[Cal Dems] September 23 Digest: Campaign Booty Camp, Smart Ass, and tons of political opportunities!

[Molly Green]

CAL DEMS EMAIL DIGEST for September 23, 2007

Hopefully all of you who joined us on Thursday enjoyed Prof. Zook’s talk
on music and politics…who knew that someone could figure out your politics
from looking at your ipod!  This week is promising to provide yet another
exciting Thursday evening meeting, so come out and join us…new members are
always welcome!

The happiest of birthdays to: Kevin Berlin, Ben Driscoll, Jenna Levy, Nuha
Masri.  Have a great one!

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

-Thursday Meeting
The meeting this week (aptly titled “Campaign Booty Camp”) will focus both
on getting political internships and working on political campaigns.  Be
prepared to learn everything you could ever want to know about working for
and with politicians!

-Smart Ass
As hopefully all of you involved know, Smart Ass articles are due tomorrow
(the 24th)!  Get your stuff to Kali so we can again show up BCR in
providing the most snarky political reading on campus.

-PVC
Morgan wants y’all to start blogging!  If you’re interested in becoming
more involved in Cal Dems, writing for our blog, our helping out in
prepping for our debate against BCR, come to 115 Barrows on Wednesday
night at 7 pm and hang out with the cool PVC kids.

-Tahoe
The Tahoe trip is schedules for Nov. 9 and 10.  If you are interested in
going, please email Sarah G. at sarah at caldems.com ASAP.  The cost will be
$45 per person; you can lower that fee to $20 if you volunteer for 4 hours
at the retreat.  It’s looking to be a great time: you’ll get to get
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, meet lots of cool, young Dems from all
over CA, and get to hang out with your favorite Cal Dems in a gorgeous
setting.  Speakers include: 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.

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“The moment we begin to fear the opinion of others and hesitate to tell
the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we
should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our
souls.” –Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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PROGRESSIVE EVENTS:

-Hillary in Oakland!

Hillary Clinton is coming to Oakland Sunday, September 30th at 4:30
p.m. for "Club 44" to speak and have BIG (but secret) musical guests.
Tickets are only $20! The tickets are limited.
"Amanda Coffee" is on the drop-down menu – please select it.
The link is:
 https://contribute.hillaryclinton.com/events/oakland0930.html

This is such a great opportunity. It's cheap, on a Sunday, and not
after game day.

The location is right near 12th St. BART in Oakland (Clay St. between
12th and 14th Ave. between the Federal Building and City Central
Plaza).


-Obama for President Downtown SF Meetup Tuesday September 25th

Meet San Francisco and local supporters of Barack Obama for President.
The featured speaker for this meet up is Tony West!
Tony is an attorney at Morison & Forster and a co-chairman of Obama's
California finance committee. Tony has a long history with many
Presidential campaigns and DNC efforts.

Tony will give a briefing on the Obama campaign from a California
and national perspective.

There have been many recent exciting campaign developments
Including; the Women for Obama event in San Francisco,
Oprah's fundraiser, Ben Harper's fundraiser, Warren Buffet's
endorsement, Obama's day with a SEIU worker in Oakland
and his major speech on Iraq.

This evening is will be a great opportunity to find out what's new,
what's next, and how to support winning the California primary!

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location:  Schroeder's Restaurant
240 Front St. San Francisco, CA 94101 (Schroeder's bar and restaurant is
centrally located downtown 2 blocks north of Market Street.)

Meetup Link:
http://barackobama.meetup.com/189/?gj=sj6

Barackoboma.com Link:
 http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/wq4

Our October 26th Meetup will feature Jude Barry!


-Lecture on Islam and Women’s Rights by Prof. Zainah Anwar

UC Berkeley-UCLA Distinguished Visitor for Southeast Asian Studies, 2007-08
Zainah Anwar
Executive Director, Sisters in Islam (Malaysia)

"What Islam, Whose Islam? The Struggle for Women's Rights within a Religious
Framework & the Experience of Sisters in Islam"

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Home Room, International House
2299 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley CA

 A reception will follow the lecture

Co-sponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, the Center for South
Asian Studies, and the Religion, Politics, and Globalization Program


- Young Democrats of America National Conference

The Young Democrats of America is pleased to announce that our 2007 Fall
National Conference will be held in Manchester, New Hampshire November
16-18.  Join YDA and other progressive allies as we demonstrate the power
of the Young Voter Revolution to New Hampshire's first in the nation
presidential primary voters!

In order to participate in this exciting Fall National Conference, you are
required to register with YDA. Registrants will receive printed meeting
materials and admission to meetings, trainings, a welcome reception and
Saturday's keynote luncheon.

Take advantage of today's low early registration rate of $25.  The
conference cost will go up to $35 on October 15th, and then to $45 for
on-site registration.  Online registration closes on November 15th. 
On-site registrants will not be guaranteed seats at the luncheon - so it
is a good idea to register today at www.yda.org/manchester


The official conference hotel is the Radisson Hotel Manchester located at
700 Elm
Street, Manchester, NH  03101. We secured a special room rate of $99 per
night. We strongly recommend that you reserve your room in Manchester
today.

