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Contrary to the big plans of becoming a leader in … Continued 1:00 pm Socialism: An American Story (Sneak Preview + Q&A) @ New Parkway Theater Socialism: An American Story (Sneak Preview + Q&A) @ New Parkway Theater May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets ~~~~~THE FILM~~~~~~ A feature-length documentary about the history and resurgence of socialism in America. Socialism: an American Story (socialismmovie.com) features the stories of ordinary Americans across the United States. From a Marine veteran turned socialist legislator, to a teacher on strike, to the son of Cuban immigrants organizing to free deportees, today’s surging interest in socialism manifests across demographics. Through their stories and a historical road trip through the old socialist hub of Wisconsin, we learn what a uniquely American form of socialism might look like. Two years ago, 13 … Continued 3:00 pm Intro to Marxism – Marx on the US Civil War (Pt.2) Intro to Marxism – Marx on the US Civil War (Pt.2) May 12 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Join us for part 2 of Marx on the US Civil War! This class was created with the intention of bringing in folks who are unfamiliar with Marx. Come through! Here is the handout from the previous class: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DpOmmMkhyrzYxNQXIuonwi3To93v2RJnJsRdUArFLNU/edit?usp=sharing Note: The meeting space is up a flight of stairs.66495 5:00 pm Green Sunday: the state of rule of law and the role of precedent in our federal courts? @ Niebyl Proctor Library Green Sunday: the state of rule of law and the role of precedent in our federal courts? @ Niebyl Proctor Library May 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets What is the state of rule of law and the role of precedent in our federal courts? With the appointment of Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, the United States Supreme Court accelerates the federal courts’ return to early 20th century jurisprudence on legal disputes long considered settled concerning labor rights, women’s rights, minority rights, and proportional electoral power. For example, last year’s Janus vs. AFSCME decision overturned over four decades of precedent that public employees must pay fees to unions to cover the costs of collective bargaining. Eduard Meleshinsky … Continued	8:00 am Help Stop Police Murders @ SEIU Building Help Stop Police Murders @ SEIU Building May 13 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets AB 392 simply mandates that law enforcement must exhaust every possible alternative before they use deadly force. This is common sense legislation that will save lives. Yet and still, some of our legislators at the State Capitol are hesitant – or flat out refusing – to vote for the bill. The Law Enforcement Lobby is strong. But nothing is stronger than the power of the people! On Monday, May 13th – we are heading up to Sacramento to spend the day lobbying legislators. Impacted families, advocates and organizers will gather … Continued 7:00 pm Equity Indicators and the People’s Budget: Week 1 – Housing @ ACCE Equity Indicators and the People’s Budget: Week 1 – Housing @ ACCE May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets A 6-week series to help us develop a deeper analysis and to call attention to the kinds of changes needed in the City’s budget and policies. 4/15 – Housing 4/22 – Economy 4/29 – Education 5/6 – Public Health 5/13 – Neighborhood Life 5/20 – Public Safety The first week’s workshop on the Housing Indicators is the first of a 6-week series to help us develop a deeper analysis and to call attention to the kinds of changes needed in the City’s budget and policies. Join us for this deeper … Continued 7:30 pm Bhaskar Sunkara: The Socialist Manifesto @ first Congregational Church of Berkeley Bhaskar Sunkara: The Socialist Manifesto @ first Congregational Church of Berkeley May 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents Bhaskar Sunkara The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality MONDAY, MAY 13, 7:30 PM First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley Hosted by: Sasha Lilley advance tickets: $12: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4069692: T: 800-838-3006 or Pegasus Books (3 sites), Moe’s, Books Inc (Berkeley), Walden Pond Bookstore, East Bay Books, Mrs. Dalloway’s $15 door, benefits KPFA Radio 94.1FM info: kpfa.org/events “Accessible, irreverent and entertaining. Bhaskar Sunkara has delivered a razor-sharp guide to socialism’s history, transformative promise, and path to power. This book … Continued 7:30 pm The Case for Radical Politics in an Age of Extreme Inequality @ first Congregational Church of Berkeley The Case for Radical Politics in an Age of Extreme Inequality @ first Congregational Church of Berkeley May 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents Advance tickets: $12: brownpapertickets.com :: T: 800-838-3006 or Pegasus Books (3 sites), Moe’s, Books Inc (Berkeley), Walden Pond Bookstore, East Bay Books, Mrs. Dalloway’s “Accessible, irreverent and entertaining. Bhaskar Sunkara has delivered a razor-sharp guide to socialism’s history, transformative promise, and path to power. This book also serves as an irresistible invitation to join in building that power, and in shaping the radically democratic future that is our best hope in these make-or-break times.” — NAOMI KLEIN The success of Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign revived … Continued	8:00 am Defend West Oakland homeless @ Raimondi Park Defend West Oakland homeless @ Raimondi Park May 14 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets The City of Oakland is planning to push homeless West Oakland residents onto a sanctioned site on May 14th. Residents that do not comply run the risk of arrest and having their property confiscated. Join up with homeless residents, people in the area need support be it moving their things or in not complying with the city of Oakland unreasonable request The new site is small and lacks many of the services that homeless residents have been demanding.66494 12:30 pm CloseTheLoopholes in Oakland Rent Control @ Oakland City Hall CloseTheLoopholes in Oakland Rent Control @ Oakland City Hall May 14 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Did you know that if a tenant lives in a duplex or triplex in Oakland & the owner or their relative moves into one of the units ALL of the tenants lose rent stabilization & protections from both harassment & landlords that refuse to make necessary