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Greenzine: Hunger Protest / Prisoners; Memorial for Jazzie Collins
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

July 31, 2013 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events https://www.sfgreenparty.org https://twitter.com/sfgreenparty https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ NEWS: 1. Bradley Manning NOT GUILTY of "aiding the enemy": month long sentencing phase to determine fate: http://www.bradleymanning.org/featured/bradley-manning-not-guilty-of-aiding… 2. AROC-Arab Resource & Organizing Center presented PRISONERS & RAMADAN: The Value of Dignity Over Hunger 7/27 with Adam Hudson connecting Hunger Strikes in Guantanamo,Cuba & Pelican Bay Prison,CA and Palestine. Adam Hudson is a journalist who just returned from a 2-week trip to Guantanamo Bay: Guantanamo prisoners are still being force fed and tortured. They have attorneys but the rules of law vary such as allowing hearsay in their trials. All 3 locations share the common goals ending inhuman prison treatment including solitary confinement. After an informative forum & Q&A, we all shared in the Iftar (Ramadan) Dinner which breaks the day long Ramadan fast at sundown for Muslims, made all the stronger for many this year in solidarity w/prisoners. See July 31st event below for actions. 3. Jill Stein is coming to California September 15-21st. This is an opportunity for Greens to host events with her. If interested in having her at an event, please contact June Brashares, Green Party Sonoma County, 415-425-3733. Jill is scheduled at the Petaluma Progressive Festival for Sunday September 15th and in LA, Saturday September 21st. Other dates are open at the moment. JULY-AUGUST EVENTS: 1. Hunger for Justice Wednesday, July 31 Location: Oscar Grant Plaza Time: Gather at 11am (Lunch time rally) 14th & Broadway in Downtown Oakland - 12th Street City Center BART On Wednesday July 31st, people around the world will fast and take other action in solidarity with the California Prisoner Hunger Strikers. Join family members of hunger strikers along with James Cromwell, Angela Davis, Mike Farrell, Danny Glover, Elliott Gould, Chris Hedges, Alice Walker, and Cornel West. We fast knowing that the criminalization that killed Trayvon Martin, and the criminalization that justifies the torture of prisoners in solitary confinement are one and the same. 2. Thursday, August 1: Stand with Workers -- Support a Safer BART: The rally will kick off at 5pm at Frank Ogawa Plaza in downtown Oakland, and at 6pm, we'll march down to BART headquarters to make our voices heard. 3. Thursday, August 1 from 5 to 8 pm: Memorial for Jazzie Collins at Mission High School located at 3750 18th St.SF Doors open at 5:00 pm, program 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: www.facebook.com/events/358929460877299/ 4. Friday, August 2nd: Summer Heat: Confronting the Climate Crisis: Environmental, labor, social justice, and health perspectives on building a winning movement. Bill McKibben will speak. 7:00pm Nourse Theater 275 Hayes Street San Francisco, CA 94102 5. Saturday, August 3 at 10 am; Summer Heat Protest! Gather outside Richmond BART station/march to Chevron refinery. Hear Green Party Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin speak! http://joinsummerheat.org/bay/ SF Green Party endorses Summer Heat: No Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. No more life-threatening hazards. No refining of dirty crude. Refining high-sulfur, low-quality tarsands/fracked oil increases greenhouse gas emissions and toxic air pollutants.It also corrodes refinery machinery which contributes to major industrial accidents. No more tax evasion. We demand a just transition from dirty fossil fuels to union jobs in clean energy. Chevron needs to support Richmond’s long-term transition to a renewable energy-based economy that is good for people and the planet. 6. Sunday, August 4, SF Mime Troupe Yerba Buena Gardens, 3rd St. & Mission in downtown SF. Music at 1:30 pm; "Oil & Water" theater starts 2 pm. Don't miss it! *===========================* The Green Party of California is seeking independent contractors for a variety of positions: fundraiser, organizer, and press secretary. To get more details, or to apply, see their web page: http://www.cagreens.org/ *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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Greenzine: General Meeting Wednesday; Report on Pelosi Protest
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

