April 21
stop by Johnnys cafe from 10-2 to sign a petition protesting the pornographic advertisements American Apparel promotes.
Also doubles as a tongue-twister!
Join this group on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114066358614119&v=wall&ref=search
Friday, April 23
V for Vendetta! Movie screening
The mysterious V seeks to effect sociopolitical change. Set in London twenty years from now.
Refreshments provided, of course!
3-5 Meeter Center Lecture Hall
Thursday, April 29
Health care Reform Panel
Knollcrest room, commons dining hall 7-8:30 PM
Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU!
...To be our intern for the 2010/2011 school year!
We're looking for the best and brightest Calvin Knights out there to take up the challenge of spreading democracy... or at least, educating fellow knights as to why it Matters.
The internship is a great way to gain political experience, networking skills, community organizing and also a little pocket money. Did we mention it looks great on a resume?
As an intern, you'll be responsible for hosting a core group of leaders each week and working out how best to spread the message of Democracy Matters. We'll be here to get you started until you're reading to fly the organization on your own!
Visit democracymatters.org for general information about the organization, or email us at calvindemocracymatters@gmail.com for further questions and the application.
Can't wait to hear from you!
We're looking for the best and brightest Calvin Knights out there to take up the challenge of spreading democracy... or at least, educating fellow knights as to why it Matters.
The internship is a great way to gain political experience, networking skills, community organizing and also a little pocket money. Did we mention it looks great on a resume?
As an intern, you'll be responsible for hosting a core group of leaders each week and working out how best to spread the message of Democracy Matters. We'll be here to get you started until you're reading to fly the organization on your own!
Visit democracymatters.org for general information about the organization, or email us at calvindemocracymatters@gmail.com for further questions and the application.
Can't wait to hear from you!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Interested in Interning for Democracy Matters without leaving campus?
The Democracy Matters 2009-2010 leadership team is offering internship and leadership positions for any year and major. Interested? Send us an email at:calvindemocracymatters@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
DM Summit 2010
This past weekend(Jan 29-31) Calvin College chapter of Democracy Matters attended the annual Democracy Matters Summit in Albany, NY. These three days were filled with amazing workshops, a documentary title " Go, Granny, Go!", skits, and amazing speakers. We learned so much about the meaning of Clean elections and how it is so important in every facet of our lives. The Supreme court decision last week created a challenge for Clean Elections, but the DM summit reinvigorated our desire to work for change and to promote Clean Elections. Stay tuned for events and ways to get involved in the Calvin College chapter!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday, November 30, 2009
A Final Hurrah!
In less then two weeks exams will start, and we all know what a crazy time of year that is! So before school winds up for the year of 2009, you should get in one last FUN event-- and Democracy Matters is prepared to offer you just that!
Democracy Matters is bringing Channing Tatum to a movie screen near you! More specifically-- the Chapel Undercroft next Monday (December 7) at 6 PM. Refreshments will be served at 5:45 PM... and by now, if you've been to any of our past events, you should know we don't scrimp on sweets! (Lofthouse cookies, anyone??) So come out and enjoy the show!
This movie is very timely. Tomorrow, Barrack Obama is expected to announce a huge increase in troops to Iraq. Given that there is not a parallel influx of new recruits, that means a lot of soldiers are going to be sent for their second, third, even fourth tour of duty to the Middle East. This can have greater implications than just being sent over after they've already served. NPR recently did a report about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder-- I'd strongly encourage you to google it) and they found that it significantly increased in soldiers who hadn't had adequate time to integrate back into their home environment before they were shipped off again. On a more personal level, my brother is about to be sent to Afghanistan for his second tour of duty in the Middle East-- he's already served in Iraq. I'm sure there are a lot of you who are concerned for soldiers that you personally know. I think seeing Stop-Loss will help to put this in perspective as we discuss the war and its implications.
Hope to see you there!
December 7 @ 6 PM, Chapel Undercroft
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Health Care Reform
House passes Health Care Reform Bill
Just to update you all on Health Care Reform, on Nov, 8th 2009 the House of Reps passed the bill by a vote of 220 to 215. This is the first time that major health care legislation has passed in either house of Congress since Medicare was created in 1965.
Check out the links to find out more info about the passing of the Health Care Reform Bill
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