SF for Democracy, April: Media streetfighting for progressives

April: Media streetfighting for progressives. From the battle for the Presidency to the battle for Congress, we have seen that the mainstream media continue to take their talking points from the likes of Matt Drudge and Fox News. How can we fight back against determined and well-financed media efforts to Swift Boat progressive candidates up and down the line? Join our panel of media experts and community activists, featuring:

* Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis, marriage equality activists

* Josh Harkinson, reporter, Mother Jones magazine

* Sasha Magee, webmaster/editor, Leftinsf.com

We'll talk about how to respond quickly and effectively to smears, innuendos, and other right-wing media efforts to keep us from taking our country back.

Also: How, where, and when to volunteer for your favorite progressive campaigns on the June 2008 primary ballot; an earthquake preparedness tutorial from our own Dave Massen; and a report on the 2008 State of the Black Union symposium from our own Maxine Anderson.