Start:
Fri, 01/06/2006 - 5:30pm

Members Bernadette Evangelist and Dave Robinson join our friends in peace and pass this request on to our friends at DFNYC:

"Hillary Clinton has betrayed her constituents and her own principles. She voted to give this most reckless, duplicitous and ignorant of presidents unlimited authority to use force in Iraq.
She supported the war from the beginning and even now after the deaths of over 2,200 Americans, tens of thousands of Iraqis and the waste of hundreds of billions of dollars, she holds a position not very different from that of George W. Bush (look for a 'winning' strategy, then withdraw troops...sometime).

As Cindy Sheehan says, 'Hillary Clinton is the leader of the pack of pro-war Democrats. I think that she is a political animal who believes that she has to be a war hawk to keep up with the big boys.'

Let's show the as-of-now presumptive Democratic presidential nominee that Republican-lite, pro-war candidates are no longer an option for the opposition party.

Let's meet every Friday starting
January 6, 2006 in front of Hillary office at
780 Third Avenue at 49th Street
5:30 to 6:00 pm

Bring a sign and some friends. Lets's show our "leaders" that we won't tolerate this war based on lies being fought by other people's children. "

For more information, contact: Janectyler-at-aol.com (replace -at- with @).

Start:
Sat, 01/07/2006 - 9:30am

Coffee and political action. Chthonic Clash Coffeehouse 418 Main Street Beacon

Start:
Sat, 01/07/2006 - 9:30am

Coffee and political action. Chthonic Clash Coffeehouse 418 Main Street Beacon

Start:
Tue, 01/10/2006 - 9:30am

On Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. the 18 grannies of the Granny Peace Brigade will appear at Criminal Court in connection with their October 17th action at the Times Square Recruiting Center. The Grannies, many of whom have maintained a "Bring the Troops Home" vigil for two years on Fifth Avenue, attempted to enlist but locked doors prevented them from entering the recruiting center, whereupon they sat down on the sidewalk. The police then arrested them and they were put into wagons, handcuffed (in back).

Among the eighteen is Molly Klopot, longtime activist for peace and justice issues, who at 86 is not the oldest granny. Another woman is 90.

Come and join with others at their court appearance. Let's demonstrate our support for these courageous women, who already spent jail time when they were booked in October, not to mention their many hours vigilling on Wednesdays for the past two years.

Norman Siegel is representing them and the courtroom will be large enough for you to attend. Mark your calendar.
Time: 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10
Place: Criminal Court at 100 Centre Street (Leonard is the cross street.)

Plan to come early as security lines are invariably long.

Start:
Thu, 01/12/2006 - 10:30am

Be a legitimate paper-ballot warrior and make a statement at the final public hearing on draft regulation of voting machines. Make your voice heard directly by the New York State Board of Elections.
The hearing will be held in Putnam County in the town of Carmel on Thursday, January 12, 2006, commencing at 10:30 AM at: The Putnam County TOPS Building, Donald B. Smith County Government Campus, 110 Old Route 6, Carmel, New York.
Map.

Start:
Thu, 01/12/2006 - 7:00pm

The Community Free Democrats will host a 67th Assembly District Candidate Debate on Thursday, January 12th, 7pm—9pm at Goddard Riverside, 593 Columbus Avenue at 88th Street.

All seven declared candidates running for Scott Stringer's vacated Assembly seat will be there: Arthur Greig, Charles Imohiosen, Marc Landis, Michael Lupinacci, Linda Rosenthal, Charles Simon, and Tom Weiss

The Forum is Free & Open to the Public

For more info, visit www.cfdnyc.org or email cfdweb-at-aol.com (replace -at- with @).

Start:
Thu, 01/12/2006 - 7:00pm

The Community Free Democrats will host a 67th Assembly District Candidate Debate on Thursday, January 12th, 7pm—9pm at Goddard Riverside, 593 Columbus Avenue at 88th Street.

All seven declared candidates running for Scott Stringer's vacated Assembly seat will be there: Arthur Greig, Charles Imohiosen, Marc Landis, Michael Lupinacci, Linda Rosenthal, Charles Simon, and Tom Weiss

The Forum is Free & Open to the Public

For more info, visit www.cfdnyc.org or email cfdweb-at-aol.com (replace -at- with @).

