Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Yalla, Write!

The Washington Post is asking for people to submit letters of endorsement for their candidate (Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, in our case) in 200 words or less. They plan to publish as many endorsements as they can in next week's Local Opinions page and throughout the week at washingtonpost.com/localopinions . With your endorsement, include your party registration (if any), how you voted in last governor's race, a day and evening phone number (not for publication), and a note disclosing any connection you have to Deeds, his campaign or the Democratic party Email to letters@washpost.com with "My Endorsement" in the Subject Line.

Yalla, Write!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Census Ad

Taylor Royall Casting is casting specific ethnicities for the US Census 2010. This is a print campaign but there will be a casting at their studio as they want to see how candidates look on video.

Casting is Tuesday, September 22 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Taylor Royall in Baltimore.

For those selected, shoot dates will be on days from October 7 through 16. Time will be a minimum of 2 hrs to a full day per talent and the possibility of more than one day per talent. Compensation will vary dependent on session time (ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand).

Here are the demographics: Ages are 20s and 30s primarily for both males and females. Also some mid-40s males and some late-50s males and females of these particular ethnicities: Iranian, Arab, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, and Armenian. Accurate ethnicity is important since the images will accompany language-specific materials to each of these groups.

Please email agents@taylorroyall.com or call 410.828.1200. Include the info below in your email: name, phone, preferred audition time and a recent photo/headshot if possible.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Democratic Women of Clifton Meeting

Sunday, September 20 from 3:00 to 5:00
Clifton Community Hall
12641 Chapel Road
Clifton, VA
(Please park in the large parking lot next to, but not in front of, the shops.)

Spend a fall afternoon with friends for lively discussion and important information. The guest speaker is Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA, 11th District) who will share his insider's perspective on the workings of Congress and the making of legislation. If you have ever wondered how totally unrelated proposals for legislation end up in one bill, as when a provision allowing concealed weapons in national parks is attached to a bill placing restrictions on credit card companies, this conversation is sure to engage your interest. We will also hear a report on the upcoming Virginia elections and other issues raised by members.

Contact cliftonwomendems@aol.com or visit http://www.democraticwomenofclifton.org/

Call 'Em Out!

For months, special interests and their Republican allies have been smearing health insurance reform to try to defeat it. As President Obama said last week, "I will not waste time with those who have made the calculation that it's better politics to kill this plan than improve it... If you misrepresent what's in the plan, we will call you out."

The is starting a new campaign called "Call 'em out!" When a Republican official violates the public trust by lying about reform, they'll be there to expose them.

First up is Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, who has claimed that health reform will lead to death panels -a claim so debunked that even former Republican Congressman and conservative pundit Joe Scarborough spoke out about Pawlenty's false claims. Now it's time for us to call him out.

Get started at the new "Call 'em out!" action center.

Set the record straight about Pawlenty's lies by calling him out on Facebook or Twitter. Expose his shameful tactics to his constituents in Minnesota. Call and tell him to stop lying about health insurance reform and playing politics with the nation's well-being. Spread the word about his false statements and extreme views.

If health reform is only a political equation to some GOP politicians, it's time to change the equation. Every Republican official must understand: If you lie about reform, the American people will call you out!

Sabeel Conference

Washington, DC
October 1-3, 2009

The conference will bring together people of faith and people of conscience to explore and affirm their shared commitment to the active, nonviolent pursuit of a rights-based, just peace in Palestine and Israel. Move beyond the artificial polarization of “pro-Israel” and “pro-Palestinian” agendas to capture a pro-justice, pro-peace message that unifies individuals and organizations across religious, ethnic and geographic boundaries. Build a successful case for human rights, justice and peace by learning from and through the experience of others, exploring diverse strategies, and challenging yourselve to construct innovative efforts at peacemaking.

See the lineup of speakers and workshop leaders here:
http://www.fosna.org/content/conference-washington-dc-oct-1-3-2009

Join a delegation to Israel/Palestine
October 26 - November 8, 2009
May 22 - June 4, 2010
July 24 - August 6, 2010
October 30 - November 12, 2010

202.244.0821
office@ifpb.org
www.ifpb.org

Friday, September 18, 2009

Travel to Palestine

If you are of Palestinian origin, live in the DC area, and have recently experienced harassment, denial of entry, or restriction of movement by the Israeli authorities upon your visit to Israel or the West Bank, please email a summary of your experience to Omar Baddar at obaddar@aaiusa.org for a potential opportunity to do a TV interview on the subject for an Arabic TV station. Fluency in Arabic is preferred, but not required.

Friday, September 4, 2009

September 11 With the AAIF

What are you doing on September 11th? Make a difference!

The Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF) will honor those who lost their lives by joining others across the country to volunteer in the spirit of service that was so prominently on display on 9/11.

They will join DC Cares and Washington Parks & People to clean up and enhance Marvin Gaye Park, 5200 Foote Street, NE.

Registering for this project is simple. Just follow the steps below. If you have any questions please contact Kyle Haley at khaley@aaiusa.org or 202-429-9210.

To register, visit http://greaterdccares911.kintera.org/
Click Register Here
Accept the Volunteer Waiver
Click Join a Team
Select the Arab American Institute Foundation Team from the drop-down menu
Add your personal contact information and you will be registered!

Your $25 contribution to participate will support GDCC's mobilization of volunteers and impact on the region. If you aren't available to volunteer on September 11th, you can still support the efforts by making a donation. Simply follow this link: http://greaterdccares911.kintera.org/aaiusa to donate.

Act Now Before It Sells Out!

The Arab American Republican Caucus of Virginia and the Arab American Democratic Caucus of Virginia present the 21st Annual Virginia Candidates' Night

Sunday, September 27, 6:30 to 9:00
Tysons Corner Marriott
8028 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182

This sells out every year. Get your tickets now! https://secure.aaiusa.org/page/contribute/VACandidatesNight2009

Amreeka


Does anybody know where this is playing in Northern Virginia?
Check out the trailer.

UPDATE: I found the release schedule. http://www.amreeka.com/html/rs.html