Promoting democracy in Utah one pint at a time.
Promoting democracy in Utah one pint at a time.
I just received this from MoveOn; sounds like an event worth attending.
Anybody who has Thursday noon free could go, and so could anyone who works downtown and can visit for lunch:
“Dear MoveOn Member,
On Thursday, we’re making major news at events in Salt Lake City and around the country. We’re unveiling a new poll showing that local voters want to stop wasting billions in Iraq, and want to help the economy by investing those resources here at home.
In Salt Lake City, we can make an even bigger splash if there’s a crowd at the press conference—ten or twelve folks to show that voters in your community care about this issue.
This event is short—likely less than 45 minutes—and all you have to do is be there. Can you come?
Host: Richard L—fellow MoveOn member
Where: Federal Building Plaza (in Salt Lake City)
When: Thursday, Apr. 24, 2008, at 12:00 PM
Here’s the link to RSVP:
http://pol.moveon.org/event/recessionreport/46351?id=12488-6296802-ZIbxLp&t=4
These press conferences are key part of our larger “Iraq/Recession” campaign to highlight the links between the war and the struggling economy—and put heavy pressure on pro-war Republican senators who keep voting to continue this costly war.
MoveOn members have already stepped up to host events nationwide…”
Bob McCarthy the owner of Stoneground Restaurant here in Salt Lake is in the process of opening a new bar in the Marmalade District (750 North 300 West). The location of the bar is where the original “Hideout” used to be. The “Hideout” was just a tavern/beer bar. Bob is trying to change the license from a tavern to a private club. This has become a very debated issue and he is getting a lot of opposition from the local community. He is need of people who live in the Capitol Hill District to sign a petition in support ASAP. Please contact me via email at mmmerrill (at) hotmail (dot) com for petition locations.
The hottest issue this election season is Referendum 1, the private school voucher referendum. This Friday (Nov. 2nd) at the Piper Down (1492 S. State St. in SLC) we will have representatives from both the pro-voucher and anti-voucher camps who will be there to answer all your questions about the bill.
Dr. Patrick Byrne will be answering questions for the pro-voucher side, and Pat Shea will be answering questions for the anti-voucher side. Dr. Byrne is the Chairman & CEO of Overstock.com. Mr. Shea is an attorney and a former Director of the BLM under President Clinton.
We will allow each side to briefly state their case in support or in opposition to vouchers, and then we will open it up to questions from the group.
If you haven’t yet made up your mind on this issue, or if you just want some clarification on the bill, join us in what is sure to be an insightful night.
Add this event to your Facebook calendar: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5499338499
We are excited to have been invited to have a booth at the Utah Brewers Festival on October 6th. It will be held at the Gallivan Center (239 S. Main Street) and will have quite a number of local breweries.
This will be a great opportunity to find more Liberal Drinkers in Salt Lake, extend our liberal social circles, and try some good local beer.
The Brewers Festival has offered to waive the standard booth fee, but we need to get volunteers to thank them. If you’re interested in spending a few hours helping sell T-Shirts, help with a dart tournament, etc. please send us an e-mail and we’ll get you in touch with the organizer. saltlakecity at drinkingliberally.org.
http://www.utahbrewersfestival.com/
You know what’s really fun? Salt City Derby Girl bouts. If you’re looking for something to do Saturday night join Heather, Jeremiah and friends at the Wood Shed to be picked up by the party bus.
More info at http://saltcityderbygirls.com/
From the folks hosting Reading Liberally this June:
One June 28th, the Drinking Liberally Discussion/Reading Group will meet at Piper Down (back room) from 6:30 pm to closing (formal discussion 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm).
The featured topic = The Religious Right and everything that we need to know about the RR.
Since we do not yet have a “chat room” for exchanging ideas before each month’s discussion, anyone wishing to suggest reading materials for others prior to the meeting should e-mail “www.johnkarls.com” and start the subject with “Drinking Liberally” (otherwise, the filter might shred it). READING MATERIALS CAN COMPRISE NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLES, BOOKS OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS EITHER ATTACHABLE TO AN E-MAIL OR READILY ACCESSIBLE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
However, NO PREPARATION IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION!!!
A short book (148 pages) has been suggested by our June facilitator, Matt McGee –
Title = Religious Literacy
Author = Stephen Prothero (Chair of the Religion Department at Boston U.)
Publisher = Harper Collins, 2007
Availability = local book stores, libraries, www.amazon.com
Price through www.amazon.com = 16.47 new + shipping and 13.98 used + shipping
Special offer – if you don’t want to purchase and you can’t find it in your local library, please e-mail Matt at saturn222_7 (at) MSN (dot) com or John Karls at john (at) johnkarls (dot) com and one of them might be able to loan you a copy.
Matt’s description of “Religious Literacy” –
“The teaching of Christianity in the US school system has been a debate that has culminated into a political issue of whether to privatize the American education system. The need to fundamentally alter our school system over the issue of teaching religion has become so powerful that it continually resurfacing in various courts, and politicians en masse have been bringing it to the floor of the House and the Senate. What are the driving forces behind this movement?
Howard Dean’s presidential bid may have fizzled in 2004, but Democracy for America is still alive and kicking. The local chapter, aptly titled Democracy for Utah, still meets monthly and maintains an excellent blog and calendar.
D4U’s president, Carrie Ulrich, visited DL last night and told us about a weekend training workshop put together by Democracy for America. DFA is trying to ensure that we continue to elect progressive leaders in 2007 and beyond. The training if for anyone involved in a progressive group, running for office, working to elect someone, local activists, and grassroots supporters.
Visit Democracy for Utah’s website for more information or www.dfalink.com/uttraining to RSVP and pay online.
At the Salt Lake DL meet-up we’ve often had visitors from northern Utah, who’ve either made a special trip just to Drink Liberally, or who happen to be in town and wanted to check us out. Well, now northern Utah liberals don’t have to come all the way to Salt Lake to drink and chat with like-minded people.
The Ogden chapter of Drinking Liberally will have their inaugural meet-up on Monday, January 8th. They’re going to be meeting at the City Club, across from Roosters at 264 Historic 25th Street. You can check out their website at http://dlogden.blogspot.com.
If you were at last Friday’s meet-up, you might have met the two liberals who will be hosting this chapter, Bill and Pamela. They’re going to be great hosts; they’re knowledgeable on local issues and enthusiastic to start this new chapter. You can sign up for their mailing list at drinkingliberally.org, and while you’re there revel in the additional blue dot in Utah on the map. We’ve gotta catch up to Idaho at least, who currently has four chapters. Next up, Drinking Liberally Provo!
No More Homeless Pets is putting on their semi-annual Super Pet Adoption. 750 animals need good homes.
When: Sept. 15th 2pm - 7pm; 16th 10am - 7pm; 17th 11am - 4pm
Where: PetSmart 389 W. 1830 S., Salt Lake City
More Info: www.utahpets.org
Upon departing his presidency, Eisenhower issued a stern, cogent warning about the burgeoning “military industrial complex,” foretelling with ominous clarity the state of the world in 2004 with its incestuous entanglement of political, corporate, and Defense Department interests.
Where: Screening will be held at the home of the DL admins. Email drinking[at]drinkingliberally.org for directions.
When: Sept. 11th, 2006 7pm
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