[SDCPJ] Gaza Freedom Flotilla: SILENT PROTEST- UCSD Emergency Response - Tuesday noon

 

Gaza Freedom Flotilla: SILENT PROTEST- UCSD Emergency Response

Date:	Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Time:	12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:	UCSD Library Walk
Street:	9500 Gillman Dr.
City/Town:	La Jolla, United States
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- SILENT PROTEST - WEAR BLACK - Please invite Your FB Friends -

- Updated Action Alert -

For the sake of Gaza----we can't wait!
SILENT Protest on UCSD Library Walk


UPDATE: 2:52AM The Israeli Military has assaulted a humanitarian aid convoy headed to the Gaza Strip and killed at least 16 activists, while wounding dozens more
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/05/201053133047995359.html

All students and faculty of conscious against Israeli crimes are joining together for a silent protest and demonstration on UC San Diego Library Walk Tuesday, June 1 from 12:00PM-2:00PM

It is imperative that you attend this rally.

Human rights activist, elected officials, former diplomats, aid workers and activists were en route by sea to Gaza to break Israel's blockade of the tiny strip of land. A total of six ships, including two cargo ships and other passenger vehicles, were carrying more than 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid to the besieged region, which has been under Israeli blockade since 2006.

Israel has also commandeered Free Gaza Movement vessels in the past. The Israeli military took action against unarmed peace and civil resistance volunteers. Furthermore, a fleet of so-called Israeli citizens were also en route to intercept and harass the flotilla. AMP and the Free Gaza Movement are extremely concerned about the safety of the humanitarian activists who were aboard the Freedom Flotilla.

The Free Gaza flotilla was on its way to Gaza. Unlike previous Free Gaza boats, this flotilla includes large vessels, it was carrying substantial amounts of reconstruction supplies, medical and school supplies, and 800 passengers from 50 countries. It couldn't afford to fail. It was an opportunity to denounce the inhumanity of Israel's three year long siege and running. Israel said before the assault that it would stop the boats from reaching Gaza, they have done it before and they can do it again: http://bit.ly/9JCCyS

We can not wait until something happens before we mobilize. If we are to be helpful in this effort, we need to begin support activities immediately!

If the convoy has already been attacked or blockaded, our demonstration will be a powerful protest. If it has not yet arrived, our demonstration will be a demand that it be allowed to pass in peace.


Supporting organizations:
Students for Justice in Palestine, Pakistani Student Association, Muslim Student Association, Arab Student Union, Afghan Student Association, Students for Civil Rights in Iran, One Earth One Justice


- Additional Steps You Can Take Right Now -

Send a letter demanding that the Israeli government allow free passage to the Gaza Freedom Flotilla - Every time someone sends a letter from here, it will email AND fax 150 Israeli Embassies and Consulates worldwide:
[ http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/6207/t/6210/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=3142 ]

Sign the petition:
[ http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/6207/t/6210/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=775 ]


- Updates from the Gaza Freedom Flotilla -

You will be able to follow the journey to Gaza over the next two weeks. You can watch their 'video reports' twice a day, reports from the boats and from Gaza. Everything on the page is connected to make it easier for you to access TWITTER, Facebook, YouTube and FLICKR.
[ http://www.witnessgaza.com/ ]


- Related Links -

Digital Ship to Gaza is an effort to unite all channels of communication and support for the Freedom Flotilla initiative. In this single page you can track, in a single visit, their Twitter and Facebook posts, their Youtube uploads and watch their web TV channel on Livestream. You can also participate in live discussion via the channel's live chat.
[ http://fpmdigitalship.blogspot.com/ ]

The Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition includes :

- Free Gaza Movement [ http://www.freegaza.org/ ]
- Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH), [ http://www.ihh.org.tr/ ]
- European Campaign to End the Seige of Gaza (ECESG) [ http://savegaza.eu/eng/ ]
- Perdana Global Peace Organisation - Malaysia [ http://www.perdana4peace.org/Default.aspx ]
- Ship to Gaza / Greece [ http://www.shiptogaza.gr/ ]
- Ship to Gaza / Sweden [ http://shiptogaza.se/ ]
- The International Committee to Lift the Siege on Gaza

Photo Gallery of the MV Rachel Corrie
[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/29205195@N02/ ]

 

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[SDCPJ] Fwd: Fw: [SWZCMembers] A Non-Violent Communication Workshop at SWZC July 24th

If you're interested in this workshop, which will be held at the Sweetwater Zen Center in National City, please RSVP to Herb Deer, josephherbertdeer@yahoo.com


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Subject:	Fw: [SWZCMembers] A Non-Violent Communication Workshop at SWZC July 24th
Date:	Sun, 30 May 2010 13:16:13 -0700 (PDT)
From:	herb deer <josephherbertdeer@yahoo.com>
To:	Carol Jahnkow <carolj@igc.org>

Subject: [SWZCMembers] A Non-Violent Communication Workshop at SWZC July 24th

 

hi everyone,

We are excited to announce we will be hosting an all-day workshop to learn and practice the art of NVC-or NonViolent Communication.  This process of communication is based on Marshal Rosenberg's book "NonViolent Communication: A Language Of Life".  Here is an excerpt from the Center for NVC;

"Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is based on the principles of nonviolence- - the natural state of compassion when no violence is present in the heart.

NVC begins by assuming that we are all compassionate by nature and that violent strategies—whether verbal or physical—are learned behaviors taught and supported by the prevailing culture. NVC also assumes that we all share the same, basic human needs, and that each of our actions are a strategy to meet one or more of these needs.

People who practice NVC have found greater authenticity in their communication, increased understanding, deepening connection and conflict resolution."

The fee for all day is $50,  This does not include meals. (please consider also offering dana to SWZC to help pay for the space)

This workshop will be lead by a certified NVC facilitator.

The time will be approximately 9-5 on Sat. July 24th. We will keep you informed about any changes.  

Please rsvp so we can start a sign up list.

To learn more about NVC please visit this link: http://www.cnvc. org/en

Thank you all so much for your support and presence,

When our communication supports compassionate giving and receiving, happiness replaces violence and grieving!
-- CNVC founder, Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD
 

herb deer
Sweetwater Zen Center
214-886-1329
www.swzc.org

josephherbertdeer@ yahoo.com

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[SDCPJ] Fwd: NEWS ADVISORY (San Diego Veterans For Peace to honor the fallen at the USS Midway Museum on Memorial Day)

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Subject:	NEWS ADVISORY (San Diego Veterans For Peace to honor the fallen at the USS Midway Museum on Memorial Day)
Date:	Sat, 29 May 2010 12:47:40 -0700
From:	Gil Field <GField@san.rr.com>
To:	<Undisclosed-Recipient:;>

 

NEWS ADVISORY

 

San Diego Veterans For Peace, Hugh Thompson Memorial Chapter, will honor our fallen brother and sister veterans at the USS Midway Museum Lawn with our Arlington West Memorial.

 

Monday, May 31st, Memorial Day

 

8 AM until just after dark.

 

Veterans of all services will participate.

 

The public has been invited to assist us in the placement of 1000 crosses (and other religious symbols), reading the names of the fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and placement of candles at dark.

 

For additional information, please contact:

 

Gil Field

Director of Communications

San Diego Veterans For Peace

Hugh Thompson Memorial Chapter

www.sdvfp.org

858-342-1964

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[SDCPJ] Fwd: Action Alert: DENY the Gregory Canyon Dump!

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Subject:	Action Alert: DENY the Gregory Canyon Dump!
Date:	Tue, 25 May 2010 15:19:06 -0700 (PDT)
From:	Environmental Health Coalition <ehc_action@environmentalhealth.org>
Reply-To:	Environmental Health Coalition <reply.429206.321439315.1200845396883968694-prcsandiego_igc.org@en.groundspring.org>
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Deny the Gregory Canyon Dump!

Attend the Army Corp of Engineers Scoping Meeting

Thursday, June 3, 2010
6 p.m.
City of San Marcos Senior Center
Horizon Room
111 Richmar Ave.
San Marcos, CA 92069

Why this matters: The Gregory Canyon Landfill is proposed to be carved into the side of a mountain sacred to the local Luiseño people. Environmental Health Coalition has opposed this project from the beginning because of environmental justice concerns. The dump would be located next to the Pala reservation, home to more than 600 people. The landfill would also contaminate the San Louis Rey River, which supplies water not only to the Pala tribe but also to the City of Oceanside.

This is a travesty and a gross environmental injustice.

Download and send a petition to the Army Corps of Engineers

Click here for a special message to EHC members from Robert H. Smith, Tribal Chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians

For more information, contact Laura Hunter (619) 997-9983 LauraH@environmentalhealth.org
or
Lenore Lamb, Pala Environmental Dept. (760) 891-3515
llamb@palatribe.com

In the News

President Obama appoints Diane Takvorian to Advisory Committee

Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Approved
KGTV 10News, 5/18/10

South Bay Power Plant Spared From Early Closure
KGTV 10News, 5/12/10

Protestan residentes por contaminación
Frontera, 5/11/10

 

Support EHC today!

Click the Donate button above to
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[SDCPJ] Coffee Party targets downtown mega-banks on Friday

Join us downtown for an hour on Friday at noon

Coffee Party Targets Mega-Banks in Downtown San Diego

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[SDCPJ] "Ground the Drones" photos were from May 19th, not the 20th

Sorry. I worked on the photos after midnight and got mixed up on the date of this event.

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[SDCPJ] Oops ADDRESS ERROR! Should be >> 4246 Wightman << THURS. MAY 20 @7 pm: SD Community Radio Project to start 2 new FM Stations > An invitation to participate in the Organizing Meeting

Oops so sorry ...ADDRESS ERROR!
Should be >> 4246 Wightman @ Van Dyke

Announcing the initiation of the San Diego Community Radio Project An invitation to participate in the Organizing Meeting to begin Developing the Activist Radio Station: Community Radio both Broadcast and Internet May 20th @ 7 - 9 PM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 7 –9 PM Activist Center – 4246 Wightman St. -San Diego 92105 (1 block south of University Ave. on Van Dyke – between 42 & 43 rd St. NOTE: PLEASE ENTER IN BACK DRIVEWAY OFF Van Dyke) Activist San Diego is thrilled to announce our organization is in the final stages off being awarded 2 construction permits by the FCC for 2 new "full power" FM radio stations in San Diego area. These stations would bring non-commercial, education & information including emergency information, entertainment and cultural programs to areas where is there is no such service. Approximately 750,000 to million people around San Diego will be able to receive this programming. Our expectation is that the project will give voice to communities and organizations that have been excluded from the commercial airwaves. The development of this project is on a fast paced course and we are confident that we will be broadcasting programs before 2013. While we are awaiting final approval from the FCC, the Federal Communications Commission, we have taken several key steps in advancing the project by coming up with an engineering design of the project and by applying for major grants. As the next most important step, we are seeking the community's participation in the realization of the project. We are seeking the wisdom, the volunteer work, fundraising efforts and specific ideas from talent that abound in our community. We eagerly look forward to your participation either as an organization or as an individual. Without your participation and inclusion, this effort would be rendered weak and meaningless. We invite you to attend the Community Information meeting, where we will inform you on the details of the radio stations and the efforts that are underway. We hope we will make a compelling case for your vigorous and whole hearted support. for information: Call Martin 618-871-9354, info@ActivistSanDiego.org _______________________________________________

--  Martin Eder 619-871-9354 = Cell 619-226-1116 = Home office

--  Martin Eder 619-871-9354 = Cell 619-226-1116 = Home office

[SDCPJ] THURS. MAY 20 @7 pm: SD Community Radio Project to start 2 new FM Stations > An invitation to participate in the Organizing Meeting

Announcing the initiation of the
San Diego Community Radio Project
An invitation to participate in the Organizing Meeting to begin Developing the
Activist Radio Station: Community radio both Broadcast and Internet

May 20th @ 7 PM

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Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 7 –9 PM
Activist Center – 4246 47th St. -San Diego 92105

(1 block south of University Ave. on Van Dyke – between 42 & 43 rd St.
NOTE: PLEASE ENTER IN BACK DRIVEWAY OFF Van Dyke)

Activist San Diego is thrilled to announce our organization is in the final stages off being awarded 2 construction permits by the FCC for 2 new “full power” FM radio stations in San Diego area.

