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9896
Aug
12
Fri
Stop Shotspotter Week of Action
Aug 12 all-day

70172
Aug
13
Sat
Stop Shotspotter Week of Action
Aug 13 all-day

70172
People’s Climate Protest @ West Steps, State Capitol
Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Advocates from all over Northern California will converge at the Capitol to demand this administration take REAL climate action and make a plan to phase out fossil fuels in our state.

A recent Supreme Court decision is obstructing federal climate action, oil and gas wells are leaking, and the climate crisis keeps getting worse by the day. We need California to take real leadership now more than ever.

We will demand real action from the Newsom administration to protect our communities by ending all new oil and gas drilling permits, phasing out oil and gas production in the state, rolling out a safety buffer and stopping all new permits.

Read more about the event on our website, or go straight to the RSVP page and TURN OUT on Saturday if you can make it!

70176
People’s Climate Protest in Sacramento @ State Capitol West Steps
Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

As the climate crisis gets worse and worse — and the Supreme Court and the filibuster are blocking federal climate action — now more than ever, we need California to take the lead.

Join a statewide coalition of climate action organizations in Sacramento August 13 to tell Governor Newsom to take real action:
* end all new oil and gas drilling permits
* phase out oil and gas production in the state
* rolling out a safety buffer between fossil fuel operations and communities
* stop all new permits.

Details/RSVP

70158
Aug
14
Sun
Stop Shotspotter Week of Action
Aug 14 all-day

70172
Aug
21
Sun
People’s Park: Nonviolent Direct Action preps/trainings @ People's Park
Aug 21 @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

Please plan to stay all day. Bring hats, water, lunch, chair or blanket. There preps are an opportunity to lean into the long history of nonviolent direct action, working with affinity groups and Consensus Process decision-making, jail solidarity inside and outside of jail, with plenty of practice in role playing. Contact: weddress777@gmail.com

70192
Aug
26
Fri
ShutDown the Anti-Abortion Action by “ProLifeSF” at UC Berkeley @ Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights to oppose and nonviolently shut down “Pro-Life” SF’s action at UC Berkeley! We REFUSE to tolerate, normalize and legitimize any anti-abortion forces!

The overturning of abortion rights is ILLEGITIMATE!
The Federal Government Must Restore NATIONWIDE LEGAL ABORTION NOW!

Let the anti-abortion forces and those in power know that we will sooner bring the gears of society to a grinding halt through mass nonviolent resistance than accept the horrors of forced motherhood!

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the lives of women, girls and everyone who can get pregnant are being decimated, they are being reduced to incubators. Women are being considered less than full human beings, wombs are becoming crime scenes and sites of surveillance.

WE REFUSE TO ACCEPT THIS NIGHTMARE WORLD!
A world in which a 10-year-old rape victim in Ohio had to travel to another state to get an abortion, where a court in Florida ruled that a 16-year-old was “not mature enough” to get an abortion and forced by the state to carry a pregnancy to term, where a mother in Nebraska faces felony charges for allegedly helping her teenage daughter abort a pregnancy – and that’s just the beginning.

Who are “Pro-Life” SF?
“Pro-Life” SF and PAAU (“Progressive” Anti-Abortion Uprising)
are part of the Christian fascist anti-abortion movement whose members have invaded abortion clinics, harassed patients, stalked and terrorized doctors, stole fetal remains, and utilized various dirty tactics. They disguise themselves as “progressive,” calling themselves feminist, leftist, atheist, vegan, queer, anarchist, etc. to disorient people and garner support. But their goal is no different from open fascists: reducing women and people who can get pregnant to baby-making machines, putting fetuses before women’s lives. They are coming to Berkeley to legitimize anti-women fascist politics under a “progressive” mantle, and it must be REJECTED and OPPOSED!

They are supported and promoted by women-hating and anti-LBGTQ+ politicians and leaders of the anti-abortion movement like Texas senator Ted Cruz and Randall Terry — a Christian fascist who believes that it is “human nature” for women to follow men and who has openly advocated for murder of abortion doctors.

