By Adrienne Fong
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Please post your actions on Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12
See Indybay for other listings of events
Two articles by Scott Ritter are in a separate section
ARTICLES:
A. A-bomb victims included children tasked with demolition work – August 2, 2023
B. “The Union Is Calling”” Starbucks Bus Tour Lands in San Francisco – August 2, 2023
“The Union Is Calling”: Starbucks Bus Tour Lands in San Francisco : Indybay
See event # 8
C. US cluster munitions will bring more pain and death to Donbass civilians, and Washington doesn’t care – August 1, 2023
By Eva K. Bartlett
D. Caitlin Johnstone: Australia Agrees To Build US Missiles; US Dismisses Australian Concerns About Assange – July 31, 2023
E. Julian Assange supporters in Australian parliament urge US to get him out of maximum security prison – July 31, 2023
F. San Francisco Blocks Cops From Taking Vacation During Week-Long International Trade Summit – July 28, 2023
https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/28/san-francisco-apec-police-crime-response/
G. Bayview neighbors lament police shooting death of Ryant ‘Peanut’ Bluford
Bayview neighbors lament police shooting death of Ryant Bluford (missionlocal.org)
RIP
♥ Ryant ‘Peanut’ Bluford ♥
41 y/o
See event #’s 3 & 4
H. Police shoot, kill man in Bayview – July 26, 2023
2 ARTICLES by Scott Ritter
See Events # 1, 7 & 11
1. SCOTT RITTER: The Atomic Executioner’s Lament – August 2, 2023
2. Oppenheimer and the ABC’s of the Apocalypse in Alliterated Form – July 28, 2023
Oppenheimer and the ABC’s of the Apocalypse in Alliterated Form (scottritterextra.com)
5 PETITIONS:
1. 70 years is enough. Let’s End the Korean War! Sign Korea Peace Appeal Now!
SIGN: 한반도 종전 평화 캠페인 Peace Campaign to End the Korean War
2. Stop Prison Expansion in California
3. Ask Your State Senator to Introduce a Bill That Would Prohibit Gain of Function Research
4. Ford: stop contributing to the destruction of the Amazon
SIGN: Ford: stop contributing to the destruction of the Amazon (eko.org)
5. Tell Nike to Stop Profiting from Forced Uyghur Labor
SIGN: Tell Nike to Stop Profiting from Forced Uyghur Labor – Action Network
EVENTS / ACTIONS
Friday, August 4 – Friday, August 11
Friday, August 4
1. Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am, Abolish Nuclear Weapons at Livermore Lab & Globally – Hiroshima & Nagasaki Vigil
In person
West Gate of Lawarence Livermore Lab
7000 East Ave
Livermore CA 94550
The Livermore Lab West Gate is located at Vasco Road and Westgate Drive. You can park in the residential area off of Daphne Dr., which is on the opposite side of Vasco Road from the Lab entrance.
Peace Action in Remembrance of the Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombings WWII
We invite you to mark the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with the Livermore Conversion Project, a collaborative of Bay Area peace groups including Tri-Valley CAREs.
At this years’ event at the Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab we will honor the life of our dear friend and nuclear disarmament champion, Daniel Ellsberg.
We will gather at the West Gate of the Lab at 9 am on Friday, August 4, for a solemn silent vigil to remember Dan and demand dismantlement of what he termed the “Doomsdav Machine” – starting at the Livermore Lab, which continues to design and develop new nuclear warheads.
If you can, please wear something black or white, which are significant colors for mourning in Japanese culture.
We have chosen August 4 so that our presence will be witnessed by Livermore Lab workers entering and leaving the classified bomb Lab.
Following a 30-minute silent vigil at 9 am, from 9:30-10:30 am at the West Gate we will debut a new video compilation of Dan’s most compelling and inspiring talks from past rallies at the Lab.
For more information: https://trivalleycares.org/2023/join-us-on…
Info: Abolish Nuclear Weapons at Lawrence Livermore Lab & Globally – Hiroshima-Nagasaki Vigil : Indybay
2. Friday, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Revolutionary Friday: Banner For Peace And Justice
On the pedestrian bridge over Geary at Webster near Japantown
SF
We’ll display a variety of Peace and Justice banners.