July 23, 2013 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events https://twitter.com/sfgreenparty https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ NEWS: 1. Greens Protest at Fundraiser for Congressperson Nancy Pelosi! It was a cold day Sunday July 21 standing in front of 62 Woodland Avenue where a benefit for Nancy Pelosi was held. But it warmed up seeing some 25 to 30 people with placards and banners asking Pelosi to support expanding social security and HR 676 (expanded and improved Medicare for All Act). Some attendees at the benefit offered to challenge Pelosi who refused to give a straight answer to support of hands off Social Security. This was the first ever action known action in San Francisco taken place where Pelosi was fundraising. The inspiration came from someone who said follow the money. Denise DAnne suggested a Silent Rally. This was briefly discussed a recent CARA meeting and fostered some interesting ideas. One being that we should bring canned cat food to show what senior would be forced to eat if Social Security were dismantled. The idea progressed into a serious rally. Green Party member Barry Hermanson provided the script for the hand made signs. Denise, Sandra and Barry were all interviewed by KPFA...the only media to show up. It may or may not have significant value but the 62 Woodland house was where Eleanor Roosevelt spent time when she was in San Francisco. FDRs major legislation was social security signed in 1935. In attendance at the protest were members of Gray Panthers, Single Payer Now, CARA, San Francisco Green Party, Senior and Disability Action and Older Womens League (OWL). Barry Hermanson intends to run against Congressperson Nancy Pelosi in the 2014 election. 2. The SF Green Party is endorsing Summer Heat...a collaborative effort. No Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. No more life-threatening hazards. No refining of dirty crude. Refining high-sulfur, low-quality tar sands/fracked oil increases greenhouse gas emissions and toxic air pollutants. It also corrodes refinery machinery, which contributes to major industrial accidents. No more tax evasion. We need a just transition from dirty fossil fuels to union jobs in clean energy. Chevron needs to support Richmonds long-term transition to a renewable energy-based economy that is good for people and the planet. Details for the August 3rd event below. 3. Former Green and beloved transgender activist Jazzie Collins passed away recently. A memorial is being planned for her on August 1 at Mission High School. See more details below in events. JULY-AUGUST EVENTS: 1. Wednesday, July 24 from 7 to 9 pm: SF Green Party General Membership meeting at El Cafetazo, located at 3087 16th Street near Valencia Street in San Francisco. Nearby transit includes the 16th & Mission BART station. Greens usually meet in the very back of the café. There will be discussion about the BART strike. 2. Friday, July 26 from 9 pm to 1 am: Benefit for the Bradley Manning Legal Defense fund at the Cafe Flore kitchen, located at 2298 Market Street in San Francisco. This will be a fun night of DJs, performers, raffle drawings and drink specials in support of Nobel Prize Nominee and Whistle-Blower PFC Bradley Manning. There is no cover charge, but a donation jar will be available for performer tips. Donations will also be accepted for the Bradley Manning Legal Defense Fund (tax deductible.) Cafe Flores kitchen is open until 10pm; the full service bar is open until 2 am. Nearby transit includes the MUNI F Line streetcar or MUNI underground. 3. Saturday, July 27 all day: Bradley Manning Saturday at various locations in San Francisco; a decentralized day of action all across the city! There will be banner drops, human billboards, street theater, flash mobs and more. Bradley Manning Saturday will be a day of overwhelming awareness and support for the heroic queer whistle-blower. Organizers are calling on groups to choose a visible location, time and creative action to submit for the day. We will then all converge at the end of the day at a location to be announced. For information on the Bradley Manning Flashmob, contact leez(a)riseup.net or 415-894-0042. For all other Bradley Manning San Francisco events, contact Michael Thurman at michael(a)couragetoresist.org or by phone 510-488-3559. Please submit your action, group, time and exact location to michael(a)couragetoresist.org and it will be added to the action list. http://www.bradleymanning.org/ 4. Saturday, July 27 at 7 pm: AROC Presents PRISONERS & RAMADAN: The Value of Dignity Over Hunger! AROC Iftar and Discussion with Adam Hudson on Hunger Strikes in Guantanamo. Adam Hudson is a freelance journalist who just returned from a 2-week trip to Guantanamo Bay. AROC members will also draw on the connections between current hunger strikes in Pelican Bay and Palestine. Iftar(Ramadan)/Potluck Dinner at 8:30pm. Bring a dish to share. 522 Valencia Street; info(a)araborganizing.org. 415-994-2496 5. Sunday, July 28: Sunday Streets in the Mission. Table with the Green Party and help register voters. For location and to volunteer, email cc(a)sfgreens.org. 6. Thursday, August 1 from 5 to 8 pm: Memorial for Jazzie Collins at Mission High School, located at 3750 18th Street in San Francisco. https://www.facebook.com/events/358929460877299/ 7. Saturday, August 3 at 10 am; Summer Heat Protest! Gather outside the Richmond BART station and march to the Chevron refinery. Hear Green Party Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin speak! http://joinsummerheat.org/bay/ **

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GREENZINE: Protest Pelosi! Save City College!
