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| "Hiring
a block of bloggers to verbally attack a specific person
or promote a specific message may be worth considering."
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Military
Report: Secretly 'Recruit or Hire Bloggers'
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Attorney
General Michael Mukasey and three other top Bush administration
officials are weighing in against legislation that would
allow reporters to protect the identities of confidential
sources who provide sensitive, sometimes embarrassing
information about the government. The "Free Flow
of Information Act" proposed by Sen. Arlen Specter,
R-Pa., could harm national security and would encourage
more leaks of classified information
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Bush officials mount campaign
against media shield bill
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| FRIDAY
MAY 2, 7:30PM: The Prince Myshkins are back? With a
bag of songs that will wake up America! An evening of
hilarious and thought-provoking songs of social justice
with CHARLIE KING and THE PRINCE MYSHKINS. Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Church - 4190 Front Street,
Hillcrest, San Diego. $10-$20 - Donation requested /
no one will be turned away. More
Info
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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,
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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THURSDAY,
APRIL 10, 7PM: The San Diego Lawyer Chapter of the American
Constitution Society and the San Diego Lawyers Chapter
of The Federalist Society present: Detention, the Constitution
and Off-Shore Dealings: Detainees and Federal Habeas
Corpus. Featuring: Laurence P. Claus, Professor of Law,
University of San Diego School of Law and Michael D.
Ramsey, Professor of Law, University of San Diego School
of Law. Broderick Room, San Diego County Bar Association
1333 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, California. There is
no cost to attend this event. Light snacks will be served.
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
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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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| TUESDAY,
APRIL 15, 2008: No Budget Cuts to families, children,
students, seniors and people with disabilities. Meet:
4:30 p. m. at Horton Plaza March: 5:00 p. m. to/from
State Building. Rally: 6:00 p. m. at Horton Plaza. Create
a just tax policy that ensures that everyone pays their
fair share and that fully funds programs people need.
Please Wear Black. More
Info
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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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SATURDAY,
APRIL 26, 11AM: Californians for Equal Parenting Picnic.
All Parents And Kids Welcome! Mission bay park. Free
Food * Sodas Games * Prizes. 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
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FRIDAY
MAY 2, 7:30PM: The Prince Myshkins are back? With a
bag of songs that will wake up America! An evening of
hilarious and thought-provoking songs of social justice
with CHARLIE KING and THE PRINCE MYSHKINS. Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Church - 4190 Front Street,
Hillcrest, San Diego. $10-$20 - Donation requested /
no one will be turned away. 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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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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FRIDAY
MAY 2, 7:30PM: The Prince Myshkins are back? With a
bag of songs that will wake up America! An evening of
hilarious and thought-provoking songs of social justice
with CHARLIE KING and THE PRINCE MYSHKINS. Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Church - 4190 Front Street,
Hillcrest, San Diego. $10-$20 - Donation requested /
no one will be turned away. More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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| Announcements
/ Workshops
EARTH
DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! April 20th at Balboa Park. This
will be the first year for the San Diego Earth Fair
to set a goal to become a Zero Waste Event. 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
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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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