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April 9 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Let Us Eat! Food Security, Trade and Migration in the U.S. and Mexico as NAFTA Turns 15 (Panel & Community Discussion)
NAFTA turns 15 this year and has yet to deliver on claims of increased prosperity and reduced migration. How does this impact workers, farmers, small business owners, and the environment? What should fair policies include?
Join with a diverse group of local leaders and other attendees to explore the issues, their overlap, and their solutions. more...
April 7 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
An Evening with David Suzuki
People For Puget Sound presents internationally renowned scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki reading from and discussing his new book, co-authored with Dave Robert Taylor, "The Big Picture: Reflections on Science, Humanity, and a Quickly Changing Planet."
The book details what real change entails and what must be done to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st Century. more...
April 4 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Bail Out the People, Not the Banks! Demonstration
Join the Bail Out the People Movement to March on the Banks--WaMu/Chase and the Federal Reserve Bank and then march to Westlake for a rally at 2pm. In the spirit of Martin Luther King's April 4 Anniversay, We Demand Jobs! more...
April 3 (Friday) - Music / Entertainment
heArtwrench tour
Subway Writer and Drama Therapist / Actor traveling to the Northwest. Available for workshops, live painting, murals, banners, performances, classes, and making connections. Call (510) 551-1096 or Email Withoutmyego@gmail.com for more info. more...
April 3 (Friday) - Panel / Forum
PNHPWW Annual Public Meeting “Health Reform in the Obama Era: Can Change REALLY Happen?”
“Health Reform in the Obama Era: Can Change REALLY Happen?” There are several reform approaches being discussed nationally, but are they truly universal, affordable, and provide a real pathway to guaranteed health care for all in this time of economic crisis? more...
March 31 (Tuesday) - Protest / Demonstration
Federal Way Protest (March 31st 2009 4:00 pm)
We are having a protest March 31st 2009 4:00 pm at the Federal Way Mall. We are protesting our local government because they are not hiring enough police officers and funding police to protect Federal Way citizens. more...
March 29 (Sunday) - Protest / Demonstration
Federal Way Protest (March 31st 2009 4:00 pm)
We are having a protest March 31st 2009 4:00 pm at the Federal Way Mall. We are protesting our local government because they are not hiring enough police officers and funding police to protect Federal Way citizens. more...
March 28 (Saturday) - Workshop / Training
Permaculture Design Certification Course
This course will focus on building hands-on skills for immediate application in your home, neighborhood, and community. We will examine in-depth strategies for local self-reliance, community development, and thriving local economies. more...
March 28 (Saturday) - Film / Video
Free Seattle Premiere of TAKING ROOT: The Story of Wangari Maathai
Join us for the Seattle Premiere of the new documentary about Nobel Laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai, the tree lady of Kenya. Seattle's conservationist community will share information about how you can help re-plant Seattle and present granting opportunities from the Ceres Trust/Katahdin Foundation. Community Cinema Seattle is presented by KCTS9 Television Seattle, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, The City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights, and the Seattle International Film Festival. more...
March 28 (Saturday) - Panel / Forum
Michael Randall Ealy Social Justice Foundation's 10th Annual Meeting/Silent Auction/Forum/Dinner
In honor of Family & Friends who have been affected by police brutality, You are invited to The Michael Randall Ealy Social Justice Foundation's 10th Annual Meeting & Silent Auction
"A Decade of Effort, Pain, Tears, Anxiety, Concerns, and NO JUSTICE!", Featuring Guest Speaker Andre Roberts of Las Vegas, NV more...
March 28 (Saturday) - Conference
Seattle Green Festival-Volunteer and Get in Free!
Green Festival is a 2 day event co-produced by Global Exchange and Co-op America committed to the movement towards a just and sustainable society. Volunteer and receive free admission ALL weekend: www.greenfestivalvolunteers.org/seattle
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March 27 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
Introduction to Permaculture
Permaculture is an exploration of sustainable human settlements. Please join us to learn about permaculture and how to apply permaculture principles in your life. more...
March 27 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies: "THE NUCLEAR COMEBACK" ...Is Nuclear Power the Answer?
FILM: “THE NUCLEAR COMEBACK” (58 min, Justin Pemberton, 2007)
…IS NUCLEAR ENERGY THE ANSWER?
WITH WASHINGTON PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (WPSR) - Is this the answer to our energy needs? Or by seriously considering the renewed development of nuclear power, may we now be gambling with the survival of our planet? - Please join us following the film in a facilitated discussion with Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (www.wpsr.org).
(Event is FREE and open to the public! ...but Donations are kindly accepted).
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March 27 (Friday) - Panel / Forum
Homeland Insecurity: Defending immigrants from checkpoints, detention and deportation
Leaders of the Olympic Peninsula’s Stop the Checkpoints Committee will describe their organizing drive that has mobilized hundreds of residents from Forks, Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend to protest stepped up Border Patrol actions in their communities.
Spanish translation available.
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March 22 (Sunday) - Protest / Demonstration
Protest the War! Occupation is a Crime: Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine!
We need jobs and education, not war and occupation. Gathering with music and speakers at Cal Anderson, dramatic march with puppets and coffins to Steinbrueck park. more...
March 21 (Saturday) - Panel / Forum
“A New Day: Reintroducing America to the World”
The forum , sponsored by Bread for the World, will feature the perspectives of Kenyan agricultural specialist Mercy Karanja, Rick Steves, and President of Bread for the World, preacher-economist David Beckman. To learn more or sign up for the workshop, please see www.bread.org/events or email Matt Newell-Ching at mching@bread.org. more...
March 21 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
6th Anniversary Demonstration Against the War (Tacoma)
Breakfast will be served by Food Not Bombs at Jefferson Park where we will begin our march down 6th Avenue to Wright Park. Adults and children will have the opportunity to learn about and perhaps join organizations and individuals working against the war and find their niche in the Tacoma antiwar movement. more...
March 21 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Stop The US Occupations & Torture for Empire
U.S. Out of Iraq & Afghanistan!
No Wars on Iran, Pakistan, Gaza!
The world can’t wait!
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March 19 (Thursday) - Protest / Demonstration
March 19th: Protest the Anniversary of the War at Military Recruiting Centers
Leave work and school to protest military recruiters THE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IRAQ WAR . Organize actions at your school and protest at local recruiting centers.
Since the Inaguration of Obama, military recruiting is up. Obama is calling for 92,000 troops in the military, where will these recruits come from? From students who are in high school now.
WE ARE NOT YOUR SOLDIERS! What are they recruiting for? Murder, rape torture war. more...
March 16 (Monday) - Lecture / Talk
The Deepening Economic Crisis: A socialist perspective
Hear about the causes and effects of the current economic crisis; learn about socialist solutions to the crises of capitalism. more...
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