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DC/MD/VA Events, Lots of NEW Grass Roots Obama Activity
| From: | Howard Park |
| Sent on: | Friday, February 15, 2008 5:30 PM |
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a.) Phone Banking Wisconsin for Obama THIS WEEKEND!
In Washington, DC, we will be organizing two phone banks - one on Saturday, February 16 (tomorrow), and one on Sunday - both from 2-6 PM, at Mulhauser & Associates, located at 1730 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Suite 712 (near Rhode Island & 17th Streets, NW). RSVP to Jesse Wald at [address removed] for Saturday and Martha Plante at [address removed] for Sunday. For members in New York, contact Matt Cowherd at [address removed] to sign up and hear details about time(s) and location(s). If you cannot attend a phone bank in person but still want to help, please contact Jen Marion at [address removed] if you are a woman (to make women-to-women calls) or Jesse Wald at [address removed] if you are a man (to make general calls) and they will send you the necessary information so that you can call into WI from the comfort of your own home.
1. TUESDAY: Join DC for Obama & Young Lawyers for Obama to Watch the Wisconsin Returns
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 8:00 PM until ? Upstairs in the Obama Room at the Hawk & Dove, 329 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, within 2 blocks of both the Eastern Market & Capitol South Metro Stations. No charge but please TIP LIBERALLY. Thanks to the Hawk & Dove! We will watch the returns, toast our victory in the DC, Maryland & Virginia primaries and discuss the upcoming trip to Ohio!
2. See Potomac Election Results!
VA Board of Elections (www.sbe.virginia.gov)
DC Board of Elections (www.dcboee.org)
MD Board of Elections (www.elections.state.md.us)
3. *** Make Wisconsin & Hawaii Calls at Home until Tuesday ***
(including spanish-speaking voters)
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/phonebankmap
http://my.barackobama.com/spanishcalls
TIME ZONE ALERT:
Wisconsin is in the Central Time Zone – one hour behind (call until 10pm)
Hawaii is in a Pacific Time Zone – five hours behind (call until 2am)
Ohio & Texas calls will be available next week if you sign up now to join the National Call Team.
4. Artists for Obama, Feb. 19
Join artists & area art lovers for Obama, $5 donation requested, RFD, Regional Food & Drink, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:30 PM, 810 Sth St., NW in Chinatown.http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/fundraising/4rssw
5. The DC Travelers for Obama Hit the Road Again!
The Ohio and Texas Primary is Tuesday, March 4. Just as DC/VA & MD supporters have answered the call in Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, hundreds to South Carolina, even Missouri, Delaware & New Jersey and right here, the Obama campaign needs our help in Ohio. We will be going to Columbus, Ohio the weekends of February 23 and March 1. Please use the following form to register: http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?D9FD918BD1998F82 We will have limited space on busses.
The need for grassroots support has never been greater than it is right now, especially in Ohio. Hillary has gone even more negative there over the past couple of days and it is only going to get worse. The campaign will need us as ambassadors if we are going to win the state. Come along for the ride and make a difference for change. Please use the supplied form to sign up. Our group will respond within 48 hours to all signups.
6. Grass Roots Obama Supporters Meetup in VA, Wed., Feb. 20
Let's make plans for making a difference in person or on the phones in Ohio & Texas!
Feb. 20, 7:00 PM, Bailey's Pub & Grille
4238 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington VA 22203
703-867-5070
7. New Democrat Network/Joe Trippi on Wed. Feb. 20
For those of us students of politics this has been quite a year. We've seen historic levels of citizen participation, unprecedented amounts of money raised, the most diverse Presidential field of
candidates in American history, path-breaking use of new technologies and the fle of political muscle by
groups who have not always had a loud voice in politics - women, young voters, African-Americans and Hispanics.
