Progressive Democrat Issue 233

Okay, people are having fun with this one. From ABC news via Americablog:

The lowered testosterone levels the study found in Republican men after the election matches what other researchers have found when men are involved in face-to-face competition. Scientists have shown that more often than not in showdowns such as sports competitions or physical fights the loser ends up with a drop in testosterone....

Republican men nationwide may have experienced a drop in testosterone levels the night Barack Obama was elected president, according to the results of a small study that found another link between testosterone and men's moods.

By taking multiple saliva samples from 183 young men and women on election night, researchers found that the testosterone levels of men who voted for John McCain or Robert Barr dropped sharply 40 minutes after Obama was announced the winner

Here's another reason we worked so hard to elect Al Franken to the Senate:



And let me leave you with a good idea for the holidays. If you are looking for the kind of gift that encourages true values and not materialism (and I am not completely against materialism!), you might want to check out Alternative Gift and GoodGiftShop.org (UK site, but takes US orders...just remember to convert currencies). They have some really cook stuff that make good gifts for the less materialistic minded people on your list. Other people have been making it a tradition to give Kiva gift certificates for gifts.

Here is this week's newsletter:

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Keep up the Pressure for Healthcare Reform

Secretary of State Project

Carbon Neutral Products

Silicon Valley Area, CA Focus

Orange County, CA Focus

San Diego, CA Focus

CALIFORNIA FOCUS

New York City Focus: Updated Endorsements for November 3rd's Election

Brooklyn, NY Focus

Queens, NY Focus

Bronx, NY Focus

Rochester, NY Focus

NEW YORK STATE FOCUS

Atlanta, GA Focus

Fayette County, GA Focus

Coweta County, GA Focus

GEORGIA FOCUS

Austin/Travis County, TX Focus

Dallas County, TX Focus

Houston/Harris County, TX. Focus

TEXAS FOCUS

New Jersey Focus: The Video Chris Chrstie Hates

Warren County, NJ Focus

Sussex County, NJ Focus

Passaic County, NJ Focus

NEW JERSEY FOCUS

Charlottesville/Albemarle County, VA Foucus

Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania County, VA Focus

Hanover County, VA Focus

VIRGINIA FOCUS

Alex Sink for Florida Governor

FLORIDA FOCUS

Progressive Majority Candidates in Washington State

WASHINGTON FOCUS

Veterans Call for Resignation of Pennsylvania State Rep Who Called them "Traitors"

Progressive Majority Candidates in Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA FOCUS

ARIZONA FOCUS

Colorado Senator Bennet On Healthcare Reform

COLORADO FOCUS

IOWA FOCUS

North Carolina Justice Center: Myths About Health Reform

NORTH CAROLINA FOCUS

Wisconsin for Healthcare Reform: Facts and Actions

WISCONSIN FOCUS

The Greening of Detroit, MI

MICHIGAN FOCUS

Illinois Focus: Melissa Bean and Bill Foster, Give Us Our Healthcare

ILLINOIS FOCUS

Nevada: Public Option Model that SAVES Money

NEVADA FOCUS

Progressive Majority Canidates in Minnesota

MINNESOTA FOCUS

Keep up the Pressure for Healthcare Reform

This is one of the big moments. The House is just a tad short of the votes necessary to pass a healthcare bill with a strong public option (the so-called "Medicare Plus 5 formula"). Here is a list of House members who are leaning yes, undecided, or leaning no. These leaners are the ones WE have to lean on to get them to vote yes. I plan on contacting those Congressional reps who I heavily blogged for and donated to when they first ran. If any of these people are ones who represent you or who you helped get elected, pressure them now. Repeatedly!

Lean Yes:

* Ron Klein (FL-22): 202-225-3026, 561-544-6910
* Dennis Moore (KS-03): 202-225-2865, 913-621-0832, 913-383-2013
* Stephen Lynch (MA-09): 202-225-8273, 617-428-2000
* Bob Etheridge (NC-02): 202-225-4531, 919-829-9122, 919-829-9122
* Dina Titus (NV-3): 202-225-3252, 702-387-4941
* John Boccieri (OH-16): 202-225-3876, 330-489-4414
* Steve Driehaus (OH-1): 202-225-2216, 513-684-2723
* Charles Wilson (OH-06): 202-225-5705, 740-633-5705, 330-533-7250
* Christopher Carney (PA-10): 202-225-3731, 570-585-9988, 570-327-1902
* John Sprat (SC-05): 202-225-5501, 803-327-1114
* Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15): 202-225-2531, 956-682-5545, 361-358-8400
* Solomon Ortiz (TX-27): 202-225-7742, 956-541-1242, 361-883-5868

Undecided:

* Marion Berry (AR-1): 202-225-4076, 501-843-3043, 870-972-4600
* Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8): 202-225-2542, 520-459-3115, 520-881-3588
* Dennis Cardoza (CA-18): 202-225-6131, 209-383-4455, 209-527-1914
* Allen Boyd (FL-02): 202-225-5235, 850-561-3979
* Melissa Bean (IL-8): 202-225-3711, 847-517-2927
* Joe Donnelly (IN-2): 202-225-3915, 574-288-2780
* Brad Ellsworth (IN-8): 202-225-4636, 812-465-6484, 812-232-0523
* Baron Hill (IN-09): 202-225-5315, 812-336-3000, 812-288-3999
* Mike McIntyre (NC-7): 202-225-2731, 910-323-0260, 910-735-0610
* Curt Schraeder (OR-05): 202-225-5711, 503-588-9100
* Jason Altmire (PA-04): 202-225-2565, 724-378-0928
* Lincoln Davis (TN-04): 202-225-6831, 931-490-8699, 931-473-7251
* Bart Gordon (TN-06): 202-225-4231, 615-896-1986
* Glenn Nye (VA-2): 202-225-4215, 757-326-6201
* Zachary Space (OH-18): 202-225-6265, 330-364-4300, 740-779-1636

Lean No:

* Artur Davis (AL-07): 202-225-2665, 205-254-1960, 334-877-4414
* Harry Mitchell (AZ-05): 202-225-2190, 480-946-2411
* Jim Costa (CA-20): 202-225-3341, 661-869-1620, 559-495-1620
* Ike Skelton (MO-04): 202-225-2876, 816-228-4242, 573-635-3499
* Heath Shuler (NC-11): 202-225-6401, 828-252-1651
* Tim Holden (PA-17): 202-225-5546, 717-234-5904, 610-921-3502
* John Tanner (TN-08): 202-225-4714, 731-423-4848, 731-885-7070
* Rick Boucher (VA-9): 202-225-3861, 276-628-1145

Get busy contacting these folks to make sure they vote YES on the Medicare Plus 5 formula for a public option. Remind them that THIS is one of the things we worked so hard to elect them for.

Secretary of State Project

Practically every year I take some time to focus on a very important and very successful organization: the Secretary of State Project. In 2006 and 2008 they won some very key races which helped ensure fair elections. Here is their description of what they do:

The Secretary of State Project was created by concerned citizens to provide an easy-to-use, low-cost vehicle for online donations to reform-minded Secretary of State candidates and incumbents in key battleground states. Since 2006, we have won races in 9 out of 11 states including Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, Missouri, West Virginia, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon.

In 2010 we will focus on re-electing reform candidates, as well as targeting open seats in key battleground states.

In 2006 the Secretary of State Project won 5 races, ALL of them critical ones for winning in 2008:

OHIO (open seat: replaced Ken Blackwell)
Jennifer Brunner 1,994,276 (54.78%)
Greg Hartmann 1,482,064 (40.71%)

MINNESOTA (defeated Republican incumbent)
Mark Ritchie 1,049,434 ( 49.09%)
Mary Kiffmeyer 944,004 (44.16%)

NEW MEXICO (open seat)
Mary Herrera 291563 (54.0%)
Vickie Perea 248020 (46.0%)

NEVADA (open seat)
Ross Miller 279,499 (48.73%)
Danny Tarkanian 232,691 (40.57%)

IOWA (open seat)
Michael Mauro 538,108 ( 53.6%)
Mary Ann Hanusa 465,871 (46.4%)

In 2008, the Secretary of State project won 4 out of 4 races:

MONTANA (defeated Republican incumbent)
Linda McCulloch (D) 233,717 | 49.3%
Brad Johnson (R) 228,717 | 48.3%

MISSOURI (reelected Democratic incumbent)
Robin Carnahan (D) 1,743,819 | 62%
Mitch Hubbard (R) 1,003,692 | 36%

WEST VIRGINIA (open seat)
Natalie Tennant (D) 431,887 | 65%
Charles Minimah (R) 227,784 | 35%

OREGON (open seat)
Kate Brown (D) 873,968 | 51%
Rick Dancer (R) 785,740 | 46%

Here are their 2010 candidates (so far):

2010 Races

Building on our successful model in 2006 and 2008, The SoS Project is strategically focusing on a handful of key state races. Our goal – to ensure fair, clean elections in 2012 and beyond.

