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We don’t think you fight fire with fire; we think you fight fire with water. We’re going to fight racism not with racism, but we’re going to fight with solidarity. We say we’re not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we’re going to fight it with socialism. We’re still here to say we’re not going to fight reactionary pigs and reactionary state’s attorneys like this and reactionary state’s attorneys like Hanrahan with any other reactions on our part. We’re going to fight their reactions with all of us people getting together and having an international proletarian revolution.

-- Fred Hampton recording on democracynow on fortieth anniversary of his death in a Chicago police raid.

Activist Update - A Service of Activist San Diego

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Food for Thought

LaSuer refers to the undocumented as “people who broke into the country” and rants about San Diego being a “sanctuary county.” At the last debate, LaSuer delivered the truism that “attitude comes from the top down” and proceeded to laud the embattled Arpaio, who has been repeatedly accused of and sued for racial profiling. Go figure.

-- The Election of Our Next Sheriff: A Latino Perspective. By Bill Flores, Retired Assistant Sheriff

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The Arctic ice cap will disappear during the summer within a decade, according to findings released Wednesday by a polar research team. The Catlin Arctic Survey team, led by explorer Pen Hadow, trekked through the northern part of the Beaufort Sea in the North Pole for 73 days earlier this year.

-- Arctic ice cap to disappear in summer in years: study 15 Oct 2009

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Featured Activist San Diego 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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Featured Activist Events for the Upcoming Week

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 6:30PM: A Man Of Ill Repute at the SD Public Library. The Trial Of Socrates: Facing The Man In Ancient Greece. San Diego Public Library Resumes “Philosophy Talk” Series with a presentation entitled A Man of Ill Repute: The Trial of Socrates in the Wangenheim Room of the Central Library located at 820 E Street. The series focuses on issues of philosophy and their relevance to life in the 21st century and is designed as a fun opportunity to connect the richness of philosophical thought to everyday life. This free event is open to the public. More Info

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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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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 6:30PM: Aeronautical Impossibilities of Sept. 11th, 2001. Please join San Diegans for 9/11 Truth for an important presentation and discussion by a panel of experts who will explore the topic of the impossible aeronautical events that are alleged to have happened on 9/11. Our panel of experts will include • pilots • aeronautical engineers • an American Airlines flight attendant • a neuropsychologist. Joyce Beers Center 3900 Vermont St. , San Diego. 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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 6:30 PM: San Diego Public Library Observes Darwin’s Bicentenary with Lecture Marking 150th Anniversary of the Publication of On the Origin of Species. Inaugural Event of the San Diego Public Library “Science Talk” Series focusing on issues of science and their interconnectedness with everyday life. Where; Wangenheim Room of the Central Library, located at 820 E Street. This free event is open to the public. More Info

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Culture Corner - Progressive Arts ∓mp; Entertainment

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 8PM: Queen Ifrica and Tony Rebel Live! in Concert. WorldBeat Cultural Center 2100 Park Blvd., Balboa Park. More Info

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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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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

The Murder of Fred Hampton pt. 1 of 4 ~ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn0PiDvVXDY

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Victor Jara; El derecho de vivir en paz (the right to live in peace) ~ www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdBMY3R4C0Q

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Progressive Pro-Public Education Magazine ~ www.rethinkingschools.org

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Anti War.com ~ www.antiwar.com

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