[SFGP] San Francisco Green Party Weekly

[ErikaSF at aol.com]

Hello Fellow Greens,

In this update:
1 No on Proposition 62 Letters to the Editor Campaign
2 Go Matt Go! Book Published
3 News
4 Events

NO ON PROPOSITION 62 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CAMPAIGN:
The passage of Proposition 62 will make it very difficult for Greens to 
participate in a November general election.  All Greens are urged to write letters 
to the editor expressing opposition to Prop. 62.  Sample letter is below.   
You are welcome to use the sample letter verbatim. 
Sample Letter-to-the-Editor
Editor,
Big business interests are trying to limit our voting choices with Prop. 62. 
They want to restrict our options to just two candidates for the November 
general election, even if those two candidates are both from the same political 
party. And that party doesn't even have to be the party that receives the most 
votes in the primary election.
Here's an example of the madness they're proposing. Suppose two Republicans 
run in the primary, and they receive 20% and 19% of the vote. Suppose four 
Democrats run, and they receive 18%, 17%, 15%, and 11%. Incredibly, under 62, only 
the two Republicans would advance to the general election, even though their 
combined total is just 39%, while the Democrats, who received 61%, would be 
completely shut out.
Individual billionaires associated with the following companies paid at least 
$50,000 each for the qualifying signatures for Prop. 62: Broad & Kaufman, the 
Gap, Wesco Financial, Paramount Farms, and Berkshire Hathaway; Countrywide 
Home Loans paid $350,000.
No other state, other than Louisiana, uses this voting scheme. Don't let the 
billionaires fool you on this one. They're trying to confine our November 
election choices to just two well-financed candidates who will serve their narrow 
pro big business interests. Vote No on Proposition 62.

GO MATT GO! BOOK PUBLISHED:
Green Party activist Nicole Walter's book on the Matt for Mayor campaign is 
being released this month! A Book Publishing party will be held on October 25, 
from 6 - 9 PM. at The Abandoned Planet Bookstore, located at 16th and 
Valencia.  If you would like to help out in any way, be it event planning, 
volunteering a place or help setting up, designing flyers, or if you wish to speak or 
perform, please contact Nicole.   Orders for the book are being accepted in 
advance.  The books will be available at a discount $15 each if purchased through 
Nicole, or will be available on Amazon.com later in the month.  Nicole sends 
her thanks to everyone who helped make this book possible!  For more information 
contact Nicole Walter at 415-571-1168 or ladypest at hotmail.com.

NEWS:
Adriel Hampton mentioned Nicole Walter's book and wrote about IRV in his 
latest Body Politic column. 
http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/100504c_bodypolitic

San Francisco Bay Guardian endorsed many of our candidates, and put Ross 
Mirkarimi and Lisa Feldstein on this week's cover!  http://www.sfbg.com
They also covered Terry Baum's ongoing battle to get on the ballot.
http://www.sfbg.com/39/01/x_trail_mix.html

The San Francisco Sentinel covered a press conference outside of City Hall 
regarding planning issues that included Green Party activists Charlene  Smythe 
and Richard Marquez.  http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com

Tonight, Green Party Presidential candidate David Cobb will be one of several 
third party candidates interviewed on Bill Moyer's NOW.  Show will air at 10 
PM on KQED-TV Channel 9.

VOLUNTEER MOBILIZATIONS: 
Most campaigns are having ongoing weekend mobilizations until Election Day. 
Volunteers are also needed during the week for phone banking and other 
activities. Our candidates need your help, so please get involved! 

Jane Kim for School Board 
Volunteers will be meeting Saturday Oct 9 from 11 AM - 1 PM and Sunday Oct 10 
from 2 - 4 PM at Jane's house, located at 275 Arguello, Apt. 201.  
Cross-street is California.  Please email volunteer at janekim.org if you're interested in 
volunteering. http://www.janekim.org 

Renee Saucedo for District 9 Supervisor 
Come and help the Renee Saucedo for Supervisor campaign with phone banking, 
precinct walking, and bicycle parades. Call 415-248-1620 to volunteer. 
http://www.reneesaucedo.com 

Ross Mirkarimi, #1 endorsed candidate for District 5 Supervisor 
Come to Horseshoe Cafe HQ, 568 Haight Street between Fillmore and Steiner 
10:30 AM, Saturday and Sunday for neighborhood walks, visibility, and voter 
registration. Other volunteer opportunities include phone banking: Sunday - Friday 
at 9 - Noon, 12-3 PM, 3-6 PM, or 6-9 PM; morning Muni visits with Ross: 7-9 AM 
weekdays at busy Muni stops; and afternoon neighborhood visits with Ross: 4-6 
PM Monday through Friday. Call headquarters for more information, 
415-863-4908. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org 

