Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Next Week: Voices on Feminism

The PPNYC Activist Council, in collaboration with Living Liberally, invites you to

Body Politic 09: Voices on Feminism

Wednesday, November 4th
6-7pm: Happy Hour
7-9pm: A Conversation with Gloria Feldt, Lynn Harris, and Jessica Valenti

The Tank
354 W 45th Street
New York, NY 10036


Join three of New York City’s leading feminist voices, women’s rights activists and influential writers as they discuss what feminism means to them. Find out how their respective generations have helped shape feminism today – and their perspectives on where feminism is headed next.

Limited seats available.
Tickets are only $15 - Buy Your Tickets Now!

Proceeds go to Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund. Admission includes one year membership to PPNYC Action Fund, the political wing of Planned Parenthood of New York City.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Pro-choice election volunteer opportunities!

Join NARAL Pro-Choice New York in making calls to ensure that New Yorkers vote pro-choice up and down the ballot this November 3rd!

Pro-Choice Election Phone Banks

Tuesday, October 27th
Wednesday, October 28th
Thursday, October 29th
Monday, November 2nd


All phone banks run from 6pm-9pm

You can either join us in our NYC office or make calls from home using our web-based system. To make calls from home all you need is a computer with high-speed internet access and a phone. Laptops and cell phones are ok! You will receive all the log-in information when you RSVP.

Training is provided for everyone and dinner is provided for those joining us in the office.

To RSVP and find out more info, please contact Lalena Howard at lhoward at prochoiceny.org or 646-520-3506.

NARAL Pro-Choice New York Community Events Calendar online here.

Sexy Moms Series: Raising Sex Positive Kids

October 28, 7- 9:00 PM
Brooklyn Babeland


This is the next Sexy Moms Series event. Event features sexuality educator, Amy Levine, who will share tips about how to talk with your kids about sexuality-related topics. This discussion is for parents who would like to raise sexually healthy children but aren't sure where to start, what to say or how to keep conversations open and ongoing.

To attend any of these two events, please RSVP to chloe at choicesinchildbirth.org as seating is limited! Visit Choicesinchildbirth.org.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

VULVAGRAPHICS in Brooklyn!

VULVAGRAPHICS: An Intervention in Honor of Female Genital Diversity
OCT 24-25 @ The Change You Want to See, Brooklyn, NY.


Vulvagraphics is a New View Campaign event, celebrating the diversity of the female vulva though classic and contemporary arts and crafts at The Change You Want to See gallery in Brooklyn.

WHERE: The Change You Want To See gallery at 84 Havenmeyer St, Brooklyn
WHEN: Saturday October 24th: 6-9pm (opening reception & exhibition); Sunday October 25th: 12-6pm (exhibition); 1-3pm (brunch salon).

Further information: http://www.leavethecastle.com/upcoming.html

RHHH TONIGHT, Thursday, Oct 15th!

Repro Health Happy Hour TONIGHT!

The first Repro Health Happy Hour of the fall will be TONIGHT, Thursday, October 15th at Pacific Standard Bar in Brooklyn from 6-9pm! Details below.

Hope to see you there!

Pacific Standard
82 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY
www.pacificstandardbrooklyn.com

Busting the Myths: Teach-In on Health Care Reform

Learn what you can do to fight the myths and misinformation about health reform!

Thursday, Oct. 22
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm with refreshments
Rosenfield Building, Hess Commons (Main Flr.)
Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University 722 W 168th St., NYC
Subway: 1, A or C to 168th Street Washington Heights, Bus: M5


Bring ID to gain entrance to building

Myth-busting speakers will include:

Karen Wang, MD, THE NATIONAL PHYSICIANS ALLIANCE
William Jordan, MD, MPH, THE NATIONAL PHYSICIANS ALLIANCE
Tim Foley, NYC FOR CHANGE
Mark Hannay, METRO NY HEALTH CARE FOR ALL
Carmina Bernardo, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NYC

Sponsored by the Student Committee of the Public Health Association of NYC (PHANYC) and the Black and Latino Student Caucus of the Mailman School of Public Health. Co-sponsored by Raising Women’s Voices, Young Invincibles and NARAL Pro-Choice New York.

Please RSVP to: policyinfo@phanyc.org.


Download flyer here.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Repro Health Happy Hour TOMORROW!

The first Repro Health Happy Hour of the fall will be TOMORROW, Thursday, October 15th at Pacific Standard Bar in Brooklyn from 6-9pm! Details below.

Hope to see you there!

Pacific Standard
82 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY
www.pacificstandardbrooklyn.com

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

NATIONAL EQUALITY MARCH THIS SUNDAY



National Equality March NYC to DC Buses
Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (ET)
http://nycgomarch.eventbrite.com/

March info: http://www.equalityacrossamerica.org/

Monday, October 5, 2009

Live Debate on Health Care Tonight!

A Debate on Healthcare Reform: What Works and What Should be Changed
Organized by DL21C (Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century)


Time: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm (doors open at 6:30)
Location: Farkas Auditorium, NYU/Langone Medical Center, 550 First Avenue
(at 31st Street) 5/6 train to 33rd Street.

Featuring:
· Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-Queens, Brooklyn)
· Dr. Betsy McCaughey, Health Policy Expert, Patient Advocate, and former Lieutenant
Governor of NY
· Moderated by Ben Smith, Senior Political Writer, Politico


RSVP required to guarantee admission www.dl21c.org
$5 for non-members

It's also going to be live on C-Span...

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Repro Health Happy Hour - Thursday, October 15th!

Mark your calendars for the very first Repro Health Happy Hour of fall! October 15th, the Repro Health Happy Hour returns to the county of Kings. Save the date. Brooklyn Location to be announced shortly.