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In what 2009 races should DFNYC hold an endorsement vote? |
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Written by Tracey_Keij_Denton
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Monday, 25 May 2009 |
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We have already made endorsements in 3 NYC races in 2009: Norman Siegel, Josh Skaller, and Steve Behar. Now, we want to hear from you - our members and friends in the grassroots political community of NYC. What races are you following? In which races should we hold an endorsement vote? Click here for a list of member-suggested races in the 2009 Democratic primaries in NYC, then email us at info-at-dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @). |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 25 May 2009 )
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Council Speaker Christine Quinn talks to DFNYCers |
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Written by Tracey_Keij_Denton
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Friday, 15 May 2009 |
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Join us this Tuesday! DFNYC has invited City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to speak at a DFNYC linkup-style event.
When: This Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 5:45-6:30pm, feel free to stay later for another event at The Tank, see below. Speaker Quinn will be there from 6:00pm to 6:30pm, soplease arrive early if possible so we can start on time.
Where: The Tank NYC, 354 West 45th St., between 8th & Ninth Avenues
RSVP: Please use the form below to RSVP. You do not have to be a member of DFNYC to attend.
Later Event at the Tank: At 7:30, The Tank has another event with political cartoonist Lloyd Dangle , and all are invited to stay later for this event, click here for info.
To learn more about Speaker Quinn, click here to visit her page at the NY City Council's website.
Democracy for NYC has invited all the candidates in the Democratic primary for Council District 3 (West Village, Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen) to speak to our members at Linkup. Candidates Yetta Kurland and Maria Passanante Derr joined us in March and April respectively.
The incumbent, Speaker Christine Quinn, was not able to speak at one of our regular first-Wednesday Linkups due to scheduling issues, so she agreed to join us at this Linkup-style event this Tuesday.
RSVP: Please use this form to RSVP, or email us at info-at-dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @)
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 May 2009 )
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Marches on Wall Street April 3 and April 4 |
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Written by Bernadette Evangelist
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Friday, 20 March 2009 |
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Marches on Wall Street in NY April 3-4
April 3: Bail Out the People, Not the Banks (organized by Bail Out the People—check web site for details) http://www.bailoutpeople.org
April 4: March on Wall Street (organized by UFP—details below. More on web site) http://unitedforpeace.org
On the April 4th anniversary of Dr. King’s prophetic “Beyond Vietnam” speech delivered at Riverside Church, massive numbers of people will be in the street in a unified and nonviolent call to cut military spending and to fund human needs and ecological sustainability.
People will gather in New York City to protest war and rally for justice, equality and peace around the world. Groups for racial justice and economic equality, against war and occupation, for a new economy based on people’s needs, green union jobs and sustainability will all come together for a massive march on Wall Street.
DFNYC member Bernadette Evangelist (
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) invites you to join the Procession for the Future and the Accountability and Prosecution contingent: meeting between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Franklin Place - an alley off of Franklin Street between Broadway and Church Street: map
Assembly Time: 11:00 AM
Assembly Location: Leonard, Franklin & White Streets, between Broadway & Lafayette St.
(This is just south of Canal Street and close to several subway stops.)
Canal Street stops on the
J, M, Z lines at Centre Street
6 line at Lafayette Street
N, Q, R, W lines at Broadway
A. C, E lines at Sixth Ave.
Franklin Street stop on the 1 line, at Varick St.
