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Can Israel learn from this war on Lebanon? INSIGHTS - Best article of the week. An enduring peace in the Middle East requires two things: first, that the Arab states accept Israel's right to exist; and second, that Israel must come to see itself as an integral part of the region. The latter requires the kind of transformation in Israeli - and western - attitudes that is not even conceived of, let alone discussed. From THE GUARDIAN. Read More

Event Reminders: CA Universal Health Bill at critical moment - HELP Wednesday, 08/16/2006 The universal health insurance bill, SB 840, which has already passed the state Senate, is expected to go to a vote on the Assembly floor on or about Aug. 21. We have 39 committed votes, and we need 41. Assembly Member Saldaņa is one of 4 Assembly members who are considered likely "yes" votes but have not yet committed to support SB 840. We need to convince her to make that commitment right now! Read More Push for 'Bring Home our CA National Guard' Wednesday, 08/16/2006 Demonstration in Sacramento to persuade CA Assembly to adopt a resolution to Bring Home our CA National Guard. Resolution FINALLY to get its day in Committee. Read More NCCPJ General Meeting Wednesday, 08/16/2006 NCCPJ General Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. We hope to feature Jeeni Criscenzo, who has just returned from her peace fact-finding meeting with Iraqi scholars in Amman, Jordan. Read More Council of Clubs monthly meeting Saturday, 08/19/2006 Council of Clubs monthly meeting Read More ARLINGTON WEST MEMORIAL - Oceanside Saturday, 08/19/2006 The Vets for Peace, San Diego, will present the ARLINGTON WEST MEMORIAL on the Oceanside Beach, August 19 - with candles and flags, so we appeal for extra help from anyone in the public who wishes to honor our fallen or who believes in the message that the human cost of war is unacceptable. Read More Tribute to Midge Costanza Aug. 19 - Escondido Saturday, 08/19/2006 San Diego North County Unity pays tribute to Midge Costanza. Read More Plan now for a New Democratic Era of Progress Sunday, 08/20/2006 When the Dems recapture the house they should be ready to launch a New Democratic Era of Progress. We must draw up detailed plans now. Forget dipping Bush and Cheney in a vat of boiling oil. They have already self-destructed and A