[SFGP] SF Green Party Weekly 3/1-3/6
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SF GREEN PARTY WEEKLY 3/1/07-3/6/07
NEWS:
- Matt Gonzalez moves to secure campaign manager?
http://tinyurl.com/2fbopr
EVENTS:
This week:
- 3/1: March 1 Die-In: Women Speak Out Against the Iraq Occupation
- 3/1: Animal Advocacy Working Group
- 3/4: Artist Benefit to Support San Francisco People's Organization
- 3/6: Housing and Land Use Working Group meeting
- 3/11: WestSide Green Club
- 3/19: Stop Funding the War in Iraq! Protest w Matt Gonzalez, Ross
Mirkarimi etc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTION ALERTS:
- Green Activists Needed for Campaign Demanding that Congress Bring
Troops Home
- URGENT: Help Get Conscientious Objector Agustin Aguayo Out of Jail!
See www.aguayodefense.org for details.
For details on how to write to Agustin, and donate to his legal
defense fund, see Helga Aguayo's letter below
IN EVERY ISSUE:
- Nancy Pelosi Watch, newly designed by Micheas Herman!
(www.pelosiwatch.us)
- Gavin Newsom Watch (http://tinyurl.com/23v3gp)
- Car-Free Talk with Green Party Activist Sue Vaughan
- Discuss Instant Runoff Voting in Green Party Activist Jim
Dorenkott's Blog (http://tinyurl.com/y2j2gs)
- Take Action!
- Earn A Living Making San Francisco A More Green and Progressive City!
- Support the San Francisco Green Party by Becoming a Sustainer
NOT SO MUCH OF A JOKE OF THE WEEK:
- Olbermann: Bush Secretly Funding Al Qaeda Part # 1 (http://
tinyurl.com/2rwnc8)
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EVENTS:
3/1: March 1 Die-In: Women Speak Out Against the Iraq Occupation
WHEN & WHERE:
Thursday, March 1st, 2007
12 noon to 1:00PM:
Vigil for peace and justice at Golden Gate and Larkin Avenues
1:150PM:
Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, between Polk and Larkin
Streets, San Francisco
DETAILS:
Please join us at the 5th die in for peace.
The Theme for March 1 Die-In is "Women Speak Out Against the Iraq
Occupation"
--With respect to International Women's Day on March 8 and other
activities in support of women during the month of March
--Acknowledging over 600 female US troops and hundreds of thousands
of Iraqi women and girls have been killed during the US invasion and
occupation of Iraq
--Women and men are invited to support the vigil starting at noon,
take part in the gathering at 1:15 with speakers and music, and
participate in the nonviolent civil disobedience/die-in.
The core messages of the monthly die-in's are:
1. Stop funding the war and end the occupation of Iraq.
2. Bring the troops home now and compassionate care for our veterans.
3. Remember all the dead: Iraqi, US, and all from other nations.
As well, If you are considering risking arrest, join us for a
Nonviolence Training on Monday February 26th, 7:30 pm, Unitarian
Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street at Geary, San Francisco.
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3/1: Animal Advocacy Working Group
WHEN:
Thursday, March 1, 2007
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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3/4: Artist Benefit to Support San Francisco People's Organization
WHEN:
Sunday, March 4, 2007
7:00PM
WHERE:
Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street (@ Mission), San Francisco
ADMISSION:
Suggested donation $10 and up to include wine & snacks
(No-one turned away for lack of funds)
CONTACT, INFORMATION:
Call Andrew Wood at 415-305-1102
DETAILS:
Join the SF People's Organization for an activist evening of music,
performance, poetry, rousing speeches and good cheer. Funds raised
will help support the successful passage of the People's Budget that
will emphasize the prioritization of progressive solutions for many
critical issues facing the City of San Francisco.
San Francisco's Budget is the most important piece of legislation
passed each year for it contains the entirety of City programs and
services. Each year the People's Budget fights to expand and
strengthen these services by offering grass-roots and dignified
solutions to the City's most pressing problems. Last year alone,
budget advocates were able to win over $50 million to support
seniors; people living with HIV/AIDS; children, youth and families;
neighborhood arts and cultural centers; people suffering from lack of
employment and employment discrimination; and communities struggling
with violence. This year, the People's Budget must protect and build
on these victories. Your support is vital to this effort!
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3/6: Housing and Land Use Working Group meeting
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
7:30PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party office, 1028 A Howard St (between 6th St.
and 7th St.), San Francisco, CA 94103
DETAILS:
Regular monthly meeting of the Housing and Land Use Working Group.
We'll be discussing the latest draft of the Community Development
platform, along with any other items you want added to the evening's
agenda.
