By Doug Porter

If you’re poor and dying of cancer, console yourself with the thought that rich people will pay less taxes under the American Health Care Act. Oh, and the tax cut is retroactive, in case you have any questions about the true nature of what Republicans are up to.

If you believe in the electoral process, there isn’t much of a window left to save it. As stories in the Washington Post and elsewhere demonstrate, Russian influence in the 2016 election was a) ordered by Putin, b) more widespread than previously realized, and c) just a precursor to what we can expect in coming years.

What’s coming is the destruction (and privatization) of natural resources, education, and the nation’s infrastructure, along with an erosion of rights and protections for most of us.  But, don’t worry, there’ll be good times on Wall Street.

It should be obvious by now that many of the checks and balances both in and out of government have been disabled. The deification of the dollar and the degradation of the commons are keys to understanding the deal in progress.

There are few short-term options available to stem the tide of gluttony threatening the future for most people in this country. Protest movements need to put down roots, finding ways to address immediate needs while building a political infrastructure for the long haul.

Having said this, we at San Diego Free Press want to offer up our endorsement and support for the upcoming Impeachment March in San Diego on Sunday, July 2nd. UPDATE: And the sister rally in Escondido.

But what about Vice President Mike Pence? Let’s take one step at a time, folks. Plus, I hear a rumor it’s possible to walk and chew gum at the same time.

Impeachment proceedings will buy time to organize and provide an opportunity for a period of education about the true nature of the threat to democracy we face.

This rally and march is one of many scheduled to be held in cities across the country as a way for Americans from every walk of life to come together in their collective demand for proceedings begin as soon as possible for the impeachment of the current President of the United States.

Here’s a statement from the local Impeachment March organizers:

We understand that the idea of impeaching the president of the United States seems unrealistic; however, we must learn and remember our past; Dr. King never thought his dream would become reality but he still pursued it, despite it being out of reach at that specific time.

Also, we understand the fear many members of different communities are living in, at the same time, if we do not take it upon ourselves to seek justice for all, no one will. We’re inviting everyone who wants this President to be impeached to attend – whether they belong to an activist group or organization, or have never marched for anything in their lives before. We hope to see everyone here at Waterfront Park at 11am on July 2nd.

I’m normally not big on petition drives but will make an exception for the demand for the start of impeachment hearings currently being circulated.

As of when I’m writing this on Friday morning, 1,139,838 people and counting have signed their names to the campaign to Impeach Trump Now. Sign the Petition here.

Resistance is about persistence and there remains a lot of work to be done.

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.

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. Club meetings will be listed IF there are speakers and they are open to the public.,

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.

You can now subscribe to the weekly Progressive Calendar. It’s free and we don’t share email addresses with anybody. Scroll down to the end of this column for the link.

June 23

Israel Lobby’s Role in America’s Wars with Alison Weir

Friday, June 23, 4pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information

Drawing on her best-selling book, Against Our Better Judgment: The Hidden History of How the US Was Used to Create Israel, former journalist Alison Weir will discuss the century-long pro-Israel movement in the U.S. The Israeli lobby continuously pushes for wars on its behalf in the Middle East, the latest salvo being our attacks on Syria. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session.

Community Screening:
El Canto del Colibri w/ Sara Ramirez

Friday, June 23, 6:30pm
San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information

Join us for a free screening of “El Canto del Colibri” at The Center, including community dialogue and opening remarks by Sara Ramirez.

El Canto del Colibrí is a documentary exploring the relationships between Latinx immigrant fathers and their LGBTQ family members. The award-winning film screened at numerous film festivals around the world and now, in partnership with Familia:TQLM is being screened for Latinx communities in several CA cities. The Center is thrilled to host a special screening, including dinner and a community dialogue with the film’s director Marco Castro- Bojorquez and welcoming remarks by the remarkable Sara Ramirez.

June 24

SEIU Strike School Solidarity Breakfast

Saturday, June 24, 8am
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
4190 Front Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information
Hosted by Invest in San Diego Families

Please join SEIU 221 and the Invest in San Diego Families Coalition at the Strike School Solidarity Breakfast, where we will update allies and supporters on the status of contract negotiations with the county and discuss how you can support SEIU members. Please note that the full Strike School for SEIU members will be from 9am – 1pm at the conclusion of the Solidarity breakfast. You are welcome to stay if you wish but are not required to.

The SEIU 221 bargaining team and the 10,000 county employees they represent are engaged in difficult negotiations with the county. Unfortunately, they are making little progress as the county has shown no interest in negotiating or changing their practice of hoarding reserves instead of Investing in San Diego Families. Because of this, the bargaining team has decided to organize a Strike School where we will discuss the process, timeline and the right to strike if it becomes necessary.

No Nuke Dump on the Beach Presentation

Saturday, June 24, 10am
Women’s Club of Carlsbad
3320 Monroe Street (Carlsbad
For More Information
Hosted by Citizens Oversight Projects

Ray Lutz, of Citizens’ Oversight, makes an informational presentation on the proposal to build a nuclear waste facility on the beach at San Onofre, only 100 feet from the high water mark and just inches over the salt water table. Your comments and questions are appreciated.

Our Revolution North County SD General Membership Meeting

Saturday, June 24, 1pm
Indian Joe Brewing Company
2123 Industrial Court (Vista)
For More Information

Guest speakers will be Mary Jo Poole and Corinna Contreras. These ORNCSD women were able to travel to Chicago and participate in the recent annual People’s Summit! As members of Our Revolution NCSD, they represented our local chapter of Bernie Sanders’ inspired official group, Our Revolution. Corinna and Mary Jo will be sharing the experiences from their attendance at The People’s Summit.

We will also be introducing our action teams, asking you to join those that interest you, and we will announce related events.

North County Climate Change Alliance Board Meeting

Saturday, June 24, 1pm
City of Carlsbard Harding Community Center
3096 Harding Street
For More Information

This meeting is for any and all individuals and groups who are involved in working on issues that are related to climate change and the environment. It is a discussion group using a round robin format. The purpose is to bring people together to network, collaborate and exchange information. If you simply want to learn more about climate change and what is going on in North County you are also welcome. The board meeting for the North County Climate Change Alliance will follow at 3:00pm. NCCCA is seeking new members so if you’d like to become involved please join us

Meet the Impeachment March Organizers & Poster Making Party

Saturday, June 24, 11am
Pepper Grove Park
2200 Park Boulevard (Balboa Park)
For More Information
Hosted by Impeachment March – San Diego

Get ready to march on July 2nd for IMPEACHMENT! Join us for a poster making party on Saturday, June 24th from 11 AM to 2 PM. Bring your lunch, your kids, dogs, and supplies! There are picnic tables on site. This will be fun! Join us in Balboa Park!! Meet the organizers of the impeachment march- SD!

10th Annual Pachanga de Frida (Happy Birthday Frida)

Saturday, June 24,6pm
Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
404 Euclid Avenue
For More Information (Tickets)

Each year we celebrate the birthday of Frida Kahlo, commemorating the legendary life of one of the most influential Mexican painters of the mid-twentieth century while enjoying live music multiple art exhibits by local Latin@ artists and vendors, a Frida look-alike contest, great food and Tequila! Proceeds from this event benefit The Nicole Murray Ramirez Latino Services @ The Center

James Lee Stanley at The GO!

