[SFGP] SF Green Party Weekly 1/15/05 - 1/21/05
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SF GREEN PARTY WEEKLY 1/15/05 - 1/21/05
NEWS:
- 1/03: Congress Must Impeach Bush and Cheney
- 1/05: Response to Schwarzenegger State-of-the-State
- 1/06: Mirkarimi Joins Community in Calling on Board of Ed, SFUSD to
Halt Further
- 1/06: Greens Respond to Clean Money
- 1/09: Green Party Supports Chris Daly's C-3 Legislation
- 1/10: Greens say "No Interference" with Reproductive Rights;
Abortion Is NOT Murder!
- 1/13: Green Party Elected Officials are Making a Valiant Effort to
Keep Local Schools Open
EVENTS:
- 1/13: Feminist Issues Working Group
- 1/13-15: Ocean Film Festival
- 1/15: West Side Greens
- 1/16: Protest the Execution of Clarence Ray Allen!
- 1/16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance
- 1/18: Green Party General Membership Meeting
- 1/19: Animal Advocacy Working Group
- 1/19: The SF Bay Area Premiere Of After Innocence
- 1/20: HEAR THIS! A Spoken Word Event
- 1/21: Join the Green Party in Standing Up for Reproductive Rights!
- 1/24: Transportation Working Group
- 1/26: A Green Party for Peace (see
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1437 for
details)
ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTION ALERTS:
- Volunteers Needed for A Green Party for Peace
(http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1437)
- Volunteer for the Ocean Film Festival
- Public Financing for the Mayor's Race: We Need Your Help!
- Earn A Living Making San Francisco A More Green and Progressive City!
- How to Run For the SF Green Party County Council
- Become a Green Party Sustainer!
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
- It's a Less Wonderful Life (http://www.savethecourt.org/joe)
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NEWS:
1/03: Congress Must Impeach Bush and Cheney
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1431
Green Party leaders urged Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings
against President George W. Bush and Vice President Cheney as soon as
possible...
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1/05: Response to Schwarzenegger State-of-the-State
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1433
In response to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger third State of the State
speech, The Green Party of California on Thursday charged that not only
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, but also Democratic Party leaders, are not
offering the "real reform" that is needed to help all Californians...
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1/06: Mirkarimi Joins Community in Calling on Board of Ed, SFUSD to
Halt Further
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1432
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi demanded that officials and board members of
the San Francisco Unified School District reconsider plans that would
close or merge six schools in San Francisco's District 5...
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1/06: Greens Respond to Clean Money
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1434
A publicly-financed election reform concept introduced two years ago to
Berkeley voters has been reintroduced in the state Legislature...
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1/09: Green Party Supports Chris Daly's C-3 Legislation
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1435
The San Francisco Green Party (SFGP) strongly supports the C-3
legislation introduced by Supervisor Chris Daly that will eliminate
minimum parking requirements for downtown housing...
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1/10: Greens say "No Interference" with Reproductive Rights; Abortion
Is NOT Murder!
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1436
The San Francisco Green Party announced today that it is advocating a
policy of "no interference" with a woman's right to choose...
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1/13: Green Party Elected Officials are Making a Valiant Effort to Keep
Local Schools Open
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/13/MNG7CGMV5A1.DTL
Parents, teachers fight S.F. education board for schools to stay open.
Send a letter to the editor supporting their efforts,
letters at sfchronicle.com
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EVENTS:
1/13: Feminist Issues Working Group
WHEN:
Friday, January 13
7:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party office, 1028 A Howard St (between 6th St. and
7th St.), San Francisco
DETAILS:
Monthly meeting of the Feminist Issues Group, which strives to define
why feminism is important to Greens and to promote Green feminism in
all realms of Green Party activities and in our lives.
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1/13 to 1/15: Ocean Film Festival
WHEN:
Friday, January 13: 6:00 to 8:00 PM for opening reception
(http://www.oceanfilmfest.org/reception.html)
Saturday, January 14 starting 10:00 AM for films (see program at
http://www.oceanfilmfest.org/filmprograms.html)
Sunday, January 15 starting 10:00 AM for films (see program at
http://www.oceanfilmfest.org/filmprograms.html)
WHERE:
Cowell Theatre at Fort Mason Center (see
http://www.oceanfilmfest.org/directions.html for directions), San
Francisco
DETAILS:
The Ocean Film Festival "celebrates the joy, power, and mystery of the
sea," and focuses on ocean-related sports and cultures, and "the
importance of the oceans' vital ecosystems." For more information, see
http://www.oceanfilmfest.org/history.html
WHY: The Green Party strongly supports making our planet a clean,
non-toxic place to live in, and the oceans are no exception!
