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June 1 (Tuesday) - Film / Video
"Profits of Punishment" - a look at the US prison/industrial complex
We have heard about the details of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq. Come to this event to learn more about the prison system here at home, where giant private corporations profit from a growing prison population, and the conflict of interest that ensues when it is more profiable to keep people in prison than to keep them out. There will be a discussion following the video.
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April 6 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
"Anarchist Practice, Rational Democracy, and Community", a recording of a talk given by Mark Lance
In this recorded lecture, philosopher and activist Mark Lance discusses why movements for social change consistently fail to produce the changes described in their mandate(s), and what is necessary to build a social movement that has a good chance of creating a permanent change in society. A discussion follows this one hour lecture.
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April 5 (Monday) - Panel / Forum
Ralph Nader speech about why he's running for President
Tired of broken promises from corporate politicians? Well, Ralph Nader is running for president independent from both parties of big business. Finally - a presidential candidate who will stand up for the millions, not the millionaires! Come to this rally, bring your friends, and get involved!
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April 4 (Sunday) - Workshop / Training
Media Strategies Workshop
Media strategist Celia Alario (San Francisco) will offer a FREE workshop -- "7 Meta Vendettas for Revolutionary Media Strategies" -- for social and environmental justice organizers concerned with getting their message out in today's modern media environment. How do we get our message past corporate media gatekeepers? When and how do we create our own media alternatives? more...
April 2 (Friday) - Film / Video
"Friday Night At the Meaningful Movies": WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT CAFTA !
Wallingford Neighbors For Peace and Justice, The Committee In Solidarity With the People of El Salvador (CISPES), and The Community Alliance For Global Justice (CAGJ) present: "WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT CAFTA ! The U.S.- Central America Free Trade Agreement".
Two Great Films: "TRADE SECRETS", and "UPROOTED: REFUGEES OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY".
Critical Presentation and Discussion: HEATHER DAY, with the Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ), will explain the main issues surrounding CAFTA and its impacts, lead open discussion, and explain how we can take effective action to stop CAFTA.
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April 2 (Friday) - Workshop / Training
Seattle Action Training
APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW! Apply Online http://www.ran.org/training/
The Strategic Action Training Program enables individuals and organizations to become more effective social change activists. For years, RAN has been at the forefront of the radical ecology and environmental movement, using strategic non-violent direct action to win protection for the world's endangered forests and the cultures and creatures that call these places home. RAN is committed to giving activists the tools they need to build their local environmental movement, and manage safe, effective and media-savvy campaigns against the world's largest corporations. more...
March 26 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night At the Meaningful Movies presents: "A Place Called Chiapas"
This film presents the long struggle between poor subsistence farmers, government forces, and sundry irregular factions, both pro- and anti-government, in the Mexican province of Chiapas. *Open discussion following the film. *Please join us! FREE. ---Films and discussion, every Friday night! more...
March 26 (Friday) - Workshop / Training
Working Inside Out: Building Visions, Sustaining Ourselves workshop
WORKING INSIDE OUT: Building Visions, Sustaining Ourselves, a weekend workshop with Margo Adair, Nina Laboy and Bill Aal, of Tools for Change. Transformation emerges out of deep listening to the self, others, the world and the planet itself. We will work with empowerment tools that weave through the personal, interpersonal, community and global dimensions of life. Registration required, Sliding scale. more...
March 20 (Saturday) - Other
The World STILL Says No To War - Workshops,Memorial Service, March & Rally
On the first anniverasary of the Iraq War, Seattle will be one of hundreds of cities around the globe where commemorative events will take place. The observance in Seattle is being coordinated locally by a broad coalition representing diverse religious, ethnic, veteran, labor and peace groups. The event with keynote speaker, Ed Asner, will address themes including: ending the occupation of Iraq, redirecting money to human needs, the crisis in Israel/Palestine, the war on civil liberties and the hardships faced by U.S. soldiers and veterans. more...
March 18 (Thursday) - Film / Video
Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival
The sixth annual HAZEL WOLF ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL, returns to The Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat in Leavenworth, WA on March 18-21, 2004 to provide a weekend of activism, inspiration and entertainment for all those who are passionate about our environment and interested in environmental films. Filmmakers, environmental activists, educators, scientists, students and concerned citizens come together for four days of films, workshops, expert panel discussions, all focusing on new issues and ideas about our culture and environment. more...
