[SFGP] Announcement list for SF Green Party

[Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly]

ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 

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Green Party General Membership Meetings, 7-9 p.m., every Fourth Wednesday of the Month 
1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) 
Meeting Minutes Archive: http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/minutes.gem

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EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted) 

* Van Jones Speaks: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.; $12 advance, $15 door
First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland
The author of "The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems" is a tireless advocate, championing green-collar jobs and opportunities for disadvantaged people. He is committed to "creating green pathways out of poverty,” while expanding the coalition fighting global warming. This is a Fundraiser benefiting Green for All and KPFA Radio. Tickets may be purchased online at www.kpfa.org/events and www.brownpapertickets.com/event/47116, or at independent bookstores. For more information: 510-848-6767 X609.

* Green Festival: Friday-Sunday, Nov. 14, 15, 16; several admission packages
Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th St. (415-490-5800)
A joint project of Global Exchange (http://www.globalexchange.org) and Co-op America (https://www.coopamerica.org), the Green Festival celebrates what's working in our communities for people, business and the environment. Here, green means safe, healthy communities and a strong local economy. Join us at the nation’s premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Enjoy more than 125 authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. 
http://www.greenfestivals.org/

* How To Secure Land for Urban Agriculture: Saturday Nov. 15, 10am­5pm; $20 Members/$40 Non-Members (California Food and Justice Coalition)
Alameda County Public Health Department, 1000 Broadway, Suite 500, Oakland
Join us for a day of information, sharing and discussions on how we can secure land in the city to increase access to healthy food and create green-collar jobs, self reliance and other economic opportunities. Workshop topics include accessing public and private lands, zoning and planning laws, community-organizing strategies, easements and urban-agriculture policies. Register online at www.cafoodjustice.org, or for more information, contact Jessica Bell at jessicabell at cafoodjustice.org.

* Green Party General Meeting: November Date and Time To Be Announced.

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NEWS

Green Party Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney Responds to Obama Win
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/11/5/green_party_presidential_candidate_cynthia_mckinney

http://us.mg203.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=d2770vcg95qtq

Bans in 3 States on Gay Marriage
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/06/us/politics/06marriage.html?ref=us

European Green Party Congratulates US President-Elect 
http://www.europeangreens.org/cms/default/dok/256/256674.us_election_result_is_a_victory_of_hope@en.htm

The Five Most Wanted Rip-off Artists from Wall Street and Washington 
http://www.alternet.org/workplace/105828/

How Will Obama Govern?
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/passingthrough/380233/how_would_obama_govern

What the Economic Crisis Means for Us and And How to Defend Ourselves 
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/11/06/18549353.php

Pot Wins in a Landslide: A Thundering Rejection of America's Longest War 
http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/106141/

Studs Terkel, 1912-2008: Beloved Oral Historian and Broadcaster Dies at 96
http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2008/10/31/studs_terkel_1912_2008