Free Assange
Stop the War on the Poor
Hate has no Home Here
Demilitarize
Free Mumia
Recall Jenkins
and have peace flags up on the bridge (Geary at Webster).
Other messages of peace and justice are most welcome.
We will hold signs for both motorists and pedestrians crossing on the bridge.
Chalking messages of peace will also be a part of this action.
For the sake of the planet and all life, we demand an end to war!
Info: Banner for Peace & Justice : Indybay
3. Friday, 3:00pm-5:00p, SFPD OIS Virtual Town Hall (RE shooting of Ryant ‘Peanut’ Bluford)
Online & on/off facebook page
Facebook page: OIS Town Hall Meeting | Facebook
This virtual town hall will be streamed live on SFGovTV’s YouTube page
Public Comment Call-In: 1 (415) 655-0001 / Access Code: 2664 857 9135 — Press # to continue. Press *3 to raise hand and speak.
As part of the San Francisco Police Department’s commitment to accountability and transparency with our community, a virtual town hall meeting will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. to provide the community with an update on the investigation of the officer-involved shooting that occurred at Catalina St. and Fairfax Ave. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
This virtual town hall will be streamed live on SFGovTV’s YouTube page.
Following a presentation by the SFPD command staff, time will be allotted for viewers wishing to offer public comment.
Please note that presentation is from SFPD’s view
SF DA’s office is also leading an investigation headed by Darby Williams – she’s the attorney that was deceitful (lied) in court on the Sean Moore Case.
Host: San Francisco Police Department
Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0XjVzt9Elc or OIS Town Hall Meeting | Facebook
4. Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Neighborhood Healing Vigil
In person
Fairfax Avenue & Catalina St.
SF
Neighborhood Healing Vigil with the family and community of Ryant Bluford
Vigil site is where Ryant was shot and killed by SFPD
APTP is supporting the family
5. Friday, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, August 4th International Hotel Commemoration
In person
868 Kearny St.
SF
Come commemorate the 46th August 4th Anniversary of the I-Hotel eviction.
Welcome home!
August 4th 2023 marks the 46th anniversary of the International Hotel Eviction. Join us for an exhibit viewing and to share food, music and poetry to honor the tenants who called the I-Hotel their home.
Schedule:
1-6PM: Exhibit Viewing Open to the Public
6:30-8:30PM: Food, Music, Poetry and Vigil
Host: Manilatown Heritage Fondation
Info: August 4th International Hotel Commemoration | Facebook
Saturday, August 5
6. Saturday, 9:00am – 11:30am, Free virtual screening of the documentary film “Mayor”
ZOOM registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom
The film will be followed by Q&A and discussion with the film director David Osit.
This documentary looks at the life of Musa Hadid, the charismatic mayor of Palestinian city Ramallah, who aspires to lead the city into the future.
Info: Free virtual screening of the documentary film “Mayor” : Indybay
7. Saturday, 6:30pm – 9:00pm, SF Bay Area Peace Lantern Ceremony in Commemoration of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
In person register for info: Join Waiting List to Attend the 2023 Peace Lantern Ceremony (attendance limited) (peacelanterns.org)
August 6th and 9th, 2023 are the 78th anniversaries of the world’s first atomic bombings.
In Japan and around the world, people gather in early August to float lanterns in remembrance of the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, all victims of war, and all who have gone before us. This moving and beautiful tradition provides a chance to reaffirm our commitment to building a better future.
Limited attendance — sign up to reserve a spot (you’ll be sent specifics)
History of Lantern Ceremonies
Historically, lantern floating has been part of the nationwide tradition in Japan of paying respect to ancestors during the Obon festival season.
