More Than Four Dozen Activism Opportunities
UPDATE: Congressman Darrell Issa has scheduled a Town Hall Meeting for SATURDAY, MARCH 11. It will be held at the Junior Seau Beach Community Center, 300 N The Strand, Oceanside (Next to the Pier). Local activists are organizing a rally outside for those unable to get in.
Here are the instructions for how to get in, via his webpage:via his webpage:
To accommodate as many constituents as possible, the event will be held in two separate sessions. The first will be held at 8:30AM and the second at 10:00AM.
In order to accommodate demand, interested attendees are asked to register in advance to reserve a seat. Invitees are invited to register for just one of the two sessions to give as many as possible the opportunity to participate.
Check-in will begin no more than 30 minutes prior to the event’s start time.
To give all interested attendees equal opportunity, reservations will open Thursday, March 9 at 12:00 PM PT.
By Doug Porter
San Diego is becoming an activist powerhouse. Major local actions in the period covered by this calendar include Saturday’s OB March 4 Impeachment, and activities centered around A Day Without a Woman, on Wednesday, March 8. There are Townhalls, Teach-Ins, Art Shows, and Fundraisers.
So what will you do? Check out this week’s Progressive Calendar listings below. Following those listings are upcoming events of national importance, along with opportunities for organizational involvement and a few reading suggestions.
Get your event listed: I try to list the next 10 days or so of mostly non-commercial events I think our readers might find of interest. I source my material from social media listings and press releases.
Events that are listed on Facebook as ‘private’ or sold out are not listed. In cases where there are competing but similar events or campaigns of the progressive persuasion, I do my best to list everything.
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Local and Regional Events
Pillars of The Community Political Education Class:
Decolonization of a Black Woman by Erikka Thorpe
Friday, March 3, 6:30pm
6431 Imperial Ave
For More Information
Erikka will discuss the cultural alienation of African descended women from their ancestral knowledge. Erikka’s presentation will underscore the way the psychological effects of oppression have impacted everything from our diet to our communal relations. The presentation will offer ways this can be countered.
OB March 4 Impeachment
Saturday, March 4, 8am
Ocean Beach Pier
1950 Abbott St
For More Information
The March 4 Impeachment is just one of thousands of events to promote the efforts to resist the Trump agenda. We resist his misogynistic, xenophobic, and climate denial policies to name a few.
There will be a Beach Clean-up and March from Dog Beach to the Pier, and the main event will be to “Replicate Human Protest Banner from Ocean Beach, San Francisco,” just that here in Ocean Beach, San Diego, participants will spell out “IMPEACH”. The OB Rag and Indivisible San Diego support this action. As of this posting, 491 people have pledged to participate with another 2,200 saying they’re interested.
Beach Clean-up: 8:00am PST
March/Human Banner: 10:00am PST
Meet-up point: Near Dog Beach
Bring a towel or a blanket.
Sorry no dogs, no signs.
Please bring $1 donation to cover drone services and miscellaneous supplies. Excess money will be donated to future resistance efforts.
Day Laborer Outreach
Saturday, March 4, 8am
Border Angels
2258 Island Ave
For More Information
Please RSVP: volunteer@borderangels.org
Meet at Border Angels HQ (2258 Island Ave., San Diego CA) at 8:00AM.
Volunteers will then go out to meet with Day Laborers at sites around San Diego, to distribute information regarding their rights, access to services (such as immigration advice, language courses etc) as well as distributing food, water and hygiene items.
PLEASE BRING:– Food + Drink for yourself – Food + Drink to distribute to day laborers (Bags of Fruit/Vegetables, Granola Bars, 12 Oz bottles of drink, pre made sandwiches etc)
Town Hall on San Onofre Nuclear Waste
Saturday, March 4, 10am
Hilltop Center for Spiritual Learning
331 E. Elder Street, Fallbrook
For More Information
Southern California Edison (SCE) has a permit to bury millions of pounds of nuclear waste on the beach at San Onofre State Park. This waste is deadly for 250,000 years. It will be stored in 5/8″ thick steel drums that have a design life of 60 years but a manufacturer’s warranty for only 25 years.
