Posted by Balter on 30 Oct 2006 8:30 pm. Filed under Events.
Stand Up For Peace: The Two Comedian Solution to Middle East Peace is the groundbreaking comedy show created by Scott Blakeman and Dean Obeidallah, that brings Arab and Jewish-Americans together to laugh, and encourages a dialogue in support of a peaceful, political resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Don’t miss out on this hysterically funny show & incredibly important follow-up dialogue.
Monday night, October 30 at 8:30 PM
MC Continental Ballroom.
Co-sponsored by JSA, GW Hillel, MSA, Newman Center, SJP, PB, SA, President Trachtenberg, College Republicans & College Democrats.
Posted by Tanya on 30 Oct 2006 8:00 pm. Filed under Events.
The GW College Democrats, Campus Progress, the GW Law Democrats, and Program Board are proud to present “Progress Through Poetry.” Come explore teh progressive message through spoken word and slam poetry! Featured performers include Chee Malabar, Sydnee Stewart, and Harlym125.
Posted by Tanya on 26 Oct 2006 7:00 pm. Filed under Events.
The GW College Democrats have been invited to participate in CNN at GW and Slate Magazine’s “A Look into the Elections.” Slate Chief Political Correspondent John Dickerson will moderate a panel including, Mickey Kaus, Bruce Reed, and Karen Tumulty of Time. Questions will be taken from the audience. The GW College Democrats have a special seating section, so if you are interested in attending, please contact Tanya Choudhury at to reserve your seat.
When: Thursday, October 26, Doors will open at 7:00pm, and audience members must be seated by 7:45pm
Where: Jack Morton Auditorium in the SMPA Building
A small reception will immediately follow the panel presentation. Please remember to RSVP if you would like seats with the College Democrats. Also, remember to wear your College Dems t-shirts! We look forward to seeing you there!
Posted by Tanya on 25 Oct 2006 8:00 pm. Filed under Events.
The GW College Democrats are proud to present The Stakes in 2006: How You Can Change the Country In Two Weeks featuring panelists from MoveOn.Org. Come learn about strengthening the Democratic cause in the most crucial days of Election 2006. Free food for those who attend!
When: Wednesday, October 25 at 8:00pm
Where: MC Continental Ballroom
We hope to see you there in your College Dems t-shirts!
Posted by Tanya on 24 Oct 2006 8:00 pm. Filed under Events.
Join the College Democrats in a liberal artistic campus takeover of the GW campus! Our goal is to cover every major area around campus with messages of Democratic progress and hope just a few short weeks before Election 2006! Come also make a sign of Democratic Pride for your own dorm room door! We will meet in Kogan Plaza and then disperse with our buckets of chalk.
When: Tuesday, October 24 from 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Where: Meet in Kogan Plaza at 8:30pm
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm! We look forward to seeing you there!
Posted by Tanya on 23 Oct 2006 7:00 pm. Filed under Events.
The GW College Democrats are proud to welcome to campus Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND). Senator Dorgan, Chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee, is a strong voice for progressive issues on Capitol Hill. He was first elected to the Senate in 1992, having first represented North Dakota in the House of Representatives for six terms. In 2004, Senator Dorgan was overwhelmingly reelected to his second Senate tour.
Senator Dorgan has been a leader in fighting for the interests of rural Americans. His work on Capital Hill has focused establishing strong farm policies for family farmers and fairer trade policy. He has championed spreading the internet throughout rural America. Senator Dorgan is also focused on reducing government waste and passing a balanced budget amendment. In his talk, he will address these issues, as well as give his take on the upcoming November elections.
When: Monday, October 23 at 7:00pm
Where: 1957 E Street (The Elliot School), Room 113
Following the speech, the Senator will take questions from the audience and sign copies of his recent book Take This Job and Ship It: How Corporate Greed and Brain Dead Politics are Selling Out America. We hope to see you there!