The first atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945 on Hiroshima, Japan. Although many people were killed instantly, some survived. Many were burned, enduring such unbearable heat and pain that they threw themselves into the rivers. In 1948, the survivors and citizens of Hiroshima floated lanterns on the rivers to mark the anniversary of the bombing, praying that their parents and friends killed by the A-Bomb may rest in peace. It is now an annual event, drawing tens of thousands to float lanterns on Hiroshima’s rivers in memory of the A-Bomb survivors. The second A-Bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
Traditionally, the Japanese write a victim’s name and their own names on a lantern. But these days, many participants write prayers for peace or draw pictures on the lanterns and float them.
Host: San Francisco Bay Area Japanese Lantern Ceremony for World Peace
Info: SF Bay Area Peace Lantern Ceremony in Commemoration of Hiroshima & Nagasaki : Indybay
Sunday, August 6
78th Anniversary of U.S. Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Monday, August 7
8. Monday, 11:30am, San Francisco: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers to Unionize
In person
Starbucks (outside)
1501 Fillmore St. (nr. Geary Blvd)
SF
See Indybay for locations of other demos
Join us in supporting Starbucks workers demanding their workers’ rights to unionize.
Starbucks has built its business on claims of being a progressive company. Yet its union busting campaign doesn’t live up to these proclaimed values.
Thousands of Starbucks workers across the country have organized against Starbucks’ union busting tactics – now it’s time for customers and allies to take a stand and demand that Starbucks becomes the company they claim to be.
This actions is part of a Nationwide Day of Action of customers and allies mobilizing to demand that Starbucks quits union busting and respect workers’ rights.
For more information: https://starbucksworkersunited.controlshif…
Host: Harry Bridges Club
Info: San Francisco: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers to Unionize : Indybay
9. Monday, 11:30am – 12:30pm, Waymo Blames The Dog: Stop Waymo & Cruise Destruction Of Jobs, Safety & The Environment!
In person
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave. (@ McAllister)
SF
8/7/23 Press Conference: Stop Waymo & Cruise Destruction Of Jobs, Safety & The Environment!
Waymo Blames The Dog and Stop Using Us As Guinie Pigs!
Join the Press Confenence and Special Unvieling of Mural Painting by Andrew Kong Knight
On Monday August 7, 2023 there will be a hearing by the California Public Utility Commission to hear from the public about the hundreds of Robo taxis in San Francisco. This was forced after protests from the community, taxi workers, drivers, environmentalists, firefighters and supporters of public transportation.This is also the privatization of public transportation which is threatened.
The CPUC is run by the tech billionaries have allowed this AI technology to be tested on the people and animals in San Francisco. Besides killing animals they have blocked emergency zones for fire services and put lives in jeopardy. The Mayor and police have also refused to impound these cars that are flagrantly violating the vehicle code which means that they have a double standard for the treatment of these vehicles.
The are using San Franciscan’s as guinie pigs to test their AI and algorithms and these robo cars are backing up the streets adding to congestion.
If this is approved it will spread out in LA and throughout country putting millions out of work and many will end up homeless adding to the crisis in San Francisco.
The Commission as well has no concern about the social and economic costs because Govenor Gavin Newsom who appoints the Commissioners takes money from these same companies and billionaires. In fact a former Waymo lawyer John Reynolds spent three years defending this company and continues to represent them on the board of the CPUC.
There is also no research on the effect of these rebo cars for the public and workers.
Waymo owned by Google and Cruise by GM if allowed to operate 200 taxi robo cars 24 hours a day will destroy the taxi industry and also destroy the jobs of thouands of UBER and Lyft drivers and millions of truck drivers.
Seniors and disabled will be severly impacted who need care in their transportation.
Sponsored by
Taxi Cab Workers Alliance
http:/http://www.sftwa.org
United Front Committee For A Labor Party UFCLP
http://www.ufclp.org
Alliance For Independent Workers
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=707150259705593&set=p.707150259705593
United Public Worker For Action UPWA
Info: Waymo Blames The Dog: Stop Waymo & Cruise Destruction Of Jobs, Safety & The Environment! : Indybay
Wednesday, August 9
78th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
10. Wednesday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Public Reading Circle: Queer Resistance – A Historic Legacy (Session 6)
In person or ZOOM
In person:
Freedom Socialist Party
747 Polk St.(nr. Ellis)
SF
Zoom option – register at