These stations would bring non-commercial, education & information including emergency information, entertainment and cultural programs to areas where is there is no such service. Approximately 750,000 to million people around San Diego will be able to receive this programming. Our expectation is that the project will give voice to communities and organizations that have been excluded from the commercial airwaves. The development of this project is on a fast paced course and we are confident that we will be broadcasting programs before 2013.

While we are awaiting final approval from the FCC, the Federal Communications Commission, we have taken several key steps in advancing the project by coming up with an engineering design of the project and by applying for major grants. As the next most important step, we are seeking the community’s participation in the realization of the project. We are seeking the wisdom, the volunteer work, fundraising efforts and specific ideas from talent that abound in our community.

We eagerly look forward to your participation either as an organization or as an individual. Without your participation and inclusion, this effort would be rendered weak and meaningless. We invite you to attend the Community Information meeting, where we will inform you on the details of the radio stations and the efforts that are underway. We hope we will make a compelling case for your vigorous and whole hearted support.

for information: Call Martin 618-871-9354, info@ActivistSanDiego.org

[SDCPJ] May 26th Action Against CA Budget Cuts To Social Services, Healthcare, and Education!

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[SDCPJ] Last Call! Work-a-thon for Peace & Justice May 22!

Everything’s ready for the May 22 work-a-thon at the Friends Center building
site, 3850 Westgate Pl., San Diego. If you have not already RSVPed, please let us know
that you're coming!

If you don't plan to attend but want to make a donation to support the work of the Peace Resource Center and Project YANO (Youth and Non-Military Opportunities),
please send your check made out to the Peace Resource Center to 3850 Westgate Place, San Diego, CA 92105; please indicate in the memo line that your donation
is for the work-a-thon.  Donations can also be made online at https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=1042 (make donation to Peace Resource Center and indicate it is for the
work-a-thon).

If you're coming, Please try to arrive for check-in between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m.
IMPORTANT: Anyone under age 18 must bring the liability waiver signed by a
parent or legal guardian. Call us immediately if you need one sent by fax or email.

Other things to remember:
• If you plan to do outdoor landscape work, bring sun screen and/or a hat.
• Drinks will be provided, but you should bring a sack lunch (food places are not in
the immediate area).
• This is a also a fundraising event, so bring your filled-out sponsor forms and any $$ you have already collected.
   You can download a flier about the event and a sponsor form at http://www.sdcpj.org/flyers/2010-04-15_Workthfl10.pdf
• Remember that every $100 you raise entitles you to chose a free t-shirt.
• We expect to have tools on site. Work gloves will be available, or bring your own
if you prefer.

If you have any other questions or need more info., call 760-634-3604 before
the day of the work-a-thon.



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[SDCPJ] Last call! Ground the Drones Forum and Demo May 18 and 19

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Drones continue to fly and kill people.  Even more drones are scheduled for production and expanded use, including by the Navy.

People are traveling to San Diego to take part in this important demonstration!  Let's show them that people in San Diego care about this issue!   Please join us! 

[SDCPJ] Ground the Drones Forum and Demo May 18 and 19

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[SDCPJ] JOIN US Monday !! Activist "Ice Cream Social" ~ Networking, Fun, Info & General Meeting - Mon. May 17 @ 7 pm Joyce Beers

Activist San Diego
www.ActivistSanDiego.org

Invites you to an

"Ice Cream Social" networking event and
ASD General Meeting

Socialize, Informationize, Mobilize

• Information about San Diego's killer Drones: An informational event TUES. and morning protest on WEDNS
• New information about ASD's Community Radio Project ORGANIZING MEETING this THURS.
  
• Info on the Activist FILM SERIES: "The World According to Monsanto" on Friday Night-dinner AVAILABLE
  
• Info on the Harvey Milk day event by SAME action on Sat. against "Don't ask, Don't Tell"
• Info on Caravans to Phoenix for the Sat. May 28th Protest against Nazi-Zona racial profiling...
  
