By Adrienne Fong
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Not back posting on a regular basis
List of Calendar of Events on Palestine from AROC: https://www.araborganizing.org/events/
Many other events are listed on Indybay that might be of interest to you (Listed are many actions/events in North and South Bay for Palestine)
Please post your actions on Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12
See Indybay for other listings of events
Articles In 2 sections– Special section on SFO International Airport Shutdown.
4 SFO International Airport Shutdown Articles for Palestine! March 13, 2024
AJ+
1. Protesters shut down SFO International Terminal for 158 minutes, representing everyday of the war on Gaza
https://www.instagram.com/ajplus/reel/C4d1JR1J6Ik/
Instagram:
2. BAY AREA SAYS STOP THE WORLD FOR GAZA ‼️
CBS
3. Gaza cease-fire protest at San Francisco International Airport blocks passenger movement
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-airport-protest-international-terminal/
Middle East Eye:
4. Pro-Palestine protesters shut down terminal at San Francisco airport
ARTICLES
A. Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who raised alarm over plane quality, is found dead – March12, 2024
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/12/1238033573/boeing-whistleblower-john-barnett-dead
B. World Is Watching UN’s Response to Israel’s Crimes – March 11, 2024
World Is Watching UN’s Response to Israel’s Crimes (consortiumnews.com)
C. Viral Minister Naledi Pandor Speech on Israel Shocks the World! – March 10, 2024
Viral Minister Naledi Pandor Speech on Israel Shocks the World! – YouTube
D. Malaysia calls for UN veto abolition – March 8, 2024
E. Instead of Holocaust Museum, Detour Signs Direct Israel’s Herzog to The Hague – March 10, 2024
Instead of Holocaust Museum, Detour Signs Direct Israel’s Herzog to The Hague (commondreams.org)
F. CPUC approves PG&E rate hike months after utility rolled out another – March 8, 2024
G. Hundreds flock to Mission church, demanding SF end child homelessness – March 8, 2024
Hundreds meet at church to demand SF end child homelessness (missionlocal.org)
H. Biden Arrives Late to State of the Union Address after Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Motorcade’s Path – March 7, 2024
I. Racist Asylum and Immigration Policy in the U.S. and Canada – March 6, 2024
Racist Asylum and Immigration Policy in the U.S. and Canada | Black Agenda Report
J. Genetically Modified Ingredients in Most US Cheeses – March 1, 2024
Genetically Modified Ingredients in Most US Cheeses – Organic Consumers
6 PETITIONS
1. URGENT: Tell House Reps. to ‘NOT SIGN’ Petition to Force Vote on $17B Gaza Genocide Package
SIGNz; TAKE ACTION: CLICK HERE!
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) urgently calls on all Americans who oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza to call on their member of Congress in the U.S. House to “NOT SIGN” the Democratic discharge petition currently circulating in Congress. This petition, already endorsed by four representatives according to the House Clerk’s website, seeks to force a vote on the Senate’s already adopted $14 billion aid package to Israel.
Speaker Mike Johnson’s rejection of the Senate’s aid package prompted this move, following his failed attempt to pass a $17.6 billion unconditional aid package lacking conditions on military aid to Israel.
The petition, introduced by Rules Committee Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA), has gained initial support from Reps. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), and Matt Cartwright (D-PA).
With Democrats holding 213 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, there is potential for disaffected Republicans to collaborate with Democrats, achieving the 218 votes needed to initiate a procedural discharge petition and bypass Speaker Johnson’s block.
2. Write to Congress: Stop Weapons & War. Invest in Life
SIGN: Take Action Now — The People Demand: Invest in Life
The House is expected to vote on Biden’s supplemental funding bill within the next few weeks. This bill would send $95 billion on militarism abroad – including at least $14 billion to fund Israeli weapons.
