Community Engagement Week

1/21/2013

Week Three is Community Engagement Week

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WEEK
For class this week you are to complete one of the activities listed below. This is an assignment worth 25 points. Student must be post on our class website/blog by Friday @ noon or email me (see instructions below).

OPTIONS
1) Write a 500-word (minimum) letter to the editor about a political issue that is relevant to our class. See the format below. Post this on the class blog by Friday @ noon.
2) Ask 5 (new) people about their perspectives and experiences regarding race, gender, sexuality, ageism, classism (and other forms of difference). Write their responses down in your notes. With these responses write a poem to tell their stories. Be creative in your efforts to seek justice! Post this on the class blog by Friday @ noon.
3) Organize yourself a at least two other students. By using your bodies and with some agility, make a heart shape, peace sign (or any other positive symbol) with your body in a public place (campus or community). Notice people’s reactions. Take a picture of what you did. Email me @ craincrystallee@fhda.edu by Friday @ noon.
4) Make a 1-minute video with your VOICE! State your views about a political or social issue, tell us about the issue and what your opinions are about probable solutions. Your views expressed must include reliable (news or academic) sources. For Example – “The Mayday March inspired people all over the country to stand up for workers rights. The LA times reported that countries all over the world celebrated workers rights and the right for just employment and respect for all people.” Post it online on the class blog
5) Research your city, school, county or state representatives. Create a detailed contact list include their 1) position, 2) committees and 3) political party/other affiliations. Post this on the class blog by Friday @ noon.
6) Everybody loves Youtube music videos! Music has been a point of inspiration for many people around the world. Find 5 (minimum) music videos that relate to different political issues. Post the link to the video and the issue that it relates to on our class blog. Sharing this music can help educate people on issues and ideas that may not be easily expressed. See the example below so you know what to post on the class blog. Post this on the class blog by Friday @ noon.
(Example: Lupe Fiasco – Words I never Said/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=22l1sf5JZD0 / Issue: Complacency, Racism, Bullying) Post this on the class blog by Friday @ noon.

82 Comments

Crystallee Crain

1/21/2013 02:37:58 am

Post your items here!

Patricia Rodriguez

1/22/2013 03:22:08 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33N8M6tQ4e0 Mother Earth-Neil Young/Issue: Environment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrkwgTBrW78 Revolution-The Beatles/Issue: Political protest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBIxScJ5rlY Waiting on the World to Change- John Mayer /Issue: world peace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkhX5W7JoWI Money- Pink Floyd/ Issue: Taxes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVtpXvzzXiA Get By- Talib Kweli/Issue: Poverty

John Nguyen

1/23/2013 12:56:03 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXvBjCO19QY - (Changes-2pac/ Issue: Racism, Violence, Poverty)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzeZhCt5PVA - (Gangsta rap made me do it - Ice Cube/ Issue: Racism, Corruption)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQqwfeOaz1A - (Rule - Nas/ Issue: Points out the lows of America)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3YDxuIs-qk - (Everything's Corrupt - Ice Cube/ Issue : Political Corruption, Polution, World Chaos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sgycukafqQ - (What Ive Done - Linken Park/ Issue: World Chaos)

Anitra Johnson

1/24/2013 02:17:06 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0&feature=youtu.be - Michael Jackson – Black or White/Issue: racism, equality, and human relations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAi3VTSdTxU&feature=youtu.be - Michael Jackson - Earth Song/Issue: destruction of the earth, killing animals/people, and peace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nay31hvEvrY&feature=youtu.be - 2pac Shakur – changes/Issue: racism, discrimination, poverty, and stereotypes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywmNcVh7lsE&feature=youtu.be - 2Pac Shakur - I Ain't Mad At Cha/Issue: change, religion, and imprisonment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aRor905cCw&feature=youtu.be - Travie McCoy: Billionaire ft. Bruno Mars/Issue: eradicating poverty, equality, wealth, and popularity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcwblvqir-s&feature=youtu.be - Michael Jackson and other artists - We are the World/Issue: poverty, healing, hope

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZH6lKxA_q0 – India Aria – I am not my hair/Issue: racism, humanity, pride

Kenneth R. Perez

1/24/2013 11:52:59 am

San Jose City Representatives

Mayor: Chuck Reed
Political Affiliation: Democratic
Committees: Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition
Airport Competitiveness Committee (Chair)
Committee on Economic Competitiveness
Rules and Open Government Committee
Office of Mayor Chuck Reed:
Address: 200 East Santa Clara Street 18th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 535-4800
Email: mayoremail@sanjoseca.gov

City Council Members:
Pete Constant
Political Affiliation: Democratic (Previously Republican)
Position: Councilman for District 1
Committees: Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (Vice Chair)
Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (Chair)
Rules and Open Government Committee
Phone: (408) 535-4901
Email: District1@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/14

Ash Kalra
Political Affiliation: Unfound
Position: Councilman for District 2
Committees: Community and Economic Development Committee
Phone: (408) 535-4902
Email: District2@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/12

Sam Liccardo
Political Affiliation: Democratic
Position: Councilman for District 3
Committees: Airport Competitiveness Committee
Committee on Economic Competitiveness
Community and Economic Development Committee (Vice Chair)
Transportation and Environment Committee (Chair)
Phone: (408) 535-4903
Email: District3@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/14

Kansen Chu
Political Affiliation: Unfound

Position: Councilman for District 4
Committees: Neighborhood Services and Education Committee
Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee
Phone: (408) 535-4904
Email: District4@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/12

Xavier Campos
Political Affiliation: Unfound
Position: Councilman for District 5
Committee(s): Transportation and Environment Committee
Phone: (408) 535-4905
Email: District5@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/14

Pierluigi Oliverio
Political Affiliation: Unfound
Position: Councilman for District 6
Committees: Community and Economic Development Committee
Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee
Rules and Open Government Committee
Phone: (408) 535-4906
Email: pierluigi.oliverio@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/12

Madison P. Nguyen
Political Affiliation: Unfound
Position: Vice Mayor / Councilman for District 7
Committees: Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee (Vice Chair)
Rules & Open Government Committee (Vice Chair)
Committee on Economic Competitiveness
Phone: (408) 535-4907 Fax: (408) 292-6468
Email: District7@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/14

Rose Herrera
Political Affiliation: Unfound
Position: Councilman for District 8
Committees: Airport Competitiveness Committee
Committee on Economic Competitiveness
Community and Economic Development Committee (Chair)
Transportation and Environment Committee (Vice Chair)
Phone: (408) 535-4908
Email: rose.herrera@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/12

Donald Rocha
Political Affiliation: Unfound
Position: Councilman for District 9
Committees: Neighborhood Services and Education Committee
Transportation and Environment Committee
Phone: (408) 535-4909
Email: District9@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/14

Nancy Pyle
Political Affiliation: Democratic
Position: Councilman for District 10
Committees: Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (Chair)
Airport Competitiveness Committee
Phone: (408) 535-4910
District10@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/12

Mel Deguzmn

1/24/2013 12:38:29 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvAUFnzN4tg- Wyclef Jean-If I was president-Youtube

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI-greenday-american idiot [OFFICIAL VIDEO]YOUTUBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XiYUYcpsT4-BOB MARLEY- I SHOT THE SHERIFF-YOUTUBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKB-w179PIQ-The Beatles-Revolution (1968) -Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrS_w7YRCIE-Immortal Technique-The cause of death-youtube

Brandon Barrios

1/24/2013 12:40:43 pm

Green Day - American Idiot / http://youtu.be/Ee_uujKuJMI / Issue: American Media, Bush Administration,

Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad /http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3m3t_PxiUI/ Issues: Gender Roles, American Media, American Culture,

Immortal Technique - Bin Laden/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vow7sD1LcbY/ Issues: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories, Government Propaganda, War on Terror, Government Corruption

Lupe Fiasco - Little Weapon/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPSrpv9lJBA/ Issues: Child Soldiers, Bullying, Campus Shootings

Ab-Soul - Terrorist threats/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_71q5lVEjc/ Issues: Government Corruption, Drug Dealing, Gang Violence

Edis Joldic

1/24/2013 01:21:12 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkhX5W7JoWI // Pink Floyd - Money // Issue: Taxes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA_xXWSXyFI // Immortal Technique - Bin Laden // Issue: September 11th, Political Corruption

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCYbZZTEwiM // Immortal Technique - Freedom of Speech // Issue: Bill of Rights, Politics, Freedom of Speech.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMnLHmTXjgU // Dead Prez - Propaganda // Issue: Propaganda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-a5zmIQKrQ // Eminem - White America // Issue: American Social Structure

Trisha Corpus

1/24/2013 01:24:21 pm

Race
Knowing your own race is more than looking at people that look similar to you
It’s being a part of and knowing how people unite
Whether you’re asian, black, or white
It’s learning to speak their language even if you didn’t learn as a kid
Following the things they do and the things your ancestors did
Race is not everything but it plays a substantial part
Keeping your people close to your heart
Discrimination is what some people sadly face
It does not matter the color of your race
Ignore those that never liked you, just never lose your faith.

