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“There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.”

-- Howard Zinn

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"What we learn about the past does not give us absolute truth about the present, but it may cause us to look deeper than the glib statements made by political leaders and the 'experts' quoted in the press."

-- Howard Zinn

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 7PM: "Contemporary Cuba and the Prospects for Normalizing U. S./Cuba Diplomatic Relations" Join San Diego Friends of Cuba and Guest speaker: Ellen Bernstein from the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO) Pastors for Peace from New York for a dialogue on US/Cuba Relations, Social Justice, The Latin America School of Medicine (which has allocated hundreds of medical scholarships to U.S. students from underserved communities), the Cuban 5 and the Friendship Caravan to Cuba this July. At the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace and Justice Institute in the IPJ theatre on the U. S. D. campus. More Info

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 7PM: International Students for Social Equality Meeting. The ISSE at SDSU will hold a special meeting to discuss the situation in Haiti in Storm Hall room 348. Emanuele Saccarelli and Cody Stephens, respectively faculty advisor and president of the ISSE, will give a presentation on the events in Haiti and their historical roots, followed by an open discussion. More Info

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2-5, 2010: MARCHA MIGRANTE V: "American Dream or American Nightmare, NI UNA MUERTE MAS, REFORMA YA!" From Sasabe, Sonora, Mexico to Holtville, California. Border Angels and Gente Unida will again lead the annual Marcha Migrante advocating for Humane Immigration Reform. We want to highlight to the world that for many entering this country, the only way they currently can, with no visa and in deadly conditions, end up at the Holtville Cemetery, No American Dream for them, only a Nightmare!" states march organizer and founder Enrique Morones. More Info

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 5PM: S. A. M. E. Rally to Spread word about anti Homosexuality Bill in Uganda. Join us at 6th and University for a protest action to spread the word about the Anti-Homosexuality Bill that has been introduced in Uganda. We will meet around 4:50 pm to bullhorn and wave signs and let the people know about this horrible legislation. This event is also running in conjucntion with Equality Across America's protest of the "Family's" ( a U. S.-led right wing group with more than 10,000 cells worldwide) National Prayer Breakfast. More Info

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 7PM: "Contemporary Cuba and the Prospects for Normalizing U. S./Cuba Diplomatic Relations" Join San Diego Friends of Cuba and Guest speaker: Ellen Bernstein from the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO) Pastors for Peace from New York for a dialogue on US/Cuba Relations, Social Justice, The Latin America School of Medicine (which has allocated hundreds of medical scholarships to U.S. students from underserved communities), the Cuban 5 and the Friendship Caravan to Cuba this July. At the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace and Justice Institute in the IPJ theatre on the U. S. D. campus. More Info

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2PM: Tell UCSD to return the remains!!! Stand for First Nations, Indigenous Nations. Host: Office of Local Affairs in Associated Students. Location: Chancellor's Complex. RSVP on Facebook! Come Join Us And Tell Them That Enough Is Enough!!! 35 Years Is Too Long To Be Playing With The Remains Of Our Families!! The university knows that keeping these remains prevents the local native tribes from sending their students here, as a result native students are lined itemed as 0% of the school population This is beyond disrespectful and an outrage!! More Info

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 10AM: Statewide Event to Repeal Prop 8! Biggest Statewide Event to Restore Marriage Equality in California. Restore Equality 2010. This will be the biggest statewide event planned to gather 100,000+ signatures to repeal Proposition 8 in a single day! It’s a hefty challenge, but it’s one that we are ready to take on. If we have 1,000 volunteers and they each collect 100 signatures, we’ve met our goal. See the list of events below to find details on the February 6th events near you! San Diego Central: The Bamboo Lounge 1475 University Ave. 10 AM. San Diego North County - Oceanside: The Hill Street Cafe 524 South Coast Highway, 10 AM. San Diego South: Chicano Park Logan Ave 11:30 AM. More Info

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 12PM (NOON): Mobilization for Legalization of All Immigrants. Legalization For All Stop ICE Abuse. Mobilization at CHICANO PARK - San Diego. 6 de febrero (sábado) 12:00 PM, manifestación en el CHICANO PARK - San Diego. Come support the struggle for immigrants' rights! Vamos luchar por los derechos de los inmigrantes! We will also be protesting in front of the Federal Building on February 3rd (Wednesday), from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, in preparation for the Feb. 6th mobilization. More Info

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, NOON 'TILL 1:00 P. M: Weekly Progressive Rally & Demonstration for Pro-Progressive Current Issues. PCH 101 & Encinitas Blvd. Intersection; SW Corner. What: Progressive Rally & Demonstration for Pro-Progressive Current Issues, i. e. National Public Health Insurance, Free Palestine Anti-War, Anti-Invasions, Anti-U. S. Torture, Prosecute Bush Administration Personnel, Keep religion out of government & public schools, No on Prop. 8, etc. We are a group of approximately 3 to 8, "Encinitas Enough!". We regularly demonstrate with signs at the above location and time. We have extra signs, or bring your own, and are open to all like-minded progressives to join us any or every Sunday to help our rally grow! More Info

