[Cal Dems] Oct. 22 Digest: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE!, Al Gore in Berkeley

[Marshall Geck]

CAL BERKELEY DEMOCRATS
Email Digest, October 22, 2006

Birthdays for 10/22-10/29: Happy Birthday from Cal Dems to Samantha
Aguilar, Connie Wang, Sequoia Hall, Alexandra Aja, Andrew Magliulo,
and Sarah Carlson.

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

>> MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE!!!

Remember that if you want to be able to vote in Berkeley for the
upcoming November 7 election, the deadline to register is MONDAY,
OCTOBER 23. Email Sarah (Sarah at caldems.com) or visit
caldems.com/vote.php for more information.

>> Al Gore in Berkeley!
Monday, October 23, 12-1:15pm, MLK Center Park, in front of City Hall

Vice President Al Gore will be speaking in support of Proposition 87
on Monday. Prop 87 will enable California to lead the nation in
breaking our dependence on oil. Let's make sure Al Gore knows that
college students care, and have a huge presence at the event, print
out your FREE ticket at: http://yeson87.com/page/s/rallywithgore

>> Climate Change Fair

Cal Dems will be participating in the November 3 climate change fair,
sponsored by the ASUC sustainability team. The climate change fair
will focus on educating students and staff about the facts, myths, and
potential consequences of climate change. Cal Dems needs some
volunteers to make our exhibit interactive and educational. Contact
Natalie (natalie at caldems.com) or Marshall (marshall at caldems.com) if
you are interested.

>> Monday Phone Banking
Monday, October 16, 6-9pm, 1936 University Avenue (between Milvia and MLK)

Help make calls to identify Democratic voters in the area! As phone
banking is coordinated by the local United Democratic Campaign, your
efforts will aid several Democratic campaigns and issues. Drop by for
an hour or two to lend your support! Free snacks will be provided.
Contact Suzanne (suzanne at caldems.com) to sign up.

>> Policy, Values, and Communication Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 25th, 7pm, 50 Barrows

This week we'll begin preparations for the election media blitz!

>> Thursday Meeting
Thursday, October 26th, 7pm, 130 Wheeler

Cal Dems will be attending "What are Americans Voting For?" a
discussion featuring some very inspirational Democrats including
George Lakoff, Daily Kos blogger Markos Moulitsas, Moveon.org founder
Joan Blades and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. We'll be
meeting at the usual time and place and head over together to the
event. Contact Suzanne (suzanne at caldems.com) with questions.

>> Canvassing in the 11th Congressional District
Saturday, Oct 28, 2006 9am-3pm

Help Cal Dems take back Congress! Join us on October 14 and October 28
to walk precincts for Jerry McNerney, who is challenging Republican
incumbent Richard Pombo. The most recent polls show this to be a very
close race, so this is where you can make the most difference. We'll
be taking BART to Dublin and walking precincts from 10 to 2. Email
Michelle (michelle at caldems.com) to sign up.

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of
tolerance comes when we are in the majority."

Ralph W. Sockman

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

>>No on 85 Publicity Blitz
Monday, October 23, 12-1pm, Corner of Bancroft and Telegraph

Take and hour off of your life to celebrate the debut of the No on 85
Television ad and register voters at the last minute. Contact Sabrina
at sabrinapetrescu at berkeley.edu

>> Art Torres: The 2006 Elections
Tuesday, October 24, 12pm, The Harris Room (119 Moses Hall)

Art Torres, former Senator and Chairman of the California Democratic
Party, will give a talk entitled "The 2006 Elections: A Democratic
Analysis."

>> Thomas E. Mann & Norman J. Ornstein
Tuesday, October 24, 4pm, IGS Library (109 Moses Hall)

"The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It
Back on Track"

Congress is the first branch of government in the American system,
write Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein, but now it is a broken
branch, damaged by partisan bickering and internal rancor. The Broken
Branch offers both a brilliant diagnosis of the cause of Congressional
decline and a much-needed blueprint for change, from two experts who
understand politics and revere our institutions, but believe that
Congress has become deeply dysfunctional.

>> Berkeley Candidates Panel
Wednesday, October 25, 7pm, 2040 VLSB

Come see candidates debate it out at one of the ASUC's speaker series
debates! This week the candidates for Mayor, Rent Board, and other
offices will be taking part in a forum on local issues. Additionally,
November 1 will feature a debate between the City Council candidates
from District 8, Gordon Wozniak and Cal student Jason Overman. Contact
Hannah Frankel (hannahfrankel at berkeley.edu) for more information.

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

>> Get out the Vote for Local Candidates!

Campaign opportunities are available this week for Cal Dems-endorsed
candidates in Berkeley! Most activities will be on or near campus. Use
the following email addresses to get involved:
Jason Overman for City Council: jason at jasonoverman.com
Kriss Worthington for City Council: krissforcouncil at gmail.com
Tom Bates for Mayor: info at tombates.org