Gender
I will never surrender to the opposite gender
I am who I am, that what god decided
I am not less of a person
And I will let you know that for certain
I work just as hard as they do
So why compare me to you
We are not the same but yet we are
Like an actress or a planet
We are both still stars
No girl or boy has a life that’s better
We can’t decide who we will be, just like the weather
We are all equal
And if it wasn’t for opposite sexes, there would be no sequel.

Sexuality
Why does it matter if I’m gay or straight?
Why do others look at me with a face full of hate?
Why does it matter if we’re different or the same?
Why must you take my well being down to shame?
I did not choose this life for it chose me
Why make me pay for life, for I thought it was free?
I wish you can like me for being me
Sex doesn’t matter we are all unique
I am proud of who I am, acceptance is all I seek

AGEISM
How can one judge me off how old I am?
Telling me I can’t do something when I know I can
So you know a little more about history
How does that make you any better than me
Just because I’m old or young
Does not mean that I am dumb
Yes the young drives fast
And the old drives slow
But the old was once young
And the young will still grow

Classism
What makes the rich better than the poor?
Why is money the only thing we seem to adore?
Instead of helping each other they slam their doors
For everything we do we get put in a class
The poor will never come first since they’re always last
Having the newest things doesn’t make you a step ahead
It’s what you offer to others that they can value instead
Class is just another word to separate us people from one another
As long as you’re happy money wont even matter.

Mon Moe

1/24/2013 01:48:34 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWf-eARnf6U - Michael Jackson - "Heal the world" - War, Peace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4j_9IQ6wzk - Bellamy Brother - "Jalapeno" - song regarding our country current political situation from conservative republican point of view. Gun, immigration, government control on many aspect of our rights and moral of current politicians and celebrity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=VFFRWGT5oU8&feature=endscreen - Bellamy Brothers - "Mexico Came here" - Drug, illegal immigration and effect of illegal immigrants on American landscape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aRor905cCw - Travie McCoy: Billionaire ft. Bruno Mars - Income inequality in America, Katrina handling by Bush Administration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTQpKfljnQg - Willie Nelson & Snoop Dogg - I ain't Superman - Marajuna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc - The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love? - Iraq War, Terrorism

Paige Nielsen

1/24/2013 02:30:55 pm

John Mayer- Waiting on the World to Change
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBIxScJ5rlY

Sly and the Family Stone - Everyday People
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgVOR28iG_o

Rage Against the Machine- Guerilla Radio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0kJLW2EwMg&
feature=artistob&playnext=1&list=TLMe_iP3fgMjY

Sex Pistols- God Save the Queen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z2M_hpoPwk

Dixie Chicks- The Long Way Around
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p6Jxzo4jfg

Quanyi Yang

1/24/2013 03:14:44 pm

I want to talk about gun control, because recently more and more shooting incident happened in school. Gun control is a big issue in U.S for long time. Some people think the people cannot have gun, in contrast the others people think people can have gun. In my opinion, I think people should not have gun. However, both of them have advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of government allow people has gun is that people can use gun to protect themselves and during the peaceful time, own the gun reflect that this country has more human right than others. The disadvantage of owning the guns is that it will increase the crime, people will have no ensure for their safety.
In my opinion, I think people should not have right to own the guns, because the gun is very dangerous staff in our society. Some people may control them to use gun correctly, but no one can ensure that everyone can use gun correctly. If less people can't control their gun, the consequence will be very serious. For example, a person kills his classmate and teacher in 2007 in Virginia. If the gun don’t allow on campus, maybe it won't happen. I think since the gun can harm us safety, the government should not allow people keep the gun completely.

a) Court decisions related to gun control
The first restrictions concerned the manner in which citizens could carry arms. In 1850, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the foundation did not grant the right to carry a concealed weapon although earlier court cases had ruled that the constitution did protect the right to carry concealed weapons. Shortly before the Civil War, some southern States passed legislation denying slaves and freed blacks the right to possess firearms."

b) How does the constitution relate to gun control?
Second Amendment
It states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." See U.S. Constitution

c) Public opinion on gun control
In my opinion, gun should be banned, because the gun is the dangerous weapon. In article 1, there are some data shows gun threaten our safety, even though some people still support people should have the gun. I think most people prefer ban people have gun, but some liberals still support people could have gun. Those people agree with people have gun, because they think U.S is democratic country and people should have human right. Even though U.S is democratic country, it doesn't reflect in gun right because it can threaten our safety.
I choose two articles from the New York Time and Wall Street Journal. First article talks about the nation’s police chiefs are finding an alarming increase in criminals’ use of assault weapons. The government concern about public safety. After 10-year ban expired in 2004, even though the presidential nominees care about this case, congress didn’t notice this problem which exists. Many local police chiefs notice the 37 percent reporting an increase in assault weapons in street crime. The Miami police report after ban expire homicides by assault weapons increased six fold, including the murder of two police officers. According to investigation, a large number of crime that used by gun in Washington, but the capital ruling class ignore it. On the other hand, no one care about the gun control legislation in congress or Obama groups. However, some chiefs are very serious to find the solution.
The second article from the wall street journal talks about a Supreme Court argument on gun rights was criticized between conservatives and liberals for next month. The court will make decision for state restrict handguns that blocked by the Constitution. The Supreme Court will hear arguments over that question in challenges to handgun bans in Chicago. The liberal and conservative have different opinions in the gun control issue. The conservative wants to restrict the gun right in contrast the liberal wants to free gun right which has no restriction. And The National Rifle Association also wants to challenge Illinois gun laws. It also talk about that before the Civil War, courts held that the Bill of Rights limited only federal powers, permitting states to impose greater restrictions on their residents. And this article includes a map which shows the restrictiveness of gun laws.

Theodore Nguyen

1/24/2013 06:04:47 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70lH373A1NU
NWA- F**k the police: This song talks about how some police officers are discriminate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXvBjCO19QY
Tupac- Changes: This song talks about crime and people changing with time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pq_3OheqzU
Wyclef Jean- If I was president: This song was made before Barrack Obama was president and talks about how if an African American was president they would not survive 2 days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VRZq3J0uz4
KRS One-Sound of da police: This song talks about how the real criminals are the police

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9sABRosdNg
Young Jeezy- My President: This song talks about how Barrack Obama made history being our first African American president

David Park

1/24/2013 07:19:59 pm

Immortal Technique- Resist Mind Control/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6igMTmyahA/ Issue: Political Corruption

Lupe Fiasco-The End of the World/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDDCmHr0G2E/ Issue: Political Protest

Black Eyed Peas-Where is the Love?/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc/ Issue: Discrimination

Rise Against-Ready to Fall/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN2FrUUq-zI/ Issue: Pollution, Environment

Immortal Technique- Point of No Return/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igt-jW4e8ts/ Issue: Gang Violence, Political Corruption, Poverty

Ardalan Aryei

1/24/2013 10:02:43 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lt-f3QQ7-A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhMgy894v5Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlt6R1KD4E0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtcWU1lyssk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lexLAjh8fPA

Fulisia Tialavea

1/25/2013 01:03:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PXSK3iDeAI Courtesy of red white and blue- Toby Keith Issue: Nationalism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjZwi_PJiio Black or White- Michael Jackson Issue: Equality, racism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBIxScJ5rlY Waiting on the world to change- John Mayer Issue: World peace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbp6W4N1N9s Greatest love of all- Whitney Houston Issue: Making a difference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdB-8eLEW8g One Love- Bob Marley Issue: World peace

Atra Khademi

1/25/2013 03:43:59 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mPd_SDAryQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywmNcVh7lsE&feature=youtu.be%20-%202Pac%20Shakur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9sABRosdNg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z2fPi2VtQI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZxXzJXRWvA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXvBjCO19QY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMUQMSXLlHM

Ashley Tedesco

1/25/2013 09:35:54 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGO8snK98l0
Blowing in the wind by bob Dylan
About the war in Vietnam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoek1e8t2K4
DAVID CROSBY AND GRAHAM NASH - To The Last Whale
About the killing of whales.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1lz-ybIByM
Stevie Wonder Big Brother
Really thought provoking song based on oppression in the U.S.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCYbZZTEwiM
Immortal Technique – Freedom Of speech
Basically self-explanatory, it’s about him exercising his freedom of speech and the responses he has received for them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnwlW-cv3Lk
MLF lullaby – Tom Lehrer
About war and it’s written in the form of a song to MLF and what he left behind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHHLABZseFk
Dying Nation- Cunninlynguists
About government and political corruption
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8TZR8Gshtc
Analogy Political Rap – Killuminati
Is questioning and challeging the government and accusing them of their conspiracies.

Dane Lewis

1/25/2013 04:00:00 pm

Could not upload video on here, I would try email but the file was too large.

