Join DL21C'ers for an important discussion w/Congressman Israel, on the economy, foreign affairs, and the status of NY politics.
Doors open at 6pm; program begins 6:30pm sharp (it's a busy night of NY political events, so make this your first stop!)
Free for members; $7/nonmembers
Check out our new improved website www.dl21c.org to become an Annual member, and check out photostreams and video from our recent events...
Thanks to all who attended DL21C's November event on charter schools.
As a followup we are excited to present a "Charter Schools 101" featuring several leaders from the charter school movement, who will explain the nuts and bolts of what a Charter School is, how these schools are funded and who runs them.
See you next Tuesday!
Tuesday, February 23
DL21C's Education Committee presents
"Charter Schools 101: How they Function, Who Funds Them, Who Runs Them"...
See you tonight (Thursday) at the big Game Change book party..
Then on Friday...join DL21C'ers for a special event with José Peralta, the Queens Assemblyman challenging Hiram Monserrate for State Senate (D-Corona, Jackson Heights).
About José:
Assemblyman José Peralta’s has spent his career in public service. As a community liaison in the New York State Assembly, José worked to make government more accessible to the families of Queens, solving problems and helping...
UPDATE: We are thrilled to have Jodi Kantor, New York Times reporter who covered the Obama campaign for two years and wrote the recent NYT article on the Obama family, who will moderate Thursday's discussion with Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. See you Thursday!
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Obama. The Clintons. McCain. Palin.
DL21C kicks off Presidents' Week in style, with a celebration of the campaigns of our lifetime!!
Currently...
We're back at Tonic Lounge on Wednesday night!
It's been quite a year (quite a week, actually!) in politics - and it's time to get together to reflect, recharge and move forward.
Join DL21C and Manhattan Young Democrats for President Obama's important address, as we look ahead to an exciting 2010 in New York and national politics....as always, special guests, lots of networking, prognostication and punditry!
Doors open at 7:30pm (full menu and drink specials available...
There's still time to barnstorm the Bay State with us tomorrow!
Meet us at 7:30am Sunday morning. Buses leave at 31st Street @ 8th Avenue (Peter Pan charter bus) - bus departs promptly at 8am.
Breakfast (and coffee!), pizza and beer plus live audio of the Jets game on the way home!
Call 347-443-9334 (Rhea) or 917-327-1008 (Elizabeth) to join us on this important road trip (you can sleep in on Monday!!)
Note: Springfield is only 2.5 hours away from NYC, so you'll...
Update: Governor Paterson is scheduled to drop by at 8:30!
It's that time of year again!! Celebrate another eventful year in NY and national politics....and join hundreds of young people at DL21C's biggest party of the season!
Special guests, elected officials, city celebrities, 2010 and 2012 candidates...plus a 5,000 sf dance floor with an elevated cage, club DJ, and much more!
Special guest...
DJ WONDER
spinning the tunes
See you on December 10th...
This Monday, December 7th, DL21C's Political Author Series continues as we welcome author Michelle Goldberg for a discussion of her latest book, The Means of Reproduction.
Additionally, Goldberg recently wrote a provocative article for The American Prospect on the ramifications of the Stupak Amendment to the health care bill:
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DL21C wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
See you at our December events, including DL21C's biggest holiday party yet on Thursday, December 10! But first . . .
This Tuesday, December 1, DL21C's Health Care Committee presents a panel discussion on the H1N1 virus, with local and global experts who will assess the impact of a potential citywide outbreak.
PLEASE NOTE: DL21C WILL BROADCAST President Obama's Afghanistan speech, following our H1N1 event.
Panelists...
DL21C's holiday season kicks off this Tuesday night, with a conversation with Jim Himes, a 43-year old former investment banker and nonprofit chairman, who defeated longterm Republican Chris Shays in 2008. He'll discuss his work on the Financial Services Committee and how the government plans to prevent a future economic crisis.
Then gear up for upcoming December events on H1N1, and the Stupak amendment....and then...DL21C's biggest party of the year - our 17th Annual Holiday Bash, on...
***PLEASE NOTE***
This event is near capacity.
We will take online RSVPs until 7pm EST tonight (Friday, Nov 13).
We will take a (very) limited number of walkins on a first-come, first-serve basis tomorrow morning, so please arrive by 9:30am to register if you miss tonight's deadline. The online link (until 7pm) is at:
http://www.dl21c.org/truman.php
The cost includes...
This Wednesday, November 4 will be one day after the mayoral elections, and one year after President Obama was elected. In each election, the future of public education was at the forefront of the conversation.
Join DL21C and four education leaders, along with the New York Times' education reporter, for an important conversation about the future of our public schools.
Note: We'll be starting promptly at 7pm to make sure everyone is able to watch the Yankees game (if there is...
It's one week until the Nov. 3 NYC elections!
