Again a thank you to Larry for the history and the advice.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to look into Habitat for Humanity (Jimmy Carter visits, of course, are welcome--he's the only ex-president that seemed to do anything but fatten on honorariums).

Benefits, rallies, never forgetting that the issue not the individuals is key: all very important. Rotkin the man is not the enemy. Unfortunately Rotkin the politician and bad mayor is.

HUFF is traditionally into confronting local injustice and discrimination--which may be too "polarizing" for nationally known folks concerned with maintaining "good relations".

Bonding, positive attitude, celebrating small victories? Sure.

But realistically speaking--our main work puts us at odds with many social service providers, politicians, and bureaucrats. Calling them out is really a part of exposing the issues.

We actually lined up a number of famous folks against the Sleeping Ban ranging from Pam Africa to Howard Zinn to Brian Wilson. Not to mention all the local progressive organizations from WILPF to Cal-Pirg, from the Green Party to the Peace and Freedom Party, etc.

It's City Council members who have cut and run repeatedly.

Love to have Ramsey Clark in town for a rally. You schedule him as speaker; I'll supply the refreshments.