Progressive Democrat Issue 48: MANHATTAN GROUPS AND EVENTS
See Governor Howard Dean at Ferrer Event –Mon., Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30pm
1359 First Ave. @ 73rd Street
Join the Ferrer campaign in welcoming GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN for a special event in honor of Fernando Ferrer, Democrat for New York City Mayor. Contribution: $50, $100, $250. To RSVP, please call Andrea Leung at (646)839-4918 or email ALeung@ferrer2005.com.
This comes from Chris Owens' newsletter.
JOIN US ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 FOR AN EVENING WITH "THE FOUR
CONGRESSMEMBERS": Nydia Velazquez, Major Owens, Ed Towns, Anthony
Weiner
As Democrats, we believe that Mayor Bloomberg has done his part for New
York City and deserves some credit for his efforts. But it is time
for leadership that is more sensitive to the needs of all the people as
well as small businesses.
From the use of private millions to circumvent campaign finance laws and accountability, to his advocacy on behalf of millionaires and private developers exploiting the theory of eminent domain, this Mayor has placed the real-life concerns of working people at the bottom of his priorities ... and that is the wrong way to govern New York City. Freddy Ferrer is the right person to lead New York City onwards and upwards.
Support Fernando Ferrer for Mayor today and check out this URL for
details.
DFNYC October Mixer with Freddy Ferrer and Jim Dean –Oct. 25, 7pm-10pm
1363 First Avenue, between 73rd and 74th with special guests Fernando Ferrer, Democratic candidate for Mayor, and Jim Dean, Chair, Democracy for America
State Senator Eric Schneiderman, State Assemblyman Scott Stringer, and Councilman Bill Perkins invite you to the Democracy for NYC Monthly Mixer as we mix and mingle to support Fernando Ferrer for NYC Mayor. RSVP at: http://www.dfnyc.org/cms/node/87212
Admission: $5 per person. Admission price benefits Democracy for NYC. It's a good cause, so bring a friend. Cash bar and food served all night.
CRITCAL MASS BICYCLE MOVEMENT! Critical Mass is a bicyclist movement (NOT an organized group!) that holds weekly protests all over the world to protest pollution. Rides are the last Friday of every month starting in Union Sq. Park North, 7PM! At a DFNYC meeting attended by Norm Seigel, Norm used Critical Mass as an example of the kind of activism that NYC needs most and the way Bloomberg is trying to squelch our rights and our voices. Critical Mass deserves our help. According to Bloomberg, my inclusion of this in my newsletter is probably illegal. Well, I refuse to let Bloomberg tell me what I can and cannot write in my Newsletter.
http://www.times-up.org/cm.php
And see their NYC calendar for Bike Workshops and other rides (including ones outside Manhattan). http://www.times-up.org/calendar/calendar.php
There is more you can do to support Critical Mass. This comes from a reader in Manhattan:
To help keep people involved in Critical Mass, people who might be sacred off because of renewed aggressiveness by the police, I have started a pledge drive that sponsors arrestees. This is a great way for people to stay involved in Critical Mass, stay on top of the issue, and use the NYPD and Bloomberg's tactics to work for us not against us. I am pledging $2 per arrestee, and the money will go to the Legal Aid Society. Pledges are made on the honor system. The more bicyclists the cops arrest the more money for defending civil rights is raised.
Democracy for America Meetings: CLICK HERE!
Volunteer with DFA and the Ferrer Campaign –Weekends through Nov. 8
Volunteer with the Ferrer campaign on the weekends. Find the office nearest you at: http://www.dfnyc.org/cms/node/87267 and get in touch with the contact person. You can help with phone banking, visibility blitzes and literature drops.
If you are going to volunteer, please contact DFNYCer Martha Kenton at mkenton@dfnyc.org or 917-517-3299. She is keeping track of the DFNYC Ferrer volunteers. Remember to tell them that DFNYC sent you and show your grassroots pride.
