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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justices decision to leave the Democratic Party to become a Republican means the GOP now controls all levers of government in 26 states across the country, a high-water mark in recent years.

Justice is set to make his announcementThursdaynight, during a rally with President Trump in Huntington. W.Va. He will become the first sitting Democratic governor to switch to the GOP since Buddy Roemer, the governor of Louisiana, in 1991.

Justice will become the 34th Republican governor in America. Republicans control both chambers of the state Legislature in West Virginia.

Republicans also hold the governorship and both state legislative chambers in Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and New Hampshire.

Nebraskas unicameral legislature is ostensibly nonpartisan, but is controlled by Republicans in practice.

Democrats hold just 15 governorships and control all three levers of government in only six states: Oregon, California, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Delaware.

Republicans control both chambers of the state legislature in Montana, Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia and Pennsylvania, states run by Democratic governors. Democrats hold both legislative chambers in Nevada, New Mexico, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Vermont, all states run by Republican governors.

Just five states have divided legislatures, and chambers in three of those states Washington, New York and Alaska are governed by bipartisan coalitions.

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Its not surprising to find an Arizona Republican smack in the middle of a poke-in-the-eye dust-up with the powerful. The only surprise these days is that the Republican in question isnt John McCain.

McCain is in a fight of his own, having cast the final blow against the healthcare plan crafted by his fellow Senate Republicans and President Trump. In his home state, references to that vote prompt a shoulder shrug and a common Arizona refrain: Just McCain being McCain.

The newest set-to, however, involves the states junior Republican senator, Jeff Flake, a first-termer who may have blasted a big hole in his reelection campaign next year by publishing a book.

And not just any book. A book that swiped its name from one published a generation ago by Arizonas revered veteran Sen. Barry Goldwater: Conscience of a Conservative. A book that vented about the Republican Party and what he calls his colleagues abdication of their responsibility to stand up against the partys embattled president.

Republicans are in denial about Trumps erratic executive branch, Flake wrote, saying that the partys unnerving silence would be as if Noah had watched the flood rising and decided to focus on other things. At a certain point, if one is being honest, the flood becomes the thing that is most worthy of attention, he wrote. At a certain point, it might be time to build an ark.

For Arizonans, that has set up a question: Will the president, who famously punches back when hit, seek revenge on Flake by summoning a Senate challenger?

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders would not rule out that possibility when asked about it Wednesday.

Im not sure about any potential funding of a campaign, she said. But I think that Sen. Flake would serve his constituents much better if he was less focused on writing a book and attacking the president, and [more on] passing legislation.

In Arizona, Republican strategists believe that Trump has the power to engineer Flakes defeat, particularly if he were to clear the field to a single challenger and vouch for that person to his network of supporters.

If he did get involved, the money would not be an issue, said one Republican strategist. Like several others, he spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid being caught in a dicey internal party fight.

Typically, presidents back away from primary battles to focus on the opposing party. The entire mechanics of a political party are set up to protect its incumbents. Attempting to overthrow Flake would put the president at odds with the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is working to preserve the partys narrow margin in the Senate.

But when the president is Trump, nothing is typical.

It would seem to be a break in form if the president, himself, did something like that, but he has certainly shown a willingness to buck certain positions, said Constantin Querard, a GOP consultant in Phoenix.

Were the president to put his imprimatur on a candidate, it would set up a roaring battle between the ascendant Trump wing of the Republican Party and a senator who has more or less been an establishment conservative, particularly when it comes to fiscal matters.

One problem for Flake is that hes not necessarily seen that way within the state party.

Flake has long been suspect among Trump Republicans for his membership in the Gang of 8, the group of senators who worked to craft an immigration reform bill in 2013 that included a path to citizenship for those in the country without proper papers. While McCain also has had moderate leanings on that topic, Arizona often has rewarded political figures who vehemently favor harsher strategies.

Flake drew further suspicion when he sided with President Obamas effort to liberalize relations with Cuba; Trump has since taken steps to partially reverse those policies. And Flake was open about his opposition to Trump during last years campaign.

Theres also the matter of Flakes demeanor, a softer approach that doesnt quite mesh with the rougher tones favored by Republicans in the era of Trump.

Jeff Flake is just not the street fighter that McCain is, said one Arizona strategist to say nothing of Trump.

