Progressive Democrat Issue 41: NEW JERSEY GROUPS AND EVENTS

Democracy for America Meetups: DFA is one of the best hopes we have of retaking America. I strongly urge you to get involved with your local group. New Jersey for Democracy Meetups take place on the first Wednesday of every month @ 7pm. There are many meetups around the state: North, Central and South Jersey.

Democrats 2000 Beach Barbecue with Special Guests
Senator Jon Corzine
&
Senator John Kerry

Hosted by Democrats 2000 Honorary Chair Maggie Moran
Saturday, September 10, 2005
5:00 p.m.
112 Inlet Terrace, Belmar
$50 suggested contribution
Sponsorships Available
Host Committee In Formation
Please RSVP by September 3
For More Information Email Democrats2000@aol.com


Democrats 2000 Beach Barbecue with Special Guest Senator Jon Corzine Saturday, September 10, 2005 5:00 p.m. at 206 3rd Avenue, Belmar $50 suggested contribution Sponsorships Available. For More Information Email Democrats2000@aol.com

Common Cause: Common Cause is a major force in Progressive Politics. It was founded in 1970 (by a Republican, mind you!) to counter the influence of special interests in Washington. Today they work on many of the same issues I am trying to highlight. Check out the NJ Common Cause website.

Here is how you can find your local Dem clubs. Go to HERE and click on your county.

Hunterdon County Democratic Committee Picnic: September 5th, 2005, Location: Kingwood Park; Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm; Price $35 for adults, $12.75 for children 12-17; Contact Lois at jlzarish@sprintmail.com for more information

North Brunswick Democratic Club 2nd Annual "Day at the Races": September 10th, 2005; Location: Monmouth Park Racetrack; Address: Oceanport, NJ; Time: 12:00 Noon; Price: $37.50 per person; Contact David Sirna at 732-236-7490 for more information

Drinking Liberally: An informal, inclusive weekly Democratic drinking club. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics. Find your local drinking liberally group or start your own with a few buddies: Currently there is only one group in New Jersey:

Hoboken, New Jersey, Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward, Mulligan's, 159 1st Street (between Bloomfield and Garden), Hosted by David Alpert and Ali Savino, hoboken (at) drinkingliberally.org

COMING SOON: Princeton, first meeting: Thursday Sept 15 at 7pm, Annex Restaurant at 128 Nassau St., Princeton. princeton@drinkingliberally.org

RUNNING FOR CHANGE: For those who prefer running to biking, you can join RUNNING FOR CHANGE: Building a progressive America through organized runs and other grassroots activities.