Progressive Democrat Issue 94: MANHATTAN GROUPS AND EVENTS

CAMPAIGNS: Winning in 2006

We have a mere few days to win. And winning depends on you. So, here are the GOTV efforts (in the area or that you can do from home) going on between now and Tuesday that I BEG you to be a part of.

Steve Harrison for Congress: email Josh at jskaller@gmail.com or Rosalie at rcalie2367@aol.com

John Hall for Congress (also cooperating after 9 PM with McNerney campaign in California! Focus on TWO House races in one shot!): email Josh at jskaller@gmail.com or sign up to phone bank FROM YOUR OWN HOME here: http://www.johnhallforcongress.com/node/108

HELP NEVADA FROM HOME:Jack Carter for Senate Phone Bank from Home: help Nevada from home! To help Jimmy Carter's son win the Nevada Senate, SIGN UP HERE.

HELP VIRINIA FROM HOME: Jim Webb for Senate Phone Bank from Home: Jim Webb is locked in one of the closest Senate races this year, and his opponent is an odious, racist Republican we really HAVE to defeat. Please help by phone banking for Webb from home.

Democrats for New Politics Campaign Car Pool to Jimmy Dahroug Campaign
Please join Democrats for New Politics, New Democratic Majority and Democracy for New York City as we...

TRAVEL TO CAMPAIGN FOR JIMMY DAHROUG

Democratic Primary Candidate for New York State Senate
3RD District – Suffolk County

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5TH

MEET AT THE BAYSIDE LIRR STATION at 41ST AVENUE
LEAVING AT 10 A.M.

rsvp to
Steve@DemocratsForNewPolitics.com
Phone (917) 669-0111


MANHATTAN EVENTS:

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!


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.