[SDCPJ] ACTIVIST MEETING: "The truth about single payer health reform , and the lies that are killing it."

 

Activist San Diego presents

 

"The truth about single payer health reform  

    and the lies that are killing it." 

 

Special guest:  Jeoffry B.  Gordon, MD , MPH 

Who supports it... Who opposes it...And Why?

 

Anita Simons:  What's to be done? 

 San Diego Single Payer Health Care Coaltion, Prize winning Playwright, Activist

 

Monday August 17, 7pm

Joyce Beers Community Center

1090 Vermont  St, 1 block north of University Ave, Hillcrest

in Ralph's Shopping Center, next to Trader Joe's

 

Its time for full & free discussion of healthcare options!!!

Would you like a healthcare system that is  publicly financed and privately delivered with automatic enrollment of all residents (regardless of age, status of employment, pre-existing condition, or income level) allowing people to choose from any licensed health care provider, providing all appropriate medical services including preventive education, dental care, mental health care, long-term in-home care, and affordable prescription medications?

 

What's to be done? Explore action plans!!!

 

Donation requested

Learn more about Activist San Diego at 619-528-8383 or info@ActivistSanDiego.org

www.ActivistSanDiego.org

 

for info: 858-459-4650

[SDCPJ] health care activists call in

This is your chance to be heard on health care.  Finally!  

single payer activists should get on the phone!

Subject: Single-Payer Alert: 9:00am, Monday Aug 3, KPBS 89.5FM "These Days" : Single-payer health care reform, with your call-in (888) 895-KPBS.

[formatted this for more broad distribution to blogs & email networks, modify, correct & re-post -- let's try to announce this at medicare b-day]

 

Maureen Cavanaugh hosts "These Days", a two-hour talk show keeping San Diego in the know on everything from politics to the arts. Join the live conversation at (888) 895-KPBS.  http://www.kpbs.org/news/these-days/ 

 

Single-Payer on Public Radio: 

 

9:00 - 11:00 AM Mon August 3rd, KPBS 89.5FM on "These Days"

 Single-payer health care reform, with your call-in  (888) 895-KPBS.

9:00 - 11:00 AM Tuesday August 4th, Progressive Economist Victor Fuchs

9:00 - 11:00 AM  Wednesday August 5th 9AM on KPBS 89.5 FM): San Diego doctor and Single Payer Health Care Advocate Dr Jeoff Gordon -- call-in  (888) 895-KPBS.

 

 

DPA Release: Prop 36 Treatment Decimated, Called "End of an Era"

