Grassroots Campaigns is a progressive organizing group dedicated to building public support for good causes and candidates. In the past we have worked with groups like MoveOn.org, Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, Equality California, Freedom to Marry, and humanitarian causes like the Amnesty International and Save the Children. We are currently hiring graduating seniors to run [...]
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
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is currently looking for interns for its research department for the Spring 2012 cycle. The DCCC research department provides both committee staff and congressional candidates with a variety of information ranging from issue briefs to public record research. The department specializes in framing platforms based on local concerns within the [...]
The Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) is looking for interns for the spring semester. Interns will have the opportunity to attend briefings and hearings, and to assist the legislative, administrative, and press staff . Rhode Island connections strongly preferred. If interested, please email your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] by Friday, December [...]
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 [...]
Sign the petition! Please sign this petition on renewinggraduate student stipends that was eliminated by Ronald Reagan in1986. A lot of us will be grad students in the near future and coulddefinitely use the financial benefit. The petition is over halfway toits 25,000 required number of petitioners to be considered by theWhite House. Help this [...]
Come support the CDs! Come play a spirited, bipartisan gameof football on the Lincoln Memorial, culminating in another battle ofgood ol’ CD vs. CR football this Sunday, at noon! This annual Novembermatchup is sure to be fiercely fought. Meet on Sunday, 11/20, at 11:30am outside of Ivory Tower to head down to the Lincoln Memorial. [...]
Join the DC Fed for a fun night of karaoke! Join the DC Federation of CollegeDemocrats for our marque social event of the year, as we tear up ourfavorite karaoke hotspot in Chinatown. Highlights from prior karaokeevents include classics such as The Beatles’ “All You Need IsLove”, Trevor McCray’s “Smooth Criminal”, and a stirringgroup rendition [...]
Partnering with the National Coalition for the Homeless As part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, come hear firsthand accounts of the struggles of homelessness. Learn about their experiences, how to react to a homeless person on the street, how you can help and more. When: Tuesday, November 15th, at 7:30pm Where: Marvin Center [...]
Donations and Dancing for America’s Veterans! In honor of Veterans’ Day, College Demswill be hosting a Charity Gala this Friday, November 11th, from 8pm -11pm in Alumni House (next to Thurston). This will be a good-oldclassy College Dems party featuring music and, as always, deliciousfood! Tickets to the event will be available in the College [...]
Make PB&Js for Vets! Come join GW Vets and the College Democrats and Republicans as we make sandwiches and snack bags for D.C. Central Kitchen. From 11-2pm, in Marvin Center 307, we will be putting together over 300 lunches for one of the largest food banks in D.C. There will also be FREE PIZZA AND [...]
Vote to endorse a D.C. City Council Candidate! D.C. City Council candidate Max Skolnik will be speaking and seeking our endorsement for his campaign. Max, a GW graduate, operates a local education non-profit and is committed to a progressive D.C. government. When: Wednesday, November 9, 6:30pm Where: MC 311
Come support the Democrats! Come out to watch members of the CRs and CDs duel it out on the main issue facing Americans today–the economy. We’ll be discussing the President’s American Jobs Act, the debt, and some of the economic proposals proposed by some of the Republican candidates for President. Enjoy a lively debate and [...]
