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The Fourth Annual Solidarity Summit on Homelessness is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, and will be hosted by the Sacramento Homeless Organizing Committee (SHOC) and the Sacramento Poor People’s Campaign, with support from numerous other community sponsors. The event will be held at the First United Methodist Church, located at 21st and J streets in Sacramento, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This all-day event provides a space for the movement to gather, network, and explore the different organizations that support our unhoused and low-income communities. This year, we will offer a mini-spa for self-care (for hair braiding, please ensure your hair is washed and blow-dried). We will also provide legal clinic referrals and information, host art activities for children, and feature music! Our central focus will be a teach-in facilitated by Dr. Flo Cofer and members of the Solidarity Summit Core Planning Team, as well as other participants. “Organizing For Survival and Building Community” will address the need for organizing from various perspectives, including voting and running for office, and how these efforts relate to building a movement and confronting fascism.  Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solidarity-summit-on-homelessness-tickets-1389980261379?aff=oddtdtcreator

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1️⃣ Monday, September 8, 8pm ET Kick Off Webinar: Tactics for Opposing Genocide: Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions with Ashish Prashar!

Please join us and our special guest, Ashish Prashar, to talk about Airbnb’s role in occupation and how we can work towards corporate accountability.

Ashish Prashar is a political strategist and human rights activist who has advised the Middle East Peace Envoy, UK Prime Ministers, and London Mayors. He currently advises the Global Legal Action Network on its Palestine portfolio, where they are currently working on an active legal case against Airbnb.

2️⃣ Friday, September 12, 10am ET
First Day of Action for Palestine! 
3️⃣ Monday, September 15, 8pm ET
2nd Webinar with the and Palestinian Youth Movement & Palestine Working Group!
4️⃣ Friday, September 19, 10am ET
Concluding Day of Action for Palestine!

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Even if you don't realize it, you're constantly hearing about "critical minerals." Whether it's for "green energy," for AI, or as part of "defense" spending. Except a "green energy transition" can't be truly environmentally friendly if it relies on extractive mining processes that only exist through war and militarism. And we can't separate the role of these minerals from the advance of war-making, genocidal military equipment, and dangerous AI technology

This webinar, part of the Global Week of Action for Peace and Climate Justice, will examine the linkages between "critical mineral" extraction, war-making, the climate crisis, and the cost of the extraction process. We'll outline who defines what "critical minerals" are, how "criticality" masks imperial extraction, and why the U.S.'s over 800 bases are key to global resource extraction. 

We'll also discuss how we cannot combat environmental and planetary destruction without combating the war economy: the US military as the world's largest institutional polluter, the dependency that "green" technology has on militarism, and what grassroots resistance to extraction looks like. Warmaking is the Elephant in the Room in many environmental spaces-- uncovering the reality of extraction in all its forms shows how we can't brush it under the rug any longer. 

Speakers: 

Nandita Lal, Researcher and Activist

Ruth Rohde, Shadow World Investigations

Afreen Faridi, Assistant Professor, JK Lakshmipat University

Sly Blood-Coltan, Congolese Action Youth Platform

Moderator:

Aaron Kirshenbaum, CODEPINK War Is Not Green Campaigner & East Coast Regional Organizer

  CONTACT  Aaron · aaron@codepink.org

Register

Dr. Perlmutter, Dr. Syed and Dr. Sidhwa will talk about their most recent experiences working in the remaining hospitals in Gaza where they witnessed severe injuries and the impact of starvation and displacement on the Palestinians struggling to survive.

Dr. Mark Perlmutter is a hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon in North Carolina. During his second trip to Gaza, he worked in Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah and the Nasser Medical Complex in the south of the territory in March 2025 as part of a WHO program. Perlmutter was working at Nasser hospital when the second floor of the building was targeted in an airstrike. The president of the World Surgical Foundation, he has worked in dozens of disaster zones worldwide for decades, including the 9/11 attack in Manhattan, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Shreveport, Louisiana, and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Dr. Mimi Syed DO, MBA, FACEP, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, is an assistant clinical professor at University of Washington and Washington State University. She is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Syed served in Gaza from August 8 to September 5, 2024, and December 3 to December 31, 2024, at both al-Aqsa Hospital and Nasser Hospital.

Dr. Feroze Sidhwa is a general, trauma, and critical care surgeon in Stockton, California who has worked in conflict zones worldwide. He has had extensive experience working with patients in Gaza in March-April 2024 and again from March 3-April 1, 2025 with the American NGO MedGlobal. In collaboration with other healthcare professionals, Dr. Sidhwa published the New York Times October 9, 2024 review “65 Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics: What We Saw in Gaza“.

