Driberally tonight

Drinking Liberally is a weekly social gathering where progressives talk politics and get to know one another. In Center City Philadelphia, we meet on Tuesday nights at José Pistola's upstairs bar, where there are drink and food specials from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. I hope to see you there!

José Pistola's is at 263 South 15th Street (15th and Spruce) in Center City, near the Kimmel Center and the Academy of Music. There's a parking garage across the street, but as filthy liberal hippies naturally we suggest public transit; both SEPTA and PATCO will get you there in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

This week's topic: "Many women who do not dress modestly lead young men astray and spread adultery in society which increases earthquakes," says a senior Muslim cleric in Iran, where earthquakes have killed thousands upon thousands of people since the Islamic revolution (BBC). To ward off any heavenly punishment for the Drinking Liberally regulars, I promise not to wear open-toed shoes to our gatherings until after Memorial Day.

"Come for the beer, stay for the check"