We welcome Congressman Jay Inslee (D Washington), who is one of the nation's leaders on renewable energy and environmental policy. He will discuss his role as a national leader in the advancement of clean energy and environmental legislation, as well as the challenges of working in the Republican-controlled Congress.
Free for Annual Members; $5/non-members
About Wednesday's Event
We're very excited that...
January 25, 2012
Houndstooth Pub
January 24, 2012
Join DL21C for its annual event next Tuesday night, January 24 for a viewing of and reaction to President Obama's State of the Union Address!
As we head into a critical midterm election year, it is the time for our President to address the most important issues facing our country. The differences between our President and the Republican presidential candidates are clear, and we have a lot of work ahead of us this year to re-elect him and take back the Democratic majority in Congress....
Chelsea Manor
January 3, 2012
It's First-in-the-Nation Night...the Iowa Caucuses are upon us!
Four years ago we had a lot of surprises on Caucus Night....what will happen this year, and what will it mean for President Obama and his re-election?
Join DL21C'ers and special guest pundits for drinks, pub grub and live analysis and results on multiple big screens - MSNBC, CNN, and yes, Fox News - all at the newly renovated Sutton Place Bar & Grill.
...
Sutton Place Bar & Restaurant
December 19, 2011
$10 cover: Payment In Advance is now closed, please pay at the door!
Whether you've been naughty or nice....celebrate the end of an exciting political year with your favorite local, state and federal elected officials, civic leaders, candidates, and some surprise special guests......and gear up for an exciting 2012!
Drinks, dancing, a fantastic Nolita nightclub, political banter and of course lots of holiday cheer...
We're gearing up for...
Lair
December 3, 2011
Join DL21C'ers on Saturday, November 19th for an important training on national security and military affairs, with national leaders from the Truman Project (www.trumanproject.org).
Reserve your spot ($20.00) HERE
Much has occurred in recent months; the assassination of Osama Bin Laden, U.S. lead military action into Libya, the drawdown of...
Pace University
November 14, 2011
On Monday, November 14th, join DL21C’s Education Committee for a discussion with Steven Brill on his controversial book CLASS WARFARE: Inside the Fight to Fix America’s Schools.
This is a book that has ignited both praise and criticism on all sides of the education reform debate, and is a discussion not to be missed. Doors open at 6:30pm - see you there!
About the book:
CLASS WARFARE (Simon & Schuster;...
Iguana Lounge
November 9, 2011
A Conversation with
State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries
(D-Brooklyn-Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill/Crown Heights/Bed-Stuy)
Since 1990, income inequality in New York State has grown more than 3x faster than the nation as a whole - and more than 4x faster in NYC. Since 2006, even before the Occupy Wall Street movement took shape, Assemblymember Hakeem Jeffries (D-Central Brooklyn) has worked to protect the American Dream and restore balance to the economy.
...
Belmont Lounge
October 26, 2011
Join Members of DL21C's Women's Issues Committee for a happy hour meet and greet with former Connecticut Secretary of State and Senatorial Candidate Susan Bysiewicz.
The contest to fill Joe Lieberman's seat is shaping up to be one of next year's most critical races - the outcome of could be decisive in whether the Democrats maintain their majority or lose ground to the Republicans. The latest polling shows that Linda McMahon...
Naples 45
October 18, 2011
Sorry, this event is full!!
October 17, 2011
Join Members of DL21C's Women's Issues and Foreign Affairs Committees for a happy hour welcoming a delegation of Women Members of European Parliament from the democratic and progressive left.
The MEPs are from Hungary, Romania, the Netherlands, and the UK. We'll also be joined by NYC elected officials and civic leaders.
Join us for some great after-work drinks, snacks, and transatlantic networking and discussion of current...
Heartland Brewery
October 4, 2011
Join DL21C's Education Committee next Tuesday, October 4 for a discussion on teacher accountability, with two of New York's top education officials: Shael Polakow-Suransky (NYC's Chief Academic Officer) and Pedro Noguera, SUNY Trustee and NYU Professor of Education and Executive Director of the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education.
