Next Meeting: May 17, 7 pm, 45 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge

Written by: Shai Sachs on May 14, 2007 9:37 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA

From PDC-DFA chair Lesley Phillips:

Dear PDCers,
 
The next meeting of Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA will be on Thursday, May 17at 7:00pm at The Democracy Center, 45 Mt Auburn St.
 
The 2007 Cambridge municipal election season is almost upon us, so we will begin to take a look at both the incumbents running for reelection and the announced/anticipated challengers who will be wanting our support, and start making plans for candidate forums and other events.
 
We will be also be previewing the upcoming (May 19) Massachusetts Democratic State Convention in Amherst, including some possible last-minute agenda items.  If you have not yet registered for the convention, you should know that in an effort to make the convention accessible to as many grassroots Democrats as possible, the non-delegate guest registration has been reduced to a very affordable $25; in addition, every paid delegate is allowed to bring one guest for free.  If you are interested in attending and are unable to locate a delegate to "sponsor" you, let me know asap, and we will try to match you up!  (If you are a delegate, and have not yet registered a guest, likewise please let me know, if possible even sooner!)  Further information about the convention is available at www.massdems.org.
 
We hope to see you on Thursday!
 
Progressively yours,
Lesley

 

PDC-DFA Meeting tomorrow, 7 pm, 45 Mt. Auburn St.

Written by: Shai Sachs on Oct 18, 2006 9:59 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA

Hi progressive democrats,

The next meeting of Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA meeting will be:

Thursday, October 19
7:00 pm
The Democracy Center
45 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge MA

This will be an important meeting, so please make every effort to attend: this will be our last opportunity both to plan any collective activity that PDC wants to undertake on behalf of the Deval Patrick campaign, and to prepare for the anticipated discussion of PDC at the upcoming Cambridge Democratic City Committee meeting. We will also be considering support of the ballot referendum on fusion voting ("Question 2") that is already being supported by a number of progressive democratic groups around the state.

If you have anything to add to the agenda, please email Lesley Phillips, lrphillips (at) rocketmail (dot) com.

See you tomorrow!

Shai

Next PDC-DFA Meeting is Oct. 19; also, volunteer for Patrick/Murray '06

Written by: Shai Sachs on Oct 12, 2006 2:25 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA

Dear Cambridge progressives,

The October meeting of Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA will be on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 pm. (The location will be announced shortly.) The primary focus of the meeting will be on PDC-DFA efforts on behalf of the Democratic Party coordinated campaign for Deval Patrick for Governor. While it goes without saying that Deval has had the widespread support of progressives around the state since the beginnning of his campaign, this is an important opportunity for us to show our support for the party's candidates!

Please make every effort to attend -- in addition to election-related issues, we have other important agenda items coming up. If you have anything that you wish to put on the agenda, please contact Lesley Phillips at lrphillips (at) rocketmail (dot) com, by Oct. 18.

Also, don't forget to help out with the Patrick/Murray campaign! Call the Cambridge campaign office at 617-864-9653 to sign up or if you have any questions. A schedule of activities is below.

DEVAL PATRICK COORDINATED CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE

Thursday, 10/12: Phone bank at HQ, 1798A Mass Ave from 6-9 pm
Thursday, 10/12: Phone bank at HMFH Architects, 130 Bishop Allen Dr. 6:30-9 pm
Thursday, 10/12: Voter registration at Area 4 meeting (243 Harvard St) & Whole Foods (Prospect St) 6-8 pm

Friday, 10/13: Phone bank to seniors at 1798A Mass Ave 11 am -1 pm
Friday, 10/13: Visibility at Inman Square 4-6 pm

Saturdat, 10/15: Voter registration, Whole Foods at Putnam Avenue, 10-12:30
Saturdat, 10/15: Voter registration, Harvest Festival at Morse School, 1-4 pm

Sunday, 10/15: Community Meeting at Rindge Towers with Rep. Gloria Fox (approx. 3-5 pm - details tba)

Monday, 10/15: Phone bank at HQ, 1798A Mass Ave from 6-9 pm

Tuesday, 10/17: Phone bank at HQ, 1798A Mass Ave from 6-9 pm

Wednesday 10/18: "Last Chance" voter registration at Porter & Central Sqs, 7:30-9 am & 4-7 pm

Canvass for Deval Patrick, and Support Howard Dean

Written by: Shai Sachs on Oct 6, 2006 9:45 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA

Hi Cambridge progressives,

Democratic National Committee Chair Gov. Howard Dean has called for a "50 State Canvass" this coming Saturday (Oct. 7). As our part of this project, the local Deval Patrick for Governor Coordinated Campaign is going to be canvassing specially targeted voters in selected precincts in wards 4, 5 and 6.