To reflect on - and perhaps make sense - of this extraordinary Presidential cycle, we are hosting a luncheon discussion next Wednesday, February 20th, at the Phoenix Park Hotel. At the luncheon
we will hear from Joe Trippi, just back as chief strategist with JohnEdward’s Presidential campaign, talk about how different the 2008 campaign is from that of 2004, when he headed Howard Dean’s historic
campaign for the Presidency. Trippi will be joined by Simon Rosenberg, NDN’s President, Amy Walter, editor-in-chief of the Hotline at National Journal as well as Andres Ramirez, NDN’s Vice President for
Hispanic Programs who has been tracking the all important Hispanic vote this year. New Politics Institute Director Peter Leyden will moderate this free-wheeling conversation with these speakers over
lunch next Wednesday. The event with lunch is open to the public and free to all. Feel free
to spread this to anyone who might be interested. But make sure
everyone RSVPs. Thanks.
The Uncharted Political Terrain of Campaign '08
Wednesday, February 20 12:30 - 2:00PM
At The Phoenix Park Hotel Ballroom
520 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Here is the link to RSVP:
https://services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/Event.aspx?Y=FrZ0S4jyDpWDtvZC2c8Sw8ACelGhCg7QJ75fLoguCOvM8DLXvkS41g==
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Courtney Markey at
(202) 544-9200 or [address removed].
This event is cosponsored by NDN, a leading think tank and advocacy
organization for progressives, and its affiliate, the New Politics
Institute, a think tank helping progressives master today’s
transformation of politics due to the rapid changes in technology,
media and the demographic makeup of America. You can find out more
about NDN at www.ndn.org, and about NPI at www.newpolitics.net
8. Drinking Liberally, Every Thursday, Bernie Horn, Speaker on Feb. 21
It was great to see the big turnout for Blue Catapult's Super Duper Tuesday last night with many of the regulars from Drinking Liberally, DC for Democracy, and TheSeminal.com. It goes to show what happens when you get like-minded progressives together in the same room.
We're in the back room of Timberlake's this coming Thursday, 6:30-9. Be sure to come by for all the latest on the post-post-primary results, FISA shenanigans, and the crack-up of the Republican base.
Our next guest speaker is author Bernie Horn ("Framing the Future") on Thursday, Feb 21. Here's the blurb:
On Thursday, Feb 21, 6:30-9, DCDL presents a book discussion/happy hour with author Bernie Horn at Timberlake's Restaurant, 1726 Connecticut Ave. NW (Dupont Circle Metro). Bernie Horn is policy director at the Center for Policy Alternatives, and the author of "Framing the Future, How Progressive Values Can Win Elections and Influence People."
Progressive blog Daily Kos writes: "Politics," says Bernie Horn, "is too important to be left to the professionals in Washington." It’s hard not to love a book that so directly appeals to progressive dedication to participatory democracy--and provides a sterling set of guidelines on how to make our ideals prevail.
Check the blog for occasional political blathering and posts about
other events: http://dcdl.org. Also, we have a Facebook group, for
those who are into that sort of thing:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2786925020
Spread the word about Drinking Liberally! If you enjoy our events,
tell your friends and get them to subscribe to our announcement list:
http://drinkingliberally.org/subscribe1.html?id=130
9. Be a Texas Organizer & Phonebanker for Obama from your Home!
Have Texas ties? Bilingual? Just want to make a small difference in a big state? To be an Out of State Obama Precinct Captain all you will need is a computer to use an online tool on the Obama website (http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/txprecinct) that will generate Texas residents' contact information in addition to the script you will be using when you call them. The primary is less
than three weeks away and most Texas Democrats have not yet been contacted by the campaign. If you choose to help out in this way,your ultimate goal in being an Out of State Obama Precinct Captain would be
to find an enthusiastic supporter in the precinct in which you're coveringto take over your responsibilities as Precinct Captain. In doing this you are helping us to quickly build up a supporter base out here and transition Obama Precinct Captain responsibilities to the local. For more info besides the link above contact Lindsey Dubin, [address removed] or [address removed]
10. Sign MoveOn's Petiton for Democracy in the Democratic Party
"The Democratic Party must be democratic. The superdelegates should let the voters decide between Clinton and Obama, then support the people's choice."