Friends – What a sad day for treatment instead of incarceration in California . Although we are hopeful that federal stimulus money will help supplement Prop. 36 treatment (as well as other diversion systems including PC 1000), the treatment system has nonetheless been devastatingly crippled today. Many of you work within Prop. 36, so you know this better than I do. I believe that a new era has begun, but it's one in which DPA will continue to fight for policies and systems to protect people struggling with drug addiction. Please don't hesitate to contact me (or DPA's legal team) if you are concerned that a Prop. 36 participant is being denied participation in the program or threatened with incarceration due to lack of treatment access. Below is the press release DPA just sent to media in California . Drug Policy Alliance www.drugpolicy.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  Contact: Tommy McDonald (510) 229 5215 July 24, 2009                                                            or Margaret Dooley-Sammuli (213) 291 4190   Prop 36 Treatment Decimated, Called "End of an Era"   Drug Defendants Avoid Prison, But Denied Treatment   Sacramento – The new state budget deals a devastating blow to drug treatment in California . Treatment advocates warn that counties will not be able to provide treatment to all who are eligible under Proposition 36, a voter-approved measure that diverts low-level, nonviolent drug possession offenders to treatment. Though treatment is decimated, the sentencing law remains in effect and eligible defendants cannot be incarcerated.   "This is truly the end of an era," said Margaret Dooley-Sammuli, deputy state director for the Drug Policy Alliance in Southern California . "For nearly a decade, California has led the nation's most succes sf ul experiment with treatment instead of incarceration. Now we're entering a new phase, where Prop. 36, fortunately, continues to protect low-level, nonviolent drug offenders from incarceration but where, sadly, there is little access to drug treatment. This is not what the voters intended, nor does it make fiscal sense."   With guaranteed annual funding of $120 million in 2001-05, Prop. 36 cut state costs by $2.50-4 for every $1 spent and diverted 36,000 people to treatment each year (UCLA). In 2006, the Legislature responded to the program's proven track record by boosting funding to $145 million. Since its inception, Prop. 36 has provided treatment to over 250,000 people and saved a net $2 billion. Nonetheless, the new budget could see Prop. 36 funding plummet to $18 million – just 8% of the $230 million-per-year level UCLA research found to be "adequate". Even if a hoped-for tran sf er of federal dollars is secured, total treatment funding would not exceed $63 million (27% of "adequate").   Given this reality, advocates on Thursday urged county and local governments to use limited local resources more innovatively by reducing the number of people entering the criminal justice system for low-level, nonviolent drug possession and by conserving those resources instead for local prevention and treatment systems. As one example of this approach, supporters pointed to San Diego's Serial Inebriate Program (SIP), in which the county and city governments, law enforcement agencies and health systems collaborate to provide treatment to chronically homeless alcoholic individuals who would otherwise continue to soak up vast emergency room and criminal justice resources.   "Local law enforcement can be an important doorway into the public health system," Dooley-Sammuli added. "Let's face it. There's no more room in court or jail. County and local governments can help reduce the burden by working with law enforcement and health systems to develop alternatives – by directing those who need it to county prevention and treatment services and by not prosecuting nonviolent, low-level drug possession in the first place."   ###   No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.31/2264 - Release Date: 07/26/09 11:07:00

LiveF5 Broadcast Invitation To Clean Slate Event

Attorneys are advising previously convicted people on how to clean up their records. Please join broadcast. Walter You have been invited to join a live broadcast. Title: Instant Broadcast Start Time: 7/25/09 10:30AM Broadcast URL: http://apps.attainresponse.com/MediaF5/liveChannel.htm?presenterId=videoconsultant@helloworld-com From the Presenter: Check out this broadcast.

[ProgressivePatriots] New Meetup: Activist SD Movie: Reel Bad Arabs - How Hollywood Vilifies An Entire People

Announcing a new Meetup for The San Diego County Community Coalition! What: Activist SD Movie: Reel Bad Arabs - How Hollywood Vilifies An Entire People When: July 25, 2009 7:00 PM Where: Joyce Beers Community Center 1220 Vermont Street San Diego, CA 92101 Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies An Entire People Saturday, July 25th, 7:00pm Joyce Beers Community Center (air conditioned) 1230 Cleveland Ave., Hillcrest in the city of San Diego ( next to Trader joe's, Raphs Shopping center, off University Ave) Film Description: This groundbreaking documentary dissects a slanderous aspect of cinematic history that has run virtually unchallenged from the earliest days of silent film to today's biggest Hollywood blockbusters. Featuring acclaimed author Dr. Jack Shaheen, the film explores a long line of degrading images of Arabs--from Bedouin bandits and submissive maidens to sinister sheikhs and gun-wielding "terrorists"--along the way offering devastating insights into the origin of these stereotypic images, their development at key points in US history, and why they matter so much today. This film is an insightful analysis of the media representations of Arabs peoples in Hollywood . It succinctly shows how racism and ethnocentrism pervades in Hollywood as the industry plays on prejudicial stereotypes in order to maximize profits in our white supremacist social order. With much of its scrutiny focusing on media post 9/11, this film is a timely look at how representations in media can foster prejudice and cultivate fear. This film is free and open to the public. For more information Contact: 1activistsandiego@gmail.com (714) 595-6912 www.ActivistSanDiego.org Donation requested ============================================================================ Highly recommend books I've been reading: The Holocaust is Over: We must Rise from the Ashes by Avraham Burg (Israeli) Mexico Unconquered: Chronicles of Power & Revolt by Jon Gibler - Agenda for a New Economy: >From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth by David C. Korten Rules of Disengagement: The Politics & Honor of Military Dissent by Marjorie Cohn An Unreasonable Woman: A true story of shrimpers, politicos, polluters & the fight for Seadrift, Texas Tanja Learn more here: http://www.meetup.com/SDCommunityCoalition/calendar/10950010/ --

[SDCPJ] Next SDCPJ meeting

During the summer we are meeting once a month; there will be no meeting
on July 27. Our next meeting will be on Monday, August 10, 7 p.m. at
the First Church of the Brethren, 3850 Westgate Place, SD 92105.

