[Cal Dems] November 4 Digest: Voter Registration Blitz Day and Affirmative Action Debate

[Molly Green]

CAL DEMS EMAIL DIGEST: November 4, 2007

Greetings Cal Dems!  I know school is getting to be a bit of a drag for
most of us and I think everyone is probably ready for a break, so why not
put an end to the monotonous nights of homework and come out to the Cal
Dems meeting on Thursday.  It’s looking to be a great meeting this week
and we are always excited to see both old and new faces!  You are also
always welcome to check out www.caldems.com and take a look at the blog or
even write for it. Go Bears!

Happy Birthday to Adam Balogh, Mojica Hernandez Ruben, and Danise Olagne
from the Cal Dems!  Have a wonderful one!

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

-General Meeting, Thursday 7pm, 56 Barrows
Join us for another great meeting in the basement of Barrows.  Be there or
be...well, you know.

-Weekly tabling for Cal Dems, Wednesday 10-11, Sproul
There is a chance to table for the club. If you are available and
willing to table on Sproul on Wednesday 10-11 please email Molly B.
(molly at caldems.com) asap.

- Voter Registration Blitz Day!!
Wednesday November 7th, 10-2

Come to Sproul and table or walk around with a clipboard for an hour on
Wednesday. It's about a year until the general election so this time holds
some significance. If interested please email Molly (molly at caldems.com) or
just show up! Even if you can only help for a half hour please stop by to
register voters. This is really important!!!!!


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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“There is more to American politics than fat cats and their political
friends. There are serious-minded liberals who fight the good fight on
many issues, ecologically oriented politicians who remain true to their
cause, and honest people of every political stripe who are not beholden to
any wealthy people.” –G. William Dumhoff

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PROGRESSIVE EVENTS:

-Affirmative Action Debate: Which Way Forward for UC? WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
7th, 6:00-8:00pm, Room 155 Dwinelle Hall, UC-Berkeley

 The debate will be moderated by DARREN ZOOK, Lecturer of Political Science
 and International & Area Studies and there will be an audience Q&A session

 Go to the Facebook Event Page and Invite Others at:
 http://berkeley.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6585296158

 FOR Affirmative Action:  SHANTA DRIVER

 Shanta Driver is the national spokesperson for the Coalition to Defend
 Affirmative Action, Integration, & Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality
 By Any Means Necessary (BAMN), and a civil rights attorney.

 AGAINST Affirmative Action:  STAR PARKER

 Star Parker is a nationally-prominent conservative author and commentator.
 She is President and Founder of CURE, the Coalition on Urban Renewal and
 Education, a non-profit think tank on issues of race and poverty. She has
 written three books: White Ghetto: How Middle Class America Reflects Inner
 City Decay; Uncle Sam's Plantation; and Pimps, Whores, & Welfare Brats.



-OBAMA coming to San Francisco Nov. 14 at 6:30 PM, $15 Student Tickets

We're counting down the days until the crucial early primaries and caucuses
in Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.  Victory in these
states is essential to securing the Democratic nomination and will mark
the beginning of real change in our country.

Supporters, community members, and friends are coming together at Bill
Graham Civic Auditorium to support Barack and start the countdown.

Here are the details:

*San Francisco Countdown to Change*
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
99 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

General admission: $30
*Students: $15*

Purchase your tickets online and help Barack Obama start the Countdown to
Change:

*https://donate.barackobama.com/sanfran<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m/fae30811a6e1e48f/SbDfl1/>
*

Now is the time for our national movement to make the maximum impact in the
early states. Come out to hear Barack, show your support, and start the
countdown.

P.S. -- If you can't make it to this event but would like to support Barack,
please make a donation here:

*https://donate.barackobama.com<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m/fae30811a6e1e48f/aGW8UW/>
*

GET FREE TICKETS:

We are offering FREE tickets ($30 value) to Obama supporters who agree to
call other supporters to spread the word about the event.  The Oakland
Team (Area 3) will be hosting a special calling night this Tuesday at 6 PM
at the Obama headquarters in downtown Oakland and we invite all supporters
to attend and get their free ticket.



-Berkeley Build Day, Nov 17, 9am-4pm, Oakland
Be a part of Berkeley Build Day and make a difference
in our community! Berkeley Build Day is Cal Habitat
for Humanity’s annual fundraising event that began in
2005. The goal of Berkeley Build Day is to unite the
Cal community to work together and raise money for a
Cal sponsored home. This year, the event will be held
on November 17, 2007 from about 9am to 4pm at the
Oakland worksite. 100 volunteers on teams of 5-10
will each raise $75 to go towards the “house that Cal
built”. In return, volunteers will receive a free t-shirt,
breakfast, lunch, and chance at raffle prizes.
For more information, to donate, or to register a
team visit the Berkeley Build Day website at
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~habitat/bbd.html
or email Caitlyn and Hui at
berkeleybuildday at gmail.com.



-Conference on responsible investing for UC Regents, UCLA, Nov. 17 and 18

What: A gathering for members of the 10 UC schools to learn about
responsible investing and plan a campaign
for both individual campuses and the UC Regents to implement
responsible investing policies.
This conference is co-presented with Amnesty International UCLA.
 When: Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 2007
 Where: UCLA, Los Angeles , CA .
Get your school to sponsor you!!!
Because our travel scholarships are limited, to receive one from REC
you must have already approached your school to see about getting
support. This is much easier than it sounds: attached to this email
are a sample letter and tips--get this in asap if you want to come!
Contact us with any questions at 650.344.0895  or
margaret at endowmentethics.org, and we'll see you this fall!

We will also raffle off hot prizes for early registrants…so why wait?
Go to www.endowmentethics.org/UC/register.html to register!


For more information or to register, please go to
www.endowmentethics.org.  Online registration is now open for REC's fall
conferences at
www.endowmentethics.org!


-"Setting the Agenda: Examining the Critical Legal Issues Facing
African-Americans and Minority Communities in the 2008 Elections "
November 9, 2007 @ Boalt Hall -- UC Berkeley

As the 2008 election draws near, what are the critical legal issues
facing minority communities across the United States? How will the
lives and needs of these communities influence and be influenced by
electoral politics, the 2008 presidential election, and the next
administration? What are the key problems and how can we effectively
address them as we move towards the next phase in the nation's
political life?

On November 9, 2007, the Berkeley Journal of African-American Law &
Policy (BJALP) will host a symposium focusing on critical legal issues
facing minority communities in light of the upcoming 2008 election.
Given the current legal, social, and political atmosphere, this is an
opportune time to examine those issues that are most salient to
minority communities and to begin setting an agenda aimed at effective
change and reform. We invite you to be a part of the discussion.


Visit www.settingtheagenda2008.com for the symposium schedule and details!

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:


-Barak Obama Student Organizer Internship Program

The California headquarters of Obama for America is launching its
'Student Organizer Internship Program'. The Campaign is currently
seeking 5 interns. Each Student Organizer will be
working on their campus to help implement traditional organizing
models, assist in the execution of visibility and awareness events,
and help with the management of student voter data.

 This is an unpaid position that offers Student Organizers invaluable
hands-on political experience. The Organizers will play an integral
role in an innovative youth-vote building strategy, and build valuable
relationships with Obama for America staff and within the student
network of political activists and organizers. Each Organizer will
play a crucial role in implementing the California Obama for America
youth-voter strategy, and will be responsible for effectively creating
and utilizing a student supporter network.

 The internship is a 10 hour per week commitment--though the intern
will have control over their own schedule (e.g., the work can be done
in the evenings, weekends, between class, etc.) If interested, please
send a cover letter and resume to mgoedman at barackobama.com. You will
receive an email acknowledging receipt. An interview will be scheduled
for the following week.


-Hillary Clinton Campaign

Internships at the San Francisco office are available in the
Communications Department, Policy Department, and Field Operations
Department. Hone your leadership skills working with volunteers, learn how
to plan campaign rallies, and work hand-in-hand with experienced and
dedicated campaign officials! This internship is an excellent opportunity
in a fast paced, growing, and forward thinking environment.
Interested? Send your resume to HRCNorCalIntern at gmail.com.

Volunteer positions are also available. Our volunteers are charged with
getting the word out about Hillary by reaching out to their social
networks through e-mails, calls, and house parties.
To sign up, e-mail NorCalHRC at hillaryclinton.com.


- UC in Sacramento Internship Program -¬ Exciting Opportunities in State
 Government!

Open to all majors, the University of California Center in Sacramento
program gives students from all UC campuses the opportunity to participate
in internships tailored to their goals while living and studying only
blocks from the Capitol building.

Apply now for the Spring 2008 session! A 3.0 minimum GPA and Junior
standing are required before entering the program, though Freshmen and
Sophomores are encouraged to attend and plan for the future. This program
is also open to graduate students and graduating seniors.  Applications
and additional information available online.

 Visit http://career.berkeley.edu/Internships/UCCS.stm to learn more!



-Internship for the Office of Sen. Diane Feinstein

Students interested in public service and the federal government are
encouraged to apply for an internship with the Office of U.S. Senator
Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco.

Working with the Senator's office gives students a chance to see how a
Senate office functions and provides a local perspective on assisting
constituents with varying issues involving the federal government.

Intern duties may include:
Handling constituent phone calls and requests, assisting with
correspondence, drafting constituent letters, conducting research,
attending community meetings, helping staff with advance work for events,
opening and sorting mail

To apply please visit the Senator's website and complete the intern
application: www.feinstein.senate.gov or click here Application Form
http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Files.View&File
Submit completed applications directly to the San Francisco office via
e-mail to: morgan_galli at feinstein.senate.gov

Start dates and work schedules are very flexible.
This is an unpaid internship