[SFGP] ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY

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ANNOUNCEMENT LIST FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN PARTY
Friday, February 13, 2009 

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Green Party General Membership Meetings are scheduled 7-9 p.m. every Fourth Wednesday of the Month
1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets)
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/

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EVENTS (San Francisco, unless otherwise noted)

* Racism, Repression and Rebellion: The Lessons of Labor Defense: Saturday, Feb. 14, Noon
ILWU Local 10 Hall, 400 North Point (at Mason)
Keynote Speaker: Angela Davis, UC Santa Cruz Professor and former Black Panther
For more information: 510-501-7080 

* Joint Meeting: Transportation & Sustainability Working Groups: Monday, Feb. 16, 6:30-9pm
SFGP Office, 1028A Howard St.
Meeting To Save SF 50% Clean Energy Program -- Agenda Items:
- Getting Greens Onto Water Boards
- Legislation To Eliminate Corporate Personhood In SF (dovetails with Campaign Finance Reform)
- Important! Getting Rally/Comment Turn Out -This Month- To Save SF 50% Clean Energy Program
http://www.sfgreenparty.org

* Come Celebrate the End of the Bush Era with the Movie "W": Thurs. Feb. 19, 7pm; Free
Green Party Office - 1028A Howard St.
Come mingle with progressive-minded folks for a screening of Oliver Stone's "W" starring Josh Brolin. It's free, along with the popcorn -- beer available for a
donation. For more information, call 415-701-7090.  www.sfgreenparty.org

* SF Green Party General Membership Meeting: Feb. 25, 7-9 p.m.
1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets)
http://www.sfgreenparty.org

* James Madison Awards Banquet:  Wednesday evening, March 18 
New Delhi Restaurant, 160 Ellis St.
The Society of Professional Journalists, NorCal Chapter, plans to hold its annual awards to individuals and organizations that have championed the First Amendment and/or freedom of information.
Ticket prices and the list of winners are TBA. Hope to see you there, and please spread the word. http://www.spjchapters.org/norcal/

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NEWS 

The Future of a Giant Landlord
http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=8028&catid=4

Ma's JROTC bill needs to die
http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=8026&catid=4

Watchdog calls for major reform of the Ethics Commission
http://www.sfbg.com/blogs/politics/2009/02/watchdog_calls_for_major_refor.html

A 'Gold Mine' Denied: Ethics Commission Spurns Rule Changes That Would Have Eased Big Donations -- For Now
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2009/02/a_goldmine_denied_ethics_commi.php

Extraordinary Renditions: No Hope for Change in Obama Administration
http://www.fogcityjournal.com/wordpress/2009/02/10/extraordinary-renditions-no-hope-for-change-in-obama-administration

The Coming Media Monopoly
http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=3343