Progressive Democrat Issue 69: NEW JERSEY GROUPS AND EVENTS
Global Warming: A Gathering Storm Wednesday, April 5 2006, 7:00pm - 9:00pm;
lewis@bergengrassroots.org
Bergen County Ethical Culture Society, 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ
What does the future hold for humankind over the next century? As a scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York City (where my wife also works!), Barbara Carlson's research focuses on modeling global climate change. Dr. Carlson's presentation will focus on the implications of accepted scientific findings related to climate change, based on research done at GISS and elsewhere. Come listen and learn what global warming means for you and your family. Join in a discussion of what we, as citizens, can do to ensure that our planet is safe for our children and grandchildren.
GISS recently stirred nationwide interest when its director, Dr. James Hansen, clashed with the White House over the issue of publicizing the global warming concerns of scientists around the world.
Bergen Grassroots, a chapter of Democracy for America, agrees with Dr. Hansen that it is crucially important that Americans understand this issue. We present this talk as a public service, as part of an extended recognition of Earth Day 2006. For more information on Earth Day events, visit Earth Day Network at www.earthday.net.
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.
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.
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:
New Brunswick, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, 7:00 PM @ Doll's Place, 101 Paterson St. New Brunswick, NJ
Hoboken, New Jersey, Fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00-10:00 pm, Mulligan's, 159 1st Street (between Bloomfield and Garden), Hosted by Leigh Wolinsky, David Alpert and Morgan Baden, hoboken (at) drinkingliberally.org
Princeton, Every Thursday, 7:00 pm, The Yankee Doodle Tap Room, 10 Palmer Sq W, Princeton. princeton@drinkingliberally.org
Montclair Every other Wednesday, 6:30 pm onward, Egan & Sons, 118 Walnut St. Hosted by Jon Hershberg, montclair (at) drinkingliberally.org
Morristown, Third Thursday of each month (next meeting April 20), 7:00 pm onward; The Famished Frog, 18 Washington St. Hosted by Jim Long, Tracy Kurland, Rob Gregory and Dave Cochran, morristown (at) 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.
lewis@bergengrassroots.org
Bergen County Ethical Culture Society, 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ
What does the future hold for humankind over the next century? As a scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York City (where my wife also works!), Barbara Carlson's research focuses on modeling global climate change. Dr. Carlson's presentation will focus on the implications of accepted scientific findings related to climate change, based on research done at GISS and elsewhere. Come listen and learn what global warming means for you and your family. Join in a discussion of what we, as citizens, can do to ensure that our planet is safe for our children and grandchildren.
GISS recently stirred nationwide interest when its director, Dr. James Hansen, clashed with the White House over the issue of publicizing the global warming concerns of scientists around the world.
Bergen Grassroots, a chapter of Democracy for America, agrees with Dr. Hansen that it is crucially important that Americans understand this issue. We present this talk as a public service, as part of an extended recognition of Earth Day 2006. For more information on Earth Day events, visit Earth Day Network at www.earthday.net.
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.
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.
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:
New Brunswick, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, 7:00 PM @ Doll's Place, 101 Paterson St. New Brunswick, NJ
Hoboken, New Jersey, Fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00-10:00 pm, Mulligan's, 159 1st Street (between Bloomfield and Garden), Hosted by Leigh Wolinsky, David Alpert and Morgan Baden, hoboken (at) drinkingliberally.org
Princeton, Every Thursday, 7:00 pm, The Yankee Doodle Tap Room, 10 Palmer Sq W, Princeton. princeton@drinkingliberally.org
Montclair Every other Wednesday, 6:30 pm onward, Egan & Sons, 118 Walnut St. Hosted by Jon Hershberg, montclair (at) drinkingliberally.org
Morristown, Third Thursday of each month (next meeting April 20), 7:00 pm onward; The Famished Frog, 18 Washington St. Hosted by Jim Long, Tracy Kurland, Rob Gregory and Dave Cochran, morristown (at) 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.
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