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Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the the online invite. For December, 2021 we’re reading the first half of “Mine!: How the Hidden Rules of Ownership Control Our Lives” by Heller & Saltzman. Amazon., Powells. For January, 2022 we’re reading the second half. Strike Debt Bay Area hosts this non-technical book group discussion monthly on new and radical economic thinking. Previous readings have included Doughnut Economics, Limits, Banking on the People, Capital and Its Discontents, How to Be an Anti-Capitalist in the 21st Century, The Deficit Myth,  Revenge Capitalism, the Edge of Chaos blog symposium , Re-enchanting the World: … Continued

Venezuela’s Mega-elections The Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela has provided international leadership to the anti-imperialist struggle and a promise that a better world is possible. Consequently, it has been targeted for regime change by the US, which has illegally blockaded the country causing immense human suffering. The extreme right opposition will be participating in the November 21 mega-elections, rather than boycotting, for the first time in years. If the extreme right does well, the US and its sycophantic press will proclaim that socialism has failed in Venezuela and the (in fact, … Continued

This Zoom workshop, hosted by a large group of local climate justice and conservation organizations, will include presentations on the latest science on sea level rise, the potential and current impacts of sea level rise and groundwater rise to contaminated sites around the San Francisco Bay, a community panel with speakers from frontline and shoreline communities around the Bay, discussions between community and government on next steps to address this critical threat to communities, and more. You can learn more about the workshop and register HERE. With Love and Rage … Continued

Protect Solar Farms In Alameda County On Thursday, Dec 9th at 9:00am the Alameda County Board of Supervisors will be voting on a proposed moratorium for utility-scale solar farms in Alameda County. Most proponents of solar are urging a NO vote on the moratorium. See this doc for more info on how to contact your supervisor if you live in Alameda County, and how to join the meeting on Thursday to give your public comment. Info here! 69482

This Zoom workshop, hosted by a large group of local climate justice and conservation organizations, will include presentations on the latest science on sea level rise, the potential and current impacts of sea level rise and groundwater rise to contaminated sites around the San Francisco Bay, a community panel with speakers from frontline and shoreline communities around the Bay, discussions between community and government on next steps to address this critical threat to communities, and more. You can learn more about the workshop and register HERE. With Love and Rage … Continued

Building Capacity for Mutual Aid Groups Thu Oct 28th 4:00pm – 5:00pm Online Event Location:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-capacity-for-mutual-aid-groups-workshop-1-no-masters-no-flakes-tickets-170367620138  Building Capacity for Mutual Aid Groups: A Workshop Series 4 Sessions, Thursdays, 7 p.m. ET: Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 9, Jan 20 Sponsored by BCRW, Fireweed Collective, and Survived & Punished NY In this series, Dean Spade, author of Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During this Crisis (and the Next), will present four interactive workshops designed for people working in mutual aid groups. Each workshop provides tools for addressing common obstacles and growth areas for people doing sustained work together to … Continued

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Just back from Ukraine, where he is reporting for Moscow-based RT and making a documentary on Donbass, correspondent Don Courter will give an update on recent events in the Russian Federation and the situation in Ukraine Our speaker,  Don Courter, is  a Moscow-based RT correspondent and host of The Revolution Report. LOGIN INFORMATION We Intend to start the presentation as close to 10:30 am as possible, but the Zoom room will be opened up, as usual, at 10:15 for anyone to join and discuss technical matters, catch up with each … Continued

Celebrate the Holiday Season with old friends and new. We’ll have good fun, yummy food, and open dialogue at the 2021 Annual Potluck Holiday Party. Please bring masks and proof of vaccination (or of a negative Covid test between 12/9 and 12/12).  Note: Covid tests in North Oakland, at no charge to individuals, with a turnaround time of 24 hours, are available via: https://www.testthepeople.org/   We will also likely have an outdoor party in the first half of next year.   Where: *****It’s Your Move Games and Hobbies***** Please bring a … Continued

Those we trust to keep our community and all of its members safe must answer when they fail to do so. Ongoing oversight is good government. The US Justice Department recently found conditions in the Alameda county jail violate constitutional rights and subject the 40% in custody who need mental health services to “unlawful harm.” Law suits are costing the county millions. Our county sheriff’s department needs a major transformation and ongoing oversight. Assembly Bill 1185 provides for a community-based Oversight Board and an Inspector General with subpoena power to … Continued

Those we trust to keep our community and all of its members safe must answer when they fail to do so. Ongoing oversight is good government. The US Justice Department recently found conditions in the Alameda county jail violate constitutional rights and subject the 40% in custody who need mental health services to “unlawful harm.” Law suits are costing the county millions. Our county sheriff’s department needs a major transformation and ongoing oversight. Assembly Bill 1185 provides for a community-based Oversight Board and an Inspector General with subpoena power to … Continued

On Dec 15th, at 7:00 pm PST, renowned economist Michael Shuman and journalist Mark Sommer will join us to discuss the potential of “green baby bonds.” Register here. During World War II the Roosevelt administration ran short of money to finance the war effort and turned to ordinary citizens to buy “war bonds” in denominations from $25 to $1,000, small enough to be affordable to every American adult. Half the U.S. population, 85 million Americans, bought Series E bonds, generating $185 billion in 1945 dollars. The same concept could generate … Continued

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