RiseUp4Abortionrights.org
TW: @Rise4AbortionSF
IG: @riseup4abortion_bayarea
BayArea [at] RiseUp4AbortionRights.org
Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights!
Abortion On Demand & Without Apology!
#Green4Abortion

70195
Aug
27
Sat
Bay Bridge March: World Day for the End of Speciesism
Aug 27 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Speciesism’s effect on the world is unfathomably destructive. Like other forms of oppression and prejudice, it ranges from interpersonal microaggressions, to downright bigotry, to entire societal institutions that thrive off direct or indirect exploitation and violence. It’s an issue that’s widely underrecognized so please WEAR BLACK CLOTHING and join us Saturday afternoon, August 27th to take part in the 8th annual World Day for the end of Speciesism where we’ll march a portion of the highly trafficked Bay Bridge in hopes of drawing attention to the issue along with other actions happening on the same day around the world.
At times we’ll highlight the speciesist practice of prosecuting humans who help anyone who isn’t a human escape from situations of distress and certain death. One of our current organizers (Paul Darwin Picklesimer) and one of our co-founders (Wayne Hsiung) will stand trial in Utah on September 9th for helping two piglets get to a vet and are facing up to over a decade in prison if convicted.
After marching, we’ll return to the meeting point to reflect on the day and enjoy free, delicious, plant-based food from P and A Vegan Catering.
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ACCESSIBILITY: Some marching (as much as 4.6 miles) and standing. Some chairs will be on hand for sitting as needed. Sun protection and comfortable footwear may be helpful. Smoke flares may be present so please be aware in order to distance yourself from them in case they might bother you.
WHO: Everyone is welcome! However, please do not come if you have or recently had symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19. If you’re nervous, you can come observe or hold a sign quietly.

Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build a world where every animal is safe, happy and free.
DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at dxe.io/conduct.
To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here: dxe.io/handbook

70183
Sep
1
Thu
Senator Feinstein, Stop the Dirty Pipeline Deal! @ Outside Feinstein's SF Office
Sep 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

RSVP here.  Facebook post here.

Join a broad coalition to demand that our elected officials hold the line against passing any dirty side deal with Senator Joe Manchin and the fossil fuel industry.  Adoption would mean the further sacrifice of frontline communities, fasttracking dangerous fossil fuel projects, pushing approval for Manchin’s pet Mountain Valley Pipeline, and gutting bedrock environmental laws mandating review and community input on infrastructure projects.  Now’s the time to take a stand and say that no community can be a sacrifice for fossil fuel profits.

This dirty side deal was engineered by a Senator who made his fortune as a coal baron and has the full power of the fossil fuel industry behind him.   Knowing that accelerating the buildout of fossil fuel infrastructure would be unpopular on its own, cunning Manchin is demanding that this legislation be attached to a critical, must-pass spending bill, potentially triggering a government shutdown.

It’s clearly time to descend on Senator Feinstein’s San Francisco office.  Bay Area, present!  

Bring signs that say “Stop the Dirty Deal.”   Please wear red or orange for all our communities impacted and threatened by climate-charged wildfires, heatwaves and drought.

 

WHERE

1 Post Street, San Francisco  (intersection of Post and Market)
Accessible by BART and MUNI, parking two blocks away at Union Square

 

70209
Sep
12
Mon
Eviction Support at Wood St. Encampment @ Wood St.Encampment
Sep 12 all-day

Thank you to everyone who came out to Wood St encampment last week to provide support to residents during this violent displacement. Wood St encampment is home to an estimated 200 to 300 individuals, some who have lived here over a decade.

With little to no resources or support from the state, we need to keep showing up for our unhoused neighbors! Please show up again this Monday and Tuesday anytime between 6:30 am to 5 pm at 34th and Wood St in West Oakland.

This is the largest encampment in the Bay Area, and even though Libby Schaaf is on record saying Oakland does not have the beds for everyone living here, they’re going forward with the sweeps anyway. The encampment spans for blocks, and their plan is to do it in sections, with two week breaks in between each section. Keep reading below for more details on joining us!