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3/11: WestSide Green Club
WHEN:
Sunday, March 11, 2007
3:00PM - 5:00PM
WHERE:
Home of Barry Hermanson, 2467 - 28th Avenue (between Taraval &
Ulloa), San Francisco
CONTACT, INFORMATION:
Call Barry at 664-7754 or Nancy Lewis at 661-5713
AGENDA:
From 3:00 to 3:30 - Business
From 3:30 to 5:30 - Brainstorming about 2007 and 2008 activity for
the WestSide Green Club
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3/19: Stop Funding the War in Iraq! Protest w Matt Gonzalez, Ross
Mirkarimi etc
WHEN:
Monday, March 19, 2007
12 noon - 1:30PM
WHERE:
Nancy Pelosi’s office, 450 Golden Gate @ Polk, San Francisco
INFORMATION:
www.stopfundingthewar.com
DETAILS:
On the Fourth anniversary of Iraq War, demand Nancy Pelosi to stop
funding it. Speakers include: Matt Gonzalez, Peter Camejo, Ross
Mirkarimi,; Endorsers include SF Green Party, Labor Council, UFPJ,
Voters for Peace, Iraq War Veterans, Gold Star Mothers.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTION ALERTS:
Green Activists Needed for Campaign Demanding that Congress Bring
Troops Home
On Monday, February 5, 2007, a national campaign began to occupy
congressional offices asking them to vote for bills which pull the
troops out immediately, and cut the funding for the occupation of
Iraq. The Green Party seeks volunteers to establish a Green Party
presence in this campaign, and participate in it. Our voices
especially need to be heard by Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, since she
is speaker of the house and thus in a position of big influence. If
you want to make a stronger statement than just emails, get involved!
Please contact Jim Dorenkott at jimdorenkott2 at yahoo.com if you'd like
to find out how.
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URGENT: Help Get Conscientious Objector Agustin Aguayo Out of Jail!
See letter from Helga Aguayo:
Dear Friends,
Some important dates for us:
January 13th, 2007 was Augie’s, original ETS (end term of service)
date. But instead he was stop-lossed ( "STOP LOSS" means preventing
a soldier leaving the military, even though the required term of
service is completed).
December 17th was Augie's 35th birthday, spent of course in military
prison. THANK YOU to everyone who sent him a card.
On December 12th, Augie had his Article 32 hearing (a formal
military hearing that determines if there is enough evidence to
conduct a court martial, similar to a grand jury investigation).
His arraignment is currently scheduled for January 22nd; according
to Dave Court, our new lawyer in Germany, this is "merely to
establish dates for trial, motions, exchange of witness lists, etc."
Nothing substantive will occur. Augie will be formally charged with
desertion and missing movement in a General Court Martial set to
occur in late February or March. A General Court-Martial is the most
serious criminal proceeding that can be brought against a member of
the military. A conviction by this Court is considered a federal
felony and creates a criminal record for life. FOR WHAT?! Not
wanting to kill, not wanting to contribute to the missions that kill,
for being against war! I feel SO SAD!
Meanwhile our case in civilian court is still pending. On November
21st, 2006 the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals heard Augie’s petition.
The ruling can take between 6 weeks to 6 months. There is still hope
that he might get exonerated! Please keep Augie in your prayers.
Should the court martial go ahead, I wish to testify. I want the
court to realize that his family mourns Augie's absence every second
of every day. I hope the courtroom will be filled with supporters so
the Army will know the world is watching. For those of you based in
Europe, please consider attending if you can! Whatever happens, I
will carry your strength, support, and solidarity with me in my
heart. Our voices will unite. WE WILL BE HEARD!
Here in L.A., our twin daughters, Raquel and Rebecca have seen better
days. They are struggling in school and may not pass 6th grade.
Last year at the U.S. base school in Germany, the girls were on the
honor role! The turmoil has been hard on them. I tell them every
day, “this will pass”.
Money issues -- I just sent our German-based lawyer, David Court,
the next installment on his fees: 1000 €. I had to borrow some of
it. The next installment of 2000€ is due two weeks before the court-
martial.
Tax deductible donations to the Legal Defense Fund can be made via
<www.couragetoresist.org>. More direct donations (without a tax
deduction) can be made via <www.aguayodefense.org>. I need funds to
travel to Germany for the court martial too.
Right now I am fund-raising with Courage to Resist and Iraq Veteran's
Against the War. I hope to see results soon. I continue to do
interviews with various news organizations, including one today for
National Public Radio. I think it went well.
Next week I start speaking at California high schools about the OTHER
SIDE of enlisting in the military. It's called "counter-
recruitment". As far as I understand, California is the only state
that MANDATES high school seniors hear both sides of military
recruitment. This is a project that is dear to my heart! Los
Angeles is the Number ONE recruitment city of high school seniors. I
want to work to change that.
Meanwhile I attend rallies to publicize Augie's situation. Many of
Augie's family members take part.
Some good news: I have struggled to keep up the website:
<www.aguayodefense.org>. Now a PROFESSIONAL web designer has
volunteered to take over. Hurrah! Improvements should be visible soon.
I THANK YOU all for working so hard and diligently to support Augie
and the family!
With all my love,
Helga P. Aguayo
36838 57th Street East
Palmdale, CA 93552
USA
To write to Agustin:
SPC Agustín Aguayo
Unit 29723
Box LL
APO, AE 09028-3810
USA
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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
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