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| We’re
involved in sort of a low… low key war against
apathy. I don’t know how you’re doing on
apathy over there, but we’ve got a lot of it,
boys and girls. A lot of what we do… is designed
to… annoy people, to the point where they might…
just for a second question enough of their environment
to do something about it… you know.
As
long as they don’t feel their environment, they
don’t worry about it, they’re not going
to do anything to change it. And something’s gotta
be done before America scarf’s up the world and
shits on it!
--
Frank
Zappa, BBC 1968, interviewed at end of - "In
The Sky" video
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This
raises the obvious question: why did the Fed, an agency
of the US government, use our tax dollars to keep Bear
Stearns and its rich managers and shareholders above
water? After all, the government supposedly doesn't
have enough money to provide kids with healthcare and
child care, to guarantee families decent housing or
to meet a long list of other needs.
--
Fed
up with Wall Street. By Dean Baker March 18, The
Guardian Unlimited
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| TUESDAY,
MARCH 25-30th: PEACE EVENTS: Fernando Suarez Commemorate
Son's death with 5 Days of actions: March 25-30th. “My
Five Year Walk For Peace.” In commemoration of
the fifth anniversary of the death of my son Jesús
Alberto Suarez del Solar that took place on March 27,
2003, when he stepped on an illegal U. S. cluster bomb
during the criminal war in Iraq, and because of the
recent racist and immoral acts committed on U. S. soil
against immigrants from Mexico and other countries,
and due to the U. S. government’s decision to
build a border wall that offends human freedom and dignity.
We will undertake a pilgrimage as a representation of
the suffering felt by our soldiers and by my fellow
immigrants. Our message is one of peace, respect for
human rights, and opposition to the war, rejection of
the border wall and immigration raids. It is time for
people on both sides of the border to raise their voice
with one single demand—PEACE. More
Info
~~~~~
FRIDAY,
APRIL 4, 7:30PM: Activist San Diego’s Monthly
Film Series. Come for the film, stay for the stimulating
discussions. Iraq for Sale: War Profiteers… takes
you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows
and children who have been changed forever as a result
of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq
for Sale uncovers the connections between private corporations
making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who
allow them to do so. Joyce Beers Community Center 1090
Vermont, one block north of University, next to Trader
Joe's Hillcrest Shopping Center. * please park in Ralph’s
underground parking. Wheelchair Accessible. Free/ Donations
accepted. More
Info
~~~~~
FRIDAY,
MAY 2, 7:30PM: Activist San Diego’s Monthly Film
Series. Come for the film, stay for the stimulating
discussions. The End of Suburbia. The End of Suburbia:
Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream
is a documentary film concerning peak oil and its implications
on the suburban lifestyle. Rational & Entertaining!
Joyce Beers Community Center 1090 Vermont, one block
north of University, next to Trader Joe's Hillcrest
Shopping Center. * please park in Ralph’s underground
parking. Wheelchair Accessible. Free/ Donations accepted.
More
Info
~~~~~
FRIDAY,
JUNE 6, 7:30PM: The War on Democracy. John Pilger's
first major film for the cinema - in a career that has
produced more than 55 television documentaries. Set
in Latin America and the US, it explores the historic
and current relationship of Washington with countries
such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Archival footage
demonstrates how democracy has been wiped out in country
after country in Latin America since the 1950's. Joyce
Beers Community Center 1090 Vermont, one block north
of University, next to Trader Joe's Hillcrest Shopping
Center. * please park in Ralph’s underground parking.
Wheelchair Accessible. Free/ Donations accepted. More
Info
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| TUESDAY,
MARCH 25-30th: PEACE EVENTS: Fernando Suarez Commemorate
Son's death with 5 Days of actions: March 25-30th. “My
Five Year Walk For Peace.” In commemoration of
the fifth anniversary of the death of my son Jesús
Alberto Suarez del Solar that took place on March 27,
2003, when he stepped on an illegal U. S. cluster bomb
during the criminal war in Iraq, and because of the
recent racist and immoral acts committed on U. S. soil
against immigrants from Mexico and other countries,
and due to the U. S. government’s decision to
build a border wall that offends human freedom and dignity.
We will undertake a pilgrimage as a representation of
the suffering felt by our soldiers and by my fellow
immigrants. Our message is one of peace, respect for
human rights, and opposition to the war, rejection of
the border wall and immigration raids. It is time for
people on both sides of the border to raise their voice
with one single demand—PEACE. More
Info
~~~~~
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 26, 6PM: Celebrities to headline separation of
church and state event! First Freedom First (a joint
project of Americans United for Separation of Church
and State and The Interfaith Alliance,) will present
a nationwide simulcast entitled "Everything You
Always Wanted to Know About the Separation of Church
and State but Were Afraid to Ask". Where: Edwards
Mira Mesa Stadium 18 on Westview Parkway in Mira Mesa.
Tickets are free and the event is open to the public
but you must register in advance at firstfreedomfirst.
org to reserve your seats. More
Info
~~~~~
SATURDAY,
MARCH 29, 11AM: The Youth Rising San Diego Summit and
Art + Activism Festival. Be a part of the Change in
San Diego! Join YouthNoise and friends to speak out
on issues within Your education. All Community Screening
of “Third Monday in October” doors open
at 6pm, screening begins at 6:30 with director discussion
afterward. Where: The Center 3909 Centre Street, San
Diego. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
MARCH 29, 5PM: 7th Annual Women's Hall of Fame - UCSD
Price Center Ballroom. Join us to witness the Induction
of 5 local women into the San Diego County Women's Hall
of Fame in honor of their life's work. Join UCSD Chancelor
Maryanne Fox and other dignitaries as we officially
induct these women into the San Diego County Women's
Hall of Fame. More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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“ENOUGH”
PEACE AND IMPEACHMENT VIGILS ~ EVERY WEEK UNTIL THE
IRAQ WAR ENDS. More
Info
EVERY
SUNDAY 3PM: Free Vegan Food at the
North Park Community Park with San Diego Food Not Bombs.
The North Park Community Park is located at the intersection
of Oregon and Polk in North Park. More
Info
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| FRIDAY,
APRIL 4, 7:30PM: Activist San Diego’s Monthly
Film Series. Come for the film, stay for the stimulating
discussions. Iraq for Sale: War Profiteers… takes
you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows
and children who have been changed forever as a result
of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq
for Sale uncovers the connections between private corporations
making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who
allow them to do so. Joyce Beers Community Center 1090
Vermont, one block north of University, next to Trader
Joe's Hillcrest Shopping Center. * please park in Ralph’s
underground parking. Wheelchair Accessible. Free/ Donations
accepted. More
Info
~~~~~
SATURDAY,
APRIL 5, 7PM: Fundraiser To Send Bus on Pastors for
Peace Caravan to Cuba. GUEST SPEAKER: Alicia Jrapko
With The International Committee For The Freedom Of
The Cuban Five www.thecuban5.org. World Beat Center
2100 Park Blvd. In Balboa Park, San Diego. Cuban food!*
Film! Speakers! Update on the Cuban Five! Review of
Candidates’ positions on Cuba! 2008 marks the
19th IFCO/Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan to
Cuba and this year San Diego Friends of Cuba are committed
to sending a bus to the Cuban people as a symbol of
friendship and ongoing activism to -- Ø End The
Embargo!! Ø Lift The Travel Ban!! Ø Free
The Five. *Recommended donation for Plate Dinner --
$5.00 minimum. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
APRIL 5, 7PM: An Unreasonable Woman. Matters of Controversy
~ A Monthly Series. Title: An Unreasonable Woman ~ -
Book Signing - A True Story of Shrimpers, Politicos,
Polluters, and the Fight for Seadrift, Texas. Guest
Speaker: Special Appearance: Peggy Watson. Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego 4190
Front Street, Hillcrest, San Diego (opposite UCSD Medical
Center). Wheelchair Accessible. Parking: Church parking
lot (limited) / Street parking (within 2 blocks). Cost:
$10 Donations Requested. (No one will be turned away
for lack of funds.). More
Info
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TUESDAY,
APRIL 8, 7PM: Debate: Church and State: How Should They
Coexist? Americans United for Separation of Church and
State, San Diego Chapter, will sponsor a debate entitled
"Church and State: How Should They Coexist?"
Panelists include: Rev. Barry Lynn, Executive Director,
Americans United for Separation of Church and State;
Stanwood C. Johnson, Certified Family Law Specialist
and William "Bill" Morrow, Attorney and former
California legislator. This event is free and open to
the public and all are invited to attend. Following
the debate, questions will be taken from the audience.
