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Live-blogging TLR’s Rethinking Sex Conference

Posted 2/09/10 by Katie Zavadski

Schedule highlights: “Cure the gay” keynote speaker Richard Fitzgibbons, “How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk (or Jerkette)”, “Intimacy, Romantic Love, and Conflict: Practical Suggestions for Single College Students”, “Hooking In, Not Hooking Up: Friendship and Intimacy as the foundation for fidelity and strong marriages.”

AKA, why “Just do what feels right” is bad advice. Read more

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane!

Posted 2/08/10 by Meaghan Riether

No! It’s New Hampshire Congressman (and U.S. Senate Candidate) Paul Hodes at the Democracy Center.

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Valerie Martin at the General Meeting!

Posted 2/07/10 by Meaghan Riether

When: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 . 8PM

Where: Adams Upper Common Room*

What: Come to the meeting for a discussion of DemsCorps – our new service component, unveiled at the Spring Kickoff meeting last week – and a conversation with Valerie Martin, campaign manager for Representative Paul Hodes (D – NH) about gearing up and getting our feet on the ground for the 2010 midterm election cycle.

*Enter Adams House through the gate at 26 Plympton St. Turn left and go up the stairs to find the UCR.

New Year’s Resolution: Join the Dems!

Posted 1/27/10 by Jason Berkenfeld

Dems’ Spring Kickoff

Tuesday, Feb 2nd – 8pm

It’s a new year, new decade and a perfect time to join the Harvard Dems! The Dems are looking forward this year to preparing for the 2010 midterm elections, renewing an organizational commitment to service, and continuing their sometimes witty, sometimes snarky, and undeniably progressive commentary on all things political. Whether you’re new to the Dems, a long-lost member, or a closet liberal, there’s a place for you in the Harvard College Democrats!

Visit the Facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257999417122.

Martha Coakley Needs Your Help!

Posted 1/10/10 by Jason Berkenfeld

Anyone interested in calling voters from the comfort of their home on behalf of the Coakley campaign should contact Jason (jqberken@fas.harvard.edu) ASAP. This race is tightening up, so any time you can give would be greatly appreciated! The election is Jan 19th.

The Harvard Dems Announce Their 2009-2010 Executive Board

Posted 11/18/09 by Jason Berkenfeld

For immediate release: November 18, 2009

The Harvard College Democrats are delighted to
announce their 2009-2010 executive board:

Jason Q. Berkenfeld ‘11, President. Jason is a History and Science contentrator in
Quincy House from Dix Hills, New York. “The passion and enthusiasm of this new
Board is extraordinary,” he said. “With the help of our members, I have no doubt that
we will be able to renew our commitment to a progressive agenda and strengthen the
progressive community on this campus.”

Lindsay M. Garber ‘11, Vice President. Lindsay is a Government concentrator in
Quincy House form Madison, Wisconsin.

Evelyn R. Wenger ‘11, Campaigns Director. Evelyn is a Government concentrator in
Cabot House from Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.

Lange P. Luntao ‘12, Communications Director. Lange is a Social Studies
concentrator in Kirkland House from Stockton, California.

Jonathan L. Newmark ‘12, Events Director. Jonathan is a Government concentrator
in Quincy House from Laurel Hollow, New York.

Alexa K. Zahl ‘13, Legislative Director. Alexa is a prospective Classics concentrator in
Pennypacker from New York, New York.

Daniel F. Selgrade ‘12, Membership Director. Daniel is a Molecular and Cellular
Biology concentrator in Quincy House from Belmont, Massachusetts.

Ryan A. Hanley ‘12, Political Director. Ryan is a History and Literature concentrator
in Mather House from Davidsonville, Maryland.

Meaghan M. Riether ‘12, Secretary. Meaghan is a Women, Gender, and Sexuality
concentrator in Winthrop House from Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

Katie R. Zavadski ‘13, Treasurer. Katie is a prospective Government and Women,
Gender, and Sexuality Concentrator in Hurlbut from Brooklyn, New York.

Outgoing president Eva Z. Lam ‘10 expressed her optimism about the incoming
executive board. “I’m really excited about this year’s board,” she said. “I think they’ll do
an incredible job of organizing students for the 2010 midterms and beyond.”

The Harvard College Democrats are the largest partisan political organization at Harvard
University. Looking to the year ahead, the College Democrats are excited to focus their efforts
on political advocacy, cultivate a progressive campus community, and renew their
commitment to service. For more, visit www.harvarddems.com or contact Lange Luntao
at lluntao@fas.harvard.edu.