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08 / 24
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Start: 23 Aug 2006 - 9:00pm
End: 24 Aug 2006 - 1:00am
August 26th Fundraiser For Steve Harrison: Having Fun While Beating Cheney's Buddy Vito Fossella Live Music & DJs DUMBO 9 pm - 1 am Suggested Contribution $25 Complimentary Beer & Wine To RSVP & for Details Call (718) 836-0760 DUMBO (call for details) Harrison for Congress Start: 19:00
The August 26th Fundraiser For Steve Harrison in DUMBO has been cancelled. Instead, there is a meet and greet with Steve Harrison in Park Slope August 24th which I will be co-hosting. AUG 24 / Ozzie’s Meet and Greet for Steve Harrison, Congressional candidate, who can beat Vito Fossella in Brooklyn, and Staten Island, with our help. Endorsed by almost every Democratic organization, plus Working Families and SEIU 1199, Harrison is earnest, smart, and likable. He’s the perfect combination of moderate and progressive for the area he’d be representing. Please attend, and decide for yourself. Wine and cheese will be served. 7:00, 249 Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, at Garfield. Easy access by the R to Union, or 2,3 to Bergen or Grand Army Plaza. Location: Ozzie's at 249 Fifth Avenue (at Garfield) in Park Slope Sponsor: New Democratic Majority (Marjorie, Michael and my meeting) Ozzie's on 5th in Park Slope New Democratic Majority (Marjorie, Michael and my meeting) Start: 19:00
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AUG 24 / Ozzie’s Meet and Greet for Steve Harrison, Congressional candidate, who can beat Vito Fossella in Brooklyn, and Staten Island, with our help. Endorsed by almost every Democratic organization, plus Working Families and SEIU 1199, Harrison is earnest, smart, and likable. He’s the perfect combination of moderate and progressive for the area he’d be representing. Please attend, and decide for yourself. Wine and cheese will be served. 7:00, 249 Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, at Garfield. Easy access by the R to Union, or 2,3 to Bergen or Grand Army Plaza. www.harrison06.com Ozzie's at 249 Fifth Avenue (at Garfield) in Park Slope New Democratic Majority (Marjorie, Michael and my meeting) Start: 21:00
Rosie Perez, Moby, The Roots, Julia Stiles, Ned Lamont New Book Launched: It Takes a Nation celebrates how 30,000 evacuees were housed by everyday people ALL PROFITS TO BENEFIT ACORN WHO: Rosie Perez, Julia Stiles, Moby and The Roots WHAT: Katrina anniversary benefit performance WHERE: Crobar Nightclub Crobar Nightclub - 530 West 28th Street (between 10th and 11th Ave) MoveOn.org | ||
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08 / 28
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Democracy for NYC and New Democratic Majority, both offshoots of the Howard Dean campaign, endorsed Chris Owens for Congress sometime back. Now Democracy for America is sending the big guns. Jim Dean is coming to NYC to go to bat for Chris. Jim Dean for Chris Owens: Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America and brother of Howard Dean, will be our featured speaker at an event next Monday, August 28th, at Cinema Classics/Rafifi in the East Village! The Cinema Classics/Rafifi location has been a frequent meeting place of progressive activists since the Dean days. Democracy for NYC and New Democratic Majority are putting together a fun filled evening! For up-to-the-minute details click here. More about Chris Owens: Chris Owens is the only candidate in the CD 11 race to take a stand against big developer money and Ratner's proposed Atlantic Yards Project. Chris is a strong supporter of verified voting and has been actively involved in the movement against the Iraq War since Day 1. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-California) recently endorsed Chris, stating: "Chris Owens has been the strong voice for an immediate end to U.S. involvement with Iraq and will join the Out of Iraq Caucus here in the House of Representatives," said Waters. "I want fighters beside me here in Washington. I support Chris Owens for Congress because he is a fighter and we need his powerful and progressive voice." Cinema Classics/Rafifi, 332 East 11th St (between 1st and 2nd) Democracy for NYC and New Democratic Majority | ||
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08 / 30
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For those handful of Daily Gotham readers who haven't already made up their minds: 11th Congressional District Candidates Forum Come meet Carl Andrews, Yvette Clarke, Chris Owens, and David Yassky as they seek to fill the first open Congressional Seat in New York City in over seven years and replace 12-term U.S. Representative Major Owens. Listen to what they have to say about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights in the midst of the increasingly intolerant Bush Administration. When: Wednesday, August 30th Where: The Montauk Club The Montauk Club, 25 Eighth Ave, Park Slope LID, Stonewall Democrats of NYC, and Human Rights Campaign | ||
