Week of Events
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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September 28, 2025IEB All-Members Meeting [In-Person]
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September 28, 2025 -Art Build for NO KINGS Oakland
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September 28, 2025 -Rumi’s Caravan Returns to Berkeley
IEB All-Members Meeting [In-Person]
Join us for our monthly All-Members Meeting (AMM)! On odd months, the meeting will be on in-person. Exact location may vary. Come hang with us! We'll have food! To sign up and find out the location, click here.
Art Build for NO KINGS Oakland
Following the Indivisible East Bay in-person member's meeting. Come process all those big feelings with a No Kings art build for the upcoming Oakland March. Project includes paper crafts, lots of cutting, taping, painting, stamping, button making and more. Drop-in event, no need to stay the entire time. We have several community art projects in … Continue reading Art Build for NO KINGS Oakland
Rumi’s Caravan Returns to Berkeley
Rumi says, “Ours is not a caravan of despair.” We are here to share the oral tradition and revive the soul of the world! For over twenty years, Rumi’s Caravan has offered an improvised poetic conversation with music, quoting from Rumi, Hafiz, Mary Oliver, Kabir, Wendell Berry, Neruda, Rilke, Robert Bly, Yeats, Naomi Shehab Nye, William Stafford, … Continue reading Rumi’s Caravan Returns to Berkeley
Monday, September 29, 2025
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September 29, 2025 -Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Hwy-13 Oakland
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September 29, 2025 -MacArthur/High St Weekly Trump Protest
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September 29, 2025 -Yes, you can host a house party! WORKSHOP
Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Hwy-13 Oakland
Start 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
MacArthur/High St Weekly Trump Protest
Join 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
Yes, you can host a house party! WORKSHOP
Why 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
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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September 30, 2025 -WORKSHOP | Yes, you can(vass)!
WORKSHOP | Yes, you can(vass)!
One voter and one conversation at a time ... that's how Democrats win! Studies have shown that turnout increases by up to 9 percentage points through door-to-door canvassing! Are you thinking about canvassing, but don't feel quite ready? If you've never canvassed before (and even if you're a fellow introvert), or just need a refresher, … Continue reading WORKSHOP | Yes, you can(vass)!
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025 -Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-580 @Keller
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October 1, 2025 -MASS CALL- Healthcare Not Authoritarianism
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October 1, 2025 -The Legacy of Malcolm X and Black-Palestinian Solidarity
Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-580 @Keller
Join 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 to let others know they are not alone in the fight for justice and human rights for all! We’ll use huge letters to spell out … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-580 @Keller
MASS CALL- Healthcare Not Authoritarianism
Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have spent the past nine months selling out working families in order to give tax breaks to their billionaire friends. Now they’re taking us into a government shutdown because they refuse to negotiate with Democrats and lower healthcare costs for our families. As the funding deadline looms, Trump has refused … Continue reading MASS CALL- Healthcare Not Authoritarianism
The Legacy of Malcolm X and Black-Palestinian Solidarity
Join MECA as we welcome Angela Davis, Ali Abunimah, and Lara Kiswani in conversation on the two years of ongoing genocide in Gaza. the legacy of Malcolm X, and Black-Palestinian solidarity. While the genocidal assault on Gaza intensifies, the international Palestinian solidarity movement is gaining strength. A united resistance is the only way forward and can take inspiration from the … Continue reading The Legacy of Malcolm X and Black-Palestinian Solidarity
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025 -Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-580 Oakland
Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-580 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 about 10,000 cars! You can help show people they're not alone in being concerned -- and enjoy the honks of support. Sign up here.
Friday, October 3, 2025
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October 3, 2025 -Alameda Board Of Supervisors Oct 3 Vote on Gaza Policy: Email or Attend
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October 3, 2025 -Dance for Democracy
Alameda Board Of Supervisors Oct 3 Vote on Gaza Policy: Email or Attend
On October 3, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors will be voting on an Ethical Investment Policy that will ensure our public funds are no longer invested in companies committing human rights violations here or abroad. Be at 1221 Oak Street, be present, and testify for one minute if you wish. This is an opportunity … Continue reading Alameda Board Of Supervisors Oct 3 Vote on Gaza Policy: Email or Attend
Dance for Democracy
Have Fun and Let Loose on First Fridays! A half hour of dance to bring our community together for democracy. EMBODY THE CHANGE! Strawberry Creek Park 1260 Allston Way, Berkeley To sign up for the fun, click here.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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October 4, 2025 -Letter Writing To Support Make Polluters Pay
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October 4, 2025 -Art Build for NO KINGS Oakland
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October 4, 2025 -“Caminos de Esperanza” – Community Conversation Event
Letter Writing To Support Make Polluters Pay
Hey Climate Team! We are at a critical moment in the campaign for the Make Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act. We need city councils and Boards of Supervisors to pass … Continue reading Letter Writing To Support Make Polluters Pay
Art Build for NO KINGS Oakland
Come process all those big feelings with a No Kings art build for the upcoming Oakland March. Project includes paper crafts, lots of cutting, taping, painting, stamping, button making and … Continue reading Art Build for NO KINGS Oakland
“Caminos de Esperanza” – Community Conversation Event
Come for the delicious food, stay for the deep connection, and leave with renewed hope.This special community gathering will include: Reflections from the USF intern team A bilingual space rooted in welcome, dignity, and love to connect and build together Live storytelling and updates from asylum seekers in the USF Hosted Housing program We’re proud … Continue reading “Caminos de Esperanza” – Community Conversation Event
