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PEACE CENTER ACTIVIST ALERT
APRIL 13th, 2026
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TUESDAY, APRIL 14th, 5:30 - 8 PM
IN-PERSON TRAINING
LOCATION TBA, OAKLAND
PLANNING FOR MAY DAY!
Marching and rallying together at No Kings marked the first step in the countdown to May Day, when we will bring together the power of the people, led by labor and immigrant rights groups, to demand an economy that works for all of us - and for a livable planet.
WILL YOU JOIN US IN TAKING THE NEXT STEPS TO BUILD THE MOVEMENT WE NEED TO WIN?
Training with our friends at Oil and Gas Action Network, Fossil Free CA (see below), Sunrise Movement, Greenpeace, and more for a Mass Non-cooperation Training specifically tailored for climate, environmental justice, and anti-fossil fuel activists in California and the Bay Area.
In-person Oakland Training: April 14th, 5:30 - 8pm
Sign Up Here
Join our training to learn about:
- The role of fossil fuels in upholding fascism
- How we fight back through non-violent non-cooperation
- How we build our solidarity and collective power as an anti-fossil fuels movement
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Tools and skills on non-cooperation and recruiting our networks in this moment. (Psst: Toolkit here!)
- How we can show up strong on May Day!
And of course, fighting fossil-fueled fascism is more fun with friends. Please share this info.
Hope to see you there!
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15th, 4:30 PM
TAX DAY PROTEST
ISRAELI CONSULATE
456 MONTGOMERY ST. #211
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
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THURSDAY, APRIL, 16th, 1:30 PM (estimated) PST
CONGRESSMAN MARK DESAULNIER (CA - 10th District)
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL
From the desk of Mark DeSaulnier:
Like many of you, I was horrified by President Trump's threats of war crimes last week, and I swiftly called for his removal and reiterated my support for impeachment efforts. While I was relieved that Trump did not carry out these threats, I continue to believe he is unfit to hold our country's highest office.
On Thursday, April 16th around 1:30 p.m. PT, I am hosting a virtual town to discuss the crises under Republican leadership, including the ongoing war in Iran, skyrocketing prices at the gas pump and grocery store, and more. I look forward to taking your questions about these issues.
RSVP to receive a Zoom link by clicking here or on the flyer below. You can also join by YouTube livestream by clicking here. The time may shift slightly due to the voting schedule in DC, but we hope you'll stick with us for this important discussion.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17th, 5 - 8:30 PM
(doors open 4:45)
DVC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
321 GOLF CLUB ROAD, PLEASANT HILL
ETHICAL INVESTING FOR CONCORD presents
EARTH'S GREATEST ENEMY
FREE SCREENING and Q&A WITH ABBY MARTIN
Dive deep into Abby Martin's eye-opening documentary that sheds light on the biggest challenges our planet faces. Come learn about the environmental impacts of the US Military on our earth and what you can do about it.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18th 1 - 5 PM
SUMUD MURAL
401 26th ST., OAKLAND
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, 7:30pm
LA PENA CULTURAL CENTER
3105 SHATTUCK AVE., BERKELEY
Benefit Concert for
Friends of La Peña Immigrant Rights
¡SIN FRONTERAS!
Please join us for an evening of song uplifting immigrant communities and the organizing efforts that defend their rights and dignity.
In celebration of the culture and musical traditions of Latin America, the chorus will perform old favorites and new songs learned in collaboration with friends from our vibrant local Latino artist community.
All proceeds will benefit Friends of La Peña Immigrant Rights (FLPIR).
Tickets: $20 to $30 advance, $25 to $40 at the door
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
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FRIDAY, APRIL 24th, 7 - 9 PM
MCC - EAST BAY,
CONFERENCE ROOM
5724 W. LAS POSITAS, PLEASANTON
Please join us in-person and or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Humanitarian Medical Mission:
Healthcare Stories from Gaza with Local Physicians
Through personal experiences, photos, and videos, we will center the voices of our brothers and sisters in Gaza, and examine the state of health, education, and shelter during three weeks on the ground.
About Dr. Mustafa Bseikri
Mustafa Bseikri is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Physician who was on a medical mission with the non-profit Heroic Hearts this past January. He worked at hospitals in Khan Younis and Gaza City, caring for children and collaborating with local pediatricians. He lives with his family in the Tri-Valley.
About Dr. Greg Shay
Greg Shay is a retired Pediatric Pulmonologist who has served on over 30 medical missions throughout the world, including Syria, Bangladesh, and three separate trips to Gaza. While in Gaza, he helped establish cystic fibrosis care and trained pediatric pulmonologists. He lives in the East Bay.
We will have dinner boxes for sale from IniBurger Pleasanton starting at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for dinner.