Defending the seats of progressive Secretaries of State:

Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State in Minnesota



Mark Ritchie is a true progressive champion. In 2006, the long-time community organizer defeated Republican incumbent Mary Kiffmeyer to take the reins of the election process in Minnesota. Since taking office, Secretary Ritchie has campaigned tirelessly for instituting universal or automatic registration in his state. He has also been instrumental in the fight to expand Election Day Registration in other states, including a successful campaign in Iowa. Secretary Ritchie is perhaps best known for running a scrupulously fair and transparent election recount in the Franken/Coleman 2008 Senate race. Senator Al Franken was certified as the winner of that race by a mere 312 votes.

Debra Bowen, Secretary of State in California



Debra Bowen is one of the most progressive Secretaries of State in the nation. Shortly taking office she ordered a “top to bottom” review of the California’s electronic voting machines which resulted in the decertification of Diebold and two other voting system manufacturers. As a result of her progressive accomplishments as Secretary of State, she was awarded a Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2008.


Open Seats:

Jocelyn Benson, candidate for Secretary of State in Michigan



Election law scholar and community organizer Jocelyn Benson is running for an open seat to replace republican Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land who is term-limited out of office. In 2004, she ran a voter protection campaign in 21 states, deploying 17,000 trained election law lawyers. In Michigan in 2008, Benson helped lead the fight to stop republican Secretary of State Land from disenfranchising voters who were victims of home foreclosures.

Support our 2010 candidates by donating via ActBlue today!

Criteria for Endorsement

The Secretary of State Project evaluates candidates based on their positions on election issues. Specifically, affirm that you support the following principles:

1) No election official should play a partisan role in an election he or she will play a role in administering. All election officials must conduct their responsibilities openly and objectively to restore public confidence.

2) Our elections must be verifiable and secure. Every vote cast must be counted by a system that is auditable with a verifiable paper trail and all voting materials, including ballots and voting machines must be secured at all times.

3) Universal, automatic, and portable voter registration should be the goal of every state. Our election officials should endorse state and federal legislation legislation in support of this ultimate goal.

4) Election officials should not place onerous requirements on or attempt to intimidate non-partisan voter registration groups.

5) Voter suppression and election fraud defined as the intent to cast a ballot illegally will not be tolerated. Efforts to suppress the vote through onerous requirements, such as unconstitutional photo ID laws, must be opposed.

6) There should be equal access to the ballot box for all citizens. Every citizen must have equal access to locations, adequate machines and well-trained election judges. Efforts to raise voter participation of citizens who often face special barriers, such as students, military personnel, low-income people and minorities — including Election Day Registration — should be endorsed and actively supported.

To request an Endorsement Questionnaire, please email us at endorsements@secstateproject.org.

I would also like to add that one of their previous wins, Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, has chosen to run for US Senate this year. Given what a stellar Secretary of State she was (notice how 2008 in Ohio was VERY different than 2004...thank Jennifer Brunner for that!) I have been supporting her run for Senate. I urge you to do the same.

Carbon Neutral Products

I am starting to compile a list of carbon neutral products, excellent alternatives to conventional products. It is a good way to start decreasing your carbon footprint.

I start with Carbon Neutral Coffee. Most people don't realize what a large part of the world economy coffee is. Next to oil, it is the most traded commodity on earth. The growth, processing and transportation of coffee all contribute to global warming. The impact of your coffee habit can be cut down. Shade grown coffee, for example, preserves forests, thus reducing the carbon impact of the coffee. But some companies offer carbon neutral coffee, where between reduction of carbon impact and carbon offsets, your cup of coffee is as carbon neutral as possible.

My favorite comes from Deans Beans. This particular Peruvian coffee is fair trade and carbon neutral:

The world's first carbon neutral coffee! A sweet velvet roasted Peruvian from Pangoa Coop. We have calculated the entire carbon load from planting to drinking, and neutralize it with hardwood plantings by the farmers themselves at Pangoa. Fight Global Warming one cup at a time!

We are constantly working on ways to limit our impact on the resources of dear ol' Mother Earth. With NoCO2 coffee, we have launched a new coffee and concept to fight Global Warming one cup at a time, and to show our customers that we both contribute to the problem by simple acts every day and that we can also address the issue with simple acts.

We calculated the total carbon load generated by a pound of coffee, from growing, harvesting and processing, to shipping, roasting, shipping to you and brewing your coffee at home. This took a long time and required help from Trees for the Future, UPS, World Resources Institute and Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (thanks to all!). Seventeen pounds of coffee generates about fifty pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere. We also found that one hardwood in the Tropics of Coffee sequesters about fifty pounds of CO2 annually. So we have devised a program to plant one tree in Pangoa Cooperative for every 17 pounds of NoCO2 Peruvian coffee consumed by you, our loyal customers. This is not a joke or a clever, meaningless marketing ploy. It's a real attempt to take our responsibility seriously, and help consumers take theirs seriously as well.

We have begun the project with the Ashaninkas indigenous farmers of Pangoa, whose land was denuded by illegal logging in the 1980's. They have chosen the species, Tornillo, which grows about fifty feet tall over time and provides shade, critical migratory bird habitat,and when properly managed provides "social security for our grandchildren" in the form of a harvestable forest product, according to Esperanza Castillo, the manager of Pangoa.

To date, over eighty thousand (yeowww!) trees have been planted, way more than needed to compensate for the carbon load of our relationship with the coop. So drink up... Give NoCO2 a try and see if this hot coffee can help cool the planet.

I should note that Deans Beans have other great coffees, some with their own interesting story. For example, one monthly special is Captain Phillips Pirate Brew:

This bold, wild Ethiopian was liberated from the clutches of Somali pirates by Navy SEALS.

Haven't tried it, but that's a cup of coffee with a story.

More expensive than Deans Beans, but perhaps a bit more gourmet, is Grounds for Change. Shade grown, fair trade and carbon neutral.


Next there are Carbon Neutral Batteries: (found this at CarbonFund.org, which is also where Grounds for Change offset their carbon)

Venom Batteries a Carbon Neutral Alternative to Disposables

Venom Power’s Eco Alkalines™ brand batteries for consumer electronics are now certified carbon neutral by Carbonfund.org. This means we all now have a carbon neutral alternative to conventional disposable batteries. As with other dry-cell batteries you may have, these batteries are recyclable. They now carry our product certification label, the first carbon neutral label in the US!

Venom Batteries are designed to perform dependably, while having 0% mercury, cadmium or lead. The batteries are carbon neutral after a rigorous product life-cycle assessment, and offsetting the carbon footprint of the batteries. Venom is supporting Carbonfund.org and Paso Pacifico’s Return to Forest project in Nicaragua. Validated to the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standards with Gold Distinction, the reforestation project is reconnecting critical biological corridors on the Pacific coast, as well as sequestering about 170,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere.

Eco Alkalines™ will begin shipping to retailers in North America in the fourth quarter of this year, and we’ll update you on where you’ll be able to buy them. You can also visit Venom Power on the web, and learn more about our project, Return to Forest.

Next I found (at my local food co-op) some excellent olive oil that is carbon neutral and also contributes to long-term stability in the Middle East. This comes from Alter Eco:

As today's news headlines are filled with stories of conflict in the Middle East, Alter Eco Fair Trade defies these events by unveiling the first USDA Certified Organic, Fair Trade Certified™, Carbon Zero Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oils from Palestine. These GMO free, Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan oils originate from Rumi and Nabali olives, both native to Palestine.

Planted, picked, and processed by fair trade cooperatives in Palestine, Jenin, West Bank, Alter Eco selects the highest quality olives with perfectly balanced flavor, aroma, and acidity while maintaining their fair trade commitment to help empower marginalized rural communities.

Each bottle directly supports a better life for farming families by having an over 30% increase in farmer revenue over conventional prices. This translates into financing scholarship funds, micro loans for women's empowerment programs, and olive tree planting.

From Carbon Neutral Actions I find there is Carbon Neutral Beer: New Belgium Brewing Company from Colorado. They are wind powered and they also offset their carbon (though they do so through the controversial Chicago Carbon Exchange). From an article on them on Lime.com:

Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing Company, based in Fort Collins, makes some of the country’s best microbrews – including Fat Tire, Blue Paddle, and Sunshine Wheat. But as important as the quality of the beer is the philosophy of the company, which is dedicated to energy efficiency and social responsibility. Founded by a social worker and an electrical engineer in 1991 – in a basement, with a home equity loan – New Belgium has been finding ways to reduce its CO2 emissions for nearly a decade. The brewery is powered by wind energy and uses sustainable technologies and Earth-friendly throughout its business. New Belgium’s media director Bryan Simpson told LIME about the company’s policies, and why he likes going to work every day.

