Progressive Democrat Issue 92: MANHATTAN GROUPS AND EVENTS
Will Your Vote Count? CFD & DFNYC Forum at Ethical Culture, Oct. 25, 7pm
- Don't let NY become the next Ohio - Show your support for verified voting!
Join Community Free Democrats and Democracy for NYC for an important public forum on Wednesday, October 25th. Learn what voting machines may soon be chosen for you, and what you can do to encourage selection of the most secure, reliable and cost-effective voting machines for NYC.
When: October 25th, 7pm-9pm
Where: New York Society for Ethical Culture on 64th Street at Central Park West in Manhattan.
Panelists: Adam Cohen, Member of the NY Times Editorial Board, will moderate a panel which will include Douglas Kellner, Co-Chair, New York State Board of Elections; David Kogelman, HAVA Committee Chair, NY Democratic Lawyers Council; Bo Lipari, Executive Director, New Yorkers for Verified Voting; Mark Crispin Miller, New York University Professor and Author; Jerrold Nadler, Member, U.S. Congress; and John Ravitz, Executive Director, New York City Board of Elections.
Sponsoring Groups: The forum is being sponsored by the New York Society for Ethical Culture and the Sierra Club—NYC Group. Co-sponsors include: Ansonia Independent Democrats, Broadway Democrats, Park River Independent Democrats, Three Parks Independent Democrats, Vincent F. Albano Republican Club.
For information, call 212-252-4918 or visit this link: http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif
New Democratic Majority Fundraiser for Jimmy Dahroug: Wednesday - October 25 - Katra
Wednesday, October 25 and join NDM, Capitol (D), Democrats for New Politics, David Paterson, Tom Duane, Diane Savino, Liz Krueger, Eric Schneiderman and a host of other elected officials, together with Norman Siegel, grassroots groups and activists from around the City at Katra, for a fundraiser for Jimmy Dahroug.
Things are beginning to snowball for Jimmy and this is one of your last chances to help make sure the resources are there to turn out the vote on election day. There will be an open bar and hors d'oeuvres from 6-9 p.m.
The suggested donation is $100, but there is a special grassroots donation of $50 for those who are really beginning to feel the “pinch” of the late fundraising season. Katra is located at 217 Bowery, between Prince and Spring Streets, just a block and a half south of East Houston Street.
You can get there by taking th R or W train to Prince Street, the 6 train to Spring Street or the F or V train to 2nd Avenue.
For more details or to R.S.V.P. call 631 218-7510.
We hope to see you there.
Get Out the Disability Vote: Now - Election Day
From DFNYC:
About 65% of People With Disabilities do not vote - they typically get about 30-35% turnout. Roughly 20% of all voting age Americans have a disability. Most of the non-voting people with disabilities are Democrats.
This big bloc of voters can help put a candidate over the line.
Disabilities drain energy; being paralyzed, for example, is physically exhausting for anyone who tries to live an active life.
You can help a friend or family member with a disability make their voices heard on Nov. 7th.
Here are three ways you can help them cast their votes.
1. Help register or request an absentee ballot.
About three-fourths of the disability community lacks Internet access. Take your laptop and help them register or get an absentee ballot online. Info on voter registration and absentee ballots is on the New York State Board of Elections Absentee Ballot voting page.
You can always call the NYS Board of Elections Voter Information unit at Voter Info. 1-800-458-3453 or (518) 473-5086. The main number in Albany is (518) 474-6220, with TDD 1-800-533-8683. Here's the link to the Voter Information page.
2. Help find a ride to the polls. Contact a disability group in your area and ask about rides to the polls on Nov. 7th.
3. Encourage your friend to vote. A little encouragement may be needed to take on the challenge of voting. You can do it.
Thanks, and let's GOTV, together!
DFNYC Fundraiser for Eric Massa
Lewis Cohen, Morris Pearl and Democracy for NYC invite you to attend a fundraiser to benefit DFNYC endorsed Congressional candidate Eric Massa (NY - 29) with special guest speaker Nancy Pelosi - Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
The event will take place on Monday evening, October 23 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at "Shop Studios", 442 West 49th Street (between 9th and 10th Avenues), Manhattan. Contribution levels will be $1,000.00 for a Sponsor, $500.00 for a Supporter and $100.00 for a Friend. All proceeds of the event will go to the "Massa for Congress" campaign.
