The rally in Richmond is the place to be this Saturday. Unless you're building affordable housing in Daly City or performing some other service for the greater good. I hope to see you out there somewhere!

 

Joni Eisen, President  

Potrero Hill Democratic Club  

 

Rally 1pm, Chevron Gate 14 (corner of Castro Street and Chevron Way). For those who would like to march to the rally (2.5 miles), step off the Richmond BART by noon.

The action commemorates the 3rd anniversary of the Citizens United decision. Chevron with its big money pollutes our democracy and the environment. Brass Liberation Orchestra, speeches by Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, activists and local leaders. Bring banners, signs, props-like cleaning supplies and gas masks, songs and your high energy!

Co-sponsoring orgs include Common Cause, Public Citizen, MoveOn, CREDO, Move to Amend, Global Exchange, and others. More information (and rsvp) on the facebook page.


At left is a graphic by Rootstrikers, which just about says it all. Click on it to see a larger version.

If you want to help gather signatures at the rally for SB 52, the new California DISCLOSE Act, email Joni or call 648-6740 and I will bring materials for you.
 

President Obama, Vice President Biden, their families and members of the President's Cabinet will participate in service projects Saturday in DC. You can join the effort in and around San Francisco:

Habitat for Humanity is building a 36 condominium development at 7555 Mission St in Daly City, their most ambitious project ever. Tasks: drywall installation, roofing, siding, interior paint, hardware installation. On-site training. Along with several people at PHDC's last meeting, a total of 55 people have signed up. They have expanded the limit from 40 to 65; more info and signup can be found here. Search for another local event here.

Every activist who spoke at the meeting steered participants to action: Helen Grieco & William Sink of Common Cause to the rally in Richmond; Kierith Jones of the Presidential Inauguration Committee to the Habitat for Humanity project; Joni Eisen of CA Clean Money Campaign to signing on in support and volunteering to help pass SB 52, the new CA DISCLOSE Act.

Also at the meeting: joining or re-joining PHDC for 2013. You too can become a member of our Club, and support our work. You can do so online now if you wish. Thanks. Lastly, our January meeting included the start of 2013 officer nominations (see below).