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<BR>In this update:
<BR>1. Update On Congressional Campaigns
<BR>2. Cobb/LaMarche Campaign Seeks Interns
<BR>3. Newsreel of Green Party 2004 Convention Now Available
<BR>4. News
<BR>5. Events
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<BR>UPDATE ON CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGNS:
<BR>Terry Baum, Green Party Congressional candidate for District 8, held her official kick-off party at The Lab on Friday September 17. Still fighting to get on the ballot, Terry is hoping to hear soon about whether on not the US Supreme Court will hear her case. She will be running a write-in campaign regardless of what happens, and is mounting a serious challenge against incumbent Democrat and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. http://www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>Pat Gray, Green Party Congressional candidate for District 12, spoke to a full house of students at San Francisco State University last Thursday. On Friday she held a press conference that was covered on KPFA-FM. Celebrity filmmaker Michael Moore has affirmed his endorsement of Pat Gray, which is on his web site http://www.michaelmoore.com/takeaction/vote/greens.php.
<BR>As a candidate, Pat has been offered free air-time on KTVU-TV Channel 2 and KQED-TV Channel 9. Pat is continuing to turn up the heat on incumbent Democrat and pro-war hawk Tom Lantos. http://www.patgray.org
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<BR>COBB/LAMARCHE CAMPAIGN SEEKS INTERNS:
<BR>The Cobb-LaMarche Green Party Presidential campaign seeks enthusiastic interns for Fall 2004 to help the campaign reach its goals. These goals include achieving ballot status for the Green Party in new states, registration of new Green Party voters, and a high number of votes for Green Party candidates on Election Day. For more information, visit http://www.votecobb.org/volunteer/Students
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<BR>NEWSREEL OF GREEN PARTY 2004 CONVENTION NOW AVAILABLE:
<BR>New Spark Media and Arts Collective has assembled a documentary newsreel on the Green Party 2004 Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The new, 30-minute documentary newsreel is titled "Forward 2004!", and features the electrifying debate that occurred during the convention as it attempts to highlight the shared vision within the Green Party of challenging the corporate controlled two-party (one-party) system in order to begin implementing pro-democracy, pro-people policies. The documentary includes interviews with many Greens including Peter Camejo and Medea Benjamin, along with footage of Jason West and many others. New Spark is not-for-profit, so the primary objective is to get this information out there without relying on pressure from corporations, advertising, influential individual donors, or PACs. Therefore, New Spark is offering DVD and VHS copies on a sliding scale payment, as well as making the documentary available for free download on-line at http://www.newsparkproductions.org. New Spark requests a $15-$20 dollar donation, with the hope that those who have will give more (there is certainly no cap). For more information call New Spark at (360) 402-6122 or (979) 255-3997; or send e-mail to newsparkproductions@riseup.net or visit http://www.newsparkproductions.org
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<BR>NEWS:
<BR>Ross Mirkarimi, the SFGP #1 endorsed candidate for D5 Supervisor, held a CD release party on Friday. The campaign is using the CD to help get the word out about his campaign. Read about it at http://www.beyondchron.org.
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<BR>Two of our candidates for School Board, Jane Kim and Mark Sanchez wrote an editorial that was published in this week's Guardian.
<BR>http://www.sfbg.com/38/51/x_oped.html
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<BR>We had a great time as usual at last weekend's Power to the Peaceful Festival in Golden Gate Park. See photos at
<BR>http://www.sfprogressives.com
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<BR>Renee Saucedo, Green Party candidate for District 9 Supervisor, has been endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus-San Francisco. Renee's campaign held a press conference touting her support from women last Thursday. Many Green women participated, including candidates Susan King, Jane Kim and Terry Baum. Renee received press coverage from KPFA-FM and Telemundo.
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<BR>The San Francisco Chronicle reported that some city workers were coerced into voting for Gavin Newsom in last year's mayor's race. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-in/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2004/09/10/MNGTQ8MS7G1.DTL
<BR>The San Francisco Bay View also covered the story.
<BR>http://www.sfbayview.com/012804/notflorida012804.shtml
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<BR>Matt Gonzalez wrote an essay for Mesh Magazine: "In Another Era: The Socialist Circle of Eugene Debs".
<BR>http://www.meshsf.com/issue6/mattgonzalezeugenedebs.html
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<BR>EVENTS:
<BR>Saturday, September 18
<BR>Join Parents United for Education at a kick-off rally for Proposition F, the Parents Voting Rights Initiative, at 6 PM at the Women's Building, located at 3543 18th Street between Valencia and Guerrero. To receive more information about Parents United for Education or to join the coalition, please contact David Chiu at (415) 793-5462 or david.chiu@grassroots.com.
