Thurs Oct 2 Candidates Forum for 8th District

Candidates Forum for Eighth Congressional District

Thursday evening Oct. 2 at the Rockville Regional Library, 20 Maryland Ave.  All announced candidates (including the incumbent Chris Van Hollen and challengers) are scheduled to participate. It begins with refreshments and a meet and greet on the second floor at 6:15 followed by the forum at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and Friends of the Library. (announcement thanks to Progressive Neighbors)

Home Stretch: Last Weeks of the Campaign

Home Stretch: Last Weeks of the Campaign Dear Maryland Progressive, We're working on Get Out the Vote efforts for PDA-endorsed candidate, Congresswoman Donna Edwards, and turn Virginia blue efforts with our allies. We're continuing work on our core issues, Healthcare NOT Warfare, Global Warming, Fair Trade, Election Integrity, and Economic and Social Justice. Contact me to get involved with ongoing PDA efforts. Join PDA: click here. PDA needs your support to promote progress in Maryland. Please join the "change makes change" program. Our database, action alert system, materials, printing and other expenses require a budget and generous contributions. For only $5 or more a month you can be the change we need. Rep. Van Hollen is organizing buses of people to knock on doors in Virginia on the weekends. Buses are leaving every weekend from now until Election Day in Montgomery County on both Saturdays and Sundays and in Prince Georges County on Saturdays. You must register in advance for reservation and departure information. Volunteers are accepted on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions or you would like to sign up to volunteer please contact Michelle Widmann at Van Hollen campaign headquarters: Michelle@vanhollen.org or (301) 942-3768. Movie Benefit Wednesday, October 1, 6-9 PM Join me in Mt. Rainier for UNCOUNTED--an explosive new documentary that shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 and now looms as an unbridled threat to the outcome of the 2008 election. Sales of DVDs and other items will benefit PDA. Artmosphere Cafe: 3311 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 (short bus ride from Rhode Island Metro--red line) This controversial feature length film by Emmy award-winning director David Earnhardt examines in factual, logical, and yet startling terms how easy it is to change election outcomes and undermine election integrity across the U.S. Q&A / After-film Presentation by: Rebecca Wilson. For information and RSVP, please contact Jennifer: jenkarius@velvetrevolution.us Yours for Progress in Maryland, Mike Hersh PDA Maryland State Coordinator This message was not paid for or coordinated with any candidate or campaign. Progressive Democrats of America is a grassroots PAC that works both inside the Democratic Party and outside in movements for peace and justice. Our goal: Elect a progressive majority in 2008. PDA's advisory board includes seven members of Congress and activist leaders such as Tom Hayden, Medea Benjamin, Thom Hartmann Jim Hightower, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood. More info | Find Chapters | Find Local Events Spread the Progressive Word--Shop PDAstore NOTE: to Join PDA, Please Click Here

CORRECTION: UNCOUNTED Movie Benefit Wednesday, October 1st 6-9 PM--film starts at 7 PM

Movie Benefit Wednesday, October 1, 6-9 PM

Correction: Q&A / After-film Presentation by Rebecca Wilson not Kevin Zeese.

Join me in Mt. Rainier for UNCOUNTED--an explosive new documentary that shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 and now looms as an unbridled threat to the outcome of the 2008 election. Sales of DVDs and other items will benefit PDA.

Artmosphere Cafe: 3311 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 (short bus ride from Rhode Island Metro--red line)

This controversial feature length film by Emmy award-winning director David Earnhardt examines in factual, logical, and yet startling terms how easy it is to change election outcomes and undermine election integrity across the U.S.

$10 suggested donation benefits Velvet Revolution

Velvet Revolution is a network of more than 120 progressive organizations reaching millions of people demanding progressive change through our VR Media, Electoral Reform, Conflict Resolution and Youth Revolution Campaigns. VR co-founder, Brad Friedman http://www.bradblog.com and whistle blowers, Clinton Curtis and Steven Heller, are featured in the film 'Uncounted'.