3. Unfreeze critical aid to UNRWA
SIGN: Take Action: Unfreeze critical aid to UNRWA (everyaction.com)
4. Justice for Nex! We demand an investigation NOW!
SIGN: Justice for Nex! We demand an investigation NOW! | MoveOn
5. Don’t let Koch lobbying stop safety regulations. Pass the Railway Safety Act!
SIGN: Don’t let Koch lobbying stop safety regulations. Pass the Railway Safety Act! | Demand Progress
6. Stop “Lettuce Vaccines” & Contamination from Pharma Crops!
Scheduled March Execution (Click on Willie Pye’s name to sign)
March 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm ET:
Willie Pye in Georgia
TELEPHONE CALL ACTIONS:
Call your House of Representative
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Rep. Nancy Pelosi:
SF: (415) 556-4862
DC: (202) 225-4965
Tell House Reps. to ‘NOT SIGN’ Petition to Force Vote on $17B Gaza Genocide Package (See Petition # 1 for info)
Call SF District Attorney’s Jenkins – DROP THE CHARGES ON THE BAY BRIDGE 78!!
Tel. (628) 652-4000
You don’t have to leave your full name – first name and last name initial are fine)
EVENTS / ACTIONS
Thursday, March 14 – Sunday, March 17
Thursday, March 14
1. Thursday, 12:30pm – 2:30pm, PACK THE COURT FOR THE BAY BRIDGE 78
Hall of Justice
850 Bryant St.
SF
Accessibility: Ramp or set of stairs to enter. Elevator and stairs inside
Join us Thursday March 14th to support the Bay Bridge 78 that are being charged by DA Jenkins because they blocked the Bay Bridge to draw attention to the horrific genocide war in Gaza. Rally at 12:30pm, court at 1:30pm. We’ll begin entering the courthouse around 1pm to account for any delays in building security.
Wear your kuffiyehs, masks, and black, red, or green attire. Bring all your good vibes and resolute energy to support the 78!
Info: PACK THE COURT FOR THE BAY BRIDGE 78 : Indybay & https://www.araborganizing.org/events/
2. Thursday, 5:30pm, Town Hall Meeting: Discussion on Safeway Supermarket & Fillmore Heritage Center
Hamilton Recreation Center
1900 Geary Blvd.
SF
ZOOM Meeting: (859) 0937-1721
Passcode: 444172
Please attend to voice your thoughts and hear updates from city officials on the pending closure of Safeway in January 2025.
Host: Fillmore United Alliance
Info: Facebook
3. Thursday, 5:30pm, (Un)Equal Under the Law: Extreme Sentencing and Racial Justice in California
RSVP (Space limited)
Doors open 5:00pm
San Francisco State University
Jack Adams Hall
SF
Please join us in person for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about racial justice, extreme sentencing in California, and the transformative power of the arts, hosted and presented by Project Rebound and the Criminal Justice Studies Department at San Francisco State University.
Featuring, Kevin Cooper, who will call in to discuss the ongoing fight for his life, justice and freedom while surviving California’s death row for nearly 40 years despite many Brady violations all pointing to prosecutorial misconduct and wrongful conviction.
Professor Lara Bazelon, soon to be representing Kevin in the Racial Justice Act, will discuss the historic bill, Kevin’s case and her phenomenal work for racial justice and the wrongfully convicted in California and beyond.
Rahsaan “New York” Thomas inspires all with his incredible journey from a prison cell (55 to life sentence), becoming an award-winning writer, podcaster, director, producer, curator, social justice advocate, restorative justice circle keeper, youth counselor, runner and champion for incarcerated artists and their work—including Kevin!
co-sponsored by the Department of Criminal Justice Studies at San Francisco State University, Project Rebound, Empowerment Avenue, and Amnesty International USA (Local Group 30 San Francisco, California).
Info: (Un)Equal Under the Law: Extreme Sentencing and Racial Justice in California : Indybay
4. Thursday, 5:30pm – 8:30pm, Bay Area Artists Against Genocide in front of YBCA
YBCA
701 Mission St.
SF
Mask
Come join us for a night of liberation and art in action Outside of YBCA, we are taking it back for the people!
