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October 25, 2008
TONIGHT! Will Your Vote Count?
October 24, 2008
10/25 UNCOUNTED Movie and Expert Panel Discussion
UNCOUNTED Movie and Expert Panel Discussion
Singer/Songwriter Joe Shade will perform
$15 Per Person Advance Sale Online Here:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=13987
$20 At The Door, group discounts available.
Expert panel: Allan Lichtman, author of the Civil Rights Commission
report on Florida 2000 election, expert witness on voting; Steve Cobble,
Advisor on Jesse Jackson and Kucinich Presidential Campaigns; Matthew
Segal, Executive Director, SAVE; and Shelley Fudge, Election Integrity
Activist.
When Saturday, October 25, 2008, 7 PM - 9:30 PM
Where Busboys and Poets NEW LOCATION
1025 5th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1025+5th+St.+NW,+Washington,+DC++20001
A few blocks from the Gallery Place and Convention Center metro stops.
Thanks,
Mike Hersh
October 23, 2008
Canvass for Barack Obama and Sam Rasoul in Strasburg, VA
Carpool - One hour west of Vienna Metro Station in NOVA
Saturday, October 25 (details below)
Dear Howard,
This may be the single most effective thing you can do to help elect Obama and pick up a new Democratic seat in Congress. Come help us canvass in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley this Saturday, October 25. (one hour west of Vienna Metro in NOVA)
Last week I went to a fundraiser for Sam Rasoul, progressive Democratic candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 6th District; and I was totally blown away by the candidate and the polling results there. Sam is the youngest candidate for Congress in the country, and he is an amazingly eloquent, likable, persuasive candidate who is on the verge of pulling off a most unlikely upset against a Republican incumbent. Sam is magnetic, and his fast-rising support in the traditionally Republican Shenandoah Valley makes it clear that he is going to be a rising star in the Democratic Party. You could feel it. This guy knows how to articulate progressive values and policies to Middle Americans and win them over.
And look at these USA Today poll numbers! In September in the 6th District, Obama was down 24 points. In October Obama and McCain are tied at 48%! Mark Warner is at 60%! The incumbent Republican Congressman is at 45% support with 16% undecided. Sam’s campaign is making a huge difference for the whole Democratic ticket, and he is a few points away from an upset win himself.
Come join us in Strasburg, VA on Saturday to knock on doors for Sam and the ticket.
Lunch at Christina’s Mexican Restaurant
348 E King St., Strasburg, VA 22657 Map
12 Noon – Saturday, October 25
Canvassing: 1 – 4
Carpools Meet at Vienna Metro Station in NOVA at 10:30 a.m.
(south parking lot Kiss and Ride area)
Contact: BJ Haflinger: bj_303@yahoo.com
Its fun, and may be the most effective thing you can do for this election!
Other Events:
November 4: Election Day – vote absentee to avoid lines, help at the polls
November 15 PDA Special Event: What’s Next Post-Election? Details soon.
November 22: Moving Forward: Dan Reed Concert / PDA Fundraiser – Busboys and Poets, 14th and V St., DC – 8:30 p.m.
December 13: PDA Party and Healthcare Meeting, Moya Atkinson’s home (tentative date)
Thanks and come join us,
Howard Jennings
PDA VA State Co-Coordinator
Progressive Democrats of America is a grassroots PAC that works both inside the Democratic Party and outside in movements for peace and justice. Our goal: Elect a permanent, progressive majority in 2008. PDA's advisory board includes seven members of Congress and activist leaders such as Tom Hayden, Medea Benjamin, Thom Hartmann and Rev. Lennox Yearwood. More info: pdamerica.org
October 21, 2008
Learn How to Protect Your Vote
Documentary, Experts Explain What YOU Can Do
Join us for the documentary UNCOUNTED and Q&A with voter protection
experts just in time for Election Day. This film exposes voter
suppression, electronic voting machine meltdowns, and other threats to
your vote.
Bring your friends to this important benefit for Election Protection
Activism. Learn How to Protect Your Vote:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=13987
UNCOUNTED Movie and Q&A--Saturday October 25, 7-9:30 PM
Busboys NEW Location: 1025 5th St. NW DC
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1025+5th+St.+NW+DC
Near the Convention Center Metro (Green/Yellow)
http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/Stations/station.cfm?station=70
Singer/Songwriter Joe Shade will perform
Sponsor: Progressive Democrats of America
Hosted by Busboys and Poets Restaurant
$20 at the Door / $15 Advance click here to buy online:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=13987
For More Information, Please Call Jennifer 301-408-9650
Q&A panel: Allan Lichtman, Political History Professor at American
University, author of the Civil Rights Commission report on the Florida
2000 presidential election, and expert witness at several voting rights
court cases; Steve Cobble, Associate Fellow at Institute for Policy
Studies, and Advisor for the Jesse Jackson and Kucinich Presidential
Campaigns; Matthew Segal, Executive Director, Student Association of
Voter Empowerment (SAVE); and Shelley Fudge, Maryland Election Integrity
Activist.
October 20, 2008
Don't Let Your Vote Go Uncounted. Documentary, Experts Explain What YOU Can Do
Can Do
Join us for the documentary UNCOUNTED and Q&A with voter protection
experts just in time for Election Day. This film exposes voter
suppression, electronic voting machine meltdowns, and other threats to
your vote.
