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Join us a rowdy noisy tour of shame of some of the worst banking and insurance institutions in San Francisco’s financial district on Monday, August 18th at 11am.
We will take direct action with a tour of shame to shut down business as usual and emphasize the connections between war, the climate crisis, capitalism, exploitation and oppression.
We and allies will be led by a delegation of Gulf South residents, a region on the frontlines of climate disaster, representing communities hit hardest by the fossil fuel projects supported by the financial and insurance institutions in the SF Financial District.
Bring pots, pans, and noisemakers of all kinds. We’ll have everything else you need, including chant sheets, banners, signs, props and art.
Send RSVP.
By now you’ve probably seen or heard of Newsom’s hot mess of a “Petroleum Market Stabilization” bill that will reverse every gain we’ve fought so hard for on the oil and gas front.
This coming Wednesday in Sacramento there will be a Joint Assembly Committee Hearing on “California’s Transportation Fuels Transition” to consider the bill’s disastrous proposals. This is our big chance to change hearts and minds in the legislature.
The hearing will cover topics related to Newsom’s current proposals to expand oil and gas drilling across the state, as well as legislative proposals to cut refinery regulations.
The current momentum, if left unchecked, could send us right back to drilling Mordor. We can’t let this happen.
This is a very critical moment in our efforts to hold back the wave of Big Oil handouts that Newsom and some legislators are proposing in the wake of of refinery closures and the panic over gas prices. There’ll be an opportunity at this hearing for public comments—anywhere from 1 minute to 30 seconds, depending on attendance—and we need dozens of us to pack the room and urge the legislature to stand up to Big Oil. The hearing starts at 1:30 PM in the Swing Space, Room 1100. Lunch will be provided at noon.
The sign-up form is here. Further info and talking points will be provided once you’ve signed up.
p.s. On Monday, August 18 at 5 PM there will be an organizing and info session for activists around the state to get up to speed on the Big Oil handouts proposed for the end of the legislative session. You can register for the zoom link here.
And please reach out to action@sunflower-alliance.org if you can give a ride on Wednesday or want to join some of us on the train.
These are terrible times and we are beset from all directions at once. Sadly, this is yet another area to come together in emergency response, and we thank you for rising to the occasion.
Sunflower Alliance
https://350bayarea.
ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, organized by Indivisible Elmwood
Between Acton and Bonar, beside “The Way”, in front of the bike path.
STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
Interfaith Prayer Vigil: As the attack on immigrants is escalating and ICE the U.S. government is disappearing people, we refuse to stand by as masked ICE agents abduct and disappear members of our communities. Come stand with the Godmothers of the Disappeared, who hold this vigil in solidarity with the Interfaith Mother’s Vigils in Los Angeles and across the country.
ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, organized by Indivisible Elmwood
STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
The billionaires continue to wage a cruel war on working people, with their cronies in the administration, ICE and law enforcement backing up their attacks. This Labor Day we will continue to stand strong, fighting for public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, shared prosperity over corporate politics.
Working people built this nation and we know how to take care of each other. We won’t back down—we will never stop fighting for our families and the rights and freedoms that ensure access to opportunity and a better life for all Americans. The billionaire’s time is up.
On September 1st we will continue the movement we launched together on May 1st, standing in solidarity with all our communities under attack and fighting for real wins for all our people.
In thousands of communities around the country we encourage you to take a stand with us on Labor Day. On the streets, outside the offices of the corporate criminals who are behind the attacks on our freedoms and at congressional offices. Together we will demand a world that works for all of us.
OUR DEMANDS TO BUILD THE SOCIETY WE ALL DESERVE:
- Stop the billionaire takeover and rampant corruption of the Trump administration.
- Protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs for working people.
- Fully funded schools, and healthcare and housing for all.
- Stop the attacks on immigrants, Black, indigenous, trans people, and all our communities.
- Invest in people not wars.
Please note: A core principle behind all our events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
The MAGA regime continues to wage a war on working people, cutting crucial public programs, conducting ICE raids in immigrant communities, and pushing a hostile takeover of our government. But we won’t back down.
Join us this Monday, September 1st, Labor Day, at one of the many actions happening across the Bay Area:
- San Francisco: 11AM, 16th and Mission Bart Plaza, more info here
- Bay Resistance meet up spot: in front of Pancho Villa, 3071 16th St.
- Oakland: 12PM, Oscar Grant Plaza, more info here
- Bay Resistance meet up spot outside the Rotunda Building, 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
- Richmond: 12PM, Frank Hagel Federal Building, more info here
- San Jose: 3PM, San Jose City Hall, more info here
Our demands are clear:
- Stop the billionaire takeover and corruption of the Trump administration
- Protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security, and other earned benefits for working people
- Fully funded schools, healthcare, and housing for all
- Stop the attacks on immigrants, Black/African American, indigenous, trans people, and all our communities
- Invest in people, not wars
Flock is illegally collaborating with CBP to facilitate mass deportations and Oakland Police are complicit!
There are over 300 of these AI-enabled cameras on our streets tracking people indiscriminately, and OPD wants even more.
Remind the Oakland Privacy Commission we are a sanctuary city and these cameras are being used to target immigrants.
There’s no place place for Flock Fascism on our streets! Drop the Contract now!
ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, organized by Indivisible Elmwood
STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
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ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, organized by Indivisible Elmwood
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| A plan to rush a new “Encampment Abatement Policy” that would criminalize homelessness in Oakland failed on Wednesday, thanks to the over one hundred residents who came out to speak in opposition to the proposal and in favor of real housing solutions. Organizing works!
But the fight is far from over – the Public Safety Committee voted to put this legislation on their “pending” list, which means Councilmembers will have time to propose amendments before bringing the policy back to Council for a vote. In the meantime, we are building on the momentum from this week’s victory to urge City Council to focus its resources on transitional and permanent affordable housing that gets Oaklanders off the streets. What: Press Conference of houseless, formerly houseless sweeps survivors, housed allies, community organizations and small businesses who successfully pushed back a plan to rush a new “Encampment Abatement Policy” speaking on real solutions to homelessness Who: Moms 4 Housing, POOR Magazine / Homefulness, Wood Street Commons, Black Solutions Lab, Care 4 Community Action, currently houseless people, Oakland residents, small business owners, and hopefully you, your family, roommates, friends, and neighbors! See you on Monday! |
To ensure you are fully prepared to take action safely, confidently, and powerfully, ACLU is hosting a crucial pre-action training:
This training will cover key information and strategies, including:
- Knowing your rights during protests and encounters with law enforcement
- Practical tools and techniques for safety and de-escalation in tense moments
- Building the knowledge and strength to support others in the streets and beyond
When we know our rights, we can defend them. Let’s get ready to protect our community and freedoms together.
Spanish translation and American Sign Language interpretation will be available for this program. Traducción al español estará disponible.
Catch you there!