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07 / 1
Start: 14:30
Start: Merle McEldowney, DFNYC Meetup host, is planning a fun petitioning pub crawl for Norman Siegel in the West Village on Friday evening, July 1. Join Merle for quick petition training, and then begin the West Village outreach! Meeting Time & Location: 7:30 at Sheridan Square in the West Village, at park behind the newstand, or if the park is closed, meet in front of the news stand. Take the 1/9 to Sheridan Square, or take the ACE/BDFV trains to West 4th Street and walk west to Sheridan Square. Petitioning Captain: Merle McEldowney, merlelynn2000 -at- yahoo.com (replace -at- with @) or 718.434.4112 (mob. Stuff: Merle will bring petitions, buttons, campaign literature, and some buttons. She'll have a few extra clipboards, but please bring your own if you have one. Start: 21:00
A fun, relaxing auto-free ride through Central Park. Enjoy the tranquillity of the park and its beautiful ponds and waterways: a nature lover's dream. Totally safe. Bike guides front & rear. ### TIME'S UP! is a direct-action environmental group that uses events and educational programs to promote a safer, quieter, friendlier, and more environmentally sustainable city. We're community-based,all-volunteer, and non-profit. It's easy to help: Join! See www.times-up.org or call 212-802-8222 for more information and for bike repair workshop schedules. | ||
07 / 2
Start: 08:30
Start: July 2nd, Democracy for NYC and The Committee for Norman Siegel will join the Liberal Leagues as the: [inline:1] Dewitt Clinton Park (53 St. & 11 Ave.) We will kick of July 4th weekend as we bond with our “rival Start: 11:00
Over a dozen progressive NYC orgs , including : New Democratic Majority, Swing the State, WhereDoWeGo.org, DFNYC, Billionaires For Bush, Greene Dragon, America Coming Together NYC, Bands Against Bush, AntiEgo.org, Drinking Liberally, Cosmopolity and more, will come together, to celebrate and reinforce our Patriotism and Progressive Values, to break the monopoly on the word `freedom` held by Bush, who uses it freely while undermining it at home and abroad, and to have a great time sharing food, fun, and music. Exact picnic beginning and end times are to come. Softball will run from 1:30 Â 6pm. For details, go the FREEDOM WEEKEND website. Start: 17:00
Ride to the Brooklyn Museum's monthly, free, dance-party extravaganza, First Saturday! Check the website for more details for July. The museum will be open until 11 p.m. ### TIME'S UP! is a direct-action environmental group that uses events and educational programs to promote a safer, quieter, friendlier, and more environmentally sustainable city. We're community-based,all-volunteer, and non-profit. It's easy to help: Join! See www.times-up.org or call 212-802-8222 for more information and for bike repair workshop schedules. | ||
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07 / 4
Start: 08:00
Start: Come here Norman speak in Central Park on July 4th and help us collect petitions! Don't worry if you haven't petitioned before -- we can train you on the spot. This is a great opportunity to collect signatures from a captive (captivated) audience while Norman speaks. Then we will go to other nearby areas of the park to find more signatures. Location & Time The picnic starts at 1pm in Strawberry Fields (enter the Park at 72nd St & Central Park West). At about 2:00, we will walk around the park and collect more signatures. If you can't make the picnic but would like to help us petition, contact Heather on her mobile # below to catch up with us. Petitioning Captain: Heather Woodfield, hwoodfield -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @) or 310-433-4351 (mob). Stuff: Please bring a clipboard if you have one. For more information on Freedom Weekend, see this post at New Democratic Majority's website: www.newdemmajority.org/cms/?q=node/view/9154 Start: 14:00
Come Sign the Bill of Rights Against Corporate Tyranny and revel with us on the 4th! Bill of Rights against Corporate Tyranny Steps of Federal Hall Monday July 4th 3pm 26 Wall Street at Nassau St. (Subways 2,3,4,5 to Wall St; A,C to Fulton; J,M,Z to Broad St.) Celebrate July 4th with the patriots of Greene Dragon. In honor of this historic holiday, we will unfurl a modern-day Bill of Rights to protect America and its citizens from the perils of Corporate Tyranny. Sign your John and Jane Hancocks to our twenty-foot scroll and heed our Join us at the spot where President Washington took his first oath of office and help us bring back a government that is truly of, by and for the people. Post-signing toast at Washington’s old watering hole, Fraunces Tavern, then it’s on to a July 4th extravaganza at the East River Bar. (97 S. 6th St, btw Bedford & Berry, Williamsburg Brooklyn. JMZ to Marcy, L to Bedford) ** Greene Dragon is a group of modern-day patriots celebrating the American Revel-ution against corporate tyranny ** www.greenedragon.org | ||
