Join Democracy for NYC

Written by: Heather Woodfield on Oct 8, 2007 7:26 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy For America, Columbia University

You are invited to join Democracy for NYC (dfnyc.org).  Just visit the site and sign up for our newsletter to learn about our upcoming events and activities. 

 Heather Woodfield, Director, DFNYC, SIPA Student 

Seen SiCKO? Support Medicare for All - H.R. 676

Written by: Heather Woodfield on Jul 5, 2007 4:43 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Health Care for America Organizers

Have you seen Michael Moore's film SiCKO?  SiCKO is an amazing look at the health crisis in America and it's negative effects on the lives of insured and uninsured Americans alike.  It combats the fears of "socialized medicine" by providing a glimpse at the health care systems in other countries.

Ready to take action?  Make a call, send an email, or write a letter to your representatives and ask them to co-sponsor John Conyer's National Health Insurance Act ( H.R. 676) which is supported by Michael Moore.  The National Health Insurance Act provides private health care that is publicly financed by expanding Medicare to cover all Americans and cutting out the insurance companies which Moore lambastes in his film.  It is a "single payer" system.  This program will cover all medically necessary services, including primary care, in patient care, outpatient care, emergency care, prescription drugs, durable medical equipment, long term care, mental health services, dentistry, eye care, chiropractic, and substance abuse treatment. Patients have their choice of physicians, providers, hospitals, clinics and practices. No co-pays or deductibles are permitted under this act.

Learn more at: http://www.house.gov/conyers/news_hr676_2.htm

Go a step further and get your local DFA coalition group to endorse or support H.R. 676. 

Democracy for NYC has endorsed H.R. 676, please comment if your DFA group has endorsed this important legislation.

Attend Make Your Vote Count - Forum on Voting Machines on October 25!

Written by: Heather Woodfield on Oct 12, 2006 4:24 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for New York

Dear Member,

Please attend Make Your Vote Count - Forum on Voting Machines on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 7:00 PM.
Join Community Free Democrats and Democracy for NYC for an important public forum being held on October 25th at 7:00 p.m.--9 p.m. at the New York Society for Ethical Culture (64th Street at Central Park West, NYC).

Learn what voting machines may be soon chosen for you, and what you can do to encourage selection of the most secure, reliable and cost-effective voting machines for NYC.

Adam Cohen, Member of the NY Times Editorial Board, will moderate at panel which will include Douglas Kellner, Co-Director, New York State Board of Elections; David Kogelman, HAVA Committee Chair, NY Democratic Lawyers Council; Bo Lipari, Executive Director, New Yorkers for Verified Voting; Mark Crispin Miller, New York University Professor and Author; Jerrold Nadler, Member, U.S. Congress; and John Ravitz, Executive Director, New York City Board of Elections.

The forum is being sponsored by the New York Society for Ethical Culture and the Sierra Club--NYC Group. Co-sponsors include: Ansonia Independent Democrats, Broadway Democrats, Park River Independent Democrats, Three parks Independent Democrats, Vincent F. Albano Republican Club.

For information call: 212-252-4918.

Join DFNYC at the CT Primary Results Gthering

Written by: Heather Woodfield on Aug 8, 2006 2:45 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for NYC

Today is primary day between Ned Lamont and Joe Lieberman in Connecticut! Join us tonight for the results at a DFNYC gathering at Cinema Classics/Rafifi in the East Village, 332 East 11th Street, between 1st & 2nd Avenues.

Subway: 4/5/6 to Union Square or Astor Place, L to 1st Avenue

Polls close at 8. The gathering starts at 8ish and ends when we have a winner or bedtime, whichever comes first.

We will be getting the results from Daily Kos and the live webstream of CT-N (Connecticut Network) a channel in Connecticut that broadcasts state politics and government. We plan to have at least one laptop at Cinema Classics, which has wi-fi. If it is convenient for you to bring a laptop, please do so we can have results on more than one computer.

List Location!

Written by: Heather Woodfield on Mar 28, 2006 12:20 PM EST

Linked to groups: DFA Job Board

Please list the location in the title when you post here. This is a great resourse for DFA members. Thanks for creating it!

-Heather, Democracy for NYC

Stay Informed with the DFNYC Newletter

Written by: Heather Woodfield on Jan 31, 2006 4:32 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for NYC

Stay informed by signing up for the Democracy for NYC weekly email newsletter at Link The newsletter is a comprehensive guide to local and national progressive politics. It contains an indexed list of events, actions, and information from DFNYC and other like-minded groups.

Car Pool Wanted in Washington Height/Inwood

Written by: Heather Woodfield on Dec 21, 2005 7:09 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for NYC

The transit strike is affecting all New Yorkers, even us folks who live
in the boonies of Washington Heights / Inwood!

I'm seeking a ride. I will pay, but commercial vans, cab prices are a
bit too much.

I live near Dyckman Street, at about 195th St. and Broadway in
Manhattan.

I'm seeking rides to/from this area, and elsewhere in the city.

Please call or email with any Car/Motorcycle Pool Info!

Thanks! and Happy Holidays!

- Melanie (646) 319-6235 MusicIsBig@aol.com

Transit Strike - DFNYC Ride Share

Written by: Heather Woodfield on Dec 16, 2005 1:44 AM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for NYC

Want to carpool with a fellow DFNYCer? Want to offer a ride? Please post all ride offers and requests on this blog. Or join the car pool google group: Link

DFNYC Guide To Getting Around During the Strike: Link

How do you feel Pataki, Bloomberg, the MTA, and TWU are handling the negotiations? Send us your thoughts at info -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @).

DFNYC Guide to : Link

How do you feel Pataki, Bloomberg, the MTA, and UTW are handling the negotiations? Send us your thoughts at info -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @).

Don't Miss Out - Get the DFNYC Newsletter

Written by: Heather Woodfield on Dec 12, 2005 10:21 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for NYC

Welcome to the DFA-Link blog.

Stay informed by signing up for the Democracy for NYC weekly email newsletter at Link. The newsletter is a comprehensive guide to local and national progressive politics. It contains an indexed list of events, actions, and information from DFNYC and other like-minded groups.