tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55531229423379461042024-03-28T00:53:20.259+01:00Democrats Abroad SwitzerlandWe help keep Americans in Switzerland connected and informed about how to participate in the U.S. political process from abroad.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger406125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-72446127097710638082017-10-24T20:42:00.002+02:002018-01-28T14:54:55.493+01:00Improved Absentee Voting Forms ReleasedThe Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has released updated versions of the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the 2018 election cycle. Overseas citizens may use the <strong>FPCA</strong> to <strong>request absentee ballots</strong>, <strong>register to vote</strong>, and update contact information, and in the event that a requested absentee ballot is not received in a timely fashion, we can <strong>vote using the FWAB</strong> as a backup ballot.<br />
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Both the FPCA and FWAB forms are accepted by all states and territories in elections for federal office. Voters have the option of using other types of absentee ballot request forms, but Democrats Abroad strongly encourages all overseas voters to use these federal forms to guarantee certain protections — such as the option to receive a ballot electronically and the requirement for election offices to send ballots to voters at least 45 days before elections for federal office.<br />
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FVAP included Democrats Abroad in the design review process and incorporated many of our recommendations in the new forms. Voter may still submit older forms following current state requirements. FVAP notes that hardcopy versions of the forms will NOT be available until later this year. For now, the new forms are available as PDFs via FVAP.gov:<br />
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Fillable Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) from <a href="https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Forms/fwab.pdf" target="_blank">fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Forms/fwab.pdf</a></h5>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-70194177681088721492017-08-17T08:30:00.000+02:002018-01-28T14:49:06.535+01:00Special & State Elections 2017<div style="font-size: 0.9rem;">
If you are a <b>former resident from any of the states</b> and voting districts listed below, go to <a href="https://goo.gl/CvXZe4" target="_blank">VoteFromAbroad.org</a> and <b>complete the form to request an absentee ballot or </b><b style="font-size: 14.4px;">to register to vote</b><span style="font-size: 0.9rem;">. Print and sign the form and then <b>send it to your election office</b> to ensure you will receive a ballot for the election. Many states accept scanned forms by email or fax.</span><span style="font-size: 0.9rem;"> Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times</span><span style="font-size: 0.9rem;">.</span></div>
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Florida — State Senate 40th District</h4>
<strong>State Special Election</strong> on <strong>September 26</strong><br />
Concerns voters in the Southwest Miami-Dade area...<br />
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<td>VOTER REGISTRATION received by mail</td>
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<td>BALLOT REQUEST by email, fax or mail received by 5pm</td>
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<td>VOTED BALLOT return by mail by 7pm</td>
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Utah — U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District</h4>
<strong>Special Election</strong> on <strong>November 7</strong><br />
Seat left vacant by the resignation of Jason Chaffetz (R) on June 30 — concerns voters in Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Wasatch counties as well as portions of Salt Lake and Utah counties.<br />
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<td>Voter registration by email, fax or mail</td>
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<td>Ballot request by email, fax or mail</td>
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<th style="vertical-align: top; width: 74px;">NOV 6<br />
NOV 7</th>
<td>Voted ballot return by mail (postmarked AND received by NOV 20) OR
by email or fax by 8pm Utah local time</td>
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Alabama — U.S. Senate</h4>
<strong>Special Election</strong> on <strong>December 12</strong><br />
Seat vacated by the resignation of Jeff Sessions (R) when he was confirmed as Attorney General — concerns all Alabama voters.<br />
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<td>Voted ballot return by mail (postmarked AND received by DEC 19, 12 noon CDT)</td>
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Key State Elections in 2017 </h3>
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New Jersey</h4>
<strong>State General Election</strong> on <strong>November 7</strong><br />
Incumbent Governor, Republican Chris Christie is term-limited and not eligible to run for re-election. Democrat Phil Murphy will challenge Christie's second, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadiagno.<br />
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<td>Ballot request by email or fax by 8pm</td>
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Virginia</h4>
<strong>State General Election</strong> on <strong>November 7</strong><br />
Incumbent Governor, Democrat Terry McAuliffe is term-limited and not eligible to run for re-election. Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam received the party's nomination for the November election.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-34389463812919253062017-06-08T17:43:00.000+02:002018-01-28T14:50:12.129+01:00U.S. Special Elections in 2017<h4>
<strong>This Week:</strong></h4>
<strong>Georgia 6th</strong> — Ballots must be returned by MAIL — Last day to request a ballot is <strong>June 16</strong> — Waiting for Runoff ballot from Georgia? <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/fwab" target="_blank">Vote NOW using the Back-up Ballot →</a><br />
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<strong>South Carolina 5th</strong> — Voted ballots must be received by <strong>June 20</strong> — There's still time to request a ballot — Waiting for the State ballot? <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/fwab" target="_blank">Vote NOW using the Back-up Ballot →</a><br />
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Overseas citizens should go through the process of requesting an absentee ballot for the handful of States holding special elections in 2017, by completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form. The same form is used by first time voters to register, and covers all federal elections in the calendar year, including primaries and runoffs. If you are a former resident from any of the states and voting districts listed below, go to <a href="https://goo.gl/CvXZe4" target="_blank">VoteFromAbroad.org</a> and complete the form to request or register for an absentee ballot. Print and sign the form and then send it to your election office to ensure you will receive a ballot for the election. Many states accept scanned forms by email or fax.</div>
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Georgia — U.S. House, 6th Congressional District</h3>
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<strong>Special Election Runoff</strong> on<strong> June 20</strong></h4>
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Seat vacated by the resignation of Tom Price (R) when he was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services — concerns voters in Cobb, DeKalb and Fulton Counties. Ballots will be sent beginning March 4 for those who have requested them...<br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Democrat Jon Ossoff received 48% of the votes cast for the congressional race between 18 candidates. He will face Karen Handel (R) — the closest contender with 20% — in the June runoff. </em><sup><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5553122942337946104#foot3">ref 2</a> </sup></span><sup></sup><br />
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<li><code><s>MAY 21 Voter registration: email, fax or mail (postmarked AND received by May 24) 5pm</s></code></li>
<li><code><strike>JUN 16 Ballot request by email, fax or mail by 5pm</strike></code></li>
<li><code><strong>JUN 20 </strong> Voted ballot return by mail (postmarked AND received by April 21)</code></li>
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South Carolina — U.S. House, 5th Congressional District</h3>
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<strong>Special Election</strong> on <strong>June 20</strong></h4>
Seat vacated by the resignation of Mick Mulvaney (R) when he was confirmed as director of the OMB — concerns voters in Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Newberry, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union and York Counties.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Democrat Archie Parnell won the party's nomination in the Primary Election on May 2 <em>by a decisive margin</em>, while top two GOP candidates will runoff in mid-May. </em> <sup><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5553122942337946104#foot5">ref 3</a></sup></span><br />
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<li><code><s>MAY 21 Voter registration by email, fax or mail (postmarked)</s></code></li>
<li><code><strong>JUN 20 </strong> Ballot request by email, fax or mail by 7pm</code></li>
<li><code><strong>JUN 20 </strong> Voted ballot return by email, fax by 7pm or mail (AND received by June 22 by 5pm)</code></li>
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Utah — U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District</h3>
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<strong>Special Primary Election</strong> on <strong>August 15</strong> | <strong>Special Election</strong> on <strong>November 7</strong></h4>
Seat will be vacated by the resignation of Jason Chaffetz (R) on June 30 — concerns voters in Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Wasatch counties as well as portions of Salt Lake and Utah counties.<br />
