{"id":23908,"date":"2022-10-28T12:47:25","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T19:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=23908"},"modified":"2022-10-28T12:47:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T19:47:27","slug":"articles-petitions-few-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2022\/10\/28\/articles-petitions-few-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Articles ~ Petitions ~ Few Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Adrienne Fong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not back posting on a regular basis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Please hold the following people in your thoughts:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Victor Picazo<\/strong>, dealing with health complications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jackie Barshak,&nbsp;<\/strong>battling stage 4 metastatic lung cancer,&nbsp;as she continues chemo therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Melvin Starks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; Still needs housing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rodger Scott&nbsp;<\/strong>as he gains strength. Open site to see telephone number&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mealtrain.com\/trains\/n1nyod\">Meal Train for Rodger Scott<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp;He welcomes noon time visits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Good visiting time is early afternoon around 1pm to 2pm, please see calendar to choose a day. Also, Rodger has a meal service and bringing meals is not necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Please include<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;<strong>Accessibility and ASL info in your events! And if your action is \u2018child friendly\u2019<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>This is a JUSTICE issue!!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>***<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>ASL interpretation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Let me know if your event needs this service .<strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please post your actions on Indybay<\/strong>:<em>&nbsp;<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/calendar\/?page_id=12\">https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/calendar\/?page_id=12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;See Indybay &nbsp;for &nbsp;other listings of events<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ARTICLES<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A. Noelle Hanrahan on Mumia Abu-Jamal Update&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 October 28k 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fair.org\/home\/noelle-hanrahan-on-mumia-abu-jamal-update\/\">Noelle Hanrahan on Mumia Abu-Jamal Update &#8211; FAIR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. Worthless US Progressives Retract Mild Peace Advocacy&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 October 26, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"2qKl8Zzc0z\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consortiumnews.com\/2022\/10\/26\/worthless-us-progressives-retract-mild-peace-advocacy\/\">Caitlin Johnstone: US Progressives Retract Mild Peace Advocacy<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Caitlin Johnstone: US Progressives Retract Mild Peace Advocacy&#8221; &#8212; \" src=\"https:\/\/consortiumnews.com\/2022\/10\/26\/worthless-us-progressives-retract-mild-peace-advocacy\/embed\/#?secret=isV13Uj9NI#?secret=2qKl8Zzc0z\" data-secret=\"2qKl8Zzc0z\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C. Fired Anti-Mandate Professor Now VINDICATED!&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 October 26, 2022 (Jimmy Dore)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UABDk_HkuCA\">Fired Anti-Mandate Professor Now VINDICATED! &#8211; YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>D. Scott Ritter: Russia\u2019s \u2018Dirty Bomb\u2019 Scare&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 October 25, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6GRAwIeTMD\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consortiumnews.com\/2022\/10\/25\/scott-ritter-russias-dirty-bomb-scare\/\">SCOTT RITTER: Russia\u2019s &#8216;Dirty Bomb&#8217; Scare<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;SCOTT RITTER: Russia\u2019s &#8216;Dirty Bomb&#8217; Scare&#8221; &#8212; \" src=\"https:\/\/consortiumnews.com\/2022\/10\/25\/scott-ritter-russias-dirty-bomb-scare\/embed\/#?secret=Wwcq6IyZY0#?secret=6GRAwIeTMD\" data-secret=\"6GRAwIeTMD\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>E. Update 2: \u201cIsraeli Soldiers Kill Five Palestinians, Injure 