The 8.5 million Californians, who live within the 50-mile plume radius as identified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), are at risk. This includes Fallbrook! Join the Advocates from Public Watchdogs for details of this urgent issue. Learn how to demand a better solution.
Book Signing – Crazy Horse:
The Lakota Warrior’s Life Legacy
Saturday, March 4, 11am
Winn Room at Coronado Public Library
640 Orange Ave
For More Information
Crazy Horse Family Members Doug War Eagle and Floyd Clown plus author William Matson will be in Coronado Library to discuss and sign their new book ‘Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior’s Life Legacy.’
Opposition to March 4 Trump Rally
Saturday, March 4, Noon
Embarcadero Marina Park North
500 Kettner Blvd
For More Information
This is to show opposition to the San Diego March 4 trump event as part of a national pro Trump event. Please spread the word to any of your friends and comrades who wish to show that fascism is not welcomed in San Diego.
Community Town Hall Meeting at Pilgrim UCC
Saturday, March 4. 2pm
Hosted by Forum on Religious Freedom
2020 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad
For More Information
Please come and join us for a discussion on the recent Executive Orders and what they mean. Presenters include representatives from UURISE, North County Immigration Task Force, and CAIR San Diego.
Planned Parenthood Fundraiser
Saturday, March 4, 8pm
Bar Pink
3829 30th Street (North Park)
For More Information
The Rosalyns, Cochinas Locas, Goldettes will be performing to show our support for Planned Parenthood on March 4, 2017 at Bar Pink. $10 at door (includes two tickets to the raffle). Rustic As Cluck will be serving food and will be donating a portion of her proceeds to Planned Parenthood.
We hope to see you there to show your support. Must be 21/over to attend event. Dance Party following bands with DJ Grimm and DJ Old Man Johnson.
Post Card Campaign
Sunday, March 5, 10:30am
3535 Lebon Drive
For More Information
Hosted by Indivisible La Jolla
We are hosting a postcard writing party! This event will be held on the second floor of the La Jolla Palms club house. There will be music, food and drinks. All are welcome! Come with pens, stamps and clipboards. We will provide the PINKSLIPS and postcards!
We want to bury the White House post office in pink slips, all informing Donnie that he’s fired. Each of us — every protester from every march, each congress calling citizen, every boycotter, volunteer, donor, and petition signer — if each of us writes even a single postcard and we put them all in the mail on the same day, you do the math.
No alternative fact or Russian translation will explain away our record-breaking, officially-verifiable, warehouse-filling flood of fury.
How To Have Constructive Political Conversations
Sunday, March 5, 1pm
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., #100
For More Information
This is a non-partisan class focusing on how to share your political opinions effectively with the “other side”. We will be covering the importance of political discussion, the pitfalls we often fall into and why, and the best methods for building a constructive dialogue in today’s political atmosphere. We will be using politically charged examples for illustrative purposes only, no soap boxing.
Presenters are Chase Whittaker, a Political Science and Public Health Double Major at SDSU and a Tiffany Glenn-Hall, Grossmont College professor with a PhD in Neuroscience and an affinity for politics! This event is free of charge and open to the public!
Anti-Semitism & Security: A Jewish Community Briefing
Sunday, March 5, 6pm
Hosted by ADL – Anti-Defamation League (San Diego)
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla
For More Information
ADL invites you to a community-wide briefing on security, anti-Semitism, and our response. In the wake of recent bomb threats to Jewish Community Centers and institutions across the country, along with other acts of anti-Semitism, it is critical that community members are armed with the information they need to stay safe. The program will feature a briefing from ADL along with presentations from our top law enforcement leadership, and will allow attendees to ask questions.
Special thanks to the Lawrence Family JCC for hosting this important community event. Doors open at 5:30pm. Please be prepared for heightened security measures. All bags will be checked.
Drumfolk: The Legacy of Bessie Jones
Sunday, March 5, 2pm
Malcolm X Public Library
5148 Market St
For More Information
Master percussionist David Pleasant presents a free afternoon participatory workshop on the work of Bessie Jones. Children 5+ and adults welcome.
