Since there's so much other exciting stuff going on, there will be no monthly political pub night in December 2019. 

Instead, check our events page to see there's a Democrats Abroad meetup in your Kiez this month! For example:

• Monday, December 9th, 2019:  Mitte (Friedrichstraße)
• Tuesday, December 10th, 2019: Prenzlauer Berg
• Saturday, December 14th, 2019: Pankow
• Sunday, December 15th, 2019: Mitte (Alexanderplatz)

Berlin’s a big place, so Democrats Abroad Kiez Captains are helping to bring together Americans, get out the vote, and organize in all our different neighborhoods. Kiez meetups are intended for people who live or work in the area. Don’t see one for your neighborhood yet? Get in touch: chair@demsinberlin.de

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This is the first Kiez meeting in Prenzlauer Berg, so come to meet your neighbors.

Berlin's a big place, so Democrats Abroad Kiez Captains are helping to bring together Americans, get out the vote, and organize in different neighborhoods. These Kiez meetups are intended for people who live or work in the area. Don't see one for your neighborhood yet? Get in touch: chair@demsinberlin.de

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It's not required, but RSVP so we have a rough idea of how many people to expect.

You can help out by sharing this event with your American friends and acquaintances in Berlin! As always, we welcome new faces, even if you've never attended a meeting or an event before.

Join us for the December gathering of the Democrats Abroad book club! We'll be discussing The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.

We will also choose the books for the next three months, so bring a suggestion.

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

"In the world of the near future, who will control women's bodies?

Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. She may leave the home of the Commander and his wife once a day to walk to food markets whose signs are now pictures instead of words because women are no longer allowed to read. She must lie on her back once a month and pray that the Commander makes her pregnant, because in an age of declining births, Offred and the other Handmaids are only valued if their ovaries are viable.

Offred can remember the days before, when she lived and made love with her husband Luke; when she played with and protected her daughter; when she had a job, money of her own, and access to knowledge. But all of that is gone now..." 311 pages.

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It's not required, but RSVP here so we have a rough idea of how many people to expect:

Please share this event with your American friends and acquaintances in Berlin! As always, we welcome new faces, even if you've never attended a meeting or an event before.

There are 60 Christmas markets in Berlin: have you been to all of them? WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most famous, so let's check it out together! Entrance costs 1€ (goes to performers & charity). 

Meeting point: In front of the Ampelmann store (Markgrafenstraße 37 at the corner of Taubenstraße).

This is the first Kiez meeting for Mitte (Alexanderplatz), so come to meet your neighbors.

Berlin's a big place, so Democrats Abroad Kiez Captains are helping to bring together Americans, get out the vote, and organize in different neighborhoods. These Kiez meetups are intended for people who live or work in the area. Don't see one for your neighborhood yet? Get in touch: chair@demsinberlin.de

RSVP

It's not required, but RSVP so we have a rough idea of how many people to expect.

You can help out by sharing this event with your American friends and acquaintances in Berlin! As always, we welcome new faces, even if you've never attended a meeting or an event before.

There are 60 Christmas markets in Berlin: have you been to all of them? This weekend market only lasts two days, so Pankow locals (or anyone else!), let's check it out! Plan on looking at handmade crafts and warming up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Meeting point: entrance to the Heynhöfe on Heynstr.

This is the first Kiez meeting in Pankow, so come to meet your neighbors.

Berlin's a big place, so Democrats Abroad Kiez Captains are helping to bring together Americans, get out the vote, and organize in different neighborhoods. These Kiez meetups are intended for people who live or work in the area. Don't see one for your neighborhood yet? Get in touch: chair@demsinberlin.de

RSVP

It's not required, but RSVP so we have a rough idea of how many people to expect.

You can help out by sharing this event with your American friends and acquaintances in Berlin! As always, we welcome new faces, even if you've never attended a meeting or an event before.

Join us at Pure Origins Estates Coffee to grab a cup of joe, talk politics, and sign candidate ballot petitions! This is the first Kiez meeting in the Friedrichstraße area, so this will have a meet and greet vibe.

Berlin's a big place, so Democrats Abroad Kiez Captains are helping to bring together Americans, get out the vote, and organize in different neighborhoods. These Kiez meetups are intended for people who live or work in the area. Don't see one for your neighborhood yet? Get in touch: chair@demsinberlin.de

RSVP

It's not required, but please RSVP here so we have a rough idea of how many people to expect.

You can help out by sharing this event with your American friends and acquaintances in Berlin! As always, we welcome new faces, even if you've never attended a meeting or an event before.

Calling all Democrats in Leipzig, Halle, and surrounding areas! We're hosting a meet-and-greet in Leipzig on Sunday, December 8, 2019.

