BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//69.73.141.125//NONSGML iCalcreator 2.2.6// VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:520-434-9793 Email:celeps@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:'Student and Community Activism: Aspects of Labor\, Gender\, Ra ce\, and Power in Social Change Movements' Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020316T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University of Arizona\, Tucson\, Arizona\, United States SUMMARY:West USAS Regional Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-UBIPLloPIp@69.73.141.125 URL:www.sasua.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:413-559-5416 Email:clpp@hampshire.edu DESCRIPTION:Social justice conference for student and community activists. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020405T150000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for R eproductive F UID:20120204T000502EST-uXc2tpNhwi@69.73.141.125 URL:http://hamp.hampshire.edu/~clpp/activism.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:413-559-5416 Email:clpp@hampshire.edu DESCRIPTION:Social justice conference for student and community activists Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020406T081500 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for R eproductive F UID:20120204T000502EST-6njTwu48vh@69.73.141.125 URL:http://hamp.hampshire.edu/~clpp/activism.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:413-559-5416 Email:clpp@hampshire.edu DESCRIPTION:Social justice conference for student and community activists. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020407T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for R eproductive F UID:20120204T000502EST-0lHbLjaUjK@69.73.141.125 URL:http://hamp.hampshire.edu/~clpp/activism.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:2152224711 Email:impulse275@aol.com DESCRIPTION:This concert is a rabble-rousing benefit show for the Student E nvironmental Action Coalition (SEAC) Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020326T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:the North Star\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:Anne Feeney\, David Rovics\, & the Kettle Rebellion UID:20120204T000502EST-nVgUNwxdWf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:mass protest and civil disobedience against the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank!! Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020420 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Protest the World Bank and IMF UID:20120204T000502EST-CrbWRB3v54@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.globalizethis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:404-651-4633 Email:gsupow@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Power of Women bring filmmaker\, writer and director\, Maggie H adleigh-West\, to Georgia State University. Hadleigh-West will be discuss ing her controversial documentary\, War Zone\, a film about the stre Geog raphical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020319T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Speaker's Auditorium- Student Center- Georgia Stat\, Atlanta\, Geo rgia\, United States SUMMARY:War Zone- Film Screening and Lecture with Maggie Hadleigh West UID:20120204T000502EST-taCZRtWkbl@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:319-466-9165 Email:laura-crossett@uiowa.edu DESCRIPTION:Former SDS staffers Helen Garvy and Robert Pardun will be in Io wa City to show their oral history documentary of Students for a Democrati c Society and to host a discussion of student activism past\, pr Geograph ical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020403T183000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Shambaugh Auditorium\, Iowa City\, Iowa\, United States SUMMARY:Rebels with a Cause: Student Activist History Film/Forum UID:20120204T000502EST-KJzVgtdUmf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sdsrebels.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:727-9660 Email:thewhip46@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:This is a festival to allow students to educate each other\, ex press themselves freely\, and unite the students on our campus. Geographi cal Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020318 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Brandon\, Manitoba\, Canada SUMMARY:The Festival of Students UID:20120204T000502EST-7zjnbRUg9I@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:503.725.8777 Email:jocelynf@pdx.edu DESCRIPTION:Join students from across Oregon for the weekend to participate in campus organizing workshops and trainings on the Tree-free Campus/Stop Boise Cascade campaign. Trainings include: Campaign Strategy\, Geographi cal Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020323T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:rm 327 Smith Center\, SW Broadway and Montgomery\, Portland\, Oreg on\, United States SUMMARY:Regional Tree-free Campus Training and Organizing Meeting UID:20120204T000502EST-deub7cLvdL@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020401 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:National Week of Student Action to Abolish the Death Penalty in the USA UID:20120204T000502EST-u4xpNWeGG5@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:202-242-0027 Email:gwpsu@gwu.edu DESCRIPTION:Sweatshop Fashion Show and Anti-Sweatshop Rally demanding GW af filiate with the Worker Rights Consortium Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020404T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:2121 I Street NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United Stat es SUMMARY:George Washington University Progressive Student Union UID:20120204T000502EST-0sCBPJAo91@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:In memory of the assasination of MLK Jr. - a national day of ac tion organized by Jobs With Justice\, the Student Labor Action Project\, a nd United Students Against Sweatshops. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020404 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:National Student Labor Day of Action UID:20120204T000502EST-dcXJps3Afz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://jwj.org/SLAP/A4/2002.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Students at 700 schools will be silent to protest discriminatio n against gays\, lesbians\, bisexuals\, and transsexuals. Geographical Sc ope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020410 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:National Day of Silence -- lgbt rights UID:20120204T000502EST-oview3HGnd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.dayofsilence.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:National mobilization against the war on 'terrorism.' Geograph ical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020420 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Stop the War - March on Washington UID:20120204T000502EST-5CpOfkdTxE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.a20stopthewar.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Protest US military aid to Colombia. April 19-22.\nApril 21 - r ally\nApril 22 - civil disobedience Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020421 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Colombia Mobilization UID:20120204T000502EST-eG4I5jnAtD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.colombiamobilization.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:312-458-9920 Email:chicagosocialistconference2002@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:2002 MIDWEST REGIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE:\nA World of Poverty & War -- Socialism is the alternative\nSaturday -- April 6 -- University of Illinois--Chicago\n\nUNITE & FIGHT! -- Voices of opposition Geographic al Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020101T100000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University of Illinois--Circle Center\, Chicago\, United States SUMMARY:2002 MIDWEST REGIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE: A World of Poverty & Wa r UID:20120204T000502EST-VVvdf36HzZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.internationalsocialist.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:312-458-9920 Email:chicagosocialistconference2002@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:2002 MIDWEST REGIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE:\nA World of Poverty & War -- Socialism is the alternative\nSaturday -- April 6 -- University of Illinois--Chicago\n\nUNITE & FIGHT! -- Voices of opposition Geographic al Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020101T100000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University of Illinois--Circle Center\, Chicago\, United States SUMMARY:2002 MIDWEST REGIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE: A World of Poverty & Wa r UID:20120204T000502EST-Fut0VWXfEg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.internationalsocialist.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: 312-458-9920 Email:contact@internationalsocialist.org DESCRIPTION:WAR & RESISTANCE: ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE\n7pm--Saturday -- A pril 6--Chicago--University of Illinois-Chicago-Circle Center\n\nThe Inter national Socialist Review is pleased to announce a national ant Geographi cal Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020101T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University of Chicago--Circle Center\, Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:ISR Antiwar Tour: WAR & RESISTANCE: ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE UID:20120204T000502EST-1RxO9r5HDv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.isreview.org/tour/tour.shtml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: 312-458-9920 Email:contact@internationalsocialist.org DESCRIPTION:WAR & RESISTANCE: ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE\n7pm--Saturday -- A pril 6--Chicago--University of Illinois-Chicago-Circle Center\n\nThe Inter national Socialist Review is pleased to announce a national ant Geographi cal Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020101T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University of Chicago--Circle Center\, Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:ISR Antiwar Tour: WAR & RESISTANCE: ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE UID:20120204T000502EST-C7b9IKwmZX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.isreview.org/tour/tour.shtml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:858-534-0474 Email:ucwomenofcolor@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:April 5-7\nBREAKING CHAINS AND MAKING LINKS: \nEliminating the Chains of Privilege and Oppression\, \nBuilding the Links of Community and Resistance \n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020405 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:UC - San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Woman of Color Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-vKWHjztC44@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:festivaldelpueblo@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:A five day celebration of Community\, Resistance\, and Freedom. Includes: Demonstrations/direct action\, bookfair\, speakers\, cultural g athering\, art exhibit\, concerts\, soccer\, picnic\, plays\, and a commun Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020501 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Boston\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:Festival del Pueblo UID:20120204T000502EST-avUZiaEXiu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.festivaldelpueblo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(732) 239-8030 Email:varc@vassar.edu DESCRIPTION:We will be holding a campout around the campus during Parents W eekend to protest a lack of written choice policy and overall animal exper imentation at Vassar. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020412T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Vassar College\, Poughkeepsie\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Campout Against Animal Experimentation UID:20120204T000502EST-zjCvenH7Mp@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:202-248-8023 Email:nick@georgetownsolidarity.org DESCRIPTION:A rally and media tour of the DC public School Without Walls\, as part of the National Student Labor Day of Action. \nRally speakers inc lude John Sweeney\, President\, AFL-CIO\; Jos Williams\, President\, Geog raphical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020404T133000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:2130 G St NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:DC Student Labor Action Project Rally UID:20120204T000502EST-FGrCjGjuJJ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.georgetownsolidarity.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(219) 535-7049 Email:josiahag@goshen.edu DESCRIPTION:\nRepresentatives from School of the Americas Watch (SOAW) will meet with representatives from the U.S. Army to engage in a panel discuss ion over the role U.S. foreign policy plays in Latin America. A Geographi cal Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020413 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020413T130000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Goshen College\, Goshen\, Indiana\, United States SUMMARY:PANEL DISCUSSION BETWEEN SOAW AND U.S. ARMY APRIL 13\, GOSHEN\, IND IANA UID:20120204T000502EST-76AudLV7Jv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.goshen.edu/pax/a13event.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:330-701-1833 Email:ksawc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Join Us in Protest of the War Without End!\nMay 4\, 2002 - Kent State University\, Kent OH\n\nWe oppose the war in Afghanistan and its ex tension around the world. The Bush administration has asserted th Geograp hical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020504 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020504T143000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Kent State University\, Kent\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:From Kent State to Afghanistan UID:20120204T000502EST-1X5XRSBRW1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ksawc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:seac@seac.org DESCRIPTION:Four days of workshops and training for the next generation of\ nstudent environmental / environmental justice activists.\nSponsored by th e Student Environmental Action Coalition. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020803 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020731 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Knoxville\, Tennessee\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC Summer Training Institute UID:20120204T000502EST-8zv411pwk9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/sti/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:seac@seac.org DESCRIPTION:Decision-making meeting to shape the future of the Student \nEn vironmental Action Coalition and the student environmental /\nenvironmenta l justice movement. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020807 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020805 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Knoxville\, Tennessee\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC National Council Meeting UID:20120204T000502EST-vRMRNfefWx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/ncmtg.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:773.769.2557 Email:directaction@onebox.com DESCRIPTION:CARNAVAL AGAINST CAPITALISM? BECAUSE ANOTHER MIDWEST IS POSSIBL E!! \n\n\n\nWe are calling for a Midwest regional convergence upon Chicago to reclaim Mayday in the year 2002. Mayday is the internationa Geographi cal Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020503 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020427 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chicago IL\, United States SUMMARY:May Day 2002: CARNIVAL AGAINST CAPITALISM! Another World is Possib le UID:20120204T000502EST-HgIO1H1e12@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.chicagodan.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:kcook@hampsire.edu DESCRIPTION:http://whiteprivilege.hampshire.edu\n\nOn April 27th and 28th\, 2002 students\, educators\, community leaders\, scholars\, and local acti vists will gather for a free conference called\, 'Understanding White Geo graphical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020427T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hampshire College- Franklin Patterson Hall\, Amherst\, Massachuset ts\, United States SUMMARY:Understanding whiteness\, Recognizing Privilege: A Conference Towar ds Racial Just UID:20120204T000502EST-XrVcpjSMT4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://whiteprivilege.hampshire.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020509 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020509 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Montreal\, United States SUMMARY:Conference Against War\, Imperialism and Racism UID:20120204T000502EST-U3nrz8pGFh@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(514)848-7970 Email:antiwar_antiguerre@yahoo.ca DESCRIPTION:...please see website for all necessary details.... Geographic al Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020512 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020509 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:1455 de Maisonneuve W.\, Montreal\, Qu\, United States SUMMARY:Conference Against War\, Imperialism and Racism UID:20120204T000502EST-uXTU3A0X0x@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.awag2002.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:202-319-7596 x14 Email:summit@nyacyouth.org DESCRIPTION:Six hundred youth and adults representing dozens of communities nationwide will convene in Washington\, DC on Memorial Day Weekend 2002 ( May 24-27th) to consider the critical issues facing lesbian\, gay Geograp hical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020527 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020524T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill - 400 New Jersey Ave. N\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:NYAC 5th Annual National Youth Summit UID:20120204T000502EST-afPK6mavop@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyacyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(715) 394-6660 Email:mnsocialist@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Students Against War\, the Green Party and Socialist Action are holding a rally demanding an end to U.S. aid to Israel and self-determina tion for the Palestinians on May 7 in Duluth\, MN. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020507T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Federal Building\, Duluth\, Minnesota\, United States SUMMARY:Palestine Solidarity Rally UID:20120204T000502EST-K1zTfc2mSw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/palestinerally END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(715) 394-6660 Email:mnsocialist@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth in Duluth\, MN with a march and rally agai nst war & racism. Assemble at the Federal Building at 5:15pm. March will leave at 5:30pm for a 6pm rally at Lake & Superior. Sponsored Geographi cal Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020619T171500 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Federal Building\, Duluth\, Minnesota\, United States SUMMARY:March and Rally Against War & Racism UID:20120204T000502EST-sb2J8SCp95@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/northsaw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:501-244-2439 Email:clearinghouse@tao.ca DESCRIPTION:The Campus Democracy Convention\, August 1-4 in Lawrence\, Kans as will challenge the corporate structure of education governance embodied in what are usually totally unaccountable school administrators\, regents \, and trustees. It will provide a forum to discuss campus campaigns and strategies. It will be a great chance to interact with people from across the US and North America. who are engaged in these kinds of campaigns and others:\n\n-access to education\n-right to organize (students and workers )\n-civil rights and diversity\n-research\, curriculum\, and technology\n- social responsibility\n-campus governance\n\nCome to Lawrence\, Kansas Aug . 1-4\, 2002 for:\n-Powerful speakers from across the country...\n-Rump-sh akin music...\n-Organization building...\n-Workshops/skill-sharing...\n-Sh ared strategies for democratizing your school...\n-Meeting students\, teac hers\, and workers from campuses across North America...\n-Building on a n ational movement for campus democracy!\n\n\nInvited Speakers Include:\nRob ert McChesney - author\, professor\, and media activist\nBreeze Lutke-Stah lman - student organizer with Delta Force (180/MDE) at the University of K ansas\nLawrence Soley - professor and author of ?Leasing the Ivory Tower?\ nKatie Sierra - student expelled from W. Virginia high school for wearing anti-war t-shirt\nBeth Huber - President of the UMKC Part Time Faculty Ass ociation\nStanley Aronowitz - Director\, Center for Cultural Studies CUNY\ nJane Anne Morris - author/researcher on the history of the power-grabbing corporations and strategies to reverse the trend\nPatricia Brodsky - facu lty organizer and a member of the AAUP chapter at UMKC\nRobert Miranda - M ilwaukee Green Party and anti-voucher activist \nRobert Jensen - professor and corporate media analyst at University of Texas\n\n\nRegister Today On line! - www.corporations.org/180mde/cdcreg.html Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020804 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020801 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Kansas University\, Lawrence\, Kansas\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Democracy Convention UID:20120204T000502EST-N1uUMwhzdO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.corporations.org/180mde/confannounce.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:1-800-387-7177 Email:inquiries@canadians.org DESCRIPTION:The 6th International Grassroots Gathering on Genetic Engineeri ng\nJune 7-9 Toronto\, Canada\n\nPresented by The Polaris Institute\, Coun cil of Canadians\, BIOdevastation Toronto Coalition\, and Institute Geogr aphical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020609 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020607 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada SUMMARY:bioJUSTICE/bioDIVERSITY 2002 conference UID:20120204T000502EST-Z7XxRA3g0w@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.biodev.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@turnyourbackonbush.com DESCRIPTION:President Bush will be giving the commencement address at the O hio State University's June graduation ceremonies.\n\nOSU students\, alumn i\, and community activists will Protest the Endless War\, Defend Democrac y\, and Stand Up for Civil Liberties by holding a sunrise ceremony\, a ral ly\, street theater\, and an alternative commencement. Graduates will deco rate their mortarboards with Peace Signs and other symbols to express oppo sitions to the Bush administration's foreign and domestic policy. Geograp hical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020614T060000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ohio State University\, stadium\, Columbus\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:Turn Your Back on Bush UID:20120204T000502EST-s8dZ4feMNe@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.turnyourbackonbush.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:773.394.9720 Email:info@campusgreens.org DESCRIPTION:The Second Annual Campus Greens Convention will bring hundreds of student activists together to set policy\, share ideas\, and build a pr ogressive student movement across the country. Campus Greens is the faste st growing progressive student organization in the country--join us in Kan sas and become part of this vital organization! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020811 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020808 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University of Kansas\, Lawrence\, Kansas\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Greens Second Annual Convention UID:20120204T000502EST-aDTNffGU5x@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusgreens.org/get_involved/event/convention_2002.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:503.247.5995 Email:staffer@starcalliance.org DESCRIPTION:Join us this August at Middle Tennessee State University as we work to build the capacity of the multiracial youth resistance movement. S uzanne Pharr is our confirmed key note speaker!\n\nWorkshops include:\n-Mo vement History\n-Dismantling Racism\n-Grassroots Organizing\n\nStrategy Se ssions on:\n-Peaceful Justice: Our united efforts to end the war on commun ities of color in the US and abroad.\n-Community Investment: Students pres suring our universities to invest a portion of school profits into Communi ty Development Banks which prioritize loans to low income people.\n-Strong Communities Project: Youth and Students working with community groups to build economic and social power.\n\nREGISTER! WWW.STARCALLIANCE.ORG\n Geo graphical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020812 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020809 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Middle Tenn. State. U.\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, United States SUMMARY:STARC National Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-9mJFTr4a1I@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.starcalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(866) 347-7866 Email:tabilock@afj.org DESCRIPTION:Calling all Students and Activists:\n\nOn Monday\, October 7\, thousands of students and activists will mobilize nationwide as part of Fi rst Monday 2002: Civil Liberties In A New America\, a national campaign of the Alliance for Justice. FIRST MONDAY unites law school\, college and g raduate students and community activists in education and action to stop t he erosion of civil liberties in the name of national security. FIRST MON DAY has over 100 co-sponsors including the American Civil Liberties Union\ , Amnesty International\, Rock the Vote and the National Education Associa tion. Already\, over 600 students and activists attended First Monday's K ick-Off event. Organizers nationwide continue to sign on daily to be part of this campaign. To get involved\, contact the FIRST MONDAY staff today at (866) 347-7866 and visit our website www.firstmonday2002.com. Geograp hical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021117 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020713 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:College Campuses Across The Nation\, United States SUMMARY:First Monday 2002: Civil Liberties in a New America UID:20120204T000502EST-uWDwWzJX0e@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.firstmonday2002.