Jones was a leading member of the famed Georgia Sea Island Singers. That group featured the original form and content of early African traditions in America. She coined the term Drumfolk to show the close relationship between song, movement, and percussion in the living soul of Gullah-Geechee culture. As a pre-jazz, blues, and Gospel form, it combined all elements of life (work, play and praise) filled with recrimination, power, and struggle. The group’s music was a primary force in many of the Civil Rights and later Black Power legacy chants which grew from the March on Washington 1963. Instruments will be provided.
Intersectional Feminism & Contemporary Art Panel Discussion
Monday, March 6, 6pm
San Diego Art Institute
1439 El Prado (Balboa Park)
For More Information ($5 Admission Charge)
Our speakers will present their research, artwork, and roles as artists, educators, and writers around the experience of people of color, the LGBTQ community, and the visibility of artists working within a largely white, male-centric art world.
Join San Diego Art Institute as we welcome scholars and artists to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and implications of intersectionality as it relates to both the art world and the current social/economic/political climate.
Confirmed panelists include: Andrea Chung, Artemisa Clark, Melinda Guillen, Jillian Hernandez, Angie Jennings, Eunsong Kim, Maria Rios-Mathioudakis
Resist Trump Tuesdays
March 7
Duncan Hunter’s Office, 10am
41000 Main Street, Temecula, 92590
For More Information
Duncan Hunter’s Office, 10am
1611 Magnolia Ave, Suite 310, El Cajon, 92020
For More Information (Bunny Ears Theme)
Darrell Issa’s Office, 10am
1800 Thibodo Road, Suite 310, Vista, 92081
For More Information
Dianne Feinstein’s Office, Noon
880 Front Street, Suite 3296, San Diego, 92101
Kamala Harris’ Office, 1pm
600 B Street, Suite 2240, San Diego, 92101,
For More Information
Wednesday, March 8
A Day Without a Woman
A Message From: The Women’s March on Washington
On International Women’s Day, March 8th, women and our allies will act together for equity, justice and the human rights of women and all gender-oppressed people, through a one-day demonstration of economic solidarity.
In the same spirit of love and liberation that inspired the Women’s March, we join together in making March 8th A Day Without a Woman, recognizing the enormous value that women of all backgrounds add to our socio-economic system–while receiving lower wages and experiencing greater inequities, vulnerability to discrimination, sexual harassment, and job insecurity. We recognize that trans and gender nonconforming people face heightened levels of discrimination, social oppression and political targeting. We believe in gender justice.
Anyone, anywhere, can join by making March 8th A Day Without a Woman, in one or all of the following ways:
- Women take the day off, from paid and unpaid labor
- Avoid shopping for one day (with exceptions for small, women- and minority-owned businesses).
- Wear RED in solidarity with A Day Without A Woman
A Day Without a Woman reaffirms our commitment to the Principles of Unity, which were collaboratively outlined for the Women’s March. We are inspired by recent courageous actions like the “Bodega strike” lead by Yemeni immigrant store owners in New York City and the Day Without Immigrants across the U.S. We applaud the efforts of #GrabYourWallet and others to bring public accountability to unethical corporate practices. The Women’s March stands in solidarity with the International Women’s Strike organizers, feminists of color and grassroots groups in planning global actions for equity, justice and human rights.
When millions of us stood together in January, we saw clearly that our army of love greatly outnumbers that of fear, greed and hatred. Let’s raise our voices together again, to say that women’s rights are human rights, regardless of a woman’s race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status, sexual identity, gender expression, economic status, age or disability.
A Day Without a Woman Strike San Diego
Let’s not forget that we stand on the shoulders of many before us, farm workers, teachers, low wage workers, fast food workers – not always the most privileged but the most principled have engaged in strikes including our immigrant sisters and brothers last week to stand for what we believe in. You will not ignore our value and contributions. #womensmarch
For More Information
Still We Persist
A Teach-in for International Women’s Day
Wednesday, March 8, 1pm
UCSD Biomedical Research Facility, Room 2A03
For More Information
Join us for a teach-in to mark International Women’s Day and the Day Without a Woman general strike. Speakers and conversation on violence against women, global reproductive justice, refugee women’s health, and transgender rights. Free and open to the public!
