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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY: Feb. 14, 2008
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 15 Feb '08

15 Feb '08

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY Send Announcement items to news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. Green Party General Membership Meeting is held every Third Wednesday of the Month 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) <http://ww.sfgreenparty.org/>http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/campaigns/campaigns.gem> ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * Save Rent Control Campaign Street Party: Voter Mobilization Kick-Off, 10 am 2 pm 558 Capp St. For more info, contact <mailto:info@sftu.org>info(a)sftu.org or 415-282-6543 http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/02/13/18479015.php * TEACH-IN: Iraq War Anniversary and Resistance Strategies: Sunday, Feb. 17, 6-8 pm New College of California, 741 Valencia St. (btwn 18th/19th Sts) <http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/02/14/18479233.php>http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/02/14/18479233.php * Green Party General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) Agenda items at <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1817>http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1817 * The Green Movement: Hope for the Future of the Earth: Thursday, Feb 28, 7:30 pm First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way (at Dana), Berkeley Tickets: $10 advance, $13 door. Students with ID: $5 (at door only). Available at Codys Books and independent bookstores and at <http://www.globalexchange.org/hawkendanaher>www.globalexchange.org/hawkendanaher Telephone ticket order: 415-255-7296, x253 http://us.f833.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch?.rand=84miavh5np6ad * California Food and Justice Coalition: Monday-Tuesday, March 3-4, 9 am-4 pm Preservation Park/Ginn House, 660 13th St., Oakland Directions at <http://www.preservationpark.com/maps/index.html>http://www.preservationpark.com/maps/index.html. http://www.foodsecurity.org/california * Second Global Greens Congress in São Paulo Brazil: May 1-4 <http://www.globalgreens.org/index.php>http://www.globalgreens.org/index.php * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13 <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601>http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 _____________________ NEWS The FBI Deputizes Business http://www.progressive.org/mag_rothschild0308 Free Muni! Free San Francisco! <http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5327#more>http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5327#more Super Tuesday Primaries a landslide for Ralph Nader in California <http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=22>http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=22 Marriage Equality: Four Years Later <http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5367#more>http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5367#more Arizona Petition Drive: Help get the GP on the Arizona ballot. They are looking for contributions and volunteers to secure signatures to get on the ballot. For more information, contact Jim Dorenkott at jimdorenkott2(a)yahoo.com. _______________________________________________ San Francisco Green Party Announcement List To unsubscribe, go here: <http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce>http <http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce>://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce

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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST Feb. 7, '08
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 08 Feb '08

08 Feb '08

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY Send Announcement items to news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. Green Party General Membership Meeting is held every Third Wednesday of the Month 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) <http://ww.sfgreenparty.org/>http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/campaigns/campaigns.gem> ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * WestSide Green Club: Sunday, Feb. 10, 3-5 p.m. Home of Barry Hermanson, 2467 - 28th Avenue (between Taraval and Ulloa) For information, call Barry at 664-7754 or Nancy Lewis at 661-5713. Open to all progressives interested in political activity in the Sunset, Richmond and Parkside. * The Art of Progressive Politics: Monday, Feb. 11, 7-9 p.m. Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California St., between 21st and 22nd avenues Join San Francisco Green Party members and candidates for local offices at a SFGP fundraiser/art opening. Enjoy the art of Heike Seefeldt ( http://www.pintofpaint.com/artwork.htm) and Sue Vaughan ( www.carfreetalk.org) For more information, contact Sue at 415-668-3119. * Green Party General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) <http://ww.sfgreenparty.org/>http://www<http://ww.sfgreenparty.org/>.sfgreenparty.org/ * Second Global Greens Congress in São Paulo Brazil: May 1-4 <http://www.globalgreens.org/index.php>http://www.globalgreens.org/index.php * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13 <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601>http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 _____________________ NEWS Victories for McKinney, Nader on Super Tuesday http://www.urbanecoinc.com/westsidegreens/ Berkeley City Council: Marines Aren't Welcome http://www.fogcityjournal.com/news_in_brief/bcn_code_pink_080201.shtml Free Muni! Free San Francisco! http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5327#more Amy Goodman Interview http://www.progressive.org/mag_intv0208 The Chaos in America's Vast Security Budget http://www.counterpunch.org/wheeler02052008.html Petition to Urge Congress to Permanently Protect the Arctic Refuge! We the undersigned... http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/567728305?z00m=13391590 ____________________ DEADLINE, MIDNIGHT FRIDAY: ELECT A GREEN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE USING THE IRV MODEL Electoral Reform Working Group (California Greens) is sponsoring an online ranked-ballot-voting demonstration -- called Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) -- using the Green Presidential Primary candidates. The official election gives you just one choice with your vote. But the Green Party advocates a ranked-ballot system where you can tell us how feel about all the candidates by ranking them in order of your preference. http://www.cagreens.org/erwg/irvdemo/pres08.html See how a ranked-ballot election works by participating in our online demonstration! The results will be posted on http://www.cagreens.org/erwg/irvdemo/pres08.html _______________________________________________ San Francisco Green Party Announcement List To unsubscribe, go here: <http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce>http<http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce>://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce

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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST: Jan. 31, 2008
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY Send Announcement items to news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. Green Party General Membership Meeting is held every Third Wednesday of the Month 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th Streets) http://ww.sfgreenparty.org/ ____________________ SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS, FEBRUARY 2008 http://www.sfgreenparty.org/campaigns/campaigns.gem ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * Healthcare Reform 2008: Saturday Feb. 2, 3-5 p.m. Centro del Pueblo, 474 Valencia For more information, contact Don Bechler, <mailto:dbechler@value.net>dbechler [at] value.net. http://www.singlepayernow.net * California Presidential Primary: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. SF Department of Elections: www.sfgov.org/site/elections_index.asp * Animal Advocacy Working Group: Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. (Arrive at 7 p.m. if you want to order food.) Golden Era Chinese Restaurant, 572 O'Farrell St. (between Jones and Leavenworth) Our table will display a greeting card or picture with three wolf pups on it. For more information, please email Rosalind Lord at rclord(a)seaserpent.com and put "AWG" or "Animal Advocacy Working Group" in the subject field. * WestSide Green Club: Sunday, Feb. 10, 3-5 p.m. Home of Barry Hermanson, 2467 - 28th Avenue (between Taraval and Ulloa) For information, call Barry at 664-7754 or Nancy Lewis at 661-5713. Open to all progressives interested in political activity in the Sunset, Richmond and Parkside. * The Art of Progressive Politics: Monday, Feb. 11, 7-9 p.m. Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California St., between 21st and 22nd avenues Join San Francisco Green Party members and candidates for local offices at a SFGP fundraiser/art opening. Enjoy the art of Heike Seefeldt (http://www.pintofpaint.com/artwork.htm) and Sue Vaughan (www.carfreetalk.org) For more information, contact Sue at 415-668-3119. * Second Global Greens Congress in São Paulo Brazil: May 1-4 http://www.globalgreens.org/index.php * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13 http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 _____________________ NEWS SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS, FEBRUARY 2008 Follow the link, or scroll to the bottom of the page for the text version. http://www.sfgreenparty.org/campaigns/campaigns.gem News items: Greens Connect Ecology with Democracy http://natcath.org/NCR_Online/archives2/2008a/011108/011108zc.htm Greens Bemoan Retreat of AntiWar Groups http://uprisingradio.org/home/?p=2308 SF Green Party County Council member Sue Vaughan writes "Deconstructing Polls" in FogCityJournal http://www.fogcityjournal.com/news_in_brief/sv_polls_080124.shtml Video of Green Party Presidential Debate in San Francisco http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNGtJ_0vTgk ____________________ GREEN PARTY PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS, FEBRUARY 5, 2008: Prop A, park bond: no position Proposition A, a bond measure that promises to improve existing parks in San Francisco as well as create new ones, has its pros and cons. The Green Party is passionately supportive of our parks and natural areas. Ecological wisdom is one of our key values, and we are strongly in favor of maintaining parks as public assets. We have major concerns, however, with this park bond. The fact is that a park bond approved in 2000 was supposed to achieve the same goals of proposition A. Instead, the Recreation and Park Department spent substantial funds to develop a golf course in San Francisco. This golf course, though developed with public money, is now very likely to be handed over to private interests. This fact, along with a general lack of accountability on the part of the Recreation and Parks Department, makes us skeptical that funds garnered from Proposition A will be well spent. The San Francisco Green Party is also very hesitant to embrace bond financing. In addition to being environmentally and socially responsible, we are also fiscally responsible. Bond financing is regressive, non-sustainable, and saddles our children with the debt from our public consumption, while transferring billions of dollars of interest payments from California taxpayers to the wealthiest individuals and companies. Other revenue enhancements, such as a gross receipts tax and/or a real estate transfer tax should be explored as waysto fund ongoing maintenance for our public parks. The San Francisco Green Party also notes that Proposition A does not require an Environmental Impact Review (EIR) of the new park developments it proposes to finance. After weighing these pluses and minuses, the San Francisco Green Party reached consensus to remain neutral on Prop A. Prop B, police retirement: NO The SF Green Party opposes Prop B. Prop B would allow retiring police officers to defer retirement for 3 years. We view this method of increasing police staffing levels as overly expensive compared to alternatives, and of only limited benefit to public safety. Public safety is extremely important to all San Franciscans. Greens support accountable community policing and violence prevention programs. Such programs have worked to reduce violent crime in recent years in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. San Francisco, on the other hand, has reached a 10 year high in murder rates, while the Mayor's sweetheart deals with the police union have done nothing to improve safety. Current staffing shortages in the police department should be solved by converting desk jobs to civilian positions. These secretarial jobs are currently filled by fully trained officers, and could be done equally well by civilians, at much lower cost to the public. Civilians would not need to go through the police academy, which limits the rate at which we can hire new officers. San Francisco should continue to train and hire new officers, and use them to implement community policing programs, such as foot patrols. Officers with more experience often use their seniority privileges to avoid such duties. Retaining more expensive retiring officers is a short-sighted distraction from the changes that need to be made in the police department for it to be more effective. Vote NO on Prop B. Prop C, peace center: no position The SF Green Party abstains from an endorsement on Prop C, because although the idea of a peace center is appealing, the Center's plan drew some objections, and also lacks sufficient detail on which to make an informed endorsement. Concerns arose from the Center's inclusion of a prominent "dramatic statue" of St. Francis, a religious symbol being erected on public land, as well as removing the prison as a historical landmark, tourist attraction and source of revenue for the City. The admirable plans for energy self-sufficiency were stated in no more detail than naming three types of renewable energy. And no one from the City government is yet known to be backing the project. Perhaps an endorsement can be decided on when The Global Peace Foundation presents in more detail their idea of a Global Peace Center. Prop 91, transportation funding: NO In CA, gas taxes and similar fees are collected by the state and are earmarked to pay for transportation projects rather than going into the general fund. Current law allows the governor, with the support of the legislature, to borrow the funds for other purposes for up to 3 years. Prop 91 would disallow such loans, except for very short term periods. The Green Party opposed the original proposition that earmarked gas taxes for transportation purposes, since only 20% of the money is spent on public transit. The remaining 80% funds more highways and suburban sprawl. We therefore support giving our elected representatives the flexibility to borrow these funds for other needs, such as education, health care, and other urgent priorities. We supported Prop 1A in 2006, which prevented the governor from borrowing local transportation funds to spend on state projects. This transfer of power from local communities to the state violates our key value of Decentralization. Since Prop 1A passed, the circumstance for borrowing funds that was of most concern to us is now illegal, so Prop 91 provides no additional benefits. Vote NO on 91. Prop 92, community college funding: YES California's community colleges are an economic engine that trains the state's workforce, the number one educators of adults in the state. Two- thirds of all CSU graduates and one-third of all UC graduates begin at community colleges, where they can get their first two years of college at much lower cost. Community colleges also train 70 percent of the state's registered nurses, as well as fire fighters, police officers, and skilled trades laborers. They enable disadvantaged students to earn high school equivalency diplomas. And community colleges teach English to tens of thousands of immigrants to enable them to succeed in the economy. Community Colleges educate 2.5 million students per year, 14 times more than UC teaches. Yet, California ranks 45th in the nation in dollars per student spent for its community college system. Every year since 1991, the state legislature has suspended the Education Code to underfund community colleges, taking over $4 billion away from community colleges in the past ten years. Sometimes the legislature also raises fees, denying access to the poorest students. In 2004, when the legislature raised student fees to $26 a unit, 305,000 students dropped out. By comparison, the UC system has 180,000 total students. Proposition 92 would put and end to all this. Here are the facts: - Prop 92 fixes student fees at $15 per unit and limits future increases to inflation. - It establishes guaranteed minimum funding for community colleges. - It places the community college system in the state constitution, ensuring that the community college system is independent from the political games played by the governor and state legislature. - Right now, community college funding is tied to K-12 funding, based on formulas that don't make sense for community colleges. Proposition 92 establishes a separate set-aside for community colleges with funding formula created for the community college system. - Proposition 92 would not change how K-12 is funded and would not negatively impact the funding of K-12. The usual anti-tax forces are fighting against Proposition 92, and have convinced one state K-12 teachers group to oppose it. Yet, K-12 teachers around the state do support Proposition 92, including the California Federation of Teachers and the local teachers unions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, as do American Federation of Teachers locals. So do school boards around the state, including the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education. The San Francisco Green Party and elected Greens and progressive democrats are supporting Proposition 92. Join San Francisco College Board Trustee John Rizzo, School Board President Mark Sanchez, and former President of the Board of Supervisors Matt Gonzalez and vote YES for Proposition 92. Support higher education and jobs training for the poor and middle class. Prop 93, term limits: no position Proposition 93 would change the term limit formula from the current 14 years to 12 years total, with options to move between State Senate and State Assembly. Currently, a legislator could serve 3 two-year Assembly terms (6 years), plus two four-year State Senate terms, for a total of 14 years in both houses, with a max of 6 and 8 years respectively for each seat. If Proposition 93 passes, legislators in the Assembly who would be termed-out this year would be able to serve for another 3 terms, for a total of 12 years. Additionally, State Senators who are otherwise termed-out would be able to serve a third four-year term if Proposition 93 passes. Proponents of 93 assert that the measure would result in more experienced legislators, who would be less likely to rely on lobbyists and influence peddlers to write legislation for them. Supporters of overturning term limits believe that high turnover in the legislature results in the extraordinary influence of lobbyists and behind-the-scenes consultants. Members of the SF Green Party agreed that abolishing term limits would be a good thing, but expressed concern that the new term-limit formula under Proposition 93 may result in less experienced legislators in the long run, since the total time legislators would be allowed to serve would be reduced by 2 years. Proposition 93 was placed on the ballot by the speaker of the Assembly, who will be termed out if this measure fails. Therefore, many perceive the measures as a self-interested power grab by corrupt Democrats in the state legislature. Green Party members also expressed concerns about the motives of Proposition 93 sponsors, and the contrived way that the legislation was placed on an early ballot in order to enable otherwise termed-out legislators to run again in June 2008 (3 elections this year will result in lower average turnout than 2 elections, and is therefore less democratic). After weighing the pros and cons, we were unable to reach consensus on whether or not to endorse Prop 93. Props 94-97, Native American casinos: NO No on state propositions 94, 95, 96 and 97. That was the unanimous sentiment among attendees at the San Francisco Green Party's endorsement meeting on Monday evening, Jan. 7. The referendum measures are identical in substance; they differ only in the names of the Native American tribes that would give unspecified amounts of their gaming revenues to the state each year for the next two decades. If all four measures pass, the state's share of the gaming revenues would be an estimated $9 billion over the 20-year span. That's a paltry $450 million a year. Myriad other concerns about the measures surfaced at the endorsement meeting: -- This is a sweetheart deal. The tribes that colluded on it with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are the four wealthiest among the state's Native Americans and exert influence over smaller tribes, with no oversight. -- The tribes would unilaterally decide how much they would give the state each year. -- The large tribes reportedly mistreat employees at their casinos. Organized labor opposes propositions 94-97. -- We should not support the expansion of gambling as a way to alleviate poverty among Native Americans. In fact, a disproportionately large percentage of gambling revenues comes from the lowest-income segment of our population. -- These measures do not address Native American sovereignty and will do little to bring the state budget toward balance. If policy-makers truly want the state to operate in the black, they should close the tax loopholes for wealthy individuals and corporations, and should reinstate the increase in auto registration fees. Environmental, education, seniors' and civil rights organizations also oppose propositions 94-97. -- Endorsement decisions were made at a special January general membership meeting, with over 100 active members eligible to vote on endorsements. Contact: Erika McDonald for more information: Erika(a)dolorespark.org or 415-337-1499. _______________________ PREVENTION OF FARM ANIMAL CRUELTY ACT Californians for Humane Farms, sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States, must collect the final 650,000 signatures by Feb. 25 to get the measure on the ballot to prevent cruelty to calves raised for veal, pigs during pregnancy and egg-laying hens. This is not an online petition. Volunteers may sign up at http://www.humanecalifornia.org/volunteer/index.php for materials. For more information, call the San Francisco Californians for Humane Farms office at 415-772-0952, or visit www.humanecalifornia.org ___________________ ELECT A GREEN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE USING THE IRV MODEL Electoral Reform Working Group (California Greens) is sponsoring an online ranked-ballot-voting demonstration -- called Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) -- using the Green Presidential Primary candidates. The official election gives you just one choice with your vote. But the Green Party advocates a ranked-ballot system where you can tell us how feel about all the candidates by ranking them in order of your preference. http://cagreens.org/erwg/irvdemo/pres08.html See how a ranked-ballot election works by participating in our online demonstration! The results will be posted on the California Greens website after the primary. _____________________ San Francisco Green Party Announcement List To unsubscribe, go here: http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce

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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 24 Jan '08

24 Jan '08

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY Send Announcement items to news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. Green Party General Membership Meeting is held every Third Wednesday of the Month 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th Streets) http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ ____________________ SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS, FEBRUARY 2008 http://www.sfgreenparty.org/campaigns/campaigns.gem ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * SFGP Transportation and Sustainability Working Groups Meeting: Thursday Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. 1028-A Howard St. (Between 6th & 7th, near Civic Center MUNI/BART) Likely Topics: Transportation - Mayor's Ousting Of Leah Shahum From The MTA - McGoldrick's Charter Amendment For An Elected MTA Board - Free Muni Sustainability - Serious Mayoral/PG&E Attacks On Community Choice Renewable Energy - Charter Amendment For Split Appointments To SFPUC - Very Important Update On Combustion Turbines - Lennar/Stadium/Treasure Island - Peak Oil Taskforce Update * Support the Troops Who Have the Courage to Resist: Vigil, Friday Jan. 25, Noon to 1 p.m. Consulate General of Canada, 580 California St. Info: <mailto:courage@riseup.net>courage(a)riseup.net or 510-488-3559 http://www.couragetoresist.org/x/ * SFSU Focus the Nation Teach-in: Jan. 30-31 SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave., Jack Adams Hall Across the country over 1000 campuses will take part in the largest teach-in on climate change in U.S. history. Keynote speakers include environmental-justice advocate and green-jobs pioneer Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Michael Glantz, senior researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and American Indian ecologist Dennis Martinez. For SFSU information: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html For UC Berkeley information: http://bie.berkeley.edu/ftn * California Presidential Primary: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. SF Department of Elections: www.sfgov.org/site/elections_index.asp * WestSide Green Club: Sunday, Feb. 10, 3-5 p.m. Home of Barry Hermanson, 2467 - 28th Avenue (between Taraval and Ulloa) For information, call Barry at 664-7754 or Nancy Lewis at 661-5713. Open to all progressives interested in political activity in the Sunset, Richmond and Parkside. * The Art of Progressive Politics: Monday, Feb. 11, 7-9 p.m. Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California St., between 21st and 22nd avenues Join San Francisco Green Party members and candidates for local offices at a SFGP fundraiser/art opening. Enjoy the art of Heike Seefeldt (http://www.pintofpaint.com/artwork.htm) and Sue Vaughan (www.carfreetalk.org) For more information, contact Sue at 415-668-3119. * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13, 2008 http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 _____________________ NEWS Green Party Presidential Debate in San Francisco http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/14/MNMOUEQ25.DTL Video of Green Party Presidential Debate in San Francisco http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNGtJ_0vTgk KPFA�s Broadcast of the Green Party Presidential Debate http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=24319 Imagine San Francisco without rent control http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5436&catid=4&volume_id=317&issue_id=… Newsom's ouster of Leal and his attempt to ensure a PG&E-safe PUC are not acceptable http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5492&catid=4&volume_id=317&issue_id=… Congressman Wexler Joins Rep. Kucinich's Call to Impeach Vice President Dick Cheney http://www.wexlerforcongress.com/news.asp?ItemID=229 Rep. Kucinich Outlines Case for Impeachment of Puppetmaster Cheney http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJYbgouqlMw Kucinich Impeachment Transcript http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/21728 Keith Olbermann & Rachel Maddow: 935 Proveable Lies Warrant Impeachment http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22811475#22811475 N.J. Closes Death Row http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3488/nj_closes_death_row/ Israel Metes Out Collective Punishment of Palestinians, Bush Yawns http://www.progressive.org/mag_wx012108 The Trouble with Hillary, by Tom Tomorrow http://action.credomobile.com/comics/2007/12/the_trouble_with_hillary.html _____________________ ELECT A GREEN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE USING THE IRV MODEL Electoral Reform Working Group (California Greens) is sponsoring an online ranked-ballot-voting demonstration -- called Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) -- using the Green Presidential Primary candidates. The official election gives you just one choice with your vote. But the Green Party advocates a ranked-ballot system where you can tell us how feel about all the candidates by ranking them in order of your preference. http://cagreens.org/erwg/irvdemo/pres08.html See how a ranked-ballot election works by participating in our online demonstration! The results will be posted on the California Greens website after the primary. _____________________ BECOME A SUSTAINER FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY! The San Francisco Green Party is engaged in numerous financially intensive activities/events, including our first-ever election newspaper with the SFGP's candidate and proposition endorsements for the recent November election. We distributed the paper to every registered Green in San Francisco, which set us back thousands of dollars in mailing, production and printing costs. Please help in our fundraising efforts by becoming a Green Party sustainer, or making a one-time donation! Your generous contributions now will help us finish the year on strong financial footing and get a jump-start on the 2008 elections. Please help us remain solvent by donating now! http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html _____________________ San Francisco Green Party Announcement List To unsubscribe, go here: http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce

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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 17 Jan '08

17 Jan '08

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY Send Announcement items to news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. Herbst Theatre Hosts Debate Among Green Party Presidential Candidates; Nader Debates Presidential Run http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5431&catid=&volume_id=317&issue_id=3… KPFA’s Broadcast of the Green Party Presidential Debate, featuring Ralph Nader, Cynthia McKinney, Jared Ball, Kent Mesplay, Kat Swift and Jesse Johnson: Moderated by Cindy Sheehan and Matt Gonzalez. http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=24319 The Green Party General Membership Meeting is held every Third Wednesday of the Month 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th Streets) http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * 23rd Annual Western Workers Labor Heritage Festival: Jan. 18-20 SEIU Local 1021/"Five to One" building, across street from 350 Kansas St. (between 16th and 17th streets) Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s contribution to the civil rights and labor movements. A weekend of solidarity in an era of war, racism, and hard times. For more information email Kendyll Stansbury at kendyll_s(a)yahoo.com, or visit www.docspopuli.org/WesternWorkers.html. * Reproductive Justice for All: Jan. 18-19. Arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. Saturday to overwhelm the bottom-dwellers. We have the permit for Justin Herman Plaza, the same day 10,000 right wingers from the far reaches of California slither into town for their annual “Walk for LifeWest Coast.” Now they're even expanding and having a march in the East Bay on Friday Jan. 18. Let's give them a real Bay Area Welcome! We’re taking back our public space from the Religious Right! We need you to join us in sending the message that the Bay Area stands for reproductive rights, and that Roe v. Wade must be defended and expanded, especially on this, the 35th anniversary of Roe v Wade. How does one keep up with a group of 10,000 right wingers who are here to waggle their fingers in our collective face? Bikes are one option. For more info, visit http://www.bacorr.org, http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/01/10/18471438.php, or email BACORR(a)gmail.com. - SFGP Tabling at -7 p.m.rally in Justin Herman, Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. If you can help, just show up or contact Sue at (415) 601-9297. * Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood Peace Vigil: Friday, Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. (rain or shine) Panhandle, Masonic between Oak and Fell Bring candles and signs, or just show up. One issue focus--end the war in Iraq. Candles available. Cookies will be served. Information: richardivanhoe(a)sbcglobal.net; * Bernal Heights Protest of U.S. Occupation of Iraq: Friday, Jan. 18, 6-7 p.m. Cortland Avenue & Andover Street Bring flashlight, candles and signs; For more information, contact Tom Gallagher at tgtgtgtgtg(a)aol.com * SFSU Focus the Nation Teach-in: Jan. 30-31 SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave., Jack Adams Hall Across the country over 1000 campuses will take part in the largest teach-in on climate change in U.S. history. Keynote speakers include environmental-justice advocate and green-jobs pioneer Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Michael Glantz, senior researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and American Indian ecologist Dennis Martinez. For SFSU information: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html For UC Berkeley information: http://bie.berkeley.edu/ftn * California Presidential Primary: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. SF Department of Elections: www.sfgov.org/site/elections_index.asp * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13, 2008 http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 _____________________ NEWS Herbst Theatre Hosts Debate Among Green Party Presidential Candidates; Nader Debates Presidential Run http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5431&catid=&volume_id=317&issue_id=3… KPFA’s Broadcast of the Green Party Presidential Debate, featuring Ralph Nader, Cynthia McKinney, Jared Ball, Kent Mesplay, Kat Swift and Jesse Johnson: Moderated by Cindy Sheehan and Matt Gonzalez. http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=24319 Green Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi Writes About Costly SF Policing http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/07/EDP3U9L40.DTL&h… NJ Joins Maryland as Second State to Enter into a Compact to Ensure Future Presidential Candidates Are Not Picked by an Elite Minority, but by Popular Vote www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/13/AR2008011303600.ht… ; www.nationalpopularvote.com _____________________ The Green Party of California is always looking for interested California Greens to serve at the national level of the state party. The only strict requirement is that you be a registered Green in California. The next couple of years should be a very exciting time in the Green Party at the national level, so it will be a very interesting time, and a good reason for YOUR input! We prefer those who have served in some capacity at the state and/or county party level and will ask for a referral from a state or county representative, if we're not familiar with your Green Party activity. We strongly encourage those who self-identify as a minority, whether by region, gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, or disability. California has 42 Delegate seats and 42 Alternate seats at present. We anticipate at least 10 open seats for delegates and about 30 open seats for alternates. If current alternates wish to become delegates, they need to submit an application as well. Several delegates and alternates will be needing to run for reelection if they wish to continue with the delegation. There will be elections by the General Assembly at the GPCA Plenary in Alameda County on March 22-23, 2008 to fill out those seats. Get your applications in NOW to applications(a)cagreens.org . LETTERS OF APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE GPCA Coordinating Committee (GPCA-CC) by Jan. 21 to be in compliance with our bylaws. An editable application can be found at http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/application_gpus_delegation.rtf BIOGRAPHIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE GPCA-CC by that date in order to be forwarded to the counties, to be reviewed by the current delegation and to be submitted as part of the Plenary Packet. You may also submit an optional campaign statement. The CC announcement of these openings and relevant by-laws can be found at http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/notice_gpus_delegation_2007.php Please send your bio to the CA Delegation Co-chairs, as well. You can find more information and a roster on the delegation's website http://cagreens.org/delegates/ as well as job descriptions, relevant by-laws, etc., links to bios of current delegates, etc. Feel free to contact the Co-Chairs with your questions. Being a GPCA delegate to the National Committee is a two year commitment. Most of our business is done by email and at a monthly teleconference. We also have meetings at a state plenary, usually two-three times each year, and we have a major meeting at the GPUS Annual National Meeting each year. It is hoped that delegates can attend at least one, if not both, of the ANM that occur during their two year term. Note that the GPUS Annual National Meeting will be held in Chicago, IL, July 10-13. All Greens are welcome to come as observers, even if you are not a delegate. http://www.gpanc.org And don't forget that if you are elected now, you will be part of the delegation at the annual meeting that is part of the Presidential convention in 2008. However, being a delegate to the National Committee of GPUS is NOT the same thing as being a delegate to the nominating convention, though many on the NC delegation have also applied to be a nominating convention delegate. The procedure to become a nominating convention delegate is described on the cagreens.org website. Approval of applications still needs to be established, either by the GPCA CC or by the General Assembly, at our March plenary. Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you. Sanda Everette - sanda(a)greens.org Greg Jan - gregjan4(a)yahoo.com GPCA California Delegation to GPUS, Co-Chairs ___________________ BECOME A SUSTAINER FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY! The San Francisco Green Party is engaged in numerous financially intensive activities/events, including our first-ever election newspaper with the SFGP's candidate and proposition endorsements for the recent November election. We distributed the paper to every registered Green in San Francisco, which set us back thousands of dollars in mailing, production and printing costs. Please help in our fundraising efforts by becoming a Green Party sustainer, or making a one-time donation! Your generous contributions now will help us finish the year on strong financial footing and get a jump-start on the 2008 elections. Please help us remain solvent by donating now! http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html _______________________________________________ San Francisco Green Party Announcement List To unsubscribe, go here: http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce

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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 11 Jan '08

