Learn what the Harvard Dems are all about at our intro meeting, Saturday, 12:00 - 1:00, in Harvard Hall 104. Also, enjoy some free pizza!

Watch politics in action as the Harvard Democrats debate the Harvard Republicans on the issue of education. Moderated by the IOP, Harvard Hall 104.

Started last year, we are continuing the wonderful tradition of "partying like republicans." It's not as bad as it sounds, trust us. Just show up for a grand old time in your favorite pearls and popped collars, or perhaps your favorite trucker hat. Stereotypes will abound, and we remind you that all political opinions welcome. Cabot K21, the Radcliffe Quad, 10PM, Saturday, April 21st.

Started last year, we are continuing the wonderful tradition of "partying like republicans." It's not as bad as it sounds, trust us. Just show up for a grand old time in your favorite pearls and popped collars, or perhaps your favorite trucker hat. Stereotypes will abound, and we remind you that all political opinions welcome. Cabot K21, the Radcliffe Quad, 10PM, Saturday, April 21st.

Location: Somewhere On Campus, Probably Hey! Our executive board meetings are open to anyone who wants to come. We usually don't know where they are until roughly the day before or the day of (this is the product of a longstanding Quad-Mather feud, which MATHER WILL WIN EVENTUALLY), so if for whatever reason you want to check it out email me and I'll give you all the requisite info. Minutes are also a matter of record; I can give you copies of minutes for any board or general meeting going back to November, or possibly earlier if they're filed someplace. (Warning: all minutes from after November are taken by me, which means they're probably very profane and contain no useful information.) Seriously, though, come to the board meeting. Your input would be valued, since groupthink tends to mess up our decision-making process. Also we're bored and we want company. (Get it? "Bored"? Ha ha! I slay myself.)

Where: Emerson 101 Harvard Students for Israel and the Harvard College Democrats invite you to join Congressman Barney Frank, for a conversation on THE FUTURE OF THE MIDDLE EAST: ISRAEL, IRAN, AND THE WAR ON TERROR Emerson 101, Sunday at 6:45. See you then!

Location: Pound Hall 201 (Law School) Our Dem friends at the Harvard Law School are putting on a series of training sessions for potential young candidates for office. These look like a lot of fun and you should feel free to check them out.

This series of three trainings is designed to help Harvard students think about what it takes to run for office or run a campaign. The first session will provide an overview of the organizational structure of a campaign and give you a better idea of both how to set one up and who is responsible for what. The second will be a series of lightning seminars on the bread and butter parts of a campaign--Message Development; Field; Handling the Press; and Fundraising--that a candidate must understand to be successful. The third will provide a candid look at what it's like running for office and tips young candidates should keep in mind. We will have *free pizza* available at each of the trainings. Please contact Tyler Rosen (trosen@law.harvard.edu) with any questions. RSVPs to Tyler are not necessary but would be appreciated for planning purposes. Training III -- "What It's Like For The Candidate" -- with The Hon. State Rep. David Segal (D-RI) David Segal is currently serving in the Rhode Island state legislature and was previously the youngest-elected member of the Providence city council. He will talk about his personal experience running for office and give guidance on what young candidates should be thinking about. The training is geared toward students who are considering running for office and want an inside view of what it's like as a candidate.

Location: Emerson 105 Every Monday we meet. Discussions are had. Updates are given. Sometimes, song is broken into. (That's not even a joke, it happens scarily often.) You have to see it to believe it -- the GENERAL MEETING is where all our action goes down. And we're always looking for new friends, so anyone is totally welcome to come by. Don't forget to stick around afterwards for committees, 8:30 to 9:30. You can also feel free to drop in late on any committee. The schedule: 8:30: Events, Communications, Political 9:00: Campaigns, Membership (Locations vary based on the whim of committee chairs, but you can usually find them by following the shrieks of joy.)