Women & Poverty: International Women’s Day
Wednesday, March 8, 6pm
Peace and Justice Theatre
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
5998 Alcala Park (USD)
For More Information (RSVP Req)
The Kroc School’s Institute for Peace and Justice, in partnership with the United Nations Association in San Diego and Women’s Empowerment International, are celebrating International Women’s Day. This interactive panel discussion will feature topics related to the local and global challenges related to women in poverty. The IPJ Women PeaceMakers program would like to extend its invitation to the general public to join Councilmember, Barbara Bry; Executive Director of the Center for Policy Initiatives, Clare Crawford; Karan Kolb from Tribal Family Center and Elisa Sabatini from Via International, to spur discussion and actively seek solutions for issues pertaining to gender inequality.
People Over Profits SD Presents:
Women and Jails in an Era of Reform
Wednesday, March 8, 6:30pm
Border X Brewing
2181 Logan Ave (Barrio Logan)
For More Information
March is a month where we will be celebrating our queens and shedding a light on the injustices around women incarceration. Women are often overlooked in the criminal justice system and they represent the fastest growing population of incarcerated people in the United States. Trauma, sexual violence, and mental health issues are closely wrapped up with the increasing numbers. These include trauma, physical and behavioral health disorders, single-parenting, and poverty.
We will be dissecting a report titled, “Overlooked: Women and Jails in an Era of Reform” that was published by the Vera Institute of Justice throughout the month of March. This week we will be covering pages 1-12 of the report. Here’s the link to the report.
We Were Refugees Too: Educate to Action
Wednesday, March 8, 7pm
Hosted by Leichtag Foundation
Temple Emanu-El of San Diego
6299 Capri Dr.
For More Information
To continue the momentum from its community gathering on Feb. 2 to demonstrate support of refugees, the San Diego Jewish community and its allies will gather to discuss next steps at a second forum, “We Were Refugees Too: Educate for Action,” covering how the resettlement process works and ways to take action.
Mark Hetfield, U.S. President and CEO of HIAS, the oldest international migration and refugee resettlement agency in world, will be in San Diego and is a featured speaker for the event, providing a unique opportunity for attendees to learn about the issue on a national and international scale. Local attorneys will also speak about the constitutionality of the executive order and the current immigration process for refugees.
Attendees will be encouraged to participate and submit questions for the panel/Q&A portion of the event. After the discussion, attendees can learn more about volunteer opportunities, ways to contact their congressperson and other ways to take action in support of refugees.
The forum, open to the entire community, is being convened by the Anti-Defamation League of San Diego County, Jewish Family Service of San Diego and Leichtag Foundation. Speakers Include: Rabbi Devorah Marcus (moderator), Temple Emanu-El, Mark Hetfield, HIAS, Rick Barton, Procopio, Ginger Jacobs, Jacobs & Schlesinger LLP, Michael Hopkins, Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Tammy Gillies, ADL San Diego
Planned Parenthood – Rape Culture and Reproductive Justice:
A Feminist Perspective Event #womensrights
Wednesday, March 8, 7pm
San Diego State University,
5500 Campanile Dr
For More Information
As part of our campus educational efforts, we have organized an International Women’s Day panel and speaker event, featuring YouTube sex educator Laci Green. This event seeks to educate the community on intersectionality, rape culture and reproductive justice.
Future of Transportation- South Bay
Wednesday, March 8, 5:45pm
Bay Bridge Brewing
688 Marsat Ct, Chula Vista
For More Information
The Future of Transportation Forum explores how technology, culture, and human behavior will change the way we travel from place to place in the San Diego region and beyond. Each panelist will provide a perspective on active transportation, technology advances, ride share, and transportation planning. Following the presentations, a moderator will engage the panelists with questions from the audience to facilitate a public dialogue.
Panelists: Ray Traynor (SANDAG), speaking on technological innovations for transportation, Angus Clark (HULA Car), speaking on the application of Electric Vehicles and Autonomous Vehicles in the car share industry and beyond, Kathy Keehan (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition), speaking on bicycles as part of the matrix of transportation options, Dana Hook (CDM Smith), speaking on the future of transportation infrastructure, Kathleen Ferrier, Circulate San Diego’s Director of Advocacy, will serve as the moderator
Where Did My Neighbor(hood) Go?
