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<BR>This week's newsletter is full of important news and events, including disappointing courtroom news for Terry Baum, a brunch in Berkeley for David Cobb, Salsa and Mark Sanchez at El Rio, and precinct walking for Pat Gray and Renee Saucedo.
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<BR>In this update:
<BR>1. Terry Baum News
<BR>2. Pat Gray Update
<BR>3. IRV Speakers Wanted
<BR>4. Events
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<BR>TERRY BAUM NEWS:
<BR>Just 5 months ago, this newsletter was celebrating the write-in victory of Green Congressional Candidate Terry Baum. But her efforts to get on the ballot have been repeatedly stalled, and last week there was more bad news. Judge Quidachay ruled that Terry Baum cannot have her name placed on the November ballot. Terry's attorney is continuing legal efforts to get her name on the ballot, but the court decision was a major setback. Baum will be a write-in candidate regardless of court decisions. Terry is running in the 8th Congressional District, a seat currently held by Nancy Pelosi. www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>The San Francisco Chronicle covered the latest court decision regarding Terry in its July 30 edition. Find the link at www.sfusualsuspects.com.
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<BR>Here are some links to the latest video of the courtroom news, courtesy of Rene Amini.
<BR>Part 2
<BR>http://www.archive.org/movies/details-db.php?collection=election_2004&collectionid=TerryBaum2
<BR>Part 1
<BR>http://www.archive.org/movies/details-db.php?collection=independent_news&collectionid=politics
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<BR>PAT GRAY UPDATE:
<BR>Pat Gray, Green Congressional candidate in District 12, opened a campaign office over the weekend. Come to a precinct walking mobilization this Sunday, August 8 at 10 AM at her campaign office, which is a storefront at 212A Miller Avenue in South San Francisco. Miller is one block north of Grand Avenue, just off Highway 101. House and yard signs are being developed for Pat, and should be ready by next week. The campaign is also looking for an office manager. Pat is running against incumbent pro-war Democrat Tom Lantos. For more information on Pat's campaign, call 650-692-1728 or email patgrayforcongress@sbcglobal.net. www.patgray.org
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<BR>IRV SPEAKERS WANTED:
<BR>Steven Hill and others from the Center for Voting and Democracy are seeking volunteers for a community education speakers bureau. The speakers will go to community groups and give a short 10-minute presentation about IRV in San Francisco. The talk will be scripted, with each part cued by visual flash cards. A speakers training and materials will be provided. A Volunteer Coordinator is also needed.
<BR>If interested, contact Steven Hill from the Center for Voting and Democracy at shill@fairvote.org.
<BR>www.FixingElections.com
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<BR>The goal is to get a team of 20 or so volunteers -- the IRV Brigade, bringing the message to San Franciscans that: 1) now we rank our ballots, 1, 2, 3. 2) it is best to use ALL of your rankings (to make sure you participate in each runoff round); and 3) your lower choice cannot defeat your higher choice, so there is no advantage to "bullet voting"
<BR>(ranking only one candidate or ranking the same candidate three times).
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<BR>Community education for IRV/RCV is slowly getting under way. SPUR recently held a well attended forum on IRV/RCV, and other organizations are doing the same over the next few weeks. Check out the flash animation on the Web that shows how IRV/RCV in San Francisco will work.
<BR>http://www.fairvote.org/sf/vote/
<BR>To see what the IRV/RCV ballot will look like, go to this link at the Department of Elections web site:
<BR>http://www.sfgov.org/site/election_page.asp?id=25997
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<BR>EVENTS:
<BR>Friday, August 6
<BR>Celebrate a birthday for Ross Mirkarimi, founder of the Green Party of California. Party includes birthday cake, champagne, hors d'ouevres, and fabulous DJs. Ross is running for Supervisor of District 5, and this event will also serve as an informal fundraiser. Come by anytime from 7-10 PM at the Canvas Gallery, Cafe & Lounge, located at 1200 Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org/
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<BR>Saturday, August 7
<BR>Come to a precinct walking mobilization for Renee Saucedo, Green Party candidate for District 9 Supervisor. Meet her at 522 Valencia (press the front top button) at 10 AM. Please call 415-248-1620 to let her know you are coming. There are several other dates in August in which volunteers are needed for precinct walking. Visit www.reneesaucedo.com for more information, or call 415-248-1620.
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<BR>Sunday, August 8
<BR>Precinct walking for Pat Gray will begin at 10 AM at her new campaign office at 212A Miller Avenue in South San Francisco. Miller is one block north of Grand Avenue, just off Highway 101. Materials and training will be provided. For more information call 650-692-1728 or email patgrayforcongress@sbcglobal.net.
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<BR>Thursday, August 12
<BR>Salsa and Sanchez at El Rio
<BR>Join School Board Member Mark Sanchez and DJ Platypus for an evening of music, joy and great talk from 6 - 9 PM. Learn how you can help SF Green Party's incumbent win re-election. Event is being held at El Rio, located at Mission and Cesar Chavez Streets. www.marksanchez.org
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<BR>Thursday, August 12
<BR>Matt Gonzalez is speaking at Andrews Hall, in the Sonoma Community Center, located at 276 East Napa Street in Sonoma at 8 PM. Praxis Peace Institute is sponsoring the event, which is titled "Progressive Values and Authentic Politics". A $15 donation is requested, Praxis Peace Institute members $12, youth (ages 22 and younger) $5.