For information and RSVP, please contact Jennifer: jenkarius@velvetrevolution.us

Yours for Progress in Maryland,

Mike Hersh
PDA Maryland State Coordinator

UNCOUNTED Movie Benefit Wednesday, October 1st 6-9 PM--film starts at 7 PM

UNCOUNTED Movie Benefit Wednesday, October 1st 6-9 PM--film starts at 7 PM

Join me and PDA leaders in Mt. Rainier for UNCOUNTED--an explosive new
documentary that shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome
of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 and now looms as
an unbridled threat to the outcome of the 2008 election.

$10 suggested donation benefits Velvet Revolution

Sales of DVDs and other items benefits Progressive Democrats of America

Artmosphere Cafe: 3311 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
(short bus ride from Rhode Island Metro--red line)

This controversial feature length film by Emmy award-winning director
David Earnhardt examines in factual, logical, and yet startling terms
how easy it is to change election outcomes and undermine election
integrity across the U.S.

Q&A / After-film Presentation by: Kevin Zeese is executive director of
the Campaign for Fresh Air and Clean Politics whose projects include
True Vote seeking electoral integrity in Maryland and nationally.

Velvet Revolution is a network of more than 120 progressive
organizations reaching millions of people demanding progressive change
through our VR Media, Electoral Reform, Conflict Resolution and Youth
Revolution Campaigns. VR co-founder, Brad Friedman
http://www.bradblog.com and whistleblowers, Clinton Curtis and Steven
Heller, are featured in the film 'Uncounted'.

For information and RSVP, please contact Jennifer:
jenkarius@velvetrevolution.us

Yours for clean, fair and open elections,

Mike Hersh
PDA Maryland State Coordinator

This message was not paid for or coordinated with any candidate or
campaign.

Re: RALLY FOR HEALTH SECURITY & HEALTH CARE JUSTICE VIGIL

It's going to be in Baltimore at the Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid
Hill Ave starting at 6pm on Friday, Sept 26.

RALLY FOR HEALTH SECURITY & HEALTH CARE JUSTICE VIGIL

RALLY FOR HEALTH SECURITY & HEALTH CARE JUSTICE VIGIL

Friday, September 26^th   6:00 pm

 

TIME	EVENT
6:00	Arrival, sign ups, arts and info tables
6:15	Brief welcome, introduce first speaker
6:20	Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, Balt. City Dept. of Health (5 min); intro next
6:27	Wendy Hess, Public Justice Center – "incarceration"(5 min); intro next
6:34	Poet, (3-4 min); intro next
6:41	James Crawford, B'more Housing for All (5 min); intro next
6:48	Jeff Singer, Healthcare for the Homeless (5 min); intro next
6:55	Song "One Voice" (3-4 minutes); intro next
7:02	Isazetta Spikes, NAACP MD Health Chair (5 min); intro next
7:09	Labor representative  (Fred Mason?)   (5 min); intro next
7:16	Poet (3-4 min); intro next
7:23	Del. Jill Carter (5 min); intro next
7:30	Del. Roger Manno "state action" (5 min); intro next
7:37	Joel Segal, PDA "federal action" (7 min); intro next
7:45	Anne Watts (5 min)
7:50	Closing remarks, thank yous
7:55	Pass out candles, collect sign-ups
8:00	Rev. Dr. Alvin Hathaway – begin vigil, call to action
8:10	Proceed outside and light candles
8:15	Individual  sharing
8:30	Adjourn

 

DC Healthcare vigil tonight: Starting at 6 p.m.

2nd Annual Healthcare Justice Vigil: Starting at 6 p.m.
At the Reflecting Pool adjacent to the US Capitol Building
Pennsylvania Ave and 1st St NW
½ mile from Union Station (Red Line) or Federal Center (Blue/Orange Lines)
Gathering followed by a short walk to the steps of the Rayburn House Office Building for remarks honoring those fighting for healthcare and in remembrance of those lost to the system's injustice.

