Upcoming Events for PDA Virginia

Please join us in canvassing for Leslie and Mike.  It is a lot of fun when we go as a PDA group, and the campaigns really appreciate our help, especially when we come from outside their districts.  These are important elections to support our progressive candidates in the June 10 primaries.

Canvassing for Leslie Byrne - May 31
The Virginia chapter of Progressive Democrats of America (PDA-VA) will be conducting a canvass for PDA-VA endorsed candidate Leslie Bryne, who is running for the Democratic nomination in 11th Congressional District, on Saturday, May 31.  We will be meeting with campaign staff in the parking lot of the Mason District Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 at 10:00 A.M. We will be canvassing nearby in Mason District. The campaign will provide talking points, instructions and walk sheets.
www.lesliebyrne.org

Canvassing for Mike Turner - June 7
Mike has generated more and more excitement over the past several months as he has spoken to Democratic party committee meetings, labor unions, appeared at debates, and demonstrated what a supurb grasp of the issues he has, and what an excellent speaker he is.  We believe he has the best chance of beating incumbent Frank Wolf in November.  Canvassing details will be announced.  www.miketurnerforcongress.com

Israel, Palestine, and the U.S. Congress:  Realities and Opportunities - May 29
Our friends at the Council for the National Interest are hosting an excellent forum next Thursday for Members of Congress, staffers, and selected grassroots organizations.  This is a great opportunity to hear Dr. John Mearsheimer, U. of Chicago; Uri Avnery, former Knesset Member; Menachem Klein, Bar-Ilan Univ. Israel; Hon. Edward Peck, former ambassador; Hon. David Newton, former ambassador; Hon James Abourezk, former Senator.  Lunch provided, so must RSVP.  

PDA Benefit with Mimi Kennedy - June 2
PDA National Board Chair Mimi Kennedy will join Host Committee Maryland Senator Jamie Raskin, Delegate Roger Manno, PDA Board Member Joe Libertelli, Maryland PNHP, Democracy for Montgomery County and more welcoming  progressive leaders, PDA activists, and the public to a Healthcare NOT Warfare Benefit and report on the Donna Edwards campaign.
Where: Mayorga Coffee Factory
8040 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Six blocks from Silver Spring Metro down East West Highway (410) or Ride On Bus 28 (towards Silver Spring) / VanGo
Raffle and rally, plus coffee, cookies, other delicious food from the menu.

Sincerely,
Howard Jennings
PDA VA State Co-Coordinator

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 permanent, progressive majority in 2008. PDA's advisory board includes seven members of Congress and activist leaders such as Tom Hayden, Medea Benjamin, Thom Hartmann and Rev. Lennox Yearwood. More info: pdamerica.

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