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01 / 26
Start: 07:00
Start: 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: 14:30
Start: Park River Indepent Democrats Where:Council Senior Center, 241 West 72nd St. Topic: Help America Vote Act (“HAVA Start: 14:30
Start: 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 @). Start: 17:30
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 and Rep. Carolyn Maloney Join Students for a New American Politics PAC In New York
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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, Start: 19:00
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. | ||
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01 / 29
Start: 16:00
Start: Democracy for NYC A Late Evening Discussion with The War in Iraq When: Sunday, January 29, 2006, 9:00 PM 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. | ||
01 / 30
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01 / 31
Start: 07:30
Start: Rally for the Charge or Release Bill Where: Steps of 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: 07:30
Start: Rally for the Charge or Release Bill Where: Steps of 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: 13:30
Start: Our Voices, Our World presents Featuring performances by members of the Original Cast of HAIR as well as other musical and cultural performances. Tuesday January 31, 2006 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: For more information: www.wetheworld.org/EarthquakeBenefit/ Press Contact: Mike Blaxill mblaxill-at-yahoo.com (replace -at- with @) 917.327.6376 Start: 13:30
Start: Our Voices, Our World presents Featuring performances by members of the Original Cast of HAIR as well as other musical and cultural performances. Tuesday January 31, 2006 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: For more information: www.wetheworld.org/EarthquakeBenefit/ Press Contact: Mike Blaxill mblaxill-at-yahoo.com (replace -at- with @) 917.327.6376 Start: 15:00
Start: 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): Start: 15:30
Start: 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: 15:30
Start: 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: 15:30
Start: 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 Start: 19:00
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. | ||
02 / 1
Start: 14:00
Start: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 7PM Join us at one of our many locations in all five boroughs with candidate speakers. The Bronx Linkup is on a special night - Tuesday, Febrary 7! | ||
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02 / 4
Start: 11:00
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life * February 4, 2006 Reading, performance, and puppetry with MacArthur Fellow and author/illustrator Peter Sis. A book signing follows. Start: 15:00
Start: LAUGHING LIBERALLY AT TOWN HALL When: Saturday, February 4, 8:00 pm Where: The Town Hall, 123 W 43rd St, NYC Tickets: $15, $25, and $50. Go to laughingliberally.com, click "Buy Tickets" and use code DFNYC. Important! If you use the code DFNYC and purchase either the $25 or $50 price tickets, Democracy for NYC will receive a portion of the proceeds. FEATURING: A seating section will be reserved for indicted politicians and their lawyers. Laughing Liberally has two goals: first, to entertain people while On February 4th, a group of the best comics from the left will join Laughing Liberally: Saving Democracy One Laugh At a Time. To buy tickets for Laughing Liberally's one-night-only show on Broadway, at Town Hall on Saturday, February 4. Go to laughingliberally.com and click "Buy Tickets". [inline:1] Start: 15:00
Start: LAUGHING LIBERALLY AT TOWN HALL When: Saturday, February 4, 8:00 pm Where: The Town Hall, 123 W 43rd St, NYC Tickets: $15, $25, and $50. Go to laughingliberally.com, click "Buy Tickets" and use code DFNYC. Important! If you use the code DFNYC and purchase either the $25 or $50 price tickets, Democracy for NYC will receive a portion of the proceeds. FEATURING: A seating section will be reserved for indicted politicians and their lawyers. Laughing Liberally has two goals: first, to entertain people while On February 4th, a group of the best comics from the left will join Laughing Liberally: Saving Democracy One Laugh At a Time. To buy tickets for Laughing Liberally's one-night-only show on Broadway, at Town Hall on Saturday, February 4. Go to laughingliberally.com and click "Buy Tickets". [inline:1] | ||
02 / 5
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02 / 6
Start: 20:00
Start: Bronx Linkup Where:2977 Bainbridge Ave, Apt. 405 Please RSVP to host Teresa Weber at teresaresa -at- gmail.com (replace -at- with @). If you are able to provide a ride to the Bronx Linkup or if you need a ride, please indicate this when you RSVP. | ||
02 / 7
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02 / 8
Start: 07:00
Start: Rally for Darfur, Wed. Feb.8th, at US Mission to UN AFRICA ACTION is sponsoring a rally in New It is imperative that we in the New York area make our The focus of the rally is to bring pressure to bear on New York Contact: 212-628-4005; 917-559-4623 AFRICA ACTION in Washington: Phone 202-546-7961 For other action suggesions: e-mail: mobilize-at-africaaction (replace -at- with @). | ||
02 / 9
Start: 05:33
