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I have three favors to ask today.
The time has come to make some decisions if you haven’t already. We’d like you to vote, no matter what your preferences are. Of course, we have opinions on candidates/issues and would like to share them with readers. But unless you’ve come directly to us, you won’t get the opportunity to hear those views.
The powers that be at Facebook have decided we might be part of a Russian plot, so a twenty dollar promotion for a San Diego Free Press voter guide has been rejected. The copy for this post already ran for a seven-day period earlier in May. We were merely attempting to renew for three days leading up to the weekend.
To be fair, they’ll take our money after we complete a vetting process. Unfortunately, the June 5th primary will be long gone by the time our status is reviewed since it involves snail mail. Favor #1 is, please “share” this post.
So let’s talk about failing to make the effort to cast your ballot by June 5. Not voting means you approve of the status quo, even more so than people who actually vote for entrenched reactionary incumbents. Not voting means you’re dumb enough to think not participating is some kind of protest. It’s true many of the choices offered on the ballot are less than ideal. It’s true both political parties are run by people more concerned about money than principles.
It’s also true if everybody voted this country’s policies would be a lot closer to the values of (most of) its people. That’s why those with the most privilege are the least concerned about voter turnout. Some of our nation’s 1 percenters spend money to make it more difficult to actually vote. Others spend money to create the impression it’s a waste of time. Others have fouled the discourse so much that independent outlets are prevented from promoting their views.
If you marched in protest of Trump’s bs and don’t vote, you’ve more than canceled out any good karma you may have received.
As of May 31st, approximately 25% of the mail-in ballots for the City of San Diego have been received by the Registrar of Voters, according to the Political Data, Inc. Absentee Vote Tracker.
Both Democrats (2%) and Republicans (4%) are returning their ballots at a rate higher than the percentage of those mailed to each group. Not voting in proportion to their group’s size in the early balloting are people saying they had No Party Preference (-5%), people 18-34 (-9%), people 35-49 (-7%), and Latinos (-8%).
Up in the 49th Congressional District, Democrats are ahead in ballots cast by 6%. In the 50th, Republicans are ahead by 6%.
It ain’t over until it’s over. There’s no way of knowing how those mail-in voters actually voted and there’s no way of knowing what the final turnout will be. Favor # 2 is to ask you to make sure you vote. Just get it done.
Finally, Favor #3 is to make sure everybody you know votes. Don’t assume. Ask them to vote.
Don’t know who to vote for? Here’s selection of voter guides you may find useful:
KPBS/Voter’s Edge
With the League of Women Voters; shows actual ballot choices for voter’s address
San Diego Indivisible Downtown
No endorsements, but lots of links to candidate info.
Here’s a selection of endorsement sheets:
San Diego Free Press/OB Rag 2018 Election Crib Sheet
California Democratic Party
San Diego Democratic Party
Democrats for Equality
Planned Parenthood (Southwest CA)
Progressive Voter App (Let’s you compare various endorsements & make a list)
When we vote, we win. Every time.
Much of this week’s calendar is concerned with Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts. I’m sure I missed a bunch, so if you have a candidate or cause you want to support, give them a shout. They’ll be thrilled to hear from you.
For those of you who may feel a bit shy about asking strangers to vote, I offer up An Introvert’s Guide to Political Canvassing (h/t Carol Kim).
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.
June 1
I Have a Choice!! San Diego’s Election Debate
Friday, June 1, 6pm
The Quartyard
1301 Market Street
For More Information
Come enjoy an open environment to have fun and get to know the local issues on this year’s primary ballot.
By now everyone should know there’s an election coming up June 5, this event will be held to make sure that the people in our community are well educated On the propositions and candidates that are running for the primary election and also have a fun time getting informed
Walk or Phone Bank for True Representation
Friday, June 1, 5:30pm
123 Worthington Street #205
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Monica Montgomery for City Council
The Primary Election is TUESDAY and we need all hands on deck! Come walk or phone bank with the campaign to have real conversations, with the people of District 4, about true representation.
It’s so important that we work together to create the change at city hall we need and building genuine connections is the way 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!
June 2
Super Walk – Canvass the County
Saturday, June 2, 10am
26 Locations Throughout San Diego County
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Geneviéve Jones-Wright for DA
Join us for our final County-Wide push to elect Jones -Wright for District Attorney! We will be gathering at various locations across the county to hand out flyers and talk to voters door to door so we can win on June 5th!
We have always believed in people power above all. With your help, we know the Super Walk will put us on the path to victory in this extremely close election. Please look for information on where your local walk will be launching from in the coming days.
Pick the location that works best for you!
National City Get Out The Vote Rally & Walk
Saturday, June 2
Olivewood Clubhouse (10am & 2pm)
541 East 24th Street
Also
Sunday, June 3
2727 Hoover Avenue (Noon & 2pm)
For More Information /RSVP
Hosted by Alejandra Sotelo-Solis
It’s crunch time! You’re invited to GOTV weekend events! National City No on “B”, Yes on “C” (and Progress Slate) efforts have seen a tremendous growth of community support!
