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There are thirty-eight events of interest to activists in San Diego over the next ten days. I have a few observations about our County so-called government to share before you get to the good stuff:
First Amendment eff up. Journalist Kelly Davis has worked diligently over the past few years exposing injustices in local government. The County of San Diego didn’t take kindly to her (along with Dave Maass) exposés concerning (60!) jail deaths at the SD County Jail. So they decided to drag her into court to reveal her notes, interviews, and recordings from the award-winning CityBeat series. She’s off the hook, for now, thanks to a judge with common sense. But there’s still a chance the County government’s legal counsel will appeal. Read about it here.
Sexual predator County Sheriff still on the loose. County Sheriff Bill Gore’s investigation into a sheriff’s deputy accused by 14 women of groping them, along with other abuses of power was completed on January 19th. County District Attorney Summer Stephan had staff assigned to the three-month-long inquiry. So where are the charges?
Deputy Richard Fischer was placed on administrative duty in November and relieved of duties in December. He remains on the county payroll and has not been charged with any crimes.
It appears what’s going on here involves the time-honored technique of prosecutors dragging out proceedings against law enforcement officers accused of wrongdoing in the hope the public will forget about their offenses.
This is certainly the case with San Diego Police Department officer Colin Governski, caught perjuring himself in court via his own body-worn camera last summer. Tony Diaz, a homeless man had his conviction for a misdemeanor violation overturned when evidence surfaced proving the arresting officer lied under oath about the circumstances leading to the arrest. Six months later, the County District Attorney’s office has failed to take this case to court.
Speaking of coverups, how about County Sheriff Bill Gore’s office writing up Cmdr. David Myers (who’s running against Gore in June) for daring to meet (off duty) with Deputy Fisher’s 14 victims. The meeting, prior to the San Diego Women’s March last month, “could jeopardize an ongoing investigation,” according to the written warning. Via the Union-Tribune:
San Diego attorney Dan Gilleon represents both Myers and the 13 women who have filed legal claims or lawsuits against San Diego County. He said Wednesday the action against Myers is evidence the county is violating Myers’ right to seek elected office.
“It seems clear that this official order was designed to quell Mr. Myers’ free speech and campaign activities,” he said by email.
Gilleon also said the actions may serve to silence the victims as the civil cases move forward in a mediation proceeding.
“Whereas they claim they want to prosecute Fischer for his abuse of police power, the county realizes that the more my clients engage in these heroic ‘me too’ activities, the more victims will come forward,” he added. “I truly do not think the county wants to find more victims regardless of what various officials claim.”
The Sheriff’s office–which has re-assigned Myers to a broom closet–denies this action was retaliatory. The reality is they think they can get away with this sort of malfeasance. They think you’ll forget come June when it’s time to vote for Supervisor, District Attorney, and County Sheriff.
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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.
February 9
Defend the Dream Rally
Friday, February 9, 11am
Hepner Hall
San Diego State University
For More Information (Tickets)
Hosted by Ammar Campa for Congress
Join us for a rally to defend the dreamers featuring Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez as well as Ammar Campa Najjar, who is running in the 50th district. This event will be co-sponsored by SDSU Dems, Education without Borders, Indivisible CA50, Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force and Pi Sigma Alpha.
The press conference with Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez is postponed to Saturday, February 10th at Noon pm at the U.S.S. Midway Museum Overlook, due to the government shutdown late night votes.
Dialogue with Oscar López Rivera:
Decolonize, Hurricanes & Solidarity
Friday, February 9, 6pm
Centro Cultural de La Raza
2004 Park Boulevard (Balboa Park)
For More Information
Hosted by Unión del Barrio
Unión del Barrio would like to invite the San Diego community to join us as we welcome Oscar Lopez River, the longest held political prisoner of US imperialism for his fight for Puerto Rican Independence and the struggle for Self-Determination. Oscar Lopez Rivera, who, in 1970’s, was a leader of the Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional Puertorriqueña, was imprisoned for over 35 years in US federal prison, for his struggle for Puerto Rican independence and sovereignty from US colonialism over the islands economy.