repairs? Do you think that the housing affordability crisis in Oakland is out of control and that all tenants in Oakland deserve strong protections against displacement, homelessness, and rent gouging? Then come out and demand City Council close a loophole that already exempts ~3,000 … Continued 2:00 pm Stop Surveillance – SF Board of Sups @ San Francisco City Hall Stop Surveillance – SF Board of Sups @ San Francisco City Hall May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets The SF Board of Supervisors will consider a Surveillance Equipment Regulation Ordinance, including a provision to ban all use of facial recognition technology by City/County agencies. Passage of the ordinance would force the City to reveal all of its currently used surveillance equipment, and bring the request and purchase of new equipment and the use of new surveillance techniques before the Board of Supervisors for a hearing and approval (or denial) before it could be used.66489	12:00 pm Memorial for the Homeless Who Have Died on Berkeley’s Streets @ Civic Center Steps Memorial for the Homeless Who Have Died on Berkeley’s Streets @ Civic Center Steps May 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets a MEMORIAL/VIGIL for all whom we know who have died in Berkeley in the last 12 months. Many Consider The Homeless Volunteers will remember KK… died June 2018, and Michelle Larson, died October 22018. Some may remember hearing about Lisa Blowers, found dead on Telegraph Ave with her wheelchair and her dog back in May 2018, about a week after her encampment was raided… About a month later, her partner RICHARD died. In the last month a woman was found dead in her tent, her name was MELINDA. A few … Continued 6:00 pm #DefundOPD & support a #PeoplesBudget. @ Senior Center #DefundOPD & support a #PeoplesBudget. @ Senior Center May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join us tonight to ask Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney to #DefundOPD & support a #PeoplesBudget. District 3 City Budget Forum w/ Councilmember McElhaney’s Office Mayor Schaaf’s proposed budget underfunds crucial city services and efforts like affordable housing, public works, race & equity, and parks, recreation & youth – while policing consumes an ever-greater share of the city’s General Purpose Fund. 66561	7:00 pm East Bay DSA Social @ Arthur Macs East Bay DSA Social @ Arthur Macs May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Come hang out with East Bay DSA members and talk about socialism, current events, historic events, the future, music, your cat, someone else’s cat, etc. We’ll tell you about upcoming East Bay DSA events and how you can get involved! 66498 7:30 pm Max Blumenthal: The Management of Savagery @ St. Johns Presbyterian Church Max Blumenthal: The Management of Savagery @ St. Johns Presbyterian Church May 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 66501	6:00 pm Ethics In Tech Reception and Comedy Show! Ethics In Tech Reception and Comedy Show! May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join Ethics In Technology for our reception and comedy night in San Francisco on May 17th. 6 to 7 PM. Reception hosted by Ethics In Technology a new non-profit based in San Francisco. Brett Wilkins, Independent Journalist and Board Member of Ethics In Technology will be presenting Bug Splat. Bugsplat: Can Technology Really Make War Less Deadly for Civilians? There is a school of thought that posits advances in technology will make war less deadly for innocent civilians. But is that really true? We’ll examine the notion that “smart,” “precision” … Continued 7:00 pm “Legal Opening For Mumia” Film Night @ Omni Commons “Legal Opening For Mumia” Film Night @ Omni Commons May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Film showing of “Manufacturing Guilt” (2013) with a discussion, and Q & A Facilitated by Gerald Sanders of the Labor Action Committee to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal “Manufacturing Guilt” is the single best film explaining the police frameup of Mumia. It is available as an extra from the DVD “Long Distance Revolutionary” (produced by First Run Features and available from the LAC). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0GbNwKmHaE] For more event information: http://www.laboractionmumia.org66503	8:30 am Roar Conference @ Omni Commons ballroom Roar Conference @ Omni Commons ballroom May 18 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Tickets ROAR is a free conference, focused on Revolutionary anti-racism, solidarity, and strategy, rooted in the legacy of anti-colonial, anti-fascist, anti-imperialist, feminist and queer movements and fighters who have come before us.66467 8:00 pm PUNKS With LUNCH Benefit @ Dungeon Art Gallery PUNKS With LUNCH Benefit @ Dungeon Art Gallery May 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets MISSION STATEMENT Punks With Lunch is a non-profit organization run by volunteers dedicated to building community by providing life-saving services, along with harm reduction resources to underserved and marginalized individuals. VISION STATEMENT Our vision is to promote consistent access to basic living necessities and harm reduction services for those in need – with non-judgmental unconditional compassion. Our volunteers engage in direct community outreach while encouraging destigmatization of drug use and poverty. By connecting with our program participants, we empower and provide a safe space for individuals to make informed decisions … Continued

About OccupyOakland.org

This website was created in the fall of 2011. Most of it is now moribund, but the Occupy Oakland Calendar, which lists activist events in the East Bay (and occasionally elsewhere) is still maintained, the Search facility works to find earlier posts and keep OO’s history alive, and articles are occasionally still posted to the front page.

The Occupy Oakland General Assembly met in-person weekly (with a rare skip) since October 10th, 2011 up until the pandemic, at which point we went to bi-weekly Zoom meetings. We do checkins, go over the activist events of the past meeting interval, and have general discussions on politics and revolution.

For many years, until the pandemic, we put on a Feed the People event monthly at Oscar Grant Plaza, where all were welcome to come and partake of a freshly cooked, savory meal, before our GA.

If you would like to participate while the pandemic is still amidst, send an email to occupyoakland-request@lists.riseup.net. Check the calendar or this text to see if we have resumed in-person meetings.