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👉🏼 Contact elected officials: HANDS OFF VENEZUELA 🛑 www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member Urge your U.S. representatives and senators to support policies that promote a peaceful, democratic transition in Venezuela and increase humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan refugees in the region.

Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings? · No Kings No Kings will be massive, powerful, and meaningful - but it won’t be the end of our work. Join movement leaders and fellow local activists after the big day to come together, celebrate what we accompl...

Sign up to attend the post-No Kings “Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings?” - Join movement leaders and fellow local activists to celebrate what we accomplished, and learn about what’s next. www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/858246

Newsom Vetoes California’s Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware

Gov. Newsome doesn't get it. PFAS "Forever chemicals" do not break down naturally. Exposure to PFAS puts us at greater risk for some cancers, infertility, immune system dysfunction, and liver disease. www.gao.gov/blog/pfas-forever-chemicals-may-be-biggest-water-problem-lead

John Veterans For Peace at the NO Kings Nonviolent Mass Rally, Saturday, October 18, nationwide. Find your local rally at https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

Historic Nationwide Nonviolent MASS RALLY, Sat, Oct 18. Find a "No Kings" action near you! 🚫👑
📢Monterey www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/839891
📢Salinas www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/842277
📢Watsonville www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/844578
📢Santa Cruz www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/847022

‪Workers Over Billionaires, local nonviolent Labor Day National Solidarity Rallies, Mon, Sept 1, 2025
Salinas 12-2 pm: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/823963
Watsonville 2-4 pm: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/827935
Monterey 2-5 pm: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/821403

#SolidaritySeptember #MayDayStrong

Fight The Trump Takeover Rally · Mobilize The Texas House Democrats are denying quorum to stop the Trump takeover of Texas and block his attempt to rig the 2026 midterm elections. But Trump isn’t stopping in Texas. He’s targeting Missouri, Oh...

National Day of Action in Monterey, Sat, Aug 16, 11 am - 12 pm, at Window on the Bay. Nonviolent protest. Resist Trump's rigging of the midterm Congressional elections. Stop the takeover of our country!

Saturday, August 16, 11am – 12pm PDT, Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA

One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...

MPJC is attending “One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism” - Wed, Aug 13, 5 pm - 6 pm PDT. Sign up. Join us! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Noon to 2 pm, S. Main and Blanco Rd in SALINAS. National day of action to channel our collective anger into powerful, nonviolent action. Don't forget your donation of non-perishable food for All In Monterey County!

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#RageAgainstTheRegime #Salinas #DayOfAction

50501 Rage Against the Regime · Mobilize Let's turn our RAGE into potent, HEALTHY action and say NO to authoritarianism and greedy rule by evil men. Rage Against the Regime is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks p...

Rage Against the Regime: National Day of Nonviolent Action! Saturday, August 2nd, 2-4 PM at Window on the Bay in Monterey, CA.

#August2Action
#ResistTogether
#NonviolentNotPassive
#CommunityStrength
#UnitedInResistance
#RageAgainstTheRegime

More details at www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/811609

Free film - Enduring Democracy: The Monterey Petition. Friday, July 25, 6-8 pm, at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, Seaside. lnkd.in/g4FD4Qxs

The inspiring story of Monterey citizens who stood up to racism post-WWII, welcoming their Japanese American neighbors home from the internment camps.

Wednesday, June 11, 6 pm, Nonviolent Rally to Condemn the Use of Military Force against U.S. Civilians at Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA. Bring signs or just yourself! Resist!

YouTube video by TheAllfilm "Singing Revolution" 2006 Trailer

Free film screening, The Singing Revolution, Friday, May 30, 6 pm to 8 pm at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center. Reserve your seat calendar.montereycountynow.com/venues/160385/4322707

"In the face of oppression, they chose song over silence."

Trailer: youtu.be/pm3yzSN8aVk

Monterey www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/784644
Salinas www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/789253
Watsonville www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/7877

Flyer for Peaceful Protest Workshop Friday, May 23, 5-6:30 pm, Monterey Peace and Justice Center, Seaside, CA

Free Workshop Friday, May 23, 2025, 5-6:30 pm at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. in Seaside. Learn the principles of nonviolent direct action.

JUSTICE FLICKS 🎥🎞️ Friday Film Series at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd in Seaside. 6-8 pm. Doors open 5:30 pm. Free event. Free popcorn.

More details and RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-singin...

Protest Elon Musk's Illegal Government Takeover We are taking action at Tesla. Elon Musk and DOGE are engaged in an administrative coup of the federal government. They have taken control of the federal payment system and are unilaterally suspending...