At the time of his release in 2016, he was greeted as a national hero by tens of thousands in Puerto Rico and in the diaspora communities in the US. Since then, he has been working tirelessly to overcome the impact of US colonialism in Puerto Rico. An example of the continued status of colony has been the inadequate response by the US government after the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria in September 2017.
Now he is coming on his first visit to Southern California, to speak with Puerto Ricans and others about his homeland and to raise funds for the Oscar Lopez Rivera Foundation to support the rebuilding effort, the Independence and Self-determination of the Puerto Rican people.
Lesbian Caregivers Support Group
Featuring SDSU Professor Cayleff
Friday, February 9, 7pm
San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre Street
For More Information
“Feeding the Hand that Bit You: Lesbian Daughters as Caretakers” and Caring for our Lesbian Friends
Are you or have you taken care of your parents? Was it a difficult experience given your past relationship with them? Did you invite them to live with you and your partner? Are you helping care for a lesbian friend? Cayleff, Prof. of Women’s Studies at SDSU will talk about research she conducted on this topic, her own experience with two 90+ year old parents, and her lesbian network.
Daughters/women are often expected to be caretakers of others; sometimes lesbians are thought not to have “families” like their hetero-siblings. Come, listen and share your experiences and suggestions for healthy coping.
Sierra Club Film Night “In Pursuit of Silence”
Friday, February 9, 6:30pm
8304 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard #101
For More Information
A meditative exploration of silence and the impact of noise on our lives, this film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe from a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto to the streets of Mumbai, the loudest city on the planet – and inspires us to both experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world. “A remarkable documentary … thoughtful and restorative,” according to Kenneth Turan of the L.A. Times. Scott Tobias of NPR comments that this film is “pure cinema. As much a visual treat as an aural one.”
February 10
NAN Honors SD Black Panther Party & Attorney Amos Jones
Saturday, February 10, 10am
House of Justice Auditorium at Ebenezer
1728 South 39th Street
For More Information (Tickets)
We welcome you to attend the second gathering of the National Action Network’s weekly Saturday Action Rally. This is our weekly gathering of empowerment for the social justice community and for the community at large! The House of Justice Auditorium at Ebenezer which will open Saturday and will be the National Action Network San Diego’s community house where crisis calls come into as well as the hottest social justice issues are covered from Saturday to Saturday. Almost weekly you get to personally meet and hear from a rising voice in civil rights nationally the Reverend Shane Harris who covers the County and Nation’s most important topics in politics and social justice with a weekly fiery keynote and also you will hear from various community leaders and elected officials during different weeks.
Attorney Amos Jones is a nationally known Super Lawyers-rated civil rights Attorney and legal scholar based in Washington, DC. He will speak to NAN about the Jury room and how we change the jury system.
Love Thy Neighbor Toiletry Drive
Saturday, February 10, 9am-5pm
335 Church Street (Chula Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Love Thy Neighbor
‘Love Thy Neighbor’ has been working with Movimiento Juventud 2000, a shelter for immigrants and refugees in Tijuana. Taking food, clothes and other items to help the Men, Women, and Children going through the shelter. We will be delivering them to the shelter on Saturday. Everyone is invited to join us in bagging the toiletries and visiting the shelter to get an up-close view of what is going on there.
Walk for True Representation
Saturday, February 10, 11am
8285 Skyline Drive
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Monica Montgomery for City Council
Conversations are key to spreading great ideas. That’s how we understand the needs of our community, and that’s why we’ve been walking and talking to voters daily. We spark good conversations, which lead to great ideas, and those ideas become reality when enough people are dedicated to action. So let’s move together to strengthen our community! Join me on February 10th as we canvass the district and engage our neighbors. It’s so important that we work together to create the change at city hall we need and we’re walking door to door to do it. But we need your help to spread the word about this campaign far and wide, so please come out and help us make history!
Superwalk Saturday!