    To reserve by phone, call 603-206-4109 and say you are with Young
Democrats of America.
    To reserve online, go to www.radisson.com/manchesternh and enter group
code YDA07.

The conference schedule is available on our website at
www.yda.org/manchester.
Check back regularly for updates as we confirm exciting speakers, add
trainings, and finalize our campaign plan!


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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

-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 Sacramento Platinum Fellowship

Want to intern in Sacramento this summer? Want free housing while you do
it? Then come to the Cal-in-Sac Info Meeting on September 24 at 7pm in the
IGS Library.

Applications can be picked up at 111 Moses Hall (in the IGS Library) or
online at: politics.berkeley.edu/CIS.  Applications for 2008 program are
due in 111 Moses Hall on October 12, 2007.

What is the Cal-in-Sacramento Platinum Fellowship?
We are one of the largest and most prestigious campus-based public service
fellowship programs.  We have sent over 500 Cal students to Sacramento to
experience politics, government, and public service.

Who’s eligible to apply?
Everyone! Any undergraduate in any major is encouraged to apply.  Past
successful fellows had strong writing and research skills, could
communicate complex message succinctly, and were able to build strong
networks during their fellowship.

What are the program requirements?
Fellows are required to take Political Science 110B, a two-unit course in the
spring.  This class is taught by a former legislator who provides students an
insight into the Sacramento political process.  There are also weekly guest
speakers.

Fellows then go to Sacramento for the eight weeks in the summer to work in a
politically oriented office.  We will give your guidance to choose
officers that will best suit you and give you the greatest opportunity to
apply the skills you have learned in class.

*Application Deadline: October 12, 2007*

Questions?
Student Coordinator: Elizabeth Oliver, elizabetholiver at berkeley.edu
Assistant Director: Juanito Rus, jrus at berkeley.edu
Director, Ethan Rarick, erarick at berkeley.edu


-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.


-UCDC Program

An Application form for the Spring 2008 UC Berkeley Washington Program is now
available online, at: http://ucdc.berkeley.edu

Each Fall and Spring, the UCB Washington Program sends undergraduates to
Washington, D.C., to complete academic research projects of their own
design, and to participate in internships related to their research. The
Program is open to juniors and seniors in any major, and graduating
seniors may participate during their final semester at UCB (but not after
they actually graduate).

To apply, you must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have junior or senior
standing in the semester you plan to attend. You must also have taken at
least two upper-division courses on the UC Berkeley campus, which provide
background for the topic you intend to research. Internships are available
in a wide variety of DC-based government agencies, nonprofit
organizations, policy think-tanks, media outlets, and businesses. Students
live in the brand new UC Washington Center at Scott Circle and UCB
financial aid is transferable to DC. Students earn a full semester of UCB
academic credit.

*Applications for the Spring 2008 UCDC Program are due Wednesday, October
3, 2007 at 4 p.m.*

Candidate interviews will be conducted in mid-October 2007 for the Spring
2008 UCDC Program. Accepted students will be notified in the 12th week of
class in the semester they apply.

  All UCDC info sessions will be held in 291 Barrows Hall:
Weds., Sept. 19   12 noon- 1:30 P.M.
Weds., Sept. 26   4 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.


Information about how to locate internships in DC is available on a
bulletin board outside the UCB Washington Program Office and at the
Information Sessions. The Program Office is at M24 Wheeler Hall, and
generally will be open 9-12 and 1-4 on Mondays through Thursdays.

More details about the program can be obtained by e-mailing
ucdc at berkeley.edu, by
visiting M24 Wheeler Hall, or by calling 510/642-9102.


-Law Student Positions Available

Spring and Summer 2008

Law Clerks have the unique opportunity to work in an exciting and
cutting-edge non-profit women's law firm. ERA has been fighting for
women's equality through litigation and advocacy for over 35 years.

Under the supervision of ERA attorneys, Law Clerks staff our Advice
and Counseling line. They interview callers and provide legal advice
regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, title IX enforcement,
family/medical leave, and other employment issues.

Law Clerks also assist with impact litigation and legislation through
research and writing assignments; attending court hearings,
depositions, and internal litigation strategy sessions; and working
with ERA lawyers on legislative advocacy.

Law clerks may also have the opportunity to present educational
workshops to community groups regarding sex discrimination and women's
rights.



Unpaid:     We offer academic credit
Hours:      School Semester:   16-20 hours per week
            Summer:  37.5 hours per week

Application deadline for Spring/Summer 2008:

October 1, 2007 (preferred), open until filled

*To apply

Submit cover letter, resume, one original and short writing sample (5-10
pgs), contact information, and three references to:

Mail to:
Irma D. Herrera
Executive Director
1663 Mission Street, Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94103

E-mail to: lawclerkapplicants at equalrights.org   or   fax to: 415-621-6744

Visit our website at www.equalrights.org


--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.**