Moms Demand Action Wear Orange San Diego
Saturday, June 2, 11am
Colina del Sol Park
5319 Orange Avenue (College Area)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention
Join us for a community event to honor those lost to gun violence and those surviving from it. This is in conjunction with events across the country for National Gun Violence Awareness Day. We will have face painting and games for kids, food trucks, and music. We are grateful to have the support of our many community partners, including CAST, Allies for Women, Indivisible, League of Women Voters, Generation Justice, UCSD Students Demand Action, and Together We Will.
The Future is Female – Candidate Forum
Saturday, June 2, 11am
Arts Center at Chollas Creek
5010 Market Street
For More Information
Kimberly Ellis, Executive Director of Emerge California, will moderate this event.
When women who reflect their communities work together in leadership positions, it benefits members of society who have been traditionally underserved by local governments as well as every other sector of society. Values that support a holistic approach of integrating social and economic justice are shared by all these candidates.
Participants include:
Kimberly Ellis Executive Director of Emerge California
Geneviéve Jones-Wright for DA Candidate for San Diego District Attorney; Public Defender – San Diego Public Defender’s office
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis current National City Council Woman and candidate for National City Mayor
Mona Rios Current National City Council Woman
Nora E Vargas VP of Community and Government Relations of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest; Southwestern College Board member
Monica L Montgomery Candidate for San Diego City Council District 4; ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties as a Criminal Justice Advocate
Cori Schumacher Carlsbad City Council Member; Candidate for Carlsbad Mayor
Nicole Jones Candidate Southwestern College Board Seat 4; Dean, Counseling Services at Cuyamaca College
Leticia Cazares for Southwestern College Board, Seat 4 Candidate Southwestern College Board; Nonprofit and Community Engagement Consultant
GOTV Walk for Ammar with Kimberly Ellis!
Saturday, June 2, 4pm
350 South Magnolia Avenue (El Cajon)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Ammar Campa for Congress
Join the Ammar campaign for our last push in getting out the word about Ammar for election. We need to make sure that everyone gets out to vote, so we can really use your help knocking on doors and making calls. This is our first chance to get a Democrat and a progressive elected to this seat in 40 years and we are facing a very competitive primary. We need your help flipping this district and making sure Ammar gets past the June 5 primary.
Kimberly Ellis, former Executive Director for Emerge CA and candidate for chair of California Democratic Party will be kicking off this event. Come meet Kimberly and Ammar and then help knock on some doors or make calls!
GOTV Walk for Ammar Featuring Controller Betty Yee!
Saturday, June 2, 1pm
105 East Grand Avenue (Escondido)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Ammar Campa for Congress
CA State Controller Betty Yee will be kicking off this event. Come meet Controller Betty Yee and Ammar and then help knock on some doors or make calls!
Che Cafe Alumni Weekend – Open House!
Saturday, June 2, Noon
Che Cafe Collective
1000 Scholars Lane South (La Jolla)
For More Information
Hosted by Che Café Collective
Drinks and vegan desserts will be served
-Historical Tour
-Alumni Panel Discussion discussing the occupation, the new lease, recent construction and the future of the Che Cafe
Countdown to Election Day – Bryan Pease for City Council
Various Locations
For More Information (RSVP)
Saturday, June 2, 11am: Meet at Jamba Juice (1774 Garnet Ave)
Sunday, June 3rd, Noon: Meet at Plant Power (2204 Sunset Cliffs Blvd) **Special Guest: Marti Emerald!**
Monday, June 4th, 3pm: Meet at campaign headquarters (address provided upon RSVP) **volunteer opportunities available for those who do not wish to talk to voters**
Tuesday, June 5th, All Day: Election Day! Sign up for an hour of sign waving, phone banking, or door knocking! Then join us at 8PM at campaign headquarters to celebrate our efforts and watch the election results come in.
Jordan Beane for City Council Voter Outreach
For More Information
Saturday, June 2, 2:30pm: 3883 Ingram Street (PB), GOTV Phone Bank
Sunday, June 3, 11am: 3605 Clairemont Drive, Precinct Walk
Flip the 49th Neighbors in Action
15 GOTV Events
June 2-5
Various Locations
For More Information
Daily Events in Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Clemente, Encinitas.
June 3
Indivisible in Blue Districts
Mass Texting Parties
Sunday, June 3
Various Locations
For More Information (RSVP)
A few leaders of Indivisible in Blue District are organizing a day of mass text-banking parties on June 3rd. Please join us, have some fun, wine or a drink of your choice, food and sending text messages out to reach those voters to remind them to come out & vote. Super EASY & FUN!
There are going to be four parties around town:
Downtown – Border X Brewery from 12-2pm
La Mesa – Public Square Coffee House from 2-4pm
North Park – California Tap Room from 2:30-4:30pm
UTC – Private address to be provided upon RSVP from 4:00-6:00pm
GOTV Rally with Sen. Kevin De León & Christian Ramirez
Sunday, June 3, 12:30pm
El Paisa Mexican Grill & Bar
2494 Imperial Avenue
For More Information
Join Senator Kevin De León, Candidate for U.S. Senate and Christian Ramirez, Candidate for San Diego City Council, District 8 for a Get-Out-The-Vote Rally
GOTV Whistle Stop Train Tour – All Aboard the Applegate Express!
