Saturday with Food Not Bombs near People’s Park at Haste and Telegraph.
Grateful for this crew and for how much this community keeps growing.
Hunger doesn’t wait. Neither do we.
Had a great time at the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz. Gravity took the day off and so did logic. Bigfoot’s definitely real, by the way. May peace prevail on Earth (and in whatever dimension that place exists in).
#MysterySpot #SantaCruz #BigfootIsReal #BayAreaAdventures #OpticalIllusion #WeirdCalifornia
✨Nothing beats a holiday in Berkeley CA 2025✨
…where UC bulldozes a 56-year-old historic People’s Park—once full of concerts, art, shade, and biodiversity—and replaces it with razor wire + shipping containers 🚫🌳🛢️.
…Where City Council cries about nightlife—after bulldozing half of downtown 🌃🚧.
…Where 2 years of advocacy for a resolution condemning genocide in Gaza resulted in nothing but thoughts and prayers—and they didn’t even edit the legislation to remove past presidents until the last minute ✍️💔.
…Where Telegraph’s legendary food + art scene—murals, record shops, street vendors, and cuisines from every corner of the world—got bulldozed into a bland strip of boba shops and fried chicken chains, with empty high-rises looming over it all 🥤🍗🏙️.
…Where leaders obsess over bus lanes while minimum-wage workers can’t even afford the bus 🚌💸.
…Where “wildfire prevention” means destroying biodiversity in people’s yards 🌱💔.
…And where ferries pollute the bay, leaving beached whales onshore while tsunami warnings roll in 🌊🐋.
Meanwhile, Trump targets Berkeley for being a “sanctuary city,” but this city already evicted half its poor on its own 💀.
When I ran for City Council in 2018, my biggest mistake was thinking people actually wanted progress. I came in fighting for tiny homes to end homelessness, reimagining neighborhoods with the best technology, even dreaming of hoverboards on Telegraph and real rent relief. Nearly a decade later? They voted for trash—and it’s actually worse.
But the joke’s on them. I’m still here, still doing the work they only pretended to do—without the power.
I was a young, intersectional, local activist fighting to protect my People’s Park—our green space, our culture, our sanctuary. That’s what they really stopped. Not just trees and concerts, but a future rooted in community, care, and resilience. And I still can’t believe they thought it was worth it.
All we wanted was a space to breathe, play music, and gather.
At this point, the AI aliens can take over — because honestly, nothing could be worse than what we’ve already got 🤖👽.
Last weekend, this corner was alive with music, Mezzo’s delicious food, free meals from Food Not Bombs, and the powerful People’s Park mural reminding us of Berkeley’s history and resilience.
Telegraph Second Sundays brought people together once again to celebrate community, art, and the spirit that makes Berkeley so unique.
If you missed it, don’t worry — there’s more to come! Mark your calendar for the next Second Sunday and come be part of the energy, support local vendors, and connect with neighbors.
#TelegraphSecondSundays #BerkeleyCA #BerkeleyLife #CommunityVibes #LocalLove #PeoplesPark #FoodNotBombs #BayAreaEvents #SupportLocal
May the 4th Be With You, Berkeley
Space has captured our imagination for generations. Anyone who’s ever laid in the grass and looked up knows the questions it stirs: Why does the sky shift? How are we spinning on this axis? What else lies beyond the stars?
But here in Berkeley, we don’t just look to the stars — we organize under them.
From People’s Park to Telegraph, our corners are hubs of resistance, where we gather to protect what matters. In a galaxy where greed and displacement echo like a Death Star hum, we use the Force of love, community, and resilience to build a better future.
The rebellion is local. The resistance is rooted.
And we’ve got more than hope — we’ve got each other.
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #BerkeleyStrong #PeoplesPark #CommunityPower #UseTheForce #ResistanceIsBeautiful #StarWarsDay #EastBayLove #AidanForBerkeley #VoteAidan2026 #ChessClub #PeoplesPark #FoodNotBombs
People’s Park lives because we do! ✊💚 Marching with Berkeley High students, I felt strong, powerful, and deeply connected to this fight. As I step into my 30s, I feel the weight of responsibility—building a life, a family, a future—but People’s Park is fundamental to all of it. Access to healthcare, food, green space, and community is not just a cause; it’s my life’s work. Seeing young people take up the mantle reminds me why we fight. We liberated the People’s Park Gardens, and the joy it’s brought these past weeks is immeasurable. If you have a heart to save the park, now’s the time to stand with us. #SavePeoplesPark #StopTheSweeps #WhereDoWeGo
Crumbl Berkeley is bringing the Southside vibes! 🍪💖 The iconic pink box is a fashion statement, and their cookies are always a hit. Glad to support businesses that bring joy (and amazing desserts) to the neighborhood! #CrumblBerkeley #Berkeley #UCBerkeley #TelegraphAve #SouthsideVibes #CookieCulture
Live from downtown Berkeley: Thoughts on park restrictions, displacement, housing, and the city’s skibbidy toilet euphoria—all against the backdrop of an atmospheric river in the United Corporations of Amerika. Tune in.
Art as Activism, Expression & Inspiration 🎨✨
Art has the power to liberate the soul, provoke imagination, and inspire action—Keith Haring believed this, and his work continues to prove it. But Haring is just one example of how art can challenge injustice, spark conversation, and bring communities together.
Recently, I had the chance to experience some incredible art installations, from the glowing orbs of an immersive light exhibit to the breathtaking glasswork of Chihuly. Whether through bold street murals, powerful activism, or intricate glass sculptures, art shapes the way we see the world and connect with one another.
No matter the medium, art reminds us that beauty and resistance go hand in hand. It gives us space to dream, to push boundaries, and to imagine something better.
What does art mean to you? Drop a comment below! ⬇️
#ArtForChange #KeithHaring #ChihulyGlass #PublicArt #QueerHistory #SocialJustice #AIDSActivism #BerkeleyArts #ImmersiveArt #ArtAsResistance
I dissent.
I dissent to Donald Trump’s confirmation for a second term as president—a decision that perpetuates harm through policies rooted in authoritarianism, environmental destruction, corporate greed, and the expansion of the carceral state.
I bear witness that the nation-state has committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violated the sanctity of international conventions and human rights both at home and abroad by both Republican and Democrat administrations. I reject the oligarchic forces that have accumulated wealth in the hands of the few while so many have lost their lives due to their greed.
I bear witness that climate change is real, and that war, fossil fuel extraction, environmental degradation, and weapons manufacturers are the leading causes of climate change, decimating populations at home and abroad. I bear witness that gender is dynamic, that variation between sexes—including intersex populations—is normal, and that cultural conventions towards gender are simply that.
As a member of the republic who runs for office, who has gained favor with 10% of my city’s population, I solemnly affirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the state of California, and the self-governance and determination of the Ohlone and all aboriginal peoples against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
I dissent to authoritarianism. I dissent to corporations exploiting our public trust, to the mass pollution and resource extraction destroying our planet, and to the continued systemic oppression of marginalized communities.
Together, we have the power to build a future grounded in resilience, equity, and justice.
Let your dissent be action. Let your voice be heard.
#IDissent #Nonbinary #EndAuthoritarianism #ProtectOurPlanet #JusticeForAll #trump #berkeley #berkeleypov #peoplespark