BUY TICKETS ONLINE ASAP; $12 for students, $30 regular. Also available by email from our treasurer Anne. Join us for the Third Annual Leadership Award Gala, a banquet honoring this year's award recipient Governor Kathleen Sebelius. Similar to last year's recipient Former Governor Mark Warner, this year's recipient represents the ideological, cultural, and geographic diversity of the Democratic Party. Considered by Time Magazine one of the Top Five Governors in the Nation and as Chair of the Council of Democratic Governors, Governor Sebelius embodies the bright future of our party. Please join us Tuesday, April 24, 6:00-8:15pm, in Kirkland Dining Hall, for a formal gala, beginning with a reception featuring honored political guests, to be followed by a delicious three course meal in the Kirkland Dining Hall. Live music, refreshments, mingling with famous politicians and anight of festivities are in store.

Where: Leverett D-entry Dining Hall (go up the steps into D entry from the courtyard and turn immediately right - across from the Dhall) LegCom is moved due to the gala. From Jarret:

This is going to be a really important meeting because it is where we figure out how to change the world with all of the work we've done. I will finish off the energy paper by meeting time. The workers rights project report will also be done by then. And many of the 2008 fact sheets have already been completed (I'm still waiting on McCain, Romney, Fred Thompson - you know who you are......actually the Fred Thompson people do not know who they are...so please email me if you have interest). What should we do with them? So come to our Leg meeting - one of the last =( - and help get our message and work out there. Plus, we will be continuing to discuss the platform. This week: Education!

Location: Adams Small Dining Room On the agenda -- doing the prep work for Put Your Mop Where Your Mouth Is.

Location: Thayer Basement Students for Obama and Students for Hillary will be meeting briefly (at 6:40 and 6:45 respectively) in Thayer basement before all the "Students for" groups come together to watch the first Democratic Presidential Primary Debate!

Do you support a candidate? Do you now? Do you support that candidate enough to get on your hands and knees to CLEAN TOILETS??!? Because that's what we're asking you to do. The Dems CLEANING UP POLITICS DAY will entail working as many or few hours as you choose, for Dorm Crew -- proceeds going to support the Dems' campaign effort for the candidate of your choice. It's more fun than you'd think; ask Garrett! You do need to sign up. Bear in mind that serious bonding and fabulous prizes will be involved...

Location: Somewhere On Campus, Probably Hey! Our executive board meetings are open to anyone who wants to come. We usually don't know where they are until roughly the day before or the day of (this is the product of a longstanding Quad-Mather feud, which MATHER WILL WIN EVENTUALLY), so if for whatever reason you want to check it out email me and I'll give you all the requisite info. Minutes are also a matter of record; I can give you copies of minutes for any board or general meeting going back to November, or possibly earlier if they're filed someplace. (Warning: all minutes from after November are taken by me, which means they're probably very profane and contain no useful information.) Seriously, though, come to the board meeting. Your input would be valued, since groupthink tends to mess up our decision-making process. Also we're bored and we want company. (Get it? "Bored"? Ha ha! I slay myself.)

Location: Emerson 105 -----THE LAST GENERAL MEETING OF THE YEAR! (Insert wailing, rending of garments, gnashing of teeth, etc.) ...Every Monday we meet. Discussions are had. Updates are given. Sometimes, song is broken into. (That's not even a joke, it happens scarily often.) You have to see it to believe it -- the GENERAL MEETING is where all our action goes down. And we're always looking for new friends, so anyone is totally welcome to come by. Don't forget to stick around afterwards for committees, 8:30 to 9:30. You can also feel free to drop in late on any committee. The schedule: 8:30: Events, Communications, Political 9:00: Campaigns, Membership (Locations vary based on the whim of committee chairs, but you can usually find them by following the shrieks of joy.)

Location: Memorial Hall 202 I quote Jarret. "Topics: Spring recap and looking forward to the future, HPV research, 2008 fact sheets, dung beetles, The Cosby Show".