Start:
Fri, 01/13/2006 - 12:00pm

Concerned Dutchess County voters can meet and speak with State Assemblyman Joel Miller.
(NOTE: This replaces a previously scheduled meeting for January.)
The Assemblyman has kindly agreed to hearing our concerns about voting machine replacement. We would like to ask the Assemblyman to be our advocate to the State-level policymakers as HAVA continues to be implemented. We are currently working to coordinate this meeting with Seantor Saland's office - so the possibility exists that both lawmakers will be present.
The meeting will be held at the Assemblyman's district office in Dutchess County in the town of Poughkeepsie. That's at:
3 Neptune Road
Suite A19E
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-463-1635
Map.
We will be meeting on Friday, January 13th, 2006, commencing at 12 noon.
If you want to join us at the meeting, please send an email to vicky@vickyperry.com. We should have a reasonable idea how large a group we will be to find a suitable meeting room.
I encourage you to bring any petition material you may have that supercedes what we already left at the district office.
Assembyman Joel Miller's website.
Senator Saland's website.

Start:
Mon, 01/16/2006 - 9:00am

Join Dennis Rivera and 1199 SEIU in a March for Dignity & Justice in support of New York's home health aides, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther Kings, Jr.'s birthday on January 16th.

The march will begin at 9 am on 110th Street and Central Park West and culminate at the New York State Office Building on 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. for a rally.

Please call (866) 699-WAGE for more information.

This comes from Chris Owens' newsletter: You are invited! Central Brooklyn's Martin Luther King Holiday Family Celebration will be held at Prospect Heights High School on Monday, January 16, 2006 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This family celebration of Dr. King's Birthday is sponsored by Congressman Major Owens and the Central Brooklyn Martin Luther King Commission. There will be performances by the BAM Restoration DANCEAFRICA ENSEMBLE, Double Dutch champions THE JAZZY JUMPERS, and rap artist PAPOOSE. Essays, poetry and art by students from Central Brooklyn schools will also be presented. DOOR PRIZES! Free laptop computers, BKFK classroom kits, Comotiv Communications System, Cameras, School Supplies JOIN US AND BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY !!! DIRECTIONS: Prospect Heights High School is located at the corner of Classon Avenue & Union Street (near the Brooklyn Museum of Art parking lot), Crown Heights, just one block from Eastern Parkway & Washingon Avenue. Take the #2, 3 trains to Eastern Parkway / Brooklyn Museum stop or the #4, 5 to Franklin Avenue. Nearby bus lines are the B45, B71.

Start:
Tue, 01/17/2006 - 10:00am

STOP ALITO! Phonebanks

Brought to you by People for the American Way

Location: PFAW-NY Office, 149 5th Avenue at 21st Street, 7th Floor
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in January, 10AM to 4PM and every Thursday Evening, 6-9PM

RVSP to Tony Simone at 212-420-0440 x13 or tsimone -at- pfaw.org (replace -at- with @) and let him know you heard it from DFNYC.

Start:
Tue, 01/17/2006 - 7:00pm

Starting on Jan 17th, The DFNYC Judiciary Issues Committee will be meeting
every month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the office of David Kogelman at 305
Broadway (corner of Duane St), 5th Floor, 212-385-0777.

Start:
Wed, 01/18/2006 - 10:00am

STOP ALITO! Phonebanks

Brought to you by People for the American Way

Location: PFAW-NY Office, 149 5th Avenue at 21st Street, 7th Floor
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in January, 10AM to 4PM and every Thursday Evening, 6-9PM

RVSP to Tony Simone at 212-420-0440 x13 or tsimone -at- pfaw.org (replace -at- with @) and let him know you heard about it from DFNYC.

Start:
Wed, 01/18/2006 - 7:00pm

Five democratic challengers want the job.
Meet them at the 19th Dongressional District Candidates Forum sponsored by take19 (http://take19.blogspot.com)
Hosted by the Democratic parties of Pawling, Beekman, Dover and East Fishkill
Where: Pawling Lakeside Park’s Lathrop Center
When: Wed., January 18th 7 – 9 pm
all are welcome!
Directions
From west: take rte 55 east to rte 22. north on 22 thru 2 lights. Take 1st left onto corbin rd. at stop sign bear right into pawling lakeside park.
From north: go south on 22. five miles past wingdale rr station Make right onto corbin rd. follow above.
From South: north on 22 to Pawling. Go thru two lights. Left on corbin rd. Follow above.
For information call 845.855.3646
http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=4391
When:
Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 7:00 PM
Where:
Lathrop Center
Lakeside Park
Pawling, NY 12564
845.855.3646