<BR>www.voice4parents.com
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<BR>Saturday, September 18
<BR>Comedy Benefit for Jane Kim!
<BR>Laugh the night away with a great lineup of Bay Area comedians at Blend, located at 659 Columbus in North Beach. Featured comedians include Kevin Camia, Louis Katz, Oliver Saria, Edwin Li, Jasper Redd and Brent Weinbach. This event is hosted by Samantha Chanse. Doors open at 8 PM; show at 9 PM. Donation is $10 at the door, and includes a full night of DJs and dancing after the comedy show. 21+ http://www.janekim.org
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<BR>Saturday, September 18
<BR>The Socialist Action Bookstore presents the first event of their fall forum series: "IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE TO BUSH AND KERRY? THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND THE LEFT" panel discussion/debate. The discussion takes place at 7:30 PM at the Socialist Action Bookstore, located at 298 Valencia Street near 14th Street. The panel debate format will be 5 fifteen-minute presentations. We'll draw lots to determine the order. We'll then have a few audience questions with each candidate or representative having the right to answer any question. Then we'll have 5-minute summaries in reverse order.
<BR>For the Ralph Nader/Peter Camejo presidential campaign:
<BR>MATT GONZALEZ, President, S.F. Board of Supervisors
<BR>For the Leonard Peltier/Peace and Freedom campaign:
<BR>MARSHA FEINLAND, Peace and Freedom candidate, U.S. Senate
<BR>For the socialist candidates---Socialist Workers Party, Workers World
<BR>Party, Peace and Freedom Party:
<BR>JEFF MACKLER, Socialist Action National Secretary
<BR>For the David Cobb/Pat LaMarche Green Party Campaign:
<BR>SUSAN KING, Green Party activist and candidate for District 5 Supervisor
<BR>For the John Parker/Workers World campaign:
<BR>BRENDA SANDBERG, Campaign director, Workers World Party
<BR>A $5 donation is requested, $3 for students/seniors. Wheelchair acessible. For more information call 415-255-1080.
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<BR>Sunday, September 19
<BR>Come to a mobilization to help re-elect Mark Sanchez to the School Board. Enjoy pastries at the Green Party office, located at 1028A Howard Street, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM before we hand out brochures throughout the Richmond. Mark Sanchez house signs are also now available. http://www.marksanchez.org.
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<BR>Sunday, September 19
<BR>Join Green Party Candidate for District 5 Ross Mirkarimi, School Board Member Mark Sanchez and School Board Candidate Jane Kim on a District Walk. The district walk will begin at 1 PM at the Horseshoe Cafe, located at 566 Haight near Fillmore. For more information, call 290-2706. http://www.rossforsuperivsor.org http://www.marksanchez.org http://www.janekim.org
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<BR>Sunday, September 19
<BR>Join us for a Merchant Walk in the Inner Richmond from 1 - 4 PM with Supervisor Jake McGoldrick and School Board Members Mark Sanchez and Eric Mar. Meet at Supervisor McGoldrick's campaign office at 219 Clement Street near 4th Avenue.
<BR>http:www.marksanchez.org
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<BR>Sunday, September 19
<BR>First Ever Valencia Street Fair, on Valencia Street between 21st and 22nd Streets in San Francisco!
<BR>Liz Ross is proud to produce the first annual Valencia Street Fair. The fair is partnering with Centro Latino Senior Center - a non-profit, community based organization committed to assisting the elderly in obtaining the economic and social support they need so that they can function independently and live with dignity. This partnership will work toward raising money for Centro Latino and for funds to assist Mission High School with their music and art programs. http://www.valenciastreetfair.com/
<BR>The Green Party will have a booth at the Valencia Street Fair from 11 AM -6 PM. Volunteers are needed to register
<BR>voters and distribute candidate literature. Contact Micheas at 415-424-5881.
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<BR>Sunday, September 19
<BR>Join us at a meeting of the San Francisco WestSide Greens from 3 - 5 PM. Meeting will be held at 2467 28th Avenue near Taraval. Agenda includes discussion of the San Francisco and California initiatives that are on the ballot for this November. If you wish to present information about any of the initiatives, please call Barry Hermanson at 415-664-7754. Developing a WestSide Greens slate card for distribution in the community is also on the agenda.