"Teacher accountability" is considered of the most controversial issues in the NYC schools. Mr. Polakow-Suransky and Dr. Noguera...
Professor Thoms Bar - Upstairs level
September 14, 2011
Join DL21C'ers as we welcome Academy-award winning filmmaker and NYTimes #1 bestselling author Michael Moore on Wednesday, September 14 for a conversation and book signing, for the release of his memoir, "Here Comes Trouble: Stories from My Life".
Over the past 20 years, Moore has been one of the most visible, fearless, passionate and controversial figures on the American Left. He is the director and producer of nine films, including "Bowling for Columbine" (...
Empire Hotel Rooftop
September 10, 2011
Join New Yorkers and DL21C'ers to remember, reflect and unite:
Hand in Hand - Remembering 9/11
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2011 attacks
Sign up to participate at www.handinhand911.org
About Hand in Hand
On Saturday, September 10th, 2011 at 8:46am, thousands of people will grasp hands to form a human chain along the...
August 16, 2011
DL21C’s 19th Annual Summer Bash!
Drinking, dancing, fun and games…..
DL21C friends old and new…..
plus all your favorite local, state and federal elected officials, civic leaders, candidates galore, and surprise special guests!
Tuesday, August 16
7pm– LATE!
Chelsea Manor
138 W. 25th Street (b/t 6th and 7th Avenues)
1/...
August 3, 2011
Celebrate President Obama's 50th Birthday
with very special guests
Governor Andrew Cuomo
and
Patrick Gaspard, DNC Executive Director (and New Yorker!)
Tickets are limited so reserve your spot here:
July 26, 2011
The balance of power in American and international politics can shift in a heartbeat due to social media - Facebook, Twitter, trending, blogging. What's in store for 2012 and for future online political and social movements?
Next Tuesday, join DL21C'ers along with host The Common Good and co-host PolicyMic.com for a fascinating panel on Social Media and its changing impact on politics.
Panelists:
Ron Agam, Photographer at Park West Gallery and Creator, " One Million...
Trattoria Dopo Teatro
July 13, 2011
The debt crisis: Greece, Portugal and the US. DSK. Berlusconi's trial. It's been a fascinating few months in Europe and also in the US.
Join DL21C'ers for a roundtable to discuss US-European relations, and the launch of the European-American Forum of Democracy and Social Thought.... at the Austrian Cultural Forum, one of the landmark venues of NYC.
This event will reflect on current challenges for progressive political thought both in the European Union and US.
The...
Austrian Cultural Forum New York
June 20, 2011
Special introduction from NYC elected officials
Free for Annual Members; $5/everyone else
Houndstooth Pub
May 25, 2011
Author of
The Bee Eater:
Michelle Rhee Takes On The Nation's Worst School District
and
Why Boys Fail:
Saving Our Sons From An Educational System That's Leaving Them Behind
Join DL21C Wednesday, May 25th for a discussion with author Richard Whitmire on issues surrounding failing schools, the state of education reform and his books The Bee Eater: Michelle Rhee Takes On The Nation's Worst...
Milux Cafe
May 23, 2011
Kathy Hochul’s race for Congress in Upstate New York has become a close tie with the May 24th Election Day right around the corner! This race is receiving national attention as a battleground over the Ryan (Republican) Budget proposal and cuts to key social...
Organizing for America Office
May 19, 2011
Kathy Hochul’s race for Congress in Upstate New York has become a close tie with the May 24th Election Day right around the corner! This race is receiving national attention as a battleground over the Ryan (Republican) Budget proposal and cuts to key social services. We have a chance to replace a scandalous Republican (Chris Lee) with a great Democrat (Kathy Hochul) on May 24th.
RSVP to Chris at chris.chavez@gmail.comm
Please join us...
Organizing for America Office
May 18, 2011
Please join us as the Queens County Young Democrats welcome DL21C to Queens!
Special invited guests:
Congressman Joe Crowley
Comptroller John Liu
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer
State Senator Mike Gianaris
Please join us as we venture into Queens to team up with the Queens County Young Democrats to mingle, socialize, network and hear from the borough's senior elected officials!! It's one of DL21C's first "outerborough" events...