Click here to learn more and sign:http://pol.moveon.org/superdelegates/?r_by=12133-6927763-hJQ6fh&rc=comment_forward
11. Join Blogpac & Ask CNN to be Honest About Super Delegates
They need to be honest about the count!
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1376/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=2083
12. The Super Delegate Transparency Project
If you are interested in the growing discussion and controversy surrounding super delegates, you may be interested in a new effort from Literary Outpost, Open Left, Congresspedia and Source Watch: Superdelegate Transpency Project. It is a wiki project hosted on congresspedia, and the URL can be found here:
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Superdelegate_Transparency_Project
Check out an introductory post for the project by blogger Chris Bowers:
http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3903
13. Phone-Banking for Obama
If you would like to make phone calls for Barack Obama here an easy way to do it. Make phone calls form home. You can do it from bed! But take the time to get involved and help your candidate win!
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/phonebankmap
14. Recycle Those Obama Signs!
Save Obama signs, stickers and buttons so we can send them to Ohio & Texas!
http://www.obamacycle.com/
15. Donna Edwards! The Pride Of Maryland
The new Congresswoman from Maryland's 4th District (well, not until January) is going to be an outstanding progressive leader in the Metro DC region. Congratulations to her and her outstanding grassroots campaign who beat a well financed liebercrat, Incumbent Al Wynn by 20 points! When was the last time that happened in a primary? Check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMxVkE_l9vo
16. From Charles Allen: Meet Gov. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
Former Gov. Shaheen is a candidate for the US Senate from New Hampshire. This will be an living room meeting & potluck, Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the home of Ryan Corle, 627 Q St., NW, 7:30 PM, Sponsor $100, Friend $50, Co-Host $1,000, to RSVP or for more info contact Charles Allen 202-210-5192 or [address removed].
17. Iraq: Ending War through Diplomacy, March 1
March 1, 2008 Forum and Mobilizing Event in Arlingtonwith Congressman Jim Moran
Northern Virginians for Peace and Justice and Progressive Democrats of America are hosting a half-day forum and mobilizing event on the necessity of using diplomacy to end the US occupation of Iraq and promote stability in the Middle East. The event takes place at Key Elementary School, 2300 Key Blvd., Arlington, VA on Saturday, March 1, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Three panels of speakers will discuss the current situation in Iraq, U.S. policy in Iran and neighboring countries and the necessity for Congress to insist on a diplomatic solution to ending the war. This will be followed by a panel and breakout groups on the importance of citizen action and what citizens can do to persuade Congress to end the war.
Panelists include Congressman James P. Moran (Democrat, 8th District), Phyllis Bennis, Institute for Policy Studies Fellow, Leah Perry, Legislative Assistant for Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (MD – 04); Andy Shallal, Iraqi American businessman and peace leader; Geoffrey Millard, Iraq Veterans against the War, Chris Toensing, Middle East Research and Information Project, Sarah Stott, Progressive Democrats of America, and Jim Cason, Friends Committee on National Legislation.
18. Save the Date March 17 - 19 Take Back America Conference in Washington, DC
http://home.ourfuture.org/tba-2008.html
19. Save the Date, a Fundraiser for Netroots Nation in Washington, DC, April 9
20. Freedom to Connect Conference, March 31 - April 1 in DC
F2C: Freedom to Connect!
March 31 & April 1, Washington DC
http://freedom-to-connect.net
F2C: Freedom to Connect brings NetHeads and Netizens to DC to give their vision of the future of the Internet and the policy we need to get us there. Nethead interests, while generally represented by Free Press, Public Knowledge, ACLU, New America Foundation, Consumers Union, Center for Democracy
and Technology, and others, are deeper and more powerfully articulated in the voices of the practitioners themselves.
