Time to move on
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MoveOn.org no longer represents our view. At a time when a majority of
Americans think we should get out of Iraq, MoveOn chose
to align themselves with the Democratic establishment in approving more
funding for the war.
As a group of activists, we have accomplished much. To be sure, there
is always more work to do. Fortunately, the South Bay is not lacking for
grassroots activism. Here are just some of the groups that do good work:
Remember, there's nothing in the middle of the road but yellow stripes
and dead
armadillos!
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Sat Apr 28 2007
Free flick!
Come see the movie that has Wal-Mart running scared.
Tue Nov 1 2005
Pictures from the vigil to mark the 2000th US military death in Iraq
It took 18 months to lose
the first 1000.
It only took 12 months to lose the next 1000.
Not a good trend.
Thu Oct 27 2005
A milestone we all hope we will never reach
The number of US military deaths in Iraq is approaching 2000.
We sincerely hope that it never gets there.
However, if it does, you are invited to join us in a candlelight vigil to honor the fallen.
Thu Oct 13 2005
Candlelight vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan
Cindy Sheehan wants George W Bush to answer her questions
about why the war that took her son's life was started,
and why it is being continued. We support her efforts.
Thu Aug 17 2005
Tax Day 2005
Everybody complain about paying taxes. Now see where they are really spending your money!
Thu May 26 2005
George "Don't Think of An Elephant" Lakoff Workshop
A workshop presented by Adrienne Craig Grey, Thursday, March 17 in Willow Glen.
Sun Mar 06 2005
Thank You Party for Progressives / Recipe for Success
Come celebrate grassroot successes and support our progressive legislators.
Pictures!
Wed Mar 02 2005
Save The Date: January 21, 2005, 6PM
We are putting together a "thank you" party for our congressional representatives and grassroots activists.
Thu Dec 30 2004
Witness to the Siege of Sarajevo
Linda Beekman, peace witness, author of "War Cake," will be at San Jose Friends Meeting,
November 21 2004 from 3 to 4:30 pm.
Sun Nov 7 2004
Post Election Vigil
Tonight at the Federal Building, downtown San Jose, 2nd and San Carlos streets, 5 to 6PM.
Wed Nov 3 2004
Election Eve Candlelight Vigil
To show that democracy matters.
To call for clean elections.
To remember the things we care about - peace, justice and democracy.
Sun Oct 31 22:48 PDT 2004
Postcard Writing Parties, October 10, 17 and 24
The first debate is turning the tide but we need to keep our efforts up!
Sun Oct 3 19:19 PDT 2004
Letter Writing Party, Sept. 28
In case you can't get enough on Sunday, or the timing is bad
for you, here's another chance...
(Note: this was previously posted with the wrong date/time.)
Thu Sep 23 15:44 PDT 2004
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" Video Party
This is a documentary about
the attempted coup against President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela in 2002.
Sunday, September 26 2004, 4 pm. Optional pot luck supper afterwards.
Mon Aug 30 07:27:31 PDT 2004
Letter Writing Party, Sept. 26
It's less than 6-weeks before the election so we can't let up our efforts!
Mon Sep 20 21:39 PDT 2004
Candlelight Vigil
We got together to honor and remember the 1,000 US soldiers
who have been killed in Iraq so far.
Fri Sep 20 22:43 PDT 2004
Letter Writing Party
We are sponsoring a Letter Writing Party on Sunday, August 22nd.
Fri Aug 20 08:20:35 PDT 2004
The Chickenhawks Database
The truth about all the draft dodgers in the Bush administration.
Sun Aug 1 17:49:31 PDT 2004
Bake Sale Recipes
We are interested in collecting the wonderful recipes of the "Bake Back the
White House Bake Sales."
Wed Jul 21 22:00:12 PDT 2004
Incite Peace!
Flags, banners and cards for sale from local Quaker artists.
The proceeds will be donated to peace groups.
Thu Jul 15 21:54:43 PDT 2004
Fahrenheit 9/11 premiere
A bunch of us are going to the South Bay
premiere. Join us!
Fri Jun 25 11:59:43 PDT 2004
Bake sale totals
You all helped to raise almost $4,500! Congratulations!!!
Tue Jun 1 12:02:30 PDT 2004
What Bush's "Mission Accomplished" Really Means
Oil companies' profits are up hundreds of percent!
Sun May 16 22:53:30 PDT 2004
Bake Back the White House!
Back by popular demand. Saturday, May 22 2004
from 8 AM until we're sold out.
Wed May 27 18:03:55 PDT 2004
Peace & Social Order House Party
Friday, May 14, 2004, at Brinton House, 6-8 p.m. We will share a pot-luck dinner, from 6 to 7, and then see John
Pilger's documentary, "Breaking the Silence."
Mon Apr 26 22:14:54 PDT 2004
Bake Back the White House!
Bake sale to raise money for MoveOn.org. Three locations in Willow Glen!
Mon Apr 19 12:05:15 PDT 2004
Potluck dessert and letter writing party
Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00 at Britton House.
Mon Apr 5 12:23:26 PDT 2004
Candlelight vigil for peace
San Jose Friends Meeting will be one of many sites of the Global
Vigil for Peace, February 15th.
Tue Feb 10 21:05:26 PST 2004
Call Congress: "Censure Bush"
Phone numbers for the local Congress critters are here.
Tue, Feb 10 2004
CBS censors!
More proof that corporate media is bad for you.
Tue Jan 27 12:14:00 PST 2004
A second showing of "Uncovered"
We had another showing of the "Uncovered" video, followed by
discussions with a special guest, Martin Edwards,
recently returned from Iraq.
Tue Jan 13 23:27:10 PST 2004
Our first house party
This is where our group got started.
Tue Jan 13 23:27:10 PST 2004
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