Sidetracks Bar & Lounge
May 17, 2011
Kathy Hochul’s race for Congress in Upstate New York has become a close tie with the May 24th Election Day right around the corner! This race is receiving national attention as a battleground over the Ryan (Republican) Budget proposal and cuts to key social services. We have a chance to replace a scandalous Republican (Chris Lee) with a great Democrat (Kathy Hochul) on May 24th.
RSVP to shelby@carolynmaloney.com
Please join us in...
Maloney for Congress Campaign Office
May 14, 2011
Kathy Hochul’s race for Congress in Upstate New York has become a close tie with the May 24th Election Day right around the corner! This race is receiving national attention as a battleground over the Ryan (Republican) Budget proposal and cuts to key social services. We have a chance to replace a scandalous Republican (Chris Lee) with a great Democrat (Kathy Hochul) on May 24th.
RSVP to shelby@carolynmaloney.com
Please join us in...
Maloney for Congress Campaign Office
May 11, 2011
Supporters:
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century
Greater NYC for Change
New York State Young Democrats
The Downstate Young Democrats
WomenElect
Columbia University Democrats
ActNow
TriBeCa for Change
Kathy Hochul is running in a Special Election to replace Chris Lee (R-Craigslist ;) in NY's 26th Congressional District on May 24th.
This seat is in a Republican stronghold, but...
Home of Kate Linker: 227 West 17th Street, 6th Floor, Chelsea, NYC
May 9, 2011
How One Charter Network Tried to Fix a Broken High School -- and Almost Broke Itself
Join DL21C Monday, May 9th for a discussion with Alexander Russo on issues surrounding charter schools, teacher unions, the state of education reform and his new book Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors (reviews below).
Excerpt from "Gripping Saga in a Bad School" by Jay Mathews (Washington Post) on Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors...
Milux Cafe
May 3, 2011
Join DL21C'ers Tuesday May 3rd to hear from the leaders of the Marriage Equality fight in New York State.
Brian Ellner, Director, Campaign for Marriage Equality, an HRC initiative
Ross Levi, Executive Director, Empire State Pride Agenda
Cathy Marino-Thomas, Board President, Marriage Equality New York
Richard...
Katra Lounge
April 30, 2011
Let's register our 30,000 new residents
at the Tribeca Family Festival
Greenwich Street & Jay Street
April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, join Kathy Hochul to discuss her Congressional race for NY-26 Special Election and the future of Democrats in New York State.
As the only Congressional race in the country, all eyes are on NY-26. A win for Democrats would represent a recall of the extreme Republican agenda that swept the country in the midterms. Let's use the momentum gained from the recall efforts in Wisconsin and show the GOP that their extreme agenda is not what the people voted... for!...
Copia Bar/Lounge
April 20, 2011
This Wednesday....get the scoop on one of the hottest political issues in NYS - the redistricting of federal and state legislative districts, which occurs every 10 years - and meet Senator Gianaris. He'll discuss the ins and outs of the current redistricting process, the political context of redistricting in the last election, and how current proposals for independent redistricting could help ensure that we are more empowered in our communities.
Moderated by City...
Copia
April 12, 2011
Join DL21C for the kickoff of our “Pizza & Politics" series, where we will engage high level officials, opinion makers and influencers, and delve deeply into some of our city and nation's most substantive policy matters. This is more than a forum....more than a conference call.... this is “breaking bread” with the leading civic leaders of the day!
Space is limited and you must pay in advance for a spot. The price includes dinner...
April 10, 2011
This Sunday, DL21C's Foreign Affairs Committee invites you to a
Meet and Greet Brunch with British MP Jon Trickett
on the Past, Present and Future of Labor Unions
$15 includes admission, plus buffet breakfast of scrambled eggs, breakfast burritos, french toast & home fries
Jon will compare what is happening in Wisconsin and in the US, with what happened during the 1984 Miner’s Strike in Britain, which resulted in...
