I believe the world is beautiful and poetry, like bread, is for everyone and my veins don't end in me but in the unanimous blood of all those who struggle for life, love the simple things.

-- Roque Dalton

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

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Activist San Diego Monthly Meeting Second Monday of the month, 7pm NEW LOCATION - Joyce Beers Community Center, 1090 Vermont, one block north of University, next to Trader Joe's Hillcrest Shopping Center 619-528-8383. Everyone welcome Please join us

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Come by our next ASD General meeting on the second Monday of the month and please keep your donations and dues coming in to keep us growing in this critical period.

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DONATED CARS HELP MOVE ACTIVISM FORWARD! Please donate your car and other items. As a bonus you get progressive satisfaction and a healthy tax deduction! Call us at 619-528-8383

For all of the above we will need your help and financial support. If you would like to make a donation, please click on the button to the right.

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

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"It is also in the interests of a tyrant to keep his people poor, so that they may not be able to afford the cost of protecting themselves by arms and be so occupied with their daily tasks that they have no time for rebellion."

-- Aristotle

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"Through clever and constant application of propaganda, people can be made to see paradise as hell, and also the other way round, to consider the most wretched sort of life as paradise"

-- Adolf Hitler

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Post-Mortem on Post-Election Post-Mortems, 2004

-- by Michael Novick, October 31, 2008: presidentelect.org

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the Activist San Diego Board of Directors. Board of Directors nominations will be submitted by Monday, November 10, 2008 send to vasta@riseup.net. The vote will take place on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:00PM at ASD’s general meeting at 1090 Vermont St in Hillcrest ., San Diego, CA. A minimum of 2 seats and maximum of 4 seats are needed. New ASD Board members will be elected by secret ballot. ASD members are those who have participated in our activities and have donated the equivalent of $2 or more a month during the proceeding year. More Info

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 6:30PM: California Association of midwives, Activist San Diego Film Series and Gerri Ryan, LM, CPM proudly announce a free screening of Orgasmic Birth. A documentary that examines the intimate nature of birth and the powerful role it plays in woman's lives when they are permitted to experience it fully. A panel of midwives, doulas and childbirth educators will answer questions and lead an audience discussion exploring undisturbed birth - A Woman's Right to passage. Joyce beers Community Center 1090 Vermont St in Hillcrest - just north of University Ave. near the Trader Joe's. More Info

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7PM: Activist San Diego presents an evening with David Wiley & Jim Brown San Diego Veterans For Peace. The Suppression of Dissent. Joyce Beers Community Center, 1090 Vermont St, just north of University Ave., next to Trader Joe's, Hillcrest, SD Please use Ralph’s underground parking. David Wiley & Jim Brown of San Diego Veterans For Peace will discuss the increasing militarization of law enforcement and recount events that they witnessed in St. Paul Minnesota at the protests of the Republican National Convention in early September. Hundreds of protesters were arrested, including over 70 journalists. $5 Donations requested - no one will be turned away. More Info

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6-9, 2008: Doctors Without Borders Events in the San Diego area. EXHIBIT. A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City. Presidents Way Lawn, Balboa Park(On Park Boulevard and Presidents Way). Please join us at this outdoor, interactive, educational exhibit made up of the actual materials used by MSF in its emergency medical work around the world. The exhibit asks visitors to imagine what it is like to be one of the world's 42 million refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) forced to flee their homes and seek refuge from war or conflict. Please allow 40-60 minutes for the tour. More Info

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 6:30PM: California Association of midwives, Activist San Diego Film Series and Gerri Ryan, LM, CPM proudly announce a free screening of Orgasmic Birth. A documentary that examines the intimate nature of birth and the powerful role it plays in woman's lives when they are permitted to experience it fully. A panel of midwives, doulas and childbirth educators will answer questions and lead an audience discussion exploring undisturbed birth - A Woman's Right to passage. Joyce beers Community Center 1090 Vermont St in Hillcrest - just north of University Ave. near the Trader Joe's. More Info

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 6:30 PM: Film Screening: Zeitgeist Addendum and Presentation based on the book by Naomi Klein, The Shock Doctrine. Please join us!! for a lively and practical community conversation about positive economic action we can take locally. Zeitgeist Addendum Parts 1 & 2 Fractional Reserve Banking Economic Hitman John Perkins. Presentation by Jeeni Criscenzo, Peace Activist and former Congressional Candidate CA-49. Every American Must know how Disaster Capitalism has been perpetuated throughout the world and now on US! Mike Copass former Congressional Candidate CA-53, and Rob Leslie of Freedom Force International Will lead the group discussion. Joyce Beers Center 3900 Vermont St. San Diego. More Info