New Democratic Majority General Meeting:
NDM's monthly general meeting, location TBA. We'll be discussing the outcome of the 2005 election, the 2006 electoral strategy in some depth, and will be talking about political activism in the next twelve months. Please stay tuned for details.
Time: Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:30pm
Length: 2:00 hrs
What the Insurance Industry doesn't want you to know: DMI's Marketplace of Ideas talk Lowering the Cost of Insurance: Mon, 10/24/2005 - 8:15am, Is there an insurance crisis in New York?
Complaining doesn't bring down high insurance rates. Neither does shielding those who act wrongfully from responsibility for their actions.
The Drum Major Institute, ("DMI") highlights effective public policy, and is hosting an event with HARVEY ROSENFIELD, author of California's Prop. 103. Rosenfield will discuss what has succeeded in lowering insurance rates: from auto to casualty to medical malpractice.
rsvp to 212-909-9663 or dmi@drummajorinstitute.org
Location:
The Harvard Club 35 West 44th St. btw 5 and 6 ave
light breakfast will be served
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. Here are our local Manhattan groups:
Upper East Side Last Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward, Doc Watson's, 1490 2nd Avenue (at 77th). In the backyard, weather permitting. Hosted by Matthew Bachiochi, ues (at) drinkingliberally.org
In Manhattan: Thursday, 7:30 pm onward, Rudy's, 627 9th Avenue (between 44th & 45th Streets). Hosted by Justin Krebs and Matthew O'Neill, nyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Bar Hopping Manhattan: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:00-9:00 pm
A monthly Democratic drinking club at different gay bars around Manhattan. Join the mailing list to receive updates of future venues. Hosted by Dirk McCall, outnyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
East Village: Last Wednesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward, Grassroots Tavern, 20 Saint Mark's Place (between 2nd and 3rd). Hosted by Quinn Raymond, Elena Morin and Abby Cook-Mack, eastvillage (at) drinkingliberally.org
For those who prefer running to biking, you can join RUNNING FOR CHANGE: Building a progressive America through organized runs and other grassroots activities.
To find your nearest Manhattan Democratic club, please CLICK HERE.
1359 First Ave. @ 73rd Street
Join the Ferrer campaign in welcoming GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN for a special event in honor of Fernando Ferrer, Democrat for New York City Mayor. Contribution: $50, $100, $250. To RSVP, please call Andrea Leung at (646)839-4918 or email ALeung@ferrer2005.com.
This comes from Chris Owens' newsletter.
JOIN US ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 FOR AN EVENING WITH "THE FOUR
CONGRESSMEMBERS": Nydia Velazquez, Major Owens, Ed Towns, Anthony
Weiner
As Democrats, we believe that Mayor Bloomberg has done his part for New
York City and deserves some credit for his efforts. But it is time
for leadership that is more sensitive to the needs of all the people as
well as small businesses.
From the use of private millions to circumvent campaign finance laws and accountability, to his advocacy on behalf of millionaires and private developers exploiting the theory of eminent domain, this Mayor has placed the real-life concerns of working people at the bottom of his priorities ... and that is the wrong way to govern New York City. Freddy Ferrer is the right person to lead New York City onwards and upwards.
Support Fernando Ferrer for Mayor today and check out this URL for
details.
DFNYC October Mixer with Freddy Ferrer and Jim Dean –Oct. 25, 7pm-10pm
1363 First Avenue, between 73rd and 74th with special guests Fernando Ferrer, Democratic candidate for Mayor, and Jim Dean, Chair, Democracy for America
State Senator Eric Schneiderman, State Assemblyman Scott Stringer, and Councilman Bill Perkins invite you to the Democracy for NYC Monthly Mixer as we mix and mingle to support Fernando Ferrer for NYC Mayor. RSVP at: http://www.dfnyc.org/cms/node/87212
Admission: $5 per person. Admission price benefits Democracy for NYC. It's a good cause, so bring a friend. Cash bar and food served all night.
