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"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous
to our liberties than standing armies. If the American
people ever allow private banks to control the issue
of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation,
the banks and corporations that will grow up around
the banks will deprive the people of all property until
their children wake-up homeless on the continent their
fathers conquered."
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Thomas Jefferson 1802
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out the bosses and the Boardrooms?!
“Bail
out the bosses.” This is the message of the US
automakers who came begging at the public trough for
bailout bucks from, you guessed it, us - the taxpayers.
“Too big to fail” was the refrain, as nearly
a trillion dollars was committed from public coffers
to private corporations.
“Bail
out the bottom before the boardroom” – this
should be our slogan. Why should the very people who
got us into this economic crisis in the first place
be rewarded with bailouts? While none of us want to
see unionized jobs eliminated by the collapse of the
US auto manufacturers, neither can we write the crooks
a blank check that does not require them to make bigger
sacrifices than the working people who have already
suffered during the Bush-Reagan years .The recent example
of the workers of Republic Windows & Doors factory
who took over their factory when owners and their creditors,
Bank of America, announced the plants closing.
ASD
will take up the hot topic of the economic meltdown
at out January 12th General meeting. Want to help us
organize a ‘meltdown meeting? – Call us.
Join
ASD, this Monday, Dec. 8th for a dynamic discussion
on Prop 8 and the equality rights movement. ASD Members
will be voting for new members of the Board of Directors
at this meeting as well. Please make sure you come to
vote.
The
People’s Ball to be held on Saturday, Jan. 24th
from 7:30 – 10:30 needs your help – Join
us to help organize this gala people’s event.
Call us at 619-528-8383 or info@ActivistSanDiego.org
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| "As
a Jew, I was ashamed at the scenes of Jews opening fire
at innocent Arabs in Hebron. There is no other definition
than the term 'pogrom' to describe what I have seen,"
he told Cabinet members, according to public radio.
"We
are the sons of a nation who know what is meant by a
pogrom, and I am using the word only after deep reflection."
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Israeli PM Ehud Olmert comparing violence used by Jewish
settlers against Palestinians in Hebron to bygone anti-Semitism
in Europe. news.bbc.co.uk
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| MONDAY,
DECEMBER 8, 7PM: Prop 8 & Equality Movement: Where
Do We Go Now? + ASD Elections Activist San Diego will
focus its General Meeting on counter-Prop. 8 organizing,
protest and future strategy. Come join in a presentation
and discussion led by the members of the Equality Coalition
and the activist community on the social, political
and legal issues surrounding prop 8 pre and post election.
Please come alone or bring a friend. Joyce Beers Community
Center 1220 Cleveland Ave. Hillcrest, 1 block North
of University Ave. next to Aladdin's restaurant across
from Ralphs and Trader Joe's. 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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| MONDAY
, DECEMBER 8, 6PM: Second Life Voice Chat with Stelarc
& Micha Cárdenas projected live at Lui Velazquez.
The Body in Transmission/Transition: Learning to Live
in Mixed Realities Streamed live from Second Life at
Lui Velazquez. Live Second Life chat with infamous performance
artist Stelarc as part of Micha Cárdenas' Becoming
Dragon project. At Lui Velazquez we will stream this
live beginning at 6pm. You will be able to ask questions
of both Micha Cárdenas and Stelarc. Drinks and
snacks will be served. Also broadcast in Tijuana live
at Lui Velazquez. What: Performance in Second Life and
at Calit2 on the UCSD Campus When: Beginning December
1st, running for 365 hours Where: The Center for Research
in Computing and the Arts (CRCA), Atkinson Hall, Visiting
Artist Lab #1613, UCSD, and in Second Life. More
Info
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MONDAY,
DECEMBER 8, 7PM: Prop 8 & Equality Movement: Where
Do We Go Now? + ASD Elections Activist San Diego will
focus its General Meeting on counter-Prop. 8 organizing,
protest and future strategy. Come join in a presentation
and discussion led by the members of the Equality Coalition
and the activist community on the social, political
and legal issues surrounding prop 8 pre and post election.
Please come alone or bring a friend. Joyce Beers Community
Center 1220 Cleveland Ave. Hillcrest, 1 block North
of University Ave. next to Aladdin's restaurant across
from Ralphs and Trader Joe's. 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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SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 13, 3PM: La Posada Sin Fronteras. Faith groups
from both sides of the border will gather to pray and
celebrate the 15th annual La Posada Sin Fronteras from
3 p. m. to 5 p. m. at Border Field State Park (with
bad weather, join us at the entrance of the park at
2pm for a poetic 1.5 mile walk to the beach). The theme
for this year’s posada is ‘Despite walls
and laws, people without borders.’ The posada
ritual recalls the story of Joseph and Mary’s
search for shelter on Christmas Eve in Bethlehem. Rev.
Art Cribbs, former president of the Ecumenical Council
of San Diego County and an immigrant rights advocate,
will be the keynote speaker at the event. Roman Catholic
Bishop Gilbert Romo of Tijuana will be the keynote speaker
on the Tijuana side. 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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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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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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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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SATURDAY,
JANUARY 10, 8:30AM: New Year Awakening Retreat: private
retreat in Encinitas. Retreat Leaders: Jan D. Wellik,
Director, Eco Expressions www.EcoExpressions.org, Dr.
Kayla Smith, Gerson Institute www.Gerson.org. Register
by Jan. 1: $100. Space is limited. Register by email:
Info@EcoExpressions.org. Purpose: Experience healthy
living for the New Year - Awaken to a new you! The focus
of the retreat is restorative and creative. It will
focus on four pillars: 1) Meditation 2) Movement 3)
Art 4) Nutrition.
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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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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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