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events https://twitter.com/sfgreenparty https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ NEWS: 1. SFGP is endorsing Summer Heat...a collaborative effort. No Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. No more life-threatening hazards. No refining of dirty crude. Refining high-sulfur, low-quality tar sands and fracked oil increases greenhouse gas emissions and toxic air pollutants. It also corrodes refinery machinery, which contributes to major industrial accidents. No more tax evasion. We need a just transition from dirty fossil fuels to union jobs in clean energy. Chevron needs to support Richmonds long-term transition to a renewable energy-based economy thats good for people and the planet. See details under events below for August 3rd. 2. Check out the Israeli Divestment Campaign protest at CalPERS and new campaign focusing on Caterpillar's complicity in Palestine and abuse of workers: www.israeldivestmentcampaign.org. 3. The Green Party Protests the Zimmerman Acquittal and a Justice System 'Stacked Against People of Color and the Poor' http://www.gp.org/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/details/4/632.html 4. City College SF: the Accreditation Committee (ACCJC) has ordered City College to close next year. State Assemblyman Tom Ammiano & SF Supervisor John Avalos are fighting to save it. See event below on July 18th. The ACCJC gets funds from the public but does not have to follow California laws? They have closed meetings, have silenced the board and intimidated teachers. None of the Committee sanctions have anything to do with education. In fact, the quality of education at City College is ranked very high. AFT 2121 (CCSF Faculty union) has filed a 280 page complaint with the Department of Education in Washington D.C. who can override the Commission. Also see City College Student meeting information below for 7/17. 5. Former Green and beloved activist Jazzie Collins passed away last week. Read about her contributions to our community. http://www.poormagazine.org/node/4844 http://www.anngarrison.com/audio/2013/07/13/448/trans-march-celebrates-life… http://www.sfbg.com/politics/2013/07/12/jazzie-collins-forever-fighting-goo… JULY-AUGUST EVENTS: 1. Wednesday July 17, 4:30 pm City College SF Student meeting to plan actions to Save City College from closure. Ocean Campus at Health Center, room 214 behind the Creative Arts Annex. Balboa BART Station. 2. July 17, 7:30 pm SF Green Party County Council monthly meeting at El Cafetazo, 3087 16th St. near Valencia. Short walk from 16th & Mission BART. cc(a)sfgreens.org 3. July 17, 7-9:30 pm People's Right to Know Forum held at ILWU Local Hall, 801 2nd Street next to AT&T Park. Great line-up of speakers including Larry Bush, Reese Erlich, Peter Phillips, Tracy Rosenberg and Josh Wolf. 4. Thursday July 18th, 5 pm JOIN COMMUNITY LEADERS TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES TO KEEP CITY COLLEGE SF OPEN. Sponsored by Tom Ammiano and held at the CA State Bldg.-Marks Conf. Center Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate. Also sponsored by John Avalos, SF Labor Council, AFT 2121. www.aft2121.org 415-585-2121. Everyone welcome and very much needed! 5. Sunday July 21, 10:30-11:30 am. Silent Protest at Pelosi Fund- raiser. 44 Woodward Avenue SF off Parnassus near Stanyan. #6 bus & N Judah. Demand protection and expansion of Social Security and Medicare; No chained CPI. Bring signs. Organized by SFGP Council member Denise D'Anne: Contact her at 415-431-4172. Rides for 4 people! 6.Wednesday July 24th, 7-9 pm SF Green Party member meeting at El Cafetazo, 3087 16th St. near Valencia. 16th & Mission BART. 7. Sunday July 28th Sunday Streets in the Mission. Table with the Green Party and help register voters, hand out SFGP brochures and educate on topics above. For location & to sign-up at cc(a)sfgreens.org 8. Saturday August 3rd, 10 am, Richmond BART station. Protest with Summer Heat! Bill McKibben and 350.org lead the march to Chevron. www.350.org ; SFGP is one of the endorsers. Huge crowd expected. 9. August & September SF Mime Troupe "Oil and Water" dates: Two on August 4th: 2 pm & 7 pm. Yerba Buena Garden 3rd & Mission. Aug. 7th, 7 pm 855 Treat Avenue. Closing day in Dolores Park 2 pm Sept. 2nd. SFGP may be tabling at these and welcomes Save City College and Ocean Edge to join us. **

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Greenzine: Save City College!
