I don’t know if there’s Blue Wave building, but I can tell you I haven’t seen such engagement and interest in an election in recent memory. This week’s activist calendar includes 36 events related to canvassing or voter education, and I know I just scratched the surface.
Another indication of voter interest is the proliferation of voter guides. Not that long ago, the term ‘voter guide’ either meant a handout from a political party or a slate mailer from a pay to play outfit.
Given that I worked on two such efforts this year, I thought I’d take a few minutes to catalog and comment upon some of what I’m seeing in the way of election-related compendiums and endorsement lists.
Vote Smart offers up a wealth of information on elections around the country, with details on 13,849 congressional, gubernatorial, state legislative, statewide, and state judicial contests, along with ballot measures. Categories of information include biographies, voting record, positions, ratings, speeches, and funding. Using this site does require some effort, and the information -particularly that asked of candidates- may not be complete. It’s an all-volunteer effort and goes out of its way to not show bias.
Voter’s Edge works by having you to plug in your address to see research on those candidates and propositions appearing on your ballot. It is a joint project of MapLight and the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund (LWVCEF). It strives to be a nonpartisan online guide to elections covering federal, state, and local races in the state of California. Voter’s Edge is the group partnering with KPBS for election information. Information on candidates who do not cooperate with their researchers can be sparse. If you’re looking for judicial candidates, who largely run unopposed, this is the place to look.
The San Diego County Democratic Party offers a handy-dandy printable PDF of their endorsements. It’s one place where I’ve seen a listing of the more than three dozen major and minor ballot measures from around the county. Wanna know where they stand on the Borrego Springs Fire Protection District Bonds? It’s in there. I should point out that not all Democratic candidates get listed, just the ones who got the votes of the Central Committee.
The San Diego County Republican Party (I’m assuming you’re curious about who NOT to vote for) also has an endorsement page and printable PDF.
The Courage Campaign has a chart listing 10 liberal/progressive/labor organizations and their positions on the 11 State Ballot Propositions. Clicking on the organizational names will take to each group’s website.
CALmatters has an interactive site covering the California State Propositions, for those who like a lot of wonk in their research. You’ll get asked questions as you swipe right or left on the screen (or use the arrow buttons for tactile-impaired hardware). Also, there are one-minute video explainers.
Voice of San Diego has a podcast explaining state ballot propositions, along with a guide to local measures that includes some of the non-city/county choices you could be facing, depending on where you live..
The San Diego Union-Tribune’s list of endorsements, unlike in past decades, does not seem to follow any particular ideological leaning. In fact, I’m wondering if they just threw darts on some choices. Where the paper’s editorial team does shine is with their candidate interviews, which reveal the substance (or lack thereof) behind the clammy handshakes.
I need to give a shout out to the San Diego Indivisible Downtown Midterm Voter Guide, a link-laden tour of local contests, along with a handful of endorsements. (Full disclosure: I headed up the research team for this effort.)
Defending Our Future: Indivisible in CA 52nd District has produced a spreadsheet comparing endorsements by local publications and organizations. It’s a little tough to use on a phone, but well worth your time if you’re looking for info not covered in this column.
Finally, may I suggest The San Diego Free Press General Election Progressive Voter Guide, featuring websites, social media links plus more than three dozen candidate endorsements, along with yea or nay on 23 state, county, and city propositions. Don’t vote without it.
UPDATEs: San Diego City Beat is out with their always insightful voter guide. We agree with many but not all of their picks. I can’t figure out why Tim Nader’s picture is in the Superior Court Office #37 part of the guide, other than he’s probably a more progressive choice than Matt Brower, who made it past the primary to run against the simply awful Gary Creep. (I kid. Doing voter guides is hard work.)
The San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council now has their endorsements online.
I promise this will be the last update (crosses fingers). The San Diego Democratic Socialists of America have posted their list, and it’s analyses are worth noting.
If you want to know who and what will be on the ballot you’re going to cast: View your sample ballot here by plugging in your address.
There are 1.7 million registered voters in San Diego County. If you aren’t one of them, I’ve got good news: You have until October 20 to sign up. Here’s the link to register to vote. Not sure if you’re registered? Check here.
The November 2018 Cheat Sheet and Progressive Voter Kit has a little bit of everything, from our endorsements in a printable format, other voter guide info, and answers to questions about the process of voting.