Iguana Lounge
March 29, 2011
What's it like breaking news and covering the biggest New York political stories of our generation?
Join New York Civic, DL21C and NYYRC for the inside scoop, from New York City’s top young political reporters. Find out what stories get these journalists’ attention, learn their unique perspective on covering New York politics, and discover what people can do to become more involved in and educated about local government.
See you Tuesday night!
...
Iguana Restaurant & Lounge
March 21, 2011
Join DL21C'ers on March 21st, for cocktails, discussion and Q&A with Nancy Keenan, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America.
From the recent House vote to de-fund Planned Parenthood, to the posting then dismantling of a controversial Soho billboard, reproductive rights issues remain front and center in the national political conversation.
Keenan will outline what’s at stake in Congress for reproductive rights and the consequences of the 2010 elections on women’s access to...
Houndstooth Pub
February 23, 2011
Join DL21C'ers Wednesday night for a conversation with Congresswoman Clarke, who will discuss her work on immigration and gun control - two controversial national issues that have very local implications for Clarke's district and for New York City - as well as the challenges of working in the new Republican-controlled Congress.
It's been just over one month since the tragedy in Arizona, which re-opened the gun law debate. Despite the calls for reform, the likelihood of...
Red Sky Lounge
January 31, 2011
Join DL21C'ers Monday night as we welcome Rebecca Traister, senior writer at Salon.com, to discuss her new book "Big Girls Don't Cry" -- what the New York Times called "a colorful, emotional argument that the 2008 election gave feminism a thrilling 'new life.'”
Rebecca was a groundbreaking reporter who covered the 2008 Presidential election, and Big Girls Don't Cry chronicles the journeys of both Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, as they ran for President and Vice President in 2008....
Red 58 Lounge
January 25, 2011
Join DL21C'ers next Tuesday, for viewing of and reaction to President Obama's second State of the Union address....along with cosponsors NYDLC, MYD, Greater NYC for Change, and more!
After a tumultous year and on the heels of the 2010 midterm elections, lame duck session legislative victories, and then the tragedy of Tucson, our President will address the work at hand in the new year, and how our nation can come together and move forward in 2011.
DL21C is cosponsoring our SOTU...
Mason Jar NYC Bar & Grill
January 19, 2011
Save the date for an important event discussing one of the biggest environmental issues affecting our state and nation.....at one of the city's hippest venues - the nation's first LEED certified nightclub, Greenhouse!
Mark, Kate and Susan are engaged in a long-term campaign to protect our water, air and public health from the practice of hydraulic fracturing.
Stay tuned for more information, and see you on the 19th.
About the issue:
Hydraulic fracturing - or “...
with NRDC's Kate Sinding and Ulster County Legislator Susan Zimet
January 10, 2011
Meet Julie Menin, Chairperson, Community Board 1 (lower Manhattan), on the Power of Local Government
A Conversation on issues affecting lower Manhattan, and the power of local government.
Co-sponsored with WomenElect
Join DL21C on Monday night and meet Julie Menin, the Chairperson of CB1, who has been at the forefront of some of the biggest issues in our city this past year: the Islamic cultural center and mosque near Ground Zero, school reform, and the 9/11 terror trial location selection.
NYC has 59 Community Boards, each with 50 appointed members. In Manhattan specifically, Borough President Scott Stringer has made the Community Boards a priority of his administration, and has sought to...
299 W 12th St., PH-A
December 16, 2010
It's that time of year again....
It's DL21C's 18th Annual Holiday Bash!
Featuring the best in holiday cheer from all your favorite New York characters - civic leaders, politicos, electeds, journalists - plus a very special surprise guest!
DJ/dance floor opens at 8pm, we'll be going until the last person's standing
Drink specials from Heineken and Heineken Light
Stay tuned for full details....save the date!
Come early....stay late - see you on the 16th...
Club Cielo
November 18, 2010
"One voice can change a room and if it can change a room, it can change the world. Your voice can change the world."
