"Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral."

-- Paulo Freire

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We are starved for information – real, truthful news – not news entertainment.

Few of us know what we are missing till we hear Amy Goodman and programs like Democracy Now www.democracynow.org about the Copenhagen Summit – check out last Thursday’s broadcast and be amazed. ASD WANTS TO SOLVE THAT PROBLEM.

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PROGRESSIVE RADIO IS COMING TO SAN DIEGO!

STEP ONE: FCC APPROVAL - It has been a long-held dream of many activists in San Diego to have a community radio station that broadcasts progressive news, information and culture. Activist San Diego is proud to announce that we have taken giant steps closer to reaching our goal!! Pending Mexican approval, the US FCC will grant ASD the right to build the 1st of 2 Progressive Radio Station in East County with a potential listenership of 500,000!

We at Activist San Diego want to thank all of you who have supported this effort. Imagine a genuine, grassroots, community radio station with dozens of orgs on the air? Can you think of a single other effort that would have a greater effect on changing the social and political landscape of San Diego?

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STEP TWO = YOUR FUNDING SUPPORT - We need funds for a grant writer, technical support and a project organizer. In total ASD will need $250,000 to get on the air. BUT TODAY WE NEED JUST TO RAISE $5k-10k TO LAUNCH THE COMMUNITY RADIO PROJECT. Please Donate

We have received enthusiastic responses from many of you and many organizations.

So, at this time, please look into your heart and your wallet to see if you have enough to send Activist San Diego, $10, $20, $50 or $100 dollars or more. WHATEVER YOU DO SEND SOMETHING! ( or do you have a car to donate? Even if you automatically send just $2 a month your voice will be heard. Please Donate!

All Donations are Tax Deductible. If you desire to make a Pledge of Support ON LINE, your donation are automatically sent to us on a monthly basis to assist ASD, to build your Radio Station and to expand our mission; To build a communications, information and mobilization hub for San Diego’s Progressive Community.

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“We think the stockholder comes last,” he told Wall Street analysts in 1985. “But if you do the other three jobs well, (the stockholder) will be taken care of.”

-- Sol Price valued his workers over stockholders By Dean Calbreath, UNION-TRIBUNE, Dec 20, 2009

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“Tax laws favor the wealthy, and the chasm between the middle class and the wealthy is widening,” he argued in 1995, complaining that the variety of tax breaks, deductions and loopholes available to the upper class constituted “food stamps for the rich” that somehow didn’t receive the same scrutiny as government programs for the poor or elderly, like Social Security or Medicare.

-- Sol Price valued his workers over stockholders By Dean Calbreath, UNION-TRIBUNE, Dec 20, 2009

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 7PM: ASD General Meeting: Cocoa Social - An Activist Holiday Mixer. EVERYONE WELCOME. Join Activist San Diego and other activists at a non-meeting meeting. The business part of this meeting will be short (including our yearly elections for the Board of Directors). Where: Joyce Beers Community Center located at 1230 Cleveland Avenue Suite M-100 San Diego, in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Just west of Trader Joe' in the Ralph's shopping Center. More Info

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 7PM: ASD General Meeting: Cocoa Social - An Activist Holiday Mixer. EVERYONE WELCOME. Join Activist San Diego and other activists at a non-meeting meeting. The business part of this meeting will be short (including our yearly elections for the Board of Directors). Where: Joyce Beers Community Center located at 1230 Cleveland Avenue Suite M-100 San Diego, in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Just west of Trader Joe' in the Ralph's shopping Center. More Info

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7PM: Free movie: "WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY?" Lestat's West (next to Lestat's Coffeehouse) 3339 Adams Ave San Diego. A humorous documentary featuring street performer "Reverend Billy” with his blow-dried pompadour and his gospel choir of activists from “The Church of Stop Shopping”. They take off on a cross-country trip in the month prior to Christmas to spread their message against their perceived evils of patronizing several retail outlets of large corporate chains. Watch them attempt to exorcise the demons at various retail outlets, including the Wal-Mart corporate headquarters. ... and their run-ins with authority. More Info