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07 / 7
Start: 17:00
[Ed : Bumped by Liza ] Democracy For New York City is hosting a special training headed by Teresa Hommel, computer expert and voting activist. It will fill in the gaps on what you know about Paper Ballot/Optical Scan vs DRE voting systems and =will also give you some lobbying smarts, so we can take this issue to the NY City Council members and make sure all five boroughs opt for Paper BBallot/Optical Scanner systems. Since NYC makes up about 38% of NY State voters, it’s a good way for securing the vote and influencing machine voting choice statewide. Bring: your Council Member's name. You can find out who yours is by going to www.nypirg.org. If you are interested in this critical issue, please contact: Stephanie Low (212 534 4103) stephlow@mindspring.com to reserve a space. 6-9 pm. Community Church of New York, 28 East 35 St. (between Park and Madison). Ring the bell for the Front Lounge. $10 a person, to cover costs. | ||
07 / 8
Start: 17:15
Help make park roads auto-free! We roll two by two in a single traffic lane around the Loop Road. This is a non-confrontational ride to slow down car traffic during the hours the park is open to cars. The ride lasts until the start of the park's auto-free hours. ### TIME'S UP! is a direct-action environmental group that uses events and educational programs to promote a safer, quieter, friendlier, and more environmentally sustainable city. We're community-based,all-volunteer, and non-profit. It's easy to help: Join! See www.times-up.org or call 212-802-8222 for more information and for bike repair workshop schedules. Start: 18:00
I publicized the Manhattan Critical Mass event earlier. Critical Mass is a monthly celebration of bicycles and other nonpolluting means of transportation, exercising our right to the road. Critical Mass is a movement, not an organization; no two riders participate for exactly the same reason. New York City's first Critical Mass was in 1993. Critical Mass has also become an expression of Free Speech and Freedom of Assembly. Since they rode in protest of the Republican Convention, Mayor Bloomberg has been taking revenge on the Manhattan events by arresting participants. But you can still stand up for our rights without getting arrested. There are also Brooklyn Critical Mass bike rides that as far as I know are not being targeted by Bloomberg. Start: 18:00
Meet at the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge -- SW corner of Chambers and Centre St/Park Row at 7 or wait for us at the Carroll St Drawbridge in Brooklyn, between Nevins and Bond, at 7:25 or we'll see you at OR by 7:50 p.m. we'll be at the 69th St Pier in Brooklyn at the Shore Parkway bike path entrance (take 68th Street past Owl's Head Park and bear right). The Cyclone Ride goes to Coney Island Amusement Park (Brooklyn). Bring locks as we plan to lock up and ride the rides. Bring money for food and amusements, and a swimsuit if you plan to hit the waves. We usually spend about an hour and a half in the park, on the beach (and in the water!), on the boardwalk, and at Nathan's. Some people return on the subway, and others ride. TIME'S UP! is a direct-action environmental group that uses events and educational programs to promote a safer, quieter, friendlier, and more environmentally sustainable city. We're community-based,all-volunteer, and non-profit. It's easy to help: Join! See www.times-up.org or call 212-802-8222 for more information and for bike repair workshop schedules. Start: 18:00
Come out and join this moving celebration of what our streets and environment could be like with sustainable transportation Brooklyn style! ### TIME'S UP! is a direct-action environmental group that uses events and educational programs to promote a safer, quieter, friendlier, and more environmentally sustainable city. We're community-based,all-volunteer, and non-profit. It's easy to help: Join! See www.times-up.org or call 212-802-8222 for more information and for bike repair workshop schedules. Start: 20:00