21 In Nablus\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013October 25, 2022<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/imemc.org\/article\/israeli-soldiers-kill-four-palestinians-injure-21-in-nablus\/\">Update 2: \u201cIsraeli Soldiers Kill Five Palestinians, Injure 21 In Nablus\u201d \u2013 \u2013 IMEMC News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>F. Corrupt SF City Attorney Chiu Covered Up LHH Settlement&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 October 25, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2022\/10\/25\/18852746.php?fbclid=IwAR1IOEZjvyvaQBqemzw-7nyATmHSKeUS_4sO2i3Dszjpnh5PoKEUqDkg1lI\">Corrupt SF City Attorney Chiu Covered Up LHH Settlement : Indybay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>G. Bosses and managers are using court restraining orders to shut Workers Up&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 October 23, 2022<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2022\/10\/23\/18852731.php?fbclid=IwAR3y9bPiAkEXLUNR-VQu9ljsBd9UXBnJV7wItbc6tHr-JU7S4qWWdOCERPM\">Bosses &amp; Managers in SF Using Restraining Orders to Shut Workers Up : Indybay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>H. Mississippi city of Greenwood unveils Emmett Till memorial statue&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 October 21, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/mississippi-city-greenwood-unveil-emmett-till-memorial-statue\/story?id=91859237\">https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/mississippi-city-greenwood-unveil-emmett-till-memorial-statue\/story?id=91859237<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I. DA Jenkins leaves SFSU debate after activists take over event&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 October 21, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/2022\/10\/da-brooke-jenkins-leaves-sfsu-debate-after-protesters-commandeer-event\/?fbclid=IwAR1b4Oy-unVbimvSGnvfvUSrFukxI0UOpq5Zqmloty2R6tygZDNa5RZzcoc\">DA Jenkins leaves SFSU debate after activists take over event &#8211; Mission Local<\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J. Families of Men Killed by Police Accuse DA of Playing Politics With Trial Delays&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><em>&#8211; October 21, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sfstandard.com\/criminal-justice\/families-of-men-killed-by-police-accuse-da-of-playing-politics-with-trial-delays\/?utm_source=The%20San%20Francisco%20Standard&amp;utm_campaign=a7d4cb6b70-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_06_21_02_54_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_f81e82e2a3-a7d4cb6b70-527521701&amp;fbclid=IwAR2ngbwqw3XV0yrC_lkzFyUCIq7z1a9gPiCihVw5nZEmIdcOzndqfJMQ54U\">Families of Men Killed by Police Accuse DA of Playing Politics (sfstandard.com)<\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>See Event # 1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 PETITIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.actionnetwork.org\/ss\/c\/P8Elou2Rvc0qoMPEUZrMXcOpy_XqN4R2ZGjoK-5zZnmW0uRX-boH_zWdGWaf5KIc0pI8nfi5kJ2K4rCYLu2H0JiHPxOxliFoPBk5TB52KO7uz6k_Ud9i36GxW0mAmLA-9ndy2yj7F1RKb1YoRwltzG8pL0oDzYLNz_hvxyUkK1-5MjYQcVRLnUv_f501VMNjE0Sb-Z3WoTwdqD6s8lwQFhzD0MfH-FBWCQfMI4yN43cLRim8XfMh4p_JFiFrFCjp3wWFOPerQk9OGbeZIcB_xL-7-gguFNpY7NBUDOsqEfyXLYRa29f7_kIdPlype_7ml_0K3kHWtdL7j_rHXVAXLezYF30EHldas1FpbXD914R52WrBDPhCBzEaL8SQYQBVjJaus0TRpfddHkmGkbGWPpnXPsGnoOG9JbKUkKjUDrY26t_1unjjFVdjAlcAP2_auB5XoifsQZ8vvZfLRNCQSHfnkiIuqlVrelIUYR_GW4daB8LUb36q7xYCnskSlKZU6MXFRBbeqCzN8fHke7LNkvq7o2tBYU4bg2gJhY47fn9gQB8045kBUhqUyh99nuTF8aUJkt4Mqp4Ill63UmluzqjSDtTGT3zS_gV8zIeTbtxamE-6tdmn2nNCbJGKqfYTSKhbTI7PThr8MXzko6lXgw\/3qi\/5yQ20a3vRIChw3ORSa56UQ\/h1\/03nFzKZqXIPEm5eoscI6bl7zggZ5NUpNyES_ZY8Ctw0\">Tell your members of Congress: stop cruel, inhumane utility shutoffs. Recognize the human right to utilities!<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;SIGN:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/letters\/support-the-human-right-to-utility-services-resolution?source=HRUPRN&amp;referrer=group-progressive-reform-network&amp;redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.actblue.com%2Fdonate%2Fpl_prn%3Famount%3D10%26refcode%3Dpl_20221022_02%26noskip%3Dtrue&amp;link_id=2&amp;can_id=4d8abb95a7895a1648b41bfa1ad2bb3b&amp;email_referrer=email_1712447___subject_2200774&amp;email_subject=sign-on-stop-utility-shutoffs-water-and-power-are-human-rights&amp;refcodeEmailReferrer=email_1712447___subject_2200774\">Corporate Accountability (actionnetwork.