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Come Out for Our LGBTQ Whistle blower PFC Bradley Manning at the 2013 SF Pride Parade! You are invited to join our official, fabulous, and epic, contingent for the SF Pride People’s Grand Marshal Bradley Manning!
Music by Kaimera & the Brass Liberation Orchestra, Featuring Daniel Ellsberg (riding in a convertible), and a motorized cable car (for those who can’t walk).
Come celebrate the radical heritage and original spirit of Pride by joining the contingent in support of a heroic Queer army intelligence analyst who sacrificed everything so we could all know the truth about US wars and foreign policy by leaking classified information that revealed war crimes, torture, lies, corruption, spying, bribery, false imprisonment and much more to the Wikileaks whistle blowing website.
This year’s Pride falls in the midst of a military court martial this summer where PFC Manning’s entire life will quite literally be on the line. This will be the most crucial time to show support for this young hero, especially from the LGBTQ community. By marching with us we will not only be supporting Manning but challenging an entire system of oppression at home and abroad. LGBTQ liberation is integrally tied to the collective liberation of all oppressed groups. Despite the SF Pride Board publicly maligning and rescinding Manning as a Grand Marshal, members of the San Francisco LGBTQ, military veteran and activist community have named Bradley Manning the 2013 San Francisco Pride People’s Grand Marshal & we will be marching in solidarity & in mass. Free Bradley Manning, our communities and the world!
Manning is in prison for us! Let’s come out for him!
More contact info:
Lisa Geduldig (Publicist) • Ph: (415) 431-7363 • Cell: (415) 205-6515 • lisag@igc.org
Come Out for Our LGBTQ Whistle blower PFC Manning at the 2013 San Francisco Pride Parade!
With the Brass Liberation Orchestra & DJ set by Kaimera!
Endorsed by: Gay Liberation Network, Veterans for Peace & Iraq Veterans Against the War.
Come celebrate the radical heritage and original spirit of Pride by joining the contingent in support of a heroic Queer army intelligence analyst who sacrificed everything so we could all know the truth about US wars and foreign policy by leaking classified information that revealed war crimes, torture, lies, corruption, spying, bribery, false imprisonment and much more to the Wikileaks whistle blowing website.
Facebook Page. More information. RSVP.
An Art Exhibition Showcasing The Truth & Humor of the Turkish Resistance
Original scenes from Istanbul Gezi Park Protest
by
Turkish American Gezi Platform: An organization representing the Turkish American Community in support of the Gezi Movement
Saturday, June 29th, 4PM – 9PM
Sunday, June 30th, 11AM – 2 PM
Studio Location:
DILEKSEZEN
1933 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Sundays – 2:00 PM, Oscar Grant Plaza
Our General Assembly is a participatory gathering of Oakland community members and beyond, where everyone who shows up is treated equally and has equal decision-making power. Occupy Oakland’s General Assembly uses a participatory decision-making process appropriately called, “Occupy Oakland’s Collective Decision-Making Process.” Our Assembly and the process we have collectively cultivated strives to reach agreement while building community.
Decision Making
Proposals are brought to the Facilitation Committee, either in person at their regular meetings (19th and Telegraph on Wednesdays at 12:00 PM and Saturdays at 4:00 PM) or through an email to: facilitation@occupyoakland.org, and then are brought to Occupy Oakland’s General Assembly. A proposal becomes a resolution only when it is approved through the mechanics of Occupy Oakland’s collective decision-making process. If the community passes a proposal, then it becomes an official Occupy Oakland resolution.
Autonomous Action & the General Assembly
The bulk of the work of Occupy Oakland does NOT happen in the General Assembly. It happens in various committees, caucuses, and associated groups that report back to the general assembly. Everyone participating in Occupy Oakland should be part of at least one associated group. Occupy Oakland encourages autonomous actions that do not require consensus from the General Assembly. This encourages political activity that is decentralized and welcomes diverse voices and actions into the movement.
General Assembly Standard Agenda
- Welcome
- Welcome Announcements
- Agenda Overview
- Forum
- Reports from Committees, Subcommittees, Caucuses, & Working Groups
- Overview of Process
- Proposal Queue
- Sample Proposal 1
- Sample Proposal 2
- Sample Proposal 3
- Action Announcements
- General Announcements
* An agenda is subject to change at the discretion of the Facilitation Committee or the facilitators of the GA.
Schedule and Records
Meeting notes, resolutions, and decisions are posted online so that participants can keep track of what is going on with the occupation.
GA Statements | GA Minutes | GA Agendas | GA Proposals | GA Resolutions
Facilitation Committee
Helps facilitate the operation of the General Assembly. The Facilitation Committee meets at 19th and Telegraph on Wednesdays at 12:00 PM and Saturdays at 4:00 PM. If you would like to join our committee, please email us at: facilitation@occupyoakland.org, or see our page on this website for more information: Facilitation Committee.
How to Make a Proposal
- Create a group of at least three people that have attended at least one Occupy Oakland General Assembly prior to drafting the proposal.
- Submit your proposal in writing to: facilitation@occupyoakland.org or during a Facilitation Committee meeting.
- Please include contact information for at least three members of your group.
Join Justice 4 Alan Blueford & SEIU pickets at the Eastmont Mall in support of SEIU civilian workers inside OPD and for civilianization and Internal Affairs reforms.
OPD is around the back of the mall. You can enter the parking lot from Foothill.
Pickets at City Hall and the other City administration buildings around OGP begin at 6:00 AM.
Major rally at Oscar Grant Plaza with speakers including elected officials, religious and community leaders, BART & City of Oakland workers.