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<BR>Sunday, September 19
<BR>Come and share stories, photos, and video at an event called "RNC Reportback", sponsored by Direct Action to Stop the War. Folks will discuss experiences from protests in New York City at the Republican National Convention, 7 - 10 PM at the Cell Space, located at 2050 Bryant Street, between Mariposa and 18th Streets. Suggested donation is $5 - 25. http://www.actagainstwar.org http://www.cellspace.org.
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<BR>Tuesday, September 21
<BR>Come to a benefit performance of Terry Baum's hit play, "ONE FOOL". The candidate will perform the play herself at 8 PM at the Marsh, located at 1062 Valencia. http://www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>Tuesday, September 21
<BR>Come to 111 Minna Street Gallery for a Slam Bush fundraiser. The event includes music from 8 PM until midnight by Bay Area turntable legends, DJ Namane (Local 1200) and DJ Funklor (Spearhead). Additional performances by Marc Bamuthi Joseph (Def Poetry Jam), Drew Dellinger (Poets for Global Justice), Lex Luther and some other very special guests. A video compilation of highlights from Slam Bush events across the country will also be shown. Suggested donation of $20 at the door goes to support The Slam Bush National Rhyme Contest: reaching politically disenfranchised voters in battleground states through a series of anti-Bush rhyme battles, culminating in the National Slam Bush Championship in Miami on the eve of the presidential debates in that city. You can read more at about this campaign at http://slambush.net/index.html.
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<BR>Sunday, September 26
<BR>Come to a Merchant Walk in the Lower Haight and Western Addition with Ross Mirkarimi, School Board Member Mark Sanchez and School Board Candidate Jane Kim (tentative) from 1 - 3 PM. Meet at Mirkarimi Campaign HQ at Horseshoe Cafe, located at 566 Haight near Fillmore. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org http://www.marksanchez.org http://www.janekim.org
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<BR>Sunday, September 26
<BR>The League of Pissed Off Voters is having a benefit at Kelly's Mission Rock from 5 PM until midnight. Kelly's Mission Rock is located at 817 Terry Francois Boulevard in San Francisco. DJs will be spinning hip hop, reggae and soulful house, and there will also be some live acts. Donation is $10-20. The League will release its top 5 endorsements for San Francisco, so come celebrate! 21+
<BR>http://www.indyvoter.org/
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<BR>Monday, September 27
<BR>San Francisco Green Party Endorsement Forum: Candidates for Supervisor
<BR>This forum will be for supervisorial candidates seeking our endorsement in districts 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, and 11. We've already endorsed Renee Saucedo in 9, but will consider other ranked endorsements in that district. This will be an opportunity to hear from the candidates, and the decisions will be made at the meeting on September 29. The forum takes place at the SFGP office, located at 1028 A Howard Street between 6th and 7th Streets in San Francisco from 6 - 10 PM.
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<BR>Wednesday, September 29
<BR>Special General Meeting
<BR>The meeting starts at 7:30 PM, and will be held at the SFGP office, located at 1028 A Howard Street between 6th and 7th Streets in San Francisco. Agenda includes discussion of supervisor races in Districts 1, 3, 7, 9, and 11. http://www.sfgreenparty.org
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<BR>Tuesday, October 5
<BR>Rent Party with Comedy & Music for the San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness at the Great American Music Hall!
<BR>The San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness is in danger of losing their offices. The organization's resume is a 17 year-long list of successes, among them a homeless death prevention team, the development of supportive housing, and a shelter grievance program. The Rent Party will include performers Doug Ferrari, Brian Copeland, Killing My Lobster, Tom Ammiano, Jim Short, Las Vegas Headliner Mickey Joseph, San Francisco's The Meehan Brothers, and Jimmy Gunn from Deep Space. Rock with the Junior Panthers, and groove with Gene Burkert's HiFi Jazz. Doors open at 7 PM, showtime is 7:30. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To make a donation to the Coalition by credit card, call 415-346-3862
<BR>For more information, contact Elizabeth Ferrari, 415-242-0151 or sfexpat2000@yahoo.com.
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<BR>Friday-Saturday, Oct. 8-9
<BR>Annual California First Amendment Coalition Assembly, Northgate Hall, UC Berkeley
<BR>The Friday-evening speaker will be award-winning journalist-author Seymour Hersh, in conversation with KQED-FM's Michael Krasny. Visit http://www.cfac.org for information and registration.
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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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