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CANCELLED IN THIS FORM. See here the altered Women’s Bloc May Day event.
The Women’s Bloc at the Oakland General Strike! We’ll be ON STRIKE May 1st. We take aim not only at Trump’s sexism and racism. We also aim to bring an end to neoliberal policies that deprive us of dignity and life. The days of our collective domination and exploitation, of our being relegated to the backseat of society, must come to an end. On May 1, we will inaugurate a new militant feminism for the 99%
Trump and those who govern alongside him tell us that an emergency terrorist/immigrant situation has arrived. But we are here to tell him and all those in DC that they are mistaken. Their attack on muslims and people of color has no justification outside of their own twisted racist views. Their actions have brought chaos to communities, and have destroyed the lives of many.
We are here to tell Trump and all of those in DC this: that we intend to bring about the real emergency situation. The real emergency is born when we, finding solidarity between us, come together and fight for true equality and dignity for ourselves and our communities. It is an emergency not for us, but for them, because we are finally realizing the power of togetherness. The May 1 Women’s Block and Strike is a step in this direction. We will demonstrate our power as women, trans, and queers. We will do this by withholding our labor, waged and non-paid, on May 1 and by ensuring that business as usual cannot continue. We intend to demonstrate how little can get done without us, and how our energies can be wielded towards a new feminism of the 99%. Together, we can forge the power needed to make a new society.
WHAT: TOWN HALL @THE CORNERS: MOMENTUM!!! HEALTHCARE, IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, CLIMATE & MORE!!!
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Since inauguration, 100 days ago, the #ResistTrumpTuesdays movement, started by our friends at Working Families Party, has brought out tens of thousands of people – and has members of Congress shaking in their boots. This resistance has led to significant victories, from defeating round one of Trumpcare to pushing Democrats to hold strong and filibuster extreme Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. In every corner of the country, week after week, we are meeting face to face with our elected officials, making it clear to Republicans and Democrats alike that collaboration with the Trump administration comes at a steep political price.
With Republicans trying once again to repeal the Affordable Care Act, will you keep up the pressure and attend an event at your elected official’s local office?
Will you join the event as a part of #ResistTrumpTuesdays?
YES, I’LL BE THERE!
Want to support our work? The MoveOn community will work every moment, day by day and year by year, to resist Trump’s agenda, contain the damage, defeat hate with love, and begin the process of swinging the nation’s pendulum back toward sanity, decency, and the kind of future that we must never give up on. And to do it we need your ongoing support, now more than ever. Will you stand with us?
CALL TO ACTION
JOIN OFPC AT CITY HALL TUESDAY, MAY 2nd at 5:30pm in efforts to urge Mayor Schaaf keeps her word!
On Friday, we learned that the Mayor is proposing to use Measure HH funds to fill a gap in the general Oakland budget. WE CANNOT LET THIS HAPPEN! Check out these articles by the East Bay Express and @SFGate on Mayor Libby Schaaf’s proposed plan.
http://www.sfgate.com/
We expect to receive an oral report about the Mayor’s budget proposal at the Tuesday, May 2nd City Council Meeting, commencing at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers, 3rd floor.
OFPC stands behind Oakland’s community efforts to use these funds to increase healthy options throughout the neighborhoods that need it most!
Background
In 2016, Oakland Food Policy Council worked with collaborators on helping pass the recent Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax or Measure HH.
In November 2016, Oakland voters passed Measure HH, a one cent per ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverage distribution in the city of Oakland to bring in approximately, 8 -9 Millions dollars in revenue to supports efforts to improve health and nutrition for youth and our community.
Journalist Anabel Hernandez presents her new book, What Really Happened in Iguala.
On September 26, 2014, Mexican police and military forces attacked and disappeared 43 students from the Ayotzinapa teachers college in Iguala, Guerrero. Faced with such events, no country can go forward without knowing the truth to which the victims the society have a right. The events in Iguala force us to reflect on what is occurring in Mexico: they show crudely the degradation of state forces who are supposed to carry out justice and protect. At the same time, they show the society’s deepest fears – and also its hopes.