Procession for the Future and the Accountability and Prosecution — Franklin Place
Veterans, Military Families and Others Associated With the Military — Leonard Street
Labor — Leonard Street
Students and Youth — Franklin Street
Brooklyn — White Street (between Broadway & Lafayette)
Assembly Time: 11:00 AM
March Step Off-Time: 12:00 PM noon
March Route: South on Broadway to Stone St., East on Stone to Broad St., North on Broad to Wall St. This route is a little less than 1.5 miles and takes us through the heart of the financial district, ending right in front of the NY Stock Exchange.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 April 2009 )
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Announcement: Early Endorsement Results - 2009 |
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Written by Tracey_Keij_Denton
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Wednesday, 11 March 2009 |
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Democracy for NYC recently held early endorsement voting. Recognizing that success at the grassroots level requires developing strong support early, we developed the DFNYC Early Candidate Endorsement process. It is reserved for candidates who are active members of DFNYC, and unique in their long-term commitment to the ideals, progressive grass roots activism, and dedication to the principles of Democracy for NYC. Here is a list of the candidates that were eligible for early endorsement (voting took place through March 5th), and the results:
Norman Siegel - 70% in favor of endorsement
~ Norman is running for Public Advocate, a citywide race. To learn more and contribute, visit: NormanSiegel.com
Steve Behar - 87% in favor of endorsement
~ Steve is running for City Council, Dist. 19 in eastern Queens. To learn more and contribute, visit: BeharforNewYork.com
Josh Skaller - 91% in favor of endorsement
~ Josh is running for City Council, District 39 in Central Brooklyn. To learn more and contribute, visit: Skaller09.com.
Questions for the candidates? If you have any questions for the candidates, feel free to contact them through their website, or send your questions to
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and we will forward them along.
Endorsements in other races? These early endorsement votes will not preclude DFNYC from making other endorsements in other 2009 races. We are currently gathering information on who is running for which office, and we will soon have updates on how we will proceed with endorsement votes.
Other questions? To view the rules on this early endorsement vote, click here. For other questions, email us at info-at-dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @).
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 April 2009 )
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DFA Birthday Parties in NYC! 8pm Wed. Mar. 25 - Jim Dean in NYC |
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Written by Tracey_Keij_Denton
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Wednesday, 18 March 2009 |
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 Democracy for America, the organization Howard Dean started after his presidential campaign, is turning 5 years old! DFA supporters across the country are hosting DFA birthday events this upcoming Wednesday, March 25th, and we'll dial into a conference call with Howard Dean at 9pm EST. ~ Want to Bake a Birthday Cake? ~ If you love democracy and you love to bake, here's a great opportunity! Let us know if you would like to bring a cake for the Manhattan or Brooklyn events listed below. Email Tracey at tdenton-at-dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @). Join us here in New York City for the following DFA Birthday Celebrations: ~ Manhattan ~ w/Special Guest Speaker Jim Dean Where: Galway Hooker (upstairs in the back), 7 East 36th Street, btwn 5th & Madison Avenues (It's a bar/lounge named after a type of Irish sailboat, in case you were wondering.) When: Wed. Mar. 25th, Party begins at 8pm, Conference call at 9pm Cost: Attendance is free. Galway Hooker has a cash bar and dinner menu. RSVP: http://democracyforamerica.com/events/32597-dfa-birthday-party Baking & Other Volunteering: If you would like to bake a cake, or coordinate getting small cake plates, etc. or handle other logistics of the event, please contact Tracey at tdenton-at-dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @). ~ Park Slope, Brooklyn ~ Where: Home of Josh & Kelly Skaller, 400 12th Street at 7th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Call 718--504-2197 for apartment number and directions, or email d.campanelli-at-skaller09.com (replace -at- with @). When: Wed., Mar. 25, 8-10pm, Party begins at 8pm, Conference call at 9pm Cost: Attendance is free. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP: To Dan above, or at http://democracyforamerica.com/events/32645-dfa-birthday-party ~ Bayside Queens ~ Where: The Chabad Center of Northeast Queens, 26-06 213th Street, Bayside. (Please note that the group will meet in the Synagogue. The usual location, the community room, has been turned into a matzo factory.) When: Wed., Mar. 25. At 7:30, the monthly meeting of Democrats for New Politics ("DNP") will take place. (DNP is a progressive local club that started to protest the Vietnam War.) The group will dial into the DFA conference call with Howard Dean at 9pm. RSVP & Questions: RSVP at http://democracyforamerica.com/events/32627-dfa-birthday-party. Contact Steve at steve-at-beharfornewyork.com (replace -at- with @)
Cost: Attendance is free. ~ Happy Birthday DFA ! ~ |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 March 2009 )
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