Freedom Socialist Party - Bay Area

03/10/2026

Caught between Western Imperialism and reactionary regional regimes, oppressed people in the Middle East are facing chaotic conditions as the U.S. and Israel wage war on Iran.

Hear a Lebanese socialist, living in France, describe the current situation and the struggles of workers, women, LGBTQI+ folks and others to defend their rights and win freedom.

Speaker:

Mounir
Uncompromising fighter for Palestinian liberation in France, former member of Socialist Forum, a Trotskyist organization that was active in Lebanon until 2017

Sunday, March 22, noon
Door Donation: $5 ($3 for low income, strikers, and students)
Snacks served for a $5 donation.

New Valencia Hall
747 Polk St. , San Francisco
(located seven blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near Muni lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38 & 49)
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Also on Zoom — register at:
https://bit.ly/Eyewitness-Lebanon

For more information or to pre-arrange childcare or work exchanges, call 415-864-1278 or email [email protected]

Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party
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02/07/2026

Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday

McCarthyism never died – it evolved. Today a familiar playbook comes roaring back. A new wave of suppression by the Trump regime adds terrorist-baiting and demands loyalty to every tenet of white supremacy, patriarchy, xenophobia, and transphobia. In this discussion group, we will study the history of resistance to McCarthyism to arm ourselves with strategies for today. Together we will answer: How do we go on the offense against government attacks to our rights and our lives?

Wednesdays, February 11 - March 18, 6:30pm
In-person: New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109
Online register at: https://bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism
Donation $3-5/session

E-mail or call for links to the readings: [email protected] ·
(415) 864-1278 · www.socialism.com

02/07/2026

100 Years of Celebrating Black History:
The Legacy of Black Workers' Struggle to End the War on the Poor

• Inspiration from boycotts, marches, and strikes in the fight for economic justice

• Black women trailblazers tell truth to power

• Today's battle against Trump's attacks on SNAP

Featuring:
Kristina Lee SEIU 1021 member and San Francisco city worker, coordinator Reproductive Justice San Francisco

Music by: Destiny Muhammad Recording, Performing Artist & Composer

Sunday, Feb. 22, noon
Door donation $5 ($3 for low-income, strikers & students)

Southern Lunch 2pm
Lunch donation $10-15 - Vegan options available
New Valencia Hall 747 Polk St., San Francisco
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Located seven blocks from Civic Center BART and on or near Muni lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38 & 49

Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party

For more information or to pre-arrange childcare or work exchanges, call 415-864-1278 or email [email protected]

02/05/2026

Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday

McCarthyism never died – it evolved. Today a familiar playbook comes roaring back. A new wave of suppression by the Trump regime adds terrorist-baiting and demands loyalty to every tenet of white supremacy, patriarchy, xenophobia, and transphobia. In this discussion group, we will study the history of resistance to McCarthyism to arm ourselves with strategies for today. Together we will answer: How do we go on the offense against government attacks to our rights and our lives?

Wednesdays, February 11 - March 11, 6:30pm
In-person: New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109
Online register at: https://bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism
Donation $3-5/session

E-mail or call for links to the readings:  [email protected] ·
(415) 864-1278 · www.socialism.com

10/23/2025

Defending our Communities: The Fight against ICE in L.A.

When the Trump administration sent the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, poor and
working Angelenos of all backgrounds organized mass demonstrations and stepped up efforts to
resist ICE's kidnapping of immigrant workers and their families.

Learn from an LA activist about ways to organize a united community defense. Hear how labor,
social justice, and neighborhood groups are standing up to ICE. Discuss what is ultimately
needed to beat back these attacks.

Speaker:

Yolanda Alaniz

Los Angeles socialist feminist defender of immigrant rights, anti-racist and anti-fascist organizer,
author of Viva la Raza: A History of Chicano Identity and Resistance

Sunday, October 26, 12 noon
Lunch served after program at 2 pm

New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco
(7 blocks from Civic Center BART, near Muni lines 5, 19, 31, 38, and 49)

Also available on Zoom - register: https://bit.ly/FightinglCEinLA

Suggested donation: $3 - 7, Lunch donation: $10 - 15

Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party
For more information: 415-864-1278, [email protected]

09/28/2025

Happening now at New Valencia Hall : Women scientists speak out for feminism! This powerful presentation will be posted at https://youtube.com/

09/21/2025

Women working in scientific fields continue to fight marginalization and discrimination.

Join an astrophysicist and retired biologist for a discussion on:

- Unrecognized contributions of women scientists

- Why input and participation by women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others underrepresented in science research is crucial

- The importance of international scientific cooperation

Speakers:

Sara Petty — Astrophysicist researching how galaxies formed, mentor for marginalized students, past U.S. delegate for Women in Physics, advocate for women and the LGBTQ community in physics and astronomy

Stephania Widger — Retired cell biologist who grew large scale insect cell proteins in bio reactors, advocate for equal benefits for LGBTQ lab workers, mezzo soprano who has performed with Bay Area opera companies

Sunday, September 28, 12 noon

New Valencia Hall
747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco
7 blocks from Civic Center BART; near Muni lines 5, 19, 31, 38, 49
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Also on Zoom (Register: https://bit.ly/women-scientists-9-28)

Suggested donation: $3-7

Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party

For more information: 415-864-1278, [email protected]

08/13/2025

Public Discussion — Fight the Cuts: Disability Justice NOW!

- Restore & expand healthcare and benefits
- Why an inclusive movement is key
- The key leadership of people with disabilities
- Build for a general strike

Speakers:

Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson — Disability Justice activist and community organizer

Sam Rubin — Disabled socialist feminist and former Special Education teacher

Sunday, August 24, 12:00 noon
New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco
Located seven blocks from Civic Center BART & on or near Muni bus lines #5, 19, 31, 38 & 49
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Lunch and socializing afterwards
Door donation $3-5 Lunch donation $10-15
Fundraiser for the Freedom Socialist newspaper

Also on Zoom! (Register: https://bit.ly/DisabilityJusticeNow)

Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party

For more information, call 415-864-1278 or email [email protected]

08/02/2025

Advocates for migrants and their rights are now being targeted themselves by ICE, Trump, and his bigots of like mind in Congress and federal policing.

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