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Michael Johnson Honored at California Democratic Party Convention [Video]
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“Congratulations to Michael Johnson for being named California Democratic Party Volunteer of the Year for Region 20. Michael is a member of the Point Loma Democratic Club and the Veterans Democratic Club. He was also recognized with the SDCDP Making a Difference Award at this year’s Roosevelt Dinner. Michael is a veteran of the…
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May 20 – Kickoff Fundraiser for Todd Gloria in Point Loma
Please Join Toni G. Atkins, Speaker of the Assembly with Senator Dede Alpert (ret.) Senator Denise Ducheny (ret.) Senator Christine Kehoe (ret.) Senator Lucy Killea (ret.) Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Assemblymember Shirley Weber, PhD Hon. Ed Harris Sarah Boot To Support Councilmember Todd Gloria And his campaign for State Assembly When Wednesday, May 20th, 5:30 pm ~ 7:30 pm Where Stone…
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New Search Tool Empowers Advocacy Organizations
A new google-like search engine that is transforming the relationship between advocacy organizations and their government just went live! It’s called Digital Democracy. The LA Times says Digital Democracy is, “especially helpful to grass-roots groups without lobbying budgets, allowing them to keep an eye on their particular issues.” The San Francisco Chronicle boasts, “the site…
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Kamala Harris Addressing Sex Trafficking in California
At the California Democratic Party Convention in Anaheim this weekend (May 15-17, 2015) Attorney General Kamala Harris held a press conference and spoke about Sex Trafficking in California. Her answer contains a lot of useful information for our program this afternoon on Sex Trafficking of Minors in San Diego: Why is this problem growing and what can…
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May 17 – Monthly Meeting – Sex Trafficking of Minors in San Diego: Why is this problem growing and what can we do to put a stop to this modern day slavery?
Trafficking is a lucrative and growing business. San Diego has one of the highest rates of sex trafficking in the nation. Rather than shy away from an uncomfortable subject this month’s meeting looks to discuss the issue openly and especially as it applies to our community. Clubmember and former Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Boot…
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Notes from April Meeting – Medical Marijuana – The Current State of Policy and Access in San Diego
The meeting got underway just after 4pm with club president Susan Peinado welcoming and introducing guests Dave Shermer and Doug Porter together with new members Thermon Hampton, and Angie Lake, and new patron member Eduardo Valerio. She then introduced Rafael Castellanos, Port Commissioner and candidate for San Diego City Attorney. He provided an overview of his…
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