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7PM: Activist San Diego presents an evening with David Wiley & Jim Brown San Diego Veterans For Peace. The Suppression of Dissent. Joyce Beers Community Center, 1090 Vermont St, just north of University Ave., next to Trader Joe's, Hillcrest, SD Please use Ralph’s underground parking. David Wiley & Jim Brown of San Diego Veterans For Peace will discuss the increasing militarization of law enforcement and recount events that they witnessed in St. Paul Minnesota at the protests of the Republican National Convention in early September. Hundreds of protesters were arrested, including over 70 journalists. $5 Donations requested - no one will be turned away. 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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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 5PM: The San Diego Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society and Progressive San Diego present: Election De-Brief. Reception at 5:00 p. m. Program at 6:00 p. m. Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman and Robbins LLP 655 West Broadway, Suite 1900. San Diego. Join us as we discuss the rule of law in San Diego post election. Topics will include the structure and composition of the City Council, the City Attorney election, and the effects of the presidential election in San Diego. More Info

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 7:30PM: New Beginnings: Reggae After the Elections- Part 1 Reggae Awakening - Part 1. With: Alika & Quinto Sol. WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. 1 Day after the Elections, REGGAE AWAKENING - Part 1. More Info

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 8:30PM: New Beginnings: Reggae After the Elections- Part 2. With: Warrior King. WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. Reggae After the Elections A New Beginning! More Info

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 5PM: The Other Mexico As part of the International Festival of Dignified Rage. SDSU campus, Arts & Letters 101. The Other Mexico focuses on the nation's poor and indigenous citizens who have no voice in the political system. Many of them have gravitated to the growing Zapatista movement led by its leader "Subcomandante Marcos". Some feel Marcos is a true folk hero while others view him as an opportunist seeking personal fame. Leading journalists and scholars debate the pros and cons of the movement as it tries to organize the country's disaffected before the 2006 Presidential election. (In Italian and Spanish with English Subtitles). More Info

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7:30PM: Legendary roots artist Sugar Minott live at the WorldBeat Center! WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. More Info

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THURSDAY, NOV 27. 8:30PM: Giving Thanks- Native American Youth Celebration Thanksgiving Day. Giving Thanks - Celebrating Native American culture and tradition, and helping to promote Native American youth unity and awareness. WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. Featuring: Great Reggae Groups. More Info

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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 & 30, NOON - 9PM EACH DAY: Afrikan Mental Liberation Film Festival - Thanksgiving Weekend at WorldBeat Center. FREE! 3rd Annual Afrikan Mental Liberation Films. WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. Presented by: Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn. More Info

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 7PM: Kwanzaa - Kujichagulia Celebration. Kwanzaa Celebration. WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. FREE Community Celebration. Kujichagulia With A Film Screening and Presentation of "The Black Candle" with M. K. Asante, Jr. FREE! More Info

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OCTOBER 21-NOVEMBER 16, 2008: Culture Clash - Water and Power -Winner 2007 Best New Play. Latina Latino & Indigenous People's Unity Coalition Special Panel Events prior to Upcoming Play, Water and Power. Water & Power By Richard Montoya of Culture Clash Directed by Sam Woodhouse Starring Herbert Siguenza of Culture Clash. More Info

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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FRIDAY, NOV 7TH AND FRIDAY NOV 21, 8PM: Friday Night Board Game Benefit for Heifer International. Topic: Micro-Credit Where: Tea N More 7380 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Who: Fun-Loving Activists The suggested donation is $10 by check directly to Heifer International an organization who provides a long term solution to hunger a poverty by providing farm animals to people in need around the globe. Recipients pay back the load by donating one of the offspring of their animal back to the program. More Info

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Announcements / Workshops

Call for Nominations for the Activist San Diego Board of Directors. Board of Directors nominations will be submitted by Monday, November 10, 2008 send to vasta@riseup.net. The vote will take place on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:00PM at ASD’s general meeting at 1090 Vermont St in Hillcrest ., San Diego, CA. A minimum of 2 seats and maximum of 4 seats are needed. New ASD Board members will be elected by secret ballot. ASD members are those who have participated in our activities and have donated the equivalent of $2 or more a month during the proceeding year. More Info

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Critical dates to note regarding Public Access TV Shows: The Shows air on Sundays at 6PM on COX 18 in North County and 23 in Southern San Diego. Opportunities for training and interviews exist at all shows. You can train to be: Camera Operators Floor Director Assistant Director Web Cast Director Character Generator Sound Engineer Producer We need 40 more people to attend the training to ensure deep support of our shows. The objective is for everyone to get their own show eventually. We will mutually support each other. All trainings are free! They are held at the COX Communications Studios in El Cajon. More Info

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WEDNESDAYS: OCTOBER 22, NOVEMBER 5, NOVEMBER 19, 6PM: Conversations On Race Forty years ago following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Dr. Carroll Waymon, as head of San Diego's Citizen's Interracial Committee, led a multi-year series of historic City Hall meetings and grass-roots forums around San Diego. Join Dr. Waymon for new conversations on race with full participant discussions. Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street, across from Euclid trolley station. Parking available. All programs are free and open to the public. 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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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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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 the Pledge: No More Stolen Elections! ~ www.nomorestolenelections.org

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