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NOTE: During the Plague Year of 2020 GA will be held every week or two on Zoom. To find out the exact time a date get on the Occupy Oakland email list my sending an email to: occupyoakland-subscribe@lists.riseup.net   The Occupy Oakland General Assembly meets every Sunday at 4 PM at Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater at 14th Street & Broadway near the steps of City Hall. If for some reason the amphitheater is being used otherwise and/or OGP itself is inaccessible, we will meet at Kaiser Park, right next to … Continued

Because of the COVID pandemic we will be meeting virtually via Zoom on the first Monday of the month. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82809764186?pwd=eWtjcXlsKzU1QkdSdk5xOUxseFl0Zz09 Meeting ID: 828 0976 4186 If you wish to get the password please subscribe to the Oscar Grant Committee mailing list by sending an email to: oscargrantcommittee-subscribe@lists.riseup.net The Oscar Grant Committee Against Police Brutality & State Repression (OGC) is a grassroots democratic organization that was formed as a conscious united front for justice against police brutality. The OGC is involved in the struggle for police accountability and is committed to … Continued

An informal discussion of Nick Estes’ book Our History is the Future about the history of indigenous resistance to capitalism and colonialism leading up to and including the Standing Rock #NoDAPL movement. This will be an ongoing reading series.67816

We are settling into crazy times, but it’s still a good time to share hope, support, compassion, and ACTION. You are invited to a Friday gathering to boost our spirits, get activated together, and make some online activism posts and calls. All are invited! We will: – “Meet” & greet each other, – Take some time to get grounded, – Share resources AND – Take Action Where: Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/727108084?pwd=YVhTOTk1TFlodzMwc3ZqWkg2ckNoZz09 Meeting ID: 727 108 084 Password: 082166 If you just love Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1352373044953911/ 67846

Join us for the first virtual General Meeting of East Bay DSA! Please RSVP and invite other comrades to hear updates on our campaigns and events, including our chapter’s response to Covid-19. The meeting will be conducted via ZOOM and can be accessed using the following link: https://dsausa.zoom.us/j/638983293 Join us to hear updates on: Alameda Health System Solidarity Campaign Mobilizers program Social Housing pressure campaigns Political education/night school update Committee reports Member announcements 67844

Monthly interfaith prayer meeting, held on second Sundays, dedicated to healing. The Bahá’í community of Oakland is organizing this gathering for the community to connect, share prayers, writings and poems from all spiritual traditions, reflect and recharge and build coalitions interested in healing. Come share prayers, quotes, poems, and favorite passages from your scriptures with us. Refreshments will be served. Doors open: 10:00 AM Prayers: 10:30-11:30 AM Refreshments and socializing: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM67610

This training will take participants through many of the strategies, tools and considerations of non-violent direct action, including power and privilege, de-escalation, blockades, legal, direct action organizing models, and the opportunity to form affinity groups. This training will be an important place to get plugged into for upcoming actions in late April and beyond. WHO: Diablo Rising Tide. diablorisingtide@riseup.net RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/rsvp-non-violent-direct-action-training-on-april-18/67783

NOTE: During the Plague Year of 2020 GA will be held every week or two on Zoom. To find out the exact time a date get on the Occupy Oakland email list my sending an email to: occupyoakland-subscribe@lists.riseup.net   The Occupy Oakland General Assembly meets every Sunday at 4 PM at Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater at 14th Street & Broadway near the steps of City Hall. If for some reason the amphitheater is being used otherwise and/or OGP itself is inaccessible, we will meet at Kaiser Park, right next to … Continued

Sunrise is a movement to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process. We’re building a movement of young people to make climate change an urgent priority across the US, end the corrupting influence of fossil fuel executives on our politics, and elect leaders who stand up for the health and well being of all people. This presentation will cover our approach to the Green New Deal, as well as our mobilization to the covid crisis and beyond. Karaline Bridgeford has been with the Sunrise Bay … Continued

OTU’s Mission The Oakland Tenants Union is an organization of housing activists dedicated to protecting tenant rights and interests. OTU does this by working directly with tenants in their struggle with landlords, impacting legislation and public policy about housing, community education, and working with other organizations committed to furthering renters’ rights. The Oakland Tenants Union is open to anyone who shares our core values and who believes that tenants themselves have the primary responsibility to work on their own behalf. Monthly Meetings The Oakland Tenants Union meets regularly at 7:00 … Continued

Email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to obtain Zoom meeting access info. Join Oakland Privacy to organize against the surveillance state, police militarization and ICE, and to advocate for surveillance regulation around the Bay and nationwide. We fight against spy drones, facial recognition, police body camera secrecy, anti-transparency laws and requirements for “backdoors” to cellphones; we oppose “pre-crime” and “thought-crime,” —  to list just a few invasions of our privacy by all levels of Government, and attempts to hide what government officials, employees and agencies are doing. We … Continued