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:bobc@adkg.com DESCRIPTION:Law enforcement agencies preparing for neo-Nazi rally \nBy J.R. Mendoza \nThe Capital-Journal \nLocal law enforcement agencies say they h ave been working diligently \npreparing for Saturday's 'White Unity Blvd R ally' outside the \nStatehouse.\n\n'We can't really quantify that\,' said Trooper Mark Engholm\, of the \nKansas Highway Patrol\, when asked how man y hours have gone into the \nplanning.\n\nThe National Socialist Movement\ , a neo-Nazi group\, will rally from 1 \nto 3 p.m. Law enforcement agencie s have been working with the group\, \nas well as with groups that will ha ve a counterprotest nearby.\n\nCounterprotest groups will have an alternat ive rally from 1 to 3 p.m. \nat the Charles Curtis State Office Building\, S.W. 10th and Jackson. \nIt is sponsored by the NAACP and supported by th e Topeka Center for \nPeace and Justice and Concerned Citizens of Topeka.\ n\nThe highway patrol\, Capitol Police\, Shawnee County Sheriff's Office \ nand Topeka Police Department are working together on security for the \nr ally. Engholm said there are meetings daily and commanders have \nconducte d weekly meetings for a month.\n\nThe agencies won't disclose how many off icers they will have \nproviding security at the rally.\n\n'We can't talk about the specific arrangements prior to the event\,' \nEngholm said. 'We' re working closely with other law enforcement \norganizations and groups a t the rally to make the rally safe.'\n\nEngholm didn't know how much the r ally would cost the agencies\, but \nhe said some officers might be workin g overtime.\n\n'It depends on how the rally goes\,' Engholm said.\n\nThe c ost depends on how many officers are at the rally and how long \nit lasts\ , said sheriff's Sgt. Curtis Wagers.\n\nHe said the agencies had been work ing well together -- 'to help each \nother out' -- to prepare for the rall y.\n\nTopeka police Lt. John Sidwell said his department also had no idea \nof the cost and wasn't keeping track. But he was certain overtime \ncost s would be incurred.\n\nSidwell said the agencies would be well-prepared.\ n\n'We've covered the possible scenarios that could come into play\,' \nSi dwell said. 'We've prepared for them as best as we can.'\n\nThe law enforc ement agencies have enacted several security measures \nfor Saturday. All state buildings in the Capitol complex will be \nclosed to the public that day. Those attending the rally will pass \nthrough metal detectors and ar e subject to search. Items such as \nfood\, firearms and backpacks will be prohibited.\n\nThose who don't want to enter the rally areas can watch fr om \nsurrounding sidewalks.\n\nSidwell agreed with Wagers that the agencie s were working well with \neach other.\n\n'We have a strong relationship\, ' Sidwell said. 'There's no problem.'\n\nRally plans\n\nLaw enforcement ag encies are prohibiting the following items at the \nCapitol complex:\n\n? Firearms\; knives\; edged\, pointed or impact weapons\; chemical \nirritan ts\; packages\, backpacks or coolers\; cans or bottles (glass or \nplastic )\; food\; signs or flags mounted on poles.\n\nThe following streets will be closed starting at 7:30 a.m. until the \nrally ends:\n\n? S.W. 9th Stre et from Topeka Boulevard to S. Kansas Ave.\n\n? S.W. 10th Street from Tope ka Boulevard to S. Kansas Ave.\n\n? S.W. Harrison Street from 8th to Hunto on\n\n? S.W. Jackson Street from 8th to 11th streets\n\n? No on-street par king will be allowed on closed streets from 5 p.m. \nFriday until the stre ets reopen Saturday.\n\n? Public parking available: State Parking Lot No. 1\, located south \nand west of the Kansas Judicial Center\, 301 W. 10th S t. The lot can \nbe accessed from Huntoon and Jackson streets.\n Geograph ical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020824T130000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Topeka State Capital Bldg\, Topeka\, Kansas\, United States SUMMARY:Law enforcement agencies preparing for neo-Nazi rally UID:20120204T000502EST-baBDtWIzVn@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:bobc@adkg.com DESCRIPTION:When:\nThis Saturday\, Aug 24th from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM\nWhe re:\nTopeka Kansas\, At the State Capital building at 10th and Jackson\, \ nalso at the Curtis State Office bldg the NAACP\, and other groups will \n hold a counter-protest. Other groups opposing the Nazi's will gather \nalo ng 10th street on the Statehouse grounds.\n\nWhy: Because Nazis are bad... .mmmmmkay?\n\nHow: See the Topeka Capital Journals artical at: \nhttp://cj online.com/stories/082202/com_rally.shtml\n\nTo see what the Law Enforceme nt Officials have planned\, and will not \nallow into the demonstration ar eas. I am suggesting that people bring \nFM radios (Battery powered) in or der to listen to 'breaking news' and \nother info (or sing-a-longs) during the rally. (Not the head-\nphone/walkman kind: the LOUD kind)\n\nThe easi est way to get there from Lawrence: Take the turnpike (I-70) \nwest to Top eka\, East Topeka exit\, take the 10th-street exit downtown\, \nturn left\ , start looking for a place to park. 10th street and other \narea streets will be closed to traffic (see article for details) but \nthere should be parking available either on Kansas Ave\, or in the \nState parking lot at 10th and Topeka Blvd.\n\nLaw Enforcement Officials\, and other city offici als have said that \nthere will be nearly 500 (yes\, FIVE-HUNDRED) Law Enf orcement Officers \nat the rally (Which side of the fence they will be on remains to be \nseen...hahaha) Therefore\, you should prepare yourselves a ppropriately \nfor what/how you plan to demonstrate.\n\nFeel free to copy this and pass it along to interested parties\, and \nencourage people to s how up in Topeka (Plan on getting there around \nnoon or 12:30) and demons trate our opposition to nazis\, Fascists\, \nRacists\, and Religious Right -Wing nut-cases.\n\nCheers\nbob cutler\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020824T130000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Topeka State Capital Bldg\, Topeka\, Kansas\, United States SUMMARY:SATURDAY AUG 24th: Nazi 'White Unity Blvd' Rally in Topeka/Counter- Demo UID:20120204T000502EST-ehJB8A4ZtJ@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Mobilize against the policies of the World Bank and Internation al Monetary Fund that are impoverishing the Third World and destroying our planet. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20020929 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020925 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Protest the World Bank and IMF UID:20120204T000502EST-R5Jc5U8odg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://sept.globalizethis.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with protests against the IMF and World Bank\, a demonstration to shutdown DC by blockading intersections and metro statio ns on Friday morning during rush-hour. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20020927 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:People's Strike UID:20120204T000502EST-Vf02zO9zbc@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.abolishthebank.org/en/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Annual protest against the School of Americas that trains Latin American military officers who proceed to commit human rights abuses. A g eneral protest against US foreign policy in the Americas which is especial ly bad in countries like Colombia. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021117 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021115 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ft. Benning\, Georgia\, United States SUMMARY:School of Americas Protest UID:20120204T000502EST-K83zcgjECA@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.soaw.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:352-271-6941 Email:johnnypcusa@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:This teach-in will occur as part of the protests and education efforts during the World Bank/IMF meetings in DC. Two campaigns will be r epresented\, Jubilee USA and the World Bank Bonds Boycott. Primary focus will be getting students and young adults involved in these campaigns. Al so there will be a presentation and discussion on spirituality and globali zation. This event is hosted the by Pax Christi USA Young Adult Forum. G eographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020927T130000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:St. Aloysisus Catholic Church\, Washington\, District of Columbia\ , United States SUMMARY:Teach-in for Catholic Activists: Toward a Globalization of Solidari ty UID:20120204T000502EST-V6U86vU2dP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.paxchristiusa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:Joel Duff Email:joelduff@cfsontario.ca DESCRIPTION:Students in North America\, Latin America and the Caribbean wil l be protesting the rising cost of our education and the threat of interna tional trade liberalisation on public education. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021031 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Hemispheric Student Day of Action Against the FTAA UID:20120204T000502EST-tVDIKsC4WR@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:202-349-6460 Email:jkafoury@democracyrising.org DESCRIPTION:*********FORWARD WIDELY********** \n \nRALPH NADER\, along with numerous national entertainers and speakers\, is ?TAKING IT TO THE STEET? to demand a ?CRACKDOWN ON CORPORATE CRIME.?\n \nIT?S TIME FOR WORKERS\, I NVESTORS AND PENSIONERS TO UNITE! \n\nWHO: Ralph Nader\, internationally a cclaimed singer/songwriter Patti Smith\, Author and Professor Francis Fox Piven\, Cartoonist Tom Tomorrow\, and other national performers and speake rs. The ink isn't finished drying on the flyers yet! \n\nWHERE: Steps of Federal Hall\, Facing the New York Stock Exchange On the Corner of Wall S t. and Broad St.\n\nWHEN: Friday\, October 4th\, at Noon.\n\nCALL (212)349 -6460 or visit www.DemocracyRising.org to Volunteer or get more Event info rmation.\n\nThe plundering of retirement accounts\, the job and investment losses flowing from the looting by executives\, the fraudulent accounting \, and the brazen criminality that we see paraded across the headlines hav e given us a unique moment\, the opportunity of a lifetime to rescue our g overnment from corporate control. \n\nNow\, as some of the vastly overpa id and crooked bosses of the Corporate State face the prospect of going to jail\, our political ?leaders? are suddenly embracing our language. \n\n This Wall Street weekend will launch a series of events nationwide to chan nel the peoples? sense of anger and proper indignation into a focused and disciplined movement to break the grip of over-reaching corporate power.\n \nOur task is to have them embrace not just our words\, but our agenda.\n \nNOW IS THE TIME TO:\n\nØ Jail Corporate Crooks\nØ Protect W orker?s Pensions\nØ Promote Socially Responsible Business\nØ S top Corporate Tax Dodgers\nØ Protect Main Street from Wall St.\n \nF or more details on the ?Corporate Reform Agenda\,? go to www.citizenworks. org or dowload the document attached to this e-mail! \n\nWE NEED YOUR HEL P! \n\nTo make this rally a huge success\, we need hundreds of volunteers to lend their time & energy to this project. \n\nOnly with your support ca n we pack tens of thousands of people in front of the New York Stock Excha nge and send a clear message to our Nation?s leaders. \n\nVOLUNTEER OPPORT UNITIES: This operation is going full swing until October 4th. WE NEED VOL UNTEERS ALL DAY\, EVERY DAY. \n\nIMPORTANT VOLUNTEER TASKS: \n\n§ Flyering /Postering communities and campuses \n§ Phone Banking supporters from 6pm ? 9pm\, Sunday - Thursday \n§ Media Work \n§ Community/Regional Outreach \ n§ Volunteer Coordinating \n§ Creative Art Design for Spectacles at the R ally\n§ And plenty of other important work?.\n\nYOU ARE NEEDED! \n\nTHIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \n\nThis rally will unify the plight s of workers\, shareholders\, and pensioners in a common cause for a crack down on corporate crime and basic corporate reform. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021004T000000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:In Front Of Wall Street - Corner Of Wall Street An\, New York\, Ne w York\, United States SUMMARY:Ralph Nader Takes it to the Street - Wall Street UID:20120204T000502EST-JCjo1DGiuu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.democracyrising.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:641-269-3645 Email:nagamats@grinnell.edu DESCRIPTION:**Foward Widely**\n\nThe Green Planet Damn It! Festival is happ ening in less than a month!!!\n\nWhen: Oct. 4th- 6th\n\nWhere: Grinnell Co llege\, Grinnell\, IA\n\nWhat: Activists from around the country celebrati ng wilderness and wildness\nand fighting to protect the rights of the Eart h and Humaity. The event\nconsists of workshops\, trainings\, panels\, a r adical film festival\, live music\nby bands like Bonfire Madigan\, Echo 3 and 8 Miles Out\, speakers like Lou Gold and\nJulia Butterfly Hill\, over 10 national groups like Greenpeace\, Earth First!\,\nThe Rainforest Action Network\, and the Organic Consumers Association and of\ncoarse a FNB Vega n cookout.\n\n\n\n\n\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021006 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021004T163000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Grinnell College\, Grinnell\, Iowa\, United States SUMMARY:Green Planet Damn It! Festival 2002 UID:20120204T000502EST-KReKMr8XW9@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(715) 394-6660 Email:mnsocialist@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Students Against War and Youth for Socialist Action are calling for a regional anti-war rally to be held in Duluth\, MN on October 26. T he rally is to oppose any U.S. military action against Iraq. People and g roups are encouraged to form contingents and bring their own banner. Ther e will be caravans coming from Superior and Ashland\, WI. Geographical Sc ope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021026T000000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Lake Ave. & Superior St.\, Duluth\, Minnesota\, United States SUMMARY:'Hands Off Iraq!' march and rally UID:20120204T000502EST-4fRbu2Sizf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/northsaw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:309-341-8542 Email:tsatterf@knox.edu DESCRIPTION:Carol J. Adams will present her slideshow\, 'The Sexual Politic s of Meat.' In this she discusses the images of women and animals in con temporary popular culture. Adams utilizes the concept of absent referent through autobiography to explain the animalizing of women and sexualizing of animals. Within the slideshow she also provides connections between di fferent oppressions such as sexism\, racism\, and speciesism. Geographic al Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021001T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Kresge Auditorium\, Knox College\, Galesburg\, Illinois\, United S tates SUMMARY:Carol J. Adams 'The Sexual Politics of Meat' UID:20120204T000502EST-Il25nH673U@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.knox.edu/seta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(503) 236-3065 Email: DESCRIPTION:MARCH AND RALLY FOR PEACE: \nNO NEW WAR ON IRAQ!\n(and end the war on Afghanistan!) Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021005T000000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:SW 9th Ave/SW Salmon St\, Portland\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:Anti-war rally UID:20120204T000502EST-MoFJPMkmBO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.rdrop.com/~pjw/Iraq.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(503) 221-1156 Email: DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021107 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20020926T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Guild Theater\, Portland\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:Human Rights Watch Film Festival UID:20120204T000502EST-2esXZsxh3i@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nwfilm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:510 594 4076 Email:digitalmarc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Massive protests will occur around the country on October 6th t o protest an invasion of Iraq. Students from around the Bay Area are mobi lizing contingents and caravans to the mass convergence at Union Square in San Francisco. Contact Marc at the email provided for info on the UC Ber kely coningent. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021006T140000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Union Square\, San Francisco\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Not in Our Name SF Anti-War Rally - UC Berkeley Contingent UID:20120204T000502EST-zLveVfdtNb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.berkeleystopthewar.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:212-969-8058 Email:info@notinourname.net DESCRIPTION:Mass gathering in Central Park to resist the war on the world a nd on people here in America being waged in our name. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021006T130000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Central Park At 96th Street & 5th Avenue\, New York\, New York\, U nited States SUMMARY:War on the World? Not In Our Name UID:20120204T000502EST-uurUv5vUXD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.notinourname.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:512-929-5658 Email:summit@queerut.org DESCRIPTION:Pride Week is a full week of GLBT community events at UT-Austin including a Pride Rally\, GLBT Resource Fair\, Coming Out for Women\, GLB T Politics and Religion workshops\, guest speakers\, poetry and performanc e art. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021012 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021006 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Austin\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:UT-Austin Pride Week UID:20120204T000502EST-vKiN8L3hOl@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.queerut.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:785-865-3956 Email:wtcsoutreach@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:LESBIAN\, GAY\, BISEXUAL\, TRANS COMMUNITY ISSUES PANEL PRESENT ATION IN HONOR OF DOMETIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH AND COMING OUT DAY.\n\n \nOn Thursday\, October 10th\, Women?s Transitional Care Services (WTCS)\, a Lawrence-based agency that provides services to survivors of domestic v iolence and education to the community\, is sponsoring OUT OF THE CLOSET\, OUT OF OUR COMMUNITIES: THE CONCEALED ISSUES OF THE LESBIAN\, GAY\, BISEX UAL\, TRANS\, QUEER COMMUNITIES. The panel presentation is being co-spons ored by KU Queers and Allies (Q&A)\, a KU campus-based group that provides support\, social networks\, and activism to the LGBTQ community. The pan el presentation and discussion\, which will be held at the Lawrence Art Ce nter\, will address a range of topics that affect the LGBTQ communities. Topics discussed include: rural life and child raising\, domestic and sex ual violence in LGBTQ relationships\, transphobia\, racism\, HIV/AIDS\, ho mophobia and biphobia. \n\nThis event will give the community a chance to come out to learn about\, discuss\, and begin to change the less-talked-a bout issues within the LGBTQ communities. By looking at some of the more ?closeted? issues within the community\, we can begin to see the interconn ectedness of all oppressions. The evening will include presentations from six panelists throughout the community\; after the presentations there wi ll be roundtable discussions for people to begin to look at these issues m ore in-depth. \n\nPlease join us to begin to end all violence\, all hate\, and all oppressions in our communities. \n\nWHAT: Panel Presentation an d Discussion in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Coming Out Day.\n\nWHERE: Lawrence Arts Center\, 940 New Hampshire.\n\nWHEN: 7-9 p. m. Thursday\, October 10th. \n\nThis event is completely free and open to the LGBTQ and Ally communities.\n\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021010T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Lawrence Arts Center\, Lawrence\, Kansas\, United States SUMMARY:Out of the Closet\, Out in Our Communities UID:20120204T000502EST-UtTX6E2T7w@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:617-782-2313 Email:organizeboston@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Thousands of students around the nation will participate in thi s national day of protest against war in Iraq. Campuses are planning spea k outs\, performances\, peace memorials\, street theatre\, die-ins\, stude nt strikes\, etc. Let your voices be heard. Visit the website www.nowarn oway.org to receive info\, contacts\, press releases\, and details about a ctions. Join the growing network of students and student groups that oppo se this horrible war. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021007 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Campuses And High Schools\, ALL SUMMARY:NO WAR NO WAY NATIONAL STUDENT DAY OF ACTION UID:20120204T000502EST-5Hpjdve453@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nowarnoway.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:617-782-2313 Email:organizeboston@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:On October 20th students\, community members and activists will converge at Boston University. At 12:30 the Walk for Peace will travel f rom weapons development sites at BU to MIT then to the State House\, Park Street T stop\, Government Center\, and end in Faneuil Hall. Along the wa y speakers will be calling attention to the devasting consequences of war in Iraq. Let your voices be heard. Join with hundreds to protest the war in Iraq. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021020T000000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Starts AtBoston University Marsh Plaza\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:NO WAR NO WAY Walk For Peace in Iraq UID:20120204T000502EST-1OL994t6MV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nowarnoway.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:616-552-8766 Email:william.mcmullin@wmich.edu DESCRIPTION:We are doing a demonstration outside Staples in Battle Creek to try to get the company to carry recycled products. We are deciding on th e 15th\, 16th\, or 17th of November to have it. Let me know if you are in terested in joining us. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021117 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021115 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Staples\, Battle Creek\, Battle Creek\, Michigan\, United States SUMMARY:Staples Demonstration UID:20120204T000502EST-bLrkr6rhvg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://wmu-sse.tripod.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:March against domestic violence. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021018T200000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Baton Rouge High School\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, United States SUMMARY:Take Back the Night March UID:20120204T000502EST-CH5vXAut6H@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:There will be a candlelight vigil for the survivors of sexual a nd domestic violence. It will be followed by a reception at the Women's Ce nter. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021024T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:LSU Clocktower\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, United States SUMMARY:Vigil for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence UID:20120204T000502EST-AeX4BRAvNx@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A rally to draw attention to the issue of untested rape kits in Louisiana. The rally is held to raise public awareness and lobby our legi slators to: \n \n1) get Louisiana into the national DNA database - we are one of only 8 states who are not members\; \n2) apply for federal CODIS fu nding available to test rape kits\;\n3) allocate more monies to the testin g of rape kits.\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021007T083000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:LSU Parade Grounds\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, United States SUMMARY:Rally for Rape Kit Testing Awareness UID:20120204T000502EST-1VVTIXwO8a@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:573-445-3793 Email:andyh81@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 3rd we are having a benefit show at the Musi c \nCafé. Everything is pretty much taken care of for that. What we \nre ally need is for people to spread the word about this show. If you \nbelo ng to any other organizations\, please post this to their \nannouncment li st or tell them to come. If you know of anyone looking \nfor something to do on a Thursday night\, please encourage them to \nhead over to the Musi c Café. Alcohol will be served at the bar and \nit's a top notch facility . This show will be a little different than \nthe last one. I can't guar entee it\, but I don't think this show will \nhave guys in monkey suits or cross dressers or goth-ish bands or blue-\ngrass hillbilly music like the last show did. This show will be \ndecidedly less weird. Which is kind of too bad\, I like a good \nhealthy dose of weird\, but this show should be good too. Most of the \nmusic you'll hear is pretty listener friendly \, none of it is overly \nloud or hard. Here's what we have planned.