Getting out the vote is clearly the priority in this week’s calendar of events, as it should be. Ignore the polls and the trolls. Do your bit to make sure all your neighbors, friends, and family vote in the general election. I should also note that getting involved with campaigns as a volunteer is a great way to expand your circle of friends beyond social media.
Get your event listed in the SDFP Progressive Activist Calendar: 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 12
Village Park Meet & Greet
Friday, October 12, 7pm
Village Park Clubhouse #4
2083 Parkdale Lane (Encinitas)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Elizabeth Warren for CA State Assembly 76
Please join Diana Perry Gregory, Jim Hesson, Mark Wisniewski & Brett Fisher for a
Village Park Meet & Greet with Candidate for Assembly Elizabeth Warren
Blue Wave Postcard Slam: Support Progressive Candidates
Friday, October 12, 4:30pm
Refill
3752 Park Boulevard
For More Information
Concerned about the Midterm Elections and the Supreme Court coup? This is one of your last chances before the November 6th election to take action by helping us get out the vote all over the US ! We need to support progressive candidates throughout the country–all political positions matter!!
Join us at Refill to get the vote out to support progressives–all by writing postcards! —We’ll have postcards, suggested scripts, and pens. You write ’em, we mail ’em. 43 people at last week’s slam produced over 1,000 cards!!
If you have funds, please bring a roll of 35 cent postcard stamps or donate some cash to our cause–we need your help. Postcarding is an effective tactic, but it is NOT cheap–we could really use your financial support,
—Refill has spirits, coffee, tea, salads, sandwiches, nutella crepes–something for everyone.
—All progressives welcomed!! Everyone can write cards–doesn’t require anything but legible handwriting. Bring two friends. Come for an hour, come for the whole thing.
October 13
Walk with Special Guests for Nathan Fletcher and Dr. Jen!
Saturday, October 13, 9am
3737 Camino del Rio South
For More Information
Hosted by Nathan Fletcher for County Supervisor 2018 and Dr. Jen Campbell for San Diego City Council
Join local Democratic activists knocking doors throughout San Diego as we support two candidates who will fight back against Trump’s hateful agenda. Joining us will be Assemblymember Todd Gloria, Councilmember Georgette Gomez and SDUSD Board President Kevin Beiser!
Workers WALK to WIN: South Bay
Saturday, October 13, 9am
373 Park Way (Chula Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council
COME WALK FOR OUR WORKER ENDORSED CANDIDATES!
More affordable housing, better pay, stronger communities!
Walk with South Bay Democratic Candidates
Saturday, October 13, 10am
347 Third Avenue (Chula Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by South Bay Young Democrats
Mail ballots have been delivered to households throughout the South Bay, which means we have geared into Get Out The Vote mode. We are busy at the office making phone calls, canvassing, and entering data to make sure we elect our Democratic candidates to office.
We’ll be walking for candidates in Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, and the southern portions of the City and County of San Diego.
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please join us!
Let’s Meet the La Mesa Voters
Saturday, October 13, 8:30am
5565 Grossmont Center Drive Building #1, Suite 229
Hosted by Dr. Weber for La Mesa City Council
Join us every Saturday as we walk to meet the La Mesa voters and introduce them to Dr. Weber. We now meet at the East County Democratic Campaign Headquarters in the Grossmont Medical Center at 830 am for training and then walk from 9-11 am. Remember, when we walk, we win!!
Celebrate the Vote
Saturday, October 13, 9am & Noon
See Below for locations
For More Information
Hosted by Monica Montgomery for City Council
Join us as we Celebrate the Vote by canvassing and spreading the word of true representation then celebrating by registering new voters. Food, Family, Music and Fun
Canvassing 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (6377 Imperial Ave. San Diego CA 92114)
Celebration 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (6401 Skyline Dr, San Diego, CA 92114)
October General Membership/Final Endorsement Meeting
Saturday, October 13, 12:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Hosted by Martin Luther King Jr. Democratic Club San Diego
We will be giving a friendly endorsement in a few races and reconsidering our endorsement in the race of San Diego City Council District 8
Recommendations for Friendly Endorsements:
Chardá Fontenot for the La Mesa-Spring Valley School Board
Dr. Akilah Weber for La Mesa City Council
David Myers for La Mesa City Council
Andrew Deddeh for Chula Vista City Attorney
Matt Bower for Superior Court Judge Office 37
Special guest: Sen.Kevin de Leon:
Mega Walk for National City
Saturday, October 13, 10am
Olivewood Clubhouse
541 East 24th Street
For More Information
Please join Senator Kevin De León to kickoff the National City Progress Slate Super Walk! This is the final stretch, Vote by mail ballots are out and we need your support to move National City Forward! We will have opportunities to precinct walk, phone bank, literature drop and delivering signs.
RAIN OR SHINE, WE WILL BE OUT THERE!
Kevin De León for Senate
Jose Rodriguez for City Council
Mona Rios for City Council
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis for Mayor
October Meeting-GOTV
Saturday, October 13, 10am
1234 North Santa Fe Avenue (Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Democratic Club of Vista Announcements
This will be a work meeting. We have precinct lists in both D1 & 4 that people can team up on and walk or you can stay and write postcards. This is especially helpful for those gated communities. Additionally we are collecting food items for Vista Teen Outreach.
Moms / Students Demand Action Walk for Sunday Gover
Saturday. October 13, 10am
8340 Clairmont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Sunday Gover for Assembly
Walk along Moms Demand Action & Students Demand Action on Saturday, October 13th as we canvass the streets for Sunday Gover on her way to State Assembly. As we get closer and closer to the home stretch of the campaign every day that we outreach to voters makes the difference!
PROP TALKS
Saturday. October 13, 10:45am
College/Rolando Public Library
6600 Montezuma Road
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by League of Women Voters of San Diego and College – Rolando Library
Join the nonpartisan League of Women Voters as we review the pros and cons of the 11 California state ballot measures, the 4 San Diego County measures and the 8 San Diego City measures.
Help Us Get Out The Vote on National Pumpkin Pie Day!
Saturday, October 13, 10am
San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre Street
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by San Diego LGBT Community Center
Everyone loves pumpkin pie, and in honor of #NationalPumpkinPieDay, we’re going to have lots of it for our volunteers to enjoy during our Saturday, Oct. 13 get out the vote phone bank!
With an important election coming up in November, it’s so important that we remind our friends and neighbors about the importance of showing up and voting on Nov. 6 – and we need your help! The calls are non-partisan and simply remind folks to vote – people love hearing from us!
No experience is necessary, and we provide all materials, training,
snacks, lunch, and *PUMPKIN PIE!*
October 14
Campaign Rally & Canvass with Gabby Giffords
Sunday, October 14, 10am
740 Lomas Santa Fe Drive (Solana Beach)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Mike Levin
Join Team Mike for a campaign rally with Gabby Giffords! After the rally, we’ll be going out to local neighborhoods to talk to voters about the coming election. We hope you can stop by to help flip the 49th! If you’d like to attend, please RSVP
Walk with James Elia for Assembly District 71
Sunday, October 14, 10am
562 East Main Street (El Cajon)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Progressive Democratic Cluband James Elia For State Assembly in the 71st District
Calling All Superheroes To Turn Duncan Hunter’s District Blue This November
Sunday, October 14, 11am
Starbucks
111 West Lincoln Avenue (Escondido)
For More Information
Hosted by Indi Squared
Indivisible needs your superpowers to visit friends and neighbors in the district to get out the vote this November 6.
Canvassing for Sunday Gover
Sunday, October 14, 1pm
Sunday Grover Campaign Office
8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd – Suite 110
For More Information/RSVP
Sundays for Sunday!
Please come out & join Indivisible to help canvassing & getting out the votes for Sunday Gover running for State Assembly – District 77. Canvassing has been proving to be one of the most effective ways to get out the vote, as it has a personal & direct contact engaging with non-voters. It is also fun to roam around the neighborhood as well together.
October Club Meeting – Bylaw Changes + Phone Bank
Sunday, October 14, 2pm
Olivewood Clubhouse
541 East 24th Street (National City)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Labor Democratic Club
Please join us for our October meeting which will be a “working” meeting used to phone bank for our endorsed candidates! We will also be sharing proposed bylaw changes brought forward by our Executive Board! See you there!
Showing up for Racial Justice hosts our next RJC meeting
Sunday, October 14, 2pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Hosted by Racial Justice Coalition of San Diego and ACTIVIST SAN DIEGO
“We envision a society where we struggle together with love, for justice, human dignity, and a sustainable world.”
SURJ is a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability. We work to connect people across the country while supporting and collaborating with local and national racial justice organizing efforts. SURJ provides a space to build relationships, skills, and political analysis to act for change.