Bring your friends to this important benefit for Election Protection
Activism. Learn How to Protect Your Vote:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=13987
UNCOUNTED Movie and Q&A--Saturday October 25, 7-9:30 PM
Busboys NEW Location: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1025+5th+St.+NW+DC
1025 5th St. NW DC
Near the Convention Center Metro (Green/Yellow)
http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/Stations/station.cfm?station=70
Singer/Songwriter Joe Shade will perform
Sponsor: Progressive Democrats of America
Hosted by Busboys and Poets Restaurant
$20 at the Door / $15 Advance click here to buy online:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=13987
For More Information, Please Call Jennifer 301-408-9650
Q&A panel: Allan Lichtman, Political History Professor at American
University, author of the Civil Rights Commission report on the Florida
2000 presidential election, and expert witness at several voting rights
court cases; Steve Cobble, Associate Fellow at Institute for Policy
Studies, and Advisor for the Jesse Jackson and Kucinich Presidential
Campaigns; Matthew Segal, Executive Director, Student Association of
Voter Empowerment (SAVE); and Shelley Fudge, Maryland Election Integrity
Activist.
Yours for secure, accurate elections,
Mike Hersh
PDA National Staff
Support PDA Through the Change Makes Change Program:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/donate.asp?formid=donate
Progressive Democrats of America is a grassroots PAC that works both
inside the Democratic Party and outside in movements for peace and
justice. Our goal: Elect a permanent, progressive majority in 2008.
PDA's advisory board includes seven members of Congress and activist
leaders such as Tom Hayden, Medea Benjamin, Thom Hartmann, Jim Hightower
and Rev. Lennox Yearwood.
More info: http://pdamerica.org | Find Chapters:
http://pdamerica.org/orgs/findstate.php
Find Local Events:
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Don't Let Your Vote Go Uncounted
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NOT Open to Public: Health Care Event at Towson 10/21
I am VERY sorry for this confusion. -- Mike
Mike Hersh wrote:
> Please share with Healthcare Activists, especially in the Towson area.
>
> Health Care In The U.S.
> October 21st, 2008
> University Union Room 0305
> From 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
>
> The Health Care and Sciences Association of Towson University (HCSA)
> has invited two speakers to discuss the issue of health care in the
> United States to Towson students. This presentation aims to educate
> potential health care providers and inform potential voters.
> ______________________________________________________________________________
>
>
> Dr. Margaret Flowers and Brigitte Marti run the Maryland chapter of
> Physicians for a National Health Program, a 501c3 organization that
> educates about health care reform. They participate in Healthcare-Now
> of Maryland and are cofounders of the Coalition for Health Security.
> They work at state and national levels to advocate for comprehensive
> health care reform.
>
> Dr. Flowers and Ms. Marti have participated in panel discussions and
> made presentations at Progressive Maryland, Towson Presbyterian
> Church, Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, AFSCME local 1535,
> League of Women Voters, Goucher College post-Baccalaureate Premed
> Program and Towson University Health Policy classes among others. They
> also organized and were the moderators of the rally for health care
> security on Sept 26,2008.
>
> They will discuss the current state of health care and recount a brief
> history of health care delivery in the United States. They will
> present the principles of health security, followed by a critical
> review of reforms, and the implications of the coming election on
> health care reform.
>
> Aurelien Marti
> HCSA President
> HCSA.TU@gmail.com
> 410 598 0130
>
above all, vote carefully
| Monday, Oct 20, 2008 Vote early, vote often -- but above all, vote carefully Posted October 20, 07:58 a.m. Pacific Time It seems touch-screen voting machines in West Virginia have minds of their own. According to The Charleston Gazette, early voters in Putnam and Jackson Counties are reporting that when they vote for Democrats, their votes get switched to Republican candidates. Like 81-year-old Calvin Thomas, who says: "When I pushed Obama, it jumped to McCain. When I went down to governor's office and punched [Gov. Joe] Manchin, it went to the other dude. When I went ... > read more here > | |
Open to Public: Health Care Event at Towson 10/21
Health Care In The U.S.
October 21st, 2008
University Union Room 0305
From 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Health Care and Sciences Association of Towson University (HCSA) has
invited two speakers to discuss the issue of health care in the United
States to Towson students. This presentation aims to educate potential
health care providers and inform potential voters.
______________________________________________________________________________
Dr. Margaret Flowers and Brigitte Marti run the Maryland chapter of
Physicians for a National Health Program, a 501c3 organization that
educates about health care reform. They participate in Healthcare-Now of
Maryland and are cofounders of the Coalition for Health Security. They
work at state and national levels to advocate for comprehensive health
care reform.
Dr. Flowers and Ms. Marti have participated in panel discussions and
made presentations at Progressive Maryland, Towson Presbyterian Church,
Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, AFSCME local 1535, League of Women
Voters, Goucher College post-Baccalaureate Premed Program and Towson
University Health Policy classes among others. They also organized and
were the moderators of the rally for health care security on Sept 26,2008.
They will discuss the current state of health care and recount a brief
history of health care delivery in the United States. They will present
the principles of health security, followed by a critical review of
reforms, and the implications of the coming election on health care reform.
Aurelien Marti
HCSA President
HCSA.TU@gmail.com
410 598 0130
