Join us for the Progressive Picnic in Montgomery County!

Progressive Picnic in Montgomery County
Saturday August 28, 2010 2 PM to 5 PM
Wheaton Regional Park Picnic Shelter “A”
2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902

Hot Dogs, Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Veggie Dogs etc. Provided.
Please RSVP / pre-register so we’ll have enough food for you!

Suggested Donation: $15.00 per person now, $20 at the door.

For info. or to pay by check, email: mikehersh@mikehersh.com

Confirmed candidates appearing: MD Senate Candidate Del. Roger Manno; Delegate Tom Hucker; MD Delegate Candidates Dana Beyer, Eric Luedtke, and Neeta Datt; County Council Members Marc Elrich, Duchy Trachtenberg, and George Leventhal.

Also featuring Garland Nixon: Montgomery Municipal Cable TV and 89.3 FM WPFW Pacifica Radio Raucous Caucas Host.

Other guests and candidates welcome and expected.
Contact mikehersh@mikehersh.com to arrange appearance.

Cosponsors: Montgomery County Progressive Alliance, Progressive Democrats of Maryland, Democracy for Montgomery County, Health Care NOW! Maryland, Fair And Clean Elections MD and Peace Action Montgomery.

Contact mikehersh@mikehersh.com to co-sponsor. Suggested co-sponsorship donation $50 (includes 3 admissions).

Please bring a dish or drink to share with 10 people.
If your last name begins with:
* A-F please bring salad / side dish  * G-L please bring a dessert
* M-R please bring water * S-Z please bring soft drinks

Directions to Shorefield Area: From I-495 take Exit 31 for Georgia Avenue/MD 97 North. Follow Georgia Avenue for almost 3 miles, then turn right onto Shorefield Road. Continue on Shorefield Road until you reach the parking area. Keep left as you enter the park. Shelter “A” is the closest to the parking area.

Public transportation: take Y5 or Y9 Bus from Wheaton Metro.

Not the Final Four--Sen. Cardin WEDS NIGHT, other events in the Montgomery County area plus ways to ensure your vote counts next year

Not the Final Four--Sen. Cardin WEDS NIGHT, other events in the
Montgomery County area plus ways to ensure your vote counts next year

1. Sen. Ben Cardin--Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 at White Oak Middle School
2. Rep. Chris Van Hollen/MoveOn PowerUp Campaign--Saturday, March 28
12:30 p.m. Wheaton Library
3. Combined MeetUp/Meeting for MCPA, DFMC, MoveOn, PDA, PWG--Wednesday,
April 1, 7 p.m.
4. Eco-Justice Cafe' University of DC--Friday, April 3, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
5. Act now to ensure your vote counts next year

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1. Senator Cardin will discuss the Economic Crisis
Sponsored by the Greater Silver Spring Democratic Club

Wednesday, March 25th at 7:30 at White Oak Middle School
12201 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=12201+New+Hampshire+Ave,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20904
Public transportation info: http://www.wmata.com/

2. MoveOn PowerUp Campaign Kick-Off
Saturday March 28 12:30 pm. to 3:30 p.m.
Wheaton Regional Library Mtg room 2, lowest floor
11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Sign up online here: http://pol.moveon.org/event/poweruplaunch/92499

PowerUp Campaign Kick-Off of MoveOn's 2009 Agenda and Organizing our
efforts in Montgomery County
Special Guest Congressman Chris Van Hollen CONFIRMED

Accessible to all, short walk or bus ride from the Wheaton Metro Station.
Directions:
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/libraries/BranchInfo/wh.asp
Requested donation $5 (or more) to defray costs of the room,
refreshments, etc.

We'll discuss ways to support President Obama's Green Economy/Green Jobs
initiatives and ways we can all conserve energy.

We'll also organize efforts to continue progress and build on our
accomplishments.

April: Maryland Legislative Update (details TBA)
May: Healthcare in Maryland and the USA (details TBA)

3. Combined MeetUp/Meeting for MCPA, DFMC, MoveOn, PDA, PWG and more.
Wednesday April 1, 7 p.m.
Saigonese Restaurant 11232 Grandview Ave Silver Spring (Wheaton), MD 20902

Short walk from Wheaton Metro (red line) /
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11232+Grandview+Ave+Silver+Spring+MD+20902
We're working on Coalition Building Efforts, several bills and lobby
efforts on the state and national level. We'll also discuss the upcoming
County Council Special Election, coalition efforts, and much more!