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<BR>Thursday - Sunday, August 12-15
<BR>Campus Greens National Convention, held annually, is taking place at the University of California, Davis. Registration is FREE! Register online today at http://www.campusgreens.org. There are a variety of housing options in Davis, and the web site has a blog set-up for making carpool and other travel connections. Check out http://www.campusgreens.org for more information.
<BR>Keynote Speakers are Kevin Danaher, Co-Founder of Global Exchange, and Peter Camejo, VP Candidate on the Nader-Camejo ticket. Special Guest will be David Cobb, Green Party Presidential Candidate 2004. Matt Gonzalez is participating in a panel of Green elected leaders on Friday. Agenda for the conference includes numerous skills and issue-based workshops, including How to Get Voting Reform on Your Campus, How to Start a Composting Program at Your School, Bike Advocacy for Your Town or School, and the USA PATRIOT Act & Other Post 9-11 Threats to Civil Liberties. If you have any questions about the Convention, e-mail our National Director, Brian Sandberg, at brian@campusgreens.org.
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<BR>Sunday, August 15
<BR>Come to a fundraising brunch for Green Party Presidential Candidate David Cobb! The event will be held from 11 AM until 2 PM at Cafe de la Paz, located at 1600 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley. Full vegetarian breakfast buffet will be included, as well as informal schmoozing, a campaign speech and Q&A with David Cobb. The cost is $20 in advance/$25 at the door. This event is expected to sell out, so make reservations early. Local candidates and measures endorsed by Green Party may have 5-minutes each if arranged in advance.
<BR>To make reservations, send a message to Leslie Bonett at lesliebe@greens.org. Be sure to include the number of people for whom you are reserving. Follow-up by sending a check made out to:
<BR>Cobb/LaMarche
<BR>c/o Leslie Bonett
<BR>2225 Rosedale
<BR>Oakland, CA 94601
<BR>Only paid reservations will be held at the door.
<BR>www.votecobb.org
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<BR>Sunday, August 15
<BR>Terry Baum is hosting an evening fundraiser for David Cobb from 7:30 - 9 PM. Location to be announced. Contact 415-701-0133 for more information.
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<BR>Sunday, August 15
<BR>Come to a campaign kick-off for Susan King, who is a Green running for Supervisor in District 5. The event will be from 5 - 7:30 PM at the Canvas Gallery, located at 1200 9th Avenue at Lincoln in the inner Sunset. www.susankingweb.com
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<BR>Sunday, August 15
<BR>Please join the Green Party of California for an afternoon of discussion with Jane Wolff, author of "Delta Primer". This event gives you the opportunity to receive an autographed copy of the "Delta Primer" and learn more about one of the largest estuaries on the West Coast. The "Delta Primer" explores one of the most contested landscapes in the US, critical to the ecology and economy of California. Meet the author, Jane Wolff, Assistant Professor MLA, Harvard University. The event takes place from 1 - 4 PM in Oakland. To RSVP and receive directions to this event, contact Jane Packer janepacker@yahoo.com or call her at 415-265-4971.
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<BR>Monday, August 16
<BR>School Board and Community College Board Candidates' Forum
<BR>Come and hear candidates for School Board and community college board speak at this candidates forum, which will be held from 6-9 PM. The location has not yet been determined. The final decision on the three or less candidates that we will endorse after the School Board Forum will be made at our General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, August 22. Incumbent Mark Sanchez has already been endorsed by the San Francisco Green Party.
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<BR>Saturday, August 28
<BR>A Festival of Non-Violence, Ecology, Democracy, Social and Economic Justice in New York City
<BR>Presented by Green Party Office Committee in Manhattan and the Green Focus Activism Education Center
<BR>This event will be coinciding with the Republican National Convention in NYC.
<BR>Location will be 139 Fulton Street, Suite 215, New York, NY 10038; Phone (212) 240-0501 http://www.greenpartyoffice.org/
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<BR>All Green Party members are invited to attend this event, which takes place at Washington Square Park in the West Village of Manhattan. This is an opportunity for Greens to gather with other progressive organizations to focus on the four key pillars and the ten key values of the worldwide Green Party movement. Help is needed from Greens around the country to help support our festival with funds, volunteers and attendance. We are committed to finding housing for all Green Party members and groups. If you need housing please email greenpartynyc@hotmail.com.
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<BR>Live music and speakers are being planned, along with tables for like-minded progressive organizations to not only protest the Republicans coming to New York City, but to show the world a strong and viable Green alternative! Speakers so far include Jason West, David Cobb, Medea Benjamin, Charles Shaw, and more.
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<BR>Organizers aim to hold this event separate from the myriad of anti-Republican activities, keeping the message positive and ensuring the safety of Green Party members. The Green Party of New York State is working in coalition with many organizations to hold peaceful, counter demonstrations around the city. As active members of the UFPJ coalition, we are encouraging all Greens to attend the planned United for Peace and Justice March and Rally on Sunday, August 29th in Central Park.
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<BR>If you or your organization is interested in attending, participating, volunteering, or donating to making our A Green World is Possible Festival a reality, please feel free to contact us at 212-240-0501 or via email: info@greenpartyoffice.org.
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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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