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Thursday, October 30, 2014
Jim Crow returns | Al Jazeera America
[SDCPJ] KNSJ Benefit: David Rovics Live in Concert - Thursday, Nov. 13th 7pm
Perhaps the single best troubadour, singer-songwriter
Live Benefit Concert for KNSJ
Thursday, Nov. 13th
335 27th St. San Diego 92102
More Info: www.activistsandiego.org/node/4645
live music performed by David Rovics in support of
KNSJ 89.1 FM radio station, San Diego's network for social justice (www.knsj.org).
David Rovics is a radical folk singer/songwriter who sings songs of social significance covering various social justice topics. Check out his amazing catalog of original music at www.DavidRovics.com and don't miss his powerful, provocative live set here in San Diego.
"Listen to David Rovics..."
- Pete Seeger
"...the peace poet and troubadour for our time."
- Cindy Sheehan
"David Rovics is the musical version of Democracy Now!"
-Amy Goodman
The Grand Industrial Band, a local San Diego band, will be opening for David Rovics.
This event is an outdoor event, under the stars, so dress warmly.
- Suggested donation at the door: $5-12
(no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
- Suggested donation for dinner from Haritna Restaurant: $5
Special thanks to the generosity of Harinta Restaurant for supporting this event. They serve the best Arabic food in all of San Diego County. Go check them out: www.HaritnaRestaurant.com
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
[SDCPJ] UCSD Boycott Project
for the CHE Cafe Support Network
Please note: forwarded message attached
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:54:02 -0700
Subject: UCSD Boycott Project
From: scott sanders <scottsanders858@gmail.com>
To: [CHE Cafe Support Network organizers]
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Alison Weir
Alison Weir - Dinner,Book Signing for AGAINST OUR BETTER JUDGMENT, Q&A
- 2 days ago · 6:00 PM
For those familiar with Alison's work and her website and organization "If Americans Knew" this evening was an opportunity to catch up with her latest research. For those unfamiliar with Ms. Weir, the evening provided an eye-opening, stimulating introduction to her work documenting and presenting the realities and consequences of Israel's policies and practices.
Friday, October 24, 2014
[SDCPJ] Judge Rules Against the CHE Cafe
C.H.E. Cafe Support Network
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CONTACTS:Rene Vera (619) 865-8696 grveraxxx@gmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 22, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORYSAN DIEGO – On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at approximately 10:00 a.m., San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal issued a ruling in favor of UCSD in the eviction lawsuit filed by the Regents of the University of California/UCSD at the behest of a select core of administrators (“Administration”) against the C.H.E. Café Collective over the use of the iconic 34-year old, vegan, student-controlled venue and creative space, the C.H.E. Café.Upholding the Collective’s main legal theory, Judge Bacal rejected the Administration's claim that the dispute resolution provisions of the lease did not apply to the termination at issue in this case. However, she also found there was insufficient evidence that a formal request for dispute resolution had been made by the Collective, thus permitting the Administration to terminate the lease at will. Yet, the Administration had acknowledged a request for dispute resolution had been made but had argued it was mooted by a previous lawsuit filed by the Collective that was later dismissed. In addition, the Collective was reassured in various conversations that it was protected by a ‘holdover status’ provision in the lease and that it did not need to worry about an eviction. Completely disregarding these earlier reassurances, the University filed its eviction lawsuit and argued in court that dispute resolution was never formally requested by the Collective. Ignoring the true facts and history of negotiations, the Administration was able to convince the Judge that the formal requirements for invoking dispute resolution had not been followed by the Collective, and the Court ultimately held that thus the Administration had a right to terminate the lease with the Collective."I am glad the judge sided with our position that the dispute resolution provision portion of the lease applied to this termination," stated Bryan Pease, attorney for the Collective. "I am just a bit perplexed that the basis for ruling in favor of the University was lack of evidence that dispute resolution had been requested, when there was evidence before the Court that it had been, and when both parties addressed it in closing arguments. The University misled its own students throughout the last several years by consistently asserting that dispute resolution did not apply, and that the Collective did not need to formally request dispute