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Court Support.
@ Wiley Manuel Courthouse
Court Support.
@ Wiley Manuel Courthouse
Dec 16 – Dec 17 all-day
Please check here for updates as to court support times or cancellations on Tuesday for three comrades arrested Saturday night. There are 3 people who got arrested Saturday night who were not cited and released. They have arraignments on Tuesday at Wiley Manuel and 9am in 107 and 2pm in 112.57593
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Interfaith Prayers for Victims and Survivors of Violence
@ Baha'i Center
Interfaith Prayers for Victims and Survivors of Violence
@ Baha'i Center
Dec 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 Interfaith Prayers for Victims and Survivors of Violence Second Sundays: Interfaith prayer meeting for healing, dedicated to the survivors and victims of violence and police terrorism in Oakland. We are 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. Please feel free to bring quotes or passages to share All are welcome We will serve simple breakfast. 57250
6:30 pm
Marxism & the South African Tragedy of Marikana 2012
@ Niebyl-Proctor Library
Marxism & the South African Tragedy of Marikana 2012
@ Niebyl-Proctor Library
Dec 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Marxism & the South African Tragedy of Marikana 2012 Violence claimed 44 lives in less than one week, August 11- 16 period. 10 were killed by the workers themselves, which included 2 policemen, 2 security guards, and 6 mine workers & 34 workers were killed and 70 injured by South African Police Services (SAPS) personnel at the site surrounding the British owned Lonmin Platinum mine located in Marikana, 78 km west of Pretoria. Following this incident, President Jacob Zuma ordered an independent commission of inquiry headed by a retired Supreme … Continued
9:00 pm
“RECLAIM AMERICA” : Join progressives to develop new strategy in this ethical, spiritual & religious crisis
@ University of San Francisco McLaren Hall
“RECLAIM AMERICA” : Join progressives to develop new strategy in this ethical, spiritual & religious crisis
@ University of San Francisco McLaren Hall
Dec 14 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 15 @ 12:00 am
Hosted by the Theology and Religious Studies Department of USF, and sponsored by Tikku, www.tikkun.org, and by the (interfaith and secular-humanist-and-atheist-and religious-welcoming) Network of Spiritual Progressives, The Metta Center for Non-Violence, and many others. After the 2014 elections and facing a Congress determined to dismantle environmental protections and health and social benefits for middle income Americans and the poor in 2015-2016, it’s critical that ethically sensitive people develop a strategy to:RECLAIM AMERICAYOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A Town Hall Meeting & Strategy Discussion Among the presenters at our strategy conference: Matthew Fox Liberation … Continued
10:00 pm
Oakland Assembly on Justice for Mike Brown and Eric Garner
@ Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater
Oakland Assembly on Justice for Mike Brown and Eric Garner
@ Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater
Dec 14 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 15 @ 12:00 am
Since the murder of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in August 2014, protests have spread to every major city in this country and cities around the world. In the Bay Area, we have witnessed and participated in almost two straight weeks of freeway takeovers, mass marches and, more recently, student walkouts. Now, as these displays of rage continue with no end in sight, and as we quickly approach the Millions March, the questions before us are both extraordinarily simple and incredibly complex: Where do we go from here? How do … Continued
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5:00 pm
Court Support for the Ferguson Three, and more.
@ Wiley Manuel Courthouse
Court Support for the Ferguson Three, and more.
