Progressive Calendar for San Diego, November 25- December 4
By Doug Porter
Responses to the election results continue to dominate activist actions in San Diego in the coming weeks. There are also strikes, a union-sponsored diaper drive, and a critical hearing on the racial profiling practices of the San Diego Police Department.
The City of San Diego released a long-awaited report on the SDPD late on Wednesday afternoon right before Thanksgiving. Of course, most folks were already on their way to other events. Coincidence? I don’t think so.
It would also appear that city officials “concerns” about the report contributed to a delay in its release. Joshua Chanin, the lead researcher, did not return phone messages and emails from the media asking about those concerns.
From the Union-Tribune:
Councilwoman Emerald, the chair of that committee, said the timing of the report’s release was frustrating.
“We get this a lot — things dumped in the afternoon before a weekend or a holiday when people are heading out of the office and just after they’ve checked their emails for the last time of the day,” she said, suggesting that Mayor Kevin Faulconer wanted to minimize comment on the report and control discussion of it.
Towards the end of this column, you’ll find a listing of international and nationwide anti-Trump events, both for the coming week and on inauguration weekend
This week’s events:
Postcard Avalanche to Denounce Bannon
November 26-28
Your Mailbox
For More Information
**IMPORTANT: Please do not send your postcard until NOV 26th**
Instructions to participate:
- Get a postcard from your state – any picture that represents your state.
- In the message section, write this simple message: NOT BANNON!
- Sign your name if you wish
- Address it as follows:
Donald Trump
c/o The Trump Organization
725 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10022
- Affix a stamp – you can use a 35 cent postcard stamp, or a normal letter stamp.
- Take a picture of your postcard that you can share on social media on Nov. 26-28th
- Drop it in the mail between Saturday, Nov 26th and Monday, Nov. 28th to create a concentrated avalanche of postcards.
- On Nov. 26-28th, Tweet and share the heck out of your photo using the hashtags #postcardavalanche #stopbannon
DIAPER DRIVE
Through December 3rd
Ironworkers Local 229
Union Hall, 5155 Mercury Point
One in three American moms struggles to provide clean diapers for her children. Food stamps and WIC don’t cover diapers and families often are forced to make tough decisions because they cant afford diapers.
Can’t get to the store? Bring your check made out to the John Lyons Foundation and note “Diaper Drive” in the memo section of the check to the address above.
Please contact Johnny Swanson at (619) 787-1131 or Carol Kim at (714) 865-8645
No DAPL Fundraising Gathering:
Yoga/Qi Gong, Arts Crafts
Sunday, November 27, 10am-1pm
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd
For More Information
Raise awareness – funds – donations
For the peoples and earth of the #NODAPL movement.. the #waterkeepers
We are coming together to sell our goods (at least 75% if not 100% to cause) donations of talents and wares for the #NODAPL efforts. All donations received will be shipped to a liaison on site.
We will join together OUTSIDE on grass near the World Beat Center
Yoga / Qi Gong session to begin at 10 am.
To raise awareness to this environmental and human rights challenge that the Native Peoples of North Dakota are faced with concerning the proposed oil pipeline that intends to illegally destroy land, water and the health of these native peoples and land.
We, as a community of compassionate and ethical humans, must be well aware of the health and well-being of our brothers and sisters that are natives to America and have been met with attacks on their lands, culture, health and wellbeing. Please, let us join together to raise our vibrations through movement meditation and prayers.
NOW Brainstorming Brunch
Sunday, November 27, 10am-1pm
Meraki Cafe
1735 Adams Ave
For More Information
What can I *do*? How can I counteract some of the horrible effects of this election? What actions should San Diego NOW take in the coming months and years to make San Diego and the world a more progressive, feminist, inclusive place?
There’s an immense amount of brainpower, energy, and creativity in the San Diego NOW Community, and now is a critical time to put that to work answering these questions. Please bring your unique perspective and share your ideas. We want to hear your tiny ideas and your grandiose visions, your scattered thoughts, your thoughtful questions, and your astute observations.
This event will be loosely structured, but structured enough to make sure that every person in attendance will have the opportunity to contribute.
UPDATE: Sharp Nurses on Strike
Strike has been called off (for now) as progress is being made in negotiations
Three Days, Starting November 28
Various Sharp Healthcare Locations
For More Information
Sharp HealthCare’s registered nurses this morning sent management a ten-day notice of intent to strike beginning the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 28. The strike comes in response to Sharp’s repeated violations of federal labor law and refusal to address patient care problems caused by an escalating crisis in nurse turnover.
JOIN THEM 11/28 – 11/30 ON THE PICKET LINES!
TIMES FOR ALL THREE DAYS
7am – 11am
11am – 2pm
2pm – 6pm
5pm – 8pm
CHULA VISTA 751 Medical Center Ct Chula Vista, CA 91911
GROSSMONT 5555 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa, CA 91942
METRO CAMPUS near corner of Frost St and Health Center Drive
CORONADO 250 Prospect Pl Coronado, CA 92118 (7AM – 11AM ONLY)
For more information, call (619) 280-5401.
Resist Trump, Build a United Progressive Social Justice Coalition
Monday, November 28, 7pm
Grassroots Oasis
3130 Moore Street
For More Information
The election of Donald Trump is a nightmare. Unchecked he will lead the US down the road to fascism, environmental catastrophe, and enact terrible racist policies that will destroy millions of families. While many believe that our people of color communities are in the most immediate danger, everyone in the “99%” has a reason to Resist and Reject the policies and the symbolism of a Donald Trump presidency.
We have a power and a responsibility to take a stand against this regime…together. All modern successful movements for social justice have had a loud and clear demand from organized people in the streets. We must begin now to make the case that Trump has NO mandate and his powers to enact a disastrous regime must be made void.
We gather on Monday to begin the steps toward a broad and energizing demonstration to be held on Jan 20th, Inauguration Day, but we also gather to begin building a historic and uniquely powerful brotherhood and sisterhood of people uniting for a just society.
Join Us, we are calling for all individuals and group representatives who are interested in building this event and the movement to Resist and Reject Donald Trump.
While this meeting is being hosted by Activist San Diego and the San Diego Green Party, several groups, namely the Answer Coalition and Union del Barrio, have initiated activities for a Jan 20th demonstration already. We want to respect their initiative and welcome them as primary contributors to this action. We know we are stronger together, lets unify on this important effort.
Transportation Notes: The Grassroots Oasis is @ 3130 Moore Street, five blocks from the Old Town transit center From the East its second Right from Pacific Highway, a block and a half NW from Rosecrans, and two half-blocks SE from Camino Del Rio W from Hwy 8W. There is lots of street parking.
Worker Strike -We Won’t Back Down!
Tuesday, November 29, 6am
McDonalds, 2796 Main Street
For More Information
…expanding their movement to nearly 20 airports serving 2 million passengers a day, and risking arrest via mass civil disobedience in front of McDonald’s restaurants from Detroit to Denver. Workers spanning Kicking on the National Day of Disruption morning actions to Mark Fourth Anniversary of the Movement that’s Changed Politics of Wages in America
As newly-elected politicians and newly-empowered corporate special interests threaten an extremist agenda to move the country to the right, working Americans and Fight for $15 movement will not back down. Any efforts to block wage increases, gut workers’ rights or healthcare, deport immigrants, destroy our planet, or support racism or racist policies, will be met with unrelenting opposition.
To show our determination in the face of the seismic shifts in the political climate, workers in the Fight for $15 will wage their most disruptive protests yet on Nov. 29 starting at McDonalds at 6am in Barrio Logan!
Justice Can’t Wait Rally & March
Tuesday, November 29, 5pm
Federal Building
800 Front Street, San Diego
Organized by Students Against Mass Incarceration-UCSD
Interfaith Center for Worker Justice
Fight for Fifteen
For More Information
JUSTICE CAN’T WAIT Rally and March for criminal justice reform, justice for immigrants, housing for all, environmental justice, and union rights.
Transparency Matters
Wednesday, November 30, 1pm
San Diego City Hall
202 West C Street
Organized by ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties
For More Information
At last month’s Public Safety & Livable Neighborhoods committee hearing, scores of people heard what we all knew to be true:
The San Diego Police Department treats drivers differently based on race.
While we were promised the report on traffic stop cards was to be released at the October meeting, the Mayor’s office only released a snapshot of the report to the community. This is not full transparency.
Transparency matters in building community trust. Come join us at the next PS&LN meeting on November 30, 2016 where they are scheduled to release the FULL report.
Anti Trump Teach In
Wednesday, November 30, 6pm
San Diego State University
For More Information
This is an organizing and educational meeting to plan the next steps in response to the transition and election of Donald J. Trump as president.
If you are interested in learning, collaborating, and taking action through an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework, then come through! Let’s continue to build solidarity and fight for freedom! Invite your people!
UCSD Critical Gender Studies Presents
An Urgent Post-Election Dialogue for A Radical Future
Wednesday, November 30, 7pm
Media Arts Center
2921 El Cajon Blvd
For More Information
The Intersectional, Feminist, Queer, Black, Migrant, Undocumented, Muslim, Indigenous Struggle for a Sustainable Future: An Urgent Post-Election Community Dialogue
With San Diego activists and organizers of color in conversation about local responses to the elections.