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ https://twitter.com/sfgreenparty https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ NEWS: 1. SFGP tabled on Sunday with Ocean Edge at the great Hwy. Sunday Streets. We informed many more people about the commercialization plans for the already existing Ocean Beach soccer fields and encouraged walking tours of the area. Thanks to Ocean Edge volunteers as well as SFGP members John-Marc, Erika, Mike, Sandra, Denise and Barry for being at the tables. 2. Check out the Israeli Diverstment Campaign protest at CalPERS and new campaign focusing on Caterpillar's complicity in Palestine and abuse of workers: www.israeldivestmentcampaign.org JULY EVENTS: 1. Wednesday, July 10, 6-8pm Learn more about City College SF's accrediting agency (ACCJC). Coalition Meeting Featuring Marty Hittelman, author of "ACCJC Gone Wild" Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia St. (btw 22nd & 23rd Sts.) 2. Wednesday July 10th, 5 pm, Powell & Market Sts. SF Protest: No more wars - U.S. out of the Middle East! White House's announcement that it is directly supplying arms to opposition in Syria is a dramatic escalation of U.S./NATO/Israeli war. Thousands of U.S. troops and intelligence personnel are training opposition forces and coordinating operations in Turkey and Jordan http://www.sfanswer.org To volunteer/more info: 415-821-6545 Note: August & Sept. SF Mime Troupe dates: Two on August 4th: 2 pm & 7 pm. Yerba Buena Garden 3rd & Mission. Aug. 7th, 7 pm 855 Treat Av. And closing day in Delores Park 2 pm Sept. 2nd. SFGP will be tabling at all of these and welcomes Save City College and Ocean Edge to join us. *===========================* The Green Party of California is seeking independent contractors for a variety of positions: fundraiser, organizer, and press secretary. To get more details, or to apply, see their web page: http://www.cagreens.org/ *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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Greenzine: 4th of July, Sunday Streets, Save CCSF and GGP!
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 04 Jul '13

04 Jul '13

July 3, 2013 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ https://twitter.com/sfgreenparty https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Sunday Streets are a summer treat in the city. This Sunday July 7th the Great Hwy will be shut down at Ocean Beach near Golden Gate Park for all to enjoy: on foot,bikes, skates ,scooters, skateboards and horses! Join SFGP as we table with Ocean Edge to save the huge meadow behind the Beach Chalet restaurant from being commercialized & privatized into soccer fields for hire. Our tables will be on MLK Blvd./Lincoln @ Great Hwy. Call 650-303-1176 if you can't find us. NEWS: 1. Support the BART strike. Mainstream media is trying to blame the workers who have given up much while their top dogs make over $300,000 a year. http://www.wemakebartwork.com 2. The Pride event was wildly successful. Over 1,000 people marched with the Bradley Manning contingent in the parade on Sunday. SFGP donated to the printing of 10,000 terrific signs stating that Manning is Our Grand Marshal! We gave out 1,000 of those posters at our booth over two days,along with over 400 of our newest SFGP brochure. We also had the Ocean Edge banner/volunteers working with us (many are Greens) to collect signatures to stop the gawd awful commercialized soccer field behind Beach Chalet. While PFC Bradley Manning stands trial at Ft. Meade, pop-culture celebrities declare support for the Army whistleblower in a 5-minute advocacy video. 20+ Hollywood actors/musicians/other well-known leaders star in "I am Bradley Manning" by filmmaker Oliver Stone. View the video: http://iam.bradleymanning.org 3. The 1% are trying to steal City Collge! Today, they announced CCSF's accreditation will be revoked next year. The Save City College SF Coalition is continuing to work urgently throughout the summer with HOT campaigns, events and demonstrations. You are welcome to get involved! www.saveCCSF.org Join march to Department of Education--see July 9th below. JULY EVENTS: 1. Thursday July 4th: RESTORE THE 4TH. Restore the Fourth aims to end all forms of unconstitutional surveillance of digital communications by the United States government. 11 am in SF at UN Plaza /Civic Center BART. http://www.restorethefourth.net #nsa Also see SF Green Party FB page. 2. We'll be registering voters at the SF Mime Troupe's opening performance in Dolores Park! If you can help, email cc(a)sfgreens.org. We'll meet and set up at 12:30 on the corner of Church and 18th; the show starts at 1:30 (for the music, 2 for the show). 3. Sunday Streets July 7th 11am-4pm in Golden Gate Park/Great Hgy. SF Green Party tabling w/Ocean Edge at MLK/Lincoln & Great Hwy. Join us for a tour of the now lovely meadow where astro- turf soccer fields may soon go. Volunteer to help: cc(a)sfgreens.org 4. Tuesday July 9th at 4 pm Urgent! Join City College teachers and students to march from the downtown campus on 4th St. & Mission to the Department of Education at 50 Beale St. near Mission in response to the Accreditation ruling. Fight back for Public Education. Demand DOE investigate Accreditation Committee and revoke their authority. 5. Wednesday July 10th, 5 pm, Powell & Market Sts. SF Protest:No more wars - U.S. out of the Middle East! White House's June 13th announcement that it would begin directly supplying arms to opposition in Syria is a dramatic escalation of U.S./NATO/Israeli war. Thousands of U.S.troops/intelligence personnel are training opposition forces and coordinating operations in Turkey and Jordan http://www.sfanswer.org 415-821-6545 *===========================* The Green Party of California is seeking independent contractors for a variety of positions: fundraiser, organizer, and press secretary. To get more details, or to apply, see their web page: http://www.cagreens.org/ *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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