“You’ve got to liberate this country from corporate oligarchy. They control our lives.

This is not a democracy, it’s a Plutocracy. The people don’t rule here - Wealth rules. The corporations rule. They rule the congress. They elect the president. They run the pentagon. They own the media.”

Activist San Diego contacts: Martin (619-226-1116), Tanja (858-459-4650), Activist Update: ASDUpdate@activistsandiego.org

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Chris Hedges on America’s War on Iraq 6/25

Seldom do left progressives give their undivided attention to the Christian left. This coming Wedns. June 25th at 6:30 PM we have an opportunity to hear the profound message of Chris Hedges. He speaks about the responsibility Christians have to take a stand on the war, and more importantly to become a part of the movement to stop the war, NOW!

Activist San Diego is a co-sponsor of this important event (more info). We are convinced that Chris is one of the most compelling progressive voices in America today. He speaks from a Christian perspective that is seldom given media attention, which leaves the impression that Christianity and support for the war go hand in hand. Chris will set the record straight.

Please invite your friends of faith to attend this talk. We believe Chris’ conversation has to power to make people reconsider some of their basic assumptions about US foreign policy and the people who drive that policy from the Administration on down.

ASD needs your help to consolidate gains that we are making in our Blackwater work, new website, and the new FM frequency we hope to land in the days ahead. Call us at 619-528-8383 or info@ActivistSanDiego.org

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Or, we can also accept donations mailed to: Activist San Diego 4246 Wightman St San Diego, CA 92105-2618

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The two-star general who led an Army investigation into the horrific detainee abuse at Abu Ghraib has accused the Bush administration of war crimes and is calling for accountability… then-Major General Anthony Taguba concluded that "numerous incidents of sadistic, blatant, and wanton criminal abuses were inflicted on several detainees." He called the abuse "systemic and illegal."

-- General Accuses White House of War Crimes, washingtonpost 18 Jun 2008

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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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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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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1PM-5PM: The Foreclosure Crisis. The Struggle for Solutions in San Diego County. Tubman Chavez Multicultural Center 415 N. Euclid Ave. (southeast corner of Euclid & Market ) San Diego. A free community forum for all concerned San Diegans with Harold Meyerson Washington Post columnist and editor of the American Prospect; California State Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña, Chair of the Housing and Community Development Committee, California State Assembly; San Diego City Councilman Tony Young, Chair, City-County Reinvestment Task Force, San Diego City Council. More Info

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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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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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SATURDAY, JULY 19, 10AM: Gay Pride Parade in Hillcrest - Join the Peace & Justice contingent. The San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice and the Peace Resource Center will be marching again this year and would like to invite any and all members to participate. Given the historic ruling by the California courts (finally) giving Gays and Lesbians equal rights to marry the person they love, we are concentrating our theme this year on the marriage issue. Meet-up at: Al Davis Mattress Store 1601 University Avenue (one block W. of Park). 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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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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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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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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Broken Laws, Broken Lives: Medical Evidence of Torture by US Personnel and Its Impact ~ Physicians for Human RIghts Report on Torture by the US http://brokenlives.info/

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Physicians For Humanrights ~ http://physiciansforhumanrights.org

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Rep. Dennis Kucinich reading resolution listing 35 articles of impeachment 06/09/2008 ~ http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id=205889-3

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