{"id":27722,"date":"2023-08-03T12:16:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T19:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=27722"},"modified":"2023-08-03T12:17:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T19:17:00","slug":"articles-2-articles-by-scott-ritter-petitions-events-for-friday-aug-4-wednesday-aug-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2023\/08\/03\/articles-2-articles-by-scott-ritter-petitions-events-for-friday-aug-4-wednesday-aug-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Articles + 2 Articles by Scott Ritter ~ Petitions ~ Events for Friday, Aug. 4 &#8211; Wednesday, Aug. 9-"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Adrienne Fong<\/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>These are JUSTICE issues!!<\/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><em>Two articles by Scott Ritter are in a separate section<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ARTICLES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A. A-bomb victims included children tasked with demolition work&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 August 2, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asahi.com\/ajw\/articles\/14972086\">A-bomb victims included children tasked with demolition work | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. \u201cThe Union Is Calling\u201d\u201d Starbucks Bus Tour Lands in San Francisco&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 August 2, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2023\/08\/02\/18857985.php?fbclid=IwAR15FVVwPbTQCNACAB-haC8yLB8ujLBg_O4HIfopdusfy-2OOqK-EcgcFMo\">\u201cThe Union Is Calling\u201d: Starbucks Bus Tour Lands in San Francisco : Indybay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>See event # 8<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C. US cluster munitions will bring more pain and death to Donbass civilians, and Washington doesn\u2019t&nbsp;care&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 August 1, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-in-gaza wp-block-embed-in-gaza\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"SMLTQ2SNw6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ingaza.wordpress.com\/2023\/08\/01\/us-cluster-munitions-will-bring-more-pain-and-death-to-donbass-civilians-and-washington-doesnt-care\/\">US cluster munitions will bring more pain and death to Donbass civilians, and Washington doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;care<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;US cluster munitions will bring more pain and death to Donbass civilians, and Washington doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;care&#8221; &#8212; In Gaza\" src=\"https:\/\/ingaza.wordpress.com\/2023\/08\/01\/us-cluster-munitions-will-bring-more-pain-and-death-to-donbass-civilians-and-washington-doesnt-care\/embed\/#?secret=XaF61FhrkX#?secret=SMLTQ2SNw6\" data-secret=\"SMLTQ2SNw6\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>By Eva K. Bartlett<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>D. Caitlin Johnstone: Australia Agrees To Build US Missiles; US Dismisses Australian Concerns About Assange&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 July 31, 2023&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/consortiumnews.com\/2023\/07\/31\/australia-agrees-to-build-us-missiles-us-dismisses-australian-concerns-about-assange\/?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=c6278702-5f3c-48c7-b37c-9de4448559ce\">Caitlin Johnstone: Australia Agrees To Build US Missiles; US Dismisses Australian Concerns About Assange (consortiumnews.com)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>E. Julian Assange supporters in Australian parliament urge US to get him out of maximum security prison&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 July 31, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/media\/2023\/aug\/01\/supporters-in-australian-parliament-urge-us-to-get-julian-assange-out-of-maximum-security-prison?fbclid=IwAR0uzx1FassFxXRr9kqgQB7CDcsD-wOLfU3LNavwu2Ys3EocWFs9MjhAb2g\">Julian Assange supporters in Australian parliament urge US to get him out of maximum security prison | Julian Assange | The Guardian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>F. San Francisco Blocks Cops From Taking Vacation During Week-Long International Trade Summit<\/strong><em>&nbsp;\u2013 July 28, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sfstandard.com\/2023\/07\/28\/san-francisco-apec-police-crime-response\/\">https:\/\/sfstandard.com\/2023\/07\/28\/san-francisco-apec-police-crime-response\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>G. Bayview neighbors lament police shooting death of Ryant \u2018Peanut\u2019 Bluford<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/2023\/07\/bayview-community-laments-police-shooting-death-of-ryant-peanut-bluford\/\">Bayview neighbors lament police shooting death of Ryant Bluford (missionlocal.