Events
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State of the Union Artist Talk
Join the UMA Gallery Oakland for an informal conversation with artists Paulette Traverso and Diane Komater as they share their work in State of the Union, a pop-up exhibition exploring creativity in turbulent times. Discover how their art responds to a world in flux and sparks dialogue about resilience, humor, and hope. Also joining the … Continue reading State of the Union Artist Talk
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CA-12 Rep. Simon to Host Town Hall in Albany
The town hall will be held at Albany High School's "Little Theater" (603 Key Route Blvd. Albany, CA 94706). Space will likely be limited and seating will be first-come, first serve. The town hall will be live-streamed, and there will also be ASL interpretation. Sign up here.
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Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-580 @Keller
Rally-ProtestJoin us as we message to commuters over 580 in Oakland, now at a later time slot to let you get in on the action! Each week we display banners … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-580 @Keller
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Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-580 Oakland
Rally-ProtestWe’ll use huge letters to spell out a timely, inspiring message for passing drivers. Our goal is to welcome folks into the resistance. During commute traffic, we typically reach about … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-580 Oakland
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Action Lab House Party: How the U.S. Federal Legal System Work, and Why It Matters
This is an Action Lab focused on the theme: How the U.S. Federal Legal System Work, and Why It Matters We’ll kick things off with an accessible breakdown of how the federal courts operate—who holds power, how decisions get made, and why it all matters more than ever. Then we’ll dive into urgent real-world cases … Continue reading Action Lab House Party: How the U.S. Federal Legal System Work, and Why It Matters
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Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Hwy-13 Oakland
Rally-ProtestStart your week off getting in "Some Good Trouble"! Join us for an overpass visibility event in Oakland over Hwy-13 @Joaquin Miller/Lincoln Mountain/Monterey. We’ll use huge letters to spell out an inspiring message for passing cars during the morning commute and wave to cars honking in support. Bring your signs as we will also be … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Hwy-13 Oakland
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Protect Our Parks, Save Our Histories – Richmond Day of Action
On the National Park Service’s 109th birthday, community members, elected officials, and historians will gather at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park to celebrate and defend the power of public lands to tell the full American story. The event will raise awareness of recent efforts to defund national parks, censor history and erase … Continue reading Protect Our Parks, Save Our Histories – Richmond Day of Action
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MacArthur/High St Weekly Trump Protest
Rally-ProtestJoin us as we stand in solidarity to highlight the many harms caused by Trump administration policies. Local neighbors have held this street corner of Oakland since the inauguration and our numbers are growing every week! We use signs, music, and the power of community to demonstrate to evening commuters that resistance against harmful government … Continue reading MacArthur/High St Weekly Trump Protest
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Yes, you can host a house party! WORKSHOP
ElectionWhy host a house party? Yes, door knocks, phone banks, postcards, rallies are all important organizing tools. But in 2025-26, we need to do something more and different to win. House parties can: • Reach voters outside of our political bubbles • Have friend and neighbor conversations with those who support our democratic values • Inoculate voters … Continue reading Yes, you can host a house party! WORKSHOP
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InterFaith Prayer Vigil With the Mothers of those Disappeared
Stand with the Godmothers of the Disappeared. We draw strength from the legacy of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina who courageously resisted against regimes that disappeared their children and loved ones through a weekly vigil begun in 1982. We hold this vigil in solidarity with the weekly Interfaith Mother’s Vigils taking … Continue reading InterFaith Prayer Vigil With the Mothers of those Disappeared