White privilege is being able to be a gun enthusiast and not make people immediately scared of you.

-- This Is Your Nation On White Privilege, By Tim Wise

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THANKS to all the Activists who stepped forward to pledge their funds and support for ASD after our email request. You are heroes to us all and ASD pledges to step up our activities. TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE YET TO DONATE – please do it now, even at an easy $1 or $2 a month. We need everyone to give a little. Everyone starts with you. secure.groundspring.org

Please do not miss ASD’s next general meeting Oct. 13th and tell your friends to come. San Diego needs to be prepared for another stolen election. More

Activists should not miss the wonderful “War, Elections and Empire” Teach-in on Oct. 11th, noon which is co-endorsed by ASD. More

$850 BILLION BAIL OUT with more to come! Can you believe the scandal of a theft so enormous that it will not be paid off for generations? The captains of capitalism have ravaged the present as well as the future and wracked up bad loans exceeding the US national debt. Last year many CEO’s got $10-50 million bonuses for being so good at fraud. If someone ripped off every member of your family for $2000 and they were flaunting their spoils, would you not take immediate action? Why have we not risen up to at least denounce these pirates of private property? Why is there no rebellion?

Corporate greed has left us teetering on the brink of economic collapse and depression. It is working people who will suffer around the world. Is the left ready to respond? Make it your business to join an organization today, if not ASD itself then any one of a large number of other organizations that are willing to educate, organize and mobilize. Critical times call for a critical analysis and action, before the stolen billions are turned into political donations to maintain the status quo; a society of the wealthy, by the wealthy, ruled for the wealthy. Together we have the power to change that paradigm; it will take our unity and our creativity. Are you ready?

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"There are about 30 scams the Republicans are deliberately using, particularly in the swing states to get Democratic voters off the rolls. These scams originate in the so-called Help America Vote Act, which was passed after the Florida debacle in the year 2000. It was originally suggested by Democrats and Republicans, but it was passed by a Republican Congress with a Republican Senate and a Republican president. And instead of reforming what happened in Florida, it basically institutionalized all the problems that happened in Florida."

-- RFK Jr. and Mike Papantonio: "Is Your Vote Safe?"

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"Freedom of expression and freedom of speech aren't really important unless they're heard… It's hard for me to stay silent when I keep hearing that peace is only attainable through war. And there's nothing more scary than watching ignorance in action. So I dedicated this Emmy to all the people who feel compelled to speak out and not afraid to speak to power and won't shut up and refuse to be silenced."

-- Tommy Smothers receiving commemorative writing achievement, Emmy Award

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 12PM: Wars, Elections & Empire At The Crossroads (Teach-in). A half-day, comprehensive San Diego workshop/teach-in touching on all facets of the United States' and the world's movement towards wars and military confrontations. Stay for the whole session or just participate in workshop sessions of your choosing. San Diego City College Room A-213, 1313 Park Blvd Downtown San Diego, on Park Boulevard just south of Balboa Park. Some of the Scheduled Speakers: Marjorie Cohn, Mike Davis, Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz. More Info

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7PM: ASD Monthly Mtg.: Preventing Election Fraud w/ Film & Speaker. Are we ready to organize to prevent another Stolen Election? Community Forum On Safeguarding The Vote. Film: "Hacking Democracy," the remarkable story of the Bev Harris expose of Diebold voting machines fraud. Special Guest: Sal Magallanez: Software engineer, Election Observer, active with Verified Voting Foundation & Help America Audit. Joyce Beers Community Center 1090 Vermont, one block north of University, next to Trader Joe's Hillcrest Shopping Center. More Info

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7PM and FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 10PM: Free Community Screening of "The Visitor." In "The Visitor," Tom McCarthy's follow-up to his award-winning directorial debut "The Station Agent," an American college professor and a young immigrant couple grapple with the treatment of immigrants and the legal process post-9/11. This film offers a powerful and emotional glimpse into the story of one family that experiences the hardships of detention. October 6th at IR/PS Robinson Auditorium, UCSD. International Lane, across from RIMAC. Registration begins at 6:30. October 10th at 10 p. m. *note the time change! Little Theatre, SDSU. Adjacent Hepner Hall. Registration begins at 9:30. More Info

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WEDNESDAYS: OCTOBER 8, OCTOBER 22, NOVEMBER 5, NOVEMBER 19, 6PM: Conversations On Race: “An Examination on the Status of Race Relations in San Diego over the Past 40 Years” with Dr. Carroll Waymon. 6:00 – 8:00 pm. In the wake of Obama’s historic campaign, many cities and other groups have been re-visiting their position (progress or lack of it) on race in their areas, cities, educational institution, etc. Join Dr. Waymon for new conversations on race during four interactive sessions with full participant discussions. All programs are free and open to the public. Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street. More Info

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 7PM: The Bible Tells Me So. Daniel Karslake's Feature Film. Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families--including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson--we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child. Informed by such respected voices as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Harvard's Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the cross hairs of scripture and sexual identity. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego 4190 Front Street, Hillcrest, San Diego (opposite UCSD Medical Center) \ Wheelchair Accessible Free parking. $5 Suggested Donation requested. (No one will be turned away). More Info

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 12PM: Wars, Elections & Empire At The Crossroads (Teach-in). A half-day, comprehensive San Diego workshop/teach-in touching on all facets of the United States' and the world's movement towards wars and military confrontations. Stay for the whole session or just participate in workshop sessions of your choosing. San Diego City College Room A-213, 1313 Park Blvd Downtown San Diego, on Park Boulevard just south of Balboa Park. Some of the Scheduled Speakers: Marjorie Cohn, Mike Davis, Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz. More Info

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 12PM: BBQ & Music Fundraiser for the Ghimire Foundation. Eat, listen, and donate! Adams Avenue Rec Park 3491 Adams Avenue, San Diego. Fundraiser.BBQ by Barbeque81 and live bands, raffles, and games for kids. $20 donation includes full BBQ lunch, live music, and your raffle ticket entry for prizes, including a chance for a weekend stay in Rosarito, Mexico.* All proceeds go towards raising funds for the Ghimire Foundation, which provides educational opportunities for Nepalese girls who are at the greatest risk of being sold into sex slavery. More Info

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 6PM: Jumping The Broom: A Forum On Marriage Equality & Same Gender Marriage. Malcolm X Library presents a Community Discussion on marriage equality and same gender marriage. All are invited. Speakers include: Ashley Walker, City of San Diego Human Relations Commission; Pat Washington, Dept of History, UCSD; Pastor Harry Cooper, Southeast Community Church; Jesse Mills, Dept of Ethnic Studies, USD. All programs are free and open to the public. Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street. More Info

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7PM: ASD Monthly Mtg.: Preventing Election Fraud w/ Film & Speaker. Are we ready to organize to prevent another Stolen Election? Community Forum On Safeguarding The Vote. Film: "Hacking Democracy," the remarkable story of the Bev Harris expose of Diebold voting machines fraud. Special Guest: Sal Magallanez: Software engineer, Election Observer, active with Verified Voting Foundation & Help America Audit. Joyce Beers Community Center 1090 Vermont, one block north of University, next to Trader Joe's Hillcrest Shopping Center. More Info

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Malcolm X Library Programs in October 2008: 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, OCTOBER 15, 6PM: Stealing America: Vote By Vote. The American ideal is that every vote counts. Not true, according to this eye-opening documentary. For more than 20 years, exit polls accurately predicted U. S. election results. Over the last 10 years, that reliability has progressively disappeared. What’s going on? The last two presidential elections both came down to a relatively small number of votes, and in both elections the integrity of the voting process has been called into question. With the upcoming election looking to be similarly close, this film asks the questions: what happened in 2000 and 2004; what has changed since; and what can be done to ensure fair and honest vote counting? Dr. Pat Washington of UCSD will facilitate a discussion after the film. All programs are free and open to the public. Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street. More Info

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 6PM: The Peace Resource Center of San Diego invites you to a Spaghetti Dinner (includes meat or veggie sauce, salad, garlic bread, tea, lemonade and a brownie. Great food and great company! Suggested donation: $10 or ??? Sliding Scale. Big Kitchen Cafe, 3003 Grape St., San Diego. More Info

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 7:30PM: Stealing America: Vote by Vote. The American ideal that every vote counts? Not true, according to this eye-opening documentary. Stealing America also indicts the national media for its reluctance to address the issue. Peace & Democracy Action Group 858-459-4650. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front St, Hillcrest, opposite UCSD Med Center. More Info

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7PM: Labor Movement: Solidarity Divided. Join Bill Fletcher, Jr. & Fernando Gapasin to discuss their new book SOLIDARITY DIVIDED The crisis in organized labor and a new path toward social justice. Joyce Beers Community Center Vermont St in Hillcrest - just north of University & next to Trader Joe's). **This Event is Free** (Donations Gladly Accepted). Bill Fletcher, Jr. is Director of Field Services and Education for the American Federation of Government Employees, Executive Editor of BlackCommentator. com, and Co-Founder of the Center for Labor Renewal. Fernando Gapasin is President of the Central Oregon Labor Council and General Board Member of the Oregon State Federation of Labor. He currently teaches at the University of Oregon. More info