Some of the speakers are:
* Jonas Birgersson, Swedish broadband entrepreneur
* Suw Charman, co-founder, UK Open Rights Group
* Robin Chase, founder of ZipCar, entrepreneuse, environmentalist
* Bruce Schneier, internationally-renowned security technologist
* Clay Shirky, "maybe the finest thinker on the Internet
revolution"
* Bill St. Arnaud, all-optical network pioneer, green-broadband blogger
* John St. Julien, grassroots champion of Lafayette, LA's FTTH network
* Brad Templeton, Chairman, Electronic Frontier Foundation
* Dirk van der Woude, Manager of Amsterdam's world-leading FTTH net
* Tim Wu, Professor, Author of Wireless Carterphone (2007)
In addition to great speakers, you'll find lots of attention to detail, including copious bandwith, good food, amazing music, software for audience participation, and a blowout reception on Monday evening, all to
facilitate the social interaction that makes conferences worthwhile.
The door price will be $1195, but please note, in the best "according to needs" tradition, if you feel you need to be there but the price is a barrier, write, state your case, and we'll lower or eliminate such barrier.
http://freedom-to-connect.net
21. Rootscamp in DC, April 12 - 13
On April 12-13 campaign staff, organizers, volunteers and experts in our field will join together in Washington, DC for one of the most exciting, inspiring and, yes, productive "un-conferences" out there.
We've pushed the date back a few weeks to make sure that everyone who is doing amazing working on primary campaigns can join us. This will be the perfect time to get everyone together to take a deep breath, share innovations, failures, old wisdom and new discoveries, and then hit the road running towards November, and beyond! If you've participated in Rootscamp before, you have an idea about what to expect. If not, there's never been a better time to join in the fun!
Sign up for RootscampDC now! http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1095/event/index.jsp?event_KEY=36902
Still curious about what Rootscamp is all about? Rootscamp is participant driven, using the "unconference" or "open space" model that fosters an open dialogue between some of the best activists, field organizers, leaders, techies, fundraisers, and bloggers out there. There are NO SPECTATORS - we want to hear form everyone!
WHO: Rootscamp is EVERYONE!
From people working on the 2008 elections, to citizen activists, precinct organizers, volunteers, leaders of progressive organizations, or campaign and legislative professionals.
We are reserving 150 spots for current campaign staff (since some of them are a little busy right about now).
WHEN: Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13
10 am - 6 pm
(Breakfast available starting at 9:30 am, opening session starts at 10am)
WHERE: National Education Association
1201 16th Street NW
Washington DC 20036
COST: RootscampDC is completely FREE for all participants
We are seeking sponsors to help cover the costs or organizing this great event. If you or your organization are interested in becoming a Rootscamp Sponsor, please email Lola for more information.
Today, innovations in organizing, tech, and media happen at all levels of a campaign, and we want to hear about it all! Don't forget to tell your friends and colleagues about Rootscamp too - especially people currently working in the field on campaigns. If you need more information about Rootscamp, visit our website at: http://dc.rootscamp.org/.
22. Democratic Gain Job Fair, April 12
Democratic GAIN, in conjunction with New Organizing Institute, is bringing members from across the Democratic family together for GAIN's first job fair of 2008, so you can find the perfect job for you for the 2008 election cycle. Or if you are looking for talent with your organization, click here to participate.
Here is the information:
What: RootscampDC Job Fair
When: Sunday, April 12, 12:30-5:00 PM
Where: National Education Association
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 22036
For more information and register, please click here or email [address removed].
Also, if you want to improve and learn more about online organizing, make sure to participate in New Organizing Institute's Rootscamp. It is an open dialogue between some of the best activists, field organizers, leaders, techies, fundraisers, and bloggers out there. This conference will help you learn about new tools to make you better in your current job and jobs to come. For more information, click here.
