George Orwell was one of the most radical and visionary authors of the 20th Century, whose 1940s novels, such as 1984 and Animal Farm, foretold a chilling, all-too-believable authoritarian future that has become scarily prescient in our modern era. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck working in collaboration with the Orwell Estate, seamlessly interweaves historical clips, readings from Orwell’s diary, cinematic references, and dynamic modern day footage to craft not only a definitive portrait of the writer himself, but an entirely fresh take on how remarkably relevant and prophetic his work has … Continued

  The 21st century workers’ struggle for socialism has changed, but some refuse to recognize this Speaker: Rainer Shea To Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87388824824?pwd=QTWNvr8cGeGo1ZDW7x9Y8W0sDaNxRc.1 Meeting ID: 873 8882 4824 Passcode:  042428               We need to analyze how the workers’ struggle for socialism has changed from that of the past century.  In this session, we will go over the role of BRICS in the class struggle, why the U.S.-led bloc is the sole manifestation of imperialism today, and how to escape the patterns of stagnation that … Continued

Green Sunday:  Who wins in a war with Iran? Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85449203697 By the time you read this, we may already be at war with Iran. That is how imminent most analysts think it is. If so, my talk will be quite different from what I intend at this writing, because I am among a small minority who believe it will not happen, and not out of wishful thinking, but rather cold analysis.  In either case, my analysis is framed around Iran’s place in the Axis of Resistance, its military and … Continued

The Oakland Greens Present:  FREE Dinner & a Movie Community Discussion Series � October 2025 Sunday October 26, 2025:  dinner begins at 6:30 PM and the movie starts at 7 PM. Doors closed at 7:30 PM. Film: “Rabbit Proof Fence” (2002): Rabbit-Proof Fence, a moving Australian film based on the true story of three young Aboriginal girls who were forcibly removed from their families by government authorities. The girls were part of what is now known as the Stolen Generations. It is loosely based on the author’s mother Molly Craig, … Continued

2025 CA Climate Policy Reviews Both The Climate Center and CEJA will present environmental justice leaders, and clean energy experts talking about the legislative session that just ended. Hear and ask about what’s next for refineries and Cap and Invest (formerly Cap and Trade) as well as how we move forward on scaling up nature-based solutions, green zones, energy justice and more. Thurs Oct 30 10 – 11:30 PM, The Climate Center  1 PM, CEJA Information and Links 78410

Panel: What Everyone Should Know about Resisting State Repression, October 26 Many of us have taken to the streets to confront those responsible for the current administration’s attack on environmental justice, free speech, its support for corporate domination of everyday life and fascist takeover of our government. Today’s state repression aims to eliminate our opposition. This panel will explore the ongoing conflict and lessons that we can use to push back against this authoritarian takeover. (doors open 6:30 PM) Information and Links 78409

      “Come join us for a medicinal day at Clinton park (655 International Blvd) in Oakland November 9th 9-5pm. Free ancestral medicine offerings from cafe collective students. No sign-up required. Options for masked providers, outdoor treatments, and masks provided. Vietnamese interpretation available.” 78408