected]
- Tom DiNapoli’s Campaign: [email protected]
- Carl Wilson’s Campaign: [email protected]
VOTE!
Primary Day is Tuesday, June 23, from 6 am - 9 pm. If you haven't already voted, please make a plan to cast your ballot and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Click here to find your polling place.
Thank You, Volunteers!
Democracy doesn't happen by itself. It depends on people who are willing to give up their weekends, stand on street corners, talk to voters, hand out literature, and do the often-unseen work that makes elections possible. We are enormously grateful to the following volunteers, candidates, and supporters who joined VID this weekend at Abingdon Square, City As School, and IS 70. Thank you for your commitment, your energy, and your belief that participation matters.
Rep. Dan Goldman, David Siffert, CM Carl Wilson, AM Grace Lee, Gil Horowitz, Jonathan Geballe, Irene Kaufman, Tony Hoffmann, Caroline Donahue, Mindy Rosetier, Judith Jacobson, Melissa Carty, Jen Hoppe, Dan Palmisano, Anna Theofilopoulou, Ryan McKenna, Dylan Castetter, and Glynis O’Meara.
Volunteer with VID-Endorsed Campaigns
Petitioning may be over, but our work is just getting started. As we are gearing up for the June 23 primary, our endorsed candidates need your help to win. From canvassing and phonebanking to paid campaign roles, there are plenty of ways to plug in. Check out the VID-Endorsed Campaign Hub for the up-to-date volunteer opportunities and candidate events.
Thank you to all our petitioning volunteers!
In-Person Postcarding
Join Downtown Nasty Women and Team Min in downtown NYC to write Get Out The Vote postcards on Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at Jack's Wife Freda (72 University Place). We will provide addresses, scripts, postcards, and stamps. Please bring your own pens or Sharpies (there will also be some available). Come for as little or as long as you can! RSVP here.
If you can't make it in person but would like to write, we can help you get started.
ACTIVISM IN THE TRUMP 2.O ERA
See our Calendar and Take Action sections.
See VID's protest activity Here
See VID on the Campaign Trail HERE.
Click here for No Kings photos from the march
Stay Connected
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The Dispatch
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