23. Save the Date, a Fundraiser for Netroots Nation in Washington, DC, April 9
24. Netroots Nation (formerly YearlyKos), July 17-20, Austin, TX, www.netrootsnation.org
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a.) Phone Banking Wisconsin for Obama THIS WEEKEND!
In Washington, DC, we will be organizing two phone banks - one on Saturday, February 16 (tomorrow), and one on Sunday - both from 2-6 PM, at Mulhauser & Associates, located at 1730 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Suite 712 (near Rhode Island & 17th Streets, NW). RSVP to Jesse Wald at [address removed] for Saturday and Martha Plante at [address removed] for Sunday. For members in New York, contact Matt Cowherd at [address removed] to sign up and hear details about time(s) and location(s). If you cannot attend a phone bank in person but still want to help, please contact Jen Marion at [address removed] if you are a woman (to make women-to-women calls) or Jesse Wald at [address removed] if you are a man (to make general calls) and they will send you the necessary information so that you can call into WI from the comfort of your own home.
1. TUESDAY: Join DC for Obama & Young Lawyers for Obama to Watch the Wisconsin Returns
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 8:00 PM until ? Upstairs in the Obama Room at the Hawk & Dove, 329 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, within 2 blocks of both the Eastern Market & Capitol South Metro Stations. No charge but please TIP LIBERALLY. Thanks to the Hawk & Dove! We will watch the returns, toast our victory in the DC, Maryland & Virginia primaries and discuss the upcoming trip to Ohio!
2. See Potomac Election Results!
VA Board of Elections (www.sbe.virginia.gov)
DC Board of Elections (www.dcboee.org)
MD Board of Elections (www.elections.state.md.us)
3. *** Make Wisconsin & Hawaii Calls at Home until Tuesday ***
(including spanish-speaking voters)
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/phonebankmap
http://my.barackobama.com/spanishcalls
TIME ZONE ALERT:
Wisconsin is in the Central Time Zone – one hour behind (call until 10pm)
Hawaii is in a Pacific Time Zone – five hours behind (call until 2am)
Ohio & Texas calls will be available next week if you sign up now to join the National Call Team.
4. Artists for Obama, Feb. 19
Join artists & area art lovers for Obama, $5 donation requested, RFD, Regional Food & Drink, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:30 PM, 810 Sth St., NW in Chinatown.http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/fundraising/4rssw
5. The DC Travelers for Obama Hit the Road Again!
The Ohio and Texas Primary is Tuesday, March 4. Just as DC/VA & MD supporters have answered the call in Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, hundreds to South Carolina, even Missouri, Delaware & New Jersey and right here, the Obama campaign needs our help in Ohio. We will be going to Columbus, Ohio the weekends of February 23 and March 1. Please use the following form to register: http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?D9FD918BD1998F82 We will have limited space on busses.
The need for grassroots support has never been greater than it is right now, especially in Ohio. Hillary has gone even more negative there over the past couple of days and it is only going to get worse. The campaign will need us as ambassadors if we are going to win the state. Come along for the ride and make a difference for change. Please use the supplied form to sign up. Our group will respond within 48 hours to all signups.
6. Grass Roots Obama Supporters Meetup in VA, Wed., Feb. 20
Let's make plans for making a difference in person or on the phones in Ohio & Texas!
Feb. 20, 7:00 PM, Bailey's Pub & Grille
4238 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington VA 22203
703-867-5070
7. New Democrat Network/Joe Trippi on Wed. Feb. 20
For those of us students of politics this has been quite a year. We've seen historic levels of citizen participation, unprecedented amounts of money raised, the most diverse Presidential field of
candidates in American history, path-breaking use of new technologies and the fle of political muscle by
groups who have not always had a loud voice in politics - women, young voters, African-Americans and Hispanics.