Thursday, March 9, 5pm
Hosted by UCSD Cross-Cultural Center
Second Floor, Price Center East
For More Information
Join us as we unpack gentrification in our communities: what it is, who it impacts, and what we can do about it. Presented by the Cross-Cultural Center and the Black Resource Center
Town Hall Meeting – Know Your Rights
Thursday, March 9, 6pm
Hosted by BAME CDC
Sherman Heights Community Center
2258 Island Ave
For More Information
Do you know how the White House executive orders will affect you, your neighbor, your business? Come and listen to ACLU, Alliance SD, Assemblywoman Gonzalez, Senator Hueso, Councilmember Alvarez talk about immigration updates on local, state and federal orders and how you can take action and be prepared.
Standing Up for Racial Justice SD Workshop:
Hearing from the Black Panther Party
Thursday, March 9, 6:30pm
Rolando Branch SD Public Library
6600 Montezuma Rd
For More Information
We’ll have guest speakers from the San Diego Black Panther Party telling us about the history and current work of the Black Panthers.
Note that the main entrance to the parking lot on Montezuma Rd is chained off. You can park on the street nearby, or go through the parking lot of the Ralphs on 67th St, just off Montezuma Rd and El Cajon Blvd.
The Black Muslim Woman Struggle
Thursday, March 9, 7pm
Hosted by Center for Intercultural Relations
5500 Campanile Dr
For More Information
Join the Center for Intercultural Relations for a panel/discussion about the current climate as a Black Muslim Woman and what are the struggles as a Black Muslim Woman. The intersection of these three identities entail many societal issues which will be discussed in our event along with many false stereotypes.
Racism is still a problem here in the United States and abroad. The anti -blackness that exists in many communities today should not be disregarded. Our panel/discussion will have the hopes of spreading awareness and solidarity for our community at SDSU. Food and drinks will be provided for those who arrive early!
Human Rights Panel
Thursday, March 9, 7:30pm
Hosted by International Security & Conflict Resolution Student Society
5500 Campanile Dr
For More Information
The panel will discuss the question: “Are Human Rights still relevant and universal in the United States and around the globe?” This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Bettina Hausmann, the President and CEO of the USA-UNA San Diego Chapter. Following the panel presentation will be an opportunity to network for the remainder of the evening. The panel speakers are: 1. Vanessa Dojaquez, Senior Immigration Supervisor at the International Rescue Committee, San Diego, 2. Henri Migala, Director International House at UC San Diego, 3. Hanfi Moehbi, Executive Director Council on American-Islamic Relations, San Diego, 4. Kindah Ibrawi, Founder Sahtein with Love.
This is a formal event, so please dress appropriately. There will also be food provided.
SD Emergency Housing Alliance Meeting
Thursday, March 9, 7:30pm
8885 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 131
For More Information
Many of us attended the first meeting of this new group, help birth this new grassroots coalition to fight for housing rights including rent control and an end to harassment of the homeless. Please join us! This will be our second meeting.
National Organization for Women
March Meetup and Fundraiser
Thursday, March 9, 6pm
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon Blvd
For More Information
It’s a fundraiser! It’s a social! It’s an opportunity to resist! All while enjoying some good food and drink. 10% of all food sales will benefit the San Diego Chapter of NOW.)
Every Thursday in March you will find a San Diego NOW board member or three hanging out at Tiger!Tiger! eager to meet you! If you’re a NOW member, come meet other members and represent us to curious, potential members. If you’re involved with another progressive group in San Diego, come tell us about it.
We hope to meet as many people as possible from the San Diego progressive/resistance community. No pressure, no commitment, just an easy way to keep building community by making connections with like-minded folks.
Digital Gym: Critical Gender Studies
#lgbtq #womensrights
Thursday, March 9, 7pm
2921 El Cajon Blvd
For More Information
Join us for our 3rd Monthly Event in celebration of International Womxn’s Month:
“Womxn of Color Art & Activism”: Intersectional frameworks for a Just World
In this political climate and urgent climate, what is the role of womxn of color artivists? Let’s talk through this question together!