\n\n7 :30 Come on in\, start talking to the many different Green-friendly \norg anizations that will be tabling the event: Mizzou Greens\, \nStudents for a Sensible Drug Policy\, MU NORML\, Students for Ethical \nAnimal Treatme nt\, Amnesty International\, Students for a Free Tibet\, \nStudent Sierra Club. The tables will be there as long as each \norganization decides to stay. They should have information about \nwhat their organization is doi ng and people to answer questions.\n\n7:45 Mark Robertson opens things up by telling us more about the \nGreen Party and his campaign for the State House of Representatives \nfrom Columbia.\n\n8:00 The Highway 50 Band\, from Columbia\, a band that could be \ndescribed as 'groove\,' don't be fo oled that because this band is the \nopener that they aren't talented. Th ese bands are in sort of a \nrandom order\, and our first band is as good as any\, so for those who \nwant to show up early\, you're in for a good s how.\n\n8:45 Fran Pope speaks about Mizzou's Tigers for Tigers program th at \nis working to help save Tigers in the wild.\n\n9:00 Green Means Go! is a good old college rock band from Kansas \nCity. They're pretty popula r where they come from so maybe you've \nheard of them. To find out more or listen to their music or even buy \none of their t-shirts go to www.gre en-means-go.com\n\n9:45 Silas Allard\, President of Amnesty International at MU\, will \nspeak on some Human Rights issues\, although I'm not sure which ones.\n\n10:00 Supraluxx is a band that's coming here all the way f rom \nLawrence\, Kansas to play in this show. Their music is pretty cool\ , \nyou can listen to some of it at \nhttp://artists.mp3s.com/artists/348/ supraluxx.html\n\n10:45 Dan Vietts is a local lawyer and host of the radi o show Sex\, \nDrugs\, and Rock'n Roll. He will speak on your legal right s and how \nto deal with cops and other such useful info.\n\n11:00 One Ju ne Oracle is a very snazzy group\, I'm not sure how to \ndescribe them\, t hey've got a cool\, flowing electric sound\, very \ncatchy. They're from here in Columbia and I wouldn't be surprised if \nthey ended up being one of the major acts in this area. Their \nwebsite is www.onejuneoracle.com so give them a listen.\n\n11:45 Keith Brekhus who\, for those of you who haven't heard by now\, \nis playing David to U.S. Congressman Kenny Hulsho f`s Goliath. This \nis a very worthwhile fight\, as Kenny is a junior Joh n Ashcroft\, the \nDemocrats are scarcely endorsing their candidate and he 's scarcely \ncampaigning\, and Keith's putting up yard signs all over tow n\, giving \nspeeches\, doing interviews\, and trying to make a race of it . We need \nto support this guy\, he stands for all the right things. He 'll give \nthe last speech of the night.\n\n12:00 We'll close the night o ut with Lola's Ruin\, an acoustic group \nwith female vocals. Very pretty music to close the night out with. \nI've given them the go ahead to pla y until they throw us out if they \nwant to.\n\nAndy\nmizzougreenparty.org \n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021003T073000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Music Cafe On 9th Street\, Columbia\, Missouri\, United States SUMMARY:Mizzou Greens Benefit Show UID:20120204T000502EST-6UJKaXRxUg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://mizzougreenparty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Peace Activists from throughout the Coulee Region will gather t o voice opposition to the proposed war on Iraq.\n\nOpen mic\, speakers\, m usic\, and maybe even a few Greens! What could be better?! Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021006T000000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Riverside Park\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, United States SUMMARY:Not In Our Name Rally UID:20120204T000502EST-mLOBFV0Z2t@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.notinourname.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the students in VCU's Amnesty chapter\, this discussi on circle serves to inform interested students in human rights and current human abuses as well as allow everyone to participate in a discussion abo ut international human rights. This event will be held on the VCU campus\ , in the upstairs Commons (Capital Ballroom D)\, from 3:30-4:30pm this Wed nesday (2 October 2002). Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021002T153000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:VCU Campus - Commons\, Richmond\, Virginia\, United States SUMMARY:VCU's Amnesty International Chapter - Discussion Circle UID:20120204T000502EST-ZoFdJVem2r@69.73.141.125 URL:http://amnesty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:217-352-8721 Email:prc@prairienet.org DESCRIPTION:The Progressive Resource/Action Cooperative (PRC) is holding an Anti-Columbus and Anti-'Chief Illiniwek' rally and march. 'Chief Illiniw ek' is the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's mascot and symbol. T he PRC will be protesting the genocide of Native American people that bega n with Christopher Columbus\, and that continues today with the appropriat ion of Native culture. The rally will begin at 6:00pm on the south side o f the Illini Union. It will be followed by a march to the Alma Mater to l et the community know that the tradition of 'Chief Illiniwek' founded on a ppropriation and genocide must end at once! Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021014T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Illini Union 1401 W. Green St.\, Urbana\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:Anti-Columbus/Anti-'Chief' Rally UID:20120204T000502EST-veVxofEeiV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.prairienet.org/prc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:215.895.0446 Email:ssj@drexel.edu DESCRIPTION:Hear a discusssion on Independent Politics in PA and the rest o f \nthe Nation. Come hear the following speakers talk about the state of Independent Politics today: Omar Ali\, Committe for a Unified Independent Party-cuip.org\; George Dolph\, Green Party Philadelphia\; Eric Lucas\, CA mpaign Manager for Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Krawchuk.\nThe event is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted however not required.\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021009T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Living Arts Lounge\, 33 And Chestnut\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania \, United States SUMMARY:Independent Politics Now! UID:20120204T000502EST-HUJuzNKX3E@69.73.141.125 URL:http://polywog.philtered.net/sociology/ssj END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(814)393-2720 Email:dburghardt@clarion.edu DESCRIPTION:'Flame to Fire'is a night in which we honor those victims and s urvivors of domestic violence. Everyone is welcome to attend. Geographica l Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021024T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Clarion University- In Front Of Harvey Hall\, Clairon\, Pennsylvan ia\, United States SUMMARY:Flame to Fire Rally UID:20120204T000502EST-5RCKnT9wvz@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@againstpatriarchy.org DESCRIPTION:The aim of this conference is to focus directly upon patriarchy and our roles within it. Through presentation\, dialogue\, and performanc e\, we hope to broach these questions seriously and playfully\, with intel lect and emotion. The goal is an increased understanding of our society an d how we might change it and ourselves for the better. Geographical Scope : DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030126 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030124 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:U Of O\, Eugene\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:Against Patriarchy Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-TaEVsrhizp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://againstpatriarchy.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:letters@bamn.com DESCRIPTION:Save Brown v. Board of Education ? \nBuild the New Civil Rights Movement\nOrganize the March to the US Supreme Court\n\n----------------- -----\n\nOn May 14\, 2002 the federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Ci ncinnati\, Ohio ruled to uphold the affirmative action program at the Univ ersity of Michigan Law School. This stunning victory for affirmative actio n in Grutter v. Bollinger marks a turning point in the fight for integrati on and equality in America. \n\nThis victory proves that through mass mobi lization it was possible to do what most civil rights leaders\, political pundits and court-watchers said was impossible. We organized\, we fought a nd WE WON!! \n\nAll of our collective effort so far has paid off. Thousand s of people across the country have participated in the new civil rights m ovement in various ways\, from signing a petition\, to making a financial contribution\, to attending the district court trial in Detroit to marchin g in a cold\, drenching rain through the gray streets of Cincinnati at the appeals hearing on December 6\, 2001. \n\nThe fact of our victory must ga lvanize our collective determination and the narrow margin of our victory (a 5-4 decision) must serve as an alarm. We must summon new energy and new forces to the fight!\n\nNow the CRITICAL BATTLE lies ahead. The future of this nation hangs in the balance ? its progress\, democracy\, integration \, all civil rights and civil liberties will be determined by the outcome of this historic fight. The outcome of the Grutter case will either open u p a new fight for integration and equality in American education?the simpl e promise of Brown v. Board of Education?or it will kill Brown for all pra ctical purposes.\n\nNow affirmative action must be defended before the US SUPREME COURT in Washington DC. It is a very conservative body. We cannot win at the U.S. Supreme Court unless we mobilize tens of thousands of peop le to march on Washington when Grutter v. Bollinger is heard. No defender of affirmative action can have any illusions that this elite\, conservativ e organization will act for integration and equality unless they feel comp elled to do so. (There is no hearing date set at this point. The court may make the announcement this winter for a hearing date possibly as early as the winter or spring 2003.)\n\n\nOur victory in Cincinnati teaches us how to win\n\nBeyond its own intrinsic importance\, the victory in the UM Law School case provides a very important lesson in how to win the coming bat tle at the US Supreme Court. We must organize and mobilize the people of t his country who stand for integration and equality. A strong litigation st rategy is necessary but not sufficient of itself. Mass social struggle is the key. Just as litigation alone could not have dismantled Jim Crow and w on affirmative action in the 1960s\, litigation alone now cannot successfu lly defend affirmative action from the rightwing attack. \n\nWe have a pat tern and a framework for victory. The only question is\, can we together m obilize the sentiment and the forces in action that can move our society f orward and keep it from crashing backward. Our collective task now is to p repare the new civil rights movement for this next step. \n\nAll of us who have played a role so far should feel deep pride at our accomplishment. W e banded together and our determined effort won the day. History is callin g on all of us again\, this time louder and more insistently. Our first vi ctory must not have been in vain.\n\n\nWe are fighting to save Brown v. Bo ard of Education\n\nBy this case the fate of affirmative action will be de termined\, and with it\, every integration program of any kind\, every pol icy aimed at offsetting the institutional inequalities that shape and defo rm life and opportunity in America. Whether Brown v. Board of Education it self is to be overturned for practical purposes?all this hangs in the bala nce.\n\nThe first year after affirmative action was banned by the Fifth Ci rcuit Court in the Hopwood case\, black enrollment dropped more than 90% a nd Mexican-American enrollment dropped just short of 60% at the University of Texas School of Law. Now\, despite one of the most ambitious outreach and recruitment programs ever launched for minority students in higher edu cation\, the incoming class for the fall 2002 is only 7.5% Mexican-America n and 3% black. This is in the state of Texas which now has a 42% minority population!\n\nOver the last few years a concerted\, largely successful a nd overwhelmingly unopposed assault has taken place on integration plans i n K-12 education across the country. From Charlotte to Boston to Seattle\, voluntary K-12 desegregation plans have been eliminated by the judiciary despite broad public support by people of all races. Court-ordered desegre gation plans have been eliminated despite clear and undisputed evidence of ongoing segregation. \n\nThe outcome of this case will determine whether any desegregation program of any kind is banned by law. It will determine whether any positive measure of any kind that attempts to offset the funda mental social inequalities of race and sex will be legal?but it will also do much more than that. The outcome of Grutter will set the context for th e social and political development of our whole society just as each key U S Supreme Court decision concerning race\, racism and segregation has in t he past. For example\, Dred Scott in 1857\, Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896\, a nd Brown v. Board of Education in 1954.\n\nThe outcome of this case will b e the scale in which questions of social policy and justice are weighed fo r the foreseeable future. In form\, the decision of the court will be lega l but the content of the decision will be political and social. If we lose \, it will be a setback of historic proportions. Contrarily\, if we succee d in defending affirmative action at the US Supreme Court\, we will have a n opportunity to align our society with its aspiration and self-image of b eing a society that holds integration and equality of opportunity in high esteem. This will be no small task\, but if we win at the US Supreme Court \, it will open up avenues for progress that we can see only vaguely now.\ n\n\nWe have a plan and we need your help\n\nBAMN\, and United for Equalit y and Affirmative Action (UEAA is the umbrella organization of student int ervenors in Grutter v. Bollinger) are determined to win this fight. We see its ramifications and our consciousness of the magnitude of those ramific ations makes us utterly determined to organize the march to the US Supreme Court. Many thousands of people of all races around the country share thi s determination. Together\, we will build this march. We will do so irresp ective of what any other organization decides. However\, to succeed at the US Supreme Court we will almost certainly need to mobilize more forces th an any one or two organizations can mobilize on their own. \n\nAll civil r ights organizations must be united in this fight. Most civil rights organi zations have done too little to defend affirmative action. It is going to take a new\, grassroots\, independent\, mass civil rights movement to unit e all the existing civil rights organizations in a single effective strugg le to defend the gains of Brown v. Board of Education in American history. \n \n\n* Get involved in the movement *\n\nSign and Circulate the PLEDGE & CALL(http://www.bamn.com/pledge.htm) to be present when the US Supreme Co urt hears the University of Michigan Law School affirmative action case. J oin the campaign for the March to the US Supreme Court.\n\nSign and Circul ate the PETITION \n(http://www.bamn.com/supreme-court.htm)to the US Suprem e Court. Get it at bamn.com. We are aiming to have 1\,000\,000 petition si gnatures to present to the court when the case gets heard. We want the cou rt to feel the vast support that exists for affirmative action\, integrati on and equality around the country.\n\nParticipate in the march & rally fo r the National Day of Action on October 30\, 2002 at the University of Mic higan.\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021030T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Michigan - Diag\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, United Stat es SUMMARY:National Day of Action to Defend Affirmative Action and Integration UID:20120204T000502EST-Asm708adgt@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bamn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:919-843- 6548 Email:surgenc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The 4th annual SURGE Conference entitled 'Education into Action : Action into Education' October 25-27\, 2002 on UNC-Chapel Hill Campus! E veryone is invited\, students and non-students alike.\nFeaturing over thir ty workshops\, speakers\, a concert and more. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021027 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021025 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:UNC\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, United States SUMMARY:SURGE Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-Ga7vvLdH0t@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unc.edu/surge/conference/2002/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:s04.kslezak@wittenberg.edu DESCRIPTION:Student Environmental Action Coalition's regional conference fo r student environmentalists and other activists. Workshops\, speakers\, ve getarian food\, good fun! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021103 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021101 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Wittenberg University\, Springfield\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC Midwest Fall Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-VtX3X7XgVz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/events/midwestregional.shtml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:631-878-1337 Email:buckl@sunysuffolk.edu DESCRIPTION:Let it not be said that the people in the United States did not hing when their government declared a war without limit and instituted sta rk new measures of repression.\n\nPEACE VIGIL\nOCTOBER 23\nCOMMON HOUR\nRE D SQUARE\nBRING A DRUM\nBRING A SMILE\nBRING A FRIEND\n\nLet us not allow the watching world today to despair of our silence and our failure to act. Instead let the world hear our pledge: we will resist the machinery of w ar and repression and rally others to do everything possible to stop it. ? www.nion.us\n\nCONSCIOUS CONNECTION\nSCCC\, OFFICE OF CAMPUS ACTIVITES\, AMMERMAN CAMPUS\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021023T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Suffolk Community College\, Selden\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Peace Vigil UID:20120204T000502EST-xpEu7ICAeL@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:631-878-1337 Email:buckl@sunysuffolk.edu DESCRIPTION:Long Island School of Americas Watch\nSTOP TERRORISM BY THE U.S . SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS\n\nAn informative conference on the military trai ning school for Latin American soldiers located in Fort Benning\, Georgia that has trained death squad leaders and military dictators with U.S. tax dollars. \n \nSATURDAY\, OCTOBER 26\n10:30 AM to 1 PM\n\nCONSCIOUS CONNECT ION will carpool from the gym parking lot at 9:30 AM to the Unitarian Univ ersalist Congregation in Manhasset to hear Bishop Gumbleton\, Teresa Gutie rrez\, and Bill McNulty speak. \n\nPLEASE JOIN US!\n\nRSVP Professor Buck at 631-451-4765\n\nCONSCIOUS CONNECTION\nSCCC\, OFFICE OF CAMPUS ACTIVITE S\, AMMERMAN CAMPUS\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021026T103000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Universalist Unitarian Church\, Manhasset\, New York\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Conference on the U.S. SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS\, Fort Benning\, Geor gia UID:20120204T000502EST-MKuepU8UiF@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(269) 373-5467 Email:cullenschwarz@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:A great time to meet all the AMAZING United Students Against Sw eatshops (USAS) activists from around the midwest\, learn important activi sm skills\, learn about globalization\, union structure\, etc.\, hear from great speakers\, and learn about the great new campaigns USAS will be run ning soon and much more! During the weekend we will also have an action wi th a local union that has been locked out for months! Whether you are a ve teran Usasita or just want to become familiar with the group\, this confer ence will be a great experience. And most importantly\, it will be fun! Fr ee food and lodging\, if you email us\, we might even be able to help you with travel expenses! \nCome learn and have fun with the coolest kids ever in the coolest town ever\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, November 8th-10. \nFor more i nfo\, please visit the USAS website and call or email Cullen Schwarz at th e above info.\nHope to see you there! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021110 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021108T170000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Western Michigan University Peace Center\, Kalamazoo\, Michigan\, United States SUMMARY:United Students Against Sweatshops Annual Midwest Regional Conferen ce UID:20120204T000502EST-OTfVvVmdZ5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usasnet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:swac98@mizzou.edu DESCRIPTION:We will be demonstrating at the corner of Stadium and Providenc e to encourage ExxonMobil to stop funding PetroChina's construction of a n atural gas pipeline through Turkmenistan. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021019T160000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Intersection Of Stadium And Providence\, Columbia\, Missouri\, Uni ted States SUMMARY:Stop ExxonMobil Demonstration UID:20120204T000502EST-LdwhmzV1pw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://students.missouri.edu/~sft END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The average North American consumes five times more than a Mexi can\, ten times more than a Chinese person\, and thirty times more than a person from India.\n\nWe are the most voracious consumers in the world... a world that could die because of the way we North Americans live.\nGive i t a rest!\nNovember 29th is Buy Nothing Day.\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021129 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Everywhere SUMMARY:Buy Nothing Day UID:20120204T000502EST-9hRswtiMdE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.adbusters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:617-821-1949 Email:bostonslap@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:On strike since September 30\, the 10\,000 janitors in Boston n eed your solidarity now more than ever. Almost all of them are immigrants\ , forced from their home countries by corporate globalization only to clea n the offices and bathrooms of the same corporate cronies who enforce the policies of neoliberalism. Janitors in our community are paid slave wages\ , denied full-time work opportunities and have no health care. Most are fo rced to work 2 or 3 jobs\, and still barely live paycheck to paycheck\, wi th no hope for working themselves out of poverty. \n\nTHE DAY'S FESTIVITIE S START AT 6 AM WITH A WAKE UP CALL FOR SOME OF THE CEOS OF THE CLEANING C ONTRACTING COMPANIES. THROUGHOUT THE DAY THERE WILL BE FLYING SQUADS AND ROAMING DIRECT ACTIONS\, CULMINATING IN A MASSIVE RALLY AT 6:00 PM. \n\nT here will be a Spokescouncil\, location TBA\, on Wednesday Night at 9 pm. Please try to get there before then. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021024 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:The STREETS\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:Justice for Janitors DAY OF CHAOS UID:20120204T000502EST-9BkpSsGUcN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonslap.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:ncc@seac.org DESCRIPTION:Twice a year SEAC holds a national council meeting to make orga nizational decisions. Anyone involved in the student/youth environmental m ovement is welcome to attend. SEAC groups can elect two voting representat ives. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030106 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030104 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Cincinnati\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC National Council Meeting UID:20120204T000502EST-vdvwU8aZ1d@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/events/ncmtg2003.shtml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:909-228-9325 Email:cilla4757@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:On Nov. 8th AFSCME 3299 will be hosting a workers forum. This w ill give workers a chance to come and speak before elected officials\, com munity leaders\, students\, and other labor unions to tell their stories a bout harassment and discrimination from their managers. It is located at t he UCI Medical Center. If there are any questions please feel free to use the contact number to reach me.