AAPI Dems and Labor Walk with Mark Bartlett
Sunday, October 14, 2pm
647 Third Avenue (Chula Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Mark Bartlett for Chula Vista City Council – District 1 and AAPI Democratic Club San Diego
Join AAPI Dems, SEIU Local 221, and the South Bay Labor Alliance to elect Mark Bartlett to the Chula Vista City Council. As an endorsed candidate of the Democratic Party and Labor Council, Mark will be an advocate for working families and bring some much needed Filipino American representation to Chula Vista. Join us on Sunday, October 14th from 2PM – 5PM. We will be precinct walking and phone banking the district to GET OUT THE VOTE!
October 15
National City Candidates Forum
Monday, October 15, 6:30pm
First United Methodist Church of National City
242 East Eighth Street
For More Information
Hosted by First United Methodist Church of National City
Meet and ask your candidates about their plan …
October 16
Let’s Taco ‘Bout it—ballot party
Tuesday, October 16, 6pm
4035 University Avenue
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Mid-City CAN (Community Advocacy Network) and San Diego Organizing Project
If you are registered to vote in City Heights, join us for a fun, educational, and savory night to learn about the November 6 general election ballot accompanied by free tacos!
Tuesday Phone Banking for California’s Elizabeth Warren
Tuesday, October 16, 5pm
512 Civic Center Drive #B (Oceanside)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Elizabeth Warren for CA State Assembly 76
Join California’s own Elizabeth Warren for Phone Banking EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT to talk to our neighbors about Elizabeth’s people-powered campaign for State Assembly! Direct voter contact is an important part of our Grassroots campaign. We’ll have water and snacks for those of you who can join us. We can train you on-site if this is your first-time phone banking. It’s fun and easy!
Homelessness Forum
Tuesday, October 16, 5:30pm
Joyce Beers Community Center
3900 Vermont Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information
Hosted by Councilmember Chris Ward
Our office has heard a number of concerns from your neighbors about homelessness and crime in the Hillcrest and Greater Uptown area. To address these concerns, Councilmember Ward is hosting a forum in your neighborhood this month. Councilmember Ward will be joined by Scott Wahl, Captain of the new Neighborhood Policing Unit at San Diego Police Department, and Keely Halsey, Mayor Faulconer’s Chief of Homelessness Strategies and Housing Liaison.
This is an opportunity to engage directly with your elected official and representatives from SDPD and the Mayor’s office to discuss related issues that are affecting the Hillcrest and Greater Uptown area as well as the City as a whole.
ACLU NextGen “Speed Voting” Event
Tuesday, October 16, 6pm
5th Avenue Kitchen and Tap
3515 Fifth Avenue (Hillcrest)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties
The election is upon us and fast approaching! ACLU Next Gen is thrilled to invite you to an event to learn more about some of the key local initiatives on the ballot. Please join us for our election focused evening with a format inspired by “speed dating”!
Enjoy happy hour at 5th Avenue Kitchen and Tap while learning from ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties board members, who will give quick, interactive presentations on key initiatives that have an impact on our county, our rights, and our local government. Also, hear from ACLU Organizing Precinct Captains and staff about important measures that the ACLU has taken a stance on.
*Please note our programming starts promptly at 6:30pm. Make sure to arrive early to order and take your seat to soak in all the important info!
Calling for Dave Myers
Tuesday, October 16, 6pm
6810 Colorado Avenue (La Mesa)
For More Information (RSVP)
Join the Dave Myers for La Mesa team to call voters!
October 17
Local & State Propositions Forum
Wednesday, October 17, 6pm
Shadow Ridge Golf Club
1980 Gateway Drive (Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Vista Chamber of Commerce
Do you know how you are going to vote on all the local and state proposition? Vista has 4 proposition just for our city. Come get educated on all the Pro’s and Con’s of the local, county and state ballot propositions.
October 18
Texting for Sunday Gover
Thursday, October 18, 5pm
8340 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego County Young Democrats
Join your favorite young progressives to help get Sunday Gover elected to the Assembly! We’ll be texting other young people in the district to make sure they vote in November. 📲
Please bring your laptop and a charger! We’ll provide training and dinner.
Address is Sunday Gover Campaign HQ – 8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 110. It’s fine if you have to have to come a little after 5, we know we’re all getting off work/out of class at that hour.
Prop 10 Phone Bank & Food Party
Thursday, October 18, 5pm
UCSD Raza Resource Centro
9500 Gilman Drive
For More Information
Hosted by Associated Students of UCSD Office of External Affairs
We will be phone banking to inform voters about Prop 10, a proposition which would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act that denied local governments the right to institute rent control. Please arrive at 5PM as we will start with an informational presentation to prepare folks for the phone banking portion.
There will be FREE FOOD! Shoutout to the UCSD Food Co-op for catering!!
October 19
Gomez v Desmond – The North County Rumble!
Friday, October 19, 7pm
Maxine theater
31322 Cole Grade road (Valley Center)
For More Information
Hosted by Michelle Gomez for SD County Supervisor, District 5
Please mark your calendars for the only debate in the San Diego County District 5 Supervisors race.
YES on 10 Overpass Light Brigade
Friday, October 19, 6pm
Nobel Drive at I-5 Overpass
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Housing Emergency Alliance
Help Light Up a busy Freeway Overpass with #YesOn10! https://twitter.com/hashtag/YesOn10?src=hash
It’s easy and fun — we will be on a different overpass each week through November 5th, the night before Election Day.
October 20
Gun Sense Rally and Canvass with Fred Guttenberg
Saturday, October 20, 9am
1234 North Santa Fe Avenue (Vista)
For More Information
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. YOU MUST RSVP THROUGH THIS LINK: tinyurl.com/gunsenserally
RALLY
Join us to rally with Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime was killed in the Parkland school shooting. Fred has channeled his tremendous grief into action and has traveled the county as a champion of common-sense gun reform. He is joining us in the 49th to help elect Mike Levin, who has earned a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction for his commitment to fighting the NRA-backed status quo in Washington.
CANVASS
After the rally, join us for a neighborhood canvass to CONNECT with VOTERS. This is where the work of flipping the 49th happens! We can’t do it without knocking on doors. Even if you’ve never canvassed before, this crucial election is the time to start! Training and scripts will be provided; no experience is necessary.
Military Town Hall
Saturday, October 20, 5pm
VANC
1617 Mission Avenue (Oceanside)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Mike Levin
If you’re an active duty service member, a veteran, or part of a military family, we’d like to invite you to talk to Mike about the issues that are personal to you at our military town hall on October 20th.
Ballot Measures 2018 Pro & Con
Saturday, October 20, 1pm
Point Loma Branch Library
3701 Voltaire Street
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by League of Women Voters of San Diego
Confused about the Midterm ballot measures? Come hear our Prop Talks, where we review the ballot propositions and take your questions. Always nonpartisan; only the facts. Bring your ballots and take notes!
LMSV Walk for Our Kids!
Saturday, October 20, 10am
La Mesa Parks & Recreation Foundation
4975 Memorial Drive
For More Information
Hosted by La Mesa Spring Valley ACES – Action Community for Educators and Students
Walk for the La Mesa Spring Valley ACES slate for the school board! Meet in the parking lot of the La Mesa Rec Center. We will have water and snacks. You will pair up and get your neighborhood assignment. We will be putting up door hangers (Note: we are not knocking on doors, but will be happy to talk with people who wish to talk to us!).
National City Labor Mega Walk
Saturday, October 20, 9am
Olivewood Clubhouse
541 East 24th Street (National City)
For More Information
Hosted by IBEW Local 569
Join us to walk for our endorsed candidates in National and our ballot initiatives. We’ll install yard signs, walk and talk with some of our neighbors and then conclude with lunch! Together, we’re going to win key elections to benefit our members and pipeline of work!
SURJ SD: White People for Racial Justice 101
Saturday, October 20, 8am
Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans
4089 Fairmont Avenue (City Heights)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Showing Up for Racial Justice – SURJ San Diego
Join us for an interactive workshop where we will discuss the basics of white supremacy, privilege, and fragility. We will also go over practical tools for unlearning your own biases, identifying everyday racism and taking action to fight for racial equality. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
7:30 am – Check-in and light breakfast
8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Workshop
Let’s Meet the La Mesa Voters
Saturday, October 20, 8:30am
5565 Grossmont Center Drive Building #1, Suite 229
For More Information
Hosted by Dr. Weber for La Mesa City Council
Join us every Saturday as we walk to meet the La Mesa voters and introduce them to Dr. Weber. We now meet at the East County Democratic Campaign Headquarters in the Grossmont Medical Center at 830 am for training and then walk from 9-11 am. Remember, when we walk, we win!!
