[SFGP] SF Green Party Weekly 12/5-12/12
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Wed Dec 6 00:35:27 PST 2006
SF GREEN PARTY WEEKLY 12/6/06-12/12/06 HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE!
NEWS:
- GPCA Spokesperson Susan King Discusses Green Party on the 11/30 NPR
California Report Issue
http://tinyurl.com/6y2hz
- Gayle McLaughlin and Forrest Hill speak on KPFA's Morning Show
11/30, 7:30 - 8 AM Block
http://tinyurl.com/yd2ztp1
EVENTS:
This week:
- 12/7: Animal Advocacy Working Group
- 12/7: Free Josh Wolf
Next week:
- 12/9: Anti-War Organizing Meeting with Todd Chretien
- 12/10: Impeach Bush Rally
- 12/12: SF Green Party County Council meeting
- 12/15: Bringing forth Light from Darkness
Save the date:
- 12/16: Holiday Party at Barry Hermanson's for Progressives
- 12/17: WestSide Green Club Holiday Party
- 12/20: SFGP Holiday Party
- 12/20: Please Join John Rizzo to Celebrate
ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTION ALERTS:
- Car-Free Talk with Green Party Activist Sue Vaughan
IN EVERY ISSUE:
- Discuss Instant Runoff Voting in Green Party Activist Jim
Dorenkott's Blog (http://www.dailykos.com/user/jim%20d)
- Take Action!
- Earn A Living Making San Francisco A More Green and Progressive City!
- Support the San Francisco Green Party by Becoming a Sustainer
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
- Who's the Bush Now? (http://tinyurl.com/yz6s9q)
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EVENTS:
12/7: Animal Advocacy Working Group
WHEN:
Thursday, December 7, 2006
7:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
Golden Era Vegetarian Restaurant, 832 Clement Street, between 9th and
10th Avenues, San Francisco
DETAILS:
The Animal Advocacy Working Group is involved in animal issues in San
Francisco. The Ten Key Values apply to protecting the welfare of non-
human animals. Of course, all are welcome.
For more information, email Rosalind Lord at rclord at seaserpent.com
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12/7: Free Josh Wolf
WHEN:
Thursday, December 7, 2006
Starts 7:30PM
WHERE:
Balazo Gallery, 2183 Mission Street near 18th, San Francisco, CA
ADMISSION:
Suggested donation $2 to $25
Cash bar available with ID
This event is ALL AGES
CONTACT:
For more information and/or to participate in this event contact Andy
andy.blue(at)yahoo.com
www.joshwolf.net
DETAILS:
Speakers:
MARC LENO California State Assemblyman
BRUCE BRUGMANN Publisher Bay Guardian
CHRIS DALY San Francisco Supervisor
ROSS MIRKARIMI, San Francisco Supervisor
DAVID GREENE Executive Director, First Amendment Project
JANE KIM School Board Comissioner Elect
SARAH OLSON Radio Producer and Independent Journalist
Film Premiere:
New short film about Josh by filmmakers
KEVIN EPPS and NJERI SIMS
PLUS SPOKEN WORD AND MUSICAL GUESTS*
*JOSH WOLF* is a San Francisco free-lance journalist being held for
his refusal, based on journalistic principles, to turn over to a
federal grand jury his news footage from a July 2005 protest. Free-
press advocates from around the world have called his incarceration
unjust and a grave violation of the freedom of the press. Josh is
well on his way to becoming the longest-incarcerated journalist in US
history. His case has prompted Reporters Without Borders to lower the
United States' ranking for press freedom nine points to 53rd in the
world.
For his commitment to journalistic freedom Josh received the 2006
Journalist of the Year Award from the Society of Professional
Journalists. On this occasion he was praised by Assemblyman Mark Leno
who commended his "courageous dedication to protecting freedom of the
press in our country."
For more information on Josh's case and to learn how you can help
visit www.joshwolf.net
Sponsored by:
- The San Francisco Bay Guardian
- The Free Josh Wolf Coalition
- The League of Young Voters
- Society of Professional Journalists NorCal Chapter
- Reporters Without Borders
- First Amendment Project
- Youth Radio
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12/9: Anti-War Organizing Meeting with Todd Chretien
WHEN:
Saturday, December 9, 2006
5:00PM
WHERE:
Haymarket Library Meeting Room, 110 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA
DETAILS:
We, the undersigned, are asking you to attend an urgent organizing
meeting to discuss the potential of planning an anti-war
demonstration on January 27 in San Francisco. On that day, hundreds
of thousands of people will march outside Congress and the White
House in Washington, D.C. to demand an end to the war in Iraq. The
Bay Area’s voice must be heard in solidarity. Some of us voted for
the Democrats, some voted for the Greens or Peace and Freedom
parties, some didn’t vote at all, but we all agree that we cannot put
our faith in the politicians to bring our troops home now. We owe it
to the Iraqi people and to the American troops in Iraq to rebuild the
anti-war movement, and to do it now.
One of the biggest obstacles facing the anti-war movement was the
sense that Bush was invincible and that protesting didn’t matter. In
San Francisco, hundreds of thousands of people marched on February
16, 2003 to try to prevent the war. Most of them are more opposed to
the occupation now than they were back then, but most of their
opposition has been passive. It’s time to appeal to them to come
back to the streets. We have to take advantage of the new
expectations and the new hope that millions are drawing from watching
Rumsfeld pack his bags and see Bush get a “thumping,” as he put it.