\n\nPriscilla Ramirez\nAFSCME 3299\nStudent Organizer Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021108T000000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of California\, Irvine\, Orange\, California\, United S tates SUMMARY:Workers Forum UID:20120204T000502EST-bF7a5D3ZfE@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:liberationlover@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Youth Bloc is a coalition organized by and for New York City hi gh school students for peace\, justice and empowerment. Geographical Scop e: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021105T163000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:At Judson Memorial Church\, 55 Washington Square So\, New York\, N ew York\, United States SUMMARY:Youth Bloc Meeting UID:20120204T000502EST-fciFUgeRP9@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(217)206-6665 Email:uisglobaldiversity@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Jason Stuart Presents\; \n'Coming Out In Hollywood: Making It T o the Middle'\n\nJason speaks on his experiences\, about coming out in the entertainment industry and what it was like to grow up gay within a Jewis h family. \n\nJason has appeared in such comedies as 'Will & Grace\,' 'My Wife and Kids\,' and 'The Drew Carey Show' to name only a few. He has al so starred in and co-produced the independent film '10 Attitudes' and has released a full-length comedy CD titled\; 'Gay Comedy Without A Dress.' H e is a comedian that has performed at The Comedy Store\, The Laugh Factory \, Funny Bone and other comedy nightclubs around the nation. For more inf ormaiton go to www.jasonstuart.com or GLOBAL Diversity's website. \n\n G eographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021118T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Public Affairs Center\, University Of Illinois At S\, Springfield\ , Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:Jason Stuart Lecture UID:20120204T000502EST-fF6Dh5BssK@69.73.141.125 URL:http://students.uis.edu/globaldiversity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:352-271-6941 Email:johnnypcusa@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Whether we like it or not\, most of us are enrolled in a class called 'Violence 101.' This class is not confined to a particular setting or time of day. Nobody asks if we want to attend. We don't need letters of reference or a high grade point average. It is taught everywhere\, open t o all. Our teachers are the media\, with their flow of violent images and messages\, and our society's values of consumerism\, rugged individualism and superiority. Consciously or not\, we are continually being schooled in the logic and practice of emotional\, verbal\, physical or structural vio lence. \n\nFrom Violence To Wholeness is a study and action program offere d by the Franciscan Pace e Bene organization that explores nonviolence as a creative\, powerful\, and effective process for addressing and resolving the conflicts in our lives and in the life of the world. Drawing on the v ision of Jesus\, Gandhi\, Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Shelley Douglass\, Fa nny Lou Hamer and many others\, this program offers resources to deepen th e journey from fear to freedom\, from despair to hope\, from violence to w holeness. Pace e Bene is convinced that one of the most important solution s to the growing crisis of violence lies in furnishing people from all wal ks of life with the tools\, and ongoing support\, to engage in powerful an d sustained nonviolent transformation of violence and conflict. \n\nRetrea t Facilitators:\nPresenters Cindy Preston-Pile and Ken Preston-Pile will a dapt the From Violence to Wholeness program to a retreat format and the wo rk being taken on by members of the Pax Christi USA Young Adult Forum. Cin dy is the Education and Advocacy Coordinator for St. Mary?s Senior Center and a core team trainer for From Violence to Wholeness. Ken is the Trainin g Coordinator for From Violence to Wholeness\, organizes speaking events f or Global Exchange and serves on the board of Peace Brigades International . They both received their Master degrees from the Jesuit School of Theolo gy at Berkeley. \n\nRetreat Cost: \n$50.00 to $100.00 (sliding scale) \nTo try and make the retreat as accessible to as many college students and yo ung adults as possible\, the PCUSA Young Adult Forum uses a sliding scale for the retreat. Please pay whatever you can afford. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030202 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030131T170000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Holy Redeemer Retreat Center\, Oakland\, California\, United State s SUMMARY:Pax Christi USA Young Adult Forum Winter 2003 Retreat UID:20120204T000502EST-CFJbsvZRAM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.paxchristiusa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:631-878-1337 Email:buckl@sunysuffolk.edu DESCRIPTION:The Students United in CONSCIOUS CONNECTION present:\n\nBILL Mc NULTY - A peace activist and prisoner of conscience\n\nNOVEMBER 13\, 11 - 12:15 PM\, LIBRARY 111\nBill will speak about the newly formed L.I. chapte r of SOAW (School Of the Americas Watch)and the upcoming trip to Fort Benn ing\, Saturday\, November 16. Please join us!\n\nSCCC\, OFFICE OF CAMPUS ACTIVITES\, AMMERMAN CAMPUS\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021113T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Suffolk Community College\, Selden\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Long Island SOAW lecture UID:20120204T000502EST-AG3Vxu4SxH@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:631-878-1337 Email:buckl@sunysuffolk.edu DESCRIPTION:The Students United in CONSCIOUS CONNECTION present:\n\nHEATHER COTTIN - A peace activist and representative of ANSWER (Act Now to Stop W ar and End Racism)\n\nDECEMBER 11\, 11-12:15 PM\, LIBRARY 111\n\nThere are alternative viewpoints beyond that of our mainstream media on the propose d war against Iraq. Come hear and discuss them.\n\nSCCC\, OFFICE OF CAMPU S ACTIVITES\, AMMERMAN CAMPUS\nProfessor Leslie Buck\n Geographical Scope : DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021211T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Suffolk Community College\, Selden\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Heather Cottin Anti-War lecture UID:20120204T000502EST-6OlWslgpuj@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:631-451-4171 Email:melendl@sunysuffolk.edu DESCRIPTION:FUND RAISER BANQUET FOR THE AUTONOMOUS HOSPITAL AT\n SAN JOSE DEL RIO\n CHIAPAS\, MEXICO\n\nNOVEMBE R 21\, 2002 at 7:00 PM\nSUNY STONY BROOK / SAC BALLROOM B\n\nSUGGESTED DON ATION\n$15.00 NON-STUDENTS $5.00 STUDENTS\n\nINFO: Lisa Melendez (631) 45 1-4171 / \nAdelaide Pangemanan (631) 689-7965 / \nSiamak Malek (631) 988-2 137\n\nThis event is organized by Physicians for Human Rights\, Musicians Alliance for Peace\, Students for Peace & Humanity\, SCCC?s Latino Student Club ?Primos\,? and SCCC Office of Student Activities\n\n\n\n\n Geograph ical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021121T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:SUNY Stony Brook / SAC Ballroom B\, Stony Brook\, New York\, Unite d States SUMMARY:Chiapas Hospital Fundraiser UID:20120204T000502EST-CTLlZsK4JG@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:redxochi3@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The Not In Our Name Project is calling for a National Day of Yo uth & Student Action against the juggernaut of war and repression the US g overnment has unleashed on the world. On Wednesday\, November 20th\, thous ands of us must take history into our hands and do all we can to resist th e unjust\, immoral\, and illegitimate war that the U.S. government is plan ning to unleash on the people of Iraq. \nTo go up against all this we need a powerful movement of millions\, refusing to let this war be waged in ou r names\, and determined to stop it from being waged at all. Students have a special role to play in all this - throughout history it is the youth w ho have always been the first to step out there and build determined resis tance\, inspiring and making room for others to resist. \nNot in Our Name Bay Area Youth/Student Resources and Organizing Kit: \nStudents and youth \, contact Not in Our Name youth/student organizer Xochitl to get involved : e\;d\;x\;o\;c\;h\;i\;3\;@\;y\;a\ ;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n \n- let her know which school your from. \n\nEvents and schools participating in the Nov. 20th N ot In Our Name National Day of Student Youth Resistance\nSouthern Cal scho ols and organizations involved\nCSUN\, LACC\, ELAC\, PCC\, SMC\, Moorpark College\, Pitzer College\, UCLA\, USC\, Glendale CC\, Venice High\, Santa Monica High\, Cal Arts\, College of the Canyons\, PHAT Net\, Wise Up!\, R& R! Youth Network\, Occidental College\, El Camino College\, LACC\, YSN of October 22nd Coalition... \nEast Coast schools involved\nHunter\, the New School\, SVA (I think)\, Columbia\, Hunter High School\, LaGuardia\, Stuy\ , and a bunch of other schools with Youthbloc which I am not sure of. Not all of these schools are doing the walkout\, but they all have seperate ev ents planned. The New School is doing a die-in\, Hunter is having a teach- in\, stuff like that. Then students are probably coming later on to Union Square.\n\nOther cities and internationally\n\nAs far as other cities\, we have been getting e-mails from all over the place\; Northern CA\, Hartfor d\, Oklahoma. We have even gotten e-mails from Germany\, France and Pakist an from students who are trying to organize something for the 20th. And of course\, at the meeting this weekend\, their were people from Philly\, LA \, S.F. Bay Area\, Seattle\, Hampshire College all of whom are organizing some sort of event\n\nLocal Campus Organizing \nUSF\, Mills\, UC Berkeley \, Stanford\, Chico\,City College\, Sf State\, UC Santa Cruz\, UC Davis\nA ctivities include teach-ins\, banner drops\, Guerrilla Theater\, Polls\, R allies and more.\n\nHere are some ideas from Osage in New York for how to create a buzz on campus for events.\nHere were some of my ideas: In the da ys leading up to NOV 20 -- \n1. Take a poll on how the students are feelin g about the war (the person who posted about Mills madae me think of that) .\n2. Hand out fact sheets and maybe have something at the bottom that say s like\, 'This is the serious shit the Asses of Evil are planning. What ca n WE do to stop them? How can we show them we're SERIOUS? That standing wi th the people of the world and opposing our government's injustices are th e MAIN priorities in our lives?' 'We will not be lied to' or 'our futures depend on THIS\, not whether we skip math' (something sharper than that la st point\, but I think you know what I'm getting at) :-)\n3. Stage (formal /informal) debates between students and/or teach-ins with someone (like Mi les Solay out here) representing NION.\n4. Wear the NION t-shirts and take the pledge. In class\, at lunch\, etc. Ask teachers to lead students in t aking the pledge.\n5. The globe flag. Hang them in classrooms\, on the fla g pole\, etc.\n6. Then\, on NOV 19\, SATURATE the schools with flyers\, et c.\nThis way you kinda create a buzz and people get a sense of the serious ness of the situation\nPLEASE FORWARD...\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021120 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Berkeley\, California\, United States SUMMARY:The Not In Our Name National Day of Youth & Student Action UID:20120204T000502EST-ZW7CFVUhRP@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:617-821-1949 Email:fragola@fas.harvard.edu DESCRIPTION:Spend two days training\, strategizing\, and networking with st udent labor activists from the around the northeast region. Meet seasoned activists from New York to Maine\, fill your head with useful information and learn the skills you need to organize and win!\n\n Geographical Scope : DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021124 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021122T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Franklin Pierce Hall\, Amherst\, Massachusetts \, United States SUMMARY:USAS NE Region Student Labor Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-UEpAVZG4PP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usasnet.org/nesas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:617.782.2313 Email:nowarnowaynational@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Activist\, community\, and student groups across the nation are all in support of the December 10th NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION against war in Iraq! Boston Mobilization\, in coalition with many groups\, calls for th is action. Visit our websites http://www.bostonmobilization.org and http: //www.nowarnoway.org for more information and tons of resources! Geograph ical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021209 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Across The United States! SUMMARY:National Day of Action Against War on Iraq UID:20120204T000502EST-FRAuD6DH0T@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nowarnoway.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: 415-422-8373 Email:redxochi@yahoo.com or ajstepnitz@usfca.ed u DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Minds -- Northern California schools and anti wa r student groups coming together to plan next coordinated MASS ACTION\nWal k-outs/Actions at Army recuiters and ROTC's/MASS Student-Youth Convergence \nBring Ideas and THINK BIG. THE POTENTIAL IS GREAT!\n\nWHEN: Dec 5th at 6 :30pm\nWHERE: University of San Francisco (USF) See below for directions\n Contact: Abby 415-422-8373 email: a\;j\;s\;t\;e\;p\ ;n\;i\;t\;z\;@\;u\;s\;f\;c\;a\;.\; e\;d\;u\;\n or Xochitl 510 847-6140 e\;d\;x\; 1\;c\;h\;i\;3\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\ ;c\;o\;m\;\n\n\n\nTHE Nov 20th NOT IN OUR NAME National Day of Student Youth Resistance was a tremendous success. Reports are still pouri ng in from Chico\, Los Angeles\, New York(Please see hella cool pictures a t http://nyc.indymedia.org/)\, Santa Cruz\, Sonoma\, Miami\, Hawaii and be yond. Big shout out to the Northern California heads who came out to reall y show the potential and power of a generation determined to not let Georg e Bush\, Dick Cheney and Colin Powell decide the future of humanity. A gen eration has made it's stand clear. USF has agreed to host a meeting to sum up the different actions--walk-outs\, army recruiter take-overs\, rallies \, stickering and more. AND MORE TO MAKE plans for coordinated actions on the Dec 10th actions called by Global Exchange and the 'Day of' actions if and when the US starts its war with Iraq. \n\nIf we want to coordinate No rthern California wide walk-outs or even STATEWIDE WALKOUTS and MASS Stude nt-Youth Convergences like they did in New York then we gotta start planni ng now! And in the spirit of the High School youth from Santa Rosa who org anized their walk-out in a week and a half we gotta be unleashed and deter mined. The NY walkouts and the actions at SF City College and in Sonoma an d Santa Cruz and all over are all over the media. We've been getting calls from The Nation Magazine and the Chronical and Newsweek. They all want to know what is next for the student movement.\nThe whole world is watching and depending on us!!! Let us come together and plot to make our resistanc e real!!!\n\nHere are directions\n\nUSF\n2130 Fulton St.\nSan Francisco\, Ca 94118\n\nCrossroads Cafe\, the basement of the University Center\nnext to Jamba Juice\n\nFrom the North:\nUS-101 S toward SAN FRANCISCO. \nMerge onto CA-1 S toward 19TH AVE/GOLDEN GATE PARK. \nRIGHT onto CLEMENT ST. \nLEFT onto 14TH AVE. \nLEFT onto GEARY BLVD. \nRIGHT onto STANYAN ST. \nLEFT onto FULTON ST. \n\nFrom the S/E:\n\n580 West\n80 West\nStraight to Fell St. Exit\nFell to Masonic\nRight on Masonic\nLeft on Fulton\n\nBA RT\nSan Francisco Bound Train\nGet off at Powell St. or Civic Center\nTake the Fulton 5\, get off at Fulton and Clayton\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021205T183000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of San Francisco\, SF\, California\, United States SUMMARY: Mass Mtg of Bay Area and Northern California Anti War Students De c 5th! UID:20120204T000502EST-CVUuP2SaSe@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nionbayarea.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:401-792-8603 Email:urissc@mips4.com DESCRIPTION:Who:\n\nUniversity of Rhode Island Students for Social Change ( URISSC)\, URI Students for a Sensible Drug Policy (URI SSDP) and URI Clean Water Action.\n\nWhat:\n\nIn conjunction with several campus organization s\, URISSC is leading a DIE-IN on the University of Rhode Island Quadrangl e at the Kingston campus. Participants at the event will apply fake blood - provided - to their clothing and quietly lie down on the quadrangle for two hours. The event is designed to be a serious and solemn reminder that war must be avoided at all costs. Participants are asked to remain silent for the two hour period and to only bring clothing they will be comfortabl e possibly ruining. Interested in attending? Contact Jim Ridolfo at u\ ;r\;i\;s\;s\;c\;@\;m\;i\;p\;s\;4\ ;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n\nWhen:\n\nNovember 25\, University of Rhod e Island Quadrangle at 12:00 PM\n\nAlso on the same day at URI\, URISSC ha s invited guest speaker Martin Lepkowski from Witness for Peace to give a speech about how the US government's intervention in COlombia is fueling t heir ongoing civil war.\n\nThe talk will be held at 7:00pm in the URI Memo rial Union\, room 318.\n\nContact e\;p\;e\;l\;1\;0\; 6\;9\;5\;@\;p\;o\;s\;t\;o\;f\;f\;& #105\;c\;e\;.\;u\;r\;i\;.\;e\;d\;u\;\ n for more information about this event. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021125 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Kingston\, Rhode Island\, United States SUMMARY:University of Rhode Island DIE-IN UID:20120204T000502EST-dXTjphuRCl@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uri.edu/student_organizations/urissc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:866-444-3652 Email:campusteam@feminist.org. DESCRIPTION:------------------------------\nURGENT CALL TO ACTION: DEC 7TH\ nNATIONAL EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION OVER-THE-COUNTER ACTION DAY!\n---------- --------------------\nThe Feminist Majority Foundation is launching a nati onal day of action for Leadership Alliances and feminist activists to step up our efforts of collecting petition signatures of support for Emergency Contraception Over the Counter campaign.\n\nThe Food and Drug Administrat ion (FDA) will soon make a decision on the prescription status of Emergenc y Contraception (also referred to as the ?morning after pill?) and the Fem inist Majority Foundation is collecting thousands of signatures of support to show that women want Emergency Contraception (EC)available over-the-co unter (OTC).\n\nOn December 7th\, 2002\, thousands of feminist activists a cross the country will collect petition signatures and educate our communi ties about emergency contraception. FMF staff\, interns\, and volunteers w ill also be doing local petitioning events in the Washington\, DC area to collect even MORE signatures!\n\nThere are many\, many reasons why this da y\, and this petition drive is so important\n\n* EC could cut in half t he number of unintended pregnancies in this country each year\n\n* EC c ould reduce the number of abortions by 800\,000 each year in the U.S. alon e\n\n* Only 1 in 5 women knows about EC (Kaiser Family Foundation surve y)\n\n* Doctors and pharmacists are allowed to 'opt out' of prescribing and dispensing EC if they choose\, making access difficult and even impos sible for many women. Wal-Mart\, increasingly the only pharmacy in rural areas\, does not dispense EC as a matter of corporate policy\n\n* EC is 95% effective if taken within the first 24 hours and yet is statistically safer than aspirin.\n\nWe need this important drug to be made available o ver the counter NOW to be able to fully control our reproductive lives. Y ou can continue to promote women?s reproductive health access by joining u s in this special critical effort. You can table with the ECOTC petitions\ , attend events like concerts\, plays\, and sporting events on your campus with ECOTC petitions\, and make announcements in your classes on Friday 6 th. We will\nbe awarding feminist prizes to the groups who collect the mo st petitions\, both on the EC Action Day and throughout this semester\, so get your petitions signed and back to us as soon as possible!\n\nRemember \, if you need help thinking of ways to maximize your petition drive\, ple ase contact a member of the Campus Team\,\n&\;#\;1\;0\;1\;& #59\;&\;#\;1\;1\;2\;;\;&\;#\;1\;0\;1\; 9\;&\;#\;1\;0\;8\;;\;&\;#\;4\;9\;;\;&\ ;#\;4\;8\;;\;&\;#\;5\;4\;;\;&\;#\;5\;& #55\;;\;&\;#\;5\;3\;;\;&\;#\;6\;4\;;\; 8\;#\;1\;1\;2\;;\;&\;#\;1\;1\;1\;;\;&\ ;#\;1\;1\;5\;;\;&\;#\;1\;1\;6\;;\;&\;& #35\;1\;1\;1\;;\;&\;#\;1\;0\;2\;;\;&\; 5\;1\;0\;2\;;\;&\;#\;1\;0\;5\;;\;&\;#\ ;9\;9\;;\;&\;#\;1\;0\;1\;;\;&\;#\;4\;& #54\;;\;&\;#\;1\;1\;7\;;\;&\;#\;1\;1\; 2\;;\;&\;#\;1\;0\;5\;;\;&\;#\;4\;6\;;\ ;&\;#\;1\;0\;1\;;\;&\;#\;1\;0\;0\;;\;& #38\;#\;1\;1\;7\;;\; \; \;\n. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021207 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:National Action\, United States SUMMARY:NATIONAL EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION OVER-THE-COUNTER ACTION DAY UID:20120204T000502EST-4HK35Aekwc@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.feministcampus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:866-444-3652 Email:campusteam@feminist.org. DESCRIPTION:------------------------------\nURGENT CALL TO ACTION: DEC 7TH\ nNATIONAL EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION OVER-THE-COUNTER ACTION DAY!\n---------- --------------------\nThe Feminist Majority Foundation is launching a nati onal day of action for Leadership Alliances and feminist activists to step up our efforts of collecting petition signatures of support for Emergency Contraception Over the Counter campaign.\n\nThe Food and Drug Administrat ion (FDA) will soon make a decision on the prescription status of Emergenc y Contraception (also referred to as the ?morning after pill?) and the Fem inist Majority Foundation is collecting thousands of signatures of support to show that women want Emergency Contraception (EC)available over-the-co unter (OTC).\n\nOn December 7th\, 2002\, thousands of feminist activists a cross the country will collect petition signatures and educate our communi ties about emergency contraception. FMF staff\, interns\, and volunteers w ill also be doing local petitioning events in the Washington\, DC area to collect even MORE signatures!\n\nThere are many\, many reasons why this da y\, and this petition drive is so important\n\n* EC could cut in half t he number of unintended pregnancies in this country each year\n\n* EC c ould reduce the number of abortions by 800\,000 each year in the U.S. alon e\n\n* Only 1 in 5 women knows about EC (Kaiser Family Foundation surve y)\n\n* Doctors and pharmacists are allowed to 'opt out' of prescribing and dispensing EC if they choose\, making access difficult and even impos sible for many women. Wal-Mart\, increasingly the only pharmacy in rural areas\, does not dispense EC as a matter of corporate policy\n\n* EC is 95% effective if taken within the first 24 hours and yet is statistically safer than aspirin.\n\nWe need this important drug to be made available o ver the counter NOW to be able to fully control our reproductive lives. Y ou can continue to promote women?s reproductive health access by joining u s in this special critical effort. You can table with the ECOTC petitions\ , attend events like concerts\, plays\, and sporting events on your campus with ECOTC petitions\, and make announcements in your classes on Friday 6 th. We will\nbe awarding feminist prizes to the groups who collect the mo st petitions\, both on the EC Action Day and throughout this semester\, so get your petitions signed and back to us as soon as possible!\n\nRemember \, if you need help thinking of ways to maximize your petition drive\, ple ase contact a member of the Campus Team\,\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20021207 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:National Action\, Nationally\, United States SUMMARY:Dec 7th National Emergency Contraception Action Day UID:20120204T000502EST-nkfcMvWZgG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.feministcampus.org/prescribechoice/calltoaction.asp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:libnow@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:\nCALLING ALL STUDENT ANIMAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES!!!\n\nLiberation Now! - The National Student Animal Rights Conference\nUniversity of Califo rnia - Berkeley\nFebruary 21 to 23\, 2003\nwww.LiberationNow.com \n\n'Libe ration Now!' is the animal rights movement's biggest national event dedica ted to bringing together students and youth in the struggle for animal rig hts.\n\nJoin hundreds of other young animal advocates and dozens of the le ading authors\, speakers\, and organizers of the animal rights movement fo r the second national student animal rights conference! \n\n$10 early regi stration fee. Free and low-cost meals and lodging available. APPLY NOW for travel grants. \n\nFOR MORE INFO and to REGISTER\, visit www.LiberationNo w.com\n\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance\nPO Box 932\nNew York\, NY 10013-0 864\n212-696-7911\nwww.defendanimals.org\n\nOther Sponsors of Liberation N ow!\n\nAnimal Protection Institute\nAnimalVoice.com\nBerkeley Organization for Animal Advocacy\nIn Defense of Animals\nPeople for the Ethical Treatm ent of Animals\nSaving Our Resources Today\nVegNews\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030223 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030221 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of California - Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, Unit ed States SUMMARY:Liberation Now! - The National Student Animal Rights Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-STCWhLEBEW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.LiberationNow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:703-522-2214 Email:aboone@feminist.org DESCRIPTION:******************************************************\nEmergen cy Contraception Over-the-Counter Day of Action\nSaturday\, December 7\n12 :30-3:00 PM\nEastern Market & Union Station\nRSVP: Aimee Boone\,\n******** **********************************************\n\nJoin us for the Emergenc y Contraception Over the Counter (EC OTC) Day of Action on Saturday\, Dece mber 7th! Our campus groups across the country will be working together t o collect petition signatures on this day to increase the impact of our ca mpaign\; reach their campus goals for signatures\; and\, of course\, educa te women and girls about emergency contraception. We'll also be doing loc al petitioning events with our interns and volunteers to collect even MORE signatures!\n\nThere are many\, many reasons why this day\, and this peti tion drive is so important:\n> EC could cut in half the number of unint ended pregnancies in this country each year.\n> EC could reduce the num ber of abortions by 800\,000 each year in the U.S. alone.\n> Only 1 in 5 women know about EC\, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation sur vey.