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isn’t anything we can do by staying there longer
that will make this come out better. Every day we stay
in, it gets worse and the price gets higher”
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Former National Security Agency Director Lt. General
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| Will
the American people pay attention now? Gas is at $4.45+
a gallon and rising. The price of every thing else is
rising; except for wages. Mortgage defaults have hit
an all-time high. As housing equity plummets so does
borrowing, which fueled the economic “growth”.
Prices of life-sustaining grains have doubled and tripled
around the world and so has hunger and malnutrition.
Wall Street speculators hope to make a killing by hoarding
grain as people starve.
These
are a few of the evil benefits of a “free market”
system. The corporate media assures us that the “free
market” is self-regulating and works in our best
interest. But corporate media is part of the problem.
Free market media has meant mega-mergers. This monopolization
of the media has sucked the marrow out of investigative
journalism and left a propaganda machine in its place.
How can the American people pay attention if the media
has them drinking the Kool-Aid of info-tainment?
Activist
San Diego invites you to participate in the creation
of a media justice movement. ASD will play a role in
developing an interactive communications network through
the Internet. And, ASD is also working on bringing a
new FM radio station to the community. If you want to
lend your talents to this movement, please call us at
619-528-8383 or write info@ActivistSanDiego.org.
On
Monday night June 9th, attend the ASD general meeting
for an interactive discussion of the “Obama Phenomena;
Will it hurt or help the building of a left-progressive
movement?” Tuesday, ASD co-sponsors Jeremy Scahil
on Blackwater and on Wednesday join ASD to demonstrate
against Blackwater. (See details on our home page) Come
to all three, if you can, but do your best… forward
the rest to your friends.
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| "Oil
prices shot up more than $11 to a new record above $139
Friday after Morgan Stanley predicted prices would hit
$150 by the Fourth of July. The unprecedented jump is
all but certain to drive gas prices well past the $4
mark in the coming weeks."
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Oil
Prices Take Biggest Jump Ever ever, Adam Schreck,
Associated Press
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Civilians
and combatants, in the eyes of the beleaguered troops,
merge into one entity. These civilians, who rarely interact
with soldiers or Marines, are to most of the occupation
troops in Iraq nameless, faceless, and easily turned
into abstractions of hate. They are dismissed as less
than human. It is a short psychological leap, but a
massive moral leap. It is a leap from killing -- the
shooting of someone who has the capacity to do you harm
-- to murder -- the deadly assault against someone who
cannot harm you.
--
What
It Really Means When America Goes to War, Chris
Hedges, TomDispatch.com
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| MONDAY,
JUNE 9, 7PM: ASD General Meeting on The Obama Phenomena:
Will Hurt or Hinder a Progressive Movement? ASD cannot
and will not endorse a candidate, but we definitely
want to create a time and place to bring people together
as a way of stimulating conscious consideration of the
many positive and negative consequences of the Obama
candidacy in a safe and democratic atmosphere. Joyce
Beers Center in the Hillcrest's Uptown Shopping Center
Across from Trader Joes. More
Info
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TUESDAY,
JUNE 10, 7PM: Jeremy Scahill speaks on Blackwater at
Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front Street, San
Diego $5-10 Donation requested / no one will be turned
away. Scahill will have a new presentation on Blackwater
with a critique of the U. S. media, saying that the
role of Blackwater as an unaccountable combat force
not only abroad but in the U. S. as well is just one
of many stories that aren’t being covered properly
in the mainstream press. More
Info
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TUESDAY,
JUNE 17, 7PM: Voices of Women will present "Women's
Rights Are Human Rights" at Joan B. Kroc Institute
for Peace & Justice. Featuring a panel of speakers
who will address their country's policy on human rights
and justice for women. The presentations will be interspersed
with dramatic readings by San Diego actors. There will
be no charge for the event, however, we will be seeking
funds for our ongoing project in Afghanistan and organizations
associated with our speakers. More
Info
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| MONDAY,
JUNE 9, 7PM: ASD General Meeting on The Obama Phenomena:
Will Hurt or Hinder a Progressive Movement? ASD cannot
and will not endorse a candidate, but we definitely
want to create a time and place to bring people together
as a way of stimulating conscious consideration of the
many positive and negative consequences of the Obama
candidacy in a safe and democratic atmosphere. Joyce
Beers Center in the Hillcrest's Uptown Shopping Center
Across from Trader Joes. More
Info
~~~~~
TUESDAY,
JUNE 10, 7PM: Jeremy Scahill speaks on Blackwater at
Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front Street, San
Diego $5-10 Donation requested / no one will be turned
away. Scahill will have a new presentation on Blackwater
with a critique of the U. S. media, saying that the
role of Blackwater as an unaccountable combat force
not only abroad but in the U. S. as well is just one
of many stories that aren’t being covered properly
in the mainstream press. More
Info
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WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 11, 5PM: Election Reflection' Panel Discussion.