In What Really Happened in Iguala (La Verdadera Noche de Iguala), Hernandez traverses the labyrinth of the Ayotzinapa case, its traps, it darkness and light. The reader sees the streets where the events took place, the bullet casings, and sandals left on the ground; hears the voices of the Ayotzinapa students; visits the places where torture was applied to manufacture guilt, as well as the offices of high-level officials who carried out the cover-up.
Anabel Hernandez is among the most important investigative journalists in Mexico and the winner of numerous national and international journalism awards. She was a Fellow in the Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley in 2014-2016. She has reported for The Guardian, Le Monde, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Reforma, Proceso, Univision and Telemundo. She is the author of The Presidential Family (2005, co-authored with Areli Quintero), Party Over in Los Pinos (2006), The President’s Accomplices (2008), Narcoland: The Mexican Drug Lords and their Godfathers (2010), and Mexico in Flames: Calderon’s Legacy (2012).
On May 3, we will also show the 26-minute documentary, Where the Guns Go: U.S. Policy and Human Rights in Mexico. Through testimony of victims, activists and journalists, the film exposes the U.S. role in violence in Mexico affecting so much Mexican communities and migrants seeking refuge.
For 22 years East Bay Food Not bombs has been providing free foods to the public in People’s Park and various locations in Oakland, AND bringing food to protests and encampments. Our message: you’re not poor and homeless because you suck, it’s because a sick society prioritizes war and greed over basic human needs.
We can’t keep this up without your help.
Come to our monthly meeting first Wednesday of the month.
Taken from the writings of Rachel Corrie
Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner
directed by: Jonathan Kane
performed by: Charlotte Hemmings
The critically acclaimed NY production of “My Name Is Rachel Corrie” comes to San Francisco for a limited run.
“My Name Is Rachel Corrie” is a one-woman play composed from Rachel’s own journals, letters and e-mails – creating a portrait of a messy, articulate, Salvador Dali – loving chain smoker (with a passion for the music of Pat Benatar), who left her home and school in Olympia, Washington, to work as an activist in the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In the three sold-out London runs since its Royal Court premier, the piece has been surrounded by both controversy and impassioned proponents, and has raised an unprecedented call to support political work and the difficult discourse it creates.
Scheduled Post ShowTalk Backs
Saturday April 29 – actor Charlotte Hemmings and director Jonathan Kane
Wednesday May 3rd – Rachel’s parents, Craig and Cindy Corrie
Thursday May 4th – Rachel’s parents, Craig and Cindy Corrie
3. 5:10pm: Open Forum
4. 5:15pm: Staff update on Surveillance Equipment Ordinance proposal to Public Safety Committee
5. 5:20pm: Discussion and possible action on Non-Cooperation with Registry Ordinance
6. 5:40pm: Presentation by Electronic Frontier Foundation – Analysis of Oakland Police Department’s
use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), and overview of ALPR use by law enforcement
7. 6:00pm: Review and discussion of Oakland Police Department’s Automated License Plate Reader
policy. No action will be taken on this item at this meeting
Anti Lab is a kind of clubhouse for creative resistance, a meeting place for people who want to transform their frustration with the current political climate into action. Anti Lab’s calendar features everything from a tenants’ rights workshop presented by the East Bay Community Law Center to weekly screen-printing hours and a trans photo booth. All for free.
It will be open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11am-8pm (ish). With workshops/events on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, plus Saturday afternoons.
In the mood for resistance? Read our profile on Anti Lab & join them tonight at 6pm for Hot Fresh Dissent: https://t.co/1vZpSDX7xJ
— East Bay Express (@EastBayExpress) May 4, 2017
On Thursday, May 4: "The Battle for Berkeley" — "a talk and a challenge to debate" by @SunsaraTaylor @RevolutionBksB #berkmtg pic.twitter.com/vikd6wfYM3
— Berkeleyside (@berkeleyside) May 3, 2017
Universal basic income made a big splash last week at this year’s TED conference in Vancouver. Rutger Bregman, basic income advocate and author of “Utopia for Realists”, received a standing ovation for his talk on why basic income could be the best solution for ending poverty.
Rutger is visiting San Francisco this week, and we’re very excited to host him for a discussion and book signing this Thursday, May 4th. Join us to hear about Rutger’s experiences and perspectives from his book.