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09 / 6
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Well, rumors of Tish James lending out her staff to Carl Andrews (which I know are almost CERTAINLY false) and to Hakeem Jefferies seem to be coming to naught. Either the staff member was freelancing behind James' back or the rumor was hot air. Anyway, Tish James is poised to endorse Bill Batson for the 57th Assembly race. From the Batson campaign:
176 Myrtle Avenue between Ashland and Prince Streets Tish James and Bill Batson Start: 19:00
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This coming Tuesday, September 12 is Primary Day , and those of you who are registered as Democrats face an important choice that day. For the first time in decades, our district will be electing a new Congressperson. The person who wins next Tuesday is 99+% sure to be that Representative, and will likely retain that office for many years to come. So it is important for us all to consider the candidates carefully and to choose well. As many of you already know, I have been working as a volunteer for Chris Owens. Knowing him for the last couple of years, I've had the chance to become familiar with him and his stands on the issues, and I am sure that he is clearly our best choice. He is smart, honest, forthright, and deeply committed to fighting for our community, our country and progressive values. He was an early opponent of the war in Iraq, is focussed on cleaning up the mess that the Republicans have made of our country, and is the only candidate who stands opposed to the current Atlantic Yards development plan for downtown Brooklyn. I urge you all to vote for him. That is why I invite you to attend theCandidate's Forum at Beth Elohim Temple, 8th Avenue and Garfield Place, tomorrow night, Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 7 pm. All four candidates will participate, and Chris is his own best spokesman. Congregation Beth Elohim, 8th Avenue and Garfield Place, Brooklyn Congregation Beth Elohim | ||
09 / 7
Start: 18:30
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Sorry for the short notice on this one, but I hear there is still room for more people. Steve Harrison wants to thank his volunteers with a BBQ and baseball game. This is an invitation from Steve Harrison:
Staten Island stadium Steve Harrison Start: 19:00
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Act Now presents: Thursday, September 7th: Free Movie Showing "The Fog of War" 7 PM at Telephone Bar, 149 2nd Ave between 9th and 10th St in the East Village. Closest subways are 6 (Astor Place), N/R (8th/NYU), L (3rd or 1st Ave). It's got a bank of red British phone booths out front. We'll be in a reserved party room. Movie is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the bar. Join us for a great documentary and a chance to meet some new friends. No activism strings attached. A fascinating look at Robert McNamara -- Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War and self-described "war criminal" -- and at the valuable lessons we can (and should) apply to the Iraq War. 85 years old by the film's creation, McNamara is unexpectedly contemplative, though still self-serving, arrogant, and unresolved. Those watching closely will likely see an unsettling resemblance to current Defense Secretary Don Rumsfeld. The New York Times's Stephen Holden: "If there's one movie that ought to be studied by military and civilian leaders around the world at this treacherous historical moment, it is The Fog of War." Telephone Bar, 149 2nd Ave between 9th and 10th St, East Village Act Now | ||
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09 / 9
Start: 09:45
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Saturday, September 9th: Target CT Canvass for Diane Farrell And Turn Out the Vote for Ned Lamont Meet at 9:45 AM at the Clock in Grand Central. We'll return by 5 PM. Roundtrip Metro-North cost will be roughly $18 ($12 for Seniors). Let us know if this creates a financial hardship. Join us on our first foray into Connecticut, to canvass for Diane Farrell in the 4th Congressional District, less than an hour from NYC. Diane is an extremely promising Democratic challenger running her second race against vulnerable Republican House member, Chris Shays. The 4th Congressional District is also Ned Lamont's home turf, so in turning out the vote for Diane, we'll be helping to send Lamont to the Senate. Diane is a fantastic progressive candidate who lost her 2004 bid for this seat by a slim 4%. This is one of the most competitive House races in the country and is key to winning Democratic control in November. Meet at the Clock in Grand Central. Act Now Start: 22:00