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RIP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2665&nbsp;<strong>Ryant \u2018Peanut\u2019 Bluford&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>\u2665<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;41 y\/o<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>See event #\u2019s 3 &amp; 4<\/em><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>H. Police shoot, kill man in Bayview&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 July 26, 2023<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-mission-local wp-block-embed-mission-local\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dYoV7hggME\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/2023\/07\/police-shooting-bayview\/\">Police shoot, kill man in Bayview standoff<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Police shoot, kill man in Bayview standoff&#8221; &#8212; Mission Local\" src=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/2023\/07\/police-shooting-bayview\/embed\/#?secret=Ab7z52zDhe#?secret=dYoV7hggME\" data-secret=\"dYoV7hggME\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 ARTICLES by Scott Ritter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><em>See Events&nbsp; # 1, 7 &amp; 11<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>1. SCOTT RITTER: The Atomic Executioner\u2019s Lament&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 August 2, 2023<\/em><em><\/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=\"bzOshYN0ZL\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consortiumnews.com\/2023\/08\/02\/scott-ritter-the-executioners-lament\/\">SCOTT RITTER: The Atomic Executioner\u2019s Lament<\/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: The Atomic Executioner\u2019s Lament&#8221; &#8212; \" src=\"https:\/\/consortiumnews.com\/2023\/08\/02\/scott-ritter-the-executioners-lament\/embed\/#?secret=suyyfdookd#?secret=bzOshYN0ZL\" data-secret=\"bzOshYN0ZL\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Oppenheimer and the ABC\u2019s of the Apocalypse in Alliterated Form&nbsp;<\/strong><em>\u2013 July 28, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scottritterextra.com\/p\/oppenheimer-and-the-abcs-of-the-apocalypse?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=6892&amp;post_id=135533800&amp;isFreemail=true&amp;utm_medium=email\">Oppenheimer and the ABC\u2019s of the Apocalypse in Alliterated Form (scottritterextra.com)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 PETITIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. 70 years is enough. Let\u2019s End the Korean War! Sign Korea Peace Appeal Now!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;SIGN:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.endthekoreanwar.net\/\">\ud55c\ubc18\ub3c4&nbsp;\uc885\uc804&nbsp;\ud3c9\ud654&nbsp;\ucea0\ud398\uc778&nbsp;Peace Campaign to End the Korean War<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Stop Prison Expansion in California<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;SIGN:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/curb.salsalabs.org\/camodelfeedbacktocdcr\/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0o0N-gpEr40NeRqkAQqgNNq1nKjrNXUbYE3aJobcbXZfrecEOmXVn5kD8\">curb.salsalabs.org\/camodelfeedbacktocdcr\/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0o0N-gpEr40NeRqkAQqgNNq1nKjrNXUbYE3aJobcbXZfrecEOmXVn5kD8<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Ask Your State Senator to Introduce a Bill That Would Prohibit Gain of Function Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;SIGN:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/advocacy.organicconsumers.org\/page\/50307\/action\/1?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=engagingnetworks&amp;utm_campaign=OB+812&amp;utm_content=OB+812\">Support a Bill That Would Prohibit Gain-of-Function Research! &#8211; Organic Consumers Association | Organic Consumers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Ford: stop contributing to the destruction of the Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;SIGN:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/actions.eko.org\/a\/ford-stop-contributing-to-the-destruction-of-the-amazon\/?akid=123792.952962.v-No__&amp;rd=1&amp;source=fwd&amp;t=10\">Ford: stop contributing to the destruction of the Amazon (eko.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Tell Nike to Stop Profiting from Forced Uyghur Labor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;SIGN:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/petitions\/tell-nike-to-stop-profiting-from-forced-uyghur-labor?clear_id=true&amp;source=email-whats-a-weeble-stumped-by-question-about-the-uyghurs-2\">Tell Nike to Stop Profiting from Forced Uyghur Labor &#8211; Action Network<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EVENTS \/ ACTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 4 \u2013 Friday, August 11<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, August 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Friday, 9:00am \u2013 10:30am, Abolish Nuclear Weapons at Livermore Lab &amp; Globally \u2013 Hiroshima &amp; Nagasaki Vigil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>West Gate of Lawarence Livermore Lab<br>7000 East Ave<br>Livermore CA 94550&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peace Action in Remembrance of the Hiroshima &amp; Nagasaki Atomic Bombings WWII<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<br><br>At this years\u2019 event at the Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab we will honor the life of our dear friend and nuclear disarmament champion, Daniel Ellsberg.