To Register & Free Food: https://goo.gl/forms/ipT4ixyvcHdwKjuk1
We will facilitate a dialogue to dig through the most crucial questions about where to go next. Themes we hope to explore include, but are not limited to:
- Coalition building and connecting existing struggles – locally and (trans)nationally
- Long-term and short-term responses to the attack on our communities
- San Diego-Tijuana Border organizing
- Building and maintaining support structures
- Finding and using legal, mental health, educational and other resources
Free Mental Health First Aid training at The GO!
Sunday, December 4, 9am
Grassroots Oasis
3130 Moore Street
For More Information (RSVP Required)
You are invited to join us and get certified in Mental Health First Aid at no cost. The course typically has a $170 fee per participant, but through a San Diego County grant, Mental Health America of San Diego can train San Diegans to become First Responders and help bring recovery & wellness to those having mental health challenges through community-based interventions. The certification is valid for 3 years through the National Council for Behavioral Health and can be added to your resume as a professional development opportunity.
We will have ASL (American Sign Language) Interpretation from Deaf Community Services for this free training offered to the community. Please help share this opportunity with any ASL user you know who can benefit from this Mental Health 1st Aid training,
You MUST RSVP to MarthaSullivan@mac.com in order to reserve a space.
What You Learn- Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help
International & Nationwide #Resist Events
We are not alone. Look at all the other people around the globe listed below who are fired up and ready to go. The best resource for this type of information is lovealwaystrumpshate.org.
Sat November 26th: Sacramento, CA, Cleveland, OH, Cleveland, OH (Fleet Branch Library), Bowling Green, OH, Medina, OH, Portland, OR (10AM), Portland, OR, Concord, MA, Salem, MA, Keene, NH, Charlotte, NC, Seattle, WA, Paris, France
Sun November 27th: Oakland, CA, Roseville, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Orlando, FL, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, Columbus, OH, Columbus, OH (Whetstone Library), Lincoln, NE, Madrid, Spain
Mon November 28th: San Francisco, CA, Cambridge, MA, NYC, NY, Raleigh, NC
Tues November 29th: Tampa, FL, San Diego, CA, Columbus, OH, Detroit, MI, Pittsburgh, PA
Wed November 30th: Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA, Brooklyn, NY, Seattle, WA
Thur December 1st: San Francisco, CA, Jamaica Plain, MA, Lansing, MI, Cincinnati, OH, Pittsburgh, PA
Fri December 2nd: Oakland, CA, Madrid, Spain
Sat December 3rd: Las Vegas, NV, NYC, NY, NYC, NY (Houston Street Center), Washington DC, Cleveland, OH, Boston, MA, Detroit, MI, East Lansing, MI, Westland, MI, Salisbury, NC, Seattle, WA, Orlando, FL, Los Angeles, CA
Sun December 4th: Los Angeles, CA, Baltimore, MD, Oakland, OH, Seattle, WA, Manchester, NH
There are more than four dozen demonstrations already scheduled for inauguration weeknd (Jan 20-22). The biggie is The Women’s March on Washington. Over 100,000 people have already signed up to go.
(A note to San Diegans planning on making this trek. I lived in Washington DC through four inaugurations. The weather often really, really, sucks. The warmest temperature ever recorded at noon during an inauguration day is 55 degrees)
Fri Jan 20th:
National Protest Trump Inauguration
Planned Parenthood Event (Nationwide)
National General Strike (Nationwide)
Phoenix, AZ
Berkeley, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA (UCLA)
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Monroe, LA
Boston, MA (11am)
Boston, MA
Worcester, MA
Lansing, MI
Kansas City, MO
NYC, NY|
Columbus, OH
Memphis, TN
Austin, TX (LGBTQ Rally)
Austin, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Washington DC (Freedom Plaza)
Washington DC (White House)
Olympia, WA
Seattle, WA
Milwaukee, WI
Aberdeen, UK
Birmingham, UK
Bristol, UK
Broadgate, UK
Coventry, UK
Edinburgh, UK
Leeds, UK
London, UK
London, UK (US Embassy)
Sat Jan 21st:
San Diego, CA
Oakland, CA
Indianapolis, IN
Boston, MA
Lansing, MI
New York City, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Washington DC (Lincoln Memorial)
Portland, WA
Seattle, WA
Madison, WI
Adelaide, Australia
On This Day: 1883 – Some 10,000 New Orleans workers, Black and White, participated in a solidarity parade of unions comprising the Central Trades and Labor Assembly. The parade was so successful it was repeated the following two years. 1947 – Movie studio executives meeting in New York agreed to blacklist the “Hollywood 10,” who were cited a day earlier and jailed for contempt of Congress when they failed to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee. 1984 – Several British and American stars got together as Band-Aid, and recorded “Do They Know It’s Christmas”. The project was planned by Bob Geldof. The proceeds of the record went to Ethiopian famine relief.
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