What does representative democracy look like today? What does the 2010 Census mean for your district? What is Gerrymandering?
DL21C is excited to welcome NYS Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, director Jeff Reichert and Common Cause’s Executive Director, Susan Lerner, as we screen a critically acclaimed, Tribeca Film Festival award winning film, about one of the hottest political issues in New York and across the nation.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Movie screening begins at 7pm...
On March 1, the New York Times published an Op-Ed by Harold Ford, Jr. where he addressed why he would not run for the US Senate in 2010.
The months leading up to this announcement had rocked the New York and national political establishments. Ford, a 5-term Congressman, business executive, and centrist Democrat, had considered running for Senate in New York. His no-nonsense, independent thinking was heralded by many and certainly gave us all a lot to think and talk about.
In...
What is the role of the Secretary of State in American politics? Remember Katherine Harris and the 2000 election?
On June 24, DL21C welcomes Jocelyn Benson, a 34 year old nationally-recognized election law expert running for Secretary of State of Michigan. Jocelyn will be speaking about some very important issues including the enforcement of campaign finance laws, voter protection issues and the essential role that Secretaries of State play in elections.
Michigan is a key...
DL21C's Political Author series continues as we welcome Wes Moore, a 32-year old former US Army captain, Afghanistan war veteran, and Rhodes Scholar, whose life story has captured the nation's attention this spring.
Wes, who was born in 1978, has written an account of his troubled upbringing and turnaround, and about "the other Wes Moore", a young Baltimore man with the same name who took a very different path, and ended up in jail for murder. It's a compelling account of "haves" and...
On June 14...DL21C's 2010 candidate series continues with a whistleblowing attorney and former Naval Officer, now running for NYS Attorney General.
Sean brings a unique mix of public and private sector experience and was a decorated Navy Officer. See you on June 14 for a fantastic event!
Event begins at 7pm
Free for members; $7/nonmembers
Email us at contact-dl21c@dl21c.org for more information.
See you on June 14...
Jon Stewart calls Arizona "the meth lab of democracy". Its new immigration law and the birther bill are front-and-center in the national debate, and the state has the largest budget deficit and worst jobs record in the country.
This Thursday night, meet two of the state's Democratic candidates: Andrei Cherny and Terry Goddard. Andrei Cherny, former Obama adviser is running for Treasurer, who is fighting to keep the Grand Canyon State from spiraling out of control. Terry...
Come join DL21C and US Senate Candidate Chris Coons (Delaware) as he runs to keep Vice President Joe Biden's seat blue!
Chris, currently New Castle County Executive, is running against House member Mike Castle, who claims to be a moderate, but votes lock step with the right wing when push comes to shove. Congressman Castle has been in elected office since 1966. The last competitive election Congressman Castle faced was in 1984 during the Reagan years, when Delaware was a swing state...
Featuring
Mitch Stewart
Executive Director, Organizing for America, DNC
and New York's swing district candidates for US Congress, including Tim Bishop (D-Long Island).
The NYS Democratic Convention is this week, May 25-27!
DL21C is heading to Westchester County Wednesday night, as Democrats move closer to finalizing their statewide ticket for 2010.
This party will celebrate those working to reform Albany in 2010, including candidate for Governor, Andrew Cuomo. All statewide candidates have been invited and the Hilton should be the place to be on Wednesday night!
Music by DJ NY Fanatic
Drink Specials and Dancing starting at 9pm...
Care about reforming Albany? Join us Tuesday night and support a true reformer and rising star, running in one of the most competitive 2010 NY State Senate races!
Regina Calcaterra is running for NY State Senate after spending her career on the side of the "little guy", representing victims of corporate fraud. Her unique personal experience - as a foster child who spend most of her youth in homeless shelters - combined with her deep convictions as a legal representative and advocate...
NOTE: PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION - PAPILLON BAR, 54th/Madison!
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It's one of the most controversial issues in New York right now: a penny-an-ounce tax on sugary beverages, which if implemented could reportedly raise $1billion/year for the State and reduce consumption by 15%.
So, should sugary beverages be taxed as a way to bridge New York State's $8+biillion budget deficit? Will it really curb childhood obesity? Or is it merely a regressive tax at a time...
She's one of Newsweek's 20 most powerful American women...and according to the NYTimes one of the 17 women most likely to be the first female President...
She's now running for statewide office in California, and if elected would make history as the state's first African-American Attorney General.
Join DL21C'ers Tuesday night for a special event as we meet one of the nation's top political talents and rising stars.
Free for members; $7/nonmembers
To get involved...
It's one of the hottest US Senate races in the country!
Next Tuesday, DL21C is proud to host Missouri Secretary of State, and candidate for US Senate, Robin Carnahan.
Robin is running against former House member Roy Blunt, who was one of the most conservative Republicans in Congress. Recent polling lists the race as a dead heat, although Blunt's support has risen as backlash to the health care legislation..The Cook Political Report ranks this race as a "toss-up".
Program...
Next Wednesday, April 14...our NYS Attorney General candidate series rolls on one of w/DL21C's longtime supporters, State Senator Eric Schneiderman!
Senator Schneiderman is one of the distinguished candidates seeking to become our state's "people's lawyer" in the event that Andrew Cuomo does not run for re-election.
Senator Schneiderman has been at the forefront of the debate on reforming Albany and a leading voice in bringing about progressive change in NY.
Event...
DL21C has teamed up with Planned Parenthood to provide a students-only weekend workshop! Super-charge your activist skills with tips and tricks on dealing with tough talking points, recruitment issues, organizing large-scale rallies, and more.
Learn the latest info on the state of reproductive rights here in the city and across the country!
Grad and undergraduate students welcome.
We'll be discussing upcoming events, ideas for future
events, and the summer calendar.
This Tuesday night, meet a US Senator at the forefront of the national debate on health care, jobs/economic recovery, East Coast drilling, financial reform, and much more.
Senator Klobuchar is a leading voice in the Senate on the middle class and the economy, women's rights, and the environment. Don't miss this chance to hear from a rising star in the Democratic Party and someone who will be influencing our national politics in the years to come.
See you Tuesday night!...
It's DL21C's pregame to the NCAA championship....meet Eric Dinallo, fmr. NYS Insurance Cmsr and candidate for NYS AG....then stay for the big game, where - who knows - one or both of our NY teams (Syracuse! Cornell!) may be playing!
Cocktails and drink specials begin at 6:30pm
Eric's address begins around 7:30pm
NCAA Championship live on the big screen, tipoff 9pm
Free for members; $7/nonmembers
See you on the 5th!
About Eric Dinallo:
In a career...
No foolin! Join DL21C'ers on April 1 as we kick off our 2010 Candidate Series!
We are thrilled to welcome so many candidates running for statewide and other offices in NY and around the country in 2010....!
We're kicking off with Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice, who is seeking to become New York's first female Attorney General. Kathleen will discuss her work in Nassau County and the legal and legislative issues currently affecting our state.
Doors open at 7pm; program...
Join DL21C'ers and hundreds of young Dems across the city...plus Senator Schumer and State Sen. Eric Schneiderman (Sat) and Rep Carolyn Maloney (Sun).... as we head to Jackson Heights this weekend - rain or shine - to help elect Jose Peralta to the State Senate!
The special election for Hiram Monserrate's seat is just four days away.
Despite Monserrate's expulsion for domestic violence, he's running again. Jose Peralta has campaigned on reforming Albany and bringing real change...
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...