resolution as part of the lease terms. Unfortunately, apparently applying the same tactics, the University was able to convince the Court that it had the right to evict the Collective at will.”The Collective and its supporters are disappointed by the ruling which upholds the Administration’s unfounded attack on the San Diego artistic landmark, but vow to continue to maintain its existence and legacy. Preparation for a possible appeal of the ruling and other legal action will continue. Organizing protest activity and lobbying will also continue. The C.H.E. Cafe and supporters believe the the student government councils and boards will do the right thing, once the true facts and history are laid bare. Likewise we believe that the Academic Senate and the State Legislature will be strongly opposed to the UCSD Administration's abuse of power, once they are fully familiar with the facts.The Collective and its current supporters renew their request that the Administration return to the negotiating table toward a mutually-beneficial resolution to this dispute. The Collective invites any and all supporters to join it in DEMANDING that the Administration cease its attack and roll back the eviction process. We note that this is not the first time that the UCSD Co-ops have been threatened with completely unjustified evictions. On more than one occasion students have been compelled to physically occupy and sit-in at the Co-ops to block eviction attempts by the University.To read comments from supporters, show your support, and/or donate to the C.H.E., please visit:[FURTHER INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND]BACKGROUND· The C.H.E. Café (originally “Cheap Healthy Eats”), founded in 1980, is a student-run, cooperative, vegan café, venue, and creative space, hosting hundreds of independent artists and musicians over its 34-year history. It is one of 4 student cooperatives on the campus of UCSD.· UCSD’s Administration, ignoring the rights of students to control student fee-funded spaces, filed a lawsuit in court to evict the Café. The Administration’s bias against cooperatives, misunderstanding of the C.H.E. Café, and failure/refusal to work with students underlies its legal actions to force the Collective out of the student fee-funded space, despite years of good faith efforts by the Collective to comply with every directive of the Administration. The Collective has requested dispute resolution and negotiations with the Administration but has been rebuffed.· The Collective is asking the Administration to come back to the negotiating table and stop the expensive student/public fee-funded legal offensive against the space.· The Collective requests the help of the public at large and the San Diego art and music community to save the space and ensure that it is recognized and appreciated for the place it has in San Diego and UCSD history.EVICTION LAWSUITDespite receiving hundreds of emails, calls, and letters of support from UCSD students, alumni, faculty, staff, organized labor, and community members, as well as petitions signed by over 14,000 supporters following its Notice of Termination against the Collective, the Administration opted to use student and public funds to hurriedly evict the Collective in court. The lawsuit followed the Administration’s rejection of several good faith attempts by the collective to negotiate the issues and a proposed resolution.The Administration argues that the 2006 Space Agreement between UCSD and the UCSD student/worker cooperatives, including the C.H.E., should be ignored. The agreement was intended to last through 2016, when the parties could then re-negotiate it. Instead, in late May when students were leaving for the summer, the University, along with members of the UCSD Graduate Student Association (“GSA”), secretly pushed through a flawed resolution "decertifying" the Collective, so the University could bypass the agreement.It is estimated that UCSD has spent at least $76,000 in public and student funds on its high-paid outside attorneys, including the firm Kimball, Tirey, and St. John, who was recently replaced by the firm of Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP (“Paul, Plevin”). Paul, Plevin specializes in the aggressive defense of employers when sued by workers over discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage & hour claims.The attempted eviction is the latest in the ongoing historical attack on the Collective by the Administration, which not only refused to meet with students to discuss any issues related to the Café, but actively interfered with the C.H.E.’s ability to operate as a café, including blocking a $35,000 grant to the CH.E. by another student organization and cutting off the gas lines at the Café so it could no longer cook and sell food (a large part of its revenue). Despite these attacks, the Collective repeatedly requested meetings with the University administrators, but the Administration continued to ignore and/or rebuff attempts to work together.The