The week of January 19, we solemnly honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and took time to look again at his teachings for guidance, particularly on how to protect our democracy during this critical moment in our country's history. Dr. King understood intersectionality and taught how to peacefully fight for justice, peace, and our democratic ...
DECEMBER 30, 2025 Dear Friends, As we come to the end of 2025, the themes for this year are clear: threats to public health, climate action, and our democracy. This year, the administration accelerated attacks on science, environmental protections, and the health agencies we all rely on—moves that put communities, especially children and frontline neighborhoods, ...
In this newsletter: Wishing You Happy Holidays! Our Work to Promote Peace and Nuclear Disarmament More Ways to Give! DECEMBER 2025 Dear Friends, All of us at SF Bay PSR wish you happy holidays, peace, and some joy during these difficult times. We are so grateful that you are part of our community of ...
In this newsletter: How do your donations drive solutions? Improving Air Quality with Environmental Justice Communities Tips to Protect Your Family While Cooking this Holiday Season Honoring Karen Pierce—A Leader, Partner, and Champion DECEMBER 2025 Dear Friends, Your donations drive solutions. We do a lot with a small budget of only $300,000 to move ...
OCTOBER 30, 2025 Dear Friends, We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Tuesday night, the SF Bay PSR Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt "Safeguarding & Strengthening Democracy" as the third pillar of our work—joining our long-standing commitments to Abolishing Nuclear Weapons and Protecting the Climate, Environment, and Health. At the same meeting, the ...
We made history! THANK YOU to everyone who joined us! Some reports say 7 million people took part in 2,700+ rallies across the country which is the largest single day of protest in US history. BRAVO to all the Bay Area health professionals including SF Bay PSR members who participated in the human banner on ...
What is Prop 50? Prop 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, is a measure on the November 4, 2025, California ballot. It would require the California Legislature to temporarily redraw new congressional district maps for use through 2030, giving California the ability to respond to other states’ partisan redistricting that could weaken California’s representation in ...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 We, the Board of Directors of San Francisco Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility (SF Bay PSR), in alignment with our previous statement, reaffirm our support for the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) and other humanitarian organizations—including Israeli groups B’Tselem, Combatants for Peace, Breaking the Silence, Standing Together, and ...
AUGUST 27, 2025 We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Emerging Health-Activist Awardees below—young changemakers working in climate, health, justice, equity, and peace advocacy. Celebrate these inspiring rising leaders with us at our GALA on Sept 10, 2025! GALA: Gathering for Action, Leadership, and Advocacy Democracy Under Threat—Health, Climate, and Global Security at Risk ...
AUGUST 16, 2025 Dear Friends, Look up and be dazzled by a blue sky, drink a glass of clean water, and savor a delicious dinner of wholesome food. What you are seeing and tasting is a direct result of public policy. Who gets to see a blue sky, drink clean water, and eat healthy food ...