Featuring: Maria Mathioudakis, AJA Project and ART Club, Dr. Jillian Hernandez, UCSD and “Rebel Quinceanera Collective,” Yessica Garcia, UCSD and “Rebel Quinceanera Collective,” Eusong Angela Kim, Contemporary Art
Please Register for this FREE event! *** 50 Seat Limit***
Re-IGNITION Nights with Pleasant Institute
Women’s History Month March program
Friday, March 10, 7pm
Cat Sparks Art studios
@ Mercado del Barrio
1109 Cesar Chavez Pkwy.
For More Information
Re- IGNITION Nites is an ongoing monthly program featuring films, talks, readings, discussions, and presentations on relevant legacies of various USA freedom movements. Developed by the Pleasant Institute, the programs re-engage public education and study in generally undisclosed American history. Re- IGNITION Nites fills-in the casual gaps and redactions of current media and journalistic enterprise. $5 suggested donation, pay as you wish for students & families.
This Women’s History Month March program: An examination of Silvia Benso’s study of ethics and creativity in considerations of “otherness”
Feminist Activist Research Symposium: Featuring Ana Castillo
Friday, March 10, 8:30am
Hosted by Women’s Resource Center at SDSU
SDSU Athletic Center
For More Information (Tickets)
8:30-9:00 Registration, coffee and pastry
9:00-10:30 Keynote Speech on Cultural Activism by Ana Castillo: “Open Letter to Mr. Trump, From Ana Castillo with Love”
10:30-11:00 Break and snacks
11:00-11:30 Presentations by B&R Activist-Scholar Fellows
11:30-1:30 Working with local refugee organizations
Planned Parenthood Anti-Protest Support Rally
Saturday, March 11, 9am
Near Planned Parenthood Offices
1964 Center Drive, Vista
For More Information
Come stand in support of Planned Parenthood. Walking optional. Bring signs, wear your pink hats, whatever you’d like. We will peacefully stand up for Planned Parenthood against the Pro-Birthers that like to congregate and guilt men and women who need their services. Event will happen rain or shine. Please park on the street not in the clinic’s parking lot, and stay on the sidewalk.
The Human Library
Saturday, March 11, 10am
Hosted by SDPL Central Library
330 Park Blvd
For More Information
Come to our first Human Library, where you can “check out” humans! At the Human Library you’ll be able to borrow “living books” — people representing different and diverse groups in our community — for 15-20 minute conversations. Created in Denmark over 15 years ago, the aim of the Human Library is to challenge stereotypes and build bridges among our diverse populations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library.
Duncan Hunter Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, March 11, 10am
626 Main Street, Ramona
For More Information
Congressman Duncan Hunter has finally conceded to hold a Town Hall after weeks of pressure from his constituents. Come out and join us as we talk to our Congressman! Bring your questions, your signs and your friends. This venue only holds 400 people, so if you want to get in be sure to arrive VERY early!
International Women’s Day March SD
Saturday, March 11, 2pm
San Diego City College
1313 Park Blvd
For More Information
The ACLU’s Next Endeavor: People’s Power to Resist
Saturday, March 11, 2pm
Virtual Event
For More Information
On March 11, the ACLU is holding a Resistance Training. This event will launch People Power, the ACLU’s new effort to engage grassroots volunteers across the country and take the fight against Donald Trump’s policies not just into the courts, but into the streets. We’re organizing grassroots events in communities across the country to watch the livestream together. Please join us!
Sign up to learn more about People Power and the Resistance Training livestream on March 11 at 5pm ET. We’ll follow up with you about opportunities to volunteer and attend events near you. Register at: https://go.peoplepower.org/signup/join?source=root
ACLU “People Power” Teach-In at Mi Casa es Su Casa
Saturday, March 11, Noon
Hosted by Mi Casa es Su Casa
Centro Cultural de La Raza
2004 Park Blvd
For More Information
Join us for another Teaching Positive Alternatives to Trump Teach in on March 11 at the Centro Cultural in Balboa Park. We will see and discuss the new activist proposal by the American Civil Liberties Union called People Power.
“The ACLU will continue to challenge President Trump’s unconstitutional actions in court and, with PeoplePower.org, we will take that fight to the streets,” says Anthony D. Romero, ACLU’s executive director. We are in the fight of our lives right now, and what we have learned since Donald Trump’s inauguration is that there is a growing army of people out there who want to be asked to do something big and important in response.”
