By Adrienne Fong<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Am not back posting on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please hold Jackie, Melvin and Rodger in your thoughts. Appreciation all who can<\/strong> <\/strong>support them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jackie Barshak, <\/strong>battling stage 4 lung cancer as she continues chemo therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Melvin Starks<\/strong> recently released from the hospital!<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Needed is housing in SF<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rodger Scott <\/strong>is home from the hospital recovering. Meal Train has been set up for him: Meal Train for Rodger Scott<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n – 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. Please include<\/em><\/strong> Accessibility and ASL info in your events! And if your action is \u2018child friendly\u2019<\/strong><\/em> <\/em><\/strong>This is a JUSTICE issue!!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ***<\/strong> ASL interpretation<\/strong> \u2013 Let me know if your event needs this service .***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reminder to post your actions on Indybay<\/strong>: <\/em>https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/calendar\/?page_id=12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n See Indybay for other listings of events<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Articles are broken up into two listings \u2013 second listing is re SF new DA and the mayor.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ARTICLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A. Rojava\u2019s Experiment in Radical Democracy Braces for Turkish Invasion<\/strong> – July 23, 2022<\/em> B. \u2018They don\u2019t have any humanity\u2019: Black immigrants in Ice custody report abuse and neglect <\/strong>\u2013 July 22, 2021<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018They don\u2019t have any humanity\u2019: Black immigrants in Ice custody report abuse and neglect | US immigration | The Guardian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n C. Israeli spyware maker behind new attack on journalists, cybersecurity firm says<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 July 21, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Israeli spyware maker behind new attack on journalists, cybersecurity firm says | Middle East Eye<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n D. Police Departments Spend Vast Sums of Money Creating \u201cCopaganda\u201d<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 July 20, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Police Departments Spend Vast Sums of Money Creating \u201cCopaganda\u201d (jacobin.com)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n E. BAP Condemns 2022 Renewal of The United Nations Mission To Haiti<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 July 19, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/popularresistance.org\/bap-condemns-2022-renewal-of-the-un-mission-to-haiti-binuh\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n See event # 5<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n F. SFPD chief’s surveillance proposal to get more review by supervisors’ panel<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 July 18, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.ebar.com\/story.php?317400<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n See event # 2<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n G. Judge finds sufficient evidence to continue Elijah McClain case<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 July 19, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/judge-finds-sufficient-evidence-continue-elijah-mcclain-case\/story?id=87065423<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n H. Portrait of controversy: San Francisco library caught in censorship debate over art exhibit<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 July 18, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Portrait of controversy: San Francisco library caught in censorship debate over art exhibit – Local News Matters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n See petition # 1<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. New Records Detail DHS Purchase and Use of Vast Quantities of Cell Phone Location Data <\/strong>\u2013 July 18, 2022<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/news\/privacy-technology\/new-records-detail-dhs-purchase-and-use-of-vast-quantities-of-cell-phone-location-data<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/popularresistance.org\/war-with-iran-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n K. City College labor leaders look to San Francisco (not the state) to restore funding <\/strong>\u2013 July 13, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n City College labor leaders look to San Francisco (not the state) to restore funding | News | sfexaminer.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ARTICLES on new SF D.A. Brooke Jenkins & SF Mayor London Breed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>See event #<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Jenkins replaces head of investigations into police shootings, violence <\/strong>– July 21, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.sfexaminer.com\/news\/jenkins-replaces-head-of-investigations-into-police-shootings-violence\/article_fd633660-091a-11ed-be4e-f7921713a74e.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. SF Supes Call on New DA to Keep the Innocence Commission Set Up Under Boudin<\/strong> <\/strong>– July 20, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.nbcbayarea.com\/news\/local\/san-francisco\/sf-da-brooke-jenkins-innocence-commission\/2949552\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Brooke Jenkins just fired me and 14 others. I have no idea how the D.A.\u2019s office will run without us<\/strong> <\/strong>– July 20, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brooke Jenkins just fired me and 14 others. I have no idea how the D.A.\u2019s office will run without us (sfchronicle.com)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Documents: Mayor\u2019s office taking hands-on role with DA Brooke Jenkins<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 July 18, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7 PETITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SIGN: Arab Resource & Organizing Center | Action Alert (araborganizing.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. $839 Billion in Military Spending? Tell Congress this needs to stop.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SIGN: $839 Billion in Military Spending? Tell Congress this needs to stop. (everyaction.com)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The House of Representatives just authorized an increase of the bloated Pentagon budget to $839 Billion in a 329-101 vote<\/strong>. Not only does this represent a $67 Billion increase from last year, it’s $37 Billion more than Biden asked for!<\/strong> Let’s put that in perspective.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 180 Democrats, the party that has cuts in military spending in their platform, voted for this increase. Only 39 voted no.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 149 Republicans voted for the increase and 54 voted no.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Pass a War Powers Resolution to help end the war in Yemen!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SIGN: Pass a War Powers Resolution to help end the war in Yemen! | Demand Progress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. No more weapons sales to Saudi Arabia!