@ Wiley Manuel Courthouse
Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Please come out for Court Support on Monday at 2pm at Wiley Manuel for: – The Ferguson 3, who have pre-trial in Dept 115. The Ferguson 3 are three comrades who were arrested the night of the Mike Brown Verdict. They have court at 9 am. AND – Two comrades who have court in Dept 112 at 2:00 PM. Please come and support!!! Please check here for the most up-to-date-info before going, as court times and dates often get pushed back and postponed.57591
9:30 pm
APWU Staples Boycott Protest in Berkeley
@ Staples, Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck & Durant)
APWU Staples Boycott Protest in Berkeley
@ Staples, Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck & Durant)
Dec 15 @ 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Keep up the fight against the privatization of the Post Office and the destruction of hundreds of thousands of living wage jobs.] See Stop Staples and the American Postal Workers’ Union website Berkeley Post Office Defenders, First They Came for the Homeless and Save the Berkeley Post Office support this fight.57590
10:00 pm
Court Support in Hayward for comrade tazed and arrested
@ Hayward Hall of Justice
Court Support in Hayward for comrade tazed and arrested
@ Hayward Hall of Justice
Dec 15 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 12:00 am
A comrade, Ezra was tazed and arrested last night in Oakland during the protests. He has court Monday at 9am at Hayward Hall of Justice (24405 Amador Street) Dept 502. He is facing serious charges so we really need to pack the courtroom! Please check here for the most up-to-date-info before going, as court times and dates often get pushed back and postponed. More on Ezra: Ezra was arrested on December 13, 2014 during an anti-police demonstration in Oakland, CA. He is currently facing 2 felony charges and 3 misdemeanors … Continued
11:30 pm
Walkout: Join Us As We #FreeOakland
@ Fruitvale Bart Station Plaza
Walkout: Join Us As We #FreeOakland
@ Fruitvale Bart Station Plaza
Dec 15 @ 11:30 pm – Dec 16 @ 1:00 am
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1:00 am
A VIGIL TO HONOR BLACK LIVES: A vigil and silent procession for those who have lost their lives to police terrorism
@ the pillars at Embarcadero and Grand
A VIGIL TO HONOR BLACK LIVES: A vigil and silent procession for those who have lost their lives to police terrorism
@ the pillars at Embarcadero and Grand
Dec 16 @ 1:00 am – 3:00 am
We need space for anger. We need space for protests. We need space for healing. We need space to mourn. We need US. Join us on Monday @ 5:00 pm at Lake Merritt for a vigil for those who have lost their lives to police terrorism. We will meet in three places: 1) the pillars at Embarcadero and Grand 2) lakeside drive across from snow park 3) grassy amphitheater on Lake Merritt blvd. We will walk in a single file line in both directions until we have encircled the lake. … Continued
2:00 am
Occupy Forum: Pia Mancini on DemocracyOS
@ Global Exchange, 2nd floor, near 16th St. BART
Occupy Forum: Pia Mancini on DemocracyOS
@ Global Exchange, 2nd floor, near 16th St. BART
Dec 16 @ 2:00 am – 5:00 am
OccupyForum Presents… Pia Mancini on DemocracyOSÂ (Democracy Operating System) Information, discussion & community! Monday Night Forum! Occupy Forum is an opportunity for open and respectful dialogue on all sides of these critically important issues! “Occupy Wall Street. Arab Spring. Greek Riots. We’ve been experiencing a great crisis of representation these past decades, regardless of our location, ethnicity or culture. The political system insists in excluding most of us from the spaces where the decisions are made that impact our lives. The internet has changed everything: the way we share and … Continued
2:30 am
Berkeley Post Office Defenders General Assembly
@ Downtown Berkeley Post Office
Berkeley Post Office Defenders General Assembly
@ Downtown Berkeley Post Office
Dec 16 @ 2:30 am – 3:30 am
 THE POSTAL SERVICE HAD THE BERKELEY POST OFFICE “UNDER CONTRACT.” !!!!!!!!!!! THE POSTAL SERVICE WANTED TO SELL THE POST OFFICE TO HUDSON-MCDONALD DEVELOPMENT GROUP. HUDSON-MCDONALD BACKED OUT OF THE DEAL LAST WEEK. THE CITY OF BERKELEY SUED THE POST OFFICE TO STOP THE SALE. A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WAS IN PLACE UNTIL DECEMBER 17th, BUT WAS LIFTED BY THE JUDGE WHEN HUDSON WITHDREW. There was a hearing in Federal Court on December 11th. THE POSTAL POLICE TRIED TO DISMANTLE THE OCCUPATION/VIGIL AT THE POST OFFICE LAST WEEK. BUT THEY WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL! Come … Continued
3:30 am
Politics of Debt Reading Group
@ OMNI Collective in the basement
Politics of Debt Reading Group
@ OMNI Collective in the basement
Dec 16 @ 3:30 am – 5:30 am
This week we’re peeling back the mysteries of how banks work – or don’t – in the real world. Chapter 3 of Tom Sgouros’ Checking the Banks. Sgouros Chap 3 pt 1 Sgouros Chap 3 Pt 2 Sgouros Chap 3 Pt 3 57539
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1:00 am
Illegal Community Dinner for Homeless in Sacramento
1:00 am
RALLY AND MARCH TO THE BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RALLY AND MARCH TO THE BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Dec 17 @ 1:00 am – 3:00 am
RALLY AND MARCH TO THE BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, DEC. 16, 5:00PM GATHER AT BANCROFT + TELEGRAPH Berkeley City Council Meeting 7:00PM @ Longfellow Middle School (1500 Derby St. in Berkeley) We condemn the police riot last Saturday, December 6 on protesters and students fighting for justice for Michael Brown. We hold the Mayor, the Berkeley Police Department, and the City Council responsible for the brutal policy of attacking civil rights protesters. We demand dropping all of the charges against protesters and reject the Ferguson Grand Jury’s racist … Continued
1:30 am
Black Lives Matter in Berkeley : Emergency Community Rally to end racial profiling and the militarization of the Berkeley Police Department.
Black Lives Matter in Berkeley : Emergency Community Rally to end racial profiling and the militarization of the Berkeley Police Department.
Dec 17 @ 1:30 am – 3:00 am
 Black Lives Matter in Berkeley : Emergency Community Rally to end racial profiling and the militarization of the Berkeley Police Department. Berkeley Copwatch is hosting a rally at MLK/Civic Center Park (MLK & Center St.) at 5:30pm on December 16th prior to the final city council meeting of the year. We will be holding healing space for police brutality survivors, protestors, and community organizers to share their stories and strategic visions. We will be centering Black and Brown voices at this event. If you are interested in speaking or need … Continued
3:00 am
Berkeley City Council: Ban Tear Gas, Projectiles and Overhead Baton Strikes
@ Longfellow Middle School Auditorium
Berkeley City Council: Ban Tear Gas, Projectiles and Overhead Baton Strikes
@ Longfellow Middle School Auditorium
Dec 17 @ 3:00 am – 7:00 am
“After hearing from people injured by police batons and projectiles, and those who suffered from tear gas during several days of protests in Berkeley, the Police Review Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to ask the City Council to temporarily ban tear gas, the use of projectiles and over-the-shoulder baton swings as crowd-control measures, until an investigation has been completed.” All out to the City Council meeting Tuesday the 16th at 7pm! Two articles on the Police Review Commission action Wednesday night: http://www.dailycal.org/2014/12/11/police-review-commission-supports-restricting-use-tear-gas-crowd-control-techniques/ http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_27118581/berkeley-panel-seeking-temporary-police-ban-tear-gas NOTE: the meeting is not at Old … Continued
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5:00 pm
Court Support with Anti-Repression.
Court Support with Anti-Repression.
Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please come out tomorrow to Wiley Manuel at 9am for a court hearing in Dept 104. Let’s support our comrades!57625
8:00 pm
OUSD Walkout
OUSD Walkout
Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
I just received this message: #OUSD #WalkOut is scheduled for this Wednesday. #Oakland. pic.twitter.com/4rDq0FcEZz— Pendarvis H. (@OGpenn) December 15, 2014 57599
3:00 am
Black elected officials, faith leaders to hold town hall on police relations
@ Beebe Memorial Cathedral
Black elected officials, faith leaders to hold town hall on police relations
@ Beebe Memorial Cathedral
Dec 18 @ 3:00 am – 5:00 am
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson is leading an effort to allow members of the community to vent their frustrations following non-indictments against white police officers who killed black men alleged of crimes in Ferguson, Mo. and New York City. Cases of police brutality have also occurred in the Bay Area over the years adding a strong local link to the anger felt all over the country. Members of the public can participate in the town hall this Wednesday being called “A community meeting with elected officials and community leaders on … Continued
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4:00 pm
Alameda County Public Defenders Rally: #BlackLivesMatter
@ Alameda Courthouse & District Attorney's Offices
Alameda County Public Defenders Rally: #BlackLivesMatter
@ Alameda Courthouse & District Attorney's Offices
Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Alameda Co. pub.defenders holding #BlackLivesMatter rally tmw while wearing gloves to signify "Hands up, don't shoot" pic.twitter.com/dX8DYGVZnY— Henry K. Lee (@henryklee) December 17, 2014 57630
4:30 pm
Demonstration at California Public Utilities Commission: Good Riddance to President Peevey!
@ CPUC
Demonstration at California Public Utilities Commission: Good Riddance to President Peevey!
@ CPUC
Dec 18 @ 4:30 pm
 There are lots of important reasons to protest at the CPUC, not only ‘Smart’ meters, but also Diablo Canyon’s nuclear power plant, massive toxic dumping by PG&E (remember Hinkley, Hunters Point, and many more), AT&T’s push to get rid of landlines (an accessibility issue), gasline explosions due to neglect, etc etc etc. These issues are about environmental health, community defense, disability justice, and labor. The people who are most immediately impacted by the decisions of the CPUC are the workers forced to implement them. For example, this … Continued
9:30 pm
CANCELLED: Court Support in SF.
@ San Francisco Courthouse
CANCELLED: Court Support in SF.