Check out their beers here. And to find where their beers are available, check out this interactive map.


I will end with one warning. There are companies that claim they sell "carbon neutral paper." I have encountered advocates from the paper industry who make claims that between reforestation and energy production from paper waste they produce a more environmental alternative than recycled paper. This is bunk. Although the paper industry DOES replant trees, this is monoculture reforestation that has been found by scientific research (published in peer-reviewed journals) is actually environmentally harmful and is NOT the kind of reforestation I advocate. So far I have found no viable claim of carbon neutral paper and buying recycled paper is still one of the best options. You can find out more about what is and isn't environmentally sound paper, check out Conserveatree.org. And they have links to paper products worth checking out.

Silicon Valley Area, CA Focus

I want to cover some Biodiesel stations, events, Democratic Clubs, and Co-ops in the greater Silicon Valley area.

Biodiesel: Biodiesel is an American produced fuel that is cleaner than traditional diesel. Up to B20 (a 20% blend of biodiesel and traditional diesel) any diesel engine, car or truck, can run on it. Above B20, some older engines may have problems but newer diesel engines should be ok. Here are some gas stations in the Silicon Valley area that offer biodiesel:

Rotten Robbie: 310 N Whisman Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, 650-965-2609. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 6AM-10PM

Rotten Robbie: 1304 Piedmont Rd, San Jose, CA 95132, 408-259-5535. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 6AM-11PM.

Bay Area Biofuel: email biodieselperformance@gmail.com for info and an appt

Western States Oil Company: 1790 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112, 408-292-1041. Offers B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 7AM-5PM M-F.

The Green Station: 136 Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, 831-425-9100. Offers B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open TUES, THURS, FRI 4-7.

Autopia Biofuels: 1025 S Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, 650-571-1863. Offers B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open M-F 8AM-7PM (CLOSED WEDS/SUNS) SA 1PM-4PM.

Mountain Feed and Farm Supply: 9550 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005, 831-336-8876. Offers B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open M-S 9AM-6PM SUN 10-2

SF Oakland Truck Stop: 8255 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94621, 510-569-1624. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open M-F, 4AM-11PM; SAT. 6AM-10PM; SUN. 7AM-10PM

The Green Station: 433 Ocean Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, 831-425-9100. Offers B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 10-6 DAILY

USA Grown Fuels: 2680 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062, 831-476-3653. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HOURS A DAY / 7 DAYS A WEEK; MUST BE MEMBER


MARRIAGE EQUALITY SILICON VALLEY is a grassroots effort, organized by volunteers in the Silicon Valley/San Jose/South Bay area, to educate, unite and mobilize all communities for equality.

Each month, on a Sunday, which might vary depending on other events, the Outreach to Religious and Youth Communities Group holds a potluck evening. We meet at 6 pm in someone's home for a shared meal. At 6:30 pm, we view an inspiring film which focuses on LGBT issues. After the movie, we discuss current and future actions to promote education and support for marriage equality. Open to everyone. For more information, contact Ray Hixson at (650) 346-7557 or Joanne Loomba at (408) 921-0041.


Here are some events (from the Silicon Valley Democracy for America calendar and the Santa Clara County Democrats calendar):

Nov 4, 2009 DFA first-Wednesday get-together 7:00 PM PST (10:00 PM EST)
City: Palo Alto or Los Altos, usually
Phone: For more info call: 650-380-4112
Probably a discussion of the November 3 election

Dean Democratic Club Working Meeting
Monday, 16 November, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

IHOP Restaurant
5403 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara , CA 95051-7202

Please come join us at our club's monthly business meeting. All are welcome, only members can vote, memberships are $15 per year, $10 for students and seniors.

Event Contact Info:
Ralph Wheeler
Email: rwheeler@inreach.com
Phone: 650 493-2652

Silcion Valley Young Democrats Monthly meeting
Monday, 16 November, 2009
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

UFCW Local 5 Hall
240 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

The Silicon Valley Young Democrats seeks to embody the spirit of forward thinking that has made our home world renowned. We believe that ideas and ideals can transform the society. Our motto, “Innovation in Politics”, reflects our deeply held convictions that an idea holds immense power. We believe in the Silicon Valley spirit of possibility and the democratic ideals of civil and just society.

Voting Membership: Young Democrats (14-35)

Associate Memberships: Seasoned Democrats who want to support Young Democrats, includes special privileges. (Ask a Club officer for more details)

Event Contact Info
Jordan Eldridge
Email: eldridgejordan@yahoo.com
Phone: 408-991-2908

Democracy for America Link Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, 02 December, 2009
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Ralph & Jackie Wheeler's house
3956 Nelson Ct.
Palo Alto, CA 94306-4521

Hosted by the Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley
Annual potluck & 2010 goals brainstorming

Event Contact Info
Ralph Wheeler
Email: rwheeler@inreach.com
Phone: 650 493-2652

Silcion Valley Young Democrats Monthly meeting
Monday, 21 December, 2009
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

UFCW Local 5 Hall
240 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

The Silicon Valley Young Democrats seeks to embody the spirit of forward thinking that has made our home world renowned. We believe that ideas and ideals can transform the society. Our motto, “Innovation in Politics”, reflects our deeply held convictions that an idea holds immense power. We believe in the Silicon Valley spirit of possibility and the democratic ideals of civil and just society.

Voting Membership: Young Democrats (14-35)

Associate Memberships: Seasoned Democrats who want to support Young Democrats, includes special privileges. (Ask a Club officer for more details)

Jordan Eldridge
Email: eldridgejordan@yahoo.com
Phone: 408-991-2908


SILICON VALLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUBS: This list comes from the Santa Clara County Democratic Club website:

Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley. The Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley is an alliance in Silicon Valley, California dedicated to the issues brought forth by Gov. Howard Dean, M.D., his cause and his message of progressive, positive change. dfasv.org, www.dfalink.com/siliconvalley, Co-Chairs; Spandan Chakrabarti, Alice Smith. Contact deanclub_at_sccdp.org

Obama Democratic Club of Silicon Valley. A club of volunteers from the 2008 Barack Obama campaign and local arm of Organizing for America. Members of this club will continue to promote Obama's policies and priorities. Peter Allen, President, obama_at_sccdp.org. sites.google.com/site/obamadcsv/

Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club. SVAPADC was founded in 1996 to foster member participation at all levels of the Democratic Party. Our goals are to unify and empower the Asian Pacific American (APA) communities; ensure fair representation of the APA's interests; and educate and promote political participation. Contact Buu Thai at apa_at_sccdp.org. The club's homepage is svapadc.org.

Silicon Valley Democratic Club. Formerly known as the Moorpark Democratic, the Silicon Valley Democratic club prides itself in developing a growing and diverse community with an organized and unifying voice in the political arena. The Club provides a forum for its members to focus, discuss, prioritize positions and promote important issues to our diverse community. Working together, our members help to elect Democratic candidates in local, state, and national elections. Clarence Madrilejos, moorpark_at_sccdp.org. www.moorparkdems.org

Silicon Valley Latino Democratic Forum. A venue for local Latinos to become active in the Democratic Party. Javier Gonzalez, svldf_at_sccdp.org.

Silicon Valley LGBT Democratic Club. Dedicated to providing a grassroots channel for the political participation of like-minded lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Democrats. President: David Parker, lgbt_at_sccdp.org. Visit the club on the web at http://www.lgbtdems.org.

Silicon Valley Young Democrats. SVYD serves Democrats under 36 years old from throughout the Silicon Valley. We provide networking, social, and personal growth opportunities for young people dedicated to progressive ideals. President: Julie Lind, svyd_at_sccdp.org. Visit the club's website at svyd.org.


SILICON VALLEY AREA FOOD CO-OPS: These are the only ones I could find near Silicon Valley, though they are all somewhat peripheral

Kresge Food Co-op
600 Kresge CT, Kresge College UCSC
Santa Cruz, California 95064
Phone: (831) 426-1506
coop@dv8.org
http://k9.dv8.org/~coop/

The Kresge Food Coop is a student-run cooperative health food store located at Kresge College on the University of California, Santa Cruz campus. We currently consist of twelve Core Collective Members who own the coop and are responsible for its daily operations and for any number of working members. This page has been created in order to better serve our community. Through this page you can email the coop, learn about our Core Collective Members, sign up to be a working member, make suggestions, check sales, read and reread our newsletter, and browse our links to other coops and health food stores.

