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are a lot of issues in politics you can spin on. You
can spin on tax cuts; and spin on Social Security; and
he said-she said; this view, that view; right-left-center.
You can’t spin on this. People see it. They feel
it. They smell it. And you can’t say something
that conflicts with the harsh reality of what happened
there."
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| ASD
was founded on the premise that left-progressives would
be better and stronger if our different movements would
understand each other and collaborate or combine efforts
when ever possible. It looks like inadvertently Blackwater
will be helping us do that. Activist San Diego was honored
to be a part of last week’s well-attended Jeremy
Scahill speaking event at the UCC and also at the demonstration
at Blackwater’s “Naval Training Facility”
in Otay Mesa where Jeremy Scahill also spoke.
ASD
was also represented at a preliminary meeting of San
Ysidro community leaders who were concerned about Blackwater
moving into their historically Mexicano neighborhood.
Like the early citizens meetings in Potrero, these folks
were astounded to hear the history of Blackwater as
told to them first hand by Jeremy Schahill. We need
to spread the word about the dangers of Blackwater and
other war profiteers to the peace movement to this and
other communities as well..
ASD
also sees an opportunity to link the cause of border
justice and immigration rights to the efforts of peace
and justice activists struggling to oust Blackwater
from its new location in the shadow of the TJ airport
and the international fence. We see a link between Blackwater’s
racist behavior post-Katrin, and the racially inflammatory
danger they represent in the majority-Latino community
of San Ysidro. Blackwater has the potential to play
a destructive political role in undermining the cultural,
lingual and ethnic relations, which shape the poorest
and most racially segregated city in San Diego County.
We
invite you to join with ASD, PRC and the SDCPJ to build
a powerful Stop Blackwater coalition to drive the trainer
of privately funded terrorists out of our community.
Please call us at 619-528-8383 or info@ActivistSanDiego.org
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| It
is absolutely striking how language in pending S. 1959,
"The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism
Prevention Act" appears to mirror some of Hitler’s
Discriminatory Laws the Fuhrer signed in 1933.
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Compare
Text in “Hitler’s Laws” with Pending
U.S. Senate Bill S.1959
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"Gasoline
prices reached a national average of $4 a gallon for
the first time over the weekend, adding more strain
to motorists across the country. But the pain is not
being felt uniformly. Across broad swaths of the South,
Southwest and the upper Great Plains, the combination
of low incomes, high gas prices and heavy dependence
on pickup trucks and vans is putting an even tighter
squeeze on family budgets."
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Rural US Takes Worst Hit as Gas
Tops $4 Average
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| TUESDAY,
JUNE 17, 10AM: Stop Blackwater Protest/Rally. A Federal
court issued a Temporary Restraining Order which forced
the City of San Diego to grant Blackwater an occupancy
permit for the Otay Mesa facility. A Follow Up Hearing
Will Be Held In San Diego Federal District Court On
Tuesday, at 10:30AM. We Will Be Protesting Starting
at 10AM, 880 Front Street, downtown San Diego (Broadway
and Front Street). Bring Signs, etc. (Park in Horton
Plaza, free with kiosk validation). 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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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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| TUESDAY,
JUNE 17, 10AM: Stop Blackwater Protest/Rally. A Federal
court issued a Temporary Restraining Order which forced
the City of San Diego to grant Blackwater an occupancy
permit for the Otay Mesa facility. A Follow Up Hearing
Will Be Held In San Diego Federal District Court On
Tuesday, at 10:30AM. We Will Be Protesting Starting
at 10AM, 880 Front Street, downtown San Diego (Broadway
and Front Street). Bring Signs, etc. (Park in Horton
Plaza, free with kiosk validation). More
Info
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TUESDAY
JUNE 17, 3PM: Protest Biotechnology. Resist Biotechnology,
humanity does not have the right to mess with the things
the earth mother has given us. Join us in festivities
and actions of resistance as we attempt to disrupt and
counter multinational corporations who seek to commidify
our lives. 3pm Rally at City College followed by a March
to Convention Center. Rally at Convention Center till
7:00pm. 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, 1PM: Say Goodbye to Biotech Party! Location:
Children's Park Downtown San Diego, Across from the
Convention Center. 1PM Free Lunch and Share at the Really,
Really Free Market. 2-4PM Workshops! Urban and Guerilla
Gardening, Biological Weapons, Alternative Energy, Animal
Testing, Collective Practice and Womyn's Health. 4PM
Microbiologist Mike Copass speaks about the risks of
genetic manipulation and the corporate industry that
profits from it. 5-7PM Entertainment and Games! 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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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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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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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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THURSDAY
JUNE 19 AND FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 5PM: Environmental Health
Coalition Movie Nights. 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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SATURDAY,
JUNE 21, 8:30AM: 1-day Workshop Introduction to Nonviolent
Conflict Intervention co-sponsored by Nonviolent Peaceforce
San Diego and First Church Unitarian Universalist Peacekeeping
Group. Where: UU Church, Common Room, 4190 Front St,
San Diego Who: Nonviolent Conflict Intervention Training
is open to everyone. Fragrance free please so we can
include participants with environmental illnesses! Why:
Learn about Nonviolent Conflict Intervention (NCI) Techniques
that can be used to intervene in community, workplace,
organization, and family conflicts and will also increase
personal communications skills of participants. 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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SATURDAY,
JULY 12, 9AM: Restore Habitat at Border Field State
Park. We’re seeking volunteers to help weed, salvage
plants, and propagate native vegetation as part of an
ongoing restoration project that is expanding quality
habitat for a wide variety of Southern California wildlife
including Roadrunners, Jackrabbits, and Legless Lizards
(to name just a few). Volunteers of all ages and abilities
are welcomed and appreciated. No experience or special
skills are necessary – only a willingness to learn
and get your hands dirty. More
Info
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SUNDAY,
JULY 20, 6PM: San Diego County Mega Community Coalition
Summit A New PATH. Featuring: Public Access TV Training
for Activists and Peaceful Protest Strategies. Where:
Joyce Beers Community Center San Diego, 1090 Vermont
Street - Ralph's Shopping Center, Next to Aladdin's
Mediterranean Cafe 1.5 blocks north of University Ave.
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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