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"What's in a system? We in the United States have
grown acclimatized to a system that first dehumanizes
us and then inevitably feeds on our dehumanization,
sucking away at our resources, our rights, and our resistance
while we scamper frantically around in the pursuit of
life, liberty, and happiness."
--
Learning to
Lead. Dahr Jamail, Truthout |
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| Nearly
200 people were killed, 400 injured and millions of
citizens' hearts were broken in a recent series of terrorist
attacks in Mumbai, India. All our hearts go out to the
victims and their families. The terrorist groups have
declared plans to assault other Indian cities. While
these cities are being policed vigorously, Mumbai remains
open, except for some vulnerable locations. The incidents
have caused the increase of tensions between India and
Pakistan and US may have to intervene.
As
horrific as the attacks are, we should not forget that
there is always the experience of injustice at a personal
level why youth of today would join in these extremely
violent terrorist groups, be it in Mumbai or Baghdad
or New York City. We, the enlightened citizens of the
world, can do and must do much to heal the gaping wound
of religious divide that incidents such as these and
9/11 cause. We also have to stand guard against erosion
of civil rights and prevent governments from using these
incidents for turning countries into police states.
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| "On
Monday, hours before Obama's formal announcement of
his economic team, USA Today explained that he is forming
a Cabinet with 'records that display more pragmatism
than ideology.' The ideology of no ideology is nifty.
No matter how tilted in favor of powerful interests,
it can be a deft way to keep touting policy agendas
as common-sense pragmatism - virtuous enough to draw
opposition only from ideologues. Meanwhile, the end
of ideology among policymakers is about as imminent
as the end of history."
--
Norman Solomon. The
Ideology of No Ideology
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"California
officials will investigate accusations that the Mormon
Church neglected to report a battery of nonmonetary
contributions - including phone banks, a Web site and
commercials - on behalf of a ballot measure to ban same-sex
marriage. Roman Porter, the executive director of the
Fair Political Practices Commission, which oversees
California campaign finance laws, signed off on the
investigation after reviewing a sworn complaint filed
on November 13."
--
Inquiry Set
on Mormon Aid for California Marriage Vote. Jesse
McKinley, The New York Times
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| MONDAY,
DECEMBER 8, 7PM: Activist San Diego Board of Directors
Election will take place 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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SATURDAY,
JANUARY 24, 2009: Save The Date: ASD People's Ball.
The "People's Ball" was started in 2000 actually
called "The Counter Inaugural Ball" because
of the out turn of the 2000 election and the exclusiveness
of the Inaugural Ball in Washington. People came dressed
in gowns and black tie to costumes of hanging chads.
Since the first ball the name has changed to the People's
ball. This is an event for all organizations, unions,
organizers, media and community members to come together
learn about each other and just kick off your shoes
and celebrate. Balboa Park Club Ballroom, Balboa Park,
SD (Park Blvd to Presidents Way). More
Info
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| TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 2, 7PM: Equality Coalition Meeting. Location:
The Center Event Type: Meeting Organized By: a bunch
of folks who want to keep this going. As we witnessed
with the turnout to the Join the Impact March, the viral
and internet outreach is great, and through it we as
a community were able to create the largest event in
the country. However, as the sting of the passage of
Prop 8 lessens, in order to maintain a sustained movement,
we all need to meet each other face-to-face on a regular
basis. to share ideas and, and make decide strategies
and tactics. More
Info
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WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 3, 7PM: Brewed Awakening. Speaking Truth to
Power: Christianity and Non-Violent Social Change (6:30
coffee). Colt Forum: John Fanestil, Methodist pastor
and Executive Director of Foundation for Change. Brewed
Awakening is a public forum sponsored by Point Loma
Nazarene University's Center for Justice and Reconciliation
whose mission is "to study poverty and oppression
and teach Christian means of social engagement."
More
Info
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WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 3, 7PM: A Culture of Violence? Encouraging
a Dialogue between Men & Women. Panelists: David
B. Wexler, Ph. D.—Executive Director, Relationship
Training Institute & Author of “When Good
Men Behave Badly.” Emelyn dela Peña—Director,
UCSD Women’s Center. Dilkhwaz Ahmed—Director,
License to Freedom & Azadi Center. Crystal Green,
Ph. D.—Associate Clinical Director, Survivors
of Torture. Anne Hoiberg—Moderator. University
of San Diego, IPJ Room 215, 5998 Alcalá Park,
San Diego. There is no charge for this event! Sponsors:
Women’s Equity Council, United Nations Association
of San Diego. More
Info
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THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 4, 6PM: The History of Gay Oppression and the
Fight for Liberation with Author Sherry Wolf. City Heights
Rec Center, 4380 Landis Street. In the wake of devastating
but narrow passage of Proposition 8 LGBT rights activists
are seeing the reemergence of the Gay Rights movement
in the form of boycotts, pickets, and demonstrations
across the nation. Sherry Wolf is the author of the
forthcoming book Sexuality and Socialism: History, Politics
and Theory of Gay Liberation. A Meeting of the International
Socialist Organization. More
Info
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DECEMBER,
5, 6 AND 7: Cuba/Venezuela/Mexico/North America Labor
Conference. Cuban leaders of the Confederation of Cuban
Workers (CTC) will visit Tijuana, Mexico. This conference
will give people from North America (the United States,
Canada and Mexico) the opportunity to hear first hand
from the Cubans about Cuba's workers and their unions.
