SF for Democracy DFA-Link, Wed Nov 1, 7-9pm:

Written by: Tim Hsu on Oct 18, 2006 12:54 AM EDT

Linked to groups: San Francisco for Democracy

Dear Member,

A November special event: At this month's DFA-Link, we'll be showing Iraq for Sale, the new movie from Robert Greenwald, the filmmaker who brought you Outfoxed and WalMart: The High Cost of Low Price. Iraq for Sale takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows, and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. The film uncovers the connections between private corporations making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who let it happen.

Come remind yourself why it's so vitally important not just to vote on November 7, but also to get out there and volunteer for your favorite progressive candidates. Plus: Special guests, including the California Democratic Party, will let you know where you can volunteer to make a difference after the movie gets you fired up and ready for action!

What: DFA-Link Meeting: See "Iraq for Sale" by Robert Greenwald
When: Wednesday, November 1, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Schroeder's
240 Front St.
San Francisco CA 94110

For more details and to RSVP, please see: www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=147...

Tim Hsu
Meetup & Membership Director
San Francisco for Democracy
www.sf4democracy.com

DFA-Link Meeting, Wed Oct 4, 7pm: Volunteering for the Nov elections

Written by: Tim Hsu on Sep 27, 2006 2:38 AM EDT

Linked to groups: San Francisco for Democracy

Dear Member,

This month's DFA-Link Meeting: How, where, and when to volunteer to make a difference in the Nov 7 election! Featuring:

* Maya Ingram from No on 85
* Alix Rosenthal, candidate for SF Sup. District 8
* John Gunn from Sen. Russ Feingold's Progressive Patriot Corps
* Barry Hermanson, candidate for CA Assembly District 12
* California Democratic Party HQ in SF
* School Board candidates Jane Kim, Kim Knox, and Kim-Shree Maufas
* College Board candidates Johnnie Carter, John Rizzo, and Bruce Wolfe
* Shum Preston from Clean Money/Yes on 89

Plus: The Unconditional Theatre troupe performs "Swing State Stories", showing just how fun and easy it is to go canvassing.

Grab a phone, grab a clipboard, hit the streets --- come to October Meetup and find out how you can take your country, state, and city back!

Note: Please come to this month's Meetup on time, as we will be starting right after 7pm and staying on schedule, so visiting candidates can stick to their schedules.

For a complete schedule, see:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=130...

What: DFA-Link Meeting: Volunteering for the Nov 7 Elections
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Schroeder's
240 Front St. @ Sacramento
San Francisco CA 94111

Hope to see you there!

Tim Hsu
Meetup & Membership Coordinator
timothyhsu@earthlink.net
www.sf4democracy.com

DFA-Link: Volunteering for the Nov 7 Elections, Wed Oct 4, 7pm

Written by: Tim Hsu on Sep 20, 2006 3:36 AM EDT

Linked to groups: San Francisco for Democracy

Dear Member,

This month's DFA-Link Meeting: How, where, and when to volunteer to make a difference in the Nov 7 election! Featuring:

* Amy Moy from No on 85
* John Gunn from Feingold's Progressive Patriot Corps
* School Board candidates Jane Kim, Kim Knox, and Kim-Shree Maufas
* College Board candidate Bruce Wolfe

and many others yet to be confirmed. Plus: The UnTheatre troupe performs a skit showing just how fun and easy it is to go canvassing.

Grab a phone, grab a clipboard, hit the streets --- come to October Meetup and find out how you can take your country, state, and city back!

You can RSVP at:
www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=130...

What: DFA-Link Meeting: Volunteering for the Nov 7 Elections
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Schroeder's
240 Front St. @ Sacramento
San Francisco CA 94111

Tim Hsu
Meetup & Membership Director
San Francisco for Democracy
www.sf4democracy.com...

DFA-Link Meeting on Wed Sep 6: What's at stake in the November elections

Written by: Tim Hsu on Aug 22, 2006 7:50 PM EDT

Linked to groups: San Francisco for Democracy

Dear Member,

Our main topic for September's DFA-Link Meeting is:
What's at stake in the November 2006 state and local
elections?

Agenda (not in order of presentation):

1. San Francisco Supervisor Tom Ammiano (tentative)
explains how SF's new universal health care law will
affect our city.

2. San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi discusses
the mission of the SF public defender's office.

3. Presentations from our members on the key
propositions and races facing California and San
Francisco progressive voters in the November 2006
elections, leading into our candidate endorsement
forum on Sunday, September 10.

You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=116...

What: September DFA-Link Meeting: What's at
stake in the November elections
When: Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Schroeder's
240 Front St.
San Francisco CA 94111

Hope to see you there!

Tim Hsu
Meetup & Membership Director
San Francisco for Democracy
www.sf4democracy.com

Attend SF for Democracy Iraq War Forum, 7-9pm on August 2!

Written by: Tim Hsu on Aug 1, 2006 12:34 PM EDT

Linked to groups: San Francisco for Democracy

Dear Member,

Sorry about the repeated notices, but we have a last-minute addition to our panel discussion that we just had to share....

How can we best end the war in Iraq? An in-depth panel discussion featuring:

* Zaid Albanna (member, Board of Directors, Education for Peace in Iraq Center) (new!)
* Prof. John Arquilla (counterterror expert & SF Chronicle columnist)
* Dan Bernal (District Director for Rep. Nancy Pelosi)
* Miguel Bustos (Deputy District Director for Rep. Barbara Lee)

We'll discuss:

1. What are the costs, human and otherwise, of the war?
2. What is the best way for the U.S. to end the war?
3. How can we, as individuals or a group, make that happen?

Please come for an impassioned but reasoned and practical discussion of how we can finally bring this war to an end. We hope that everyone will leave with new energy and something concrete to do to end the war.

You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=105...

What: SF for Democracy Iraq War Forum, 7-9pm
When: Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Schroeder's
240 Front St.
San Francisco CA 94111

Tim Hsu
timothyhsu@earthlink.net
San Francisco for Democracy
www.sf4democracy.com...

PS. For more on what SF for Democracy has been up to this summer, check out this entry from the national DFA blog:

www.blogforamerica.com/archives/...

As Governor Dean might put it, just reading the DFA blog and registering for DFA-Link only gets you a passing grade. If you really want to change the world, or at least your part of it, please join us as we register voters, educate the public, and promote a progressive agenda into November 2006 and beyond!

Attend SF for Democracy Iraq War Forum, 7-9pm on August 2!

Written by: Tim Hsu on Jul 28, 2006 12:44 PM EDT

Linked to groups: San Francisco for Democracy

Dear Member,

The August San Francisco for Democracy DFA-Link Meeting will be a special one: This month, we're holding our local DFA Iraq War Forum. We'll have an in-depth panel discussion featuring:

* Prof. John Arquilla (counterterror expert & SF Chronicle columnist)
* Dan Bernal (District Director for Rep. Nancy Pelosi)
* Miguel Bustos (Deputy District Director for Rep. Barbara Lee)

We'll discuss:

1. What are the costs, human and otherwise, of the war?
2. What is the best way for the U.S. to end the war?
3. How can we, as individuals or a group, make that happen?

Please come for an impassioned but reasoned and practical discussion of how we can finally bring this war to an end. We hope that everyone will leave with new energy and something concrete to do to end the war.

You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=105...

What: SF for Democracy Iraq War Forum, 7-9pm
When: Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Schroeder's
240 Front St.
San Francisco CA 94111

Tim Hsu
timothyhsu@earthlink.net
San Francisco for Democracy
www.sf4democracy.com...

PS. For more on what SF for Democracy has been up to this summer, check out this entry from the national DFA blog:

www.blogforamerica.com/archives/...

As Governor Dean might put it, just reading the DFA blog and registering for DFA-Link only gets you a passing grade. If you really want to change the world, or at least your part of it, please join us as we register voters, educate the public, and promote a progressive agenda into November 2006 and beyond!

Attend San Francisco for Democracy Politicnic! on July 22!

Written by: Tim Hsu on Jul 6, 2006 4:23 PM EDT

Linked to groups: San Francisco for Democracy

Dear Member,

On July 22nd, from 11:30-4:30, we want to celebrate current members, welcome new friends, and get your fresh ideas for what SF for Democracy should be doing. Please join us for a cookout and town meeting at West Fort Miley (4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA). You can RSVP at:

www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/lapo...@yahoo.com/sf4dpoliticnic2006

What: San Francisco for Democracy Politicnic!
When: Saturday, July 22, 2006, 11:30 AM
Where: West Fort Miley
4150 Clement St
San Francisco CA 94121

SF for Democracy Link Up on immigration, Wed July 5, 7-9pm

Written by: Tim Hsu on Jul 3, 2006 12:54 PM EDT

Linked to groups: San Francisco for Democracy

Dear Member,

Just a reminder that our July Meetup is this Wednesday, the day after July 4!

Our all-American topic this month is: What should the U.S. do about immigration? We'll have an in-depth panel discussion and try to come up with some answers together as a group. Panelists will include:

* Joren Lyons, Staff Attorney, Asian Law Caucus (moderator)
* Mark Goodwin, Director, California Coalition for Fair Trade and Human Rights
* Chris Punongbayan, Advocacy Director, Filipinos for Affirmative Action & Bay Area Immigrant Rights Coalition

Come learn the facts about our current immigration debate and work out what we, as progressives, should be doing. Co-sponsored by Asian-Pacific Americans for Progress, apaforprogress.org.

Also: T.J. Firpo of ReclaimDemocracy.org will talk about ways to limit the excessive influence of corporations in our society.

You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=904...

What: SF for Democracy Link Up
When: Wednesday, July 5, 2006, 7-9pm
Where: Schroeder's Cafe
240 Front Street
San Francisco CA 94111
415-421-4778

SF for Democracy Dec 7 meeting

Written by: Tim Hsu on Nov 22, 2005 8:41 PM EST

Linked to groups: San Francisco for Democracy

December focus: Spirituality, Values, and Politics.

Are you a spiritual progressive who's looking to take your faith back as well as your country back?

Are you a secular progressive who's proud of your values and tired of having them insulted by the religious right?

Come join us on December 7 and see if we can find common ground on the role of spirituality and values in politics. Special guest: Peter Gabel, Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Spirituality and Politics at New College, and Associate Editor of Tikkun magazine. (Prof. Gabel is perhaps best known for developing, along with Rabbi Michael Lerner, "The Politics of Meaning", a philosophy integrating progressive values and politics.)

Also: Put your money where your values are and bring non-perishable food items for the SF Food Bank. Please bring: canned vegetables, fruit, and meat; soups, stews, and chili; peanut butter; cereal, pasta, rice, or beans. Please don't bring glass containers or self-bagged food.

When: Wednesday, December 7, 2005, 7:00 PM

Where:
Schroeder's
240 Front St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-421-4778

For more information: Link