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 3PM: American Blackout. This film chronicles the recurring patterns of voter disenfranchisement from Florida 2000 to Ohio 2004 while following the story of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. McKinney not only took an active role investigating these election debacles, but has found herself in the middle of her own after publicly questioning the Bush Administration about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Gloria Verdieu of International Action Center will facilitate a discussion after the film. All programs are free and open to the public. Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street. More Info

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 4:30PM: Clean Mic: Laughing Until It Hurts. Wil Gorham, a filmmaker from Washington, D. C., will screen his new independent documentary film on Black stand-up comedians and the question of racialized humor. This funny, behind-the-scenes portrait reveals the complexities of performing clean comedy for a society which often rewards minority stereotypes. The film stars Dick Gregory, Paul Mooney, SNL alum Dean Edwards and Don Imus co-host Karith Foster. In addition to actual stand-up performance footage, the film talks about stereotypes in comedy, Hollywood, and much more. Suggested donations of $7.00: to assist with the funding of this special event. All programs are free and open to the public. Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street. More Info

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WEDNESDAY 15, THURSDAY 16, and FRIDAY 17, OCTOBER 2008: Celebrating Aime Cesaire at City Heights Weingart Library & Performance Annex 3795 Fairmount Ave San Diego. Directed by Rhys Green and read by Ida L. Rhem, Bryan Barbarin, and Debi Mason. Aime Cesaire a Martinican poet, playwright, and politician, was one of the most influential authors from the French-speaking Caribbean. Aimé Césaire formulated with Léopold Senghor and Léon Gontian Damas the concept and movement of Négritude, defined as "affirmation that one is black and proud of it". This Event is Free to the Public. More Info

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 9, 2008: ALTARES para los MUERTOS A dia de los muertos altar exhibition. Featuring altars by Enrique Morones and Border Angels, Pura Vida, Teresa Yolanda Lopez, The Infinity Lab, Guerrero Azteca Peace Project, San Diego HIV Planning Council and HIV Prevention Community Planning Board. Curated by Cal A. Vera. Centro Cultural de la Raza 2125 Park Blvd. San Diego. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Sunday 12-4pm. More Info

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 7PM: CAMINANDO con la CALACA The Redz 6th Annual Dia de los Muertos Commemoration. An evening of performance honoring those that have passed. Centro Cultural de la Raza 2125 Park Blvd. San Diego. Featuring Word & Song by: Francisco J. Bustos , Bill Caballero, Teresa Caballero, Esteban Cardoso, Irene Castruita, Elizabeth Cazessús, Sara R. Eslava, Maria Figueroa, Jim Moreno, Gerardo Navarro, William Nericcio, Poezia, Quino, Jim Ruland, Mariajulia Urias, and others… Plus: A living altar performance by endy. With altar design by Consuelo Manríquez. More Info

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Announcements / Workshops

THURSDAYS: OCTOBER 9 – OCTOBER 30: Black Politics In The U. S. Malcolm X Library hosts a free public 4-week Black Studies class sponsored by the Africana Studies Dept at San Diego State University for interested community people and life-long learners. The course will examine the historical and contemporary aspects of African American participation in US politics including the Obama campaign for President. All programs are free and open to the public. Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street. More Info

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 8:30AM: Mini-Conference for Community Health Workers, Promotores and Students interested in the health care field. Caring For Yourself While Caring For Others. Workshops Will Be Offered. San Diego City College, Room D-121A & B (next to cafeteria), 1313 Park Boulevard, San Diego. More Info

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 8PM: Board Game Benefit for Heifer International. Topic: Micro-Credit. Where: Tea N More 7380 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Who: Fun-Loving Activists. Cost: $10 donation to Heifer International. Meet other activists and have fun at out board game parities usually held twice a month. More Info

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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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WORK THE POLLS IN SD - COMPENSATION*: $75-165. Election Day Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, Nov. 4 Requirements: Attend a training before the election. 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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90.7 KPFK PACIFICA RADIO IS BACK ON THE AIR IN SAN DIEGO.....!!!!!! KPFK is back and it is the only information and cultural programming of it's kind in San Diego. People should listen, tell others and work to keep it here in San Diego and South Orange County. 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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Take a minute and go to www.vote411.org for voting resources *Register to Vote - Register Online, *Polling Place Finder and *On Your Ballot - Candidates and Ballot Measures.

Please, even if you have voted every election for the last twenty years--make sure you are on the voter rolls!

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