Start: This is a two day conference that explores the interplay between Science and Public Policy. The increasing politicization of science can lead to policy decisions that run counter to accepted scientific consensus and risk endangering our health and well-being. Scientists and policy-makers from across the political spectrum will assess the current tension between politics and science and discuss how to increase the likelihood that the best science becomes the basis for future public policy. Ticket prices: Start: 17:00
A discussion on Electronic Voting with Douglas Kellner, a noted elections lawyer and critic of potentially fraudulent voting equipment. He has been one of the ten commissioners on the NY City Board of Elections for over a decade and has recently been appointed co-chair of the NY State Board of Elections. 6 PM, 275 7th Ave. between 25th and 26th Streets, use real elevator to access the 23rd floor. Refreshments will be served. | ||
02 / 10
Start: 19:00
Start Date and Time: 2006-02-10 20:00:00 Event Website: http://www.darwinday.org Activities: COST: $20 TO RESERVE SEATS: EMAIL - RMILNER@NYC.RR.COM Address: | ||
02 / 11
Start: 02:30
Start: “Meet the Congressional Candidates Start: 05:00
Start: The 3rd Annual Grassroots Media Conference Manhattan Neighborhood Network, MNN’s Youth Channel, and community organizations will be presenting at a number of workshops. Where:New School University, 65 Fifth Ave (@ 13th St) When: Saturday, February 11, 10am-6pm $20 Adult, $5 Youth (21 and under)/ $30 day of REGISTER EARLY! at www.nycgrassrootsmedia.org Since 2004 the Grassroots Media Conferences have convened thousands for a weekend of workshops, skills-sharing, dialogue, debate and strategizing sessions about media making, media policy and how to use media to forward social justice campaigns. Start: 06:00
Start: "Have a Heart: Buy Fair Trade Chocolate for Valentine's Day" Union Square Greenmarket We'll be handing out a list of where to purchase Fair Trade chocolate in NYC and encouraging passers-by to write a valentine to Mayor Bloomberg encouraging him the implement the Fair Trade Resolution. For more information, check out www.fairtradenyc.org or call 917-701-6403. Start: 11:00
African-American Heritage Month * February 11, 2006 Explore the past, present, and future of black theater in the United States. From the African Grove Company, the nation’s first professional black theater (1821–1823), to the black presence on Broadway with a tribute to Pulitzer Prize—winning playwright August Wilson, to narratives from new black immigrant communities and hip-hop visionaries, Ebony Stages will celebrate 185 years of black people moving their stories from the page to the stage with performances, panels, and workshops for the entire family. | ||
02 / 12
Start: 12:00
Identification Day * February 12, 2006 Celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday by asking Museum scientists and experts to identify your natural history mysteries. Bring in your favorite backyard finds, basement curios, and flea market discoveries for the Museum’s annual Identification Day. | ||
02 / 13
Start: 12:00
Start: Franchise agreements are crucial to maintaining public access programming such as Democracy Now with Amy Goodman. But the FCC is considering regulations to eliminate francise agreements. The Manhattan Neighborhod Network ("MNN") has set up a web page where you can quickly and easily file your comments with the FCC: http://mnn.org/saveaccess/nprmhowto.html. The deadline for comments is Feb. 13! Here is the text of the email from MNN: SAVE ACCESS TV CAMPAIGN ACTION ALERT! TELL THE FCC: SAVE PUBLIC ACCESS TV! BY FEB. 13TH | ||
02 / 14
Start: 14:30
Come to Drinking Liberally New York's Valentine's Day Party Tuesday, February 14th 7.30p - 11.30p ------------------------ *(Valentine Cards not necessary) **Directions*** *or* Take B61 to North 3rd Street A printable flyer for the event is available here. | ||
02 / 15
Start: 13:30
Start: 75 and still CONNECTing- Ronnie Eldridge's 75th Birthday Party It will be held at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center from 6:30pm-8:30pm . Web site to view the invitation and buy tickets: http://www.connectnyc.or/en/news_and_events/Ronnies_75th.htm | ||
02 / 16
Start: 14:00
Start: The last canidates forum will be held at Goddard Riverside Community Center, 593 Columbus Avenue (at 89th street). The forum is sponsored by DL21C, New Democratic Majority, the West Side Spirit, and Goddard Riverside Community Center. The winner of this election will be the incumbent and therefore will have a strong advantage for the September 2006 primary. All three democratic candidates will be present. The candidates: Emily Csendes - Republican | ||
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02 / 21
Start: 13:00
Start: Film and Panel Discussion Produced by the ACLU and Off Ramp Films, Democracy's Ghosts takes you on a journey into the lives of disfranchised Americans, showing how the loss of this fundamental democratic right has a devastating impact on these citizens, the communities they live in and, ultimately, society itself. After seeing the film, you will never again question whether you're too busy to go to the polling booth. And you'll want to act to make sure everyone can vote. From the cradle of the civil rights movement in Selma, Alabama to the hallowed halls of an Ivy League college, "Democracy's Ghosts" spends time with people who are living their lives as legal ghosts because of felony convictions. Their stories are complemented and enriched by interviews with experts and well-known personalities, among them evangelist Chuck Colson, actor Charles Dutton, civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis and Harvard Professor Lani Guinier. Start: 14:00