Start:
Wed, 01/18/2006 - 7:00pm

Five democratic challengers want the job.
Meet them at the 19th Dongressional District Candidates Forum sponsored by take19 (http://take19.blogspot.com)
Hosted by the Democratic parties of Pawling, Beekman, Dover and East Fishkill
Where: Pawling Lakeside Park’s Lathrop Center
When: Wed., January 18th 7 – 9 pm
all are welcome!
Directions
From west: take rte 55 east to rte 22. north on 22 thru 2 lights. Take 1st left onto corbin rd. at stop sign bear right into pawling lakeside park.
From north: go south on 22. five miles past wingdale rr station Make right onto corbin rd. follow above.
From South: north on 22 to Pawling. Go thru two lights. Left on corbin rd. Follow above.
For information call 845.855.3646
http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=4391
When:
Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 7:00 PM
Where:
Lathrop Center
Lakeside Park
Pawling, NY 12564
845.855.3646

Start:
Wed, 01/18/2006 - 7:00pm

Five democratic challengers want the job.
Meet them at the 19th Dongressional District Candidates Forum sponsored by take19 (http://take19.blogspot.com)
Hosted by the Democratic parties of Pawling, Beekman, Dover and East Fishkill
Where: Pawling Lakeside Park’s Lathrop Center
When: Wed., January 18th 7 – 9 pm
all are welcome!
Directions
From west: take rte 55 east to rte 22. north on 22 thru 2 lights. Take 1st left onto corbin rd. at stop sign bear right into pawling lakeside park.
From north: go south on 22. five miles past wingdale rr station Make right onto corbin rd. follow above.
From South: north on 22 to Pawling. Go thru two lights. Left on corbin rd. Follow above.
For information call 845.855.3646
http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=4391
When:
Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 7:00 PM
Where:
Lathrop Center
Lakeside Park
Pawling, NY 12564
845.855.3646

Start:
Thu, 01/19/2006 - 10:00am

STOP ALITO! Phonebanks

Brought to you by People for the American Way

Location: PFAW-NY Office, 149 5th Avenue at 21st Street, 7th Floor
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in January, 10AM to 4PM and every Thursday Evening, 6-9PM

RVSP to Tony Simone at 212-420-0440 x13 or tsimone -at- pfaw.org (replace -at- with @) and let him know you heard about it from DFNYC.

Start:
Thu, 01/19/2006 - 6:00pm

STOP ALITO! Phonebanks

Brought to you by People for the American Way

Location: PFAW-NY Office, 149 5th Avenue at 21st Street, 7th Floor
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in January, 10AM to 4PM and every Thursday Evening, 6-9PM

RVSP to Tony Simone at 212-420-0440 x13 or tsimone -at- pfaw.org (replace -at- with @) and let him know you heard about it from DFNYC.

Start:
Sat, 01/21/2006 - 9:00am

The Great Hall @ Cooper Union
7 E. 7th St.
(212) 490-0001
Saturday, Jan 21, 9am to 5:30pm
$10

With Bush & Co. exporting democracy abroad while dismantling it here at home, it's time for progressives to stand up and take your democracy back. "Saving Our Democracy" brings together 20 of the nation's leading activists and authors to audit the state of American democracy and to offer real ideas on how to save it. Through the day's eight panels, "Saving Our Democracy" will cover every major domestic democracy issue from voter suppression and religious McCarthyism to government secrecy and the failing media.

Start:
Mon, 01/23/2006 - 12:00pm

Please join with the UFCW, Community Organizations, Small Business Groups, Members of the Clergy and organizations concerned with responsible and accountable development at a:

Press Conference and Rally to Slam The Backdoor on Walmart and BJs

Monday January 23rd
Noon
Steps of New York City Hall

By seeking approval from the City Council to build the new Gateway Mall at the Bronx Terminal Market and failing to identify the tenants of the proposed mall, developers are providing a "backdoor" for Walmart and BJs to escape scrutiny of their labor and business practices. This deception cannot be allowed.

Labor, Community and Clergy:
Unified in Keeping NYC Walmart Free

For information and/or to confirm your attendance, contact Pat Purcell at 973-583-9651 or email joinus1500-at-aol.com (replace -at- with @).

Start:
Thu, 01/26/2006 - 12:00pm

Tom De Luca, co-author of Liars! Cheaters! Evildoers!, will be at Demos for a lunch-time discussion about his latest book that charts the rise of what the authors label as the "demonization" of American politics. Showing how political campaigns often neglect debates over policy in favor of fights over the private character and personal lives of politicians, political interests are still served by this style of politics, but democracy, the authors contend, is the loser. DeLuca will discuss the distinctly American qualities of "demonization", how their frequency and intensity has grown in the last four decades and ways in which democracy and freedom of speech can coexist in a productive, idea-rich environment.

