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October 2003 Newsletter
1. Green Talk: A Roundtable on the Recall - Part 3
2. Urgent Action: Help Keep Camejo in the Debates!
3. An Evening with David Cobb, Green Party Candidate for President
4. An Educational Forum on the USA PATRIOT Act
5. GPSC endorsements for the October 7th Special Election
6. News: Camejo Marches with SR Latinos on License Law
7. Report on the Statewide Meeting Held in San Diego
8. Sixth Annual Labor and Social Action Conference
9. United Farm Workers (UFW) Union Fundraiser Dinner
10. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
11. Contact information
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GREEN TALK: A ROUNDTABLE ON THE RECALL - PART 3
Thursday, October 2, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Environmental Center, 404A Mendocino Ave (near 5th Street), Santa Rosa
We will continue our discussion on the upcoming recall election of the
Governor. Please come and express your views concerning the recall and
Propositions 53 and 54 which also appear on the ballot.
Green Talks are informal meetings hosted by the Green Party of Sonoma
County on the first Thursday of each month. For more information or to
suggest topics for future Green Talks, email
greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or call (707)524-8818.
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URGENT ACTION: HELP KEEP CAMEJO IN THE DEBATES!
Green Party of California Press Release - 9/22/03
Oakland, CA - In a situation similar to the 2002 campaign, the Los
Angeles Times is proposing a debate for the major recall candidates,
but excluding the Green Party. The LA Times/CNN debate is tentatively
scheduled for September 30th. The Times/CNN debate sets an arbitrary
polling figure as their criteria for inviting candidates, in spite of
the overwhelming majority support for including all three of the major
California political parties in debates.
The League of Women Voters has lent its support to two other debates
which have so far excluded the Green Party; October 2 (co-sponsored by
NBC4 and Telemundo) and October 4 (San Diego Union Tribune and KPBS).
The October 2nd event is co-sponsored by the California League, while
the October 4th debate is co-sponsored by the San Diego County
chapter.
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The Camejo campaign has launched a national web-based letting writing
campaign to protest the exclusion, using supporters from throughout
California and around the country. The campaign's website,
http://www.votecamejo.org, provides protest letters that can be
quickly sent to sponsoring media organizations, as well as the League
of Women Voters.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
AN EVENING WITH DAVID COBB, GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT
Monday, October 27, Location/Time: TBA
The Green Party of Sonoma County hosts an evening with David Cobb,
Green Party candidate for President in 2004. Cobb is a public interest
attorney specializing in issues of corporate law and democracy. He
coordinated the Nader 2000 presidential campaign in Texas and now
lives in Humbolt County. Hear Cobb describe his goals as a candidate
for the Green Party and why he says, "The Green Party can run a strong
campaign in 2004 that grows our party, garners millions of votes, and
culminates with George Bush losing the election."
Check for updates on the location and time of this event at:
http://www.sonomagreenparty.org
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AFFIRM PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY - RESIST THE USA PATRIOT ACT!
AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM ON THE USA PATRIOT ACT
Sunday, October 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Santa Rosa Junior College, Newman Auditorium
Learn how provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and certain Executive
Orders have diminished your civil liberties and help Santa Rosa join
the three states and over 160 cities and counties that have passed
resolutions defending the Bill of Rights! This is the first
opportunity for the community to strongly demonstrate to the Santa
Rosa City Council that we want this resolution passed. Please spread
the word and fill Newman Auditorium!
For more information: http://www.roadtaken.com/srbordc/
To participate in the effort, contact: bordc@sonomagreenparty.org
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GPSC ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE OCTOBER 7TH SPECIAL ELECTION
Question 1:
"Shall Gray Davis be recalled (removed) from the office of Governor?"
- No recommendation
Question 2
"Who should replace Gray Davis as Governor if he is recalled?"