Join XUP for a totally safe, auto-free ride as we explore Prospect Park at night. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the fields, woods and ponds. Bike guides in the front and back. Bring your favorite bike: the one with the light! The park is dark at night. ### TIME'S UP! is a direct-action environmental group that uses events and educational programs to promote a safer, quieter, friendlier, and more environmentally sustainable city. We're community-based,all-volunteer, and non-profit. It's easy to help: Join! See www.times-up.org or call 212-802-8222 for more information and for bike repair workshop schedules. | ||
07 / 9
Start: 14:00
Start: When: Saturday, July 9, 7-10pm Start: 14:00
Start: When: Saturday, July 9, 7-10pm | ||
07 / 10
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07 / 11
Start: 18:30
NDM is one of the offshoots of the Dean Campaign and does wonderful stuff. The next General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 11th, at 7:30 PM at the New Tank, located on 208 West 37th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. We'll be talking about the Supreme Court, HAVA, and some of the many, many other issues Progressives are dealing with these days. Please stay tuned for updates. | ||
07 / 12
Start: 06:45
Start: Tuesday July 12th. Meet at 11:45, (or come on your lunch break!) townhall is between 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Location: Kimmel Center - 60 Washington Square South (on La Guardia Pl.) New York University is moving to close down its graduate students union at the end of the summer, the labor movement's only toehold among graduate students at private universities. Start: 07:00
Start: The New York City Bill of Rights Defense Campaign, the New York Civil Liberties Union and People for the American Way present the: Patriot Act-SHUN Rally Rally calling on Congress to reform the Patriot Act and to support corrective legislation such as the SAFE Act and Civil Liberties Restoration Act, which would restore meaningful checks and balances to Patriot Act powers. Activists, political leaders, actors, writers and performers will gather in front of the New York Public Library on Tuesday, July 12 at 12 PM, and using humor, irony, and perhaps even some music will raise awareness about the threats the Patriot Act poses to our rights and the need to reform it. Congressional lawmakers will meet this month to vote on legislation to expand the Patriot Act. Start: 11:00
Take Action! RSVP Now! Make your voice heard! Contact Sen. Charles Schumer and Rep. Anthony Weiner to ask them to co-sponsor the SAFE and CLRA Acts: Sen. Charles Schumer Rep Anthony Weiner: | ||
07 / 13
Start: 08:00
Start: Where: Hunter College, East Building, President's Conference Room, 17th Floor, on the corner of 68th and Lexington Join Gifford Miller as he gives a policy speech on the city receiving its Fair Share. Start: 14:00
Start: When: Wednesday, July 13, 7pm Join us for another fun filled data entry party. Really it's a blast, we have a few laughs and do some typing. | ||
07 / 14
Start: 06:00
Start: Public announcement of the Democratic Candidacy for district 20, Red Hook, Dutchess County | ||
07 / 15
Start: 14:30
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07 / 16
Start: 03:00
Start: Join Citizen Action and the Americans United To Protect Social Security Campaign for the first road trip to PA in 2005. We'll be going door-to-door in swing neighborhoods to educate Pennsylvanians about the plan of President Bush and his conservative allies to privatize Social Security. The Coalition's tactics have proved extremely effective thus far in raising awareness about the right's plan to put an end to one of the most effective government programs in our nation's history. Click here for details and RSVP: http://activist.acthere.com/page/m/af9b03vcz65/e22nca Start: 04:00
Start: Whatever we believe politically and whether we like it or not, it‚s the soldiers and their families who pay the price for our country‚s involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. | ||
07 / 17
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07 / 18
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07 / 19
Start: 13:00
Start: This Tuesday will be week 11 of Chelsea Stands Up Against the War from 6-7pm at 8th Avenue and 24th Street rain or shine. All are welcome to stand up with Chelsea Neighbors United to End the War regardless of what neighborhood you live in. To read about Chelsea Neighbors United to End the War go to www.ChelseaNeighborsUnited.org For more information or to volunteer, email ChelseaNeighborsUnited-at-yahoo.com (replace -at- with @). At the "Stand Up" people hold up banners and signs to spread the message to vehicular trafic, distribute leaflets to passersby, collect signatures on a petition to Congressman Nadler to co-sponsor The Withdrawal From Iraq Resolution, sell their peace buttons and talk to friends and neighbors about "why we should all work to end this illegal and immoral war." Start: 14:30