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos
Saturday, October 20, 1pm
Jacobs Center’s Arts Park @ Chollas Creek
5010 Market Street
For More Information
A Dia de los Muertos event with Artist-In-Residence Macedonio Arteaga and cultural group Izcalli sharing how this ancient Mexican philosophy of honoring the dead celebrates life.
Attendees will hear “Day of the Dead” stories, while creating take-home masks, sugar skulls and papel picado (traditional paper cut-out banners) – surrounded by the colorful backdrop of work from local and nationally known street artists at the Arts Park.
Arteaga is one of two new artists-in-residence for the Jacobs Center, advocating for community engagement through the arts. He is the co-founder, writer, teacher and artistic director of Teatro Izcalli, a San Diego-based Chicana/o comedy troupe. Izcalli transforms the lives of Chicana/o and indigenous communities by promoting cultural consciousness through the arts, education and community dialogue.
October 21
Rock the Vote San Diego
Sunday, October 21, 2pm
Worldbeat Community Center
2100 Park Boulevard (Balboa Park)
For More Information
Tuesday, November 6, 2018, is the most important Mid-Term Election of our lifetime. The future of our country is on the ballot.
Join us at 2pm for a community-wide healing circle. Let’s share and uplift each other. Speakers will follow and the schedule will be provided as we get closer to our event. Mark your calendars to bring your teenagers, friends and family.
Entertainment will follow. Free Concert – Voter Registration Drive – Party with a Purpose. Share with 16 to 29 year-olds
Calling All Superheroes To Turn Duncan Hunter’s District Blue This November
Sunday, October 21, 11am
Starbucks
111 West Lincoln Avenue (Escondido)
For More Information
Hosted by Indi Squared
Indivisible needs your superpowers to visit friends and neighbors in the district to get out the vote this November 6.
October 22
O22/October 22nd Nat’l Day of Protest Against Police Terror
Monday, October 22, 5:30pm
City Heights/Weingart Library and Performance Annex
3975 Fairmount Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by United Against Police Terror – San Diego and 2 others
Join us as we mobilize for the 22th Annual October 22; National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation.
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.
4pm Set up and poster making
4:30pm, KYR’s and information distribution
5:30pm Opening Blessing from Tlayolohtli
Rally at City Heights Performance Annex, Speakers and Performance Artists
Candlelight March then have an OLB Action on the I-15 Overpass
Endorsement meeting – Persist Resist Vote.
Monday, October 22, 7pm
Elijah’s Restaurant
7061 Clairmont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County
These are the races we will be considering (or reconsidering) for endorsement on October 22.
Congressional Representative- District 49: Mike Levin
Carlsbad – City Council District 1 – Linda Breen, Barbara Hamilton
State Assembly – District 78: Todd Gloria, District 80: Lorena Gonzalez
Vista – City Council District 1: Corinna Contreras, City Council District 4: Tazheen Nizam
San Diego – City Council District 2: Jennifer H. Campbell MD
Let’s all try to keep our chins up during this really difficult time. Plow through to November by volunteering for candidates to make sure that the Blue Wave is not just a wave but a fricking tsunami. Let’s use our hurt and anger to motivate us to work harder. We need all hands on deck now. We have absolutely no choice.
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
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david skillman says
Doug, your voters guide list missed City Beat’s list. They cover almost every item we will vote on in SD, from a progressive perspective. They give solid reasons for their choices. I’m surprised that you didn’t list them.
Doug Porter says
As of when I did my research for this article City Beat still had their primary endorsements posted. I checked this evening and their General Election picks are up. http://sdcitybeat.com/news-and-opinion/news/citybeat%E2%80%99s-general-election-endorsements/
Nadine Scott says
Measure Y in Oceanside is endorsed by numerous groups including League of Women Votes, Buena Vista Audubon, League of Conservation Voters, San Diego Enviro Dems, etc. Any opportunity to include us would be amazing. http://www.oceanside-soar.org or see us on Facebook. Numerous farmers have videos up supporting us.
https://www.facebook.com/OceansideSOARYESONY/
Don’t forget this Measure. It’s the last one on YOUR OCEANSIDE BALLOT OF THE SECOND PAGE. Thank you. ♥