Saturday, February 10, 11am
Plant Power Fast Food
2204 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by Bryan Pease for San Diego City Council 2018
Join us at Plant Power Fast Food for a great breakfast followed by voter outreach! We’ll give you a highly targeted list of likely supportive voters and pair you up with someone to go give them information about our campaign. You can hit about 30 houses in an hour!
February Endorsement Meeting
Saturday, February 10, 10am
San Diego Machinists Hall
5150 Kearny Mesa Road
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action
We’ll begin member check-in at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting will come to order at 10:00.
We’ll consider endorsements in California State Assembly Districts 71 and 75, San Diego City Council Districts 4 and 6 (D-4 and D-6), City of Chula Vista Mayor, and Chula Vista City Council seats 1 and 2.
This meeting is free and open to the public. Only members in good standing are permitted to vote in club endorsements. According to club bylaws, a member in good standing “has attended at least one (1) prior club meeting or has paid dues 34 days prior to the meeting.” Only those members who meet those requirements will be eligible to vote at our endorsement meetings. Absolutely no proxy voting is allowed.
Escondido Democratic Club –
February Meeting & Candidate Forum
Saturday, February 10, 10am
Escondido Senior Center
210 East Park Avenue
For More Information
For our meeting in February, the Escondido Democratic Club will host local candidates running for Mayor and City Council in districts 1 and 2! This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and ask them questions. Bring your friends!
Neighbors in Action Canvassing. Vista/Oceanside
Saturday, February 10, 10am
Temple Heights Elementary
1550 Temple Heights Drive (Oceanside)
For More Information
Hosted by Flip the 49th Neighbors in Action
Flipping the 49th depends on communities in Oceanside. We just need 2000 more voters to get to the polls next year to say NO to the President Trump agenda. YOU can help make that happen!
No experience needed! We provide training, scripts, walk lists, breakfast food & snacks. Wear walking shoes, hats (or sunscreen) and sunglasses, and get ready to take some direct action and talk to voters.
Neighbors in Action Canvassing: Solana Beach
Saturday, February 10, 10am
La Colonia Park
715 Valley Avenue (Solana Beach)
For More Information
Hosted by Flip the 49th Neighbors in Action
Flipping the 49th depends on communities in Solana Beach. We just need 2000 more voters to get to the polls next year to say NO to the President Trump agenda. YOU can help make that happen!
No experience needed! We provide training, scripts, walk lists, breakfast food & snacks. Wear walking shoes, hats (or sunscreen) and sunglasses, and get ready to take some direct action and talk to voters.
Indivisible Twitter Training – North County and San Diego
Saturday, February 10, 10am
San Diego Event
3505 Camino del Rio South #240
Sunday, February 11, 10am
San Marcos Event
Private Home
Address furnished upon registration
For More Information (Sign Up San Diego) (Sign Up North County)
Technology has become a powerful tool in the Resistance! Public policies are actively discussed on Twitter every minute of the day. Participating on Twitter can be a fun way to engage with others – thought leaders, Resistance Family Members, and elected officials, even Members of Congress.
You heard all about Twitter, but yet know how to use them! Don’t worry about it, because we are setting up FREE training to help you with it!
For the weekend of February 10-11, Indivisible San Diego is partnering up with Indivisible CD50 to host a weekend of Twitter Training
Jordan Beane Meet & Greet
Saturday, February 10, Noon
The Wine Pub
2907 Shelter Island Drive
For More Information
Hosted by Pacific Beach Democratic Club and Jordan Beane for San Diego City Council
Join fellow District 2 residents, San Diegans and politicos for a casual get together with Jordan Beane. Learn more about the endorsed candidate of the Pacific Beach Democratic Club and the Point Loma Democratic Club as we look to turn District 2 blue in November.
Saturday Rides with the Candidate – Downtown
Saturday, February 10, 10am
Bean Bar
1068 K Street
For More Information
Hosted by Omar Passons for Supervisor 2018
Casual, family-friendly mostly flat bike ride with Supervisor candidate Omar Passons around key parks, Seaport Village and public spaces downtown to ask questions, share the outdoors & enjoy San Diego! Featuring Howard Blackson & Mike Stepner, former City Architect!