\n> Doctors and pharmacists are allowed to 'opt out' of prescribing and dispensing EC if they choose\, making access difficult and even impos sible for many women. Wal-Mart\, increasingly the only pharmacy in rural areas\, does not dispense EC as a matter of corporate policy. \n> EC i s 95% effective if taken within the first 24 hours and is statistically sa fer than aspirin.\n \nWe need this important drug to be made available ove r the counter NOW to be able to fully control our reproductive lives. You can attend our local petitioning events here in the DC area from 12:30 to 3:00 at the Eastern Market and at a holiday bazaar in Union Station. We will provide petitions\, fact sheets\, stickers\, and talking points on EC ! If you can attend\, please e-mail Aimee Boone at and let her know whi ch event you'd like to attend. We will meet in front of the Amtrak ticket counter at Union Station and at the top of the Metro stop at Eastern Mark et.\n\nYou can also help by making a special and concerted effort to table with the EC OTC petitions\, attend events like concerts\, plays\, and spo rting events with EC OTC petitions.\n\nWe will be awarding fabulous femini st prizes to the groups who collect the most petitions\, both on the EC Ac tion Day and throughout the semester\, so get your petitions signed and ba ck to us as soon as possible! Hope to see you there!\n\nTo sign the petit ion online and for more information about EC OTC please visit http://www.f eministcampus.org/prescribechoice/ecotc.asp. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021207T003000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Emergency Contraception Over the Counter National Day of Action UID:20120204T000502EST-vvLvOtu5aV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.feminist.org/volunteer/ECOTC_Action_Day.asp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:703-522-2214 Email:campusteam@feminist.org DESCRIPTION:Calling all pro-choice students! On January 22-23\, 2003\, hun dreds of students from across the country will gather in Washington\, DC t o show their support for abortion rights on the 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade\, the Supreme Court decision that gave all American women the right to safe\, legal abortion. At the Never Go Back Student Leadership Confere nce: Mobilizing Youth to Save Abortion Rights\, pro-choice students from a cross the country will strategize together new ways to protect reproductiv e rights for future generations. Major leaders of the women's rights movem ent today will address the conference\, including: Gloria Feldt - Planned Parenthood\, Kate Michelman - NARAL\, Kim Gandy - NOW\, Dr. Jane Smith - B usiness and Professional Women USA\, and many more!\n\nThe conference will be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Don't let the only voice in Washing ton on January 22nd be the anti-abortion minority. Help show Washington th at pro-choice feminists ARE the majority!\n\nPlease share the information about this conference with the pro-choice college students that you know. To learn more about the conference or register online\, visit . Geograph ical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030123 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030122 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:'Never Go Back' Student Leadership Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-eb5m76bj3U@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nevergoback.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(352) 337-9274 Email:globalnet@mindspring.com DESCRIPTION:NASA and the Bush administration intend to spend over $1 billio n in the next five years to expand its space nuclear propulsion program. Join the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space as we aga in protest the funding of research and development on nuclear reactors for space-based weapons\, the nuclear rocket\, and nuclear power for NASA's s pace missions. Hundreds of school students will be brought to this annual space nukes symposium for indoctrination by the Air Force\, DoD\, aerospa ce corporations and nuclear academia. Join with us as we reach out to the se students and scientists with our message opposing space nukes. Protect the planet\, no nukes in space! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030204 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030203T100000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:330 Tijeras NW\, Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, United States SUMMARY:No Nukes in Space Protest Vigil at Space Nuclear Power Symposium UID:20120204T000502EST-XozVNMAark@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.space4peace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:iraqconference@umich.edu DESCRIPTION:As the US government moves steadily towards a military confront ation with Iraq\, resistance to US foreign policy in the Gulf has been gro wing constantly. With this situation in mind\, student activists at the Un iversity of Michigan have organized the STOP THE WAR Conference\, which wi ll be a productive space both for activists to build connections to increa se the effectiveness of the antiwar movement\, and for those who want to l earn more about the multitude of issues involved in the US war on Iraq. Th is conference will be an amazing opportunity to meet and network with othe r activists and educate yourself on this pressing issue. Conference organi zers have gathered a group of experienced activists and world-reknowned in tellectuals to give lectures and lead workshops on a wide range of issues. \n\nRegistration is required to attend. Please visit the website IraqConf erence.com to register.\n\nThe current list of guest speakers includes:\nA s'ad Abukhalil\nMichael Albert\nHatem Bazian\nKarima Bennoune\nPhyllis Ben nis (tentative)\nMahdi Bray\nCongressman David Bonior\nAndrea Buffa\nCongr essman John Conyers\nKevin Danaher (tentative)\nRiva Enteen\nRobert Jensen \nRamzi Kysia\nRania Masri\nReverend Edwin Rowe\nRudy Simons\nSusan Wright \nStephen Zunes\n\nplus...\nDavid Roviks playing us some rad ass political folk tunes. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030112 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030111T100000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, United States SUMMARY:STOP THE WAR: Understanding and Confronting America's Conflict with Iraq UID:20120204T000502EST-FHnzvPwXLe@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.iraqconference.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:440-776-3022 Email:ocaw@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:We have called for a Regional Anti-War Conference to be held at Oberlin College on the weekend of December 7th and 8th. The explicit pur pose of the conference is to organize students and youth who oppose war on Iraq\, but people of all ages are welcome. We seek to create a diverse network of regional anti-war activists so that we may be an integral part of the larger anti-war movement. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20021208 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20021207T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Wilder Hall 135 West Lorain St.\, Oberlin\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:Regional Anti-War Conference - Oberlin Coalition Against the War UID:20120204T000502EST-i0vCM8vlIp@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:604 874 9048 Email:youth@cubatours.ca DESCRIPTION:Youth and students from the U.S. and other countries will meet with their peers in seven Cuban provinces for two weeks to discuss peace\, ecology\, human rights and democracy\, and explore ways to end corporate globalization\, poverty\, racism\, sexism and homophobia. Geographical Sc ope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030324 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030310 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Havana\, CU SUMMARY:Real Cuba Youth Tour UID:20120204T000502EST-c4wJbiJhR1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cubasolidarity.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:416.533.6026 Email:saswi2003@yahoo.ca DESCRIPTION:Students Against Sanctions & War in Iraq (SASWI) would like to invite students from American campuses (and elsewhere) to participate in t he Pan-Canadian Student Anti-War Conference. The more American students t hat participate\, the more likely it is that we could call a North America n-wide student day of action against war in Iraq--rather than just a pan-C anadian one--and the more likely it is that we can build a stronger\, more connected student anti-war network. Please join us as we take the first steps to building a truly international movement of students against the w ar!\n\n~Le texte en français suit.~ \n\n********************************** ****************************\n\nStudents Against Sanctions and War in Iraq (SASWI)\n\nOpen call to all students across Canada and Québec\n\nPan-Cana dian Student Anti-War Conference\nJanuary 30 to February 2\, 2003\nUnivers ity of Toronto\,\nToronto\, Ontario\n\nOpposition to a new war on Iraq is growing worldwide. In Britain\, over 400\,000 people marched against war a t the end of September\, including thousands of students from all over Bri tain. The mobilization on October 26 of 100\,000 in Washington\, D.C. and 60\,000 in San Francisco brought many thousands of students onto the stree ts to oppose the war against Iraq. And in Britain on October 31\, dozens o f protests took place at universities and colleges\, including occupations at Cambridge University\, Liverpool\, Manchester\, Brighton\, and Leeds. In Sheffield\, 500 students occupied a\nfaculty building sponsored by Boei ng. In London there were occupations at Goldsmith?s\, King?s College\, the London School of Economics\, and many others.\n\nIn Canada and Québec\, a nti-war coalitions are springing up on almost every campus with students b uilding both their own campus anti-war actions and the January 18 North Am erican day of action against war on Iraq. More recently\, thousands of stu dents just participated in the pan-Canadian day of action against war in I raq on November 16-17 which mobilised 35\,000 people in Canada and Québec. \n\nAt a recent teach-in at the University of Toronto\, students from fift een different universities\, colleges\, and high schools took part in a di scussion called 'Students against war: Building an anti-war movement on th e campuses'. A consensus emerged that it is not only possible but also nec essary to begin building an anti-war movement among students all across th e country.\n\nWith the threat of war looming larger every day\, we feel it is now time for students across Canada and Québec to pull together in a u nified network that can build a massive student movement against war in Ir aq. Students Against War and Sanctions in Iraq (SASWI) would like to make an open call to all students to participate in a pan-Canadian student anti -war conference at the University of Toronto from Thursday\, January 30 to Sunday\, February 2\, 2003. The conference will be accessible both to Eng lish- and French-speaking students.\n\nAlready a number of student anti-wa r coalitions have expressed interest in supporting\, participating in\, an d endorsing the conference. We welcome any anti-war\ncoalition\, peace org anisation\, student union\, cultural organisation\, faith group\, or stude nt club that would like to get involved to send your endorsement to us by email.\n\nIn the coming weeks\, we will be circulating a tentative confere nce programme\, including a timetable. We look forward to your feedback an d hope to post final details as soon as they are ready on our website: www .project3media.com/iraq/.\n\nWe will also be organising committees of stud ent volunteers to organise registration\, housing\, food\, transportation\ , fundraising\, and social events. All students in the Toronto area who ar e interested in working on one of the committees should contact\ns\;&# 97\;s\;w\;i\;_\;l\;o\;g\;i\;s\;t\;& #105\;c\;s\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\; 7\;\n.\n\nThe possibilities are huge of building a broad\,inclusive studen t movement against war right across the country. We think that a pan-Canad ian student anti-war co-ordination can play a role in helping to reach dee per into every school\, every classroom\, and every campus with the messag e that we can and must stop this war!\n\nTo endorse the conference or for more information: \ne-mail us or phone 416.533.6026. \n\nTo get involved i n one of the student committees (for students in the Toronto area): \ne-ma il s\;a\;s\;w\;i\;_\;l\;o\;g\;i\; 15\;t\;i\;c\;s\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\; 6\;c\;a\;\n or phone 416.533.6026.\n\nSASWI online: www.project3medi a.com/iraq/.\n\nTo join the pan-Canadian student anti-war listserve:\ne-ma il us\n\nThe following is a list of some of the organisations that have so far endorsed the Pan-Canadian Student Anti-War Conference: University of British Columbia Coalition Against War on the People of Iraq (CAWOPI)\, Un iversity of British Columbia Medical Students for Global Survival\, Univer sity of Victoria Muslim Students? Association (MSA)\, Simon Fraser Univers ity Coalition to Stop the War on Iraq\, Simon Fraser University Muslim Stu dents? Association (MSA)\, Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design Coalition Against War in Iraq (CAWI)\, York University Now End War and Sanctions (NE WS) on Iraq\, University of Toronto Students? Administrative Council (SAC) \, University of Toronto Coalition Against War in Iraq (CAWI)\, University of Toronto Arab Students? Association (ASA)\, Ryerson University Arab Stu dents? Association (RASA)\, Ryerson University Christian Arab Students? As sociation (CASA)\, Toronto Committee Against Sanctions & War on Iraq (TCAS WI)\, Toronto Trade Unionists Against the War (TUAW)\, Carleton University Middle Eastern Discussion Group\, Carleton University Solidarity with Ira qi & Palestinian Children (SIPC)\, University of Ottawa Global Peace Coali tion\, Brock University Anti-War League (BAWL)\, Niagara Palestine Associa tion (NPA)\, McGill University Coalition Against War & Racism (CAWR)\, Mon tréal Muslim News\, Fredericton Residents for Education on the Economicall y-Motivated Deployment of the Military (FREEDOM)\, Dalhousie University Pe ace and Justice Coalition\, St. Mary?s University Activist Coalition (SMAC )\, Arab Palestine Association of Canada (APA)\, the Canadian Federation o f Students (CFS)\, and many more! We hope we'll soon be able to add your n ame to the list too!\n\n************************************************** ************\n\nStudents Against Sanctions and War in Iraq (SASWI)\n\nUn a ppel à toute la population étudiante à travers le Canada et le Québec\n\nC onférence pan-canadienne des étudiantEs contre la guerre\nDu 30 janvier au 2 février 2003\nUniversité de Toronto\nToronto\, Ontario\n\nLe mouvement d?opposition à la menace d?une nouvelle guerre contre l?Irak se multiplie à travers le monde. En Angleterre\, plus de 400 000 personnes ont manifest é contre la guerre à la fin septembre. Les manifestations de 100 000 perso nnes à Washington et de 60 000 à San Francisco le 26 octobre ont attiré de s\nmilliers d?étudiantEs en opposition à la guerre contre l?Irak. Et le 31 octobre en Angleterre\, des douzaines de manifestations ont eu lieu sur l es campus des\nuniversités et des collèges\, y compris des occupations à C ambridge\, Liverpool\, Manchester\, Brighton\, et Leeds. À Sheffield\, 500 étudiantEs ont occupé un édifice portant le nom de la compagnie Boeing. À Londres\, des occupations ont eu lieu à Goldsmith?s\, King?s College\, Lo ndon School of Economics\, et bien d?autres.\n\nAu Canada et au Québec\, d es coalitions contre la guerre ont été formées sur pratiquement chaque cam pus\, et les étudiantEs se mobilisent pour leurs propres\nactions et pour la mobilisation nord-américaine contre la guerre le 18 janvier. Plus récem ment\, des milliers d?étudiantEs ont participé à la journée d'action\npan- canadienne contre la guerre contre l'Irak les 16-17 novembre\, une mobilis ation de 35 000 personnes au Canada et au Québec.\n\nRécemment\, lors d?un e conférence à l?Université de Toronto\, des étudiantEs de quinze universi tés\, collèges\, et écoles secondaires ont participé à une discussion inti tulée >. Un consensus s?est dégagé de la conférence: il est non-seulement possible\, mais aussi nécessaire\, de construire un mouvement contre la gu erre au sein de la population étudiante à travers le pays.\n\nAvec la mena ce d?une guerre qui grandit à chaque jour\, nous pensons que le moment est venu pour les étudiantEs de créer un réseau unifié qui pourra construire un énorme mouvement étudiant contre la guerre en Irak. Les étudiantEs oppo séEs à la guerre et aux sanctions contre l?Irak (Students Against Sanction s and War on Iraq) lancent un appel à toute la population étudiante pour p articiper à une Conférence pan-canadienne des étudiantEs contre la guerre à l?Université de Toronto du jeudi 30 janvier au dimanche 2 février 2003. La conférence sera accessible\naux francophones et aux anglophones.\n\nDéj à plusiers coalitions étudiantes contre la guerre ont exprimé leur désir d e participer à cette conférence. Nous invitons toutes les coalitions contr e la guerre\, les organismes pour la paix\, les associations étudiantes\, les organisations culturelles\, les groupes religieux\, ou les clubs étudi ants qui veulent participer d?offrir leur appui par courriel à saswi2003@y ahoo.ca.\n\nAu cours des prochaines semaines\, nous ferons circuler une éb auche de programme pour la conférence\, y compris un horaire. Vers la fin novembre nous espérons afficher sur notre site internet www.project3media. com/iraq/ l?information pertinente lorsque les détails de la conférence se ront confirmés.\n\nNous organiserons aussi des comités pour organiser l?in scription\, l?hébergement\, la nourriture\, le transport\, les levées de f onds\, et les activités sociales. Toutes les étudiantes et tous les étudia nts de la région de Toronto qui sont intéressés à\nparticiper à un des com ités peuvent contacter saswi_logistics@yahoo.ca.\n\nLa possibilité de cons tuire un mouvement étudiant contre la guerre existe partout à travers le p ays. Nous pensons qu?une coordination étudiante pan-canadienne contre la g uerre pourra jouer un rôle pour assurer que nous rejoignons chaque école\, chaque classe\, et chaque campus avec le message que nous pouvons et devo ns prévenir cette guerre!\n\nPour appuyer la conférence ou pour plus ample s renseignements:\ncourriel saswi2003@yahoo.ca ou téléphonez au 416.533.60 26.\n\nPour participer à un des comités étudiants (pour les étudiantes et étudiants de la région de Toronto):\ncourriel saswi_logistics@yahoo.ca ou téléphonez au 416.533.6026.\n\nSASWI sur l?internet: www.project3media.com /iraq/.\n\nPour devinir membre du serveur de listes pan-canadien des étudi antEs contre la guerre:\ncourriel saswi@yahoogroups.ca.\n\nVoici une liste partielle des organisations qui ont déjà donné leur appui à la Conférence pan-canadienne des étudiantEs contre la guerre: University of British Col umbia Coalition Against War on the People of Iraq (CAWOPI)\, University of British Columbia Medical Students for Global Survival\, University of Vic toria Muslim Students? Association (MSA)\, Simon Fraser University Coaliti on to Stop the War on Iraq\, Simon Fraser University Muslim Students? Asso ciation (MSA)\, Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design Coalition Against War in Iraq (CAWI)\, York University Now End War and Sanctions (NEWS) on Iraq \, University of Toronto Students? Administrative Council (SAC)\, Universi ty of Toronto Coalition Against War in Iraq (CAWI)\, University of Toronto Arab Students? Association (ASA)\, Ryerson University Arab Students? Asso ciation (RASA)\, Ryerson University Christian Arab Students? Association ( CASA)\, Toronto Committee Against Sanctions & War on Iraq (TCASWI)\, Toron to Trade Unionists Against the War (TUAW)\, Carleton University Middle Eas tern Discussion Group\, Carleton University Solidarity with Iraqi & Palest inian Children (SIPC)\, University of Ottawa Global Peace Coalition\, Broc k University Anti-War League (BAWL)\, Niagara Palestine Association (NPA)\ , McGill University Coalition Against War & Racism (CAWR)\, Montréal Musli m News\, Fredericton Residents for Education on the Economically-Motivated Deployment of the Military (FREEDOM)\, Dalhousie University Peace and Jus tice Coalition\, St. Mary?s University Activist Coalition (SMAC)\, Arab Pa lestine Association of Canada (APA)\, la Fédération canadienne des étudian tes et étudiants (FCEE) \, et plus d'autres! Nous espérons que nous pourro ns ajouter votre nom à la liste aussi!\n\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030202 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030130T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada SUMMARY:Pan-Canadian Student Anti-War Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-KTHLodknfm@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.project3media.com/iraq END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:United Students Against Sweatshops Natoinal Conference. Geogra phical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030202 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030131 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California\, United States SUMMARY:USAS National Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-2TV6ROIiv5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://usasnet.org/conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Radical workshops\, protests\, panels and skillshares. Geograp hical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030126 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030124 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:American University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United S tates SUMMARY:National Conference on Organized Resistance UID:20120204T000502EST-iRmjUj6F12@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.organizedresistance.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(202) 544-3389 Email:petalindsay_dc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Come to a youth & student meeting to discuss the January 19th a ctions and future actions against war and racism.\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2003 6 pm\n@ the Church of the Brethren\n4th St. and North Carolina Ave. SE\n*walking distance from the demonstration*\n(snacks will be provided)\n \nAs you know tens of thousands of people will be converging in Washington D.C. for the weekend of January 18th to take a stand against War and Raci sm. On the buses traveling from all over the country will be anti-war acti vists\, labor unionists\, members of various religious communities\, long time fighters for civil rights and women?s rights as well as those who hav e never before been to a demonstration. Undoubtedly the majority of these diverse participants will be students and young people. In addition to pla ying a vital role in the anti-war movement\, the January 18-19 weekend pre sents an opportunity for us to take action and develop plans for future ac tion.\n\nBe a part of Youth and Student ANSWER\, while you work to stop a war against Iraq\, build a movement that upholds the right of self-determi nation for the people of the world and stands in solidarity with the strug gles across the Middle East\, Africa\, Asia and Latin America against U.S. intervention and neo-colonial domination. Help build a student movement t hat fights racism\, police brutality\, attacks on education\, and all mani festations of oppression and exploitation. We are fighting for a different society\, one that values human needs over profit. \n\n\n\nWhat you shoul d do if you?re interested:\n\n1) Spread the word! Forward this email to ev eryone you know\, and tell them to post it widely. A downloadable PDF of a flyer will be available soon.\n\n2) Contact us if you have questions. Ema il y\;o\;u\;t\;h\;@\;i\;n\;t\;e\;&# 114\;n\;a\;t\;i\;o\;n\;a\;l\;a\;n\;&# 115\;w\;e\;r\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n or call 202-544-33 89.\n\n3) Fill out the Student Organizing Form. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:\nYou th and Student A.N.S.W.E.R.\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030118T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Church Of The Brethren (4th St. And North Carolina\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Youth & Student ANSWER Planning Meeting for J19 and Future Actions Against War! UID:20120204T000502EST-10GUzVup6D@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/j18/students.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(202) 544-3389 Email:petalindsay_dc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Sunday January 19th\nYouth and Student Rally & March\nGather at 11 am\nat the Dept of In-Justice\n(Pennsylvania Ave. between 9th and 10th NW)\n\nMarch to the Presidential Palace (White House)\nfor a Youth & Stud ent Weapons Inspection\n\nGather at 11am at the Department of In-Justice ( Pennsylvania Ave. between 9th and 10th NW) to protest the attacks against the Arab and Muslim communities ? including the recent mass arrests in Cal ifornia. Many of these violations are taking place within our own school a s more and more universities are complying with FBI and INS efforts to gat her information\, interrogate\, detain and deport thousands of people.\n\n March to the Presidential Palace (White House) for a Youth and Student Wea pons Inspection. If George Bush believes that the UN weapons inspectors ha ve the right to look into every building in Iraq\, then we should have a r ight to check out his ?Presidential Palace.? It?s our schools that have go ne without funding and it?s our social programs that have been cut to pay for the U.S. government?s weapons of mass destruction. A new war in Iraq i s estimated to cost almost $2\,000\,000\,000\,000 ($2 trillion\, according to a recent American Academy of Arts and Sciences study). Let?s see if Bu sh provides full and complete disclosure!\n\nJOIN US TO SAY:\nNo War on Ir aq!\nDisarm the Pentagon! \nStop the attacks on the Muslim and Arab commun ities!\nSMASH War & Racism!\n\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030119T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Pennsylvania Ave. Btwn 9th & 10th NW\, Washington\, District of Co lumbia\, United States SUMMARY:ANSWER Youth & Student ACTION Against War & Racsim! UID:20120204T000502EST-VTvTudIKF8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/j18/students.