Deadline: On Monday, August 19, 2019, make a call to make California a more democratic place - California is one of a rapidly shrinking number of states that doesn't allow people on parole to vote. Believe it or not, it's actually in the state Constitution. Now ACA 6, the "Free the Vote Act," would amend the California Constitution … Continue reading Call in day: Voting Rights for People on Parole
There’s no ICE in SANCTUARY
Like most people in the East Bay, we in Indivisible East Bay were shocked to learn that Oakland Airport has been the site of thousands of deportations. “Hidden in Plain Sight: ICE Air and the Machinery of Mass Deportation,” the extraordinary report by the University of Washington's Center for Human Rights, reveals that almost 27,000 people … Continue reading There’s no ICE in SANCTUARY
Speak out CA: we are a sanctuary
Deadline: NOW and ongoing - On the eve of launching his re-election campaign, the Threatener-In-Chief announced that the administration would “begin the process of removing the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the United States. They will be removed as fast as they come in.” Leave aside for a moment … Continue reading Speak out CA: we are a sanctuary
Join IEB for Pride 2019 – and other ways to show support
We really didn't think that in the East Bay, in 2019, the rainbow flag would be controversial. So when Shawn Kumagai, the first out gay Dublin City Council member, proposed that Dublin join numerous other East Bay cities (and also other much less obvious places) in flying the Pride flag in support of Pride Month, it was … Continue reading Join IEB for Pride 2019 – and other ways to show support
IEB’s May meeting with Assemblymembers Bonta & Wicks
By Ted Lam Editors' note: for each bill discussed we include its number (starting with AB for “Assembly bill,” SB for “Senate bill,” or “ACA” for “Assembly Constitutional Amendment”), its official name, and, where we know, its current status as of this writing, May 28. The legislative deadline to pass bills through their house of … Continue reading IEB’s May meeting with Assemblymembers Bonta & Wicks
Supporting Criminal Justice Reform Bills in the California Legislature
By Toni Henle Action Deadline: today and every day through May 30 - On May 20, 2019, Indivisible East Bay members joined a large crowd at the State Capitol in Sacramento at the 2019 Quest4Democracy (Q4D) Advocacy Day. Q4D is a statewide coalition of grassroots groups supporting a platform of bills to improve access to … Continue reading Supporting Criminal Justice Reform Bills in the California Legislature
Charter law reform: Get Buffy and Becky on Board
By Emily Filloy Deadline: Immediate and ongoing - Four charter law reform bills currently are moving through the California legislature: AB 1505, 1506, 1507, and SB 756 would stop rampant charter school proliferation that comes at the expense of public schools and local control. All are supported by East Bay representatives Assemblymember Rob Bonta and … Continue reading Charter law reform: Get Buffy and Becky on Board
Phone and text bank for special elections
Updated May 1: Read below for all details and to see all upcoming dates (and check back for additional dates). Note that if a date has no link to RSVP you can RSVP and send any questions directly to host Nancy Klein at nancyklein44@gmail.com or 510-917-4045 Think nothing is happening in May 2019, so far from … Continue reading Phone and text bank for special elections
Fight Voter Suppression and Free the Vote in California!
Action deadline: Friday April 26 and ongoing - There’s strength in numbers. (Go Warriors!) Every vote matters, and we need to do everything in our power to combat voter suppression. Restoring voting rights to Californians who are on parole is a critical step, and although we can’t do this in time for the 2020 election, … Continue reading Fight Voter Suppression and Free the Vote in California!
Urgent – Support AB 392, Reform Police Use of Deadly Force
Action Deadline: Monday, April 8, 2019 - Last month, we wrote about a pair of bills concerning police use of deadly force now making their way through the California state legislature. Indivisible East Bay supports AB 392, which would provide real reform to address the serious problem of unnecessary police use of deadly force that kills … Continue reading Urgent – Support AB 392, Reform Police Use of Deadly Force