Jose David Fernandez

1/26/2013 07:12:37 am

“White America” by Eminem is political song about how the people of the United States love him because he is white. Eminem makes it seem that the reason he is so popular is because he looks more like them and not like a minority. Americans listen to Eminem more because he looks like the people buying the music. He mentions in the song that he gets attention from white Americans and so now the U.S. government has made his music a menaces to the people who listen to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIzD0ZfTFg

The song by Nas featuring Lauryn Hill called “If I Ruled The World,” is a political song that points out the poverty in the United States and the way minorities are treated. Nas says if he had his way he would get the men out of prison and send them back to Africa. This song points out what it would be like if the world was under his control and how much better it would be.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIzD0ZfTFg

“Fight The Power” by Public Enemy is another political song. The title in itself tells what the song is all about. In the video you can see men in the crowd wearing all black with black shades resembling the activists in the civil rights movement. There are also people holding up banners and pictures of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a strong and very intense political song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PaoLy7PHwk

“Fuck The Police” by N.W.A. is a highly charged and explicit song about the police and how they mistreat minorities. In this song Ice Cube says, “they have the authority to kill the minority,” which depicts the police as people who misuse their position to hurt the people they are suppose to protect.N.W.A. make the police look very corrupt and unjust in the way they handle minorities.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51t1OsPSdBc

“Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine is another really strong political song. This song also mentions the police and how they also use their authority to oppress the people they are suppose to protect. The front man explicitly says that he will not do what they want him to do. It is fair to say that he will go against the grain and not do what the government or anyone else would have him do. This song is charged up and exudes tons of energy to the listener and making it a very powerful song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWXazVhlyxQ

Shahnaz Fatima

1/26/2013 03:13:43 pm

Green Day - 99 Revolution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6S8OAP1FWE
All That Remains – A war You Cannot Win
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHugujs2bQw
2Pac - Ghetto Gospel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do5MMmEygsY
The Rolling Stones – Gimme Shelter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJDnJ0vXUgw
Pink Floyd – In The Flesh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lTiVgcYA_4
Bob Marley – I Shot The Sheriff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XiYUYcpsT4

There are a lot more political songs to be found on this website: http://www.songfacts.com/category-songs_with_political_statements.php

Elbert Hartanto

1/27/2013 06:52:49 am

1. Black Eyed Peas- Where is the love?
Issue- Discrimination and violence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc

2. Blackbird- The Beatles
Issue- Racism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7epRPz0LGPE

3. Michael Jackson- Heal the world
Issue- Global affliction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWf-eARnf6U

4. Pink- Dear Mr. President
Issue- Inequality, Poverty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6U7vvbDI6c

5. John Lennon- Imagine
Issue- Harmony, order
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCX3ZNDZAwY

Vindy Tanjaya

1/27/2013 09:17:33 am

1. I want to break free - Queen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRdo7WXTVoM

2. Gimme shelter -The rolling stone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3rnxQBizoU

3. Invisible sun - The police
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIylUcGDi-Y

4. Black or White - Michael Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0

5. Redemption song - Bob Marley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFGgbT_VasI

Janine Autra

1/27/2013 03:13:10 pm

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA_xXWSXyFI
Immortal Technique - Bin Laden
Issue: September 11th, Political Corruption

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-a5zmIQKrQ
Eminem - White America
Issue: American Social Structure

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDDCmHr0G2E
Lupe Fiasco - The End of the World
Issue: Political Protest

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc/
Black Eyed Peas - Where is the Love?
Issue: Discrimination

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nay31hvEvrY
Tupac - Changes
Issue: Poverty, Racism, Drugs, Violence

**Again I apologize for the late submissions, this week has just been a tough week for my self and my family. I will work through the work even if I don’t get the credit, I don’t want to have the dark cloud hovering me because I didn’t complete work. Thank you!

Trude Ledoux-Sunia

2/2/2013 02:17:37 pm

City of Campbell:

Mayor: Evan Low
evanl@cityofcampbell.com
Past and Current Community Involvement:
President, National League of Cities Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO)
Board Member, California League of Cities Asian Pacific American Caucus
Board Member, BAYMEC
Board, Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission
Member, Campbell Chamber of Commerce
Member, West San Jose/Campbell Lion’s Club
Advisory Board Member, Chinese Historical and Cultural Project
Advisory Board Member, Vision New America
Advisory Board Member, Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute
Vice-Chair, Santa Clara County Commission on Senior Care

Vice Mayor: Rich Waterman
richw@cityofcampbell.com
2013 City Council Committee Assignments:
Assn. of Bay Area Governments
City Atty. Performance/Comp. Subcommittee
City Clerk Performance/Comp. Subcommittee
City Mgr. Performance/Comp. Subcommittee
CDBG Program Committee
County Library District JPA Board of Dir. (Alt.)
Downtown Subcommittee
Economic Development Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee
Housing Rehab Loan Subcommittee (Alt.)
League of Cities**
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Santa Clara Valley Water District:
County Water Commission (Alt.)
Flood Control Advisory Committee (Alt.)
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Board (SVACA) (Alt.)
20% Housing Committee (Successor Agency)
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory
Committee

Council Member:
Jason Baker
jasonb@cityofcampbell.com
2013 City Council Committee Assignments:
Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview
Subcommittee
Cities Association of Santa Clara County:
Board of Directors
Selection Committee
County Library District JPA Board of Directors
Economic Development Subcommittee
Emergency Preparedness Council
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Subcommittee
League of California Cities**
Public Safety Policy Committee
Legislative Subcommittee
20% Housing Committee (Successor Agency)
West Valley Cities Representative to Silicon
Valley Interoperability Authority (SVRIA)**

Council Member:
Jeffrey Cristina
jeffc@cityofcampbell.com
2013 City Council Committee Assignments:
Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview
Subcommittee
Cities Association of Santa Clara County:
Board of Directors
Selection Committee
County Library District JPA Board of Directors
Economic Development Subcommittee
Emergency Preparedness Council
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Subcommittee
League of California Cities**
Public Safety Policy Committee
Legislative Subcommittee
20% Housing Committee (Successor Agency)
West Valley Cities Representative to Silicon
Valley Interoperability Authority (SVRIA)**

Council Member: Michael Kotowski
michaelk@cityofcampbell.com
2013 City Council Committee Assignments:
Assn. of Bay Area Governments (Alt.)
Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House
Foundation Liaison
Cities Association of Santa Clara County:
Board of Directors (Alt.)
County Expressway Policy Advisory Board (Alt.)
Education Liaison Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee
League of California Cities:**
Community Services Policy Committee
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory
Committee (Alt.)
West Valley Sanitation District (Alt.)
West Valley Solid Waste Authority JPA (Alt.)

Renee Hoang

4/22/2013 01:32:12 pm

Political Issues in Music

1. The Black Eyes Peas - Where is the love
Issue: social injustic, war, and pollution on global scales
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc

2. Dead Perez - Hip Hop
Issue: Capitalism, institutional Racism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhnXAIwUehM

3. Rage Against The Machine -Sleep Now In The Fire
Issue: Big businesses, healthcare, poverty, education
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w211KOQ5BMI

4. Green Day - American Idiot
Issue: Media influence on society
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI

5. Beyonce - Put a Ring on It
Issue: sexism, media influence on society (indirectly)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1EFMoRFvY

6. Bilie Holiday - Strange Fruit
Issue: social injustice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ZyuULy9zs

7. Bob Marley and the Wailers - War
Issue: racial discrimination, war
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAeY7_8dEdo

Olivia Soegiharto

5/1/2013 06:31:27 am

1. The Beatles - Blackbird/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7epRPz0LGPE / Issue: Racism, slavery
2. Black Eyed Peas - Where is the Love / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc / Issue: Discrimination, war
3. Michael Jackson - Black or White / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0 / Issue: Racism, discrimination
4. John Lennon - Imagine / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRhq-yO1KN8 / Issue: Equality, world peace
5. Bob Marley - War /http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFvuo41AoMU / Issue: Racial discrimination

Felicia Djohan link

5/1/2013 07:19:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XDTibf0qIzw
Beyonce - Single Ladies Issue: Family values

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI
Green Day - American Idiot Issue: American media

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZC7sqImaM
Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace a Chance Issue: Anti-war

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWdCKPtnYE
Bob Dylan - Times They are a-Changin' Issue: US Civil rights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc
Black eyed peas - Where is the love? Issue: Raising awareness about peace post 9/11 incident.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lR3ffBsMTc
Tom Robinson - Glad to be Gay Issue: LGBT rights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCX3ZNDZAwY
John Lennon - Imagine Issue: peace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IYloD3tyEQ
The Beatles - Revolution Issue: revolution around the time of vietnam war

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WHe5fxS3dA
Public Enemy - Fight The Power Issue: African-American culture

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR4yQFZK9YM
P!nk - Stupid Girl Issue: Pop culture (women)

Sweeny Youkhane

5/2/2013 08:33:09 am

I chose option #6:

Same Love by Macklemore/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqYdhkIC74s / Issue: Gay Marriage