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Urge President Biden: Commute the Row, Demolish the Death Chamber &amp; Abolish the Death Penalty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;SIGN:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/petitions\/biden-demolish-the-death-chamber?clear_id=true&amp;source=email-new-federal-sign-on-letter-re-death-penalty\">Urge President Biden: Commute the Row, Demolish the Death Chamber &amp; Abolish the Death Penalty &#8211; Action Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Tell T-Mobile to Cancel All Contracts in Guantanamo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;SIGN:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/act.newmode.net\/action\/acre-campaigns\/tell-t-mobile-cancel-all-contracts-guantanamo?link_id=2&amp;can_id=4d8abb95a7895a1648b41bfa1ad2bb3b&amp;source=email-the-longer-guantanamo-stays-open-the-more-t-mobile-makes-2&amp;email_referrer=email_1715853&amp;email_subject=send-a-message-to-t-mobile-leadership-urging-them-to-cancel-all-contracts-in-guant_namo\">Tell T-Mobile to Cancel All Contracts in Guantanamo | New Mode<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>T-Mobile profits from the continued existence of Guant\u00e1namo Bay Base,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/news\/human-rights\/20-years-later-guantanamo-remains-a-disgraceful-stain-on-our-nation-it-needs-to-end\">a global \u201csymbol of racial and religious injustice, abuse, and disregard for the rule of law.\u201d<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>January 2023 marks 21 years since George W. Bush opened Guant\u00e1namo prison.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2021\/us\/guantanamo-bay-detainees.html?#top\">Since then, 779 Muslim men and boys have been held there<\/a>. All have suffered from the physical and psychological effects of indefinite detention.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Today, 36 men remain detained, despite the fact that both Presidents Obama and Biden pledged to shut down the prison. But it remains open. This is why it is crucial for all corporations to end their existing contracts with the base, as a step towards actually shutting down the prison.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FEW EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, October 28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Friday, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Justice NOT Jenkins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interim DA Brooke Jenkins office<br>350 Rhode Island<br>SF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MUNI # 19 &amp; #22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand up for REAL JUSTICE NOT Brooke Jenkins! With Mothers On The March and the Community at interim Brooke Jenkins office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We need to RESIST and expose her agenda:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; For not holding police accountable for abusing and executing people in our communities. She fired most of the lawyers who were working on cases involved in holding sfpd accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; Two of the cases were in various stages of court hearings for trial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; For deceiving San Franciscans from the time the Guido trial didn\u2019t go her way and she quit the DA\u2019s office to work on the Recall Boudin campaign. Her campaign is based on many lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; For contributing more to AAPI hate and divisions between the Asian, Black and Brown communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; Her election has been supported by funds from the SF Police Officers Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All are welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Info:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2022\/10\/25\/18852751.php\">Justice, NOT Jenkins! : Indybay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 29<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Saturday, 11:00am (Pt); 2:00pm (ET<\/strong>),&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Poetry book celebration with Palestinian women poets&nbsp;Maya Abu Al-Hayyat<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Deema K. Shehabi<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual registration:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/poetry-book-celebration-you-can-be-the-last-leaf-by-maya-abu-al-hayyat-tickets-414981610167?emci=4905c9bc-3b56-ed11-819c-002248258e08&amp;emdi=453360f4-e156-ed11-819c-002248258d2f&amp;ceid=2453100\">Poetry Book Celebration! \u201cYou Can Be the Last Leaf&#8221; by Maya Abu Al-Hayyat Tickets, Sat, Oct 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;$10.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maya directs the Palestine Writing Workshop and will share&nbsp;stories from her work and activism, in addition&nbsp;to her poems.