This event is being held in the rehearsal room of the
Jewish Community Center at 4126 Executive Drive in La
Jolla. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
APRIL 12, 2008: Association of Raza Educators (ARE)
2008 Conference held at Lincoln High School, San Diego.
A. R. E. San Diego seeks to outreach at least 500 members
of the educational community, including, teachers, counselors,
parents, students, and so forth. The conference theme
is “The Struggle for Social Justice In Education.”
More
Info
~~~~~
SATURDAY,
APRIL 19, 10AM: Chicano Park Day Celebration. “Our
Lives, Culture, And History Are Seen Through Our Murals!”
is the theme of the 38th Annual Chicano Park Day Celebration
in historic Chicano Park, located in the Barrio Logan
community, south of downtown San Diego. This family
celebration is free and open to the public. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
APRIL 19, 7PM: ADC SD Annual Awards Banquet. The American-Arab
Anti-Discrimination Committee, San Diego Chapter Cordially
invites you to attend its: Annual Awards Banquet 2008
C O M M E M O R A T I N G A L - N A K B A H 60 YEARS
OF PALESTINIAN DISPOSSESSION. Keynote Speaker: Prof.
Khalil Barhoum, Stanford University, Ex-President of
AAUG. Poetry reading by Seema Sueko Artistic Director,
Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company. Annual Awards . Music
. Art Exhibit. The Manchester Grand Hyatt One Market
Place Downtown San Diego. More
Info
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SUNDAY,
APRIL 20, 11AM - 6PM: Multi-Cultural Earth Day Indoor
/ Outdoor event at WorldBeat Cultural Center 2100 Park
Blvd. Balboa Park. What: 19th Annual Earth Day! Who:
Multi Cultural World Music, Reggae, R&B, AfroBeat,
Jazz, African, Latin, Belly Dance, Japanese Tiako Performances
International Craft Marketplace. Free Event! More
Info
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MONDAY,
APRIL 28, 7PM: Ann Wright at Price Center Ballroom.
The UCSD Women’s Center California Cultures in
Comparative Perspective and the Cross-Cultural Center
present: Ann Wright: Peace Activist and retired U. S.
State Department Official. “Dissent: Voices of
Conscience” Price Center Ballroom. With Guest
Panelists: Marjorie Cohn, president of the National
Lawyers Guild and professor at Thomas Jefferson School
of Law and Timothy Kahlor, spokesperson for Military
Families Speak Out (MFSO). More
Info
~~~~~
FRIDAY,
MAY 2, 7:30PM: Activist San Diego’s Monthly Film
Series. Come for the film, stay for the stimulating
discussions. The End of Suburbia. The End of Suburbia:
Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream
is a documentary film concerning peak oil and its implications
on the suburban lifestyle. Rational & Entertaining!
Joyce Beers Community Center 1090 Vermont, one block
north of University, next to Trader Joe's Hillcrest
Shopping Center. * please park in Ralph’s underground
parking. Wheelchair Accessible. Free/ Donations accepted.
More
Info
~~~~~
FRIDAY,
JUNE 6, 7:30PM: The War on Democracy. John Pilger's
first major film for the cinema - in a career that has
produced more than 55 television documentaries. Set
in Latin America and the US, it explores the historic
and current relationship of Washington with countries
such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Archival footage
demonstrates how democracy has been wiped out in country
after country in Latin America since the 1950's. Joyce
Beers Community Center 1090 Vermont, one block north
of University, next to Trader Joe's Hillcrest Shopping
Center. * please park in Ralph’s underground parking.
Wheelchair Accessible. Free/ Donations accepted. More
Info
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FRIDAY,
MARCH 28, 8PM: The Center for World Music as part of
the Neurosciences Institute Performing Arts series presents
Zither Traditions of the World. A sampling of music
from Finland, Japan, America, and the Middle-East. Zithers
from all over the world including koto, kantele, qanun,
and hammered dulcimer. Curt Bouterse (American dulcimer)
Merja Soria (Finnish kantele) Reiko Obata (Japanese
koto) Dara Bamoradi (Persian qanun). The Neuroscience
Institute (La Jolla) 10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr. More
Info
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FRIDAY,
MARCH 28, 8PM: MYM Entertainment Presents: "Honoring
Women's Herstory Month Rock Concert! Chicana Perk: 129
25th St., SD. $5 Cover! All Ages! from sd, ca-IRRADIO:
myspace. com/irradio from silver lake, ca-THE T. V.
