Dinner begins at 6:30 PM, the movie starts at 7 PM, and doors close at 7:30 PM. “Manufacturing Consent” (1992) is a documentary film that explores the political life and ideas of linguist, intellectual, and political activist Noam Chomsky. The film presents and illustrates Chomsky and Herman’s propaganda model thesis that corporate media, as profit-driven institutions, tend to serve and further the agendas and interests of dominant, elite groups in the society. A centerpiece of the film is a long examination of the history of The New York Times’ coverage of the Indonesian occupation of East Timor. 78386

  ‪John Carpenter’s legendary sci-fi action film is now regarded and revered more like a prescient documentary. If you really want to know what’s going on behind the scenes of our authoritarian Government and all the complicit corporations, keep those glasses on, man. Also, chew bubble gum and kick ass.‬78384

A satirical take on the mundane absurdities of life in modern-day Iran, these nine vignettes illuminate the lighter side of enduring under authoritarian rule. Whether choosing a name for a newborn, graduating from grade school, getting a driver’s license, applying for a job, or seeking approval for a film script, if you live in Iran, you best come fluent in Orwellian discourse. Progressing along a rough timeline from birth to death, each story is shot in a static camera angle as a single petitioner negotiates with an authority figure hovering just … Continued

As the CDC considers further vaccine rollbacks today at a hearing in Atlanta, we all must remember how our health, our lives, and our struggles for collective liberation are interconnected.   When attacks on our public health happen, we all feel the consequences. Higher costs, lack of access to preventative care, long wait times, and staffing shortages are all inevitable should we allow these attacks to continue unabated. We must remain furious and do everything in our power to resist these assaults on our rights and dignity. Join us on Monday … Continued

Speaker: Nadya Williams To Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87388824824?pwd=QTWNvr8cGeGo1ZDW7x9Y8W0sDaNxRc.1 Meeting ID: 873 8882 4824 Passcode:  042428 Call one of these numbers and enter the codes above: � +1 646 931 3860 US � +1 669 444 9171 US Huge parades in Ho Chi Minh City this spring marked the 50th anniversary of April 30, 1975, when a North Viet Namese army tank crashed through the iron gates of the U.S. Embassy in Sai Gon. The military took the lead in the parade, but it soon changed to beautiful peace floats, music, … Continued

  Climate, Degrowth & the Economy Register today! DONATION$ (5+) plea$e tax deductible, accepted, appreciated & not required! Climate, Degrowth & the Economy Program schedule below: 9:00 AM Land Acknowledgement Kim DeOcampo, Tuolumne Mewuk, Houma Choctaw, African American who is a Member of the Sacred Sites Protection & Rights of Indigenous Tribes (SSPRIT) and a Board member of Sogorea Te Land Trust. 9:10 AM Welcome Cheryl Davila, Founder, CEMTF & Former Councilmember, City of Berkeley Speakers 9:15 AM Degrowth & The Post-Growth Deal: Ecosocialism for the win Armando Davila Kirkwood, Graduate Student, Universitat … Continued

You’re Invited to Berkeley’s First Sun Day! Join neighbors, local leaders, and community partners for a joyful, hands-on celebration of clean energy and climate action. Sun Day is not your average climate event. It’s playful, practical, and powered by community. Whether you’re a renter curious about switching to electric, a homeowner looking to go solar, or a parent seeking fun family activities, Sun Day is for you. What to Expect Try e-bikes, solar ovens, induction cooktops & more Learn from local experts how to electrify your home and life Hear inspiring … Continued

Chasing Chimeras: The Lure of Deceptive Climate Solutions is a new documentary by Barbara Bernstein exposing the fossil fuel industry’s push for false climate “solutions.”  Renewable diesel, hydrogen, biogas, carbon capture, and offsets—all of these alleged post-carbon fixes promise to usher in a brave green world even while they endanger frontline communities and delay real climate action.  All of them present immediate threats right here in the Bay. From Portland, Oregon, to the Bay Area refinery corridor, Chasing Chimeras showcases the communities fighting back against these projects and the governments enabling them.  Chasing Chimeras scrutinizes how state … Continued