Start: Where: The Frying Pan, Pier 63 Maritime, near Chelsea Piers Come Celebrate aboard the lightship Frying Pan Food and drinks can be purchased at the Tiki Hut Bar & Grill. Minimum Donation to benefit the Committee for Norman Siegel: $20 Directions: Take any train to 23rd Street, transfer to the westbound M-23 bus to the end of the line. Walk through the parking lot in front of Basketball City, bearing right and across the ramp to Pier 63 Maritime. | ||
07 / 20
Start: 09:00
Start: Citizen Action Nation Call In Day to Reducing or repealing the estate tax will give more tax breaks for the wealthy while having devastating consequences for lower and middle-income taxpayers. Only the richest 2 percent of our nation's families currently pay any estate tax at all. These are people with estates larger than $1.5 million for an individual or $3 million for a couple. Proposals in Congress to weaken or repeal of the estate tax will cost nearly $1 trillion over the next ten years. This comes at a time that Congress has proposed spending cuts from important public programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and education programs. You can take action by calling Senator Schumer on Wednesday, July 20 at 202-224-6542 and ask him to oppose any legislation to weaken the estate tax. Start: 12:00
Start: When: TODAY, July 20, 5:00pm to 6:30pm Join NARAL Pro-Choice New York, Planned Parenthood of New York City, State Senator Eric Schneiderman, and others opposed President Bush’s nomination of John Roberts at a rally today to express outrage at the nomination of this anti-choice activist to replace Justice O’Connor’s swing vote on the U.S. Supreme Court. Start: 14:00
Start: SPECIAL NIGHT: WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 7PM NEW! Jackston Heights Meetup Novo, 78-23 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights, with hosts Henry Baranczak and Heather Woodfield | ||
07 / 21
Start: 05:00
Start: Where: Steps of City Hall Come show you support for Norman Siegel this Thursday on the steps on City Hall as he graciously receives an endorsement from the UAW-Region 9 Union. It should be a short press conference, but a strong volunteer/supporter presence is vital. Please contact Munira at 732-322-8313 to confirm attendence. Or email her at munira -at- nomran2005.com (replace -at- with @). Start: 13:00
Start: Where: Community Church of New York, 28 East 35 St. (between Park and Madison) Ring the bell for the Gallery CLICK HERE to RSVP or call Stephanie Low at 718-594-6652 (space is limited) Democracy for NYC is hosting a special training headed by Theresa Hommell, computer expert and voting activist ( | ||
07 / 22
Start: 15:00
A couple of weeks back Karl Rove enraged me by exploiting the 9/11 tragedy in an attempt to raise money for a New Jersey Republican, Doug Forrester. Dem candidate Corzine is ahead in the polls, so Rove figured it was time to pull out the 9/11 card. This disgusting exploitation of those who died on 9/11 has got to stop. Karl Rove refused to apologize and then it got forgotten in the whole issue of Karl Rove's treasonous actions outing Plame. Well, now Dick Cheney is coming to campaign for Forrester. I am hoping that some of us New Yorkers can make it to protest Cheney and Forrester. Here's the scoop from the NJ Dems: WE NEED YOU TO HELP US SHOW DOUG FORRESTER THAT VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY AND THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION POLICIES ARE NOT WELCOME IN NJ!!! What: Protest Dick Cheney in NJ to Raise Money for Doug Forrester Where: The Westin Hotel off of Route 1 in Plainsboro When: Friday, July 22nd at 4PM Join us to protest Dick Cheney's fundraising frolic in the state of NJ! All participants MUST meet in the PARKING LOT at the corner of Village Boulevard and College Road West. It is directly off of Rte 1 and easily accessible. BUSH-CHENEY-FORRESTER THESE FELLOWS ARE: ANTI-WORKER, ANTI-SOCIAL SECURITY, ANTI-AMTRAK, ANTI-SHORE PROTECTION, ANTI-HOMELAND SECURITY, Directions: Take College Road West from Route 1 South or North, past the entrance to Forrestal Village | ||
07 / 23
Start: 09:00