LIERS: myspace. com/thetvliers from sd, ca-DROPJOY:
myspace. com/dropjoymusic. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
MARCH 29, 8:30PM: Worldbeat Center Presents The Messenger
Luciano w/ Mikey General + special guests. WorldBeat
Cultural Center 2100 Park Blvd. In Balboa Park. Doors
8:30pm. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
APRIL 19, 8:30PM: Half Pint in Concert. WorldBeat Center
2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. What: Earth Day Pre-Party!
Who: Half Pint "No Stress Express Tour" w/
The Yellow Wall Dub Squad & Special Guest Itawe
& Stevie Culture. More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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MARCH
7-29TH: Extraordinary Renditions an original satire
you can’t afford to miss! The premiere production
of Impact Theater, San Diego’s newest irreverent
theater company it explores—among other things—the
insanity of airport security, the reckless use of tasers,
bilingualitis, health insurance that makes you sick,
and the selective protections of FEMA. You’ll
laugh so hard you’ll cry—and get mad as
hell! Impact Theater is proud to present this provocative
look at the outrageousness of our society. Ticket purchase
at door. Swedenborg Hall is conveniently located just
off Washington Street, near the intersection of Cleveland/Tyler
in the Hillcrest/University Heights area. More
Info
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| Announcements
/ Workshops
MARCH
22-23: SD County Primitive Skills Gathering near Fallbrook.
When: From noon on Saturday 3/22 until sometime on Sunday.
Where: Near Rainbow, CA, about 8 miles NE of Fallbrook.
More
Info
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MONDAY,
MARCH 31, 6PM: Guerilla Media workshop at Palomar College.
Learn How You Can Easily Get Started In Making Your
Own Guerilla Media Project! Please join us for this
workshop on how to use media outlets as just another
tool to express yourself. This workshop is great for
film and broadcasting students, or anyone wanting to
get involved in film. Room P-32 at Palomar College,
San Marcos, 1140 West Mission Road. More
Info
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IFCO/Pastors
for Peace Caravan to Cuba. In June/July 2008 14 different
routes of the Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba will
be on the road visiting more than 120 US and Canadian
cities, (including San Diego). We will travel in school
buses, trucks, and cars to Cuba via Mexico with medical
and educational supplies collected from groups across
the US and Canada as a collective challenge to the inhuman
and immoral US blockade and travel ban. This year’s
caravan will also host our second Hiphop Without Borders
Exchange We will take many hiphop artists to participate
in an international hiphop festival, as well as carrying
turntables, keyboards and other musical equipment to
support Cuban hiphop. More
Info
~~~~~
ALTERNATE
FOCUS BLACKWATER IN POTRERO DOCUMENTARY: In late 2006,
Blackwater USA, now known as Blackwater Worldwide, submitted
a proposal to build a training facility called Blackwater
West in the rural San Diego County town of Potrero.
This documentary tells the story of what followed. Features
interviews with Jeremy Scahill, the author of Blackwater:
the Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army
as well as Brian Bonfiglio, the vice president of Blackwater
West; Gordon Hammers, Jan Hedlun, Mary Johnson, Jerry
Johnson, and Thell Fowler of the Potrero Planning Board;
Raymond Lutz of Citizens Oversight Committee; Rep. Bob
Filner, and many others. Producer: Andy Trimlett; Associate
Producers: John Odam and Aaron Seeley. Watch Online
on Blip.tv
or YouTube
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SDCPJ
HIGH SCHOOL LEAFLETING PROJECT. The SD Coalition for
peace and justice high school leafleting project is
still looking for volunteers. Please reply to this e-mailsjagitator@ucsd.edu
if you can join us with this special outreach to Latino
students as they are heavily targeted by military recruiters.
Help deny the military what they need most - young men
and women to send to war or call me at 619-237-8870.
More
Info
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MISCELLANEOUS
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Peace
Flags. Excellent for display or for Peace Rallies. Call
858.459.4650 or email TanjaWinter@ActivistSanDiego.org
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The
Guerrero Azteca Project ~ www.guerreroazteca.org
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The
GI Rights Hotline ~ girights.objector.org
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