Rally and Vigil for Health Security and Health Care Justice

The Baltimore-based Coalition for Health Security invites you to.....

Come to the Union Baptist Church (historic home of the civil rights
movement: 1219 Druid Hill Ave in Baltimore)
at 6pm on Friday, Sept 26, to a Rally and Vigil for Health Security and
Health Care Justice.

We will be reminded of the connection between health security and other
issues. We will hear exciting plans from legislators and activists, and
we will be inspired by poets and more. We will make a REAL Safety Net
and create our own vision for health security.

Sponsored by the Coalition for Health Security: Healthcare-Now MD, MD
Physicians for a Nat'l Health Program, MD Progressive Dems of America,
MD Green Party, Dels. Karen Montgomery and Roger Manno, Senator Jamin
Raskin, Chesapeake Citizens, Public Justice Center, NAACP Baltimore
City, AFSCME Local 1535, Health Care for the Homeless and National
Council, B'more Housing for All, Chesapeake Physicians for Social
Responsibility and more. Works by Health Care for the Homeless Writers
and Artists.

See: http://www.mdsinglepayer.org or call 410-591-0892 for more info.
PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY!

The Montgomery County Town Hall Meeting on Iraq is Monday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m.

The Montgomery County Town Hall Meeting on Iraq is Monday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. 

Be sure to come!!

Where:  Montgomery College, Germantown Campus, Globe Hall, 20200 Observation Dr., Germantown 20876.

More info here:  http://www.peaceactionmc.org/sept22townhall.html 

Directions:

From Bethesda and places south of Rockville Pike and Randolph Rd.:

Take I-270 to exit 15A, toward MD-355 N.; merge onto Germantown Rd/MD-118 N.; Turn right onto Observation Dr.

From Gaithersburg:

Take 355 N. to Germantown Rd/MD-188 N. Turn left onto Observation Dr.

Montgomery County Peace Resolution!

Please distribute widely

You are invited to attend this town meeting for the Montgomery County Peace Resolution!

Can Montgomery County

Help End the War?

A Town Hall Meeting

 Mon., Sept. 22      7 – 9 p.m.

Montgomery College, Germantown Campus
Globe Hall, 20200 Observation Dr.
Germantown   20876

What is the war costing you?

What can local government do?

What is the Montgomery County Peace Resolution?

 Moderator:  County Executive Isiah Leggett

Speakers:

          Brendan O'Flaherty, Ph.D., Economist, Columbia University
          Karen Dolan, Fellow, Institute for Policy Studies

Commentaries:  Montgomery County Council Members

Sponsored by Montgomery County Progressive Alliance, Montgomery College Peace and Justice Studies Program, PeaceAction Montgomery, Pax Christi Montgomery, Progressive Maryland, Montgomery County Government Employees Organization, DC Region Veterans for Peace, Social Justice Committee of UUCR, Progressive Neighbors of Montgomery County, Network of Spiritual Progressives of MD, RRUUC Peace Action Task Force, Episcopal Peace Fellowship (MD/DC), Maryland United for Peace and Justice.

Cosponsored by Montgomery County Council members Marc Elrich, Valerie Ervin, Nancy Floreen, George Leventhal, Duchy Trachtenberg.

For information, e-mail to info@PeaceActionMC.org
--
Karen Dolan
Director, Cities for Progress/Cities for Peace
Fellow,
Institute for Policy Studies
1112 16th St NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
www.citiesforprogress.org
www.citiesforpeace.org
www.ips-dc.org
kdolan@igc.org
202.234.9382 x228

--
Karen Dolan
Director, Cities for Progress/Cities for Peace
Fellow,
Institute for Policy Studies
1112 16th St NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
www.citiesforprogress.org
www.citiesforpeace.org
www.ips-dc.org
kdolan@igc.org
202.234.9382 x228