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[SDCPJ] Third Annual PALESTINE PICNIC DAY! - Sunday August 9, 2009

JOIN THE ARAB COMMUNITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

 

For The Third Annual

 

PALESTINE PICNIC DAY!

 

SUNDAY AUGUST 9, 2009, 11:00 am
Food: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

 

William Mason Regional Park - Shelter #6
18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

 

ALL WELCOME!

 

Picnic Menu:
hot off-the-grill beef and chicken kebab, hummus, falafel, salad,
beverages, coffee, fruit and more!

 

Games for Adults and Children:
Volleyball tournament, Soccer, Backgammon, Raffle, plus Prizes,
Fun and free Face painting for the Kids, and more!!!

 

Suggested donation:
$10 Adults, $5 Children (12 and under)

 

Come spend a nice summer afternoon and evening with your family, the Arab community and friends!

 

Organizations may table their literature and other non-food and non-beverage items.
Please contact info@al-awdacal.org in advance.

 

Directions: From the San Diego Freeway (405) take the Culver Avenue exit.
Head south on Culver to University Drive, then turn West (right) to the park entrance (on left)

 

Hosted by various community organizations including:
The Southern California Chapters of Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition; The Palestinian American Women's Association; The Arab Community Center of the Inland Empire; and others.

 

Please download, print and distribute this Palestine Picnic Day Flyer

 

For further information contact:
Ahlam 760-917-2572, Mazen 714-231-8403, Ghattas 951-965-6911 or Sana 951-961-0797

 

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[SDCPJ] SAT. 25th => Activist Film: Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies An Entire People // Highly recommend books I've been reading:]]

Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies An Entire People

Saturday, July 25th, 7:00pm

Joyce Beers Community Center     (air conditioned)                           

1230 Cleveland Ave., Hillcrest in the city of San Diego  ( next to Trader joe's, Raphs Shopping center, off University Ave)

Film Description:

This groundbreaking documentary dissects a slanderous aspect of cinematic history that has run virtually unchallenged from the earliest days of silent film to today's biggest Hollywood blockbusters. Featuring acclaimed author Dr. Jack Shaheen, the film explores a long line of degrading images of Arabs--from Bedouin bandits and submissive maidens to sinister sheikhs and gun-wielding "terrorists"--along the way offering devastating insights into the origin of these stereotypic images, their development at key points in US history, and why they matter so much today.

This film is an insightful analysis of the media representations of Arabs peoples in Hollywood. It succinctly shows how racism and ethnocentrism pervades in Hollywood as the industry plays on prejudicial stereotypes in order to maximize profits in our white supremacist social order. With much of its scrutiny focusing on media post 9/11, this film is a timely look at how representations in media can foster prejudice and cultivate fear. This film is free and open to the public.

For more information Contact:  1activistsandiego@gmail.com   (714) 595-6912

www.ActivistSanDiego.org        Donation requested

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Highly recommend  books I've been reading:

 

The Holocaust is Over: We must Rise from the Ashes by Avraham Burg (Israeli)

 Mexico Unconquered: Chronicles of Power & Revolt  by Jon Gibler - 

 Agenda for a New Economy: >From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth by David C. Korten

 Rules of Disengagement: The Politics & Honor of Military Dissent by Marjorie Cohn

 An Unreasonable Woman: A true story of shrimpers, politicos, polluters & the fight for     Seadrift, Texas

 

 Tanja

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[SDCPJ] - Socialist Salon: Sun., July 26 -Capitalism and California: The Collapse of the Econ. and Gov. , Discussions with Lefties, Sunday, July 26, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

- Socialist Salon -
Discussions with Lefties
on Burning Issues
Sunday, July 26, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Location: 6142 Romany Drive, SD 92120
Home of Herb Shore & Virginia Franco
619-287-5535

Exit Fwy. 8 at College Ave. North on College, left on Del Cerro Blvd, right on Theta Place, left on Romany Drive. 6142 is third house on the right. (Bring light, potluck snacks if you wish)

San Diego Socialist Unity Network* is holding a series of forums to encourage deeper political discussions, which look strategically at our movement, the path to social transformation & a new social order. We use this opportunity to tackle many major issues of our times from a non-sectarian, left perspective in a challenging yet relaxed setting. 