March 4Black Women SD- 2nd Planning Meeting
Saturday, March 10, 1pm
Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans
4089 Fairmount Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by Black Lives Matter: San Diego
Please join us for our 2nd planning meeting, if you are interested in helping put together this historic 1st Annual March for Black Women here in San Diego on March 10th! We will be going over committee action items, and volunteer tasks.
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February 11
NCITF – Love Your Neighbor Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
Sunday, February 11, 3pm
Indian Joe Brewing
2123 Industrial Court (Vista)
For More Information (Tickets)
Hosted by North County Immigration Task Force
Join the North County Immigration Task Force for an afternoon of entertainment, delicious food and drink.Buy a Valentine’s gift for your sweetheart at our silent auction! We’ll have deals on fine dining, massages, and gift baskets! Make a donation and make your honey — or yourself — happy! And for every beer you purchase, $1 goes to NCITF!
All funds raised go to the North County Immigration Task Force Emergency & Legal Fund! Suggested minimum donation per ticket is $20. We would be grateful if you would consider sponsoring the purchase of additional tickets.
NCITF will provide the food and entertainment — you’ll get to choose which beer to purchase!
VetDems February General Meeting
Sunday, February 11, 4pm
SEIU Local 221
4004 Kearny Mesa Road
For More Information
Hosted by Veterans Democratic Club of San Diego
Welcome to February Folks! The future is bright and the fun is just beginning – let’s keep the momentum going! We’re humbled to be in great company this month. Come talk veteran initiatives with our marquee speaker, State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzales Fletcher.
Also, meet and greet with Christina Prejean, CA 49 Congressional Candidate and fellow VetDem Wingman; Participate in voting for the next VetDem Executive Board. Be sure to arrive at 1600 to have refreshments during the social hour. We look forward to seeing you all there!
American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs
Sunday, February 11, 11am
Edwards San Marcos 18
1180 West San Marcos Boulevard
For More Information (Tickets)
Presented by San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
San Diego’s Yale Strom (Artist in Residence in the Department of Jewish Studies, San Diego State University) dives deeply into the life of Eugene Debs, a five-time candidate for President of the United States representing the Socialist Party of America which he co-founded. He championed labor rights and stood against income inequality, becoming a de facto progenitor of Bernie Sanders. Narrated by Amy Madigan, the film overflows with captivating and compelling historical footage, imagery and documentation.
The film features a number of San Diego voice actors (Steve Gunderson, Sam Woodhouse, Nick Cagel, David Drexler, Eliza Jane Schneider, Debbie Davis, etc.) as well as an original soundtrack of American folk music performed by Fred Benedetti, Jeff Pekarek, Walt Richards, Elizabeth Schwartz, and special guest fiddler Jeremy Kittel.
Neighbors in Action Canvassing: Vista
Sunday, February 11, 10am
Vista Teachers Association
2141 Industrial Court
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Flip the 49th Neighbors in Action
Join us to talk to voters about issues that matter to all of us and the future of our country! This event is co-hosted by Vista Sunday Crew. Flipping the 49th depends on communities in Vista. We just need 2000 more voters to get to the polls next year to say NO to the Trump agenda. YOU can help make that happen!
No experience needed! We provide training, scripts, walk lists, breakfast food & snacks. Wear walking shoes, hats (or sunscreen) and sunglasses, and get ready to take some direct action and talk to voters.
SURJ Hosts Our Next Meeting
Sunday, February 11, 3pm
Valencia/Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Hosted by Showing Up for Racial Justice – SURJ San Diego
Join us this Sunday as Showing up for Racial Justice hosts our February meeting! Our members are SURJ, CAIR, Activist San Diego, Brown Berets of San Diego, The Original Black Panther Party, KNSJ Radio, Refuse Facism, Indivisible Hilcrest, Freedom Room, NAN, and CAST.