Accidental Racist by Brad Paisley/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSurzeGvPrQ / Issue: Racism

Otherside by Macklemore/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWhx-CtPmBU / Issue: Drug Abuse caused by Media

The Revolution Will Not be Televised by Gil Scott-Heron / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGaoXAwl9kw / Issue: Racism, Political Culture during Nixon's Presidency

The Times they Are a Changin' by Bob Dylan / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWdCKPtnYE / Issue: Civil Rights Act, Racial Segragation

Melanie Sardariani

5/2/2013 12:32:28 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “ Same Love” ( Gay rights)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkxqxWgEEz4 Madonna “Papa Don’t Preach” (abortion)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJTBPdVpdMc War “ Why can’t We be friends?” ( racism)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0 Aretha Franklin “Respect” (women’s rights)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYa1eI1hpDE Taylor Swift “ Mean” (Bullying)

Pak Hang Liu

5/2/2013 03:37:41 pm

Iron Maiden – Paschendale/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=c20-fm_WNew/ issue: War

Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ejorQVy3m8E/ issue: Racism Equality

War/No More Trouble - Playing for Change/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fgWFxFg7-GU/ issue: Anti-war

Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uWCMhL5qxlE/ issue: Women’s rights

Jay Z - Hard knock life/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zxtn6-XQupM/ issue: Poverty

KA MAN NG

5/2/2013 03:53:13 pm

Green Day - American Idiot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI
Issue - Warfare, government

Black Eyed Peas - Where is the love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc
Issue - Racism, love, discrimination

Declan Galbraith - Tell me why
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbDyqthpC0g
Issue - Conflicts, globe, pollution, love and peace

Michael Jackson - Heal the world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWf-eARnf6U
Issue - Love, death, healing, victims, world peace

Whitney Houston - Star spangled banner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupsPg5H6aE
Issue - War of 1812, Bombardment, Survival

Alejandra Madera

5/2/2013 05:43:40 pm

Brad Paisley, Accidental Racist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSurzeGvPrQ <-- this song created a lot of controversy as he sings about being a white man living in the South and being proud of the Confederates; it’s a good teaching tool as it serves as an example of systemic racism.

Macklemore, White Privilege: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INNCxVpGpyU <-- He sings about being a white rapper and how he is more privileged because of the color of his skin even though white people don’t want to admit it, he sees the advantages that he has.

Rise Against, Hero of War: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DboMAghWcA <--- I think that this relates to the poll about the war at the beginning of class and also can be related to public opinion and democracy. At first the war after the terrorist attacks was popular and young men and women eagerly signed up to fight in honor of the USA but the singer then describes the atrocities of war as the young soldier who volunteered begins to question what is being done but continues to fight because all he ‘trusts’ is his country, his flag, his homeland. He also challenges the ‘hero’ status he has in the public’s eyes and the meaning of superficial medals and awards.

Madonna, Material Girl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k3GTW3ecvo <-- Pretty self-explanatory by the title but this song talks about the materialism of society and she says she is a ‘material girl’, she’s been brainwashed into the culture and greed of capitalism which seeks profits and very little else matters.

Depeche Mode, People Are People: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZWw6pbqmfk <-- Trying to make sense of racism and how people can be so cruel to those that are different. This song also touches on the discrimination against homosexuals and religious intolerance.

yik wai ho

5/2/2013 09:14:30 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgKazvhNYz8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh5J7o4R78w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yuc4BI5NWU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt2mbGP6vFI

Tina Nguyen

5/3/2013 02:26:04 am

Tupac - Changes
Issues - It addresses about gangs and violences. Also about war, drug abuse, racism, and poverty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nay31hvEvrY

Black Eyed Peas - Where is the love
Issues - It speaks about terrorism, world peace, and hunger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc

Tupac - Keep ya head up
Issues - sexism towards woman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfXwmDGJAB8

Kanye West - Heard em say
Issue - Religious, political, economical issues. Bullying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elVF7oG0pQs

Maclemore - Same Love
Issues - He talks about marriage equality and gay rights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0

Deep Singal

7/22/2013 04:48:56 pm

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis- Same Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0
--Same sex marriages

2pac- Changes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nay31hvEvr
--Discrimination/Equality/Racism

JayZ- Hard Knock Life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxtn6-XQupM
--Poverty/Discrimination

Bone Thugz-N-Harmony and Akon- Tried so Hard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4EiBFUpFXg
--Racism/Prejudice/Discrimination/Hate crimes/Excessive authority

Macklemore- White Privelege

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp_lW7yYgiM
--White supremacy/White privilege/Prejudice

Eminem- White America

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIzD0ZfTFg
--Corruption/Stereotypes of America

Michael Jackson- Earth Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAi3VTSdTxU
--Preservation of the environment/ Animal welfare

Clemens Iswara

7/23/2013 03:33:43 am

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JFM7Ty1EEvs (Bloody Sunday-U2)/Meaning: To bring up the Bloody Sunday tragedy in Londonderry on 30 January 1972, during which 27 unarmed protesters were shot by the British Army Parachute Regiment.

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgYAHHkPFs (Imagine-John Lennon)/ This song is to protest against the unending war.

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHG2LJGfEdw (Glad To Be Gay)/ Discusses how the gay society is violated by the government and to support gay rights.

4.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHhrZgojY1Q (Won't Get Fooled Again-The Who)/ Talks about revolution and how people will eventually stand up to their government someday.

5.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI (American Idiot-Green Day)/ Talks about how the American medias brought propaganda to the people.

Sarah Slone

7/23/2013 01:03:27 pm

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis: Same Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1TBgcctcco
Issue: Legalization of Gay Marriage

Horton Hears a Who Suessical: A person’s a person
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzp4lDRgK0Q
Issue: Abortion/ Women’s rights

Steve Earl: America 6.0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntkjp5rdIAY
Issue: Deepening Economic Depression

Toby Keith: Courtesy of the Red White and Blue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruNrdmjcNTc
Issue: Terrorism

Brad Paisley Ft LL Cool J: Accidental Racist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTzRJ3cpTTI
Issue: Racism

Lady Gaga: Americano
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHGKG9dyTKI
Issue: Immigration

Sarah Slone link

7/23/2013 01:05:58 pm

Diandra Rendradjaja

7/24/2013 03:28:04 pm

The Beatles - Blackbird
/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7epRPz0LGPE /
Addressing issues about racism and slavery

Pumped up Kicks - Foster The People.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTZ7iX4vTQ
About the impact of the use of gun in youths

The Beatles - Revolution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrkwgTBrW78
A protest for the government

John Lennon - Imagine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCX3ZNDZAwY
About peace

Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t79hUuE2vuI
Issues relating to our environment, pollution, and nature preservation

Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc
About peace

Nayelli Ingols

7/25/2013 12:44:55 pm

1. OneTruth4Life – Lives lost for liberty? A constitutional consideration /http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRlcpL27JPg / Issue: war, money spending by government, decisions taken by few that affect all America.

2. Public Enemy – Fight the power / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WHe5fxS3dA&list=PLfkhaCLCKUVjkEpwtlK311IpRvVQKz-Ig/ Issue: racism, discrimination against black people, and fight for freedoms.

3. "Obamanation" - Ash Soular / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtcWU1lyssk/ Issue: music against Barack Obama, big spending and more taxation

4. Raise your weapon – DJ Ascension / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StnPeTkuRB0/ Issue: against war, trying to make people speak out against the war, raise your weapon that is you joining one antiwar voice.

5. 19 Problem-Reaction-Solution Remix- Mr Pacmanpacks / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucsMC9aPigc&list=PLBEEC8F23E60600CA/ Issue: September 11 terrorist attack, was the government behind the attack? The controversies about the United States’ reaction, did they create, manipulate the public and control the problem taking decisions that were convenient for them?

Jessica Haryanto

7/25/2013 09:27:43 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-5c5o85SGo - Marvin Gaye, "What's going on". Issues: Civil right struggle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBIxScJ5rlY- John Mayer "Waiting on the world to change". Issues: political consciousness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1EFMoRFvY - Beyonce "Single Ladies". Issues: women, marriage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc- Black Eyed Peas "Where is the love?" Issues: moral, world issues, crime.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgYAHHkPFs - John Lennon "imagine" Issues: change, disaster, relief, action.

