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January 17 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Act for Peace in honor of Dr. King at Trident nuclear submarine base
Nonviolent action and vigil at the Bangor Trident submarine base in honor of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Meet at the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, 16159 Clear Creek Rd. NW, Poulsbo, and walk to the Trident submarine base. See website or e-mail info@gzcenter.org for driving directions. more...
January 16 (Friday) - Other
Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies - Double Feature: “MISSISSIPPI, AMERICA”, plus “EYES ON THE PRIZE, II: AIN'T GONNA SHUFFLE NO MORE”
This week’s Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies presents: “MISSISSIPPI, AMERICA”, an account of the 1964 “Freedom Summer”; and “EYES ON THE PRIZE, II: AIN'T GONNA SHUFFLE NO MORE”, which explores the Black Consciousness Movement throughout the country in the mid-1960’s and early 1970’s. Featuring Muhammed Ali.
Specail presentation by Abe Osheroff, life-long activist, Spanish Civil War vet, and participant in "Freedom Summer".
Open discussion. Free /donations. Sponsored by Wallingford Neighbors For Peace
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January 13 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
Crimes Without Borders: A Look Behind the International Criminal Court (UPDATED)
Speaker Philippe Kirsch is the First President of the International Criminal Court. The International Criminal Court has the potential to transform human rights and humanitarian law. Its decisions could set precedents to further define and combat crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. PLEASE NOTE the updated date and location for this event. more...
January 12 (Monday) - Other
Testimonies from the Grave: The Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team in Latin America
From January 12 - 26, this photographic exhibit documents the process of recovering remains of disappeared and massacred persons. At the request of four Latin American countries, the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team unearthed mass graves, identified and returned remains to families for burial. more...
January 9 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
Human Rights From the Bottom Up: Immigrant Rights in the Post 9-11 Era
Marc Van Der Hout has been recognized by bar associations throughout the country for his innovative and resourceful representation of immigrants. He has authored many articles and has lectured extensively on the subject of immigration law, and will speak about challenges to immigrants’ rights in the post 9/11 era, particularly under the USA PATRIOT Act and other antiterrorist legislation. Part of the "Human Rights From the Bottom Up" Lecture Series: A University of Washington Lecture Series Exploring Rights in Context.
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January 9 (Friday) - Film / Video
"Life and Debt" - Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies - Film and Discussion
“Life and Debt” examines the sad state of Jamaica's economy in the face of "free trade" in the global economy. Includes interviews with Michael Manley and IMF director Stanley Fischer. The Jamaica Kincaid novel, A Small Place, provides some of the text for the film's narration. With the music of Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, and Peter Tosh. Discussion after the film with activists from Jobs With Justice about globalization and it's impact on workers locally.
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December 22 (Monday) - Protest / Demonstration
Protest Cheney's Visit To Bellevue
Dick Cheney is speaking at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency at an exclusive fundraiser for Republican Senatorial candidate, George Nethercutt. Join the "welcoming committee" to speak out against Bush & Cheney's war on the world. more...
December 21 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
Women of Iraq Tour – 2003: The Cradle of Civilization After the Invasion
Mal Al-Cheddar is a widely traveled expert in Iraqi history, regional culture, arts and music. She is the founder and director of "Iraqi House", an arts and cultural center in Baghdad which was destroyed and rebuilt as a result of the first Gulf War. It remained the only intellectual center in Baghdad throughout the 90’s.
Nerima Al Mufti is an internationally recognized Iraqi journalist. Ms. Al Mufti produced weekly columns on corruption, environmental issues, gender issues, education nutrition and disease for a well known Iraqi weekly. Come hear these remarkable women speak about conditions in Iraq, the cradle of civilization, after the invasion.
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December 20 (Saturday) - Film / Video
UNCOVERED: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War
Come see this remarkable documentary, co-produced by Moveon.org, and shown at more than 2,600 house parties across the country on December 7, 2003. A 56 minute documentary, featuring interviews with past Pentagon officials, State Department figures, CIA agents, and weapons inspectors, vividly juxtaposed against the public statements of Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Powell, Rice, and others. The best presentation yet that sorts out the difference between the on-the-ground facts and the stated fictions that led to the war in Iraq.
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December 18 (Thursday) - Film / Video
Film: "Chasing Freedom" (Afghan asylum seeker)
A gripping, well-researched, and inspiring portrayal of a young Afghan woman, who fearing for her life, escaped from the oppressive Taliban regime and has requested asylum in the United States. Come join us for discussion. We will view the film together followed by a dialogue led by experts about the trials and obstacles faced by asylum seekers under current U.S. immigration policy.