Start: Torture and Lies: Who Is Accountable? New York City Town Hall Meeting Sponsored by The Nation and Democrats.com Speakers: Moderator: Bob Fertik Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), who has represented a conservative district in upstate New York since 1993, has spoken passionately about the significance of the Downing Street Minutes and the need to hold the President accountable for taking the nation to war on the basis of lies. Hon. Liz Holtzman, a former Congresswoman from New York, served on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment of President Nixon. She later served as District Attorney of Brooklyn and currently serves on the Nazi and Japanese Imperial War Criminal Records Interagency Working Group. She just published Torture and Accountability," an extraordinary article in The Nation. Randi Rhodes hosts The Randi Rhodes Show, the hugely popular afternoon show on Air America Radio. | ||
07 / 24
Start: 12:00
Press Conference: The Real Faces of Social Security Come pressure Vito Fossella, a potential swing vote on Social Security, to support, not destroy, Social Security. The "In This Together" campaign is having some success making key Republicans, including Fossella, very uncomfortable about Bush's Social Security plans. Keep up the pressure! We are winning this fight and we can't let up now. | ||
07 / 25
Start: 13:00
Start: Where: People for the American Way offices, 149 Fifth Ave. @ 21st St., 7th floor Democracy for NYC is hosting a special training headed by Bo Lipari, computer expert and voting activist of New Yorkers for Verified Voting ( | ||
07 / 26
Start: 00:45
Start: Get on your bikes and make a difference! Let the new mayoral candidates know that bicycling is not a crime and hear our demands for safer bicycle infrastructure! 5:45 P.M. - Ride meets at Columbus Circle/West 59th Street You can submit a question and make a reservation for the Parks 1 mayoral forum at Start: 14:00
Start: Where: Pioneer Bar, 218 Bowery CLICK HERE to RSVP. Mark your calendars for an exciting DFNYC social event. A social event is a lot like a data entry party, but without the typing. Mingle with your fellow DFNYCers and meet new people. Admission is $7 (includes a drink ticket) or $10 for two people. The proceeds from the door will benefit Democracy for NYC. It’s a good cause and a good time, so bring a friend! | ||
07 / 27
Start: 14:00
Start: Where: 260 Madison @ 38th, 2nd Floor: The New Campaign HQ! (Same building, new floor) Norman raised $149,000 in matchable campaign funds and got over 39,600 signatures on his petitions. Volunteers made it happen! Please come celebrate the success of the campaign and the opening of the new headquarters! The Siegel campaign is throwing this Thank You Party in appreciation of all the volunteers that have helped out. Join the campaign for an evening of food, fun and mingling with other volunteers. It's a great opportunity to find out more about how you can help Norman win as we approach primary day on September 13th! RSVP: So that the campaign can order enough food, please RSVP to elana -at-norman2005.com (replace -at- with @). Start: 19:00
Hosted by Abby Cook-Mack, Elena Morin, Quinn Raymond, and Liza Sabater Wed, June 29th - 8pm onward (Last Wednesday of every month) Grassroots Tavern - 20 St. Marks btw 2nd & 3rd eastvillage (at) drinkingliberally.org If you have a drinking liberally pin, feel free to wear it so we can find you at the bar. If not, there's one waiting for you on Wednesday! Candidates and representatives from all campaigns are welcome to attend. Check out www.drinkingliberally.org | ||
07 / 28
Start: 18:00
Join Marjorie (formerly host of the Brooklyn Kerry Meetup, now general political organizer and inspiration in Brooklyn) for her monthly meetup. Marjorie's meetups tend to have some excellent discussion, action alerts and guest speakers. NOTE: GIFFORD MILLER HAD TO CANCEL DUE TO A TELEVISED DEBATE Instead the meetup will cover Verified Voting issues: We have limited time to reach the media and elected officials about the dangers of electronic voting, and our preference for paper ballot precinct-based optical scanner, before purchasing decisions are made. We also plan to table at green markets, and elsewhere, for issues and candidacies. I also recommend getting Marjorie’s very informative newsletter which you can get by contacting her at: johnkerry57@covad.net | ||
07 / 29
Start: 16:00
Free story telling workshop with locak gardeners and City Lore starts at 5 at the Jane Bailey Garden (322 Greene Ave) and continues with a showing of Crooklyn at dusk at Greene Acres (4 doors down). More info at http://www.nyrp.org | ||
07 / 30
Start: 01:30
Start: BORED WITH SITTING ON THE SIDELINES WHILE I DUKE IT OUT WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF ELECTIONS IN THE PCNR ON ELECTRONIC VOTING? Start: 01:30
Start: BORED WITH SITTING ON THE SIDELINES WHILE I DUKE IT OUT WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF ELECTIONS IN THE PCNR ON ELECTRONIC VOTING? | ||
07 / 31
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