One month after the ‘Love Letter to Gaza’ action, which called out the censorship, complacency in the ongoing genocide in Palestine and silence of YBCA (and countless artists institutions), Bay Area Artists Against Genocide, invites the community to join us for a night of screen printing* and Palestinian film screenings plus a few surprise guests! *bring your own tote bags and t-shirts for screen printing We also encourage all to attend the Bay Bridge 78 PACK THE COURT hearing earlier in the day at 12:30pm and rally at 1:30pm. 850 Bryant Street, SF more info @bb78solidarity
Host: Jewish Voice For Peace – Bay Area
Info: https://www.araborganizing.org/events/
Friday, March 15
5. Friday, 12Noon (Pt), Friday PSA: Palestine Solidarity Announcements
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_brGkVHOOQUqWQpMSUgGusQ#/registration
Weekly updates on what is happening in Palestine, calls to action, and solidarity work for organizations, activists, and supporters particularly in the Bay Area. Co-sponsored by Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Bay Resistance, Center for Political Education, and Anti Police-Terror Project.
We’ll be joined by a special guest: Noura Erakat Noura is a Palestinian American human rights attorney, legal scholar, and author of Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine, winner of the 2019 Palestine Book Awards sponsored by the Middle East Monitor and winner of the Independent Publishers Book Award’s Bronze Medial in Current Events/Foreign Affairs. In addition to being an outspoken activist for Palestinian liberation, she is a Co-Founding Editor of Jadaliyya, an electronic magazine on the Middle East that combines scholarly expertise and local knowledge
Info: https://www.araborganizing.org/events/ & Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements : Indybay
6. Friday, 1:00pm -2:00pm, Revolutionary Friday: Stop ALL U.S. Funding To Israel; End the Occupation of Palestine!
San Francisco Federal Building
90 7th Street (Corner of Mission & 7th Sts.)
San Francisco, CA
More than 31,000 Palestinians have died, this includes 13,000 + children since October 7th . Most of the casualties are women and children.
NATIONAL STRIKE FOR PALESTINE!!
Many countries have withdrawn their $$ support and weapons to Israel, including supporting sanctioning Israel. Some have take cases of GENOCIDE against Israel, US and UK to the ICJ.
The US is doing token ‘air drops’ of supplies to Gaza but continues to send weapons and push for over 17Bil. To Israel and has vetoed three UN Resolutions calling out Israel.
We need to end this carnage by calling for a GENERAL STRIKE!! No Business as Usual!
Our elected federal officials, President Biden, Senators Padilla, Butler and Representative Pelosi, continue to vote and support Aid and Weapons to Israel. All are complicit in genocide.
All are welcomed to stand with the Revolutionary Workers Front, Aaron Bushnell Brigade, and Mothers On The March at the SF Federal Building to demand an end to the genocide, illegal and violent occupation and apartheid inflicted on Palestinians by the Zionist Israeli government by the federally elected officials.
We have banners, signs, and chalk for sidewalk messaging. You are also welcomed to bring your own homemade messages.
WE CALL FOR:
– AN END TO ALL U.S. MILITARY AID AND WEAPONS TO ISRAEL
– AN END TO THE BLOCKADE OF PALESTINE
– A CEASEFIRE by the Zionist government Israel
– A GENERAL STRIKE
ViVa ViVa PALESTINA!
7. Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, March for People’s Park: A Stand for Green Space and Justice on Regent St.
The march begins at Willard Park and progresses along Telegraph Avenue to Sproul Plaza, ending at the People’s Park Mural/Chess Club at Haste and Telegraph.
Berkeley
Key Activities:
- 5 PM: Gathering at Willard Park
- 5:15 PM: March starts, led by prominent community figures
- 5:45 PM: Rally at Sproul Plaza featuring speakers and artists
- 6:30 PM: Cultural engagement at People’s Park
Join our march against UC Berkeley’s proposed development of People’s Park, a cornerstone of Berkeley’s countercultural legacy and values. This protest unifies us in our plea against the commercialization of our park and demands that UC Berkeley consider alternate locations for development, such as the vacant chancellor’s mansion. People’s Park stands as a beacon of community empowerment, environmental stewardship, and social justice.
