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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Next Up: Getting David Carlucci (29!) Elected
If you were at Young Gets It Done on Monday night (and you missed a grand party if you weren’t), you heard from David Carlucci, the 29 year old Town Clerk of Rockland County who is running for the State Senate. You already know why the State Senate matters, because you’ve watched our Take Back New York video and know all about the important issues (like this one and this one and this one) that are decided in Albany. This year, we have the chance to increase our Democratic majority in the State Senate — and nothing — we repeat, nothing! — will push the progressive agenda along faster for the State of New York than picking up just a … More >>
Tagged david carlucci, elections, Field, nys senate
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Elections Have Consequences
Thanks to the help of viewers like you, we’re getting a new replacement for state senator Pedro Espada, and his name is Gustavo Rivera. Here’s what he had to say at Young Gets It Done: Congrats and well done to everyone who worked to elect Gustavo. Young got it done.
Thank You! We Got it DONE!
MYDers and friends packed The Gates on Monday night for our amazing second year of Young Gets It Done. Our honorees and special guests kept the crowd riveted with their words of wisdom and inspiration. And, in between rousing speeches, we shook our booties and had tons of fun. Thank you to our honorees, the host committee, the event planners, all our guests, and YOU for making the night such a success. The money we raised will allow us to fight for progressive causes for another year! And, demonstrating the amazing range of skills that young progressives have, here are some stunning photos by Jon Reznick. You can see the full album here. Photo credit: Jon Reznick Photo credit: Jon … More >>
Live Now: Moving America Forward Rally with President Obama
Watch Now With just five weeks until the November elections, President Obama will be joining supporters for an organizing rally at the University of Wisconsin’s Library Mall. You can watch live here, including a musical performance by Ben Harper, starting at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
Corruption Grows in Brooklyn
Fresh off reports that Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez was caught on tape “browbeating” elderly voters into supporting his candidate, comes news that Lopez is being investigated by the feds. To varying degrees, several of the people said, the three inquiries are examining the sprawling social services organization controlled by Mr. Lopez, who in the 1970s and ’80s built the prototype of the modern big-city political machine. The organization, the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, is expected to receive about $75 million in city funds this year. It is largely through the group that Mr. Lopez’s Brooklyn Democratic machine has been able to generate thousands of votes and armies of volunteers. So far no one is commenting about this case on the … More >>
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Young Gets It Done Has 128 RSVPs on Facebook. Are You One Of Them?
Young Gets It Done. This Monday. Be there. Locale: The Gates Price: $20 for MYD members, $25 for non-members Addy: 290 8th Avenue, between 24th & 25th Streets Date: Monday, Sep 27th – 7PM to 11PM Buy your ticket using this link RIGHT NOW! RSVP via the Facebook event here. And remember: invite your friends!
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