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Opportunites to support Norman Siegel, DFNYC-endorsed candidate for Public Advocate |
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Written by Bernadette Evangelist
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Monday, 20 April 2009 |
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Join Norman Siegel, DFNYC-endorsed candidate for NY Public Advocate, at upcoming neighborhood events - click here for a list.
Host a house party! Bring your friends, family and neighbors together for an evening of open dialogue with Norman. Just pick a few dates and times and contact the campaign by email or by phone at 212.448.6271. They will be happy to assist you with planning anything you need for your party.
Norman's list of endorsers is growing and now includes Three parks Independent Democrats, Broadway Democrats, Village Independent Democrats (VID), and Village Reform Democratic Club (VRDC)
Go to NormanSiegel.com to learn more about Norman and see more news from the campaign.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 May 2009 )
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Groups Request Special Prosecutor for Bush Cheney, et al |
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Written by Bernadette Evangelist
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Friday, 27 February 2009 |
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DFNYC Joins Groups asking for Appointment of Special Counsel
After polling our members, Democracy for NYC has joined a long list of groups in signing a letter urgining Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint a non-partison independent Special Counsel to immediately commence a
prosecutorial investigation into the most serious alleged crimes of
former President George W. Bush, former Vice President Richard B.
Cheney, the attorneys formerly employed by the Department of Justice
whose memos sought to justify torture, and other former top officials
of the Bush Administration.
Over 75% of our members who
responded asked to have DFNYC's name added to the letter. You can see
the letter and the groups who have signed at http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/prosecutorstatement
To keep this list growing, encourage other groups to sign on.
Statement on Prosecution of Former High Officials
We urge Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint a non-partisan independent Special Counsel to immediately commence a prosecutorial investigation into the most serious alleged crimes of former President George W. Bush, former Vice President Richard B. Cheney, the attorneys formerly employed by the Department of Justice whose memos sought to justify torture, and other former top officials of the Bush Administration.
Our laws, and treaties that under Article VI of our Constitution are the supreme law of the land, require the prosecution of crimes that strong evidence suggests these individuals have committed. Both the former president and the former vice president have confessed to authorizing a torture procedure that is illegal under our law and treaty obligations. The former president has confessed to violating the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
We see no need for these prosecutions to be extraordinarily lengthy or costly, and no need to wait for the recommendations of a panel or “truth” commission when substantial evidence of the crimes is already in the public domain. We believe the most effective investigation can be conducted by a prosecutor, and we believe such an investigation should begin immediately.
Drafted by The Robert Jackson Steering Committee
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/robertjackson
Signed By:
Center for Constitutional Rights
http://www.ccrjustice.org
The National Lawyers Guild
http://www.nlg.org
After Downing Street
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org
American Freedom Campaign
http://www.americanfreedomcampaign.org
Ann Wright, retired US Army Reserve Colonel and US diplomat
http://www.voicesofconscience.com
Backbone Campaign
http://www.backbonecampaign.org
Brad Blog
http://www.bradblog.com
Cities for Peace
http://citiesforprogress.org
CODE PINK: Women for Peace
http://www.codepink4peace.org
Daniel Ellsberg, Truth-Telling Project
http://www.ellsberg.net
Defending Dissent Foundation
http://www.defendingdissent.org
Delaware Valley Veterans for America
http://www.delvalvets4america.org
Democrats.com
http://www.democrats.com
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
http://www.space4peace.org
Gold Star Families for Peace
http://www.cindysheehanssoapbox.com
Grandmothers Against the War
http://www.grandmothersforpeace.org/gatw
Grassroots America
http://www.grassrootsamerica4us.org
High Road for Human Rights Advocacy Project
http://www.highroadforhumanrights.org
Iraq Veterans Against the War
http://ivaw.org
Justice Through Music
http://www.jtmp.org
Marcus Raskin, co-founder of Institute for Policy Studies, member of editorial board of the Nation, member of the special staff of the National Security Council in the Kennedy Administration
Media Freedom Foundation/Project Censored
http://www.projectcensored.org
