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August 3 (Sunday) - Other
The Iraqi Humanitarian Crisis: You Can Help
A fundraising reception for humanitarian relief agencies working in Iraq, generously hosted by Dina Burstein. Two featured guests are Gerri Haynes, past president of WPSR, and Donna Denno, an Iraqui-American pediatrician. They will both speak about the current humanitarian crisis. more...
August 1 (Friday) - Panel / Forum
"CAN PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY?" - GRASSROOTS ELECTION REFORM ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Isn't it time that our representatives are actually elected by a majority of the people? Election systems currently exist that meet this challenge, and if implemented could dramatically change the way our democracy responds to the people.
Discover how every vote can count, even if you support a Third or Fourth Party candidate. "CHOICE VOTING", "INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING", We'll hold MOCK ELECTIONS as examples!
Join Us In This Non-Partisan Event! ICE CREAM, FUN & FESTIVITIES! ...The way elections should be!
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July 30 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
From News to Entertainment: Television Coverage of 9/11 and the War In Iraq
UW linguist Sandra Silberstein argues that 9/11 was not just about events but also about the words that shaped our understanding of and response to them. She has carefully dissected America's renderings of the terrorist attacks in presidential speeches, media texts, and eyewitness accounts. Her studies suggest that times of national crisis make us vulnerable to verbal posturing and detail how we suffer a loss of liberties in the name of "fighting for democracy". Forum includes video footage and time for discussion. more...
July 30 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
Media Coverage of 9/11, the War in Iraq, and Beyond
Dr. Sandra Silberstein, UW Professor of English and author of "War of Words: Language Politics and 9/11" will speak on July 30th at 7 PM. As a linguist Dr. Silberstein has extensively researched the consequences of language…how language shapes perception and attitudes. Her studies of presidential speeches and media reporting since 9/11 suggest that times of national crisis make the public vulnerable to verbal posturing and loss of liberties in the name of "fighting for democracy". Her talk will be illustrated by videotapes of TV network broadcasts and end with an extended audience discussion time.
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July 24 (Thursday) - Music / Entertainment
Sankofa Theatre: A Maafa Experience (African Slave Trade)
Inspired by the Maafa Suite, Sankofa Theatre - A Maafa Experience is a locally created, produced and performed commemoration of the experiences, trials and triumphs of Africans who were captured and enslaved. more...
July 22 (Tuesday) - Protest / Demonstration
Ashcroft in Seattle
bring noise makers and your imagination more...
July 19 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
Annual Hempfest Bash
A special night out with the Hempfest posse, Michael Williams Band and Josh Williamson Band. Door prizes and live filming by THC-TV. more...
July 19 (Saturday) - Other
43rd/46th District Green Party candidate interviews for endorsement
The public is invited to meet candidates for City Council and School Board, as they interview with the Green Party. Find out what the candidates stand for and who you like. If you really love a candidate, sign up to help them as a volunteer.
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July 18 (Friday) - Music / Entertainment
Palestinian Folklore Dance!
Straight from Dheisheh, near Bethlehem, this Palestinian youth dance troupe will perform "dabkeh" - the traditional Palestinian dance. Their performance will intertwine the history, struggle and aspiration of Palestinian refugees, together with theatrical choreography. Don't miss this Seattle premiere!
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July 17 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Start Making Sense - War in Iraq: the Human Costs of "Victory"
Who really benefits and at what cost to the Iraqi people?
Gerri Haynes, RN, past president of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, recently returned from Iraq;
Bert Sacks, nine trips to Iraq to deliver medicine & toys;
Johua Kane, UW graduate student of Sociology.
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July 15 (Tuesday) - Panel / Forum
Save Our Nation! w/ Medea Benjamin
United for Peace of Pierce County is bringing Medea Benjamin, the charismatic founder of human rights organization Global Exchange and co-founder of Code Pink, to Tacoma to speak at First United Methodist at 7:00 pm. -- no charge. Ms. Benjamin will speak about a recent trip to Iraq, as well as her continuing work to reorient our priorities away from militarism and toward health care, education, clean air and water, and jobs with justice. After Ms. Benjamin speaks, break-out groups in different activist areas will plug people into what's going on locally. more...