Jessica Haryanto

7/25/2013 09:36:08 pm

Imagine- John Lennon
Issues: Disaster, change, pity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgYAHHkPFs

Single Ladies: Beyonce
Issues: Women, marriage, gender
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1EFMoRFvY

Where is the Love: Black Eyed Peas
Issues: World issues, moral, love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FotCW5OIFZc

Waiting on the world to change: John Mayer
Issues: change, world, chaos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBIxScJ5rlY

Redemption Song: Bob Marley
Issues: Freedom, generation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12QZDSaBfps

Tina Mooney

7/26/2013 04:51:29 am

Video 1: Incubus -“Megalomaniac”- http://youtu.be/MuZhnNR6vzc
Issue: I believe this song is about Bush Jr. (or leaders in general) being a megalomaniac. Video is 2003 and has government symbolism in it.
Video 2: Rage Against The Machine - “Testify” - http://youtu.be/1JSBhI_0at0
Issue: Government corruption, money, morals, foreign oil.
Video 3: Rise Against - “Give It All” - http://youtu.be/dhldbymXK-8
Issue: Vote (“four more years” bumper sticker changed to “one more month”, change the world, speak the truth.
Video 4: Incubus – “Talk Shows On Mute” - http://youtu.be/rTZ0A5qXNUU
Issue: Big brother.
Video 5: System Of A Down – “B.Y.O.B” - http://youtu.be/zUzd9KyIDrM
Issue: Anti-war/foreign oil, government lies, fascism

Just for fun: Nathan Barnatt – “Obama Victory Dance” - http://youtu.be/jFJUz1DO20Q

No issue here. I just like the video even though I didn’t vote for Obama the second time around. Nathan Barnatt is just a great! Check out his other videos if you like it.

steffi haryanto

7/28/2013 03:46:56 pm

1) Black Eye Peas, Where is the Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc
( Discrimination, Racism, Inequalities, World Peace)

2) John Lennon, Imagine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRhq-yO1KN8
( World Peace, no political issue/social issue in the world)

3) Same Love, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0
( Gender discrimination, Racism, Homosexual )

4) What More Can I Give, written by Michael Jackson, singed by many artists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7baeBy7E-w‎
(Poverty, Child death, Peace, Social charity and movement)

5) I Kissed a Girl, Katy Perry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGpivJnITbM
(Bisexual, Discrimination, Racism, Community's perspective)

Elise Yama

1/21/2013 12:20:49 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc (Where is the Love? -The Black Eyed Peas. Issue: discrimination, crime)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE6Amttb9GY (Young, Wild, and free -Snoop Dogg ft. Wiz Khalifa. Issue: drugs)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hotPDAZKa0 (Bruno Mars Education Song (based off of his song "Grenade". Issue: Education)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAi3VTSdTxU (Earth Song -Michael Jackson. Issue: Environment)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqK97av7I3s (Taxman -The Beatles. Issue: Taxes)

Veronica Taylor

1/22/2013 05:59:32 am

Governor: Jerry Brown, Jr.
Political Party: Democrat
Address: State Capital, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814
Web Contact: http://gov.ca.gov/m_contact.php

Senator: Barbara Boxer
Political Party: Democrat
Address: 112 Hart Senate Office Buidling, Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3553
Web Contact: www.boxer.senate.gov/en/contact/

Senator: Dianne Feinstein
Political Party: Democrat
Address: 331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3841
Web Contact: www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/e-mail-me

Representative: Anna Eshoo, 18th District
Political Party: Democrat
Address: 205 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-8104
Web Contact: https://forms.house.gov/eshoo/webforms/issue_subscribe.htm

Melanie Radovich

1/22/2013 11:01:42 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8YluAMCRT8 - System of a Down / Soldier Side / Issue: War
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dunKAwRN3P8 - A Perfect Circle / Imagine / Issue: Peace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYQhRCs9IHM - Unknown / Bad Romance/ Issue: Women’s Suffrage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMnLHmTXjgU - Dead Prez / Propaganda / Issue: Propaganda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xPqiBd_xIw - Flocabulary / Let Freedom Ring / Civil Rights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lIqNjC1RKU - Killer Mike / Reagan / Issue: WWII/everything

Melanie Radovich

1/22/2013 11:23:44 am

Alameda County Representatives / California State Assembly: Legislatures

Name: Barbara Lee
Position: Member of Congress
Committees: District 9
House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on The Budget
Political Party/Affiliations: Democrat
Health Care Task Force Chair, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Democratic Caucus, Sustainable Energy and Environments Coalition

Name: Fortney Pete Stark
Position: United States Congressman
Committees: District 13
House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health, Subcommittee on Social Security
Political Party/Affiliations: Democrat

Name: Bill Quirk
Position: Assembly Member
Committees: District 20
Council’s Airport Committee, Council’s Budget and Finance Committee/Capital Improvements Committee, Council’s Sustainability Committee
Political Party/Affiliations: Democrat

Name: Ellen M. Corbett
Position: Senate Majority Member
Committees: District 10
Biotechnology, Earthquake Response
Political Party/Affiliations: Democrat

Anna Kim

1/22/2013 02:51:37 pm

California Representatives (Found Legislatures with San Jose Address)

State Assembly (District 25)
POSITION: Assembly Member Bob Wieckowski
COMMITTEES:
Chair, Committee on Judiciary
Member, Committee on Health
Member, Committee on Insurance
Member, Committee on Public Employees, Retirement & Social Security
OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Launched the Made in California Jobs Initiative to expand California manufacturing, invest in biotechnology research and fight for small businesses.
POLITICAL PARTY: Democrat
CONTACT INFO:
Capitol Office:
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0025
Tel: (916) 319-2025
Fax: (916) 319-2125

District Office:
39510 Paseo Padre Parkway
Suite 280
Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: (510) 440-9030
Fax: (510) 440-9035

WEBSITE: http://asmdc.org/members/a25/

State Senate (District 10)
POSITION: Senator Ellen Corbett
COMMITTEES:
Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee
Chair, Biotechnology Select Committee
Chair, the Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness Select Committee
Chair, Green Jobs, Solar Wind and Clean Technologies Select Committee
Sits on select Committees: California's Horse Racing Industry, California's Wine Industry, and Privacy.
Member of: Business, Professions and Economic Development Standing Committee, Energy Utilities and Communications Standing Committee, Government Organization Standing Committee, Insurance Standing Committee and Joint Committee on Rules.
OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Represents the State Senate on the CA Commission on Disability Access and the California Commission on Uniform State Laws.
POLITICAL PARTY: Democrat
CONTACT INFO:
Capitol Office
State Capitol, Room 313
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone:(916) 651-4010
Fax: (916) 327-2433

San Leandro District Office
1057 MacArthur Blvd. Suite 206
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: (510) 577-2310
Phone: (408) 286-0329
Fax: (510) 577-2308

Fremont District Office
39155 Liberty St., #F610
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: 510-794-3900
Fax: 510-794-3940

WEBSITE: http://sd10.senate.ca.gov/

Elizabeth Farrell

1/22/2013 05:42:59 pm

San Francisco Representatives:

SF County (CA District 12)
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D)
Washington DC Office: (202) 225-4965
District Office: (415) 556-4862
Website: www.house.gov/pelosi/

SF Mayor Ed Lee (D)
City Hall,
Room 200,
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 554-6141
Fax: (415) 554-6160
Email: mayoredwinlee@sfgov.org

A couple of the SF Supervisors:

John Avalos (D)
(District 11)
(415) 554-6975 - Voice
(415) 554-6979 - Fax
John.Avalos@sfgov.org

David Campos (D)
(District 9)
(415) 554-5144 - voice
(415) 554-6255 - fax
David.Campos@sfgov.org

Ashley Tran

1/23/2013 08:20:02 am

Edwin Starr - War/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d8C4AIFgUg/ Issue: War, violence

Tupac - Changes /http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nay31hvEvrY/ Issue: Poverty, Racism, Drugs, Violence

Black Eyed Peas - Where is the Love? /https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc/ Issue: discrimination, racism

The Beach Boys - Don't Go Near The Water /http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cTIYsvJOQk/ Issue: Environment

John Lennon - Imagine /https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRhq-yO1KN8/ Issue: World Peace

