Please hold Melvin and Rodger in your thoughts. Appreciation for anyone who support them.
Melvin Starks recently released from the hospital!
– Needed is housing in SF
Rodger Scott is home from the hospital recovering. Meal Train has been set up for him: Meal Train for Rodger Scott
– He welcomes noon time visits (please see Meal Train calendar to choose a day and for more details) on Tues, Thursday or Saturday for now.
And he has some specific food restrictions – no cheese, no nuts or seeds and no alcohol. He is fond of plain yogurt, fresh strawberries, Breyers Vanilla ice cream, fresh blueberries. And visits from friends! For now, best if visits are not too long.
Please include Accessibility and ASL info in your events! And if your action is ‘child friendly’ This is a JUSTICE issue!!
*** ASL interpretation – Let me know if your event needs this service .***
Reminder to post your actions on Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12
See Indybay for other listings of events
ARTICLES
A. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (TCCA) has stayed the scheduled July 13, 2022 execution of Ramiro Gonzales – July 12, 2022
Much appreciation to all who took action.
B. NATO: The Most Dangerous Military Alliance on the Planet – July 11, 2022
https://popularresistance.org/nato-the-most-dangerous-military-alliance-on-the-planet/
B. One of Brooke Jenkins’ first moves as SF DA: backing London Breed’s police surveillance plan – July 11, 2022
https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/jenkins-backs-police-surveillance-plan-17297287.php
C. Surveillance critics blast SF police ‘power grab – July 11, 2022
Surveillance critics blast SF police ‘power grab’ (missionlocal.org)
D. Supes delay SFPD spy policy after alarming presentation by Chief Scott – July 11, 2022
Supes delay SFPD spy policy after alarming presentation by Chief Scott – 48 hills
E. California tried to protect tenants during COVID. Nearly 36,000 households — and counting — still faced eviction – July 6, 2022
F. As West blames Moscow for ‘food crisis’, ships sail from Mariupol with Moscow’s help while Ukraine holds vessels in its ports – July 1, 2022
https://www.rt.com/russia/558011-foreign-ships-leave-mariupol/
By Eva Bartlett
5 PETITIONS
1. Send Congress YOUR Vote Recommendations on the NDAA
Send Congress YOUR Vote Recommendations Today! (salsalabs.org)
Debate and voting starts this afternoon on amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Over 600 amendments will get a vote.
Urge a YES vote on the following amendments:
Police militarization – two amendments address how military equipment gets into the hands of local police.
Johnson-McClintock #5: prohibits the transfer of military-grade weapons and tactical vehicles and aircraft to federal, tribal, state, and local law enforcement agencies under the 1033 program.
Escobar #6: creates a publicly available website to track the purchase of military equipment by police under the 1122 program.
Congressional war powers – three amendments would reassert Congressional war powers and rein in endless wars.
Lee-Meeks-Roy #383: Repeals the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq.
Bowman-Khanna – et al #384: Prohibits U.S. military presence in Syria without Congressional approval within one year of enactment.
Lee-Meijer-Roy #387: Expresses a sense of Congress that all AUMFs should include a sunset or require congressional reauthorization.
Surveillance – Two amendments would provide some protection for our data, including location data.
Jacobs-Davidson #35: requires DOD to report on whether DOD components are bypassing court orders through purchasing Americans’ internet browsing and phone location data.
Malinowski-Eshoo-Lofgren-Porter-Khanna #67: Prohibits federal agencies from encouraging the weakening of encryption or insertion of backdoors on commercially-available phones, computers, and devices.
Urge a NO vote on:
Boebert #6: prohibits the use of funds to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
2. President Biden: Keep human rights front and center!
President Biden: Keep human rights front and center! | Win Without War
President Biden is currently in the Middle East.
3. Marsh: Don’t insure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Marsh: Don’t insure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline – 350
4. Tell PayPal: Stop Punishing Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza
Tell PayPal: Stop Punishing Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza | MPower Change
5. Stop the Forced Relocation of Residents from Laguna Honda Hospital
Petition · Stop the Forced Relocation of Residents from Laguna Honda Hospital · Change.org
EVENTS
Wednesday, July 13 – Sunday, July 17
June 29 – August 14, Exhibit: Waging Peace in Vietnam: US Soldiers and Veterans Who Opposed the War
San Francisco Veterans Gallery
401 Van Ness Avenue, first floor
Open 1-6pm, Wednesday – Sundays
Free Admission
Sponsored by Veterans For Peace Chapter 69
Info: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits
July 1 – July 31, 2022 – San Francisco 29th Annual LaborFest Schedule : LaborFest 2022 | LaborFest 2022
WEDNESDAY, July 13
1. Wednesday, 4:00pm – 6:30pm, Walk – Out 4:00pm; Converge 5:00pm – Restore Legal Abortion nationwide NOW!
In person
Sproul Plaza
UC Berkeley
Walk Outta Work! Forced Motherhood = Female Enslavement.
