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July 1 (Tuesday) - Other
Potluck Against War On Cuba
As you know, the Bush administration is tightening the strangle hold on the island and has threatened them with an Iraq type consequence. As usual, the participants will attempt to take material aid and visit Cuba without a license.
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June 29 (Sunday) - Protest / Demonstration
Global Family at Seattle Gay Pride
GLOBAL FAMILY
ACTIVIST UMBRELLA CONTINGENT AT SEATTLE GAY PRIDE
6/29/03 SUNDAY more...
June 29 (Sunday) - Other
Seattle Gay Pride '03: Freedom March & Parade
The Northwest’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride March and Rally! Last year the Seattle Pride March entertained over 100,000 people and this year we hope to raise the figure even higher! Each year we have over one hundred groups and we expect to have just as many again this year. more...
June 28 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
Seattle Gay Pride '03: Festival and Rally at Volunteer Park
The Northwest’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride March and Rally! This year's theme: "Focus on Our Families". Festival and rally will be held on Saturday, and march (parade) on Sunday.
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June 28 (Saturday) - Other
Rainbow Women's Health Fair
FREE healh screenings, demonstrations and resources for lesbians, bisexual, and queer women! Allies, partners, and family welcome! more...
June 27 (Friday) - Music / Entertainment
Labor Singer Anne Feeney Benefit Concert
Benefit for WA State Jobs with Justice. With Chris Chandler and Tacoma "Longshore Troubadour" Vance Lelli. Anne was with us at WTO - she was with us at the Peace Arch - she packed the Labor Temple at her concert in February - now join Anne and poet-singer Chris Chandler in an encore benefit performance for JwJ "Anne Feeney is the greatest labor singer in America today." - Utah Phillips
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June 24 (Tuesday) - Panel / Forum
"Civil Liberties and the Patriot Acts I and II" Public Meeting
Percy Hilo, speaker, followed by Q&A and discussion of what we can do to reclaim our civil liberties in the Bush/Ashcroft era.
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June 24 (Tuesday) - Other
Solidarity Vigil at Irish Consulate in Vancouver BC
A Sollidarity vigil for 5 Irish peace activists (and in protest of the ocntinuing war in Iraq) headed for trial in Dublin in October for the nonviolent disarming of a US Navy warplane. more...
June 20 (Friday) - Panel / Forum
Public Hearing Against Police Brutality, the LEIU, and Police-State Restrictions
Town meeting to speak out against the brutality of the Seattle Police Department, the existence of the the LEIU (Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit) and the government's
dangerous trajectory of increasing police-state restrictions. This public hearing will have a special focus on the recent police violence at the peaceful demonstrations against the LEIU during the week of June 2-6th. more...
June 20 (Friday) - Conference
National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Conference
"Enough for all: Sustainable Living in a Global World." This 4-day conference (June 20-23) will examine the spiritual, ethical, and theological implications of living in a global marketplace. What are the implications for justice as seen from our various traditions? What voices from within (and beyond) the Church offer moral critiques of this movement? What actions within the larger society might the Church call its faithful to take? more...
June 19 (Thursday) - Film / Video
World Refugee Day: Settling in Seattle Film Event
In celebration of World Refugee Day, the International Rescue Committee is hosting a film event. The event will feature two films: "Settling in Seattle" and "A Great Wonder". more...
June 19 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
Gay Seattle - Hidden History in the Queen City
Gary Atkins will discuss his newly published book, Gay Seattle: Stories of Exile and Belonging. This groundbreaking work traces the evolution of Puget Sound's queer community through 100 turbulent years. Bird Wilson and Tamara Turner will add firsthand recollections about some of the momentous events in Atkins' book.
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June 18 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
"Clash or Dialogue of Civilizations" - An Evening with Majid Tehranian
Majid Tehranian, scholar and director of the Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research and author of “Ten Commandments for Dialogue” will be lecturing on “Clash or Dialogue of Civilizations: Old and New Silk Roads.” He will discuss Peace in the Middle East, his journey along the Silk Road, and his work with SGI President Daisaku Ikeda and the Toda Institute more...
June 17 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
WAR WITHOUT END? The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Abe Osheroff will discuss the historic background and current state of the conflict. Tom Swenson-Healy will present his first-hand observations of life in the Occupied Territories.
The presentations will be followed by open discussion. more...
June 16 (Monday) - Lecture / Talk
The Global War on Terrorism and Its Impact on The Philippines
Nobel peace prize-winning international human rights lawyer and ad litem judge for a United Nations Criminal Tribunal, Judge Romy Capulong has spent his life advocating for the poorest classes of people and victims of human rights abuses. He will be the keynote speaker for this forum and fundraising dinner for Filipino Workers Action Center (FWAC). more...
June 16 (Monday) - Lecture / Talk
At War With Ourselves: Why America is Squandering its Chance to Build a Better World
Lecture by Michael Hirsh , The former Foreign Editor and chief diplomatic correspondent for Newsweek.. Hirsh offers an original explanation of America’s role in the world and the problems facing the nation today and in the future.
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June 14 (Saturday) - Film / Video
Film: "The Execution Of Wanda Jean Allen"
Viewing of the documentary with a discussion to follow with facilatator: Theryn Kigvamasud'vashti. Wanda Jean Allen was the first black woman killed by the death penalty since 1954. more...
June 14 (Saturday) - Other
Benefit Breakfast: Help Get Safe Water to the People of Iraq
This benefit breakfast will raise money for WaterPartners International to support emergency water relief in Iraq as well as the building of a sustainable water project for a community in Iraq. Congressman Jim McDermott will speak at the breakfast. The more...
June 13 (Friday) - Music / Entertainment
1st Annual Artists for Animals Benefit Show
The opening night gala will be filled with original works of animal-inspired art including: visual art, live music (featuring nu Soltribe), poetry, spoken word, performances, delectable veg treats and much more. Half of the proceeds from the sale of the visual art will go to NARN, to help alleviate the suffering of animals. more...
June 11 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
"Transformation of Money"
Mr. Thomas Greco is a true giant in the field of alternative currencies and monetary systems.
Michael Tivana has said in his book, “Surviving Globalization”, that complimentary currencies play an important role in surviving globalization. Michael will speak on money systems and the peace and justice movement.
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