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(202) 544-3389 Email:dc@internationalanswer.org DESCRIPTION:Jan. 18 NATIONAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON to demand:\nNO WAR AGAINST IRAQ\nELIMINATE U.S. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION\n\nRally at 11 am on the West Side of the Capitol Building\nMarch on the Washington DC Navy Yard\n \nWhen Congress rejects the will of the people\, the people must act thems elves. Congress has rubber-stamped Bush's crimi-nal war that seeks to conq uer the oil\, land and resources of the Middle East. Bush and Congress hav e shown that they represent the interests of Corporate America rather than the people of the United States.\n\nA people's movement is growing to sto p them. Tens of thousands of people will participate in mass protest activ ities on the Martin Luther King Jr. anniversary weekend.Dr. King publicly condemned the U.S. war in Vietnam\, provid-ing a powerful connection betwe en the civil rights movement and the anti-war movement. In his ?Beyond Vie tnam? speech at Riverside Church in 1967\, he stated\, ?The greatest purve yor of violence in the world today [is] my own government. ...[F]or the sa ke of the hundreds of thousands trembling under our violence\, I cannot be silent.?\n\nDr. King believed that it was impossible to successfully wage a war on poverty at home while waging a war of aggression in Vietnam. The same can be said today about George W. Bush's global war drive. Social pr ograms and services are being looted as Bush and Congress provide record-b reaking sums for weapons of mass destruction and war.\n\nThis week Bush si gned into law Congress's new defense budget that transfers a billion dolla rs a day from the people into the hands of the military-industrial complex .\n\nThe thousands of people who are coming to Washington\, D.C.\, honor D r. King and his legacy by opposing another criminal war--this time in the Middle East--and by demanding instead that these hundreds of billions of d ollars be spent on jobs\, education\, housing\, healthcare and to meet hum an needs.\n\nJoin with others around the country by bringing a diverse del egation from your school/community to participate in the January 18th mass march in DC or SF Please contact (202) 544-3389\, d\;c\;@\; \;i\;n\;t\;e\;r\;n\;a\;t\;i\;o\; 10\;a\;l\;A\;N\;S\;W\;E\;R\;.\;o\;r\;& #103\;\n.\n\n\n\n\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030118T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:The Capitol Building (3rd & Constitution Ave. NW)\, Washington\, D istrict of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:January 18 NO WAR ON IRAQ Nat'l March on Washington D.C. UID:20120204T000502EST-3RteHR90rL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/j18/j18endorse.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:visionsinfeminism@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:As we move forward into the third year of the Visions in Femini sm Conference\, we keep in mind the words of Emma Goldman\, writing in 193 4: 'I have always striven to remain in a state of flux and continued growt h\, and not to petrify in a niche of self-satisfaction.' That said\, our t heme this year is 'Redefining Global Boundaries and Responsibilities'.\n\n We hope not just to challenge the ossified social structures which allow f or discrimination\, stratification\, and other injustices\, but to challen ge ourselves as activists and\, even more importantly\, as global and loca l citizens.\n\nIn a world of rapid technological and political upheaval\, we wish to come together in dialogue regarding the roles and definitions o f feminist activism in global and local communities\, as well as our respo nsibilities to one another on all levels -- and our responsibilities to th e planet.\n\nWe believe that questions of sustainable living and cooperati ve ecology are important to envisioning an equitable future. We also wish to challenge the very structures of personal relationships\, not just in t heory\, but in practice.\n\nAll are welcome. Raise your voice and share yo ur ideas and experiences!\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030419T100000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Maryland\, College Park\, (near)Washington\, D.\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Visions in Feminism Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-UB12SFoGVv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://visionsinfeminism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Explore the connections between art\, activism\, and spirituali ty.\nLearn tangible skills in organizing for peace.\nEquip participants wi th specific skills in nonviolence.\nNurture gathered community of students and church members. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030316 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030313 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Richmond\, Indiana\, United States SUMMARY:Conference on Organizing for Peace: Arts\, Activism\, and Spiritual ity UID:20120204T000502EST-ftADPx2Bgk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.brethren.org/oepa/seekingpeace/ofp2003.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A delegated student organizing conference to stop the war befor e it starts. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030117 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:George Washington University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:East Coast Student Anti-War Organizing Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-ivvGgJlOiw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://studentorgs.gwu.edu/sawi/index.gw/Site_ID/59/Page_ID/776/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:letters@bamn.com DESCRIPTION:Defend affirmative action.\nJoin the youth and student activist s of the new civil rights movement\, labor leaders and trade union activis ts\, civil rights leaders\, and leading progressive and integrationist int ellectuals as we converge at the Summit and Conference. We will learn\, t each\, network and most importantly plan and organize for the Civil Rights March to the Supreme Court on the day the two Michigan affirmative action cases are heard.\n\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030126 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030120 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, United States SUMMARY:National Civil Rights Summit and Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-JxDkD8sA66@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bamn.com/summit.asp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:clevelandwas@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:This conference will focus on activist communities and the deva stating impact of sexual violence to ourselves\, our loved ones\, our comm unities\, and our movements. We ask everyone--male\, female\, trans\, quee r\, straight\, white\, black\, brown--to look into yourselves about issues of sexual violence and how this relates to all of our lives. We strongly encourage you to prioritize this. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030202 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030201 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Cleveland\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:Confronting Sexual Violence in Ourselves and Our Communities Confer ence UID:20120204T000502EST-DsT6w948Tb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.clevelandmas.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:828-771-4055 Email:sgc2003@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:The Southern Girls Convention is an annual grassroots meeting o f pro-woman activists devoted to empowering women and girls in the South\, and discussing Southern culture\, views and stereotypes of the South\, an d the struggle for social justice. Each year's convention is hosted by a d ifferent Southern community and facilitated by local organizers who manage fundraising\, facilities\, entertainment\, the website\, and more. The pa rticipants themselves facilitate workshops and discussions\, and share ide as\, learn new skills\, and have fun as a community Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030316 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030314T160000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Warren Wilson College\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, United States SUMMARY:Southern girls convention 2003 UID:20120204T000502EST-f9zCvzfNHe@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.southerngirlsconvention.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Major convergence featuring a large permitted rally\, numerous teach-ins\, forums\, and other educational events\, marches of all kinds\, direct action\, street threatre\, 15+ hours of concerts\, a vigil\, a par ade procession\, radical cheering and signing\, dancing\, various bloc's\, and many other to be determined activities. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030126 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030124 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Regional Convergence Against War UID:20120204T000502EST-E93o31HD86@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/war.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:203-887-5945 (cell) Email:linda.shi@yale.edu DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this summit is to build a coalition of Northeast student environmental groups that can take on national issues that each s chool or existing network on its own could not address. We see a particula r need right now for such an organized student movement to respond to the Bush Administration?s efforts to rollback decades of environmental policy. This is intended to be a relatively informal gathering with only 2-3 of t he most active student leaders representing each school. We hope this form at will encourage as much inter-school conversation and networking as poss ible. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030216 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030215T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:205 Prospect Street\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, United States SUMMARY:Northeast Student Environmental Leadership Summit UID:20120204T000502EST-LI6ZeHzsjf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.yale.edu/ysec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:415-398-4404 Email:ssmith@ran.org DESCRIPTION:For years Rainforest Action Network has been at the forefront o f the radical ecology and environmental movement\, using strategic non-vio lent direct action to win protection for the world?s endangered forests an d the cultures and creatures that call these places home. Our highly effe ctive activist network has used a variety of tactics such as hanging banne rs\, blockades of buildings and meetings\, street theater\, protests\, and stopping logging trucks and ships. These actions not only call attention to the plight of the world?s forests but also help to stop the machine of destruction in its tracks. Over the years our activists have consistentl y been on the front lines of the battle for the Earth\, from the streets o f Seattle to the aisles of Home Depot and beyond. And we want you to join the network!\n\nRAN is committed to giving activists the tools they need to work effectively and safely on the most pressing issues of our time. O ur network of activists work not only on RAN campaigns\, such as stopping Citigroup?s destructive fossil fuel investments or Boise?s old growth logg ing\, but also use direct action to get results on issues of concern in th eir own communities.\n\nThe Strategic Action Training is offered in key re gions throughout the U.S. and is a weekend long intensive. Our program fe atures the best local trainers available coupled with skilled RAN trainers . In addition\, RAN trainers are available to assist you with your specif ic needs for individual campaigns and projects. \n\nWhat you can expect f rom the Strategic Action Training:\n\nWhile each weekend intensive is diff erent based on the needs and resources of the local communities\, here are some topics that are generally covered in our trainings:\n\n· Non-violent direct action\n· Working with the media\n· Campaign strategy\n· Street th eater\n· Direct action planning and design\n· Legal issues for activists\n · Blockades\n· Fundraising\n· Recruitment\n· Grassroots organizing\n\nOur program works to give you the hands-on training you need to feel comfortab le with a variety of scenarios and tactics. We use discussions\, role-pla ys\, and taking the training out into the streets to make our weekends int eractive\, fun\, and applicable.\n---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------\nREGISTRATION\n\nYES! I a m interested in attending RAN?s Strategic Action Training. RAN works to k eep the cost of our trainings to a minimum. Most of our programs cost abo ut $20.00 for the weekend. Scholarships are available\, and no one will b e turned away for lack of funds.\n\nSign up online:\nhttp://www.ran.org/ac tion/action_training.html\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030216 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030214T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:NYC - TBA\, NYC\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Rainforest Action Network Strategic Action Training UID:20120204T000502EST-EXPK7mn0eX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ran.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:631-878-1337 Email:buckl@sunysuffolk.edu DESCRIPTION:The Students United in CONSCIOUS CONNECTION in conjunction with PRIMOS & the NEWMAN CLUB proudly present:\n\nFATHER ROY BOURGEOIS\nHumani tarian\, missionary\, prisoner of conscience\, and founder of the SOAW (Sc hool Of the Americas Watch). Father Roy has recently returned from Iraq a nd will likely discuss his experiences there as well as non-violence\, lov e and justice. \n\nFEBRUARY 5TH\, 11:15-12:15 pm in the MAIN LOUNGE of th e Babylon Student Center. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n Geographical S cope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030205T111500 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Suffolk Community College\, Selden\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Father Roy Bourgeois UID:20120204T000502EST-UOabZeBEgG@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:202-862-9740\, ext. 3 Email:span@peace-action.org DESCRIPTION:Travel scholarships are available for this three-day event\, wh ich runs Friday\, February 28 through Sunday\, March 2. Friday (an optiona l day) will be a day of sessions to plan out a national student peace camp aign and elect a Student Peace Action Network council. Saturday and Sunday will feature workshops (including nonviolence\, anti-racism\, media\, and creative fundraising training)\, panel discussions\, and speakers\, with a keynote address and concert of protest music Saturday night and an antiw ar action on Sunday. Looking back\, sweeping forward--As the new generatio n of peace activists\, we are pulling together insights from the struggles that came before\, creating fresh tools to become effective activists tod ay\, and staying true to the principles of nonviolence to build a powerful youth movement for peace. Come away from this fantastic weekend with new skills\, new contacts\, and fresh enthusiasm to carry into your peace and justice work\, spring semester and beyond!\n\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030302 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030228 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:North Carolina State University\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, Unite d States SUMMARY:SPAN National Student Peace Summit UID:20120204T000502EST-zjszixvu4b@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentpeaceaction.org/summit.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:'We'd rather go Hungry than Eat Sweatshop Tacos.' Join the far mworkers\, students\, and other allies in Hunger Striking outside of Taco Bell Headquarters in Irvine\, CA\, beginning Feb 24. Or come down for the week or however long you can. Let's bring the Global Justice movement to gether to send a message to all of corporate America and support this work er-led struggle Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030224 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Irvine\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Hunger Strike at Taco Bell Headquarters UID:20120204T000502EST-hWnhEug4Gk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ciw-online.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Building on the Hunger Strike that will begin Feb 24th\, on Fri Feb 28th tons of workers\, students\, people or faith\, and other allies will converge on Taco Bell Headquarters in a giant Rally to demand justice and tons more will do solidarity actions in their hometowns. Last year 2 \,000 people marched on Taco Bell HQ. \nIf you do a solidarity action\, b e sure to let the workers know. Thanks!\nwww.ciw-online.org Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030228 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Taco Bell HQ\, Irvine\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Convergence at Taco Bell Headquarters UID:20120204T000502EST-gR4dIigUl5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ciw-online.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(740) 376-3806 Email:simsb@marietta.edu DESCRIPTION:There will be a short rally followed by a march through the cit y. It will include stops at several different federal buildings. It is b eing hosted by the Marietta College Coalition for Social Change. Please c ontact for directions and specific address. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030208T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Herman Fine Arts Building\, Marietta College\, Butle\, Marietta\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:No War on Iraq. UID:20120204T000502EST-26S5uc7Gme@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:540 438 8383 Email:jmuequal@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Conference is to come together through femin ism to fight for women's rights and to celebrate and educate ourselves and one another. All open-minded individuals are welcome!\nThe cost is $10 w hich will cover all Conference events\, including\, but not limited to\, l ots of workshops\, Saturday lunch\, and Friday and Saturday night entertai nment. Workshops are many and varied. To give some examples: Feminism 10 1\, Being Queer and Christian\, Men in Feminism\, The Female Sex Revolutio n\, The Contemporary Feminist as a Spiritual Warrior\, The ERA\, and many many more!\nConfirmed headlinging speakers so far are Inga Muscio\, Dr. Gr eer Wilson\, and Dr. Dorie Rothman. For more information and to register\ , please see our website http://orgs.jmu.edu/equal or e-mail us at j\; m\;u\;e\;q\;u\;a\;l\;@\;y\;a\;h\; o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\nWe invite you to join us as we speak up and speak out! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030330 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030328T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:James Madison University\, Harrisonburg\, Virginia\, United States SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Women's Rights and Empowerment Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-6KwkJHIBzW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://orgs.jmu.edu/equal/conference.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(401)521-3584 Email:sene@afsc.org DESCRIPTION:NO WAR - A Gathering for Peace and Justice\nSunday\, February 2 \n3:00-4:30pm\n\nBeneficent Congregational Church\n300 Weybosset Street\, Providence\n(Up the street from the Providence Performing Arts Center)\n\n There will also be a sundown-to-sundown Vigil and Fast for peace with Iraq from Sat.\, Feb. 1-Sun.\, Feb 2\n\nSponsored by (partial list): American Friends Service Committee of Southeastern New England\; Brown University F aculty\, Alumni\, and Staff Against War\; Direct Action for Rights and Equ ality\; Green Party of Rhode Island\; Ministers Alliance\; Pax Christi Rho de Island\; Providence ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism)\; Rhode Island Peace Action\; Rhode Island Peace and Justice Education Fund\; Rho de Island Peace Mission\; Rhode Island Project Plowshares\; Rhode Island S tate Council of Churches\; URISSC (URI Students for Social Change).\n\nThe re will be speakers\, entertainment\, and fellowship. For more information about the gathering and 24-hour vigil\, or to add your organization to th e list of sponsors\, contact: (401) 521-3584\; s\;e\;n\;e\ ;@\;a\;f\;s\;c\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n Geographic al Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030202T150000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Beneficent Congregational Church\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, Uni ted States SUMMARY:NO WAR - A Gathering for Peace and Justice UID:20120204T000502EST-zTF6Vlvlmi@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.afsc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:215/222/4711 Email:ncc@seac.org DESCRIPTION:The Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance (OREPA) \n& the Stud ent Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) present: \n\nSTOP THE BOMBS \nST UDENT ORGANIZING CONFERENCE \nKNOXVILLE\, TN \nMARCH 31-April 1\, 2003 \n\ nAt a time when ordinary people across the country are opposing the contin uing assault against the people of Iraq\, in a new war with open talk of ' usable nukes\,' it is essential that we draw public attention to the weapo ns of mass destruction being produced here in the US and the tragic conseq uences that the use of these weapons would have on innocent civilians in t he Middle East and elsewhere. The production center for the US nuclear ars enal\, the Y12 'National Security Complex\,' is in Oak Ridge\, Tennessee\; we must organize to shut it down.\n\nJust after OREPA's spring action at the Y12 nuclear weapons complex in Oak Ridge (March 29-30)\, we are hostin g an organizing conference to bring together youth and students who are ac tive in the Stop the Bombs campaign and other anti-nuke organizing. The g athering will work toward the long-term goal of developing a sustained you th movement across the country for an end to nuclear weapons production. P articipating youth and student organizations will build a relationship wit h OREPA in which they will work to build the Stop the Bombs campaign on th eir campuses and in their communities\, while OREPA will provide informati onal\, strategic\, media\, legal\, and/or financial support\, depending on available resources.\n-----------------WHAT THE GATHERING WILL LOOK LIKE- ---------------\nThe conference will be co-hosted by OREPA and SEAC. We hi ghly encourage other groups to participate in the planning and implementat ion of the gathering- it is meant to be a cooperative process! OREPA will share decision-making over the workshops\, action\, and future campaign st rategy with participating organizations. The following outline contains so me possibilities for workshops\, but we want participants' input as to whi ch trainings would be most useful! \n\nInformational Presentations \nThrou gh informational presentations and workshops\, learn about: \n- The histor y of nuclear weapons and global proliferation \n- The anti-nuclear movemen t of the 80's: Success stories and lessons for combating the new Nuclear R evival \n- The US Nuclear Weapons Complex today and the role of Y12 \n- Wh o writes US policy? Washington's 'revolving door' and the role of weapons contractors and corporate think-tanks \n- Militarism and Environmental Jus tice \n\nSkills development \nDevelop your organizing skills in workshops led by experienced trainers. \nSome suggestions are: \n- Campus organizing skill share and discussion \n- Media skills (press releases\, interviews\ , building relationships with reporters) \n- Anti-racist organizing (addre ssing all forms of oppression within our organizations and in how we organ ize as we work for social change) \n- Making links between your University and the Military Industrial Complex \n- Puppet-making \n- Independent med ia \n- Legislation: lobbying and other tools for grassroots activists \n- Consensus decision-making \n- Direct Action: civil disobedience\, blockade s\, banner hangs\, lock-downs\, dealing with tear gas\, pepper spray\, and police repression \n\nPlanning and Strategizing \nLots of time will be re served for breakout sessions in which students can get together by organiz ation\, by region\, or however else makes sense. This is a time for you to network across campuses and across regions\, using these new connections to further your local organizing efforts and help build a national moveme nt to end nuclear weapons production. We will hear from student groups abo ut their campaigns\, discuss strategy ideas\, brainstorm actions\, and dev elop a plan for how to work together in the future and bring the Stop the Bombs campaign back to our campuses and communities. This gathering and t he action at Y-12 are not ends in themselves\; rather\, these events will be a kick-off to what will hopefully be a lasting relationship between ORE PA and youth organizations working for peace\, nuclear disarmament\, envir onmental justice\, and a sane U.S. foreign policy. At this conference we w ill lay the groundwork for this exciting and necessary coalition. Come to Knoxville in March and be a part of it! You can register on our website -- http://www.stopthebombs.org/calendar/conference.html \n\nIf you have any questions\, comments\, or ideas\, please respond to a\;b\;i\; 03\;a\;i\;l\;@\;s\;t\;o\;p\;t\;h\;&# 101\;b\;o\;m\;b\;s\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n or  10\;c\;c\;@\;s\;e\;a\;c\;.\;o\;r\;g\ ;\n\, or call the Peace House at (865)483-8202. Note: Some financial assis tance for transportation will be available\, depending on need and availab le resources (so apply early!) \n-- Abigail Singer A\;b\;i\; 3\;a\;i\;l\;@\;s\;t\;o\;p\;t\;h\; 01\;b\;o\;m\;b\;s\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n Oak Rid ge Environmental Peace Alliance 865-483-8202 Web site http://www.stoptheb ombs.org \n-- Jason Fults n\;c\;c\;@\;s\;e\;a\; 9\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n Student Environmental Action Coalition (S EAC) 215/222/4711 \nWeb site http://www.seac.org/campaigns/militarism.sht ml Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030401 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030331 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Knoxville\, Tennessee\, United States SUMMARY:Stop the Bombs: Student Organizing Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-U9kVi7f8rT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.stopthebombs.org/calendar/conference.