To reflect on - and perhaps make sense - of this extraordinary Presidential cycle, we are hosting a luncheon discussion next Wednesday, February 20th, at the Phoenix Park Hotel. At the luncheon
we will hear from Joe Trippi, just back as chief strategist with JohnEdward’s Presidential campaign, talk about how different the 2008 campaign is from that of 2004, when he headed Howard Dean’s historic
campaign for the Presidency. Trippi will be joined by Simon Rosenberg, NDN’s President, Amy Walter, editor-in-chief of the Hotline at National Journal as well as Andres Ramirez, NDN’s Vice President for
Hispanic Programs who has been tracking the all important Hispanic vote this year. New Politics Institute Director Peter Leyden will moderate this free-wheeling conversation with these speakers over
lunch next Wednesday. The event with lunch is open to the public and free to all. Feel free
to spread this to anyone who might be interested. But make sure
everyone RSVPs. Thanks.
The Uncharted Political Terrain of Campaign '08
Wednesday, February 20 12:30 - 2:00PM
At The Phoenix Park Hotel Ballroom
520 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Here is the link to RSVP:
https://services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/Event.aspx?Y=FrZ0S4jyDpWDtvZC2c8Sw8ACelGhCg7QJ75fLoguCOvM8DLXvkS41g==
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Courtney Markey at
(202) 544-9200 or [address removed].
This event is cosponsored by NDN, a leading think tank and advocacy
organization for progressives, and its affiliate, the New Politics
Institute, a think tank helping progressives master today’s
transformation of politics due to the rapid changes in technology,
media and the demographic makeup of America. You can find out more
about NDN at www.ndn.org, and about NPI at www.newpolitics.net
8. Drinking Liberally, Every Thursday, Bernie Horn, Speaker on Feb. 21
It was great to see the big turnout for Blue Catapult's Super Duper Tuesday last night with many of the regulars from Drinking Liberally, DC for Democracy, and TheSeminal.com. It goes to show what happens when you get like-minded progressives together in the same room.
We're in the back room of Timberlake's this coming Thursday, 6:30-9. Be sure to come by for all the latest on the post-post-primary results, FISA shenanigans, and the crack-up of the Republican base.
Our next guest speaker is author Bernie Horn ("Framing the Future") on Thursday, Feb 21. Here's the blurb:
On Thursday, Feb 21, 6:30-9, DCDL presents a book discussion/happy hour with author Bernie Horn at Timberlake's Restaurant, 1726 Connecticut Ave. NW (Dupont Circle Metro). Bernie Horn is policy director at the Center for Policy Alternatives, and the author of "Framing the Future, How Progressive Values Can Win Elections and Influence People."
Progressive blog Daily Kos writes: "Politics," says Bernie Horn, "is too important to be left to the professionals in Washington." It’s hard not to love a book that so directly appeals to progressive dedication to participatory democracy--and provides a sterling set of guidelines on how to make our ideals prevail.
Check the blog for occasional political blathering and posts about
other events: http://dcdl.org. Also, we have a Facebook group, for
those who are into that sort of thing:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2786925020
Spread the word about Drinking Liberally! If you enjoy our events,
tell your friends and get them to subscribe to our announcement list:
http://drinkingliberally.org/subscribe1.html?id=130
9. Be a Texas Organizer & Phonebanker for Obama from your Home!
Have Texas ties? Bilingual? Just want to make a small difference in a big state? To be an Out of State Obama Precinct Captain all you will need is a computer to use an online tool on the Obama website (http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/txprecinct) that will generate Texas residents' contact information in addition to the script you will be using when you call them. The primary is less
than three weeks away and most Texas Democrats have not yet been contacted by the campaign. If you choose to help out in this way,your ultimate goal in being an Out of State Obama Precinct Captain would be
to find an enthusiastic supporter in the precinct in which you're coveringto take over your responsibilities as Precinct Captain. In doing this you are helping us to quickly build up a supporter base out here and transition Obama Precinct Captain responsibilities to the local. For more info besides the link above contact Lindsey Dubin, [address removed] or [address removed]
10. Sign MoveOn's Petiton for Democracy in the Democratic Party
"The Democratic Party must be democratic. The superdelegates should let the voters decide between Clinton and Obama, then support the people's choice."