Sunday, June 3, 10:30am
Various North County Train Stations
For More Information
We will be touring the 49th District by train to connect with voters. Please meet up with the Colonel at one of the following stops to wave a sign, hand out information, speak to voters in the area and show your support! This will be our final big push to the primary!
–We will have interns and volunteers stationed at each location from 10:30AM to 2:30PM sign waving and greeting Doug Applegate. You can meet up with one of these interns at any of these stops and show your support for Doug. Doug will be arriving at each stop at the following times:
Train Stop Train Num. Arrive Depart
San Clemente Pier Metrolink 859 —— 11:13am
Oceanside 859 11:50am ——–
Oceanside Coaster 688 ——— 2:00pm
Carlsbad Village Coaster 688 2:05pm ———
Make The Rounds With Todd Gloria and Dr. Jen
Sunday, June 3, 12:30pm
1055 Catalina Boulevard
For More Information (RSVP)Public
Hosted by Dr. Jen Campbell for San Diego City Council
I’ve been taking full advantage of every day of the campaign as I make house calls to the neighborhoods of District 2, talking to voters and diagnosing the issues and problems that residents face.
Are you ready to come out and make a few house calls with Todd Gloria and I?
We are scheduling the voters for an appointment with the ballot box on Election Day! We’ll meet at 12:30 PM to walk and talk with voters in District 2 and then enjoy some light refreshments once we return.
Walk for True Representation
Sunday, June 3, 11am
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Hosted by Monica Montgomery for City Council
We need all hands on deck! Join me at the Malcolm X library as we canvass District 4 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!
June 4
Get Out the Vote San Marcos!
Monday, June 4, 10am-7pm
San Elijo Hills
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Flip CA 50th
June 5
ELECTION DAY
Vote like your children’s future depends on it.
Election Night!
Tuesday, June 5, 7pm
Golden Hall
202 West C Street
Downtown
This is where people go to watch election results. Mostly you’ll see politicians being interviewed by the news media.
June 9
20th Annual CMPP Conference: ¡Mujeres Resistiendo!
Saturday, June 9, 10am
Logan Heights Library
567 South 28th Street
For More Information
Hosted by Unión del Barrio
The Chicano Mexicano Prison Project, a project of Union del Barrio is proud to host its 20th Annual Conference on Prisons and Colonialism on June 9th, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Logan Heights Library 567 S 28th Street San Diego, Califaztlan. This year’s conference will focus on the increasing rate of women in our community being locked up and the struggle of women against the Prison Industrial Complex. For these reasons, our 20th Annual Conference will have as its central theme Mujeres Resistiendo en las Calles y la Torcida.
The Chicano Mexicano Prison Project was founded in 1993 and is dedicated to exposing the true nature of prisons their role in this colonial, White Power System. Educating our community as to the true nature of prisons and who they truly benefit! Raising the consciousness of Raza Prisoners on their conditions and the struggle they must be a part of for their own liberation. Fighting for the Human Rights of ALL PRISONERS!!
June 10
SD County Indivisible Peace Keepers
Host our Next Meeting!
Saturday, June 10, 2pm
Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Hosted by Racial Justice Coalition of San Diego
San Diego County Indivisible Peace Keepers are a group of about 30 people. They are known in San Diego for their very professional peace interventions of which are and not limited to de-escalation techniques. Please go to their Facebook page for more information about this group.
Save the Date
Call to Action if Trump Fires Mueller
March for Truth—an organization that is working with dozens of advocacy groups to organize rapid response protests has partnered with MoveOn.org, Public Citizen, Indivisible and many others to prepare emergency ‘Nobody is Above the Law‘ rallies that will happen directly following the firing of the special counsel should it occur. There are already events in 800+ cities and communities scheduled across the country—more than 300,000 people are prepared to take to the streets.
By firing Mueller or Rosenstein, the president would trigger a full-fledged constitutional crisis by asserting that he is above the law. The hours following the firing will determine whether he is proved right.
Local Rallies Starting Today at 5pm & Continuing Daily Thereafter
Bring Pots and Pans – Make Noise
Call to Action if Trump Fires Mueller
US District Court Southern District of California
330 West Broadway (Downtown)
Nobody is Above the Law Rally
Westfield North County Mall (Escondido)
Nobody is Above the Law Rally
Collier Park (Ramona)
Nobody is Above the Law Rally
Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall
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.
Sign Up for Indivisible. All the cool kids are doing it. (Really!)
San Diego Democratic Party Calendar Includes business meetings, chartered club meetings, voter registration events, election information, holidays, and other events of interest to Democrats.
Get Out the Vote is a Political Action Committee already working to educate voters about all three of these candidates as part of the Vote for Justice Campaign. They’re looking for volunteers to help with phone banking.
The ACLU’s Smart Justice DA Campaign is part of nationwide effort to bring common sense reforms to our criminal justice system. They are looking for volunteers to help with phone banking and canvassing voters.
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