The march is a declaration against the militarization of our shared spaces, supporting peace and the rematriation of Ohlone land. We denounce UC’s financial motives and call for investments that truly enrich our community. We urge the Regents to acknowledge the cultural and environmental importance of the park, returning it to the c
Safety Measures:
Ensuring safety is paramount. Community medics, volunteers, and traffic coordinators will be present. Masks and hand sanitizers will be distributed, and social distancing is encouraged.
Support and Contributions:
Participate as a volunteer, spread our message, or join the march. For remote supporters, a live stream will be available. Use our hashtags to engage online. Financial contributions should go to the Long Haul Info shop and the People’s Park Council.
Contact Information:
- Website: PeoplesPark.org
- Bulldozer Alert: Text: 413-72
- Socials: Linktr.ee/thepeoples_park
Info: March for People’s Park: A Stand for Green Space and Justice on Regent St. : Indybay
Saturday, March 16
8. Saturday, 11:30am, Ireland / Palestine: One Struggle
Civic Center Plaza
SF
Come show solidarity with Palestine at the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.
Info: https://www.araborganizing.org/events/
Sunday, March 17
9. Sunday, 9:30am – 11:00am, Real Solutions to SF’s Affordable Housing Crisis
Unitarian Universalist Sunday Forum
First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
Thomas Starr King Room 1187 Franklin Street at Geary, SF
The issue of housing development now dominates the politics of San Francisco. While all agree that the City lacks affordable housing opportunities for seniors, families with children, and people at risk of homelessness, solutions backed by the Governor, State Legislature and Mayor of San Francisco center on the provision of market rate housing, unaffordable to all but a handful of current residents.
Pushing high density market rate housing as the primary aim, policies now adopted by both state and local government restricts the participation of existing residents, removes long standing protections of existing neighborhoods, and cuts required affordability which will actually displace low and moderate income residents of the City. What options to increase affordable housing exist, and what can San Franciscans do to reverse the current dangers of an un-regulated market rate housing policy now adopted by Gov. Newsom and Mayor Breed.
Calvin Welch Calvin Welch is the past Program Director and President of the Board of the San Francisco Information Clearinghouse, a nonprofit, community-based technical assistance and advocacy organization specializing in affordable housing, community development, and land-use planning issues. He was a founding member of the council of Community Housing Organizations (CCHO) and the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods. He has served on various city task forces and advisory committees on issues ranging from affordable housing to financing the living wage.
Info: Real Solutions to SF’s Affordable Housing Crisis : Indybay
10. Sunday, 12:00Noon (PT); 3:00pm (ET), Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: “Israeli Apartheid in Action: Water Control”
Online registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom
NOTE: After you register, you will immediately get an Approved response – BUT then look in your email for an email From: Zoom with the word “Confirmation” at the end of the subject line…there you’ll find the link and password to watch the film in advance of the Salon event. Watch the “Parched” trailer: http://tinyurl.com/VFHL-March2024Trailer
Controlling the supply, distribution, and cost of water to an occupied people is apartheid in action. Israel, through legal and illegal means, maintains near-complete control over the region’s freshwater aquifers, severely restricting Palestinians’ abilities to drill wells, install pumps, build water tanks, or even collect rainwater. The average Israeli consumes over 3 times the water used by each Palestinian on the water grid in the West Bank (9 times the water used by those off the grid). West Bank Palestinians pay 1/3 or more of their income to Israeli companies for drinking water. Meanwhile, Gazans are now consuming less than 3 liters per day—hardly enough for survival.
VFHL offers three short videos describing the “hydropolitics” and structural water apartheid in the Holy Land. Our panel discussion will explore designed inequalities in water distribution; the physical, economic and regulatory controls; as well as the ecological problems of pollution and over-extraction.
Speakers:
– Nancy Murray – Co-founder of Alliance for Water Justice in Palestine
– Mazin Qumsiyeh – Director of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability
– Eyal Hareuveni – Author of “Parched: Israel’s Policy of Water Deprivation in the West Bank”
Our moderator will be Jeff Halper, Israeli-American anthropologist, author, lecturer, and political activist; founder of Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and a co-founder of The One Democratic State Campaign (ODSC)(invited).
Info: Virtual Q&A Discussion of 3 Short Films about structural water apartheid in Holy Land : Indybay
