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DMI 2008 Annual Benefit: Honoring David Simon & Steve Phillips

Join the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy on the evening of TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 to celebrate our 2008 DRUM MAJORS FOR JUSTICE.

This year, we will present our DRUM MAJOR FOR JUSTICE award to*:

DAVID SIMON
Creator/Producer of HBO's landmark television series THE WIRE
for deftly exploring the realities of America's neglected cities

&

STEVE PHILLIPS
Social justice donor activist and chairman of PowerPac.org

*additional honorees to be announced

Cocktail Reception Plus

No boring rubber-chicken dinners for the Drum Major Institute. It's a festive affair celebrating our honorees and our work. Mingle with a diverse crowd of New Yorkers committed to creating social change. Eat great food, enjoy stimulating conversations and meet our inspiring honorees.

RSVP by May 12, 2008

AT Cipriani 23rd Street, 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

*Buy Your Tickets Now!

Select number of tickets you would like:   

Tickets are $225. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. If you would like to purchase a block of more than 8 tickets please call Lauren Su at 646-274-5700 or email at lsu@drummajorinstitute.org

Discounted tickets available for activists and students, please contact 2008benefit@drummajorinstitute.org

*Be a sponsor or place an ad in our program! 

Please contact Lauren Su with any questions at 646-274-5700 or lsu@drummajorinstitute.org

Brought you by DMI, our Board of Directors and 2008 Host Committee.


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May 28, 2008

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Getting Special Interest Money Out of State Elections with Activist Dennis Burke
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Combating Global Warming through Congestion Pricing with London Deputy Mayor Nicky Gavron
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Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable with Senator Sharon Treat of Maine
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Promoting Access to Pre-School Education with Senator Penny Williams
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Increasing accountability for economic development subsidies with Senator John Hottinger
September 18, 2006

Holding Corporations Accountable for Their Fair Share of Employee Health Costs with Senator Gloria Gary Lawlah
May 8, 2006

Lowering the Cost of Insurance with Harvey Rosenfield
October 24, 2005

Tackling Environmental Injustice through Legislation with Congresswoman Hilda Solis (D-CA)
June 27, 2005

The Power of Restorative Justice with San Francisco Sheriff Michael Hennessey
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Strengthening the Labor Movement with SEIU President Andy Stern
March 14, 2005

Making Health Care Universal with Gov. Howard Dean
April 30, 2003

Leveraging Government to Protect the People with New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer
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Confronting the Need for Massive School Construction with Steven Bingler
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