You can learn more about this book at liarscheatersevildoers.blogspot.com

Start:
Thu, 01/26/2006 - 7:30pm

Park River Indepent Democrats
January Membership meeting

Where:Council Senior Center, 241 West 72nd St.

Topic: Help America Vote Act (“HAVA

Start:
Thu, 01/26/2006 - 7:30pm

Community Free Democrats January General Membership Meeting

Thursday, January 26th, 7:30 pm

Guest Speaker: Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi

Nominations for Club Officers, Board Members, and Strycker's Bay Delegates.

NEW LOCATION: Westgate Community Room, 120 West 97th Street (between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues)

For more information email bevangelist-at-dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @).

On Thursday, January 26th at 6:30 PM, Develop, Don't Destroy Brooklyn, the Fifth Ave. Committee, Park Slope Greens, and Park Slope Neighbors invite you to a community forum on Forest City Ratner's Atlantic Yard's Project. This is a controversial project that makes us face just what our vision for Brooklyn is--17 giant skyscrapers in the heart of Brooklyn or our traditional, unique brownstones. This project also cuts to the heart of private property rights since Bloomberg has threatened to use eminent domain to force private citizens to sell their property ot another private citizen, a clear misuse of eminent domain. Come and discuss this project and ideas for a Liveable Brooklyn rather than a Brooklyn bought and sold in backroom deals for the profits of developers.

Geraldine Ferraro & Rep. Carolyn Maloney Join Students for a New American Politics PAC in New York Tomorrow NEW YORK – Former Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Geraldine Ferraro & Rep. Carolyn Maloney will join other progressives tomorrow, Thursday, January 26th for a New York City fundraiser for Students for a New American Politics PAC (SNAP PAC). The event will support SNAP PAC’s efforts to send students to work on key progressive congressional campaigns across the country this summer. "I congratulate SNAP for its drive to make a difference in the upcoming Congressional elections,

Lambda Independent Democrats will kick off the new year with a forum featuring the candidates for the hotly contested 11th congressional district seat being vacated by Major Owens on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the Montauk Club, 25 8th Avenue at Lincoln Place. This is the first time in a decade that there will be an open congressional seat in Brooklyn, so join us in hearing from candidates Carl Andrews, Yvette Clarke, Chris Owens, Nick Perry and David Yassky. I want to add my personal comment on this race. Many Progressives love to complain about the weaknesses of the Democratic Party. Well, hotly contested primaries like this one are YOUR CHANCE to influence the Democratic Party. This race pits candidates linked to the corrupt machine against progressives and semi-progressives. People who complain about the party but fail to get involved on this level should just keep their mouths shut. Come help reform politics in Brooklyn by attending this forum and questioning these candidates yourself. Then support the candidate YOU like. Otherwise, I don't want to hear you complain.

Start:
Sun, 01/29/2006 - 9:00pm

Democracy for NYC
and
Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture
present:

A Late Evening Discussion with
The Honorable Congressman Elliot Engel

The War in Iraq

When: Sunday, January 29, 2006, 9:00 PM
Where: Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture
4450 Fieldston Road, Riverdale, NY

Call 718-548-4445 or visit the www.ethicalny.org for directions.

Light Refreshments will be served.

To RSVP and for further information email Dan Millstone at: danielmillstone -at- yahoo.com (replace -at- with @).

The event was originally organized through MoveOn.org Political Action when Volunteers delivered anti-Iraq-war petitions to Mr. Engel's staff. Mr. Engel has agreed to discuss his views directly.

Start:
Tue, 01/31/2006 - 12:30pm

Rally for the Charge or Release Bill

Where: Steps of City Hall
Directions: R/W to City Hall; 2/3 to Park Pl; A/C to Chambers; J/M/Z Chambers; 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall

Join Democracy for NYC, political leaders, lawyers, activists and community members on the steps of City Hall as they call on the New York City Council to pass the Charge or Release Bill. This essential civil rights legislation would make sure that anyone arrested in New York City is arraigned within 24 hours of arrest. But it will not pass without your support!

Start:
Tue, 01/31/2006 - 12:30pm

Rally for the Charge or Release Bill

Where: Steps of City Hall
Directions: R/W to City Hall; 2/3 to Park Pl; A/C to Chambers; J/M/Z Chambers; 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall

Join Democracy for NYC, political leaders, lawyers, activists and community members on the steps of City Hall as they call on the New York City Council to pass the Charge or Release Bill. This essential civil rights legislation would make sure that anyone arrested in New York City is arraigned within 24 hours of arrest. But it will not pass without your support!