Start: 9 Sep 2006 - 10:00pm
End: 10 Sep 2006 - 12:30pm
SEPT 9-10 / First Annual Meeting of the New Yorkers for Verified Voting. All are welcome. Plenary Talks - Workshops - Strategy Sessions with fellow voting activists from around New York State. http://www.nyvv.org/am06.shtml A beginning session to learn the issues will be held Saturday morning. Only downside is the location in Finger Lakes. I am trying to go on Friday. Accommodations are cheap for the bunk beds and more adventurous at Arnot Forest, the facility run by Cornell University, in Ithaca, NY. Check here for details. Arnot Forest near Finger Lakes, NY New Yorkers for Verified Voting | ||
09 / 10
End: 12:30
Start: 9 Sep 2006 - 10:00pm
End: 10 Sep 2006 - 12:30pm
SEPT 9-10 / First Annual Meeting of the New Yorkers for Verified Voting. All are welcome. Plenary Talks - Workshops - Strategy Sessions with fellow voting activists from around New York State. http://www.nyvv.org/am06.shtml A beginning session to learn the issues will be held Saturday morning. Only downside is the location in Finger Lakes. I am trying to go on Friday. Accommodations are cheap for the bunk beds and more adventurous at Arnot Forest, the facility run by Cornell University, in Ithaca, NY. Check here for details. Arnot Forest near Finger Lakes, NY New Yorkers for Verified Voting Start: 18:00
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You are invited to a party to support the re-election in 2006 of Washington Senator Maria Cantwell, straight from our great Northwest to New York City, as she stands with us in our national battle for a deep and beautiful blue Senate. With Special Guest Speakers Sen. Chuck Schumer, Chair of the DSCC and the Hon. Christine Quinn, Speaker of the New York City Council Senator Cantwell:
Please note - We will be live-blogging this event. Come join us as we celebrate the hopeful beginning of a new season for the Democratic Party. 1020 Park Avenue Apt. 7A | ||
09 / 11
Start: 10:30
End: 12:00
 "So you want to blog the revolution? : 10 tips on successful political blogging" Meet in Washington DC on September 11 to learn more about the business, politics and art of blogging. From 10:30am until 12:00pm you will have me and only me to answer all your technology, writerly, political and administrative questions about what I do as a writer, activist and blog publisher. Washington DC's Mall between 3rd and 7th streets Velvet Revolution, ImpeachPAC, AfterDowningStreet.org and others | ||
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09 / 14
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This is from Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century: On Thursday September 14th DL21C's Economic Development Committee presents an event that is sure to be a lively debate featuring two very different points of view!!! Land Use Policy in NYC: An analysis of the pros and cons of New York City's zoning laws featuring two speakers who have worked extensively on this issue: Hope Cohen Tom Angotti Thursday, September 14th 7:00PM Goddard Riverside Community Center $7 admission for non-members Please RSVP on our website ******************************* Monday, September 25, 2006 Goddard Riverside Community Center, 593 Columbus Avenue at 88th St Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century | ||
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09 / 16
Start: 09:30
End: 18:30
Manhattan Young Dems CAMPAIGN INVASION I: CONNECTICUT FOR DIANE FARRELL This Saturday, September 16th, MYD embarks on its first of three campaign invasions! Join us for the short train ride to Stamford, Connecticut where we'll be going door to door for one of THE closest congressional races in the country: Diane Farrell's race to take Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District. In 2004, Democrat Diane Farrell lost to Republican incumbent and Iraq-War apologist Chris Shays by just 4% of the vote. Now she's back for a rematch! With Bush and the Republican Congress more unpopular than ever, Diane's in a strong position to win, but she needs our help. You can read more about Diane at http://www.farrellforcongress.com. Diane's campaign will provide us with breakfast when we get there and pizza when we finish! We'll meet at the Central Clock in Grand Central Station at 9:30 am, and we'll be back at 6:30 pm. Please email rsvp@manhattanyoungdems.org if you can come. MYD members will receive a free train ticket, otherwise the ticket will be approximately $18 (click here to become an MYD member) Let us know if this is a financial hardship for you, and we will work something out. Manhattan Young Dems Start: 09:30
