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/
Saturday, September 19, 2009
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!
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
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.
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
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?
UPDATE: I found the release schedule. http://www.amreeka.com/html/rs.html
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