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Deadlines for Primary Election<br />
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<li><code><strong>JUL 17 </strong> Voter registration by email, fax or mail OR</code></li>
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<li><code><strong>AUG 10 </strong> Ballot request by email, fax or mail</code></li>
<li><code><strong>AUG 14 </strong> Voted ballot return by mail (postmarked AND received by Aug 27) OR</code></li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;"><code><strong>AUG 15 </strong> by email or fax by 8pm Utah local time</code></li>
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Deadlines for Special Election<br />
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<li><code><strong>OCT 10 </strong> Voter registration by email, fax or mail OR</code></li>
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<li><code><strong>NOV 2 </strong> Ballot request by email, fax or mail</code></li>
<li><code><strong>NOV 6 </strong> Voted ballot return by mail (postmarked AND received by Nov 20) OR</code></li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;"><code><strong>NOV 7 </strong> by email or fax by 8pm Utah local time</code></li>
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Alabama — U.S. Senate</h3>
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<strong>Special Primary Election</strong> on <strong>August 15</strong> | <strong>Special Election</strong> on <strong>December 12, 2017</strong></h4>
Seat vacated by the resignation of Jeff Sessions (R) when he was confirmed as Attorney General — concerns all Alabama voters.<br />
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Deadlines for Primary Election<br />
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<li><code><strong>JUL 31 </strong> Voter registration by mail (postmarked)</code></li>
<li><code><strong>AUG 10 </strong> Ballot request by mail (postmarked)</code></li>
<li><code><strong>AUG 15 </strong> Voted ballot return by mail (postmarked AND received by Aug 22, 12 noon CDT)</code></li>
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Deadlines for Special Election<br />
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<li><code><strong>NOV 27 </strong> Voter registration by mail (postmarked)</code></li>
<li><code><strong>DEC 7 </strong> Ballot request by mail (postmarked)</code></li>
<li><code><strong>DEC 12 </strong> Voted ballot return by mail (postmarked AND received by Dec 19, 12 noon CDT)</code></li>
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Gubernatorial Elections in 2017 </h3>
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Virginia — Governor</h3>
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<strong>State Primary Election</strong> on <strong>June 13</strong> | <strong>Gubernatorial Election</strong> on <strong>November 7</strong></h4>
Incumbent Governor, Democrat Terry McAuliffe is term-limited and not eligible to run for re-election. The Democratic primary will decide if Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam or former U.S. Representative Tom Perriello will receive the party's nomination for the November election.<br />
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Deadlines for Primary Election<br />
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<li><code>MAY 22 Voter registration for primary by email, fax or mail (postmarked)</code></li>
<li><code>JUN 6 Ballot request for primary by email, fax or mail by 5pm</code></li>
<li><code><strong>JUN 13 </strong> Voted ballot return for primary by mail by 7pm</code></li>
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Deadlines for Special Election<br />
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<li><code><strong>OCT 16 </strong> Voter registration by email, fax or mail (postmarked)</code></li>
<li><code><strong>OCT 31 </strong> Ballot request by email, fax or mail by 5pm</code></li>
<li><code><strong>NOV 7 </strong> Voted ballot return by mail by 7pm</code></li>
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New Jersey — Governor</h3>
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<strong>State General Election</strong> on <strong>November 7</strong></h4>
Incumbent Governor, Republican Chris Christie is term-limited and not eligible to run for re-election.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Former banking executive and U.S. ambassador to Germany Phil Murphy (D) will face Christie's second-in-charge for eight years, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno (R). </em> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5553122942337946104#foot1"><sup>ref 5</sup></a></span><br />
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<li><code><strong>OCT 8 </strong> Voter registration by mail by 8pm</code></li>
<li><code><strong>OCT 8 </strong> Ballot request by email or fax by 8pm</code></li>
<li><code><strong>NOV 7 </strong> Voted ballot return by email, fax, and mail by 8pm<br /> <small>by fax or email, ballot must still be delivered by mail</small></code></li>
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Final </h3>
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Kansas — U.S. House, 4th Congressional District</h4>
Special Election on April 11<br />
Seat vacated by the resignation of Mike Pompeo (R) when he was confirmed as the Director of the CIA. <em>The resulting seven-point loss of Democratic James Thompson in one of the most Republican districts in the nation </em>“should have Republicans across the country very worried.” <sup><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5553122942337946104#foot2">ref 1</a></sup><br />
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Montana — U.S. House, Montana's at-large Congressional District</h4>
Special Election on May 25<br />
Seat vacated by the resignation of Ryan Zinke (R) when he was confirmed as Secretary of the Interior. <em>The GOP barely held one of their safest seats, with Democrat Rob Quist only </em>“6% short of pulling an earth-shattering upset.” <sup><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5553122942337946104#foot6">ref 4</a></sup><br />
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California — U.S. House, 34th Congressional District</h4>
Special Election on June 6<br />
Seat vacated by the resignation of Xavier Becerra (D) when he was confirmed as Attorney General of California. <em>State Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez (D) wins the sharply contested Los Angeles congressional election.</em> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5553122942337946104#foot7"><sup>ref 6</sup></a><br />
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<strong>For Reference</strong></h3>
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<li id="foot2">Amber Phillips. "A Republican won in Kansas. But here’s why the GOP is not celebrating." <em>The Washington Post</em>. April 12, 2017. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/04/12/a-republican-won-in-kansas-but-heres-why-the-gop-is-not-celebrating" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/04/12/a-republican-won-in-kansas-but-heres-why-the-gop-is-not-celebrating</a></li>
<li id="foot3">Brian O'Shea. "6th District: Latest vote counts in Georgia's special election for Congress." <em>Atlanta Journal-Constitution</em>. April 19, 2017. <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/6th-district-latest-vote-counts-georgia-special-election-for-congress/JES3Wa5K4ZcpDgRxg8MbkJ/" target="_blank">http://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/6th-district-latest-vote-counts-georgia-special-election-for-congress/JES3Wa5K4ZcpDgRxg8MbkJ/</a></li>
<li id="foot5">Bristow Marchant. "GOP rivals in 5th race face runoff; Democrats pick Parnell." <em>The State</em>. May 2, 2017. <a href="http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article148198009.html" target="_blank">http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article148198009.html</a></li>
<li id="foot6">Ethan Todras-Whitehill, Executive Director of Swing Left. "Montana confirms it: The resistance is working." <em>Medium</em>. May 26, 2017. <a href="https://medium.com/@swingleft/montana-is-evidence-the-resistance-is-working-fb3a4ad0d5a" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@swingleft/montana-is-evidence-the-resistance-is-working-fb3a4ad0d5a</a></li>
<li id="foot1">Matt Arco and Brent Johnson. "Phil Murphy wins Democratic nod in fight to succeed Christie as N.J. governor." <em>NJ.com</em>. June 6, 2017. <a href="http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/06/murphy_wins_democratic_nod_to_succeed_christie_as.html">http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/06/murphy_wins_democratic_nod_to_succeed_christie_as.html</a></li>
<li id="foot7">Christine Mai-Duc. "Jimmy Gomez wins Los Angeles congressional election to replace Xavier Becerra" <em>Los Angeles Times</em>. June 7, 2017. <a href="http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-34th-congressional-election-los-angeles-ahn-gomez-20170606-story.html" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-34th-congressional-election-los-angeles-ahn-gomez-20170606-story.html</a></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-27274904199091991012017-02-15T21:55:00.000+01:002017-02-17T21:57:15.976+01:00Don't Feed the Propaganda / Faux News WebsitesHow do we bring political discourse back to a place of civility if we cannot even stand on a foundation of truth?
Conserve energy, don't feed into the frenzy by wasting your time with propaganda websites that profit off of this hyper-political reality with click-bait headlines.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCg5-b8xbZAEHSSxr44ODmPZK5QUE0zgJCUr9CkHZemi7rNrlrofkYHsmz9hhADYtCMMr_1CgA3zlWErSOGj_28J3fi6EOBM-zRsClGhUoqOYxphWHdApFZOMMjEOP4rZ4KmPVJLwg-Eu5/s1600/newsbias.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCg5-b8xbZAEHSSxr44ODmPZK5QUE0zgJCUr9CkHZemi7rNrlrofkYHsmz9hhADYtCMMr_1CgA3zlWErSOGj_28J3fi6EOBM-zRsClGhUoqOYxphWHdApFZOMMjEOP4rZ4KmPVJLwg-Eu5/s1600/newsbias.jpg" style="width: 520px;" /></a>Certainly not complete, but a good place to start, here is a list of websites that have been identified as distributing faux news targeting liberals. Evaluate for yourself, let us know if you disagree or think others should be added.
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<li>Occupy Democrats</li>
<li>Bipartisan Report</li>
<li>Winning Democrats</li>
<li>PoliticusUSA</li>
<li>Blue Nation Review</li>
<li>IfYouOnlyNews</li>
<li>USUncut</li>
<li>The Freethought Project</li>
<li>Addicting Info</li>
<li>LiberalAmerica</li>
<li>Newslo</li>
<li>Politicalo*</li>
<li>DailyNewsBin</li>
<li>American News X</li>
<li>Being Liberal</li>
<li>The Other 98%</li>
</ol>
* almost anything that ends on lo; these sites specialize in taking accurate statements from politicians and then adding false quotes to them that are much worse than what they actually said<br />
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"Please Stop Sharing Links to These Sites" Ed Brayton. Sep 18, 2016. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/dispatches/2016/09/18/please-stop-sharing-links-to-these-sites/
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-74438045766540503982016-10-23T02:37:00.001+02:002016-10-23T03:21:31.107+02:00Geneva's Election Night Party<h2 style="color: #000090; text-align: center;">
American Election Night<br />
Celebration in Geneva</h2>
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Come watch history in the making !</div>
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Live Streaming News Coverage<br />
Live Music and Entertainment ✮ Interactive Games<br />
Refreshments ✮ Raffle <small>in collaboration with SWISS</small></div>
<h3 style="color: #000090; text-align: center;">
November 8th, 2016<br />
9:30pm to 5:00am</h3>
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This historic event will take place at a stellar venue<br />
that will be communicated to registered ticket holders on November 6th.</div>
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Tickets: 80CHF | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-election-night-celebration-in-geneva-tickets-27536998905" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purchase online</a><br />
<small>A small processing fee will be added to your total</small></div>
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For information ✮ <a href="mailto:event.aenc@gmail.com">event.aenc@gmail.com</a></div>
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Organized by The AENC Joint Committee of Geneva</div>
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✮ American Citizens Abroad Geneva Chapter ✮<br />
✮ American International Club of Geneva ✮<br />
✮ The American International Women’s Club of Geneva ✮<br />
✮ Democrats Abroad Switzerland ✮ Republicans Overseas ✮</div>
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<img alt="Grimm Centre Groupe Chevalley" border="0" height="33" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxKR6EdlBc4NC5xMtpt5T3wBgVpraYBHVDF57u-i_4AQOlYyGsnr26-G3z6vHHrvdG2Pcb_zNQsD8KL9BCL2suib1llBEMqrXbW0s0S6vdqeEqOWoUmKl_VuX0z3uHhskbkkWbt-l6uGs/s200/LogoCadillac.png" style="float: left;" title="Grimm Centre Groupe Chevalley" width="200" /> <img alt="Swiss International Air Lines Ltd" border="0" height="46" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCoMISO-1TX8Zzjc0ZQay_o5le5LtC_mTDdQQKhJJ0kcleRcwIzz9JXSg3Cl2w8tBtVvjekS8G35-VwszUddxZUGj_vd4eBD5myaYxRrpFhAZz2ZNTd_nLWum22qE0izDfnS1lfjKFOgE9/s200/LogoSwiss.png" style="float: right;" title="Swiss International Air Lines Ltd" width="200" /> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-9406742454755357942016-10-19T11:06:00.002+02:002016-10-22T02:08:17.467+02:00Hanne Blitz This is America<h3>
Upcoming Solo Exhibitions</h3>
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This is America, galerie Boléro, centre d'art et de culture<br />
Versoix, Switzerland, 4 - 27 November 2016</h4>
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Thirty-two oil paintings in the solo exhibition This is America present fragments of moments, objects and places from Hanne Blitz's two months in the US last summer. A journey of snapshots of American life and society, revealing the little and big things that make the country different and special, the exhibition lets you discover surprising parallels and contrasts, beauty and dark controversy. Entertaining for adults and children alike, you are invited to meet Hanne's art in This is America!<br />
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See also<br />
<a href="http://www.hanneblitz.com/">www.Hanne Blitz.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bolero-versoix.ch/">www.Bolero-Versoix.ch</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-45443342297559930192016-10-17T14:50:00.000+02:002016-10-17T14:52:12.476+02:00Voting Assistance Reference Guide<h4>How to Vote by Absentee Ballot</h4><br />
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«Ce souci de santé rend Hillary plus humaine»</h3>
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Etats-Unis«Democrats abroad» enregistrait mercredi à Genève les électeurs américains qui veulent voir Hillary Clinton à la Maison-Blanche.</h4>
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Olivier Bot 14 September 2016 in <i><a href="http://www.tdg.ch/monde/sante-rend-hillary-humaine/story/16303457">Tribune de Genève</a></i><br />
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Alors que l’état de santé de leur candidate est au cœur des interrogations de la presse américaine, les supporters de <a href="http://www.tdg.ch/monde/sante-rend-hillary-humaine/personen/hillary-clinton/s.html">Hillary Clinton</a> ouvraient aux électeurs démocrates de Genève les registres d’inscription au scrutin de novembre, ce mercredi. La présidente des démocrates en Suisse, Anne-Shelton Aaron, avait invité pour l’occasion Eileen Chamberlain Denahoe, l’ex-ambassadrice des Etats-Unis au Conseil des droits de l’homme et la super-déléguée des Américains de l’étranger à la convention de juillet à Philadelphie, Caitlin Kraft Buchman. «La mobilisation des Américains de l’étranger est déjà plus forte qu’en 2012. A la fois motivée par notre candidate et par la peur de voir Donald Trump entrer à la Maison-Blanche. Pour les quelque 25 000 électeurs en Suisse, nous faisons comme si chaque vote pouvait faire la différence», souligne Anne-Shelton Aaron... continue reading at the <a href="http://www.tdg.ch/monde/sante-rend-hillary-humaine/story/16303457"><i>Tribune de Genève</i></a> website.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-25205221176583320882016-09-17T23:29:00.002+02:002016-09-17T23:50:21.108+02:00Basel Democrats Around Town<h3>
Registering Voters and Answering Your Voting Questions</h3>
If you--or someone you know--will be 18 by Nov 8, 2016 and are a U.S. citizen living outside of the United States, you are eligible to vote in Federal elections for President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Many states allow long-term expats to vote in State and local elections as well.<br />
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Find your voting state's deadlines at the Vote From Abroad <a href="https://www.votefromabroad.org/vote/svid.htm?submission=true">State Voter Information Directory</a>. Send any questions to the Voter Help Desk at <a href="mailto:VoterHelp@votefromabroad.org">VoterHelp@votefromabroad.org</a> or find us in Basel over the next two weeks:<br />
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Mon, Sept 19, 10am-2pm<br />
Unibas Petersplatz - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/165225593922561/">on Facebook</a></div>
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Wed, Sept 21, noon-2pm<br />
ISB Senior School Voter Registration - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/318405395171382/">on Facebook</a></div>
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Thu, Sept 22, noon-2pm - ISB<br />
ISB Senior School Voter Registration</div>
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Sat, Sept 24, 10am-5pm<br />
Basel West Library</div>
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Sun, Sept 25, 11am-2pm<br />
AWC luncheon</div>
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Sun, Sept 25, 10am - 4pm<br />
Voter Outreach during Basel Marathon - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/261965667531326/">on Facebook</a></div>
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Tue, Sept 27, 7-9pm<br />
Debate Watch Party, Paddy Reilly's></div>
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Thu, Sept 29, 8:15-9:30am<br />
Voter Registration at ISB coffee morning</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-58522668719518517872016-09-06T23:33:00.001+02:002016-09-11T16:07:41.649+02:009/14/16 Reception Cercle des Bains<div style="background-color: #bcded0; color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 1.0em; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1; margin: 1em; padding: 1.2em; width: 421px;">
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Democrats<br />
Abroad<br />
Switzerland<br />
Reception<br />
<span style="color: white; display: block; margin-top: 0.2em;">9/14/16<br />
6-8pm<br />
Cercle des<br />
Bains</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3286be;">Democrats Abroad Switzerland</span><br />
invites you to a reception in honor of<br />
Eileen Donahoe, Former U.S. Ambassador to the<br />
United Nations Human Rights Council,<br />
with special guest Caitlin Kraft-Buchman,<br />
to Rally for Hillary for President<br />
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<span style="color: white;">Register to Vote<br />
Mingle at the cash bar</span><br />
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Cercle des Bains<br />
Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10<br />
Geneva 1205<br />
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RSVP <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/5bSdP2JS5QAsP1wQ2" style="color: #df3c31; font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: -0.03em;" target="_blank">online</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-10723308522632907372016-08-30T03:03:00.000+02:002016-08-30T03:11:58.667+02:00Invitation to a Private View exhibition<h4>You are cordially invited to a Private View of the exhibition:</h4><h3>“Ultimately Human: the leaders and the led”</h3><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF71-bkPXv-Mu7oJZjzr3jPlnKRwp0zJdatqMShn2UswD2xrUE5K10m06q-B6NrjL1q4EcIrQFSbWd_T9sedLtq0uK4zeYitrhyphenhyphenb9fgXzau__yesVTIjP0suJj8ZTJDFyHcp-8Qzq05HCH/s1600/RR-INVITE+CARTER+W.+MAN+FROM+VINDRAVAN+v.1+.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF71-bkPXv-Mu7oJZjzr3jPlnKRwp0zJdatqMShn2UswD2xrUE5K10m06q-B6NrjL1q4EcIrQFSbWd_T9sedLtq0uK4zeYitrhyphenhyphenb9fgXzau__yesVTIjP0suJj8ZTJDFyHcp-8Qzq05HCH/s320/RR-INVITE+CARTER+W.+MAN+FROM+VINDRAVAN+v.1+.png" width="226" /></a><br />
16 very large, hyper-real, oil portraits of statesmen, humanitarian leaders and common folk by the renown American Portrait Artist<br />
<h3><i>Rossin</i></h3><h4><br />
</h4><h4>Thursday, October 27, 2016<br />
6:00 to 8:30pm<br />
Palais des Nations, United Nations, Geneva</h4><br />
R.S.V.P. required to<br />