Come drink wine and Ethiopian coffee with members of the Sutton Club and Abyssinian Fund. Learn about the exciting new activities of the Aby Fund through its efforts of reinvesting in Africa one village at a time...starting with the village of Chaffe Jenete in Ethiopia
The Abyssinian Fund, an affiliate of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, in Harlem NY, is committed to reducing poverty in Ethiopia by working with partner organizations, farming cooperatives and community...
Brooklyn Library, Grand Army Plaza, Trustees' Room
November 2, 2010
The midterm elections are just a week away!
Will Democrats hold the House and Senate? What about Tea Party candidates? Who will control New York's State Senate and win its statewide offices? Will Sestak pull the upset in PA? Will Florida see its first female Governor? Will Rand Paul and a witchcraft-dabbler be headed to DC?
Join DL21C as these questions are answered...at our big midterm Election Night bash! Watch the returns on 14 big screen TVs, with drink specials, political...
Tonic Lounge Times Square
November 2, 2010
Tuesday, Election Day, November 2
Come to call voters + free drinks and appetizers.
Every Democratic supporter needs to dig deep and commit as much time as possible to calling voters in the State.
Please bring your cell phone and help win this election!
Free drinks and appetizers provided courtesy of Mambo Italiano restaurant.
RSVP if you can, but you can also just show up.
Mambo Italiano Restaurant
October 30, 2010
DL21C's Road Trips are back...we'll be in swing districts throughout October then headed to DC for the Daily Show's Rally to Restore Sanity on Saturday, October 30!!!
Get on the DL21C bus with friends as we head to the nation's capital to be a part of Jon Stewart's "Call to Reasonableness".
Purchase your Ticket HERE
UPDATE: As...
Penn Station to the National Mall!
October 22, 2010
When Krystal Ball, a 28-year-old mother and certified public accountant, decided to run for Congress in Virginia’s 1st District, she wasn’t thinking about the photos taken of her at a costume party back in college - she was thinking about the kind of world she wanted to leave for her newborn daughter.
Ball is the now the Democratic candidate running against a Republican incumbent. If she wins, would be the youngest woman ever to serve in Congress, paving the way for more young women...
Red Sky Lounge
October 18, 2010
Looking for some entertainment on Monday night?
Here's your chance to watch and support Andrew Cuomo in his first (and likely only) televised debate with Tea Party darling Carl Paladino...(also featuring candidates including former Client 9 madam-turned-candidate Kristin Davis, Freedom Party candidate Charles Barron, and others...)
These are the candidates vying to lead New York State into the 2010s....join DL21C'ers as we listen to their visions on how they plan to move New...
O'Lunney's Pub
October 12, 2010
The midterm elections are three weeks away - if you want to help protect a Democratic Congress, and fight back against Tea Party divisiveness, now is the time to get involved!
Join DL21C in welcoming Congressman John Hall on Tuesday night. Congressman Hall is running for re-election in one of New York's "swing" districts in New York's 19th District (covering Orange, Westchester, Dutchess, Rockland and Putnam counties). He's an important progressive voice in Congress, supporting...
Red Sky Lounge
October 7, 2010
Update: as of Tuesday, 10/5, 4:30pm, Tickets are SOLD OUT. To get on our standby list, please RSVP by clicking the button below.
Waiting for Superman
You've seen the previews--now join DL21C for a special screening of the film of the year from Oscar winner Davis Guggenheim. Featuring appearances and discussion with those associated with the film. See you Thursday!
Loews Empire 25 Theatres
234 W. 42nd Street (b/t 7th and 8th Avenues)
1/2/3/A/C/E/N/R/Q/W/7/S to Times Square
Thursday,...
Loews Empire 25 Theatres
September 28, 2010
Tea Party politics are boiling over across the nation, and even here in New York the movement has emerged as a wild-card player: Will its energy propel the Republicans in an electoral sweep, or has it actually complicated efforts to take back the Congressional majority?
Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter Kate Zernike's "Boiling Mad" is the first definitive account of this "vastly misunderstood movement". Don't miss this chance to hear from Kate, a trailblazing journalist who has...
Retreat Bar & Lounge
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