New York's 29th Congressional District is located in the central part of the state, including Corning. Massa is running against one term Republican incumbent John "Randy" Kuhl.
Please RSVP for the event to Miriam at mimmimac@aol.com.
Take Back Congress - Landline Phone Banking Every Tuesday and Thursday:
ACT NOW is hosting regular Tuesday and Thursday evening landline phone banking from Chelsea. This is traditional phone banking - no predictive dialing, no computer skills needed.
On Tuesdays, the calls are to targeted voters in Pennsylvania's 6th District, to help DFA-endorsed Lois Murphy dislodge Bush Rubberstamp House incumbent Jim Gerlach.
On Thursdays, we're targeting voters in Connecticut's 4th District, to help top-notch Democratic challenger Diane Farrell defeat long-time Republican D.C.-insider and Iraq War apologist Chris Shays. (And, boost turnout for Ned Lamont at the same time.)
These two races are among the most important to win.
More info and RSVP at: www.actnowny.org
Seize our State Senate - ACT NOW Landline Phone Banking Now Three Nights per Week:
ACT NOW continues phone banks on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from Midtown East to take back our State Senate!
What will we be doing? We're going to be using landlines to do low-pressure Voter ID and/or Volunteer Recruitment calling -- not undecided voter persuasion -- to dramatically increase Democratic voter turnout in the most competitive State Senate races. This is a great way for first-time callers to get started.
Why care about the State Senate? If you care about fair elections, education, transportation, the environment, healthcare, security, and other major issues in New York, you should care a lot about winning back the New York State Senate. Now that reformer Eliot Spitzer is likely to be New York's next governor, it's even more important to have a Democratic legislature in place.
More info and RSVP at: www.actnowny.org
NYC Critical Mass The last Friday of the month, every month, 7:00 p.m., starting at Union Square Park North. Come along for the ride! Critical Mass is a monthly celebration of bicycles and other nonpolluting means of transportation, exercising our right to the road. Critical Mass is a movement, not an organization; no two riders participate for exactly the same reason. New York City's first Critical Mass was in 1993.
Democracy for America Meetings: CLICK HERE!
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 drinking, 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.
- Don't let NY become the next Ohio - Show your support for verified voting!
Join Community Free Democrats and Democracy for NYC for an important public forum on Wednesday, October 25th. Learn what voting machines may soon be chosen for you, and what you can do to encourage selection of the most secure, reliable and cost-effective voting machines for NYC.
When: October 25th, 7pm-9pm
Where: New York Society for Ethical Culture on 64th Street at Central Park West in Manhattan.
Panelists: Adam Cohen, Member of the NY Times Editorial Board, will moderate a panel which will include Douglas Kellner, Co-Chair, New York State Board of Elections; David Kogelman, HAVA Committee Chair, NY Democratic Lawyers Council; Bo Lipari, Executive Director, New Yorkers for Verified Voting; Mark Crispin Miller, New York University Professor and Author; Jerrold Nadler, Member, U.S. Congress; and John Ravitz, Executive Director, New York City Board of Elections.
Sponsoring Groups: The forum is being sponsored by the New York Society for Ethical Culture and the Sierra Club—NYC Group. Co-sponsors include: Ansonia Independent Democrats, Broadway Democrats, Park River Independent Democrats, Three Parks Independent Democrats, Vincent F. Albano Republican Club.
For information, call 212-252-4918 or visit this link: http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif
New Democratic Majority Fundraiser for Jimmy Dahroug: Wednesday - October 25 - Katra
Wednesday, October 25 and join NDM, Capitol (D), Democrats for New Politics, David Paterson, Tom Duane, Diane Savino, Liz Krueger, Eric Schneiderman and a host of other elected officials, together with Norman Siegel, grassroots groups and activists from around the City at Katra, for a fundraiser for Jimmy Dahroug.
Things are beginning to snowball for Jimmy and this is one of your last chances to help make sure the resources are there to turn out the vote on election day. There will be an open bar and hors d'oeuvres from 6-9 p.m.
The suggested donation is $100, but there is a special grassroots donation of $50 for those who are really beginning to feel the “pinch” of the late fundraising season. Katra is located at 217 Bowery, between Prince and Spring Streets, just a block and a half south of East Houston Street.