Saturday, June 24, 7:30pm
Grassroots Oasis
3130 Moore Street
For More Information (Tickets)

With a history that includes 5 years on StarTrek Deep Space Nine as the singing Klingon amongst other roles; scoring the Emmy Award Winning prime time CBS TV Cathy Specials; 3 years as Steven Wrights opening act; tours with Bonnie Raitt, the Dixie Dregs, Robin Trower and Robin Williams; composing the hits Coming Out of Hiding, I Dont Want To Talk About It and Plenty of Reason; 26 solo CDs and duet CDs with Peter Tork, Michael Smith, Cliff Eberhardt or John Batdorf …

Rep. Susan Davis
Veterans Town Hall

Saturday, June 24, 5pm
Ronald Reagan Community Center
195 E Douglas Avenue (El Cajon)
For More Information RSVP Rqstd

In San Diego there is a sense that veterans are everywhere around us, but have you ever had the chance to hear, firsthand, from someone who has served in a combat role? To hear how that has affected them and how they relate to their family, friends and community differently in some cases after those experiences?

If you would like this opportunity, please join me on Saturday for a Veterans Town Hall. The event is designed to allow members of the community who haven’t served in the military to gain a greater compassion and understanding for the reality of military combat and its effects.

San Diego Original Black Panther Party Breakfast Forum

Saturday, June 24, 10am
Bonnie Jean’s Soul Food Cafe
1964 54th St
For More Information

Come get to know the surviving San Diego original black panther party members, through dialogue. We encourage other community empowerment groups to come out and share , their goals and accomplishments with the participants. Breakfast Will be sold and served by Bonnie Jeans restaurant. We want to empower our community businesses, while empowering our community.

June 25

Summer of Resistance Webcast Party

Sunday, June 25, 1pm
3320 Kemper Street (Midway)
For More Information

I’m hosting a Greenpeace Summer of Resistance Webcast Party – and I’d love for you to join me.  It’s a chance to meet other like-minded folks, watch a live Webcast and learn about people-powered action, and then put our heads together to plan a local non-violent creative resistance event. It’s going to be a really exciting event.

Suds & Solutions:
Millennials and Single-Payer Healthcare

Sunday, June 25, 1pm
Quantum Brewing
5375 Kearny Villa Rd #116
For More Information

Join Quantum Brewing and Healthy California to learn about SB 562, the bill that will provide healthcare to all Californians. This bill has already passed the Senate. It’s time to understand how it will affect you, your family, your business and your state. Sip Quantum’s excellent brews while you learn about what it covers, who pays for it and who will direct your care. This will be a fun, interactive presentation, and there will be lots of time for questions. Bring some friends, have a great time and learn why universal healthcare will give you money, freedom and control. RSVP by texting “YES” to 219-743-2299.

Community Choice Energy and Vista Climate Action Plan

Sunday, June 25, 3pm
700 Eucalyptus Avenue (Vista)
For More Information

Are you a resident of Vista wondering what you can do to support climate action efforts at a local level? Join us as we learn about Community Choice Energy and get the latest news about the Vista Climate Action Plan (yes! We have one).

District 50 Congressional Candidate Forums

Sunday, June 25, Noon & 2pm
Ramona Branch Library
1275 Main Street
Register for Noon
Register for 2pm

Indivisible Ramona is hosting a forum with five congressional candidates who will be competing in the 2018 District 50 election. One of these candidates will be on the final ballot, running against the incumbent, Duncan Hunter. During the 90 minute forum, each candidate will respond to specific questions on important issues facing our country and our district. Please arrive in time to sign in and find a seat.

June 26

CVDC Monthly Meeting / Speaker Nathan Fletcher

Monday, June 26, 5:30pm
New English Brewing
11545 Sorrento Valley Road #305
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Carmel Valley Democratic Club

We are honored to bring our June speaker, Nathan Fletcher to speak about voting rights, veteran affairs and the work of his foundation, Three Wise Men. Nathan is the Senior Director of Corporate Development for Qualcomm, Inc. He also serves as the first Professor of Practice at the University of California San Diego where he teaches Political Science. He is a former State Assemblyman who represented California’s 75th District. He was the first combat veteran of the Global War on Terror to serve in the California State Legislature.

Escondido Political Overview

Monday, June 26, 6:30pm
North Inland Live Well Center
649 West Mission, Room B
For More Information
Hosted by Escondido Indivisible & Escondido Chamber of Citizens

Guest Speakers Jerry Harmon (Former Escondido Mayor), Margaret Liles (Council Watchdog) will provide an introduction to Escondido politics.

• What voters need to know about our elected officials?
• What are the best and worst actions of past Escondido Councils?
• What can we expect in the future?
• What actions will we take to bring justice, fairness, and sustainability to our region.

June 27

Weekly Issa Resistance Rally

Tuesday, June 27, 10am
1800 Thibodo Road #310 (Vista)
For More Information

We are making a difference! Issa is feeling the heat. Let’s do this!

Deported Veterans Forum

Tuesday, June 27, 9am
SEUI 221 Conference Room
4004 Kearny Mesa Road
For More Information
Hosted by Partners for Progress San Diego and Honorably Discharged, Dishonorably Deported

Speakers will include former CA Assemblymember, Nathan Fletcher – HDDD Chairman and US Marine Corps combat veteran.  Joining Fletcher in a panel discussion will be Norma Chavez-Peterson, Executive Director of the ACLU San Diego and Imperial Counties; Hector Barajas, Director and Founder of Deported Veterans Support House, Rick Reyes of Cal Vet Minority Veterans Division, and former deported veteran Daniel Torres.

Learn about the plight of veterans deported by the country they swore to protect. 94,000 foreign-born are eligible but have yet to become naturalized. Gain access to resources to aid in the naturalization process.  Screening of the film–Exiled: America’s Deported Veterans

SD County Budget Deliberations

Tuesday, June 27, 1:45pm
County Administration Building
1600 Pacific Highway
For More Information
Hosted by Invest in San Diego Families

We did it! Over 1000 people flooded the Board of Supervisors on 6/14 to tell them it’s time to stop hoarding reserves and start investing in children, seniors and families. Now during the Budget Deliberation Hearings, we will urge the Board to listen to the community and change the budget to reflect an Investment in San Diego Families.

Americans for Safe Access June Chapter Meeting

Tuesday, June 27, 6:30pm
Giovanni’s Restaurant
9353 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information

We are pleased to host Pierre “Pete” Beauregard as our guest speaker! Pete is running in District 50 against Duncan Hunter as a progressive. He is a Navy vet, a community organizer and has funded cannabis campaigns in the passed.

We will also be discussing our Jazz Funeral for Bonnie Dumanis’s last day in the DA’s office! Mark your calendar for 11:00 AM, July 7th and bring your dancing shoes! SDASA has hired a brass band for Bonnie’s Bash at the Hall of Justice!

Affordable Healthcare Die-In and Vigil San Diego

Tuesday, June 27, 7pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
4190 Front Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information

Join us as San Diego stands in Solidarity with Resistance actions taking place across the country to Save the ACA! We will start with a die-in, share prayers, testimonials, songs and end with a short walk to hold a brief candlelight vigil in front of UCSD hospital.

The bigger the turnout, the stronger the message we send. Share the event, invite and bring your friends, family, and neighbors.

📣 We know this is not a partisan struggle, it is a moral one, about the “character of our country.”
📣 We ask our fierce Senators, Feinstein and Harris, to resist in every way possible.
📣 We call on the conscience of Republican legislators to #ProtectOurCareand vote NO on the “Mean” AHCA.

We may be tired and that is what they want. So let’s reach down, support each other, Stand tall together and Resist this evil bill.

Uptown Democratic Club

Tuesday, June 27, 6:30pm
Joyce Beers Community Center
3900 Vermont Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information

Our guest speaker will be Claire Pratt from Healthy California. Join us for a discussion on “single payer” health insurance,  California bill SB562 with “guaranteed healthcare for all Californians. Claire is the president of the Eastlake Bonita Democratic Club. She is also an R.N. and volunteers for Healthy California.

Rally for a National Climate Action Plan NOW!

Tuesday, June 27, 5:30pm
Liberty Station
2455 Cushing Road
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Climate Mobilization Coalition

Speakers will include City Council member Barbara Bry, congressional candidate Col. Doug Applegate, and Sierra Club President Ruben Arizmendi.

The purpose of the Rally is to support a World War II-scale National Mobilization to move the U.S. from Fossil Fuels to Clean, Renewable Wind, Water and Solar Energy as computer modeled by Engineering Professor Mark Jacobson and his environmental engineers at Stanford University.

Support a PLA at Palomar College

Tuesday, June 27, 5pm
Palomar College – Room SSC-1
1140 West Mission Road (San Marcos)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Building & Construction Trades Council and IBEW Local 569

Attend a presentation on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) before the Palomar Community College District Governing Board. Please come in your union shirts; dinner will be provided.

June 28

Emergency Housing Solutions – for Now & for Real

Wednesday, June 28, 6:30pm
City Heights Weingart Library
3795 Fairmount Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by Amikas: Housing for Homeless Women & Children,

Homelessness in San Diego is a crisis, but there are real solutions we can implement now without special elections and millions of dollars. Hear what the City of Seattle is doing to get people off the streets and into safe emergency housing that leads to permanent housing. Sharon Lee, is the founding Executive Director of Seattle’s Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) that develops and operates housing for low-income and homeless people and provides supportive service programs to assist tenants in maintaining stable housing.

Lee, an advocate on issues of housing justice, housing preservation, and homelessness, will describe how LIHI took the innovative step in September, 2013, to host and operate a homeless encampment of tiny houses on their vacant property. Building on their success, LIHI now manages several Seattle sites in partnership with Nickelsville, SHARE/Wheel, the City of Seattle, and Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Ms Lee will be offering an overview of how these tiny house encampments began, how they are operated and what they have learned.

Following her presentation, there will be a roundtable conversation about how San Diego can implement similar programs in our City and County and what steps need to be taken to do it.

Postcard Writing Party with Seacrest Seniors

Wednesday, June 28, 3pm
Seacrest Village
211 Saxony Road (Encinitas)
For More Information

We’re back! They persist and we RESIST! Join us for a VERY SPECIAL postcard writing party with the Seacrest Seniors where we’ll be gifting the fierce seniors bright pink “pussy hats” knit and donated by their fans!

This month there is another push by GOP senators to repeal Obamacare, so it’s important we write our Senators to demand them to do everything they can to slow down the process.

June 29

Neighbors In Action – Oceanside: Initial Meeting

Thursday, June 29, 6pm
Mission Branch Library
3861 Mission Avenue (Oceanside)
For More Information

Neighbors In Action – Oceanside is a grassroots group of active community members seeking to make a meaningful difference by addressing pertinent issues in our great city and beyond. If you are tired of sitting on the sidelines and are eager to help affect positive change in your community, or even if you simply have a certain concern you would like to see addressed, we invite you to join our discussion and subsequent positive actions to affect the change we wish to see in our world.

We will be getting to know one another and will hear from local residents who are deeply knowledgeable on the subjects of:

A) Community Choice Energy, an idea which is sweeping CA and promises to reduce our electric bills by putting the power (literally and figuratively) back in the hands of the consumer.
B) Food waste and food waste recovery. A problem and a solution. Food waste impacts many other issues including climate change, healthcare, immigration, and misuse of water. Learn how you can #SaveTheFood.

June 30

ERC – June Workshop -Wage Theft & Your Rights

Friday, June 30, 6pm
Employee Rights Center
4265 Fairmount Avenue (City Heights)
For More Information

IS YOUR BOSS STEALING YOUR WAGES? Come and learn about California’s and San Diego’s minimum wage, earned sick leave and other types of laws about your wages. Presentation is Free.

Presenters: Rodrigo Guevara, Esq. and Rafael Hurtado, Esq. from Abogato LLP. Childcare and dinner will be provided. To register CALL or TEXT (619) 867-0206

Voter Suppression: Greg Palast Speaks!

