ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR SF GREEN PARTY: December 20, 2007 Send Announcement items to <mailto:news@sfgreens.org>news@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@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=3... 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/AR2007121500471.html>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/15/AR2007121500471.html 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/AR2007121701001.html>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/17/AR2007121701001.html ~ 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@sfgreens.org or <mailto:susan_e_vaughan@yahoo.com>susan_e_vaughan@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