February 12
Public Hearing Regarding the Appointee to Chief of SDPD
Monday, February 12, 6pm
San Diego City Council
202 West C Street
For More Information
Hosted by Mid-City CAN (Community Advocacy Network)
Join us at this public hearing to tell the City of San Diego what your goals and expectations are for the new chief of SDPD
Recently the mayor appointed David Nisleit to chief of SDPD. Before Mr. Nisleit is confirmed by city council on February 26th, the public has an opportunity to comment on his qualifications and express their priorities and concerns to City Council. Hearing will take place on 12th floor, please arrive at 5 PM.
San Diego Honors the 50th Anniversary
of the Memphis Sanitation Strike
Monday, February 12, 11am
Christian Fellowship Congregational Church
1601 Kelton Road
For More Information (Tickets)
Hosted by San Diego Fight for 15 – Lucha por 15
Join the Fight for 15 protest nationwide Feb. 12 – the 50th anniversary of the historic Memphis sanitation strike – carrying on the fight for higher wages and union rights led by hundreds of black municipal workers whose 1968 walkout became a rallying cry of the Poor People’s Campaign led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In 1968, 40% of Memphis sanitation workers relied on welfare to survive. Today 52% of fast food workers are forced to access benefits just to get by. 50 years later, we are still struggling, and we are still fighting.
As we honor the legacy of the Memphis strikers we commit ourselves to organizing forward by participating in six weeks of direct action and nonviolent civil disobedience beginning Mother’s Day as part of the new Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, uniting two of the nation’s most powerful social movements in a common fight for strong unions to lift people of all races out of poverty, break the chains of racism, challenge the morality of the military economy and address the environmental destruction that affects us all.
How to Join Your Community Planning Group
Monday, February 12, 4:30pm
Circulate San Diego
1111 6th Avenue, Ste 402
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Circulate San Diego and San Diego Leaders 2020
Is your voice being represented in your CPG? Community Planning Group members help shape the future of their communities. Hear from CPG members about their experience and how you can get elected to your CPG!
Maya Rosas, advocacy manager at Circulate San Diego and former Uptown Planners member, and Eduardo Velasquez, research manager at San Diego Regional EDC, Circulate San Diego Board Member, and North Park Planning Committee member, will answer questions and provide insights from their own experiences about what it means to serve on a CPG.
This is not like our other CPG trainings consisting of a moderated panel discussion. This gathering will be less formal and more of a casual conversation between attendees. Because the event will be hosted at our offices, space is limited, so RSVP today!
Democracy in Planning Report Release Party
Monday, February 12, 5:30pm
Circulate San Diego
1111 6th Avenue, Ste 402
For More Information
We’re releasing a report titled Democracy in Planning: Enhancing democratic participation in San Diego’s Community Planning Groups, and we’re throwing a party to celebrate. Join us on the rooftop of our office building for a fun afternoon of good conversations, good people, and good beer!
About the Report: Public participation is a cornerstone of city planning and a pillar of democracy. Everyone should have a voice in how decisions are made, especially in local government.
Unfortunately, not all voices have equal access to participate in community planning groups (CPGs). The structure of CPGs has allowed certain voices to become amplified, while excluding others. Barriers undermine the purpose of CPGs to collect diverse and representative public input and to advance democratic participation.
1 Billion Rising Solidarity for Homeless Women and Girls!
Monday, February 12, Noon
Fault Line Park
1429 Island Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Housing Emergency Alliance
One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. The campaign, launched on Valentine’s Day 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. On 14 February 2013, people across the world came together to express their outrage, strike, dance, and RISE in defiance of the injustices women suffer, demanding an end at last to violence against women.
OBR 2018 continues to sustain the theme of “Solidarity Against the Exploitation of Women” as neo-liberal policies and rapacious capitalism have become the engine of most governments, bringing profound consequences for the long-suffering working class and marginalized sectors. In San Diego, the highest number of reported Sexual Assaults is in East Village, Ground Zero for our Housing Disaster and increase in Homelessness. This is no coincidence — homeless women and girls are highly vulnerable.
