Political events in the Bay Area: Climate change, Standing Rock

Political events

in the Bay Area

Indians set up a camp on the grounds of the Washington Monument in front of the White House March 7, 2017 in Washington, D.C. On Friday, the Standing Rock Sioux Nation and grassroots Indigenous leaders will lead a march in prayer and action in Washington D.C. less Indians set up a camp on the grounds of the Washington Monument in front of the White House March 7, 2017 in Washington, D.C. On Friday, the Standing Rock Sioux Nation and grassroots Indigenous leaders will ... more Photo: Olivier Douliery, TNS Photo: Olivier Douliery, TNS Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Political events in the Bay Area: Climate change, Standing Rock 1 / 15 Back to Gallery

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

Discussion on executive orders: UC Berkeley law professors will discuss the scope of the president’s authority on executive orders. The event is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the World Affairs Auditorium, 312 Sutter St., San Francisco.

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.

Friday

Standing Rock march and day of action: 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. Protesters will gather at 1 p.m. outside the Shelterpoint Business Center, 591 Redwood Highway in Mill Valley, to defend “our water, our land and our planet for future generations.”

International Women’s Day party: A celebration hosted by the Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women and the Young Women’s Christian Association of San Francisco and Marin County. The party is from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include speakers from the Global Fund for Women and U.S. National Committee for U.N. Women. It will be held at 940 Powell St. in San Francisco. Registration: www.friendscosw.org/event-2448198.

Saturday

Health care discussion: A conversation about single-payer health care proposals and a proposed state law, SB562, which would establish a single-payer plan in California. The event starts at 1 p.m. at the Community Health and Wellness Center, Room 103, 50 Phelan Ave., San Francisco. For directions: https://www.ccsf.edu/Info/Map/ocean.shtml.

Sunday

Peace gathering: To denounce an incident in Kansas 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.

Monday

Postcard party: A campaign to send 1 million postcards to President Trump on issues including women’s rights, religious freedom, immigration and economic security. The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Booksmith, 1644 Haight St., San Francisco. RSVP to the Postcard Party at Booksmith event page on Facebook.

Tuesday

Anti-Trump rally: Members of the tech community are expected to rally on Pi Day, March 14, in protest of President Trump. The rally is from 2 to 6 p.m. at 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto.

Wednesday

Call for “secure elections”: A meet-up with the San Francisco Elections Commission, 6 p.m. at City Hall, Room 408, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place.

March 19

Community conversation: Sierra Club leader Arthur Feinstein leads a discussion on local and statewide environmental issues. The event is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore St., San Francisco. RSVP: www.sierraclub.org/san-francisco-bay/activities.

March 26

Women’s rally and march: A “Walk for Equality” from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rinconada Park, 777 Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto.