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<BR>In this update:
<BR>1 No on Proposition 62 Letters to the Editor Campaign
<BR>2 Go Matt Go! Book Published
<BR>3 News
<BR>4 Events
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<BR>NO ON PROPOSITION 62 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CAMPAIGN:
<BR>The passage of Proposition 62 will make it very difficult for Greens to participate in a November general election. All Greens are urged to write letters to the editor expressing opposition to Prop. 62. Sample letter is below. You are welcome to use the sample letter verbatim.
<BR>Sample Letter-to-the-Editor
<BR>Editor,
<BR>Big business interests are trying to limit our voting choices with Prop. 62. They want to restrict our options to just two candidates for the November general election, even if those two candidates are both from the same political party. And that party doesn't even have to be the party that receives the most votes in the primary election.
<BR>Here's an example of the madness they're proposing. Suppose two Republicans run in the primary, and they receive 20% and 19% of the vote. Suppose four Democrats run, and they receive 18%, 17%, 15%, and 11%. Incredibly, under 62, only the two Republicans would advance to the general election, even though their combined total is just 39%, while the Democrats, who received 61%, would be completely shut out.
<BR>Individual billionaires associated with the following companies paid at least $50,000 each for the qualifying signatures for Prop. 62: Broad & Kaufman, the Gap, Wesco Financial, Paramount Farms, and Berkshire Hathaway; Countrywide Home Loans paid $350,000.
<BR>No other state, other than Louisiana, uses this voting scheme. Don't let the billionaires fool you on this one. They're trying to confine our November election choices to just two well-financed candidates who will serve their narrow pro big business interests. Vote No on Proposition 62.
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<BR>GO MATT GO! BOOK PUBLISHED:
<BR>Green Party activist Nicole Walter's book on the Matt for Mayor campaign is being released this month! A Book Publishing party will be held on October 25, from 6 - 9 PM. at The Abandoned Planet Bookstore, located at 16th and Valencia. If you would like to help out in any way, be it event planning, volunteering a place or help setting up, designing flyers, or if you wish to speak or perform, please contact Nicole. Orders for the book are being accepted in advance. The books will be available at a discount $15 each if purchased through Nicole, or will be available on Amazon.com later in the month. Nicole sends her thanks to everyone who helped make this book possible! For more information contact Nicole Walter at 415-571-1168 or ladypest@hotmail.com.
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<BR>NEWS:
<BR>Adriel Hampton mentioned Nicole Walter's book and wrote about IRV in his latest Body Politic column.
<BR>http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/100504c_bodypolitic
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<BR>San Francisco Bay Guardian endorsed many of our candidates, and put Ross Mirkarimi and Lisa Feldstein on this week's cover! http://www.sfbg.com
<BR>They also covered Terry Baum's ongoing battle to get on the ballot.
<BR>http://www.sfbg.com/39/01/x_trail_mix.html
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<BR>The San Francisco Sentinel covered a press conference outside of City Hall regarding planning issues that included Green Party activists Charlene Smythe and Richard Marquez. http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com
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<BR>Tonight, Green Party Presidential candidate David Cobb will be one of several third party candidates interviewed on Bill Moyer's NOW. Show will air at 10 PM on KQED-TV Channel 9.
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<BR>VOLUNTEER MOBILIZATIONS:
<BR>Most campaigns are having ongoing weekend mobilizations until Election Day. Volunteers are also needed during the week for phone banking and other activities. Our candidates need your help, so please get involved!
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<BR>Jane Kim for School Board
<BR>Volunteers will be meeting Saturday Oct 9 from 11 AM - 1 PM and Sunday Oct 10 from 2 - 4 PM at Jane's house, located at 275 Arguello, Apt. 201. Cross-street is California. Please email volunteer@janekim.org if you're interested in volunteering. http://www.janekim.org
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<BR>Renee Saucedo for District 9 Supervisor
<BR>Come and help the Renee Saucedo for Supervisor campaign with phone banking, precinct walking, and bicycle parades. Call 415-248-1620 to volunteer. http://www.reneesaucedo.com
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<BR>Ross Mirkarimi, #1 endorsed candidate for District 5 Supervisor
<BR>Come to Horseshoe Cafe HQ, 568 Haight Street between Fillmore and Steiner 10:30 AM, Saturday and Sunday for neighborhood walks, visibility, and voter registration. Other volunteer opportunities include phone banking: Sunday - Friday at 9 - Noon, 12-3 PM, 3-6 PM, or 6-9 PM; morning Muni visits with Ross: 7-9 AM weekdays at busy Muni stops; and afternoon neighborhood visits with Ross: 4-6 PM Monday through Friday. Call headquarters for more information, 415-863-4908. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org
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<BR>Lisa Feldstein, #2 endorsed candidate for District 5 Supervisor
<BR>Mobilize at 10 AM Saturday at 1508 Fillmore Street, Suite 211. http://wwwlisafeldstein.com
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<BR>Susan King, #3 endorsed candidate for District 5 Supervisor
<BR>Mobilize on Saturday at Susan's house, located at 484 Frederick Street at 11 AM due to the Candidate bike ride in the panhandle. Mobilize on Sunday at 10:30 AM at the campaign office located at 1347 Divisadero between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets in the Western Addition. http://www.susankingweb.com
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<BR>Pat Gray for Congress
<BR>Erika McDonald is leading precinct-walking/visibility mobilizations in San Francisco. If you can help walk on weekends, or can take a precinct to walk on your own time, contact Erika at 415-337-1499 or erikasf@aol.com
<BR>http://www.patgray.org
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<BR>EVENTS:
<BR>Saturday, October 9
<BR>Join our District 5 candidates for a bike ride with SF Bicycle Coalition. Meet at 10 AM at Panhandle and Baker at the Statue between Oak and Fell. Green Party member and former SFBC Executive Director Dave Snyder leads Green candidates Ross Mirkarimi, Lisa Feldstein and Susan King on a bike tour of District 5. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org http://www.lisafeldstein.com http://www.susankingweb.com
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<BR>Saturday, October 9
<BR>Join us for a district merchant walks! First we will walk through the heart of the Mission District, beginning at 24th Street and Alabama at 10 AM. Later at 1 PM, join us for a district merchant walk through the Outer Richmond with Mark Sanchez, Eric Mar, Sarah Lipson and Supervisor Jake McGoldrick, beginning at Simple Pleasures, located at 3434 Balboa near 37th Avenue. http://www.marksanchez.org
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<BR>Saturday, October 9
<BR>"Alambrista"
<BR>Originally released in 1977, "Alambrista" is the epic tale of Roberto, a
<BR>young Mexican immigrant, and his painful odyssey crossing the US/Mexican
<BR>border. "Alambrista!" has won a host of awards, and stars Domingo Ambriz,
<BR>Ned Beatty and Linda Gallen. (A young Edward James Olmos - if you look
<BR>carefully - has one of his first, short cameo roles in this film.)
<BR>Inspired by a renewed interest among scholars, the film was re-released in
<BR>2002, and has made the round of university campuses and public television
<BR>stations. Filmmaker Robert F. Young, will be in attendance and has kindly agreed to introduce the film and take a Q & A from the audience.
<BR>"Alambrista!" will be shown on Saturday, October 9th from 3:30 - 5:50 PM at
<BR>the Roxie Theatre, located at 3117 16th Street at Valencia. All proceeds to benefit the Committee to Elect Renée Saucedo for Supervisor, District 9. For more information call 415-248-1620. http://www.reneesaucedo.com
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<BR>Saturday, October 9
<BR>Cable Car Ride for Renee Saucedo for Supervisor in District 9
<BR>Meet At CALA parking lot Van Ness & 23rd at 4:30 PM. RSVP to (415) 821-1745 or call more 415-248-1620 for more information. http://www.reneesaucedo.com
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<BR>Sunday, October 10
<BR>Bettie Black, Gaviotas and Savant Guard will perform from 6 - 9 PM at Studio Z, located at 311 11th Street near Folsom in San Francisco. This is a fundraiser for School Board Members Eric Mar and Mark Sanchez to help them get re-elected. http://www.marksanchez.org
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<BR>Monday, October 11
<BR>Join us for precinct walking for Mark Sanchez in District 8 from 10 AM - 3 PM.
<BR>Where: Muddy Waters, Market and Church
<BR>Conservatives Call it Columbus Day, We Call Get Out the Vote Day. Let's use
<BR>this holiday to make sure that our City's parents and students have a voice
<BR>on the School Board. http://www.marksanchez.org
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<BR>Tuesday, October 12
<BR>Show Us How Smart You Are: Trivia Contest on education, San Francisco and politics with celebrity master of ceremonies. Event will be held at Bazaar Cafe, 3197 California near 24th Avenue from 7 - 9 PM. http://www.marksancehz.org
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<BR>Tuesday, October 12
<BR>League of Women Voters is hosting a District 5 Debate, 6:30 - 8 PM at Jones Memorial Church, located at 1975 Post Street.
