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Now who’s a flip-flopper?

Posted 2/26/10 by Eva Lam

Good news: the House voted yesterday to extend unemployment benefits for another 30 days.

Bad news: Jim Bunning stayed up well past his bedtime to block the Senate from extending unemployment until they specified how they would pay for it.

Hilarious news: Remember when the Senate voted to re-establish pay-as-you-go rules on budgetary measures? Jim Bunning voted against it.

Well played, Senator. Well played.

Thank God for Bill Nye

Posted 2/26/10 by Lange Luntao

If you’ve been watching YouTube trends over the past few weeks (me? procrastinate? never!) you may have noticed a familiar face. BILL NYE! Yes, the nerdy and lovable bowtie-wearing science geek has been everywhere from The O’Reilly Factor to the Rachel Maddow Show and, not surprisingly, has emerged as the voice of reason against an increasingly indignant body of climate change skeptics. If you don’t remember him, here’s the old theme song to refresh your memory.

News & Events

The Second Annual Progressive Soiree

Posted 2/22/10 by Jon Newmark

When: Thursday, March 4th, 7-9PM

Where: Kirkland JCR

What: Join us to celebrate the progressive community on campus with food, drink, and general merriment. There’ll be plenty of liberal- ism and (non-tariffed) tea to go around, so come to meet and mingle with like-minded Harvard students!

Dems establish new Service Chair to coordinate community engagement

Posted 2/17/10 by Lange Luntao

The Dems approved a series of constitutional amendments at their general meeting last night, all intended to change the structure of the organization and reinforce a commitment to public service. Approving the creation of a new Service Chair, Dems members overwhelmingly voted to install a new Executive Board member to lead a committee in organizing regular community service projects for members. This committee will spearhead the new DemsCorps initiative, providing a variety of public service opportunities that pertain to the progressive agenda. Additionally, the Service Chair and ServCom will build connections between the Dems and other campus organizations through coordinated service efforts. Read more

Valerie Martin at the General Meeting!

Posted 2/07/10 by Meaghan Riether

When: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 . 8PM

Where: Adams Upper Common Room*

What: Come to the meeting for a discussion of DemsCorps – our new service component, unveiled at the Spring Kickoff meeting last week – and a conversation with Valerie Martin, campaign manager for Representative Paul Hodes (D – NH) about gearing up and getting our feet on the ground for the 2010 midterm election cycle.

*Enter Adams House through the gate at 26 Plympton St. Turn left and go up the stairs to find the UCR.

New Year’s Resolution: Join the Dems!

Posted 1/27/10 by Jason Berkenfeld

Dems’ Spring Kickoff

Tuesday, Feb 2nd – 8pm

It’s a new year, new decade and a perfect time to join the Harvard Dems! The Dems are looking forward this year to preparing for the 2010 midterm elections, renewing an organizational commitment to service, and continuing their sometimes witty, sometimes snarky, and undeniably progressive commentary on all things political. Whether you’re new to the Dems, a long-lost member, or a closet liberal, there’s a place for you in the Harvard College Democrats!

Visit the Facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257999417122.