&nbsp;Her work is&nbsp;grounded in the belief that art and literature can change lives; she aims to&nbsp;improve Palestinian children&#8217;s literacy and encourage their imaginations.&nbsp;Maya also runs writing courses for former prisoners, helping them transform&nbsp;trauma into art<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her new book:&nbsp;i<em>You&nbsp;Can Be The Last Leaf:&nbsp;Selected Poems<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Host: Middle East Children\u2019s Alliance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Info:&nbsp;<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecaforpeace.org\/event\/virtual-poetry-book-celebration-you-can-be-the-last-leaf-by-maya-abu-al-hayyat\/\">Virtual Poetry Book Celebration! \u201cYou Can Be the Last Leaf\u201d by Maya Abu Al-Hayyat \u2013 Middle East Children&#8217;s Alliance (mecaforpeace.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, October 30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sunday, 1:00pm \u2013 2:30pm,\u00a0A Marxist Look at Capitalism&#8217;s Meltdown<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In person or Zoom<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In person:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">747 Polk St. (@ Elliss)<br>SF<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online registration:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZUuduCvpj4uGtIs8Rz4Du4EAzk1_d23rPqQ\" target=\"_blank\">Meeting Registration &#8211; Zoom<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn about the origins of today\u2019s world financial crises, why foreclosures, bailouts and budget cuts only deepen the crisis. How can working people take on Wall Street and win? What is a planned economy and what does socialism have to do with it all? All are welcome to share in this analysis and contribute to a rich discussion.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Host: Freedom Socialist Party<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2022\/10\/10\/18852522.php\">A Marxist Look at Capitalism&#8217;s Meltdown : Indybay<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, October 31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Monday, 10:00am, Continued Discussion of:&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<strong>Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment (Militarized equipment!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In person and online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>San Francisco City Hall<br>Room 250\u00a0<em>(Legislative Chamber)<\/em><br>1 Dr. Carleton B. Goodlett Place<br>SF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please attend in-person if you can<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>REMOTE ACCESS<\/strong>&nbsp;WATCH SF Cable Channel 26, 28, 78 or 99 (depending on provider)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WATCH&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sfgovtv.org\/\">www.sfgovtv.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;PUBLIC COMMENT CALL-IN 1 (415) 655-0001 \/ Meeting ID: 2492 770 5750 # #<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Press *3 to enter the speaker line)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AGENDA:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sfbos.org\/sites\/default\/files\/rls103122_agenda.pdf\">https:\/\/sfbos.org\/sites\/default\/files\/rls103122_agenda.pdf<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>(Item # 2 on Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. 220641 [Administrative Code &#8211; Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sponsor: Mayor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment consistent with the criteria set forth in state law, and approving the Police Department&#8217;s use of Equipment Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supervisors on Rules Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aaron Peskin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:Aaron.Peskin@sfgov.org\">Aaron.Peskin@sfgov.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Voice:&nbsp; (415) 554-7450<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Rafael Mandelman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:MandelmanStaff@sfgov.org\">MandelmanStaff@sfgov.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Voice:&nbsp; (415) 554-6968<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Connie Chan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Email:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:ChanStaff@sfgov.org\">ChanStaff@sfgov.