The Cooperative Grocery (The CoG)
1450 67th Street
Emeryville, California 95616
Phone: (510) 868-2883
FAX: (510) 868-2893
info@thecog.org
http://www.thecog.org/

The Cooperative Grocery—The CoG—is a non-profit, working members cooperative that offers high-quality groceries at an affordable price to individuals and families in our community.

Members of The CoG work 2 1/2 hours every 4 weeks, performing jobs like stocking shelves, building orders and providing member services. By providing much of the labor for the store, our members keep our operating costs to a minimum. We then pass the savings onto our members in the form of lower prices. Our model is based on the successful Park Slope Food Co-Op in Brooklyn, NY, which serves 13,000 members.

To further control costs and grow our co-op in a responsible manner, we launched the CoG as an online store that is served from a warehouse located in Emeryville, with easy access to communities in Berkeley and Oakland. Our long term plan is to build a retail business as finances allow.

Bolinas Peoples Store
P. O. Box 808
Bolinas, California 94924
Phone: (415) 868-1433
FAX: (415) 868-1219

Rainbow Grocery Co-op
1745 Folsom
San Francisco, California 94103
Phone: (415) 863-0620
FAX: (415) 863-8955
comments@rainbowgrocery.coop
http://www.rainbow.coop/

We have been in San Francisco's Mission District since 1975. We strive to offer resources, education and a forum for informational exchange for many local communities and organizations.

Rainbow Grocery is open every day from 9AM to 9PM

We are located in San Francisco's Mission District at 1745 Folsom Street. Our cross street is 13th Street (also known as Duboce), which runs directly under the central freeway. Use the map below for directions by car. Click here for Public Transit directions. Click here for bicycling directions.

Other Avenues Community Food Store
3930 Judah Street
San Francisco, California 94122
Phone: (415) 661-7475
FAX: (415) 661-0835
info@otheravenues.org
http://www.otheravenues.org/

Orange County, CA Focus

Harvey Milk Stonewall Democrats of Orange County: The Harvey Milk Stonewall Democrats of Orange County are dedicated to the mission of electing LGBT and Pro-Equality Democrats in California and throughout the country.

The Harvey Milk Stonewall Democrats of Orange County typically meet on the last Sunday of the month:

Local 50 Union Hall
527 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805

Click here to join.


Orange County Biodiesel Cooperative: Working together to increase availability of biodiesel in the Orange County region. Biodiesel is better for the environment because it is made from renewable resources and has lower emissions compared to petroleum diesel. It is less toxic than table salt and biodegrades as fast as sugar. Since it is made in the USA from renewable resources such as soybeans, its use decreases our dependence on foreign oil and contributes to our own economy. Go to their website to sign up for more info.

And here are some other biodiesel stations in/near Orange County, CA:

Extreme Biodiesel: 1560 N Maple St, Corona, CA 92880, 888-998-7223. Offers B99.9 (nearly 100% biodiesel, good for newer diesel engines, some old engines not ok). MEMBERSHIP REQD

Nickey Petroleum: 925 S Lakeview Ave, Placentia,, CA 92870, 714-547-4123. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine), B99 (ok for newer diesel engines). CALL AHEAD

Socal Biofuel: 1006 E South St, Anaheim, CA 92805, 888-888-4121. Offers B99 (good for newer diesel enginns, some old engines not ok). Open 8-4:30 M-F


I found this round up of events in Orange County, California, thanks to Orange County Democracy
for America:

Oct 28 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Fountain Valley: Dr. Volker Janssen, The California Criminal Justice System and Its Impact on California's Fiscal Crisis. Dr. Volker Janssen will be addressing the issues of prison overcrowding and its antecedents, as well as how that ties-in to our state's current fiscal distress. Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley. Open to all Democrats. dcwoc.org. For more information, contact Jo Anne Jennings at 714-846-5201 or by email at jennin1944@yahoo.com.

Oct 28 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Theresa Harris, Executive Director of Human Rights USA, and Paul Van Zyl of the International Center for Transitional Justice will be the guest speakers at this event, sponsored by Laguna Beach-based Townhall Foundation, dedicated to educating and building awareness on the progress of human rights around the world.
6 p.m. | reception 7 p.m. | presentation
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
RSVP: FREE EVENT - general public must contact Kelley Martin at kelleymartin7@cox.net or 949.923.8280 if interested in attending

Oct 29 Thursday 7pm, San Clemente: SC Green Dirnks OC Tavern, 2369 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
An informal gathering of the greenest minds in Southern Orange County. The only requisite is caring about our planet and it's/our future. meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/11566616

Nov 6 Friday 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series: A world without Water The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world.
UK & International Documentary Films A World Without Water The world is running out of water All of us will face it soon, some of us are facing it now. truevisiontv.com/water
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=249 6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion Justice@csjorange.org

Nov 7 Saturday 2-10pm, Santa Ana: 7th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration Fiesta Marketplace (Corner of Bush and 3rd), Santa Ana, CA nochedealtares.org

Nov 7 Saturday 7-10pm, Garden Grove: Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project Benefit An Evening at Saint Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church 13091 Galway Street Garden Grove, CA. 92844 Phone 714 537-0604 info@SaintAnselmGG.org
Donation $30 Dinner & Entertainment
Endorsed: Military Families Speak Out, Veterans For Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Orange County Peace Coalition, Long Beach Area Peace Network, PDA, Coalition Against Militarism, and The National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth.
For more information contact: Thu-Trang Tran (714)363-7869, Mark Giordano (949)701-3156, Electra Teodosiadis (562)431-2153

New York City Focus: Updated Endorsements for November 3rd's Election

In general on this blog I don't deviate from being a DEMOCRAT, because the purpose of this blog is to push progressive DEMOCRATS. In this endorsement list I break that habit for now. In general I think it is appropriate for me to use this forum to advocate exclusively for Democrats. But NYC is a different beast and sometimes it is better to support another kind of progressive. So what follows is a mixed bag of Democrats and progressive third party candidates. I have thought carefully before endorsing these third party candidates and I am comfortable endorsing them, though I don't plan on making a habit of it.

Mayor: Bill Thompson (Democratic Party)

One of the best things I have heard said about Bill Thompson was meant to disparage his chances: Bill Thompson was accused of "being too much of a gentleman" to win against Bloomberg. Honestly, that comment made me like Thompson more. Thompson is a good, solid Democrat and I think it is about time this very Democratic city stop having dictatorial, pro-business, anti-labor mayors. Mayor Bloomberg isn't bad...for a Republican. But he IS a Republican not just in name but in actions. His education policy has been little more than privatizing our educational system. This has made it a money maker for outside contractors who deal with the increasingly arduous and Byzantine testing and admissions processes, but it doesn't really help parents or students. If students don't do well enough, too often they get dropped from the system so the tests won't be affected. Admissions have become insane and yet have done little to equalize the discrepancies between neighborhoods because only the wealthy have the time and money for the admissions process, the interviews, extra tutoring for tests, etc. And the big results that Bloomberg claims vindicates his "reforms?" They can be seen statewide, even in areas where Bloomberg has had no influence. So how can he lay claim to the changes? Bloomberg has also closed firehouses, yet given tax money to developers. Bloomberg pissed on voters when he bullied the City Council into overturning term limits ONE TIME ONLY, specifically so Bloomberg could have a third term. I have never understood the cult of Bloomberg that many follow. Once he called my wife and me "terrorists" because we protested the Republican National Convention and once I learned that Bloomberg was the number one individual donor to Tom DeLay's ant-choice, anti-environment, right wing PAC, I have disliked him.

So Thompson is too much of a gentleman to win against Bloomberg, thus, I suppose, admitting that Bloomberg is an asshole. Well, I for one hope the gentleman who has consistently been a solid Democrat wins. I hope Thompson, who is pro-labor, can win over anti-labor Bloomberg. Recently Bill Thompson has been endorsed by El Diario. Bill Thompson has also been endorsed by one of my favorite Congresswomen, Nydia M. Velazquez. He has been endorsed by State Senator Eric Adams, Councilmember Letitia James, Councilmember John Liu, Councilmember David Weprin, State Senator Diane Savino, and Congressman Anthony Weiner, all of whom I respect (even if I don't always agree with all of them). Thompson has been endorsed by 504 Democrats, NYC's main disabled rights group, Barack Obama Democratic Club, American Heritage Democratic Club, Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats, Lambda Independent Democrats, Out People of Color Political Action Club, East Harlem/El Barrio Democratic Club, Gramercy-Stuyvesant Independent Democrats, Village Independent Democrats and West Harlem Independent Democrats. Thompson has been endorsed by Communications Workers of America, United Auto Workers, Uniformed Firefighters Association, Transport Workers Union and the Teamsters. And, of course, many others. To me Thompson represents a good, old fashioned Democrat supported by a good, old fashioned pro-union, pro-LGBT, pro-minority coalition. I would support that any day over a spoiled, dictatorial billionaire.

