When we stockpile early votes, we are protecting the election. The more early votes are cast and counted, the harder it is to sabotage the election. That means that this … Continue reading Seven Reasons Why Early Voting is Critical
Don’t California Voters Deserve to Choose From More than Two (Very Unpopular) Parties?
by Ram N. Overview: This blog post discusses the limitations of our 2-party system of government; a campaign for proportional representation, driven by ProRep Coalition; and insights from IEB’s Nancy … Continue reading Don’t California Voters Deserve to Choose From More than Two (Very Unpopular) Parties?
As California goes, so goes the nation — with your help
by Ellen C. The safety and integrity of the upcoming Midterm Elections are in serious jeopardy — as the Trump Administration attempts to maintain power by "waging an unconstitutional effort … Continue reading As California goes, so goes the nation — with your help
What the Flock? Oakland City Council Keeps Approving Surveillance Tech
by Aila F. Did you know that Oakland currently has several hundred automated license plate readers (ALPRs) spread across the city...and they have captured over 600,000,000 license plates in the last … Continue reading What the Flock? Oakland City Council Keeps Approving Surveillance Tech
Oakland’s City of Refuge Ordinance: A New Milestone in a 40-Year Fight — Oh, So Close!
by James W. Forty years ago, Oakland made a promise. In July 1986, the City Council declared Oakland a City of Refuge — a place of safety for people fleeing … Continue reading Oakland’s City of Refuge Ordinance: A New Milestone in a 40-Year Fight — Oh, So Close!
Solidarity NOT Charity: Building Social Movements
by Stella R. What is mutual aid during Trump’s authoritarian regime? Mutual aid is about building solidarity NOT charity, sharing resources and building community networks. “It is a form of … Continue reading Solidarity NOT Charity: Building Social Movements
IEB volunteers successfully help gather signatures to put a public bank on the ballot
by Nicole S. “I didn’t think I would be motivated to get up on a Saturday morning to collect signatures, but to my surprise, I found myself excited to get … Continue reading IEB volunteers successfully help gather signatures to put a public bank on the ballot
Iran War Hits Pocketbooks and Communities
by Scott L. We are now over 60 days into a conflict with Iran, caused entirely by the regime otherwise known as the United States government, whose leader promised us … Continue reading Iran War Hits Pocketbooks and Communities
SCOTUS’ dismantling of the Voting Rights Act: What it means for California
By Lil T. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana vs. Callais effectively eviscerates the Voting Rights Act and opens the floodgates to new waves of Republican gerrymandering ahead of the … Continue reading SCOTUS’ dismantling of the Voting Rights Act: What it means for California
How you can support local labor unions
by Susan N. As we prepare to take part in collective actions on May 1, let’s show some love to U.S. labor unions, which are facing sustained attack by the … Continue reading How you can support local labor unions
Indivisible East Bay Calls on Eric Swalwell to Exit the Governor’s Race
By the IEB Steering Committee Update: April 12, 2026. Eric Swalwell has "suspended" his campaign. Update: April 13, 2026. Eric Swalwell announces he will resign from Congress. April 11, 2026 … Continue reading Indivisible East Bay Calls on Eric Swalwell to Exit the Governor’s Race
Health Stories
The Health Stories Working Group needs you! We collect and publicize stories that highlight the harm being done by the administration's cuts to Medicaid (Medi-Cal), Medicare, research, public health, clinical trials, … Continue reading Health Stories