Flakes defenders note that he has voted to support Trumps positions 93.5% of the time, according to a calculation by FiveThirtyEight.com.

That reflects shared conservative views on a number of topics. But its not as strong as it might seem: By FiveThirtyEights accounting, Flake is 41st among the 52 Republican senators when it comes to voting Trumps way. Or, as some in Arizona put it, more or less a moderate by todays calculations.

Polling shows Flakes relative weakness in the state. A survey released in July by Morning Consult showed that Flake was underwater in Arizona compared to Trump.

Overall, 50% of Arizonans backed Trump, compared with 45% who did not. Only 36% favored Flake, while 42% did not. Among Republicans the bulk of next Augusts primary voters Trump was favored by 84%, and Flake by 51%.

But polls a year in advance of an election are notoriously iffy; McCain was thought to be endangered for part of his 2016 reelection campaign, but he won the primary by more than 12 points en route to reelection to his sixth term. Its also impossible to know Trumps trajectory between now and then; if his presidency remains highly troubled, Flakes criticism may be seen in a more charitable light.

For now, Arizonans are mulling the shape of the Senate field. McCains primary opponent, former state Sen. Kelli Ward, has announced she will challenge Flake. Two other Republicans, state Treasurer Jeff DeWit and former GOP chairman Robert Graham, also are considering the race.

Both have ties to Trump DeWit served as the Trump campaigns chief operating officer and they appear to have agreed that only one will run. But multiple challengers say, Ward and one of those pondering the race, or unknown others would shift the advantage to Flake by splitting the opposition vote.

McCains recent brain cancer diagnosis may further complicated the decision-making. While his seat normally would not be open until 2022, McCains illness has raised the odds of an earlier open seat that might strike some candidates as a better option.

All of that leaves Flakes fate or at least the contours of his reelection campaign uncomfortably in the hands of Trump, the president who Flake asserts in his confessional has made the government dysfunctional at the highest levels.

Arizona pollster Mike Noble said that if Ward remains Flakes only opponent, hell cruise to easy reelection.

A vendetta causes more harm than good, he said, adding that Trumps got bigger fish to fry: Russia, North Korea.

Whatever shape the conflict takes as the primary nears, it strikes some as pointless given Flakes conservative voting record.

If youre the Trump administration, you dont like Jeff Flake but you need to work with Jeff Flake, Querard said. All of the ingredients were there for some sort of peace treaty.

But then came the book, or, as Querard calls it, the effort to poke your opponent in the eye literally for the point of poking him in the eye.

One thing defeats Jeff Flake for certain, he said, and that is if Trumps team blesses a solid opponent. Hes really gone out of his way to encourage them to come and get him.

For more on politics from Cathleen Decker

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The OB Rag has access to two excellent progressive calendars for August, one from the OB Green Center and the other from Doug Porter at our online partner, the San Diego Free Press. And were republishing both of them below (there is some duplication):

August Events at the Ocean Beach Green Center

Ocean Beach Green Center, 4843 B Voltaire Street, Ocean Beach 92107 oceanbeachgreencenter@gmail.com619.225.1083

August 9th Wednesday Film 7:00 p.m. Minimalism: A DocumentaryAbout theImportant ThingsHow might your life be better with less?This 2016 documentary by Matt DAvellaexamines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker all of whom are striving to live a meaningful life with less. Informational/take-action handouts provided. Free of charge

August 24th Thursday 7:00 pm Save Peninsula Trees meetingPlease help us green Ocean Beach and contribute to the cities goal of meeting our Climate Action Plan. Learn about how to protect the trees we have and plant more trees in Ocean Beach. At this meeting we will be discussing and looking for volunteers to help with the Shade Tree Brigade that tentatively starts Sept 23rd. It involves walking door to door on street segments preselected for planting potential to tell our neighbors the good news that they can get free trees and free plantings just by agreeing to water them until they are established. Check out the awesome Tree Advocacy Handbook on our website and watch the segment from the KPBS series, A Growing Passion, about OB.http://video.kpbs.org/ video/3000480232/(OB is about 17 minutes into the program but the whole program is great). More info:savepeninsulatrees@ outlook.com

If you live in Ocean Beach or Point Loma and you are interested in Permaculture Design for your home, business or schoolplease call Amelia Roach at619-517-8723or emailher atharmonyagent88@gmail.com. She is interested in holding a series of small group classes in exchange for her design support. She designs with patterns found in nature and existing elements to arrive at appropriate solutions for effective design and implementation of regenerative systems. She was the presenter at are last film night which showed Inhabit: a Permaculture Perspective which drew are largest crowd ever.

August Events NOT at the Ocean Beach Green Center

Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Aug 5th, Aug 12th, Aug 26th. Climate Mobilization Coalition MeetingOcean Beach Peoples Cooperative Community Room, 4765 Voltaire Street Second Floor. Come help plan for the upcoming Climate Action events.Contact:oceanbeac hgreencenter@gmail.com

August 4th Friday 6:30 pm Join the Climate Mobilization Coalition for a viewing of the newly released Al Gore film An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,AMCFashion Valley 7037 Friars Rd. More info:oceanbeachgreencenter@ gmail.com

August 9th Wednesday 6:30 pm to 9 pmNext Steps to Independent Civilian Oversight of SDPDGrassroots Oasis, 3130 Moore Street. San Diego 92110Women Occupy San Diego has been part of an alliance seeking a more independent civilian SDPD oversight board for several years. WOSD is continuing their advocacy for more changes to the City Charter to make the CRB more independent:More info:https://www.facebook. com/events/154785971751547/?ac tive_tab=about

August 11th Friday 6:30Sierra Club Film NightThe People Speak8304 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard #101, San Diego, CA 92111Using dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries, and speeches of everyday Americans,The People Speakfocuses on the concept of democracy based on the lives and experiences of ordinary Americans who, through their words and actions, changed the course of history. This groundbreaking documentary illustrates the relevance of these passionate historical moments to our society today, reminding us that democracy is not a spectator sport and that liberty must never be taken for granted. A journey from the founding of this country to the civil rights movement and beyond, this film uses star power to celebrate democracy, serving to re-create the emotional impact of these moments in history.More info: Jean Costa619-463-0721orellenshi vely@sbcglobal.net

August 12th Saturday 10 am to noon. No Housing/No Choice: the faces of the Housing Crisis,3130 Moore Street San Diego 92110Confronting the myths of the Housing and Homelessness Crisis by presenting the True Stories of Real People and growing a grassroots Housing Movement. Various Speakers affected by the Housing and Homeless Crisis. Voices of the City Choir will perform.An Open Mic, allowing those affected by the crisis to speak. More info:https://www.facebook.c om/events/1760839290874606/

August 15th Tuesday 6:30 pm (doors open) 7 pm film starts) Women Occupy San Diego Film Night presents Paper Tigers a film by James Redford & Karen Pritzker.Womens Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Road Barracks 16, San Diego 92106A timely film about restorative practices in schools just as San Diego public schools promise to move from criminal to restorative justice for our kids.

It is here, at the crossroads of at-risk teens and trauma-informed care, thatPaper Tigerstakes root. Set within and around the campus of Lincoln Alternative High School in the rural community of Walla Walla, Washington,Paper Tigersasks the following questions: What does it mean to be a trauma-informed school? And how do you educate teens whose childhood experiences have left them with a brain and body ill-suited to learn? In search of clear and honest answers,Paper Tigershinges on a remarkable collaboration between subject and filmmaker. Armed with their own cameras and their own voices, the teens ofPaper Tigersoffer raw but valuable insight into the hearts and minds of teens pushing back against the specter of a hard childhood. Against the harsh reality of truancy, poor grades, emotional pain, and physical violence, answers begin to emerge. The answers do not come easily. Nor can one simply deduce a one-size-fits-all solution to a trauma-informed education. But there is no denying something both subtle and powerful at work between teacher and student alike: the quiet persistence of love. more info athttp://kpjrfilms.co/paper-t igers/

August 16th Wednesday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pmGreen Business Solutions.Workshop at Liberty StationHoffman Room of the San Diego Foundation building. Join I Love A Clean San Diego for an informational and interactive session focusing on zero waste business practices. We will identify the importance of a zero waste lifestyle, how to implement these practices in your business, and the environmental and economic benefits of going green. Whether you work in an office, a restaurant, or in retail, we will have valuable information for all business models. This will be a great opportunity to network and share ideas for creating a more eco-conscious workspace.More info:http://www.ilacsd.org/ event/green-business- solutions-workshop-2/