JOIN US to stand in Solidarity with our Homeless sisters and call attention to: Why women are homeless (escaping domestic violence, poverty, low wages, disability- some of which may be related to DV); the lack of safety in the MegaTent Shelters for women; the criminalization of homelessness; the lack of investment in affordable housing; and how the affordable housing/homelessness disaster and the criminalization of homelessness impacts and endangers women and makes them more vulnerable to male violence. E.g., impounding their RVs and vehicles so they no longer have a safe place to stay.
February 13
Hillcrest Town Council Community Meeting:
Climate Change, Locally & Globally!
Tuesday, February 13, 6:30pm
Joyce Beers Community Center
3900 Vermont Avenue
For More Information
Please join us for our next community meeting. Climate change is frequently making headlines. At the national level, President Trump’s tweets are critical of climate science, and his administration has dismantled many Obama-era climate policies. In contrast, our local government has a precedent-setting Climate Action Plan aimed at reducing the City’s carbon footprint in half, and the City is currently grappling with strategies to implement its ambitious plan.
*Keynote Speaker 1: Mary McKenzie PhD, HTC Board Member and Professor of Political Science, will discuss climate change at the global and national levels–including basic background on climate science and Q&A.
*Keynote Speaker 2: Cody Hooven, Chief Sustainability Officer at the City of San Diego, will discuss what the City is doing to meet local climate goals, as well as the City’s progress on implementation of its ambitious 2015 Climate Action Plan. Ms. Hooven will also take Q&A from the audience.
February 14
Political Trivia Night with Professor Ethan
Wednesday, February 14, 6pm
Oceanside Brewing Company
312 Del Norte Via
For More Information
Hosted by Michelle Gomez for CA State Assembly, District 76
Come test your political IQ the 2nd Wednesday of every month. MAKE FRIENDS, WIN PRIZES! For those who enjoy an added challenge, feel free to enjoy some of the best craft beer in Oceanside prior to the game!
TrustBlackWomen:
A Celebration of Black Women’s Joy and Healing
Wednesday, February 14, 7pm
Digital Gym Cinema
2921 El Cajon Boulevard
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Black Lives Matter: San Diego and UCSD Critical Gender Studies Program
In September 2017 women from all around the nation gathered in D.C for the first March For Black Women, to denounce the state violence, sexualized violences, murders and brutalization facing all Black women and additionally the disappearances of our girls from their homes and schools
This March, San Diego will have its first March for Black Women, hosted by Black Lives Matter San Diego. As a precursor to this upcoming event CGS and Black Lives Matter San Diego invites you to an evening full of community, fun, and reflection as we collectively envision a world in which everyone trusts Black women. Since it will also be Valentine’s Day the latter half of the event will include fun interactive stations where we’ll get to show each other and ourselves some much-needed love.
***This event centers the experiences of self-identified Black women, but is open to everyone.***This event is free and open to the public but please let us know you’re coming so we can plan food accordingly
February 16
Our Dreams Live
Friday, February 16, 5pm
Bread and Salt
1955 Julian Avenue (Barrio Logan)
For More Information
We would like to invite family, friends, supporters, and allies to a night filled with fun, food & drinks (with donations), music and of course art. But Our Dreams Live is more than a benefit art show. It is a celebration of our communities and of our resiliency and adaptability in the face of continuous hardship. It is a celebration of our experiences as immigrants, DACA recipients, and Dreamers. We hope that you will join us as we fight for dignity, respect, and our rights as human beings.
Under the current political circumstances, it has never been more dire that we get our reality as a border town recognized. There is a constant fear and anxiety brought about by ICE and militarization of our borders. The fear of deportation. The lack of stability and living in a perpetual state of limbo can be and is emotionally, mentally and physically taxing. That is why we need our stories heard. Our narratives as the most vulnerable victims of increased border security need to be a part of the dialogue as legislators craft policy that directly impacts our lives. Proceeds from the show will go towards local advocacy for a Clean Dream Act as well as sending San Diego border Dreamers to D.C to have our voices heard and inserted into policy conversations. We need our realities to be acknowledged and our lives to be respected. Because it is not a piece a paper that gives us value; it is the dignity of our characters, the morality of our actions and our commitment to our communities and loved ones that give us value. We are the American Dream, and we will forever continue to fight for our dreams.
