Ever get the feeling that 2010 is just way too long to wait for the next D.C. mayoral campaign?  Well the New Organizing Institute, a progressive advocacy and campaign training program, has got you covered.  As part of their summer BootCamp they’re holding a mock election for D.C. mayor.

Alfredo Fletes (SFS ‘09) emailed us and asked us to support his candidate, Batwoman, “a feisty, Jewish, lesbian, red-headed, former circus performer and superhero.”  Batwoman sounds promising, but she does have some stiff competition—the Atom, Batgirl, Cyborg, the Green Lantern, Spiderman, Superman and Wonder Woman are all in the running as well.

What solidified Batwoman’s place in our hearts, though, is her stance on one of the most pressing problems of our time: the Sellinger Sparrow.

Every time I stroll by Sellinger Lounge and catch a glimpse of the lonely sparrow pecking at a leftover stale bagel, or chirping at his own sad reflection in the window, my heart aches knowing that he or she can’t indulge in the same pleasures of being a free bird.

It’s time that we come together as a student body to FREE THE SELLINGER SPARROW. And Batwoman wants help lead the release efforts; she takes bird equality seriously …

How should we go about liberating the Sellinger Sparrow?  Should we work with University Facilities? Call DC Animal Control? Or ask the Corp to fund his release?

The vote will take place this Friday, but to show your support before then you can follow the candidate of your choice on through their individual websites and their Twitter and Facebook accounts.

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