Photo of pink Wood Street tiny home that was recently demolished that has a banner on it that reads “Housing as a Human Right”

What: Eviction support at Wood St encampment
Where: 34th St & Wood St, Oakland, CA 94608
When: Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13 between 6:30am and 5pm
Point person on site: Boots w/ Love and Justice in the Streets (will be in a canopy tent)
Note: this encampment spans for blocks so this will be an ongoing effort with two week breaks between each section that is cleared

CHP (California Highway Patrol) has been rolling deep and two residents were even arrested for non-violent civil disobedience in resistance to this displacement. We were able to help bail them out and they were back at Wood Street the next day. Let’s make sure the state knows we’re watching!

Residents are mainly in need of witnesses. Be prepared for the heat (wear sunscreen, hydrate and wear a hat if you have one). We need folks to drop off ice, water and ready-to-eat food to share. Be prepared to document. Bring charged phones and extra batteries. Wear protective closed toed shoes (like work boots or hiking shoes). Gloves and heavy duty trash bags may be helpful. If you have a truck that can tow vehicles or a commercial drivers license, that *might* come in handy.

The state has failed the unhoused. Homelessness is the result of policies that criminalize poverty, addiction, mental health disabilities and treat human beings like garbage to be swept away while the underlying causes go ignored.

You can come for an hour or stay all day, but all hands on deck are needed!

Love and solidarity,
APTP

P.S. You can also venmo @love-and-justice to support from afar!

70265
Sep
13
Tue
Eviction Support at Wood St. Encampment @ Wood St.Encampment
Sep 13 all-day

Thank you to everyone who came out to Wood St encampment last week to provide support to residents during this violent displacement. Wood St encampment is home to an estimated 200 to 300 individuals, some who have lived here over a decade.

With little to no resources or support from the state, we need to keep showing up for our unhoused neighbors! Please show up again this Monday and Tuesday anytime between 6:30 am to 5 pm at 34th and Wood St in West Oakland.

This is the largest encampment in the Bay Area, and even though Libby Schaaf is on record saying Oakland does not have the beds for everyone living here, they’re going forward with the sweeps anyway. The encampment spans for blocks, and their plan is to do it in sections, with two week breaks in between each section. Keep reading below for more details on joining us!

Photo of pink Wood Street tiny home that was recently demolished that has a banner on it that reads “Housing as a Human Right”

What: Eviction support at Wood St encampment
Where: 34th St & Wood St, Oakland, CA 94608
When: Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13 between 6:30am and 5pm
Point person on site: Boots w/ Love and Justice in the Streets (will be in a canopy tent)
Note: this encampment spans for blocks so this will be an ongoing effort with two week breaks between each section that is cleared

CHP (California Highway Patrol) has been rolling deep and two residents were even arrested for non-violent civil disobedience in resistance to this displacement. We were able to help bail them out and they were back at Wood Street the next day. Let’s make sure the state knows we’re watching!

Residents are mainly in need of witnesses. Be prepared for the heat (wear sunscreen, hydrate and wear a hat if you have one). We need folks to drop off ice, water and ready-to-eat food to share. Be prepared to document. Bring charged phones and extra batteries. Wear protective closed toed shoes (like work boots or hiking shoes). Gloves and heavy duty trash bags may be helpful. If you have a truck that can tow vehicles or a commercial drivers license, that *might* come in handy.

The state has failed the unhoused. Homelessness is the result of policies that criminalize poverty, addiction, mental health disabilities and treat human beings like garbage to be swept away while the underlying causes go ignored.

You can come for an hour or stay all day, but all hands on deck are needed!

Love and solidarity,
APTP

P.S. You can also venmo @love-and-justice to support from afar!

70265
Sep
20
Tue
Protest Charging Youth as Adults – SF
Sep 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

70272
Sep
23
Fri
Global Climate Strike – No Coal in Oakland @ Oscar Grant Plaza
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Youth vs Apocalypse to say: No to Coal in Oakland! and  No to all forms of violence! This is action is part of the Global Climate Strike on September 23, 2022

This global climate strike is focused specifically on economic, racial, and international justice   “To demand policymakers and world leaders to prioritize #PeopleNotProfit!  Globally, we are asking for Climate Reparations, not as charity, but as a transformative justice process in which political power will return to the people.  This should be a follow through on the demands from Indigenous, black, anti-patriarchal and diverse marginalized communities to get their lands back, giving resources to the communities most affected  by the climate crisis for adaptation, loss and damages.”