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A look at the immediate and big picture developments that combine to bring us to the present situation in Ukraine which clarifies the issues that need to be resolved to end the war.

An eye-opening analysis of the underlying causes of the war which, if not addressed, stand in the way of a stable diplomatic settlement: NATO expansion, Kyiv’s repression of Russian speaking Ukrainians, dismissal of Russia’s core security interests, European and U.S. exclusion of Russia from the European security architecture. And on the other hand, Ukraine’s legitimate security concerns and need to protect its territorial integrity. Interestingly, George Beebe does not see the acquisition of Ukrainian territories as a Russia’s goal in fighting the war. Rather, he claims, the focus for Russia all along has been its security concerns as it understands them.

The presentation then turns to the issue of how to resolve these underlying causes in a way that leads to a diplomatic resolution of the war. Here the presentation opens us up to stretch our thinking about what compromises might be possible. Given the actual causes of the war, Russia’s real goals in conducting it, and Russia’s advances on the battlefield, Mr. Beebe sees certain elements of a solution as essential while others might be susceptible to compromise. Essential ones would be no NATO membership for Ukraine, an end to the exclusion of Russia from Europe, guarantees for Ukraine’s Russian speakers to their culture and religion, and negotiation of a new security architecture for Europe that includes Russia’s security concerns. This new security architecture based on the principle of common security would then open up the possibility of negotiations for nuclear and conventional arms control (which Putin brought up at the press conference after his Alaska meeting with Trump).

Areas of possible compromise that benefit Ukraine might be Russian approval of Ukraine joining the European Union, firm security guarantees from the countries of the U.N. security council (not NATO countries), which weapons and military training Ukraine could acquire, and long term compromises over territories now controlled or annexed by Russia.

In the midst of this analysis George Beebe will provide a critique of Trump’s policies and goals.We all have a lot to learn from this webinar which will help us get a better understanding of a Ukrainian crisis which remains the most likely trigger for terminal nuclear war if not resolved.

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1️⃣ Monday, September 8, 8pm ET Kick Off Webinar: Tactics for Opposing Genocide: Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions with Ashish Prashar!

Please join us and our special guest, Ashish Prashar, to talk about Airbnb’s role in occupation and how we can work towards corporate accountability.

Ashish Prashar is a political strategist and human rights activist who has advised the Middle East Peace Envoy, UK Prime Ministers, and London Mayors. He currently advises the Global Legal Action Network on its Palestine portfolio, where they are currently working on an active legal case against Airbnb.

2️⃣ Friday, September 12, 10am ET
First Day of Action for Palestine! 
3️⃣ Monday, September 15, 8pm ET
2nd Webinar with the and Palestinian Youth Movement & Palestine Working Group!
4️⃣ Friday, September 19, 10am ET
Concluding Day of Action for Palestine!

Save the date, Sacramento Climate Coalition, Sacramento Third Act, and the Sacramento Poor People’s Campaign are teaming up to host the first-ever “Climate Justice & Sun Day Festival: Solar Innovation for All” on Sunday, September 21, from 11 AM to 3 PM at Cesar Chavez Park, 910 I Street in downtown Sacramento, CA 95814. Stay tuned for more information soon!  For more info visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-justicesun-day-festival-solar-innovation-for-all-tickets-1596520609119

Sacramento Poor People’s Campaign, Oak Park Farmer’s Market, NorCal Resist, Sacramento Homeless Organizing Committee, and Red, Black, and Green Environmental Justice Coalition are all coming together to host the 4th Annual “Fight Poverty Not The Poor” Community Festival. Our goal is to educate the community about the importance of “fighting poverty but not the poor.” We aim to engage, support, and provide community resources for the unhoused, as well as Sacramento’s struggling and low-income residents.  Free and open to all!!!  For more info, please contact: Kevin Carter at kcwethepeople@gmail.com or 916 275-8737.

 rsvp at https://www.codepink.org/chinacampaignseries

China Is Not Our Enemy, Debunking Lies & Defending Peace: Anti-Imperialist Campaign Action Series

Join our Anti-Imperialist Campaign Series’s focus on the China campaign for a timely discussion on the escalating U.S. aggression toward China and how our China Is Not Our Enemy (CINOE) campaign is educating and advocating for peace and diplomacy with China. 

The week will begin with a webinar hosted by our CINOE campaign organizer, Megan Russell, where we will share a historical overview and analysis of U.S. preparations for war against China, as well as a history of the campaign and its current projects. Speakers TBA!

Our second webinar will feature some of our most active China Is Not Our Enemy community members, who have taken action to advocate and educate against the U.S. war on China. Speakers TBA!