We're planning special events, forming a steering committee, and working
on meetings with legislators, etc. We'll be holding meetings and events
to make a real difference in our county, state and nation. Participating
organizations include: Montgomery County Progressive Alliance, Democracy
for Montgomery County, Progressive Democrats of America, MoveOn.org and
the Progressive Working Group as well as several "MeetUp" groups. MoveOn
has an exciting, progressive agenda for the U.S. and 1000s of involved,
informed members in our area. Please join the Montgomery County MoveOn
Council by clicking on this link:
http://www.moveon.org/team/search/signup.html?team_id=4221

4. Eco-Justice Cafe' University of DC--Friday, April 3, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Music, poetry, an open mike session, good food, good beer, good people,
good cheer.
University of DC, Firebird Inn, Van Ness/UDC Red Line West exit
Building 39, B-Level, 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW, DC 20008, Wheelchair
Accessible.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4200+Connecticut+Ave.,+NW,+DC+20008

Suggested donation $15/$10 students/$5 kids -- Food and drink included.
All ages event; child activities provided and powered by kids!

5. Act now to ensure your vote counts next year
If you care about saving money and secure elections, please take action
with Verified Voting.

Keep in mind: it's far better to use your own words rather than click
and send the suggested message. Please share this with all concerned
Marylanders.

You can send your message using this link:
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/199/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=26912

This is what I sent:

First, I want to thank you for your leadership in 2007, passing
legislation and budgeting money needed to make Maryland's elections
trustworthy by 2010. This was an important step forward.

I worked with legislators and concerned Marylanders back then. I
testified before the Senate committee, send emails, made calls. I was
back in Annapolis a few weeks ago, and again last week to discuss these
issues with friends and leaders in the legislature. Why? Because I am
very concerned about what I'm hearing.

After making the correct decisions and passing a good law and a budget
to ensure Maryland will convert to trustworthy, cost-effective Optiscan
paper ballot voting--the law to make this move passed unanimously--some
have advocated costly and unnecessary delays in this transition. Please
do not let this happen.

Continued use of outdated, unreliable DRE (touch screen) machines will
cost Maryland $millions in equipment upkeep, repair/replacement and
other charges. Maryland would need only about one tenth as many Optiscan
machines as DREs, which would save us $millions. This is especially
important in these tough financial times. Sen. Madaleno and Del.
Gutierrez both shared the grim news about the budget crunch with
District 18 voters last week.

Also, use of DRE machines risks an election day (or primary day)
debacle, such as happened in Virginia recently. You can read about the
Virginia voting machine meltdown online here:
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=326929&paper=71&cat=104

I trust you will stand by your correct decision and ensure the smooth,
timely and cost-saving move to more reliable, cost efficient
paper-ballot based Optiscan machines.

Thank you,

Mike Hersh

Special Guest Congressman Chris Van Hollen CONFIRMED

Montgomery County Progressive Alliance Coalition Event
(Including MoveOn, Democracy for Montgomery County, Progressive
Democrats of America, MeetUp and others)
Special Guest Congressman Chris Van Hollen CONFIRMED
Please sign up here:
http://www.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=92499

Saturday, March 28, 2009 / 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Wheaton Regional Library Mtg room 2
11701 Georgia Ave Wheaton, MD
Accessible to all, short walk or bus ride from the Wheaton Metro Station.
Directions:
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/libraries/BranchInfo/wh.asp

Requested donation $5 (or more) to defray costs of the room,
refreshments, etc.
Please bring a snack or drink to share with other attendees.

We'll discuss ways to support President Obama's Green Economy/Green Jobs
initiatives and ways we can all conserve energy. We'll also organize
efforts to continue progress and build on our accomplishments. Please
join the Montgomery County MoveOn Council by clicking on this link:
http://www.moveon.org/team/search/signup.html?team_id=4221

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Organizing meeting for MCPA, DFMC, MoveOn, PDA, PWG and more.
Wednesday April 1, 7 p.m.
Saigonese Restaurant 11232 Grandview Ave Silver Spring (Wheaton), MD 20902

Short walk from Wheaton Metro (red line) /
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11232+Grandview+Ave+Silver+Spring+MD+20902
We're working on Coalition Building Efforts, several bills and lobby
efforts on the state and national level. We'll also discuss the upcoming
County Council Special Election, coalition efforts, and much more!

We're planning special events, forming a steering committee, and working
on meetings with legislators, etc. We'll be holding meetings and events
to make a real difference in our county, state and nation. Participating
organizations include: Montgomery County Progressive Alliance, Democracy
for Montgomery County, Progressive Democrats of America, MoveOn.org and
the Progressive Working Group as well as several "MeetUp" groups. MoveOn
has an exciting, progressive agenda for the U.S. and 1000s of involved,
informed members in our area.

DFA/PDA/MCPA Monthly Meeting Wednesday, March 4

Event Name: DFA/PDA/MCPA Monthly Meeting

Description: The Maryland session is in full swing. We're involved
with several bills and lobby efforts on the state and national level.
We'll also discuss the upcoming County Council Special Election,
coalition efforts, and much more! This is an important meeting to
discuss and plan 2009 efforts. We're discussing special events, forming
a steering committee, visits to and with legislators, etc.

