Friday, November 13, 2015

[SDCPJ] PLEASE FORWARD: Activist Meeting: ~ Is Racism Alive and well in America? Mon., 7 pm ~ Nov. 16


Activist San Diego's General Meeting
Joyce Beers Community Center ~ Hillcrest - 3900 Vermont
1.5 blocks north of Univ. Av, near Panera's & Aladdin's Restaurant
ActivistSanDiego.org/node/5041


Is Racism Alive and well in America?

Dynamic Panel with
Public Discussion Q&A
Monday, 7 pm Nov. 16

*Come Hear panelists and participate:
Tayari Howard Moderator:  ASD Board Member, KBLK, KNSJ, NAN-SD, Black Men United
Channing Moore: NUBIAN
Jose Medina - Freedom Road, EHC
Andrew Le - ASD; On Mass Incarceration
Reverend Shane Harris: National Action Network (NAN-SD)

Many people claim that the USA's melting pot is heading for a color-blind society in the near future.
Racial justice activists point out the rising economic and racial divide,
the growing re-segregation of our schools, mass incarceration, police shooting ,
'gang injunctions, growing unemployment among communities of color
--especially among youth, ever-tighter voting restrictions

Participate in the Dialogue:
Racism: WHAT'S YOUR OPINION?
WHAT ACTIONS AND SOLUTIONS DO ACTIVISTS PROPOSE?


for more info: 619-871-9354 or ActivistSD@gmail.com




[SDCPJ] 11/14 ~ All Ages Peace Place

Last one of 2015!
 

All-Ages Peace Place
"Second Saturdays" from 10 am – 12 noon
July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14
@ PRC, 3850 Westgate Place, 92105

For Adults: Enjoy coffee with a friend, Use our wi-fi, Play or read with the kids, Browse our books and DVD's

For Youth: Arts & Crafts, Picture Books, Games & Puzzles, Children's media

Individuals and families are welcome; responsible, independent youth may attend without a parent. Bring your friends!

Flyer at www.PRCSD.org
or Facebook at 

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3850 Westgate Pl, San Diego, CA 92105
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info@prcsd.org / 619-263-9301

[SDCPJ] Sat 11/21 VOLUNTEERS needed: PRC 35th Anniversary

The Peace Train is rolling!
Will you have a seat?

On Sat 11/21, the PRC is hosting a "Souper Supper" to celebrate 35 years. While we have some awesome Souper volunteers lined up, we still need more...

Can YOU help? 
(p.s. if money is a hardship, this is an awesome way to contribute!!)

If you're willing and able, please reply to MARIAH@prcsd.org
and indicate which time/tasks you will help with:

     4:00 - 5:15 pm (5 people: 3 for general setup, 2 for kitchen)
     5:00 - 6:30 pm (1 person to assist at door, handout programs etc)
     5:30 - 7:00 pm (1-2 people to assist kitchen, refills, etc.)
     8:30 - 9:30 pm (4 people for various cleanup)


--- EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT --->>

THE PEACE RESOURCE CENTER'S
35th ANNIVERSARY!

** You won't want to miss this! **

35 years and still rolling... 
Next stop, the Future!
ALL ABOARD the PRC Peace Train!

Appropriate "travel attire" includes your favorite peace t-shirt, buttons, and other wearable peace paraphernalia.

SATURDAY, November 21st
@ Peace Campus, 3850 Westgate Place, 92105

4:30-5:30... Open House inside the PRC
5:00......... Dinner doors open (at sanctuary)
     - Check out the creative fun(d)-raising, including a photo booth
5:30......... "Souper Supper" dinner, made by volunteer peace cooks!
     - with music by "Thiago & Nichole"
     - vegetarian/vegan soups, cornbread, and dessert 
6:15......... Welcome
6:30......... Program "This is Your Life, PRC"
     - music by Peggy Watson & sing-alongs with Tom Owen-Towle
     - Birthday Cake & recognition of Carol Jahnkow
     - New Board Member introductions

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3850 Westgate Pl, San Diego, CA 92105
www.prcsd.org & www.sdfriendscenter.org
info@prcsd.org / 619-263-9301

[SDCPJ] Bazaar Deadline! Sun Nov 15th

The Peace Bazaar planning committee is excited about the 20 great groups signed up so far -- are you one of them?!

