“The only thing that is reliable and dependable about Trump is that he’s unreliable and not dependable”–GOP Lobbyist Ed Rogers

A checklist of the Trump administration’s accomplishments the week:

** Raised the possibility of using executive power to silence critical media.

“It’s really quite amazing when you think that freedom of the press, not only sort of a cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution but very much something that the United States defended over the years is now itself under attack from the President,” the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said.

An Indiana lawmaker has drafted a bill that would require professional journalists to be licensed by state police. —IndyStar

***Cut off a key Obamacare subsidy that makes copayments and deductibles more affordable for low-income Americans.

Premiums (for everybody!) to rise 20% in 2018, increases the national deficit, the number of uninsured to increase by 1 million people in 2018. An estimated 5% those currently covered will lose access to insurance as insurers pull out of the market. This action was taken despite a nearly done bipartisan deal to stabilize the insurance markets by Senators Murray & Alexander

*** Opened up the junk healthcare insurance market.

This will benefit people who are young and healthy (until they get sick and then get booted from their policy) at the expense of making it worse for those who are old or sick.

*** Nullified the Affordable Care Act requirement on employers including birth control in their health insurance coverage by issuing two Interim Final Rules, which bypass debate and take effect immediately.

***Instructed federal agencies and attorneys to ‘protect religious liberty’ in a broad, yet vague, guidance memo critics fear could give people of faith — including government workers and contractors — a loophole to ignore federal bans on discrimination against women and LGBT people.

***Continued to ignore a deadline to take initial actions called for under bi-partisan legislation signed in August to target the Russian defense and intelligence sectors.

***Announced the end of the Clean Power Plan, a regulation limiting planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.  

***Threatened to pull federal emergency management workers from storm-ravaged Puerto Rico.

***Made the claim that “in a sense’ the rising stock market was reducing the national debt.

And who could forget:

**Challenged  Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s I.Q. in an interview and insulted Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Bob Corker’s diminutive stature in a tweet.

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.

Democratic Candidates: I will list all non-fundraising events open to the general public. A listing does not imply endorsement.

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.

October 13

Sierra Club’s Film Night  “Seed, The Untold Story”

Friday, October 13, 6:30 pm
8304 Clairmont Mesa Boulevard #101
For More Information

In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. As biotech chemical companies control the majority of our seeds, farmers, scientists, lawyers, and indigenous seed keepers fight a David and Goliath battle to defend the future of our food. These heroes rekindle a lost connection to this critical resource and revive a culture connected to seeds. Called “A symphony of hope” by Anchorage Press, “Seed” features speakers Vandana Shiva, Dr. Jane Goodall and Winona Laduke.

October 14

Democratic Club of Vista – October Meeting

Saturday, October 14, 10am
Centro Comunitario Universidad Popular
1234 North Santa Fe Avenue (Vista)
For More Information

This is an important meeting for us. Not only do we have a few terrific guest speakers (Geneviéve Jones-Wright and Dave Meyers), we will also be voting to select our delegates to the pre-endorsement caucus. Plus, we might have our members folding a few informational pamphlets each while we listen to our speakers. (We can all walk and chew gum, right?)

I asked Sue what our speakers will be talking about and she said “law enforcement stuff”. LOL. Geneviéve Jones-Wright is running for San Diego County District Attorney, and Dave Meyers is running for sheriff. These are two very important jobs in the county. Both will be speaking, and we will allow time for some questions and answers.

Pride by the Beach

Saturday, October 14, 11am
Oceanside Civic Center
300 North Coast Highway
For More Information

Pride by the Beach turns 10!!!! Come on out and join us for Pride. It’s free. It’s all-ages. We are expanding into the fountain area of the Oceanside Library. There will be food, fun and lots of sun!!!

Keep connected for upcoming announcements. We’ve got an amazing line-up for the main stage this year.And we are adding a second stage (Community stage) A little hint…..Our Headliner was a finalist on American Idol!!!!

Confronting Abuse in Activism:
A Conversation with FTW+

Saturday, October 14, 4pm
The Brown Building
4133 Poplar Street (Azalea/Hollywood Park)
For More Information

Come join FTW+ Liberation for a discussion of “The Revolution Starts at Home: Confronting Intimate Violence within Activist Communities.”

We will be discussing the chapter “Movement Building Starts with Healthy Relationships: Transforming Silence into Action (TSIA) in Asian Pacific Islander LBQT Communities.”