Capitalism and California
The Collapse of the Economy and Governance

California has become ungovernable.  This is not an accident; it is a deliberate consequence of a right wing political agenda.  Here are some of the elements of that agenda:

• Proposition 13 makes it impossible for State government to raise sufficient revenue to meet its obligations. 
• The two-thirds requirement for passing revenue measures in the legislature creates permanent gridlock.
• Term limits for the legislature insures that only the lobbyists remain in Sacramento long enough to gain control of the levers of power. 
• With sufficient money, the initiative process becomes an enemy of democratic government rather than an ally. 

All of these elements together produce the effect of making it impossible to govern.  Under such circumstances, the slogan "government is not the solution, government is the problem" can seem to make sense. 

A consequence of this is that the economic catastrophe affecting the entire U.S. is producing a total disaster in California.  Vital programs for poor and working class people are being eliminated; State employees are experiencing layoffs and furloughs; and, the education system has reached a desperation level.  The situation appears to be getting worse by the day, and the dysfunctional State Government is incapable of mounting an effective response.

In the face of this situation, socialists have to struggle on two fronts:

First, there is the immediate task of fighting the budget cuts for essential programs, and attempting to raise some revenues to alleviate the worst of the suffering.  In San  Diego, a coalition, "People United Against Cuts",  (PUAC) has been formed to fight the budget cuts.
 
Second, the system needs to be changed.  Socialists always say the system needs to be changed, but in this case, you don't have to be a socialist to realize that California cannot continue operating in this way.  There are various suggestions floating around the State for a constitutional convention, but it is not clear that such a convention would be influenced by the Left. 

In this Salon, we will be discussing both the activist response to the budget cuts, and also possibilities for change in California governance.  The discussion will be introduced by Gregg Robinson from PUAC.
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SD-Socialist Unity Network: Freedom Road, DSA, Committees of Correspondence, CPUSA  invite you to participate in this timely discussion.    

Stunning Preventive Detention

SD County Community Coalition Movie Night - Sicko 28 July 2009

Due to the response we got this week at movie night, we will again be showing Micahel Moore's Sicko
At

The Cultural Center
3925 Ohio Street
San Diego, CA 92105

Tuesday 28 July 2009 at 7 PM

Join us for the discussion and viewing of this timely film on the need for universal health care. $5.00 donation requested.
No one turned away. Please RSVP by email if you plan to come.

Pass this message on to anyone else who might be interested in the subject of universal health care.

Walter Davis
760-917-1251

Join the San Deigo County Community Coalition at http://www.meetup.com/sdcommunitycoalition
Blog with us at http://sdmegacoalition.blogspot.com

Even if you are on the right track, you will be run over if you just stand there.

Brasscheck TV: Government by Goldman

This is a very interesting Video worth watching. How one bank - Goldman Sachs - bribed the Clinton Administration, the Democrats, the Bush adminstratin and the Republicans - to take over the US banking system. Details; http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/674.html - Brasscheck P.S. Please share Brasscheck TV e-mails and videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Thanks. ============================== Brasscheck TV 2380 California St. San Francisco, CA 94115 To unsubscribe or change subscriber options visit: http://www.aweber.com/z/r/?zAxs7OwctMwcLMysDMzstEa0rIyMLBwsnA==

The Great American Bubble Machine

Brasscheck TV: Government by Goldman

This is a very interesting Video worth watching. How one bank - Goldman Sachs - bribed the Clinton Administration, the Democrats, the Bush adminstratin and the Republicans - to take over the US banking system. Details; http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/674.html - Brasscheck P.S. Please share Brasscheck TV e-mails and videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Thanks. ============================== Brasscheck TV 2380 California St. San Francisco, CA 94115 To unsubscribe or change subscriber options visit: http://www.aweber.com/z/r/?zAxs7OwctMwcLMysDMzstEa0rIyMLBwsnA==

Left Hook - July 2009

Left Hook

By Walter Davis

Iran: Are You Educated or Indoctrinated?

