Political events in the Bay Area

THURSDAY

Voter registration: Volunteers will help new U.S. citizens register to vote after swearing-inby Democracy ceremony. Action, Sponsored which works to advance Democratic candidates. From 10 a.m. to noon Thursday outside the Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. For information: https:// demaction.us

SATURDAY

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Prisoner rights: March and rally for prisoner rights, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday starting at Ralph Bernal Park, North Seventh and Hedding streets, San Jose. For information: http://riseup.forjustice.us

AUG. 24

People’s budget: A discussion of progressive, alternative budget priorities on the state and federal levels from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Unitarian Universalist center, 1187 Franklin St., San Francisco. For information: www.face book.com/PDASanFrancisco/

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AUG. 31

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SEPT. 15

Town hall: Rep. Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, holds a town hall at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Dance Palace, 503 B St., Point Reyes Station.

To list an event, email Trapper Byrne at tbyrne@sfchronicle.com.