Evelyn Cantacuzène-Spéransky, <a href="mailto:ehcs333@gmail.com">ehcs333@gmail.com</a>, +41 79 677 53 38<br />
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Palais des Nations, E Building<br />
Exhibition Gallery<br />
3rd Floor, Door 40<br />
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--<br />
<i>What does Jimmy Carter, Maya Angelo and Desmond Tuto have in common with the turbaned Man from Vindravan and the green eyed Girl from Pushkar? They all fall under the artistic scrutiny of the Bulgarian born artist Ross Rossin, who came as an immigrant to the US in 2001 and ended up painting Presidents and the Captains of Industry.</i><br />
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<i>Rossin has devoted his life to uncovering the common ‘spirit’ in each one of us, regardless of race or religion, all entitled to the same human rights with no discrimination.</i><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">“In my work I study human nature. I'm interested in the Self Within - for the Self is Supreme, Whole and Absolute…. For me the human face is a bottomless source of inspiration and is the only way to go deeper and farther into my artistic quest for answers. I'm looking for the God's particle in each and every one of us. In that sense, I think that we all are One. One, with many faces.”</blockquote><i>Rossin’s new body of work from India will exhibit alongside the portraits of great statesmen and role models such as Jimmy Carter, Desmond Tuto, Maya Angelou amongst others.</i><br />
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<i>In these very troubled times it is important to be reminded about the communality of Mankind.</i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-61925191217513673852016-08-30T02:39:00.000+02:002016-08-30T02:39:29.143+02:00We’re building a Swiss Phone Bank<h3>
Make sure Americans in Switzerland are registered to vote</h3>
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We could use your help as we head into the final months of the 2016 election to make sure Americans in Switzerland are registered to vote. We plan to call all our members (it’s a lot!) and prompt them. Can we convince you to help in a big way to elect Democrats, by investing a small amount of time at home?<br />
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Join our phone bank at <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/voter_support_team">democratsabroad.org/voter_support_team</a>, login and sign up to volunteer today. We will then provide all the (brief) training and information that you will need to get started.<br />
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We will be phoning all of our members to make sure they have requested an absentee ballot and have sent it in on time. We have a fantastic new phone banking system that is 100% online, so you don’t have to use a single minute of your phone plan to help out. All you need is a computer or laptop, Internet access, and a headset.<br />
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You are in control: can call as many members as you’d like, 15 minutes on a weekday evening, maybe an hour on a quiet Sunday. Are you able to volunteer a little bit of time to help us keep the White House and turn the Congress blue?<br />
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Please go to <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/voter_support_team">democratsabroad.org/voter_support_team</a>, login and sign up to join the bank today.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-21863341835758804952016-08-23T15:01:00.000+02:002016-08-23T15:03:46.214+02:00Sign up for Voter Registration Volunteer Training<h3>
Help Get-Out-the-Vote for 2016!</h3>
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If you ever wanted to give your time to a cause guaranteed to make an impact, this is it! <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/I7tVE80ybZkjGkFh1">Sign up now</a> to help Democrats Abroad Switzerland register voters and help Americans request their absentee ballots for the 2016 election. We are stepping up our Get-Out-the-Vote drive for the upcoming election so we want to have lots of VFA tables at venues and events all across Switzerland.<br />
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Help Americans request absentee ballots for the 2016 Election !</h4>
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Democrats Abroad is dedicated to guaranteeing that overseas American citizens can exercise their right to vote in U.S. elections, and reminding Americans Abroad to request and mail their absentee ballot each election cycle.<br />
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If you want to help or are interested in learning what it's all about, then fill out our online <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/I7tVE80ybZkjGkFh1">Voter Registration Volunteer Training sign-up form</a> or email <a href="mailto:vote@democrats.ch">vote@democrats.ch</a> ! You can choose to sign up for a Voter Registration Volunteer Training Session directly by completing this<br />
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We will give you the information, tools, and support you will need to help Americans living in Switzerland vote.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-46364745337465340042016-07-28T23:00:00.001+02:002016-07-28T23:02:46.625+02:00DA's Convention Moment Goes Viral<iframe src='http://player.theplatform.com/p/7wvmTC/MSNBCEmbeddedOffSite?guid=n_maddow_sanders5_160726' height='433' width='550' scrolling='no' border='no' ></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-87841923358486802392016-07-27T01:56:00.000+02:002016-07-28T23:09:10.677+02:00Tim Kaine Supports Vote from Abroad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a 1em="" href="https://www.votefromabroad.org/" imageanchor="1" margin-bottom:="" margin-right:=""></a>Tim Kaine has actively promoted Vote from Abroad, and issues unique to expats, for years now. This photo, in which Senator Kaine stands before a Vote from Abroad banner, is from an exclusive meet & greet with members of Democrats Abroad.</div><br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1d5yaGohYe6Y9y7P4DLa7rDBOTLqxHQzXZx9alYxC1n0xauhyphenhyphenPzDgr-O3tNITw6vLxd0EPphsPg2DNXfPFYsnxA4YqszwCFUnLaLc-Uoof2sIonyieOxVWSY9hMLTxb1ew65SEkEUhRyl/s400/vote-from-abroad.png" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rtg2OVsla3PxBbS1z_Tl3FgVoGKgVi30wiTBxlxOPB1-_ptA1qab39sYrEI5Ir6IsB9pPsIiN1ZK3cKG2r2NQs5sbD1bos_VNLU51iQNsZy1uXeMQUI3zxsSPIBQgUQ_RD1U-ya8OJmM/s1600/TimKaineatVotefromAbroadEvent-googlecover.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rtg2OVsla3PxBbS1z_Tl3FgVoGKgVi30wiTBxlxOPB1-_ptA1qab39sYrEI5Ir6IsB9pPsIiN1ZK3cKG2r2NQs5sbD1bos_VNLU51iQNsZy1uXeMQUI3zxsSPIBQgUQ_RD1U-ya8OJmM/s400/TimKaineatVotefromAbroadEvent-googlecover.jpg" /></a> <br />
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Just this past spring, Senator Kaine recorded a message to Americans abroad, encouraging everyone to register and vote.<div><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "San Francisco", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 19.32px;">Overseas voters need to send a new request for absentee ballots for each election year. Go to </span><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.VoteFromAbroad.org%2F&h=NAQFMX9DbAQHNY9ewOgmXCCjbbm9Y1DEsv3-MaUm4mLf8TQ&enc=AZMBsEnD4oRnV7shy9Dn1rGd70rN1G-gDwuVjiaUGVcXxoaR9o5nerexPhp5xnhTE6zc_H7YftncRtXnDKPTr7EzyNfZFJaHiC75rFQlc7vnzxpOJ9WdutZFTPh0c8jzqhz7UwDRTa0dYjcjyuLLwK-eDI9G8Yn0bmO6aEP-jGZjk5ZsJEY12I1kyomVut8RTVT-2aUpi77C5VwZ1v0b1CNu&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: "San Francisco", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 19.32px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.VoteFromAbroad.org</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "San Francisco", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 19.32px;"> now to complete your form and mail it to your local election authority today. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "San Francisco", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 19.32px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "San Francisco", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 19.32px;">Any questions, not sure if you're registered or if you can, send an email to vote@democrats.ch and one of the amazing volunteers from our Get Out the Vote task force will help.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-13701941994871333322016-07-04T10:37:00.002+02:002016-08-24T01:58:21.889+02:00Voting Assistance Resources<h3>Online resource and reference materials for volunteers providing voter assistance<br />
</h3><h4><a href="https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/States/eVAG.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2016-17 Voting Assistance Guide</a></h4>Prepared by the Federal Voting Assistance Program with the assistance of the Secretaries of State, Directors of Elections and their staff, the Uniformed Service branches and the Department of State.<br />
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Assistance for citizens covered by the <i>Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)</i> (42 U.S. Code 1973ff). Current as of September 2015.<br />
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<h4>State Voter Registration Verification Websites</h4>Some States and territories allow you to check your voter registration status online:<br />
