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
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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?
Accreditation: Trump’s “Secret Weapon” for Reshaping Higher Education & Society
by Carol D. Who gets educated—and who gets to decide what education looks like? Those questions reach far beyond college campuses. They shape what students are taught, what professors are … Continue reading Accreditation: Trump’s “Secret Weapon” for Reshaping Higher Education & Society
The Making of Groundswell, a Cooperative Game about Noncooperation
by Jess Beebe & Gwen Rino Do you remember how you felt waking up on November 6, 2024? We do. We were horrified by the outcome of the election and … Continue reading The Making of Groundswell, a Cooperative Game about Noncooperation
“Hands Off Our Vote” Caravan Heads to Salesforce Tower
by Susan N. With the midterms fast approaching, it's critical to get corporations to take a stand against the Trump regime. That's why a coalition of organizations from Bay Resistance … Continue reading “Hands Off Our Vote” Caravan Heads to Salesforce Tower
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
IEB Safety Team: Proactive, Peaceful, Rewarding AND Now Seeking New Members !
by Ram Narayanan Have you participated in a protest march, a demonstration or a picket line recently? If so, you were likely listening to various high-energy speakers, chuckling at the … Continue reading IEB Safety Team: Proactive, Peaceful, Rewarding AND Now Seeking New Members !
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
Catching Up With IEB’s Canvass Crew
While confusion abounds in the California gubernatorial race, Indivisible East Bay’s Canvass Crew couldn’t be more clear about their support for congressional candidate for California’s 22nd district, Randy Villegas. “He’s … Continue reading Catching Up With IEB’s Canvass Crew