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1/15: West Side Greens
WHEN:
Sunday, January 15
3:00PM-5:00PM
WHERE:
2467 28th Avenue (cross street is Taraval), San Francisco
WHO TO CONTACT:
Call Barry at 415-664-7754 for more information.
DETAILS:
Agenda will include:
- Nomination of officers
- Endorsements by working groups
- Campaign updates
- Current efforts to pass Clean Money legislation
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1/16: Protest the Execution of Clarence Ray Allen!
WHEN:
Monday, January 16
8:00PM
WHERE:
San Quentin State Prison. How to get there: You can park on Francisco
Blvd. E. but expect to walk 1-2 Miles to get to the East Gate of San
Quentin.
DETAILS:
Join Greens and anti-death penalty activists as we continue our
struggle against the racist death penalty. Sadly, this execution has
been scheduled on the birthday of Martin Luther King. This vigil honors
Dr. King's memory as we protest yet another state sponsored execution.
The Green Party opposes the Death Penalty under all circumstances.
Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.
Contact: stefanie at deathpenalty.org or 415-243-0143
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1/16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance
WHEN:
Monday, January 16
9:00PM - 5:00PM
WHERE:
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove Street, San Francisco
WHO TO CONTACT:
Mark Barnes mwbsf at riseup.net
DETAILS:
Join the Green Party in honoring the birthday and life of Dr. King. We
will be at our Green Party booth registering voters, distributing
literature and educating the public about our commitment to social and
economic justice.
Highlights of this observance:
- Teach-in
- Special guests
- Live entertainment
- Arts & crafts vendors
- Health services vendors faire
- Food vendors
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1/18: Green Party General Membership Meeting
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 18
7:30PM - 9:30PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party office, 1028 A Howard St (between 6th St.
and 7th St.), San Francisco
DETAILS:
These meetings are where policy and endorsement decisions are made.
This month's topic will include the 2006 County Council elections,
endorsement proceedures and an update on the fundraiser planned for Jan
26 at Z gallery.
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1/19: Animal Advocacy Working Group
WHEN:
Thursday, January 19
7:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party office, 1028 A Howard St (between 6th St.
and 7th St.), San Francisco
DETAILS:
Monthly meeting of the Animal Working Group. We will discuss animal
issues in San Francisco. For more information, email Rosalind Lord at
rclord at seaserpent.com
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1/19: The SF Bay Area Premiere Of After Innocence
DATE:
Thursday, January 19
1) Pre-Screening Reception:
TIME:
5:00 to 7:20PM
WHERE:
Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk Street (at Clay)
DETAILS:
A benefit for the life after exoneration program and death penalty
focus. Special guests: filmmaker Jessica Sanders, author Dave Eggers,
actor and activist Mike Farrell, assemblyman Mark Leno
2) Screening and Post-Screening Talkback
TIME:
Starts 7:30PM
WHERE:
Lumiere Theatre, 1572 California Street (at Polk)
DETAILS:
Screening of the Sundance award-winning documentary After Innocence,
about the lives of seven men wrongfully imprisoned for decades and then
released after DNA proved their innocence. The film focuses on the
gripping story of these men and their emotional journeys back into
society and efforts to rebuild their lives.
Talkback Participants: Filmmaker Jessica Sanders and exoneree Herman
Atkins, who was released from prison after serving thirteen years for a
crime he did not commit.
To purchase tickets, go to
http://www.deathpenalty.org/index.php?pid=AfterInnocence
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1/20: HEAR THIS! A Spoken Word Event
WHEN:
Friday, January 20
Starts 8:00PM
WHERE:
SLIMS, 333 11th St. @ Folsom, San Francisco
DETAILS:
This special evening of spoken word features the talents of Matt
Gonzalez, Jello Biafra, Barbara Becnel, Todd Chretien, Jack Hirschman,
Sarah Lipson, Jonathan Richman, Daisy Zamora, Kevin Zeese, plus special
musical guest Tom Heyman & DJ Superchill.
