PEACE CENTER ACTIVIST ALERT

APRIL 6th, 2026

TUESDAY, APRIL 7th, 6 - 7:30 PM

VIRTUAL TRAINING VIA ZOOM

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?

This Tuesday and next Tuesday, we'll be holding a 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. 

Mass Virtual Training: April 7th, 6 - 7:30pm on Zoom

Sign Up Here

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
• 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: Invite your network by sharing the link bit.ly/NK2MD !

Hope to see you there! 

SATURDAY, APRIL 11th,

10 AM - 2 PM

CLIMATE JUSTICE ART BUILD

BRIDGE STORAGE,

23 MAINE AVE, RICHMOND

Join FFCA and environmental movement allies this Saturday to

create art & banners for the resistance to fossil fueled fascism . . .

at May Day and beyond!

RSVP here!

Along with our friends from Oil and Gas Action Network, 350 Bay Area (see above),

Sunrise Bay Area, Greenpeace, and Diablo Rising Tide, we'll paint, print, and build banners and signs for May Day climate contingents.

Bring drinks and snacks to share if you're able, invite all your friends,

and please wear paint-friendly clothing!

Fired up about saving the earth and defeating fascism?

We have so many more opportunities to learn, build community,

and take action in the coming month!

Community-Building

One key to resistance is community.

We're fighting back by building friendships, learning,

and organizing together.

Join a campaign team, book club, or watch a movie with us!

Tuesday, April 21st 7pm - Virtual - 

Book Club Discussion of White Skin, Black Fuel

Monday, April 27th 6pm - New Parkway Theater, Oakland -

 Film Screening: This Is Not a Drill

See you at the art build, in trainings and discussions,

and on the streets this May Day!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15th, 4:30 PM

TAX DAY PROTEST

ISRAELI CONSULATE

456 MONTGOMERY ST. #211

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

SATURDAY, APRIL 18th 1 - 5 PM

SUMUD MURAL

401 26th ST., OAKLAND

SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, 3 PM

MT. DIABLO PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER

1035 CAROL LANE, LAFAYETTE

SUBMISSION DEADLINE!

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 1-5 PM

ORINDA COMMUNITY CHURCH

10 IRWIN WAY, ORINDA (VILLAGE SIDE)*

MT. DIABLO PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER

presents

US Mideast

Policy in Crisis!

US/Israeli Wars on Iran,

Palestine, Lebanon,

International Law

& United Nations

What's happening and

how can we stop them?

• Expert speakers**
• Videos
• Suggestions for Action

* 17 minute walk from ORINDA BART, north side of freeway

** Speaker confirmation coming soon!

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:

1. The Associated Press, "House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections," February 11, 2026.
2. Democracy Docket, "New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements," February 7, 2026.
3. ACLU Press Release, "ACLU Condemns House Passage of SAVE America Act as Dangerous Assault on Democracy," February 11, 2026.
4. 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.

Public Lands Need Protection, Not More Oil and Gas Pollution

Last Chance Alliance

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Are you seeking out

independent media?

Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center is collecting a variety of media including readings, documentaries, and podcasts on the topics of the day, to be read and shared.

Our goal is to educate, encourage discussion, and inspire activism.

NEW THIS WEEK:

JEFFREY SACHS: How the World Is Paying for US Delusion

"US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran "extremely hard over the next two to three weeks" in his first prime-time speech since starting the war on Iran. In a one-hour conversation with CGTN host Tian Wei, Jeffrey Sachs, the director of Columbia University's Center for Sustainable Development, warns of a worsening global energy shock, rising oil prices, and the risk of a deeper economic crisis. He questions the credibility of US policy and argues the world may already be shifting toward a new multipolar order. #Iran #US #Israel #jeffreysachs 00:00 – National address met with market skepticism"

GEORGE GALLOWAY - MOATS - Day 37 and the stakes are higher than ever!

An “all hell” deadline approaches as a US pilot is rescued and a mysterious satellite image blackout raises serious questions about what is really happening on the battlefield. The fog of war is thickening and the information war is intensifying.

Tonight George Galloway breaks down the latest developments, the intelligence gaps, and whether the world is being kept in the dark as the conflict escalates.

Joining George: Larry C Johnson – Veteran of the CIA and State Department’s Office of Counter Terrorism. A deep dive into the war report, intelligence realities and what may be unfolding behind the blackout.

FROM LAST WEEK:

ALISTAIR CROOKE: Is Trump Negotiating with Iran?

Interviewed by Judge Napolitano

JOHN MEARSHEIMER: "Iran Holds All the Cards" - The Strategic Defeat of the U.S.

Interviewed by Prof. Glenn Diesen

BILL McKIBBEN: Night Into Day, The thing changing the world this year is...batteries.

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PLEASE READ/WATCH and SHARE!

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!

(see below for details)

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

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

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!

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

This website provides comprehensive information including events & campaigns

CHECK HERE FOR LINKS TO REACH OUT TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!

Includes a frequently updated

calendar of local events

Peace work in the Quaker tradition

American Friends Service Committee

BOYCOTT

DIVESTMENT and SANCTIONS!

CHECK OUT THIS HANDY APP!