“Look, it’s not a nice business we’re in.”
–Senator John McCain on some Republicans seeing weakness in Trump and eyeing 2020 (nytimes.com).
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Apr16Fri6:30 pm Sensible Cinema: “White Water –... @ Online via ZoomSensible Cinema: “White Water –... @ Online via ZoomApr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pmHere’s the information (below) on viewing our film for this month. We’re celebrating Earth Day Month with the film White Water – Black Gold, It takes us on a journey along the Athabasca River in Canada to explore the reaches of the Alberta Tar Sands. There’s no scheduled speaker at this time unless you know of Tar Sands knowledgeable person who might join us. I have been following this subject for a few years and will have some material on the subject and we have a discussion afterwards. The general flyer is attached with more information. Sensible Cinema is inviting you to a… Continue reading7:30 pm IndivisibleSF State and Local Wo... @ OnlineIndivisibleSF State and Local Wo... @ OnlineApr 16 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pmISF State and Local Working Group meeting: Friday, April 16, 7:30–8:30 PM. Register here to help us plan to propose legislation to our state legislators and support progressive initiatives on the state and local level.Apr17Sat12:00 pm San Jose CalCare SpeakOut Car Rally @ 3565 Prospect RoadSan Jose CalCare SpeakOut Car Rally @ 3565 Prospect RoadApr 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
San Jose CalCare SpeakOut Car Rally corner or Lawrence Expressway Prospect Rd 3565 Prospect Rd, San Jose, CA Saturday, April 17, 12:00 PM RSVP NOW » Mike, In just 4 days, Californians across the state will join together to call on our state legislators to support AB 1400 – the new California single-payer healthcare bill. We’re hosting Covid-safe CalCare SpeakOuts in 18 cities across the state this Saturday, April 17th. During these car rallies, we’ll hear patient stories and other speakers, and make clear to our elected leaders that Californians want health care for all. Will you join the CalCare SpeakOut event in… Continue reading12:30 pm Stand with Chesa volunteer launch @ OnlineStand with Chesa volunteer launch @ OnlineApr 17 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pmStand with Chesa volunteer launch Saturday, April 17 at 12:30-1:30pm Please register for yourself and also invite your friends and networks to join too! Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkduuvqjwvHNWqj9BXGOqg1e4e5FIQVFXB This Saturday, the Stand with Chesa team is organizing the official volunteer program launch call, and we want you to be part of it. We’ve already built strong momentum to spread the truth about Chesa’s hard work to hold police accountable, increase support for victims, reduce incarceration, and create real public safety. But we can’t slow down now – not while white supremacists and right-wing tech billionaires are continuing to bankroll the… Continue reading1:00 pm Oakland CalCare SpeakOut Car Rally @ Parking Lot (Laney College Overflow Lot)Oakland CalCare SpeakOut Car Rally @ Parking Lot (Laney College Overflow Lot)Apr 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pmIn just 4 days, Californians across the state will join together to call on our state legislators to support AB 1400 – the new California single-payer healthcare bill. We’re hosting Covid-safe CalCare SpeakOuts in 18 cities across the state this Saturday, April 17th. During these car rallies, we’ll hear patient stories and other speakers, and make clear to our elected leaders that Californians want health care for all. Will you join the CalCare SpeakOut event in Oakland this Saturday, April 17? After you sign up, we’ll make sure you have all the information you need. Here are the details: Oakland CalCare SpeakOut Car… Continue reading4:30 pm Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group @ OnlineStrike Debt Bay Area Book Group @ OnlineApr 17 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pmSDBA Book Group: Saturday, April 17th, 2021, 4:30 PM. https://occupyoakland.org/event/strike-debt-bay-area-book-group-the-optimists-telescope-thinking-ahead-in-a-reckless-age/?instance_id=312698 For our April meeting we’ll be reading the first five chapters of The Optimist’s Telescope – Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age by Bina Venkataraman. “… all of us need to know how we can make better long-term decisions in our lives, businesses, and society. Bina Venkataraman sees the way forward. A former journalist and adviser in the Obama administration, she helped communities and businesses prepare for climate change, and she learned firsthand why people don’t think aheadand what can be done to change that…” If you are not generally receiving Zoom… Continue readingApr18Sun10:30 am Sunday Morning at the Marxist Li... @ Online via ZoomSunday Morning at the Marxist Li... @ Online via ZoomApr 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pmThe Institute for the Critical Study of Society at the Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library Sunday Morning at the Marxist Library OUR CURRENT SCHEDULE (NOTE: These are all tentative and may be changed. Please check back the week before, or sign up for our weekly reminders/updates at cuyleruyle@mac.com) Sun, Dec 27, 2020: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm CONFIRMED: The Three Concepts of Freedom Synopsis: In this session we will compare and contrast the Liberal, Democratic, and the communist concepts of freedom. We will discuss that the Liberal freedom consists of the legal guarantees against outside intrusions. Democratic freedom emphasizes the right to participate in the… Continue reading12:00 pm Indivisible Marin & Common Cause... @ OnlineIndivisible Marin & Common Cause... @ OnlineApr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmIndivisible Marin & Common Cause For the People Phone Bank for HR1/S1: Sunday, April 18, 12–2 PM. Join Indivisible Marin every Wednesday and Sunday to phone bank in support of For The People Act and to oppose the filibuster! Sign up for a shift here.2:00 pm The Future of Medicare for All: ... @ OnlineThe Future of Medicare for All: ... @ OnlineApr 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Future of Medicare for All: What Way Forward? Join us on Sunday, April 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a panel discussion on the future of Medicare for All and a single-payer health care system that ensures care for all, regardless of wealth or employment status. The panel will include Dr. Susan Rogers, President, of Physicians for a National Health Program; Stephanie Nakajima, Director of Communications for Healthcare-NOW; Shamus Cooke, public sector worker, union activist and member of Portland DSA; and Michael Lighty, National spokesperson for the DSA Medicare for All Campaign, and will touch on maternal and infant mortality, life expectancy… Continue reading3:30 pm Phone Banks for Nina @ OnlinePhone Banks for Nina @ OnlineApr 18 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
OH – Phone Banks, Our Revolution Ohio for Nina Virtual Phone Bank Time Sundays and Wednesdays6:30 – 8:30pm EST Location Virtual event Join from anywhere About this event Join us as we make calls to Congressional District 11 to help send Senator Nina Turner to Washington! Available times Sun, Jan 24, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Wed, Jan 27, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Sun, Jan 31, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Wed, Feb 3, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Sun, Feb 7, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Wed, Feb 10, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Sun, Feb 14, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Wed, Feb 17, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Sun, Feb 21, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Wed, Feb 24, 6:30pm–8:30pm EST Sun, Feb… Continue reading