Tickets are $12. To purchase them, go to http://www.slims-sf.com/,
click the Show Sched. button (which will take you to the calendar of
events at Slims), click information by HEAR THIS!, and choose either
virtuous.com or tickets.com. Or you can just go to these sites
directly.
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1/21: Join the Green Party in Standing Up for Reproductive Rights!
WHEN:
Saturday, January 21
11:00 AM
WHERE:
Assemble at Pier #1, Embarcadero and Market Streets, San Francisco
WHAT: Demonstration to support reproductive rights. This effort is a
response to the second annual anti-choice march organized and sponsored
by the San Francisco and
Oakland Archdiocese.
WHO: Green Party, BACORR (Bay Area Coalition for Our Reproductive
Rights), Code Pink, Raging Grannies
WHY: The Green Party proudly supports a position of "no interference"
in a woman's right to control her own body! The Green Party is working
to expand women's basic reproductive rights!
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1/24: Transportation Working Group
WHEN:
Tuesday, January 24
7:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party office, 1028 A Howard St (between 6th St.
and 7th St.), San Francisco
DETAILS:
The transportation working group is focusing on transportation justice
- increasing public transit service to underserved communities. Please
contact either co-chair, John-Marc Chandonia ( jmc at sfgreens.org ) or
Sue Vaughan (susan_e_vaughan at yahoo.com) for more info.
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1/26: SAVE THE DATE: A Green Party for Peace
WHEN:
Thursday, January 26
8:00PM until closing
WHERE:
Studio Z, 314 11th Street at Folsom, San Francisco
DETAILS:
- http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1437
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTION ALERTS:
Volunteers Needed for A Green Party for Peace
(http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1437)
We're seeking people to help out during any part of the day or evening
at the San Francisco Green Party fundraising event at Studio Z
(http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1437).
If interested, please contact Sue Vaughan at (415) 668-3119 or
susan_e_vaughan at juno.com.
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Volunteer for the Ocean Film Festival
Interested in exploring the ocean, the "earth's final frontier?" The
San Francisco Ocean Film Festival is seeking helping hands for its
reception on January 13 and ushers, etc. for its shows on January 14 &
15. For more information, see
http://www.oceanfilmfest.org/volunteer.html
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Public Financing for the Mayor's Race: We Need Your Help!
On Tuesday October 25, Green Party Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi,
representing a broad-based coalition, introduced legislation that
could forever change the way politics is done in San Francisco:
With public financing, the public helps fund the campaigns of
candidates who can demonstrate a wide base of community support by
collecting a large number of small donations. In exchange candidates
agree to a strict spending cap, and to limit their private
fundraising.
The idea is to make politicians accountable only to the public, rather
than private campaign donors, and to ensure that all serious
candidates, regardless of access to money, have enough resources to
get their message out to the voters.
To make this legislation happen, please do two things:
1. Write or call the Supervisors to encourage their support (they need
hear this from as many people as possible); and
2. Ask your friends to do the same.
Sample letters and contact information for the Supervisors can be
found at http://www.voterownedelections.org/contact_supervisors.html
To learn more about the campaign visit www.voterownedelections.org or
call 415-596-5808.
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Earn A Living Making San Francisco A More Green and Progressive City!
Two 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 get rid of PG&E's monopoly on our electricity
service, and start running the City on renewable energy like solar and
wind power instead!
We have just begun hiring and training new grassroots campaigners to
help us win this fight.
No experience necessary.
Earn $280 to $400 each four day work week learning to be a strong
progressive organizer.
To apply, call Eric at 415-756-8844 from noon to 2pm any weekday, or
send an email to jobs at our-city.org
For more information, see our web site at http://our-city.org
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How to Run For the SF Green Party County Council
County Council Candidates will be elected in June of 2006. For details
on how to run, see
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1435
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Become a Green Party Sustainer!
As you may know, the SFGP is supported by our wonderful sustaining
donors -- 175 and growing. In the next 12 months we hope to double
that figure, and you can help us achieve our goal by signing up to make
a regular contribution to the Green Party.
Our sustainer program nearly pays all of our basic monthly operating
expenses, including rent and utilities on the office, and drastically
reduces the amount of work needed to raise money. Our sustainers free
us up to do what we're really here for - to pursue Green values through
the democratic system. Sustainers also ensure that we are able to keep
our office, which has hosted numerous campaigns' headquarters including
the successful Prop A, Instant Runoff Voting initiative.
Becoming a Green Party sustainer is easy, fun, and secure!
For more information, see
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html
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