Friday, June 30, 7pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
4190 Front Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information  (Tickets)

Come join your progressive San Diego community, to hear Greg Palast speak. There will also be a shortened screening of his new film, “THE BEST DEMOCRACY MONEY CAN BUY.”

He’s the author of the New York Times bestselling books, The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and Billionaires Ballot Bandits, and Armed Madhouse. In September he released his movie about how Donald Drumpf and his cronies would steal the 2016 election: “THE BEST DEMOCRACY MONEY CAN BUY.”

All proceeds for this event support the 89.1 KNSJ radio station and Activist San Diego.

July 1

Stand with Planned Parenthood First Saturday

Saturday, July 1, 8am
2017 First Avenue (Bankers Hill)
For More Information

Come join us for our monthly counter protest at Planned Parenthood. Clinic on 1st Ave. Come anytime from 8am-12pm, however, we are better in numbers together. 

Ship Tours of the MV Farley Mowat

Saturday, July 1- thru July 4,  9-5daily
1492 North Harbor Drive
(North of the San Diego Maritime Museum)
For More Information
Hosted by Sea Shepherd San Diego

Tours of the MV Farley Mowat will be free and open to the public. Sea Shepherd crew will share information about the organization’s work to defend ocean wildlife and habitats worldwide, along with their first-hand experiences as crewmembers on operation Milagro to try and save the endangered Vaquita. Sea Shepherd will also accept much-needed donations to fund the organization’s wildlife missions. Without your continued and generous support we could not do what we do.

July 2

Impeachment March San Diego

Sunday July 2, 11am
County Building
1600 Pacific Highway
For More Information

Donald Trump has been in violation of the Constitution from the day he was sworn into the office of President.

We cannot abide a Congress that turns a blind eye to the constitutional breaches of our Commander in Chief. We demand that Congress does its job and commences with impeachment proceedings immediately.Donald Trump’s extreme disregard for the Constitution is a profound subversion of the Office of the President. Neither do we feel our country is in safe nor able hands, and we will not quietly ride out a tenure that threatens our democracy and way of life. We demand that Congress stop enabling President Trump through an embarrassing and potentially catastrophic charade of normalcy. The future of American Democracy rests in their hands.

Impeachment March Escondido

Sunday, July 2, 11am
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
202 East Via Rancho Parkway
For More Information

Park in the general vicinity of Macaroni’s but please don’t park adjacent to the restaurant.  They had security there patrolling the parking lot because they didn’t want their customer’s inconvenienced by us.  So just be respectful and give them parking space.

Light Brigade-NO MORE ORCA Prisons

Sunday, July 2, 7:15-8:30pm
Interstate 5, Exit 22
(Clairemont Drive/East Mission Bay Exit)
For More Information

Need 17 people to pull this off, before our big event on July 4th. Please come! Any extra peeps can relieve people holding signs.

Upcoming Big Events

Wednesday, July 12 – Battle for the Net

The FCC wants to destroy net neutrality and give big cable companies control over what we see and do online. If they get their way, they’ll allow widespread throttling, blocking, censorship, and extra fees. On July 12th, the Internet will come together to stop them.
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July 14-16 – San Diego Pride
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Other Stuff to Do

Join the ACLU’s People Power: People Power is, at its core, a grassroots member-mobilization project. Through People Power, the ACLU will engage volunteers across the country to take action when Trump or his administration attempt to enact unconstitutional policies or trample on people’s constitutional rights. By mobilizing in defense of our civil liberties, volunteers will build local communities that affirm our American values of respect, equality, and solidarity.

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Doug Porter was active in the early days of the alternative press in San Diego, contributing to the OB Liberator, the print version of the OB Rag, the San Diego Door, and the San Diego Street Journal. He went on to have a 35-year career in the Hospitality business and decided to go back into raising hell when he retired. He won numerous awards for his columns from the Society of Professional Journalists in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Doug is a cancer survivor (sans vocal chords) and lives in North Park.

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