Cosponsored by MCC East Bay, Soul of My Soul Exhibit, Jewish Voices for Peace Bay Area, Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center, and, Friends of Wadi Foquin Circle at Asbury United Methodist Church.
We will have a table by Baladna: Palestine Imports, who will be selling Palestinian goods, 20% of all proceeds will be donated to Heroic Hearts
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SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 1-5 PM
ORINDA COMMUNITY CHURCH
10 IRWIN WAY, ORINDA (VILLAGE SIDE)*
Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center
hosts an URGENT half-day conference
MIDDLE EAST IN CRISIS
US & ISRAELI WARS on IRAN, PALESTINE, LEBANON,
INTERNATIONAL LAW & UNITED NATIONS
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~ TOPICS & SPEAKERS ~
- WAR ON IRAN - Bahman Azad, Iranian American professor & president US Peace Council
- COST & CONSEQUENCES - Jack Rasmus, author & economics professor, St. Mary's College
- LAW, POWER, AND THE EMPIRE OF IMPUNITY- George Bisharat, law professor, author, and musician
- WAR ON INTERNATIONAL LAW- Marjorie Cohn, Dean of the People’s Academy of International Law
- CHINA’S ROLE IN US WARS - Julie Tang, former Superior Court Judge - San Francisco
- HORMUZ AT THE HINGE OF HUMAN HISTORY- Helena Cobban, author and president Just World Educational
- RESISTING ILLEGAL ORDERS AND WARS - Gerry Condon, former national president of Veterans for Peace.
FREE ADMISSION but Registration requested: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
More info?: (925) 933-7850 or info@ourpeacecenter.org
*Venue is a 17 minute walk from the ORINDA BART station. FREE ON-SITE PARKING.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th, 9 AM PST
WOMEN IN CONFLICT ZONES
ONLINE WEBINAR
Women in Conflict Zones webinar will focus on the widening war in the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA)/Middle East region launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
UNITED FOR PEACE & JUSTICE (UFPJ) is proud to join other organizations in sponsoring this important opportunity to hear directly from women in Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and the West Bank.
Retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel Ann Wright will open the webinar with the latest update on U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) activities in the region.
Dr. Jamila J. Ghaddar will talk about her work documenting and archiving the impacts of conflicts across the region.
This webinar aims to create a space for examining the gendered impacts of war and violent conflict for all people who experience gender-based oppression
Please register HERE
In Solidarity, United for Peace & Justice
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ARE YOU TAKING ACTION THIS WEEK?
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VOTE NO ON VOTER RESTRICTIONS!
Sign the petition: BLOCK the SAVE America Act
The U.S. House passed the SAVE America Act, an extreme “show your papers” voter suppression bill fueled by far-right propaganda and anti-immigrant conspiracy theories.1
Trump is trying to force through national voter ID at the polls. He’s demanding proof of citizenship to register to vote. The SAVE America Act will stop millions from casting ballots in the midterms.2 Our Senators must oppose Trump’s attempt to shred our constitutional right to vote.
Sign the petition: Block the SAVE America Act
Under Trump’s restrictive bill, people can’t register to vote or update their registrations without a passport or original birth certificate — documents that 21 million people don’t have ready access to. Tens of millions of women who’ve changed their last names after marriage and may not have a passport or birth certificate with their current last name would face additional burdens. And every single voter would need to show a government-issued photo ID with an up-to-date address and current name before casting a ballot.3
The SAVE America Act is yet another Trump attempt to interfere in our free and fair elections. There is no mass “noncitizen” voting that justifies any of this. The 2020 election was not stolen. But Trump, Stephen Miller, and Pam Bondi are counting on enough Republicans and MAGA loyalists to get behind these myths so they can rig the midterms. Steve Bannon even wants to send ICE to “surround the polls” come November.4
The Senate must reject the worst voter suppression bill in modern history.
Reject the SAVE America Act now!
Sources:
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The Associated Press, "House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections," February 11, 2026.
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Democracy Docket, "New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements," February 7, 2026.
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ACLU Press Release, "ACLU Condemns House Passage of SAVE America Act as Dangerous Assault on Democracy," February 11, 2026.
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Democracy Docket, "White House ‘can’t guarantee’ ICE won’t be at polls," February 5, 2026.
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VOTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FROM PEACE CENTER MEMBER MARTI ROACH of 350 Contra Costa.
This is an important and easy action to support environmental protections, including in Contra Costa County.
BACKGROUND
The Trump administration released plans to open more than 1 million acres of public lands and mineral rights to oil and gas drilling and fracking in Southern California and the Central Valley, Central Coast and Bay Area.