Join DL21C and the NYU Law School Dems Tuesday night for the final mayoral debate before the November 3 general election, featuring Mayor Bloomberg and Comptroller Bill Thompson (D).
We'll have special guests in the spin room, and a great bar to watch the debate!
Don't forget to check out our Campaign Clearinghouse (www.dl21c.org) to get involved in competitive City...
This Monday night...DL21C presents a first-of-its kind event - a Lincoln-Douglas style debate, featuring two of the nation's most outspoken individuals in the health care reform debate. Politico's Ben Smith will moderate and the debate will be livestreamed at www.politico.com.
Have a question for the speakers? Submit your questions online at http://www.dl21c....
DL21C and DL21C's Religious Affairs Committee invite you to a Political Author event with
Jeff Sharlet, nationally acclaimed investigative journalist, regular guest on The Rachel Maddow Show, and Rolling Stone reporter, discussing his book
The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power
Jeff will discuss the history of The Family and how its members - Congressmen, diplomats, and other national leaders - have influenced our politics.
He'll...
Primary Day is Tuesday, September 15!
Don't forget to vote, and get out the vote for your candidates....
then, after a long day (and season!) of campaigning...
join DL21C'ers after the polls close, as the returns roll in for the highly contested Democratic contests:
- Mayor
- Manhattan District Attorney
- Public Advocate
- Comptroller
- City Council
Polls close at 9pm...
Returns broadcast live on the big screen...Drink...
The Democratic Primary is one week away!
There may not be an "Obama" or a "Hillary" on the ticket this year....but your vote on September 15 will help determine the future leadership of New York City.
Still undecided about who to vote for?
Not sure what the Public Advocate or Comptroller does?
Want to catch up with friends, talk some local politics, and maybe meet the candidates themselves?
We'll be at Dog Ear Tavern, right across the street from the NY1...
The Democratic Primary is two weeks away!
There may not be an "Obama" or a "Hillary" on the ticket this year....but your vote on September 15 will determine the future leadership of New York City.
Join us tonight, and next week, as DL21C screens the live televised debates for these important municipal offices.
See you tonight for the Manhattan District Attorney debate, and then next week!
Debate Watch Party Schedule can be found at :
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It's time to gear up for the 2009 NYC elections!
It's the dog days of summer.....and the citywide primaries are just around the corner (September 15).
Join DL21C as we watch the candidates in action, for three important debates on the big screen.
Meet the candidates, who will join us before and after their live debates.
Not sure what a Comptroller is? Or a Public Advocate? Learn about the roles and responsibilities of these important citywide offices and discuss...
Pay-to-play, mass resignations of leading public officials, even organ selling and the mysterious death of a leading political consultant- it has all the makings of a fictional TV drama - except it's really happened over the past months.
Join DL21C this Wednesday night for an important discussion on the New Jersey corruption scandal, what it means for politics in the NY/NJ region, and what is being done to end the practices that led to the recent sting.
DL21C member Steve...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Eden is a huge INDOOR nightclub (and also has a great roofdeck) - it's great for a party RAIN or SHINE--see you tonight!
Join hundreds of DL21C'ers for the biggest political party of the summer....
Lots of reasons to celebrate, and it's the first Summer Bash in eight years where we've had a Democratic President...AND also (we think, we hope) a Democratic State Senate!
Special guests, elected officials, candidates, live music, great drinks all...
This Tuesday, join DL21C for a special meet-and-greet with Anthony Woods, a DL21C-generation candidate for US Congress (East Bay/northern California), running in a special election this fall.
Anthony, now 28, grew up on a military base in northern California and is a West Point graduate, who served two tours in Iraq and received a Bronze Star. Shortly after receiving his Masters Degree at Harvard, Woods informed his commanding officer that he was gay, initiating his dismissal under...
Kick off summer on the roofdeck, as DL21C's Muncipal Mondays series continues with NYC Comptroller and Democratic Mayoral candidate Bill Thompson!
With so much going on in state and city politics, there is a lot to discuss...the Comptroller will address the city's financial crisis, how Albany can work better with NYC, and of course his political path and campaign for Mayor.
$4 Big Apple Martinis, wine, and domestic beers...
and a fantastic roofdeck for enjoying a fun (and...
On Monday, June 1st, DL21C's "Municipal Mondays" series continues with the candidates for Manhattan District Attorney!!
The New York County District Attorney is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of crimes in the borough of Manhattan, including the prosecution of street crime, violent crimes against residents and visitors to the city, white collar crime, and organized crime activity.
Come hear what the candidates have to say about their vision for the office,...
On Wednesday, May 27, join young professionals from across New York as we welcome New York's new U.S. Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand.
Senator Gillibrand is a passionate public servant, focused on the economic challenges that are facing New York and the country. Since joining the U.S. Senate, Kirsten has worked on legislation to expand health insurance for millions of uninsured children, stood with President Obama to ensure America’s economic recovery, and secured billions of dollars to...
