Welcome! This group is for Democrats in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Las Flores, Coto de Caza, Foothill Ranch, Dove Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, and Ladera Ranch.

We are a strong group of dedicated Democrats in South OC working to make our voices heard.

Every empire falls. In order for the U.S. to avoid repeating history it is time to think outside the box and discuss what is broken in our government and what can be done to fix it. Lots of people complain about what is wrong but not many have the courage to propose solutions. This group is for the courageous person who is ready to find solutions. The first step to finding a solution is defining the problem. At this point in time, this group is about defining the problems with the current politi …

According to pollster Scott Rasmussen, the bailouts of banks by the Bush and Obama administrations triggered the Tea Party’s rise. The interviewer adds that the movement's anger centers on two issues, quoting Rasmussen as saying, "They think federal spending, deficits and taxes are too high, and they think no one in Washington is listening to them, and that latter point is really, really important." The movement has no central leadership but is a loose affiliation of smaller local groups. The mo …

… DFA-OC members have become active in progressive political organizations and the Democratic Party, and many have become candidates for office or worked diligently to help elect progressive candidates. With the change in power in Washington DC, and the move away from the disastrous policies of the Bush Administration, DFA-OC remains committed to working for the issues it has always promoted, until a true progressive agenda is implemented on behalf of the people’s interests. Please join us at o …