[Cal Dems] November 18 Digest: Transgender Day of Remembrance, voter registration monday

[Molly Green]

CAL DEMS Email Digest: November 18, 2007

It’s almost Thanksgiving Cal Dems (thank goodness!).  So that means no
general meeting this week, because I’m pretty sure most of you will be
feasting away, but get ready for more Cal Dems fun after the break.  And
check the digest for lots of cool stuff going on, as well as the website,
and the blog…what a great way to work off the food coma!

Happy Birthday from the Cal Dems to Lily Lin, Aryn Shelander, and Nazgole
Hashemi.  Have a wonderful day!

***********************************
CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

-General Meeting:
Not this week

-PVC:
Nope

-Voter Registration, Greek houses, Monday 5:30 pm
Well, since break doesn’t start until Wednesday evening, we will still be
doing some voter registration this week.  Tomorrow (Monday) evening, Molly
B. will be leading an effort to register members of Greek houses.  If you
are interested, meet at I-House at 5:30.  Email Molly B. at
molly at caldems.com with any questions.

-Tabling
We still need someone to table on Wednesday from 10-11 am.  It’s only for
a few more weeks and it’s lots of fun.  Email Molly B. at
molly at caldems.com if you’re interested.

***********************************
PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“The liberals have not softened their view of actuality to make themselves
live closer to the dream, but instead sharpen their perceptions and fight
to make the dream actuality or give up the battle in despair.”  –Margaret
Mead

************************************
PROGRESSIVE EVENTS:

--Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, 11am-3pm, Upper Sproul

When: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Where:  Mario Savio Steps, Upper Sproul, UC Berkeley
What: A national day of remembrance to honor transgender people killed
by hate crimes and bring awareness to violence against transgender
people.  Stop by to help honor the dead, educate yourself, and learn
how to help stop the violence.



-- A Lunch & Conversation with Warren Buffett and Senator Hillary Rodham
Clinton
Tuesday, December 11, $100

VIP Reception & Luncheon – 11AM
 Lunch & Conversation – 12PM

San Francisco Hilton, Grand Ballroom, 333 O'Farrell Street at Mason,  San
Francisco,
California
 Ticket: $250 per person, $100 for Students
 For more information or to join the Event Committee, please contact
 Laurie Littlepage (laurie.littlepage at ucsf.edu) at (510) 381-3833.



--Assemblywoman Loni Hancock fundraiser, Dec 2, 4-6 pm, $50 for students

 The holiday fundraiser is for the Assemblywoman’s State Senate Campaign. 
The even will take place at the home of Toni Garrett-Farb: 215 Alvarado
Rd., Berkeley, CA 94705.   We will ring in the Holiday season with good
food and good friends!

For more info and to RSVP to the event, contact Cynthia Brantly Pierce at
cynthia at hancockforsenate.com



-- Can the green economy reduce global warming AND fight poverty?,
Thursday, November 29, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Morgan Hall Lounge, 114 Morgan
Hall

 The green economy is exploding. Solar panels, wind turbines, green
 buildings, and plug-in hybrid cars are just a few examples of the new
 products and technologies that are being introduced. Find out how this green
 wave is impacting the Bay Area job market and what policies can ensure that
 green collar jobs don't just benefit an "eco-elite," but also provide living
 wages for poor people and people of color. Featured speakers are *Raquel
 Rivera Pinderhughes*, *Professor of Urban Studies, San Francisco State
 University*, and *Ian Kim*, *Green-Collar Jobs Campaign Policy Director* *at
 the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights*.

 This event is sponsored by the Institute for the Study of Social Change
 and the UC Berkeley Labor Center. It is hosted by the College of Natural
 Resources Dean's Office.

 For more information contact Andrea Buffa, 510-642-6371,
 andreabuffa at berkeley.edu or Christine Trost, 510-643-7237,
 ctrost at berkeley.edu.


***********************************
PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

--Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program,
application due Dec. 7

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, non-profit
organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and
promoting active international engagement by the United States. The Junior
Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment is designed to provide a
substantive work experience for students who have a serious career
interest in the area of international affairs. Approximately 8-10 students
will be hired to work at the Carnegie Endowment on a full-time basis for a
period of one year.

Applicants must be graduating college seniors or individuals who have
graduated within the past academic year. No one will be considered that
has already started graduate studies. Applicants should have completed a
significant amount of coursework in international affairs, political
science, economics, history, or Russian or
Chinese studies. The selection process is highly competitive.

Applications and other required materials for this position are due by
Friday,
December 7th, 2007 to the Career Center’s Information Lab. For more
information on application procedures and an extended job description,
please visit http://career.berkeley.edu/Internships/Carnegie.stm.



--Announcing PolitiCorps Summer Institute 2008
 Applications available – online now at www.PolitiCorps.org

PolitiCorps Summer Institute is a 10-week boot camp consisting of
hands-on campaign skills training, innovative public policy
intensives, and real-world applications of leadership skills and
campaign savvy. PolitiCorps strives to create the next generation of
progressive leaders. The Summer Institute is based in Portland,
Oregon.

PolitiCorps Fellows are college seniors or recent graduates who have
demonstrated a commitment to progressive values and a deep interest in
forward-thinking public policy and the political process. PolitiCorps
Fellows come from every state in the nation, and from a wide variety
of experiential and cultural backgrounds. Extensive campaign
experience is not a prerequisite for PolitiCorps. PolitiCorps is deeply
committed to providing leadership experience and training to students of
color.


Deadlines

To find out more about the program and to begin the application
process, please visit www.politicorps.org.  You may also request an
application by calling (503) 233-3018.

Early Admission Deadline:  December 19, 2007
Regular Admission Deadline:  March 3, 2008
Rolling Admission Deadline:  June 6, 2008
Note:  At least 50 percent of the class will be recruited from the
application pool of the first two deadlines.



--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.





--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