July 13 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
"Life and War in Iraq: A Human Perspective" - Kathy Kelly of Iraq Peace Team
Hear from Kathy Kelly -- three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and co-founder of Voices in the WIlderness -- what Baghdad was like, before, during and after the war. Kathy Kelly was a member of the Iraq Peace Team, a group of international citizens who stayed in Baghdad to offer witness to the people of Iraq during the war. She will be joined by Gerri Haynes, past president of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility. more...
July 13 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
"Responsible Citizenship in a Nuclear Age" - Jackie Hudson, peace activist facing long prison term
Sr. Jackie Hudson, who faces a lengthy prison term for nonviolent resistance to nuclear weapons, will speak on "Responsible Citizenship in a Nuclear Age". Jackie Hudson is one of three Dominican sisters who exposed and symbolically disarmed a Minuteman III nuclear missile silo in northeastern Colorado on October 6, 2002. more...
July 11 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
"Where You Stand Determines What You See!": Kathy Kelly and Bert Sacks (Iraq & Middle East)
Kathy has "stood" on the ground in Baghdad for months leading up to the bombing and then afterwards on her 20th trip to Iraq since 1996. What she's seen can be very important to those who "see" only what the US Media is willing to show us. Bert Sacks who has lectured extensively on Iraq will introduce Kelly, who will be giving an update on the current situation in Iraq and what the future holds for both Iraqis and for Americans working to achieve peace in the Middle East. more...
July 9 (Wednesday) - Conference
Community Media & Social Change - Conference
Workshops • Networking • Film Festival - Created by and for the Media and Social Justice Community. Community television has always been involved in social media work; that is, using media tools for public education & action.
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July 9 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
Eyewitness Report: A Radical Roadmap for Peace Between Palestinians and Israelis
Eyewitness reports from Ramallah and Jerusalem by Jewish Israeli feminist Tikva Honig-Parnassus and Palestinian-American writer and organizer Toufic Haddad. The speakers are co-editors of "Between the Lines," a journal published in Jerusalem that analyzes political and social realities in both Israel and Palestine. more...
July 5 (Saturday) - Other
Interdependence Day
A festival presented by Seattle Thunder with speakers, workshops, music, food, information tables and more! Keynote speakers are Cecile Andrews (author of Circle of Simplicity) and Dustin Washington of American Friends Service Committee. Workshops include "Reclaiming Our Elections," "Undoing Institutional Racism Everywhere," "Globalization or Localization?," "Living Simply," and "Working for REAL Homeland Security." Music with Jim Page, Erin Corday, Reggie Garrett, and others. more...
July 3 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Eyewitness Reports from Palestine: Solidarity and Nonviolent Resistance
Ruby Phillips, Kate Raphael and Mike Johnson are local activists recently returned from Palestine where they have been working with the International Solidarity Movement. The forum will include a history of the Israel-Palestine conflict, reports from these activists, and time for questions and answers.
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July 3 (Thursday) - Conference
"Making A Difference Together: Working Toward A Peaceful World" - Fellowship of Reconciliation Regional Conference
July 3 - July 6. We will be privileged to have as keynote speakers national FOR coordinator Pat Clark and disarmament activist Jim Douglass. An annual favorite, the conference is a fun gathering for families and individuals of all ages. It includes workshops, talks, an auction to raise conference scholarship money, a talent show, family style meals, beautiful scenery, time to relax and get to know activists from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and beyond. more...
July 1 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
Making Plans for a Seattle Community Currency
Author Tom Greco will speak about the nature of money systems and how the power of money can be harnessed to build healthy, sustainable communities. Other speakers include David Korten, author of Post-Corporate-World, and Essential Baking owner Jeff Fairhall, who is leading the effort to launch a community currency in Seattle. more...
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