In 1899, Eurocentric racist Rudyard Kipling penned “White Man’s Burden” (1) Wikipedia).

The “poetic stanzas” of this writing were and are widely accepted by the ruling classes of the United States and Europe. It reflects the “childlike” nature of non-European cultures and the obligation for white people to rule over other nations, for their own good. This prevailing attitude allowed colonialism to proceed and facilitated unjust policies that continue to plague world politics today.

Recently, it seemed like every 15 minutes, television images of Neda dying in the street in Tehran appeared on news reports across America and the world. The young Iranian woman was killed (by whom?) protesting the Iranian election results. Yes, the scene was horrible. The American people are lead to believe that the government of Iran murdered her…..did they?

Balance was not achieved in the news reports. Certainly, coverage of the Treaty of Turkmenchay and the Treaty of Gulistan (2) Wikipedia) and other humiliating treaties forced upon Iran by European and American powers were not focused upon.

How many Americans are aware that the rightful ruler of Iran, Reza Shah, came to power in 1925 and was subsequently deposed in 1941 by Allied forces when he had the temerity to nationalize Iran’s petroleum industry in the face of British Petroleum’s colonial ambitions. Subsequent leaders were deposed and installed as puppets, matching Kipling’s views of the necessity of supervision of this ancient culture and today’s view that they are too irresponsible to have nuclear weapons.

It should be known that Donald Rumsfield was visiting Saddam Hussein in Baghdad on 24 March 1984 and shaking his hand, the very day that United Nations authorities reported Mustard gas and Tabun nerve agents were being used by Iraq military forces against Iran. This was a violation of international law, yet, no American official has been held accountable.

Events in Iran may be unjust; the unfolding events are the direct result of imperialistic greed of the ruling classes of the United States, Europe and the followers of Rudyard Kipling.

The “Don’t blame America” voices are heard loud and clear. The hypocrisy of a nation that had slaves put the statue of freedom atop the capitol building sometimes rings louder.

"Most people prefer to believe their leaders are just and fair even in the face of evidence to the contrary, because once a citizen acknowledges that the government under which they live is lying and corrupt, the citizen has to choose what he or she will do about it. To take action in the face of a corrupt government entails risks of harm to life and loved ones. To choose to do nothing is to surrender one's self-image of standing for principles. Most people do not have the courage to face that choice. Hence, most propaganda is not designed to fool the critical thinker but only to give moral cowards an excuse not to think at all."--Mike Rivero

1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Man%27s_Burden, 28 June 2009

2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Iran#Qajar_dynasty_.281795-1925.29 28 June 2009

This article was originally published in the Rancho Bernardo Sun Signature July 2009 issue

Movie Night Film Sicko Tonight

With all the discussion about health care, we decided to show the movie Sicko, by award winning filmmaker Michael Moore at our movie night showing. The movie will be  shown at 7 PM at the Cultural Center 3925 Ohio Street San Diego, 92105 Please forward to others that  might be interested. Walter Davis 760-917-1251

[SDCPJ] Final Reminder: "The Talk of Return" Tomorrow 7/18/09, 7:00 PM @ Al-Awda Center

Important, Timely, Must See Documentary!

"The Talk of Return"

Saturday July 18, 2009 - Event Starts @ 7:00 PM
Al-Awda Center, 2734 Loker Avenue West Suite K, Carlsbad CA 92010

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

"The Talk of Return" is Part V of "Chronicles of a Refugee", a groundbreaking six part powerful and engaging documentary series by Perla Issa, Aseel Mansour and Adam Shapiro. The series is directly relevant to the Right to Return Movement including Al-Awda's advocacy for the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their lands and homes of origin.