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the W.A.R.P. Conference is to facilitate interca mpus relationships between varied organizations gathered to discuss and pr omote educational and responsible activism on a coordinated level against the U.S.- led war against Iraq. Furthermore\, the W.A.R.P. Conference will actively seek resolution(s) encouraging coordinated campaigns across the Midwest in the interest of peace and justice around the world. The confere nce will pay special attention to the possibility if adopting a resolution forming a Regional Intercampus Anti-War Coordinating Committee and will a lso attempt to establish permanent connections between the campuses involv ed. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030209 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030208 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, United States SUMMARY:War Ain't Right People!: Conference and Concert UID:20120204T000502EST-6XoLDZAwmA@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wiscpunk.org/warpcon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:glbtss@osu.edu DESCRIPTION:A massive conference with over 1000 lgbt youth expected to atte nd. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030216 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030214 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ohio State University\, Columbus\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest BLGTA College Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-m5ssVa0Vom@69.73.141.125 URL:http://multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/glbtss/mblgtacc.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:United for Peace's massive mobilization against the war. There are simultaneous protests in San Francisco\, Philadelphia\, and around the world. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030215T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:NYC Massive Anti-War Demonstration UID:20120204T000502EST-rVeut02djv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?list=sub&sub=30 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:501-244-2439 Email:clearinghouse@tao.ca DESCRIPTION:STUDENT STRIKE FOR BOOKS NOT BOMBS!\n\n\nJOIN US IN A STUDENT S TRIKE MARCH 5TH TO DEMAND:\n\nUS Government:\n- End the drive for military action and sanctions that target the people of Iraq\n- Fund education to ensure that everyone in the US has access to higher education\n- Re-alloca te military funds to eliminating poverty and building peace and home and a broad\n\nCampus Administrators:\n- Declare opposition to the war\n- Disclo se and eliminate military research contracts\n- Freeze or lower tuition an d fees\n\n\n\n\nThe Bush administration is intent on plunging America into an illegitimate and pre-emptive war that will only increase danger for Am ericans and the world. At the same time education\, healthcare\, the envi ronment\, and the economy are being neglected. Its time for youth and stu dents to take a stand for America?s future!\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030305 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:National\, United States SUMMARY:National Student Strike for Books Not Bombs UID:20120204T000502EST-2V6Drf0Emt@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyspc.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:617 695-2665 Email:tmose@cool2serve.org DESCRIPTION:19th Annual National COOL Conference on Student Community Servi ce\n'Students Leading Change'\nMarch 13-15\, 2003\nCleveland State Univers ity\nCleveland\, OH\nwww.cool2serve.org\n\nJoin the largest and only confe rence of its kind as we bring together over 2\,000 college student leaders from across the country involved in community service\, service learning\ , advocacy and activism work.\n\nHIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:\n\n* Keynote speaker s Adam Taylor\, Executive Director of Global Justice\, and Paul Loeb\, not ed author of Soul of a Citizen\n\n* 150 student-led workshops and 15 day- long forums on topics like global aids\, hunger and homelessness\, careers in the common good\, globalization and organizing for social change\n\n* Opportunities Fair with more than 50 organizations offering programs\, jo bs and/or internships\n\n* Oxfam hunger banquet\n\n* Service Plunge to m ake a difference for kids and families in Cleveland \n\n* Rock and Roll Hall of Fame\n\nDISCOUNT registration deadline: Friday\, Febrary 14\, 2003 Register now at www.cool2serve.org\n\nGET INVOLVED!! Go on-line at www.c ool2serve.org to:\n\n* Submit a workshop proposal\n* Apply to be a stude nt keynote speaker\n* Nominate your program for recognition with a COOL a ward\n* Enter your artwork in the student competition to be on the cover of the\n Conference Program. \n\nHope to see you in Cleveland!! Geograp hical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030315 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030313 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Cleveland\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:19th Annual COOL Conference on Student Community Service UID:20120204T000502EST-3osLVEnuUl@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cool2serve.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Overview\nMark your calendar for the first annual Campus Earth Summit\, which will take place on Saturday\, March 22\, at the University of Texas at Austin. It's a free conference on how to run campus environmen tal projects. \n\nWe'll learn new techniques for addressing important envi ronmental issues on campus\, including assessing each school's environment al impact\, reducing energy use\, and implementing more environmentally fr iendly purchasing policies. We'll study what other schools are doing to ad dress these concerns and what has succeeded and failed on other campuses. Suzanne Savanick\, the Coordinator of the Sustainable Campus Initiative Co mmittee at the University of Minnesota\, will lead the conference. \n\nThe Campus Earth Summit is hosted by the UT Environmental Center and co-spons ored by the Student Events Center\, Center for Sustainable Development\, a nd Environmental Science Institute. \n\nOur Speaker: Suzanne Savanick\nSuz anne Savanick coordinates the Sustainable Campus Initiative Committee at t he University of Minnesota. She also is pursuing a Ph.D. in conservation b iology and is writing a dissertation on urban ecology and college campuses .\n\nShe earned a Master of Environmental Management in environmental econ omics and policy from Duke University and a bachelor's degree in geology f rom Carleton College. She also serves as an elected Supervisor of the Dako ta County Soil and Water Conservation District and serves on the education committee for the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Di stricts.\n\nSchedule \n9:00 - 9:50 Overview of Campus Environmental Projec ts \n10:00 - 10:50 Environmental Assessments of Campus \n11:00 - 11:5 0 Energy Use and Efficiency \n12:00 - 1:00 Lunch \n1:00 - 1:50 Environment ally Preferable Purchasing \n2:00 - 4:00 Collaborative Breakout Sessions\n - Implementing Energy Projects\n - Starting an Environmental Assessment \n - Changing Purchasing Policies\n - Improving Campus Recycling\n - La unching an Environmental Center \n4:00 - 5:00 Closing \n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030322 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Austin\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:UT Campus Earth Summit: Enabling Environmental Change on Campus UID:20120204T000502EST-gZlTr3oiXa@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.utenvironment.org/campusgreen.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:715 343-1670 Email:lmcgr565@uwsp.edu DESCRIPTION:The focus of this conference is global climate change\, our dep endency on fossil fuels and its impact on the war on terrorism. This conf erence was held at Michigan State University last year in conjunction with 'Kyoto Now!' www.kyoto-now.org. This year the conference will be held at UW-SP and will include a variety of workshops (renewable energy 101\, no war in Iraq\, art and revolution)\, speakers\, and panel discussions. Als o the conference is FREE! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030427 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030425 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\ , United States SUMMARY:Turn Down the Heat Conference 2003! UID:20120204T000502EST-tBAN6xwe9g@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/sga/Sustainability/Sustain.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(847) 912-2450 Email:sfg3@georgetown.edu DESCRIPTION:USFT's kickoff event will take place on the 28th from 4-6.30 on University of Washington's campus. This event is to introduce USFT to th e world as the positive student Fair Trade umbrella organization. The even t will feature a folk singer\, a fair trade coffee farmer\, a student who has lead a successful campaign\, USFT co-founders\, and an Equal Exchange representative.\n\nAfter the speaches there will be an hour of networking. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030228T160000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Washington\, Ammes- Walker Conference\, Seattle\, Wa shington\, United States SUMMARY:United Students for Fair Trade Kickoff Event UID:20120204T000502EST-MV0N6sjnnE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Themes include:\n? Environmental Racism\n? Women of Color Issue s\n? Labor Justice\n? Prison Industrial Complex\n? International Student I ssues\n? Reproductive Rights\n? Queer Communities of Color Issues \n \n G eographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030209 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030207 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:Oregon Students of Color Coalition Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-wWhUDXVave@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.orstudents.org/oscc/conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:773-227-7873 Email:csawn@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Invitation to National Conference of the Campus Anti-War Networ k (CAN)\nFebruary 22-23\, Chicago\, IL\n\nAs global opposition grows to a war on Iraq\, the Bush Administration seems to be more determined than eve r to carry out another desert slaughter. Protests around the world are es calating and right here in the US on January 18th well over 500\,000 march ed against the war. Fifty percent of Americans polled say they oppose the war\, which means we CAN stop Bush before he kills again. Students playe d a crucial role in forcing the US to get out of Vietnam 30 years ago. To day\, people around the world are looking for our generation to do its dut y and stand up against this war. We also know that the tens of billions t hat will be spent on bombing and occupying Iraq means cuts in education he re at home. An estimated 400\,000 students will not be able to attend col lege next year because of the attacks on education spending. Tens of thou sands of us have marched\, organized speak-outs and vigils\, attended teac h-ins and made our voices heard. But as the war gets closer\, it?s time f or us to get seriously organized on a national scale to make sure we have the greatest\, most united impact possible. The people of Iraq are counti ng on us. \n\nOn January 17\, regional conferences at George Washington U niversity and San Francisco State University brought together representati ves from over 70 colleges and universities to discuss strengthening the em erging anti-war movement. Delegates founded the Campus Anti-War Network ( CAN) and voted to oppose the war on Iraq and educate and activate our clas smates and campus communities. We also decided to call for emergency camp us actions on the day after the US invades Iraq or escalates the bombing\, as well as to endorse the mass protests in San Francisco and New York Cit y on February 15 and 16. \n\nIn order to help achieve these goals\, CAN i s organizing a national conference in Chicago on February 22-23 of campus- based\, student anti-war committees. We believe that the best way to buil d an independent student voice within the anti-war movement as a whole is for the hundreds of schools with anti-war groups to get together\, face to face\, and democratically decide how we can all work together to stop thi s war. \n\nAll student anti-war activists are encouraged to attend the co nference\, but each school will be limited to two voting delegates to take part in decision making at the conference so that schools are not geograp hically under or over represented. All national anti-war groups are invit ed to send non-voting observers in order to build unity and coordination\, but decisions will be up to student delegates.\n\nREGISTRATION: As soon a s your school decides to attend the conference\, please forward the names of the delegates and all other attendees from your school to the following : c\;s\;a\;w\;n\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\ ;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n. For questions regarding the c onference\, phone contact can be made at 773-227-7873.\n\nLOCATION: The CA N conference will be held at Loyola University?s Lakeshore Campus in the R oger?s Park neighborhood of Chicago. The red line train Loyola stop is onl y steps from our meeting room. Maps and directions are available on reques t and more information will be sent out prior to the conference regarding exact meeting rooms\, welcoming party locations\, etc.\n\nHOUSING: Student s in Chicago will try to arrange free housing for all conference attendees who need it. Given the big number of participating campuses\, we request that if you can make arrangements on your own\, that would be a big help. A list of cheap hostels and motels will be forwarded to anyone who request s it. Those who need housing arranged should email with the names and any special considerations (allergies\, late arrivals\, handicapped accessible \, etc.) of all those who need a place to stay for either Friday and/or Sa turday nights.\n\nFOOD: Students in Chicago are trying to arrange food don ations in order to provide light breakfasts and lunches for both Saturday and Sunday of the conference. Dinner on Saturday will not be provided but many cheap restaurants are within walking distance of the conference locat ion. Vegetarian meals will be available but vegans or others with dietary restrictions should email c\;s\;a\;w\;n\;@\;h\;&# 111\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\; so we kn ow how many to accommodate.\n\nHere is a preliminary list of campuses part icipating in the national conference:\nSan Francisco State University\, Br own University\, University of West Virginia\, University of Chicago\, Geo rge Mason University\, University of California-Berkeley\, University of C alifornia-Davis\, University of California-Santa Cruz\, Chico State\, DePa ul University\, Loyola University\, Northeastern Illinois University\, Lan e Tech High School\, Notre Dame University\, University of Southern Califo rnia\, University of Michigan\, George Washington University\, University of California-San Diego\, Mills College\, Washington State University\, Un iversity of Oregon-Eugene\, University of Illinois-Chicago\, University of Vermont-Burlington\, Columbia University\, California State Humboldt\, Sa n Diego State University\, University of Maryland\, University of Texas\, University of North Carolina-Greensboro\, Ithica College\, University of M ichigan\, Portland State University\, College of DuPage\, Lewis and Clark College\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\, University of Wisconsin-Eau Cl aire\, Susquehanna University\, Earlham College\, Swarthmore College\, Not re Dame de Namur University\, Rutgers University\, University of Northern Colorado\, Marshall University\, Academy of Art-SF\, University of Iowa ? Many more to come!\n\nA Proposed Agenda and Conference Procedural Informa tion below.\n\nFriday\, Feb. 21\n8pm-midnight\n--WELCOMING PARTY for housi ng assignments\, meeting each other (location to be announced)\n\nSaturday \, Feb. 22\n9am-10am\n--REGISTRATION\, distribution of conference material s\, bagels\, info fair \n10am-11am\n--KEYNOTE ADDRESS FROM GUEST SPEAKERS \n10:45-11:15\n--WELCOME FROM CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS\, explanation of proce dure\, approval of agenda\n11:15-12:30\n--PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF P ROPOSALS on points of unity and structure issues (non voting)\n12:30-1:30\ n--LUNCH BREAK with informal regional networking (lunch will be provided o n site)\n1:30-3:00\n--BREAKOUT SESSIONS to discuss and brainstorm action p roposals and CAN organizing (specific topics tba\, but likely to CAN day o f action\, national or regional CAN protests\, CAN website and newsletter\ , CAN outreach\, March 5 actions\, etc.)\n3:00-4:30\n--PRESENTATION AND DI SCUSSION OF PROPOSALS action/organizational proposals from breakout sessio ns (non voting)\n4:30-5:00\n--REST BREAK\n5:00-6:30\n--EDUCATIONAL/STRATEG Y WORKSHOPS (speakers on topics related to war\, organizing strategies\, e tc.)\n6:30-7:30\n--DINNER ON YOUR OWN\n7:30-9:00 (optional)\n--BREAKOUT SE SSION for chairs and proposal makers to help organize Sunday's voting sess ion \n8:00-midnight\nPARTY with entertainment (location to be announced)\n \nSunday\, Feb. 23\n10am-10:30\n--PRESENTATION from previous night's propo sal organizing breakout session\n10:30-12:00\n--DISCUSSION AND VOTES on po ints of unity and structure\n12-12:30\n--LUNCH BREAK (lunch provided)\n12: 30-2:00\n--DISCUSSION AND VOTES on action proposals\n2:00-3:00\n--BREAKOUT S FOR WORKING GROUPS on passed proposals\n\n\n\nHere's How the CAN Nationa l Conference Works\n\nSCHOOL ANTI-WAR OR PEACE COMMITTEES: Two delegates will be recognized from every college or high school campus anti-war or pe ace group. Only one antiwar or peace group per campus please (where more t han one exists\, please meet to elect two delegates to represent the antiw ar from your school.) These delegates will have to register at the confere nce in order to get their voting cards. Each school can bring as many stud ents as they like and non-delegate students will have the chance to caucus with their delegates for decision making purposes before votes are taken. Delegates and non-delegate students will have full rights to participate (speaking\, making proposals\, working on CAN committees\, chairing or fac ilitating\, etc.) in all aspects of the conference\, although delegates ma y be given priority to speak on certain items if time is running short. \n \nGUESTS: CAN wants to build the greatest possible unity amongst \nanti-wa r forces across the country. Therefore\, we are extending an open \ninvita tion to all anti-war groups (student or otherwise) to attend and \npartici pate in the National Conference open sessions on Saturday\, February \n22. There will be space for information tabling for a fee on both Saturday a nd Sunday. We welcome input about how to coordinate anti-war work within t he student movement as well as between the student movement and other sect ors (labor\, religious groups\, civil rights organizations\, etc.) CAN's S unday\, February 23 decision making sessions will be limited to student de legates and non-delegate students from participating campus antiwar or pea ce committees. If you or your organization would like to attend the CAN Na tional Conference\, please email the Planning Committee at c\;s\;&# 97\;w\;n\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;&# 46\;c\;o\;m\;\n. \n \nVOTING PROCEDURE: The National Conferenc e Planning Committee voted to adopt a simple majority voting procedure for all conference questions. That is\, \nall questions will be decided by a simple majority vote of the delegates. \n(For reference\, there is a goo d basic Robert's Rules up on the \nwww.antiwarconference.org website that was used for the January 17\, San \nFrancisco State University CAN confere nce.)\n\nFACILITATING AND CHAIRING: The conference will operate on a simp lified Roberts Rules of Order process\, which will be distributed to all p articipants in \nadvance of the conference\, as well as included in the co nference packet \nitself. Different chairs will be chosen for different se ssions based on \ngeographic representation. Antiwar committees are asked to send a list of possible chairs toc\;s\;a\;w\;n\;@\ ;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\ ;. Chairing/facilitating a national conference can be challenging\, so all attendees are asked to respect the \nchairs/facilitators and remember tha t they are only students trying to do \ntheir best\, just like the rest of us.\n\nPROPOSALS ON STRUCTURE OR PROCESS: Proposals regarding CAN struct ure and process must be submitted in writing to the Conference Planning Co mmittee at c\;s\;a\;w\;n\;@\;h\;o\;t\; 09\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n no later than 6pm on Friday\, February 21 in order to be considered on the floor of the confere nce. \n\nPROPOSALS ON POINTS OF UNITY: Proposals regarding CAN's points of unity should be submitted in writing to the Conference Planning Committ ee at \nc\;s\;a\;w\;n\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\ ;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n no later than Friday\, F ebruary 21 at 6pm in order to be \nconsidered on the floor of the conferen ce.\n\nPROPOSALS ON ACTIONS and other things\, such as committees\, web si tes\, etc: These proposals should be submitted in writing to the Conferenc e Planning \nCommittee at c\;s\;a\;w\;n\;@\;h\;&# 111\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n no lat er than Friday\, February 21 at 6pm in \norder to be considered on the flo or of the conference.\n\nProposals NOT submitted in writing on time can st ill be brought to the \nconference. However\, experience at the regional c onference shows that there \nwill be dozens of proposals on lots of differ ent questions. The \npoint of submitting them early\, in writing\, is so t hat they can be organized\, \ngrouped and presented in a coherent way to t he conference in order to \nmaximize our time. Proposals not submitted on time in writing will NOT be \ngiven priority over proposals submitted on t ime in writing. Of course\, we \nwill all have to be a little flexible on this point\, but all schools should \nSTRIVE to think about what they want to propose BEFORE they arrive and send \nthose proposals to the Conferenc e Planning Committee. \n\nAll these proposals will then be discussed on S aturday in non-voting\, \ndiscussion sessions. Based on the written propos als and the Saturday \ndiscussions\, a working group will prepare a presen tation of emerging \nproposals to be considered on structure\, points of u nity\, actions and other \nproposals on Sunday. Thus\, the final proposals to be discussed on Sunday \nwill be a combination of the written proposal s that arrive in advance of the \nconference and the full day of discussio n about those proposals on Saturday. \n\n\n\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030223 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030222 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Loyola University\, Lakeshore Campus\, Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Antiwar Network National Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-j0CbZjnumF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.antiwarnetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(315) 478-9702 Email:abhaley@syr.edu DESCRIPTION:Northeast SEAC needs to be revitalized!!! We are calling all SE AC'ers of the Northeast\, and any other youth activist that wants to make a difference to come to our conference for the weekend. 21+ workshops\, ca ucuses\, action.... what more could you ask for! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030302 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030228T040000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Syracuse University & SUNY ESF\, Syracuse\, New York\, United Stat es SUMMARY:SEAC Northeast Regional Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-Xuda0045k6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://students.syr.edu/seac/conference.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@lgbtqsummit.org DESCRIPTION:Our conference theme serves to recoginize the many and varied f acets of each individual. Developing the whole leader is crucial to the ef fectiveness of our communities. This year we will address the physical\, spiritual\, emotional\, intellectual\, social\, and political dimensions o f leadership. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030215 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030214 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Denver\, Colorado\, United States SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain LGBTQ Leadership Summit UID:20120204T000502EST-dziXElL901@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.lgbtqsummit.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:National Association for Ethnic Studies 31st Annual National Co nference. April 3-5\, 2003. Borderlands and Beyond:\nExamining Intersectio ns of Race\, Ethnicity\, Class\, Gender\, Sexuality\, and Nation Geograph ical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030405 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030403 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Phoenix\, Arizona\, United States SUMMARY:National Conference on Ethnic Studies UID:20120204T000502EST-VDLbsGRbaC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://faculty.washington.edu/davidgs/naes2003.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Locating Common Ground: Rethinking and Strengthening Our Collec tivities.\n\nAs STUDENTS OF COLOR\, we often feel marginalized in our scho larship particularly when we appear alone in our critical perspectives on traditional research in our fields. Despite these experiences of isolation \, we draw strength from our interactions with one another.