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A Weekend Trifecta for Activists – Defending Chicano Park, Building New Leadership, and Labor Solidarity

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I have no scandals to report on today. No political outrages that can’t wait. Instead, I want to pass along some success stories.

From Chicano Park to the Jacobs Center to Mission Valley and beyond, people stood up for noble causes and dedicated themselves to continued political action. There’s more to politics than working for a win in elections; community activism, education, and coalition-building go a long way toward getting desired results at the ballot box and improving opportunity.    [Read more…]

Progressive Activist Calendar – February 2-12, 2018

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There are forty-two events of interest to activists in San Diego over the next ten days. It’s safe to say the pace and intensity of progressive politics have not lessened as we enter into year two of Our Dear Leader.

I have a few observations to share before you get to the good stuff:

Superbowl Sunday is this weekend. I remember when it was something I looked forward to…
The Nunes Memo was released, and if you live in a fact-based reality, it was a dud…
ICE, aka, Immigration and Customs Enforcement are rapidly becoming the secret police…
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Only One Voter in Rep. Duncan Hunter’s District Contributed to His Campaign

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Congressman Duncan D. Hunter’s dismal campaign finance reports have attracted national attention, and not in a good way. He raised a paltry $50,073 in the last three months of 2017 and spent $264,255, with $178,146 spent with five law firms. At the onset of 2018, the campaign had just $290,904 in the bank, less than half of what it did a year earlier.

Vape store owner Molly Sylvester was the sole donor living in the 50th Congressional District, contributing $2000 to the five-term Congressman’s re-election effort in the last three months of 2017. Other support came mostly from San Diego-area residents outside the district, D.C. lobbyists, and out-of-state political action committees.

Two strong Democratic opponents have emerged in the supposedly Ruby Red 50th, and both outraised Hunter, accord to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.   [Read more…]

Local Democrats Get An Early Start – Progressive Activist Calendar, January 26 – February 4, 2018

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How can we make sure the Blue Wave washes some of the sludge out of local government?

By rolling up our sleeves and getting to work. Early. Like now. And that’s what the San Diego County Democratic Party and many local activists are doing. And there is still time for YOU to get in on the action.

It’s the middle of ‘winter’ in San Diego, and this calendar lists eight canvassing efforts, along with four forums giving people an opportunity to see candidates in person over the next week or so. Bravo!   [Read more…]

An Open Letter to the Bellwether Election State | Dear Ohio, Part 1

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Dear Ohio,

I know you didn’t create this presidential havoc all by yourselves, but you are, after all, the bellwether state in presidential elections. People say if a candidate doesn’t win Ohio, he or she can’t become President.

So I thought I’d start sharing with you some concerns I have, as you will most likely be vetting our next president. I know there are some Ohioans who profoundly dislike us Californians, but on the chance that some of you still consider us part of the United States of America, perhaps you will take a moment and read this letter.   [Read more…]

Signs of the Times: The San Diego 2018 Women’s March in Photos

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Year two of Women’s Marches in San Diego and North County were bigger and more organized. This year’s theme in San Diego and nationwide was Hear Our Vote, calling attention to the 2018 midterm elections. 

The unspoken theme was intersectionality. After a year of bizarre, mean-spirited, ignorant, sexist, and racist rhetoric nobody needed to be told: Trump and his band of pirates are coming after everybody and everything we hold dear in the name of greed.

While the mood of the crowd at the rally was upbeat and friendly there was no denying the underlying seriousness of the march. 

The skies were blustery, and it sprinkled a few times. The speakers part of the program ran close to schedule, security looked confident, and there were no disruptions that I saw along the two-mile march route.   [Read more…]

Don’t Let Your Activism Stop After the Women’s March Progressive Activist Calendar – January 19-29, 2018

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Now that we’ve reached the one year mark in the Trump administration, there are many successes to look back on. It should also be clear this process of protest and activism is a marathon, not a sprint. Ain’t no superhero gonna fix this mess.

We can all look to the victory of those participating in the weekly protests outside Rep. Darrell Issa’s office for inspiration. They resisted. They persisted. And the richest man in Congress decided he could take it no more.

There are more than a dozen contingents participating in the San Diego and North County Women’s Marches; people whose common activism leads them to want to show their solidarity with his and other events.   [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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El Cajon Marks MLK Weekend by Busting People for Feeding Homeless Humans

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Nine people were busted at Wells Park in the city of El Cajon on Sunday for distributing food to homeless people. Those handing out food were arrested, given a misdemeanor citation with a date to appear in court and released. Nobody went to jail.

Activists calling themselves Break the Ban began Sunday food distribution after the City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance in October prohibiting the distribution of food on any city-owned property.

Homeless advocates have called the law a punitive attempt at dehumanizing and criminalizing people in unfortunate circumstances, largely the result of every increasing economic inequality.   [Read more…]

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