11 Jan '08

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY Send Announcement items to news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. ____________________ SPECIAL GREEN EVENT: * Green Party Presidential Debate: Jan. 13, 2 p.m., $10-$25 donation at the door (sliding scale) Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave. Debating the issues of the day are candidates running in the Green Party primary: Jared Ball, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay and Ralph Nader. Volunteers are needed to make this exciting event great. If you can help, please contact Jim Dorenkott at jimdorenkott2(a)yahoo.com. A limited number of box seats are available for an additional donation: Contact Jim if you are interested. For more information about the debate, contact John Morton at jlm108(a)yahoo.com or visit http://www.acgreens.org/debate. ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * International Day of Protests to Shutdown Guantanamo and Stop Torture: Friday, Jan. 11, 4 - 6 p.m. Candlelight vigil and procession starting at 7th and Mission streets. For more information, visit http://www.actagainsttorture.org/events.html#Gitmo6 or http://www.aclu.org/safefree/detention/closeguantanamo.html?rsc=kos * Help the Green Party of California Plan for 2008: Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 First Presbyterian Church 1140 Cowper Street, Palo Alto All GPCA members are invited to a one-day meeting hosted by Standing Committee and Working Group coordinators to discuss planning for 2008, including how different SC and WG projects can be coordinated in a presidential election year. Snacks and beverages provided. For more information, visit http://www.cagreens.org/action/StrategyMeeting.20070112.shtml, or contact Michael Borenstein at thebor(a)jps.net or 530-620.6659. * Green Party Presidential Debate: Jan. 13, 2 p.m. (See Special Green Event listing above) Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave. * Green Party General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) http://www.sfgreenparty.org Agenda Facilitators: John-Marc Chandonia and Christina Olague 1. Introductions/explanation of consensus process 2. Health Care for All -- Steve Zeltzer (30 minutes) 3. DEA policy statement and draft resolution to give to Ross for introduction to the Board of Supervisors; decision item (30 minutes) 4. Zoo -- Marc and Animal Advocacy Working Group (20 minutes) 5. Rent control/affordable housing discussion -- Christina Olague and possibly Ted Gullicksen and other presenters (30 minutes) 6. Announcements: - BACORR Pro-Choice Rally -- January 19 (see below) - Working group lists are needed for active membership list - Sustainer pitch * 23rd Annual Western Workers Labor Heritage Festival: Jan. 18-20 SEIU Local 1021/"Five to One" building, across street from 350 Kansas St. (between 16th and 17th streets), Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s contribution to the civil rights and labor movements. A weekend of solidarity in an era of war, racism, and hard times. For more information email Kendyll Stansbury at kendyll_s(a)yahoo.com, or visit www.docspopuli.org/WesternWorkers.html. * Reproductive Justice for All: Jan. 18-19 We have the permit for Justin Herman Plaza, the same day 10,000 right wingers from the far reaches of California slither into town for their annual “Walk for LifeWest Coast.” Now they're even expanding and having a march in the East Bay on Friday Jan. 18. Let's give them a real Bay Area Welcome! We’re taking back our public space from the Religious Right! We need you to join us in sending the message that the Bay Area stands for reproductive rights, and that Roe v. Wade must be defended and expanded, especially on this, the 35th anniversary of Roe v Wade. How does one keep up with a group of 10,000 right wingers who are here to waggle their fingers in our collective face? Bikes are one option. For more info, visit http://www.bacorr.org, http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/01/10/18471438.php, or email BACORR(a)gmail.com. * Conference on Global Warming: Wednesday: Jan. 30, 9 am to 9 pm & Thursday, Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave., Jack Adams Hall This free, two-day event features world-class speakers, such as Van Jones, expert panels, a roundtable discussion with elected representatives and a live satellite webcast featuring Hunter Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute and many others. For more info: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html or call 415-405-0326. * SFSU Focus the Nation Teach-in: Jan. 30-31 Across the country over 1000 campuses will take part in the largest teach-in on climate change in U.S. history. Keynote speakers include environmental-justice advocate and green-jobs pioneer Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Michael Glantz, senior researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and American Indian ecologist Dennis Martinez. For SFSU information: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html For UC Berkeley information: http://bie.berkeley.edu/ftn * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13, 2008 http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 _____________________ NEWS Why I Believe Bush Must Go: Nixon Was Bad, but These Guys Are Worse -- by Former Presidential Candidate George McGovern http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/04/AR200801040… Maryland Drops Out of Electoral College: First State to Pass the National Popular Vote Into Law http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3457/dropping_out_of_electoral_college/ Medical Cannabis Patients Seek Support of SF Mayor http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/12/18/18467772.php The Inconvenient Truth in the 2008 Election Campaign -- by Ellen Goodman http://action.credomobile.com/commentary/2007/12/the_inconvenient_truth_in_… Off-Guard Awards for the dumbest, lamest, most pitiful and most bizarre moments of a year that's finally, finally over http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5326&volume_id=317&issue_id=332&volu… The Top 10 Comedic News Stories of 2007 http://action.credomobile.com/commentary/2007/12/the_top_10_comedic_news_st… _____________________ The Green Party of California is always looking for interested California Greens to serve at the national level of the state party. The only strict requirement is that you be a registered Green in California. The next couple of years should be a very exciting time in the Green Party at the national level, so it will be a very interesting time, and a good reason for YOUR input! We prefer those who have served in some capacity at the state and/or county party level and will ask for a referral from a state or county representative, if we're not familiar with your Green Party activity. We strongly encourage those who self-identify as a minority, whether by region, gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, or disability. California has 42 Delegate seats and 42 Alternate seats at present. We anticipate at least 10 open seats for delegates and about 30 open seats for alternates. If current alternates wish to become delegates, they need to submit an application as well. Several delegates and alternates will be needing to run for reelection if they wish to continue with the delegation. There will be elections by the General Assembly at the GPCA Plenary in Alameda County on March 22-23, 2008 to fill out those seats. Get your applications in NOW to applications(a)cagreens.org. LETTERS OF APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE GPCA Coordinating Committee (GPCA-CC) by Jan. 21 to be in compliance with our bylaws. An editable application can be found at http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/application_gpus_delegation.rtf We apologize for the late notice...you have less than three weeks to apply. We have been very busy organizing the Presidential Debate in San Francisco on January 13. BIOGRAPHIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE GPCA-CC by that date in order to be forwarded to the counties, to be reviewed by the current delegation and to be submitted as part of the Plenary Packet. You may also submit an optional campaign statement. The CC announcement of these openings and relevant by-laws can be found at http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/notice_gpus_delegation_2007.php Please send your bio to the CA Delegation Co-chairs, as well. You can find more information and a roster on the delegation's website http://cagreens.org/delegates/ as well as job descriptions, relevant by-laws, etc., links to bios of current delegates, etc. Feel free to contact the Co-Chairs with your questions. Being a GPCA delegate to the National Committee is a two year commitment. Most of our business is done by email and at a monthly teleconference. We also have meetings at a state plenary, usually two-three times each year, and we have a major meeting at the GPUS Annual National Meeting each year. It is hoped that delegates can attend at least one, if not both, of the ANM that occur during their two year term. Note that the GPUS Annual National Meeting will be held in Chicago, IL, July 10-13. All Greens are welcome to come as observers, even if you are not a delegate. http://www.gpanc.org And don't forget that if you are elected now, you will be part of the delegation at the annual meeting that is part of the Presidential convention in 2008. However, being a delegate to the National Committee of GPUS is NOT the same thing as being a delegate to the nominating convention, though many on the NC delegation have also applied to be a nominating convention delegate. The procedure to become a nominating convention delegate is described on the cagreens.org website. There was a deadline of December 7, 2007, but there is a possibility that more applications will be taken in January 2008, but approval to accept those applications still needs to be established, either by the GPCA CC or by the General Assembly at our March plenary. Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you. Sanda Everette - sanda(a)greens.org Greg Jan - gregjan4(a)yahoo.com GPCA California Delegation to GPUS, Co-Chairs ___________________ BECOME A SUSTAINER FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY! The San Francisco Green Party is engaged in numerous financially intensive activities/events, including our first-ever election newspaper with the SFGP's candidate and proposition endorsements for the recent November election. We distributed the paper to every registered Green in San Francisco, which set us back thousands of dollars in mailing, production and printing costs. Please help in our fundraising efforts by becoming a Green Party sustainer, or making a one-time donation! Your generous contributions now will help us finish the year on strong financial footing and get a jump-start on the 2008 elections. Please help us remain solvent by donating now! http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html _______________________________________________ San Francisco Green Party Announcement List To unsubscribe, go here: http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce

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SF Green Party Weekly Newsletter
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 04 Jan '08

04 Jan '08

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY Send Announcement items to news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. ____________________ SPECIAL GREEN EVENTS: * SF Green Party Special Endorsement Meeting: Monday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) Help determine our position on February ballot initiatives. * Green Party Presidential Debate: Jan. 13, 2 p.m. Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue Debating the issues of the day are the people whose names will appear on the Green Party primary ballot in California: Jared Ball, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay and Ralph Nader. Volunteers are needed to make this exciting event great. If you can help, please contact Jim Dorenkott at jimdorenkott2(a)yahoo.com. A limited number of box seats are available for an additional donation. Contact Jim if you are interested. For more information about the debate, contact John Morton, mailto:jlm108@yahoo.com or visit http://www.acgreens.org/debate. ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * SF Green Party Special Endorsement Meeting: Monday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) Help determine our position on February ballot initiatives. * International day of protests to shut down Guantanamo and stop torture: Friday, Jan. 8, 4 - 6 p.m. There is a candlelight vigil and procession starting at 7th and Mission Streets. For more information visit http://www.actagainsttorture.org/events.html#Gitmo6 http://www.aclu.org/safefree/detention/closeguantanamo.html?rsc=kos * Green Party Presidential Debate, Northern California: Jan. 13, 2 p.m.; $10-$25 donation at the door (sliding scale) Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue (opposite City Hall) Debating the issues of the day are the people whose names will appear on the Green Party primary ballot in California: Jared Ball, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay and Ralph Nader. Volunteers are needed to make this exciting event great. If you can help, please contact Jim Dorenkott at jimdorenkott2(a)yahoo.com. A limited number of box seats are available for an additional donation. Contact Jim if you are interested. For more information about the debate, contact John Morton, mailto:jlm108@yahoo.com or visit http://www.acgreens.org/debate. * Green Party General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ * Reproductive Justice for All: Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. We have the permit for Justin Herman Plaza, the same day 10,000 right wingers from the far reaches of California slither into town for their annual “Walk for LifeWest Coast.” Let's give them a real Bay Area Welcome! We’re taking back our public space from the Religious Right! We need you to join us in sending the message that the Bay Area stands for reproductive rights, and that Roe v. Wade must be defended and expanded, especially on this, the 35th anniversary of Roe. For more info, email BACORR(a)gmail.com. * Conference on Global Warming: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 9 am to 9 pm & Thursday, Jan. 31, 9 am to 6 pm SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, Jack Adams Hall This free, two-day event features world class speakers, such as Van Jones, expert panels, a roundtable discussion with elected representatives, and a live satellite webcast featuring Hunter Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute and many others. For more info: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html or call 415-405-0326. * SFSU Focus the Nation Teach-in: Jan. 30-31, Free. Across the country over 1000 campuses will take part in the largest teach-in on climate change in U.S. history. Keynote speakers include environmental-justice advocate and green-jobs pioneer Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Michael Glantz, senior researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and American Indian ecologist Dennis Martinez. For SFSU information: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html For UC Berkeley information: http://bie.berkeley.edu/ftn * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13, 2008 http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 _____________________ APPLY FOR A SEAT ON THE GPUS NATIONAL COMMITTEE AS A CALIFORNIA DELEGATE OR ALTERNATE The Green Party of California is always looking for interested California Greens to serve at the national level of the state party. The only strict requirement is that you be a registered Green in California. The next couple of years should be a very exciting time in the Green Party at the national level, so it will be a very interesting time, and a good reason for YOUR input!! We prefer those who have served in some capacity at the state and/or county party level and will ask for a referral from a state or county representative, if we're not familiar with your Green Party activity. We strongly encourage those who self-identify as a minority, whether by region, gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, or disability. California has 42 Delegate seats and 42 Alternate seats at present. We anticipate at least 10 open seats for delegates and about 30 open seats for alternates. If current alternates wish to become delegates, they need to submit an application as well. Several delegates and alternates will be needing to run for reelection if they wish to continue with the delegation. There will be elections by the General Assembly at the GPCA Plenary in Alameda County on March 22-23, 2008 to fill out those seats. We need your bios/applications 60 days in advance for inclusion in the plenary packets. Get your applications in NOW to applications(a)cagreens.org. LETTERS OF APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE GPCA Coordinating Committee (GPCA-CC) by January 21 to be in compliance with our bylaws. An editable application can be found at http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/application_gpus_delegation.rtf We apologize for the late notice...you have less than three weeks to apply. We have been very busy organizing the Presidential Debate in San Francisco on January 13. BIOGRAPHIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE GPCA-CC by that date in order to be forwarded to the counties, to be reviewed by the current delegation and to be submitted as part of the Plenary Packet. You may also submit an optional campaign statement. The CC announcement of these openings and relevant by-laws can be found at http://www.cagreens.org/cc/co-cos/notice_gpus_delegation_2007.php Please send your bio to the CA Delegation Co-chairs, as well. You can find more information and a roster on the delegation's website http://cagreens.org/delegates/ as well as job descriptions, relevant by-laws, etc., links to bios of current delegates, etc. Feel free to contact the Co-Chairs with your questions. Being a GPCA delegate to the National Committee is a two year commitment. Most of our business is done by email and at a monthly teleconference. We also have meetings at state plenaries, usually two-three times each year and we have a major meeting at the GPUS Annual National Meeting each year. It is hoped that delegates can attend at least one if not both of the ANM that occur during their two year term. Note that the GPUS Annual National Meeting will be held in Chicago, IL July 10-13. All Greens are welcome to come as observers even if you are not a delegate. <http://www.gpanc.org/> And don't forget that if you are elected now, you will be part of the delegation at the annual meeting that is part of the Presidential convention in 2008. However, being a delegate to the National Committee of GPUS is NOT the same thing as being a delegate to the nominating convention, though many on the NC delegation have also applied to be a nominating convention delegate. The procedure to become a nominating convention delegate is described on the cagreens.org website. There was a deadline of December 7, 2007, but there is a possibility that more applications will be taken in January 2008, but approval to accept those applications still needs to be established either by the GPCA CC or by the General Assembly at our March plenary. Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you. Sanda Everette - sanda(a)greens.org Greg Jan - gregjan4(a)yahoo.com GPCA California Delegation to GPUS, Co-Chairs ___________________ BECOME A SUSTAINER FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY! The San Francisco Green Party is engaged in numerous financially intensive activities/events, including our first-ever election newspaper with the SFGP's candidate and proposition endorsements for the recent November election. We distributed the paper to every registered Green in San Francisco, which set us back thousands of dollars in mailing, production and printing costs. Please help in our fundraising efforts by becoming a Green Party sustainer, or making a one-time donation! Your generous contributions now will help us finish the year on strong financial footing and get a jump-start on the 2008 elections. Please help us remain solvent by donating now! http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html%A0 **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 28 Dec '07

