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September 12 (Friday) - Film / Video
Film: 'El Norte' (Guatamalan Military Regime)
1983 film tells the story of a young Guatemalan brother and sister whose father is murdered and mother vanishes, both at the hands of the ruling Guatamalan military regime. They bravely journey across the border fleeing their homeland for the safety and promise of the United States. This difficult saga reveals their struggle against overwhelming odds in an attempt to realize their dreams. more...
September 9 (Tuesday) - Panel / Forum
Patriot Act – Educational Event
Learn how the "Patriot" Act can be used to deprive immigrants, and all Americans, of our civil liberties. Panel presentation followed by an open discussion. Speakers include Doug Honic, Public Education Director ACLU-WA; Rita Zawaideh, American Arab Community Coalition; and Lourdes Fuentes, immigration attorney. PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTED START TIME FOR THIS EVENT, 7:00 PM. more...
September 6 (Saturday) - Workshop / Training
Both Sides Of The Bars: Resisting Prisons & Building Community Alternatives
This is a two day community event to help us understand how prisons impact our communities and how to mobilize our communities to resist prisons and build better community alternatives for safety and accountability. more...
September 4 (Thursday) - Other
'Meena, Heroine of Afghanistan' Book Reading
Melody Ermachild Chavis reads from the just released biography of Meena, who founded the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan in 1977. All author's proceeds from the book will be donated to RAWA's medical and educational projects. more...
September 4 (Thursday) - Film / Video
"Kandahar - Journey into the Heart of Afghanistan" (Film and Discussion)
A free screening of the film "Kandahar - Journey into the Heart of Afghanistan," a winner of the Cannes Film Festival and of the Federico Fellini Honor. The film will be followed by a Q & A about Afghanistan then and now.
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August 24 (Sunday) - Conference
Simplicity: Integrating Sustainability, Social Justice, and Spirit - A Participatory Conference
Explore the burgeoning simplicity movement and its relevance to sustainability, social justice, and spirit. Learn about The Take Back Your Time campaign. Join others in a truly participatory conference! more...
August 23 (Saturday) - Workshop / Training
Nat Turner Teach-In
The Nat Turner Teach-In is a chance for people of color to explore histories of Black resistance in honor of the Nat Turner slave rebellion, August 22, 1831. Teach-In participants will learn about slave revolts in the Americas and the Caribbean, Reproduction and Children in the Slave Community, the legacy of Black People Organizing Against Sexual Violence in the Face of Slavery and Lynching, Connections Between the American Military and the Black Poor, and the Legacy of Criminalization and Incarceration from Slavery to Present Day. more...
August 21 (Thursday) - Protest / Demonstration
Bush in Portland and Seattle Aug. 21-22
Bush will be in Portland and Seattle on or around Aug. 21-22. The dates and locations of both events are kept secret (because this prez is too popular). Our Corporate press outlets have leaked this info to us. more...
August 21 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Community Town Hall Forum on International Family Planning
Featuring U.S. Representative Adam Smith and Dr. Nafis Sadik, Former Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Come to this interactive event where you can talk directly with the experts about this important issue and let your voice be heard. more...
August 20 (Wednesday) - Music / Entertainment
Djelimady Tounkara, the "guitar hero" of modern Mali ('Real Change' Benefit Concert)
Djelimady Tounkara, the "guitar hero" of modern Malian music and winner of the BBC3's World Music Award for Africa, will perform with his acoustic band. Benefit Concert for Real Change, Seattle's Homeless Newspaper. more...
August 16 (Saturday) - Other
Seattle Hempfest
In its short history, Hempfest has become the planet's largest marijuana policy reform rally. Drawing a record-breaking crowd in 2002 of over 175,000, people from every walk of life participate in the free celebration of pot pride! Fun, focus, purpose and pleasure fuel the fire of this monster-sized rally for justice. more...
August 9 (Saturday) - Panel / Forum
Solidarity, Not Charity: Organizing For Disability Rights & Queer Liberation
CARA announces a forum on disability pride and queer pride, and an understanding of the impact of sexuality on disability and vice versa. This forum will foster critical dialogue among queer people with and without disabilities. more...
August 9 (Saturday) - Conference
Bend-It Extravaganza: A Queer Youth Arts Festival
The Bend-It Extravaganza is a queer youth-led arts festival happening this August 8, 9, and 10 in Seattle, Washington. It will be a weekend of workshops, spoken word, drag, public art, films, music, and fun. This festival will draw youth from around the Pacific Northwest and beyond, gathering together in an effort to address ageism and to empower queer young people with the support of allies. more...
August 8 (Friday) - Film / Video
"Dreams and Nightmares": A Film By Abe Osheroff
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MEANINGFUL MOVIES, U.S. Foreign Policy Summer Film Series with special guest ABE OSHEROFF. After the film, Abe will lead what is sure to be an inspiring and informative discussion. In this extraordinary international award winning film, a pacifist, who felt compelled to take up arms in the Spanish Civil War tells the story of how American Corporations helped the fascists win that war. He concludes with the need to stop war before it starts. more...
August 7 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Humanitarian Assistance in Iraq: Challenges and Prospects
As our nation’s leaders contemplate the future of postwar Iraq, enormous challenges are facing humanitarian aid organizations: providing water, power, food, medical supplies, and assistance. With troubling images and news reports coming to us from Iraq on a daily basis, what’s the story behind the headlines? more...
August 6 (Wednesday) - Other
From Hiroshima to Hope
From Hiroshima to hope is an annual lantern floating ceremony and remembrance of the vistims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and all victims of war and violence. Hundreds of traditional Japanese lanterns will be floated on Green Lake at dusk, following an evening program including music, commentary, and brief performances. more...
August 4 (Monday) - Workshop / Training
Western States Center's Community Strategic Training Initiative (CSTI)
Western States Center's Community Strategic Training Initiative (CSTI) is one of the premiere training events for community-based leaders working throughout the West. CSTI offers three days of intensive training in community organizing, electoral organizing, non-profit management and leadership skills. more...
July 30 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
From News to Entertainment: Television Coverage of 9/11 and the War In Iraq
UW linguist Sandra Silberstein argues that 9/11 was not just about events but also about the words that shaped our understanding of and response to them. She has carefully dissected America's renderings of the terrorist attacks in presidential speeches, media texts, and eyewitness accounts. Her studies suggest that times of national crisis make us vulnerable to verbal posturing and detail how we suffer a loss of liberties in the name of "fighting for democracy". Forum includes video footage and time for discussion. more...
July 17 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Start Making Sense - War in Iraq: the Human Costs of "Victory"
Who really benefits and at what cost to the Iraqi people?
Gerri Haynes, RN, past president of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, recently returned from Iraq;
Bert Sacks, nine trips to Iraq to deliver medicine & toys;
Johua Kane, UW graduate student of Sociology.
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July 15 (Tuesday) - Panel / Forum
Save Our Nation! w/ Medea Benjamin
United for Peace of Pierce County is bringing Medea Benjamin, the charismatic founder of human rights organization Global Exchange and co-founder of Code Pink, to Tacoma to speak at First United Methodist at 7:00 pm. -- no charge. Ms. Benjamin will speak about a recent trip to Iraq, as well as her continuing work to reorient our priorities away from militarism and toward health care, education, clean air and water, and jobs with justice. After Ms. Benjamin speaks, break-out groups in different activist areas will plug people into what's going on locally. more...
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