August 16th Wednesday5:30 PMthrough8:00 PM Solar for Homeowners4760 Claremont Mesa Blvd. San Diego 92117 Experts from the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) will explain the fundamentals of solar electricity and solar water heating, andshare valuable consumer awareness tips that can help you feel more confident when evaluating solar technology for your home. More info:http://energycenter. org/events

August 18th 6 pm to August 21st 6 am Fast for the Climate.Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, 880 Front St. San Diego 92101Join the Climate Mobilization Coalition as they fast to bring attention to the climate crisis and demand that the US government get off fossil fuels and onto clean, safe, wind, water and solar renewable energy.You can fast for however long you want or not at all and just be support for those that do. We will be spending the night Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the permission of the authorities. There will be access to bathroom facilities. More details to follow. Contact: Derek and Nancy Casady858-457-0246dcasady@ outlook.com

August 19th Saturday 9 am to 8 pmCelebrating and Supporting Wild Willow FarmWild Willow Farm & Education Center2550 Sunset Avenue, San Diego 92154Farming is all about food, and food is best when shared with community, so what better way to say that than by hosting a monthly community gathering? On third Saturdays each month from May through October, we open the doors forclasses, volunteering, yoga, tours, food and more.Not only are we raising funds that keep our operations gates open, on these days, Wild Willow gives thanks to our amazing community of students, volunteers, educators, fans and eaters of every stripe. Familiar faces and new smiles are always welcome to these joyous gatherings that include educational workshops, volunteer activities, farm tour, and more. Suggested Donation: $10(with work-trade and upgrade options) More info:http://www. sandiegoroots.org/farm/ openhouse-potluck.php

August 19th Saturday 11 am to 1 pm San Diego Fix it ClinicBancroft Center for Sustainability,3845 Spring DrSpring Valley,CA91910Wehave been all too accustomed to the throw away lifestyle. If something doesnt work, throw it out and buy a new one. Because of this behavior our landfills are filling at a rapid rate and electronic waste has become the one of the largest pollution generators. So why not learn how to fix it?! Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. Well provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance More info:http://zerowastesandiego .org/events/

Saturday, August 5, 9:30am200 Civic Center Drive (Vista)Morris B. Vance Community RoomFor More Information (RSVP)Hosted by Take Back the 49th

We warmly invite you to join our Rally and 49th District Precinct Walk with Sea Change volunteers. For this weeks walk we are honored to be in partnership with Sea Change volunteers from Rep. Karen Bass congressional district (CA-37).

Together our neighbors, our community, and our elected officials are working together to organize our neighbors and identify 75,000 voters that are ready to Flip the 49th!

Saturday, August 5, 1:30pmMuslim Community Center of San Diego14698 Via FiestaFor More Information

We will prepare 150 sack lunches and drop them off at the Interfaith Community Services homeless shelter in Escondido. By delivering these lunches we are helping individuals and families in their efforts towards self-sufficiency.

In partnering with other organization in San Diego, we can work towards providing a positive lasting change to the homeless population. All you need to do is show up at MCC. Anybody and everybody is welcome.

Saturday, August 5, 4:30pmPrivate Residence (Point Loma)Address Emailed Upon Sign UpFor More Information Event by San Diego Indivisible Downtown Group

We will be running a New Voter Registration training session on Saturday, August 5th at 4:30 PM. One of our members will be hosting the event at their home in Point Loma and delivering the training. A representative from the Scott Peters for Congress office will also be in attendance to assist in the training. We expect the event to take about one hour. There will be a presentation, handouts and a sample voter registration form for you. We are looking to train between 15 and 20 people at this event and our goal is get enough members trained and ready so that we can start running our own events at targeted locations. Please RSVP soon, as space will be limited to the first 20 people that sign up.

Saturday, August 5, 8amLocations in San Diego, North County & Santa AnnaFor More Information (RSVP)Hosted by BORDER ANGELS

Volunteers go out to meet with Day Laborers at sites around San Diego, to distribute information regarding their rights, access to services (such as immigration advice, language courses etc) as well as distributing food, water and hygiene items.