28 Dec '07

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY: December 27, 2007 Send Announcement items to news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. ____________________ SPECIAL GREEN EVENTS: * SF Green Party Special Endorsement Meeting: Monday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) Help determine our position on February ballot initiatives. * Green Party Presidential Debate: Jan. 13, 2 p.m. Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave (see Events below for more info) Debating the issues of the day are Green Party primary candidates Jared Ball, Elaine Brown, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay and Ralph Nader. For more information, contact John Morton, <mailto:jlm108@yahoo.com>greendebate2008(a)yahoo.com or visit <http://www.acgreens.org/debate>http://www.acgreens.org/debate. ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * Imagine Peace 2008 - New Year's Eve Party: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wax Museum, Fisherman's Wharf, 145 Jefferson St. Celebrate New Year's Eve with CODEPINK and Global Exchange. Tickets at www.globalexchange.org/imaginepeace2008. * Operation White Rose: Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. Join members of the White Rose Coalition, and congressional candidate/antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan, as they call for the impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney during the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. http://www.bcimpeach.com/ * SF Green Party Special Endorsement Meeting: Monday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) Help determine our position on February ballot initiatives. * Green Party Presidential Debate, Northern California: Jan. 13, 2 p.m.; $10-$25 donation at the door (sliding scale) Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave. (opposite City Hall) Debating the issues of the day are Green Party primary candidates Jared Ball, Elaine Brown, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay and Ralph Nader. For more information, contact John Morton, <mailto:jlm108@yahoo.com>greendebate2008(a)yahoo.com or visit <http://www.acgreens.org/debate>http://www.acgreens.org/debate. * Green Party General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ * Reproductive Justice for All: Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. We have the permit for Justin Herman Plaza, the same day 10,000 right wingers from the far reaches of California slither into town for their annual �Walk for LifeWest Coast.� Let's give them a real Bay Area Welcome! We�re taking back our public space from the Religious Right! We need you to join us in sending the message that the Bay Area stands for reproductive rights, and that Roe v. Wade must be defended and expanded, especially on this, the 35th anniversary of Roe. For more info, email BACORR(a)gmail.com. * Conference on Global Warming: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 9 am to 9 pm & Thursday, Jan. 31, 9 am to 6 pm SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, Jack Adams Hall This free, two-day event features world class speakers, such as Van Jones, expert panels, a roundtable discussion with elected representatives, and a live satellite webcast featuring Hunter Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute and many others. For more info: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html or call 415-405-0326. * SFSU Focus the Nation Teach-in: Jan. 30-31, Free. Across the country over 1000 campuses will take part in the largest teach-in on climate change in U.S. history. Keynote speakers include environmental-justice advocate and green-jobs pioneer Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Michael Glantz, senior researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and American Indian ecologist Dennis Martinez. For SFSU information: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html For UC Berkeley information: http://bie.berkeley.edu/ftn * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13, 2008 www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 ____________________ NEWS Federal Judge Rules Against S.F. on Healthcare Plan http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/27/BA5AU50F2.DTL&t… The Case for Kucinich <http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5231&catid=4&volume_id=317&issue_id=…>http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5231&catid=4&volume_id=317&issue_id=… Energy Bill Not Good Enough (Pelosi says it�s �real change�) http://www.progressive.org/mag_wx121907 What Democrats Need is a Little Backbone http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5221#more America to Congress: We're mad as hell and you're not listening! http://www.hightowerlowdown.org/node/1480 For Crack Offenders, Earlier Shot At Release <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/11/AR200712110…>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/11/AR200712110… Tom Hanks Tells Hollywood Whopper in �Charlie Wilson's War� <http://www.alternet.org/story/71286/>http://www.alternet.org/story/71286/ BP�s Biggest Environmental Crime in History http://environment.independent.co.uk/article3239364.ece Chronicle Begins Attack on Affordable Housing Measure http://www.beyondchron.org/articles/Chronicle_Begins_Attack_on_Affordable_H… ___________________ BECOME A SUSTAINER FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY! The San Francisco Green Party is engaged in numerous financially intensive activities/events, including our first-ever election newspaper with the SFGP's candidate and proposition endorsements for the recent November election. We distributed the paper to every registered Green in San Francisco, which set us back thousands of dollars in mailing, production and printing costs. Please help in our fundraising efforts by becoming a Green Party sustainer, or making a one-time donation! Your generous contributions now will help us finish the year on strong financial footing and get a jump- start on the 2008 elections. Please help us remain solvent by donating now! http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html ____________________ FCC new rules will unleash a flood of media consolidation across America: Sign the open letter to Congress to Stop the FCC <http://action.freepress.net/campaign/sbmopenletter>http://action.freepress.net/campaign/sbmopenletter Green Candidates for 2008 Presidential Primary <http://www.cagreens.org/elections/index.shtml#_prescand>http://www.cagreens.org/elections/index.shtml#_prescand Keep the DEA Out of California http://www.sanfranciscocannabisclubs.com/medical-marijuana/activism/califor… ____________________ Volunteers Needed: Contact cc(a)sfgreens.org or susan_e_vaughan(a)yahoo.com . Thank you for your on-going support! Go here to unsubscribe: http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce

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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 28 Dec '07