Oct 1 UNCOUNTED in Maryland

Upcoming Movie Benefit UNCOUNTED is an explosive new documentary that shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 - and now looms as an unbridled threat to the outcome of the 2008 election.   This controversial feature length film by Emmy award-winning director David Earnhardt examines in factual, logical, and yet startling terms how easy it is to change election outcomes and undermine election integrity across the U.S.  (81 min.)   Q&A/ After-film Presentation by: Kevin Zeese is executive director of the Campaign for Fresh Air and Clean Politics whose projects include True Vote -- www.TrueVoteMD.org http://www.TrueVote.US/ which is seeking electoral integrity in Maryland and nationally.   Proceeds benefit: The Obama Campaign & Velvet Revolution www.VelvetRevolution.us   ("VR") is a network of more than 120 progressive organizations reaching millions of people demanding progressive change through our VR Media, Electoral Reform, Conflict Resolution and Youth Revolution Campaigns.  VR co-founder, Brad Friedman http://www.bradblog.com  and whistleblowers, Clinton Curtis and Steven Heller, are featured in the film  'Uncounted'.   For information and RSVP, please contact Jennifer: jenkarius@velvetrevolution.us, jenkarius@gmail.com, P: 612-889-4567 Wednesday   October 1st   6-9 PM, movie at 7 $10 suggested donation Artmosphere Cafe 3311 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Short Bus Ride from RI Metro

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Health Film "Critical Condition" PBS Tue Sep 30 9pm

Please note that the national PBS broadcast dates for both films are reflected below. For exact broadcast times, please tell your readers to check their local listings at http://www.pbs.org/pov/tvschedule.php

"Critical Condition", airs on Tuesday September 30 at 9pm (90 minutes)*
What happens if you fall sick and are one of 47 million people in America without health insurance? "Critical Condition" by Roger Weisberg ("Waging a Living," P.O.V. 2006) puts a human face on the nation's growing health care crisis by capturing the harrowing struggles of four critically ill Americans who discover that being uninsured can cost them their jobs, health, home, savings, even their lives. Filmed in vérité style, "Critical Condition" offers a moving and invaluable expose at a time when the nation is debating how to extend health insurance to all Americans.

* Immediately following the 90-minute broadcast of Critical Condition, PBS’s McNeil/Lehrer Productions will present a half-hour special, “Rx for Change,” exploring the presidential candidates’ proposals for health care reform. Susan Dentzer, health correspondent for The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer, will moderate the discussion, which will include spokespersons for the candidates as well as distinguished health policy experts.

"In the Family”, airs on Wednesday, Oct 1 at 9pm (90 minutes)*

How much would you sacrifice to survive? When Chicago filmmaker Joanna Rudnick tested positive for the "breast cancer gene" at age 27, she knew the information could save her life. She also knew she was not only confronting mortality at an early age, but would have to make heart-wrenching decisions about the life that lay ahead of her. Should she take the irreversible preventive step of having her breasts and ovaries removed, or risk developing cancer? What would happen to her romantic life, her hopes for a family? "In the Family" documents Rudnick's efforts to reach out to other women while facing her deepest fears. 

*The filmmaker’s journey includes her confrontation with the biotech company that owns the patent on the BRCA genes and testified in Washington, D.C., for the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (which provides legal protection against genetic discrimination from insurance companies and employers).She also interviews Martha, an activist who works tirelessly to keep African American women in the fight against breast cancer despite trying to battle the disease without health insurance.

Please consider informing members of your community about the film's national PBS broadcast by:

• Posting announcements on your website's events calendar.
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• Posting announcements in your newsletters.
• Forwarding an html email from P.O.V. to your members. Please let us know if you want us to send it to you. They are sent out the closer we get to the broadcast date. 
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If you are interested in applying to host a classroom or community event with these films, please register as user in our Community Network - www.amdoc.org/outreach/events/register.php.  You can borrow these films for free through our Community Engagement department. Through our Community Network you can also receive reminders for upcoming broadcasts, local events, downloadable materials and other partnership opportunities. You can also sign up there for the P.O.V. newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact me at villasenor@pov.org or 212-989-8121 x319.