• ALSO
  - A Short Film on Arizona & White Supremacy movements:

Mon. May 17th @ 7 pm ~ Joyce Beers Community Center
1090 Vermont, one 1/2 blocks north of University, just east of Trader Joe's in the Ralph's/ Hillcrest Shopping Center

FREE ICE CREAM and VEGAN Sherbert from the Activists at
MARIPOSA ICE CREAM  www.MariposaIceCream.com !

This 22min. film brings the recent Arizona laws into perspective:
 

WHITE POWER USA

From Aryan skinhead gatherings in the middle of the Arizona desert to the anti-immigrant militias patrolling the US-Mexican border, from the white-supremacist Council of Conservative Citizens in Mississippi to the right wing of the "Tea Party Movement", Big Noise takes an inside look at the resurgence of white nationalism in America.

The inauguration of President Barack Obama was hailed as a turning point in US race relations. The country was said to be entering a new era of post-racial politics.

But while crowds flocked to Washington to witness the swearing in, others were refusing to join the party.

Racially motivated threats against Obama rose to new heights in the first months of his presidency, with the US seeing nine high-profile race killings in 2009.

Meanwhile white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups claim their membership is growing and that visits to their websites are increasing.

In the context of the recent Arizona Law legalizing racial profiling..
Is the racial undercurrent that has long structured US politics reasserting itself?

-- From Activist San Diego for info call Martin  619-871-9354 = Cell  

[SDCPJ] Urgent action to support Mexican Electrical Workers Hunger Strike

Hello all,
I'm trying to get together a delegation to the Mexican consulate here in
San Diego this Friday at noon about the dire situation in the Mexican
labor movement. All 44,000 of the electrical workers in the Mexico City
region were fired last October to privatize the public utility and bust
the union. They are calling for solidarity actions with the hunger
strike they started about 2 weeks.

Here is the info website we have set up:
http://www.upte.org/MexicanLaborRights.html

Please let me know if you can attend. Please let me know if you can get
others to attend.

Solidarity, Jelger

--
Jelger Kalmijn
President UPTE-CWA
c 619-370-3753
f 510-704-8065
fueradelinea@igc.org
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[SDCPJ] Work-a-thon for Peace & Social Justice: Sign up by May 12

 (Please note: The deadline is May 12 to register for this event and help two very important local peace organizations.)

 

Annual

2010 WORK-A-THON FOR
PEACE and SOCIAL JUSTICE

Saturday, May 22

THERE ARE TWO WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

 

1. VOLUNTEER for a day to help construct the new Friends Center in San Diego, an exciting project that combines environmentalism, peace activism and social justice organizing. The environmentally friendly, energy-efficient building will house the Peace Resource Center, Friends Meeting and AFSC U.S.-Mexico Border Project, and also provide meeting space for other community organizations and projects. To volunteer, complete and return the registration form that can be downloaded here:

http://www.sdcpj.org/flyers/2010-04-15_Workthfl10.pdf

 

2. SPONSOR a volunteer worker. Your donation as a sponsor will give encouragement to those donating their labor and also benefit two organizations financially: the Project on Youth and Non-Military Opportunities and Peace Resource Center. Send your check made out to "PRC/Work-a-thon" and we will match your donation with a worker. Mail it to: Peace Resource Center, 3850 Westgate Pl., San Diego, CA 92105.

 

For more information, visit www.prcsd.org, email info@prcsd.org or call 619-263-9301.

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[SDCPJ] RSVP to Hal Brody, for the peace monitors/peacekeepers, training / Re: Nonviolent Peace Monitor Training May 11

RSVP to Hal Brody,  hbrody@sbcglobal.net

I'm RSVP-ing for the peace monitors/peacekeepers training

 

please let me know of dates and time and location of the training

 

peace

maurice

619-279-8665

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To: SD Coalition for Peace & Justice <sdcpj@lists.quantumimagery.com>
Sent: Fri, May 7, 2010 2:18:20 PM
Subject: [SDCPJ] Nonviolent Peace Monitor Training May 11

Learn nonviolent skills for assisting at demonstrations and other events!