28 Dec '07

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY: December 27, 2007 Send Announcement items to news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. ____________________ SPECIAL GREEN PARTY EVENTS: * SF Green Party Special Endorsement Meeting: Monday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) Help determine our position on February ballot initiatives. * Green Party Presidential Debate: Jan. 13, 2 p.m., $10-$25 donation at the door (sliding scale) Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave (see Events below for more info) Debating the issues of the day are Green Party primary candidates Jared Ball, Elaine Brown, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay and Ralph Nader. For more information, contact John Morton, <mailto:jlm108@yahoo.com>greendebate2008(a)yahoo.com or visit <http://www.acgreens.org/debate>http://www.acgreens.org/debate. ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * Imagine Peace 2008 - New Year's Eve Party: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wax Museum, Fisherman's Wharf, 145 Jefferson St. Celebrate New Year's Eve with CODEPINK and Global Exchange. Tickets at www.globalexchange.org/imaginepeace2008. * Operation White Rose: Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. Join members of the White Rose Coalition, and congressional candidate/antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan, as they call for the impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney during the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. http://www.bcimpeach.com/ * SF Green Party Special Endorsement Meeting: Monday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) Help determine our position on February ballot initiatives. * Green Party Presidential Debate, Northern California: Jan. 13, 2 p.m.; $10-$25 donation at the door (sliding scale) Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave. (opposite City Hall) Debating the issues of the day are Green Party primary candidates Jared Ball, Elaine Brown, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay and Ralph Nader. For more information, contact John Morton, <mailto:jlm108@yahoo.com>greendebate2008(a)yahoo.com or visit <http://www.acgreens.org/debate>http://www.acgreens.org/debate. * Green Party General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ * Reproductive Justice for All: Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. We have the permit for Justin Herman Plaza, the same day 10,000 right wingers from the far reaches of California slither into town for their annual �Walk for LifeWest Coast.� Let's give them a real Bay Area Welcome! We�re taking back our public space from the Religious Right! We need you to join us in sending the message that the Bay Area stands for reproductive rights, and that Roe v. Wade must be defended and expanded, especially on this, the 35th anniversary of Roe. For more info, email BACORR(a)gmail.com. * Conference on Global Warming: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 9 am to 9 pm & Thursday, Jan. 31, 9 am to 6 pm SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, Jack Adams Hall This free, two-day event features world class speakers, such as Van Jones, expert panels, a roundtable discussion with elected representatives, and a live satellite webcast featuring Hunter Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute and many others. For more info: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html, or call 415-405-0326. * SFSU Focus the Nation Teach-in: Jan. 30-31, Free. Across the country over 1000 campuses will take part in the largest teach-in on climate change in U.S. history. Keynote speakers include environmental-justice advocate and green-jobs pioneer Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Michael Glantz, senior researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and American Indian ecologist Dennis Martinez. For SFSU information: http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html For UC Berkeley information: http://bie.berkeley.edu/ftn * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13, 2008 www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 ____________________ NEWS Federal Judge Rules Against S.F. on Healthcare Plan http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/27/BA5AU50F2.DTL&t… The Case for Kucinich <http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5231&catid=4&volume_id=317&issue_id=…>http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5231&catid=4&volume_id=317&issue_id=… Energy Bill Not Good Enough (Pelosi says it�s �real change�) http://www.progressive.org/mag_wx121907 What Democrats Need is a Little Backbone http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5221#more America to Congress: We're mad as hell and you're not listening! http://www.hightowerlowdown.org/node/1480 For Crack Offenders, Earlier Shot At Release <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/11/AR200712110…>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/11/AR200712110… Tom Hanks Tells Hollywood Whopper in �Charlie Wilson's War� <http://www.alternet.org/story/71286/>http://www.alternet.org/story/71286/ BP�s Biggest Environmental Crime in History http://environment.independent.co.uk/article3239364.ece Chronicle Begins Attack on Affordable Housing Measure http://www.beyondchron.org/articles/Chronicle_Begins_Attack_on_Affordable_H… ___________________ BECOME A SUSTAINER FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY! The San Francisco Green Party is engaged in numerous financially intensive activities/events, including our first-ever election newspaper with the SFGP's candidate and proposition endorsements for the recent November election. We distributed the paper to every registered Green in San Francisco, which set us back thousands of dollars in mailing, production and printing costs. Please help in our fundraising efforts by becoming a Green Party sustainer, or making a one-time donation! Your generous contributions now will help us finish the year on strong financial footing and get a jump- start on the 2008 elections. Please help us remain solvent by donating now! http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html ____________________ FCC new rules will unleash a flood of media consolidation across America: Sign the open letter to Congress to Stop the FCC <http://action.freepress.net/campaign/sbmopenletter>http://action.freepress.net/campaign/sbmopenletter Green Candidates for 2008 Presidential Primary <http://www.cagreens.org/elections/index.shtml#_prescand>http://www.cagreens.org/elections/index.shtml#_prescand Keep the DEA Out of California http://www.sanfranciscocannabisclubs.com/medical-marijuana/activism/califor… ____________________ Volunteers Needed: Contact cc(a)sfgreens.org or susan_e_vaughan(a)yahoo.com . Thank you for your on-going support! Go here to unsubscribe: http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce

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SFGP Announcements
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 20 Dec '07

20 Dec '07

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY: December 20, 2007 Send Announcement items to <mailto:news@sfgreens.org>news(a)sfgreens.org. Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. ____________________ The Green Party General Membership Meeting is held every Third Wednesday of the Month. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th Streets) <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/>http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ ____________________ EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) * The Living Wage Celebration: Saturday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m., $5 donation New College, 780 Valencia St. The celebration benefits the San Francisco Living Wage Coalition, which campaigns for economic justice for low-wage workers. Food and raffle. Music by Robert Temple; Elizabeth, Nancy and Mario Esteva; the Peaceniks; and Raymundo Sanchez. Spoken word by Rolando Carrillo, Alfonso Texidor, and James Tracy. Call 415-863-1225 or visit <http://www.livingwage-sf.org>www.livingwage-sf.org * Imagine Peace 2008 - New Year's Eve Party: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wax Museum, Fisherman's Wharf, 145 Jefferson St. Celebrate New Year's Eve with CODEPINK and Global Exchange. Tickets at <http://www.globalexchange.org/imaginepeace2008>www.globalexchange.org/imaginepeace2008. * Operation White Rose: Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. Join members of the White Rose Coalition, and congressional candidate/antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan, as they call for the impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney during the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. <http://www.bcimpeach.com/>http://www.bcimpeach.com/ * SF Green Party Special Endorsement Meeting: Monday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) Help determine our position on February ballot initiatives. * Green Party General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/>http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ * Reproductive Justice for All: Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. We have the permit for Justin Herman Plaza, the same day 10,000 right wingers from the far reaches of California slither into town for their annual Walk for LifeWest Coast. Let's give them a real Bay Area Welcome! Were taking back our public space from the Religious Right! We need you to join us in sending the message that the Bay Area stands for reproductive rights, and that Roe v. Wade must be defended and expanded, especially on this, the 35th anniversary of Roe. For more info, email <mailto:BACORR@gmail.com>BACORR(a)gmail.com. * Conference on Global Warming: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 9 am to 9 pm & Thursday, Jan. 31, 9 am to 6 pm SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, Jack Adams Hall This free, two-day event features world class speakers, such as Van Jones, expert panels, a roundtable discussion with elected representatives, and a live satellite webcast featuring Hunter Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute and many others. For more info: <http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html>http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html, http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies/climate.html or call 415-405-0326. * Chicago to Host 2008 National Green Party Convention: July 10-13, 2008 <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601>www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1601 ____________________ NEWS Activists Conduct Emergency Protest Over Speaker Pelosis Role in Torture http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/12/12/18466626.php PG&E Still Calls the Shots http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=5176&catid=4&volume_id=317&issue_id=… Committee Questions KPFAs Recent Local Station Board Election <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1625>http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1625 Former Democratic Congressperson Cynthia McKinney Joins Ralph Nader and Other Green Party Candidates on Presidential Ballot <http://www.cagreens.org/press/pr071206.shtml>http://www.cagreens.org/press/pr071206.shtml United Nations Convention on Climate Change Ends in Bali ~ Hoodwinked in Bali on Carbon Credits <http://www.thenation.com/doc/20071224/wysham>http://www.thenation.com/doc/20071224/wysham ~ U.S. Reluctantly Backs Balis Climate Road Map <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/15/AR200712150…>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/15/AR200712150… NSA Surveillance vs Personal Liberty ~ Harry Reid Bows to Pressure: Postpones Senates Telcom-Immunity Decision <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/17/AR200712170…>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/17/AR200712170… ~ Keep the Pressure On: Email Your Senator & Tell Them to Hold Telecoms Accountable <https://secure.eff.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=337>https://secure.eff.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=337 E.P.A. Says California Cant Set Emission Rules for Cars <http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/20/washington/20epa.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/20/washington/20epa.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin http://www.nrdc.org/media/2007/071219.asp Bullshit -- The Most Important Issue to 2008 Voters <http://www.theonion.com/content/video/poll_bullshit_is_most_important>http://www.theonion.com/content/video/poll_bullshit_is_most_important ____________________ BECOME A SUSTAINER FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY! The San Francisco Green Party is engaged in numerous financially intensive activities/events, including our first-ever election newspaper with the SFGP's candidate and proposition endorsements for the recent November election. We distributed the paper to every registered Green in San Francisco, which set us back thousands of dollars in mailing, production and printing costs. Please help in our fundraising efforts by becoming a Green Party sustainer, or making a one-time donation! Your generous contributions now will help us finish the year on strong financial footing and get a jump-start on the 2008 elections. Please help us remain solvent by donating now! <http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html>http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html ____________________ Volunteers Needed: Contact <mailto:cc@sfgreens.org>cc(a)sfgreens.org or <mailto:susan_e_vaughan@yahoo.com>susan_e_vaughan(a)yahoo.com . Thank you for your on-going support! Go here to unsubscribe: <http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce>http://list.sfgreens.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce

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