March 25, 2019 by Common Dreams “We are done asking nicely!” say campaigners as they call for a constitutional revision to allow a climate law to take effect by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Climate campaigners blocked off the road in front of the Belgian Parliament on Sunday to demand a… Continue reading
Akela LacyMarch 22 2019, 8:35 a.m. (theintercept.com) THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL Campaign Committee warned political strategists and vendors Thursday night that if they support candidates mounting primary challenges against incumbent House Democrats, the party will cut them off from business. The news was officially announced Friday morning, paired with a statement on the… Continue reading
Bernie Sanders March 24, 2019 Our political revolution is not slowing down. Join us live from San Francisco to tell Trump and the powerful special interests that we are going to defeat them and transform the country to make a government and economy that work for all. Add your name… Continue reading
THU, 3/21/2019 – BY ELLEN BROWN (Occupy.com) THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON TRUTHDIG Environmental activists occupy the office of then incoming Democratic majority leader Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md. (J. Scott Applewhite / AP) As alarm bells sound over the advancing destruction of the environment, a variety of Green New Deal proposals have appeared in… Continue reading
By Joshua Sabatini on March 21, 2019 (SFExaminer.com) Advocates with the San Francisco Public Bank Coalition hold a rally outside City Hall before the Board of Supervisors were to vote on a resolution supporting the creation of a public banking charter on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)… Continue reading
A state bill could allow cities like San Francisco to launch their own bank — and big banks are already protesting. Ida Mojadad Tue Mar 12th, 2019 (SFWeekly.com) Public bank supporters sit on the steps of the Old Mint on Fifth and Mission streets on Monday, March 11. (Photo by… Continue reading
Please encourage groups you are involved in to post events on Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12 Thank you to all who are posting there! Check Indybay for other events that might interest you. ACCESSIBILITY: Please include Accessibility Information on events! CHILDCARE Please indicate if available for events. ARTICLES: A. Video: The Grayzone testifies at the UN… Continue reading
March 21, 2019 by Common Dreams “The overwhelming majority of voters want real net neutrality protections restored, they’re not going to tolerate any funny business or trojan horse amendments pushed for by telecom lobbyists.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer “Politicians seem to still be under the false impression that they… Continue reading
posted by PUBLIC BANKING INST | 8gbMarch 21, 2019 San Francisco Federal Reserve. Photo by Alex Bierwagen. “The Green New Deal won’t get far if it’s left hostage to the whims of private finance,” Johanna Bozuwa and Thomas M. Hanna of Democracy Collaborative proclaim in the latest issue of Jacobin magazine. They continue, “Asserting… Continue reading
Sweeping new ban that came just six days after mass shooting in Christchurch is a stark contrast to the political stalemate in the US Lois Beckett @loisbeckett (theguardian.com) Thu 21 Mar 2019 New Zealand’s sweeping new ban on a range of semi-automatic rifles and large ammunition magazines, which came just six days… Continue reading