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<li><a href="https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/VoterView/RegistrantSearch.do">Alabama</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://servicearizona.com/webapp/evoter/selectLanguage">Arizona</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/">Arkansas</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/registration-status/">California</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.govotecolorado.com/">Colorado</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.dir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx">Connecticut</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://ivote.de.gov/">Delaware</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.dcboee.org/voter_info/reg_status/">District of Columbia</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://registration.elections.myflorida.com/">Florida</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/">Georgia</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.indianavoters.in.gov/PublicSite/Public/FT1/PublicLookupMain.aspx?Link=Registration">Indiana</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/VoterReg/RegToVote/search.aspx">Iowa</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/VoterView/RegistrantSearch.do">Kansas</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/VIC/">Kentucky</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/">Louisiana</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://voterservices.elections.state.md.us/votersearch">Maryland</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633-49313--,00.html">Michigan</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterlookup/">Missouri</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://app.mt.gov/voterinfo/">Montana</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView/RegistrantSearch.do">Nebraska</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://nvsos.gov/VoterSearch/">Nevada</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://voter.njsvrs.com/PublicAccess/servlet/com.saber.publicaccess.control.PublicAccessNavigationServlet?USERPROCESS=PublicSearch">New Jersey</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://voterview.state.nm.us/">New Mexico</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/votersearch.aspx">New York</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.ncsbe.gov/webapps/voter_search/">North Carolina</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/voterquery.aspx?page=361">Ohio</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.ok.gov/elections/ppl/index.php">Oklahoma</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.pavoterservices.state.pa.us/Pages/VoterRegistrationStatus.aspx">Pennsylvania</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.sos.ri.gov/vic/">Rhode Island</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://info.scvotes.sc.gov/eng/voterinquiry/VoterInformationRequest.aspx?PageMode=VoterInfo">South Carolina</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://sos.sd.gov/Elections/VIPLogin.aspx">South Dakota</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/">Tennessee</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://team1.sos.state.tx.us/voterws/viw/faces/SearchSelectionVoter.jsp">Texas</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://vote.utah.gov/vote/">Utah</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.vote.virginia.gov/search">Virginia</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/myvote/">Washington</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="http://apps.sos.wv.gov/elections/voter/am-i-registered.aspx">West Virginia</a></li><br />
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<li><a href="https://myvote.wi.gov/Voter/VoterSearchScreen.aspx">Wisconsin</a></li><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-61811523212927588752016-06-01T13:22:00.000+02:002016-08-23T23:26:45.818+02:00June Newsletter: Upcoming AGM, Expo, Address<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Another Way to Support DACH with Cool Tees and Totes</h3>
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Get an uber-cool <span style="color: #d30006;">Cow <span style="color: #d30006;">♥</span> </span><span style="color: #0000e4;">Donkey</span> tee or tote with a contribution to DACH. Treat yourself to our exclusive swag, illustration courtesy of political cartoonist Rachel Berman. All donations help raise essential funds to <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get Out the Vote</span> this election year • <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/eileenw/support_dach_with_super_swag?recruiter_id=88279" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;">Shop swag ‣</a><br />
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Don't miss: a poignant reflection by the youngest member of our ExCom on what motivated him to get involved with DA and his decision to vote in his first U.S. election:</div>
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Upcoming Events</h2>
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Sun 5 June, Basel</div>
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Democrats Abroad Switzerland AGM</h3>
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At our Annual General Meeting for all members, we will present a review of the past year and plans for the next twelve months. <i>Attend in person or remotely via WebEx</i>.</div>
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Find out about new leadership roles opening on the Executive Committee. Discover what you can do to help Democrats win this election. Join <a href="http://www.rebeccalself.com/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Dr. Rebecca Self</a> discussing paths to success for the Democratic Party. Draft letters to your Reps about the issues that concern you. Request your absentee ballot and learn how to help others register to vote!</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.paddys.ch/Basel/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Paddy Reilly's Pub</a>, Steinentorstrasse 45, 4051 Basel • <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/uShZMrJiQYo" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="display: inline-block; font-size: 0.9em; width: 60px;">1 - 2pm</span> Lunch with the Executive Committee, à la carte (Note: Restaurant opens for lunch 1pm, not noon)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="display: inline-block; font-size: 0.9em; width: 60px;">1:15pm</span> Voter Registration training by Mariah Silkey</li>
<li><span style="display: inline-block; font-size: 0.9em; width: 60px;">2 - 4pm</span> Annual General Meeting</li>
<li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="display: inline-block; font-size: 0.9em; width: 60px;">4 - 5pm</span> Write your Rep / Register to vote</li>
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<li>RSVP to <a href="mailto:events@democrats.ch" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">events@democrats.ch</a> • indicate 'in-person' or 'remotely by WebEx' </li>
<li>Follow the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1368286949863958/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">event on Facebook</a> to receive updates</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">‣ Volunteer to <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get Out the Vote</span> at this event • <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RrJKrYNbvbwC7EkL4Wu7HS8z3mOCnY5jLy5rAT4CXY4/viewform" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">sign-up online</a></li>
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Fri 10 - Sat 11 June, Zürich</div>
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Zurich <span style="color: #ff4392;">P</span><span style="color: #ffc300;">r</span><span style="color: #6eb900;">i</span><span style="color: #006dbb;">d</span><span style="color: #b8005a;">e</span> Festival</h3>
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The two-day festival attracts thousands of visitors and includes a rich entertainment program and speeches, with food, bars and information stands all around <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/WEeePjDGWQC2" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Kasernenareal, Zürich</a>. The <span style="color: #ff4392;">M</span><span style="color: #ffc300;">a</span><span style="color: #6eb900;">r</span><span style="color: #006dbb;">c</span><span style="color: #b8005a;">h</span></div>
begins Saturday at 2pm and leads from <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5cw2CAMneYr" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Helvetiaplatz</a> to Werdmühleplatz.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.zurichpridefestival.ch/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">zurichpridefestival.ch</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">‣ Host voter registration at this event • email <a href="mailto:events@democrats.ch" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">events@democrats.ch</a><span style="color: #666666; display: inline-block; font-size: 0.825em; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; margin: 0.5em 0 0;">DACH endeavors to make events of interest known to our membership. We are not affiliated with nor do we benefit from these events.</span></li>
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Sun 12 June, Basel</div>
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Expat Expo Basel</h3>
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The annual event brings together over 100 clubs and businesses with English-speaking Swiss residents. Democrats Abroad Switzerland will be there for <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get out the Vote</span> voter registration and to sign up new members.</div>
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<li>Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, 4005 Basel • <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/gncjQjEvePR2" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a></li>
<li>11am - 5pm</li>
<li>Admission is free!</li>
<li>More details <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/258918861126149/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">on Facebook</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">‣ Volunteer to <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get Out the Vote</span> at this event • <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RrJKrYNbvbwC7EkL4Wu7HS8z3mOCnY5jLy5rAT4CXY4/viewform" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">sign-up online</a></li>
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Tue 21 June, Geneva</div>
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Race and Racism in American elections</h3>
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Lecture by Christopher Parker, Associate Professor in Political Science, University of Washington</h4>
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Race plays a key role in many American presidential campaigns. In 2016, Donald Trump has sought to build support through attacks on Mexicans and Muslims (among others). While bigoted arguments alienate many observers, could Trump's campaign actually advance the national conversation about race, thereby helping to heal the country's racial division?</div>
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This lecture is organized by Democrats Abroad Switzerland</div>
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<li>The Graduate Institute - Auditorium Ivan Pictet, Maison de la Paix, Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2, 1202 Geneva • <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/7rHWmh4473q" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a></li>
<li>6:30 - 8pm</li>
<li>Register at <a href="http://graduateinstitute.ch/events/_/events/corporate/2016/race-and-racism-in-american-elec" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">The Graduate Institute website</a></li>
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Wed 22 June, Geneva</div>
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Fundraising Dinner</h3>
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with special guest Professor Christopher Parker</h4>
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We are pleased to invite members to an intimate dinner at a private residence in Geneva, with special guest Professor Christopher Sebastian Parker, University of Washington. The evening that follows his lecture at The Graduate Institute on "Race and racism in American elections", members are invited for dinner and discussion with Prof Parker and other Democrats Abroad. A unique opportunity to support DACH and our <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get Out the Vote</span> initiatives.</div>
