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<BR>The Green Party of the United States has officially nominated David Cobb for President!
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<BR>In this update:
<BR>1. News
<BR>2. Events
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<BR>NEWS:
<BR>Green Party Presidential candidate David Cobb was on CNN's Inside Politics on June 29. Visit www.votecobb.org to read the transcript.
<BR>The Nation wrote about our pick of David Cobb for President.
<BR>http://www.thenation.com/thebeat/index.mhtml?bid=1&pid=1515
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<BR>San Francisco Green Party County Council member Maureen DeBoer gave birth to Brooke Liberty DeBoer Peters last week! Congratulations goes out to Maureen and her family.
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<BR>We had a great time at the Pride Parade last weekend! See a photo of our contingent at www.sfprogressives.com. More photos of the Parade available at www.sanfranciscosentinel.com.
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<BR>The San Jose Mercury News did a story about the initiative being considered to give non-citizens voting rights in school board elections. The story included a photo of our own Berta Hernandez and her children. Visit www.sfgreenparty.org to see this story, other news, and upcoming SFGP working group meetings.
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<BR>EVENTS
<BR>Sunday, July 4
<BR>Join Terry Baum, Green candidate for Congressional District 8, at 1 PM in Dolores Park to hand out literature and talk to the people gathered for the SF Mime Troupe Show. Just look for Terry, with her "Baum for Congress" sign. Then stay and watch the play, which begins at 2 PM. For more information about Terry's campaign, visit www.terrybaum.com.
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<BR>Thursday, July 8
<BR>There will be a press conference at 24th and Mission Streets to announce Matt Gonzalez's endorsement of Renee Saucedo for District 9 Supervisor. All are welcome to attend the press conference, which will be held at 10 AM. For more information on Renee's campaign, visit www.reneesaucedo.com.
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<BR>Thursday, July 8
<BR>Join School Board Member Mark Sanchez (the first SF Green to run for re-election) and Jake McGoldrick at Nani's Coffee Shop, located at 2739 Geary Boulevard (near Masonic) from 7-9 PM. Mark and Jake will talk about community issues such as education, planning, transportation and much more!
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<BR>Saturday, July 10
<BR>The New Progressive Left Movement Presents Communities Speak for Themselves: Environmental Racism and Violence in the Community. There will be a panel presentation by community members and activists followed by open discussion, along with cultural performances and a BBQ lunch. Progressives everywhere are affected by the root causes of these issues, while the battles are being waged in communities of color. All progressives are invited to join the community discussion of these important issues. Panelists include Maurice Campbell, Lynne Brown, Dr. Ahimsa Sumchai, Ray Tomkins, John Nauer, Barbara George and Berta Hernandez. The event is being held from 12 Noon - 5 PM at the Meyers Recreation Center, also known as the Kiska Gym, located at 195 Kiska Road. The 54 Muni from 3rd and Hudson stops right in front. Sponsored by Progressive Left Movement, Community First Coalition and All Islanders Gathering as One. For more information call (415) 452-9992 or send an email to alternative@sbcglobal.net.
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<BR>Saturday July 10 & 17
<BR>Join the Renee Saucedo for District 9 Supervisor campaign for precinct walks at 10 AM at 522 Valencia Street between 16th and 17th Streets.
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<BR>Thursday, July 15
<BR>Terry Baum finally gets her day in court! Come and show your support for Terry's fight to get on the ballot in November! Meet at Superior Court, 400 McAllister Street (at Polk) at 9 AM for a short rally and press conference. Then attend the hearing, which should be fairly short. Let's hope that all Terry's ballots, with and without arrows, will finally be counted.
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<BR>Friday, July 16
<BR>Join Medea Benjamin, Eleazar Aramburo of La Raza Lawyers Association, television reporter Lupita Figueiredo, and others for the Women for Renee Saucedo fundraiser. The event begins at 6 PM, and is being held at Back to the Picture Latino Art Gallery, located at 934 Valencia, between 20th Street and Liberty.
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<BR>July 23, 24, and 25
<BR>The Annual Northern California Green Campout
<BR>All Greens are invited to join us for our annual social gathering in the Sly Park Recreation Area, Pollock Pines, California (up hwy 50 in El Dorado County). You can join us for all three days or any portion thereof. No reservations needed. Arrive at main gate, and tell them you're with the Green Party at Dogwood camp. This is a large campsite at the back of a large lake (9.5 miles around). The campsite is in a tall pine forest at 4000 feet elevation, and is bordered on the back by only the El Dorado National Forest.
<BR>Activities include swimming, hiking, boating/canoeing-BYO boat or canoe, and a voluntary fireside joke-fest.
<BR>Sound like fun? For more information, send a request to Erikasf@aol.com with "Green Campout" in the subject line, and you will be sent the full detailed announcement.
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<BR>Thanks to all of our members for your continued support!
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<BR>Warm Regards,
<BR>Erika McDonald
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