PLEASE BRING:

Food + Drink for yourself Food + Drink to distribute to day laborers (Bags of Fruit/Vegetables, Granola Bars, 12 Oz bottles of drink, pre made sandwiches etc)-Any Other donations will be helpful but not required such as clothing and blankets (shirts/jackets/sweaters/pants/socks/underwear). Backpacks as well will be much appreciated.

Saturday, August 5, 8am-NoonPlanned Parenthood Offices2017 First Avenue (Bankers Hill)For More Information

Come join us for our monthly counter protest at Planned Parenthood. Clinic on 1st ave. Come anytime from 8am-12pm, however we are better in numbers together. We were outnumbered severely last time, so PLEASE come.

Saturday, August 5, Non-4pmThe Peoples Lot1764 National Avenue (Barrio Logan)For More InformationHosted by People over Profits-SD and 2 others

We will be selling plates for a $10 donation.. You will have a choice of 1 meat (carne asada, ribs, or gumbo) and 2 sides (potato salad, greens, or yams). Vegan Hotdogs will be available for those who do not eat meat. Dessert for $3 and Beverages for $1. There will also be a raffling off of a few prizes which will be from 2pm-3pm. Raffle tickets are $3 each.

Please come out and show your support and share this event. The wife of Victor Ortega, killed by Officer McCartney of the San Diego Police Dept on June 4th, 2012 is in need of our support in raising the money to continue fighting for justice for her husband. Earlier this year a jury sided with the officer finding him not guilty.. The judge then refused to waive the fees associated with the appeal process.. She was able to raise the money to file the appeal but now is in need of raising money to obtain legal representation to fight her case.

Saturday, August 5, 1pmEscondido Public Library239 South Kalmia (Escondido)For More InformationHosted by North County Climate Change Alliance

Join us for an eye-opening, inspiring, and nonpartisan afternoon with keynote speaker, environmental advocate, former photojournalist and wildlife guide, Eve Simmons. Shell bring a blast of hard realities and pragmatic optimism. Sourcing the worlds top experts, Eve brings awareness, humor and hope to the climate challenges we face and explores the many solutions at hand.

Saturday, August 5, 4pmLiving Coast Discovery Center1000 Gunpowder Point Drive (Chula Vista)For More InformationHosted by Living Coast Discovery Center

Join us for the 8th annual Farm to Bay fundraiser, a unique tasting event that supports coastal wildlife, education, and sustainability programs at the Living Coast.

This fundraiser is perfect for:

Get your tickets today through Facebook or at http://www.farmtobay.eventbrite.com

Saturday, August 5, 9am Sunday August 6, 3pmEducational Cultural Complex4343 Ocean View BoulevardFor More Information Hosted by Pillars of the Community San Diego

Pillars of the Communitys Document Me Conference is day of brainstorming and strategizing on how to fight this systematic injustice by the people closest to the pain.

It is our hope to get personal experts at the table so that we can have an authentic and robust discussion about all the tools it takes to fight the devastating impacts of gang documentation, gang injunctions, and gang conspiracy laws. Our panels and break-out discussion topics will include the implementation of new legislation such as AB 2298, the criminilization of culture and narrative, creating accountability for law enforcement, and the power of Black/Brown unity. It is a free event but there is limited space available so please register today!https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=36029267509

Monday, August 7, 6pm210 East Park Avenue (Escondido)For More Information

NCLDs purpose is to empower the Latino community in North County via civic engagement, protection of our civil rights, grassroots organizing, voter registration, election of Latino candidates at all levels to ensure representative government, and supporting Latino elected officials and others who are committed to our Latino goals and communities.

Tuesday, August 8, 5pmSan Diego County Administration Administration Center1600 Pacific Highway, Room 302/303For More Information

Several members of the Impeachment March SD planning group (and others) have been meeting on a weekly basis to address the concerns regarding the Sheriff Departments response to the Proud Boys' aggressive behavior and attempts to incite violence at our July 2nd event. We have compiled info and documentation from many of you who felt unsafe at the event, via our online survey. Our group will be strongly stating our collective concerns during the Public Comment portion of the agenda

We invite you to show up at this meeting as a show of your support for our efforts to hold the Sheriffs Department accountable for their seeming lack of action to protect us all at our event. The Public Comment portion of the meeting is item #8 on the Agenda. During our 5-minutes of public comment, we will also request to have this issue placed on the next CLERB meeting agenda (October) in order to further address the important issue of public safety at protest events.

