Bay Area political events: Transgender Day, anti-Gorsuch rally
Bay Area political events:
Political events
Rallies and protest events are a part of political life in the Bay Area.
The Asian Pacific Islander Wellness Center will host a free event to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility.
Supreme Court protest: A rally against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Justin Herman Plaza, 1 Market St. in San Francisco.
The Russians Are Coming? — a forum hosted by the Peace and Freedom Party.
Connecting with activists: “Take Back America” with Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough, who will discuss the California congressional picture and host a fair where attendees can connect with activist and advocacy groups.
Panel on nuclear weapons: “Morality of the Nuclear Age” discussion, featuring Richard Rhodes, Ira Helfand and Martin Hellman.
The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Schools, Harman Auditorium, 150 Valparaiso Ave. in Atherton.
Political discussion: “Fixing the Bay Area’s Growth Politics,” a conversation on issues affecting the Bay Area, including environmental quality and social justice.
Discussion on Medicare: “Medicare for All in California” presented by Dr. Paul Song, co-chair of Campaign for a Healthy California, at the San Mateo County Democracy for America meeting.
Immigration seminar: “Know Your Rights,” a presentation and training for pro bono attorneys and others to help immigrant communities.
The event, hosted by Canal Alliance Communication, is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Guzman Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave. in San Rafael.
Flash mob: A flash mob at at 1 p.m. at the cable car turnaround, 1 Powell St. in San Francisco, to sing the song “I Can’t Keep Quiet” by MILCK.
Benefit performance at the Punch Line Comedy Club for NARAL Pro-Choice America, an organization that promotes abortion care, birth control and paid parental leave.
The Lamorinda Democratic Club hosts a conversation on how federal funding will affect public education.
The event is at 7 p.m. at the Lafayette Library and Community Center, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette.