'Vast Left Wing Conspiracy' Happy Hour Takes Off

WASHINGTON, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Hundreds of young professionals, organizers and activists packed the roof deck and spilled inside a local Washington, D.C., club this week to mingle with each other and learn about the efforts of a group of wildly creative, progressive organizations. The event was hosted by the
"Vast Left Wing Conspiracy,"(http://www.VastLeftWingConspiracy.org ) a group organized in May to introduce young professionals to each other and to a variety of innovative progressive groups.

The group includes veterans of the campaigns of Wesley Clark, Howard Dean , Dennis Kucinich, and many others.

"The creative efforts of these groups are energizing Democrats, Independents and some Republicans that haven't been involved in the political process," said Jake Colvin, one of the founders of the Vast Left Wing Conspiracy. "Run Against Bush, Women Against Bush and many of our other partners provide outlets for people who are turned off by 'boring politics as usual.'"

The event was held to showcase Women Against Bush ( http://www.womenagainstbush.org ), a political action committee that uses approaches such as "anti Bush panties" to get single women to the polls. (see http://www.VastLeftWingConspiracy.org for a full list of participating groups)

"President Bush has lived up to only one campaign promise, which is to be a uniter, not a divider," said Richard Khoe, a co-founder of Run Against Bush ( http://www.runagainstbush.org ), one of the groups featured by the Vast Left Wing Conspiracy, "Because of his policies, the left has become united like never before."

A previous event held by the Vast Left Wing Conspiracy in May attracted over 400 young professionals from a wide selection of nationally and locally-funded progressive non-profit organizations, political groups and media outlets.

"It's high time that someone take a stand against boring politics," said John Hlinko, a founder of the Vast Left Wing Conspiracy, and head of ActForLove.org, a dating site for activists. "By teaming together, we can ensure that activists don't miss the vote in November because the campaign has put them to sleep."

The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy has another event scheduled on July 29 in Boston to coincide with the Democratic National Convention, which will be co-hosted by Run against Bush. A national rollout of the concept to major metropolitan areas is planned for August, and additional events will bring together progressive leaders for smaller seminars. For more information, see http://www.VastLeftWingConspiracy.org.

Contact: John Hlinko of ActForLove.org, 202-744-6525 or John@VastLeftWingConspiracy.org or Jake Colvin, 202-361-3960 or Jake@VastLeftWingConspiracy.org

This is from the Act for Love "Vast Left Wing Conspiracy" site:

How You Can Be a Part of the Conspiracy

If you’re interested in attending one of our events, sign-up for updates . Also check out our list of progressive member organizations and media outlets below. If you have a group that would like to become part of the conspiracy, contact us for more information.
Some of the Conspirators:

Young Professionals for Kerry: Who says cocktail parties aren't campaigning? Not YP4K, a fun-loving and politically-savvy "young professionals" network dedicated to both throwing parties and throwing Bush out of office!

M&R eCampaigns Progressive Exchange: The Progressive Exchange was created by the Rebel Forces at M&R’s eCampaigns division to give online organizers working on the right (meaning LEFT) side of issues a chance to share info, learn from each other’s mistakes, and benefit from our collective experience so we can out-organize, out-fundraise, and out-recruit the Empire before they can complete that Death Star!

ActForLove.org: The cause-oriented personals service that lets you "take action" while "getting action." By using ActForLove.org, you help support progressive, activist causes. And, with over 1,000,000 personals -- your "one in a million" match is just a click away.

The Nader Factor: Winning back Nader supporters -- with a strategy that is actually working .

Young Democrats Candidates Network: YDEMSCAN.NET. A political network dedicated to electing young Democratic candidates.

Run Against Bush: Join us for runs, jogs and just plain old walks as we collectively voice our displeasure with the Bush administration and work for positive change. "We're Running for Change"

Women Against Bush: Fun, fashionable, fed-up women whose bras are too attractive to burn. Prefer brunching to brow-beating, but willing to throw their cocktails in the face of oppression, sexism and the lies that make up "compassionate conservatism." Pull up a stool, we're the women you've been looking for.

America Coming Together: America Coming Together is the largest voter mobilization project in American history. Knocking on doors and speaking the truth, ACT canvassers are laying the groundwork to defeat George W. Bush and elect Democrats in federal, state, and local elections in 2004

Truth in 2004: Facts and other information Bush doesn't want you to know.

ReDefeat Bush: The Committee to ReDefeat the President ("ReDefeat Bush") is a political action committee that raises money primarily through the sale of ReDefeat Bush merchandise. The group registers voters in key battleground states using ReDefeatBush Calling Crew volunteers, with a goal of reaching one million new voters.

N E X T is a national community of emerging leaders and innovators who are educating and empowering a new generation to shape our country. We believe America must once again stand for expanding, not constricting, rights and opportunities. Increasing jobs, not deficits. Inspiring and leading, not angering, the rest of the world. And leaving behind a future that is better, not worse, for the next generation.

DemocracyInAction.org: Technology for the Masses. Need tools? Get tools. DemocracyInAction.org provides affordable online campaign tools and services to progressive campaigns and organizations.

There are click throughs for each group, that can be accessed here.

And from the WOMEN AGAINST BUSH website's social calendar...

social calendar - this is what it's all about (MM, you picked up on that right away. DC area singles looking for love on the left)

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Wabbers mark those calendars because you're going to be busy the next couple of months. New to the group? See what you've missed so far.

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Project Next in West Virginia

where/when: WV - but the bus leaves from DC/ Sat, June 26 - 8am-5pm

WABBERs show your support for Project Next and help register voters in West Virginia. WAB will pay $10 of the $20 registration fee. (apparently someone is bankrolling this "grassroots effort") Be sure to say you are a WAB member when you sign up. RSVP today! First Thursday Happy Hour July 1 - 6:30pm- 9pm @ Lounge 201 (201 D Street NW - Senate side of Capitol Hill)

Due to popular demand we are having our monthly first Thursday happy hour on the Hill. There will be drink specials - a special WAB martini perhaps?! (drown your loneliness in liquor, then any of these lefty guys 'n gals will look like the perfect date) Start your holiday weekend early and celebrate our upcoming Independence from the current administration!! See below for our Martini naming contest

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Fahrenheit 9/11 Screening June 26th - 2pm @ River Oaks Theater (2009 W Grey)

Join fellow WABBERs at at the to watch Michael Moore's new documentary. Following the show WABBERS are going over to the Epicure Cafe (next door to the theater) for dessert and a discussion. You will need to buy tickets in advance beginning midnight Friday by going online at www.landmarktheatres.com or by dropping by the theater. If you have any questions email Sascha Vaikhman at Sascha_vaikhman@hotmail.com.

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Texas Roller Chicks June 27 (Sun) doors open at 6:30pm

WAB will be working the crowd at this hip Austin event at Playland Skating Center (8822 McCann Dr.). The website says "the orginial concepts of the traditional, All-American roller-derby have been updated with a rock & roll good-time, texas twist." Live music will be played by Broken Teeth and all-girl punk rockers The Winks. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. This events supports several charities. For more information click here.

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WABBERs let us know if you are interested in having a Yoga Against Bush, Brunch Against Bush or Singles Against Bush Mixer in your town. Send us an email and we'll send you the supplies to help you get local women to the polls in November!! Again with my question of who is bankrolling this "grassroots effort?"

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