Naomi Wolf, author of End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot, and Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries
http://naomiwolf.org
National Accountability Network
Northeast Impeachment Coalition
http://www.neimpeach.org/wp
Op Ed News
http://www.opednews.com
Peace Action
http://www.peace-action.org
Peace Team
http://www.peaceteam.net
The Progressive
http://www.progressive.org
Progressive Democrats of America
http://www.pdamerica.org
Republicans for Impeachment
http://republicansforimpeachment.com
United for Peace and Justice
http://www.unitedforpeace.org
Velvet Revolution
http://www.velvetrevolution.us
Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/vips
Veterans for Peace
http://www.veteransforpeace.org
Voters for Peace
http://votersforpeace.us/index2.php
War Crimes Times
http://www.warcrimestimes.org
Wisconsin Impeachment/Bring Our Troops Home Coalition
http://www.impeachwi.com
World Can't Wait
http://www.worldcantwait.net
Another effort to hold the Bush administration accountable is Senator Patrick Leahy’s call for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
You can also take actions to have your individual opinion heard on either or both of these options:
Sign a petition to Attorney General Eric Holder: Please Appoint a Special Prosecutor
http://www.democrats.com/special-prosecutor-for-bush-war-crimes and/or http://prosecutebushcheney.org
Sign Senator Patrick Leahy’s petition for a Bush Truth and Reconciliation Commission
http://ga3.org/campaign/btcpetition/835536krqj57wx3j?qp_source=feb09_btc1
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 May 2009 )
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DFNYC Sponsors Queens Pride Parade |
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Written by Bernadette Evangelist
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Thursday, 11 June 2009 |
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On Sunday, June 7, DFNYC marched in the Queens Pride parade in Jackson Heights, Queens.
Queens is proving to be a major nexus in the push to enact marriage equality in New York. Three of the seven state Senators in Queens are not fully on board, and many groups are organizing constituents throughout Queens to let their Senators know that there is tremendous support for marriage equality. DFNYC's participation in this parade was a public demonstration of how deeply many of our members have gotten involved on this issue.
DFNYCers marching from l. to r.: Betsy Malcolm, Bernadette Evangelist, Steve Behar, Bruce Rosen, Dan Jacoby, and Sally Swisher.

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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 June 2009 )
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Written by Dan Jacoby
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 |
Sunday, June 7
12:00 noon (arrive early!)
89th St. & 37th Ave.
Jackson Heights, Queens
This Sunday, June 7, DFNYC will be marching in the Queens Pride parade in Jackson Heights, Queens. We will meet near the start, at 89th St. and 37th Ave. (take the #7 train to 90th St.) between 11:00 and noon. The parade kicks off at noon, and is followed by a fun street fair at the end of the parade route.
Queens is proving to be a major nexus in the push to enact marriage equality in New York. Three of the seven state Senators in Queens are not fully on board, and many groups are organizing constituents throughout Queens to let their Senators know that their is tremendous support for marriage equality. DFNYC's participation in this parade is a public demonstration of how deeply many of our members have gotten involved on this issue.
See you Sunday!
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 June 2009 )
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DFNYC Event in Manhattan for Steve Behar's Campaign |
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Written by Tracey_Keij_Denton
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Wednesday, 27 May 2009 |
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Steve Behar for City Council Fundraiser ~ Hosted by DFNYC Please join Democracy for New York City and New York's leading progressive Democrats for an evening of beer, cocktails, and political discussions benefiting DFNYC-endorsed Steve Behar, candidate for New York City Council! June 1, 6:30-9:00 Molly Pitcher's Ale House 2nd Avenue between 85th and 86th street (4/5/6 train) Young Professionals: $25, Supporters: $30, Patrons: $50, Benefactors: $100, Stars: $175 Free appetizers, 3$ beers, 4$ mixed drinks You can contribute at the door or online at: https://beharfornewyork.com/contribute.html Steve is running for an open-seat in Queens (Bayside, College Point, Auburndale, Beechhurst, Whitestone, Bay Terrace, Malba, Robinwood, Flushing, Douglaston, Little Neck), has been endorsed by sitting councilman Tony Avella and will win this race with your support! Please RSVP Here: Number in Party: 1 2 3 4 | First name: | (required) | | Last name: | (required) | | E-mail: | (required) | | Phone: | | | Zip: | | | Comment: | (optional) |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 01 June 2009 )
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