Canvassers are urgently needed for Saturday effort. Participating in this would be a really great way for PDC-DFAers not only to help Deval, but also to express their support for Howard Dean!

If you can help out for about two hours or so on Saturday morning, starting at 10 am (or later in the day), please email or call Lesley Phillips at lrphillips (at) rocketmail (dot) com or phone at 617-547-1632.

See you soon!
Shai

Lots of great events this week!

Written by: Shai Sachs on Sep 25, 2006 3:08 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA

Hi Progressive Dems of Cambridge-DFA,

There are plenty of great events to keep you busy this week! We start off tonight with Blue Mass Group's unity party at Jimmy Tingle's; on Wednesday we have a great event with Karen Hicks, Howard Dean's field director; on Thursday there's a fantastic book event with Bill Scher, author of Liberal Oasis, as well as a debate for the 24th Middlesex state house seat. Finally, there are many, many volunteer opportunities for Deval Patrick. Details below!

Monday (tonight), 9/25

Blue Mass Group Unity Party: 7:30 pm, Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville. Cost: $20. See www.bluemassgroup.com/showDiary....

Wednesday, 9/27

"Dean to Deval: harnessing the power of grassroots organizing", A conversation with Karen Hicks, 2004 Field Director, Democratic National Committee. 7:00 pm, Bell In Hand Tavern, 45-55 Union St, Boston. Cost: $5. RSVP Suggested, to Dan Rossi (dansrossi (at) gmail (dot) com)

Thursday, 9/28

"Ten Steps to a Liberal America" with Bill Scher: 7 pm, USES Harriet Tubman House, 566 Columbus Avenue, Boston. No cost. See www.bluemassgroup.com/showDiary....

Debate for the 24th Middlesex State House Seat. Democratic candidate Will Brownsberger debates Republican candidate Libby Firenze, moderated by Baratunde Thurston: 7 - 9 pm, Masonic Hall, Porter Square. For more info: 617-354-3307.

Saturday, 9/30

Canvass for Deval Patrick: 11 AM - 1PM, Ward 11 Democrats and Deval Volunteers will knock on doors in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. We will be registering new voters as well. Meet at the Jefferson Park Community Center at 11AM. For more info, contact Joel Patterson at joelpatt@yahoo.com (617 945 3000).

There are many more Deval Patrick volunteer opportunities on our blog at www.dfacambridge.org/node/329....

See you soon,

Shai

Vote Patrick, Silbert and Bonifaz Today; Volunteer to Get Out the Vote

Written by: Shai Sachs on Sep 19, 2006 9:20 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA

Hi DFA folks,

Today, September 19, is the day of the Democratic primary in Massachusetts. Please make sure to vote! Polls close at 8 pm. Go to www.wheredoivotema.com... to find out where to vote.

We are proud to endorse the following three candidates for statewide office. Each of them believes strongly in the importance of empowering ordinary people to take part in government; each of them shares our concerns and our progressive values. Help us elect these terriffic candidates today!

DEVAL PATRICK for Governor
www.devalpatrick.com...

ANDREA SILBERT for Lieutenant Governor
www.andreasilbert.com/...

JOHN BONIFAZ for Secretary of the Commonwealth
www.johnbonifaz.com/...

Read more about these great candidates on our website, www.dfacambridge.org...! Or visit the candidates' websites individually.

Remember: polls close at 8. You can find your polling place by going to www.wheredoivotema.com....

If you have some extra time today and would like to help turn out the vote in Cambridge, please call Deval Patrick's Cambridge office at 617-864-9653, 1798A Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge.

See you at the polls!

Shai

PDC-DFA Meeting Tomorrow Night

Written by: Shai Sachs on Sep 13, 2006 12:03 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA

Dear PDC-DFAers,

This month's regular meeting will be tomorrow night:

Thurs., Sept. 14
17 Worcester St., Cambridge
8 pm - 9:30 pm

The agenda will be as follows:

1. Welcome newcomers, especially those who attended the August BBQ
2. Supporting our progressive slate on primary day, Sept. 19
- Deval Patrick for Governor
- Andrea Silbert for Lieutenant Governor
- John Bonifaz for Secretary of State
3. Discussing outreach plans
4. Consideration of an endorsement in the US Senate Race in Connecticut
5. New business

If you have other items you'd like to add, please email Lesley Phillips at lrphillips (at) rocketmail (dot) com.