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EVERY SATURDAY 11AM-NOON: Saturday Morning Fun-in-the-Sun for Single Payer at Nobel Dr. near I-5 entrance. Join us. We have about 30 signs. You can bring your own also. More Info

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 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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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 6PM: Health Care: A California Solution for a National Crisis. Chula Vista Public Library Auditorium – Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street, Chula Vista. A short film and speakers, such as Dr. Jeoffry Gordon from the California Physician’s Alliance, will be featured. More Info

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7PM: Free movie: "WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY?" Lestat's West (next to Lestat's Coffeehouse) 3339 Adams Ave San Diego. A humorous documentary featuring street performer "Reverend Billy” with his blow-dried pompadour and his gospel choir of activists from “The Church of Stop Shopping”. They take off on a cross-country trip in the month prior to Christmas to spread their message against their perceived evils of patronizing several retail outlets of large corporate chains. Watch them attempt to exorcise the demons at various retail outlets, including the Wal-Mart corporate headquarters. ... and their run-ins with authority. More Info

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 7PM: Alternative NEW YEARS REVELATION WorldBeat Cultural Center - 2100 Park Blvd. with a Live conference call between Pato Banton and Dr. Gabriel Cousens 7pm. topic: Being the Blessing Pato Banton in person delivering New Year's Message of Positive Hope Good Karma Kitchen - Free Food Music Blessings -- Kirtan, Mexica Aztec Blessing and Dance, and more. Oneness Blessings Healers offering Energy Work, Massage, Reiki, and more. Presented by: Positive Hope.

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2ND SATURDAYs, JANUARY 8 - JUNE 11: The Payday Slam. A poetry performance competition for all ages. Bring your original 3 minute work and get ready to slam. CASH Prizes will be awarded. $3.00 donation, Poets and Judges enter free. Poets must sign up in person by 7:00 p. m. City Heights Performance Annex, City Heights/Weingart Branch Library & Performance Annex 3795 Fairmount Ave., San Diego. More Info

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Announcements / Workshops

The International Rescue Committee currently has a need for volunteers and interns. The group assists refugees in San Diego. Here is a link to our facebook page with the job descriptions.

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HOMELESS FOOD AND SUPPLY DRIVE THROUGH JANUARY 9th: The Animal Defense Team (ADT) of Ground Zero Players is gathering donations for homeless dogs and their human companions who are living on the streets of downtown San Diego. Can you help? Suggestions: for dogs: food, bedding, collars, leashes, treats, dog sweaters for humans: socks, nonperishable food, water, toiletries, blankets, sleeping bags, tarps, coats, raingear, gloves, hats. San Diego Pet Supply, 1490 Island Ave. at 15th and Island downtown, 619-263-2211, has generously agreed to let you drop off donations there during business hours, through January 9. Or contact us directly. More Info

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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ENERGY AWARDS. The San Diego Excellence in Energy (SANDEE) Awards are presented annually by the California Center for Sustainable Energy to acknowledge San Diegans who have made a significant commitment to energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy or greenhouse gas reduction. Nominations for the 2009 SANDEEs are due by Jan. 18, 2010. Award winners will be recognized at a reception to be held March 25, 2010. More Info

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GROUNDWORK BOOKS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT: 30% off all General Stock books in December! (in-store only). 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. Groundwork Books is a collective run non-profit book shop in San Diego. We exist to provide literature for developing social consciousness. Fall hours are: Monday - Thursday 10-6pm Friday 10-5pm Saturday and Sunday Closed. 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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Information Clearing House video of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's speech at the Copenhagen Climate Conference ~ COP15

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San Diego: Computers2SDKids ~ computers2sdkids.org

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The long awaited documentary film inspired by Howard Zinn's books A People's History of the United States ~ THE PEOPLE SPEAK

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Allison Moorer, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Exene Cervenka, Jackson Browne, John Doe, John Legend, Lupe Fiasco, P!nk, Randy Newman, Rich Robinson, and Taj Mahal. ~ Songs from The People Speak

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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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