By Adrienne Fong
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ARTICLES
A. House Democrats, including Pelosi, vote for far-right, 1950s-style red-baiting resolution – February 14, 2023
House Democrats, including Pelosi, vote for far-right, 1950s-style red-baiting resolution – 48 hills
B. ‘Bomb Train’ in Ohio Sickens Residents After Railroad Cutbacks, Corporate Greed Led to Toxic Disaster– February 14, 2023
C. Legal settlements for police abuse have cost SF more than $20 million since 2019 – February 12, 2023
Legal settlements for police abuse have cost SF more than $20 million since 2019 – 48 hills
D. Twitter Users Called The Super Bowl Segment About Pat Tillman “Stomach Turning” – February 13, 2023
“Tell the real story about Tillman or get this off the screen”
Why The Pat Tillman Super Bowl Segment Made People Angry (buzzfeednews.com)
E. Western sanctions will mean that more Syrians die after the earthquakes – February 10, 2023
Western sanctions will mean that more Syrians die after the earthquakes – In Gaza (wordpress.com)
F. Barcelona cuts ties with twin city Tel Aviv over Israeli ‘apartheid’ – February 9, 2023
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-apartheid-barcelona-cut-ties-tel-aviv-twin-city
G. DA to dismiss historic prosecution of officer who killed Keita O’Neil – February 9, 2023
DA to dismiss historic prosecution of officer who killed Keita O’Neil (missionlocal.org)
See Events # 3 & 4
H. An S.F. police officer killed my son. Will Brooke Jenkins hold him accountable? – February 9, 2023
SFPD killed my son. Will Brooke Jenkins hold the officer accountable? (sfchronicle.com)
See Events # 3 & 4
I. Supes delay ban on remote comments, but the issue is getting even bigger – February 6, 2023
Supes delay ban on remote comments, but the issue is getting even bigger – 48 hills
J. SFPD failed to disclose records on military-style weapons, lawsuit alleges – February 6, 2023
K. Facebook Protects Nazis to Protect Ukraine Proxy War – February 3, 2023
L. Jamal Hart, grandson of Mumia Abu-Jamal, reflects on the 42 years of his grandfather’s political imprisonment – January 29, 2023
See Events # 1 & 2
7 PETITIONS
1. It is a dark time for women in Afghanistan
SIGN” [Add your name] It is a dark time for women in Afghanistan >> (dailykos.com)
2. Tell Congress to step up for the Myanmar people
SIGN: Tell Congress to step up for the Myanmar people – Action Network
3. Marty Walsh: Stop US DOL OSHA Corruption Now
SIGN: Petition · Marty Walsh: Stop US DOL OSHA Corruption Now · Change.org
4. Tell the EPA to ban bee-killing uses of neonics!
SIGN” Tell the EPA to ban bee-killing uses of neonics! | NRDC
5. Tell Elon Musk to stop silencing journalists on Twitter now
SIGN: Tell Elon Musk to stop silencing journalists on Twitter now (actionnetwork.org)
6. Tell Corporations to Divest from Cop City!
SIGN: Tell Corporations to Divest from Cop City! | OrganizeFor
7. Tell Congress: Take the Pledge: Never cut Social Security or Medicare
SIGN: Take Action! (actionnetwork.org)
EVENTS
Thursday, February 16 – Saturday, February 18
Thursday, February 16
1. Thursday, 12 Noon – 3:00pm, International Action to Free Mumia Abu Jamal! (March & Rally in SF)
In person – Meet at:
ILWU Local 10
400 NorthPoint St
San Francisco, CA
12Noon – March to Harry Bridges Plaza next to Ferry Building
Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza
This is the hour to fight for Mumia’s freedom. On Thursday, Feb. 16th, longshore workers in ILWU Local 10 will shut down the Ports of Oakland and San Francisco to demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal.
All Bay Area ports will be shutdown on Thursday February 16 by ILWU Local 10 to demand the immediate freedom of CWA NABET journalist and political prisoner
Mumia Abu-jamal who has been framed-up and jailed for over 40 years. This action is also connected to the murder of Tyre Nichols and shows the continuing
systemic racism and terrorism.
See article L
A new judge Lucretia Clemens is looking at the case and new evidence that shows that:
6 boxes of files on Mumia’s case were mysteriously “discovered” in the Philadelphia District Attorney Krasner’s office in 2019. In it a hand-written message to D.A. McGill
from the star witness, Robert Chobert, at his trial was found demanding money owed him for his perjured testimony. And Judge Wendell Griffen of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Arkansas declared that this evidence was illegally withheld from Mumia’s defense attorneys and that Blacks were unconstitutionally excluded from the jury, that Mumia should be released and is entitled to a new trial, and Judge Lucretia Clemons on December 16 ordered the prosecution to give access to the defense to all 200 boxes of documents on Mumia’s case and she gave the defense and prosecution 60 days to examine them.
Bay Area teachers, members of UESF (United Educators of San Francisco), OEA (Oakland Education Association) and PFT (Peralta Federation of Teachers) will also teach on Mumia’s case on February 16th.
Other international actions are being organized for Feb. 16:
Unions in South Africa, led by NUMSA (National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa) and RETUSA (Revolutionary Transport Union of South Africa) will demonstrate in Pretoria at the U.S. Embassy, and in Durban at the U.S. Consulate.
