[SFGP] Greenzine: Single Payer panel discussion

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February 9
GREENZINE
SF Green Party Weekly News and Events

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Dear Greens,

    Thanks to all who came out to oppose the "Monster in
the Mission" last week!  A report on the event is here:
  http://www.sfexaminer.com/tensions-mission-district-gentrification-flare-hearing-16th-street-project/

    Join us tomorrow for a panel on Single Payer legislation,
featuring several Green Party activists.

    If you are a KPFA member, see below for our endorsements for
the KPFA Board elections, ongoing for the rest of this month.

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What:  Single Payer Now Panel Discussion
Where:  518 Valencia St (@ 16th St), SF
When:  Sun, Feb 10, 3 pm

A Panel of Single Payer activists report on the new Single Payer -
Medicare for All legislation.

Judy Beck - SEIU 1021 member
Barbara Commins - retired nurse at SFState and member of SF Berniecrats
Barry Hermanson - SF Green Party
Lou Gold - retired SEIU 2579 at SF State
Don Bechler - Chair, Single Payer Now

Sponsored by Single Payer Now and the ESIFund
For more information, call 415-695-7891 or email dbechler at value.net

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What:  Vote for Greens in KPFA Board Elections
Where:  Online, for KPFA members
When:  Now through March 5

Three Bay Area Green Party members are running for KPFA's "Local
Station Board" election which begins this week!

They are: Don Macleay, James McFadden, and Daniel Borgstrom.

In addition, Noni Session (who has attended a number of Oakland Greens
meetings, and who served as moderator for the Green Party of Alameda
County's January 13 "Green Sunday" program), is also a candidate.

The SF Green Party has endorsed this entire slate, as have several
other Green Party chapters.  In addition, they have been endorsed by
Cindy Sheehan, Michael Parenti, Peter Phillips, Laura Wells, Jack
Heyman, Larry Shoup, Gar Smith, Andres Soto, Joy Moore, Mickey Huff,
and many others.  The local group "Rescue Pacifica" is keeping track
of endorsements, and also has the candidates' statements on their
website (along with other election info), here:
https://rescuepacifica.net/

Look for recent email with voting instructions from the Pacifica
Foundation (sent by simplyvoting.com) if you are a KPFA member.

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What:  Save the Date - Redstone Labor Temple fundraiser
Where:  Redstone Bldg (2940 16th Street, near South Van Ness), SF
When:  Wed, Feb 27

Save this date, the 104th anniversary of the opening of the
Redstone Labor Temple, for a fundraiser to save the building.
More details will be posted on the group's Facebook page and
in our newsletter:

https://www.facebook.com/savetheredstonelabortemple

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