Tuesday, August 8, 10am1800 Thibodo Road #310 (Vista)

Weekly gathering to hold Congressman Darrell Issa accountable to all his constituents. We are making a difference! Issa is feeling the heat. Lets do this!

Wednesday, August 9, 6:30pmGrassroots Oasis3130 Moore Street (Nr Old Town)For More InformationHosted by Community Review Board on Police Practices

Women Occupy San Diego is continuing our advocacy for more changes to the City Charter to make the CRB more independent, as recently reported by the SD Union-Tribune:

Just last week, as part of public comments during the boards meeting, a member of Women Occupy San Diego said the group plans to lead an effort to make the board independent.

How in the world can the community have any trust in the process? she asked board members, alluding to the panels ties to the Police Department and City Attorneys Office.

The Legal Team for WOSDs CRB Reform Committee has updated our proposed Ballot Measure from last year to incorporate lessons learned and current conditions. During this meeting, we will present this draft Ballot Measure, answer questions, and lead a discussion on Next Steps to accomplish this in 2018. Light Refreshments will be offered. Lots of free street parking, just a few blocks west of the Trolley and bus hub at Old Town Transit Center.

Wednesday, August 9, 7pmCity of Santee10601 North Magnola AvenueFor More InformationHosted by Climate Action Campaign

Tired of SDG&Es skyrocketing rates? Ask your city council to establish cleaner, lower cost competition Community Choice Energy (CCA). SDG&E/SEMPRA shills are already trying to stop it, so it wont happen without you assertively asking your city council for cleaner power with lower rates through Community Choice Energy.

Thursday, August 10, 6:30pmCollege-Rolanda Library 6600 Montezuma RoadHosted by Showing Up for Racial Justice

Sometimes even when were doing work in one area of social justice, we can have blind spots about other issues. Just like we see racism playing out day-to-day, we often see sexism being carried over into racial justice work. Come hear guest speaker Bree Davis inform us on common pitfalls and how to avoid them, so that we can work toward our goal of equality for all. All are welcome, particularly first-timers. Parking is in the back, via Bowman Lane and Mohawk Street.

Thursday, August 10, 5:30pm Olivewood Clubhouse 541 East 24th Street (National City) For More Information (Tickets)

We hope you are able to join us at the Students for Economic Justice Graduation to celebrate the SEJ Fellows, the sites who mentored the fellows, and the SEJ community who support this summer fellowship. For the past six weeks, the SEJ Fellows have had the opportunity to learn and grow collectively into organizers committed to social justice. We are excited that SEJ serves as the space to cultivate organizers who want to change San Diego into a city that respects and honors the dignity of working families and communities of color.

This is a free event. Kids and families are welcome 🙂 We will have food and beverages available!

Saturday, August 12, 6am-5pmRun Begins: Movin Shoes Running Center897 S Coast Highway 101 #103 (Encinitas)Walk Begins: Pepper Park3299 Tidelands Avenue (National City)Finish Line: Marina View Park900 Marina Parkway (Chula Vista)For More InformationRunners & Walkers SignupVolunteers Signup

Come out on Saturday August 12th and join Run 4 All Women California for a day of activism and action, in support of Planned Parenthood! Choose a leg of our 40-mile coastal run from Encinitas to Chula Vista, or join the 4-mile walk to the finish. Dont want to run or walk? Check out the course map, and come cheer us on! Friends, family, and allies can gather at the Chula Vista Marina View Park to greet runners and walkers as they finish their journey, and raise our voices together in solidarity.

Saturday, August 12, 10amGrassroots Oasis3130 Moore Street For More InformationHosted by San Diego Housing Emergency Alliance

Confronting the myths of the Housing and Homelessness Crisis by presenting the True Stories of Real People and growing a grassroots Housing Movement.

Saturday, August 12, 10am1234 N Santa Fe Avenue (Vista)Tickets required Hosted by Democratic Club of Vista

Meet the 3 Democrats; Doug Applegate, Paul Kerr and Mike Levin, who are going to put Issa out of a job. We will have a moderator from The League of Women Voters ask questions submitted by the community.

Saturday, August 12, 12:30pmEncinitas Library540 Cornish Avenue

Speakers at our August 12 meeting. **Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik (Director for District 18) will be speaking on Club Delegates and Pre-Endorsing Conference **Tasha Boerner-Horvath (Encinitas District Council Member): Bill AB 805 (Transportation Agency Bill) **Bill Kuhn will give an Overview on Neighborhood in Action Training to Flip Congressional District 49 **Candidate Elizabeth Warren (Assembly District 76) campaigning against Rocky Chavez in 2018 **Candidate Joe Masco (Incumbent and Candidate for Encinitas City Council) in 2018 **Club endorsement has been requested for bill AB 805, hence this invitation will serve as a notice for endorsement.

Saturday, August 12, 11amOtay Ranch Public Library2015 Birch Road (Chula Vista)For More Information (RSVP)

Join me and Chula Vista City Manager, Gary Halbert, at The Hub at the Otay Ranch Library for a Q&A session on all things related to the University Park & Innovation District.

Sunday, August 13, 2pmMission Bay Park2688 East Mission Bay DriveFor More Information

You can leave your bullhorns & signs at home this time lolol. Lets make it a potluck, so bring something delicious to share, towels, bathing suits, umbrellas and if you have lawn or beach games bring them too. Leonard, our dependable rock, will bring long tables & gazebo cover.

Bring your children, family & like minded friends to party on beautiful mission bay beach with us ! Lets take a break & recharge together . We sure deserve it!

Monday, August 14, 6pmElijahs Restaurant7061 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardFor More Information

Come to our August meeting, where will be discussing and voting on several endorsements, including SB 562, the District 4 Board of Supervisors, and the Peoples Platform!

Activists with MoveOn, Public Citizen, and Indivisible San Diego (among others) are laying the groundwork for local responses to actions the President may take along these lines.

Via Facebook:

We will be in a constitutional crisis for real and will have to be ready to make some noise! The protest happens immediately if and when Trump fires Mueller.

We will gather with pots and pans to bang, and food, water and chairs to stay for a few hours. We will also present a letter to our members of Congress, urging them to pass legislation designating a special prosecutor that Trump cant fire.

In downtown San Diego, the site of protests is currently the US District Court Building at 333 West Broadway5 to 8pm daily. (More info)

In Escondido, the site of protests is slated to be near the Westfield North County Mall, 272 East Via Rancho Parkway5 to 8pm daily. (More info)

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After the election of 2016, as many others, I was surprised, disappointed, and fearful. So as a result I frequently liked or shared a number of the liberal sites of Facebook. There were just a few progressive sites that showed up on my Facebook page and I would respond to them.

Now eight months later it seems that the number of those democratic, progressive, liberal sites has multiplied ten-fold. They almost seem to dominate my entire Facebook site. Many of them have shown up uninvited by me and unacknowledged by me.

The thing that is a bit disturbing is that the claims and the statements that are reported on these more liberal sites are, indeed, almost fake news. There is the constant refrain that something has happened that will surely bring the current administration to an end. This new event that is breaking news will be the end of atheist Trumps presidency. Or maybe, one of the children will be expelled from the White House, or the smoking gun on Russian involvement has just been discovered. Every day these kind of extreme exaggerated claims are put forth on these liberal sites. The claims they make are seldom supported by stories from the major news sources of the New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR or BBC. These liberal sites seem to be contributing to the climate that encourages this great debate about what is fake news and where is honest reporting. These sites may think they are inspiring the liberal base, but this hardly seems the best way for that to happen.

The other thing that is appearing is the consistent commenting on these liberal, progressive sites a barrage of alt-right attacks. A negative, vile, locker room attack is now the first comment under each of these liberal post. The impression that is given is that this is an organized and systematic program of insulting the posts and the people who read them. The names of the people who post these nasty and hateful comments are not your standard, normal names. These comments have no content other than curse words, vulgar slurs on the people who like these sites and to gloat that the atheist Trump will be president for eight years.

In this nasty and deeply divided society, with all kinds of people and ideas trying to manipulate the public, one has to wonder whether the Republican party has enlisted a group of people to be active in attacking these liberal sites or whether perhaps the liberal sites themselves have put these vile comments there to evoke from the readers more responses and more participation.

As Kris Kristofferson said it is getting harder to separate the winners from the losers, the good guys from the bad guys.

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Who Is Saying All Those Mean Things About Liberals? - HuffPost