Also, you will hear from leaders of the Venezuelan union,
UNT, about the present situation of the Venezuelan revolution
and the issues facing Venezuelan workers, representatives
of Mexico, United States, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia,
Haiti, the Philippines and Nicaragua discussing the
social and labor movements in the Americas. The cost
to attend is $55 per person to cover the expenses of
the conference. Hotel Palacio Azteca Blvd Cuauhtemoc
Sur #213 Colonia Davila 22400 Tijuana, Mexico. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 6, 1PM: Why Should The US Cooperate With The
UN On Small Arms Issues? Panel Debate/Discussion. Topic:
Small Arms Proliferation/Small Arms Control/Gun Violence.
Where: La Jolla/Riford Library 7555 Draper Avenue La
Jolla. Hosted by The United Nations Association Of San
Diego, and is Open To The Public. Cost: Free! More
Info
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SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 7, 12 NOON: La fuerza del silencio: ¡NO
AL MURO DE LA MUERTE! The Power of Silence: No Border
Wall of Death! The Raza Rights Coalition, today makes
the call to our people, to students, to the youth, to
the intellectuals, to artists, to those who fight for
environmental rights, to the working class, to religious
people, to all those of us who live on this border,
to all those who continue believing in that other world,
to unite forces, to fight, to march with us to save
Friendship Park and way NO! To the wall of death. March
Of Silence Starts at: Hollister St. & Tocayo Ave.
San Diego. More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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MON-FRI
10-4PM, SAT-SUN 10-3PM: "Poverty on the Border"
Photo Exhibit with Five Photographers Community Art
Gallery 5348 University Ave, SD. "Poverty on the
Border" has a number of approaches to the topic
which are engaging and interesting. What might be of
special interest to union members is that my work, "Welfare
Is Poor Relief...," has photos from the mid 1980s
of our local labor movement as well as commentary from
a few union members with welfare experiences. Includes
the Transborder Archive Box from inSite05. 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,
DECEMBER 10, 7PM: Artspace: Live/Work - Public Meeting
And Presentation. Invitation to all artists and arts
supporters to come to voice and hear what possibilities
exists to create a creative environment where artists
can flourish to the benefit of the community. A national
panel will discuss in an open forum style with local
and regional artists, what their needs are and how they
can network and organize to create an arts environment
to thrive in. At the World Beat Center, Balboa Park,
2100 Park Blvd. More
Info
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WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 10, 7PM: Eleanor Roosevelt Comes to Life. Sixty
years ago Eleanor Roosevelt signed the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights (UDHR). In a powerful blend of theater
and history, Voices of Women (VOW) is collaborating
with the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
and other human rights groups to present an engaging
reenactment of that day in history with acclaimed actor
Rosina Reynolds bringing Eleanor Roosevelt to life.
A panel discussion will follow featuring William Aceves,
Marjorie Cohn and Dustin Sharp. University of San Diego’s
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, in the
Peace & Justice Theatre 5998 Alcalá Park,
on the University of San Diego campus. More
Info
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THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 11, 9AM: Detention Center Accountability and
Oversight Roundtable. University of San Diego, Institute
of Peace & Justice. The ACLU of San Diego &
Imperial Counties, the Mexican Commission on Human Rights
(CNDH), and the University of San Diego Trans-Border
Institute (TBI) are co-hosting a regional roundtable
at USD on detention center accountability and oversight.
That will include the voices of advocates and experts
and will focus on possible strategies and specific actions
to address human rights violations at detention centers
in the San Diego area and beyond. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 13, 10AM: Annual Peace On Earth Holiday Bazaar!
Support local peace, social justice and environmental
organizations and avoid the commercialization of the
holidays by purchasing alternative gifts at the Annual
Peace on Earth Holiday Bazaar. Location: Our Savior's
Lutheran Church, 4011 Ohio Street (corner of Ohio and
Lincoln in North Park). Gift items will include t-shirts,
holiday cards, calendars, buttons, peace jewelry, books,
imported goods, free trade coffee and tea, ornaments,
soap products, lotions and more! Come hungry! Come thirsty!
