Political Action

Oakland Police Commission Public Hearing

Posted by on February 7, 2019 at 12:03 pm

This is a reminder that this is the first Measure LL mandated public hearing by the Police Commission. If we want to support the 83% of Oakland voters who passed Measure LL, we need to show up. I’ll be there. I hope to see you there.

HELP FLIP NEVADA U.S. SENATE & GOV. SEATS

Posted by on September 20, 2018 at 1:11 pm

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST NEVADA TO GO BLUE! OUR ALLIES IN RURAL NEVADA HAVE PUT OUT THE CALL FOR ASSISTANCE FROM BAY AREA RESIDENTS TO HELP PUSH OUT VERY VULNERABLE SENATOR DEAN (TRUMP) HELLER AND ELECT LIBERAL CONGRESSWOMAN JACKIE ROSEN.  ADDITIONALLY, DEMOCRAT STEVE SISOLAK IS UP AGAINST ARCH CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN ADAM LAXALT.  BOTH RACES ARE […]

Rally for Kevin de Leon

Posted by on September 20, 2018 at 1:02 pm

The Latino Task Force invites you to an important rally in support of US Senate candidate Kevin de Leòn.  De Leòn is up against Democratic Party favorite Dianne Feinstein who is seeking her 6th term. Even though the State Party voted in July to endorse de Leòn there has been little support from them.  That […]

Police Commission Enabling Ordinance Passes First Reading

Posted by on July 20, 2017 at 5:12 pm

 Posted on behalf of Rashidah Ggrinage “YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT” At 1:00 AM or thereabouts on Wednesday 7-19, Libby’s abstention was read and distributed to the City Council. Interestingly, she offered an intriguing alternative: to pass our restriction on her appointees, subject to change by the Commission itself. That would have been acceptable […]

The Swanson Report and the Public Safety Committee Debacle

Posted by on June 21, 2017 at 6:53 pm

Posted on behalf of Rashidah Ggrinage with edits to reflect dates and names accurately. ALERT:  THE ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR THE POLICE COMMISSION WILL BE VOTED ON AT THE JUNE 27TH MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS – WE NEED A LARGE TURNOUT AGAIN! Thanks to everyone who  showed up for the Public Safety Committee […]

Been to the marches and rallies, but don’t know where to go from here?

Posted by on May 4, 2017 at 1:01 pm

One of our members, Alan Brill has created a how-to manual for those who haven’t joined one of the established resistance organizations and want to create one in your neighborhood.  The manual is too long to show here, but you can access it here: COMMUNITY BUILDING – A How-to Guide   Alan also included a resource guide […]

Alan Brill’s Resource Compilation

Posted by on January 19, 2017 at 10:51 am

Introduction This document is organized as follows: Helplines: Phone number and links for immediate support Local Organizations: Bay Area organizations, independent of national organizations Resource Websites: All categories of resources suggested by the group Articles and other reading material A separate document has suggestions and offers of support by individuals in the group. HELPLINES Police […]

Alan Brill’s Calendar of Events

Posted by on January 19, 2017 at 10:47 am

[Editors Note: These events will be added to the BBBON calendar for easy access] Thurs Jan 19 4:30P Who: Oakland Community Organizations What: March to Resist Trump Policies Where: Oakland Fed. Bldg. @ 1301 Clay St. Fri Jan 20 & Sat Jan 21 – LOCAL AND NATIONAL INAUGURATION EVENTS BAY AREA Fri Jan 20.  Time:  […]

Wellstone DRC Oakland General Election Flyer

Posted by on October 24, 2016 at 5:42 pm

To view the pdf: wellstone_bbbon_oakland_final

Wellstone DRC Berkeley General Election Flyer

Posted by on October 24, 2016 at 5:35 pm

To view the pdf: wellstone_4pg-campaign_berkeley_11x17-final