Railroad workers in Japan (in the Doro-Chiba union) will organize a demonstration for Mumia in front of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.
More nfo: Free CWA NABET Journalist & Political Prisoner Mumia: An Injury To One Is An Injury To All : Indybay
2. Thursday, 4:00pm (PT); 7:00pm(ET), “LONG DISTANCE REVOLUTIONARY” Film about Mumia Abu-Jamal ~ Online Event
On line
Event by Moratorium NOW! Coalition and Malcolm X Grassroots Movement-Detroit
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
FREE online event! Register Here: tinyurl.com/mumia-film
Watch this important, well-made film about Mumia Abu-Jamal – from Philly- a loving father, veteran Black Panther, brilliant and award-winning radio journalist and writer, and Political Prisoner of 42 years. [more about the film below]
If you can’t make it to the film but want to support Mumia’s freedom, email shakursquad.det@gmail.com
TAKE ACTION FOR MUMIA: Go to lovenotphear.com and watch the 6 minute video of Judge Lucretia Clemons, who is Mumia’s judge now. After watching the video, write a letter to the judge and email it to lovenotphear@gmail.com . We must get to the heart of Mumia’s judge.
ABOUT THE MOVIE: Long Distance Revolutionary is the first film of its kind about Mumia, who Angela Davis calls “the 21st Century’s Frederick Douglass.” This film – instead of focusing on Mumia’s case – focuses on his life, motivations, family, time in the Black Panther Party, his radio career, reporting on MOVE, his writing, and his life on Death Row. It’s an excellent and artfully made film. Watching is an act of justice and humanity.
Cast includes Angela Davis, Cornel West, Dick Gregory, Alice Walker, Amy Goodman, and Rubin “Hurricane” Carter.
“The state would rather give me an uzi than a microphone.” – Mumia Abu-Jamal
Info: “LONG DISTANCE REVOLUTIONARY” Film about Mumia Abu-Jamal ~ Online Event | Facebook
3. Thursday, February 16, 5:30pm, Stop Police Brutality Now! (SF)
In person
SF City Hall (outside)
1 Dr. Carleton B. Goodlett Pl
SF
This will be on the eve of the arraignment of the Memphis police officers. Come together to mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols and other victims of police brutality.
Keita O’Neil’s aunt, April Green and Sean Moore’s mother Cleo Moore have been invited to speak at this event.
Keita O’Neil and Sean Moore and many others are victims of SFPD’s brutality with no accountability by SF officials.
Come together to mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols and the other victims of police brutality. We vow to recommit to the fight against police violence, especially against Black & other people of color.
The event is sponsored by the Service Employees International Union Local 1021, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21, the Oakland Education Association, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Northern California District Council, along with the San Francisco Labor Council, the Contra Costa Labor Council, the San Mateo Labor Council, the San Mateo Labor Council, the South Bay Labor Council, the Alameda Labor Council, San Francisco Rising, Jobs with Justice, the Anti Police-Terror Project, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER) Coalition, and the Asian Pacific Environmental Network.
RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JusticeforTyreNichols216
See Articles G & H
Labor and Community Coalition to Demand The End of Police Brutality and racially motivated violence.
Info: #JusticeforTyreNichols Candlelight Vigil | Facebook
Friday, February 17
4. Friday, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Shut Down the SF Police Officers Association
In person
SF Police Officers Association (Outsice)
800 Bryant St. (@ 6th Street)
SF
All are welcomed to stand with Mothers On The March and People from the Community.
We stand with signs and banners and chalk the sidewalk, bringing attention to the crimes of the SFPD.
Our Demands:
-The Police Officers Association be SHUT DOWN!
-The SF POA Be Declared a Non-Grata Organization
-Abolish the ‘Officers Bill of Rights’ – This has been used to protect officers in abusing our communities!
-Jail Killer Cops – we demand killer cops be charged and convicted with murder
-Abolish the Police!
Info: POA: Shut it Down! : Indybay
Saturday, February 18
5. Saturday, 9:00am (PT); 12Noon (ET), The Peoples’ Senate Introductory Webinar
Online register: Meeting Registration – Zoom
On/off Facebook: The Peoples’ Senate Introductory Webinar | Facebook
DID YOU KNOW that in 2021, the U.S was found GUILTY of genocide against Black, Brown, and Indigenous people??
To help advance the struggle against genocide, the Spirit of Mandela Coalition has been organizing to build a Peoples’ Senate. We invite you to join. Please attend this first Introductory Webinar!
Info: The Peoples’ Senate Introductory Webinar | Facebook
6. Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm, Art Build: Stop Dirty Banks
Climate Justice Arts Project, in the Bridge Arts/Storage facility,
23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Help make art for the Stop Dirty Banks National Day of Action 3-21-23 initiated by Third Act. We will hand painting, cutting and adding safety pins to patches and rigging flags for the both the march 21 Bay Area action (save the date 3:30pm in SF) and to ship to groups around the US for the day of action. We will be outdoors, so bring sun protection and we will have aprons, but you could get paint on your clothes.
More info on National day of action: thirdact.org
Art Kit Resources for Day of Action:
