[Cal Dems] September 16: Tahoe, Hillary and John and Barack , oh my!, and tons of progressive events this week!

[Molly Green]

EMAIL DIGEST FOR September 16, 2007

Hello, hello.  Last week’s meeting was awesome…about a million people
showed up and we hope all of you who did had a marvelous time and now know
how to be a true Democrat in Berkeley.  See you this Thursday for another
well-spent hour.

Birthdays this week: Megan Winecoff, Caitlin Enright, Taylor Funk, Spencer
Marcinek, Julia Piper, and Madeleine Tabor.  Have a great one guys!

CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

-Weekly Meeting, woot
This week’s meeting will again be in 56 Barrows (the basement).  Prof.
Zook, a professor in the Political Science department, will be speaking at
our meeting this week.  Come on out and here a very knowledgeable and
intelligent guy who knows his stuff!

-PVC
The Policy Vales and Communication Committee will be meeting in 115
Barrows at 7 pm on Wednesday (Sept. 19).  All those interested in working
on our blog, working on our debate against BCR, or just getting more
involved in the club are encouraged to come out.  Those of you who are
interested are encouraged to keep themselves abreast of education related
issues in the news because that will be the topic of this week.

-SmartAss
There will be a meeting after the general meeting on Thursday in 56
Barrows (aka just stay put) for writers and editors.  The deadline for
articles is September 24!


-Tahoe
For those of you who aren't familiar, the CYD Lake Tahoe Retreat has been
a tradition every 2 years since the 90's.  It's an opportunity for our
chapters and members to gather together to plan for our efforts in 2008,
network with our peers, get trainings from experts in the field, hear the
latest campaign updates and how your chapter can get involved, and to have
fun with fellow young democrats across the state.

We also welcome a variety of elected officials like the Assembly Speaker, Lt
Governor John Garamendi, Controller John Chiang, 2005's Democratic
Gubernatorial candidates Phil Angelides and Steve Westly, members of both
the Assembly and the Senate, and many more.  This year will be much of the
same.  Talk to Molly B. if you’re interested and sign up ASAP so we can
get a discount!
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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"Of all the frictional resistances, the one that most retards human
movement is ignorance." - Nikola Tesla

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PROGRESSIVE EVENTS:

- Jefferson Memorial Lecture

The Honorable A. Wallace Tashima, U.S.
Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will speak
on The War on Terror and the Rule of Law.  The event will take place
Monday, September 17, 2007 (tomorrow) at 4:10 PM, Lipman Room, 8th floor
Barrows
Hall.  For information, visit
http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/lectures/jefferson/tashima.shtml


-Free Speech Movement Cafe Constitution Day Forum

Distinguished experts will speak on free speech and related constitutional
issues  with a focus on their relevance to college students and other
members  of the academic community.  Speakers include Daniel Farber, the
Sho
Sato Professor of Law and director of the Boalt Environmental Law
Program; Lowell Bergman, the Reva and David Logan Professor of
Investigative Reporting; and Tom Goldstein, Professor and former Dean
of the Graduate School of Journalism.  The event will take place
Tuesday, September 18, from 6-8 PM, Free Speech Movement Cafe, Moffitt
Library.



-Get Active for Social and Economic Justice now!

When: Thursday, September 20, 6:30 PM
Where: Multicultural Center, MLK Student Union Building (at Bancroft and
Telegraph Avenues), UC Berkeley

Want to find out how to get involved with local activism for workers'
rights? Interested in supporting Bay Area immigrants whose livelihoods are
being threatened? Join us for this great event to learn about getting
connected with local groups doing labor and social justice activism. Learn
about these campaigns and others:

*East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy's work to stop harassment of
immigrant housekeepers at the Woodfin Suites Hotel.

*AFSCME 3299's upcoming struggle to get UC security guards, custodians and
other employees a decent contract.

*Direct action opportunities to help SEIU 24/7 security officers get better
wages and working conditions.

*The Campaign for Clean and Safe Ports, to fix the Port of Oakland trucking
system that's bad for workers, the local community and our environment.

*Local immigrant rights group TBA!

Sponsored by the UC Berkeley Labor Center and Students Organizing for
Justice in the Americas.

Information: 510-642-6371; andreabuffa at berkeley.edu;
http://laborcenter.berkeley.edu



-John Edwards Campaign, save the Date: Tuesday, September 25th

Come be part of the John Edwards Campaign! Berkeley One Corps, the
grassroots wing of the campaign, will have a meeting in the back room of
Au Coquelet cafe at 7.30 pm on September 25th.


It will be an opportunity to meet other Edwards supporters, discuss
ideas/strategies for taking Alameda County for John Edwards, and to sign
up for specific regional efforts. Come be part of history, and take the
power away from the lobbyists and Washington insiders. Join the candidate
who supports unions and college education for every American.


-Hillary Clinton is coming to Oakland on Sept. 30

What: Club 44 - a HUGE rally with live bands and the Senator herself!
When: Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 4:45pm
Where: In Oakland on Clay St. between 12th and 14th Ave. (between the
Federal Building and City Center Plaza)
How: Tickets are only $20. You'll be able to buy them online at
www.hillaryclinton.com starting tomorrow or you can purchase them at the
event.
For more information or to join the UC Berkeley carpool, contact Lilya
Mitelman at Lmitelman at berkeley.edu

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

- Improve Berkeley and have student voices heard!

Although students represent a significant portion of the Berkeley
population, in almost every way, our collective voices are stymied.  This
is where the ASUC City Affairs Lobby, housed in the External Affairs
Office of the ASUC, comes in! This year, we will work to improve safety,
develop Berkeley's economy, and build student power in city, university,
and neighborhood relations. We will weigh in and affect the city's zoning,
transportation, and housing decisions. We will work to appoint more
student commissioners than ever before.

Are you interested in improving your city? Are you passionate about
building change? If so, we need you!

We will also host an info-session on the work of the City Affairs Lobby on
Monday, September 17 at 6pm in the Senate Chambers on the first floor of
Eshleman. Snacks will be provided!

Finally, a 2-unit city affairs De-Cal course, "The Other Berkeley," is
offered as an adjunct service of the ASUC and is still accepting students!
The course will take place on Tuesdays, 6-8pm in Wurster 214B and will start
on September 18.
The CCN for CP 98 is 13414
The CCN for CP 198 is 13456

To contact the City Affairs Lobby with any inquiries or to receive an
application, please email cityaffairs at gmail.com. We look forward to
working with you to make the City of Berkeley and University of California
a better place!



-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.



- Cal in the Capital

Cal in the Capital (CITC) is currently accepting applications for the summer
of 2008.  Founded in 1965, CITC is a student-managed internship program
housed in the Cal Corps Public Service Center.  Every summer, CITC sends
dozens of Berkeley students to live and work in Washington, DC.  Through the
program, students explore their interests, enhance their professional and
leadership skills, learn about national issues and current events, network
with Cal alumni, and explore the dynamic life of our nation's capital.
Students who demonstrate interest in public service and social change,
regardless of their academic concentration or year, are encouraged to
apply.

Applications are available online at
http://citc.berkeley.edu/application.php.  Applications are due by Friday,
November 2, 2007.

Cal in the Capital will host information sessions on the following dates:

Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 6:00 PM
151 Barrows

Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 6:00 PM
105 Dwinelle

Thursday, October 25, 2007, 6:00 PM
Eshleman Hall, Senate Chambers

Please direct any questions to citc at berkeley.edu or visit
http://citc.berkeley.edu.




-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.


-Barack Obama Campaign
Vote Hope, a progressive organization working to support Barack Obama in
California is looking for someone to fill the position of East Bay Student
Organizer.  The Organizer will be working with 5 different campuses (CSU
East Bay, Laney College, Merritt College, UC Berkeley and Contra Costa
College) to establish a campaign strategy on the respective campuses and
will be in charge of finding volunteers and working on voter registration
and mobilization on the campuses.  It is a part time position starting
ASAP and the pay will be $1000.  If interested, send an e-mail with your
resume to Jenn Brown at jbrown at votehope2008.org or call 202.315.6616.

**All interested individuals, including people of color, women, persons
with disabilities and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
or intersex are particularly urged to apply.**


-Working to keep Indian Gaming Contracts

Ron Luk from the East Bay Young Dems is working on a project which is a
statewide campaign to help keep gaming contracts which contribute millions
of dollars to the general fund (paying for services such as law
enforcement and safety) between Native American tribes and the State.  If
you are interested in organizing an effort to help educate the public on
this issue, contact Ron at 925-880-6362.  The pay is $10-$15 per hour.