Time: Wednesday, March 4 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Saigonese Restaurant (Wheaton, MD)
11232 Grandview Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902

Directions: Short walk from the Wheaton Metro Stop (red line) Public
Parking in the big lot across the street. Grandview Ave. is very close
to Georgia Ave. University Blvd. and Viers Mill Rd. A few miles outside
the Beltway--nearest exits Ga. Ave. and Conn. Ave.

MCPA / PDA / DFA MeetUp 7:30 Tuesday May 6

Montgomery County Progressive Alliance
MCPA / PDA / DFA MeetUp 7:30 Tuesday May 6, 2008

Agenda: Legislative Wrap Up (first of two, other TBA)

SaigonESE Restaurant
11232 Grandview Ave
Silver Spring (Wheaton), MD 20902

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11232+Grandview+Ave,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20902
Tons of Parking in the Municipal lot across the street

Public Transportation: Short walk from Wheaton Metro:

http://tinyurl.com/26kgu3
More information: http://www.wmata.com/

4th Cong. District Debate Prince George's County African-American Dem. Club

Prince George's County African-American Dem. Club
4th Congressional District Debate

Donna Edwards, the true Democrat in the race, faces Iraq War supporter and special interest money kingpin Al Wynn.

10:30 AM Saturday, Nov. 17th
Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD

Public Transportation from the SOUTHERN AVE METRO STATION (Green Line)
Take D12 BUS towards SUITLAND STATION at 9:56am
Arrive at the LIBRARY 6200 OXON HILL RD at 10:16am

The Maryland primary is on Feb. 12, 2008

Donna Edwards: The Change We NeedRight Here, Right Now

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Weber November 9, 2007 Phone #: (301) 316-1880 Donna Edwards' Campaign Releases Second Video in "The Change We Need, Right Here, Right Now" Series Video Provides Edwards' Vision and Congressman Wynn's Failures On Environment TEMPLE HILLS, MD - The Donna Edwards for Congress campaign announces the release of a second video, "The World We Are Leaving Our Children" Donna Edwards believes that "environmental issues are some of the biggest, most important policy questions of our generation." This video highlights some of the environmental initiatives Ms. Edwards will take on as a member of Congress and why she will be a true leader for change. The video also discusses the failures of Congressman Wynn and his conflict of interest when receiving so much corporate special interest PAC money from oil, gas, and electric companies. This series will continue to highlight several substantive issues and show why Ms. Edwards has the vision and character to provide the change Maryland's 4th Congressional District needs. (from the Donna Edwards for Congress Campaign)

DFMC Endorses Donna Edwards

Democracy for Montgomery County, an independent, nonpartisan grass-roots activist organization voted to endorse Donna Edwards for U.S. Congress in Maryland's 4th District. DFMC is inspired by, but not affiliated with Democracy for America (DFA) which has also endorsed Donna Edwards.

The DFMC membership overwhelming voted to endorse Edwards this past week. DFMC supports socially progressive, fiscally responsible candidates and policies. The group also endorsed Edwards in her remarkably successful primary effort in 2006 which fell a few thousand votes short of unseating long-term incumbent Albert Wynn.

DFMC activists will support the Edwards campaign by volunteering at events, door knocking, and in several other ways leading up to the Maryland Democratic Primary which will be held February 12, 2008.

DFMC Steering Committee member Gina Angiola is organizing Montgomery County for the Edwards effort. DFMC members have already begun phone-banking, handing out info at subway stops, and organizing coffees, house parties and other events to help Donna Edwards win the 4th District Congressional seat.

MCPA / PDA / DFA Monthly Meeting

7:30 PM Tuesday November 6

Monthly meeting covering PDA and DFMC core issues and working with coalition of area and regional groups to achieve success. Building Progress in MD 8, Maryland and the US. Special focus on elections and voting issues including local, state and national candidates, the environment, health care for all, ending the Iraq war and occupation, preventing war with Iran.

Sabang Restaurant
2504 Ennalls Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902

Short walk from the Wheaton Metro Stop (red line) / Accessible to all

More info.  | Please RSVP

DFMC Discusses Immigration Policy

DFMC members and others discussed Immigration Policy with special guests Maryland Secretary of Labor Tom Perez; Don Mooers, Immigration Attorney; Guled Kassim, former candidate for delegate D19; and Beth Wong, a progressive activist involved with several issues including immigrants' interests. The event, sponsored by DFMC, took place at the Executive Office Building in Rockville Thursday October 25th. DFMC Steering Committee member Sharon Dooley was the primary organizer for the event. DFMC will continue working for progressive immigration policies locally, in Maryland and nationally.