The War Against Iran Speaker: Dan Kovalik To Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87388824824?pwd=QTWNvr8cGeGo1ZDW7x9Y8W0sDaNxRc.1 Meeting ID: 873 8882 4824 Passcode:  042428 Dan Kovalik, critically acclaimed author of The Plot to Attack Iran: How the CIA and the Deep State Have Conspired to Vilify Iran, will speak on the war against Iran. Dan is a labor and human rights attorney who teaches International Human Rights at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  He graduated from Columbia University School of Law and then served as in-house counsel for the United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO (USW) until 2019.  Dan has received … Continued

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85449203697 Meeting ID: 854 4920 3697 As is more evident than ever, the two major US corporate parties are totally unable to address the numerous crises of the working class — in most cases, crises of their own making.  This is a bedrock belief of the Green Party   Richard Smith has been drafting a platform for a “Party of the 99%”, which is in line with such a viewpoint and has been sharing this document and proposal with a variety of groupings on the left, including … Continued

Valero Refinery, Benicia In the Bay Area, the Valero refinery in Benecia has announced that it’s going to close in 2026 — and other refineries seem to be on the brink. Refineries pollute local communities and add to the climate crisis. But closing them suddenly leaves their workers without jobs, their communities without a major source of tax revenue — and their toxic legacy in the environment. Join The Climate Center in a webinar on Planning for Refinery Closures that Benefit Workers, Communities, and the Environment. Speakers Connie Cho, Asian Pacific Environmental Network … Continued

Join the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force for the next event in their sixth virtual summit series: Climate, Readiness, Solidarity, & Rights for All. This session will focus on Climate and Preparedness. Save the date and stay tuned for details. Online. Register here 78290

Tell Oakland: Support the Utility Justice Campaign! Replace PG&E! July 15 Oakland residents, would you like the state to transition away from investor-owned utilities like PG&E to a not-for-profit utility? City Council will vote on a resolution to support a study of how CA could make that happen. Come out to say Vote Yes. Rally at 2:30 PM Enter at 3:15 – meeting starts at 3:30 PM Oakland City Hall Information and Links 78288

  The New Parkway is proud and honored to host the premiere of Rahkii “Hyp” Holman’s new documentary about his great uncle, the revolutionary visionary Amilcar Cabra, who led the independence movement in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. To the tune of Lo-Fi Hip-Hop and Afrobeat music, Holman highlights the ways in which Cabra’s philosophical fight against colonialism, racism, and fascism have influenced activists for generations worldwide.  This special screening is an exclusive preview before its submission to the African Studies Association of Africa conference in Cape Verde. Sat, Jul 5 78286

You’re Invited: Public Banking Independence Day The people’s money for the people’s needs! Join Us on July 2 “Banking Independence Day: 2025”  A community discussion about the importance of public banking and locally owned and controlled financial systems that advance clean energy, affordable housing, and small business development. Come break bread with us, learn about public and community banking, and connect with like-minded folks. Substantial appetizers will be served. This event is free. WHO: Interview with Oscar Perry Abello: Interviewer:  Marisol Cantu, professor of policy advocacy, research and organizing at … Continued