Through interviews and archival footage, "The Talk of Return" explores the effectiveness of work done previously for achieving the return of Palestinian refugees to their homes. This must see episode also looks at how, nowadays, Palestinian refugees around the world are responding to the institutional stagnation in implementing their Right of Return. There are many good lessons and warnings in the documentary stated by fellow Palestinians in their own words.

This documentary is very important and timely viewing for all who advocate and insist correctly on keeping the Right to Return central to any discussion of the Palestinian cause.

The film showing will be followed by a discussion to share opinions and insight.

Note: some interviews in "The Talk of Return" were filmed at Al-Awda Center in Carlsbad by Perla Issa and Adam Shapiro in March 2008.

PLEASE NOTE:  Updates on The Viva Palestina US Convoy PLUS situation and needs of Palestinian families moving to San Diego from detention camps on the Syria Iraq borders will be provided and discussed at this event.

This event is open to all. Admission is free. Donations welcome

DIRECTIONS

From I-5, exit Palomar Airport Road and head East - make a left on Loker Avenue West (first left after you cross El Camino Real) and left into Carlsbad Crossroads business center (look for the large Carlsbad Crossroads sign). End 2734 Loker Avenue West Suite K.

From I-15, exit I-78 West. From I-78 exit San Marcos Blvd and head West. San Marcos Blvd becomes Palomar Airport Road when you enter Carlsbad. Loker Avenue West will be on your right, past the Melrose Drive and El Fuerte intersections. Other directions as above.

From El Camino Real, head East on Palomar Airport Road and make a (first) left on Loker Avenue West. Other directions as above.

For more information:

Al-Awda San Diego
The Palestine Right to Return Coalition
PO Box 131352
Carlsbad, CA 92013, USA
Tel: 760-918-9441
Fax: 760-918-9442
Email: info@al-awdasandiego.org

WEB: http://al-awdasandiego.org

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[SDCPJ] Fw: [AL-AWDA-San-Diego] Viva Palestina US Crosses Into Gaza through Rafah - Short Speech By George Galloway

Viva Palestina convoy crossed into Gaza but Egyptian authorities would not allow all of the aid to get through

 

Thanks again to all who contributed.

 

Larry

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Zahi Damuni

To: Al-Awda-News@yahoogroups.com

Cc: Al-Awda-San-Diego@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:07 PM

Subject: [AL-AWDA-San-Diego] Viva Palestina US Crosses Into Gaza through Rafah - Short Speech By George Galloway

 

Viva Palestina US Crosses Into Gaza through Rafah - Short Speech By George
Galloway:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMLHLAd8uws&eurl=

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[SDCPJ] Gay Pride Parade: This Saturday, July 18th

The SDCPJ and the Peace Resource Center will be marching this year in support of, and with the SAME contingent (the San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality).

This year's theme is Stonewall 2.0: Activism for Equality.   Because we are marching in the SAME contingent (and not as a separate group), we're asking that all signs show some sort of support for Marriage Equality and/or SAME.  

We will be meeting up at the parking lot of the Al Davis Mattress Store, 1601 University Avenue two blocks West of Park Blvd. at 10:00 promptly and then walking over to the parade staging area soon after that.  Please allow ample time to park in the area if you are driving (parking is NOT available in the Mattress Store lot).  Suggestions for parking: SE of University on Robinson.

Bus lines 7, 1, and 11 all stop near Park and University.

See you there and Happy LGBT Pride!