SD Fundraiser for Mexico and The Caribbean

Saturday, October 14, 5pm
La Bodega Gallery
2196 Logan Avenue (Barrio Logan)
For More Information

Our sisters and brothers in México and The Caribbean have been recently devastated by various natural disasters. Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and multiple earthquakes have left the Caribbean and central and southern México in need – with many lives and homes lost.

Our communities have done an excellent job of coming together to send emergency funds and supplies to both regions, it is heart-wrenching to see how well we work together. But we know that recovery does not last a week or two, it will last months and even years. This is why we want to come together in Barrio Logan to raise funds for the reconstruction and survival of our beloved communities.

Funds will be raised through a donation at the door, an art sale, and a silent auction. 

San Diego Peace Flotilla

Saturday, October 14, Noon
Meet at the Street End of Broadway Pier
For More Information
Hosted by Veterans For Peace Golden Rule Project

Join the Peace Flotilla! The Golden Rule and other watercraft will protest against glorifying the Navy’s weapons of war in downtown San Diego.

The Golden Rule, a Project of Veterans For Peace, is the original Peace Boat. Quakers sailed her towards the Marshall Islands in 1958 to interfere with nuclear bomb tests. Now restored, she is sailing for a nuclear-free world and a peaceful, sustainable future.

The San Diego Peace Fleet will be the Golden Rule’s fifth protest against parading these massive killing machines in our cities.

The Navy brings its fleet of warships to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego each year to glorify and normalize war, and to recruit vulnerable youth into the military. Veterans For Peace strongly objects to these shows for their pro-war message and the expense and resources used in the process. Join us on land or sea! 

Progressives Unity Rally

Saturday, October 14, 10am
Temecula Duck Pond
28250 Ynez Road (Temecula)

Indivisible group Temecula Rise & Resist joins other progressive groups in a rally of positive energy on a variety of issues as they unite in opposition to the Trump administration agenda.

October 15

Protest Sea World – Halloween Spooktacular

Sunday, October 15, 10am
Sea World Drive
For More Information

Sea World is so desperate to drum up business. Please feel free to make signs.
We will be there to” scare: the people by telling them the truth about Sea World.

Breaking the Shackles of White Supremacy
with Greg Palast, Lori Saldaña

Sunday, October 15, 5pm
Christian Fellowship Congregational Church
1601 Kelton Road (Emerald Hills)
Come connect with your community and work together toward Racial Justice. Open your hearts and sharpen your minds. We have local musicians playing music and brilliant activists speaking about the issues facing our community. This event is free to the general public. However, if you have means, please support our work by purchasing VIP front row seats for $35.

5pm – 7pm Jazz Vespers; Jazz music event and Sermon from Dr. Rev Hill
7pm – 9pm ; How we uphold the Racial Justice Movements from Charlottesville to Southeast San Diego. Speakers are; Greg Palast, Lori Saldaña, Clovis Honoree, Dr. Darwin Fishman, and Genevieve Jones – Wright

This is a build-up event for October 22, National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of People of Color.

Santee Lakes Meet and Greet

Sunday, October 15, 1pm
Santee Lakes
9310 Fanita Parkway
For More Information (Tickets, Free)
Hosted by Ammar Campa for Congress

Join us at Santee Lakes Pavillion J for a family BBQ and volunteer social. There will be food. This will be a potluck style event, so we ask that you all bring a dish to share. This will be a chance to hear Ammar’s vision for the 50th Congressional District and learn about how to get involved in this people-powered movement.

DSA San Diego: October General Meeting

Sunday, October 15, 4pm
San Diego Friends Center
3850 Westgate Place
For More Information
Hosted by Democratic Socialists of America

This meeting is open to new and current members, prospective members, and those seeking information about San Diego DSA. We encourage all current members to attend as we launch our elections for Steering Committee!

We’ll also be giving some exciting updates on the activity of DSA’s working groups with opportunities to join as well.

This is an exciting time for democratic socialists, and we hope you’ll join us!

Medicare-for-All Weekend of Action Petitioning Event in AD 76

Sunday, October 15, 1pm
Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Drive
For More Information (RSVP)

The California Nurses Association, Healthy California campaign, Our Revolution, and #KnockEveryDoor are turning up the heat for SB 562 — a bill that would establish a Medicare-for-All system in California. Join us at this event as part of the statewide Weekend of Action on October 15th, when we’ll host grassroots actions in all 80 Assembly Districts in California.

We’ll be talking to residents about Medicare-for-All and ask supporters to add their name to the SB 562 petition. Dress for the weather, wear your walking shoes, and bring snacks and water. We’re going to have a lot of fun, get to know each other and members of our community, and start to do the work in order to guarantee health care for all. For info on other events in the region, go here.