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<li>Private Residence in Geneva <span style="font-weight: 300;">(address provided following RSVP)</span></li>
<li>6:30 - 9:30pm</li>
<li>Dinner is CHF 50.- per person</li>
<li>RSVP in advance by <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/8nZH59yayXlg3ILg2" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">completing the donation form</a> <span style="font-weight: 300;">(select "Fundraising dinner, Wed Jun 22 in Geneva" for Contribution purpose)</span></li>
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Fri 24 June, Geneva</div>
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Help Elect DACH-alum Marcus Courtney</h3>
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Candidate for Washington State Representative</h4>
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Many of us remember Democrats Abroad Switzerland's Treasurer from 2009-13. Marcus moved back to Seattle and is running as a progressive candidate for the Washington State Legislature, 43rd district. His friends in Geneva are holding a call-in fundraiser with Marcus and invite all members to join.</div>
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<li>Home of Karen Olson & Gregg Robins in Champel, Geneva <span style="font-weight: 300;">(address provided following RSVP)</span></li>
<li>7 - 9pm</li>
<li>RSVP at <a href="http://www.marcuscourtney.com/geneva_fundraiser" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">marcuscourtney.com/geneva_fundraiser</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.marcuscourtney.com/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">marcuscourtney.com</a><br />
<span style="color: #666666; display: inline-block; font-size: 0.825em; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; margin: 0.5em 0 0;">DACH endeavors to make events of interest known to our membership. During this primary process, we do not endorse any candidates for the Democratic Party ticket.</span></li>
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Fri 24 - Sun 26 June, Fribourg</div>
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Fribourg <span style="color: #ff4392;">P</span><span style="color: #ffc300;">r</span><span style="color: #6eb900;">i</span><span style="color: #006dbb;">d</span><span style="color: #b8005a;">e</span> 2016</h3>
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Celebrate the 15th edition of <span style="color: #ff4392;">"Pri</span><span style="color: #ffc300;">de</span><span style="color: #6eb900;"> Rom</span><span style="color: #006dbb;">an</span><span style="color: #b8005a;">de"</span> at the Village between Fribourg University Pérolles and the college of Engineering and Architecture and the Parade on Saturday in the city center.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.fribourgpride.ch/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">fribourgpride.ch</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">‣ Host voter registration at this event • email <a href="mailto:events@democrats.ch" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">events@democrats.ch</a></li>
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Sat 2 July, Zürich</div>
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Independence Day BBQ</h3>
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Our friends at the American Club of Zürich are hosting the annual celebration with music, fireworks, hot dogs, hamburgers and cash bar for libations, with vegetarian options by advanced request. Early bird registration by Sat June 25.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.forkandbottle.ch/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Fork & Bottle</a>, Allmendstrasse 20, 8002 Zürich • <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/3AFBV9cp8712" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a></li>
<li>6 - 11pm</li>
<li>Adults: CHF 45.- AICZ members / CHF 55.- non members (CHF 60.- at door)</li>
<li>Children 10 and under: CHF 20.- </li>
<li>RSVP by email to <a href="mailto:info@acz.ch" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">info@acz.ch</a> before June 25 for early bird pricing</li>
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Mon 4 July, Geneva</div>
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4th of July Celebration</h3>
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Our friends at the AIC hold this annual celebration for family and friends with games, pitching machines and food trucks serving burgers and other favorites. Admission fee includes a meal at one of our food trucks and access to all activities.</div>
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<li>Place de la Fête, Campagne du Château, Le Grand Saconnex, Geneva • <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/uwu9pAxWqTJ2" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a></li>
<li>5 - 11pm</li>
<li>Adults: CHF 30.- for ACA, AIWC members / CHF 50.- for non members</li>
<li>Children 6 - 12: CHF 20.- (free 5 and under)</li>
<li>Register at the <a href="http://www.amclub.ch/events/register/69/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">American International Club of Geneva website</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">‣ Volunteer to <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get Out the Vote</span> at this event • <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RrJKrYNbvbwC7EkL4Wu7HS8z3mOCnY5jLy5rAT4CXY4/viewform" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">sign-up online</a></li>
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Mon 25 - Thu 28 July, Philadelphia</div>
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Democratic National Convention</h3>
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The formal nominating event for the Democratic candidates for President and Vice President. At the Convention, the Democratic Party also adopts the official Democratic Party platform.</div>
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<li>Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA</li>
<li>Passes for members may be obtained from DA or your home state delegates</li>
<li>Email <a href="mailto:events@democrats.ch" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">events@democrats.ch</a> for more information</li>
<li><a href="https://demconvention.com/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">demconvention.com</a></li>
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Save the Date</h2>
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⚾ <s>Slugout in the Dugout</s> <span style="color: #bbbbbb; text-transform: uppercase;">cancelled</span></h3>
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It's been quite a year for the Republicans.</div>
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Tue Nov 8</div>
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Election Night Party</h3>
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<li>We are looking for Geneva-area volunteers to join the Party Planning Committe.</li>
<li>Want an Election Night party in your area? Consider organizing it. Contact us and we'll see how we can help.<br />
‣ Email <a href="mailto:events@democrats.ch" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">events@democrats.ch</a> to volunteer<br />
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Your donation will fund Switzerland's <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get Out the Vote</span> campaign to send home as many votes as possible to support Democratic House, Senate, and gubernatorial candidates, and to elect a Democrat president in 2016.</div>
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<sup>1</sup> David Sirota, "<a href="http://inthesetimes.com/article/17141/why_higher_voter_turnout_scares_the_gop" style="color: #3b91be; font-weight: 300; text-decoration: none;">Why Higher Voter Turnout Scares the GOP</a>," <i>In These Times</i>, Sep 5, 2014.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-72161918868179696322016-05-31T00:05:00.000+02:002016-06-06T01:05:18.293+02:00Race and racism in American elections<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lecture by Christopher Parker<br />Associate Professor in Political Science, University of Washington</h4>
Race has traditionally played a key role in many American presidential campaigns. In 2016, Donald Trump has sought to build support through attacks on Mexicans and Muslims (among others). While bigoted arguments alienate many observers, could Trump’s campaign actually advance the national conversation about race, thereby helping to heal the country’s racial division?<br />
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<i>This lecture was organized by Democrats Abroad Switzerland</i><br />
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Please join members of Democrats Abroad Switzerland and Professor Parker for a <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/eileenw/fundraising_dinner_in_geneva" target="_blank">special fundraising dinner</a> the following evening at a private residence in Geneva.<br />
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<i>Christopher Parker is an Associate Professor in the department of political science at the University of Washington. He is the author of Change They Can’t Believe In: The Tea Party and Reactionary Politics in America and Fighting for Democracy: Black Veterans and the Struggle Against White Supremacy in the Postwar South.</i><br />
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Moderator: David Sylvan, Professor, International Relations/Political Science<br />
Register for the lecture at <a href="http://graduateinstitute.ch/events/_/events/corporate/2016/race-and-racism-in-american-elec" target="_blank">The Graduate Institute website</a><br />
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WHEN<br />
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6:30 - 8pm<br />
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WHERE<br />
The Graduate Institute - Auditorium Ivan Pictet, Maison de la Paix<br />
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2, 1202 Geneva • <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/uFd2xa1RmhN2" target="_blank">map</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2, 1202 Genève, Suisse46.2207869 6.143574100000023546.132872400000004 5.9822126000000235 46.3087014 6.3049356000000234tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-45710912927746563812016-05-30T00:14:00.000+02:002016-06-04T22:22:09.431+02:00Fundraising Dinner in Geneva<h4>Special guest Professor Christopher Parker</h4>We are pleased to invite members to an intimate dinner at a private residence in Geneva, with our special guest, Professor Christopher Sebastian Parker of the University of Washington.<br />
