Interview with “Terriers” Gretchen Character

 Source  October 6, 2010  5 Comments on Interview with “Terriers” Gretchen Character

While you may recognize Kimberly Quinn from her guest spots on House, Two and a Half Men, CSI: NY, and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, it’s her current role as Gretchen Dolworth on FX’s critically acclaimed new series Terriers that is turning into her coming out party.

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Mothers Rally Outside DA Dumanis Office to Pressure Her to Support Prop 19 – Marijuana Legalization

 Frank Gormlie  October 5, 2010  1 Comment on Mothers Rally Outside DA Dumanis Office to Pressure Her to Support Prop 19 – Marijuana Legalization

MSNBC has reported that a group of local mothers rallied outside DA Bonnnie Dumanis’ downtown office today to galvanize the district attorney to support Prop 19, the marijuana legalization initiative on November’s ballot. The group, called Moms United to End the War on Drugs, believe that legalization of pot will bring a halt to the waste and violence of this so-called war on drugs.

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San Diegans in Big Sur’s Court

 Frank Gormlie  October 5, 2010  12 Comments on San Diegans in Big Sur’s Court

It was a rainy and humid day when we packed up and headed for Big Sur last Thursday. Patty had never driven the famous Highway 1 – Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), nor had she ever seen Big Sur, and had never been to Hearst Castle. And I aimed to change all that. With camping tent, propane stove, food for 4 days and 2 plastic chairs, we packed up the PT Cruiser and headed out of town with a big sigh – ‘finally’- !

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Uncle Sam says “No fear!”

 Staff  October 5, 2010  6 Comments on Uncle Sam says “No fear!”

(Tip o’hat to Judi Curry) Poster by Dennis Nyhagen

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School dropouts – What we aren’t doing for them…

 Judi Curry  October 5, 2010  48 Comments on School dropouts – What we aren’t doing for them…

by Judi Curry

I am a high school dropout that went back to school and ended up as an assistant professor at local colleges.

I went back and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Teaching and followed up with a Masters Degree in Elementary/Secondary Education Administration. I was an Assistant Professor at SDSU and UCSD, Extension, working with new teachers in developing curriculum to meet the needs of their individual students. I was a teacher; a Vice Principal; a Principal; A Director of Education and Vocational training as well as a Deputy Director of a Job Corps site shortly before retiring in 2004.

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“Mad as Hell Doctors” Rally Monday Oct 4th for Single Payer Health Insurance in California

 Frank Gormlie  October 4, 2010  9 Comments on “Mad as Hell Doctors” Rally Monday Oct 4th for Single Payer Health Insurance in California

RALLY FOR SINGLE PAYER HEALTH INSURANCE IN CALIFORNIA

WHERE: SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY

WEST PLAZA

SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

WHEN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010

11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

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‘One Nation’ Mobilizes October 2nd for Jobs, Justice, and Education

 Staff  September 30, 2010  0 Comments on ‘One Nation’ Mobilizes October 2nd for Jobs, Justice, and Education

One Nation on Oct. 2nd is a huge event in Washington DC headed by the AFL-CIO, CtW and NAACP and endorsed by many other organization.

We will meet on October 2nd from 3:30pm until 4:30pm. Meet at Balboa Park at 6th and Laurel St (El Prado). We will start on time so please try and come early! We encourage you to bring signs, noise makers and energy!

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Amnesty International Benefit in OB on Saturday October 2nd

 Frank Gormlie  September 30, 2010  1 Comment on Amnesty International Benefit in OB on Saturday October 2nd

4th Annual

Amnesty International Ocean Beach Benefit Concert
It’s becoming an OB Tradition!
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
6 p.m. to close
Portugalia Restaurant and Pub
4839 Newport Avenue 92107

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Solidarity rally in support of activists raided by the FBI in 4 states Friday Sept 24th

 Staff  September 29, 2010  3 Comments on Solidarity rally in support of activists raided by the FBI in 4 states Friday Sept 24th

San Diego Demonstrates in Solidarity
Thursday Sept 30th @ 5pm at the Federal Building

STOP the FBI Witch hunts & ‘Terrorism Warrants’ against Socialists, Solidarity and Peace Activists!

Last Friday, Sept. 24th the FBI raided the homes and offices of more than a dozen activists in 4 states and pursued others in at least 2 other states carting away in one case, 40 boxes of personal, computer and cell phone materials.

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Are we there yet? The long road to equality for women…..

 Anna Daniels  September 29, 2010  13 Comments on Are we there yet? The long road to equality for women…..

“Feminism is doomed to failure because it is based on an attempt to repeal and restructure human nature.” … “What I am defending is the real rights of women. A woman should have the right to be in the home as a wife and mother.” Phyllis Schlafly

“Schlafly’s discussion reveals a paradox. She was able to have it all: family and career. And she did it by fighting those who said they were trying to get it all for her.…” Pia de Solenni

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The Rolling Stone Interview of Barack Obama

 Source  September 29, 2010  0 Comments on The Rolling Stone Interview of Barack Obama

The following is an article from the October 15, 2010 issue of Rolling Stone.

We arrived at the southwest gate of the white house a little after one o’clock on the afternoon of September 17th. It was a warm fall day, but the capital felt quiet and half-empty, as it does on Fridays at the end of summer, with Congress still in recess.

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Third parties, cooperate with the Democrats, or leave them to their own devices.

 Source  September 28, 2010  4 Comments on Third parties, cooperate with the Democrats, or leave them to their own devices.

The Socialist Salon hosted a community forum on “left parties” and the possibility of working with the Democratic Party to create social change in our country that matches the ideals of the current “third parity’s” ideals. The event was held at the Joyce Beers Community Center on 9/19 with panelists from the Peace and Freedom Party, Green Party and PDA/Progressive Democrats of America.

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