Start: [inline:1] Where: TBD Mix and mingle with DFNYC and many '06 candidates. Admission: $5 per person (with RSVP), $7 without Admission price benefits Democracy for NYC. It's a good cause, so bring a friend. Start: 18:00
For Brooklyn's progressive Democrats, there is no political race this year more important than in the 11th District to succeed Congressman Major Owens. We have an opportunity to elect someone who is courageous, bright, compassionate, articulate, a good listener, and a very good friend to us all – Chris Owens. Chris is right on the issues that we care about, and he is the ONLY one of the five declared candidates who has shown the foresight and the guts to oppose Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards development scheme. Anybody who saw him debate his four opponents at the Lambda Independent Democrats meeting last month can tell you that no candidate is more outstanding than Chris Owens. But Chris cannot get to Congress without our help. That’s why I’m inviting you to join Chris and his staff for a short get-together at Magnetic Field on Tuesday, February 21, at 7:00 pm. Chris will give a short speech and then answer any questions you may have for him. Please come out to see what you can do to help elect Chris, and please bring your checkbooks. Magnetic Field (that's where we used to host the Howard Dean meetups) is located at 97 Atlantic Avenue (between Henry & Hicks Streets). Directions: Take the 2, 3, 4, or 5 train to Borough Hall, or the R or M to Court Street, and then walk down Court to Atlantic Avenue (4-6 blocks) and turn right and walk 2-3 blocks. Or take the F or G to Bergen Street, walk up Smith Street and turn left onto Atlantic and walk 3-4 blocks. And if you're coming from Williamsburg or Greenpoint, take the B61 Bus to Atlantic and get off near Magnetic Field. Please RSVP. I hope to see you there. Bring all of your friends. If you can't attend, please make a contribution. | ||
02 / 22
Start: 15:00
Start: Progressive Politics in Northeast Queens DEMOCRATS FOR NEW POLITICS Meeting Notice February 22, 2006 8 P.M. The Chabad Center of Northeast Queens Start: 17:00
The president is breaking the law. Momentum is already mounting in Congress for a real, independent investigation into the president's illegal wiretapping program. But unless Congress knows that citizens are concerned, they'll shrink from their responsibility to act as a check on the president's power. To turn up the pressure on Congress, we�re organizing nationwide “Constitution Vigils | ||
02 / 23
Start: 13:00
Start: Art for Change presents, Carlitos Café y Galeria, 1701 Lexington Ave., bet. 106-107st Art for Change and Carlitos Café y Galeria are pleased to present the opening of "Stories from Home: The Littlest Witnesses," Drawings from the children of Darfur. Since 2003 the occupants of the Darfur region of Sudan have been subjected to unspeakable atrocities at the hand of their government's army and a group of merciless militants known as the Janjaweed. Start: 14:00
Start: [inline:1] Where: Cosi, downstairs Join us for an exciting new initiative the DFNYC Research & Advocacy group and work on your issue. New participants are always welcome. The Research & Advocacy group or R&A provides you with an opportunity to on the issue or project you are most passionate about and develop an advocacy plan for other DFNYC members. Some possible issues and project are: How City Government Works; Potential Reforms to the NY State Legislature; or National Health Insurance. Advocacy plans for these issues could include: a forum or panel discussion; flyering in a representative’s district; writing to our representatives; or joining another organization’s advocacy plan. Each R&A member will focus on a specific issue and gather the information necessary to form an advocacy plan. All members will help eachother revise their ideas and hone in on an advocacy plan. The R&A group will work to empower the DFNYC membership and make us more informed and effective advocates. Start: 18:00
Some readers will know of my efforts on behalf of Africa. Mostly my efforts have succeeded in drawing investors who are willing to loan small amounts of money, through the microloan organization KIVA, to small businesses in Africa. But along with KIVA, I have been trying to also publicize other ways to help Africa environmentally, economically and through education. In the spirit of these efforts I bring you an event at New York University: GET DOWN TO HELP AFRICAN SCHOOLS: Thursday, February 23rd, 7 PM, Palladium Multi-Purpose Room; $5 Afro-Funk Massive: an 11 piece Afrobeat Band and Ghanian Food ALL PROCEEDS go to the Africa School Advancement Program For questions or more info email: pjp239@nyu.edu | ||
02 / 24
Start: 17:00
Start: The Dutchess County Young Democrats will hold their first meeting in over a year on Saturday, February 25, 2006. The meeting will take place at the Dutchess County Democratic Committee Headquarters located at 41 Page Park Drive in Poughkeepsie at 2:00pm. | ||
02 / 25
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