Throughout the week in focus, we will expose the dangers of war propaganda, highlight personal stories beyond the headlines, and equip you with ways to take action—whether through education, advocacy, or joining the campaign.

It is hard to stop a war once it starts - join our movement to prevent a catastrophic war before it starts!

Sign up for our webinars, working group discussion calls and days of action AND to receive weekly articles, resources and MORE → 

1️⃣  Monday, September 22, 8pm ET
Kick Off Webinar! With Jodie Evans, KJ Noh, Dana Burton and CODEPINK China is Not Our Enemy Campaigner, Megan Russell!
2️⃣  Wednesday September 24, 7pm ET
China Working Group!
3️⃣  Friday, September 26, 2pmET
Day of Action! Lunch Action Calling Party
4️⃣  Monday, September 29, 8pm ET
2nd Webinar!
5️⃣  Saturday October 4
Mid Autumn Festival Day of Action!

 rsvp at https://www.codepink.org/chinacampaignseries

China Is Not Our Enemy, Debunking Lies & Defending Peace: Anti-Imperialist Campaign Action Series

Join our Anti-Imperialist Campaign Series’s focus on the China campaign for a timely discussion on the escalating U.S. aggression toward China and how our China Is Not Our Enemy (CINOE) campaign is educating and advocating for peace and diplomacy with China. 

The week will begin with a webinar hosted by our CINOE campaign organizer, Megan Russell, where we will share a historical overview and analysis of U.S. preparations for war against China, as well as a history of the campaign and its current projects. Speakers TBA!

Our second webinar will feature some of our most active China Is Not Our Enemy community members, who have taken action to advocate and educate against the U.S. war on China. Speakers TBA!

Throughout the week in focus, we will expose the dangers of war propaganda, highlight personal stories beyond the headlines, and equip you with ways to take action—whether through education, advocacy, or joining the campaign.

It is hard to stop a war once it starts - join our movement to prevent a catastrophic war before it starts!

Sign up for our webinars, working group discussion calls and days of action AND to receive weekly articles, resources and MORE → 

1️⃣  Monday, September 22, 8pm ET
Kick Off Webinar! With Jodie Evans, KJ Noh, Dana Burton and CODEPINK China is Not Our Enemy Campaigner, Megan Russell!
2️⃣  Wednesday September 24, 7pm ET
China Working Group!
3️⃣  Friday, September 26, 2pmET
Day of Action! Lunch Action Calling Party
4️⃣  Monday, September 29, 8pm ET
2nd Webinar!
5️⃣  Saturday October 4
Mid Autumn Festival Day of Action!

We invite you to register to join NRCAT on Thursday, September 25th at 12pm ET/9am PT as we continue our quarterly "how to" webinar training for faith advocates with: How to Unlock the Box.

Register today and please share this email so others in your community can join you!

This webinar will feature Jessica Sandoval and Anisah Sabur of the Unlock the Box campaign, a partner organization of NRCAT that is working to end solitary confinement nationwide. They will share updates on the 23 active state campaigns that are organizing their communities to advocate for legislation to end the torture of solitary confinement. You will also hear stories from Unlock the Box's Journey to Justice Bus Tour, which NRCAT has helped sponsor. This 18-city educational tour launched in Berkeley, CA yesterday and ends in Washington, DC on October 31.

 rsvp at https://www.codepink.org/chinacampaignseries

China Is Not Our Enemy, Debunking Lies & Defending Peace: Anti-Imperialist Campaign Action Series

Join our Anti-Imperialist Campaign Series’s focus on the China campaign for a timely discussion on the escalating U.S. aggression toward China and how our China Is Not Our Enemy (CINOE) campaign is educating and advocating for peace and diplomacy with China. 

The week will begin with a webinar hosted by our CINOE campaign organizer, Megan Russell, where we will share a historical overview and analysis of U.S. preparations for war against China, as well as a history of the campaign and its current projects. Speakers TBA!

Our second webinar will feature some of our most active China Is Not Our Enemy community members, who have taken action to advocate and educate against the U.S. war on China. Speakers TBA!

Throughout the week in focus, we will expose the dangers of war propaganda, highlight personal stories beyond the headlines, and equip you with ways to take action—whether through education, advocacy, or joining the campaign.

It is hard to stop a war once it starts - join our movement to prevent a catastrophic war before it starts!

