Note: We understand that many people cannot attend tonight due to Rosh Hashana. We'll have a full report on our website, and we welcome everyone's input, even if they cannot attend Linkup.

Join us for a special Linkup Wednesday night where we will discuss the latest N.Y.P.D. controversy - labeling entire mosques as "terrorist enterprises" - in order to do surveillance of imams and members, even with no evidence of wrong doing.  We'll look at what's happening with this issue, as well as stop-and-frisk, and most importantly, talk about what we can do about it.  When the police department engages in an assault on civil liberties, we can often feel helpless to respond. Join us at Linkup where we will discuss strategies for individuals and grassroots groups to change policy policy.

What:  DFNYC/DFA monthly Manhattan Linkup/Meetup

When:  Wednesday, Sept. 4th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where:  Peculier Pub, 145 Bleecker Street, between Thompson & Laguardia. Look for the DFNYC signs in the back!

Subway:  There are many subways nearby, including West 4th Street, the 1 to Houston, Broadway Lafayette, the 6 train to Bleecker and the N/R to Prince.

RSVP: not necessary, but helps us to plan: info-at-dfnyc.org (Richard & Tracey)

Shana Tovah to all who celebrate!

This month, Linkup lands on the first night of Rosh Hashana. We understand this means many DFNYC members are celebrating and can't participate. We will have a full report on Linkup in the next newsletter and welcome your input on this issue - info-at-dfnyc.org.  (Linkups have been the first Wednesday of every month for over 10 years, since they started during Howard Dean's campaign; but we do try to avoid major religious holidays when scheduling other political events.)

Background:

Since Howard Dean's 2004 Presidential campaign, DFNYC, in conjunction with DFA, has done monthly linkups/meetups on the first Wednesday of each month.  This is a great way to meet members of DFNYC and other great progressives from around the city.