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Food for Thought

Everybody's worried about stopping terrorism. Well, there's a really easy way: stop participating in it.

-- Noam Chomsky

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Featured Activist San Diego Events

DEMONSTRATION DAY AFTER OBAMA'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON AFGHANISTAN: President Obama is likely to announce on Tuesday, December 1 an escalation in Afghanistan. San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice calls for a Demonstration The Day After his announcement. We will gather in front of Congressional Representative Susan Davis' office, University Avenue and Fairmount Avenue City Heights, to demand that she oppose any funding for the wars and occupations. More Info

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Featured Activist Events for the Upcoming Week

DEMONSTRATION DAY AFTER OBAMA'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON AFGHANISTAN: President Obama is likely to announce on Tuesday, December 1 an escalation in Afghanistan. San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice calls for a Demonstration The Day After his announcement. We will gather in front of Congressional Representative Susan Davis' office, University Avenue and Fairmount Avenue City Heights, to demand that she oppose any funding for the wars and occupations. More Info

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1PM: World March for Peace and Nonviolence. The World March will arrive in San Diego at Cesar Chavez-Larsen Field (San Ysidro, 1/2 mile West of I-5 on Camino de la Plaza/last exit before border). World March for Peace and Nonviolence video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJU1YC_JbbI. More Info www.worldmarch-sd.org

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 6PM: The AFSC San Diego Office Invites you to a free* screening of THE 800 MILE WALL. Joe & Vi Jacobs Center (Celebration Hall) 404 Euclid Ave., San Diego. The 800 Mile Wall highlights the construction of the new border walls along the U. S.-Mexico border as well as the effect on migrants trying to cross into the U. S. This powerful 90-minute film is an unflinching look at a failed U. S. border strategy that many believe has caused the death of thousands of migrants and violates fundamental human rights. *A Suggested Donation Of A Gallon Of Water Is Welcomed For: Angeles del Desierto (Search and Rescue organization) & Water Station (Humanitarian Organization that places water in the Imperial Valley). More Info

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 11AM: A 15 Años del Guardián...¡Nuestra Lucha en Defensa del Pueblo Seguirá! With repression and attacks against our community reaching astounding new heights, now more than ever students, teachers, workers, housewives, and all freedom-loving people continue to organize themselves against those who stand in the way of the self-determination of our pueblos. With more than 5,000 deaths at the border, we will be wearing black, not to mourn, but to represent and resist for all of those who have lost their lives as a result of the vicious system that continues to divide a people. More Info

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ONGOING EVENTS
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ONGOING ACTIONS To Stop Inhumane Puppy Mills. Join Us to Protest Pet Stores That Sell Puppy Mill Dogs. To be notified of protests, please send your email address and /or phone number to gzplayers@yahoo.com

EVERY TUESDAY 4-6PM: Join me in front of Susan Davis's office holding a sign for singlepayer. 4305 University Avenue Suite 515 San Diego. More Info

LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH: San Diego Critical Mass Bike Ride, meet at the big fountain in Balboa Park. More Info

EVERY SATURDAY 11AM-NOON: WeeklySinglePayerRally: Fun In THe Sun For Single Payer. More Info

EVERY SUNDAY 2PM: Free Vegan Food at the North Park Community Park with San Diego Food Not Bombs. More Info

“ENOUGH” PEACE AND IMPEACHMENT VIGILS ~ EVERY WEEK UNTIL THE IRAQ WAR ENDS. More Info

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Future Activist Events

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 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… 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! More Info

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Culture Corner - Progressive Arts ∓mp; Entertainment

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 7:30PM: Comedian Doug Williams (Comic View, Ally McBeal, Chowtime at the Apollo, Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, Vibe, The Nutty Professor) and Host of "Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Standup" is coming to Sews and Show Theatre 7860 Golden Avenue, Lemon Grove. More Info

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Alerts, Announcements, and Happenings

Announcements / Workshops

GROUNDWORK BOOKS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT: 10% Off on all books until Dec 4th. Hard times hit harder this quarter for textbook sales at Groundwork. Meaning all our workers are now unpaid volunteers and we're struggling to pay the bills to keep the space open... but I would like to stress that we have LOTS of great literature on political theory and lefty politics. We are offering ten percent off on all books, including current textbooks in stock to the outside UCSD San Diego community until Dec 4th. Please pass the info along. More Info

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FIRST SATURDAY of Each Month, 10AM: Technology Training for Activists. Where: 8Teen Cultural Center 3925 Ohio Street, San Diego. More Info

SUNDAYS, 5PM and 6PM: Progress In San Diego TV Show: COX 18/23. See the web-simulcast at www.helloworld.com/videoconsultant Click on the live icon

SDCPJ HIGH SCHOOL LEAFLETING PROJECT. The SD Coalition for peace and justice high school leafleting project is still looking for volunteers. More Info

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MISCELLANEOUS
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Peace Flags. Excellent for display or for Peace Rallies. Call 858.459.4650 or email TanjaWinter@ActivistSanDiego.org

90.7 KPFK PACIFICA RADIO IS BACK ON THE AIR IN SAN DIEGO.....!!!!!! More Info

Your Network tv ~ yournetwork.tv

The Guerrero Azteca Project ~ www.guerreroazteca.org

The GI Rights Hotline ~ www.girightshotline.org

LA VOZ Community Events Newsletter over the last 12 years has worked towards keeping the San Diego non-profit, Latino, and community at large connected ~ LA VOZ Community Events Newsletter

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This Weeks Featured Web Sites

SD Clean Elections Ballot Measure ~ www.sdcleanelections.com

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Friends of the Congo.org ~ www.friendsofthecongo.org

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Imagine... a neighborhood where there is enough money... work... food... housing... for everyone ~ The Amikas Project

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World March for Peace and Nonviolence video ~ youtube.com/watch

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The 360 slideshow for 350 carbon parts per million? ~ 350.org's photostream

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