Join us Monday night for a discussion with legendary Democratic strategist Stanley Greenberg, who will discuss political polling, Democratic campaigns, and his distinguished career advising world leaders from President Clinton to Tony Blair to Ehud Barak to Nelson Mandela.
We'll be joined by Lisa Caputo, who served as Hillary Clinton's Press Secretary during the 1992 Clinton Presidential campaign.
This event is free....See you Monday night!
About the book:
As a...
DL21C is excited to welcome Pulitzer Prize winning NYT columnist, former senior Defense Department official, and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations:
LESLIE H. GELB
Join us for an evening of drinks and lively discussion of his new book, Power Rules: How Common Sense Can Rescue American Foreign Policy.
NOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough
Hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe
On a NEW DATE
Thursday, May 14 @ 7pm...
On May 11, join DL21C's Women's Issues and Foreign Affairs Committees for an important discussion about human trafficking, with author Ben Skinner, author of the bestselling book, A Crime So Monstrous.
Ben is one of our generation's most intrepid investigative reporters, who became the first reporter in history to observe the sales of human beings on four continents.
For more information about the book, check out his website:...
On Monday, May 4th, DL21C continues our “Municipal Monday” series with the candidates for City Comptroller. Come and join us in midtown to hear what the candidates have to say about important issues facing our city.
Future Municipal Mondays will include candidate events for Mayor and Manhattan District Attorney.
Municipal Monday, May 4th will be a Town Hall meeting
Featuring the Candidates for NYC City Comptroller:
-Council Member Melinda Katz, Queens (District...
Join DL21C as we commemorate Genocide Prevention Month.
Event will begin with a film screening of The Last Survivor (www.righteouspictures.com), followed by a discussion with Rwandan genocide survivor Jacqueline Murekatete (invited) and the founders of Righteous Pictures about their efforts to make a difference by making the film.
Jill Savitt, our featured speaker, will then lead a discussion and...
Join DL21C for a premiere screening of "Soundtrack for a Revolution," a documentary film celebrating the musical narrative of the American Civil Rights Movement.
Soundtrack showcases new performances of the freedom songs by top artists including the Roots, Wyclef Jean, Joss Stone, and John Legend; riveting archival footage; and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders.
Cocktails, screening, and post-screening discussion with:
Bill Guttentag, Writer/...
On Monday, April 20, DL21C heads uptown to a fantastic venue, for a town hall featuring the candidates for NYC Public Advocate!
Future Municipal Mondays will include candidate events for Mayor, Comptroller and Manhattan District Attorney, so stay tuned.....see you on the 20th!
Municipal Mondays kick off with a Town Hall meeting
Featuring the Candidates for NYC Public Advocate:
- Bill DeBlasio, NY City Councilman (D-Brooklyn)
- Eric Gioia, NY City Councilman (...
This Monday, join DL21C's Environmental Committee for an informal discussion with
Matt Petersen
President and CEO, Global Green USA
www.globalgreen.org
For over a decade Matt Petersen has been leading Global Green's USA initiatives, which are primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.
Global Green is behind such efforts as: the Green Schools...
Join DL21C next Thursday night for an important briefing about New York's financial health, and what is being done to move our state forward amidst this historic economic downturn.
Our special guest is State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who is the chief fiscal officer for New York State and one of the largest institutional investors in the world.
Free for members; $7/non-members
Recession drink specials:
$3 domestic drafts; $4 Big Apple Martinis; $5 mixed drinks
It has been a historic week for science and medicine in America, with President Obama's decision to allow federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.
Meet the individual at the forefront of President Obama's scientific, medical and health policy, Dr. Harold Varmus.
Dr. Varmus is Co-Chair of President Obama's Science and Technology Council and is one of his leading advisers on stem cell policy.
Currently, he serves as President of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer...
Scott Murphy is a DL21C-generation candidate, an entrepreneur focused on bringing and retaining jobs upstate, running for Senator Gillibrand's upstate Congressional seat.
National Republicans have targeted this race - a special election on March 31 - as their "battle royale" this spring, so don't miss this chance to meet Scott and learn more about his campaign.
For more information about Scott's candidacy, visit...
Next Tuesday may be Mardi Gras, but it's also a serious night for our President, as he delivers his first address before the joint session of Congress.
The stimulus package, the auto bailout, Afghanistan, layoffs here in NYC and nationally....our President has an ambitious road ahead. Join DL21C'ers as show support for our President and listen and discuss his plans for our national recovery.
Republican response to be given by Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA).
Dozens of big...
Next Sunday, join hundreds of DL21C'ers from around the country as we kick off Inauguration festivities at DC's hottest nightclub, the K Street Lounge!!