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SIGN: No more weapons sales to Saudi Arabia! | Win Without War<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Fire and Prosecute the 8 Officers Who Executed Jayland Walker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SIGN: Fire and prosecute the 8 officers who executed Jayland Walker | Grassroots Law<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Petition calling on President Biden and DHS Secretary Mayorkas to terminate this deadly policy once and for all <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SIGN: Call on President Biden and DHS Secretary Mayorkas to terminate “Remain in Mexico” once and for all (nilc.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, July 24 \u2013 Friday July 29<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n June 29 \u2013 August 14, Exhibit: Waging Peace in Vietnam: US Soldiers and Veterans Who Opposed the War<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n San Francisco Veterans Gallery Info: https:\/\/wagingpeaceinvietnam.com\/exhibits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n July 1 \u2013 July 31, 2022 – San Francisco 29th<\/sup> Annual LaborFest Schedule<\/strong> : <\/strong>LaborFest 2022 | LaborFest 2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, July 24<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Sunday, <\/strong>Bike and Walk for Reproductive Rights <\/strong> (Action is in 2 parts)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In person<\/p>\n\n\n\n TWO PARTS: Join one or both\u2026..<\/p>\n\n\n\n -11:00 am: Bike along SF Waterfront,<\/strong> Embarcadero to Golden Gate Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Noon: Rally and March on Golden Gate Bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WEAR GREEN<\/strong> 4 ABORTION RIGHTS\u2026..and a flash of PINK<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bay Area Codepink Monthly Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace <\/p>\n\n\n\n UPDATE: <\/strong>WEAR GREEN<\/strong> <\/strong>for Abortion Rights! We want to stretch from tower to tower on the Golden Gate Bridge! Bring green scarves, strips of fabric, green hats! I hear there\u2019s a trumpeter coming\u2026.maybe more! Bring drums, noise-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SPECIAL NEED: Green Fabric<\/strong> (Bright green best, all shades useful, even prints\u2026old sheets work too)\u2026please contact Toby if you can offer Green Fabric\u2026.we will cut into strips to help us reach the towers: OUR BRIDGE, OUR BODIES, OUR CHOICE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bike Ride: <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Decorate your bike for Reproductive Rights, let\u2019s be LOUD and JOYFUL! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Optional: Wear GREEN<\/strong> & Pink<\/strong>, Attach signs to your bike and\/or pin cloth sign onto your back with a short message: My Body, My Choice; Abortion Access 4 All; Hands Off My Uterus; PRO- CHOICE; Right to Choose, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10:45: <\/strong>Gather with bike at Justin Herman Plaza across from SF Ferry Bldg; Near Embarcadero BART station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11:00:<\/strong> Begin Bike Ride to Golden Gate Bridge along Embarcadero\u2026mostly a flat\/easy bike ride (a couple of hills), then, join rally at bridge at noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GG Bridge Rally & Walk:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please bring signs\u2026.up to 3×2 ft. allowed on bridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 11:45 am:<\/strong> Gather at the bridge plaza on the SF side, near the eastern walkway of the Golden Gate Bridge. ARRIVE EARLY TO ALLOW FOR PARKING or better, take public transportation (see bus below). Note: Many of the closer parking lots are closed on weekends! The open lots require time to walk to bridge plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Noon:<\/strong> Short Rally, then Walk on the eastern walkway to the middle of the bridge and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FMI & carpooling: Toby, Toby4Peace@sonic.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Info: NO WAR on WOMEN: Bike & Walk for Women’s Reproductive Rights : Indybay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, July 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Monday, 10:00am, SFBoS \u2013 Rules Cmte. Mtg \u2013 Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department Use of Non-City Entity Surveillance Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Person Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n San Francisco City Hall Please attend in person if you can. Last week there were only 4 people present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n REMOTE ACCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WATCH SF Cable Channel 26, 28, 78 or 99 (depending on provider)<\/p>\n\n\n\n WATCH www.sfgovtv.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n PUBLIC COMMENT CALL-IN<\/strong> 1 (415) 655-0001 \/ Meeting ID: 2495 080 3849 #<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Item # 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [Administrative Code – Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department Use of Non-City Entity Surveillance Cameras] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department use of non-City entity surveillance cameras.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Agenda: ttps:\/\/sfbos.org\/sites\/default\/files\/rls072522_agenda.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the third meeting of the Rules Committee regarding this ordinance. New amendments will most likely be presented at the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SFPD is organizing!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a very DANGEROUS ORDINANCE<\/strong>! This will give SFPD 24\/7 access of all the cameras in the city including private residences and business cameras when every they want..<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recording from July 18, Rules Committee Meeting:<\/strong> https:\/\/sanfrancisco.granicus.com\/player\/clip\/41701?view_id=13&redirect=true<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n – Go to 1:24:32 to listen \/ view item. Or on the left side of the screen click https:\/\/sanfrancisco.granicus.com\/player\/clip\/41701?view_id=13&redirect=true<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact the supervisors on the committee with your opinion! Tell the to VOTE NO!!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Supervisors on the committee<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rojava\u2019s Experiment in Radical Democracy Braces for Turkish Invasion (truthout.org)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJ. The United States, Saudi Arabia And Israel, Responsible For Military Fiascos, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Deaths And Innumerable War Crimes In The Middle East, Are Now Plotting To Attack Iran. \u2013 July 16, 2022<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Documents: Mayor’s office taking hands-on role with DA Brooke Jenkins (missionlocal.org)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. San Francisco Public Library Censors Palestine. Demand the Reinstatement of the Mural Exhibit Now!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Petition to President Biden: No barriers to student debt relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SIGN: https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/forms\/sign-the-petition-to-president-biden-no-barriers-to-student-debt-relief?source=2022SDMT_CA&referrer=group-civic-action-2&redirect=https%3a%2f%2fsurveys.signforgood.com%2fca-2022-q3-no-barriers-student-loans%3fcode%3djtk563-ja-fl&emci=18c0d0b7-6508-ed11-b47a-281878b83d8a&emdi=232750c1-ca09-ed11-b47a-281878b83d8a&ceid=483844<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
401 Van Ness Avenue, first floor
Open 1-6pm, Wednesday – Sundays
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Room 250 (Legislative Chamber)<\/em>
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