Please join us for our latest read: THE BETTER ANGELS OF OUR NATURE: WHY VIOLENCE HAS DECLINED by Steven Pinker

For more information on the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13543093-the-better-angels-of-our-nature

Movie Night: 3 Idiots

Join us for a Netflix Teleparty evening where we watch the iconic Indian movie "3 Idiots" (with English subtitles!)

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, and also co-written by him with Abhijat Joshi. The film stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani and Omi Vaidya.

We'll be watching this via the Netflix app, Teleparty.  This requires an Netflix subscription and the app download.  

If you aren't familiar with Teleparty, its an app that allows Netflix, HBO and Disney+ users to watch the same movie together from different locations.  The movie watching is synced and there is a live chat function so you can talk with the others while the movie is playing.

Please RSVP below so that we can send you the Teleparty details!

Thurs, May 27th 5PM MDT / 7PM EDT

Join us for a Lively and Engaging Discussion with Q&A!

 RSVP Here!

Your Zoom link will be sent a day prior to the event.

We're excited to host this timely event, bringing back our former Ambassador and friend, Mari Carmen Aponte. Ambassador Aponte participated in DA's Ambassadors for Biden and joined us for our 2020 elections event. And we look forward to welcoming award-winning journalist, Maria Emilia Martin, contributor to NPR and other news media, and based in Guatemala. 

Our speaker event is centered around the DA Resolution:Central American Immigration 2021, which focuses on the Northern Triangle Countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, authored by John Chudy, Vice Chair of Democrats Abroad Guatemala. We're fortunate to have his collaboration and for having him join us personally. John will be presenting the resolution, which provides much food for thought - and discussion!

We'll get to hear from our guest speakers and will then follow up with a Q & A discussion session.

U.S. immigration policies have profound consequences for our Central American neighbors, and affect the lives of United States Citizens as well. We have always been, and will continue to be, a nation of immigrants. So please join us from wherever you are.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Alexia Chamorro, Chair; and Hudak Hendrix, Vice Chair  

DA El Salvador Formation Committee

Note: We will begin the formal establishment of DA El Salvador this fall, and seek members interested in joining us on our leadership team - or volunteering in other ways. Or simply sign up to be on our Contact List for news and events announcements. Let us know how you'd like to be involved here:

DA El Salvador Volunteers and Leadership

We are happy to announce that Democrats Abroad Montreal will be hosting another virtual game night on May 27, from 7:30-8:30 p.m.  Like we did last time, we will be playing games using an online platform called Jackbox.  You do not need to register or download anything in advance in order to play.  Hope to see many of you on the 27th.

Join the Democrats Abroad Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus and Master Lei Maker Bill Char to discuss the significance of lei making and hula for the Native Hawaiian community.

You can learn more about Bill Char at Great Big Story. Make sure to bring your favorite grass skirt to practice some hula fundamentals! 

This event starts at

At this time we would also like to invite candidate officers for the Queensland chapter who will be elected by majority vote at the AGM:

If you would like to nominate, please email your interest to 
[email protected].

“State Outreach Teams” represent a new and exciting addition to DAG’s GOTV efforts. Join us and help build a global community of activists working to get out, protect and defend the vote!

No matter what shade of purple your voting state is, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

On Saturday, May 29 at 4pm, we will be following up with newly established state-specific groups and sharing tips, strategies and information on all three of our State Outreach pillars:

-Legislation: coordinate with Global efforts to track bills being introduced to state legislatures; mobilize voters at home and abroad around relevant issues.

-Ballot Protection: develop and deepen overseas voting expertise in conjunction with Vote From Abroad; build relationships with election officials and state legislatures.

-Voter Mobilization: educate and mobilize overseas voters; hold informational and community-building events; build coalitions with affinity groups on the ground. 

This is the second of two State Outreach meetings. Missed the first one? You’re still welcome to attend! A recording of the previous event and supporting materials will be made available.

Please RSVP for the Zoom link below.  Bring your friends, spread the word, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions!

Democratically yours,

Teresa Ritterhoff, DAG GOTV Coordinator  [email protected] 

Jennifer von Estorff, Texans Abroad EMEA Captain /DAG Secretary/ Vice-Chair Göttingen-Hannover [email protected]

For May's book club meeting, we will be discussing Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History by Matt Taibbi.

"The financial crisis that exploded in 2008 isn’t past but prologue. The grifter class—made up of the largest players in the financial industry and the politicians who do their bidding—has been growing in power, and the crisis was only one terrifying manifestation of how they’ve hijacked America’s political and economic life.

Matt Taibbi has combined deep sources, trailblazing reportage, and provocative analysis to create the most lucid, emotionally galvanizing account yet written of this ongoing American crisis. He offers fresh reporting on the backroom deals of the bailout; tells the story of Goldman Sachs, the “vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity”; and uncovers the hidden commodities bubble that transferred billions of dollars to Wall Street while creating food shortages around the world.

This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the labyrinthine inner workings of this country, and the profound consequences for us all." – description from Goodreads.com 

All are welcome – even if you don't get a chance to read the book!

Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.