The backdrop to the 2018 midterms is essentially one, long, negative campaign by the Trump Administration. Republicans are gleefully embracing Trump and polarizing events. They’re thrilled about voter alienation. After all, no voter suppression tactic is as powerful as stoking voters’ general sense of apathy, hopelessness, and disgust.
Having nothing positive to campaign on, reactionaries are relying upon the time-honored techniques of fear, loathing, and falsehoods. There is no wall. There is no Obamacare replacement. (Although Republicans who voted to dismember it are now claiming to want to protect patients with pre-existing conditions.) There is no infrastructure program. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which Republicans once believed would be the centerpiece of their re-election campaign, has given Wall Street a sugar rush and the average four grand bumps promised Americans is nowhere to be seen.
That’s why Ammar Campa-Najjar– a really decent human being–is being portrayed as a terrorist. That’s why Trump’s on the stump ginning up his based about hordes of brown people headed to the border.
There is only one defense against this kind of campaigning. YOU must take personal responsibility to make sure everybody around you votes. Make sure the world knows you voted. Tell everybody. Brag a little.
If it makes you happy, take a picture of your mail-in ballot envelope or your family filling out ballots together and share the heck out of it. And make sure you “like,” “share,” “retweet,” or otherwise encourage others who announce to the world that they’ve voted. If you’re waiting until election day, take a selfie outside your polling place.
It IS, as of January 1, 2017, legal to photograph your ballot in California. But some courtesy (and common sense) is in order. You can’t photograph or video others filling in their ballots and you can’t be disruptive at a polling place.
Need some help voting? I thought you’d never ask.
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.
Endorsement Lists/ Voter Guides:
San Diego County Democratic Party
San Diego County Republican Party (I’m assuming you’re curious about who NOT to vote for)
Courage Campaign has a chart listing 10 liberal/progressive/labor organizations with positions on the 11 State Ballot Propositions.
CALmatters has an interactive site covering the California State Propositions
Voice of San Diego –podcast explaining state ballot propositions, plus a guide to local measures.
San Diego Indivisible Downtown Midterm Voter Guide
Defending Our Future: Indivisible in CA 52nd District -spreadsheet comparing endorsements by local publications and organizations.
San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council
San Diego Democratic Socialists of America
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.
Also, for those of you with burning questions about the judges on your ballots: An Explainer on Electing Judges in California, including suggestions.
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 22 to sign up. Here’s the link to register to vote. Not sure if you’re registered? Check here.
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 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
Day of Action: #MarriottStrike!
Saturday, October 20, 5pm
Civic Center Plaza
Downtown San Diego
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council and UNITE HERE Local 30
On October 20, you can make sure Marriott listens as hospitality workers across the U.S. and Canada say, “One job should be enough!” We will begin at 5p at the San Diego Civic Center.
Speakers to include Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO, Tefere Gebre and CA Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher. Rally will end marching across Broadway to the Westin San Diego Gaslamp in Horton Plaza.
Marriott workers from the Westin San Diego Gaslamp went on strike on October 7th. We’re now among 7,700 Marriott workers on strike in eight cities across the U.S.—and more cities may join. Help us take on the biggest and richest hotel company in the world in every striking city on the same day.
Canvassing & GOTV for Ammar Campa in San Marcos
Saturday, October 20, 1pm
DMV
3960 Normal Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information (RSVP)
Please join a group of leaders from Indivisible groups of San Diego to come over to district 50 & help canvassing to get out the vote for Ammar Campa in San Marcos this Saturday afternoon.
This race has been heating up as Duncan Hunter is indicted for campaign finance fraud & it looks up to be one to flip on November 6th. Being such a tight race, every vote counts & your effort will matter here. Help bring the #BlueWave to district 50.
Please sign up via this link – http://bit.ly/WalkSanMarcos4AmmarSAT so that our host Kathy will have a head count & get all the packages ready for us. We will meet at the parking lot of DMV in Hillcrest to carpool up together
Walk with James Elia and Karen Bernal for Assembly District 71
Saturday, October 20, 10am
562 East Main Street (El Cajon)
For More Information
Hosted by James Elia For State Assembly in the 71st District
Join Progressive Caucus of California Chairwoman Karen Bernal as she walks with James Elia this Saturday.
