Alameda County's Oldest Democratic Club
We are going to discuss the widening political divide in America and how we can hope to bridge it Join us on March 23rd as we discuss the widening political divide in America and how we can hope to bridge it. We've assembled a group of political science professors lead by Scott Segrest of the […]
From East Bay Activist Alliance: We’re setting a new agenda for 2021 and beyond! Learn about our goals, aspirations and action plans for the next two years: Find out more about our alliance: Who we are, what we do, how we succeed Why voting rights are key to securing democracy What’s at stake beyond state […]
Aspects of the pandemic that have become ubiquitous include the usage of masks, social distancing, and restrictions on travel, entertainment, and dining. We’ve also borne witness to the further unraveling of our social structures as inequities in our healthcare, education, and justice systems have become starkly evident. While news media refer to our ability […]
In this interview, the celebrated American linguist, philosopher, and political activist discusses the current threats to democracy Often described as “the father of modern linguistics”, Noam is also a major figure in analytic philosophy, and one of the founders of the field of cognitive science. He has spent more than half a century at the […]
Please Note - Due to a conflicting special session of the Berkeley City Council with high interest among our membership, the BDC membership meeting will be an early and brief affair to ratify new board members. (State Sen. Nancy Skinner will be rescheduling to join us at a later date TBD.) At 6pm, the city council […]
On March 25th, the Berkeley City Council will discuss an initiative for an inclusive 18-month public process to develop the state-mandated update to the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan. The City of Berkeley has already adopted a resolution of commitment to single-family zoning reform and Mayor Arreguin and Vice-Mayor/Councilmember Droste are recommending a number […]
Join us in solidarity with our Asian American Pacific Islander brothers and sisters. We will meet at Berkeley's Aquatic Park next to Waterside Workshops (84 Bolivar Drive) to hear speakers and then march to the SF Bay Pedestrian Bridge where we will hold up banners and signs. Don't forget your masks, signs, and love!
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