Sign up for our webinars, working group discussion calls and days of action AND to receive weekly articles, resources and MORE → 

1️⃣  Monday, September 22, 8pm ET
Kick Off Webinar! With Jodie Evans, KJ Noh, Dana Burton and CODEPINK China is Not Our Enemy Campaigner, Megan Russell!
2️⃣  Wednesday September 24, 7pm ET
China Working Group!
3️⃣  Friday, September 26, 2pmET
Day of Action! Lunch Action Calling Party
4️⃣  Monday, September 29, 8pm ET
2nd Webinar!
5️⃣  Saturday October 4
Mid Autumn Festival Day of Action!

 rsvp at https://www.codepink.org/chinacampaignseries

China Is Not Our Enemy, Debunking Lies & Defending Peace: Anti-Imperialist Campaign Action Series

Join our Anti-Imperialist Campaign Series’s focus on the China campaign for a timely discussion on the escalating U.S. aggression toward China and how our China Is Not Our Enemy (CINOE) campaign is educating and advocating for peace and diplomacy with China. 

The week will begin with a webinar hosted by our CINOE campaign organizer, Megan Russell, where we will share a historical overview and analysis of U.S. preparations for war against China, as well as a history of the campaign and its current projects. Speakers TBA!

Our second webinar will feature some of our most active China Is Not Our Enemy community members, who have taken action to advocate and educate against the U.S. war on China. Speakers TBA!

Throughout the week in focus, we will expose the dangers of war propaganda, highlight personal stories beyond the headlines, and equip you with ways to take action—whether through education, advocacy, or joining the campaign.

It is hard to stop a war once it starts - join our movement to prevent a catastrophic war before it starts!

Sign up for our webinars, working group discussion calls and days of action AND to receive weekly articles, resources and MORE → 

1️⃣  Monday, September 22, 8pm ET
Kick Off Webinar! With Jodie Evans, KJ Noh, Dana Burton and CODEPINK China is Not Our Enemy Campaigner, Megan Russell!
2️⃣  Wednesday September 24, 7pm ET
China Working Group!
3️⃣  Friday, September 26, 2pmET
Day of Action! Lunch Action Calling Party
4️⃣  Monday, September 29, 8pm ET
2nd Webinar!
5️⃣  Saturday October 4
Mid Autumn Festival Day of Action!

 rsvp at https://www.codepink.org/chinacampaignseries

China Is Not Our Enemy, Debunking Lies & Defending Peace: Anti-Imperialist Campaign Action Series

Join our Anti-Imperialist Campaign Series’s focus on the China campaign for a timely discussion on the escalating U.S. aggression toward China and how our China Is Not Our Enemy (CINOE) campaign is educating and advocating for peace and diplomacy with China. 

The week will begin with a webinar hosted by our CINOE campaign organizer, Megan Russell, where we will share a historical overview and analysis of U.S. preparations for war against China, as well as a history of the campaign and its current projects. Speakers TBA!

Our second webinar will feature some of our most active China Is Not Our Enemy community members, who have taken action to advocate and educate against the U.S. war on China. Speakers TBA!

Throughout the week in focus, we will expose the dangers of war propaganda, highlight personal stories beyond the headlines, and equip you with ways to take action—whether through education, advocacy, or joining the campaign.

It is hard to stop a war once it starts - join our movement to prevent a catastrophic war before it starts!

Sign up for our webinars, working group discussion calls and days of action AND to receive weekly articles, resources and MORE → 

1️⃣  Monday, September 22, 8pm ET
Kick Off Webinar! With Jodie Evans, KJ Noh, Dana Burton and CODEPINK China is Not Our Enemy Campaigner, Megan Russell!
2️⃣  Wednesday September 24, 7pm ET
China Working Group!
3️⃣  Friday, September 26, 2pmET
Day of Action! Lunch Action Calling Party
4️⃣  Monday, September 29, 8pm ET
2nd Webinar!
5️⃣  Saturday October 4
Mid Autumn Festival Day of Action!

rsvp at  https://www.codepink.org/chinapal88

This webinar with Charles Xu will explore the deep-rooted solidarity between China and Palestine, tracing how their struggles have long been intertwined in the fight against imperialism. Drawing from his Qiao Collective article, Charles will unpack how China, especially during the Mao era, offered political, material, and ideological support for Palestinian liberation. He’ll show how this relationship was built on the shared revolutionary principles of two peoples resisting foreign domination and occupation.

The conversation will place this solidarity in today’s urgent context: the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people, carried out with U.S. weapons and funding, alongside Washington’s escalating push for war on China. Both Palestine and China face the full weight of U.S. imperial strategy: Palestine through occupation and ethnic cleansing, and China through economic warfare, military encirclement, and an unrelenting propaganda campaign.

By examining the history and present of China–Palestine solidarity, Charles will challenge the false narratives used to divide these struggles. He will show how their unity points toward a broader global front against imperialism that refuses to be complicit in genocide, resists the drive to war, and works toward a shared future of humanity built on sovereignty, dignity, and peace for all peoples.

CONTACT Megan · megan@codepink.org