Lisa Feldstein, #2 endorsed candidate for District 5 Supervisor 
Mobilize at 10 AM Saturday at 1508 Fillmore Street, Suite 211. 
http://wwwlisafeldstein.com 

Susan King, #3 endorsed candidate for District 5 Supervisor 
Mobilize on Saturday at Susan's house, located at 484 Frederick Street at 11 
AM due to the Candidate bike ride in the panhandle.  Mobilize on Sunday at 
10:30 AM at the campaign office located at 1347 Divisadero between O'Farrell and 
Ellis Streets in the Western Addition. http://www.susankingweb.com 

Pat Gray for Congress 
Erika McDonald is leading precinct-walking/visibility mobilizations in San 
Francisco. If you can help walk on weekends, or can take a precinct to walk on 
your own time, contact Erika at 415-337-1499 or erikasf at aol.com 
http://www.patgray.org 

EVENTS:
Saturday, October 9 
Join our District 5 candidates for a bike ride with SF Bicycle Coalition. 
Meet at 10 AM at Panhandle and Baker at the Statue between Oak and Fell. Green 
Party member and former SFBC Executive Director Dave Snyder leads Green 
candidates Ross Mirkarimi, Lisa Feldstein and Susan King on a bike tour of District 5. 
http://www.rossforsupervisor.org http://www.lisafeldstein.com 
http://www.susankingweb.com

Saturday, October 9
Join us for a district merchant walks!  First we will walk through the heart 
of the Mission District, beginning at 24th Street and Alabama at 10 AM.  Later 
at 1 PM, join us for a district merchant walk through the Outer Richmond with 
Mark Sanchez, Eric Mar, Sarah Lipson and Supervisor Jake McGoldrick, 
beginning at Simple Pleasures, located at 3434 Balboa near 37th Avenue.  
http://www.marksanchez.org

Saturday, October 9
"Alambrista"
Originally released in 1977, "Alambrista" is the epic tale of Roberto, a
young Mexican immigrant, and his painful odyssey crossing the US/Mexican
border. "Alambrista!" has won a host of awards, and stars Domingo Ambriz,
Ned Beatty and Linda Gallen. (A young Edward James Olmos - if you look
carefully - has one of his first, short cameo roles in this film.)
Inspired by a renewed interest among scholars, the film was re-released in
2002, and has made the round of university campuses and public television
stations.  Filmmaker Robert F. Young, will be in attendance and has kindly 
agreed to introduce the film and take a Q & A from the audience.
"Alambrista!" will be shown on Saturday, October 9th from 3:30 - 5:50 PM at
the Roxie Theatre, located at 3117 16th Street at Valencia.  All proceeds to 
benefit the Committee to Elect Renée Saucedo for Supervisor, District 9.  For 
more information call 415-248-1620.  http://www.reneesaucedo.com

Saturday, October 9
Cable Car Ride for Renee Saucedo for Supervisor in District 9
Meet At CALA parking lot Van Ness & 23rd at 4:30 PM.  RSVP to (415) 821-1745 
or call more 415-248-1620 for more information. http://www.reneesaucedo.com

Sunday, October 10 
Bettie Black, Gaviotas and Savant Guard will perform from 6 - 9 PM at Studio 
Z, located at 311 11th Street near Folsom in San Francisco. This is a 
fundraiser for School Board Members Eric Mar and Mark Sanchez to help them get 
re-elected. http://www.marksanchez.org

Monday, October 11
Join us for precinct walking for Mark Sanchez in District 8 from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Where: Muddy Waters, Market and Church
Conservatives Call it Columbus Day, We Call Get Out the Vote Day. Let's use 
this holiday to make sure that our City's parents and students have a voice 
on the School Board.  http://www.marksanchez.org

Tuesday, October 12
Show Us How Smart You Are: Trivia Contest on education, San Francisco and 
politics with celebrity master of ceremonies.  Event will be held at Bazaar Cafe, 
3197 California near 24th Avenue from 7 - 9 PM.  http://www.marksancehz.org
 
Tuesday, October 12 
League of Women Voters is hosting a District 5 Debate, 6:30 - 8 PM at Jones 
Memorial Church, located at 1975 Post Street.