Join us from 2-4pm at SPIZZ Leipzig (Markt 9, 04109 Leipzig). There, you will have the opportunity to get to know like-minded Americans and discuss the most pressing political issues of the day. We will also share ways to make a difference in our communities during this critical election year. Join us for a nice conversation over coffee, beer, or an afternoon snack – or all three! After the meeting, any interested may grab a Glühwein together at the nearby Christmas Market. All are welcome, even if you are not (yet) a Democrats Abroad member. RSVPs are desired but not required, and please help us out by sharing this event on Facebook. We look forward to meeting you!

This Tuesday, join us for our May meeting: Organized Labor's Role in U.S. Elections, with guest speaker Thomas J. Adams, whose research focuses on the history of American labor, political economy, and social movements as well as New Orleans.

Our U.S. tax info session will be on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019. If you haven't RSVPed yet, the venue is currently at capacity. You're welcome to come, in case there are no-shows ►Details

May political pub nightwill be at Zosch in Mitte on Wednesday May 15th, 2019. Get a beer with Americans and friends, and maybe even catch some New Orleans jazz later in the evening. ►Details & RSVP here

We're also really excited to announce the Democrats Abroad Book Clubin Berlin. The first meeting will take place on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 at Coffee Fellows in Prenzlauer Berg. We'll be discussing the novella "The House on Mango Street" and choosing books for the next few months. ►More Book Club info

Want to get involved? Drop us a line by emailing berlin@democratsabroad.de.

Updates

We need your help this summer: 4th of July & LGBT Stadtfest

Do you throw a great party? We're looking for help for our summer events, when we reach out to the greater American community in Berlin. If you'd like to help us coordinate these events (or another one), please get in touch! volunteers@democratsabroad.de

Host a Democrats Abroad Berlin meetup!

We're asking for your help to make more events happen in more parts of Berlin. If you'd like to put together a playground gathering, a letter-writing group, discussions over dinner, or anything else that helps bring Americans living in Berlin together, please get in touch. We'd love to see more diverse get-togethers in all the Berlin neighborhoods -- from Friedenau to Weissensee and everywhere in-between.

Write in with your idea or proposal: board@demsinberlin.de

Democrats Abroad Germany's Volunteer Survey

Democrats Abroad's Germany-level leadership is conducting a survey of potential volunteers, to figure out what your interests, unique talents, and special skills are. If you'd like to respond, take the survey

2019 Elections in KY, LA, MS, NC, NJ, PA, & VA

There are local, state and federal elections in 2019. If you vote in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, or Virginia, there are elections in 2019. Pennsylvania's 12th District and North Carolina's 3rd and 9th districts will have special elections for seats in the US House of Representatives. It may not be a presidential election year, but please remember to request your ballot and vote!

►Go to VoteFromAbroad.org and request your overseas ballot today!

Upcoming Events

Organized Labor's Role in U.S. Elections - May Meeting

Tue. May 7, 2019, 7:30-9pm
Begegnungsstätte Falckensteinstraße, Falckensteinstr. 6, 10997 Berlin (U1 Schlesisches Tor)
RSVP | Facebook

Taco Tuesday in Dresden

Tue. May 7, 2019, 7:30-9pm
The Evil Burrito Dresden, Bischofsweg 10 Dresden-Neustadt 01097
RSVP | Facebook

Info Session: U.S. Taxes While Living Abroad

Wed. May 8, 2019, 7:30-9pm
Cookies and Cream, Kremmener Straße 8, 10435 Berlin-Mitte (U8 Bernauer, U2 Eberswalder, M10 Wolliner)
RSVP(required) | Facebook

May Political Pub Night – Zosch

Wed. May 15, 2019, from 7pm
Zosch, Tucholskystr. 30, 10117 Berlin-Mitte (S Oranienburger Strasse, U6 Oranienburger Tor)
RSVP | Facebook

Book Club Kickoff: The House on Mango Street

Thu. May 30, 2019, 7-8:30pm
Coffee Fellows 2nd Floor, Danziger Str. 1, Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg (U2 Eberswalder Strasse)
RSVP | Facebook

🌈LGBT Streetfest🌈- Save the date!

Sat. & Sun. July 20-21, 2019
Nollendorfplatz, Berlin-Schöneberg
Volunteer

We are excited to be part of the Lesbisch-Schwules Stadtfest(Motzstrassenfest) on July 20 & 21 in Schöneberg. The street festival is an annual highlight for Democrats Abroad Berlin. We will have a booth on both days where we’ll mingle with attendees, sell DA swag, and register Americans abroad to vote. We're looking for volunteers to help out for shifts of a few hours (or more) over the weekend. It's a fun festival with a great atmosphere, so grab a friend and sign up for a shift or two together: https://volunteersignup.org/48B78