We are more than 51%
Ulster County
Democratic Party enrollment
as of June, 2009
Women - 22,915
Men - 16,040
Total UC Democrats: 38,955
Total UC Republicans: 30,565
UCDW Annual
County-wide Democratic Picnic and Fun-Raiser
Sunday, September 19, 1 – 4pm
Cantine Field, Saugerties, NY
Meet candidates and elected officials
including Congressman Maurice Hinchey.
View sample voting ballots like ones that will be used on the
New BMD Voting machines on Election Day, November 2.
Enjoy good eats, light jazz, bake sale, and Keegan Ale.
Admission is free. Good Eats - $12/plate, $7/kid's plate.
Meet us
under the big pavilion. Come rain or shine.
RSVP (or volunteer to bake or help) online or call (845)658-8055
Primary Day is Tuesday September 14:
Who will YOU vote for to be
NY's Democratic Attorney General Candidate?
Learn more about the 5 candidates competing for the Democratic nod on UCDW's AG PRIMARY page.
You can watch their primary debate, read personal endorsements and post your own endorsement.
NEWLY RESCHEDULED MEETING INFO:
EPA’s Public Meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing Study to
Take Place in Binghamton, NY - Sept, 13 & 15
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected a new venue and dates for the public meeting on EPA’s upcoming hydraulic fracturing study originally scheduled for August 12, 2010. The meeting will now be held
Broome County
Forum Theater
236 Washington St.
Binghamton, NY13901-2715
EPA will hold 4 identical sessions during a two day session:
Monday, September 13, 2010
• 12:00pm – 4:00pm (pre-registration begins at 10:30am)
• 6:00pm – 10:00pm (pre-registration begins at 4:30pm)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
• 12:00pm – 4:00pm (pre-registration begins at 10:30am)
• 6:00pm – 10:00pm (pre-registration begins at 4:30pm)
Learn more about the
Postponed August 12 Meeting Transition, pre-register for meeting,
and get info about submitting comments directly to the EPA
on the UCDW Frack Page.
Book discussion led by JoAnne Myers, Marist College Political Science Professor and UCDW Issues Chair.
UCDW's Brewing Change
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, September 16, 2010
7 PM
Private Home - RSVP required
Kingston NY
What are you reading?
UCDW's Book Club will discuss "When everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present" by Gail Collins.
NY SENATE MORATORIUM PASSED! August 4, 2010: After three weeks of intense lobbying we got the [hydraulic fracture drilling] moratorium on agenda and passed tonight!! We got 48 yes votes. From Susan Zimet, Ulster County Legislator
APPOINT ELIZABETH WARREN:
PETITION TO PRESIDENT OBAMA
Elizabeth Warren has proven that she is willing
to stand up to Wall Street on behalf of consumers and is the
logical choice to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Mark Ruffalo speaks out against
Hydrodraulic Fracture Drilling at a news conference in Albany headed by the group Frack Action and largely assembled by Ulster County Legislator Susan Zimet of New Paltz.
July 19, 2010
Our guest speakers were Stef Goodsell, Women's Outreach Coordinator for Senator Kirstin Gillibrand and Judge Wendy Ricks.
Stef Goodsell answered questions and gave us an update on Senator Gillibrand's campaign. We endorsed Judge Wendy Ricks for Saugerties Town Justice. UCDW members Roz Stark and Allison Wilbur reported on the Eddyville mining project. We tied up loose ends on our upcoming Picnic Fundraiser happening September 19.
July Meeting Notes
We got a visit from David Sager
David Sager has Ulster County's approval
to challenge John Bonacic in the upcoming State Senate election as the Democratic challenger. This is in addition to the support from Sullivan and Delaware counties. And on his July 12th visit UCDW members endorsed him.
Mr. Sager shared his knowledge on hydro-fracking and how it is putting New York state's environment at risk. Visit him online at: www.sagerforsenate2010.com
We also brainstormed fundraising ideas and strategies
for the upcoming election.
June Meeting Notes
Guest speaker Lois Uttley presented Our Bodies, Our Health: Health Care Reform's Impact on Women's Health.
It was an informative and rousing evening.
Workshop
THE MECHANICS OF WINNING!
For Women & Men who are committed
to getting Democratic Candidates elected!
Lori Dubord, a representative from Congressman Hinchey's office discussed the new Health Care Legislation and answered questions. AG Democratic candidates visited us.
April Annual Meeting Notes
Annual Meeting election of UCDW officers. Theresa Regan and Julie McQuain continue as vice-president and member-at-large respectively. UCDW welcomes new secretary Amee Peterson.
Ulster County legislator, Susan Zimet, led discussion on Fracking and the danger it presents to drinking water both in upstate NY and NYC. Also, discussed Susan's efforts in NYS tax reform.
March Meeting Notes
We celebrated Women's History Month and International Women's Day and got a visit from Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor Chris St. Lawrence.
February Meeting Notes
Discussed possible events for 2010, including UCDW's annual picnic scheduled for September 19, 2010 at Cantine Field.
January Meeting Notes
Discussed 2009 accomplishments and looked forward to support our candidates in 2010.
Utah Defines Miscarriage as “Criminal Homicide”
Utah is posed to become the first state in the U.S. to criminalize miscarriage and punish women for having or seeking an illegal abortion. Utah's "Criminal Miscarriage" law:
* expands the definition of illegal abortion to include miscarriages
* removes immunity protections for women who have or seek illegal abortions
* assumes women are "guilty of criminal homicide of an unborn child" if a pregnancy ends after "intentional, knowing, or reckless" behavior.
But even among states that punish illegal abortions, this "Criminal Miscarriage" law is unique. It doesn't punish individuals who perform illegal procedures; it punishes women.
Activists in Salt Lake City urge others to
"Tell everyone you know about this law."
"Thanks to last night's vote,
that child of yours who has had asthma since birth
will now be covered after suffering for her first nine years
as an American child with a pre-existing condition.
Thanks to last night's vote, that 23-year-old of yours
who will be hit one day by a drunk driver and spend six months
recovering in the hospital will now not go bankrupt
because you will be able to keep him on your insurance policy.
Thanks to last night's vote, after your cancer returns for the third time
-- racking up another $200,000 in costs to keep you alive --
your insurance company will have to commit a criminal act
if they even think of dropping you from their rolls."
Share your experiences and perspectives in the advancement of women and cultural attitudes of the last 5 (or more) decades with us online and at our March 8th meeting.
We'll post your stories online. Share Your Story Now
Statement from NY State Senator Liz Krueger
on the Expulsion of Hiram Monseratte
“Voting to expel a member of the New York State Senate is not a decision to be taken lightly, but in the case of Hiram Monserrate it was necessary to protect the integrity of the body. It is unfortunate that Mr. Monserrate was unwilling to respect his constituents or the institution of the Senate by resigning upon his conviction. After an exhaustive bipartisan committee review of all his actions, the Senate had no choice but to act. Violence against women is unacceptable and because of his actions, Hiram Monserrate had demonstrated he was not qualified to serve as a member of the Senate. The already announced Special Election next month will ensure the people of this district do not lack for representation.”
Sarah Palin, in her big speech at the right-wing "tea party convention," had the gall to blame President Obama and Democrats in Congress for the mess that her party created in the first place. Let the facts speak:
September 6, 2010