If you haven't yet, the deadline is SUNDAY, NOV 15th (by 11:59pm).
Or... if you know of groups you want there, tell them!

Below is more information and the online application.

Thanks!
Mariah, on behalf of the Bazaar planners

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Peace Bazaar 2015 - Application

If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, 

This is the online application to request to table in the
Annual Peace on Earth Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2015

from 10 am - 2 pm
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 25 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

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3850 Westgate Pl, San Diego, CA 92105
www.prcsd.org & www.sdfriendscenter.org
info@prcsd.org / 619-263-9301

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

[SDCPJ] Fwd: NEWS ADVISORY: Local Veterans Honor Fallen Veterans From Southern California on Veterans Day

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Gil Field" <gfield@san.rr.com>
Date: Nov 10, 2015 1:00 PM
Subject: NEWS ADVISORY: Local Veterans Honor Fallen Veterans From Southern California on Veterans Day
To:
Cc:

NEWS ADVISORY
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Local Veterans To Honor Fallen Veterans From Southern California On Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11th)
 
Summary:
 
The San Diego Veterans For Peace chapter will be setting up its Hometown Arlington West Memorial from 8 AM to 5 PM on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2015, in front of the USS Midway Museum on Harbor Drive.  The memorial consists of Arlington Cemetery replica headstones with the name, local city and date of death for the 300+ service members from southern California who have died in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.  Visitors are encouraged to stop by, honor the fallen, take a turn reading from the list of the 6500 fallen from the entire US, and reflect on the overall cost of war. 
 
Where:  Front lawn area of the USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
 
When:  8 AM to 5 PM on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th, 2015
 
Why:  Originally Armistice Day, recognizing the end of World War 1, Veterans Day has become a day to honor veterans and especially those who have given their lives in the service of their country. 
 
What:  Hometown Arlington West Memorial, as established and set-up by the San Diego Veterans For Peace Chapter #91.
 
Who:  The San Diego Veterans For Peace, the local chapter of the national Veterans For Peace organization, is a 501-C-3 veterans educational organization, with veterans of all five services and associate members, dedicated to educating the public to the overall costs of war. 
 
For press interviews or additional information about the event, please contact USMC veteran Jan Ruhman at 858-361-6273 or at  jallan.ruhman@gmail.com 
 
Submitted by:
 
Gilbert E. Field
Director for Communications
San Diego Veterans For Peace
 
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Monday, November 9, 2015

[SDCPJ] Global Day for Climate Action

The San Diego Climate Mobilization Coalition invites you to join us at Al Gore's Global Day for Climate Action!  

 

Saturday November 14th at Noon at the Federal Building on Broadway and Front Street, San Diego 92101. 

 

 In conjunction with Al Gore's Climate Reality Project and leading up to the December Paris talks we will be calling on the U.S. Government to begin the national mobilization to make the transition off fossil fuel and on renewable energy!

 

We encourage organizations to have a contingent present for the rally.  Artistic expression via signs, banners, costumes, street theatre is encouraged. 

 

Flyers for distribution in your neighborhood are available at Ocean Beach Peoples Food Co-op, 4765 Voltaire St - 92107, and at the Ocean Beach Green Center, 4843 B Voltaire St - 92107.

 

If you would like to volunteer for tabling for this event in front of Ocean Beach People's Food Co-op, please contact Derek at 858-775-0365.

 

For more information, please contact:  oceanbeachgreencenter@gmail.com

 

facebook.com/SDClimateMobilization

 

Take the climate action pledge:  www.theclimatemobilizaiton.org

Saturday, November 7, 2015

[SDCPJ] Join Fight for $15 Day of Action Next Tuesday! 11/10/2015



Reminder: National Day of Action for
Fight for $15 next Tuesday!
RSVP to Cristina Hernandez at Cristina@icwj.org
or at 619-573-4654
 *Rise & Shine*
Fight for $15
Kick-Off Event
7:00 a.m.

McDonalds
1260 Park Blvd.
San Diego, 92101
Across from City College -
Corner of "A" Street &
Park Blvd
4:00 p.m.
State Building Downtown
1350 Front Street

In Solidarity with
In-Home Supportive
Services Workers

Followed by a
March to …

Civic Center Plaza
202 "C" Street
4:30 p.m.
Super Rally!

3 hours free parking with validation at Horton Plaza
Tuesday, November 10th
 
Be a part of this historic moment in the struggle to end income inequality and lift our voices for racial justice.
 