What is a Peace Monitor?  At numerous demonstrations of the past it has been found that the effectiveness and nonviolence of the action has been greatly enhanced by the participation of people with special skills in nonviolence. These specialized participants, or peace monitors/peacekeepers, perform specific facilitating roles for the action. Even if you have not decided to specialize in the role of peace monitor, you may find yourself in a conflict situation in which peacekeeper skills will be useful. In a nonviolent action everyone is, to some extent, a peacekeeper.

Peace monitors help set the tone for the action;  help act as a communication network; help provide emergency medical and legal aid; help maintain the internal self-discipline of the action;they may also sometimes act as mediators between authorities and demonstrators.

This training is for everyone and useful in many settings.  We do have an upcoming demonstration on May 19 at General Atomics where peace monitors will be needed, so if you would like to volunteer to help at that action, this training will be essential!

In order to have enough materials we'd like people to please RSVP; please RSVP to Hal Brody,  hbrody@sbcglobal.net

Peace Monitor Training
Tuesday, May 11 6:30-9:30 p.m.
First Church of the Brethren
3850 Westgate Place, San Diego, CA 92105
info@prcsd.org

Sponored by The Peace Resource Center of San Diego



   

[SDCPJ] Nonviolent Peace Monitor Training May 11

Learn nonviolent skills for assisting at demonstrations and other events!

What is a Peace Monitor?  At numerous demonstrations of the past it has been found that the effectiveness and nonviolence of the action has been greatly enhanced by the participation of people with special skills in nonviolence. These specialized participants, or peace monitors/peacekeepers, perform specific facilitating roles for the action. Even if you have not decided to specialize in the role of peace monitor, you may find yourself in a conflict situation in which peacekeeper skills will be useful. In a nonviolent action everyone is, to some extent, a peacekeeper.

Peace monitors help set the tone for the action;  help act as a communication network; help provide emergency medical and legal aid; help maintain the internal self-discipline of the action;they may also sometimes act as mediators between authorities and demonstrators.

This training is for everyone and useful in many settings.  We do have an upcoming demonstration on May 19 at General Atomics where peace monitors will be needed, so if you would like to volunteer to help at that action, this training will be essential!

In order to have enough materials we'd like people to please RSVP; please RSVP to Hal Brody,  hbrody@sbcglobal.net

Peace Monitor Training
Tuesday, May 11 6:30-9:30 p.m.
First Church of the Brethren
3850 Westgate Place, San Diego, CA 92105
info@prcsd.org

Sponored by The Peace Resource Center of San Diego



   

[SDCPJ] Rally for our Schools! 10am Tomorrow!

Rally for our Schools

May 8th. Balboa Park: Sixth & Laurel. 10 am.

Join us as we send a strong message to Sacramento:
No more cuts to education!