Join us in supporting our endorsed champion for California Assembly District 71, James Elia! We’ll meet at his office to get pumped up for the day, and then knock doors to talk with voters (no need to canvass all day – just do what you can). Phone banking is also an option at James’ office. Please RSVP, and share with your friends. Let’s get a huge turnout for James!
Our Revolution NCSD General Meeting
Saturday, October 20, Noon
2141 Industrial Court Suite C (Vista)
For More Information
Join us in welcoming the League of Women Voters North County San Diego for a presentation and discussion on the ballot propositions. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization with a long history of encouraging active participation in politics. We look forward to seeing you!
Walk Like A GIRL
Saturday, October 20, 10am
8340 Clairmont Mesa Boulevard #110
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Sunday Gover for Assembly and Run Women Run
Join us for this BIG event alongside Emily’s List and Run Women Run. Bring your friends and family to canvass for Sunday Gover on her way to State Assembly! Let the blue wave take over District 77!
Dress comfortably. We will have coffee and donuts to get your morning started.
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.
Chula Vista Votes – Mega Walk
Saturday, October 20, 10am
Sunset View Park
1390 South Greensview Drive (Chula Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by South Bay Young Democrats and San Diego County Democratic Party
Join us for a blue wave mega walk for the San Diego County Democratic Party endorsed candidates in the South Bay!
We will be talking to voters in District 1 and your help will help us win on November 6th.
Resistance Postcard Party!
Saturday, October 20, Noon
Little Miss Brewing Normal Heights
3514 Adams Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by Indivisible: San Diego Central Events
Please come and share some food and drink with fellow activists while writing resistance postcards! This will be the last postcard party before the election. We have postcards for the following campaigns:
*Beto O’Rourke TX Senate race against Ted Cruz,
*Kyrsten Sinema AZ Senate race against McSally for Flake’s seat
*Harley Rouda CA district 48 trying to unseat Dana Rohrabacher
*Katie Hill CA district 25 running to unseat Steve Knight.
*Ammar Campa Najjar CD 50 against Duncan Hunter
*Heidi Heitkamp US Senate ND against Kevin Kramer.
This Postcard Party will be the biggest one yet! We will have 4000 postcards and addresses, so get out your best writing utensil and come join us for a couple of hours of comradeship and beer. Help us flip the House and maybe the Senate Blue!
Creek Walk & Canvass w/ Sierra Club for Consuelo
Saturday, October 20, 9:30am
510 North Broadway (Escondido)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Consuelo Martinez for Escondido City Council – District 1
Join the Sierra Club for a creek chat and then canvass (walk) District 1 for Consuelo!
Talk with Escondido neighbors at their door and let them know about the important upcoming election. We will meet next door to Evans Tires at Plaza del Arroyo mini park and Escondido Creek Trail.
9:30am Gather for short Creek Chat * 10:00am Walk District 1
Please RSVP so we can have a list and partner for you
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
National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality Actions
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.
Monday, October 22
9am
Hall of Justice
330 West Broadway
Families of victims of police violence and community support groups are gathering outside the San Diego “Hall of Justice” to petition our government to redress the wrongs inflicted on too many.
Noon
Teach-In on Police Practices & Brutality
San Diego City Community College.
For More Information
4pm
Press Conference with Justice 4 Earl
following Teach-In at San Diego City College
5:30pm
Rally and Candle Light March
City Heights/Weingart Library and Performance Annex
3975 Fairmount Avenue
For More Information
Post Rally & March
Overpass Light Brigade Action
University Ave 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.
October 23
UCSD on Strike!
Tuesday, October 23, 6 & NoonWednesday, October 24, 6 & Noon
Thursday, October 25, 6 & Noon
For More Information
Hosted by AFSCME 3299UC’s workers are taking a stand for equality and they need you to stand beside them on the picket lines.Over the past few years, UC has deepened income inequality by outsourcing middle-class jobs to contract companies that pay lower wages, provide little to no benefits, and expose workers to a higher risk of abuse such as wage theft. Research even shows that no one is more affected by income inequality at UC than women and people of color.From October 23rd to 25th, UC workers are fighting back by demanding a contract that addresses these problems. And with your help on the picket lines, we can make sure that happens!Picket lines begin at 6AM and end 6PM each day.
Rally with guest speakers at 12PM each day.*UC’s Patient Care unit workers will engage in an economic strike while UC’s Service unit will be joining in a solidarity strike.
Community Voter Education Forum 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 6pm
Lincoln High School
4777 Imperial Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by Geneviéve Jones-Wright
Some of the important Initiatives that will appear on the November ballot will be discussed in an effort to educate local voters. Three minute talks will be presented for both sides of each measure, with a one minute rebuttal for each speaker. There will be a brief question-and-answer period for each measure presented. The idea is to present the facts about each measure for an informed electorate. The event is non-partisan.
Sign Waving on the Move
Tuesday, October 23, 4:30pm
1461 North Santa Fe Avenue (Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Corinna Contreras for Vista City Council – District 1
Pop up sign waving on the move for Corinna Contreras for Vista City Council D1!
Bring a friend (or two) and an instrument :) we will provide signs and banners. We will disperse to locations for sign waving. Meet up back at Pizza Maniac for some dinner. Dinner starts at 6:15pm.
Carlsbad Mayoral Forum
Tuesday, October 23, 6:30pm
Pacific Ridge School
6269 El Fuerte Street
For More Information
Hosted by Pacific Ridge School
Students will host a debate for the two candidates running in the Carlsbad mayoral race, current Mayor Matt Hall and City Councilmember Cori Schumacher. Students will ask a variety of questions about issues related to the city.
While they may not be old enough to vote, US Government students hope to promote an involved electorate through civil discourse.“ Active civic engagement, especially in local politics, is one of the most crucial ways to have a voice in the community and ensure that our democracy truly is of the people, by the people, and for the people,” said Pacific Ridge senior Rebecca Shields.
Voice of San Diego Associate Editor Jesse Marx will moderate the debate. The event is the final of three debates among the two candidates.
Tuesday Phone Banking for California’s Elizabeth Warren
Tuesday, October 23, 5pm
512 Civic Center Drive (Suite B)
Oceanside
For More Information
Hosted by Elizabeth Warren for CA State Assembly
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 phonebanking. It’s fun and easy!
Please RSVP if you plan to make it, and please share this event far and wide with friends and community members! You can also invite friends to this event.
Young Democrats October Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 23, 6pm
Fifth Avenue Kitchen Tap
3515 Fifth Avenue (Hillcrest)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego County Young Democrats
🚨🚨Free Taco 🌮 Alert🚨🚨
You WONT want to miss our next meeting! We will have Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher joining us to give the club an update on the state of California!
We will be serving 🌮 tacos to members and anyone interested in joining; please bring a friend! It’s time to mobilize before the election, young gets it done!
Phone Banking for Rent Control – San Diego Volunteers
Tuesday, October 23, 3pm
384 H Street # 102 (Chula Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Yes on Prop 10 and 2 others
Gentrification, displacement and skyrocketing rents. We’ve all been talking about it and now its time to DO SOMETHING about it.
Proposition 10 is a historic opportunity to take on the biggest barrier to winning for real housing justice with the repeal of the Republican backed 1995 bill the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act. Backed by corporate landlords and real estate billionaires, the opposition to Prop 10 is raising BIG money to fight us – but WE ARE IN THE MAJORITY and with all of your help we can win!
Join us for door knocking/phone banking training and mass canvassing during our weekly mobilization days to pass Prop 10 and win the tenant movement for rent control!!! We need as many volunteers to win!
October 24
Emergency—Housing & the Ballot
Wednesday, October 24, 5:30pm
Cherokee Elementary School
3735 38th Street (City Heights)
For More Information
Hosted by Climate Action Campaign and 4 others
The November 6 general election is quickly approaching and will include important propositions that have the potential to impact the landscape of housing in California. Join us in this panel to learn more about Propositions 1, 2, 5, and 10. Submit your questions to the panelists in this event page or using #whatsyourrent on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Moderated by: Lisa Halverstadt—Reporter, Voice of San Diego. Panelists to be announced soon.
Proposition 1: Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018
Proposition 5: Changes Requirements for Certain Property Owners to Transfer Their Property Tax Base to Replacement Property.
Proposition 10: Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Initiative Statute.
Statewide Day of Action: Rally for Rent Control in San Diego!
