Join us for our annual ice skating event! It’s finally getting cold! That means its time for the annual event: CDs Go Ice Skating! This Friday, February 17, join your favorite liberals on the ice at 7pm! We’ll be meeting at the Foggy Bottom Metro at 6:30pm to head over to the Sculpture Garden. Read [...]
Will you be our valentine? Support the American Red Cross and give yourself an excuse to eat a little extra on Valentines day by participating in our second blood drive of the year. Register to donate or volunteer at https://docs.google.com/a/gwmail.gwu.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dEJ2Rk5za0lqZlFXMFBjWnFuc3cxYmc6MQ#gid=0 email ditra@gwmail.gwu.edu with any questions When: Thursday, February 16th, 11am-5pm Where: Marvin Center room 308
Meet the Chair of the DCCC Women LEAD program! Jackie Speier (pronounced SPEAR) (D-CA), which she has represented in Congress since April 2008.In In eighteen years in the California State Assembly and Senate, Speier authored more than 300 bills that were signed into law by both Democratic and Republican Governors. The Congresswoman was sworn into [...]
Watch the CDs take on the CRs on Keystone and the environment! Come out to watch the CDs take on the CRs in defending President Obama’s decision to stop big oil from invading America’s heartland at the “Keystone Pipeline” debate. Food will be provided. When: Tuesday, February 7th, 7pm Where: MC Grand Ballroom
Join a book launch from a leading progressive national security organization The Truman National Security Project and the Make Us Strong campaign proudly invite you to the launch of Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld and Drew Sloan’s new book, “Let There Be Light: Electrifying the Developing world with Markets and Distributed Energy.” We will discuss the role [...]
Join us for a breakfast and discussion with the Junior Senator from Minnesota! Need to check “Breakfast/Discussion with a Senator” off your DC Bucket List? Look no further– join us bright and early on an upcoming (DATE TBD) Wednesday morning, from 8-10am, to grab breakfast with Senator Franken, ask questions, and snap that picture! The [...]
Make your Tuesday afternoons productive Learn to cook and helpthe homeless just two blocks away from campus. Come every month or just once! When: First Tuesday of every month, 12pm-2pm Where: Miriam’s Kitchen, 2401 Virginia Avenue NW
Watch President Obama deliver the State of the Union address! Come out to watch President Obama deliver his State of the Union address with your fellow Democrats! Pizza will be provided! When: Tuesday, January 24th, 9pm Where: South Hall Community Room
Party like the 1%! Join the College Dems as we “Occupy the Night” this Friday, January 20th. Each year, the CDs have an annual formal party, complete with music, dancing, pictures, food, and good company! The event is free and open to all, so bring your friends! Also, dress is fancy! When: Friday, January 20th, [...]
The Human Rights Campaign Intercollegiate Council welcomes all LGBT and Allied students in the greater Washington D.C. and Maryland communities to join us in the fight for equality. Make a difference in the campaign for marriage equality in Maryland by phone banking, canvassing, and lobbying on the hill. Have the opportunity to hear from incredible [...]
NARAL Pro-Choice America will bring pro-choice leaders from across the country to Washington for a dinner celebrating the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and we want you to join us! Roe v. Wade is the historic Supreme Courtcase that made abortion safe and legal, and we celebrate its 39th anniversary in this critical election year. [...]
De-stress before finals while helping a great cause! Get a group of 5-8 friends, just $5 per person to benefit Voices for Sudan, a non-profit that helps and works with Sudanese/ Darfuri refugees. Free food and a cash prize, what could be better?! Register at the door or email GWSTAND@gmail.com! When: Saturday, December 10th at [...]
Join us for one of our favorite traditions! Come join the CDs for our final West Wing/Shoot the Shit of the semester. We will watch an episode of the West Wing and, afterwards, discuss the latest political news. We hope to see you there! When: Wednesday, December 7th at 7pm Where: Marvin Center Room 310
This past Sunday, the College Democrats and College Republicans squared off in their annual football game. For the third year in a row, the College Democrats came out on top! In a hard-fought, spirited match, the CDs defeated the CRs 8-5! Check out photos from the game: http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=oa.10150403370575270&type=1
How is the White House engaging the LGBT Community? GW’s Graduate School of Political Management and Allied in Pride Graduate Students, will host Gautam Raghavan, Associate Director of Public Engagement and LGBT Liaison at The White House Office of Public Engagement, and Kei Koizumi, Assistant Director for Federal Research and Development at The White House [...]
A Conversation WithNBC’s Chief White House Correspondent and Political Director Chuck Todd! GW’s School ofMedia and Public Affairs, in association with the #onlyatGW SpeakerSeries, present SMPA’s November Conversation Series Discussion: Election 2012: Up close and Personal with Chuck Todd. GW alumnus ChuckTodd is the ultimate always-on political reporter and analyst.Interviewed by GW’s Frank Sesno, Todd [...]
Professor Stoker vs. Professor Betz Itching for our next debate? Professor Stoker (D) will be debating Professor Betz (R) on the topic of Healthcare. Come out to support Professor Stoker for the Democrats! Enjoy delicious food and a lively debate! When: Wednesday, November 30th, 7pm Where: Contintental Ballroom
Good food for a good cause! Tired of that leftover turkey? Grab dinner with your CD friends at the PitaPit to help raise money for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDSFoundation, as part of GW’s AIDS Week. Where: Pita Pit When: Friday,December 2nd, 5-10 pm
Spread some holiday cheer! Stop by and pick upsome yummy treats in between classes to help raise money to buyChristmas gifts for someone in need. Or, you can sign up to sponsorsomeone on your own! The link is: tinyurl.com/AAF2011 Where: H St. Terrace of the Marvin Center When: Monday, November 28th, 11am-4pm
A panel discussion on the status of women in politics! GW Roosevelt Institute is partnering with Women’s Information Network (WIN),Washington’s premier professional, political, and social networkdedicated to empowering young, pro-choice Democratic women, to hold a panel discussion onwomen and politics. The panel will focus on the current status of women in policy andhow to engage [...]
