[SFGP] San Francisco Green Party Weekly

[ErikaSF at aol.com]

Hello Fellow Greens,

In this update:
1. Update On Congressional Campaigns
2. Cobb/LaMarche Campaign Seeks Interns
3. Newsreel of Green Party 2004 Convention Now Available
4. News
5. Events

UPDATE ON CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGNS:
Terry Baum, Green Party Congressional candidate for District 8, held her 
official kick-off party at The Lab on Friday September 17. Still fighting to get 
on the ballot, Terry is hoping to hear soon about whether on not the US Supreme 
Court will hear her case. She will be running a write-in campaign regardless 
of what happens, and is mounting a serious challenge against incumbent 
Democrat and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. http://www.terrybaum.com

Pat Gray, Green Party Congressional candidate for District 12, spoke to a 
full house of students at San Francisco State University last Thursday.  On 
Friday she held a press conference that was covered on KPFA-FM.  Celebrity 
filmmaker Michael Moore has affirmed his endorsement of Pat Gray, which is on his web 
site http://www.michaelmoore.com/takeaction/vote/greens.php.  
As a candidate, Pat has been offered free air-time on KTVU-TV Channel 2 and 
KQED-TV Channel 9.  Pat is continuing to turn up the heat on incumbent Democrat 
and pro-war hawk Tom Lantos. http://www.patgray.org

COBB/LAMARCHE CAMPAIGN SEEKS INTERNS:
The Cobb-LaMarche Green Party Presidential campaign seeks enthusiastic 
interns for Fall 2004 to help the campaign reach its goals.  These goals include 
achieving ballot status for the Green Party in new states, registration of new 
Green Party voters, and a high number of votes for Green Party candidates on 
Election Day.  For more information, visit 
http://www.votecobb.org/volunteer/Students

NEWSREEL OF GREEN PARTY 2004 CONVENTION NOW AVAILABLE:
New Spark Media and Arts Collective has assembled a documentary newsreel on 
the Green Party 2004 Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The new, 30-minute 
documentary newsreel is titled "Forward 2004!", and features the electrifying 
debate that occurred during the convention as it attempts to highlight the shared 
vision within the Green Party of challenging the corporate controlled 
two-party (one-party) system in order to begin implementing pro-democracy, pro-people 
policies. The documentary includes interviews with many Greens including 
Peter Camejo and Medea Benjamin, along with footage of Jason West and many others. 
New Spark is not-for-profit, so the primary objective is to get this 
information out there without relying on pressure from corporations, advertising, 
influential individual donors, or PACs. Therefore, New Spark is offering DVD and 
VHS copies on a sliding scale payment, as well as making the documentary 
available for free download on-line at http://www.newsparkproductions.org. New Spark 
requests a $15-$20 dollar donation, with the hope that those who have will 
give more (there is certainly no cap). For more information call New Spark at 
(360) 402-6122 or (979) 255-3997; or send e-mail to 
newsparkproductions at riseup.net or visit http://www.newsparkproductions.org

NEWS:
Ross Mirkarimi, the SFGP #1 endorsed candidate for D5 Supervisor, held a CD 
release party on Friday. The campaign is using the CD to help get the word out 
about his campaign. Read about it at http://www.beyondchron.org. 
 
Two of our candidates for School Board, Jane Kim and Mark Sanchez wrote an 
editorial that was published in this week's Guardian. 
http://www.sfbg.com/38/51/x_oped.html

We had a great time as usual at last weekend's Power to the Peaceful Festival 
in Golden Gate Park. See photos at 
http://www.sfprogressives.com

Renee Saucedo, Green Party candidate for District 9 Supervisor, has been 
endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus-San Francisco.  Renee's campaign 
held a press conference touting her support from women last Thursday. Many 
Green women participated, including candidates Susan King, Jane Kim and Terry 
Baum.  Renee received press coverage from KPFA-FM and Telemundo. 