http://educate4future.org/

--
Lynn
San Diego Military Counseling Project
www.sdmcp.org

[SDCPJ] Fwd: Rice Protest - San Diego Press Release

Hi Everybody, Could you send this out to your lists. Reba --- On Thu, 5/6/10, Reba Campbell <codepink.reba@gmail.com> wrote: From: Reba Campbell <codepink.reba@gmail.com> Subject: Fwd: Rice Protest - San Diego Press Release To: rebahappytobe@yahoo.com Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7:34 PM ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Reba Campbell <codepink.reba@gmail.com> Date: Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:04 PM Subject: Fwd: Rice Protest - San Diego Press Release To: rebahappytobe@yahoo.com ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Reba Campbell <codepink.reba@gmail.com> Date: Thu, May 6, 2010 at 6:51 PM Subject: Fwd: Rice Protest - San Diego Press Release To: AHoiberg@aol.com, rebahappytobe@yahoo.com Anne, here is info for Saturday. Reba ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dana Balicki <Dana@codepinkalert.org> Date: Thu, May 6, 2010 at 3:40 PM Subject: Re: Rice Protest - San Diego Press Release To: Nancy Mancias <codepink.nancy@gmail.com> Cc: Rae Abileah <codepink.rae@gmail.com>, Reba Campbell <codepink.reba@gmail.com> Here is the final PR I am sending. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Reba Campbell, (760) 525-8136, codepink.reba@gmail.com  Local Activists to Protest Condoleezza Rice Appearance, Demand Accountability, in San Diego San Diego-- When Condoleezza Rice comes to San Diego to speak at the ISRI Convention and Exposition on Saturday, May 8th, San Diego area activists, including CODEPINK will be ready with an outside protest demanding accountability and justice for the lies Rice told the American people during her time with the Bush Administration. The visual and vibrant protest will be held outside of the San Diego Convention Center where Rice is scheduled to speak at the general session. CODEPINK members have staged creative protests of Condoleezza Rice and other war criminals across the country, previous actions can be found here: http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=4941   WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010 8:00AM WHERE: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101  "We are demanding accountability from Condoleezza Rice who approved and apologized for numerous war crimes on behalf of the Bush Administration," CODEPINK Co-Founder Medea Benjamin, has said. "If law enforcement and Congress won't do it, we, the American people will!" The women's peace group has been in the headlines recently with their protests of Karl Rove at his book signings all around the country (and in San Diego). See more coverage from the Rove/CODEPINK tour here. CODEPINK, founded in 2002, is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into health care, education and other life-affirming activities. We reject the Bush administration's fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead call for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. With an emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women and men seek to activate, amplify and inspire a community of peacemakers through creative campaigns and a commitment to non-violence.  For more info, visit www.codepink.org. ### ------------------ Dana Balicki National Campaign Manager CODEPINK Women for Peace dana@codepinkalert.org c 202.422.8624 :: w 646.723.1781 PINKTank :: http://codepink4peace.org/blog/ Facebook :: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/203 Twitter :: danabalicki On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Dana Balicki <Dana@codepinkalert.org> wrote: Awesome. I will send out asap. I just finished this press list--it's attached. Is there someone in SD that could make press calls? let me know what you need support with. Thanks! ------------------ Dana Balicki National Campaign Manager CODEPINK Women for Peace dana@codepinkalert.org c 202.422.8624 :: w 646.723.1781 PINKTank :: http://codepink4peace.org/blog/ Facebook :: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/203 Twitter :: danabalicki On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Nancy Mancias <codepink.nancy@gmail.com> wrote: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 7, 2010 For contact information: Reba Campbell, (760) 525-8136, codepink.reba@gmail.com  CODEPINK Activists to Protest Condoleezza Rice Appearance, Demand Accountability, in San Diego San Diego-- When Condoleezza Rice comes to San Diego to speak at the ISRI Convention and Exposition on Saturday, May 8th, San Diego area activists, including CODEPINK will be ready with an outside protest demanding accountability and justice for the lies Rice told the American people during her time with the Bush Administration. The visual and vibrant protest will be held outside of the San Diego Convention Center where Rice is scheduled to speak at the general session. CODEPINK members have staged creative protests of Condoleezza Rice and other war criminals across the country, previous actions can be found here: http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=4941   WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010 8:00AM WHERE: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101  "We are demanding accountability from Condoleezza Rice who approved and apologized for numerous war crimes on behalf of the Bush Administration," CODEPINK Co-Founder Medea Benjamin, has said. "If law enforcement and Congress won't do it, we the American people will!" CODEPINK, founded in 2002, is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into health care, education and other life-affirming activities. We reject the Bush administration's fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead call for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. With an emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women and men seek to activate, amplify and inspire a community of peacemakers through creative campaigns and a commitment to non-violence.  For more info, visit www.codepinkalert.org. -- Nancy L. Mancias CODEPINK Women for Peace 2017 Mission Street, #200 San Francisco, CA 94110 www.codepinkalert.org PINKTank :: http://codepink4peace.org/blog/ Facebook :: http://www.facebook.com/nancymancias Twitter :: nancymancias

[SDCPJ] Fw: Fwd: [AL-AWDA-San-Diego] Re: UCSD DIVESTMENT VOTE HAPPENING IN 2 DAYS! HERES WHAT YOU CAN DO! (URGENT ACTION NEEDED!)

 

From: Leena Barakat <labarakat@gmail.com>

Date: May 4, 2010 1:33:48 PM PDT

Subject: [AL-AWDA-San-Diego] Re: UCSD DIVESTMENT VOTE HAPPENING IN 2 DAYS! HERES WHAT YOU CAN DO! (URGENT ACTION NEEDED!)

