Come join Democrats Abroad Berlin for our summer political pub night at Schleusenkrug's biergarten on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 starting at 7 PM.

It's a great chance to find folks to discuss the recent political news with, to learn about what's planned in the coming weeks with Democrats Abroad and other political orgs in Berlin, or just unload about what's been going on back stateside.

Schleusenkrug is reachable via U9/U2 Zoologischer Garten or S-Bahn stations Zoologischer Garten or Tiergarten. Stop by for a refreshing beer next to the Landwehrkanal, and stay for the the good company of fellow Democrats and progressives.

Bring friends and liberal-leaning folks interested in drinking a beer with Berlin's best political group! We're looking forward to seeing you all.

It's not required, but RSVP to let us know you're coming and please help out by sharing this event on Facebook.

More Summer Democrats Abroad Events

• June 19 – June Political Pub Night at BRLO
• June 27 – Book Club: Becoming by Michelle Obama
• June 28 – Discussing the Democratic Debates
• July 4 – 4th of July Party
• July 20-21 – Dems Abroad at Berlin LGBT Streetfest (Volunteers needed!)

The first of the Democratic presidential debates are on June 26 & 27, 2019!

Though the scheduling is a bit tough for those of over here in Europe to watch them live, we still want to have the opportunity to talk about how our favorites are doing, which new candidates we've grown to like, and other discussions.

Join Democrats Abroad Berlin and friends at Brauhaus Südstern on Friday, June 28, 2019 to debrief and recap the first round of Democratic debates. We want to hear what you think -- your ideas for how we can create a space to watch and talk productively about the primary candidates during this long election cycle.

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.

RSVP

It's not required, but RSVP here to us know you're coming and please help out by sharing this event on Facebook.

Other Democrats Abroad events this summer

• June 19 – June Political Pub Night at BRLO
• June 27 – Book Club: Becoming by Michelle Obama
• July 4 – 4th of July Party
• July 20-21 – Dems Abroad at Berlin LGBT Streetfest (Volunteers needed!)

A Note About Impartiality

Democrats Abroad, from the international level to country committees, caucuses and task forces, does not endorse or offer preferential treatment to any Democratic candidate when they are running against other Democrats.

We are proud to support the democratic process, and the full breadth of candidates in the running for the 2020 Democratic Party presidential nomination. As such, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting a fair and free impartial election, including before, during and after the Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary.

Full statement: https://www.democratsabroad.org/2020_primary_candidates

✯ bbq ✯ family ✯ friends ✯ beer ✯ food ✯ games ✯ pie ✯

Come and celebrate Independence Day with us this year! We will have a BBQ, potluck sides, drinks, games, music, and a PIE CONTEST!

Hot dogs (meat and vegetarian for 2€), drinks (beer 2€; wine 3€; cocktails 5€), and Democrats Abroad merchandise will be for sale.

RSVP

Please RSVP here so we can make sure to get enough hot dogs and drinks! And don't forget to share and invite your friends on Facebook.

POTLUCK

Please bring potluck dishes to share – here’s the potluck sign-up list: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45ABA72AABFD0-4thofjuly

PIE CONTEST

Nothing says America or the 4th of July like a good pie. After the resounding success in 2018, we’ve decided to turn the pie contest into a new tradition! Everyone is welcome to bake a pie of their choice. We’ll have current and past leaders of Democrats Abroad on the jury. The winner will get to take home a Democrats Abroad goodie bag and the honor of being named 2019's Best Pie Maker in Berlin.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45ABA72AABFD0-2019

VOLUNTEERS

We need your help to make this a AMAZING 4th of July party: if you can spare an hour or two to help with setup, clean-up, registration, selling drinks, or voter registration, please sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/TE8KH

All proceeds support voter outreach and support to Americans living here in Berlin by our local chapter of Democrats Abroad.

We’ll be celebrating in true American style and look forward to seeing you there!

Nollendorfplatz all weekend! At the Berlin Democrats Abroad booth, we need YOUR help for one of the most fun events of the year, greeting half a million people from all over the world!

It's the Berlin chapter's 7th time participating with our own stand, and we can't do it without people like you to help set up, decorate, staff our booth, clean up, and more!

Volunteer!

So grab a friend and Sign up here to volunteer for a couple hours at the booth: https://volunteersignup.org/48B78 - Talk to people about what Democrats Abroad does, register new voters, and be part of a great party (both kinds)!

We're going to have a blast, and we're looking forward to seeing you all there.

Join us for the July gathering of the Democrats Abroad book club! We'll discuss The Edible Woman, a novel by Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale and Alias Grace.

The goal is to provide a shared reading experience and relaxed discussion space for Democrats Abroad members.

The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood

"Marian is determined to be ordinary. She lays her head gently on the shoulder of her serious fiancee and quietly awaits marriage. But she didn't count on an inner rebellion that would rock her stable routine, and her digestion. Marriage a la mode, Marian discovers, is something she literally can't stomach ... The Edible Woman is a funny, engaging novel about emotional cannibalism, men and women, and desire to be consumed." 354 pages.

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.

RSVP

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

Other upcoming Democrats Abroad events:

Fri. June 14th, 2019
Summer Picnic w/ Chair of Democrats Abroad Germany
https://www.democratsabroad.org/144934/summer_picnic_w_chair_of_democrats_abroad_germany

Sun. June 16th, 2019
Traveplatz Playdate in Friedrichshain
https://www.democratsabroad.org/polexa/traveplatz_playdate_in_friedrichshain

Wed. June 19th, 2019
BRLO - June Political Pub Night
https://www.democratsabroad.org/144934/june_political_pub_night_at_brlo

Thu. June 27th, 2019
Book Club - Becoming by Michelle Obama
https://www.democratsabroad.org/polexa/book_club_becoming_by_michelle_obama

Join us for the 2nd gathering of the Democrats Abroad book club! On Thursday, June 27, 2019, we will discuss Michelle Obama's memoir 'Becoming'

The goal is to provide a shared reading experience and relaxed discussion space for Democrats Abroad members.

Becoming by Michelle Obama

"In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address."448 pages.

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.

RSVP

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

Other upcoming Democrats Abroad events:

Sun. June 2nd, 2019: June Meeting - Democrats Abroad Potsdam/Wannsee Precinct: https://www.democratsabroad.org/144934/potsdam_wannsee_june_precinct_meeting

Tue. June 4th, 2019: Screening: Knock Down the House + Volunteer Fair - June Meeting
https://www.democratsabroad.org/144934/screening_knock_down_the_house_and_volunteer_fair

Fri. June 14th, 2019: Summer Picnic w/ Chair of Democrats Abroad Germany
https://www.democratsabroad.org/144934/summer_picnic_w_chair_of_democrats_abroad_germany

Sun. June 16th, 2019: Traveplatz Playdate in Friedrichshain
https://www.democratsabroad.org/polexa/traveplatz_playdate_in_friedrichshain

Wed. June 19th, 2019: BRLO - June Political Pub Night
https://www.democratsabroad.org/144934/june_political_pub_night_at_brlo

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