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that some city workers were coerced into 
voting for Gavin Newsom in last year's mayor's race. 
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-in/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2004/09/10/MNGTQ8MS7G1.DTL
The San Francisco Bay View also covered the story.
http://www.sfbayview.com/012804/notflorida012804.shtml

Matt Gonzalez wrote an essay for Mesh Magazine: "In Another Era: The 
Socialist Circle of Eugene Debs".
http://www.meshsf.com/issue6/mattgonzalezeugenedebs.html

EVENTS:
Saturday, September 18
Join Parents United for Education at a kick-off rally for Proposition F, the 
Parents Voting Rights Initiative, at 6 PM at the Women's Building, located at 
3543 18th Street between Valencia and Guerrero. To receive more information 
about Parents United for Education or to join the coalition, please contact 
David Chiu at (415) 793-5462 or david.chiu at grassroots.com.
www.voice4parents.com

Saturday, September 18
Comedy Benefit for Jane Kim!
Laugh the night away with a great lineup of Bay Area comedians at Blend, 
located at 659 Columbus in North Beach. Featured comedians include Kevin Camia, 
Louis Katz, Oliver Saria, Edwin Li, Jasper Redd and Brent Weinbach. This event 
is hosted by Samantha Chanse. Doors open at 8 PM; show at 9 PM. Donation is $10 
at the door, and includes a full night of DJs and dancing after the comedy 
show. 21+ http://www.janekim.org

Saturday, September 18
The Socialist Action Bookstore presents the first event of their fall forum 
series: "IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE TO BUSH AND KERRY? THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 
AND THE LEFT" panel discussion/debate. The discussion takes place at 7:30 PM 
at the Socialist Action Bookstore, located at 298 Valencia Street near 14th 
Street. The panel debate format will be 5 fifteen-minute presentations. We'll 
draw lots to determine the order. We'll then have a few audience questions with 
each candidate or representative having the right to answer any question. Then 
we'll have 5-minute summaries in reverse order.
For the Ralph Nader/Peter Camejo presidential campaign:
MATT GONZALEZ, President, S.F. Board of Supervisors
For the Leonard Peltier/Peace and Freedom campaign:
MARSHA FEINLAND, Peace and Freedom candidate, U.S. Senate
For the socialist candidates---Socialist Workers Party, Workers World
Party, Peace and Freedom Party:
JEFF MACKLER, Socialist Action National Secretary
For the David Cobb/Pat LaMarche Green Party Campaign:
SUSAN KING, Green Party activist and candidate for District 5 Supervisor
For the John Parker/Workers World campaign:
BRENDA SANDBERG, Campaign director, Workers World Party
A $5 donation is requested, $3 for students/seniors. Wheelchair acessible. 
For more information call 415-255-1080.

Sunday, September 19 
Come to a mobilization to help re-elect Mark Sanchez to the School Board. 
Enjoy pastries at the Green Party office, located at 1028A Howard Street, from 11 
AM to 12:30 PM before we hand out brochures throughout the Richmond. Mark 
Sanchez house signs are also now available. http://www.marksanchez.org. 

Sunday, September 19
Join Green Party Candidate for District 5 Ross Mirkarimi, School Board Member 
Mark Sanchez and School Board Candidate Jane Kim on a District Walk. The 
district walk will begin at 1 PM at the Horseshoe Cafe, located at 566 Haight near 
Fillmore. For more information, call 290-2706. 
http://www.rossforsuperivsor.org http://www.marksanchez.org   http://www.janekim.org

Sunday, September 19
Join us for a Merchant Walk in the Inner Richmond from 1 - 4 PM with 
Supervisor Jake McGoldrick and School Board Members Mark Sanchez and Eric Mar. Meet at 
Supervisor McGoldrick's campaign office at 219 Clement Street near 4th Avenue.
http:www.marksanchez.org

Sunday, September 19
First Ever Valencia Street Fair, on Valencia Street between 21st and 22nd 
Streets in San Francisco!
Liz Ross is proud to produce the first annual Valencia Street Fair. The fair 
is partnering with Centro Latino Senior Center - a non-profit, community based 
organization committed to assisting the elderly in obtaining the economic and 
social support they need so that they can function independently and live 
with dignity. This partnership will work toward raising money for Centro Latino 
and for funds to assist Mission High School with their music and art programs. 
http://www.valenciastreetfair.com/
The Green Party will have a booth at the Valencia Street Fair from 11 AM -6 
PM. Volunteers are needed to register
voters and distribute candidate literature. Contact Micheas at 415-424-5881.

Sunday, September 19
Join us at a meeting of the San Francisco WestSide Greens from 3 - 5 PM. 
Meeting will be held at 2467 28th Avenue near Taraval. Agenda includes discussion 
of the San Francisco and California initiatives that are on the ballot for 
this November. If you wish to present information about any of the initiatives, 
please call Barry Hermanson at 415-664-7754. Developing a WestSide Greens slate 
card for distribution in the community is also on the agenda.