 

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Salaam Everyone, 

Last week our resolution was sent to a committee which I among a few others have been working with to try and move this divestment process along. Tomorrow is the FINAL VOTE that will determine whether or not we divest. They've changed the meeting location to Price Center Ballroom East to accommodate for public input.  The opposition have already started in mass mobilizing emails, letter of opposition, petitions, and propaganda campaigns against what we are doing and will be showing up in far larger numbers than last week. WE MUST SHOW UP IN NUMBERS. THIS HISTORIC RESOLUTION IS A HUGE STEP FORWARD FOR OUR CAUSE. If you're interested in speaking on wednesday, let me know. 

 

In order to counter this and move forward in our progress, we're requesting your help in: 

1. Signing this Petition if you haven't already- SPREAD WIDELY! http://www.PetitionOnline.com/sddivest/petition.html

2. WRITING SUPPORT LETTERS TO ALL  OF OUR ASUCSD Council Members: http://as.ucsd.edu/council/roster.php?class=council

3. Reading our Resolution: http://oeoj.ucsd.edu/Divestment_Resolution.pdf

4. Attending our big event at this location: UCSD Price Center Ballroom East

   Address: 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093

5. Changing your Profile Picture to the attached file: just until wednesday after the vote :)

6. Spread the word and this email widely!! 

7. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, NEWS ARTICLES, AND SAMPLE LETTER TEMPLATES AT: www.ucsddivestforpeace.org

THANK YOU!

CALL TO ACTION: SEND SUPPORT LETTERS TO ASUCSD COUNCIL MEMBERS & SIGN PETITION

On April 26, 2010, In Letters of Support, By ucsddivest

SIGN PETITION AND SPREAD WIDELY

Here is a sample template you can use when sending letters to ASUCSD Council members (emails can be found here)

Dear  Council Member, (try to personalize the name)

Throughout history, American Universities have stood on the vanguard of global human rights advocacy, social justice, and equality. The principles of respect, human rights, and equality for all people regardless of race, gender, and sexuality is an integral part of a university's role in a society and community. As members of a student government whose overarching goal is to best represent the student body which it was designed to serve, the Associated Students of UCSD (ASUCSD) plays an integral role in facilitating an environment which upholds the principles outlined above.

As members of the student body, we stand in solidarity with these principles and with non-violent means of accomplishing these goals.

We call on you, as members of ASUCSD, to join us in declaring a stance of peace and neutrality by upholding the Resolution to Divest from U.S. Corporations Profiting from Occupation. This resolution is part and parcel of the historic movement for peace and human rights advocacy, particularly in the Occupied Territories of the West Bank, besieged Gaza, and annexed East Jerusalem. We write to you to emphasize the political neutrality of this resolution– it in no way advocates the targeting or blame of a specific person or group in relation to conflict, but rather promotes neutrality through the withdrawal of any one-sided support from corporations involved in perpetuating the conflict. These entities includeGeneral Electric and United Technologies.

As organizations founded upon the ideals of equality and respect, we stand by our duty as global citizens to take part in the first non-violent movement towards conflict resolution and an end to military occupation. By withdrawing financial and moral support from corporations that fund conflict, we stand in solidarity with the ideals of universal human rights and non-violence. We firmly believe that student fees should not be used to fund U.S. corporations which, directly or indirectly, support the continuation of armed conflict.

Historically speaking, where there exists a system of oppression and injustice, there will be resistance. In the historical development of this particular conflict, violent resistance has been the norm. This Resolution is the first non-violent solution to be proposed to the conflict. As an incredibly diverse group of organizations, we support this Resolution because as a neutral document, it does not target a specific person or group, but instead seeks to address an unjust system of governmental policies that perpetuate injustice.

Sincerely,

(Your name, affiliation, university..etc)

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           All the best,

                      Leena A. Barakat


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Undergraduate, University California San Diego
International Studies,Political Science, &  Middle Eastern Studies
lbarakat@ucsd.edu

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           All the best,

                      Leena A. Barakat


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Undergraduate, University California San Diego
International Studies,Political Science, &  Middle Eastern Studies
lbarakat@ucsd.edu

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