Archive for October, 2009
Making Tahoe Bear Territory
Author: AdminThis year’s CYD Lake Tahoe Retreat was incredible! Cal Dems was the largest college contingency at the retreat this year with over 40 members (and we made sure everyone knew it with every chant of “Go Bears!”). We had a blast getting to know each other and meeting other Young Dems from chapters around the [...]
Read moreHealth Care Action Center
Author: AdminTo help you lobby your representatives and advocate for health reform, Cal Dems has launched a Health Care Action Center! Visit it at calberkeleydemocrats.com/healthcare to: Get the facts with our Health Care Fact Sheet Watch our video, “Expectations in Care” Read our op-ed, “Health Reform and Young People” Sign our petition for a public option [...]
Read moreLeiberman never ceases to dissappoint
Author: Andy Albrighthttp://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/28788.html So, if Healthcare fails, we know whom we can blame. Not much of a surprise.
Read moreDiverse City
Author: AnaisLet’s agree that President Obama’s election was a step forward for people of color in America. However, two stories this last week frankly remind me how lucky I am to be white, speak English, and have a name most people know how to pronounce…well, maybe not that last one. I am privileged by “white privilege”-whether [...]
Read moreIs Healthcare Reform Finally Starting to Come Together?
Author: MaximWhen Washington began to work on healthcare, most progressives couldn’t have been happier: President Obama’s approval ratings were up, Republicans looked dazed and confused in the face of a massive wave of progressivism nationwide, and meaningful reform looked likely to pass. Then came August, when members of Congress began to hold their now infamous town hall meetings. [...]
Read moreState Senator Mark DeSaulnier Internship Application
Author: AdminCalifornia State Senator Mark DeSaulnier District Office Internship Program Senator Mark DeSaulnier’s internship program offers college students the opportunity to get directly involved in the state government’s daily operations. Interns learn about how the California State Senate functions and Senator DeSaulnier’s role in representing the people of California’s Seventh Senatorial District. In the fast-paced atmosphere [...]
Read morePhone Bank for Equality!
Author: AdminStand up and defend equality! This may be Equality Month, but the LGBT community is still under attack. For example, in Maine’s election on November 3, Question 1 will ask voters to eliminate marriage rights for same-sex couples. This contest will come down to the wire, and it’s one we can’t afford to lose. Thankfully, [...]
Read moreMy Favorite Funny Man May Be Onto Something
Author: AdminI’d like to think that if my friends, family members, or fellow Cal Dems could say one thing about me: they would say that I love Conan O’ Brien. Sure, actual aspects of my own personality would be more appropriate, but honestly, I’d rather be defined by my devotion to a late-night host. In recent [...]
Read moreA Call to Action
Author: RobbieLast Friday, President Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize as a call to action rather than a reward for prior accomplishments. If you haven’t watched his remarks yet, you should. While he takes some measure of credit for his work towards ending the Iraq War, he appears uncomfortable when speaking about Afghanistan. This is a [...]
Read moreNightly News Scan, 10/10/09
Author: AdminSen. Lindsay Graham signs on to climate bill — Politico Medical malpractice reform savings would be small, report says — LAT As Pressure Grows, Obama Addresses Gay Rights Group — WaPo A Dogged Taliban Chief Rebounds, Vexing U.S. — NYT Clinton uses diplomatic muscle in Turkey-Armenia row — Reuters Small Banks Fail at Growing Rate, [...]
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