Doors open at 6pm and we'll be going late-night!
Drinks, dancing, surprise special guests.....with the late bar closings this party will go ALL NIGHT!!!
Metro: Blue/Orange to McPherson Square; Red to Metro Center
...Whether you've been naughty or nice.....it's time to celebrate!
Join hundreds of DL21C'ers at our biggest party of the season...We have added reason to celebrate as we usher in a new generation of leadership into the White House and into many local offices...
Lots of drinks, lots of dancing, our DJ from Election Night, plus lots of special guests, elected officials and some surprises too!
Strata Nightclub & Lounge
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On Tuesday, November 4th, make your final GOTV calls into the swing states, go vote, then join us for
DL21C's ELECTION NIGHT BASH!
An Evening to Celebrate Democrats from across the City, State, and Nation!
Live from Broadway's marquee theatre and event/dance club space, featuring 66,300 square feet of PARTY:
- Watch the returns fon 15-foot projection TVs with dozens of plasma screen TVs throughout the club
- Three top-shelf bars (including The Time Out New...
Join DL21C as we host the REAL mavericks of this election cycle -- the State Senate candidates fighting to take back Albany!
Featuring:
Daniel Squadron (D-Lower Manhattan, Brownstone Brooklyn), who emerged victorious after defeating 30-year incumbent Marty Connor
Kristen McElroy (D-Central Nassau) a lawyer and mother opposing LI Republican Kemp Hannon
Other candidates TBD
Free for Annual Members; $7/non-members
See you Thursday night!
Why this...
Join us Wednesday night for an important bipartisan event discussing America's financial crisis and burgeoning national debt.
This event is free!
Co-sponsored with New York Young Republicans Club, Inc.
About the film (from the website):
Wake up, America! We're on the brink of a financial meltdown. I.O.U.S.A. boldly examines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the United States and its citizens. Burdened with an ever-expanding government and...
Join DL21C this Tuesday night, for an important discussion about the hottest issue in New York City politics - Term Limits.
You'll hear from two City Councilmen at the forefront of this debate, who have sponsored the primary legislation on each side.
This will likely be one of the final public forums before Thursday's crucial New York City Council vote, on a decision that will greatly impact the future leadership of our city. Don't miss this chance to weigh in and learn more...
Join DL21C this Tuesday night, for an important discussion about the hottest issue in New York City politics - Term Limits.
You'll hear from two City Councilmen at the forefront of this debate, who have sponsored the primary legislation on each side.
This will likely be one of the final public forums before Thursday's crucial New York City Council vote, on a decision that will greatly impact the future leadership of our city. Don't miss this chance to weigh in and learn more...
This Wednesday, join us for the final Presidential debate!
Will the dynamics of the Presidential race change in a New York minute?
Join us to find out, as we gather for one final debate watch party, broadcasted live from Long Island's Hofstra University.
We'll be watching at one of NYC's largest sports bars, with a great crowd of New Yorkers, dozens of supersized TVs, drinks and fun...plus enter our electoral college pool with door prizes awarded on Election Night! Pre...
The election is less than 30 days away, and DL21C has lots of ways to get involved!
First, this Tuesday, DL21C returns to Tonic Lounge for the Second Presidential Debate...a great crowd of young New Yorkers, with dozens of supersized TVs, drinks and fun...plus the continuation of our electoral college pool. Pre-and-post debate commentary on CNN, CSPAN, MSNBC, Fox, and the networks.
Doors open at 7:00pm - Debate begins at 9:00pm (90 minute town-hall-style debate).
Please...
The Biden-Palin showdown is finally here!
Don't miss this chance to join DL21C'ers and watch the Vice Presidential candidates duke it out, at the only VP debate of the campaign.
We'll be at Tonic Lounge Times Square again...and GOOD NEWS: This time we'll have more space, more TVs and more fun!
Special guests, full bar and restaurant, and the kickoff of our first-ever electoral college pool! Pre-and-post debate commentary on 15 big screen TVs on: CNN, CSPAN, MSNBC, Fox...
After our debate watch party Friday night, it's time for...
Day trips to Philly!
DL21C has teamed up with the Obama Office in North East Philadelphia - a critical, battleground region for the Pennsylvania race - for day trips every Saturday from this Saturday, September 27, until the election. These trips are a way for you to make a significant difference in the Presidential race, even if you only have one day to help between now and the election.
Prior campaign...
It's almost here....the First Presidential Debate!
Join DL21C at Tonic Lounge Times Square, one of the city's biggest sports bars (TVs galore!) as we witness history, at the first of three Presidential debates for the 2008 election.
A once-in-a-generation financial meltdown, skyrocketing foreclosure rates, the oil/energy crisis, not to mention international conflicts in Georgia and elsewhere....there certainly will be plenty to debate.
Special guests, full bar and...
