Tufts Dems- Mid-semester update and upcoming events!

Hey Dems!

So we're five weeks into the semester.  So far we have debated the Tufts Republicans on healthcare reform, made weekly appearances on Teddy Minch's WMFO show "The Rundown" to talk about current political issues, hosted United States Senate Candidate Alan Khazei on campus, volunteered for Rebekah Gewirtz's re-election campaign for Somerville Ward 6 Alderman, and are now holding voter registration drives!  Active students groups have been set up in support of Martha Coakley, Michael Capuano, and Alan Khazei, and they have been helping with petition drives and making phone calls.  It's been a busy time, but we're just starting up!  Our biggest events are in the planning stages, and now's a great time to get involved.  Here's what's ahead:

****UPCOMING EVENTS ******
THIS WEEK:

It's Voter Registration Time!! We've had two very successful days of tabling in the campus center, and we'll be there at least one day a week until the end of November. Additionally, we'll have more information on freshman dorm storms coming soon!

Sunday, October 18th, 10:00 AM- Parents' Weekend Bagel Brunch, featuring State Rep. Carl Sciortino- bring your parents or just bring yourself to come and enjoy delicious dunkin donuts food and beverages this Sunday. Donations are requested but by no means required. Location: Crane Room, in Paige Hall

Tuesday, October 20th, 8-9 PM- Martha Coakley's campaign manager, Kevin Conroy (A' 94) will be speaking in Barnum 104 (note the room change) at 8 PM (also note the time change). RSVP here http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=283931105292&index=1

Wednesday, October 21st, 9:00-10:00 PM- West Wing Wednesdays are back!! Come take a study break and watch Josh, Sam, CJ and the gang push their crazy liberal agenda in Washington. Location: Barnum 008

INTO THE FUTURE:

The Forum, our magazine of Democratic Politics, is back!  We need help with all stages of production, from writing to layout to editing.  Contact Ryan (ryan [dot] long [at] tufts [dot] edu) if you're interested.  More details about a separate Forum meeting forthcoming.

Our first debate vs. the Republicans was so successful, we're planning another for November- topic and date TBA, but we're thinking foreign policy.

Our Issues of the Future Symposium will take place in February, and focuses on education reform.  We're assembling speakers and panels now, and could use some help with the planning.  Contact Nick (nkburns3 [at] gmail [dot] com)

Keep it liberal,

Andrea