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January 12 (Monday) - Film / Video
Faces of the Enemy
This powerful documentary investigates how individuals and nations dehumanize their enemies. Using documentary footage, interviews, political cartoons, and examples of propaganda, it examines the universal images used in mass persuasion and analyzes the psychological roots of enmity. Narrated by Sam Keen. more...
January 11 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
Christopher Scheer and Robert Scheer at Elliott Bay Book Co.
Two excellent, feisty, and resourceful smaller presses, Akashic and Seven Stories, have worked together to jointly produce one of those needed broadsides of the moment: The Five Biggest Lies Bush Told Us about Iraq. Renowned journalist, author, and professor Robert Scheer makes this first Elliott Bay visit, joined here today by his son Christopher, a staff writer at AlterNet, for this discussion on their co-authored new book . (Free) more...
January 10 (Saturday) - Lecture / Talk
Margo Adair, author of Working Inside Out to speak at Elliot Bay Book Co.
Join us in celebrating the fully revised new version of Working Inside
Out: Tools for Change. Margo Adair, long time social justice activist, founder of Tools for Change and developer of Applied Meditation, has been in the forefront of exploring the connections between consciousness, politics and spirituality since 1975. There is nothing we do that hasn’t first been imagined – Applied Meditation helps people create personal vision for change and to weave their vision with others for effective action. more...
January 10 (Saturday) - Workshop / Training
Who Pays And Who Benefits?: Washington's Broken Tax System
A FREE participatory workshop present by the WA Tax Fairness Coalition to review the state budget and examine why we keep having shortfalls, explore the effects of tax policy on people of different income levels, and evaluate tax proposals as if we were the legislators. more...
January 10 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
2nd Saturday Community Contra Dance
A fun community dance for all who wish to have a good time, burn off some of those holiday calories, and help to create community in a playful, high energy venue.
No partner is required, no dance experience is needed. We'll start with a beginners' workshop at 7:30 PM. Music is by one of Seattle's most popular dance bands, KGB (King, Ginzberg, and Bartley)and one of the best and friendliest dance leaders, Mike Richardson, will help make it a magical evening of dancing from 8:00 to 11:00. more...
January 9 (Friday) - Music / Entertainment
Po Girl Benifit Concert for Seattle Thunder
PO' GIRL Benefit concert for Seattle Thunder
Canadian all gal sensation PO' Girl comes to Seattle
Come hear them play in an intimate coffeehouse concert setting in
the community living room (the tribal gathering place)
3400 Phinney Ave. in Fremont (in the old Redhook building)
For advanced ticket sales see www.seattlethunder.net or at the door more...
January 9 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
Human Rights From the Bottom Up: Immigrant Rights in the Post 9-11 Era
Marc Van Der Hout has been recognized by bar associations throughout the country for his innovative and resourceful representation of immigrants. He has authored many articles and has lectured extensively on the subject of immigration law, and will speak about challenges to immigrants’ rights in the post 9/11 era, particularly under the USA PATRIOT Act and other antiterrorist legislation. Part of the "Human Rights From the Bottom Up" Lecture Series: A University of Washington Lecture Series Exploring Rights in Context.
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January 9 (Friday) - Film / Video
"Life and Debt" - Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies - Film and Discussion
“Life and Debt” examines the sad state of Jamaica's economy in the face of "free trade" in the global economy. Includes interviews with Michael Manley and IMF director Stanley Fischer. The Jamaica Kincaid novel, A Small Place, provides some of the text for the film's narration. With the music of Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, and Peter Tosh. Discussion after the film with activists from Jobs With Justice about globalization and it's impact on workers locally.
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January 5 (Monday) - Lecture / Talk
Loretta Napoleoni, author of Modern Jihad speaks at Elliott Bay Book Co
Journalist, economist and author Loretta Napoleoni is here for an evening of talk on her recent book, Modern Jihad: Tracing the Dollars Behind the Terror Networks (Pluto). "Loretta Napoleoni has accomplished an extraordinary task of research in tracking, finding and graphically describing the financiers and the institutions supporting global terrorism, including al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden." (free) more...