You can get there by taking th R or W train to Prince Street, the 6 train to Spring Street or the F or V train to 2nd Avenue.
For more details or to R.S.V.P. call 631 218-7510.
We hope to see you there.
Get Out the Disability Vote: Now - Election Day
From DFNYC:
About 65% of People With Disabilities do not vote - they typically get about 30-35% turnout. Roughly 20% of all voting age Americans have a disability. Most of the non-voting people with disabilities are Democrats.
This big bloc of voters can help put a candidate over the line.
Disabilities drain energy; being paralyzed, for example, is physically exhausting for anyone who tries to live an active life.
You can help a friend or family member with a disability make their voices heard on Nov. 7th.
Here are three ways you can help them cast their votes.
1. Help register or request an absentee ballot.
About three-fourths of the disability community lacks Internet access. Take your laptop and help them register or get an absentee ballot online. Info on voter registration and absentee ballots is on the New York State Board of Elections Absentee Ballot voting page.
You can always call the NYS Board of Elections Voter Information unit at Voter Info. 1-800-458-3453 or (518) 473-5086. The main number in Albany is (518) 474-6220, with TDD 1-800-533-8683. Here's the link to the Voter Information page.
2. Help find a ride to the polls. Contact a disability group in your area and ask about rides to the polls on Nov. 7th.
3. Encourage your friend to vote. A little encouragement may be needed to take on the challenge of voting. You can do it.
Thanks, and let's GOTV, together!
DFNYC Fundraiser for Eric Massa
Lewis Cohen, Morris Pearl and Democracy for NYC invite you to attend a fundraiser to benefit DFNYC endorsed Congressional candidate Eric Massa (NY - 29) with special guest speaker Nancy Pelosi - Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
The event will take place on Monday evening, October 23 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at "Shop Studios", 442 West 49th Street (between 9th and 10th Avenues), Manhattan. Contribution levels will be $1,000.00 for a Sponsor, $500.00 for a Supporter and $100.00 for a Friend. All proceeds of the event will go to the "Massa for Congress" campaign.
New York's 29th Congressional District is located in the central part of the state, including Corning. Massa is running against one term Republican incumbent John "Randy" Kuhl.
Please RSVP for the event to Miriam at mimmimac@aol.com.
Take Back Congress - Landline Phone Banking Every Tuesday and Thursday:
ACT NOW is hosting regular Tuesday and Thursday evening landline phone banking from Chelsea. This is traditional phone banking - no predictive dialing, no computer skills needed.
On Tuesdays, the calls are to targeted voters in Pennsylvania's 6th District, to help DFA-endorsed Lois Murphy dislodge Bush Rubberstamp House incumbent Jim Gerlach.
On Thursdays, we're targeting voters in Connecticut's 4th District, to help top-notch Democratic challenger Diane Farrell defeat long-time Republican D.C.-insider and Iraq War apologist Chris Shays. (And, boost turnout for Ned Lamont at the same time.)
These two races are among the most important to win.
More info and RSVP at: www.actnowny.org
Seize our State Senate - ACT NOW Landline Phone Banking Now Three Nights per Week:
ACT NOW continues phone banks on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from Midtown East to take back our State Senate!
What will we be doing? We're going to be using landlines to do low-pressure Voter ID and/or Volunteer Recruitment calling -- not undecided voter persuasion -- to dramatically increase Democratic voter turnout in the most competitive State Senate races. This is a great way for first-time callers to get started.
Why care about the State Senate? If you care about fair elections, education, transportation, the environment, healthcare, security, and other major issues in New York, you should care a lot about winning back the New York State Senate. Now that reformer Eliot Spitzer is likely to be New York's next governor, it's even more important to have a Democratic legislature in place.
More info and RSVP at: www.actnowny.org
NYC Critical Mass The last Friday of the month, every month, 7:00 p.m., starting at Union Square Park North. Come along for the ride! Critical Mass is a monthly celebration of bicycles and other nonpolluting means of transportation, exercising our right to the road. Critical Mass is a movement, not an organization; no two riders participate for exactly the same reason. New York City's first Critical Mass was in 1993.
Democracy for America Meetings: CLICK HERE!
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 drinking, 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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