- Peter Miguel Camejo
Proposition 53
"Funds Dedicated for State and Local Infrastructure"
- NO
Proposition 54
"Classification by Race, Ethnicity, Color, or National Origin"
- NO
For background information on these issues, please visit the GPSC
website: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/
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NEWS: CAMEJO MARCHES WITH SR LATINOS ON LICENSE LAW
September 20, 2003
By KERRY BENEFIELD
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Peter Camejo, the leading Green Party candidate in the gubernatorial recall,
brought his message of immigrants' rights to Santa Rosa on Thursday, joining
a march in support of a new law allowing illegal immigrants to obtain
driver's licenses...
For full article, go to:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/19camejo_a1empirea.html
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REPORT ON THE STATEWIDE MEETING HELD IN SAN DIEGO
Greens from across California held a general assembly in San Diego
September 12-14. Highlights of the general assembly included the
confirmation of Peter Miguel Camejo as the Green Party of California
candidate for governor in the recall election and consensus to oppose
Proposition 54 on the special election ballot. It was also decided
that the state Green Party will remain neutral on the recall question.
During the assembly, the requests of four Presidential candidates to
be placed on the California March 2004 Green Party primary ballot were
accepted. Those candidates are Lorna Salzman, Kent Mesplay, David
Cobb, and Ralph Nader.
Additional highlights included: Creating a process for selecting
delegates to presidential nominating convention, adopting platform
planks on Urban Land Use and Corporations and Democracy, adopting an
editorial policy for the Green Focus newspaper, creating a Green Focus
editorial board, and the affirmation of new working group
coordinators.
Information on past plenaries can be viewed at
http://cagreens.org/plenary/archives/ .
(Note that the common GPCA login/password are required to view the
minutes until they are approved at the next plenary)
The next general assembly will be in Orange County at Cal State
Fullerton, December 6-7, 2003. All interested Greens are encouraged to
attend.
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SIXTH ANNUAL LABOR AND SOCIAL ACTION CONFERENCE
Friday/Saturday, October 24/25
Sonoma State University
Keynote Speaker on Friday, Oct. 24: Amy Goodman
A plenary session ?Strategies for Progressive Unity? will open the
conference on Saturday, October 25th followed by 18 workshops. Don't
miss Saturday?s workshop entitled "Greens, Dems & Electoral Reform:
How our Voting System Divides Progressives."
Tired of choosing between spoilers and lesser evils? Wondering why the
progressive majority keeps losing elections to the right? It?s more
than just candidates or issues the problem is systemic: our election
system is deliberately structured to favor big money and the right,
and to divide the left. The rest of the world uses much more
democratic voting methods, and we could to. Learn how the system pits
us against each other, and how we can change it. Presenter: Daniel
Solnit.
For information on the cost of attending and other details, call
(707)545-7349 ext 109 or email mfromer@seiulocal707.org.
Schedule of classes and registration form can be found at
http://northbayclc.home.mindspring.com/laborschool.html.
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UNITED FARM WORKERS UNION (UFW) FUNDRAISER DINNER
Saturday, October 11, 6:30 PM
Labor Center, 1700 Corby Avenue, Santa Rosa
Farm Workers Need Community Support
Support the farm workers, without whom the high standard of living and
economic success of Sonoma County would not exist. Peter Camejo has
helped the Greens to make the connection. This is another opportunity
for the Green Party to show that it is relevant to the diverse
population of our County and California. Please attend the fundraiser
dinner and get to know the people of the greater community of Sonoma
County. Workers are anxious to reach out and share their experiences!
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Reservations: Nati Ramirez at (707) 478-9219
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Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
September -------------------------------------------------------
28 (Sun) PANEL ON THE RECALL ELECTION
12:30 PM, Unitarian Church, Todd Road at Stony Point
Featuring Green Party member Daniel Solnit and representatives of
other parties. Free.
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2 (Thu) GREEN TALK: ROUNDTABLE ON THE RECALL ELECTION - Part 3
7:00 PM, Environmental Center, 404A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
For more info, see item #1 in this newsletter.
3 (Fri) BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH) NEW VOTER EDUCATION WORKSHOP
6:30-8:30 PM, Roseland Elementary School Cafeteria
950 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa
Prepare for the October 7 Gubernatorial Recall Election and the
two propositions that would change the state constitution.
Info: S.A.L.V.A. at (707) 525-4775 (leave your name and number).
3 (Fri) GREEN BLOC REPORT-BACK FROM THE CANCUN WTO PROTESTS
7:00-9:30 PM, Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St,
Sebastopol
Green Bloc, a group of Sonoma County permaculture activists, will
describe their recent actions in Cancun with inspiring
first-person stories, photos, and materials from the eco-village
and WTO protests, as well as information on Green Bloc and
discussion of the anti-globalization movement?s successes,
strategies and next steps. Free.
Info: www.AdoptAnActivist.org.
6 (Mon) GREEN BLOC REPORT-BACK FROM THE CANCUN WTO PROTESTS
7:00-9:30 PM, New College, 99 Sixth St, near Railroad Square,
Santa Rosa
See description for 10/3 Green Bloc event above.
9 (Thu) GREEN TALKS WORKING GROUP MEETING
7:00 PM. Contact: greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org
11 (Sat) UNITED FARM WORKERS UNION (UFW) FUNDRAISER DINNER
6:30 PM. Labor Center, 1700 Corby Avenue, Santa Rosa
For more info, see item #9 in this newsletter.
12 (Sun) EDUCATIONAL FORUM ON THE USA PATRIOT ACT
2:00-4:00 PM, Santa Rosa Junior College, Newman Auditorium
For more info, see item #4 in this newsletter.
15 (Wed) SIERRA CLUB'S OCTOBER ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM PRESENTS:
"Voting for the Earth:
Electoral Strategies for an Ecological Future"
7:00-9:00 PM, Environmental Center, 404A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
Presenter: Daniel Solnit. For more info:
http://www.redwood.sierraclub.org/articles/Current/EnvironmentalForum_Oct.html
16 (Thu) GPSC GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
7:00-9:00 PM, Environmental Center, 404A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
The general meeting is held every 3rd Thursday. All interested
Greens are welcome to attend!
Info: info@sonomagreenparty.org
23 (Thu) BYLAWS WORKING GROUP MEETING
7:00 PM. Contact: bylaws@sonomagreenparty.org
24 (Fri) IT WORKING GROUP MEETING
7:00 PM. Contact: it@sonomagreenparty.org
24-25 (Fri-Sat) SIXTH ANNUAL LABOR AND SOCIAL ACTION CONFERENCE
Keynote Speaker on Friday, Oct. 24: Amy Goodman
For more info, see item #8 in this newsletter.
27 (Mon) THE GPSC HOSTS AN EVENING WITH DAVID COBB, GREEN PARTY
CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT
For more info, see item #3 in this newsletter.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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WORKING GROUPS (WG)
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Bill of Rights Defense WG
Work to pass city resolutions in defense of the Bill of Rights and
against the USA PATRIOT Act like three states and 173 cities have
already done. This working group is currently phone banking Greens
and gathering petition signatures for a resolutions in Santa Rosa
and Sonoma County. If your rights are important to you, please help
this effort!
Contact: bordc@sonomagreenparty.org
Bylaws WG
Review the current GPSC bylaws and help draft the next revision.
This is important work that will insures the GPSC's commitment to
the 10 key values of the Green Party. This group meets every 4th
Thursday of the month.
Contact: bylaws@sonomagreenparty.org
Electoral Reform WG
The GPSC has begun an electoral reform working group. The purpose
of the group is to work both independently and with other
interested groups to modernize and improve the electoral process.
Contact: er@sonomagreenparty.org or Jim Housman at (707) 823-7564
Green Talk WG
Help organize discussions and presentations that will provide
interested citizens with an attractive and energizing avenue to get
involved in local, regional, state, and national Green politics.
The group meets every 2nd Thursday of each month.
Contact: greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org
IT (Information Technologies) WG
"Contribute your ideas and/or skills to help fine tune our website
and communication technologies."
Contact: it@sonomagreenparty.org
Tabling WG
Help register voters and table GPSC-endorsed issues that are
important to you.
Contact: table@sonomagreenparty.org
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