Hosted by Progressive San Diego. Reception 5:00-6:00pm
/ Panel Discussion 6:00pm-8:00pm. The Balboa Room (19th
Floor) Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP
655 West Broadway, Suite 1900 San Diego. Expert Analysis
of June Election You are invited to join members of
the progressive movement as Progressive San Diego hosts
a forum to discuss the successes, misteps, and future
implications of the June 2008 primary. More
Info
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WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 11, 6PM: Spaghetti Dinner At The Big Kitchen! Support
the Peace Resource Center by joining us for a Spaghetti
Dinner at the Big Kitchen! 3003 Grape Street, San Diego.
Includes meat or veggie sauce, garlic bread, salad,
tea, coffee lemonade and a brownie. Suggested minimum
donation $10--? sliding scale. Music by whoever brings
an instrument: This could be your big chance! More
Info
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THURSDAY,
JUNE 12, 5PM: Hate Crimes Summit. United for a Hate
Free San Diego is a coalition of 52 faith and community
leaders and organizations who have been meeting regularly
since November of 2007 in response to a growing trend
of hate motivated behavior in San Diego communities.
The goal of the coalition is to reduce the number of
hate crimes that negatively impact so many people in
our communities. University Of San Diego Joan B. Kroc
Institute for Peace and Justice 5998 Alcala Park, San
Diego with keynote speaker: Heidi Beirich, Ph. D. from
Southern Poverty Law Center. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
JUNE 14, 11AM: San Diego Juneteenth Celebration. Market
Creek Plaza 310 Euclid Avenue, San Diego. Free event
features African drumming and dancing, gospel performances,
live bands, a step show, a hip hop and freestyle dance
battle, kids activities, community resource booths,
and refreshment vendors. The day will be centered around
empowering the community, reclaiming unity, and respecting
life. More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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Malcolm
X Library programs in June. More
Info
“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,
JUNE 17, 7PM: Voices of Women will present "Women's
Rights Are Human Rights" at Joan B. Kroc Institute
for Peace & Justice. Featuring a panel of speakers
who will address their country's policy on human rights
and justice for women. The presentations will be interspersed
with dramatic readings by San Diego actors. There will
be no charge for the event, however, we will be seeking
funds for our ongoing project in Afghanistan and organizations
associated with our speakers. More
Info
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THURSDAY,
JUNE 19, 6PM: Town Hall Meeting On Obama racism &
Black/Brown unity~ What are the connections? Featured
Speakers Monica Moorehead former presidential candidate;
editor of groundbreaking book, “Marxism, Reparations
and the Black Freedom Struggle.” Martha Rojas
May Day Unity Coalition, Los Angeles Gloria Verdieu
Chairperson, San Diego Mumia Coalition Carl Muhammad
San Diego anti-war, anti-police brutality activist.
