Reminder - DC Gets a Vote? Join Eleanor Holmes Norton Wednesday Night

Written by: Charles Allen on Jun 6, 2006 2:16 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DC for Democracy

Dear Member,

REMINDER NOTICE

This Wednesday night, join DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton at DC for Democracy's June 7th MeetUp.

www.democracyinaction.com/dia/or...

Ms. Norton will be on hand to discuss her recently introduced (and bi-partisan) legislation to give DC representation in the US House of Representatives. Virginia Congressman Tom Davis has worked closely with Ms. Norton to craft the bill and the proposal has passed his Government Reform committee.

But where is the proposal headed next? Supports say the stars have aligned to deliver voting representation to DC. Detractors say it doesn't go far enough and sells full representation short. Hear straight from Ms. Norton about how far she thinks the bill can go in the House and how you can help make voting rights a reality.

Click Here to RSVP Today: www.democracyinaction.com/dia/or...

Sincerely,
Charles Allen
DC for Democracy

DC Gets a Vote? Join Eleanor Holmes Norton Next Week

Written by: Charles Allen on May 31, 2006 2:23 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DC for Democracy

Dear Member,

Join DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton at DC for Democracy's June 7th MeetUp - www.democracyinaction.com/dia/or...

Ms. Norton will be on hand to discuss her recently introduced (and bi-partisan) legislation to give DC representation in the US House of Representatives. Virginia Congressman Tom Davis has worked closely with Ms. Norton to craft the bill and the proposal has passed his Government Reform committee.

But where is the proposal headed next? Supports say the stars have aligned to deliver voting representation to DC. Detractors say it doesn't go far enough and sells full representation short. Hear straight from Ms. Norton about how far she thinks the bill can go in the House and how you can help make voting rights a reality.

Click Here to RSVP Today - www.democracyinaction.com/dia/or...

Sincerely,
Charles Allen
DC for Democracy

Urgent Call: Join Day of Action

Written by: Charles Allen on May 12, 2006 12:25 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DC for Democracy

Dear Member,

Join DC for Democracy in a Day of Action!

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 13th, we'll take to the National Mall to get more people involved in our Change the Course campaign to force a full and honest debate on the floor of Congress. There is an exhibit on the Mall titled "Eyes Wide Open" highlighting the human cost of the war in Iraq - so we'll have a friendly audience and possibly a lot of out-of-town visitors that can go home and start organizing to get their member to sign the discharge petition H. Res. 543 and get our Congress talking again.

Click Here to sign up and join us: www.democracyinaction.com/dia/or...

Join MeetUp: DC Rent Control Changing

Written by: Charles Allen on May 2, 2006 1:24 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DC for Democracy

Dear Member,

Join us at MeetUp this Wednesday night! The topic: Affordable Housing - Will DC Change Rent Control and Rent Subsidy Programs?

RSVP for MeetUp - www.democracyinaction.com/dia/or...

We'll be joined by two guest speakers, and affordable housing experts: Angie Rodgers of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute and Janet Brown (invited).

At this year's Summit, you identified affordable housing as one of your top issues for DC for Democracy to work on. The timing couldn't be more critical as the DC Council is considering two proposals to change the rent control laws for DC landlords and tenants, and establish a rent subsidy program for lower-income residents. Votes on both plans are less than a month away.

Click Here to Sign Up Today - www.democracyinaction.com/dia/or...

However you want to describe DC's housing market ("red-hot," "white-hot," "cooling" or "ridiculous"), it's more than evident that lower income residents have been left behind and are struggling. Just one example is the DC Housing Authority - where the agency serves 20,000 families through public housing and voucher programs, but has reached capacity and has over 52,000 families on its waiting list. As the Bush Administration continues to cut its support for these programs, the District is looking to step up and fill the gap. Find out how, and what you can do to make it happen!

Click Here to RSVP for Wednesday night's MeetUp - www.democracyinaction.com/dia/or... Ben's Chili Bowl, 1213 U Street, NW (Metro: U Street - green line), 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

See you on Wednesday night,
Charles Allen
DC for Democracy
www.DCforDemocracy.org...

MeetUp on Wednesday Night

Written by: Charles Allen on Feb 27, 2006 7:30 PM EST

Linked to groups: DC for Democracy

Join us for MeetUp this Wednesday night! We've got an exciting agenda set up for you. Click Here for details and let us know you're coming - Link

1. MeetUp Joe-mentum? Who's got the big mo' now?

As you may know, progressive Democrat Ned Lamont is giving Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman a primary election challenge. Progressives in the state (and from around the country) have Lamont running strong in the primary and standing up to the status quo. As a special guest, Aldon Hynes, senior campaign advisor to Mr. Lamont, will be there to talk about why progressives are challenging Senator Lieberman and answer your questions about his campaign and the tactics of challenging an incumbent Democrat.

Also on the agenda are updates and actions on the Living Wage and the School Modernization Campaign. Two of our biggest social justice campaigns will have their final vote before Council on March 7th. See how you can help with just one week left in this fight.

Finally, We'll be talking about the nationwide campaign we have recently launched with Democracy for America called "Change the Course," organizing a grassroots lobbying effort to spark a Congressional debate on the Iraq War.

Click Here Now for details and to RSVP for MeetUp. Link

2. Election Results
Last Wednesday, you elected your new officers for the coming year. Their term begins immediately, and they'll serve until next February. Congratulations to:

Chair "“ Charles Allen
Treasurer "“ Susan Laws
Assistant Treasurer "“ John Nowicki
Secretary "“ Michelle Vanderhoff
Ombudsman "“ Kesh Ladduwahetty

Thanks again, and I hope we see you this Wednesday night!

Join Jim Dean and DC for Democracy

Written by: Charles Allen on Jan 12, 2006 6:54 PM EST

Linked to groups: DC for Democracy

Dear Charles,

Join Democracy for America Chairman (and Howard Dean's brother) Jim Dean and DC for Democracy activists for our 3rd Annual Organizing Summit on Saturday, January 21st! Breakfast starts at 9:30 and we'll have you out the door right after 1:00.

2006 promises to be a big year in the District and we need your help to chart the course for the new year - from DC's Mayoral elections to our brand new “Out of Iraq� initiative. Bring your ideas and suggestions, and be prepared to roll up your shirt sleeves to make sure 2006 is even more successful than our last two years.

View a detailed agenda and RSVP by Clicking Here - Link

See you for breakfast, a little bit of Jim Dean, and whole lot of great ideas for the coming year.

Best,
Charles Allen
Chair, DC for Democracy

P.S. Please be sure to sign up through the event. DC for Democracy sends email updates and uses online organizing tools that aren't always updated through DFA-Link. Be sure you're on that list so you don't miss any important news!