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Professor Christopher Sebastian Parker is an Associate Professor in the department of political science at the University of Washington, and he comes to Geneva by invitation of Democrats Abroad Switzerland. On Tuesday, June 21, he will <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/eileenw/race_and_racism_in_american_elections" target="_blank">speak at The Graduate Institute on "Race and racism in American elections"</a>.<br />
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Professor Parker is the author of <i>Change They Can’t Believe In: The Tea Party and Reactionary Politics in America and Fighting for Democracy: Black Veterans</i> and the <i>Struggle Against White Supremacy in the Postwar South</i>.<br />
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This is a wonderful opportunity to support DACH and our <i><span style="color: #990000;">Get Out the Vote 2016</span></i> initiatives, while enjoying a delightful dinner with fellow Democrats Abroad.<br />
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Please RSVP in advance by <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/8nZH59yayXlg3ILg2" target="_blank">completing the donation form</a>: select "Fundraising dinner, Wed Jun 22 in Geneva" for Contribution purpose. We welcome donations of any amount starting at CHF 50.- for the dinner.<br />
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WHEN<br />
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 6:30 - 9:30pm<br />
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WHERE<br />
Private Residence - address and directions will be emailed after registration<br />
GenevaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-71927250818970323372016-05-24T14:04:00.003+02:002016-06-06T22:08:49.051+02:00Your First Time MattersA thoughtful reflection by one of the newest members of Democrats Abroad Switzerland and the youngest member of our Excom on the motivation to get involved and deciding to vote in his first U.S. election.<br />
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"...A reluctance to halt the rise of the seas threatens Florida, just as it threatens Palau. These realities may not be clear for those who’ve never lived in a foreign country. For Americans abroad,they’re painfully obvious. The defining challenge of this generation will be to expand our country’s thinking, reshaping the prevailing view of America’s place in the world. If we succeed, history will judge us kindly. If not, its verdict will be harsh."<br />
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<article style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: 'open sans', verdana, arial, sans-serif; padding: 0.625em;"><div class="clickFinger" style="box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><h4 itemprop="alternativeHeadline" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #af001d; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.92em; letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.188em; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;">OP-ED: US PRIMARIES</h4><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: 'source sans pro', sans-serif; font-size: 1.7em; line-height: 1.05em; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/opinion_a-political-education-in-theory-and-in-practice/42139644" itemprop="name headline" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;">More than textbooks: the political education of an American in Switzerland</a></h2><div class="author" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #afafaf; font-family: tinos, serif; font-size: 0.92em; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">By <span itemprop="author creator" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span itemprop="name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Andrus Hatem</span></span>, Geneva</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0.875em 0px 0px;"><a href="http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/opinion_a-political-education-in-theory-and-in-practice/42139644" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: left; color: black; float: left; font-family: 'open sans', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="The countries of the world represented at the United Nations in Geneva (United Nations)" at="" class="var-3x2" countries="" src="http://www.swissinfo.ch/image/42175172/3x2/305/203/3480affcd9977a998307ac6a7f0f467b/Jh/628375-jpg.jpg" geneva="" height="213" in="" nations="" nited="" of="" represented="" style="background-color: #cfcfcf; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;" the="" united="" width="320" world="" /></a><a href="http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/opinion_a-political-education-in-theory-and-in-practice/42139644" itemprop="description" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-size: 0.92em; letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Living abroad is a fantastic political education in and of itself, says an American student in Geneva in a personal essay about the US elections.</a><span style="font-size: 14.72px; letter-spacing: 0.1472px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</span><u style="font-size: 0.92em; letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 1.4em;">continue on swissinfo.ch</u></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.92em; letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 1.4em;"> →</span></div></div><aside class="aside-taxonomy" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="dossier-tag" style="background-color: #d7d8d6; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0 , 0 , 0); font-size: 0.813rem; line-height: 1rem; padding: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;"><a href="http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/in-depth/points-of-view" itemprop="keywords" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #a6a6a6; line-height: 1.7rem !important; padding: 0.3em; text-decoration: none;">IN DEPTH: OPINION</a></span><div class="tags-wrapper" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="nav-color-politics" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-size: 0.813rem; line-height: 1rem; padding: 0.87em 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; width: auto;"><a href="http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics" itemprop="keywords" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 188, 67); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: inline; line-height: inherit; padding: 0.5em; text-decoration: none; width: auto;">POLITICS</a> </span><span class="nav-color-society" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-size: 0.813rem; line-height: 1rem; padding: 0.87em 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; width: auto;"><a href="http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society" itemprop="keywords" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 158, 142); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 3px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: inline; line-height: inherit; padding: 0.5em; text-decoration: none; width: auto;">SOCIETY</a></span></div></aside></article><br />
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<div style="background-color: #ededed; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 8px auto; padding: 16px; width: 100%;"><img border="0" src="http://www.swissinfo.ch/image/42139666/2x3/305/458/969c292c21601cdc8bb460ab49c9926/WB/headshot-1-png.png" height="120" style="float: left; margin: 0 16px 16px;" width="80" /><div style="font-size: 1em; margin: 8px 16px 16px;">Andrus Hatem moved to the Geneva area in 2002 when his parents came to work at the United Nations. Currently finishing his senior year at the International School of Geneva, he’ll be attending the University of Chicago in the fall. He has spent the past year volunteering for Democrats Abroad in Switzerland.</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-53348124602911800492016-05-08T10:00:00.000+02:002016-08-24T01:54:58.673+02:00May Newsletter: Global convention, DACH AGM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://blog.democrats.ch/2016/05/global-convention-switzerland-annual.html#calendar" style="color: #3b91be;">Upcoming Events</a> follow Latest News. Just scroll down...</div>
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Latest News</h2>
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Democrats Abroad Platform</h3>
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You were invited to comment on the <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/2016_draft_platform" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">draft 2016 DA Platform</a>, a document stating DA's official views on issues concerning Americans. Members submitted over 3,275 comments, and all are being considered for inclusion in the platform. The final draft will be debated and ratified on May 15 in Berlin at the DA 2016 Global Convention.<br />
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Tom Fina's April Letter From Washington</h3>
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“<em>Liberals are on the threshold of ending the right-wing choke-hold on Congress and of the Supreme Court. The traditional Republican Party is imploding as its Presidential candidates savage each other and alienate ...</em>” - <a href="http://blog.democrats.ch/2016/04/tom-finas-letter-from-washington-28.html" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">continue reading</a></div>
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Update from the FBAR/FATCA Task Force</h3>
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On April 26 the court case to repeal FATCA was dismissed. DA's Task Force responded: “<em>We continue the work to promote our recommended reform to FATCA, the Same Country Safe Harbor for Americans abroad, which would exempt the accounts of Americans abroad in their legal country of residence...</em>” - <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/155530/fatca_update_april_2016" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">more information</a></div>
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Upcoming Events</h2>
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Thu May 12 - Sun May 15, Berlin, Germany</div>
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Democratic Party Committee Abroad (DPCA) Regional Caucuses, Global Convention & Annual Meeting</h3>
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Open to all members of Democrats Abroad, the caucuses and Global Convention in this election year let voting representatives from Country Committees around the world elect the delegates who will represent DA at the Democratic National Convention held in Philadelphia, July 2016. <a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/2016berlin" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">More info here.</a></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.willy-brandt-haus.de/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Willy-Brandt-Haus</a>, Wilhelmstrasse 140, 10963 Berlin, Germany - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/yQNYEy8dt732" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a></li>
