Join Chuck Schumer and Diane Benson (candidate for Congress) and a whole slew of NYC progressive activists for a fundraiser for Mark Begich for Senate. Check out this really cool invitation:

RSVP TO: Ruth_Benedict_at_comcast.net

Mark Begich is running against Republican Ted Stevens, perhaps the most corrupt politician in America today. More on Mark from his website:

Mark Begich, 46, is in his fifth year as mayor of Alaska's largest city...

Under Mayor Begich, Anchorage's bond ratings have improved to among the top 5 percent in the country, some 9,200 new jobs have been created, the city enjoyed the second highest construction value in city history and property taxes dropped for the majority of Anchorage property owners between 2006-07.

Begich has worked to insure that Anchorage's increasingly diverse population - where 95 languages are spoken among public school students - share in the city's prosperity. For three years during Begich's tenure, Anchorage has been named one of America's "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise.

At age 26, Begich was first elected to the Anchorage Assembly where he served nearly 10 years. He was three times elected by his colleagues as chairman, the city's second highest office. In 2003, he beat an incumbent mayor and two-term former mayor to become Anchorage's mayor. Three years later, Begich was re-elected by one of the largest margins in city history.

Here is a video of Mark talking about his energy policy:

If you can't make the fundraiser, you can still donate through my Alaska Act Blue site. I honestly think that if we have a combination of Diane Benson, Mark Begich and Barack Obama on the ballot, Alaska will be as blue as can be this year.