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Voice:&nbsp;&nbsp; (415) 554-7410<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALERT from AFSC Healing Justice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will you join us by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsfbos.org%2Froster-members%3Femci%3Ddc96b6f6-c655-ed11-819c-002248258e08%26emdi%3Dea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001%26ceid%3D&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjtu%40afsc.org%7C7b35b05a8b3b4d37aef808dab7ec2db9%7Cbdb9059779bc47b8adec787f4e42aa8a%7C0%7C0%7C638024522278742155%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=D00QYTDPKww1IC16674%2B9W30AMLqow9QK5nINXL5EHw%3D&amp;reserved=0\">calling or emailing your Supervisor<\/a>&nbsp;to make 3 changes that would improve transparency and accountability?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Fully define authorized use for all weapons<\/li><li>Align receipt of annual report with budget process<\/li><li>Require transparency in restocking<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These three changes are described below, but if you&#8217;d like more details please refer to our&nbsp;<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Fully define authorized use for all weapons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SFPD\u2019s proposed policy leaves many of its weapons with very loosely defined authorized use.&nbsp; These could allow weapons that have a non-escalatory or non-lethal purpose be authorized for use outside that purpose.&nbsp; We recommend the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fberkeleyca.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2F2022-07-26%2520Item%252030%2520Police%2520Equipment%2520and%2520Community%2520-%2520Supp%2520-%2520PAB.pdf%3Femci%3Ddc96b6f6-c655-ed11-819c-002248258e08%26emdi%3Dea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001%26ceid%3D&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjtu%40afsc.org%7C7b35b05a8b3b4d37aef808dab7ec2db9%7Cbdb9059779bc47b8adec787f4e42aa8a%7C0%7C0%7C638024522278742155%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Ll6UdVZZojJQc%2FriwkqfQdf%2FWkYijs1zOLIRruLgGek%3D&amp;reserved=0\">use policy<\/a>&nbsp;approved by Berkeley\u2019s Police Accountability Board includes the statement: \u201cuses of military equipment for purposes, in a manner, or by a person not authorized in this policy are prohibited.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>San Francisco should narrowly define use in this way.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Clearly identify which weapons may be used for Use of Force (including lethal force).<\/strong>&nbsp; If SFPD desires an exception under exigent circumstances, define what those circumstances should be.&nbsp; For example,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheintercept.com%2F2022%2F10%2F17%2Fpolice-robot-gun-oakland%2F%3Femci%3Ddc96b6f6-c655-ed11-819c-002248258e08%26emdi%3Dea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001%26ceid%3D&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjtu%40afsc.org%7C7b35b05a8b3b4d37aef808dab7ec2db9%7Cbdb9059779bc47b8adec787f4e42aa8a%7C0%7C0%7C638024522278742155%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Xd2gEV0P%2BKGElr%2B0VtY%2BGQgxu9SYUr8vTeSLjCgr0R8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">if a robot may be authorized for remote-controlled lethal force<\/a>, what are the circumstances that could lead to that?<\/li><li><strong>Limit broad definitions of authorized use.<\/strong>&nbsp; SFPD owns 15 submachine guns, 608 assault rifles, and 64 machine guns.&nbsp; These may all be used to \u201ceffectively control a scene\u201d or \u201cwhere there may be a need to defeat body armor\u201d or \u201clarge critical incidents\u201d.&nbsp; There needs to be much more stringent requirements for when these deadly weapons can be deployed. What stops SFPD from assuming everyone has body armor? Why was an assault rifle used to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmissionlocal.org%2F2022%2F05%2Fsfpd-releases-video-of-officers-shooting-killing-two-men-grappling-on-ground%2F%3Femci%3Ddc96b6f6-c655-ed11-819c-002248258e08%26emdi%3Dea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001%26ceid%3D&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjtu%40afsc.org%7C7b35b05a8b3b4d37aef808dab7ec2db9%7Cbdb9059779bc47b8adec787f4e42aa8a%7C0%7C0%7C638024522278742155%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Krps7bMn%2FEY%2FPWNs0d0cSvs6UeXZZJpFae6g2BDKiFc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">kill two unhoused men in the Mission who were grappling on the ground<\/a>? What protects bystanders from getting shot by SFPD firing automatic weapons?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Align receipt of annual report with budget process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state law\u2019s requirements for annual reports from law enforcement agencies are thorough, requiring inclusion of costs not just for acquisition, but also for personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, and more. A few examples of questions that will need to be answered by the annual report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>How many personnel devoted how many hours toward training on each weapon? What was the cost of that personnel time?