We demand LEGAL ABORTION NATIONWIDE NOW!
Join Planned Parenthood call 4
National Walk Outs Wed, July 13 4 pm
Converge 5pm Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley
Wear Green & Demand
Legal Abortion Nationwide NOW!
Info: Walk Out 4pm Converge 5pm – Restore Legal Abortion nationwide NOW! : Indybay
2. Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, The War in Ukraine: What we can do to oppose US and NATO escalation
Livestream:
In person
Oakland Library – Temescal Branch
5205 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked a war that has raged for months. As the US and Russia vie for supremacy in the conflcit, this war could drag on for years. Every week there is another provocation and the US has already pledged over $50 billion to prolong this war, at a time of global economic crisis where people here and across the globe are facing rising costs of fuel and food.
Rather than fight for the well-being of average Americans, this government chooses to line the pockets of weapon manufacturers and look out for their own geopolitical and military interests. In this panel we ask: What are the implications of the Ukraine War on the world and the working class, and what can working people of the US do to turn this tide of death and destruction?
Panelist:
Dayton Andrews: Organizer and activist of United Against War and Militarism
Xinghe Pan: Organizer and activist of United Against War and Militarism
Aaron Wright: member of the ILWU Local 10
Steve Zeltzer: a member of United Front Committee for a Labor Party, Producer of WorkWeek Radio
Host: United Against War and Militarism
Info: The War in Ukraine: What we can do to oppose US and NATO escalation : Indybay or The War in Ukraine: What we can do to oppose US and NATO escalation | Facebook
3. Wednesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, SF Living Wage Coalition Meeting
On line
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcOygqT0jGtcYOPcFr1d2DuFKOkdEh33q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and a link to the agenda. We will resend the information on the day of the meeting.
The Living Wage Coalition is building a grassroots movement of low-wage workers and their allies to win economic justice. Anyone who works full time should be able to survive on what they earn and support themselves and their children. We are engaged in a transformative rethinking of the economy that makes the goals of public policy living wage jobs for all. Come to be a part of discussing next steps in pursuing an economic justice agenda.
THURSDAY, July 14
4. Thursday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Building Power Across the Walls to #CloseCAPrisons
Online registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom
WHY are we fighting to close 10 prisons by 2025? WHAT are we doing to win and make sure resources go back into our communities? HOW can you get involved? Join us to learn about the campaign to #CloseCAPrisons and how we are building power with people currently incarcerated.
If you have access needs, such as language interpretation, please email courtney@womenprisoners.org by Thursday, July 7th so we can do our best to accomodate!
Join us for an online information session about our campaign to close prisons in CA.
Our July Info Session, “Building Power Across Walls to #CloseCAPrisons,” is a virtual space for Californians across the state to learn more and prepare for the next phase of the fight. We will share an overview of the campaign, share more recent updates, and discuss in-depth how to get involved in the struggle to close prisons in California, and build vibrant communities.
This event is open to all residents and workers in California, from San Diego to Crescent City. Join us!
Hosts: Californians United For a Responsible Budget & Critical Resistance
Info: Building Power Across Walls to #CloseCAPrisons: Statewide Campaign Info Session | Facebook
Friday, July 15
5. Friday, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Shut Down the SF Police Officers Association
In person
SF Police Officers Association (outside)
800 Bryant St. (at 6th St.)
SF
RESIST with ‘Mothers On The March’, Families whose loved ones have been murdered by SFPD (or other law enforcement), and the Community.
Our Demands:
– The Police Officers Association be SHUT DOWN!
– The SF Police Officers Association Be Declared a Non Grata Organization
– Abolish the ‘Officers Bill of Rights’
– Jail Killer Cops – we demand killer cops be charged with murder.
– Abolish the police!
The POA defends police officers that have executed and terrorized people in our community. Currently there are 5 spfd officers that have been charged under DA Chesa Boudin.
SFPD officers need to be held accountable to people in our communities.
If you can’t attend, please contact SF Mayor London Breed and the SF Board of Supervisors. Tell them you OPPOSE funding for the SFPD!
Mayor London Breed:
Tel: (415) 554-6141
Email: MayorLondonBreed@sfgov.org
Contact for SF Board of Supervisors
Roster of Members | Board of Supervisors (sfbos.org)
Sunday, July 17
6. 1:00pm – 2:30pm, The Illegitimate Overturning of Abortion Rights MUST NOT STAND!-Dramatic Presentation & Mass Protest
In person
Union Square
SF
Dramatic Presentation & Mass Protest
The Illegitimate Overturningof Abortion Rights MUST NOT STAND!
INTO THE STREETS TO DEMAND: The Federal Government Must Restore LEGAL ABORTION nationwide NOW!
(This is the moment to speak your rage! Wear green for abortion. Bring signs!)
Host: Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights Bay Area
SAVE the DATE
France Pay Your Debt to Haiti
Thursday, July 28
4:00pm