The areas slated by Trump for drilling and fracking are near spectacular public lands, including state parks, national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Oil companies could target land around popular sites like Pinnacles National Park, Mount Diablo State Park, Henry W. Coe State Park and Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.
Draft environmental impact statements and resource management plans from the Bureau of Land Management would allow new fossil fuel extraction across eight counties under the Bakersfield Field Office: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura. The Central Coast plan would allow drilling across another 10 counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Joaquin.
ACTION
Register your opposition to this action site sponsored by a non-profit advocate group.
Last Chance Alliance
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| | ONGOING WEEKLY LOCAL PROTESTS | | |
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TUESDAY EVENINGS
NOTE SPRING START TIME !!!
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Corners of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road, Lafayette
A PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING - THE WORK CONTINUES!
ADDING A WEEKLY FOOD DRIVE TO THE MIX!
Meet Local Activists, Bring your own signs or make one when you arrive.
AND A MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS OF THIS WEEKLY EVENT:
We are concerned with safety and have a monitor at each corner wearing an orange vest. They will help keep the crosswalks and sidewalks clear for pedestrians. If you have any questions or concerns, please let one of them or Gordon Lake, our main event organizer, know.
Our mission statement and some norms for our group: .
Mission:
We are meeting to collectively defend democracy and support and protect the institutions which are vital to the wellbeing of all of us, and which are now under attack. Our goals are to meet every week to express our values and ideas, to promote solidarity and mutual support within our protest community, and to encourage other like-minded citizens to join us.
Norms:
We are non-violent in word and deed. We will follow all laws and act in ways that ensure personal safety. We will not block crosswalks or walkways.
We will not respond to those in cars or on the street who express different views. We will contact monitors in orange vests if we have questions or concerns.
LAMORINDA PEACE & JUSTICE GROUP
NEED INFORMATION ON FOOD DONATIONS?
Food collected at this protest will go to the
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR FOOD PANTRY
CLICK HERE FOR SUGGESTIONS
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WE THE PEOPLE PROTESTS
taking place on various days
WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE,
MARTINEZ and OAKLAND!
CHECK THE SCHEDULE HERE
Organized by Indivisible ReSisters Contra Costa!
Join us for a rousing honk and wave visibility action.
Bring your signs and raise your voice for democracy and to protect our rights!
This is a nonviolent event. Stay within your rights, don’t break laws, stay safe, stay peaceful, and avoid any risk you don’t feel comfortable with. Don’t obstruct traffic, impede pedestrians, or commit any acts of property damage.
If counter-protestors appear, do your best to ignore them. When people shout from cars, just remember that we are standing for their rights, too. They just don't know it.
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| | ADDITIONAL ONLINE SOURCES FOR ACTIONS and INFORMATION ON PALESTINE/GAZA and other MILITARY ACTIONS WORLDWIDE | | |
ACTIONS TO TAKE!
Continue contacting Congress to
demand they pass these resolutions:
Block the Bombs – Support H.R. 3565
Call on your member of Congress to support the
Block the Bombs Act (H.R. 3565), introduced by
Rep. Delia Ramirez, to stop U.S. weapons transfers to Israel.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/block-the-bombs-act
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RECENTLY RELEASED!
2025 edition of Mapping Militarism
24 interactive maps to highlight
the state of war and peace on our planet.
Each map allows the viewer to spin the globe,
zoom in and out, scroll the timeline back through the years,
or switch from map view to list view.
TRY IT HERE!
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World BEYOND War has
a DIVESTMENT campaign!
About the Campaign
Grassroots-led war divestment campaigns are springing up all over the world, from students organizing to divest university endowments, to municipalities and states coming together to divest public pension funds. Divestment means organizing to remove public and private assets from weapons manufacturers, military contractors, and war profiteers.
Public pension and retirement funds especially are often invested, directly and indirectly, in weapons companies. Teachers and other public servants whose interests lie with promoting human needs have their retirement security tied up with maintaining or enlarging the war industry. Every dollar currently invested in weapons and war is a dollar that could be better spent on job creation, education, housing, healthcare, food security, and so much more.
War profiteering is largely normalized today. We’re working to stigmatize the war machine. World BEYOND War assists divestment campaigns led by our chapters, affiliates, other coalitions, and individuals around the world.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN HERE
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This website provides comprehensive information including events & campaigns
CHECK HERE FOR LINKS TO REACH OUT TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!
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Includes a frequently updated
calendar of local events
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Peace work in the Quaker tradition
American Friends Service Committee
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BOYCOTT
DIVESTMENT and SANCTIONS!
CHECK OUT THIS HANDY APP!
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Peace is Possible!
Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center
at Creekside Commons
1035 Carol Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549
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