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October 21 (Thursday) - Film / Video
Video Showing “Seņorita Extraviada, Missing Young Woman”
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October 20 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
Militarism, Occupation & Empire: Iraq, Palestine and the Obstacles to Peace
Come discuss the state of the occupations with Maria Tomchick (writer/editor for Eat the State), Steve Niva (Professor of International Politics & Middle East Studies, Evergreen State College) and Nikhil Singh (University of Washington Associate Professor of History).
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October 20 (Wednesday) - Film / Video
Hijacking Catastrophe
The film "Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear & the Selling of American Empire" featuring Tariq Ali, Medea Benjamen, Noam Chomsky, Daniel Ellsberg, and several other political observers who discuss the radical Bush agenda that has been carried forward using 9/11 as a pretext. There will be a discussion following the screening. more...
October 20 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
Amnesty International UW presents: "Addressing Torture: An Academic, A Survivor"
Amnesty International UW presents two speakers on torture: Jamie Mayerfeld, UW professor of human rights, giving a speech on "Torture in the War on Terror;" and Sabah Al-Dhaher, a survivor of torture. more...
October 19 (Tuesday) - Protest / Demonstration
Mission Washington: Declare Energy Independence for Jobs and Health at the Space Needle!
Join students and labor on this National Clean Energy Day of Action in demanding a clean energy future for jobs and for health. more...
October 18 (Monday) - Panel / Forum
International Caravan for Justice in Juarez and Chihuahua
Join the community forum of the international caravan, here in Seattle, October 18th, to learn more about the more than 370 Mexican women who have been assaulted and killed in the Juarez area of Mexico, since the beginings of NAFTA, ten years ago. Hear Romona, one of the family of a women killed, and Jessica of the Mexico Solidarity Network, along with Magdaleno Rose-Avila (Northwest Immigrant Rights Project), and Congressman Jim McDermott; talking about the need for justice for the families and communities in Mexico. more...
October 16 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
emma's revolution/Pat Humphries & Sandy O.
A musical uprising of truth and hope from emma's revolution, the new duo of award-winning, activist songwriters, Pat Humphries & Sandy O, whose music has been featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" and Pacifica's "Democracy Now!" Winners of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize, their songs are sung at vigils and demonstrations around the world. Their eagerly awaited debut cd, "one x 1,000,000 = change," is out now.
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October 16 (Saturday) - Lecture / Talk
Angela Davis: Democracy Under Seige - The Annual ATR Social Justice Dinner
Celebrate 26 years of social change with a keynote address by Angela Davis, Dinner, Dessert Auction, ATR Grantees and the opportunity to make a real impact on social justice. Angela Davis has been internationally recognized for her work over three decades to combat all forms of oppression. She is currently a tenured professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz and Chair in African American and Feminist Studies. more...
October 16 (Saturday) - Other
Pacific NW Intertribal Communities Arts and Crafts Show
This event will feature artisans from the Makah Indian Reservation. Also included will be speakers, films, and native threatrical performances and dances. more...
October 15 (Friday) - Music / Entertainment
emma's revolution/Pat Humprhies & Sandy O
A musical uprising of truth and hope from emma's revolution, the new duo of award-winning, activist songwriters, Pat Humphries & Sandy O, whose music has been featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" and Pacifica's "Democracy Now!" Winners of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize, their songs are sung at vigils and demonstrations around the world. Their eagerly awaited debut cd, "one x 1,000,000 = change," is out now.
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October 15 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
Alternatives to Economic Globalization: a Better World is Possible Book Launch
The International Forum on Globalization announces the release of the newly updated second edition of Alternatives to Economic Globalization: a Better World is Possible. Authors of the book who will speak at the event include: Vandana Shiva, Maude Barlow, Lori Wallach, Jerry Mander, Martin Khor, David Korten, Tony Clarke, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz and others. more...
October 15 (Friday) - Other
Dance Bush Out of Office!
This is a fundraiser benefitting MoveOnPAC. There will be speakers to facilitate involvement as well as performances in swing, tango, modern and salsa. The music will be lively throughout the night, a cash bar and food (in adjoining cafe)are available. more...
October 15 (Friday) - Panel / Forum
Peter Camejo Speaks!
Join us for a lively discussion with Peter Camejo, Vice Presidential Candidate on Ralph Nader's Independent Ticket! Peter will explain why we need an independent alternative to the two big business parties. Bush and Kerry are both for War,against Gay Marriage, for tax cuts to the rich and for the Patriot Act. Let's build something new! more...
October 14 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
CANCELLED: Northwest Social Forum in Seattle Oct. 14-17, 2004
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. "Another World is Emerging..." Modeled on the World Social Forums (the grassroots response to the annual World Economic Forums), the Northwest Social Forum will bring together activists who are working on issues of social justice, economic justice, and environmental sustainability throughout the region. Activists in Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and the Yukon will come together to share their work, strategize, and offer one another inspiration and support. We encourage everyone interested in social, economic, environmental, and global justice to help organize and attend the NWSF. more...
October 14 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
CANCELLED: "Five Years After the `Battle of Seattle:' Where Have we Come and Where are We Going?"
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The International Forum on Globalization hosts the opening plenary of the Northwest Social Forum with a panel of leading activists and scholars from across the U.S. and around the world. more...
October 12 (Tuesday) - Other
EnviroCitizen "We Will Not Be Silent Auction"
Join EnviroCitizen for an evening of fun, live music, dancing, speakers, and bidding on great items! more...
October 12 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
Why You Should Vote Nader
Do John Kerry and the Democratic party represent a real alternative to the Bush agenda? After all, Kerry voted for Bush's war on Iraq, the PATRIOT Act, "No Child Left Behind," and he opposes same-sex marriage. Come to a discussion about why supporting Nader's campaign is the best way to begin building a political movement against the Washington consensus of corporate greed and imperialism. more...
October 12 (Tuesday) - Protest / Demonstration
Fight the WASL High School Graduation Requirement
Last year 70% of Washingotn high school students FAILED the WASL. If they do not pass this test they DO NOT graduate. Join ACORN to tell our state legislators in Olympia we don't want the WASL to be a high school graduation requirement. more...
October 9 (Saturday) -
raising power for justice
Join Starhawk, Margo Adair, and Bill Aal in a benefit workshop for the Tools for Change Institute and the Earth Activist Training Scholarship Fund in which we explore the call to act in this historic moment. more...
October 9 (Saturday) - Other
Starhawk Spiral Dance: Raising Power for Justice
Join Starhawk and the Tools for Change Institute in an evening benefit with Ritual, Meditation, and Conversation. Dialog, dance, listen, and chant in the service of raising power for justice. Come awaken your passion for all life. Bring spirit to bear on the historical moment we share. Raise energy for healing ourselves, our communities, and the planet.
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