Now that Oakland is again threatened with coal shipment from the port, YVA is rallying to say no to coal in Oakland and also no to all forms of violence. Join the youth who are leading this important action “to support each other, express joy, celebrate life, fight to protect our lives and be able to live together.”

YVA says:
“Together let’s bring back the power to the people whose power has been stolen. Together, let’s build a system and home where we prioritize #PeopleNotProfit.”

WHERE

Gather at Oscar Grant/Frank Ogawa Plaza (Broadway and 14th St. Oakland. then march on a 1-mile loop through downtown, past the Oakland Police Department and the Federal Building, then return to the plaza. Map here.

Schedule:

10am – Gather, practice chants, learn song/ movement

10:30 am – Short march

11:30pm – Speakers, Hip Hop performances and lunch

1pm – end

Background: For more information on the history of the fight against coal in Oakland, check out these google slides

School Support Request Form: https://forms.gle/U4kDsc4DaD3yWXM16

Volunteer Sign Up: https://forms.gle/8tqZwvD13rUR4PjW6

70246
Sep
28
Wed
Eviction Support At Wood St! @ Wood St Encampment
Sep 28 all-day

70289
Sep
29
Thu
Eviction Support At Wood St! @ Wood St Encampment
Sep 29 all-day

70289
Sep
30
Fri
Eviction Support At Wood St! @ Wood St Encampment
Sep 30 all-day

70289
Oct
4
Tue
Action Alert: Nowhere to Go – Demand Justice from the Oakland City Council @ Online
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

70308
Oct
6
Thu
Dream Beyond Bars and Borders Action (STREET ACTION) @ Oscar Grant Plaza
Oct 6 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Meet us in Oscar Grant Plaza for a march and action led by two local organizations: Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ) and Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA). The action will lift up both organizations’ campaigns around divesting from systems of harm and investing in healing, wellness, and community-controlled grassroots power. This will include a flashmob that we learned from our Chilean feminist friends. We will close with a dinner and rally at the Chinatown Resilience Hub that Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN) has fought for and developed over many years.

Local Planning Committee

Grassroots Global Justice (GGJ) is an alliance of over 60 US-based grassroots organizing (GRO) groups comprised of working and poor people and communities of color. GGJ brings GRO groups into a long-term process of relationship building, political alignment and transformational leadership development. We weave and bridge together US-based GRO groups and global social movements working for climate justice, gender justice, an end to war, and a just transition to the next economy.  At our 7th Membership Assembly in 2018, the membership of GGJ refined our framework for a holistic approach to building grassroots global justice: No War, No Warming, Build a Just Transition to a Feminist Economy, echoing the framework of Dr. Martin Luther King’s philosophy of the Triple Evils of Poverty, Racism and Militarism and integrating the current day pressing issues of climate change and feminism.

 

70319
Oct
8
Sat
Abortion is a Human Right @ Oscar Grant Plaza
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, October 8th from 10am – 12pm for a Rally to protest the Supreme Court’s taking away legal abortion and to support expanding access to full reproductive care as part of the nationwide mass actions for reproductive rights!

RSVP

People all around the country are uniting for a Fall of reckoning. We will not sit back and accept the attacks on our families, future, and our freedom.

We are honored to follow the “A Day Without Us” on Sept 30th, Student Walkouts on October 6th, and to kick off the Yes on Prop 1 Weekend of Action to codify the right to an abortion in the CA State Constitution! Use the energy and momentum of our rally to launch you into concrete action that same day, or the next! Register for a phonebank shift here: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/vote-yes-prop-1-statewide-phonebank

Join us.

Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte & East Bay Democratic Socialists of America in collaboration with a growing list of groups and union and community activists.

70309
Oct
11
Tue
Eviction Support at Wood St
Oct 11 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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