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Save Our Beer!
You’re probably aware that hydrofracking poses extreme public health risks, environmental threats and grave economic consequences. But did you know it’s also a BUZZKILL? Literally. On Monday, MYD is teaming up with Environmental Advocates of NY and concerned imbibers for “Save Our Beer,” a spring social at the Brooklyn Brewery to highlight the potential threat fracking poses to our pristine water supply –and therefore, our local beer supply. So ford the East River by ferry or “L” and have a pint or two in support of the cause. The beer you save could be your own. Reserve your space HERE Monday, April 30th 7:30pm-9:30pm Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N 11th St. Brooklyn, NY $5 suggested donation (all proceeds go to Environmental … More >>
“Sex, drugs and community boards?”
Last year MYD’s Vice President Ahmed Tigani made a commitment to get more young people involved in their local community boards. We even hosted a representative from the Borough President’s office who spoke to our members about applying for membership. So imagine our delight to read this headline in today’s Politicker: Stringer Adds Youngsters To Community Board Earlier this year, Manhattan BP Scott Stringer announced a plan to infuse the stodgy community boards with new members in their 20?s and 30?s, and today he announced that half of the 82 new members of the community board fit that demographic. Not only are there more young people on the Manhattan Community Boards than ever before, but we are proud to say … More >>
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The Power of MYD Committees
Every chance I get I am always talking up MYD’s IOCs (Issue Oriented Committees.) I first became really involved in MYD through the Environmental Committee. We were a committed group of 4 people who had the brilliant idea to host an Earth Day happy hour event on a rainy Monday night! Needless to say, turnout was light – probably only about 20 people. But one of those people was MYD member Juan Carlos who stopped by to hear NY Sierra Club president Dan Miner speak about something called “white roofs.” Intrigued by the concept, he approached the Environmental Committee about creating a website to identify black roofs in Manhattan and paint them white. With that, White Roof Project was born. … More >>
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This Wednesday: Engendering Progress!
Please join the Manhattan Young Democrats at our third annual Engendering Progress, honoring women leaders, activists and trailblazers! Women’s news has been scary lately. Hillary Clinton said it best at the recent Women in the World Summit at Lincoln Center, “It is hard to believe that even here at home, we have to stand up for women’s rights and reject efforts to marginalize any one of us, because America needs to set an example for the entire world.” Come stand up for women’s rights with MYD at Engendering Progress – this Wednesday, March 21st, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Greenhouse, 150 Varick Street in Manhattan (21+). Our inspiring honorees fighting the good fight include: Hollaback! — A movement dedicated to … More >>
MYD’s Third Annual Engendering Progress!
Women’s issues have been in the news a lot recently. If you’re on birth control, guess what? Rush Limbaugh thinks you are a slut and a prostitute, just like Sandra Fluke, the woman who wasn’t allowed to speak at an all male hearing on contraception. Virginia lawmakers almost passed a bill requiring women seeking an abortion to undergo a vaginal ultrasound. And Susan G. Komen tried to de-fund Planned Parenthood. Before you lose your faith in humanity, come to MYD’s third annual Engendering Progress, where we will honor women and organizations doing good in the world. Engendering Progress will be held on Wednesday, March 21st, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Greenhouse, 150 Varick Street in Manhattan. Our inspiring honorees include: … More >>
MYD on the Radio!
Last week I was thrilled to be interviewed on Yetta Kurland Live! It was a great opportunity to talk about MYD and promote all of the great things we’re doing this year. Check out the podcast HERE.