Hear Sara Flounders, author of War Without Victory – The Pentagon’s Achilles Heel, Co-Director of the International Action Center and Workers World Party Secretariat, discuss:
* What is imperialism?
* Why must the working class break with its own ruling class on the question of imperialist war
* How do internationalism and solidarity strengthen the worldwide class struggle?
The politics of debt will continue to meet on Mondays at 7:00pm in the public school space (2141 Broadway, Downtown Oakland). The class is going to go back to a biweekly format to slow down and treat the text and topic carefully, or, to give more time for reading. We’ve had some lively discussions about David Graeber and Marizzio Lazzarato’s differing approaches to debt, economics, and politics that are never short on commentary! Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from each other on perhaps the most important topic for our times.
The first meeting took place on Saturday before the SEIU City workers went on strike for Monday. Come and find out what is what and talk about next steps.
Join us for the 1st Annual Declaration of Independence Protest Party at People’s Park in Berkeley, California, to show your support for the fight for restoring America. This event is designed to show that protest is patriotic and that the people coming together in unity can bring about effective change that’s needed right now instead of waiting on a government that has been polarized by the corruption from lobbyists and wall streets’ too big to fail banks.
This event is a celebration of freedom with dance, music, food and the learning of different cultures. This is a positive peoples movement!!! THIS IS NOT A TEA PARTY EVENT! This is a working persons event that wants to bring back a goverment that is more representative of working people than corporations. So please join us with a positive attitude, music and food and let us start a positive tradition that brings about change from the grassroots up.
It takes a lot of courage for non-union, low-wage workers to go on strike – especially when their co-workers have been fired for organizing. The workers are ready, but they need your support! Please join us on the 5th and 14th and support these courageous worker leaders!
Non-Union Airport Fast Food Workers Ready to STRIKE!
Strike Build-Up Actions at Oakland Airport Terminal 2:
Friday, 7/5: 11:30 am -1:30 pm.
Sunday, 7/14: 7 am, noon, 5 pm.
It’s going to be a hot summer: as East Bay public workers struggle for justice on the job, non-union workers at Oakland Airport fast food restaurants are preparing to strike!
“My bosses cut my hours to punish me for trying to form a union. They fired my co-worker for organizing, and they still haven’t brought her back to work. I’m tired of waiting for justice – I’m ready to fight!” said Oakland Airport Subway cashier Hayat Selmani.
A year ago, airport fast food workers launched a public campaign for better jobs – including a fair process to decide whether to form a union. Some workers have faced serious retaliation: the National Labor Relations Board just charged two OAK restaurants with breaking labor laws and firing workers who spoke out. And the Port of Oakland found that these same employers violated the living wage and fired workers who complained about it. But so far, the employers haven’t faced real consequences.
Now the workers are taking action to protest their bosses’ unfair labor practices. At Thursday’s Port Commission meeting, workers announced a strike deadline of July 11th. While the strike date itself was not announced, workers are calling for a picket on Friday, July 5th, and a full day of action on Sunday, July 14th.
Si se puede!
UNITE HERE Local 2850 Facebook Website
Brought to you again by Fresh Juice Party. Check out their previous artwork.
What new beautiful design will be etched in chalk at OGP this time? Come find out and help out.
The Interfaith Tent will once again be handing out fliers, talking with people, and reading the names of those killed by police on July 5th @ OPD Headquarters on 7th and Broadway.
A group of us walked from the police station up Broadway and Telegraph, talking with people as we went. That was very effective. Our “Stop Police Violence” signs made people want to talk with us.
Join Justice 4 Alan Blueford Coalition members and Prison Hunger Strike Solidarity supporters calling attention to injustice both within prison walls and on the outside.
The SHU (Solitary Holding Unit) mockup is rumored to be making another appearance.
Come check it all out!
How Philadephia’s police and DA actively manufactured Mumia’s guilt and suppressed his innocence.
A short film by Stephen Vittoria, writer/director of “Mumia, Long Distance Revolutionary.”
Speakers: Rachel Wolkenstein, lawyer for Mumia, and a member of Mumia’s family
Sponsors: Labor Action Committee to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and Oakland Teachers for Mumia.
You may know Dominic Ware, a worker at the San Leandro Walmart and one of the most visible and active OURWalmart leaders in the Bay Area. Just this week he was out supporting the BART strike. And a few weeks ago he and many of his co-workers were on strike themselves.
Today, Dominic was fired. Walmart cited his absences as a result of the strike. Last week, Raymond from Richmond, Barbara from Sacramento and up to 40 strikers across the country were fired or disciplined. Dominic has been there for his co-workers, for BART strikers, for nurses fighting Sutter, for Oakland residents fighting displacement, for all of us in this movement.
It’s time to be there for Dominic and defend our freedom to speak out, stand up and live better.
10am – Action in support of fired strikers Raymond and Louis from Richmond Walmart (1400 Hilltop Mall Rd, Richmond, CA)
12pm – Action in support of #walmartstrikers at San Leandro Walmart (1919 Davis St San Leandro, CA)
2pm – Action in support of fired striker Dominic from San Leandro Walmart (15555 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA)
4pm – Action in support of #walmartstrikers at Fremont Walmart (44009 Osgood Rd, Fremont, CA)
Message: Stop firing #walmartstrikers – We call on you to end your illegal disciplinary actions and terminations and demand that you immediately reinstate all Walmart workers who were fired for simply exercising their rights.
Our weekly open meeting for members and supporters to discuss the weeks tasks and projects. Come get plugged into ongoing housing defense work! We have abundant and varied work for all folks in any number of meaningful projects.
Rain location: SF Pizza, 1500 Broadway, Oakland