Comptroller: John Liu (Democratic Party)

John Liu is ideal for this job. With a degree in mathematical physics, extensive financial experience, City Council and community organizing experience, and overwhelming support of Unions, LGBT groups and local clubs from all Boros, John Liu is one of the best candidates we have seen this year. He will also be the first Asian American EVER to be elected to city wide office in NYC, so he is not only a good choice for the job but it will also be historic when he wins.

22nd City Council district: Lynne Serpe (Green Party). Having already endorsed Green Party candidate David Pechefsky (see below under 39th City Council district) I came across another good Green candidate running against a lousy Dem. Lynne Serpe is the Green Party candidate looking to oust Peter Vallone (a conservative DINO incumbent who voted for Bloomberg's overturning of term limits). And the big surprise is that Lynne Serpe has actually out raised Vallone, making her challenge one to be taken seriously. From the City Hall News:

Vallone, who holds the same Queens seat his father held for almost three decades, had only $40,000 on hand a few weeks before election day, and decided to forego matching funds, figuring that they were a waste of taxpayer money.

But that was before Lynne Serpe, a 38-year-old environmental activist and Green Party candidate for the seat announced that she had $100,000 on hand and qualified for over $70,000 in matching funds.

“There are people in the district who have wanted resources that they haven’t gotten in 35 years,” she said. “I think people are ready for a change...”

“My goal is to win,” she said, explaining that she was buoyed by the surprise primary wins of other left leaning candidates like Danny Dromm. “It’s possible that we’re looking at an entire shift in Western Queens.”

To see the end of the conservative Democrat Vallone dynasty in favor of a more progressive candidate will be sweet. I wish Vallone had been challenged by a good Democrat, but lacking that, I'll take a Green.

34th City Council District: Diana Reyna (Democratic Party). The first woman of Dominican-American descent to be elected to NYC public office, Reyna is being heavily targeted by corrupt Brooklyn Boss Vito Lopez and his scandal-ridden ally, WFP, because she hasn't gone along with Vito Lopez's corruption. In essence, she is being punished for her independence, and I personally want to see more independence in our City Council members. This is another race where we can stop a power play by a corrupt party boss. The Village Voice had this to say about this race during the Democratic Primary:

In the adjoining 34th District, which encompasses a swath of Williamsburg and Bushwick, Lopez is pushing the candidacy of a young woman named Maritza Davila, currently a project director at Ridgewood Bushwick. Lopez is such a Davila fan that he allocated $45,000 in funding for her job there. The money, according to Lopez's legislative initiative form, pays for Davila to take residents to museums, aquariums, and sporting events. She also does double duty: In addition to her day job, Davila serves as a Democratic district leader in Lopez's political club.

Bushwick is Lopez's home base. OK, not his actual residential home. He lives blissfully with Battaglia far from his district in a Queens condo. His political home. He has long controlled the local Council seat, but sometimes, his protégés disappoint him and he is forced to seek their removal. For instance, the incumbent Council member in the district is Diana Reyna, whose training came—where else?—from being a Lopez aide.

Reyna, however, ran afoul of her mentor when she dared to disagree about a large tract of undeveloped land known as the Broadway Triangle. Thanks to his great clout with city and state officials, Lopez arranged to have all of the housing development opportunities there routed to Ridgewood Bushwick and a kindred group, the United Jewish Organizations, which controls social service funds in the Orthodox section of Williamsburg and whose executives happily carry Lopez's election petitions. Lopez has long been a big booster of Mayor Bloomberg, and his influence is such that the city didn't even bother holding its usual competition among would-be developers. It simply
designated Lopez's chosen groups...

Reyna's opponent lost her primary bid but is still actively running on the Working Families Party line. So we still have to stand up to Vito Lopez on this one. Diana Reyna has been endorsed by Councilwoman Tish James and Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez (both of whom I greatly respect), El Diario/La Presnsa, Lambda Independend Democrats, 504 Democrats (disabled rights), the Teamsters, United Federation of Teachers and others.

36th City Council District (Brooklyn): Mark Winston Griffith (Working Families Party Candidate)

I have now met Mark Winston Griffith and am more impressed now than when I was just going on good reports from mutual friends. Mark is and excellent candidate and would make an excellent Councilman.

Many people know (and can tell by my comments regarding the 34th City Council Race) that I am disgusted by the fact that WFP has been breaking campaign finance laws and has sided with corrupt party boss Vito Lopez this year. To me, WFP was once a great idea that has been descending into the same kind of corruption that they claim to fight. They love to accuse others of being party hacks, but that is exactly what they have become themselves: party hacks surrounded by scandal. But, there are still remnants of the old style, more idealistsic WFP, and among the corrupt and sleazy WFP candidates this year there were some great ones. This includes Debi Rose on Staten Island, John Liu for Comptroller...and Mark Winston Griffith for the 36th City Council seat in Brooklyn. If Griffith wins, he will be the second WFP candidate to win for City Council without the Democratic Party line. Since that first example is Councilmember Tish James, someone I admire and agree with most of the time, and who has become one of the best Democrats in the Council, I believe that for a good progressive, untainted by the current WFP scandals, the WFP line is a good way to get into office.

The incumbent for this seat is Al Vann who is among the least popular incumbents I have ever seen. In fact, I suspect had there only been one opponent in the Democratic Primary, Vann would be history now. But the opposition split the vote and Vann squeaked by the primary with barely 30% of the vote. The man who came in second was Mark Winston Griffith and he has decided to continue the fight on the WFP line. Mark has been Executive Director of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy and co-director of the Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project and has been a community organizer for years. Mark has been endorsed by the United Auto Workers, Educational Justice PAC and Committee for the Future Leadership of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. I firmly believe that the 36th district would be better served by Mark Winston Griffith than by Al Vann. So I urge a vote on the (I hate to say it) Working Families Party line for Mark Winston Griffith in the 36th City Council district.

39th City Council District (Brooklyn): David Pechefsky (Green Party Candidate)

Most people also know I have seldom sided with the Greens since the 2000 fiasco. Too often the Greens are counterproductive as well as obnoxious purists. But sometimes the Green Party really is an alternative to a Democrat I just can't bring myself to support. This is, I believe, the second time since 2000 that I have endorsed a Green Party candidate. I first heard about David Pechefsky from two of my neighbors. They knew him personally and, though Democrats, were interested in supporting him. At the time I was supporting a Democrat in the running (Josh Skaller) and thought two of the other Democrats (Gary Reilly and Bob Zuckerman) were also good candidates, so I took a dim view of Pechefsky's run given the fact that no fewer than THREE excellent Democrats were vying for the position. Well, none of those three excellent Democrats won. I met Pechefsky and talked with him. He agreed that the candidate I was supporting would be excellent but I gathered he was running in case one of the not so good Democrats won the primary. Which is what happened. The Democrat who won the primary, Brad Lander, is allied with Dov Hikind (a known homophobe and racist), has been publicly anti-Israel, and who has been centrally involved in the WFP campaign funding scandal I mention above. Any one of these would be a reason not to support Lander. Brad Lander is one of those Democrats I feel I can never completely trust even if we agree on most things. He is too blinded by his own sense of self-worth and his own ambition to ever listen to an opposing view. Too often I have seen him face disagreement with disdain or rage. By contrast David Pechefsky is even-tempered, thoughtful and willing to listen to opposing views. Pechefsky seeks to be "a catalyst for a truly democratic City Council, eco-friendly living, and the sensible use of our resources." Unlike many Green Party candidates I have met, Pechefsky has a wide range of practical experience to bring to the City Council. According to his website:

David Pechefsky has 12 years of New York City government experience and has worked with Council Members, advocates, city officials, and service providers on a wide range of housing, youth, senior, health, and economic development programs. He has also consulted internationally working on democratic governance issues in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East...

David is a member of the Park Slope Greens and the Park Slope Food Coop and was recently appointed to the Economic Development Committee of Community Board Six.

I think Pechefsky would represent the district excellently while Brad would too often let personal ambition and ego get in the way of effective governing...and would probably break the law to further his career if he thought he could get away with it. This impression has recently been re-enforced when I learned Brad Lander was sitting next to Rudy Giuliani at an event honoring Mike Bloomberg where Giuliani and Bloomberg made racist innuendos against Thompson. And as far as I know, Brad said nothing against this. So I endorse Green Party candidate David Pechefsky for the 39th City Council district.

Brooklyn, NY Focus

News from Brooklyn:

DDDB Walkathon: Maturation of a Movement

Arguments in the current legal challenge to Ratner's scheme:



Assemblyman Jeffries, Clarifying His Position on Atlantic Yards, Says He Remains "Highly Critical"...I remember thinking Jeffries was pro-Ratner. Either he changed or I was dead wrong.