January 5 (Monday) - Workshop / Training
"Effective Communication with Legislators" workshop
"Effective Communication with Legislators (or, How do I get these people to listen to me??)" will help public and nonprofit administrators and concerned citizens make their voices heard with their elected officials. Topics will include:
* How the legislature makes decisions
* When, how and why to communicate with legislators and legislative staff
* How to write and deliver effective testimony
* Letters, phone calls, emails, personal visits--what works? more...
December 31 (Wednesday) - Other
5th Annual Candlelight Vigil New Year's Eve at Green Lake
WALKING MEDITATION FOR COMPASSION AND PEACE; Opening Circle with Interfaith Prayer: Bahá'í, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Native American, Wiccan; Closing Circle with Dances of Universal Peace more...
December 22 (Monday) - Protest / Demonstration
Protest Cheney's Visit To Bellevue
Dick Cheney is speaking at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency at an exclusive fundraiser for Republican Senatorial candidate, George Nethercutt. Join the "welcoming committee" to speak out against Bush & Cheney's war on the world. more...
December 21 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
Women of Iraq Tour – 2003: The Cradle of Civilization After the Invasion
Mal Al-Cheddar is a widely traveled expert in Iraqi history, regional culture, arts and music. She is the founder and director of "Iraqi House", an arts and cultural center in Baghdad which was destroyed and rebuilt as a result of the first Gulf War. It remained the only intellectual center in Baghdad throughout the 90’s.
Nerima Al Mufti is an internationally recognized Iraqi journalist. Ms. Al Mufti produced weekly columns on corruption, environmental issues, gender issues, education nutrition and disease for a well known Iraqi weekly. Come hear these remarkable women speak about conditions in Iraq, the cradle of civilization, after the invasion.
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December 20 (Saturday) - Film / Video
UNCOVERED: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War
Come see this remarkable documentary, co-produced by Moveon.org, and shown at more than 2,600 house parties across the country on December 7, 2003. A 56 minute documentary, featuring interviews with past Pentagon officials, State Department figures, CIA agents, and weapons inspectors, vividly juxtaposed against the public statements of Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Powell, Rice, and others. The best presentation yet that sorts out the difference between the on-the-ground facts and the stated fictions that led to the war in Iraq.
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December 18 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Individual Responsibility: Careers for Social Progress
Distinguished members of the Jackson School faculty and leaders of the local NGO community will participate in a panel discussion on how individuals can build careers that make a positive contribution to our world. They will speak about their individual career choices and examine options for current students and recent graduates of international studies. more...
December 18 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
John Hawley – Report from Iraq
He will be showing slides and talking about his experiences in Iraq. John Hawley is the Finance Director for Lake Forest Park and was given a leave of absence to work in Iraq, hoping to help establish local governments. John opposed the war and sought ways to support the people of Iraq. more...
December 18 (Thursday) - Other
NAPAWF Fundraiser - Bruce Lee and Wine Tasting
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF), Seattle Fundraiser at the Bruce Lee Collectors Exhibit
Free Wine Tasting with Admission of $12
The Seattle Chapter of NAPAWF is dedicated to forging a grassroots progressive movement for social and economic justice and the political empowerment of Asian and Pacific American women and girls.
www.napawf.org/seattle more...
December 18 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
Eyewitness to Occupation: Report from Iraq and Palestine
Local activists Anya Willow and Jessica Andersen will discuss how war and occupation are affecting the lives of women, youth, workers and artists whom they interviewed on a recent two-month trip to the Middle East. more...
December 18 (Thursday) - Film / Video
Film: "Chasing Freedom" (Afghan asylum seeker)
A gripping, well-researched, and inspiring portrayal of a young Afghan woman, who fearing for her life, escaped from the oppressive Taliban regime and has requested asylum in the United States. Come join us for discussion. We will view the film together followed by a dialogue led by experts about the trials and obstacles faced by asylum seekers under current U.S. immigration policy.
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December 17 (Wednesday) - Protest / Demonstration
justice for janitors rally
Come support working people and their right to fight for secure, affordable healthcare and a living wage! more...
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