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ASA Weekly Alert- Stuff Happening All Over California!
As usual, there's a lot coming up in the next two weeks. We hope to see
you at some of these events. If you have any questions or would like me
to post an alert, just shoot me an email....
Posted: Thu, Sep 15, 2005 11:55pm PDT
Supporters of CA Same-Sex Marriage Urge the Governor to Reconsider
Advocates of the gender-neutral marriage bill work to mobilize support, in hopes of convincing the Governor to sign the bill....
Posted: Thu, Sep 15, 2005 4:03pm PDT
Local 9-11 Truth for Peace and Justice 4th Anniversary Events
A description of the organizing efforts of the Northern California 9-11 Truth Alliance who concluded an art contest, produced a movie, a newsletter, a rally, march, and two 9-11 Film Festivals in the past month....
Posted: Thu, Sep 15, 2005 12:24pm PDT
Governor's Office has Requested Meeting with Equality California!
Equality California has now
secured a second meeting with the Governor's Chief of Staff and senior
administration officials for next Wednesday, two days before the marriage equality
bill even reaches the Governor....
Posted: Wed, Sep 14, 2005 9:44pm PDT
Come to Sacramento on Friday to protest Racist Vigilantes!
Make the trip to Sacramento this Friday, Sept 16th to speak out against racist vigilantes (at the border and in the State house) and show your support for immigrant justice. 10am at the capitol....
Posted: Wed, Sep 14, 2005 9:42pm PDT
Press Conference 9/14, 10 am - SF Marijuana Poll Release
Press Conference Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 AM:
Goodlet Steps of SF City Hall...
Posted: Tue, Sep 13, 2005 8:15pm PDT
Minimum Wage Bill on Schwarzenegger's Desk
A bill to increase the wages of California's lowest-paid workers
is sitting on Governor Schwarzenegger's desk...
Posted: Mon, Sep 12, 2005 5:51pm PDT
Million solar roofs - SB 1 fails
So much for the Blue-Green alliance (if it ever really existed): This is not over - the sun rises every day....
Posted: Sat, Sep 10, 2005 7:07am PDT
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER TO VETO EQUAL MARRIAGE RIGHTS LEGISLATION
Not even twenty-four hours after our historic victory when our families went to sleep dreaming of equality, we are extremely heart-broken and disappointed that the Governor has chosen not to lift the burden of discrimination for hundreds of thousands of loving and committed families....
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 9:41pm PDT
Urge Governor to Sign the "Wal-Mart Accountability" Bill
Assembly Bill 89 (Horton) would begin to hold those corporations
who don't provide healthcare for their workers accountable. The
bill would require the state to collect the names of companies
like Wal-Mart that abuse public programs by forcing taxpayers to
pay for health care for their workers....
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 9:27pm PDT
Governor will veto same-sex marriage bill
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, under growing pressure from his conservative supporters, promised Wednesday to veto the gay marriage bill passed less than a day earlier by the Democrat-led Legislature....
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 6:53pm PDT
Marriage Update- More Ways 2 Contact the Governor
We've just heard that the Governor's Capitol office phone lines are jammed with your
calls. Below are more phone numbers to contact the Governor in his district offices....
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 5:09pm PDT
Your help needed NOW to pass SOLAR bill
Your immediate action is needed to help pass the Million Solar Roofs bill, SB 1 (Murray). Please make a personal phone call to Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez's office right away. 916-319-2046. Tell him to "Get the job done! Pass SB 1. Don't let solar power be derailed by partisan politics "...
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 4:51pm PDT
GOVERNOR VETOES LBGT FAIR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN BILL
With only vague comments, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB
866, authored by Assembly Speaker pro Tem Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/Daly City) and
sponsored by Equality California, which was designed to prevent discrimination
against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals in political
campaigns. This was the first of many bills Equality California sponsored this year
to make it to the Governor's desk....
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 4:46pm PDT
KQED's Forum Hosts Torture Advocates, FEMA, Homeland Security, Almost No Progressives
KQED and Forum, radio supporting voices to the right of the US State Department....
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 4:23pm PDT
9/11 EVENTS! This Weekend Around the Bay Area
A lot of excellent events around the Bay to choose from....
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 2:19pm PDT
Only two days left to help bring California's National Guard Home
We have only two days to get it out on the floor and passed by the full Assembly
before they adjourn for the year on Friday....
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 12:41pm PDT
Urgent Request for Faith Leaders
We need as many people to sign this letter as possible by 5pm Today, Wednesday September 7th!...
Posted: Wed, Sep 7, 2005 12:37pm PDT
California's Legislature Makes History by Passing Equal Marriage Rights Legislation
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE MAKES HISTORY BY PASSING EQUALITY CALIFORNIA'S EQUAL MARRIAGE RIGHTS LEGISLATION
Governor Schwarzenegger Faces Decision That Will Likely Become Key Part of His Legacy...
Posted: Tue, Sep 6, 2005 11:34pm PDT