Postcard Avalanche Event
Saturday, March 11, 3pm
Art Produce
3139 University Ave
For More Information
Standing up for Women is having a “Postcard Avalanche” event on Saturday, March 11th at Art Produce in North Park. We will all work together to inundate the White House with Postcards speaking out about the issues that concern us most!
Write one postcard. Write a dozen! Take a picture and post it on social media tagged with #Postcardsfromtheedge. On March 15th, we will mail our messages to:
President Donald J. Trump, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500
We will have about 500 postcards available. We appreciate a donation of $0.50 for each postcard, which we will stamp and mail out. Without a stamp is only $0.20. Or, bring your own, no problem!
Each of us — every protester from every march, each congress calling citizen, every boycotter, volunteer, donor, and petition signer — if each of us writes even a single postcard and we put them all in the mail on the same day, March 15th, well: you do the math.
Now is the Time
Healthcare for Everyone Movie/Discussion
Saturday, March 11, 11am
Hosted by Health Care for All San Diego Chapter
Mission Valley Branch Public Library
2133 Fenton Pkwy
For More Information
Health Care for All San Diego will screen Now Is The Time, the newest movie about single-payer health care. We’ll follow with discussion and a Q&A.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Post Election 2016 San Diego – A Discussion
Saturday, March 11, 6pm
IBEW Local 465
7444 Trade Street
For More Information
As a direct response to the chaotic aftermath of November 8, 2016 Election this discussion aims to begin answering questions many of us have such as, Where do we go from here?
Confirmed Panelists: Maria Nieto Senour – San Diego Community College District Board Trustee President, Nate Fairman – IBEW Business Manager/ Financial Secretary, Masada Disenhouse – North America Organizing – Group Services, Justin Pearson – Musician, author, Three One G record label owner, Andrea Guerrero – Alliance San Diego Executive Director
Limited seating – Moderated by Joanne Faryon – Produced by Xavier Vasquez This will be streamed live via mixlr.com/axiomsoundsystem.com
United for Progress
Community Meeting #CourageousResistance
Sunday, March 11, 1:45pm
Mission Branch Library
3861 Mission Ave, Oceanside
For More Information
Join us for our next United for Progress community meeting in Oceanside.
Our Mission: We come together with others to affirm shared values of tolerance, social, economic justice, and desire to fight the Trump agenda. Our focus is to protect the most vulnerable in our society, work to make California the most progressive state in the nation, and aid in national efforts to resist the restrictive and oppressive policies of this presidential administration.
Congresswoman Susan Davis Town Hall
Saturday, March 11, 10am
Montezuma Hall at San Diego State University
(Within the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union)
6075 Aztec Circle Drive
RSVP – Space is Limited
Over the past few weeks, many of you have called to ask that I hold a Town Hall meeting. I have held many over the years and am happy to host another one soon. The information is below. I hope to see you there!
We Are Here: Reflections of LGBTQ Lives #lgbtq
Saturday, March 11, 6pm
3620 30th St
Art of Pride: Youth Art Show
For More Information
The San Diego Pride office will be opening their doors to feature art by local LGBTQ+ youth artists. This event will coincide with North Park’s Ray at Night, which is San Diego’s largest and longest-running monthly art walk.
San Diego Pride, Art of Pride, and the Trevor Project are partnering to create a platform to showcase young local LGBTQ artists. Art is a positive form of expression, and we welcome the opportunity to help our youth share their stories with family, friends, faculty and the community. Workshops will be made available for those who want to participate, but don’t have a space of their own to create their vision.
Congressman Scott Peters Town Hall
Monday, March 13, 5:30pm
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
4321 Eastgate Mall
For More Information (Tickets)
Join Rep. Scott Peters for a Town Hall to share your thoughts on how we’re working for you, on Congress, on the federal government, and on how we can better serve San Diego. SPACE IS LIMITED
Climate Change: The Moral Imperative
Monday, March 13, 7pm
Aspotello Academy
2111 Camino Del Rio South
For More Information (Tickets)
Science provides overwhelming evidence that current lifestyle and energy usage will progressively and severely impact human survival and standards of living over the coming century. Join us on Monday, March 13, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Mission Valley, at 2111 Camino del Rio S, San Diego 92116 for a lecture, panel discussion, and conversation on this vital subject.