Thank you so much for your time and attention.

Best Regards,

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American Documentary, Inc. | P.O.V.

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Help Make the Purple Line a Reality!

Dear Friends,

For over 20 years, environmental, civic, business, and activist groups have been fighting to add a Purple Line to the region's metrorail system. But for this to become a reality, we must act now. This light rail project would run from Bethesda to New Carrollton, with stops in Chevy Chase, College Park, Silver Spring, .Takoma/Langley, and more. But more importantly, in the midst of growing concern about our climate, unceasing traffic congestion, long commutes, and a looming recession impacted by high gas prices -- the Purple Line would encourage environmentally responsible development, take 20,000 cars off the road, shorten commutes and improve our economy.

There are three actions you can take to make this Light Rail Transit Line a reality.

1. Sign our On-Line petition TODAY: Help us reach our goal of 5,000 signatures - a small percentage of the 1.5 million daily transit riders in our region. Go to: purplelinenow.com for a direct link to the petition.  There is also a link to request one of our new "Purple Line Greener Future" lawn signs at this page.

2. Volunteer to circulate a letter in support of the Purple Line among your neighbors, condo association members or other friends and colleagues.  Contact purplecampaign@yahoo.com to help. In the meantime, comments supporting the Purple Line can be sent to Michael Madden, Project Manager - Maryland Transit Administration - 6 St. Paul Street - Baltimore, MD 21202 or via e-mail to mmadden@mtamaryland.com with Purple Line DEIS in the subject line.
 

3. Finally, Purple Line NOW! is committed to ensuring that our transportation future is not dictated by the wealthy members of the Columbia Country Club or Town of Chevy Chase.  If you can help defer the cost of printing or conducting this grassroots campaign, PLN will appreciate any donation - be it $25, $250 or $2,500.  Send a check today to Purple Line NOW!  P.O. Box 7074 Silver Spring, MD 20907-7074 or you may click-and-pledge your donation on our website: www.purplelinenow.com. 

UNCOUNTED Goes to Washington (Silver Spring)

 

UNCOUNTED Goes to Washington - Special Welcome by Congresswoman Donna Edwards
Panel Discussion Moderated by Bob Edwards, with Mimi Kennedy, Rev. DeForest Soaries, Robert Fitrakis, Matthew Segal, Rebecca Wilson and David Earnhardt - UNCOUNTED Director/Writer/Producer

·         If The Man won't come to Uncounted, then Uncounted will take it to The Man.
·         Uncounted travels to the country's hotbed of political activity - Washington, DC - for a special screening.
·         The goal is to shed much-needed light, prior to the 2008 presidential election, on the issue of election integrity.
·         The screening and post-film panel discussion will help to move the country towards the goal of electoral reform.
·         Panelists will include a cross-section of high-profile activists, politicians, and party leaders.

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7:00 PM
$10.00 Admission - Advance Ticket Sales: http://www.silverdocs.com/silverdocs/now-playing/
Venue: AFI Silver Theatre 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Get directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=AFI+Silver+Theatre,+Silver+Spring,+MD&daddr=8633+Colesville+Rd,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20910

Panelists – Confirmed
·         Bob Edwards - Panel Moderator; The Bob Edwards Show (XMPR Satellite Radio)
·         David Earnhardt - Uncounted Director/Writer/Producer
·         Mimi Kennedy – Board Chair, Progressive Democrats of America; actress
·         DeForest Soaries - former Chairman of the federal Election Assistance Commission (2004-2005)
·         Robert Fitrakis, PhD. - Author & Journalist, "What Happened in Ohio?"
·         Matthew Segal – Founder and Executive Director, S.A.V.E. (Student Association for Voter Empowerment)
·         Rebecca Wilson - Co-Director; Save Our Vote Maryland