Thursday, October 14
Who Would DJ Laird Vote for? Benefit for Mark Sanchez, Jane Kim and Ross 
Mirkarimi.  Location is Hotel Utah, Club Mightly, 119 Utah near 15th Street.  
Time is 8 PM - 2 AM.  Entertainment includes DJ Laird (LUSH), DJ Adnan 
(Tribal Souls), Neptune (El Circo), Alibi (House of Lotus) and Laron 
(Pyschofunkodiscodelic). Suggested donation $10 to $20.  http://www.rossforsupervisor.org  
http://www.janekim.org http://www.marksanchez.org

Thursday, October 14
Let's Put Harvey Milk Back in City Hall!
The Harvey Milk City Hall Memorial Committee presents its inaugural
fundraising event to place a sculpture of Supervisor Harvey Milk in San 
Francisco's City Hall.  Fundraiser will be held from 7 - 10 PM at the
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center, located at1800 Market 
Street in San Francisco.  Beverages and appetizers will be provided and the 
suggested donation is $10 - $1000.  Everyone is welcome.  The evening will begin 
with a wine & cheese reception from 7 - 8 PM and will feature friends of 
Harvey.  Matt Gonzalez and others will be speaking.  Musical entertainment will 
begin at 8 PM.

Friday, October 15
"Straight Outta Hunter's Point" Showing/Filmmakers for Jane, Eric and Mark 
Benefit.  San Francisco-based independent film directors Kevin Epps, Johnny 
Cabaddu, and James Hou will present their works in this benefit for Jane, Eric and 
Mark. "STRAIGHT OUTTA HUNTERS POINT", "TAKE THE A TRAIN" and trailers of 
"MASTERS OF THE PILLOW", "BOMB CITY", "RAP DREAMS".  Event begins at 8 PM at New 
College, 777 Valencia Street.  All ages welcome. 
http://www.janekim.org http://www.marksanchez.org

Saturday, October 16
Merchant walk with School Board candidates Mark Sanchez and Eric Mar 
beginning at 18th Street and Valencia from 4:00-6:00 PM.  For more info call 
415-248-1620.  http://www.marksanchez.org

Saturday, October 16
YES ON N - Bring the troops home now!  Come to a benefit/fundraiser at the 
Canvas Gallery, corner of 9th Avenue and Lincoln from 5 - 7:30 PM.

Saturday, October 16
Rock with Renée Saucedo and enjoy a musical performance by the Green Party's 
own Charlene Smythe!  Location Skip's Tavern located at 453 Cortland Avenue, 
from 8 - 11 PM.  http://www.reneesaucedo.com 

Sunday, October 17 
Join us for Jailbirds' Afternoon Delight: A benefit for the legal expenses of 
June Brashares and Terry Baum.  Come and enjoy dessert, coffee, and lurid 
arrest videos!  Hear June Brashares, Code Pink activist, describe her courageous 
assault on the Republican National Convention!  Listen to Terry Baum, Green 
candidate for Congress in S.F., describe her struggle to get on the November 
ballot.  Location is Terry's house, 547 Douglass Street between 21st and 22nd 
Streets.  Time is 3:30 - 5:30 PM.  http://www.terrybaum.com 

Wednesday, October 20
Infotainment Posse presents "To Nader or Not", a debate with Matt Gonzalez 
and David Harris at The Swedish American Hall. KPFA's Larry Bensky will 
moderate. Tickets for "To Nader or Not" are $5 and available at the door. Doors open 
at 7:30 PM; debate begins at 8.  The Swedish American Hall, above Cafe du Nord, 
is located at 2174 Market Street in San Francisco.  For more information call 
415-431-7578 or visit http://www.infotainmentposse.com.

Saturday, October 23 
Come to a benefit for Terry Baum featuring Gwen Avery, blues singer 
extraordinaire!  Event begins at 3 PM at Wild Side West, located at 424 Cortland in 
Bernal Heights.  http://www.terrybaum.com

Sunday, October 24
Activists from the Arab-American, Muslim, Iranian and immigrant communities
are hosting a fundraiser for Renee Saucedo and Ross Mirkarimi from 7 - 9:30 
PM. Location is 2524 Mission Street.  For more info call (415) 248-1620.  
http://www.reneesaucedo.com   http://www.rossforsupervisor.org.

Thursday, October 28
Opening of Terry Baum's play "Two Fools or Love Conquers All - Not!"
Two women, one American and one Costa Rican - they can't live without each 
other. But where in the world can they legally live WITH each other? This 
lesbian Odd Couple confronts personal and cultural differences, while they 
struggle with immigration issues.  It is the funny, passionate story of 
Gracie and 
Luna, who claim the right to love without borders.  Play runs through 
November 21.  Shows at 8 PM.  Info & Tickets: 415-861-5079.  http://www.terrybaum.com

Thanks to all of our members for your continued support! 

Warm Regards, 
Erika McDonald 
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