Advocacy: What It Is, How It Works and Ways to Get Involved
Tuesday, March 14, 6:30pm
Hosted by The New Narrative
The Rose
2219 30th Street
For More Information
Now more than ever our communities are engaged and ready to be politically involved. The New Narrative hosts a special panel discussion with local leaders to share their knowledge and insight on political advocacy and working for change on a local level. We’ll talk about what advocacy is, how it works and how we all can get involved.
This will be a social event with time devoted to meeting one another and making new connections too. The hope is that concerned citizens will continue to find coalitions and we can all leave the event with a stronger idea of how we can make a direct difference in our world. $5 suggested donation
National Events
Rise with Standing Rock! (March 10th)
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Indigenous grassroots leaders are calling on allies to peacefully March on Washington DC. We are asked to rise in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples of the world whose rights protect Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth) for the future generations of all. Los Angeles Rally Information.
Fire the Fool (April 1st)
On Saturday, April 1st 2017, we the people will unite at the National Mall in Washington D.C., and all over the world, to Fire the Fool. There is a San Diego event announced on their homepage, a few details are here.
This declaration rally imparts a satirical, symbolic, and powerful message of firing President Donald J. Trump.
Tax March (April 15)
At least 30 Tax Marches have been planned in solidarity around the country with several hundred thousand people expected. The Los Angeles event page shows 66,000 people who have expressed interest or attending. The New York march event page has nearly 40,000 interested or attending, and 37,000 people have said they are interested in the DC march, with over 7,000 clicking “attend”. San Diego Event Page
March For Science (April 22)
The March for Science is a celebration of our passion for science and a call to support and safeguard the scientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among scientists, and the incredible and immediate outpouring of support has made clear that these concerns are also shared by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. The politicization of science, which has given policymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence, is a critical and urgent matter. It is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a public stand and be counted. On April 22, 2017 hundreds of thousands of people will walk out of their lab coats and into the streets of Washington.
Interview with the San Diego organizers of March for Science
National People’s Climate March (April 29)
The Sierra Club and other environmental organizations have announced demonstrations in Washington DC and other cities for April 29, the 99th day of the Trump administration.
SanDiego350 is the lead organizer locally, with many partners including Sierra Club San Diego, Labor Council, Climate Action Campaign, Fight for $15, Greenpeace.
“The People’s Climate March will take place on Saturday, April 29th. Thousands of San Diegans will march in unity with the massive march in Washington, D.C. and sister marches across the country. Near the 100th day of this administration and facing the threat of a President who denies the reality of climate change, we will stand together and take action. We will march for our air, our water, and our land. We will march for clean energy jobs and climate justice. We will march for healthy communities and for the people we love. We will march for our freedom to live, survive and thrive. And we will be louder and stronger than ever before.”
Other Stuff to Do
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Sign Up for Indivisible. Over 35 groups locally, 6000+ nationally. All the cool kids are doing it. (Really!)
Sign Up for The Town Hall Project An unfunded, crowdsourced, Facebook-based project that researches “every district and state for public events with Members of Congress,” and makes the info available via a Google spreadsheet in the hope that people will engage their representatives face to face.
Sign Up for #ResistTrumpTuesdays A joint project of The Working Families Party, MoveOn, and People’s Action. Its goal is to turn large numbers of activists out every Tuesday to fight back against a different element of Trump’s agenda. Go here to find a local action .
San Diego Democratic Party Calendar Includes business meetings, chartered club meetings, voter registration events, election information, holidays, and other events of interest to Democrats.
Read This: Can The Democrats Get Organized? An Interview With Marshall Ganz
Read This: What the Women’s Strike Means
Read This: This spring, America is going on strike against Trump
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You were going to add Health Care for All’s event, but you didn’t. Is there any way you can give it some press? Thanks!
Come see NOW IS THE TIME a movie about single-payer health care, and have a discussion about how we move forward in California with SB 562 “Healthy California” legislation.
Mission Valley Library just West of IKEA at 2133 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108
11am on Saturday, March 11th.
Alas, I am human. I simply missed it. It’s been fixed. Have a nice day.