Brad Lander Joins Rudy Giuliani and Dov Hikind in Honoring Mike Bloomberg and Carl Kruger...and more on the same event: The Mayor's racist friends


"Brooklyn is Dying"




Friends & Residents of Greater Gowanus (FROGG)

We are a community based grass-roots organization advocating for environmentally sound community planning for the Gowanus Canal neighborhoods.

The Gowanus Canal is a very unique resource for our community and all of New York. It has long historal significant as a pre-industrial and industrial transportation waterway in addition to playing a significant roll in the Battle of Brooklyn. This natural tidal estuary connects our urban world to the waters that surround us and opens our city to the natural habitat it was built upon. Even today, it provides an open sky, early industrial/estuary landscape that can not be matched anywhere in our city.

With extensive urban Brownfields and an Aquatic Brownfield standing, we work to see this water way brought back to life with water quality standards that sincerely meet state standards for fishable and contact use; not only for the community but also for local wildlife.

For more information: FROGGcommunity@earthlink.net


PLASTIC RECYCLING IN BROOKLYN:

Recycling of plastics not accepted in the city recycling can be done at the Park Slope Food Co-op at 782 Union Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)

Bring clean, dry plastic to the Coop's sidewalk during monthly recycling hours. We close up promptly. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the collection end time to allow for inspection and sorting of your plastic:

2nd Sat., 10 AM-2 PM
3rd Thur., 7 PM-9 PM
Last Sun., 10 AM-2 PM.

As of 2/16/09 and until further notice, we collect....

* #1 and #6 transparent plastics (Labels OK. Mouth is wide or wider than the body, meaning NOT bottles.)
* #5 plastic tubs, cups & specifically marked lids and caps. Must be especially clean and dry. (Discard any with paper labels, or cut the labels off.)
* Plastic film and bubble wrap. 100% transparent only -- must be able to see through the plastic. No colored or opaque. No paper labels. Minimal writing OK.

All the above must be brought to the Coop CLEAN AND DRY.

These changes result from a significant decline in the worldwide market for recyclable materials that has affected recycling programs everywhere. Please be patient and cooperate with us as we adjust to these changes, as well as to any further changes that may be necessary.

We are currently updating our literature and will make new fliers available as soon as possible. Or, contact us at plasticrecycling@foodcoop.com.

And on a related note, you can help increase the demand for recycled plastic products by shopping through these companies that specialize in recycled plastic products (including lumber!!).


BROOKLYN REFORM DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS:

Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats is a community-based Democratic club. CBID has fought for reform and progressive causes since 1968. As a Brooklyn-based Club, we have been instrumental in the election of many candidates for public office. Much of this success was a result of our question-and-answer forums with prospective candidates as well as our extensive on-the-street contact with our constituents.

Staunchly opposed to political corruption, we are proud of our independence and our commitment to progressive reform in city, state and national politics. We are a vehicle for citizen empowerment and making government more accountable to our neighborhoods.

We meet monthly, usually the fourth Thursday evening of the month in the basement of the Park Slope United Methodist Church, on the corner of 6th ave and 8th street, at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

New Kings Democrats (”NKD”) is a new, grassroots organization in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York whose primary mission is to recruit and prepare individuals to run for Kings County Democratic Committee. NKD hopes to achieve the goal of an inclusionary and participatory democracy by making it easy for individuals to run for local, elected office. NKD will serve as a training ground for individuals seeking higher office, and hopes to build and nurture a new group of Brooklyn Democratic leaders.

Democracy for NYC in Brooklyn:

Democracy for New York City (DFNYC) is a volunteer-driven non-profit politicalaction committee. We are part of a national coalition of local groups committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean.

We work both locally and nationally to ensure that fiscally-responsible and socially-progressive candidates win elections at all levels of government. We develop innovative ways to advocate for the issues that matter to our members and promote legislation which has a positive effect in our communities. We engage people in the political process and give them the tools to organize, communicate, mobilize, and enact change on the local, state, and national level.

Currently there is only one Brooklyn chapter:

Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn - Meets First Wednesday of every month. 7:00pm, Wyckoff-Bennett Homestead 1669 E. 22nd St. with host Annette Mont and Estelle Glasser.


DRINKING LIBERALLY IN BROOKLYN:

An informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spirits
while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher.
Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place
to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a
book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent
frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk
politics.

Park Slope
* Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30-10:00 pm
* Commonwealth, 497 5th Ave (at 12th Street)
* Hosted by Anthony Accurso, Emilie Harkin and Emily Farris, parkslope (at) drinkingliberally.org


FOOD CO-OPS IN BROOKLYN:

New Food Co-op Coming to Brooklyn: (info sent to me by a reader)

They are not active yet, but their website is: http://www.foodcoopbayridge.com

They are recruiting new members and looking to open summer/fall 2010.

For more info, and if you want to get in at the start, you can email ( fcbrmembership@gmail.com ), call ( 347-247-8172 ) or follow them on Twitter (twitter.com/thefoodcoop) or on Facebook.

Park Slope Food Co-op
782 Union Street
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Phone: (718) 622-0560
FAX: (718) 622-5685
linda_wheeler@psfc.coop
http://www.foodcoop.com/

This is the largest Food Co-op in America. Joy and I are members. Low prices and high quality even if it can be a bit inconvenient at times.

Flatbush Food Cooperative
1318 Cortelyou Road
Brooklyn, New York 11226
Phone: (718) 284-9717
FAX: (718) 284-9719
info@flatbushfoodcoop.com
http://www.flatbushfoodcoop.com/

Established in 1976, and located on Cortelyou Road in the heart of Victorian Flatbush since 1985, Flatbush Food Coop is a community-owned, full-service natural foods store specializing in organic products. We are committed to serving the diverse community in which we are situated, and beyond, by providing goods and services that promote personal and environmental well-being. Like the 300 food coops across the nation with which we are affiliated, we are open to all—it is not necessary to be a member to shop. By joining the Coop, however, you become a joint owner of our business and are able to take additional savings on your purchases. There are opportunities for varying degrees of involvement in the coop, and our member-owners are able to influence the direction of our organization. We are particularly proud that the dozens of ethnic groups in Brooklyn’s most diverse neighborhood are reflected in our staff, our close to 3,000 members, and countless shoppers.

Queens, NY Focus

News from Queens:

Queens Harvest Food Co-op in LIC, NY seeks core members & volunteers: seems people are trying to start a Food Co-op in Queens. Which is a GREAT idea. For more info, go here: http://www.queensharvestcoop.com/

Out-raising Vallone, Council Hopeful Serpe Inspires Other Greens

City wins Jamaica water contamination suit vs. Exxon

Kevin Dukun Kim Gets Shady WFP Line in a Shady Way (more WFP BS)


Update on Slasher Monserrate:

US Senator Gillibrand calls for Slasher Monserrate to Resign

Monserrate Found Guilty... Of Misdemeanor. That means he can keep his state senate seat if he wants. So Queens has a State Senator who switches parties on whiims, slashes the face of his girlfriend, and lies like crazy. State Senator Liz Kruger is demanding Monserrate resign. You can sign the petition to fire Slasher Monserrate

Some reminders about Slasher Monserrate, one of the traitors who stopped reform in Albany:

Here is video of Monserrate dragging his girlfriend outside after the slashing he claims was accidental. Is this how you would treat YOUR loved one after accidentally slashing her? From Albany Project:



Constituents of dissident Dems are angry, confused...really bad idea to piss off your constituents

The Facts on Hiram Monserrate

Marty Golden: Monserrate should resign

Hiram Monserrate: Queens City Douchebag

Hiram Monster Rat


Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club of Queens

The Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club of Queens (LGDCQ) is the only lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender independent Democratic club in the Borough of Queens.

The LGDCQ was founded eleven years ago to increase the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the political arena of Queens, New York City, New York State and the nation.

To receive the monthly newsletter or to be put on the Club's mailing list contact;
Democratic District Leader Daniel Dromm at
Write "LGDCQ Newsletter" in subject title.


Democracy for NYC in Queens:

Democracy for New York City (DFNYC) is a volunteer-driven non-profit political action committee. We are part of a national coalition of local groups committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean.

We work both locally and nationally to ensure that fiscally-responsible and socially-progressive candidates win elections at all levels of government. We develop innovative ways to advocate for the issues that matter to our members and promote legislation which has a positive effect in our communities. We engage people in the political process and give them the tools to organize, communicate, mobilize, and enact change on the local, state, and national level.

Currently there are three Brooklyn chapters: Each meets the First Wednesday of every month.

Astoria, Queens - 7:30pm, - Ommonia Cafe 32-20 Broadway, with host Jeremiah Frei-Pearson and Costa Constantinides.

Sunnyside, Queens - 7:30pm, Bliss Street Station restaurant, 47-02 Greenpoint Ave., with host Dan Jacoby.

Bayside, Queens - 7:00pm, The First Edition, 41-08 Bell Blvd, right near the LIRR stop, with host Steve Behar of Democrats for New Politics.


DRINKING LIBERALLY IN QUEENS:

An informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spirits
while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher.
Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place
to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a
book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent
frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk
politics.

Queens
* Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (group of young liberals taking up one lane)
* Hosted by Donald Graff, queens (at) drinkingliberally.org

NEW YORK STATE FOCUS: Blogs, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events

News from the Blogs:

Several NY/Tri-State Reps on the Fence on the Public Option

Senator Monserrate Must Go

Thompson Gets Gay City News Endorsement

Ex-Assemblyman Portrayed as Corrupt on a Vast Scale

Landmark Green Jobs Bill in NY is Win-Win-Win

Monserrate Found Guilty... Of Misdemeanor. That means he can keep his state senate seat if he wants. So Queens has a State Senator who switches parties on whiims, slashes the face of his girlfriend, and lies like crazy. State Senator Liz Kruger is demanding Monserrate resign. You can sign the petition to fire Slasher Monserrate

Eminent domain abuse rampant in New York State

Ex-Aide Sentenced in NYC Council Slush Fund Scheme

Drilling Near City Reservoirs...New Yorkers love to brag about their water. Well, they may not be able to if this goes through.


Bill Thompson for Mayor. Here is Congressman Weiner's endorsement of Bill Thompson:




Progressive Candidate in Rensselaer County: Taking the plunge - I am running for Rensselaer County Legislature. Best of luck, Linda! Find out more here: http://electlinda.blogspot.com/


New York's Congressional Reps and Healthcare:

Some of our state's Reps need to hear from us to get healthcare reform passed. Here are some articles/open letters to NY State Congressional Reps. If these are your Reps, please contact them!

Senator Gillibrand Among 30 Democratic Senators Who Sign Letter Calling For Public Option

5 NY Democrats are blocking healthcare: fight back!

An Open Letter To Rep Scott Murphy On Health Care Reform

Nydia Velazquez: Please Support a Strong Public Option...and an update on her position: Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez on the Public Option

If you want healthcare reform, contact these Congressional reps now!


NEW YORK BLOGGING:

The Albany Project gives excellent coverage of New York State politics.

The Daily Gotham covers both New York City (with a slight emphasis on Brooklyn) and New York State politics.

Reform NY is the blog of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law

No Land Grab: News from the point of view of Brooklyn opposition to overdevelopment

True News from ChangeNYC.Org: ChangeNYC.Org is an organization unifying our City’s Democratic Party by welcoming all New Yorkers back into the political process. We are a coalition of real, everyday New Yorkers – young voters, progressives, neighborhood leaders, community bloggers, good government groups, and even conservatives – who believe that in cooperation we can bring the change to our City that together we have begun to bring to our nation.


Alternative Energy in NY State:

Here are some stats from Repower America:

* A $2 billion investment by Spanish energy company, Iberdrola, will double New York's 1,000-megawatt wind capacity to 2,000-megawatts - providing enough electricity for nearly 600,000 homes.

* New York's energy efficiency programs save enough electricity to power almost 115,000 homes for a whole year, save almost $140 million in energy costs, and prevent the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking over 60,000 cars off the road. Although great progress, the state still has much more potential to increase its energy efficiency.

* The state has a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that requires all public utilities to generate 24% of their electricity from renewable energy resources by 2013.

What you can do for Clean Energy:

For pennies per month more than you currently pay for energy you can buy 100% green energy from Con-Ed. Joy and I have been doing it for years, seriously reducing our carbon footprint and giving NY State cleaner air. Here's how it works:

Clean Energy for Residential & Small Business Customers ConEdison Solutions is leading the way in promoting pollution-free electricity by offering WIND and GREEN Power - clean, 100% renewable power. Instead of drawing on traditional power sources, such as nuclear power and fossil fuel sources, GREEN Power is generated from regional wind and low-impact hydropower sources. GREEN Power is composed of 65% run-of-the-river hydro and 35% wind power. See content label WIND Power is composed of electricity exclusively generated from 100% wind power. The benefit of clean energy is that it produces none of the detrimental environmental effects associated with electricity production that results in air emissions.

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Here are a handful of Organizations worth checking out:

The Environmental Business Association is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to supporting the growth of the environmental industry in New York State. Specifically, we help to promote and serve serving the industry sectors of Climate Change, Greening Communities, Energy and WALCE (Water-Agriculture-Land Use-Conservation-Environmental). News here. Events list here (not recently updated).

NY Citizens for Clean Elections: We are committed to passage of Clean Money Clean Election legislation in NYS that provides a non-partisan approach for full public funding of campaigns for all qualified candidates who refuse private money and abide by spending limits. We want to ensure that all Americans, regardless of wealth, have an equal voice in the political system and that qualified candidates are not discouraged from running because they do not have access to the money needed for a competitive campaign.

The Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats is a community-based Democratic club. CBID has fought for reform and progressive causes since 1968. As a Brooklyn-based Club, we have been instrumental in the election of many candidates for public office. Much of this success was a result of our question-and-answer forums with prospective candidates as well as our extensive on-the-street contact with our constituents.

Staunchly opposed to political corruption, we are proud of our independence and our commitment to progressive reform in city, state and national politics. We are a vehicle for citizen empowerment and making government more accountable to our neighborhoods.

We meet monthly, usually the fourth Thursday evening of the month in the basement of the Park Slope United Methodist Church, on the corner of 6th ave and 8th street, at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

New Kings Democrats (”NKD”) is a new, grassroots organization in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York whose primary mission is to recruit and prepare individuals to run for Kings County Democratic Committee. NKD hopes to achieve the goal of an inclusionary and participatory democracy by making it easy for individuals to run for local, elected office. NKD will serve as a training ground for individuals seeking higher office, and hopes to build and nurture a new group of Brooklyn Democratic leaders.

Stonewall Democrats of Western New York is the GLBT Democratic voice in WNY. Our mission is to advocate for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community within the Democratic Party and to encourage GLBT participation within the Democratic Party. Our membership includes representatives from State, County, and City government, and several Democratic committee members amongst the various County Committees in WNY.


DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA MEETINGS IN NY STATE:

Democracy For The Southern Adirondack/Tricounty Area. You can also check out their website here.

Democracy For The Greater Glens Falls Area

dfaROCHESTER. And you can check out their website here.

Democracy for the Hudson-Mohawk Region. And you can join their Yahoo group here.

Capital District of NY/GenDFA

Democracy for the Hudson Valley

Mid-Hudson Progressive Alliance

Democracy For Westchester

Democracy for Long Island. You can also join their Yahoo group here.

North Country Democracy for America

Central New York DFA

Eastern Long Island Democracy for America

Democracy For Saratoga Springs

Kingston Democracy for America

Democracy for Otsego and Delaware Counties

Philipstown for Democracy

DFA: Greene County

Livingston County for Democracy


DEMOCRACY FOR NYC MEETINGS:
First Wednesday of every month.

Upper West Side - 7:00 pm, The Parlour (back room) - 250 West 86th Street (btwn B'way and West End Ave.), with hosts Bernadette Evangelist and Sally Swisher.

West Village - 7:00pm, Kettle of Fish, 59 Christopher St. (near 7th Ave.) with host Tracey Keij-Denton.

Astoria, Queens - 7:30pm, - Ommonia Cafe 32-20 Broadway, with host Jeremiah Frei-Pearson and Costa Constantinides.

Sunnyside, Queens - 7:30 pm, Bliss Street Station restaurant, 47-02 Greenpoint Ave., with host Dan Jacoby.

Bayside, Queens - 7:00 pm, The First Edition, 41-08 Bell Blvd, right near the LIRR stop, with host Steve Behar of Democrats for New Politics.

Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn - 7:00pm, Wyckoff-Bennett Homestead 1669 E. 22nd St. with host Annette Mont and Estelle Glasser.