Yvonne Lam

1/23/2013 10:44:21 am

California Representatives
Name Position Committee Political Party/ Other Affiliations Phone Number
Adam Schiff District 28 Commerce, Justice, Science; State, Foreign Operations , Intelligence Democrat 202-225-4176
Alan Lowenthal District 47 Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-7924
Ami Bera District 7 Foreign Affairs; Science, Space , and Technology Democrat 202-225-5716
Anna Eshoo District 18 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-8104
Barbara Lee District 13 Financial Services; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Budget Democrat 202-225-2661
Brad Sherman District 30 Financial Services, Foreign Affairs Democrat 202-225-5911
Buck McKeon District 25 Armed Services, Education and the Workforce Republican 202-225-1956
Dana Rohrabacher District 48 Foreign Affairs; Science, Space , and Technology Republican 202-225-2415
Darrell Issa District 49 Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform Republican 202-225-3906
David Valadao District 21 Agrilculture; Interior; Legislative Branch Republican 202-225-4695
Devin Nunes District 22 Intelligence, Ways and Means Republican 202-225-2523
Doris Matsui District 6 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-7163
Doug LaMalfa District 1 Agriculture, Natural Resources Republican 202-225-3076
Duncan Hunter Jr. District 50 Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure Republican 202-225-5672
Ed Royce District 39 Financial Services, Foreign Affairs Republican 202-225-4111
Eric Swalwell District 15 Homeland Security; Science, Space, and Technology Democrat 202-225-5065
Gary Miller District 31 Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure Republican 202-225-3201
George Miller District 11 Education and the Workforce Democrat 202-225-2095
Gloria Negrete Mcleod District 35 Agriculture, Veterans Affairs Democrat 202-225-6161
Grace Napolitano District 32 Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure Democrat 202-225-5256
Hahn Janice District 44 Homeland Security, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure Democrat 202-225-8220
Henry Waxman District 33 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-3976
Jackie Speier District 14 Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform Democrat 202-225-3531
Jared Huffman District 2 Budget, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-5161
Jeff Denham District 10 Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterns Affairs Republican 202-225-4540
Jerry McNerney District 9 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-1947
Jim Costa District 16 Agriculture, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-3341
John Campbell III District 45 Budget, Financial Services, Joint Economic Committee Republican 202-225-5611
John Garamendi District 3 Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure Democrat 202-225-1880
Judy Chu District 27 Judiciary, Small Business Democrat 202-225-5464
Juan Vargas District 51 Agriculture, Foreign Affairs Democrat 202-225-8045
Julia Brownley District 26 Veterans Affairs Democrat 202-225-5811
Karen Bass District 37 Foreign Affairs, Judiciary Democrat 202-225-7084
Ken Calvert District 42 Defense; Energy and Water; Interior, Budget Republican 202-225-1986
Kevin McCarthy District 23 Financial Services Republican 202-225-2915
Linda Sanchez District 38 Ways and Means Democrat 202-225-6676
Lois Capps District 24 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-3601
Loretta Sanchez District 46 Armed Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, Joint Economic Committee Democrat 202-225-2965
Lucille Roybal-Allard District 40 Homeland Security; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Democrat 202-225-1766
Mark Takano District 41 Veterans Affairs; Science, Space, and Technology Democrat 202-225-2305
Maxine Waters District 43 Financial Services Democrat 202-225-2201
Mike Honda District 17 Legislative Branch; Commerce, Justice, Science Democrat 202-225-2631
Mike Thompson District 5 Intelligence, Ways and Means Democrat 202-225-3311
Nancy Pelosi District 12 Intelligence Democrat 202-225-4965
Paul Cook District 8 Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Veteran Affairs Republican 202-225-5861
Raul Ruiz District 36 Veteran Affairs, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-5330
Sam Farr District 20 Agriculture; Veterns Affairs; Military Construction Democrat 202-225-2861
Scott Peters District 52 Armed Services; Science, Space, and Technology Democrat 202-225-0508
Susan Davis District 53 Armed Services, Education and the Workforce Democrat 202-225-2040
Tom McClintock Dictrict 4 Budget, Natural Resources Republican 202-225-2511
Tony Cardenas District 29 Budget, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-6131
Xavier Becerra District 34 Ways and Means Democrat 202-225-6235
Zoe Lofgren District 19 House Administration, Judiciary; Science, Space , and Technology Democrat 202-225-3072

Yvonne Lam (Revised)

1/23/2013 10:47:54 am

California Representatives

Name Position Committee Political Party/ Other Affiliations Phone Number

Adam Schiff District 28 Commerce, Justice, Science; State, Foreign Operations , Intelligence Democrat 202-225-4176

Alan Lowenthal District 47 Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-7924

Ami Bera District 7 Foreign Affairs; Science, Space , and Technology Democrat 202-225-5716

Anna Eshoo District 18 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-8104

Barbara Lee District 13 Financial Services; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Budget Democrat 202-225-2661

Brad Sherman District 30 Financial Services, Foreign Affairs Democrat 202-225-5911

Buck McKeon District 25 Armed Services, Education and the Workforce Republican 202-225-1956

Dana Rohrabacher District 48 Foreign Affairs; Science, Space , and Technology Republican 202-225-2415

Darrell Issa District 49 Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform Republican 202-225-3906

David Valadao District 21 Agrilculture; Interior; Legislative Branch Republican 202-225-4695

Devin Nunes District 22 Intelligence, Ways and Means Republican 202-225-2523

Doris Matsui District 6 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-7163

Doug LaMalfa District 1 Agriculture, Natural Resources Republican 202-225-3076

Duncan Hunter Jr. District 50 Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure Republican
202-225-5672

Ed Royce District 39 Financial Services, Foreign Affairs Republican 202-225-4111

Eric Swalwell District 15 Homeland Security; Science, Space, and Technology Democrat 202-225-5065

Gary Miller District 31 Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure Republican 202-225-3201

George Miller District 11 Education and the Workforce Democrat 202-225-2095

Gloria Negrete Mcleod District 35 Agriculture, Veterans Affairs Democrat 202-225-6161

Grace Napolitano District 32 Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure Democrat 202-225-5256

Hahn Janice District 44 Homeland Security, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure Democrat 202-225-8220

Henry Waxman District 33 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-3976

Jackie Speier District 14 Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform Democrat 202-225-3531

Jared Huffman District 2 Budget, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-5161

Jeff Denham District 10 Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterns Affairs Republican 202-225-4540

Jerry McNerney District 9 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-1947

Jim Costa District 16 Agriculture, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-3341

John Campbell III District 45 Budget, Financial Services, Joint Economic Committee Republican 202-225-5611

John Garamendi District 3 Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure Democrat 202-225-1880

Judy Chu District 27 Judiciary, Small Business Democrat 202-225-5464

Juan Vargas District 51 Agriculture, Foreign Affairs Democrat 202-225-8045

Julia Brownley District 26 Veterans Affairs Democrat 202-225-5811

Karen Bass District 37 Foreign Affairs, Judiciary Democrat 202-225-7084

Ken Calvert District 42 Defense; Energy and Water; Interior, Budget Republican 202-225-1986

Kevin McCarthy District 23 Financial Services Republican 202-225-2915

Linda Sanchez District 38 Ways and Means Democrat 202-225-6676

Lois Capps District 24 Energy and Commerce Democrat 202-225-3601

Loretta Sanchez District 46 Armed Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, Joint Economic Committee Democrat 202-225-2965

Lucille Roybal-Allard District 40 Homeland Security; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Democrat 202-225-1766

Mark Takano District 41 Veterans Affairs; Science, Space, and Technology Democrat 202-225-2305

Maxine Waters District 43 Financial Services Democrat 202-225-2201

Mike Honda District 17 Legislative Branch; Commerce, Justice, Science Democrat 202-225-2631

Mike Thompson District 5 Intelligence, Ways and Means Democrat 202-225-3311

Nancy Pelosi District 12 Intelligence Democrat 202-225-4965

Paul Cook District 8 Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Veteran Affairs Republican 202-225-5861

Raul Ruiz District 36 Veteran Affairs, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-5330

Sam Farr District 20 Agriculture; Veterns Affairs; Military Construction Democrat 202-225-2861

Scott Peters District 52 Armed Services; Science, Space, and Technology Democrat 202-225-0508

Susan Davis District 53 Armed Services, Education and the Workforce Democrat 202-225-2040

Tom McClintock Dictrict 4 Budget, Natural Resources Republican 202-225-2511

Tony Cardenas District 29 Budget, Natural Resources Democrat 202-225-6131

Xavier Becerra District 34 Ways and Means Democrat 202-225-6235

Zoe Lofgren District 19 House Administration, Judiciary; Science, Space , and Technology Democrat 202-225-3072

Olivia Lam

1/23/2013 12:37:58 pm

Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends (Issue: War)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU9JoFKlaZ0

Eminem - Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna (Issue: Violence)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uelHwf8o7_U

NAS - I Know I Can (Issue: Education, Drugs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLmRoVMfsD8

System of a Down - Boom! (Issue: War/Peace)
http://youtu.be/bE2r7r7VVic

Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love (Issue: Discrimination)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc

Eminem - White America (Issue: Corrupt Justice System)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIzD0ZfTFg

Teagan Strong

1/23/2013 03:34:20 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM4vblG6BVQ [U2- Sunday Bloody Sunday] Talks about the news and war

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6475u0wEG0 [Tracy Chapman- Fast Car] Descrimination and living in poverty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM8bTdBs-cw [Metallica- One] Issue of war.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkhX5W7JoWI [Pink Floyd- Money] Consumerism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PivWY9wn5ps [Michael Jackson- Man in the Mirror] Equality and making a difference

Daphne Cho

1/24/2013 12:32:27 am

Representatives of City of Cupertino:

Mayor :
Orrin Mahoney
6 years Cupertino Rotary
8 years Cupertino Chamber of Commerce Board
Measure C - School Bond Oversight Committee
DeAnza Commission
Board member, Lunar New Year Unity Parade
Board member, Cupertino Economic Development Committee
Tel: 408.777.3195
Email: omahoney@cupertino.org

Vice Mayor:
Gilbert Wong
Former Cupertino Planning Commissioner
Cupertino Rotary
Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, Former Board of Director
Former West Valley Elementary School Site Council Member
Leadership Cupertino
De Anza Commission
Cupertino Chamber’s Asian American Business Council
Asian American Parent Association
Economic Development Committee
Organization of Special Need Families, Advisory Board
Tel: 408.777.3191
Email: gwong@cupertino.org

Council Member:
Barry Chang
Former Cupertino Public Safety Commissioner
Former Board of Trustee Cupertino Union School District
Cupertino Rotary
Tel: 408.777.3192
Email: bchang@cupertino.org

Council Member:
Mark Santoro
Tel: 408.777.3193
Email: msantoro@cupertino.org

Council Member:
Rod G Sinks
Tel: 408.777.3194
Email: rsinks@cupertino.org

Cupertino City Hall
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA
95014-3202

Amira Dayanara

1/24/2013 05:51:53 am

Letter to the editor:

Despite the American democratic institution and the centuries old tradition in democratic governance, the American society is still marked by an un-equal representation of women on the political spectrum.