  • $15 and Union Rights for all
  • Increase access to Higher Education
  • Fix the Broken Criminal Justice System
  • Educate our communities and increase voter participation
  • Support Immigration Reforms
  • Create more local jobs – NO TPP
  • Increase access to Affordable Housing
  • Protect our planet – Its well-being has been entrusted to us!
"There is nothing but a lack of social vision to prevent us from paying an adequate wage to every American citizen whether he be a hospital worker, laundry worker, maid, or day laborer."
                   —Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Walking our faith & lifting our voices for justice!
 
 
Address postal inquiries to:
Interfaith Center for Worker Justice of San Diego County
3758 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
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Thursday, November 5, 2015

14 Things Courts Ignored While Turning a Baby Girl Over to an Abuser: Progress in the World Radio Show




Progress in the World Radio Show 
Call in Number 310-861-2349 
10 AM Pacific
Sunday 8 November 2015

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Link Below

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/progressintheworld/2015/11/08/saving-baby-madi-14-things-courts-ignored-while-turning-her-over-to-her-abuser

Walter Davis


“SAVING MADI”

Between 2003 and 2011 little Madi was sentenced by the Family Court of Columbia County Arkansas to unsupervised visitation with her father whom was a substantiated sexual abuser in Louisiana. 



Jill Jones-Soderman, Founder, The Foundation for Child Victims of the Family Court
The father was not substantiated for abuse on the same set of facts in Arkansas, where the abusers father had served as a Judge on the Arkansas Supreme Court and worked as an attorney. Business connections with members of the Arkansas Attorney General's Office protected the abuser from prosecution and therefore from being kept from asserting rights to visitation and sexual contact with the child.

At the onset of forced visitation with her father Madi was screaming, crying and clinging to her mother's leg to keep from being passed over to her father. In Mar.'06 the child was taken to the pediatrician for chaffing and severe rashes in her “private area”

The mother had no idea of what was happening to her child. She asked naive questions
that the abuser must have been laughing about behind her back.

The father owned several well known bars that had the reputation for serving drinks with date rape drugs served to young women who attended the bars.

The health department was involved in investigations as was the drug task force of the FBI. The bars were shut down for “non payment of sales tax”.

Despite the fact that the perpetrator was caught with a counterfeiting plate, he was never prosecuted. Despite the fact that there was hard evidence of drug trafficking, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of pornography, the Arkansas authorities continued to cast a blind eye.

The perpetrator continued as untouchable – even admitting to all criminal actions.

Columbia County authorities stated to the mother of an ex wife of the perpetrator who was fighting for custody of her son, “We will bankrupt you if you keep up” seeking court action against our client”.

The mother in question attempted to pursue custody of her child based on ample evidence. The mother lost her home, her personal finances and her child. The perpetrator was given custody of the child, was able to leave the state of Arkanasas to move to Missouri, where he is supposed to be on a sex offenders list, but isn't.

Madi's mother and grandmother joined forces along with other unlikely forces to protect Madi as much as possible from abuse during forced visitation with her father.



The Mom, Jenny Robertson
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[SDCPJ] 11/20-22 San Diego Arab Film Festival


Wednesday, November 4, 2015

[SDCPJ] San Diego Peace Center Celebrates 35 Years of Activity on November 21, 2015

MEDIA RELEASE


 
For Immediate Release                                 Contact:  Craig Jones, phone 858-354-1785
November 4, 2015                                         Mariah Gayler, phone 619-263-9301 / mariah@prcsd.org
 
Local Peace Center Celebrates 35 Years of Activity in Militarized San Diego on November 21, 2015
 
San Diego --- Amidst of one of the greatest concentrations of the US military and home of major producers of weaponized drones, a San Diego institution has not just survived, but thrived as a touchstone of peace, justice, equality, nonviolence, and nonviolent conflict resolution.  Celebrating 35 years of activism and advocacy, this November the Peace Resource Center of San Diego (PRC, www.prcsd.org) looks back, and looks forward – back at its accomplishments, and forward to the great deal that still needs to be done to achieve a peaceful, equitable and sustainable world.  
On November 21 the PRC will mark its 35th year of work.  This membership nonprofit operates from the Friends Center facility, 3850 Westgate Place in City Heights.  This campus will be the site of PRC's 35 year celebration with an afternoon/evening program of open house, an evening meal (the PRC's annual meeting and "Souper Supper"), video clips, and a "this is your life" take on notable events and community leaders.  Activities will start at 4:30 in the afternoon with the open house, the meal at 5:30, and program from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. 
Progressive change happens globally, nationally and locally.  Since its beginnings in 1980, the PRC has been involved at all these levels as an active force in the community through a remarkable range of issues.  Among 35 years of accomplishments are anti-war and anti-nuclear mobilization, leading demonstrations in the First Gulf War and after 9/11; and community mobilization to oppose the Blackwater military training site in San Diego's backcountry.   Most recently, the PRC was one of the leading in groups in the successful effort to close the San Onofre nuclear power station.  All along, the PRC has been a local leader and partner in commitment to environmental responsibility, promotion of food justice, and has been an ongoing provider of peace education for children and families, including resources to foster communication and cooperation. . 
Illustrating its commitment to environmental responsibility, in 2011 after a decade of planning and construction, the PRC moved into its permanent home inside the remarkable "green" Friends Center.  The straw-bale building designed by Hubbell and Hubbell Architects is notable from the air as airliners glide in to Lindberg Field, with its distinctive green roof and unusual peace dove design.  A peace crane sculpture by James Hubbell graces the entry courtyard.  Volunteer commitment proved vital to the building's completion. The PRC's portion of the facilities include administrative offices, meeting space, and a substantial library of peace and justice materials for adults and children.  The PRC operates at this campus in partnership with the First Church of the Brethren, the San Diego Friends Meeting and the American Friends Service Committee U.S.-Mexico Border Project, demonstrating how peace and justice advocates can collaborate to build and share space as a focus for nonviolent social change. 
The PRC is a membership organization and community clearinghouse of information on peace and social justice issues and activities. Through its active programs and by promoting networking among peace-related organizations, offering nonviolent alternatives to conflict resolution and carrying on a program of peace education, the PRC provides an ongoing presence throughout San Diego County.  Founded in 1980 by six local organizations committed to peace, the PRC maintains a base of individual, family, and organizational members.  The PRC is guided by the principles of nonviolence, tolerance, compassion and respect for diversity. Membership is open to all individuals and organizations concerned about peace with justice and the need to live by these principles. 
For more information about the Peace Resource Center's 35 year celebration please contact Craig Jones, phone 858-354-1785; Mariah Gayler, phone 619-263-9301.  


[SDCPJ] Thur 11/5: Joe Hill 100 Roadshow

The Peace Resource Center is endorsing this event...



JOE HILL 100 ROADSHOW 

featuring Chris Chandler, George Mann, David Rovics & special guests


 Commemorating the centennial of the death of IWW songwriter, union organizer, and revolutionary, Joe Hill 


THURSDAY NOV. 5th, 2015

Doors open at 6:30pm ~ Show at 7:00

San Diego Education Association Union Hall,
10393 San Diego Mission Rd. 92108

Sliding Scale Donation $5-$15.
Nobody turned away for lack of funds.


Joe Hill's life and legacy have been memorialized in songs sung by Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez (including at Woodstock), Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Si Kahn, Phil Ochs, Paul Robeson (at Carnegie Hall), and countless others.  Alfred Hayes and Earl Robinson's "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night" has been performed in union halls and in concerts around the world, speaking to Joe Hill's lasting legacy -- the "man who never died."


The Joe Hill Roadshow national concert tour features musicians from across the United States.  Each local show will include a mix of local and national touring artists. Spoken word pieces will be included in many of the shows, and of course, the songs of Joe Hill will be sung.  


Share with FB friends ~ www.facebook.com/events/1653781914854387   

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All about Joe and the tour at http://joehill100.com/

On November 19, 1915, labor activist and songwriter Joe Hill (who emigrated to the United States from Sweden) was killed by a firing squad in Salt Lake City, Utah.  After national and international appeals for clemency that included the American Federation of Labor, Helen Keller, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, the Swedish Ambassador and many more, Hill was executed for the murders of a grocer and his son, who were shot in a robbery on January 10, 1914.  There is little doubt today that Joe Hill was framed for the crime because he was a foreigner and a well-known labor activist.  His death inspired several songs, and his life has inspired many fellow workers, but Joe also wrote some of our best-known labor songs, including "The Preacher and The Slave," "Casey Jones," and "There is Power in a Union," which are still sung today at union rallies and events.


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