@ San Francisco Courthouse
Dec 18 @ 9:30 pm – Dec 19 @ 12:00 am
Charges dropped for two SF folx arrested Sat! NO COURT SUPPORT NEEDED TODAY! Thnx for support! #BlackLivesMatter #courtsupportmatters #ftp— AntiRepBayArea (@AntiRepBayArea) December 18, 2014 Two folks arrested at the Millions March on Saturday in San Francisco are having their arraignments at 850 Bryant, Room 101 @ 1:30pm. They’re facing big charges and a good turn out will help! Please come and show your solidarity! Please check the Anti-Repression event and/or Facebook for up-to-date info. These court times and dates often change at the last minute!57634
10:30 pm
Come sing Anti-Foreclosure Christmas Carols to Wells Fargo with ACCE this Thursday!
@ Aroma Cafe
Come sing Anti-Foreclosure Christmas Carols to Wells Fargo with ACCE this Thursday!
@ Aroma Cafe
Dec 18 @ 10:30 pm – Dec 19 @ 12:00 am
Come sing Anti-Foreclosure Christmas Carols to Wells Fargo with ACCE this Thursday! Home Defenders, Thursday is our big day! We’ll be hitting Wells Fargo loud and clear to let them know that they need to give Gaylynne, Billy Jene, Kayode, Floyd, Njambi, Cheryl, Marie and Jose and others REAL loan modifications and principle reduction and that in light of our recent victory with KYHCA, that they sign an agreement with ACCE & the community to fully participate in the Keep Your Home California’s Hardest Hit Fund! Action at Jim Foley’s Office … Continued
11:30 pm
Free Speech Day in San Leandro: Come Speak Your Mind.
@ Around the Holiday Tree outside San Leandro City Hall
Free Speech Day in San Leandro: Come Speak Your Mind.
@ Around the Holiday Tree outside San Leandro City Hall
Dec 18 @ 11:30 pm – Dec 19 @ 4:30 am
Celebrate a “Free Speech Day” in San Leandro. There is a huge Xmas tree by City Hall, in front of the police department, so I’m inviting people to stop by, and speak out about any matter at all they want to. We’ll have a camera for anyone who wants to be filmed and put on youtube. Guy Fawkes masks welcome. San Leandro is considering taking possession of a tank for their police. Come and tell San Leandro what you think of that…57632
12:00 am
Umbrella March: #BlackLivesMatter
@ Oscar Grant Plaza
Umbrella March: #BlackLivesMatter
@ Oscar Grant Plaza
Dec 19 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am
 Too many times movements dies and voices aren’t heard because the weather isn’t as pretty. Well, it’s an ugly world we live in and we have to be willing to sometimes do things that are hard and face ugly things. When the rain comes, people go in their houses, let us not forget about those who cannot go home because their lives have been stolen in this violent police state. Come rain. sleet, hail or snow; #BlackLivesMatter and we must not let that be forgotten just because of some much … Continued
3:00 am
FTP March Wear All Black because black lives matter.
@ Oscar Grant Plaza
FTP March Wear All Black because black lives matter.
@ Oscar Grant Plaza
Dec 19 @ 3:00 am – 6:00 am
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3:30 am
Anti-Police Terror Project Meeting.
@ Eastside Arts Alliance
Anti-Police Terror Project Meeting.
@ Eastside Arts Alliance
Dec 19 @ 3:30 am – 5:00 am
A new formation has started in the bay area….a multi racial, multi generational group of organizations, individuals and families coming together to dismantle police terror. No longer on just the defense reacting to every atrocity by the pigs. We also going on the offensive. Come to the General meetings every third Thursday at Eastside Arts Alliance to find out what we talking about and how to get down. 57518
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8:00 am
Continuous Occupation of the Berkeley Post Office.
@ Downtown Berkeley Post Office steps.
Continuous Occupation of the Berkeley Post Office.
@ Downtown Berkeley Post Office steps.
Dec 19 @ 8:00 am – Dec 20 @ 8:00 am
 With the imminent threat of a sale, First They Came for the Homeless has moved from Staples to the downtown Post Office, with support from Berkeley Post Office Defenders. The new Occupation began in early November and continues on into December. Come hang out with them and show solidarity as we all take a stand against the privatization of our commons. Check out the Christmas event this Saturday. Check out the stories on the raids by the Postal Police. 57150
5:00 pm
Court Support for Ferguson 3
@ Wiley Manuel Courthouse, Department 115
Court Support for Ferguson 3
@ Wiley Manuel Courthouse, Department 115
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This is a Pretrial Hearing. Come and support comrades. Check the Anti-Repression website and/or Facebook for last minute changes!57638
5:00 pm
Join us in the courtroom as EFF challenges the government’s violations of Americans’ constitutional rights.
@ United States District Court, Courtroom 5, 2nd Floor
Join us in the courtroom as EFF challenges the government’s violations of Americans’ constitutional rights.