Raise Progress Meeting

Raise Progress Meeting

Sunday, October 15, 3:30pm
The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th Street (South Park)

We’re Raise Progress, a grassroots organization of parents and friends who are united in our commitment to ensure that our children inherit a safe United States, firmly rooted in the principles of democracy, where justice prevails for all people. We support vulnerable people and communities threatened by our current social climate, institutions defending progressive policies, and politicians who are aligned with our values. We invite you to join us, let’s #raiseprogress together!

October 16

Not One More

Monday, October 16, 6pm
Christ the King Catholic Church
29 South 32nd Street

Join us as we say Not One More person of our communities deported or racially targeted by law enforcement.
Action with San Diego Police Chief Shelly Zimmerman and County Sheriff Bill Gore.  Topics: California Values act (SB54), commitment from both SDPD and SDSO to NOT work with immigration to deport our families, and a  commitment to build trust and ensure safety for all our communities.

Activist San Diego
Monthly Community Meeting

Monday, October 16, 7pm
Joyce Beers Community Center
3900 Vermont Avenue (Hillcrest)
For More Information

Activist San Diego is calling on San Diegans to come together this month to discuss the issues that affect our community. We’ll have guest speakers, community discussion and ways for you to become active in San Diego right now! Please come to this meeting if you want to be working with kindred folks on making San Diego a better home for all.

Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego
Hosting Delaine Eastin

Monday, October 16, 7pm
International Association of Machinists Union Hall
5150 Kearny Mesa Road
For More Information (Tickets)

Delaine is the former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She is the fourth woman to be elected to a statewide office, and is the first and is still the only woman to be elected Superintendent, a profession that is dominated by women. Delaine was elected Superintendent following eight years in the State Assembly and six years on the City Council in Union City. Delaine has run for office 14 times and has never lost an election.

Throughout her career, Delaine has been a leader who has never been afraid to stand up to bullies on behalf of what is right. She fought polluters and sponsored legislation that raised over $100 million for toxic cleanup. She took on Big Tobacco and passed propositions that taxed the tobacco industry to create ‘First 5 California’ and anti-smoking campaigns. And as part of the lawsuit against Proposition 187, Delaine successfully stopped California’s police, health care professionals and teachers from being used as de facto immigration agents.

Delaine has fought tirelessly for the children and people of California…and she has won. Now she is ready to take this fight into the Governor’s office to ensure that the people of this great state have high quality education; affordable healthcare for ALL; a safe and clean environment; affordable housing; and that we build an economy that works for everyone.

October 17

Weekly Issa Resistance Rally

Tuesday, October 17, 10am
1800 Thibodo Road #310 (Vista)

Money Talks: A Town Hall on the Federal Budget

Tuesday, October 17, 6:30pm
Quantum Learning Network
1938 Avenida del Oro (Oceanside)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by 49th District Action Council and Fight4OurHealth

Please join us for a discussion on the  Federal Budget Proposal and how it affects American taxpayers and values. This will be an evening for learning about how current budget proposals will affect your community and how to fight back! We have invited Congressman Darrell Issa as a guest to listen to the concerns of our community.

October 18

Voter Registration at October Naturalization Ceremony

Join us to register new voters after the Naturalization Ceremony at Golden Hall.

Stand Up for the Escondido Public Library!

Wednesday, October 18, 4:30pm
Escondido City Hall
201 North Broadway
For More Information
Hosted by Save the Escondido Public Library

The Escondido City Council is trying to outsource our public library to a private company with a questionable track record. Speak up before it’s too late. Tell the Council why you value the high quality of our public library service.

Waypoint Movie Nights – The Thorax

Wednesday, October 18, 5:30pm
Waypoint Public
3794 30th Street (North Park)
For More Information

Waypoint Public is hosting a series of movie nights, with part of the proceeds going to Raise Progress. Raise Progress is a PAC that was formed by parents in North Park to support progressive political candidates in the 2018 midterms. On Oct 18, The Lorax will be shown in the back room of Waypoint for the kids. Parents can watch too, or have drinks in the front!

#NoMuslimBanEver Rally

Wednesday, October 18, 5:30pm
Westfield North County Mall
272 East Via Rancho Parkway (Escondido)
For More Information

Join us to declare #NoMuslimBanEver. Bring your signs, your voice, and your growing commitment to fight against these discriminatory, unconstitutional, and inhumane bans.

Note: Park in the general vicinity of Macaroni Grill but please don’t park directly next to the restaurant so as not to impede commerce.

