Bay Area political events: International Women s Day, health care
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Upcoming political events in the Bay Area. Events take place online unless otherwise noted:
SATURDAY
Women’s March event: A webinar on building community and equity, hosted by the Women’s March Foundation. Noon. More information is here.
Health care for all: Rally to support state legislation, AB1400, supporting a single-payer system of health care. Organized by the Santa Clara County Single Payer Health Care Coalition. Noon, El Camino Real and Castro Street, Mountain View. More information is here.
MONDAY
George Floyd: A rally calling for justice for George Floyd to coincide with the scheduled start of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer accused of murdering him. Hosted by the Northern California Unemployed Committee. 4 p.m., San Jose City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara St. More information is here.
Anne Schrager February 26, 2021Updated: March 18, 2021, 7:17 am
Cynthia Ling Lee in “Blood Run” as part of the Deborah Slater Dance Theater Studio 210 Residency Performance. Photo: Diana Chen, Deborah Slater Dance Theater
The month of March is typically dedicated to honoring mighty women and shining a light on the impactful ways they have brought change and contributed to the improvement of equal rights through the ages.
Women’s History Month is celebrated across the U.S. and around the world and corresponds with International Women’s Day (March 8). Bay Area organizations plan to recognize the celebration with a variety of virtual performances, activities and lectures aimed at highlighting women’s and girls’ power all month long.
Bay Area political events: Extremism in U.S., bolstering Black community
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Upcoming political events in the Bay Area. Events take place online unless otherwise noted:
TUESDAY
Extremism in the U.S.: A discussion on the spread of extremism and what can be done about it, with Seth Brysk of the Anti-Defamation League. Hosted by the Commonwealth Club. 5:30 p.m. More information is here.
Election trends: A look at long-term political trends based on recent elections. Hosted by Swing Left San Francisco. 6 p.m. More information is here.
WEDNESDAY
Bolstering the African American community: A discussion with San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Board of Supervisors President Shamann Walton. Hosted by the Commonwealth Club. Noon. More information is here.
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Bay Area political events: Gun violence town hall, anti-racist classrooms
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Upcoming political events in the Bay Area. Events take place online unless otherwise noted:
THURSDAY
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier: Concord Democrat holds town hall meeting on gun violence. 3 p.m. Submit a question in advance here; join meeting here.
‘The Purpose of Power’ book club: Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza discusses her book “The Purpose of Power.” Hosted by Manny’s. 5 p.m. More information is here.
Eugenics: A discussion on the history of the eugenics movement in the U.S., featuring excerpts from the documentary “A Dangerous Idea: Eugenics, Genetics and the American Dream.” Hosted by the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. 6:30 p.m. More information is here.