microfinance works, people!

NamasteDirect Benefit | musica/politics | 12/01/06
Dolores Park Cafe, 501 Dolores at 18th

NamasteDirect, an awesome microfinance organization for women in marginalized communities in Latin America, is hosting a benefit concert this Friday, featuring Alexis Harte, The Pam and Jeri Show (of Blame Sally), Kitty Rose, and The Diamond Daggers. The show starts at 7 PM and the suggested donation is $10 or mas! There will also be a raffle and silent auction.
more information on NamasteDirect | map me!

leading the country is like riding a bike, right?

Moveon.org Mandate For Change House Party | politics | 12/05/06
So we (moveon.org) called for change, and the nation answered. Now we (Democrats, liberals and the like) need to figure out what the hell we're supposed to do with all this power (make power cupcakes? wallpaper our apartments in power?). Moveon is sponsoring house parties to encourage discussion on the subject, and since a little civic discourse never hurt anyone, check out a house party near you.
more info @ move.org