Events
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Macarthur and High St Weekly Resistance Protest
Rally-ProtestJoin us as we stand in solidarity to highlight the many harms caused by the Trump administration’s authoritarian regime. Local neighbors have held this street corner of Oakland since the inauguration and we invite you to stand with us! We use signs and the power of community to demonstrate to evening commuters that resistance against … Continue reading Macarthur and High St Weekly Resistance Protest
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Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Boston Ave. on I-580 Oakland
Join us for a morning commute overpass visibility event on 580 in Oakland! We’ll use huge letters to spell out a timely, inspiring message for passing drivers. Our goal is to welcome folks into the resistance. During the morning commute, we can expect to reach people in over 10,000 cars! You can help show people … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Boston Ave. on I-580 Oakland
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Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-80 Richmond
Join us for an overpass visibility action! We’ll use huge letters to spell out an inspiring message for passing cars (message TBD in response to current events). Every First and Third Wednesday of the month! Bring snacks, bring kids, let's make this a fun, family-friendly community gathering! It can be windy and cold on the … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-80 Richmond
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Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Adams St. on I-580 Oakland
Rally-ProtestJoin us for an overpass visibility event on 580 in Oakland! We’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 more than 10,000 cars! You can help show people they're not alone in being concerned … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Adams St. on I-580 Oakland
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How to Use AI to Build a Better Democracy
What if AI could be more than a threat to democracy—and instead become a powerful tool for strengthening it? In this interactive two-hour session, we’ll explore practical ways ordinary people can use AI to become more informed, make government more transparent, organize communities, hold powerful institutions accountable, and make their voices heard. Through hands-on activities … Continue reading How to Use AI to Build a Better Democracy
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Groundswell Game Night
Join us for a game night to play Groundswell: A Cooperative Game about Noncooperation. Groundswell is a cooperative print-and-play game. Players are a group of activists working to defeat an authoritarian regime that is trying to consolidate power. At this game night, Groundswell designers Gwen and Jess will teach Groundswell, with other experienced players on … Continue reading Groundswell Game Night
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Virtual Friendbank to Battleground States
You probably know a lot of "supervoters" - they vote every election, rain or shine. They are often the people who love to vote on Election Day. Well they now have a superpower: move their vote up by 2-3 weeks! YOUR superpower is to activate your friends to vote early! Come to this virtual friendbank, … Continue reading Virtual Friendbank to Battleground States
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IEB Safety Team Training in Berkeley
This training will be presented by Indivisible East Bay Safety Team leads and by Tom from BADASH. We will cover the essentials of working with the IEB Safety Team: Goals, organization, communication, de-escalation, traffic management, and how to keep protest events running smoothly and safely. There will be lots of role plays, so be ready … Continue reading IEB Safety Team Training in Berkeley
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Overpass Visibility Brigade: Bridge of Solidarity I-80 Berkeley
Rally-ProtestEvery other Sunday, check the listing dates. Berkeley is the birthplace of the Free Speech Movement. We use large letters to spell out messages in support of human rights to cars passing below. Messages are responsive to current events. We estimate nearly 17,000 people pass under the bridge each hour making this action impactful and … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade: Bridge of Solidarity I-80 Berkeley
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Overpass Visibility Brigade: 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: Hwy 13 Oakland