Sunday, September 19
Come and share stories, photos, and video at an event called "RNC 
Reportback", sponsored by Direct Action to Stop the War. Folks will discuss experiences 
from protests in New York City at the Republican National Convention, 7 - 10 PM 
at the Cell Space, located at 2050 Bryant Street, between Mariposa and 18th 
Streets. Suggested donation is $5 - 25. http://www.actagainstwar.org    
http://www.cellspace.org.

Tuesday, September 21
Come to a benefit performance of Terry Baum's hit play, "ONE FOOL". The 
candidate will perform the play herself at 8 PM at the Marsh, located at 1062 
Valencia. http://www.terrybaum.com

Tuesday, September 21
Come to 111 Minna Street Gallery for a Slam Bush fundraiser. The event 
includes music from 8 PM until midnight by Bay Area turntable legends, DJ Namane 
(Local 1200) and DJ Funklor (Spearhead). Additional performances by Marc Bamuthi 
Joseph (Def Poetry Jam), Drew Dellinger (Poets for Global Justice), Lex Luther 
and some other very special guests.  A video compilation of highlights from 
Slam Bush events across the country will also be shown. Suggested donation of 
$20 at the door goes to support The Slam Bush National Rhyme Contest: reaching 
politically disenfranchised voters in battleground states through a series of 
anti-Bush rhyme battles, culminating in the National Slam Bush Championship in 
Miami on the eve of the presidential debates in that city. You can read more 
at about this campaign at http://slambush.net/index.html.

Sunday, September 26
Come to a Merchant Walk in the Lower Haight and Western Addition with Ross 
Mirkarimi, School Board Member Mark Sanchez and School Board Candidate Jane Kim 
(tentative) from 1 - 3 PM. Meet at Mirkarimi Campaign HQ at Horseshoe Cafe, 
located at 566 Haight near Fillmore. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org  
http://www.marksanchez.org   http://www.janekim.org

Sunday, September 26 
The League of Pissed Off Voters is having a benefit at Kelly's Mission Rock 
from 5 PM until midnight. Kelly's Mission Rock is located at 817 Terry Francois 
Boulevard in San Francisco. DJs will be spinning hip hop, reggae and soulful 
house, and there will also be some live acts. Donation is $10-20. The League 
will release its top 5 endorsements for San Francisco, so come celebrate! 21+ 
http://www.indyvoter.org/

Monday, September 27
San Francisco Green Party Endorsement Forum: Candidates for Supervisor
This forum will be for supervisorial candidates seeking our endorsement in 
districts 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, and 11. We've already endorsed Renee Saucedo in 9, but 
will consider other ranked endorsements in that district. This will be an 
opportunity to hear from the candidates, and the decisions will be made at the 
meeting on September 29. The forum takes place at the SFGP office, located at 
1028 A Howard Street between 6th and 7th Streets in San Francisco from 6 - 10 PM.

Wednesday, September 29
Special General Meeting
The meeting starts at 7:30 PM, and will be held at the SFGP office, located 
at 1028 A Howard Street between 6th and 7th Streets in San Francisco. Agenda 
includes discussion of supervisor races in Districts 1, 3, 7, 9, and 11. 
http://www.sfgreenparty.org

Tuesday, October 5
Rent Party with Comedy & Music for the San Francisco Coalition on 
Homelessness at the Great American Music Hall!
The San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness is in danger of losing their 
offices. The organization's resume is a 17 year-long list of successes, among them 
a homeless death prevention team, the development of supportive housing, and 
a shelter grievance program.  The Rent Party will include performers Doug 
Ferrari, Brian Copeland, Killing My Lobster, Tom Ammiano, Jim Short, Las Vegas 
Headliner Mickey Joseph, San Francisco's The Meehan Brothers, and Jimmy Gunn from 
Deep Space. Rock with the Junior Panthers, and groove with Gene Burkert's 
HiFi Jazz.  Doors open at 7 PM, showtime is 7:30. Tickets are $20 in advance and 
$25 at the door.  To make a donation to the Coalition by credit card, call 
415-346-3862
For more information, contact Elizabeth Ferrari, 415-242-0151 or 
sfexpat2000 at yahoo.com.

Friday-Saturday, Oct. 8-9
Annual California First Amendment Coalition Assembly, Northgate Hall, UC 
Berkeley
The Friday-evening speaker will be award-winning journalist-author Seymour 
Hersh, in conversation with KQED-FM's Michael Krasny. Visit http://www.cfac.org 
for information and registration.

Thanks to all of our members for your continued support!

Warm Regards,
Erika McDonald
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