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<BR>Thursday, October 14
<BR>Who Would DJ Laird Vote for? Benefit for Mark Sanchez, Jane Kim and Ross
<BR>Mirkarimi. Location is Hotel Utah, Club Mightly, 119 Utah near 15th Street. Time is 8 PM - 2 AM. Entertainment includes DJ Laird (LUSH), DJ Adnan (Tribal Souls), Neptune (El Circo), Alibi (House of Lotus) and Laron (Pyschofunkodiscodelic). Suggested donation $10 to $20. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org http://www.janekim.org http://www.marksanchez.org
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<BR>Thursday, October 14
<BR>Let's Put Harvey Milk Back in City Hall!
<BR>The Harvey Milk City Hall Memorial Committee presents its inaugural
<BR>fundraising event to place a sculpture of Supervisor Harvey Milk in San Francisco's City Hall. Fundraiser will be held from 7 - 10 PM at the
<BR>Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center, located at1800 Market Street in San Francisco. Beverages and appetizers will be provided and the suggested donation is $10 - $1000. Everyone is welcome. The evening will begin with a wine & cheese reception from 7 - 8 PM and will feature friends of Harvey. Matt Gonzalez and others will be speaking. Musical entertainment will begin at 8 PM.
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<BR>Friday, October 15
<BR>"Straight Outta Hunter's Point" Showing/Filmmakers for Jane, Eric and Mark Benefit. San Francisco-based independent film directors Kevin Epps, Johnny Cabaddu, and James Hou will present their works in this benefit for Jane, Eric and Mark. "STRAIGHT OUTTA HUNTERS POINT", "TAKE THE A TRAIN" and trailers of "MASTERS OF THE PILLOW", "BOMB CITY", "RAP DREAMS". Event begins at 8 PM at New College, 777 Valencia Street. All ages welcome.
<BR>http://www.janekim.org http://www.marksanchez.org
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<BR>Saturday, October 16
<BR>Merchant walk with School Board candidates Mark Sanchez and Eric Mar beginning at 18th Street and Valencia from 4:00-6:00 PM. For more info call 415-248-1620. http://www.marksanchez.org
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<BR>Saturday, October 16
<BR>YES ON N - Bring the troops home now! Come to a benefit/fundraiser at the Canvas Gallery, corner of 9th Avenue and Lincoln from 5 - 7:30 PM.
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<BR>Saturday, October 16
<BR>Rock with Renée Saucedo and enjoy a musical performance by the Green Party's own Charlene Smythe! Location Skip's Tavern located at 453 Cortland Avenue, from 8 - 11 PM. http://www.reneesaucedo.com
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<BR>Sunday, October 17
<BR>Join us for Jailbirds' Afternoon Delight: A benefit for the legal expenses of June Brashares and Terry Baum. Come and enjoy dessert, coffee, and lurid arrest videos! Hear June Brashares, Code Pink activist, describe her courageous assault on the Republican National Convention! Listen to Terry Baum, Green candidate for Congress in S.F., describe her struggle to get on the November ballot. Location is Terry's house, 547 Douglass Street between 21st and 22nd Streets. Time is 3:30 - 5:30 PM. http://www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>Wednesday, October 20
<BR>Infotainment Posse presents "To Nader or Not", a debate with Matt Gonzalez and David Harris at The Swedish American Hall. KPFA's Larry Bensky will moderate. Tickets for "To Nader or Not" are $5 and available at the door. Doors open at 7:30 PM; debate begins at 8. The Swedish American Hall, above Cafe du Nord, is located at 2174 Market Street in San Francisco. For more information call 415-431-7578 or visit http://www.infotainmentposse.com.
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<BR>Saturday, October 23
<BR>Come to a benefit for Terry Baum featuring Gwen Avery, blues singer extraordinaire! Event begins at 3 PM at Wild Side West, located at 424 Cortland in Bernal Heights. http://www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>Sunday, October 24
<BR>Activists from the Arab-American, Muslim, Iranian and immigrant communities
<BR>are hosting a fundraiser for Renee Saucedo and Ross Mirkarimi from 7 - 9:30 PM. Location is 2524 Mission Street. For more info call (415) 248-1620. http://www.reneesaucedo.com http://www.rossforsupervisor.org.
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<BR>Thursday, October 28
<BR>Opening of Terry Baum's play "Two Fools or Love Conquers All - Not!"
<BR>Two women, one American and one Costa Rican - they can't live without each
<BR>other. But where in the world can they legally live WITH each other? This
<BR>lesbian Odd Couple confronts personal and cultural differences, while they
<BR>struggle with immigration issues. It is the funny, passionate story of Gracie and
<BR>Luna, who claim the right to love without borders. Play runs through November 21. Shows at 8 PM. Info & Tickets: 415-861-5079. http://www.terrybaum.com
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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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