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December 12 (Friday) - Film / Video
"Hidden Wars of Desert Storm" (Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies)
Narrated by John Hurt, this award-winning documentary is a two-year investigation into Iraq and The Gulf War. It charts the U.S. and U.K. governments' relationship with Iraq from the Second World War. Essential viewing for anyone wanting to understand issues such as Oil, Weapons inspectors, Depleted Uranium, Gulf War Syndrome and the U.S. War on Terrorism. Two Iraqi Nationals with family now in Iraq will join us after the film to share their perspectives of current situations both here and at home. more...
December 10 (Wednesday) - Other
Seattle Human Rights Day Celebration
Seattle Human Rights Day commemorates the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted December 10, 1948. Author and activist Sherman Alexie is the featured guest at the 8th annual celebration of Seattle Human Rights Day. The 2003 recipients of the Distinguished Citizens for Human Rights Award also will be announced at the event. more...
December 10 (Wednesday) - Protest / Demonstration
Workers Rights = Human Rights
The law says you have the right to join a union. The law also says you have the right to make that decision free from intimidation, harassment and coercion by your employer. But those laws are not being enforced in America. Join us on Dec. 10 as we launch a campaign to restore the freedom to join unions. more...
December 6 (Saturday) - Lecture / Talk
Tariq Ali Lecture and Booksigning
Lecture and booksigning with Tariq Ali - author, speaker, playwright, filmmaker, and one of the leaders of the global antiwar movement. Discussing his timely and important book, "Bush in Babylon: The Recolonization of Iraq ", claiming that war profiteers close to President George W. Bush are now cashing in, and offering an in depth analysis of the extent of resistance to the United States occupation of Iraq. more...
December 6 (Saturday) - Conference
Poverty Action Summit
More and more working families in Washington are struggling to make ends meet. Yet state policy-makers have not made fighting poverty a priority. Your voice is vital in fighting the ROOT CAUSES of poverty with REAL SOLUTIONS in Washington State. Join the Statewide Poverty Action Network in an all day summit to LEARN all you need to know about state policies and poverty and PLAN specific actions during the legislative session! more...
December 5 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
"Resistance and Empire" - A Free Public Lecture by Tariq Ali
Presented by Tariq Ali, author of "The Clash of Fundamentalisms: Crusades, Jihads, and Modernity" (2002) and "Bush in Babylon: The Recolonisation of Iraq" (2003), and editor of "New Left Review." He was the keynote speaker at the historic February 15th, 2003 rally in London preceding the Iraq War. more...
December 2 (Tuesday) - Music / Entertainment
All Powers Necessary and Convenient: A Play of Fact and Speculation
Americans have walked a long road in gaining and maintaining their civil rights. In "All Powers Necessary and Convenient," Drama Professor Mark Jenkins exposes a "forgotten, tumultuous chapter" from our local history, in which the Washington State Legislature's "Un-American Activities Committee" publicly attacked local unionists, UW faculty and staff.
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December 1 (Monday) - Other
World AIDS Day - Candlelight Vigil, March and Program
World AIDS Day has been commemorated around the globe on 1 December since 1988. World AIDS Day commemorates those lost to AIDS, celebrates progress made in the battle against the epidemic, and brings remaining challenges into focus. In Seattle, a candlelight vigil will be held at the Seattle University Reflection Pond, followed by a march to a gathering and event at Town Hall Seattle. more...
November 30 (Sunday) - Film / Video
Seattle IMC Presents The 4th Anniversary Celebration of the WTO Battle in Seattle
Seattle IMC Presents the Anniversary Celebration of the Battle in Seattle with continual showings of "THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE" and "SHOWDOWN IN SEATTLE". Food, drink, live music performances and special guest speakers make a Sunday celebration the Seattle Activist can't miss! More details coming soon! more...
November 23 (Sunday) - Film / Video
IMC Film Series Presents: BREAKING THE BANK
Seattle Independent Media Center presents BREAKING THE BANK, as part of our documentary film series happening every Sunday evening in November. BREAKING THE BANK takes us to Washington DC in April of 2000 when tens of thousands of people converged to challenge the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. BREAKING THE BANCK provides informative background segments on the history and impact of the IMF and World Bank. more...
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