Program:
– 6:30 Doors open
– 7:00 Program starts
– 7:30 Program concludes, stay for book signing and networking until 8:30
We’ll be hosting at Brigade in downtown San Francisco. Snacks and drinks will be available. See you on Thursday!
Space is limited, so make sure to register if you’d like to attend. You can RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1464341970305791/
Agenda
Intro (if needed) – 5 min
Clinic Event Planning – 20 min
Fund Spending approval procedures – 15 min
Fund raiser event planning – 15 min
bank account transfer – 10 min
Fund raiser for general assembly social – 15 min
web site update – 10 min
Treasury update – 10 min
Join the green party literature update – 10 min
Gentrification comes up constantly in the Bay Area, but few of us feel equipped to take action against it. Is it inevitable? What can we do now to prevent displacement?
This SURJ workshop will put gentrification and displacement in a historical context so we understand the racialized political and economic drivers. You’ll hear about past and current struggles led by communities of color to preserve their homes and communities.
The analysis that we are presenting is based on the work of Causa Justa :: Just Cause and we are asking for $5-$20 donation, sliding scale, which will go to support CJJC’s work challegning gentrification and fighting displacement. However, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Our workshop has space for 66 people. To reserve your spot in advance, please purchase tickets at http://
ACCESS NEEDS: This event is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific access needs, please email surjbasebuilding@gmail.com
SCENT FREE: We ask that guests do their best to be as scent free as possible. Please refer to this resource from the EastBay Meditation Center for more information on what that means. There will be a scent free section of seating offered. http://
SPREAD THE WORD, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
*Though intended for a white allied audience – people of color are also welcome.*
Taken from the writings of Rachel Corrie
Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner
directed by: Jonathan Kane
performed by: Charlotte Hemmings
The critically acclaimed NY production of “My Name Is Rachel Corrie” comes to San Francisco for a limited run.
“My Name Is Rachel Corrie” is a one-woman play composed from Rachel’s own journals, letters and e-mails – creating a portrait of a messy, articulate, Salvador Dali – loving chain smoker (with a passion for the music of Pat Benatar), who left her home and school in Olympia, Washington, to work as an activist in the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In the three sold-out London runs since its Royal Court premier, the piece has been surrounded by both controversy and impassioned proponents, and has raised an unprecedented call to support political work and the difficult discourse it creates.
Scheduled Post ShowTalk Backs
Saturday April 29 – actor Charlotte Hemmings and director Jonathan Kane
Wednesday May 3rd – Rachel’s parents, Craig and Cindy Corrie
Thursday May 4th – Rachel’s parents, Craig and Cindy Corrie
Sponsored by
THE CITY OF BERKELEY
On Cinco de Mayo, restaurants throughout Berkeley and other Bay Area sanctuary cities take part in “Cocktails for La Causa” to raise awareness of deportation and immigration issues and support local organizations providing legal defense. Funds collected from the sale of food or drink specifically created for this event will be donated equally between Centro Legal de la Raza (acting as the fiscal agent), the East Bay Community Law Center, and the Multicultural Institute.
Berkeley became a City of Refuge in 1971; in 2007 it reaffirmed this status in response to an increase in I.C.E. raids throughout the Bay Area; and in 2016, it again reaffirmed itself a sanctuary city in response to the election of Donald Trump and his anti-immigration policies. Berkeley is now leading efforts in the Bay Area to support its undocumented residents.
Come out to support and enjoy
Thanks so much to all of these establishments for helping to support the Bay Area’s sanctuary movement to aide undocumented residents in the current political climate. We encourage you to support them with your patronage. Check back for additions to the list.
