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Hamburg rally to defend democracy—Read the speech given by AVA-Berlin chair on September 22nd

The following speech was given by AVA-Berlin Chair Ann Wertheimer on September 22, 2024 in Hamburg at a rally to defend democracy.   My name is Ann Wertheimer. I was born in New Jersey andlived there until I moved to … Continue reading

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1) Questions about voting 2) How to vote from abroad!

Michelle Obama’s Wisdom—Applied to Questions about voting As we from AVA-Berlin began assembling information about how to vote from abroad, we were also attuned to the powerful speech given by Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention. In her speech … Continue reading

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VOTE FROM ABROAD! HOW TO GET IT DONE!

Did you know that American citizens who live abroad—whether traveling, working, or studying; whether temporarily or indefinitely living abroad—are eligible to vote as overseas voters? This is true if you are just now turning 18 and living abroad, or if … Continue reading

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The City as Subject: Public Art and Urban Discourse in Berlin – a book by Carolyn Loeb

We are happy to spread the word about a recently published book by one of our own members, Carolyn S. Loeb, Associate Professor Emerita in Art and Architectural History in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan … Continue reading

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A Note from the Chair —

     Americans who live abroad may wonder why they should join an American political group if they don’t live in the United States. Shouldn’t we be concerned with the politics of the country where we live? Can’t we express our … Continue reading

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AVA joins thousands at the Reichstag on February 3rd to affirm democracy and reject the AfD

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February 3rd Day of Action—We are the Firewall!

CALL TO PARTICIPATE WITH AVA BERLIN WHEN:  Saturday, February 3, 13:00 WHERE:  Around the Reichstag WHAT WE STAND FOR: For solidarity and respect; against hate and aggression For justice and tolerance; against division For a society that leaves no one … Continue reading

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Rally for Reproductive Justice—Photographs

Responding to a recently leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the constitutional right to abortion, the Berlin section of Democrats Abroad organized a protest rally on May 14th at 2 p.m. at the U.S. Embassy. The leak … Continue reading

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Ukraine Solidarity Rally — Photographs from along the demonstration route

The Ukraine Solidarity Rally held in Berlin on February 27th was reportedly attended by more than 100,000 people, some AVA members among them. Karen Axelrad took photos around the Siegelsäule (see one of her photos below and go to flic.kr/s/aHBqjzE5pR … Continue reading

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Photos from the November 7th “Count Every Vote” Rally at the Brandenburg Gate

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