New Progressive Movie Series in Fairfax

Written by: Rebecca Williams on Sep 10, 2007 10:13 PM EDT

Politics at the Pub Join us for dinner and a movie at The Auld Shebeen in the heart of Fairfax City. We will watch “The Education of Shelby Knox”, a documentary about a girl who advocates for sex education at her school. Shelby Knox is a born again Christian who goes to a high school where abstinence only is the only method of birth control taught in school.  More here: http://www.incite-pictures.com/Shelby_Knox.html  What: Dinner (you buy) and a movie (for $1).  Where:  The Auld Shebeen 3871 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax City, VA 703-293-9600 When:  Sunday, September 16, 2007Meet us there at 5:30 for dinner. See the movie for $1. Discussion after the movie. Ask for the “Politics at the Pub” group. Parking:  Free parking at Bank of America or next to the Old Town Hall. Both are one block away. RSVP: You must RSVP so we know how many chairs will be needed. RSVP to fasalon@hotmail.com. Put “Politics at the Pub” in the subject line. 

New Progressive Movie Series in Fairfax

Written by: Rebecca Williams on Sep 10, 2007 10:11 PM EDT

Politics at the Pub Join us for dinner and a movie at The Auld Shebeen in the heart of Fairfax City. We will watch “The Education of Shelby Knox”, a documentary about a girl who advocates for sex education at her school. Shelby Knox is a born again Christian who goes to a high school where abstinence only is the only method of birth control taught in school.  More here: http://www.incite-pictures.com/Shelby_Knox.html  What: Dinner (you buy) and a movie (for $1).  Where:  The Auld Shebeen 3871 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax City, VA 703-293-9600 When:  Sunday, September 16, 2007Meet us there at 5:30 for dinner. See the movie for $1. Discussion after the movie. Ask for the “Politics at the Pub” group. Parking:  Free parking at Bank of America or next to the Old Town Hall. Both are one block away. RSVP: You must RSVP so we know how many chairs will be needed. RSVP to fasalon@hotmail.com. Put “Politics at the Pub” in the subject line. 

DFA-Fairfax Monthly Meetings Have Been Cancelled

Written by: Rebecca Williams on Aug 7, 2006 2:24 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Fairfax Democracy for America

Everyone:

The monthly DFA-Fairfax meetings have been cancelled. If you received a notice for a meeting on August 9, please ignore it.

I am trying to find out why the notices are still being mailed.

Rebecca

Interesting Movies this Sunday: Please Join Us

Written by: Rebecca Williams on Jun 29, 2006 10:42 PM EDT

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Won't you stop by my house Sunday evening July 2nd for an evening of thought provoking movies?

What: 3 short films

"The Big Buy"
(The Tom Delay Movie) 40 min.

Invisible Ballots"
(A Documentary about the voting machines featuring Bev Harris' research into various companies and their practices) 20 min.

"Moral Politics, How Liberals and Conservatives Think"
(A George Lakoff lecture which is a thought-provoking understanding that most elected officials do not appreciate) 55 min.

When: July 2, 2006 Sunday at 7:15 pm

Where: 208 Ross Drive S.W. Vienna VA 22180

Cost: A snack or liquid refreshment to share

Please RSVP to Gayle at 703 281-6546

Watch this important documentary online

Written by: Rebecca Williams on Jun 21, 2006 10:36 PM EDT

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"The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear" is available for viewing online. This is a British documentary by Adam Curtis. Its is not available in the US, but you can watch it here:

www.prisonplanet.com/articles/no...

Great events coming up!

Written by: Rebecca Williams on Jun 8, 2006 9:17 PM EDT

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Member,

Some great events are coming up. Please read about all of them. (For details click the link at the bottom of this page.)

Sat, Jun 10th, 2006, @6:15pm- 9:00pm
"The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear"

I've seen this movie two times and Saturday will be the third. A friend has seen it ten times. This is an important documentary which should not be missed. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. At the last showing people had seen two hours worth of this film, and when given a vote, voted unanimously to see the third segment as well. There will be breaks between the segments and a discussion afterward.

