Political events in the Bay Area
Rallies and protest events are a part of political life in the Bay Area. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening in the next few weeks.
THURSDAY
Rights workshop: A free panel and discussion by Bay Area lawyers and activists on rights of immigrant communities. The workshop is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Berkeley City College, 2050 Center St., first-floor auditorium.
SATURDAY
Trump opposition meeting: An afternoon of workshops and training on various actions that protesters can take to oppose President Trump’s agenda. The training is from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Mission High School, 3750 18th St., San Francisco. Attendees must register online at https://www.facebook.com/ events/457725081252418/. Pro-Trump march: One of several scheduled events nationwide to support President Trump. The march is from 2 to 6 p.m. and will begin at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park, 2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley.
SUNDAY
Peace gathering: To denounce an incident in Kansas last week in which a man allegedly shot two natives of India and a third man after telling the Indian men to “get out of my country.” One of the Indian men died. The gathering is from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lytton Plaza, 200 University Ave., Palo Alto.
MARCH 8
“Day Without Women”
strike: The organizers behind the Women’s March on Washington are calling for a general strike to show what a day without women would look like.
Women’s Demonstration: A gathering to promote women’s rights on the day of the women’s strike. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. Details to come.
MARCH 9
Discussion on climate
change: Hosted by the Lamorinda Democratic Club, the discussion will focus on local effects and actions. The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lafayette library, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd.
MARCH 10
Standing Rock march: A march and rally calling for President Trump to meet with tribal leaders before continuing work on the Dakota Access Pipeline. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. outside the San Francisco Federal Building, 90 Seventh St.
MARCH 14
Anti-Trump protest: Members of the tech community are expected to rally on Pi Day in protest of President Trump. The rally is from 2 to 6 p.m. at 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Details to come.