Middle Eastern food, ice cream and other goodies including
baked goods, coffee, cold sodas and hot spiced cider
will be available for purchase. More
Info
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MONDAY,
JANUARY 19, 7:30AM: 21st Annual Martin Luther King,
Jr. All People’s Breakfast. Golden Hall Downtown
San Diego. The All People’s Breakfast is a revered
event in the weekend celebration of Dr. King’s
life and legacy. It brings people from all over San
Diego together to remember and celebrate one of the
most valued and respected peace activists in history.
The theme for the 2009 All People's Breakfast is –Why
We Can’t Wait a call to action to bring more peace
and justice to our community and to the world. This
year our program will focus on the situation facing
our youth in the world today. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
JANUARY 24, 2009: Save The Date: ASD People's Ball.
The "People's Ball" was started in 2000 actually
called "The Counter Inaugural Ball" because
of the out turn of the 2000 election and the exclusiveness
of the Inaugural Ball in Washington. People came dressed
in gowns and black tie to costumes of hanging chads.
Since the first ball the name has changed to the People's
ball. This is an event for all organizations, unions,
organizers, media and community members to come together
learn about each other and just kick off your shoes
and celebrate. Balboa Park Club Ballroom, Balboa Park,
SD (Park Blvd to Presidents Way). More
Info
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SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 6, 7:30PM: WomanSong - holiday concert - Golden
Spoon Fundraiser. Mission Hills United Church of Christ
4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego. The San Diego Women's
Chorus is proud to announce its 21st annual holiday
concert, WomanSong." ~ Also ~ Golden Spoon Fundraiser.
Where: Hillcrest Golden Spoon 1254 University Avenue,
San Diego. Time: All Day (10:30 am - 10:00 pm). More
Info
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SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 6, 8PM: Sustainability Projects Fundraiser
& Jim Bell Birthday Party. Dance to the Rhythms
of HAYWIRE & WOOKIE GARCIA. Where: My home, 4862
Voltaire St., in Ocean Beach. Suggested Minimum Donation
- $5. Money raised at this event will be used to publicize
two new videos about creating a life-support sustaining
future. More
Info
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SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 14, 6:30PM: SD911TRUTH Film Screening. Zero:
An Investigation Into 9/11. has one central thesis -
that the official version of the events surrounding
the attacks on 9/11 can not be true. This brand new
feature documentary from Italian production company
Telemaco explores the latest scientific evidence and
reveals dramatic new witness testimony, which directly
conflicts with the US Government's account. 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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ONGOING EVENTS
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/ Workshops
BLANKETS
& WARM CLOTHING URGENTLY NEEDED for farm workers
living near Ensenada. It's really cold! PLEASE DROP
OFF BEFORE DEC 5. A letter from my friends Omar Clay
& Nina Leshan: We are living in Mexico, about 45
minutes south of Ensenada on the peninsula. Many of
our neighbors are from the south of Mexico, and are
here temporarily here working in agriculture. They have
a need for clothes and blankets this winter. Specifically,
there are whole families including children. If you
have any extra blankets or warm clothes, including children's
shoes, I can pick them up at Tanja Winter's house on
Saturday, December 5 in the morning. Tanja says that
you can leave your contributions on her driveway. Tanja's
phone number: 858-459-4650 twinter@san.rr.com. More
Info
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ROOMMATE
POSSIBILITY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE ACTIVISTS ONLY. Why
Pay More? I live in a big, secure house in Tijuana because
I refuse to pay San Diego landlords their exploitive
rent. I have a large bedroom with private bath to offer
for $250 a month for peace and justice activists only.
The house has an extensive security system, secure parking,
a jacuzzi, pool table, large kitchen, a library, internet
and satellite television. It's 20 minutes from the border
by car and is a block from the downtown taxi station.
(619) 687-5109. If you need a reference; just Google
my name. In peace and love, Rocky Neptun
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Get
FREE copy of "A Question of Power", A documentary
about the resistance in San Diego against this powerline.
Video
Link provided here: Also attached are action items
for folks to talk once they have seen the documentary.
We have complimentary copies of the documentary that
can be requested by emailing: thecoane5 <thecoane5@cox.net
There is no charge for the DVD or the mailing. More
Info
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Call
for Nominations for the Activist San Diego Board of
Directors. Board of Directors nominations will be submitted
by Monday, December 1st, 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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ONGOING EVENTS
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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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MISCELLANEOUS
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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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