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February 15 (Friday) - Protest / Demonstration
Shut Down Military Recruitment Centers: Iraq Moratorium
In a solidarity with the Iraq Moratorium and to the courageous people of Berkley California, who have banned recruiters from their city with a two day siege of recruitment centers and chained themselves to the entrances of the recruitment centers. Congress is now trying to ban federal funding from Berkley! We must stand with those who make important stands in the face of repression!
The Seattle Chapter of World Can't Wait Drive Out The Bush Regime is calling on people to SHUT DOWN MILITARY RECRUITMENT CENTERS, This Fruday more...
February 13 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
Seeking Solutions: The Future of the Puget Sound Region
The second of four lectures brings David Batker of Earth Economics and Antioch's own Katherine Davies to present ideas on how to apply ecological economics to the Puget Sound area, touching upon many of the elements necessary to sustain human well-being and transform the economy to support a healthy future in the Puget Sound region. more...
February 13 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
From Civil Rights to Black Power: Lessons for the Fight Against Racism
It is clear that we are badly in need of a new civil rights movement. What lessons can we learn from the successes and failures of
past movements against racism to guide our struggles today? Join our speakers, Aaron Dixon and Jesse Hagopian for an urgent discussion!
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February 10 (Sunday) - Meeting
Physicians for a National Health Program Annual Public Meeting
"The Effects of Uninsurance on Our Communities," exams the “spillover effect,” or how a sizable and growing uninsured population affects our communities’ health, public services, economy and the quality of life for all of us. Speakers will be Congressman Jim McDermott, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler and Dr. Brent Asplin who has done extensive research on the subject more...
February 10 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
fundraiser for the Free Gaza Movement with Dr. Paul Larudee
A fundraiser for the Free Gaza Movement with Dr. Paul Larudee, Co-founder.
In June, 2008, unarmed volunteers from the Free Gaza Movement will sail from Cyprus to Gaza in defiance of Israel’s blockade.
Learn about this nonviolent resistance action and help make it happen. more...
February 10 (Sunday) - Meeting
Vote PSL 2008 WA State Election Campaign Launch
Tired of the lesser evil? Don't think the Democrat or Republican candidates can bring real change? Get involved in the 2008 presidential campaign of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. more...
February 9 (Saturday) - Film / Video
"Sand and Sorrow", documentary film screening and panel discussion
Saturday, February 9, at noon. Henry Art Gallery, 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St, in Seattle. www.TheWarrenReport.com presents "Sand and Sorrow", a remarkable new documentary about the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Free for Warren Report members! Part of the "ACT NOW!" film series. More information at www.TheWarrenReport.com!
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February 9 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Demonstration for Human Rights at Tacoma Immigration Prison
We will bring coffee and food, support and solidarity to visiting families at the Detention center. Stop the raids, deportations and jailings of immigrant workers. more...
February 6 (Wednesday) - Other
Initiative 1001 Instant Runoff Voting for Washington State
Network for signatures. We are ready for the ranked ballot! more...
February 5 (Tuesday) - Other
Feb 5 Court date in lawsuit vs. Seattle's Parade Ordinance
Oral arguments before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, as part of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the City of Seattle's Parade Ordinance, are scheduled to be heard Tuesday, February 5, 2008 sometime after 9:30am at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1200 6th Ave, 21st Floor (in the Park Place building, between University St & Seneca St in downtown Seattle).
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February 2 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Protest to end the seige on Gaza
Join us to protest the seige on Gaza more...
January 31 (Thursday) - Film / Video
Free showing of "The Road to Guantánamo"
Free showing of "The Road to Guantánamo", plus video interviews of confession-via-torture victims in U.S. jails. more...
January 31 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
Media Coverage of US-Iran Relations
Wading through the flood of news on Iran? Wondering what it all means? Join us for an evening of short lectures and conversation: Professors Arzoo Osanloo and David Domke will provide critical tools and knowledge you can use to make sense of news coverage on Iran and US-Iran relations.
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January 31 (Thursday) - Protest / Demonstration
January 31: National Day of Civil Resistance Against the Bush Program
We will have a public speakout, where people come forward and give their reason why the think the Bush Program needs to go.
(Actions may involve mass non-violent civil disobedience speaking up for those who are disappeared and violate, tortured and left without hope.)
Begin today by printing out this email and giving it to others. Hang orange NO TORTURE banners from buildings, ask your local church or institution to take a stand against torture TODAY, by hanging an orange no torture banner more...
January 29 (Tuesday) - Panel / Forum
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Presents: Hidden Wounds and Hidden Costs: Health Consequences of War in Iraq and Afghanistan
Featuring: Mental Health expert Evan Kanter, MD, PhD
It is imperative that decisions to use military force be informed by an understanding of the true costs of war. Please join us for a presentation and discussion on the staggering long-term costs of providing health care and disability benefits to affected veterans and the psychosocial consequences of combat exposure.
This event is free and open to the public, and is a WPSR Quarterly Community Production.
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January 26 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
Teabag a leftist day - We love it!
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January 25 (Friday) - Protest / Demonstration
Emergency Action: End the Criminal Israeli Siege of Gaza NOW! Stop the Collective Punishment of the Palestinian People!
Emergency protest demanding an immediate end to the Israeli blockade and siege of Gaza. Bring signs and banners. more...
January 23 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
Seeking Solutions: Principles of Ecological Economics
Antioch University's Center for Creative Change co-sponsors the Seeking Solutions: Environmental Health Lecture Series, which strives to educate Puget Sound residents about the latest science on environmental health issues. The first of four lectures brings Dr. Robert Costanza, an internationally renowned ecological economist, to present an overview of ecological economics, "Principles of Ecological Economics: Guidance for a Sustainable Society." He explains the key concepts of ecological economics – notably, how ecosystems and their functions provide vital goods and services that directly benefit people.
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January 23 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
Seeking Solutions: Principles of Ecological Economics
The first of four lectures brings Dr. Robert Costanza, an internationally renowned ecological economist, to present an overview of ecological economics, "Principles of Ecological Economics: Guidance for a Sustainable Society." He explains the key concepts of ecological economics – notably, how ecosystems and their functions provide vital goods and services that directly benefit people. more...
January 21 (Monday) - Protest / Demonstration
Martin Luther King Day March & Rally
Martin Luther King Day Rally & March. "Let Freedom Ring" End Racism Poverty & War. Let His Legacy Continue. Jan 21,2008. Franklin High School. 3013 Mt. Baker Bvd. Workshops 9:30am, Rally 11:00am, March 12:00noon. Call for info:206-296-1002 or 206-353-5770. www.mlkseattle.org Sponsored by: MLK Celebration Committee more...
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