The essence of democracy is the ability of the state to conduct fair, equal, and free elections. At the same time though it is crucial for the democratic system that all groups be represented according to the same applied algorithm. Moreover, it is essential for women to be given the same rights as men in a society that vouches for equality between men and women. Yet, despite these arguments, there are far too few women in the upper parts of the political scheme in the United States. Compared to other countries, there have been dramatic improvements; yet, particularly because the United States prides itself with the democratic legacy and its exercise, more needs to be done in order to achieve a higher rate of participation and representation of women at the elite level of the political system.

According to statistics, “when the 112th Congress convened in January 2011, 84 percent of its members were men.” (Lawless and Fox, 2012) Therefore, the percentage of women in the Congress is of 16. Sources from the World Bank place this ratio to 83:17, with a constant since 2008 (World Bank, 2012). By comparison, “90 nations now surpass the U.S. in the percentage of women in the national legislature” (Lawless and Fox, 2012) European countries such as France or Germany far surpass this percentage, with ratios of 73:27 and 67:33 respectively. In this sense, it is rather worrisome to consider that the “old European democracies” that have along their history been subjected to oppressive regimes, authoritarian rules, and power voids have better representation of women in their national parliaments than the United States that is considered to be the example of democratic principles and institutions.

The representation of women at the top levels of politics is important not necessarily for the statistics but rather for the added value that can be brought by the presence of women in decision-making bodies. It is rather a well-known fact that women have a tendency to address politics from a different perspective and a different orientation. Studies have shown that women are more reluctant to consider politics as an environment of constant fierce competition and focus more on the compromising and negotiation part of resolution (Lawless and Fox, 2012). At the same time, there are certain aspects of the political life women see differently. Some examples include childcare and household tasks simply because women are more prone to being part of these activities than men. Therefore, the take of women in high profile politics may be important because it may help provide a different perspective that that of male candidates or seat occupants.

Despite the fact that the gap between men and women at the level of the national legislative is rather big, some improvements are visible at the state and local politics. In this sense, the percentage of women in state and local politics is somewhat higher than at the national level (Lawless and Fox, 2012). This situation is not aimed at pointing out a less competitive elections environment at the local or regional level but rather to underline the fact that in general, women when choosing to vote, are likely to be equal candidates to men. However, this situation is a matter of choice that is determined in its turn by factors such as self perception or perception of the campaign environment. More precisely, one reason for which women are not represented in the national legislative is also the fact that they most often refuse to be part of the campaigns running to those elections. This in turn is due to a lower self-esteem and adaptability to tougher elections campaigns conditions.

Overall, it is important to underline the fact that women in the United States are un-represented at the level of national legislature. Compared to other European countries, the US lacks behind with an unsatisfying ration between men and women. Although the situation is far from being positive at the local and state level, in the lower parts of the legislative, women are better represented. One reason however for the poor representation of women in national legislative may be that women have different perspectives on election campaigns and public office that often determines them to choose not to run for office.

Stephen Hunter

1/24/2013 07:27:58 am

1) Billy Bragg: “There is Power in the Union”. Issue: Workers Rights, Union, Voice of workers
“Who will defend the workers when they cannot organize” Praise to the union for defending the common worker’s rights from abuse.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwbzxemJZIc
2) Richie Havens (Originally by Bob Dylan): “License to Kill”. Issue: Government too powerful
This music video seems to be addressing the imperialists (government) disregard for life (environment, actual people’s lives) in order to achieve various destructive goals. Asking “who is going to take away his license to kill”?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JltNLkh03ME&feature=related
3) Green Day: “21 Guns”. Issue: Violence, Guns
“Lay down your arms, give up the fight” This song could be a plea for Americans to give up their firearms (a big political issue now), and also it may be in response to (against) the war in the Middle East.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r00ikilDxW4
4) Steve Lee: “I Like Guns”. Issue: Guns, 2nd Amendment
In contrast to the last music video this one presents the other side of the political issue regarding guns. Against the possible banning of guns and in favor of citizens having them.
5) Elvis Presley: “In the Ghetto”. Issue: Poverty, Responding to Poverty
In response to the issue of poverty and the underprivileged and how that can affect the people concerned. Asking that instead of turning the other cheek we respond politically and individually to the issue of poverty in America.
6) Green Day: “Wake Me Up When September Ends”. Issue: War
Against the war in Iraq
Other Good Ones:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgV6VUinDEA : Issue: War. In support of the military

Anthony Walker

1/24/2013 08:22:54 am

Edwin Star - War / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d8C4AIFgUg / Issue: Anti war, anti violence (during Vietnam conflict.)

John Lennon - Imagine / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCX3ZNDZAwY / Issue : World peace, Anti war, anti racism

USA For Africa - We Are The World / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi0RpNSELas / Issue: world peace, end world hunger.

Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the wall Part II / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR5ApYxkU-U / Issue: Reform in education standards.

Guns N Roses - Civil War / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9VhD4SccSE / Issue: civil Rights in america, anti war.

Rachel Ra

1/24/2013 09:07:59 am

This is my attempt on option number two. I tried my best to making it interesting or at least rhyme. It's not Dr. Seuss but hey, I did what I could!

(I interviewed students that attended De Anza College and interviewed three guys and two girls about their experience and perspective on specifically gender differences.)

"Gender Differences"

Males and Females,
Are they equals?
Let's see what my interview unveils,
between these two labels.

The guys said,
"There are two big differences,
from they're feet to they're foreheads.
to they're thoughts and they're businesses."

The difference in the physical and emotional,
was the focus of the guys' perspectives.
It's unequal but they hope it becomes mutual,
so that the two are both supportive.

As for the girls, they believed,
equality is getting better,
but it is not completely achieved.

"The boys have more privileges," one explained,
"They earn more money too.
Even after all the changes, inequality still remained."

All in all, both genders agreed,
that equality between them is getting better,
but not completely buried.

The student's opinions were either mutual or strong,
one student believed men will always be in powers,
and one student thought he was most definitely wrong.

Personal experiences also definitely took importance,
but ultimately all students hoped,
that eventually the battle of the sexes will come to a balance.

Xiaodong Yan

1/24/2013 11:34:58 am

Rep. Zoe Lofgren
District: California - District 19
Party: Democrat
DATES TITLE REPRESENTING
2013-2015 Representative California's 19th District
1995-2013 Representative California's 16th District
Contact Information
District Office
635 North 1st Street, Suite B
San Jose, CA 95112
Telephone (408) 271-8700

Washington, D.C. Office
1401 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Telephone (202) 225-3072
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://www.house.gov/lofgren @RepZoeLofgren

Rep. Michael “Mike” Honda
District: California - District 17
Party: Democrat
Elected Positions

DATES TITLE REPRESENTING
2013-2015 Representative California's 17th District
2001-2013 Representative California's 15th District
Washington, D.C. Office:
1713 Longworth House Office Building

Xiaodong Yan

1/24/2013 11:37:41 am

County of Santa Clare Representatives

Rep. Zoe Lofgren
District: California - District 19
Party: Democrat
DATES TITLE REPRESENTING
2013-2015 Representative California's 19th District
1995-2013 Representative California's 16th District
Contact Information
District Office
635 North 1st Street, Suite B
San Jose, CA 95112
Telephone (408) 271-8700

Washington, D.C. Office
1401 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Telephone (202) 225-3072
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://www.house.gov/lofgren @RepZoeLofgren

Rep. Michael “Mike” Honda
District: California - District 17
Party: Democrat
Elected Positions

DATES TITLE REPRESENTING
2013-2015 Representative California's 17th District
2001-2013 Representative California's 15th District
Washington, D.C. Office:
1713 Longworth House Office Building

Trisha Corpus

1/24/2013 01:25:37 pm

Trisha Corpus

1/24/2013 01:25:53 pm

Anitra Johnsson

1/25/2013 02:16:45 am

Your poems are awesome! Love the Classism :)

Trisha Corpus

1/24/2013 01:26:02 pm

Trisha Corpus link

1/24/2013 01:26:28 pm

Barbara Pascual

1/24/2013 01:57:12 pm

Thirty Seconds To Mars - This Is War
http://youtu.be/Zcps2fJKuAI Issue: War, Peace