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Manhattan Young Dems CAMPAIGN INVASION I: CONNECTICUT FOR DIANE FARRELL This Saturday, September 16th, MYD embarks on its first of three campaign invasions! Join us for the short train ride to Stamford, Connecticut where we'll be going door to door for one of THE closest congressional races in the country: Diane Farrell's race to take Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District. In 2004, Democrat Diane Farrell lost to Republican incumbent and Iraq-War apologist Chris Shays by just 4% of the vote. Now she's back for a rematch! With Bush and the Republican Congress more unpopular than ever, Diane's in a strong position to win, but she needs our help. You can read more about Diane at http://www.farrellforcongress.com. Diane's campaign will provide us with breakfast when we get there and pizza when we finish! We'll meet at the Central Clock in Grand Central Station at 9:30 am, and we'll be back at 6:30 pm. Please email rsvp@manhattanyoungdems.org if you can come. MYD members will receive a free train ticket, otherwise the ticket will be approximately $18 (click here to become an MYD member) Let us know if this is a financial hardship for you, and we will work something out. Manhattan Young Dems | ||
09 / 17
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End: 19:00
Sunday, September 17th: Target PA: Meet and Canvass for Lois Murphy, Super-Competitive House Challenger and Help Sack Santorum at the same time! Meet at 9 AM at the NW corner of 33rd St and 7th Ave. We'll return to the same spot by 7 PM. Total cost will be $23. Let us know if this creates a financial hardship. Join us as we meet and canvass for Lois Murphy, a Democratic challenger leading the charge to take back the House. She's a fantastic candidate with admirable positions, a winning personality, plenty of funding, and endorsements from major progressive organizations. In turning out the vote, we'll also be helping to defeat extremist PA Senator Rick Santorum: two for the price of one. Meet at the NW corner of 33rd St and 7th Ave. Act Now Start: 14:00
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From the American Jewish World Service: SAVE DARFUR NOW: Sunday, September 17, 2006, 2:00 p.m. Contact: Joshua Bloom, AJWS Darfur Field Organizer at Please note: No alcoholic beverages, glass, bottles, coolers, pets, bicycles, rollerblades, folding chairs, beach umbrellas, large bags or large purses will be allowed on site. DIRECTIONS Subway: Take the 4, 5 or 6 to 86th Street or the 6 to 96th Street. Bus: Take the M1, M2, M3 or M4 southbound on 5th Ave. or northbound on Madison Avenue or take the M106 or M96 across Central Park. Transportation From Outside NYC: BACKGROUND Central Park: Enter 5th Ave. and 90th St. American Jewish World Service | ||
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09 / 19
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As you probably know by now, tomorrow President Bush is speaking at the UN before the General Assembly in order to promote his "Freedom Agenda." But in fact, the Bush agenda -- preemptive wars, endless occupation, torture, undermining civil liberties -- has nothing to do with freedom. We urge you to join us tomorrow morning to send a message loud and clear: Occupying Iraq, new preemptive wars, and curtailing civil liberties is not a path to freedom! We stood up last week for our right to protest and dissent. Now we have to use it! We need to make this protest as large and as vocal as possible. We need to make it so loud that the rest of the United Nations will hear us and join in! We had agreed to march on the sidewalk, however, the NYPD has announced that if our numbers are large enough, they will open up a lane for us on the street. So let's get everyone out there! Help us spread the word far and wide! TODAY: Tell everyone you know to join us out on the streets tomorrow! Forward this message to all of your email contacts! Come to the UFPJ office TODAY and pick up leaflets to distribute all over town this evening! Call us at 212-868-5545 or just come to the office at 261 W. 36th Street, 7th Fl (east of 8th Avenue, use the freight entrance). You can also click here to download the flyer and make copies yourself: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/downloads/Sept 19 flyer.pdf 37th Street and Sixth Avenue United for Peace and Justice | ||
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