<br><br>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 \u201cDoomsdav Machine\u201d \u2013 starting at the Livermore Lab, which continues to design and develop new nuclear warheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can, please wear something black or white, which are significant colors for mourning in Japanese culture.<br><br>We have chosen August 4 so that our presence will be witnessed by Livermore Lab workers entering and leaving the classified bomb Lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s most compelling and inspiring talks from past rallies at the Lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/trivalleycares.org\/2023\/join-us-on-friday-august-4-at-the-livermore-lab\">https:\/\/trivalleycares.org\/2023\/join-us-on&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Info:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2023\/07\/12\/18857280.php\">Abolish Nuclear Weapons at Lawrence Livermore Lab &amp; Globally &#8211; Hiroshima-Nagasaki Vigil : Indybay<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Friday, 1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm, Revolutionary Friday: Banner For Peace And Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the pedestrian bridge over Geary at Webster near Japantown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll display a variety of Peace and Justice banners.<br>Free Assange<br>Stop the War on the Poor<br>Hate has no Home Here<br>Demilitarize<br>Free Mumia<br>Recall Jenkins<br><br>and have peace flags up on the bridge (Geary at Webster).<br>Other messages of peace and justice are most welcome.<br>We will hold signs for both motorists and pedestrians crossing on the bridge.<br>Chalking messages of peace will also be a part of this action.<br>For the sake of the planet and all life, we demand an end to war!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Info:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2023\/08\/01\/18857944.php\" target=\"_blank\">Banner for Peace &amp; Justice : Indybay<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Friday, 3:00pm-5:00p, SFPD OIS Virtual Town Hall (<em>RE shooting of&nbsp;<\/em>Ryant \u2018Peanut\u2019 Bluford)<em><\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online &amp; on\/off facebook page<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facebook page:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/190768067135585\/?ref=newsfeed\" target=\"_blank\">OIS Town Hall Meeting | Facebook<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This virtual town hall will be streamed live on SFGovTV\u2019s YouTube page<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Comment Call-In: 1 (415) 655-0001 \/ Access Code: 2664 857 9135 &#8212; Press # to continue. Press *3 to raise hand and speak.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the San Francisco Police Department\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This virtual town hall will be streamed live on SFGovTV\u2019s YouTube page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a presentation by the SFPD command staff, time will be allotted for viewers wishing to offer public comment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Please note that presentation is from SFPD\u2019s view<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SF DA\u2019s office is also leading an investigation headed by Darby Williams \u2013 she\u2019s the attorney that was deceitful (lied) in court on the Sean Moore Case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Host: San Francisco Police Department<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j0XjVzt9Elc\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j0XjVzt9Elc<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0or\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/190768067135585\/?ref=newsfeed\" target=\"_blank\">OIS Town Hall Meeting | Facebook<\/a>\u00a0<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Friday, 6:00pm \u2013 8:00pm, Neighborhood Healing Vigil<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In person<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fairfax Avenue &amp; Catalina St.<br>SF<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neighborhood Healing Vigil with the family and community of Ryant Bluford<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vigil site is where Ryant was shot and killed by SFPD<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APTP is supporting the family<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Friday, 6:30pm \u2013 8:30pm,\u00a0August 4th International Hotel Commemoration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In person<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">868 Kearny St.<br>SF<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Come commemorate the 46th August 4th Anniversary of the I-Hotel eviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome home!<br>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.<br>Schedule:<br>1-6PM: Exhibit Viewing Open to the Public<br>6:30-8:30PM: Food, Music, Poetry and Vigil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Host: Manilatown Heritage Fondation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Info:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1333767240885612\">August 4th International Hotel Commemoration | Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Saturday, 9:00am \u2013 11:30am,&nbsp;Free virtual screening of the documentary film &#8220;Mayor&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZOOM registration:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_RtrIoWGjSvOdu6byMB10uA#\/registration\">Webinar Registration &#8211; Zoom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film will be followed by Q&amp;A and discussion with the film director David Osit.<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Info:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2023\/08\/01\/18857949.php\" target=\"_blank\">Free virtual screening of the documentary film &#8220;Mayor&#8221; : Indybay<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Saturday, 6:30pm \u2013 9:00pm,&nbsp;SF Bay Area Peace Lantern Ceremony in Commemoration of Hiroshima &amp; Nagasaki<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>In person register for info:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peacelanterns.org\/register.html\">Join Waiting List to Attend the 2023 Peace Lantern Ceremony (attendance limited) (peacelanterns.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>August 6th and 9th, 2023 are the 78th anniversaries of the world\u2019s first atomic bombings.<br><br>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.<br><br>Limited attendance \u2014 sign up to reserve a spot (you\u2019ll be sent specifics)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>History of Lantern Ceremonies<br>Historically, lantern floating has been part of the nationwide tradition in Japan of paying respect to ancestors during the Obon festival season.<br><br>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\u2019s rivers in memory of the A-Bomb survivors. The second A-Bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.\u200b<br><br>Traditionally, the Japanese write a victim\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Host: San Francisco Bay Area Japanese Lantern Ceremony for World Peace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Info:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2023\/07\/12\/18857279.php\" target=\"_blank\">SF Bay Area Peace Lantern Ceremony in Commemoration of Hiroshima &amp; Nagasaki : Indybay<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday, August 6<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>78<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary of U.S. Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday, August 7<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Monday, 11:30am, San Francisco: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers to Unionize<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In person<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starbucks (outside)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1501 Fillmore St. (nr. Geary Blvd)<br>SF<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See Indybay for&nbsp;locations of other&nbsp;demos<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in supporting Starbucks workers demanding their workers&#8217; rights to unionize.<br><br>Starbucks has built its business on claims of being a progressive company. Yet its union busting campaign doesn\u2019t live up to these proclaimed values.<br><br>Thousands of Starbucks workers across the country have organized against Starbucks\u2019 union busting tactics \u2013 now it\u2019s time for customers and allies to take a stand and demand that Starbucks becomes the company they claim to be.<br><br>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\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/starbucksworkersunited.controlshift.app\/events\/harry-bridges-club-adopt-a-store\">https:\/\/starbucksworkersunited.controlshif&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Host: Harry Bridges Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Info:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2023\/08\/02\/18858003.php\">San Francisco: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers to Unionize : Indybay<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Monday, 11:30am \u2013 12:30pm,&nbsp;Waymo Blames The Dog: Stop Waymo &amp; Cruise Destruction Of Jobs, Safety &amp; The Environment!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In person<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">California Public Utilities Commission<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">505 Van Ness Ave. (@ McAllister)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SF<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8\/7\/23 Press Conference: Stop Waymo &amp; Cruise Destruction Of Jobs, Safety &amp; The Environment!<br>Waymo Blames The Dog and Stop Using Us As Guinie Pigs!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Press Confenence and Special Unvieling of Mural Painting by Andrew Kong Knight<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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.<br>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.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The are using San Franciscan\u2019s as guinie pigs to test their AI and algorithms and these robo cars are backing up the streets adding to congestion.<br>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.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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.<br>There is also no research on the effect of these rebo cars for the public and workers.<br>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.