Click here to learn more and sign:http://pol.moveon.org/superdelegates/?r_by=12133-6927763-hJQ6fh&rc=comment_forward
11. Join Blogpac & Ask CNN to be Honest About Super Delegates
They need to be honest about the count!
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1376/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=2083
12. The Super Delegate Transparency Project
If you are interested in the growing discussion and controversy surrounding super delegates, you may be interested in a new effort from Literary Outpost, Open Left, Congresspedia and Source Watch: Superdelegate Transpency Project. It is a wiki project hosted on congresspedia, and the URL can be found here:
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Superdelegate_Transparency_Project
Check out an introductory post for the project by blogger Chris Bowers:
http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3903
13. Phone-Banking for Obama
If you would like to make phone calls for Barack Obama here an easy way to do it. Make phone calls form home. You can do it from bed! But take the time to get involved and help your candidate win!
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/phonebankmap
14. Recycle Those Obama Signs!
Save Obama signs, stickers and buttons so we can send them to Ohio & Texas!
http://www.obamacycle.com/
15. Donna Edwards! The Pride Of Maryland
The new Congresswoman from Maryland's 4th District (well, not until January) is going to be an outstanding progressive leader in the Metro DC region. Congratulations to her and her outstanding grassroots campaign who beat a well financed liebercrat, Incumbent Al Wynn by 20 points! When was the last time that happened in a primary? Check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMxVkE_l9vo
16. From Charles Allen: Meet Gov. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
Former Gov. Shaheen is a candidate for the US Senate from New Hampshire. This will be an living room meeting & potluck, Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the home of Ryan Corle, 627 Q St., NW, 7:30 PM, Sponsor $100, Friend $50, Co-Host $1,000, to RSVP or for more info contact Charles Allen 202-210-5192 or [address removed].
17. Iraq: Ending War through Diplomacy, March 1
March 1, 2008 Forum and Mobilizing Event in Arlingtonwith Congressman Jim Moran
Northern Virginians for Peace and Justice and Progressive Democrats of America are hosting a half-day forum and mobilizing event on the necessity of using diplomacy to end the US occupation of Iraq and promote stability in the Middle East. The event takes place at Key Elementary School, 2300 Key Blvd., Arlington, VA on Saturday, March 1, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Three panels of speakers will discuss the current situation in Iraq, U.S. policy in Iran and neighboring countries and the necessity for Congress to insist on a diplomatic solution to ending the war. This will be followed by a panel and breakout groups on the importance of citizen action and what citizens can do to persuade Congress to end the war.
Panelists include Congressman James P. Moran (Democrat, 8th District), Phyllis Bennis, Institute for Policy Studies Fellow, Leah Perry, Legislative Assistant for Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (MD – 04); Andy Shallal, Iraqi American businessman and peace leader; Geoffrey Millard, Iraq Veterans against the War, Chris Toensing, Middle East Research and Information Project, Sarah Stott, Progressive Democrats of America, and Jim Cason, Friends Committee on National Legislation.
18. Save the Date March 17 - 19 Take Back America Conference in Washington, DC
http://home.ourfuture.org/tba-2008.html
19. Save the Date, a Fundraiser for Netroots Nation in Washington, DC, April 9
20. Freedom to Connect Conference, March 31 - April 1 in DC
F2C: Freedom to Connect!
March 31 & April 1, Washington DC
http://freedom-to-connect.net
F2C: Freedom to Connect brings NetHeads and Netizens to DC to give their vision of the future of the Internet and the policy we need to get us there. Nethead interests, while generally represented by Free Press, Public Knowledge, ACLU, New America Foundation, Consumers Union, Center for Democracy
and Technology, and others, are deeper and more powerfully articulated in the voices of the practitioners themselves.
Some of the speakers are:
* Jonas Birgersson, Swedish broadband entrepreneur
* Suw Charman, co-founder, UK Open Rights Group
* Robin Chase, founder of ZipCar, entrepreneuse, environmentalist
* Bruce Schneier, internationally-renowned security technologist
* Clay Shirky, "maybe the finest thinker on the Internet
revolution"
* Bill St. Arnaud, all-optical network pioneer, green-broadband blogger
* John St. Julien, grassroots champion of Lafayette, LA's FTTH network
* Brad Templeton, Chairman, Electronic Frontier Foundation
* Dirk van der Woude, Manager of Amsterdam's world-leading FTTH net
* Tim Wu, Professor, Author of Wireless Carterphone (2007)
In addition to great speakers, you'll find lots of attention to detail, including copious bandwith, good food, amazing music, software for audience participation, and a blowout reception on Monday evening, all to
facilitate the social interaction that makes conferences worthwhile.
The door price will be $1195, but please note, in the best "according to needs" tradition, if you feel you need to be there but the price is a barrier, write, state your case, and we'll lower or eliminate such barrier.
http://freedom-to-connect.net
21. Rootscamp in DC, April 12 - 13
On April 12-13 campaign staff, organizers, volunteers and experts in our field will join together in Washington, DC for one of the most exciting, inspiring and, yes, productive "un-conferences" out there.
We've pushed the date back a few weeks to make sure that everyone who is doing amazing working on primary campaigns can join us. This will be the perfect time to get everyone together to take a deep breath, share innovations, failures, old wisdom and new discoveries, and then hit the road running towards November, and beyond! If you've participated in Rootscamp before, you have an idea about what to expect. If not, there's never been a better time to join in the fun!
Sign up for RootscampDC now! http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1095/event/index.jsp?event_KEY=36902
Still curious about what Rootscamp is all about? Rootscamp is participant driven, using the "unconference" or "open space" model that fosters an open dialogue between some of the best activists, field organizers, leaders, techies, fundraisers, and bloggers out there. There are NO SPECTATORS - we want to hear form everyone!
WHO: Rootscamp is EVERYONE!
From people working on the 2008 elections, to citizen activists, precinct organizers, volunteers, leaders of progressive organizations, or campaign and legislative professionals.
We are reserving 150 spots for current campaign staff (since some of them are a little busy right about now).
WHEN: Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13
10 am - 6 pm
(Breakfast available starting at 9:30 am, opening session starts at 10am)
WHERE: National Education Association
1201 16th Street NW
Washington DC 20036
COST: RootscampDC is completely FREE for all participants
We are seeking sponsors to help cover the costs or organizing this great event. If you or your organization are interested in becoming a Rootscamp Sponsor, please email Lola for more information.
Today, innovations in organizing, tech, and media happen at all levels of a campaign, and we want to hear about it all! Don't forget to tell your friends and colleagues about Rootscamp too - especially people currently working in the field on campaigns. If you need more information about Rootscamp, visit our website at: http://dc.rootscamp.org/.
22. Democratic Gain Job Fair, April 12
Democratic GAIN, in conjunction with New Organizing Institute, is bringing members from across the Democratic family together for GAIN's first job fair of 2008, so you can find the perfect job for you for the 2008 election cycle. Or if you are looking for talent with your organization, click here to participate.
Here is the information:
What: RootscampDC Job Fair
When: Sunday, April 12, 12:30-5:00 PM
Where: National Education Association
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 22036
For more information and register, please click here or email [address removed].
Also, if you want to improve and learn more about online organizing, make sure to participate in New Organizing Institute's Rootscamp. It is an open dialogue between some of the best activists, field organizers, leaders, techies, fundraisers, and bloggers out there. This conference will help you learn about new tools to make you better in your current job and jobs to come. For more information, click here.
23. Save the Date, a Fundraiser for Netroots Nation in Washington, DC, April 9
24. Netroots Nation (formerly YearlyKos), July 17-20, Austin, TX, www.netrootsnation.org
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