[Cal Dems] Feb. 4 Digest: Left vs. Right on Campus, Reception with Gavin Newsom

[Molly Brennan]

CAL BERKELEY DEMOCRATS
Email Digest, February 4, 2007

Birthdays for 2/4 - 2/10: Happy Birthday from Cal Dems to Kristin Bietsch,
Jongwoo Chung, Koloro Kelly, Maria Koo, Kevin Krause, and Elie Malkoun.

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS

>> Thursday General Meeting
Thursday February 8, 7pm, 118 Barrows

Sorry for yet another room change, but like Barack's pearly whites without
widescreen we just didn't fit. Room 118 Barrows is where Cal Dems will
meet now. Does your HMO subsidize your party-stash vicodin, what's the
co-pay on your skinny girlfriend's ephedrine, and did grandpa ever wake up
from that nap? Doesn't matter; come and discuss the American healthcare
system with us anyway. We're looking to find out what has changed and what
has not.

>> The Party Party Fundraiser

Thanks to everyone who made it out to the raging party party this past
Friday. Your costumes were great! Although the party was cut short we
still raised a total of $670 for Camp Kesem, a summer camp for kids whose
parents have cancer, and for sending us to the California Democratic
Convention in April.

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"Imagination is the only key to the future. Without it none exists -- with
it all things are possible."

- Ida Tarbell

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UPCOMING EVENTS

>> Left versus Right on Campus: What's At Stake for Iraq, Civil Rights, and
Global Warming
Wednesday, February 7, 7pm, Stephens Room in MLK

Please join David Halperin, Director of Campus Progress and Senior Vice
President at the Center for American Progress, for an interactive
discussion on how students can engage in some of today's most pertinent
issues: the war in Iraq, civil rights, and global warming. This event is
co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Student Coalition for Marriage
Equality. For more information, please email maytak at berkeley.edu or
CalSCME at gmail.com.

>> Marriage Equality Reception with Mayor Gavin Newsom
Monday, February 12, 5-7pm, San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B.
Goodlett Place

Mayor Gavin C. Newsom requests the pleasure of your company in
celebrating the third anniversary of our shared commitment to
marriage equality for all Americans. The reception will feature
photographs and memories collected by Marriage Equality USA from the
two historic weeks in February 2004.

The program begins at 5:45pm. Please RSVP to mons at sfgov.org or (415)
554-6110. Also email Michelle (michelle at caldems.com) to let her know
you're going.

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES

>> Los Angeles County Democratic Party Internship

The LACDP is looking for an intern to work 15-20 hrs/wk. at their
headquarters in downtown LA. The intern will be working closely with the
LACDP Chairman and staff to assist in maintaining regular Party
operations, plan special events, and work as directed on special campaign
related and Party-building activities. To apply send a resume and cover
letter to Adam Seiden, Executive Director, via fax or email: Fax: (213)
382-1278 Email: adamseiden at lacdp.org. For more information email Molly
(molly at caldems.com) or call the LACPD  at (213) 382-0063.

>> Staton & Hughes Internship

Staton & Hughes, a political strategy and communications firm in San
Francisco, is seeking an outstanding intern to help with general office
work, scheduling, extensive internet research, database work, local
campaign events, etc. They would like applicants that can work Mondays,
Wednesdays, or Fridays for a total of 16-20 hrs/wk. To apply email or fax
a 1-page resume and cover letter/note to Mircalla Wozniak at
mircalla at statonhughes.com or Fax: 415.495.5433. Please use the subject
"office intern" in the email. For more information email Molly
(molly at caldems.com).