Physicist Dennis Shibut, will explore what is possible from solar energy in France and offer a practical road map to a cleaner, brighter future for everyone. His presentation is based on an article written for the 2015 COP21 world climate conference in Paris. The surprise findings in this presentation were reported by the French press and radio. In 2017, it was the opening presentation at the European Solar Summit.  

What is Possible? Currently 70 percent of France’s electricity is supplied by 59 nuclear reactors. This energy production is headed off a cliff: in the next 15 years when  most of these reactors will have reached their end-of-design-life and must be replaced.

Dennis Shibut is a physicist and former researcher for NASA’s Skylab mission, as well as for the US Coast and Geodetic Survey in the first studies in ocean-atmospheric energy exchange. He has taught physics at the university and community college levels. Since the late 1990s he has written numerous articles about green living through his website Kyoto Action Report. Dennis is a member of several prominent environmental advocacy organizations such as the Sierra Club and the Union of Concerned Scientists.

In France, Dennis is an “Ambassador” for the 100% green electricity utility company Enercoop, recently rated the best electricity provider in France by Que Choisir and Greenpeace. He currently resides in Avignon.

As a long-time resident of Avignon, he has been twice Chair of DA Avignon and twice Vice-chair.

The November 2020 election is fast approaching. Want to see how you can help out in the coming year? Join us for our monthly gathering with an informal discussion of the latest news and our plans in the run-up to the Democratic Global Presidential Primary in March and the elections in November. 

(Drinks and/or food available to order.) Look for the small American flag!🇺🇸

To commemorate the memory of the American war dead who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and all those who served and continue to serve in our American Armed Forces, the American Battle Monuments Commission has the honor of inviting you to the Veterans' Day 2019 Ceremony and to the Grand Opening of the new Visitor Center at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery.

For more information and to rsvp, CLICK HERE.

Debate Watch Lyon is back!!

On Thursday, October 17th, we will be returning to TechNoir to watch the latest presidential candidate debate together. Viewing will start at 7:00 pm.

In the September debate, ten candidates all debated on one stage for the first time. Since then, two more candidates — Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii and businessman Tom Steyer — have qualified, making for the most crowded debate stage yet. After recent news that Bernie Sanders is recovering from a heart procedure, his campaign confirmed that "he’s ready to get back out there and is looking forward to the October debate".

CNN anchors Anderson Cooper and Erin Burnett, as well as New York Times national editor Mark Lacey will moderate from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.

So join us for drinks and camaraderie as we come together to watch how our candidates deal with the latest impeachment events, while still trying to convey and contrast their policy proposals!

Your RSVP will help our host prepare.

Find out how you can be part of a Democratic victory in 2020 with Democrats Abroad Grenoble! Possibilities for getting involved are endless. We are recruiting volunteers for voter registration, for help organizing our Global Presidential Primary, for calling Democratic voters using a call hub, and many other things. There are so many ways you can help the cause and get rid of Donald Trump, both live and from the comfort of your own home. Not sure where to start or what to do? We can help!

We hope you can join us in person and share a glass of wine or fruit juice and some lovely French cheese and charcuterie. But if you can't make it, get in touch with us anyway if you want to volunteer! Believe me, you don't want to wake up on November 4, 2020 and think, "I should have done something." We look forward to hearing from and hopefully seeing you soon!

Monthly update on the latest news: impeachment unleashed ("We'll see where it leads," Mitt Romney); tracking the 2020 Democratic Primary candidates; and other world events.  Discussion for the well-informed, led by Jean Pierre LaRochelle.  Food and drink for those who wish.  NOTE NEW VENUE, FROG REVOLUTION

Come enjoy this truly American meal with other Americans! This social event is open to all our members, Americans and accompanying guests.  We welcome you all to come with a prepared side dish to be shared with fellow Americans in the region (sorry no cooking facilities available on-site).

Democrats Abroad will be providing the main dish, a turkey of course! But each participant is expected to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert for the event. Due to the space of the church hall, we will limit the number of RSVP's to 35 people.
More details will come as we get closer to the date. The entry fee is that you don’t come empty-handed.

Parking: Palais de la Méditerranée or Grimaldi
Public Transport: several bus stops in walking distance: Grimaldi, Congrès-Joffre, Congrès-Promenade

This social event is open to all our members, Americans and accompanying guests.  We welcome you all to come and interact with fellow Americans in the region and engage in American political discussions.  We will give a brief presentation particularly where these issues stand in the Washington political discourse.  Join us to formalize our viewpoint as Americans living abroad by paying (€5) includes drinks, such as wine and water.

Parking: Palais de la Méditerranée or Grimaldi

Public Transport: several bus stops in walking distance: Grimaldi, Congrès-Joffre, Congrès-Promenade