  The main ask is for the release of all people inside Santa Rita jail. There are 15 confirmed cases of Covid-19. That means in reality there are probably at least 150. Brendon Woods, our Public defender said Alameda County is set to be the next Cook County ( It is not a matter of IF they will get the virus, it’s a matter of WHEN. The plan is to first let everyone know about the action and make car signs and post on social media signs etc and post … Continued

This training will take participants through many of the strategies, tools and considerations of non-violent direct action, including power and privilege, de-escalation, blockades, legal, direct action organizing models, and the opportunity to form affinity groups. This training will be an important place to get plugged into for upcoming actions in late April and beyond. WHO: Diablo Rising Tide. diablorisingtide@riseup.net RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/rsvp-non-violent-direct-action-training-on-april-18/67783

EMAIL STRIKE.DEBT.BAY.AREA@GMAIL.COM FOR CONNECTION INFO. Strike Debt Bay Area proudly hosts a non-technical book group discussion monthly on new and radical economic thinking. Previous readings have included Doughnut Economics, Limits, Banking on the People, and Capital and Its Discontents. We will be reading the first half (Chapters 1-3) of How to Be an Anti-Capitalist in the 21st Century (Amazon, Abe Books, Verso) for the April 18th meeting and the rest of the book for the May 16th meeting. What is wrong with capitalism, and how can we change it? Capitalism … Continued

Join us on April 19, 2020 for an online panel featuring Nozomi Hayase. Where: Online Panel Event Join us for an online panel discussion of leading attorneys, human rights defenders and social justice activists as the London trial of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is underway. If Assange is extradited to the United States, he faces the first-ever charges under the Espionage Act of 1917 for the publication of truthful information in the public interest. Speakers will present the critical legal and policy issues involved as well as rebut government efforts … Continued

We’re all trying to keep up the struggle with computers and phones. You probably are too. No meetings for a while, but we hope to see you soon on Zoom. We’ll share updates on key campaigns — yes, they are still going forward — and open the space for discussion. We want to hear from you! If you could use some Zoom tech support, join at 12:50 WHERE Zoom link67852

During the Plague Year of 2020 GA will be held every 2 week or two on Zoom at 3:30 PM. To find out the exact time a date get on the Occupy Oakland email list my sending an email to: occupyoakland-subscribe@lists.riseup.net   The Occupy Oakland General Assembly meets every Sunday at 4 PM at Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater at 14th Street & Broadway near the steps of City Hall. If for some reason the amphitheater is being used otherwise and/or OGP itself is inaccessible, we will meet at Kaiser Park, … Continued

NOTE: During the Plague Year of 2020 GA will be held every week or two on Zoom. To find out the exact time a date get on the Occupy Oakland email list my sending an email to: occupyoakland-subscribe@lists.riseup.net   The Occupy Oakland General Assembly meets every Sunday at 4 PM at Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater at 14th Street & Broadway near the steps of City Hall. If for some reason the amphitheater is being used otherwise and/or OGP itself is inaccessible, we will meet at Kaiser Park, right next to … Continued

Join us tomorrow at 3pm for a socially distanced rally!!! @LibbySchaaf has ignored the West Oakland Wood st community for years!! In the time of #COVID19 this inaction has even higher stakes! Join us at 3pm at 24th & Wood st for a car protest/rally at a surprise location!!! 67855

See twitter thread: https://twitter.com/redpomgranat/status/1252132501855678464 CALL TO ACTION: SPEAK OUT AGAINST COP MURDER IN #SANLEANDRO MONDAY 4/20 @ San Leandro City Council Virtual Meeting public comment DEMAND: 1) Immediately investigate & suspend w/o pay officers involved in the shooting 2) Vote NO on 10.A – reject surveillance spending SHARE! https://t.co/0ePJkImklN — marxist lizard (@redpomgranat) April 20, 2020 Show up online! Your voice is important! #SanLeandro City Council Meeting 7pm, Mon, 4/20/2020 Action Item 10.A Show up online! Your voice is important!#SanLeandro City Council Meeting 7pm, Mon, 4/20/2020 Action Item 10.A Public … Continued

Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and there are lots of Earth Day events (online) this whole week on IndyBay (here:  https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12 )67857

Next week, millions will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day together, even though we will be physically separated. Instead of mass protests, from April 22 to 24, youth and adult activists are coming together for Earth Day Live, a three-day live stream focused on climate action. The live stream will include training sessions, performances, and appearances to keep people engaged, informed, and inspired, with speakers including celebrities, politicians, scientists, and youth activists. Click here to find out more about Earth Day Live and hear about big announcements � including … Continued

The work hasn’t stopped! Quite the opposite. Much work going on to defend the most vulnerable in our communities. Join us in our first Virtual monthly membership meeting to hear what’s going on and talk about how you can help. Virtual meeting: – Santa Rita/State-Wide Prison update – Criminalization of our communities – Asian/Asian American Community – Black and Brown community – National Guard – Wet’suwet’en Indigenous Struggle Continues – Community READY Corps distributing CORONA kits and Immune boosting care kits in Oakland Use this registration link. Each attendee must … Continued