Start:
Tue, 01/31/2006 - 6:30pm

Our Voices, Our World presents
A Benefit for the Victims of the Earthquake in
Pakistan and India

Featuring performances by members of the Original Cast of HAIR as well as other musical and cultural performances.

Tuesday January 31, 2006
doors @ 6:30PM
CODA CLUB
34 East 34th St
New York City, NY

Members of the Original Broadway Cast of the "American Tribal-Love Rock Musical" HAIR singing Aquarius, Hair, Easy To Be Hard, Let the Sunshine In and other hits from the show that changed America.

Advance tickets available online at:
www.coda.tickets.musictoday.com/Coda/calendar.aspx

For more information: www.wetheworld.org/EarthquakeBenefit/

Press Contact: Mike Blaxill mblaxill-at-yahoo.com (replace -at- with @) 917.327.6376

Start:
Tue, 01/31/2006 - 6:30pm

Our Voices, Our World presents
A Benefit for the Victims of the Earthquake in
Pakistan and India

Featuring performances by members of the Original Cast of HAIR as well as other musical and cultural performances.

Tuesday January 31, 2006
doors @ 6:30PM
CODA CLUB
34 East 34th St
New York City, NY

Members of the Original Broadway Cast of the "American Tribal-Love Rock Musical" HAIR singing Aquarius, Hair, Easy To Be Hard, Let the Sunshine In and other hits from the show that changed America.

Advance tickets available online at:
www.coda.tickets.musictoday.com/Coda/calendar.aspx

For more information: www.wetheworld.org/EarthquakeBenefit/

Press Contact: Mike Blaxill mblaxill-at-yahoo.com (replace -at- with @) 917.327.6376

Start:
Tue, 01/31/2006 - 8:00pm

Times Square, 42nd and Broadway

Begin to GATHER at 7:45 in Times Square, and warm your spirit and toes with the rebel music of Outernational.

At 8pm, join a broad host of speakers who will channel all our outrage, and non-compliance with all that Bush has done, and demand that he step down. Imagine respected religious leaders, politicians, people of conscience, and beloved artists.

Then, at 9pm, as NYC traffic blares their horns and church bells ring in resistance nationwide, we will drown Bush out in a swirl of music, noise and yelling - so bring your friends, co-workers, noisemakers, whistles, musical instruments and voice! Come prepared to buy bus tickets for you and your friends to go to DC on SAT FEB 4.

To volunteer Monday and Tuesday, call: 212.969.0772 or email: nyc-at-worldcantwait.org (replace -at- with @).

Speakers/Performers List (in formation):
Kathleen Chalfant, actress
Rev. Al Sharpton
Attorney Lynn Stewart
Imam Talib
Congressional Candidate Chris Owens
Queers for Economic Justice
Sunsara Taylor, a World Can't Wait initiator
Billionaires for Bush
Carl Dix, Spokesperson for the Revolutionary Communist Party
Rabbi Michael Fienberg
Speaker from Tepeyac
Elaine Brower
Missy Comley Beattie, Gold Star Families for Peace
Outernational (*will begin around 7:45, as people begin to stream in)
Mista Ruddy
Billionaires for Bush
(more to be announced!)

Start:
Tue, 01/31/2006 - 8:30pm

Democracy for NYC, Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century (DL21C), the New York Democratic Lawyers Council and Drinking Liberally present:

A State of the Union Watch Party

Where: San Marcos Bar and Restaurant, 12 St. Marks Place (between 2nd and 3rd)

Prepare your snappy retorts for the occassion.

$7 Suggested Donation (offsets cost for sponsoring groups)

Start:
Tue, 01/31/2006 - 8:30pm

Democracy for NYC, Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century (DL21C), the New York Democratic Lawyers Council and Drinking Liberally present:

A State of the Union Watch Party

Where: San Marcos Bar and Restaurant, 12 St. Marks Place (between 2nd and 3rd)

Prepare your snappy retorts for the occassion.

$7 Suggested Donation (offsets cost for sponsoring groups)

Start:
Tue, 01/31/2006 - 8:30pm

Democracy for NYC, Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century (DL21C), the New York Democratic Lawyers Council and Drinking Liberally present:

A State of the Union Watch Party

Where: San Marcos Bar and Restaurant, 12 St. Marks Place (between 2nd and 3rd)

Prepare your snappy retorts for the occassion.

$7

State of the Union Watch is a State of Emergency. Converge on Times Square at 8:00 with noisemakers, musical instruments and friends to Drown Out Bush with noise at 9:00. We’ll create our own activist theater on Broadway.