Saturday, May 3, and every Saturday, 12 pm – 2 pm, Protest Elon Musk's Illegal Government Takeover. Nonviolent Rally. Gather on the sidewalk at the Tesla Dealership, 1901 Del Monte Blvd, in Seaside. Keep sidewalks clear. Respect Tesla customers/staff. More Info actionnetwork.org/events/prote...

MASS PROTEST - MAY DAY STRONG! Sat, May 3rd. 11 am-2 pm, Laguna Grande Park - Lakeside, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, Music, Dancing, Speakers + More!

RSVP: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Free film screening & discussion, Friday, May 2, 7 pm, Monterey Peace and Justice Center in Seaside. This award-winning documentary shows the systematic destruction of Palestinian homes, schools, playgrounds, water, and infrastructure in Massafer Yatta in the West Bank by the Israeli Occupation.

MAY 1 Rally · International WORKERS Day of ACTION: Salinas-Watsonville-Santa Cruz.
👉🏼 Salinas: Assembly @ Noon, SEIU 521 Parking Lot: 334 Monterey St. March to Old County Jail, W. Alisal @ 12:30pm Rally@1:15pm
👉🏼 Watsonville: Watsonville Plaza @ 4:30pm
👉🏼 Santa Cruz: 612 Ocean St. @ 5-6pm

Peaceful Protest: Free Workshop Friday, May 23, 2025, 5-6:30 pm at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. in Seaside. Facilitated by Alex Stampher and Sidney Ramsden Scott.

Tesla Takedown Rally, April 19th, 12 noon to 2 pm at the Tesla dealership, 1901 Del Monte Blvd. Seaside, CA. This is a nonviolent protest. DO NOT harass or impede Telsa employees, customers, or counter-protesters.

Video link: www.facebook.com/reel/1180200...
TakeDownTesla www.teslatakedown.com

March and Rally, Sunday, April 27, 12:00-2:00 PM in Salinas, CA.
👉🏼 March: Corner of Madrid and Main Streets, near Big 5 Sporting Goods, Salinas
👉🏼 Action: Rally @ Sherwood Park, 910 N. Main, Salinas

Thousands turned out in Monterey on April 5th to protest The Trump Administration's defunding of vital federal agencies, its Constitutional violations, its reckless trade policies, its general disregard for the health and wellbeing of working families, and its many other assaults on our Democracy.

HANDS OFF MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA ✊🏼 #handsoff #monterey @indivisible.org @indivisiblemrybay.bsky.social @montereypeace.bsky.social

Photos and Video: Thousands of demonstrators voice their opposition to Trump in Monterey; hundreds protest in Salinas. Over 1,000 demonstrators gathered in Monterey, California, voicing opposition to Trump policies, while around 400 rallied in Salinas. The event included speeches from local leaders and a vibrant displ...

“Hands Off!” National Day of Action April 5, 2025. A strong turnout of protesters on the Central Coast: 3,770 in Monterey and 400 in Salinas.

Monterey County NOW coverage www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/news_b...

2025 Walk of Remembrance: Honoring Monterey Bay's Chinese Community Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at our event featuring the historical contributions + experiences of Monterey Bay's Chinese Fishing Community.

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month! The 2025 Walk of Remembrance registration page is live! Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:15 PM at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.
All events are free. Pre-Register to reserve your space for each event

www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-walk-...

Let’s go! HANDS OFF! National Mobilization Rallies this Saturday, April 5th in Monterey, Salinas, and Watsonville.

11 am – 1 pm, Window on the Bay, in Monterey.
12 pm – 2 pm, S. Main St. at Blanco Rd. in Salinas.
12 pm – 2 pm, Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main St, Watsonville

handsoff2025.com

Join me at the TeslaTakedown The #TeslaTakedown movement is growing! Join us for an event in our community—or find one of more than 100 events every week across the country. And if there's not one near you, it's easy to sign up t...

Peaceful Protest against Elon Musk's Illegal Government Takeover - Sat, March 29, 12- 2:00 PM PT, at the Tesla Dealership, 1901 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA pr

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#TeslaTakedown #BoycottTesla

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YouTube video by TheAllfilm "Singing Revolution" 2006 Trailer

The Singing Revolution, Free Film & Discussion, Friday, May 30, 6–8:30 pm, Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside.

Estonians used song, not weapons, to resist Soviet occupation 1987-1991. They found unity, strength, and the courage to reclaim independence. #SingingRevolution