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August 2004 Newsletter
Green Party of Sonoma County (GPSC) News for August:
1. Peter Camejo in Healdsburg - August 22nd
2. Green Talk - August 5th
3. "Why I Am No Longer a Democrat" by G. Wonderwheel
4. Early Endorsements from the GPSC
5. GE-Free Signature Drive Continues
6. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
7. Contact Information
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"THIRD PARTY DAY" AT THE RAVEN THEATER - August 22nd
Join your local Green Party and representatives from the Libertarian and
Peace and Freedom Parties for:
"Anybody But Bush and Kerry!"
Third Party Alternatives for 2004 and Beyond
5:00 pm at The Raven Theater and Film Center,
115 North Street, Healdsburg
Only 54 of California?s eligible voters are Democrats or Republicans--find
out why more Californians every year abandon the major parties.
This is an educational event exploring alternatives to the present rhetoric
on topics such as military aggression toward and occupation of other nations,
personal rights and civil liberties, the Patriot Act, and most importantly
how you can get involved in taking back our government.
Featuring:
* Peter Camejo, Vice Presidential Candidate for 2004 and a
visionary in socially responsible government
* Judge Jim Gray, Superior Court Judge, candidate for US
Senate in 2004 and author of "Why Our Drug Laws Have
Failed and What We Can Do About It."
* Marsha Feinland, California Peace and Freedom Party
chair and candidate for US Senate
* Richard Winger, publisher of "Ballot Access News," a
publication that focuses on the struggle of alternative
party candidates to get on the ballot.
The event will also include speeches by local third party candidates for
state and local government and representatives from a variety of local
educational and activist groups.
Come participate in your government and see why people across the state
and nation are turning their eyes to alternatives for the future.
For more information visit: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/raveninfo.html
or call the Green Party of Sonoma County at 524-8818.
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GREEN TALK - August 5th
7:00 pm at the Environmental Center of Sonoma County
404 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
A panel discussion on "Building Future Success" followed by an open discussion
on how to work better in the Green Party of Sonoma County.
Green Talks are free, informal meetings hosted by the Green Party of Sonoma
County on the first Thursday of each month. To get more information, suggest
future topics, or join the Green Talk Working Group, please email
greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or call Ann at 542-3037.
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WHY I AM NO LONGER A DEMOCRAT by Gregory Wonderwheel
July 17, 2004
There comes a time in an abusive relationship when it is no longer possible
to continue. I have reached that time with the Democratic Party. Today I
unregistered from the Democratic Party and registered in the Green Party...
I'm now convinced that the Democratic Party cannot be redeemed from within.
By selecting John Kerry as its presidential candidate the Democratic Party
is clearly and irretrievably in the hands of Corporatists who do not have
any viable or even coherent economic agenda for working people. I still
like and love my Democratic friends, but this single fact should be enough
for any reasonable person in the USA to leave the Democratic Party...
For the full article, visit:
http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/positions/whyi.shtml
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EARLY ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE GPSC for November 2, 2004
Petaluma City Council: Pamela Torliatt
Santa Rosa City Council: Caroline Bañuelos
Sebastopol City Council: Craig Litwin
Sebastopol City Council: Sam Pierce
No - Prop. 62 "Voter Choice" or "Top-Two" Primary
Yes - Prop. 66 Limitations on "Three Strikes" Law
Stay tuned for more endorsements...
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GE-FREE SIGNATURE DRIVE CONTINUES - Volunteer!
The Green Party of Sonoma County is working in coalition with GE-Free
Sonoma County to qualify an initiative for the spring ballot.
We've joined together to protect our farms, our ecosystems, and our
public health from the potential dangers of genetically engineered
(GE) organisms. We need your help to keep Sonoma County free from
contamination by GE crops.
It is easy to get involved! Contact:
GE-Free Sonoma County
(707) 823-4410, Fax: 823-4480
PO Box 231, Sebastopol, CA 95473
http://www.GEFreeSonoma.org
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Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
*NOTE* To check for new events and schedule changes, visit the
GPSC on-line calendar at
http://www.cagreens.org/c/sonoma/calendar.pl
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5 (Thu) GREEN TALK: BUILDING FUTURE SUCCESS
7 PM. Contact: greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
12 (Thu) GREEN TALKS WORKING GROUP MEETING
7 PM. Contact: greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
See item # 2 for details.
18 (Wed) DEADLINE FOR GPSC NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS FOR SEPTEMBER
Email an outline for a newsletter article or information on
a Green-related event to pc@sonomagreenparty.org
19 (Thu) GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
7-9 PM, Environmental Center, 404A Mendocino Ave, Santa
Rosa
The general meeting is held every 3rd Thursday of the
month. All interested Greens are welcome to attend!
Info: info@sonomagreenparty.org
22 (Sun) "THIRD PARTY DAY" AT THE RAVEN THEATER
5:30 PM. See item # 1 in this newsletter for details or
http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/raveninfo.html for more
information.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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WORKING GROUPS (WG)
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Bill of Rights Defense WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_bordc.shtml
Contact: bordc@sonomagreenparty.org
Bylaws WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_bylaws.shtml
Contact: bylaws@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
Electoral Reform WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_er.shtml
Contact: er@sonomagreenparty.org or Jim Housman at 823-7564
Green Talk WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_greentalk.shtml
Contact: greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
IT (Information Technologies) WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_it.shtml
Contact: it@sonomagreenparty.org
Outreach WG
Contact: outreach@sonomagreenparty.org, darius0@comcast.net
or 953-4682
PC (Public Communications) WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_pc.shtml
Contact: pc@sonomagreenparty.org
Tabling WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_table.shtml
Contact: Tim Smith at 206-0260 or Rioryon@aol.com
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LOCALS
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West Sonoma County Green Party Chapter
Contact: Jan Meiswinkel at 524-8818.
Campus Greens - Sonoma State University Chapter
Contact: jaredl@sbcglobal.net
Listserve:
http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/sonomacampusgreens
(Interested in starting a SRJC chapter? Email
jswingaling@hotmail.com)
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THE GREEN PARTY of Sonoma County
(707) 524-8818
info@sonomagreenparty.org
http://www.sonomagreenparty.org
PO Box 15073 Santa Rosa, CA 95402
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