See you soon!

Shai

BBQ and Politics This Sunday!

Written by: Shai Sachs on Aug 25, 2006 10:40 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA

Dear PDCers,

You are invited to an afternoon of "Barbeque and Poltics" (or if not actual BBQ, least great food!) at the home of PDC Steering Committee member David Scondras, 17 Worcester St, this Sunday from 2-5 pm. Lots of local politicians have been invited, so bring your questions! The event is intended as a major outreach effort for PDC, so also bring your friends! (We are also hoping that gubernatorial candidate Deval Patrick, who will be in Cambridge earlier in the day for the Cambridge Carnival, will be able to stop by!)

Hoping to see on Sunday,
Shai

How you can support Deval Patrick, Andrea Silbert, and John Bonifaz

Written by: Shai Sachs on Aug 10, 2006 11:48 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA

Hi Cambridge progressives,

Progressive Democrats of Cambridge - DFA has endorsed three great progressive candidates for office this year:


Deval Patrick for Governor
Andrea Silbert for Lieutenant Governor
John Bonifaz for Secretary of the Commonwealth


Here are some ways you can help each of these exciting candidates win in the Sept. 19 Democratic primary:

DEVAL PATRICK

* Canvass for Patrick this Saturday, August 12! Canvassing is the most effective way to find and mobilize Patrick supporters, and Cambridge is chock-full of Patrick supporters. Canvassing this Saturday will help Patrick pile up a huge margin of victory in Cambridge.

In Central Square: 10 am to 12:30 pm. Meet in front of the Central Sq. T stop. RSVP to marcmcgovern (at) fastmail (dot) us.

In North Cambridge: 10 am to 12 pm. Meet at 36 Seven Pines Ave #3, Cambridge. RSVP to joelpatt (at) yahoo (dot) com.

* Pool Party for Patrick - Aug. 20, 2 - 5 pm, 17 Hallen Ave., Milton. Help us raise much-needed funds for the Patrick campaign. Donations of all sizes welcomed! RSVP to devalpatrick4gov (at) msn (dot) com please.


ANDREA SILBERT

* Contact Lesley Phillips, lrphillips (at) rocketmail (dot) com, for information about how you can help the campaign with fundraising.


JOHN BONIFAZ

* Meet John Bonifaz at two great upcoming house parties, help us raise money for the Bonifaz campaign, and meet your fellow progressives! Suggested donations: $50, $100, $250, $500.

Newtonville: Aug 15 2006, 6:30pm - 8:30 pm. 327 Lowell Avenue, Newtonville. RSVP to "saboori (at) yahoo (dot) com" or "prometheus (at) rcn (dot) com" please.

Cambridge: Aug 22 2006, 6:30pm - 8:30 pm. 128 Lexington Avenue, Cambridge. RSVP to keatzia (at) yahoo (dot) com please.

Keep an eye on our calendar, at www.dfacambridge.org/event,... for more opportunities to help these great candidates. And feel free to sound off on the Democratic primaries this year on Blog for Cambridge by going to www.dfacambridge.org/blog.... Any registered user can post to the blog!

The primary is coming up quickly, let's get to work!

Shai

Bringing Young People Into Politics: Book event at Drinking Liberally - Aug. 8, 7 pm

Written by: Shai Sachs on Aug 7, 2006 10:16 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Brandeis University

The Tea is in the Harbor
Book Event with Scott Goldstein from Democracy for America

Tuesday, August 8, 2006 (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Middlesex Lounge
315 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139


What can we do to bring young people into politics?

What kinds of strategies and technologies will help us recruit new grassroots leaders?

Join Boston Drinking Liberally we chat with Scott Goldstein, author of the exciting new book, "The Tea is in the Harbor". Scott is one of the rising stars of the new progressive movement, and helped launch Democracy for America's youth program, Generation DFA. (Brandeis DFA is one of many Generation DFA groups throughout the country, and might be considered among the most successful.)

Scott will discuss his experiences working with Generation DFA, and his strategy for reaching out to young liberals and bringing them in to the political process. This will be a great chance to meet liberal dinkers and DFA activists from around the Boston area!

Copies of the book will be available at Middlesex if you'd like to buy one.

See www.scottforamerica.com... for more information about the book and the author, and cambridge.drinkingliberally.org... for more info on Boston Drinking Liberally.

RSVP at upcoming.org/event/95348...