Political events in the Bay Area
A roundup of upcoming events:
WEDNESDAY
Fake news discussion: A conversation with Joaquin Alvarado, CEO of the Center for Investigative Reporting, on the obligation of the government and media to filter fake news. The event is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the World Affairs Auditorium, 312 Sutter St., Suite 200, in San Francisco. For information: http://bit.ly/ 2qw0OCF.
THURSDAY
Peace vigil: A stand against confrontational actions that promote war, hosted by Fremont’s Tri-City Interfaith Council. The vigil will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. at Paseo Padre Parkway and Walnut Avenue in Fremont.
SATURDAY
Immigration discussion: The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity will host a discussion on immigration, followed by postcard writing to support social justice. The event is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore St. in San Francisco. For information: info@owlsf.org.
JUNE 1
Elizabeth Warren event: A conversation with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St. in San Francisco. The discussion is part of an all-day event organized around
opposition to President Trump. Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased at www.joyous persistence.com.
JUNE 2
Gun violence: For National Gun Violence Awareness Day, activists are asking people to wear orange to stand against gun violence. For more information: https://wear orange.org/.
JUNE 3
Gun violence march: A march across the Golden Gate Bridge to mark National Gun Violence Awareness Day and to stand against gun violence. Participants are asked to wear orange. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Golden Gate Bridge plaza. For information: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1324576680972179.
LGBT rally: As part of Sonoma County’s Pride weekend, a rally to support LGBT rights, women’s rights, immigration rights and other causes. The rally is from 1 to 4 p.m. at Guerneville Lodge, 15905 River Road in Guerneville. For information: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1420477121307743/.
Anti-Trump marches: Marchers are demanding an independent investigation into Trump’s Russia connections in a “March for Truth.” In San Jose, the march will begin at 11 a.m. at City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. For information: http://www.indivisibleeastsanjose.org/march-for-truth/. In San Francisco, a march will begin at 2 p.m. at Justin Herman Plaza. For information: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1978572495762727/.