Alicia Keys - Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)
http://youtu.be/HhuGQUZJot8 Issue: Racism, Discrimination, Violence

Avril Lavigne- Knocking on Heaven's Door(Bob Dylon cover)
http://youtu.be/NTt7eCq02hM - Issue: Iraq War

Imagine - The Beatles - John Lennon
http://youtu.be/DCX3ZNDZAwY Issue: Peace

ElvisPresley- In The Ghetto (Music Video) (1969)
http://youtu.be/6am8V5KNJ4A Issue: Poverty, Violence

Switchfoot- The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)
http://youtu.be/mNQgABsUfK8 Issue: Racism, Discrimination, Equality

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Face Down
http://youtu.be/6Ux6SlOE9Qk Issue: Women's Violence

3 doors down - Citizen Soldier ft. The National Guard
http://youtu.be/pgV6VUinDEA Issue: War

Cristina Pinedo link

1/24/2013 02:44:00 pm

http://youtu.be/dZxXzJXRWvA (issue-racism)
http://youtu.be/StnPeTkuRB0 ( issue- war)
http://youtu.be/6gVpIwc3T0Y (issue-discrimination)
http://youtu.be/RZIzD0ZfTFg (issue-corruption)
http://youtu.be/NRWUs0KtB-I (issue- drugs, prostitution, molested girl, abandonment)

Max Dang

1/25/2013 01:57:36 am

Green Day - American Idiot/Issue: Politics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI

Lil Wayne (featuring Robin Thicke) - Tie My Hands/Issue: Hurricane Katrina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwaCAyn1F3s

John Legend - If You're Out There/Issue: Changes in the US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXzapdQsFHk

John Lennon - Imagine/Issue: Corruption in the world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCX3ZNDZAwY

Eminem - Mosh/Issue: Politics, War
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox0Q4YIdnGI

Ashley Tedesco

1/25/2013 09:35:09 am

Soo Lee

1/25/2013 11:53:50 am

“The Message” – Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
The Message
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4o8TeqKhgY
Discussing the lack of attention in low-class neighborhoods and how political justice should be implied more firmly.

“Why”, Jadakiss, Styles P, Nas, Common
Kiss Of Death
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-cpL--0AQA
Giving light to the illnesses of society.

“Fight the Power” – Public Enemy
Fear Of A Black Planet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PaoLy7PHwk
Speaking and reaching out to hiphop listeners in strong regards to political importance.

“F**k tha Police” – NWA
Straight Outta Compton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hg0NSnUwm8
Specifically putting in the spotlight police not doing what they are entitled to do for our society.

danuh nuraga link

1/26/2013 08:56:28 am

1. Black Eyed Peas-Where is the Love?
website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc/
issue: discrimination
Lyrics:
What's wrong with the world, mama?
People livin' like they ain't got no mamas
I think the whole world's addicted to the drama
Only attracted to things that'll bring the trauma.....

Read more: BLACK EYED PEAS - WHERE IS THE LOVE? LYRICS
2.Eminem - White America
website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIzD0ZfTFg
issue: Corrupt Justice System
Lyrics:
America, hahaha, we love you, how many people are proud to be citizens of this beautiful
Country of ours, the stripes and the stars for the rights that men have died for to protect,
The women and men who have broke their neck's for the freedom of speech the United States
Government has sworn to uphold, or
(Yo', I want everybody to listen to the words of this song) so we're told...

3.John Lennon - Imagine
website: /https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRhq-yO1KN8/
issue: World Peace
Lyrics:
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today.....

4. Snoop Dogg ft. Wiz Khalifa : Wild, and free
website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE6Amttb9GY
issue: Drugs
Lyrics:
So what we get drunk
So what we smoke weed
We’re just having fun
We don’t care who sees
So what we go out
That’s how its supposed to be
Living young and wild and free.......

5. Green Day - American Idiot
website: / http://youtu.be/Ee_uujKuJMI /
Issue: American Media
Lyrics:
Don't wanna be an American idiot.
Don't want a nation under the new media
And can you hear the sound of hysteria?
The subliminal mind fuck America....

Isaac Chang

2/7/2013 12:42:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teQqelBTw7g (Beastie Boys - Somethings got to Give)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN2FrUUq-zI (Rise Against - Ready to Fall)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nay31hvEvrY
(Tupac - Changes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1JSBhI_0at0 (Rise Against the Machine - Testify)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD3RNouwvOU (Anti Flag - 1 Trillion Dollar$)

Melanie Sardariani

5/2/2013 03:35:56 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “ Same Love” ( Gay rights)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkxqxWgEEz4 Madonna “Papa Don’t Preach” (abortion)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJTBPdVpdMc War “ Why can’t We be friends?” ( racism)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0 Aretha Franklin “Respect” (women’s rights)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYa1eI1hpDE Taylor Swift “ Mean” (Bullying)

KA MAN NG

5/2/2013 04:03:29 pm

1) Green Day - American idiot
Issue - Warfare, life, conflicts, government
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI

2) Michael Jackson - Heal the world
Issue - world peace, globe, healing, love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWf-eARnf6U

3) Black Eyed Peas - Where is the love
Issue - love, conflicts, racism, poverty, respect
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc

4) John Lennon - Imagine
Issue - dream, peace, love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCX3ZNDZAwY

5) Declan Galbraith - Tell me why
Issue - globe, pollution, selfishness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeeVcWgtdc8

Van Huynh

5/3/2013 08:10:57 am

Black Eyed Peas - Where is the Love
Lyrics are about terrorism and the lack understand of unity.
http://youtu.be/FotCW5OIFZc

Nas - If I Ruled the World
Lyrics are about freedom and racism.
http://youtu.be/NW55FRXlPEs

John Lennon - Imagine
Lyrics are about peace between the people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCX3ZNDZAwY

John Lennon - Give Peace a Change
Lyrics are about anti-war movement and peace offerings.
http://youtu.be/RkZC7sqImaM

Kanye West ft. Jay Z - Never Let Me Down
Lyrics are about racism.
http://youtu.be/uzRwrPWWlCE

Wai Seng Ma

5/5/2013 02:03:49 pm

1) Michael Jackson - Heal The World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWf-eARnf6U
Issue: Unfairness, requesting peace.

2) Changes - Tupac
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL5sdu3pNrU
Issue: Black community, Racism

3) The Drones - Jezebel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUnQ3F2Rwq4
Issue: Wars

4) International 17 Jean Valjeans - Les Misérables
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPpkTgMbhRU
Issue: Freedom

5) Coldplay - Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyoXP3w7dp4
Issue: Freedom

Tiffany Tam

5/8/2013 11:30:43 am

1). Brad Paisley - Accidental Racist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSurzeGvPrQ
Issue: racism

2). Brendan James - Nothing But Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fE0EduRhlao
Issue: gay marriage

3). Michael Jackson- We Are The World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxSFTUCjamc
Issue: world peace, love, giving

4). Hayley Westenra - I Dreamed a Dream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSwx2MdUKzw
Issue: freedom, hope

5). John Lennon - Give Peace A Chance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZC7sqImaM&feature=youtu.be
Issue: anti-war movement

Michael Teresi

7/24/2013 03:32:11 pm

Why am I excluded?
Who gets to choose the rules?
I want something old and something new

I asked an old man about his love
He described his lovely wife
I asked an old man about my love
He said he did not approve of my life

Why am I excluded?
Oppressed by the ignorant fools.
I want something borrowed and something blue

I asked a young lady about her dream wedding
She painted a brilliant picture filled with white doves
I asked a young lady about my dream wedding
She painted a picture of hell with me and my love

How am I different?
My love is the same
So why am I persecuted?
Who’s really to blame?

I went to class to ask my teacher
He said whatever makes you happy
He wanted to introduce me to his preacher
Because his church would accept me

Now my heart stands proud
I feel hope in the air
I yell and scream aloud
One day it will all be fair

I found a new friend
He said he would love to see
A love that will last till the end
I told him to believe in me

Word on the vine spreads
Times they are a changing
Now we’re turning heads

At last it comes to a halt
The innocent youth shows hope
As long as we move on with no fault
Marriage for all within our scope

From my responses I feel I’ll be okay
One step, one mile, progress is made
For my love is no different, even if I am gay

Poem.

Elisa Riley

7/26/2013 12:43:56 am

Tupac - Changes (racism, poverty, gun violence, how things in this world will never change. Racial profiling.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nay31hvEvrY

Michael Jackson- They don't care about us (poverty, racism, discrimination, life in general)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNJL6nfu__Q

Michael jackson - black or white (racism) we should all love and care for another, it shouldn't matter what our ethnicity is or skin color.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0

Chamillionaire - Hiphop Police (racial profiling)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGOt8dZRsHk

Public enemy- Fight the power ( I think this should be Americas anthem, fight the power, fight the government)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WHe5fxS3dA

Nas- One Mic (my favorite song I think it addresses a lot of issues in this world and how it doesn't take a million people to make a change, it just takes one person to stand up)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCOURZ-yx4E