We do not have to agree on everything. This organizing meeting will
be open to everyone who agrees that: Rumsfeld is Gone: Time to
Bring the Troops Home from Iraq Now! Other demands, such as End the
Occupation in Afghanistan, Free Palestine/End Aid to Israel, No
Sanctions against Iran, Defend Arab and Muslims from Racist Attacks,
US Out of the Middle East and others can be discussed and decided
upon by the group as a whole at the meeting.
Please spread the word far and wide and attend this important
meeting. Bring your friends and family. You don’t have to have
experience to participate. You don’t have to live in San Francisco.
You don’t have to know everything about the Middle East! You just
have to want to end the war and do something about it.
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12/10: Impeach Bush Rally
WHEN:
Sunday, December 10, 2006
1:00PM-3:00PM
WHERE:
United Nations Plaza, SF Civic Center (Market and Hyde), San
Francisco, CA
DETAILS:
Rally for International United Nations Human Rights DAY/
Impeachment:Co-sponsored by Worldcan'twaitdriveoutthebushregime,
Impeachbush-cheney.com Endorsed by ANSWER-SF, Codepink, SF Greens,
Watch Orange Jumpsuited Human Rights "Carolers" (& join in!); Hear
fantastic speakers: Larry Everest, Dr. Phillip Peters & others. Join
the costumed shopping spree at the farmers market. Sign the petition.
Donate if possible; RAIN OR SHINE - BE THERE!
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12/12: SF Green Party County Council meeting
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
7:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party, 1028A Howard St (between 6th St. and 7th
St.), San Francisco, CA 94103
DETAILS:
Regular monthly meeting of the elected county council. Moved to
Tuesdays before the San Francisco Green Party General Monthly Meeting
to accommodate newly elected and appointed CC member's schedules.
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12/15: Bringing forth Light from Darkness
WHEN:
Friday, December 15, 2006
6:00PM-8:00PM
WHERE:
Sunnydale and Persia streets, San Francisco, CA
DETAILS:
On this day, in San Francisco's largest public housing site, we will
be marching to call attention to the burgeoning issue of violence in
our city and region, beyond. The march will be a statement asking for
redierection in federal, state, and local policies as we stand with
mothers that children have been murdered on our streets.
"Bringing Forth Light From Darkness" is intended to bring women, men
and children from the Bay Area and nation who have been adversely
affected by violence and the abandonment of federal, state and local
resources to curb violence here at home. In addition, this march will
bring awareness to the current war in Iraq in an effort to bring our
American troops home. We look forward to to your support with this
major city changing event.
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12/16: Holiday Party at Barry Hermanson's for Progressives
WHEN:
Saturday, December 16, 2006
7:00PM
WHERE:
2467 28th Avenue, between Taraval and Ulloa, San Francisco, CA
INFORMATION:
Call Barry Hermanson at 664-7754
DETAILS:
Holiday Party at Barry Hermanson's for Progressives, and especially
to thank supporters in his race for State Assembly. Homemade beer!
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12/17: WestSide Green Club Holiday Party
WHEN:
Sunday, December 17, 2006
3:00PM-5:00PM
WHERE:
1339 - 27th Avenue, between Irving and Judah, San Francisco, CA
INFORMATION:
Call Barry Hermanson at 664-7754 or Nancy Lewis at 661-5713.
DETAILS:
Venture out to the Sunset to party with the WestSide Green Club.
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12/20: SFGP Holiday Party
WHEN:
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
7:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party, 1028A Howard St (between 6th St. and 7th
St.), San Francisco, CA 94103
DETAILS:
Instead of our monthly meeting, we are hosting a holiday get
together. Come and join us as we celebrate the 2006 elections.
Potluck encouraged.
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12/20: Please Join John Rizzo to Celebrate
WHEN:
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
7:00PM-10:00PM
WHERE:
Woody Zips, 1609 Powell Street (near Green Street), San Francisco, CA
94133
DETAILS:
There is an expensive parking garage next door on Powell Street
between Green and Union Streets. You can also take the 15, 30, 41 or
45 buses or walk (for about 15 - 20 minutes) from the financial
district.
If you would like to make a campaign contribution (of up to $500 per
individual) to help pay off John Rizzo's campaign debts, please mail a
check, made out to JOHN RIZZO FOR COLLEGE BOARD, to:
JOHN RIZZO FOR COLLEGE BOARD
1621 Waller Street, #2
San Francisco, CA 94117
Thank you for your support!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTION ALERTS:
Car-Free Talk with Green Party Activist Sue Vaughan
Keep an eye out for "Car-Free Talk" on San Francisco's public access
tv station, Channel 29. In the next show, David Fridley, staff
scientist at Lawrence Berkeley and member of San Francisco Oil
Awareness, discusses the myth of biofuels.
Date and time to be announced.
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Earn A Living Making San Francisco A More Green and Progressive City!
Three years ago, former organizers for the Matt Gonzalez for Mayor
campaign decided it was time to stop getting 'close but not close
enough' to progressive victories like public power and Matt as Mayor,
and to begin a city wide, year round, grassroots campaign that would
start helping us win such victories!
So in January 2004, the organization Our City was born. Since then we
have helped to:
- Pass the ban on old polluting diesel buses
- Pass Matt Gonzalez's anti chain store law
- Get the downtown hotel workers back on the job, and
- Get the Police and Planning Commissions put back on SF Government
TV after the City tried to pull them off.
Now we are campaigning to end PG&E's monopoly and run the City on
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We have just begun hiring and training new grassroots organizers to
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To apply, call Eric at 415-756-8844 from noon to 2pm any weekday, or
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For more information, see our web site at http://our-city.org
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