DRINKING LIBERALLY MEETINGS IN NY STATE:

Clifton Park, New York
* First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Old Dublin Inn, 130 Meyer Rd (Google maps is wrong, please contact me for directions.)
* Hosted by Chris Selkirk, cliftonpark (at) drinkingliberally.org

Ithaca, New York
* Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm onward
* Felicia's Atomic Lounge, 508 W State St
* Hosted by Joseph Cannon Murtagh, ithaca (at) drinkingliberally.org


New York City, New York:

The Original Drinking Liberally
* Every Thursday, 7:30 pm onward
* Rudy's, 627 9th Ave (between 44th and 45th)
* In the backyard, weather permitting
* Hosted by Justin Krebs, Matthew O'Neill and Katrina Baker, nyc (at) drinkingliberally.org

Drinking Liberally Steps Out
* Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* XES Lounge, 157 W 24th St (@ 7th Avenue)
* In conjunction with the Stonewall Democrats of New York City www.sdnyc.org.
* Hosted by Matthew Carlin and Greg Rae, outnyc (at) drinkingliberally.org

Harlem
* Second Wednesday of each month), 6:30 pm onward
* Soundz Lounge, 3155 Broadway (between 123rd and 124th)
* Hosted by Yolanda (Shoshi) Shoshana, harlem (at) drinkingliberally.org

Park Slope
* Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30-10:00 pm
* Commonwealth, 497 5th Ave (at 12th Street)
* Hosted by Anthony Accurso, Emilie Harkin and Emily Farris, parkslope (at) drinkingliberally.org

Queens
* Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (group of young liberals taking up one lane)
* Hosted by Donald Graff, queens (at) drinkingliberally.org

Upper East Side
* Last Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Doc Watson's, 1490 2nd Ave (at 77th)
* Hosted by Matthew Bachiochi, ues (at) drinkingliberally.org

West Bronx
* First and third Friday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* An Beal Bocht, 445 W 238th St (between Waldo and Greystone)
* 1 to 238th, turn left, straight on 238th, just past the top of the stairs
* Hosted by Jamin Sewell and Scott Kennedy, westbronx (at) drinkingliberally.org

Rochester, New York
* Every Thursday, 8:00-10:00 pm
* Monty's Korner, 355 East Ave
* Hosted by Tom Tucker and Tracy Logan, rochester (at) drinkingliberally.org

And then we have: Shooting Liberally
Tuesday, Feb 19
From your friends at Drinking Liberally comes the SHOOTING LIBERALLY...

For the First Amendment enthusiast ready to move on to the Second. A social evening at the gun range including training & weapon rental.

For more info and to reserve your spot, contact: Stanley Sherman - maskarts (at) worldnet.att.net

Atlanta, GA Focus

Here is info on biodiesel, food co-ops and organizations in Atlanta, GA. Some local events can be found at the bottom.

BIODIESEL IN ATLANTA:

Here are some biodiesel stations in Atlanta, GA. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine. Up to B20 (a 20 percent blend) any diesel engine, whether car or 18 wheeler or whatever, can use it. Above B20 some older engines may have problems, but newer engines should be ok.

Refuel Biodiesel
250 Arizona Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307-2251
(404) 219-9709
website: www.refuelbiodiesel.org

Current hours of operation:
24 Hours a day / 7 days a week - Self-Service
Fuel type: Currently we have B20 available, however we will be adding a B100 nozzle in the near future.

Methods of payment accepted:
VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Card
The unit will run debit cards that bear a VISA or Mastercard logo as credit.


Atlanta, GA Food Co-op:
Sevananda Natural Foods Market
Everyone Can Shop, Anyone Can Join!

We are one of the Southeast‘s largest consumer-owned cooperatives providing fresh, local and organic produce, natural foods, vitamins and supplements, a large selection of bulk herbs and spices, earth-friendly household and pet products and freshly prepared foods including nutritious baked goods, soups, sandwiches, entrees and salads.

Located in Little 5 Points, near Downtown Atlanta, we offer shoppers and member/owners a variety of health and nutrition classes for healthy living.

467 Moreland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 681-2831


Atlanta Branch of the NAACP contact info:
Atlanta Branch location: 2034 Metropolitan Pkwy
mail: PO Box 310067
Atlanta, GA 30314


Events in the Atlanta area (from the Young Democrats Website):

Campaign Road Trip: Virginia Campaign Invasion for Creigh Deeds
Oct. 23rd, 24th and 25th
Location: Atlanta to Danville, VA
Contact: Steven Golden
email: swgolde@emory.edu
Website: http://www.collegedemsofgeorgi...
We will be joining together to go to Danville, VA on a campaign invasion. Transportation will be arranged, but there is a good chance that cars will be needed
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Volunteering: Young Democrats of Atlanta Volunteer Night at Amir Farokhi's Campaign HQ
Oct. 26, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Amir Farokhi Campaign Headquarters 1074 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30308 US

Contact: Mijha Butcher
email: president@atlantayoungdems.org
Website: http://www.amirfarokhi.com/ind...
Every Monday and Wednesday night from Sept. 9 until the election on Nov. 3, YDAtl will gather at the campaign headquarters of Amir Farokhi to help propel to him to the Citywide Post 2 seat on Atlanta City Council.

This is a young vibrant campaign with lots of opportunities to get immersed in Atlanta politics. Come for as much or as little time as you can spare. You’ll be able to meet fellow Atlantans who are actively involved in advancing Atlanta on a progressive path and you’ll gain invaluable campaign experience.

Bring your cell phones for phone banking.

You can park on the street, in the parking lot for the church across the street from the HQ, or in the lot for the Urban Outfitters, also located across the street from HQ.

For directions and to learn more about Amir and his campaign, check out his webpage: http://www.amirfarokhi.com/index.php/amir/home/

Volunteering: Young Democrats of Atlanta Volunteer Night at Amir Farokhi's Campaign HQ
Oct. 28, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Amir Farokhi Campaign Headquarters 1074 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30308 US

Contact: Mijha Butcher
email: president@atlantayoungdems.org
Website: http://www.amirfarokhi.com/ind...
Every Monday and Wednesday night from Sept. 9 until the election on Nov. 3, YDAtl will gather at the campaign headquarters of Amir Farokhi to help propel to him to the Citywide Post 2 seat on Atlanta City Council.

This is a young vibrant campaign with lots of opportunities to get immersed in Atlanta politics. Come for as much or as little time as you can spare. You’ll be able to meet fellow Atlantans who are actively involved in advancing Atlanta on a progressive path and you’ll gain invaluable campaign experience.

Bring your cell phones for phone banking.

You can park on the street, in the parking lot for the church across the street from the HQ, or in the lot for the Urban Outfitters, also located across the street from HQ.

For directions and to learn more about Amir and his campaign, check out his webpage: http://www.amirfarokhi.com/index.php/amir/home/

Volunteering: Young Democrats of Atlanta Volunteer Night at Amir Farokhi's Campaign HQ
Nov. 2, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Amir Farokhi Campaign Headquarters 1074 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30308 US

Contact: Mijha Butcher
email: president@atlantayoungdems.org
Website: http://www.amirfarokhi.com/ind...
Every Monday and Wednesday night from Sept. 9 until the election on Nov. 3, YDAtl will gather at the campaign headquarters of Amir Farokhi to help propel to him to the Citywide Post 2 seat on Atlanta City Council.

This is a young vibrant campaign with lots of opportunities to get immersed in Atlanta politics. Come for as much or as little time as you can spare. You’ll be able to meet fellow Atlantans who are actively involved in advancing Atlanta on a progressive path and you’ll gain invaluable campaign experience.

Bring your cell phones for phone banking.

You can park on the street, in the parking lot for the church across the street from the HQ, or in the lot for the Urban Outfitters, also located across the street from HQ.

For directions and to learn more about Amir and his campaign, check out his webpage: http://www.amirfarokhi.com/index.php/amir/home/

Young Democrats of Atlanta Monthly Business Meeting
Nov. 4, 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Location: Manuel's Tavern 602 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA, US
Contact: Mijha Butcher
email: president@atlantayoungdems.org
New Member Orientation: 6:30pm
Mix and Mingle: 7pm
Business meeting: 7:30pm

Young Democrats of Atlanta Fall Retreat
Nov. 6-8,
Location: Milway Family Cabin 548 Cinnamon Bear rd, Mineral Bluff, GA, 30559 US
Contact: Katie Milway
email: kmilway@gmail.com
Price: $15.00
Website: http://www.georgiayds.org/more...

Gubernatorial Candidates Forum
Nov, 9, 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Speakers Auditorium at GSU 44 Courtland St, Atlanta, GA, 30303 US
Contact: Zachary Koffler
email: zak.koffler@gmail.com
770-851-5654
Website: http://www.georgiayds.org/more...
Young Democrats of Georgia is proud to present the first 2010 Democratic Gubernatorial Forum. In conjunction with College Democrats of Georgia, It will be hosted by Young Democrats of Georgia State University on November 9th, 2009 in the Speakers Auditorium in the Student Center.
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Young Democrats of Atlanta Monthly Business Meeting
Dec. 2, 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Location: Manuel's Tavern 602 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA, US
Contact: Mijha Butcher
email: president@atlantayoungdems.org
New Member Orientation: 6:30pm
Mix and Mingle: 7pm
Business meeting: 7:30pm