| Agrodolce | 1730 Shattuck Ave. | Mocha Martini |
| Albatross Pub | 1822 San Pablo Ave. | Ponche de Puebla |
| Babette @ UC Art Museum | 2155 Center St | TBD |
| Cancun Taqueria | 2134 Allston Way | Sangria |
| Cheeseboard | 1512 Shattuck Ave. | Mexican Chocolate Scone |
| Gilman Brewing Company | 912 Gilman St. | Green Chile Beer |
| Highwire Coffee Roasters | 2049 San Pablo Ave. | 25% of Conscientious Objector Coffee drink & bean sales at all cafe locations |
| Lalime’s Restaurant | 1329 Gilman St. | TBD |
| Le Bateau Ivre | 2629 Telegraph Ave. | TBD |
| Phil’s Sliders | 2024 Shattuck Ave. | Spicy Sanctuary Tater Tots |
| Rangoon Super Stars | 2826 Telegraph Ave. | Donny Chicken Curry |
| Revival Bar + Kitchen | 2021 Shattuck Ave. | Bad Hombre Cocktail |
| Saturn Cafe | 2175 Allston Way | RISEUP Rita |
| Saul’s Deli | 1475 Shattuck Ave. | Americano Cocktail |
| Spats | 1974 Shattuck Ave. | ‘Through the Wall’ Mayan Mule |
| Starry Plough Irish Pub | 3101 Shattuck Ave. | 10% donation on all food & drink |
| Tacos Sinaloa | 2384 Telegraph Ave. | Green Card Burrito |
| Xocolate Bar | 1709 Solano Ave. | Chocolate-Dipped 9th Circuit Bananas |
Bay Area Regional Jail Fight Meeting – Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco
Local sheriffs are currently attempting to expand and renovate jails in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties. These expansions are all coming out of similar statewide offensives to build more cages on a local level following orders to reduce state prison populations. Let’s work together to strengthen our efforts!
Please join us to build strategy and share resources between the three campaigns to stop jail expansion. In the meeting we will share updates between the jailfights, determine points of common resistance, discuss mounting stronger opposition on a regional and statewide level, and distribute and assess reports, toolkits, or other resources that could be used cross-county.
This meeting is geared towards those already active in the campaigns, however we also welcome new people who would like to join our fights!
Coffee and lunch will be provided. Please email lily@criticalresistance.org with any dietary needs and to let us know you’re coming.
We will be providing some materials and resources. Please email links or documents that you would like shared in the meeting.
**The venue is wheelchair accessible. There is a free parking lot and street parking (validated by store). Ashby BART is approx 12 minute walk. Please contact us with other accessibility needs or questions.
DSA East Bay has experienced a huge surge in membership since the election and our local chapter is getting busy!
People are coming together to build power locally and fight for everything from Single Payer healthcare in California to a living wage for all workers, homes for all, equal rights for people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ people and women and ultimately, a society run to satisfy human need, not corporate profit.
Come out on the first Saturday of May to learn how DSA is organizing locally, what our plans are for the future and how you can get involved!
This meeting is open to members and non-members alike who are interested in DSA. It is open to the public and you do not need to be a member to attend.
If you are not yet a member and want to join you can sign up at: https://
Join us May 6th to gather over food as we plan next steps towards building respectful, non-police crisis supports in Berkeley.
This event is a follow up to Berkeley Copwatch/Justice 4 Kayla Moore’s 4/8 forum on Responding to Mental Health Crises without BPD:A Community Forum, but all are welcome whether or not you were at the forum.
Details to come – save the date and share any ideas in the discussion for now!
Come out to ARC’s monthly General Meeting! This month, we’re welcoming Councilmember Jim Oddie to our meeting to discuss improvements to the rent ordinance and answer questions. Cities across the Bay are passing greater tenant protections. Let’s make Alameda next!
TODAY: General Meeting from 2-4pm: @thealamedapoint 677 W Ranger Ave w/guest CM @jhoddie777 #Alameda #JustCause https://t.co/O7P5NxoIji pic.twitter.com/tF2cw1FhRU
— Alameda Renters (@Alameda_Renters) May 6, 2017
Annie Danger, Mike Esmailzadeh and Heather will lead a two hour workshop on the basics of intervening in public as a bystander. They will cover the basics of stance, assertiveness, and situational awareness as well as go into depth about different potential scenarios, legality of bystander intervention, physical and social skills and tactics for successful intervention, de-escalation, police involvement, knowing your place, and aftercare.
This workshop cannot cover all possibilities of intervention, but will provide a baseline for reducing harm and acting in effective solidarity with people being harassed or assaulted.
If you have any physical disabilities or differences in ability organizers should know about, please email basebuilding@surjbayarea.org.
Tickets are sliding scale $10 – $20. No one turned away for lack of funds.