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EVERY SUNDAY AT NOON 'TILL 1:00 P. M: Weekly Progressive Rally & Demonstration for Pro-Progressive Current Issues. PCH 101 & Encinitas Blvd. Intersection; SW Corner. What: Progressive Rally & Demonstration for Pro-Progressive Current Issues. We have extra signs, or bring your own, and are open to all like-minded progressives to join us any or every Sunday to help our rally grow! More Info

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

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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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 9:35AM: Human Rights In Chiapas And Mexico. Presentation by Victor Hugo Lopez, Fray Bartolome Human Rights Center. Saville Theatre, San Diego City College. Victor Hugo Lopez will speak about how the human rights situation in Mexican state of Chiapas has deteriorated rapidly in recent months, the current human rights situation in Mexico, as well as the prospects for political changes in 2010. More Info

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 3PM: Save Our Schools Week Action Day (San Diego). Let us be heard and tell the governator how we feel about these budget cuts. This is the San Diego Regional Protest for Day 4 of Save Our Schools Week. Please join us for a regional march on the governors office which includes all schools participating in Save Our Schools Week. Host: The Save Our Schools Coalition. Location: 6th and Laurel Balboa Park with March to Governors Office. More Info

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THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2:30PM: San Diego March 4th Rally and March Save Our Schools. As part of The March 4th National Call for a Day of Action, The Save Our Schools Coalition of California will be coordinating regional actions throughout California. Host: The Save Our Schools Coalition. Location: Gather at Park Blvd and Presidents Way and March to The Governors Office Street: Park Blvd. and Presidents Way City/Town: San Diego, CA More Info

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SATURDAY, MARCH 20th: 7th ANNIV. OF WAR ! CAR CARVAN and candlelight vigil. The San Diego Veterans For Peace in Conjunction with The San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice will hold a combined event culminating in a candlelight vigil along the embarcadero. Mark your calendars to join many hundreds of people on that day. Please contact forward this to everyone you know to help bring in the Spring Equinox with reflections on the cost of war, demonstrations for Peace, and a candlelight vigil. More Info

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - MARCH 7, 2010: Come Celebrate Black History Month. SHADES: A very enjoyable play to commemorate Black History. A few of the many Colorful Contributions by African Americans to Broadway Musicals. This is an award winning musical, based on a true story. Early reservations are highly reccommended. COME CELEBRATE!!! Feb 05, 2010 - Mar 07, 2010 Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm Presented by Community Actors Theathre: 2957 54th. Street ,San Diego. More Info

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010: 7th Annual Bob Marley Day Mexico. Feat: DON CARLOS, Tribal Seeds, Quinto Sol, Amadi Dance Group & More! More Info

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 8PM: Tribute to JOHN and ALICE COLTRANE - Azar Lawrence in Concert. Azar Lawrence presents Prayer For My Ancestors, featuring harpist, Mariea Antoinette Hackley, Amadou Fall and kora master, Ibrahim Ba. WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. More Info

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MARCH 3, 5 & 6, 8PM: Vagina Monologues. MARCH 4, 8PM & 6 & 7, 2PM: The MENding Monologues. V-Day San Diego Joins Global Effort To Stop Violence Against Women And Girls. V-Day San Diego 2010 Presents a Benefit Production of The Vagina Monologues. Directed by Kym Pappas. Where: Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. More Info

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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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JAN. 15, THROUGH MARCH 12, 2010: "OVERHEARD" AT GALLERY@CALIT2. Inspired by overheard snippets of cell phone conversations that most people would ignore, Wendy Richmond and collaborator Michael Chladil have taken background noise and turned it into interactive artwork. More Info

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Announcements / Workshops

Wahrenbrock's Books: CLOSING: Wahrenbrock’s books, at 726 Broadway, is closing after 75 years of serving San Diego. For the next few weekends they are open Fri and Sat 10-4 and Sunday 11-3. Hardbacks $1 and paperbacks 50 cents. More Info

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TV & Media Activists Needed! We are currently producing 10 shows per month and we plan to double this by the end of 2010. We Need Help And We Have Hundreds Of Positions That Need To Be Filled With Activists/Volunteers to help us keep our shows on the air. Train to be a: Producer Sound Engineer Graphics Generator Camera Operator Editor (Digital and Analog) Floor Director Set Designer Director Webcast Director Video Transcoder Bloggers. Productions are from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM and are held at COX Communications Public Access Studios in El Cajon. Coalition TV Production Schedule: Thursday 21 January, Friday 22 January, Wednesday 27 January, Friday 29 January and Friday 5 February 2010. More Info

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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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GROUNDWORK BOOKS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT: 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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A San Diego grassroots organization that grew out of the support group that sprang up when KLSD was being killed by Clear Channel ~ Campaign For Progressive Radio San Diego cprsandiego.org

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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ~ doctorswithoutborders.org

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Fray Bartolome de las Casas Human Rights Center ~ www.frayba.org.mx

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Move Your Money ~ moveyourmoney.info

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