C.H.E. filed its own action against the University to challenge the alleged GSA decertification and is considering other legal actions. Meanwhile, the C.H.E. continues to operate as it has since 1980, as a student-controlled, democratically-run space on campus for students to have a safe and alcohol-free atmosphere for entertainment and meetings.Several fundraisers and other events have been planned, with more information to be released. Supporters continue to join the cause, not the least due to the hundreds of iconic artists and musicians who have been hosted over the years, including those listed below.MUSIC, ART, AND A SMALL PART OF THE C.H.E.’s LEGACY:A short list of national and international indie acts who played the C.H.E. includes:At the Drive-In, Blonde Redhead, Black Dice, Blink 182, Botch, Bright Eyes, Citizen Fish, Billy Corgan, Chumbawamba, the Descendents, Deerhoof, Dum Dum Girls, Green Day, Hella, Inside Out, Jawbreaker, Jets to Brazil, Jimmy Eat World, Lightning Bolt, Los Crudos, Mike Watt, No Age, Pennywise, Rise Against, Sleep, Subhumans, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Get Up Kids,The (international) Noise Conspiracy, and Unwound, among many, many others.A few of San Diego’s seminal artists that have been hosted by the C.H.E. include:Album Leaf, Antioch Arrow, Aspects of Physics, Crossed Out, Clikitat Ikatowi, Crash Worship, Rob Crow, Diatribe, Drive Like Jehu, Gogogo Airheart,Heavy Vegetable, Heroin, Physics, Pinback, Pitchfork, Patricia Rincon Dance Collective, Rocket from the Crypt, Struggle, Swing Kids, Retox, The Black Heart Procession, The Locust, Three Mile Pilot, Mario Torero, and Weatherbox, among several others.# # #
Interview 1: http://youtu.be/CO5p4r1lymY
Interview 2 (Bryan Pease http://bryanpease.com/): http://youtu.be/Hn6aMyo9ZVw
Interview 3 (Bryan Pease http://bryanpease.com/): http://youtu.be/EMVRgP0h81Y
Zeitgeist Movement Los Angeles Chapter
[SDCPJ] Just ONE more week!! Peace Bazaar Early Birds!
Peace Bazaar 2014 Application
This is the online application to request to table in the
** Annual Peace on Earth Holiday Bazaar **
on Saturday, December 6th, 2014
at the Mid-City Gym, 43rd St & Landis St, San Diego, 92105.
If your group would like to join >>> Please read ALL the information below and then, to apply, fill out the form right away! This event does fill up. And early bird discounts are due by Nov 1.
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For over 20 years, the San Diego's Peace on Earth Holiday Bazaar has promoted alternative holiday gift giving by offering people the opportunity to purchase violence-free, socially responsible gifts. The event is held annually for local not-for-profit community organizations that are working with nonviolent means and in collaboration for peace, social justice, and an environmentally healthy world.
This year, we will again include elements of entertainment to make the event an enjoyable experience for all who attend. We will be working to draw more sellers and buyers using social media, fliers and other outreach methods. Our committee is working hard each year to make the Holiday Bazaar bigger and better!
DEADLINE >> Early bird is NO LATER THAN Saturday, November 1. The final deadline is November 15. Space is limited and could run out, so PLEASE reply BEFORE THE DEADLINE. An email or phone message will NOT reserve your space – you must submit the application online or by mail as described.
TABLE FEES >> We include two chairs for each group. The fees cover the facility costs, flyers, mailings, tables, chairs and other expenses. After Nov. 1, the fees increase and are $10 per table higher. The final deadline to apply will be Saturday Nov 15th.
** EARLY BIRD Applications BY Nov 1st (11:59 PM) ** have the following choices:
one 6-foot table ($25),
two 6' tables ($50),
or three 6' tables ($75).
** STANDARD Applications completed Nov 2-15 will have choices of:
one 6-foot table ($35),
two 6' tables ($70),
or three 6' tables ($105).
EVENT SCHEDULE (on that Saturday):
Set-up begins at 9am, arrive no later than 9:30am.
Set-up finished no later than 10 am.
Open to Public from 10-2pm.
Take-down begins at 2pm
Clean-up must be finished (& all out) by 3pm.
SELLING ITEMS >> In the past, groups have raised funds at the bazaar with greeting cards, books, t-shirts, CDs, posters, gift memberships, seedlings, handicrafts, baked goods, etc. We believe it is important to keep expanding the selection of items for shoppers, so please consider adding to your offerings this year.
TO APPLY >>
*Only* not-for-profit community groups can apply (not individuals or businesses).
Fill out the form below. Then pay after you receive an approval email with instructions;
Remember, apply ASAP -- space is limited and may run out (yes, it's happened!).
FINAL DEADLINE >> 11:59 PM on November 15th. Email or phone messages will NOT reserve your space – you must submit the form online (or mail must be received by the deadline). Payment is expected to be sent within 3 business days.
The SUCCESS of the whole Peace Bazaar depends on...
EVERYONE HELPING WITH PUBLICITY. Please widely share the flyers from our website. Even if your organization decides not to set up a table, please help us publicize this important justice-building event to your membership!
We look forward to your participation in this special "peace bazaar" !!
Questions? Contact us...
Peace Resource Center at 619-263-9301, bazaar@prcsd.org
Project Y.A.N.O. at 760-634-3604, projyano@aol.com
Report Abuse - Terms of Service - Additional Terms
Peace Resource Center of San Diego
3850 Westgate Pl, San Diego, CA 92105
www.prcsd.org & www.sdfriendscenter.org
info@prcsd.org / 619-263-9301
Peace Resource Center of San Diego
3850 Westgate Pl, San Diego, CA 92105
www.prcsd.org & www.sdfriendscenter.org
info@prcsd.org / 619-263-9301
Peace Resource Center of San Diego
3850 Westgate Pl, San Diego, CA 92105
www.prcsd.org & www.sdfriendscenter.org
info@prcsd.org / 619-263-9301
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Apartheid State
Palestinian Leader Bassem Tamimi, Producer Walter Davis, Author Miko Peled in San Diego October 2014 |
By Walter Davis
What would you have done -
During slavery times, during South African Apartheid, in Europe during the Jewish purge, during Native American genocide in America...if you had lived in those times?
What you are doing NOW during the genocide of the Palestinians is a good indication of what you would have done then.
The murderous actions being taken in Palestine are far worse than slavery or South African apartheid. In those systems, Black people were needed for their labor and they were at least marginally supported. In the racist Israeli genocide, the Zionists want NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PALESTINIANS. If they die...that is fine...if they submit..it must be complete. If the children die in the street...that is ok. If they cannot get food, medical care or get to their backyards due to an Israeli fence separating their property...too bad.
Small children murdered in the street. Grandmothers bulldozed in their homes. Fathers killed. Small bodies placed in freezers in ice cream parlors because there is no morgue.
Treaties mean nothing. There are illegal settlements by the Israeli Zionists. U.N. sanctions mean nothing.
While Detroit gets a total of $17 million dollars to help with financial problems, Israel gets 8.5 million U.S. tax dollars per day in foreign aid.
The Nazis did the same thing to Jews during World War II. How ironic that the modern day Jews inflict the same pain on others....with U.S. tax payer money.
The vicious policies of the United States and Israel are a reflection of the genocide against Native American nations during the vicious western expansion: Americans violated treaties, killed women and children, took land from the rightful owners, committed mass murder. This is illustrated further with the observation of Columbus Day - Columbus murdered 250,000 people in the "New World".
Like the current Zionist Israelis, the American settlers wanted NOTHING to do with the Native Americans. A good Indian was a dead Indian. Further, these people were NOT Indians..they were Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Mohawk, Seminole, Huron, Dakota, Black Feet, Cheyenne, Pala, Pechanga...and others.
Then, as now, America has failed to live up to its own laws. Our government has failed us. ...failed to live up to international law.
And so...we have it ISIS...and other....FREEDOM fighting groups growing.....our government making enemies out of people that could be behaving quite differently...if our government was performing as an example of freedom, justice....love....fairness...human dignity...observation of unalienable rights.
So I ask again, what are you DOING today....when one of the most terrible, brutal, savage governments in history....is murdering innocent people...WITH your tax dollars....and making enemies...for YOU....the American citizen.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The Business of Disease Official Film Screening
The Business of Disease Official Film Screening
CHANGE- to
Laemmle Theater
5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA (edit map)- The Business of Disease Documentary Premier!This is the official release of the film!Join us!Saturday, November 15th, @ 10:30am-12:30pmMeet those in the film!Q&A after the filmNo charge for this eventReserve seat/sinfo@thebusinessofdisease.comBring friends and family!Laemmle Theater NoHo7Saturday, November 15th10:30am-12:30pm5240 Lankershim BlvdNorth Hollywood, CA 91601Get your copy of the book now and have it signed at the Premier!Visit this link for further detailsAlso visit the website to check for upcoming screenings in your area!If you would like to host a screening please contact usinfo@thebusinessofdisease.com*** Reservations not necessary but it ensure a seat for you and your guests!POSTS
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