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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Three ways to volunteer depending on your schedule. HILLARY CLINTON.


Onward Together!                                                                                                                           



David --
If you’re getting this email, you already know that voting matters. And you know it's not enough for people like us who know the stakes just to vote this November. We have a responsibility to talk to our families, to our friends, and to our neighbors about why it’s so important that they cast their ballots.

So I wanted to make sure you knew about three important opportunities to do just that from three of our Onward Together partner organizations.

I’m going to start with the big ask -- volunteering the last weekend before the election -- and then share two opportunities to help if you have an hour, or just a few minutes to spare from home.

Help in the most critical last weekend: Volunteer for The Last Weekend with Swing Left
Studies show that the most effective way to get someone to vote is to talk with them, face-to-face, in the last few days before the election. That's why Swing Left -- together with a grassroots coalition of 60 other progressive organizations -- is asking people like us to commit to volunteer in person in our closest swing district between November 3rd and November 6th. Click the link above to get more information and to commit to volunteering during The Last Weekend.

Help in an hour: Call voters from home with Indivisible
Indivisible is phonebanking every single day for their endorsed candidates in between now and Election Day -- and they could use your help. Week after week, Town Hall after Town Hall, the Indivisible movement has been about showing up and it’s never been more important to keep the momentum going. Sign up to phonebank at the link above to talk to voters on your own schedule, an hour at a time, between now and Election Day.

Help in 3 minutes: Crush the Midterms app with The Arena
In just a few minutes you can maximize the impact of your time and money by making a plan to Crush the Midterms with a new app from Onward Together partner, The Arena. Answer a few quick questions about your availability, capacity to donate, and location. Then, Crush the Midterms will build a plan for you to help your nearby candidates and will show you how to get your family and friends to create plans of their own.

We can’t take anything for granted, take it from me.

So whether you have a few days, a few hours, or just a few minutes to give, pick a way to get involved between now and November. If everyone on this big-hearted team signed up to spend just an hour or two talking to voters, we could reach millions of people before the most consequential midterm elections of our lifetimes.

Onward,
Hillary

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION.- 2019 Eastern Division meeting highlights.

Dear DAVID,

Have you registered for the 2019 Eastern Division meeting, January 7–10 in New York, NY? If not, take a moment to register online now!
In addition to colloquium and symposium sessions, this year’s meeting features a robust program complete with sessions sponsored by APA committees and affiliated groups. Highlights include the following sessions:
  • Romanell Lecture: Hartry Field (New York University), “Epistemology from a ‘Naturalistic’ Perspective,” Tuesday, January 8, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
  • Lebowitz Prize Exchange: Stephen Yablo (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Kit Fine (New York University), “What Is Meaning?,” Tuesday, January 8, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
  • Arthur Danto/American Society for Aesthetics Prize Lecture: Kenneth Walden (Dartmouth College), “Art and Moral Revolution,” Wednesday, January 9, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
  • John Dewey Lecture: Cora Diamond (University of Virginia), “Reflections of a Dinosaur,” Wednesday, January 9, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
  • Presidential Address: Anita L. Allen (University of Pennsylvania), “The Philosophy of Privacy and Digital Life,” Wednesday, January 9, 4:45–7:00 p.m. (a reception will follow)
Early bird registration rates ($125 for APA members, $240 for non-members, and $40 for student members) are available until online registration closes on December 20. Eastern meeting registration will not be available December 21 through January 6. If you don’t register online by December 20, you can still register on-site at the meeting—but note that on-site registration rates are $50 higher than early bird registration for all categories.
Please note: You’ll save an additional $5 on meeting registration if you opt not to receive a paper copy of the program. The meeting program is available online, and our free meeting app for smartphones and tablets also contains the full program. Session locations will be added to the app on the first day of the meeting.
Haven’t yet renewed your membership? Renew now! In order to receive the discounted meeting rate available only to paid members, your APA membership must be current. (Lapsed members who have not renewed their memberships for the 2018–2019 year pay the non-member rate of $240 in advance or $290 at the meeting.)
Register for the 2019 Eastern Division meeting today!
We look forward to seeing you in New York!
All the best,
Amy E. Ferrer
Executive Director
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Sunday, October 14, 2018

What Bob Gibbs said is downright disrespectful. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE KEN HARBAUGH.

After avoiding his constituents for months, incumbent Bob Gibbs agreed to sit down with Ken and the Cleveland.com Editorial Board for an interview. 
When Ken described the oath of office he swore upon joining the Navy, Gibbs said that he too risks his life serving in Washington, just like those serving in our military.