<br>Seniors and disabled will be severly impacted who need care in their transportation.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sponsored by<br>Taxi Cab Workers Alliance<br>http:\/<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sftwa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.sftwa.org<\/a><br>United Front Committee For A Labor Party UFCLP<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufclp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.ufclp.org<\/a><br>Alliance For Independent Workers<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=707150259705593&amp;set=p.707150259705593\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=707150259705593&amp;set=p.707150259705593<\/a><br>United Public Worker For Action UPWA<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2023\/08\/01\/18857952.php\" target=\"_blank\">Waymo Blames The Dog: Stop Waymo &amp; Cruise Destruction Of Jobs, Safety &amp; The Environment! : Indybay<\/a>\u00a0<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday, August 9<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>78<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary of Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Wednesday, 7:00pm \u2013 8:30pm, Public Reading Circle: Queer Resistance \u2013 A Historic Legacy (Session 6)<\/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\">Freedom Socialist Party<br>747 Polk St.(nr. Ellis)<br>SF<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom option &#8211; register at\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The history of the LGBTQIA+ movement is one of defiance and provides lessons for today. Readings will look at queer roles in ancient societies, struggles against religious taboos in medieval times, the burgeoning LGBTQIA+ liberation movements in the industrial era, leadership of queer workers, and the current battles against the right-wing backlash. All are welcome. $3-6 donation per session.<br><br>Session 6 of 6 &#8211; Join any time!<br>At this session, participants will discuss the pamphlet &#8220;Unpacking Transphobia,&#8221; available to read online at\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radicalwomen.org\/statements\/statements-2013\/transphobia.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.radicalwomen.org\/statements\/statements-2013\/transphobia.shtml<\/a>. The piece addresses transphobia within the feminist community and argues for a multi-issue approach that embraces all genders and sexual orientations.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hosted by: Freedom Socialist Party<br>Copies of the readings available for sale at each session or online at RedLetterPress.org<br>Info\/Zoom registration:\u00a0\u00a0or (415) 864-1278<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2023\/07\/31\/18857923.php\" target=\"_blank\">Public Reading Circle: Queer Resistance \u2013 A Historic Legacy (Session 6) : Indybay<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Wednesday, 7:00pm \u2013 9:00pm, On the 78th Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: We Declare No More!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In person<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Revolution Books, Berkeley<br>2444 Durant Ave.<br>Berkeley<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the U.S. Were Crimes Against Humanity!<br><br>No War With Russia! Stop U.S.Threats Against China!<br><br>No WW3! It Is This System, Not Humanity, That Must Become Extinct!<br><br>We Don\u2019t Accept Their Future\u2014It\u2019s Time to Get Organized for a Real Revolution<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On August 6 and 9, 1945, the U.S. government dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, instantly incinerating tens of thousands of Japanese people. By the end of 1945, between 140,000 and 150,000 people, overwhelmingly civilians, died. Hundreds of thousands more were wounded.<br><br>The U.S. never apologized for this crime against humanity. Right now, they are facing off with their nuclear-armed imperialist rivals to maintain their position as the top imperialist power in the world. The U.S. is waging a proxy war with Russia in Ukraine and making war threats against China. These could lead to direct military confrontations which could spiral out into nuclear annihilation.\u00a0<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The revolutionary leader Bob Avakian has said:<br><br>We can no longer afford to allow these imperialists to continue to dominate the world and determine the destiny of humanity. And it is a scientific fact that humanity does not have to live this way\u2014a whole different way to organize society, a whole better world, is possible.<br><br>WE DECLARE AND DEMAND: The Existing Capitalist-Imperialist System And Institutions Of Government In This Country Must Be Abolished and Dismantled\u2014And Replaced By A New, Socialist System Based On The CONSTITUTION FOR THE NEW SOCIALIst REPUBLIC IN NORTH AMERICA.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indybay.org\/newsitems\/2023\/08\/01\/18857941.php\">On the 78th Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: We Declare No More! : Indybay<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Adrienne Fong Please include&nbsp;Accessibility and ASL info in your events! 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