<li>May 12 at 9am - May 15 at 6pm</li>
<li><a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/2016berlin" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Register at the DA website</a> (required)</li>
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Sat May 14, Berlin, Germany</div>
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First Annual Davidson-Hyde Dinner</h3>
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This dinner honors DA founders, Al Davidson and Toby Hyde. The evening's keynote speaker will be Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV). Donations will support DA's 2016 <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get out the Vote Campaign</span> to elect Democrats to the White House and Congress.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.pier13-eventlocation.com/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Pier 13 Restaurant</a>, Tempelhofer Damm 227, 12099 Berlin, Germany - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/CQ3Tao3wB2E2" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a></li>
<li>Reception at 7pm / Dinner at 7:30pm</li>
<li><a href="http://goo.gl/oorAAO" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Buy tickets or Donate</a></li>
<li><em>This event is held in conjunction with the DA Global Convention.</em></li>
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Wed May 25, Ticino</div>
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The U.S. Embassy hosts America Day</h3>
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U.S. Ambassador Suzan G LeVine will hold a Town Hall, followed by consular outreach services, and Democrats Abroad Switzerland will be there to assist in <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get out the Vote 2016</span> voter registration.</div>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Venue TBD</span> in Lugano</li>
<li>4:30 - 7pm</li>
<li>Follow the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1858575121036468/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">event on Facebook</a> to recieve updates</li>
<li>‣ We are looking for area volunteers to help <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get out the Vote</span> at this event: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RrJKrYNbvbwC7EkL4Wu7HS8z3mOCnY5jLy5rAT4CXY4/viewform" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">sign up online</a></li>
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Sun June 5, Basel</div>
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Democrats Abroad Switzerland AGM</h3>
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At our Annual General Meeting, we will present a review of the past year and plans for the next twelve months. Special guest speaker will be <a href="http://www.rebeccalself.com/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Dr. Rebecca Self</a>.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.paddys.ch/Basel/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Paddy Reilly's Pub</a>, Steinentorstrasse 45, 4051 Basel - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/uShZMrJiQYo" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a></li>
<li>2 - 5pm</li>
<li>Follow the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1368286949863958/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">event on Facebook</a> to recieve updates</li>
<li>‣ Volunteer to <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get out the Vote</span> at this event: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RrJKrYNbvbwC7EkL4Wu7HS8z3mOCnY5jLy5rAT4CXY4/viewform" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">sign-up online</a></li>
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Sun June 12, Basel</div>
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Expat Expo Basel</h3>
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The annual event brings together over 100 clubs and businesses with English-speaking Swiss residents. Democrats Abroad Switzerland will be there for <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get out the Vote 2016</span> voter registration and to sign up new members.</div>
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<li>Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, 4005 Basel - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/gncjQjEvePR2" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a></li>
<li>11am - 5pm</li>
<li>Admission is free!</li>
<li>More details <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/258918861126149/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">on Facebook</a></li>
<li>‣ Volunteer to <span style="color: #ec6353; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;">Get out the Vote</span> at this event: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RrJKrYNbvbwC7EkL4Wu7HS8z3mOCnY5jLy5rAT4CXY4/viewform" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">sign-up online</a></li>
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Save the Date</h2>
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Late June (date TBD)</div>
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⚾ Slugout in the Dugout</h3>
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Keep the tradition alive for the 7th annual Democrats v. Republicans match-up in Geneva.</div>
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Mon Jul 4, multiple locations</div>
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Independence Day in Switzerland</h3>
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Celebrate July 4th at parties hosted by our friends in Basel, Geneva, Zurich...</div>
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Tue Nov 8, multiple locations (TBD)</div>
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Election Night Party</h3>
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In Geneva, Zurich, Bern...</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-49235177226841432862016-05-01T15:18:00.001+02:002016-05-01T20:41:06.826+02:00Global Meeting, Regional Caucus, Global ConventionBerlin Germany, May 12-15, 2016 <img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfGjTFHHuUNvo4P7WbNnyLxUYVP9vFyMcHrrhTomQQGTzOVIrhmfCd-vm7hhhuLx4N-Ku_DFYl671xN364zsllhdfJtD_KUHn3PSTa_-kl1B1AkcKO7yPU2pmHS6RQdIKoHB1baV_brA8/s200/berlinconvention.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" width="193" /> <br />
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<h4>Thursday May 12</h4><h3>2016 DPCA Global Meeting</h3><br />
<h4>Friday May 13</h4><h3>2016 Regional Caucuses</h3>EMEA, Americas on Friday<br />
Asia/Pacific held early Saturday Berlin time<br />
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<h4>Saturday, Sunday May 14 – 15</h4><h3>2016 Global Convention</h3>Election of DNC members and Delegates to the Philadelphia Convention<br />
Debate and vote on DA 2016 Platform on Sunday<br />
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Evening social events are scheduled for the evenings of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday<br />
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<div style="background-color: #00afe3; border-radius: 2px; border: 1 solid #a32919; margin: 0 auto; padding: 8px 16px; width: 266px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.democratsabroad.org/2016berlin" style="color: white; text-transform: uppercase;" target="_blank">Register today</a></div></div><br />
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Meetings and Thursday evening Welcome Reception held at<br />
<a href="http://www.willy-brandt-haus.de/" target="_blank">Willy-Brandt-Haus</a>, Wilhelmstrasse 140<br />
10963 Berlin, Germany - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/yQNYEy8dt732">map</a><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="300" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d2428.8259563643996!2d13.3865013!3d52.50039!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0000000000000000%3A0x970621b0cd44b89b!2sWilly-Brandt-Haus!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1462111541843" style="border: 0;" width="400"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com0Wilhelmstraße 140, 10963 Berlin, Allemagne52.50039 13.38868999999999730.029372000000002 -27.919904000000002 74.971408 54.697283999999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553122942337946104.post-63340107104769905432016-04-30T22:31:00.001+02:002016-04-30T22:32:08.550+02:00Davidson Hyde Dinner, May 14 at 7pm, BerlinDemocrats Abroad invites you to the<br />
<h2>First Annual Davidson Hyde Dinner</h2><h3>Keynote Speaker: Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV)</h3><h4>Pier 13 Restaurant, Berlin, Germany<br />
Reception at 7pm / Dinner at 7:30pm</h4><br />
Support our 2016 GOTV efforts to elect Democrats by becoming a Davidson Hyde Dinner Host (Congressional, Senatorial or Presidential Circle), even if you are not attending the Dinner.<br />
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<a href="http://goo.gl/oorAAO"><b>Become a Davidson Hyde Dinner Host →</b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://goo.gl/oorAAO">Buy Dinner Tickets </a></b><b><a href="http://goo.gl/oorAAO"> →</a></b><br />
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The <b>first annual Davidson Hyde Dinner</b> is being held in conjunction with the Democrats Abroad 2016 Global Convention and Global Meeting in Berlin May 12-15.<br />
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The Dinner is named after the two founders of Democrats Abroad, <b>Al Davidson</b> who lived in France and <b>Toby Hyde</b> who lived in the United Kingdom. Together with others, they founded Democrats Abroad in 1964, and worked hard to make it the global organization that it is today – giving all overseas Americans the right to vote.<br />
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<h4><a href="http://www.pier13-eventlocation.com/" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">Pier 13 Restaurant</a><br />
Tempelhofer Damm 227<br />
12099 Berlin, Germany - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/CQ3Tao3wB2E2" style="color: #3b91be; text-decoration: none;">map</a><br />
Reception at 7pm / Dinner at 7:30pm</h4><br />
<b><a href="http://goo.gl/oorAAO">Become a Davidson Hyde Dinner Host →</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://goo.gl/oorAAO">Buy Dinner Tickets </a></b><b><a href="http://goo.gl/oorAAO"> →</a></b><br />
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Direct questions to DA Treasurer Art Schankler at <a href="mailto:treasurer@democratsabroad.org">treasurer@democratsabroad.org</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555055634339199189noreply@blogger.com1Pier 13 Restaurant, Tempelhofer Damm 227, 12099 Berlin, Allemagne52.4557099 13.38586369999995929.9846974 -27.92273030000004 74.9267224 54.694457699999958