That Gibbs would make such a comparison is an insult to those who have worn our nation’s uniform. Congressman Gibbs has voted three times to raise his six-figure salary, has state-of-the-art healthcare at taxpayer expense, gets more than a hundred days off a year, and spends his time rubbing elbows with DC donors and lobbyists.

When Gibbs compared the sacrifices he makes as a Congressman with the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform, it was more than just a sign of disrespect -- it showed just how out of touch he is with working Ohioans.

 In service,
Team Harbaugh.

Saturday, October 13, 2018

KAVANAUGH. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DAVID CICILLINE.

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 October 12, 2018  
Dear David,

Last week left many Americans, including myself, feeling angered and saddened. We witnessed rushed hearings, a very limited FBI investigation, and the unfair treatment of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. The Republicans confirmed Brett Kavanaugh as the newest Supreme Court Justice on Saturday afternoon, sending a message to women and victims of sexual harassment and assault that their voices don’t matter.

So, I was proud I got the chance to speak at the Lady Project’s Summit after the confirmation. This organization does great work connecting, inspiring, and showcasing amazing things women are doing across Rhode Island.

Throughout 2018, women across our state and country have inspired me with their passion, courage, and determination. With good reason, they are rightfully sick and tired of being marginalized, ignored, and denied the respect they deserve.

I was happy to talk with summit attendees about what I’m working on to ensure that women achieve full equality in our society, including guaranteeing access to full reproductive health care, freedom from violence and discrimination, and efforts to guarantee workplace fairness, including equal pay for equal work, paid family leave, and access to quality, affordable child care.

Under the right leadership, I know we can advance a number of proposals in Congress to empower women. I have sponsored and supported legislation that would protect a woman's access to birth control and family planning services, provide resources to victims of domestic violence, promote sexual harassment training and education, and strengthen health care programs for women.

This past year, the #MeToo movement has been propelled by so many courageous women and helped to shine a light on the serious and pervasive issue of sexual harassment and sexual violence in our society. Hopefully, with continued resolve, this movement will help ensure that we put an end to sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace, at home, and in our society at large.

There is still so much that needs to be done to support women, and I will continue to fight in Congress for full equality because I firmly believe that when women succeed, America succeeds.

AUTUMNFEST 

Every year Autumnfest in Woonsocket is one of my favorite events. I always look forward to checking out the incredible crafts and sampling the delicious food, which serves as a real reminder of the skill and ingenuity of so many of our state’s residents.

Autumnfest began over 40 years ago as an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the spirit of Woonsocket and Northern Rhode Island, and it is one of the biggest selling points for the city. Between the festival, the parade, and the MegaWar, it is a truly unique event that perfectly captures the close community ties that make Woonsocket such a wonderful place to live and do business.

The future growth of this city depends on our ability to attract great businesses that provide good-paying jobs to local residents. And Autumnfest serves as an amazing attraction which brings in visitors and allows us to celebrate so many of the exciting things happening in the city.

ORDER SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY
This past weekend I was thrilled to join the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America for their 42nd annual dinner to celebrate Columbus Day and our great Italian-American heritage, to honor accomplished leaders, and to recognize talented young people in our state.

During Saturday’s dinner, it was my privilege to help recognize recipients of scholarships and present them with an honorable mention on behalf of the United States Congress.

Each year, it is my honor to celebrate our Italian heritage and recognize the great contributions that Italian-Americans have made to Rhode Island and to this entire nation. Together, we take pride in a community that has given the world incredible thinkers, entrepreneurs, and inventors.

Italy is a great friend to the United States, and as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Italian-American Congressional Delegation, I am proud to work to strengthen the close ties between the United States and Italy.

100th ANNIVERSARY OF CLUBE SOCIAL PORTUGUESE
On Saturday, I joined members from Clube Social Português to celebrate their 100th anniversary and recognize the important work they’ve done to maintain and promote the Portuguese language, culture, and customs in Rhode Island.

For a century, this organization has been a vital force in the Portuguese-American community across the state. The club’s work helps to ensure the incredible values and traditions of the Portuguese community are passed on to the next generation. It also helps strengthen the ties between the United States and Portugal, a nation which has long been our close friend and ally.

All of us in Rhode Island are better because of our successful and thriving Portuguese-American community, one of the largest in the entire country.

As always, if you or someone you know has any questions or concerns, please call my office at 729-5600 or send me an email at David.Cicilline@mail.house.gov.

You can also click here to follow my work on Twitter.


Warm regards,

David Cicilline
Member of Congress  


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