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the Fight for our Identity There is no doubt that the results of this November’s elections will be historic. As Americans, Californians and San Franciscans, we must each take measure of our ballots and understand that no matter the result, the ramifications will last for generations. As co-chairs, we are proud of Alice’s thoughtful endorsement process. Our recommendations rest on a foundation of democratic principles, which we all deserve and need during these times of financial and identity crises. It cannot be emphasized enough that America's best hopes for the future rest with Senator Barack Obama. Senator Obama’s call for change is inspirational and solution-driven. His election to the Presidency would not only be a first step in setting our country on the road to recovery, but it would be a symbolic step in assuring Americans of diverse walks of life that they are accepted and it would begin to heal a long open wound in America’s history. As we struggle in times of economic crisis, a continuing and expensive war in Iraq and a foreign policy that sets us further adrift from the society of all nations, it is obvious that Senator McCain, Governor Palin and the Republican Party do not even understand the situation we face. Even more troubling is that they offer no plan to resolve the issues, but concentrate on attacking the character of an outstanding human being, such as Senator Obama. In California, we face Proposition 8, aimed squarely at further diminishing the dignity of the members of the LGBT community. Proposition 8 strikes at the very identity of LGBT persons in that it threatens to treat them differently than their fellow Californians because of their sexual orientation. It discriminates against persons who want to share their lifelong commitment and responsibility to each other through marriage by rewriting the State’s Constitution to wipe away the right of same-sex couples to marry. As LGBT persons, we must be galvanized as one – to stand up and defeat this initiative. Talk to your family, friends and co-workers. Let them know that voting in favor of Prop 8 would be historical in that it would for the first time in our State’s history, expressly single out one group for discrimination. Please donate to the No on 8 campaign at http://www.eqca.org/mypage/Alice so that we may raise the necessary funds to counter the misleading ads regarding the education of children and the risk of tax-exempt status of churches, that the Yes campaign are promulgating. But most of all, vote No on 8 on November 4th. Lastly, San Franciscans are presented with many choices in our local elections. The battle rages on in defining a “progressive.” There are many who create different standards and litmus tests to divide those who should be united. As co-chairs of Alice, we are proud to proclaim that we are a club dedicated to diverse candidates with diverse opinions. We have identified candidates and measures that offer solutions and answers to the problems faced by San Francisco. We believe in electing a government that is focused on the improvement of society, better services to our people and sustainable economic and cultural growth. We ask our members to vote for and advocate for the same by following the club’s positions. This election represents many ways in which our nation, our state and our country will define itself. It is an election that will forever change our lives and form our identity. When you go to the polls on November 4th, please take your Alice slate card with you and use it as your voting guide. The candidates and measures endorsed represent the best of San Francisco and our future. Julius Turman and Susan Christian Alice B. Toklas Co-Chairs Alice Endorsements for November
Reese's World: Perspectives from the Editor
Editor A Message from the Field Committee: Get Involved! The biggest Election of your lifetime is right around the corner! We need every club member's help with the following efforts: * Phone Bank for "No on 8! Campaign" 6:30pm: 2278 Market St Wednesday, October 29 * Visibility Mobilizations with No on Prop 8 Campaign (Starting 10/27) Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday before the Election 7:15-9:30am and 4-7pm every weekday Location: Alice has adopted the Castro MUNI station! Other locations include: Castro, Montgomery BART Station, Glen Park Bart, 24th & Mission, and other locations TBD and Weekend Mobilization, November 1 & 2 Locations include Castro and Farmers' Markets and Other Locations TBD All day activities *** Email to fieldcomm@gmail.com to sign up*** Also, check out the The Field Committee Calendar for information on candidates events and activities: http://calendar.yahoo.com/montyb_98. If you have knowledge of additional events, please forward those to fieldcomm@gmail.com. Thank you for continuing Alice's tradition of being the most active LGBT Democratic Club in San Francisco! LaMonte Bishop and Larry Handerhan Field Committee Co-Chairs
5 Things You Can Do To Defeat Prop 8
“More important than the presidential election” That’s what evangelical leader Charles W. Colson and Family Research Council President Tony Perkins said about Prop 8, calling it the “decisive last stand” in this morning’s New York Times: “California, they say, sets cultural trends for the rest of the country and even the world. If same-sex marriage is allowed to become entrenched there, they warn, there will be no going back.”So, they’ll stop at nothing to provoke a final tidal wave of attention and money before the election. Last week, they tried it with an ad that reaches a new low. Their new, horrible, abusive ad uses unauthorized images of children without their parents’ knowledge or consent. And they’re proud of it. From their website: "Our new ad gives us great hope."By contrast, we are staying true to our core values and message: Prop 8 is wrong and unfair. We cannot be lulled into thinking that voters will see through their transparent, dirty tactics. To defeat Prop 8, we need to give more and do more. Their goal is to raise $2 million dollars in the next few days. They have a $1 million match on their site right now. We have every reason to believe they’ll raise $2 million today alone. We need to match them dollar for dollar in this crucial final stretch. Donate today by clicking here. Alice Volunteers of the Year 2008 The Fall Awards program was held on October 23 at Lime! Our annual festivity honored a great number of leaders in our community, all previously announced here. And the proceeds of the event go to help our campaign communications get out to support our candidates and campaigns. (Donations are still welcome!) Alice's Volunteers of the Year for 2008 were announced during the evening's program and were our own magnificent leaders: Congratulations and thank you to these terrific activists for Alice! Alice B Toklas LGBT Democratic Club
Month of November: Membership Meeting, November 10 You can now join online www.alicebtoklas.org/abt/joinonline.asp, or fill out the application below Membership Application Yes, I want to join the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club! __$35 Regular __I am renewing my membership __I will be a new member __I am a registered Democrat Name ______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________State: ______Zip: _____________ Phone: Day __________________________Eve: _____________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Please send checks payable to “Alice B. Toklas
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