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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15

Solidarity Against Racism

If you're angry at the revived campaign of racism being unleashed by the Tea Party and other right-wingers, fight back by attending this public forum. The discussion should be lively and serious and will focus on why racism still exists and what all we can do to combat it in the midst of a deepening economic crisis.

7 p.m., free

Red Stone Building

Luna Sea Room, second floor

2940 16th St., SF Read more »

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THURSDAY, SEPT 9

Feminists for Pubic Education

Attend this meeting to kick off a door-to-door campaign to help defend and extend free public education in San Francisco and the Bay Area. All are welcome to participate in the discussion and planning. Dinner with vegetarian option will be available at 6:15 p.m. for $7.50.

7 p.m., free

Radical Women

New Valencia Hall

625 Larkin, SF

(415) 864-1278

Free community health

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1

Outlaws live on

As a follow-up to Kate Bornstein's 1995 book, Gender Outlaw, Bornstein and S. Bear Bergman edited the new anthology, Gender Outlaws: The Next Generation. The book gives voice to this generation's trans and genderqueer forward thinkers as their narratives make their way from the margins to the mainstream. Readers include Serilyn Connelly, Sarah Dopp, Luis Gutierrez-Mock and Amir Rabiyah.

7 p.m., free

Modern Times Bookstore Read more »

ALERTS

By Kristen Peters

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25

"This in Itself is A Victory"

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THURSDAY, AUG. 19

Celebrating Young Activists

Mingle with environmental activists and community group members of all ages at the networking event Celebrating Young Activists: Building a Green Movement and Changing the World. The event features talks by inspirational young leaders, winners of the Brower Youth Awards, environmental and social justice organization information tables, and live jazz.

6:30 p.m., $10–$20

Richard and Rhoda Goldman TheaterRead more »

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11

Anarchists Salon

Join this monthly discussion, sponsored by Bay Area anarchists, aimed at encouraging constructive dialogue and debate about strategies for social transformation. People from diverse anarchist perspectives are welcome to help brainstorm projects and organizing efforts. Proceeds benefit the Oakland 100.

7 p.m., $3–$5 suggested

Station 40

3030B 16th St., SF Read more »

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THURSDAY, AUG. 5

Power on

Gather with the public power supporters and advocates who brought us the No on 16 campaign, which blocked PG&E's attempt to solidify its monopoly. Attend a workshop that will analyze the campaign and election victory, discuss current challenges to public power, and find common ground for the future push for true power to the people. The workshop is followed by a festive buffet, awards ceremony, music, and more.

1 p.m. workshop, 5:30 p.m. party; free Read more »

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

Congestion pricing revealed

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority will present findings from its federally-funded "Mobility, Access, and Pricing Study" of how best to deal with traffic congestion and create a sustainable transportation infrastructure. The study includes details on using congestion pricing fees to deter driving downtown at peak times and fund alternative ways of getting around.

5:30 p.m., free

SFCTA Hearing Room, 26th Floor Read more »

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

Media bash

Watch the politically charged documentary Broadcast Blues, followed by a group discussion about how people have the ability to demand that policymakers put an end to the widespread unethical practices of the mainstream media. Filmmaker Sue Wilson outlines the role the FCC is supposed to play and how the right-wing political movement has been purposely confusing people to sway public opinion and write its own oral history.

7:30 p.m., $5 suggested donation Read more »

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 14

Anarchists abound

This summer in Detroit nearly 20,000 people attended the June 2010 U.S. Social Forum, a conference and collaboration to build a platform for an international political movement that unites oppressed communities. Hear about the forum from attendees Sarolta Jane, Sarah Lazare, Sam Brown, and Marshall Hillton as they discuss the role anarchists played at the forum.

7:30 p.m., $2–$5 suggested donation

Station 40

3030B 16th St., SF Read more »