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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Next Wednesday: The Big !@#$ing Deal Q/A & Drinks With Rep. Anthony Weiner
Brought To You By MYD’s Health Care Committee, Queens County Young Democrats, Greater NYC for Change, Brooklyn Young Democrats, MoveOn Manhattan Council, ACT NOW, and the Letters H, C, and R: The amazing U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner will join MYD to talk about the fight for health care reform, take some questions, and join us as we drink to our health and celebrate the passage of the Big F***ing Deal! Wednesday 4/7, 7-10PM Libation 137 Ludlow St. We have the first floor of the venue, and UNDER 21s ARE WELCOME to attend. DJ to be announced. Drink Menu: $2 Bud/Bud Light Draft $5 mixed well (all other drinks $8 – $16) $5 domestic beers $6 imported beers $7 Champagne $5 … More >>
Death Penalty Around the World
Amnesty International released their annual report today, entitled Death sentences and Executions 2009. (PDF of report) China leads the world, executing more people than the rest of the world combined. The Report notes that “eighteen countries carried out executions in 2009″: Known Executions in 2009 Bangladesh (3), Botswana (1), China (+), Egypt (at least 5), Iran (at least 388), Iraq (at least 120), Japan (7), Libya (at least 4), Malaysia (+), North Korea (+), Saudi Arabia (at least 69), Singapore (1), Sudan (at least 9), Syria (at least 8), Thailand (2), USA (52), Viet Nam (at least 9), Yemen (at least 30). It isn’t exactly a list I am proud to have the USA on. An overview of the death penalty … More >>
“RNC: Risque National Committee”
The Republican National Committee spent “$17,514 on private aircraft in the month of February alone (as well as $12,691 on limousines during the same period).” But those charges, as noted by the Times were overshadowed by the $1,946.25 charge at Voyeur West Hollywood, which was described by The Los Angeles Times last year as a “high-end nightclub” with an interior “reminiscent of the masked orgy scene” from the movie “Closer.” You can read more about the club in this Daily News article. The Washington Post had this response from the DNC: The new financial records prompted mocking criticism from the Democratic National Committee, which issued a press release Monday entitled: “RNC: Risque National Committee.” Spokesman Brad Woodhouse said DNC Chairman … More >>
Tagged Michael Steele, republicans, RNC
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DOE Is Told School Closings Were Done Improperly
A 9-4 vote by the Panel of Education Policy taken on January 26th to close 19 poorly performing schools was overturned this past Friday in a Manhattan courtroom. State Supreme Court Judge Joan B. Lobis cited multiple violations made by the New York City of Department of Education specifically their failure “to provide the detailed analysis an impact statement mandates.” Judge Lobis was referring to an Educational Impact Statement, a document required by law that assesses how changes of this magnitude will affect the surrounding community. After reviewing the evidence, the judge believed the DOE failed to adequately explain to parents and local advocates how extensive the effect of these closings would be in their respective neighborhoods. While City officials scramble … More >>
Tagged education, klein, NYC, Public schools, UFT
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A Big F***ing Deal T-Shirt Story
So earlier this week during the signing ceremony for the most historic piece of progressive legislation since 1965, our very own (US) Vice President, Joe Biden – dropped an F bomb explaining how important the day, the bill, the moment – was. It was a half-hour later when I realized this had all happened and saw one of my friends tweet that it should be a T-Shirt. I must have muttered aloud well that’s not hard. Ten minutes later or so: This is a Big F***ing Deal (censored) Later I would create another edition with the official Obama signature and approval stamp on back, then a shirt with CHANGE WE BELIEVED IN and the signature/stamp. There’s even a coffee mug, … More >>
Marriage Equality Town Hall Tonight
Join MYD , Marriage Equality New York, Queens County Young Democrats, NY State Young Democrats and Western Queens for Marriage Equality tonight to discuss the push for marriage rights in New York State. It’s time to get together and start planning the next steps! 7:00 – 9:00pm Lesbian and Gay Center Room 410 208 West 13 Street You can RSVP on Facebook HERE.