Lawsuit filed by Lisa Lake

Female employees were regularly called "bitches" and told they "looked hot" or "looked sexy" according to a lawsuit filed by former 10News anchor Lisa Lake against McGraw-Hill Broadcasting, KGTV Channel 10 and (then acting news director) Sean Kennedy. The lawsuit alleges wrongful termination, breach of contract, denial of equal pay, racial discrimination, gender harassment, retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The complaint alleges that KGTV "had a custom and practice of discriminating against African Americans" and "regularly refused to hire and retain African American employees." It also charges that KGTV "hired only one African American for a position in the newsroom" between 2000 and the time the suit was filed. According to the complaint, Lake and "Fred Blankenship, another African American anchor," were turned down for promotions to anchor evening newscasts because of their race and that multiple private complaints about the lack of diversity in the newsroom either went totally unanswered or that no action was taken. The lawsuit alleges that following a more public complaint in a March 2008 staff meeting, Lake was demoted to an anchor/reporter position. The complaint says management acted with "deliberate, outrageous, despicable conduct" and "created a hostile" work environment "rife with harassment, retaliation and discrimination." Lake is represented by attorney Joshua D. Gruenberg, who told NABET-CWA, "I'm proud to represent Lisa. She's an icon in San Diego. She's an active part of the community and a great mom to her girls." Regarding two of the allegations, Gruenberg said, "We believe we can prove that Lisa was paid less than her male co-anchor for the same work and that race was a motivating factor in the decision to remove her from her anchor position." Local 54 President Dennis Csillag said, "Many of these allegations came as no surprise to us. We have been defending our members against similar circumstances at the National Labor Relations Board and many of those charges have been upheld." In May of 2008, Local 54 started hearing from Lisa Lake fans, many of whom began their search for answers at 10NewsUnfair.com. They were upset that Lake had disappeared from the morning and midday newscasts without explanation. Community activists accused the station of treating Lake with "overwhelming discrimination, disrespect and negativity." Community members picketed in front of the station and threatened to boycott advertisers. On August 14, 2008, (acting news director) Sean Kennedy issued a statement that Lake — who had been on personal leave for several months — would "not return to the station." No further explanation was given. Within a month of Lake's departure, two more veteran high-profile anchors made an exit. 10News weekend anchor Lee Ann Kim and morning weather anchor James Quinones were unable to renegotiate fair contracts. Kim told the Union-Tribune that management said the move was made as a cost-saving measure. Quinones was offered a month-to-month contract with no job security, but landed at KPNX-TV in Phoenix with a 4-year contract at nearly twice his KGTV salary. The budget ax continued to swing in May as news anchor Carol LeBeau left KGTV after 28 years and weather anchor Loren Nancarrow exited after 11 years. Weekend weather anchor Geni Cavitt will exit in mid-July. These high-profile talent losses are the continuation of an exodus that began in early 2006 and has turned over more than half the KGTV news staff, including producers, reporters, writers, photographers and editors. KGTV is facing a financial dilemma after spending an estimated $5 million over the last 3 years on a union-busting attempt.

Clarification...Conyers will be here 12 July 2009!

Congressman Conyers looks forward to meeting single-payer healthcare activists on Sunday July 12th, from 2:00 - 3:00pm at the WorldBeat Center in Balboa Park.

Congressman Conyers will take your questions about how we can work to pass real healthcare reform legislation this session. The San Diego SinglePayer Healthcare Coalition will present Rep Conyers with a special award for his leadership on this issue.

SUNDAY JULY 12th, 2-3pm, at World Beat Center: http://www.worldbeatc... (map)
2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92101 619-230-1190 -- off Park Blvd just north of President's Way.

Even if you are on the right track, you will be run over if you just stand there.

[SDCPJ] John Conyers speaks July 12, 2 p.m.

More info: 

619-519-5605

The Honorable John Conyers, Jr., Chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary

Committee. will be at the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park, San Diego

on Sunday , 7/12/09, at 2 pm.  He will be discussing what is happening with

healthcare reform, meet San Diego advocates for Single Payer, and be honored

for his achievements in keeping Single Payer "on the negotiating table."

Rep.  Conyers is author of HR 676, The Unites States National Health Insurance

Act, which establishes the single payer health care system.  The bill creates a

publically financed, privately delivered health care system.  The goal is to ensure

that all Americans have access to high quality and cost effective health care

 services.  In short, John Conyers declares, under his bill "Health care becomes

a human right."

This event also provides a great opportunity to meet, mingle, and connect with

other community activists, who are working to keep the single payer option alive.

 If you would like to join  with the members of the  San Diego Single Payer

Healthcare Coalition, and other San Diego groups in honoring Chairman John

Conyers for his advocacy for meaningful health care reform., please come to

the Worldbeat Cultural Center , 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101 at

2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 7/12/09.