Rise Up for Climate, Jobs and Justice in SF Has Overbearing Organizers

Event organizer, 350.org, was enthusiastic but overly controlling of who, what, when and how the march for climate jobs and justice should transpire. Ergo, there was not the usual feeling of a San Francisco demo with all the spontaneity and creativity that goes with it. Other than Refuse Fascism and PSL.org, there was a clear lack of the more radical element typical of a San Francisco event. Fewer of the home made type signs that carry creative messages than usual were to be seen. Music was restricted to predesignated, preapproved locations. Some groups were told NOT to carry their banners.