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San Diego Vets for Peace Bring My Lai Memorial Exhibit to San Diego

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Who Will Control the Narrative?

This year is the fiftieth anniversary of the civilian massacre of My Lai, the Vietnamese village that was destroyed by US forces during the Vietnam War. The Pentagon is spending $63 million dollars to glorify our unnecessary, unjust and immoral military actions in Vietnam and in our continuing wars today. The My Lai Memorial Exhibit honors the Vietnamese who died in what they refer to as the American War. It is a strong, anti-war response to the Pentagon’s campaign and is a way of assuring that the Vietnam War does not slip down the memory hole.

The exhibit, which is traveling the whole country and installed in San Diego this week, is a critical element in fulfilling the Veterans for Peace mission — to seek justice for veterans and the victims of war, expose the true costs of war and to work for peace.   [Read more…]

County Announces Restrictions for Border Protests During Trump’s Visit

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The County of San Diego has announced Temporary Area Restrictions in the area near the Border Wall prototypes effective March 9 -16.  Via the Times of San Diego, here’s their release directed at people planning to demonstrate during Trump’s visit.

It has been widely advertised that there will be a Presidential visit to San Diego during the second week of March. This visit may prompt individuals and groups with contrasting opinions to gather in the area near the Border Wall Prototype Construction in Otay Mesa.

In preparation for demonstrations and in an effort to protect the rights of citizens to peacefully protest, the Sheriff has requested and been granted Temporary Area Restrictions by the San Diego County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Anyone found to be in violation of these Temporary Area Restrictions will be prosecuted pursuant to County Regulatory Code sections 32.1501 and 11.116.   [Read more…]

Friday Motivation: See You at the Women’s March San Diego / Women’s March North County

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Just The Facts:
Women’s March San Diego | Hear Our Vote 2018
Saturday, January 20, 10am – County Administration Building – 1600 Pacific Highway

Women’s March North County San Diego 2018
Saturday, January 20, 10am – Palomar College – 1140 West Mission Road (San Marcos)   [Read more…]

Thursday Motivation for Saturday’s Women’s March: Unfinished Business of the Equal Rights Amendment

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There will be a ‘motivation’ each day this week leading up to the Women March on January 20. Please help build support for the day by sharing these posts on your social media feeds. Today’s post includes some organizational details about the women who are organizing these marches, both locally and nationally.

The sections labeled “Good News, Somebody to March With, and Why We March” change daily.   [Read more…]

Wednesday Motivation for Saturday’s Women’s March: An Injury to One Is an Injury to All

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There will be a ‘motivation’ each day this week leading up to the Women March on January 20. Please help build support for the day by sharing these posts on your social media feeds. Today’s post features Las Tres Hermanas, who have stood up against sexual harassment and gender discrimination against one of the most powerful persons in labor. Two lawsuits have been settled. Another continues. These women fought back because an injury to one is an injury to all!

The sections labeled “Good News, Somebody to March With, and Why We March” will change daily. Email us if you have information to be shared as the week goes on: contact@sandiegofreepress.org.   [Read more…]

Tuesday Motivation for Saturday’s Women’s March: Rally Lineup Includes Speakers, Music

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There will be a ‘motivation’ each day this week leading up to the Women March on January 20. Please help build support for the day by sharing these posts on your social media feeds. Today we’re featuring the exciting lineup of speakers appearing on January 20th.

The sections labeled “Good News, Somebody to March With, and Why We March” will change daily. Email us if you have information to be shared as the week goes on: contact@sandiegofreepress.org.
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Monday Motivation for Saturday’s Women’s March: One Step at a Time for a Better World

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There will be a ‘motivation’ each day this week leading up to the Women’s March on January 20. Please help build support for the day by sharing these posts on your social media feeds.

The sections labeled “Good News, Somebody to March With, and Why We March” will change daily. Email us if you have information to be shared as the week goes on: contact@sandiegofreepress.org.

Come inside for the basic facts…   [Read more…]

Are You Ready to Win Some Progressive Activist Victories in 2018?

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Did you know the San Diego Free Press publishes the Progressive Activist Calendar on Fridays? Each week we comb through hundreds of press releases, Facebook events, and organizational listings to bring our readers a one-stop shop for activist actions of every progressive persuasion in the region.

We include ten days of demonstrations, educational opportunities, organizing meetings, get-out-the-vote efforts, and cultural events. You’ll be amazed at just how many progressive happenings are taking place in San Diego.

It’s a huge undertaking. Sometimes we end up posting over 50 events. Each week we make a point of ‘boosting’ those posts on Facebook. Twenty bucks or so puts this information on the radar for thousands of people.

Help us continue to increase awareness of activism in America’s Finest Tourist Plantation.

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Donations are not tax-deductible, but they are really good karma!   [Read more…]

Do You Know All There Is to Know About Intellectual Property Law?

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Neither do we. We work hard every day to maintain a media platform for citizen journalists that’s sophisticated and professional and safe, but we couldn’t have gotten where we are without consulting a legal team that knows all there is to know about intellectual property — and specifically how to protect the San Diego Free Press and contributors alike for the long term.

Thankfully, your donations allow us to underwrite the cost of obtaining legal guidance, purchasing necessary educational materials, resolving issues if and when they arise, and developing a Terms and Conditions policy with everyone’s best interests in mind.

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San Diego, CA, 92104

Donations are not tax deductible, but they are really good karma!   [Read more…]

Do You Appreciate Infrastructure?

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Of course you do! Your donations are used to maintain our snail mail address; to supply business cards for contributors and editors; and for promotional materials like informational flyers about the San Diego Free Press, which are handed out at events.  These are all part of the SDFP infrastructure.

Click here to make a secure PayPal donation of $5, $10, $20 or whatever you can. Small is scrumptious and big is beautiful!

You can also send a check via a snail mail because we love the United States Postal Service, and so do many of you.

San Diego Free Press
2358 University Avenue #1573
San Diego, CA, 92104

Donations are not tax deductible, but they are really good karma!   [Read more…]

Where Do Thousands of Progressives Go for Ballot Information and Advice?

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If you guessed San Diego Free Press, you’re right. Since 2012 we’ve published progressive voter guides in advance of every major election. While they do include our endorsements –and we’re picky,– each voter guide includes links to all the candidates’ websites and handy emoji letting the reader know who else backs them. SDFP also provides analysis, links, and basic information about ballot measures along with information about whose money is supporting the choices voters are asked to make. 

Tens of thousands of people rely on our research and advice in the weeks leading to elections. We’d like to expand our reach through social media promotions during 2018; in this time of Trump trauma getting educated voters to the polls is more important than ever. And we want our readers to have the information they need to select worthy candidates all the way down the ballot. After all, today’s school board member could be your next CongressCritter, or worse, they could be a tool for the education-industrial complex seeking to make tomorrow’s citizens into compliant followers of whatever garbage is being advertised.

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San Diego Free Press
2358 University Avenue #1573
San Diego, CA, 92104

Donations are not tax-deductible, but they are really good karma!   [Read more…]

Do You Enjoy Reading Award-Winning Articles by Citizen Journalists?

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Over the course of its five-year lifespan, the San Diego Free Press and various editors and contributors have won a total of 28 awards for excellence in journalism. Your donations help us underwrite the cost of submitting entries to the annual Society of Professional Journalists competition and for an SDFP table to host each year’s winners at the event.

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San Diego Free Press
2358 University Avenue #1573
San Diego, CA, 92104

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