San Diego City College 1313 Park Blvd., Rm. A101. More
Info
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FRIDAY,
JUNE 27, 6:30PM: Free Screening Youth Produced Documentaries
Examining I. C. E. Raids, Gang Violence And Perspectives
Of The American Dream. Media Arts Center San Diego's
Teen Producers Project will host a FREE screening of
three of its' latest videos at Crawford High Educational
Complex - Auditorium (4191 Colts Way, SD). After the
screening, youth filmmakers, instructors, scholars and
experts will have a short dialogue with the audience
about the experiences making these videos. More
Info
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JUNE
27-28. 2008: Sabeel San Diego Peacebuilding Conference:
Telling the Truth: Prospects for a Just Peace In Palestine
and Israel. The purpose of this conference is to educate
North American Christians, Jews, and Muslims on how
to support a just peace in the Holy Land based on a
two-state solution in Palestine and Israel—as
defined by international law and existing United Nations
resolutions. Location: Joan Kroc Institute for Peace
and Justice, University of San Diego. More
Info
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SUNDAY
JULY 13, 12 NOON to 1PM: Ramona Citizens celebrate 1-Yr.
Anniversary = 52 weeks of ENOUGH war, ENOUGH corruption.
Protest: 10th and Main Streets. Celebration: 1003 6th
Street Immediately after the protest Bring an appetizer
and something to drink. The press is invited to both
the protest and celebration. We intend on having fun!
The weekly protests spearheaded by the Ramona Forum
have demonstrated to passers by that something is very
wrong with the direction our government is headed. In
turn, the mood of the people viewing our protests have
changed markedly from mostly anger and distain to support
and them even joining us. More
Info
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TUESDAY,
JUNE 10, 6:30PM: Film: The Future of Food. Where: 4001
El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego. The biotechnology corporations,
like Monsanto, are coming to town for a conference from
June 17-20. Come and educate yourself about what these
corporations are doing with food production. The EcoCenter
at Pearson Fuel is charging $200 for the auditorium.
There is no charge for this event, however, any donation
is greatly appreciated. The Future Of Food offers an
in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind
the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods
that have quietly filled U. S. grocery store shelves
for the past decade. More
Info
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THURSDAY
JUNE 19 AND FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 5PM: Environmental Health
Coalition Movie Nights. More
Info
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WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 25, 6:30PM: Collateral Damage: America’s
War Against Iraqi Citizens. Chris Hedges Pulitzer Prize-winning
journalist and best selling author. Reception 7 p. m.
Free Lecture and book signing. In this exposé,
Hedges and co-author Laila Al-Arian take the current
occupation of Iraq as their subject, exposing the reality
and extent of Iraqi civilian abuse by American troops.
San Diego First Church of the Brethren 3850 Westgate
Place San Diego. More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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| Announcements
/ Workshops
Activist
San Diego INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Call
now 619-528-8383. During the summer and fall of 2008
ASD has several projects we need help organizing. o
Volunteer Coordinator or volunteer Outreach Assistants.
o Grant Coordinator or Assistant Grant writer. o ASD
Office and/or Phone manager. o Phonebanking Coordinator
or Assistant Coordinator. o Event Coordinator or Events
Assistant Coordinator. o Building and construction assistants
at the Activist Center. o Activist Film Series Coordinator
or Assistant Coordinator. o Stop Blackwater Campaign
Coordinator or Assistant. o Website designers and graphic
artists. o E-newsletter Editor and Assistant Coordinator.
o Youth organizing (call to discuss) ASD will also host
a Jan. 2009 People's Ball, a Gala alternative inaugural
event. many opportunites (call to discuss). For Building
ASD’s new Community FM Radio Station. o Radio
Project Outreach. o Radio Technician (To help with antenna,
microwave, and studio). o Radio Legal Coordinator o
PR and Press Coordinator. LOCATION: ASD’s office
is located at 4246 Wightman St, San Diego. Contact us
at (619) 528-8383 or info@ActivistSanDiego.org. More
Info
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TUESDAY,
JUNE 24-29th: Chicana/o Youth Leadership Camp is free
- 13th Annual CYLC is held annually at San Diego State
Univerity. Housing is provided for students at the residence
halls and are exposed to day to day campus life. Residential
advisors, who are trained university students, provide
supervision, mentorship, and guidance throughout the
camp process. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
JUNE 28: Annual Work-A-Thon For Social Justice to help
construct the new Friends Center, an exciting project
that combines environmentalism, peace activism and social
justice organizing. The Friends Center is a collaborative
project between the Peace Resource Center, Church of
the Brethren, San Diego Friends Meeting (Quakers) and
American Friends Service Committee. 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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