Tue, Jun 13th, 2006, @7:00am- 7:00pm
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY!!!

Don't forget to vote!

Wed, Jun 14th, 2006, @7:30pm- 9:00pm
DFA Fairfax Monthly Meeting

We cordially invite you to our next meeting. There will be free books and a mini workshop on the principles of organizing.

Sat, Jun 17th, 2006, @8:30pm- 4:00pm
Forum on Torture with Senator Carl Levin, Seymour Hersh, Ray McGovern, and Jennifer Harbury

This forum is a discussion of the moral implications of torture and why we must reverse this policy.

For details on all these events view the calendar in the left column at:

www.dfa-fairfax.com...

Rebecca Williams
Chairperson, DFA Fairfax

DFA Fairfax Needs Your Opinions

Written by: Rebecca Williams on May 31, 2006 11:29 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Fairfax Democracy for America

Hello Everyone:

DFA Fairfax has a web site which is visited by over 100 people on a regular basis (I'm not sure how many more). Its at www.dfa-fairfax.com.... This site belongs to all members of DFA Fairfax and anyone who shares our values. If you have something you want to get off your chest or if you simply find an interesting article you would like to see posted please send me an e-mail with "DFA Fairfax Website" in the subject line and include a link or attach a document. I will post it to the site.

Please send your e-mail to:

fasalon@hotmail.com

We need all the help we can get.

Thanks,
Rebecca

Candidate Forum on Monday, May 15

Written by: Rebecca Williams on May 12, 2006 12:24 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Fairfax Democracy for America

On Monday, May 15, there will be a candidate forum on the Iraq war with the two candidates seeing the nomination to run against Tom Davis in the 11th Congressional District of Virginia. The two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination are Andrew Hurst and Ken Longmyer. This is a great opportunity to share your views on the war and to hear what they have to say on the subject.

What: Candidate Forum

When: Monday, May 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Where: Mason District Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

The event is co-sponsored by the following grassroots organizations:

VIRGINIA CHAPTER OF PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA, VIRGINIA GRASSROOTS COALITION, DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA - FALLS CHURCH, and DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA FAIRFAX

Two Movies Coming Up

Written by: Rebecca Williams on Apr 18, 2006 12:01 PM EDT

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Member,

Two movies are coming up that should interest you. Please come see these important films and invite your friends.

(The following movie is sponsored by the Falls Church DFA.)

Title: "Darfur, A 21st Century Genocide: How many times can we say Never Again?"

What:
"Darfur, A 21st Century Genocide: How many times can we say Never Again?"

When:
Monday, April 24, 7 ro 9 pm.

Where:
Stacy's Coffee Parlor, 709 Broad Street, Falls Church, VA.

Parking:
Park in the parking lot across the street or at Stacy's.

The movie is free.

(The following movie is co-sponsored by DFA Fairfax and Northern Virginians for Peace and Justice)

Title: "Uncovered: The Whole Truth about the Iraq War"

In the award winning documentary "Uncovered: the Whole Truth about the Iraq War" filmmaker Robert Greenwald explores the errors of fact and of judgment that precipitated the largest foreign policy blunder in our country's history.

What:

Watch and Discuss "Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War"

When:

April 29th from 2-5 PM. Please be prompt. Doors open at 1:30 PM.

Where:

George Mason University - Fairfax Campus Student Union II, Rm 3 www.gmu.edu/vcenter/...

Parking:

Parking Deck coyote.gmu.edu/map/maphtml/pd1.h...

More Info:

Truth Uncovered www.truthuncovered.com/index.php...

Democracy for America (Fairfax) www.dfa-fairfax.com/...

Northern Virginians for Peace and Justice groups.yahoo.com/group/us-va-nov...

Please Sign Up for DFA Nightschool!

Written by: Rebecca Williams on Apr 9, 2006 10:06 PM EDT

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Member

There are four telephone training session this month provided by DFA Night School. Please sign up for one or more of these and help us build a stonger organization.

Take a look at the offerings hereand RSVP to the ones you like:

www.democracyforamerica.com/...

Rebecca