@ United States District Court, Courtroom 5, 2nd Floor
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
We invite you to join us in the courtroom as EFF challenges the government’s violations of Americans’ constitutional rights. Be part of our tireless call for justice and an end to illegal spying. WHAT: Hearing on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment in Jewel v. NSA JUDGE: Jeffrey S. White MORE INFORMATION: EFF Case Page: Jewel v. NSA Timeline of NSA Spying Developments Media Alert SPECIAL NOTES: Government-issued photo ID is required for entry; arrive early for security screening. EFF urges attendees to dress in business attire and to observe respectful … Continued
3:00 am
FTP Friday
@ Oscar Grant Plaza
4:30 am
Film Screening: Images of Resistance from the Bay and Beyond
@ Oscar Grant Plaza
Film Screening: Images of Resistance from the Bay and Beyond
@ Oscar Grant Plaza
Dec 20 @ 4:30 am – 6:00 am
 There is now a Facebook event for this as well. See yall at OGP at 8:30 pm. — commotion pictures (@revflix) December 20, 2014 57643
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8:00 am
Continuous Occupation of the Berkeley Post Office.
@ Downtown Berkeley Post Office steps.
Continuous Occupation of the Berkeley Post Office.
@ Downtown Berkeley Post Office steps.
Dec 20 @ 8:00 am – Dec 21 @ 8:00 am
With the imminent threat of a sale, First They Came for the Homeless has moved from Staples to the downtown Post Office, with support from Berkeley Post Office Defenders. The new Occupation began in early November and continues on into December. Come hang out with them and show solidarity as we all take a stand against the privatization of our commons. Check out the Christmas event this Saturday. Check out the stories on the raids by the Postal Police. 57150
8:00 pm
Solidarity in Alameda #BlackLivesMatter
Solidarity in Alameda #BlackLivesMatter
Dec 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Please Join us on the last Saturday before Christmas with signs, drums, kids, and you passion. No Business as usual, this is a protest about Police and state violence and in support of #BlackLivesMatter 57601
9:00 pm
“Stop the Sale!” and Christmas Decorating Party at the Berkeley Post Office.
@ Downtown Berkeley Post Office
“Stop the Sale!” and Christmas Decorating Party at the Berkeley Post Office.
@ Downtown Berkeley Post Office
Dec 20 @ 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm
 “Stop the sale” Celebration! Saturday, Dec. 20, starting at 1:00 PM Steps of the Post Office – Allston Way & Milvia – 1 block from Downtown Berkeley BART Music, poetry, Christmas decorating … lots of Good Cheer & Solidarity Dear Defenders of the Berkeley Post Office, Saturday December 20 marks the 50th day of this year’s 24/7 occupation at the Berkeley Main Post Office, under the auspices of First They Came for the Homeless and Berkeley Post Office Defenders. The current occupiers have long since eclipsed the … Continued
9:30 pm
Security/Privacy/Surveillance workshop for Activists
@ Liberating Ourselves Locally
Security/Privacy/Surveillance workshop for Activists
@ Liberating Ourselves Locally
Dec 20 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Also scheduled here. No other information.57659
11:00 pm
Free Marissa Alexander: Caravan meeting
@ Take 5 Cafe
Free Marissa Alexander: Caravan meeting
@ Take 5 Cafe
Dec 20 @ 11:00 pm – Dec 21 @ 1:00 am
Do you have three weeks of your life to commit to working to get Marissa Alexander, so unjustly, cruelly, egregiously imprisoned, out of jail??? We are ramping up our energy & commitment to FREE MARISSA NOW! as she has a Jan 27th hearing date, that could end up with her spending another 5 years in jail, or house arrest – for daring to stand up to a batterer, firing a warning shot into the ceiling, injuring no one. We need to make her name known in every household across the … Continued
12:00 am
Strike Debt Bay Area Meeting: Ideas Into Action.
@ OMNI Collective in the basement
Strike Debt Bay Area Meeting: Ideas Into Action.
@ OMNI Collective in the basement
Dec 21 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am
 Come and help us draw awareness to and fight unjust debt! Come get connected with SDBA’s many projects! organizing for public banking in Oakland and elsewhere. advocating for Postal banking. saving the Berkeley Post Office and stopping the Staples non-union takeover of good Post Office jobs working with the City of Richmond and other municipalities for eminent domain seizure of underwater mortgages from the banksters ongoing study group distribution of Debt Resisters’ Operations Manual student debt resistance helping out America’s only non-profit check-cashing organization and fighting against usurious for-profit pay-day … Continued
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