Candidate Forum – 49th Congressional District

Wednesday, October 18, 6pm
Elijah’s Restaurant
7061 Claremont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action

Join as we hear from all three Democratic candidates running to face off against GOP incumbent Darrell Issa in the race for California’s 49th Congressional District in our second candidate forum of the 2018 election season.

We’ll hear from candidates Doug Applegate, Mike Levin, and Paul Kerr as part of our forum, moderated by club president Tommy Hough. Questions will be submitted in writing only. While the event is free and open to the public, only club members will be permitted to submit questions for the candidates

Zapatista Mayan Art Project San Diego – Chiapas

Wednesday, October 18, 6pm
Border X Brewing
2181 Logan Avenue (Barrio Logan)
For More Information

Dreamers needed to create visions for a new and unique art collaboration between Barrio Logan in San Diego, CA, and Zapatista rebel school in Chiapas, Mexico! Join us in forming an artistic cooperative of creative people interested in honestly collaborating with Mayan students, their families, and Zapatista education promoters at an indigenous, rainforest-based school in Chiapas, Mexico. .

Key skills needed – hope, joy, determination, ability to dream. First step…get a small group talking to each other about creating this amazing art collaboration with a rural Mayan community in the Mexican southeast. Chiapas, Mexico

South Bay Make It Fair Town Hall

Wednesday, October 18, 6pm
Chula Vista Public Library
365 F Street
For More Information

Join the conversation at our South Bay Town Hall on how we can close California’s commercial property tax loophole to restore over $9 billion annually to invest in local communities.

Join your neighbors, community leaders, and local elected officials to learn more about the #MakeItFairCA campaign to revitalize our neighborhoods by closing this commercial property tax loophole. Together we can restore over $9 billion every year to invest in schools, community colleges, healthcare, libraries, parks and other community services.

Speakers Include:
Dr. Carl Luna, Professor of Political Science at University of San Diego and San Diego Mesa College
-City Councilmember Patrica Aguilar, Chula Vista
-Superintendent Francisco Escobedo, Chula Vista Elementary School District
-Executive Director Gene Chavira, South County Teachers United
-Director of Public Relations Antonio Martinez, Imperial Beach Community Clinic

Chicana Tributes: Activist Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Wednesday, October 18, 6pm
Logan Heights Library
567 South 28th Street
For More Information

This month Chicana/os On the Move features the newly released book CHICANA TRIBUTES: Stories for the New Generation. Join us in a discussion with authors and editors Rita Sanchez and Sonia Lopez to learn about the stories of local women featured in the book who were successful in the struggle for equal rights and social justice. Additional speakers include Chicano Museum activist Josie Talamantez; Executive Director of Barrio Station Rachael Ortiz and authors Lucia Acevedo Gonzales and Zerina Zermeño. A book signing will follow the presentation. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event and proceeds will be donated to the Logan Heights Branch Library. Light refreshments will be served.

October 19

Meet and Greet with Pete! – Antique Row Cafe

Thursday, October 19, 10am
Antique Row Cafe of El Cajon
1185 East Main Street
For More Information

Join Pete Beauregard, candidate for the 50th Congressional District, for coffee. Bring some friends, meet the candidate, and ask your questions.

Pete Beauregard is a climate-change activist, peace advocate, and a man passionate about getting corporate money and influence out of politics! He is a Progressive Democrat and was elected both as an Assembly Delegate for the State party and as a pledged delegate to Bernie Sanders at the 2016 Democratic Convention. 3 of his top priorities in Congress are to get single-payer/Medicare-for-all style healthcare, bring green construction jobs to the 50th, and push for a constitutional amendment to reverse the Citizens United Decision!

Free Vaccination Clinic at The Center

Thursday, October 19, 3pm
San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information (RSVP)

We’ll be offering vaccines for Hepatitis A and the flu. Everyone is welcome.

Happy Hour with the 49th Congressional Candidates at Bagby Beer

Thursday, October 19, 5pm
601 South Coast Highway (Oceanside)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Democratic Club of Carlsbad Oceanside

Meet the Democratic candidates running against Darrell Issa.

UNITE HERE 30 Union Day of Action!

Thursday, October 19, 5pm
The Park Next to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront
For More Information

Join thousands of UNITE HERE members and hospitality workers in 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada. UNITE HERE Local 30 will be rallying in downtown San Diego at 5pm!