March 8 (Monday) - Lecture / Talk
Fighting Violence Against Women as an International Human Right - A Review of a Decade
Speaker Radhika Coomaraswamy currently chairs the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka. She has also recently served as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, researching and writing reports to the UN Commission on Human Rights on such topics as violence in the family, violence in the community, violence against women during armed conflict and the problem of international trafficking. Part of the "Human Rights From the Bottom Up" Lecture Series: A University of Washington Lecture Series Exploring Rights in Context. more...
March 5 (Friday) - Film / Video
The Conscientious Projector: Films of Hope for the People and the Planet
THE CONSCIENTIOUS PROJECTOR: FILMS OF HOPE FOR THE PEOPLE AND THE PLANET, March 5 - March 7. Filmgoers are invited to engage in three days of evocative films, stimulating discussions, and find new ways to take action on a variety of issues. For detailed schedule information, visit www.kitsapcan.org. more...
February 20 (Friday) - Protest / Demonstration
Candlelight Vigil on National Day of Solidarity with Muslim, Arab & South Asian Immigrants
Standing together on the National Day of Solidarity sends an important
message to the government that they will face a growing multi-national
and inter-religious movement of citizens and non-citizens who are
organizing an unstoppable fight to end the repression of immigrants.
Events are also happening in Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dearborn/Detroit, MI; Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, CA; New York City, and San Antonio, TX. more...
February 13 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
Disposable People: New Slavery in the Global Economy
10 min. video featuring interviews with freed slaves,
followed by lecturer Kevin Bales, the world's leading expert on
contemporary slavery, who estimates there are over 27 million slaves in the new world economy. Desmod Tutu has said of Kevin's Pulitzer nominated book Disposable People "A ... scholarly and deeply disturbing exposé of modern-day slavery with well-thought-out strategies for what to do to combat this scourge. None of us is allowed the luxury of imagined impotence. We can do something about it." Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Kevin Bales in person!
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February 12 (Thursday) - Other
7th Annual Homelessness Marathon
The Marathon is a 14-hour, live radio broadcast aired from a different city each year in the middle of the winter to dramatize the plight of the homeless. Beginning at 7PM EST, the Marathon will cover a range of topics with one topic each hour including call-in segments, guest hosts, experts, and above all the voices of the homeless. more...
February 10 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
Worldwide Press Freedom and The Committee to Protect Journalists
Ann Cooper, the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, will discuss the Right of Journalists to Report Uncensored News Without Fear of Reprisal. more...
February 7 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
International Day In Solidarity With Leonard Peltier
Annual International Day in Solidarity With Leonard Peltier March and Rally in Tacoma. 12:00 start at Portland Ave Park, take Portland Ave off I-5 and head east. We ask that all people of good will and believers of social justice to please join us on February 7, 2004 and march and rally with us for justice for Leonard Peltier. more...
February 3 (Tuesday) - Film / Video
"Distorted Morality", a film of a talk given by Noam Chomsky.
Noam Chomsky, philosopher, political analyst, and author of more than 70 books speaks on the subject of America's War on Terror. This is the first in a series of monthly films which will be shown on the Eastside by the Evergreen Peace and Justice Community. more...
January 24 (Saturday) - Other
Seattle Thunder 5 Democracy Festival
THUNDER 5:
The State of The Union
Free Admission Suggested Donation $5.00
Keynote Address: RENEWING THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT
David C. Korten
Come join us at the fifth Seattle Thunder, Democracy Festival.
This is perhaps our most interesting and relevant festival yet.
In the season of the Presidents address to the nation, we are
gathering to explore some alternative views of the state of our
union and consider opportunities for creating a more
progressive future.
Keynote speaker, workshops, info tables, music, food, and fun
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January 23 (Friday) - Workshop / Training
Gender Justice: A Multicultural Workshop for All
January 23-25 (9:30 - 6 pm each day)
With Bill Aal, Margo Adair, Neal Adams, Qwo-Li Driskill, Colin Kennedy Donovan, Nina Laboy, Marc Weinblatt and Tricia Wagner.
Spend time with peers and allies overcoming the wounds of sexism with compassion and vision.
Work with story, interactive theater, and Applied Meditation, in separate groups and coming together as a whole.
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