During the 2007 legislative session, the California Latino Legislative Caucus in partnership with Comcast was able to present to the Sacramento community a successful Latino Caucus Speaker Series. The partnership allowed the Latino Caucus to invite a range of phenomenal speakers to present on issues that affect the policymaking process in our state (David Hayes-Bautista, Dowel Myers, & Alicia Gaspar de Alba).

This 2008 legislative session we will continue the Latino Caucus Speaker Series; please join us as we kick-off the legislative year with our first speaker, Kenneth Burt. He will be presenting his new book, The Search for a Civic Voice: California Latino Politics. Kenneth Burt is the political director of the California Federation of Teachers, a policy advocate, author, and award-winning historian. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2008 at NOON (Capitol Building RM 4203). A copy of his book will be given to the first 100 RSVPs!

Please RSVP if you are planning to attend with Esmeralda Soria at 651-4022 or via email at Esmeralda.Soria@sen.ca.gov.
Time: Friday, March 7, 2008 - 11:00am PST

Meet acclaimed author and columnist

Norman Solomon

Amore Cafe, Bakery and Espresso Bar
2220 Gold Springs Ct
Rancho Cordova, 95670

Friday, March 7
5:00-7:00 PM

Norman will be signing copies of his books, "War Made Easy" and "Made Love, Got War."
Seating is limited inside the cafe, so call (916) 463-0011 if you'd like to stay to eat.

Norman Solomon is a nationally syndicated columnist on media and politics. He has been writing the weekly "Media Beat" column since 1992.

His latest book is "Made Love, Got War: Close Encounters with America's Warfare State" (October 2007).

Time: Friday, March 7, 2008 - 4:00pm PST

Sacramento for Democracy's March meeting will be part of PDA's "Healthcare not Warfare" tour

Progressive Democrats of America’s “Healthcare Not Warfare” tour comes to town. Join Congressional candidate Bill Durston, noted author and nationally syndicated columnist on media and politics, Norman Solomon, and actress and progressive activist Mimi Kennedy at

The Cordova Community Center
2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova 95670
Friday, March 7, 7:00 pm

Clips from Norman's movie, "War Made Easy", will be shown, and Norman will discuss the movie and why Progressive Democrats of America endorses Bill for Congress. Bill will talk about redirecting the vast resources being wasted on war toward more constructive endeavors like a universal health care system. And Mimi will tell us about PDA’s inside/outside strategy for a Democratic Party built on firm progressive principles. There will be refreshments and live music courtesy of Paul and Candy Anderson and their Celtic band.

A $15 contribution to Durston for Congress is suggested, but no SFD / PDA member or Durston for Congress supporter will be turned away for lack of funds. An RSVP with a contribution in advance to the Durston for Congress campaign (Click Here) would be greatly appreciated and will help get Bill elected. Call 916-622-VOTE for more information.

SFD members can RSVP here if you'd like: http://dfalink.com/event.php?id=27991

Time: Friday, March 7, 2008 - 6:00pm PST