The Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party Presents:
Impeachment:Dialogue, Debate & Action
WHAT:“As California goes, so goes the nation.”With growing numbers of Americans calling for the impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, our state is presented with an historic opportunity to lead the charge. Recognizing the importance of this discussion, the Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party and its co-sponsors are pleased to host the forum“Impeachment: Dialogue, Debate, and Action.”
This forum will reveal surprising legal precedents regarding state initiated impeachment proceedings and present current strategies and efforts taking place in California and across the country.
WHEN:Saturday, April 29 at 8:30 PM
WHERE: The Crest Theater, 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA
WHO: Scheduled to appear on the panel are:
Representative Maxine Waters
CA State Assemblyman Paul Koretz –Sponsor of AJR 39 calling for state initiated impeachment against George Bush and Dick Cheney
Shayana Kadidal, lead attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights, and co-author, Articles of Impeachment Against George W. Bush
Elizabeth de la Vega, former Chief of the San Jose Branch of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Northern California and author of White House Criminal Conspiracy
Bob Fertik, President, Democrats.com & co-founder afterdowningstreet.org
Mike Malloy, syndicated host of AirAmerica Radio, will moderate
Opening by Tim Goodrich, founder, Iraq Veterans Against the War.
Tickets: $10 donation. You may preorder tickets at the Crest Theater box office, (916) 442-7378 or at tickets.com.
For media inquiries please contact Joye Swan, Event Chair, at (818) 445-6565 or jeffandjoye@sbcglobal.net
Event co-sponsors:
ImpeachPac.org
AM1320 Progressive Radio, Sacramento
Winograd-for-Congress
42nd Assembly District, CA
Pitchfork Revolution
61th Assembly District, CA
Dear Progressive Caucus Members,
Like all of our meetings, this weekend's meeting is sure to be even more exciting and informative. The officers of the Progressive Caucus have been working very hard since the last meeting to put together an agenda for our Friday afternoon meeting that is action packed, and will provide many opportunities to become involved in California politics.
A few highlights from the agenda:
1. Progressive Caucus Iraq Withdrawal Position Paper progress- how to get it adopted around the state and the country
2. Ca Assemblyman Paul Koretz addresses the Progressive Caucus about Impeachment
3. NARAL addresses parental consent for minors seeking abortion on the next ballot
4. Progressive Caucus collective action to support DNC Chairman Howard Dean
5. Presentation of Progressive Caucus Healthcare and Living Wage Position Papers
COME FOR THE CAUCUS MEETING, STAY FOR THE IMPEACHMENT FORUM!
If you are interested in volunteering to help on the Impeachment forum, please contact Joye Swan at (818) 445-6565
California Becomes Second State to Introduce Bush Impeachment
By David Swanson
04/24/06 -- -Joining Illinois, California has become the second state in which a proposal to impeach President Bush has been introduced in the state legislature. And this one includes Cheney as well.
call: Jo Olson - Southern California Chair at (714) 454-9566
Mal Burnstein -Northern CaliforniaChair (510) 527-1798
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