Agenda and online connection and participation instructions: https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Police-Commission-4.23.20-Agenda-Packet.pdf   Items of possible interest:   IV. OPD Interim Police Chief Introduction The Commission will introduce Susan Manheimer, the Interim Police Chief at OPD. VIII. Update on City Auditor’s Commission and CPRA Audits The Commission will provide an update on the status of the Police Commission and CPRA audits that are being conducted by the City Auditor’s office. T IX. Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): OPD and National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) The Commission will discuss a draft MOU between … Continued

The ANSWER Coalition is endorsing and urging everyone to join and share this action…. All out to demand Cancel the Rents! Housing for all! SAN FRANCISCO: 1875 Marin St., on the street, 10:30 AM for a press conference. EAST BAY: West Oakland, 900 Market parking lot, 9:30 AM Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Join us in your car to demand the cancellation of rents and mortgages statewide, immediate housing for all, and full aid and rights for the undocumented! Let’s make some noise, plaster “Cancel the Rents” and “CancelTheRents.org” … Continued

#Justice4StevenTaylor: A Mental Health Crisis Should Not Be a Death Sentence On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Steven Taylor was shot and killed unnecessarily by a San Leandro Police Department Officer. On this Saturday, April 25th – one week after his brutal murder – at 2:30pm, the Anti Police-Terror Project will convene a car caravan to demand justice for him and his family. Up to 50% of the people killed by law enforcement are in the middle of a mental health crisis. Law enforcement agencies are not equipped to handle these … Continued

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NOTE: During the Plague Year of 2020 GA will be held every week or two on Zoom. To find out the exact time a date get on the Occupy Oakland email list my sending an email to: occupyoakland-subscribe@lists.riseup.net   The Occupy Oakland General Assembly meets every Sunday at 4 PM at Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater at 14th Street & Broadway near the steps of City Hall. If for some reason the amphitheater is being used otherwise and/or OGP itself is inaccessible, we will meet at Kaiser Park, right next to … Continued

Landlord Harasses, Bullies and Serves Illegal Notices on Oakland Tenants in a Global Pandemic and Eviction Moratorium In the Middle of the Covid19 Pandemic and a state and county-wide Eviction Moratorium – A Landlord Harasses, Bullies and Serves Illegal Notices on Oakland Tenants. “Raj Properties has given several tenants 3 day notices and threatened to tow cars from tenants legal parking spots, its why we launched a rent strike,” said long-time tenant and Oakland resident Momi P. Please -Join Zoom Press Conference with this link on April 27th at 3pm … Continued

Join Fossil Free California for a webinar with Dr. Ashley McClure of Climate Health Now. She’ll talk about how we can emerge from the current global pandemic with policies that address climate justice. Dr. McClure is a practicing MD who can provide a perspective from the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. The forum includes an opportunity to ask questions, and to engage each other in smaller group discussions. We’ll also provide updates on our campaigns, and plenty of ways to get involved over the next few months, even at a distance. … Continued

Mass strikes have played a central role in the history of left movements, and they have long captured the imagination of socialists and other radicals. Mass strikes represent the explosion of class struggle outside of a single workplace or industry, bringing the working classes of entire cities or countries into revolt against the prevailing order. Such occurrences can act as the catalyst for significant pro-worker reforms, or even lead to revolution. Recent movements against austerity in France and Chile show that mass strikes are far from a thing of the … Continued

OAKLAND CA-  On Friday, April 24, officers with the Oakland Police Dept profiled, detained, and arrested two volunteers of The Village in Oakland as they were arriving to the East Oakland Collective’s parking lot for a meeting.  The two groups, the two volunteers who endured the police terror, and other witnesses are filing a complaint with the Oakland Police Commission demanding a full investigation of the incident and all OPD personnel involved, and an accounting of what resources were involved in the operation. They are calling on Mayor Libby Schaff … Continued

4/29/2018  start date   Feed The People! The last Sunday of every month attendees of the OO GA get together a little earlier than usual, at 3 PM (2 PM during cooler months) to share some food with each other and the community.  There should be a table, utensils/plates, meat and veggie entrees and whatnot, courtesy of the Kitchen Committee (such at he is), so just bring yourself, or something to share as well if you’d like. After the meal the Occupy Oakland General Assembly meets Sundays at 4 PM … Continued

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tlm-online-presents-sex-workers-and-the-covid-19-crisis-tickets-102931502896 As with many industries, San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order decimated the sex work industry. Due to lack of support from the government, workers face the difficult choice of sheltering-in-place and losing income or having to work and risk exposure to COVID-19. Beyond the impacts on other industries, sex workers are further marginalized by stigma, explicit exclusion from federal relief efforts, and criminalization. For sex workers and other workers in informal economies, governmental relief has been insufficient to meet need–but as with all workers, sex workers need economic relief so … Continued