CRITCAL MASS BICYCLE MOVEMENT! Critical Mass is a bicyclist movement (NOT an organized group!) that holds weekly protests all over the world to protest pollution. Rides are the last Friday of every month starting in Union Sq. Park North, 7PM! At a DFNYC meeting attended by Norm Seigel, Norm used Critical Mass as an example of the kind of activism that NYC needs most and the way Bloomberg is trying to squelch our rights and our voices. Critical Mass deserves our help. According to Bloomberg, my inclusion of this in my newsletter is probably illegal. Well, I refuse to let Bloomberg tell me what I can and cannot write in my Newsletter.
http://www.times-up.org/cm.php
And see their NYC calendar for Bike Workshops and other rides (including ones outside Manhattan). http://www.times-up.org/calendar/calendar.php
There is more you can do to support Critical Mass. This comes from a reader in Manhattan:
To help keep people involved in Critical Mass, people who might be sacred off because of renewed aggressiveness by the police, I have started a pledge drive that sponsors arrestees. This is a great way for people to stay involved in Critical Mass, stay on top of the issue, and use the NYPD and Bloomberg's tactics to work for us not against us. I am pledging $2 per arrestee, and the money will go to the Legal Aid Society. Pledges are made on the honor system. The more bicyclists the cops arrest the more money for defending civil rights is raised.
Democracy for America Meetings: CLICK HERE!
Volunteer with DFA and the Ferrer Campaign –Weekends through Nov. 8
Volunteer with the Ferrer campaign on the weekends. Find the office nearest you at: http://www.dfnyc.org/cms/node/87267 and get in touch with the contact person. You can help with phone banking, visibility blitzes and literature drops.
If you are going to volunteer, please contact DFNYCer Martha Kenton at mkenton@dfnyc.org or 917-517-3299. She is keeping track of the DFNYC Ferrer volunteers. Remember to tell them that DFNYC sent you and show your grassroots pride.
New Democratic Majority General Meeting:
NDM's monthly general meeting, location TBA. We'll be discussing the outcome of the 2005 election, the 2006 electoral strategy in some depth, and will be talking about political activism in the next twelve months. Please stay tuned for details.
Time: Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:30pm
Length: 2:00 hrs
What the Insurance Industry doesn't want you to know: DMI's Marketplace of Ideas talk Lowering the Cost of Insurance: Mon, 10/24/2005 - 8:15am, Is there an insurance crisis in New York?
Complaining doesn't bring down high insurance rates. Neither does shielding those who act wrongfully from responsibility for their actions.
The Drum Major Institute, ("DMI") highlights effective public policy, and is hosting an event with HARVEY ROSENFIELD, author of California's Prop. 103. Rosenfield will discuss what has succeeded in lowering insurance rates: from auto to casualty to medical malpractice.
rsvp to 212-909-9663 or dmi@drummajorinstitute.org
Location:
The Harvard Club 35 West 44th St. btw 5 and 6 ave
light breakfast will be served
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. Here are our local Manhattan groups:
Upper East Side Last Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward, Doc Watson's, 1490 2nd Avenue (at 77th). In the backyard, weather permitting. Hosted by Matthew Bachiochi, ues (at) drinkingliberally.org
In Manhattan: Thursday, 7:30 pm onward, Rudy's, 627 9th Avenue (between 44th & 45th Streets). Hosted by Justin Krebs and Matthew O'Neill, nyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Bar Hopping Manhattan: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:00-9:00 pm
A monthly Democratic drinking club at different gay bars around Manhattan. Join the mailing list to receive updates of future venues. Hosted by Dirk McCall, outnyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
East Village: Last Wednesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward, Grassroots Tavern, 20 Saint Mark's Place (between 2nd and 3rd). Hosted by Quinn Raymond, Elena Morin and Abby Cook-Mack, eastvillage (at) drinkingliberally.org
For those who prefer running to biking, you can join RUNNING FOR CHANGE: Building a progressive America through organized runs and other grassroots activities.
To find your nearest Manhattan Democratic club, please CLICK HERE.
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