Every day, UNITE HERE serves our country by winning strong union contracts for hospitality workers. We serve our country by prioritizing new organizing and turning poverty wage jobs into good jobs. We serve our country by achieving real political power for working people. We serve our country by standing up to the rich and powerful, from billionaire bosses of the hospitality industry, to healthcare profiteers, and even President Trump. We’re everyday people – cooks, housekeepers, dishwashers – risking our livelihoods to fight for what’s right. And fair. And earned.

Film Screening of Tony – The Movie, About Homelessness

Thursday, October 19, 6pm
700 Front Street (Downtown)
For More Information (RSVP)

Learn about how to solve homelessness in San Diego through the eyes of someone who lives it daily on the streets of East Village.

When Tony ends up homeless after losing his job as a waiter in San Diego, he is faced with the daily struggles of life on the streets. His search for housing begins but then turns into a quest for solutions to homelessness, not just for himself, but for thousands of people living on the streets across the county. The investigation takes him to the top levels of government locally, but also to regions across the country where progress is being made. What do communities do to significantly reduce homelessness? What is happening in San Diego? And does Tony find housing?

Encinitas Unity: Darrell Issa Street-Corner Protest 

Thursday, October 19, 5pm
Encinitas Boulevard & El Camino Real (NE corner)

Please join us every Thursday to protest Darrell Issa! He was the deciding vote in the house to approve the AHCA. He is a strong ally and backer of Trump. He is the richest representative in Congress and votes party over country again and again.

October 20

La Habitación – 100 Years of Mexican History

Friday, October 20 – Thursday, October 26
Digital Gym Theater
2921 El Cajon Boulevard
For More Information (Tickets/Showtimes)

In this anthology film, eight directors capture 100 years of Mexican history through the eyes of individuals who have occupied the same room at different time periods. This unforgettable film features segments directed by Daniel Giménez Cacho and Carlos Carrera with amazing performances from Sofia Espinoza, Noe Hernández, and Osvaldo de León.

Eight different stories that take place in the same room and in a different period of modern Mexican history.

October 21

Alianza Rapid Response Organizing Conference

Saturday, October 21, 10am
Universidad Popular Centro
1234 North Santa Fe Avenue (Vista)
For More Information (Tickets)

Please join us to receive training on developing alert systems in your cities and neighborhoods.

At the conference you will learn:
– How to organize an Alianza Confirmation Team (A.C.T.) to confirm and document police checkpoints or immigration enforcement activities.
– How to write up an alert that is effective and proactive.
– How to access and use a text message list.
– How to use social media effectively for alerting and communicating with the community.
– How to develop graphics and memes for online use.
– How to work with the attorneys and allies in support of community members that need legal assistance.
– How to fund and structure your own alert system.

San Diego Original Black Panther Party
Community Empowerment Breakfast Program

Saturday, October 21, 10am
Bonnie Jean Soul Food
1964 54th Street (Oak Park)
For More Information

Please come out and enjoy some community sharing, of issues which affect our community. Also, get some Black Panther Party history, while enjoying the great tasting soul food of Sista Bonnie Jeans soulful restaurant!

October 22

Natl Protest: Stop Police Brutality, Repression, Criminalization

Sunday, October 22, 1pm
Martin Luther King Memorial Park
6401 Skyline Drive
For More Information
Hosted by Activist San Diego

The San Diego Coalition for Racial Justice is calling for everyone to mobilize on October 22nd, the National Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of People of Color. The coalition brings together those under the gun and those not under the gun as a powerful voice to expose the epidemic of police brutality.

We will be MARCHING from Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park to the San Diego Police Dept Southeast Station. We have amazing speakers and musicians lined up to raise awareness and create cohesion in our community.

National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality,
Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation

Sunday, October 22, 5pm
City Heights/Weingart Library and Performance Annex
3795 Fairmount Avenue
For More Information 
Hosted By: San Diego RedneckRevolt, Fuerza, Amigos de Aztlan, The Movement Productions, Our Realities Fighting Police Brutality, United Against Police Terror, Artful Activist

October 22nd is a day that people around the nation have mobilized every year since 1996 for a National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation. It is crucial that we bring forward a powerful National Day of Protest in cities and towns across the U.S. to challenge the ongoing violence against the people. This October 22nd, stand with thousands across the country to express our collective outrage, creativity, and resistance in response to the crimes of this system

S.D. Indivisible October Meeting

Sunday, October 22, 1:30pm
Tiger! Tiger!
3025 El Cajon Boulevard (North Park)
For More Information

San Diego Indivisible Downtown will have their monthly chapter meeting this month at Tiger! Tiger! on the back patio. New members are invited to arrive at 1:30pm, and our meeting will start at 2:00. This venue is family friendly, so feel free to bring your young resisters.

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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