Wednesday, October 24, 4pm
Market Street Villiage Apartments
699 14th Street
For More Information
Hosted by Democratic Socialists of America – San Diego and 4 others
San Diego is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis. Giant corporate landlords and property management companies are throwing massive amounts of money at the Proposition 10 campaign to stop it from passing. Equity Residential alone has contributed $3,700,000 against rent control and affordable housing.
Join the PSL, DSA, ANSWER, San Diego Tenants United and allies at our rally downtown outside Equity Residential’s luxury apartments. The people say NO TO GREEDY LANDLORDS! Yes on Proposition 10! The rent is too damn high!
Meet at Market & 14th Street 4pm. Rally will begin shortly after.
Ballot Party – Convivio Electoral 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 5pm
Centro Universidad Popular
1234 North Santa Fe Avenue (Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Universidad Popular California
Please join us at this year’s PRE-ELECTION GATHERING – CONVIVIO ELECTORAL 2018 on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 5pm to 8pm at Centro Universidad Popular. Come join voters and their families to talk about election-related issues and share information and resources in preparation for the November 6 primary election.
This is a non-partisan educational event with the purpose of fostering dialogue and sharing resources regarding candidates and propositions focused on North County San Diego. We want to disseminate as much educational information as possible to help VOTERS obtain election-related educational materials.
To register, click here: bit.ly/wedecidenow2018
Bring your ballot and a healthy snack to share!
October 25
Moms for Levin Phonebank
Thursday, October 25, 5pm
740 Lomas Santa Fe Drive (Solana Beach)
For More Information
Event for San Diego Moms Demand Action
Please join us in phone banking for Mike Levin, Democratic candidate for the 49th Congressional District. Mike is dedicated to taking on the NRA once elected and promises to demand action on gun violence, including a ban on military-style assault weapons. Phonebanking is one of the most important things we can do to support Mike’s campaign and help get him elected in November. You will be given a script to make it easy, lots of support from other Moms and of course snacks…
We hope to see you there! Come anytime you can, for however long you can. Any amount of time you can give to the campaign is appreciated and extremely helpful!
Politics and Beer- the Ballot Edition
Thursday, October 25, 5:30pm
Wavelength Brewing Company
236 Main Street (Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Democratic Club of Vista Announcements
The election is Nov 6! Come join us at Wavelength and we will chat over a beer the candidates and ballot propositions. Bring your sample ballot to fill out and bring with you to the polls.
LGBT History Month Celebration: the struggle for civil rights
Thursday, October 25, 4pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Hosted by Lambda Archives of San Diego and Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This event is free. No tickets required and all are welcome. Walter Meyer, manager of Lambda Archives, will be presenting a program connecting the African-American Civil rights marches with the marches for LGBTQ civil rights, particularly with those marches and activism in San Diego. The Powerpoint will cover the arc from Bayard Rustin to the DADT and Marriage Equality and other rallies in San Diego. In addition to his work at the Archives, Mr. Meyer is the author 5 books including the critically-acclaimed gay-themed novel Rounding Third. He has written a screenplay about gay African-American civil rights leader Bayard Rustin and has written on LGBTQ topics for the mainstream press including the Los Angeles Times and he has spoken at Penn State, Arizona State, West Virginia University and a host of smaller colleges, high schools, libraries and community centers across the country.
October 26
Vote Common Good Rally – Escondido CA
Friday, October 26, 7pm
Grape Day Park
130 Woodward Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by Vote Common Good
On the Vote Common Good tour, our team of authors, speakers and pastors will be visiting towns across the country, setting up revival rallies and inviting folks to join us.
Spelman Sisters Phonebank
Friday, October 26, 5:30pm
6377 Imperial Avenue
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Monica Montgomery for City Council
The alumnae of Spelman College are proud to support their fellow sister by hosting a phonebank. Join the Spelman Sisters phonebank and help them get out the vote!
San Diego IWW Presents: An Evening With George Mann
Friday, October 26, 7pm
UniteHere Local 30
2436 Market Street
For More Information (Donation)
Hosted by San Diego IWW
The San Diego IWW presents an evening with George Mann playing IWW classics and originals. DJ Greyshade will spin folk and world music. There will also be food, drink and tabling by local anti-capitalists.
All ages. $5-$15 suggested donation. No workers will be turned away for lack of funds.
A former union organizer, George Mann hails from New York and has been creating labor and protest music for more than 20 years. He has worked with and produced albums featuring such folk music legends as Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, and Tom Paxton, and produced national tours of the US and Australia in honor of the Almanac Singers (2013) and Joe Hill (2015). George brings his experience as a union organizer and educator to his concerts– stories and songs about real events and the struggle for a better life. In 2016 he released a solo CD “For the Road and the Sky,” and “Until You Come Home: Songs to Heal the Wounds of War,” a compilation CD of songs about the effects of war on those who serve, His latest CD, “One At A Time,” was released in September.
October 27
Let’s Meet the La Mesa Voters
Saturday, October 27, 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!!
Mega Walk for National City Progress Slate!
Saturday, October 27, 10am
Las Palmas Park
1800 East 22nd Street
For More Information
Come help move National City Forward with the National City Progress Slate! Walk and Phone bank will be available!
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis for Mayor
Mona Rios for City Council
Jose Rodriguez for City Council
Walk with South Bay Democratic Candidates
Saturday, October 27, 10am
647 3rd 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!
San Diego Canvass for Yes on 10 and W!
Saturday, October 27, 10am
384 H Street # 102 (Chula Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Yes on Prop 10 and 3 others
Gentrification, displacement and skyrocketing rents. We’ve all been talking about it and now its time to DO SOMETHING about it.
Proposition 10 is a historic opportunity to take on the biggest barrier to winning for real housing justice with the repeal of the Republican backed 1995 bill the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act. Backed by corporate landlords and real estate billionaires, the opposition to Prop 10 is raising BIG money to fight us – but WE ARE IN THE MAJORITY and with all of your help we can win!
Join us for door knocking/phone banking training and mass canvassing during our weekly mobilization days to pass Prop 10 and win the tenant movement for rent control!!! We need as many volunteers to win!
October 28
Equity Voter 2018 Campaign: Canvass
Sunday, October 28, 11am
Emerald Hills Park
5601 Bethune Court
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties
Equity voters believe that public policy must be guided by a commitment to expand and ensure opportunities for all people to participate, prosper and reach their full potential in our society, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, economic status, immigration status or zip code.
We look forward to seeing you there for our canvass to speak to voters and make sure that Prop 10 wins in November! We’ll see you there on Sunday, October 28th at 11:00AM.
Snacks and lunch will be provided! We will do a training with folks at 11:00AM to go over the plan for the day. From there, we’ll split up in teams to knock on the doors of voters.
Walk with Ricardo Lara, Lorena Gonzalez, and Nathan Fletcher!
Sunday, October 28, 10am
3737 Camino del Rio South
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Hosted by Ricardo Lara and Nathan Fletcher for County Supervisor 2018
Come out and walk with us to elect Ricardo Lara for Insurance Commissioner, Nathan Fletcher for County Supervisor, and re-elect Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher for the State Assembly!
Calling All Superheroes To Turn Duncan Hunter’s District Blue This November
Sunday, October 28, 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.
Rally for the #TrialoftheCentury!
Sunday, October 28, 4pm
333 West Broadway (Downtown)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Our Children’s Trust and SanDiego350
On Oct 28, join us to rally in support of 21 youth will confront the federal government in open court.
They are the #youthvgov plaintiffs in Juliana v. US, and they allege that the U.S. government has knowingly violated their constitutional rights for over 50 years by contributing to climate change. They will demand a science-based National Climate Recovery Plan to end the reign of fossil fuels and require the US government to do its part to stop dangerous climate change for young people and all future generations.
These brave youth need our support. Be a part of the #TrialoftheCentury and support these young climate warriors
General Meeting – Ballot Party, Propositions & Measures
Sunday, October 28, 4pm
Point Loma Assembly
3035 Talbot Street
For More Information
Hosted by Point Loma Democratic Club
To help us understand the State Propositions and Local Ballot Measures we have guest speakers Anne Hoiberg and Cody Petterson, who will explain the pros and cons and field questions from members.
If you haven’t yet voted bring your ballots or voter guides with you and check off your decisions as we go along. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors who are looking for some partisan Democratic guidance.
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.
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