Labor Rights from Iraq to Washington, D.C.
Common issues, common fight –

Five Iraqi labor federation leaders will share their views and stories on their way to the AFL-CIO convention in Pittsburgh. D.C. workers and veterans will also have an opportunity to share their struggles in dialogue with the Iraqi brothers. Don’t miss this opportunity for inspiration, education and solidarity building!

SPECIAL GUESTS: Welcome back Hasan Jumaa, President, Iraqi Federation of Oil Unions, and Falah Alwan, President, Federation of Workers Councils and Unions in Iraq from USLAW’s 2005 tour!!

SPECIAL PARTICIPANTS: Ron Pinchback, former station manager of WPFW; Labor Chorus of Washington, D.C.

David Swanson discussing and signing his new book "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union."

Supporters of Single Payer Health Care will rally this Thursday at noon in Lafayette Square. Can you be there? Pass it on, and bring friends!

Study Says Single-Payer Healthcare System Would Stimulate Economy

Want to restore jobs and stimulate the economy? A new study (pdf) released by the California Nurses Association says that establishing a national single-payer healthcare system would do both — in addition to providing health insurance for 47 million uninsured individuals.

Friends - We have an exciting event coming up on May 2nd, and would love for you to join us. The DNC is kicking off it's DC Trailblazer Council with a UNITY party at Busboys and Poets. www.democrats.org/dcunity

Andy Shallal, the owner of Busboys & Poets, has graciously made his popular restaurant and bar available for Young Democrats to unite and support the Democratic Party.

We'll have food, drink specials, live music and political insight and inspiration from DNC Chairman Governor Howard Dean, Congressman Keith Ellison (MN) and State Delegate Heather Mizeur (MD).