<\/li><li>How many hours were devoted by all personnel towards cleaning rifles? Towards cleaning or maintenance on each weapon?<\/li><li>Were any of the above at an overtime rate?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To support SFPD in meeting this requirement, San Francisco should follow neighboring cities Berkeley and Oakland in setting a specific delivery date of its annual report (which the state law only requires to be delivered \u201cwithin one year of approval\u201d).&nbsp; Oakland requires the first annual report be delivered by March 15.&nbsp; By setting a similar March deadline, SFPD will not only be able to avoid a rush before the last minute, it will also be able to deliver a smaller initial report, confirm earlier in the process whether it is tracking all the information required by law, and provide context for&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsf.gov%2Fstep-by-step%2Fbudget-process-timeline%3Femci%3Ddc96b6f6-c655-ed11-819c-002248258e08%26emdi%3Dea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001%26ceid%3D&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjtu%40afsc.org%7C7b35b05a8b3b4d37aef808dab7ec2db9%7Cbdb9059779bc47b8adec787f4e42aa8a%7C0%7C0%7C638024522278898396%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VchBemNRKeuPt8C3WxFW0THwcAq8depK0OLq1KmFjwQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\">its requested budget for the next fiscal year<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Require transparency in restocking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SFPD\u2019s proposed policy would allow SFPD to acquire equipment without prior Board of Supervisor approval if it has an unanticipated reduced in any of its stock. If this happens, this is exactly the situation in which&nbsp;<em>more<\/em>&nbsp;oversight is needed, not&nbsp;<em>less<\/em>. &nbsp; The public has a right to know why that supply was unexpectedly depleted, how it was used, and whether to expect similar levels of use in the future.&nbsp; As the law states:&nbsp;<em>\u201cThe public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency\u2019s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unrestricted restocking moves counter to the public transparency provided by the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; While there are, these three changes would have the greatest impact on transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Thursday, 4:30pm \u2013 6:30pm,\u00a0The World Stand With Cuba! We Call On Nancy Pelosi: Let Cuba Live!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In person<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SF Federal Building<br>7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0&amp; Mission St.<br>SF<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March to UN Plaza<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The World Stands With Cuba!<br>As the U.N. votes for the 30th time to condemn the illegal U.S. blockade of Cuba<br>We Call On Nancy Pelosi: Let Cuba Live<br>&#8211; End the U.S. blockade of Cuba!<br>&#8211; Remove Cuba from the &#8216;State Sponsors of Terrorism&#8217; list!<br>&#8211; Reverse Trump&#8217;s 243 coercive measures against Cuba!<br>&#8211; Help Cuba rebuild!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Co-sponsors:<br>ANSWER Coalition &#8211; Bay Area, Bay Area Cuba Saving Lives, CODEPINK, DSA San Francisco, Task Force on the Americas, Venceremos Brigade Bay Area<br>Endorsed by:<br>Arab Resource &amp; Organizing Center (AROC), Haiti Action Committee, Cuba &amp; Venezuela Solidarity Committee, Black Alliance for Peace Solidarity Network (West), Freedom Archives, Cl\u00ednica Mart\u00edn-Bar\u00f3 San Francisco, Catalyst Project, Palestinian Youth Movement Bay Area, Party for Socialism and Liberation &#8211; Bay Area, Race and Resistance Studies at SF State, Workers World Party, International Action Center<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2022\/10\/20\/18852693.php\">The World Stand With Cuba! We Call On Nancy Pelosi: Let Cuba Live! : Indybay<\/a><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Adrienne Fong Not back posting on a regular basis Please hold the following people in your thoughts: Victor Picazo, dealing with health complications Jackie Barshak,&nbsp;battling stage 4 metastatic lung cancer,&nbsp;as she continues chemo therapy. Melvin Starks &nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; Still needs housing! Rodger Scott&nbsp;as he gains strength. 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