So please join us in celebrating and fundraising. Join us and be on the right side of history. We are looking forward to seeing you all there.
February 17
Activist Defense Training
Saturday, February 17, 11am
Location furnished upon signup
For More Information (Sign Up)
Hosted by Community Defense Groups
This event is largely In response to very recent assaults initiated by rallying extremists, hate crimes against activists.
Dedicated to Heather Heyer and other past community activists.Training activists on situational, environmental awareness, street self defense against bullying extremists, arrest prevention techniques, threat recognition, deescalation techniques, Equipment will be provided. Plus, you will get to go home with self defense tools, resources and basic manual.** Queer and Disabled, Marginalized inclusive.
Oceanside Canvass with Flip the 49th and Soar 2/17
Saturday, February 17, 9am-1pm
4625 Lake Boulevard (Oceanside)
For More Information (RSVP)
We invite you to join Flip the 49th and the SOAR initiative Saturday, February 17 to talk to voters about the future of our country and protecting our open space resources for future generations.
Flipping the 49th depends on communities in Oceanside to get to the polls in November to say NO to the anti-environmental Trump agenda- and that is when we expect the SOAR initiative will be decided. Together we can help make that happen by knocking on doors and talking to voters about the stakes of this election and giving voters the opportunity to sign the SOAR initiative and have a direct impact on their community.
This is basic grassroots democracy- neighbors talking to neighbors about issues they care about.
Neighbors in Action Canvassing: Carlsbad
Saturday, February 17, 10am
Flip the 49th Office
5145 Avenida Encinas, Suite I (Carlsbad)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Flip the 49th Neighbors in Action
Join us to talk to voters about issues that matter to all of us and the future of our country!
Flipping the 49th depends on communities in Carlsbad. We just need 2000 more voters to get to the polls next year to say NO to the Trump agenda. YOU can help make that happen!
No experience needed! We provide training, scripts, walk lists, breakfast food & snacks. Wear walking shoes, hats (or sunscreen) and sunglasses, and get ready to take some direct action and talk to voters.
February 19
Endorsements and Actions
Monday, February 19, 7pm
Elijah’s Restuarant
7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County
We have another great endorsement meeting:
Congress, 49th: Douglas Applegate, Sara Jacobs, Paul Kerr, Mike Levin, Christina Prejean
San Diego City Council 2: Jordan Beane, Jennifer H. Campbell MD, James Morrison, Bryan Pease
San Diego City Council 4: Myrtle Cole*, Monica Montgomery
San Diego City Council 8: Antonio Martinez, Vivian Moreno, Christian Ramirez, Zachary T. Lazarus
ASD Membership and Community Meeting. Everyone is Welcome
Monday, February 19, 7pm
Joyce Beers Community Center
3900 Vermont Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by ACTIVIST SAN DIEGO
Join us this month as we organize resistance to the regressive politics of the Trump Administration.
Find out about our Community radio station, KNSJ 89.1 FM.
Join our campaign for racial justice and participate in the Racial Justice Coalition of SD. We seek to end the use of the ‘choke hold’ and other police tactics that have taken the lives of so many people, especially youth of color. Work for women’s equality and social justice with Activist San Diego as we participate in alliances with other organizations throughout the county, the state and nation.
Save the Date
Reverend Al Sharpton Speaks in San Diego
Wednesday, February 21, 6pm (Tickets–$30–will go fast)
San Diego: Working People’s Day of Action
Saturday, February 24, 3:30pm
Call to Action if Trump Fires Mueller
5pm the Day It Happens & Thereafter
US District Court Southern District of California
330 West Broadway (Downtown)
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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Thanks for reminding everyone about ways they can get involved and the privilege of those in power avoiding prosecution for their bad acts. I think we haven’t seen charges against the Sheriff’s Deputy and San Diego Police Officer because Summer Stephan thinks it might complicate her election as DA. This is exactly the reason why San Diego County should not have named Ms. Stephan to the acting position while she is running for the job. It complicates her prosecutorial judgment.