\n\nToday\, we face new political\, economic\, and social realities that compel us to rec onsider the ties that bind us\, and the imperatives behind these bonds. Ho w can we LOCATE COMMON GROUND upon which to face the future?\n\nWe cannot simply rely on what were once 'safe' assumptions and 'proven' practices. W e must be cognizant of the 'real word' implications and 'global' impact of our work. Therefore\, we aspire to discover and enact new ways for us to perform our work while we open up social networks and strengthen our colle ctives.\n\nThe purpose of the SCOR 13th annual graduate and professional s tudent conference is to explore\, from each discipline\, the recent challe nges we face as students of color. We encourage submissions from all gradu ate and professional student Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030215 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030213 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, United States SUMMARY:Students of Color of Rackham Conference: Locating Common Ground UID:20120204T000502EST-uXM3xdww3C@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.umich.edu/~scorweb/conf2003/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Empowering all people to move towards global justice by creatin g dialogues on culture\, power structures\, and health. Geographical Scop e: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030217 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030216 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Eugene\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:Women of Color Coalition Building Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-wDFAIv6tcD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uoregon.edu/~women/wocprogram.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Sixty workshops\, queer coffee house\, film festival\, forty ca mpuses\, speakers\, etc. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030223 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030221 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Riverside\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Coming Home Queer: UC Riverside Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-UgKJ6s05js@69.73.141.125 URL:http://cominghomequeer.ucr.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Queer youth conference. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030322 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030321 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hartford\, Connecticut\, United States SUMMARY:Our True Colors Conference (Queer) UID:20120204T000502EST-8ZRp2FIuf9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ourtruecolors.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Building upon two previous ASU women of color conferences\, GAT HERING AT THE RIVER seeks to gather faculty\, staff and students from ASU\ , NAU and UofA to share our experiences in the Arizona academy\, to learn more about our research and activism on behalf of women of color\, and to further coalition building and networking across the state. Tentatively we have scheduled a plenary panel on campus climate issues\, breakout sessio ns\, a luncheon\, 3 concurrent sessions\, and a reception/ performance. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030222 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030221 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Tempe\, Arizona\, United States SUMMARY:Gathering at the River: Women of Color Conference at Arizona State UID:20120204T000502EST-Gziu7eNUva@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.public.asu.edu/~dejesus/gathering2.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030301 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030228 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Socorro\, New Mexico\, United States SUMMARY:Transforming Tradition: New Mexico Women Studies Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-VukvFViAIE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nmt.edu/~women/conference.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:aslove@bulldog.unca.edu DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth annual GLBT/Q Studies Conference at UNCA\, a nd this year's theme is 'Citizen Queer: Outsider Status\, Dissent\, and Re sistance.'\n\nThe keynote is gay performance artist Tim Miller\, who will perform his show 'Glory Box' and offer a workshop on performance and agenc y. Numerous other paper presentations\, workshops\, readings\, etc. will take place during the conference\, including performances by the Bold Maid s and Kt Kilborn ('Underground TRANSit.') Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030322 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030321 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:UNC Asheville\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, United States SUMMARY:GLBT/Q Studies Conference - UNC Asheville UID:20120204T000502EST-a5ePvzz4eK@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unca.edu/glsc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:publiclands@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:One of the largest public lands conferences to take place this year in the US will be held 2/28-3/2 in Houston\, TX. we are bringing in speakers such as darryl cherney\, co-organizer with judy bari of the Redwo od Summer\, John Talberth\, author of the economic analysis that exposed t he economic loss incurred by logging on our national forests\, Andy Kerr\, activist guru from OR\, and others from groups such as the National Fores t Protection Alliance\, National Public Lands Grazing Campaign\, and Miner al Policy Center. attendees are already registered from states around the country.\n\nTHIS LAND IS YOUR LAND:\nPublic Lands? History\, Philosophy\, and Controversy \nA Three Day Public Lands Conference\nSponsored by:\n Ri ce University\, Houston Earth First!\, and Live Oak Alliance\n\nDay One\, Friday February 28th: 6pm-10pm\nHistory & Ideology of Public Lands\nRice U niversity\, TBA\n\nDay Two\, Saturday March 1st: 10am-6pm\nAnalyzing and A ddressing Public Lands Issues\nRice University\, Ley Student Center\n\nDay Three\, Sunday March 2nd: 10am-5pm\nBuilding a Local Movement and Nature Walk\nBrazos Bend State Park\n\nThis conference will be one of the largest public lands conferences in the United States\, with speakers being flown in from around the nation to teach on special topics including: public la nds history and valuation\, resource extraction\, the trend towards privat ization\, recreation\, environmental law\, the Bush Administration?s rollb acks on protection of our public lands\, Texas public lands\, and urban pu blic spaces. The conference will consist of panels\, guest speakers\, int eractive workshops\, teach-ins\, skill-shares and film showings. The conf erence is open to the public. come learn from the foremost environmental activists on public lands issues about the problems we need to address\, b ut more importantly come network and train yourself how to confront these problems through legislation\, direct action\, grassroots organizing\, and coalition building.\n \n\nFor more information see the website at http ://www.ruf.rice.edu/~enviclub/conference/conferencehome.html \nor contact us at p\;u\;b\;l\;i\;c\;l\;a\;n\;d\;& #115\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n \n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030302 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030228 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Rice University\, 6100 Main St.\, Houston\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:This Land is Your Land: Public Lands History\, Philosophy\, and Con troversy UID:20120204T000502EST-5S5over6VP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~enviclub/conference/conferencehome.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:(805)893-8849 Email:bekah2121@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Conference will focus on the repercussions the war on terrorism has for students and communities of color in the United States. These is sues include budget cuts for education\, military recruitment of student o f color\, rape as a tool of war\, the militarization of US borders\, the d etainment of immigrants\, and an increase in racialized hate crimes. The conference will also include other topics concerning the challenges faced by students of color in their pursuit of higher education\, such as the Ra cial Privacy Initiative\, campus environment for queer students\, and outr each and retention. This conference will be an exciting opportunity for s chools to unite and dialogue in workshops and caucuses in order to decide realistic actions that can be taken to create change and secure justice. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030302 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030228 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:UC Santa Barbara\, Santa Barbara\, California\, United States SUMMARY:War on Education/Militarization of Our Community- UC Student of Col or Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-HdkLOtzSsM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ucsa.org/scc.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:503.235-0760 Email:starcsummerschool@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:See:http://www.starcalliance.org/summer/index.html\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/19/03!\nApply now for this 2 month intensive organizing insti tute designed by students\, youth\, and experienced organizers. Live\, tra in\, and intern with 10 other student activists from around the country. P articipants are matched with a racial/economic justice community organizat ion for a hands on organizing experience. \n \nNew Deadline: Feb. 19 Geo graphical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030219 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030214 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:San Francisco\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Apply for the STARC Summer Organizing Institute UID:20120204T000502EST-EDRnjsIUmp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.starcalliance.org/summer/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:303-898-7121 Email:youthactivistproject@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:KERPOW: Youth* Activist Conference\nApril 12th and 13th\, 2003\ nTivoli\, Auraria Campus\n\nSpeak up! Speak out! Organize!\nA fabulous opp ortunity for youth activists and want-to-be activists!\n\nKERPOW will incl ude two days (from 8:30am to 5:00pm) of activist skills trainings such as organizing\, fundraising\, networking\, dealing with the press\, avoiding burnout/balancing schedules etc. There will also be specialized sessions t hat cover the legal rights of protestors\, puppet/banner-making\, addressi ng -isms in activist communities (ie. racism\, sexism\, ageism\, classism\ , heterosexism)\, legal observer training\, health and safety\, as well as many more trainings for useful activist skills.\n\nThere is _NO COST_ to attend the conference. To register\, please send your name\, address\, pho ne number\, and school/organization affiliation (if applicable) to y\; o\;u\;t\;h\;a\;c\;t\;i\;v\;i\;s\ ;t\;p\;r\;o\;j\;e\;c\;t\;@\;y\;a\ ;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n with 'REGISTER' in the subject line. Also include any accomodations that you would need- such as babysitting\, interpreting\, etc. People will still be admitted to the con ference on the days of the event\, but we would like to get a general coun t of people that will be attending to make arrangements for food\, supplie s\, etc.\n\nFor any other information\, please call 303-898-7121\, email & #121\;o\;u\;t\;h\;a\;c\;t\;i\;v\;i\; s\;t\;p\;r\;o\;j\;e\;c\;t\;@\;y\ ;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\, or visit the Yo uth Activist Project website at http://www.geocities.com/youthactivistproj ect.\n\n*The conference will be organized for high school and college-aged people\, but anyone under the age of thirty is welcome to attend.\n\n Ge ographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030413 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030412 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Tivoli\, Auraria Campus\, Denver\, Colorado\, United States SUMMARY:KERPOW: Youth Activist Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-VbhACB9LUN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/youthactivistproject END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:270-762-6232 Email:ctk2003@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Come Together Kentucky (CTK) is an annual collegiate conference for GLBTS student in Kentucky and surrounding areas. Check out our websi te for more information! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030406 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030404 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Murray State University\, Murray\, Kentucky\, United States SUMMARY:Come Together Kentucky: 'We are the Revolution UID:20120204T000502EST-n4gvXMj0wh@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wearetherevolution.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:315-440-0434 Email:zoarfan@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Phat conference on a variety of topics and caucuses. Syracuse rocks. Be there! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030302 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030301T100000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Syracuse University\, Syracuse\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC North East Regional Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-SP9nK02twJ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://students.syr.edu/seac/conference.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:As The U.S. government and powerful international financial ins titutions are accelerating corporate globalization in Latin America and th e Caribbean and the U.S asserts its regional domination by providing milit ary aid and training to repressive governments\, we must stand in solidari ty with our sisters and brothers throughout the Americas.\n\nThe Latin Ame rica Solidarity Coalition (LASC)\, has initiated a Call to Action for the Mobilization against the Military and Economic Intervention in Latin Ameri ca and the Caribbean from April-10-15\, 2003 in Washington\, DC.\n\nThe Ap ril Mobilization will include a massive protest rally on Sunday\, April 13 \, followed by a march to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fu nd (IMF) buildings\, where their annual spring meetings are taking place. We are coordinating with movements throughout Latin America and the Caribb ean to make this an International Day of Action. The Mobilization will als o include the Latin America Solidarity Conference III with direct action t rainings\, educational workshops and strategy sessions\, a lobby day to cl ose the School of the Americas\, street theatre\, film screenings and more .\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030415 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030410 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Mobilization Against Military and Economic Intervention in Latin Am erica UID:20120204T000502EST-6sRZIvXgdV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.lasolidarity.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:631-878-1337 Email:buckl@sunysuffolk.edu DESCRIPTION:WAKE UP AMERICA!!! \nWhat You Don't Know CAN Hurt You!! \n\nCom e to a Teach-In about how \nThe War against Saddam Hussein and \nthe growi ng influence of the Pentagon on our lives \nis inexorably leading to the l oss of Civil Liberties that \nhas only begun with the brutal Detentions an d Round-Ups of thousands of immigrants and \nan unrevealed number of legal American residents with brown faces or Islamic names \n\nwith Attorney Ly nne Stewart\, Michael Klare\, Asli Bali\, and Rutgers Law Prof Karima Benn oune. Moderator: Democracy Now's award-winning Amy Goodman \n\nSuggested donation $10 for adults and $5 for students. No one turned away! \nDATE: S aturday\, March 15 \nWHERE: Community Church of New York\, 40 E. 35th St ( bet Park & Madison) \nTIME: 5-9pm (Doors open at 4:30) \n\nadvance registr ation: t\;e\;a\;c\;h\;r\;e\;g\;@\;h\; o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n \nww w.notinourname.net\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030315T170000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Community Church Of New York\, 40 E. 35th St\, New York\, United S tates SUMMARY:Wake Up America - What you don't know CAN hurt you! UID:20120204T000502EST-hRCjbInMFg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.notinourname.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:617 948 4273 Email:vvalencia@uua.org DESCRIPTION:DRUUMM (Diverse & Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries) wa s established in 1999. We provide support and advocacy for UU (Unitarian U niversalists) People of Color and work to build a People of Color communit y in Unitarian Universalism. We welcome people who identify personally and /or collectively with a community of color\, and with the principles of DR UUMM.\n\nOur conference will feature great food\, late-night activities\, new & old friends from around North America\, and workshops and worships f or you. The Conference begins Thursday evening at 8pm and ends Sunday mo rning at 9 am in time for worship at All Souls UU Church which we will be helping out with. We welcome newcomers and friends of DRUUMM\, for more i nformation visit www.druumm.org.\n\nDRUUMM activities are multidimensional \, mindful of the diverse identities we bring to the community\, and focus ed on empowering and supporting People of\nColor within Unitarian Universa lism. You'll have the opportunity to share your story\, show off at the t alent show\, and engage in critical and creative\nconversations about reli gion\, identity and life.\n\nC*UUYAN and YRUU (the continental Young adult & Youth movements) are hosting the 2nd White Anti-Racist Allies Conferenc e paralell to our DRUUMM Youth & Young Adults Conference. For more inform ation contact Paula Nett at p\;a\;u\;l\;a\;n\;e\ ;t\;t\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\ ;c\;o\;m\;\n.\n\nYou can register online at www.druumm.org\nOr for more info phone Victoria Valencia at 1-617-948-4273 v\;v\;a \;l\;e\;n\;c\;i\;a\;@\;u\;u\;a\;.\; o\;r\;g\;\n or Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030330 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030327 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:All Souls Uu\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:DRUUMM youth and young adult of color conf. UID:20120204T000502EST-VTvXTuVekc@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.druumm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:KEYNOTE EVENTS: \nA Production of Joan Holden's Dramatization o f Barbara Ehrenreich's 'Nickel and Dimed'\,\nWorkshops by Peggy McIntosh\, \nAva Leavell Haymon\, Victoria Steinberg\, \nCatherine Schaeffer and the VSU Dancers\,\nA Celebration of the First Amendment.\n\n\n Geographical S cope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030315 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030313 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Valdosta\, Georgia\, United States SUMMARY:Valdosta State Feminist Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-Fxe9eUI7jb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.valdosta.edu/women/sewsa2003/pages/index.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:nationals2003@berkeleymecha.org DESCRIPTION:Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) National Confe rence. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030330 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030327 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Berkeley\, California\, United States SUMMARY:MEChA National Conference UID:20120204T000502EST-rv33Df4B3A@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.berkeleymecha.org/nationals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:859.258.9928 Email:dave_hn@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:\nA Speak-Out in the UK Free Speech area against a possible war in Iraq. Speakers from 12 to 1pm will . Speakers will include represent atives from the academic community\, as well as the religious community. From 10am to 2pm\, there will be a 'Peace Fair' with information tables se t up by the sponsoring organizations. \n\nSponsored by the UK Leftist Stu dent Union\, as well as the Central Kentucky Coalition for Peace and Justi ce\, Lexington PEACE\, UK Catholic Newman Center\, UK Feminist Alliance\, UK Green Thumb Environmental Club\, UK Students for the Green Party\, and others to be added in the coming days. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030305T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Kentucky Free Speech Area\, Lexington\, Kentucky\, U nited States SUMMARY:UK Speakout Against a War in Iraq UID:20120204T000502EST-1WGz6A0xDI@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:480-593-4403 Email:swan@phoenixanarchist.org DESCRIPTION:The SWANC will be an event to continue to cultivate the connect ions of anarchists in the southwest of the US and the northwest of Mexico. We intend to create an anarchist network and further develop strategies s pecific for our specific region. Hope to see you there! Geographical Scop e: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030413 DTSTAMP:20120204T050502Z DTSTART:20030411T000000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Phoenix\, Arizona\, United States SUMMARY:SouthWest Anarchist Network Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-ZBvgf0jA2B@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.phoenixanarchist.org/swan END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:202.546.5074 Email:frankie@ecopledge.com DESCRIPTION:Student activism conference! Focus on skills workshops\, traine rs/ activists working on campaigns with corporate targets. Issues like glo bal warming\, recycling\, toxics\, clean water\, genetic engineering\, end angered forests. Targets like Dell\, Ford\, Exxon\, Office Depot\, Kraft\, BP\, Pepsi. Trainings like *Getting Media *Running a Corporate Campaign * Recruiting *Organizing an Event *Shareholder Activism *Getting your school to invest ethically. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030302 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030301 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Georgetown University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:CORPORATE? Cooperate! student activism conference UID:20120204T000503EST-akvve9hxvm@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:703-438-6220 Email:campus@nwf.org DESCRIPTION:This event\, co-sponsored by the University of Maryland - Colle ge Park and National Wildlife Federation\, will provide students\, faculty \, staff\, administrators\, and community representatives with engaging wo rkshops and discussions\, covering topics ranging from LEED certification of campus buildings to renewable power alternatives and stormwater managem ent to transportation planning. David Orr\, Director of Environmental Stud ies at Oberlin College\, will provide the keynote presentation. The confer ence will provide a forum to share experiences and tools needed to strengt hen sustainability programs on campuses and in communities. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030413 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20030411T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Maryland\, College Park\, Maryland\, United States SUMMARY:BEYOND COMPLIANCE - Campus Greening Through Stewardship Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-Chtg5UXZR8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.umd.edu/des/general/greening/day.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:Courtney: 859-985-36 Email:toni_brock@berea.edu DESCRIPTION:Berea College's Women Uniting for P.E.A.C.E. (Prevention\, Educ ation\, Awareness\, Community and Equality) \nFirst Annual Women's Confere nce\, 'Redefining Womanhood.' \nWhen: March 7th\, and March 8th\, Intern ational Women's Day.\nFriday\, March 7th at 6pm is the kickoff\, which inc ludes an art show\, poetry reading\, spoken word\, music and food. \nSatur day\, March 8th at 8am the conference begins. \nSession Topics include: Wo men's Health\, Ecofeminism\, Violence against women\, Women's Activism\, S exuality\, Self-Esteem and Black Women and Feminism. \nKeynote speaker is Aminata Baruti\nCost: 20$ (includes food\, housing\, and childcare)\nFINAN CIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE\nFor More Information Contact Courtney Hamm at 859-985-4450 or C\;o\;u\;r\;t\;n\;e\;y\; _\;H\;a\;m\;m\;@\;B\;e\;r\;e\;a\; 6\;E\;d\;u\;\n\nor Toni Brock at 859-985-6606 or T\;o\;& #110\;i\;_\;B\;r\;o\;c\;k\;@\;B\;e\; 14\;e\;a\;.\;E\;d\;u\;\n\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030308 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20030307T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Berea College CPO 215\, Berea\, Kentucky\, United States SUMMARY:Redefining Womanhood-Women Uniting for P.E.A.C.E. UID:20120204T000503EST-anPcf64lVX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://none END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:413-559-5416 Email:clpp@hampshire.edu DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the seventeenth annual conference for studen t and community activists\, From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Build ing the Movement for Reproductive Freedom on April 4-6\, 2003 at Hampshire College in Amherst\, MA. This conference has a broad understanding of re productive rights\, encompassing the struggle for racial equality\, econom ic justice\, civil liberties\, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender rights\, e nvironmental justice\, peace\, freedom from violence\, access to education \, healthcare and childcare\, welfare rights\, and support for immigrants. Our aim is to make the connection between reproductive rights and other social justice movements in order to enliven our mutual efforts for justic e and equality for everyone.\n\nThe conference weekend will include time f or learning\, listening\, speaking\, networking\, and connecting. The con ference will begin at 4pm on Friday\, April 4th and will end at noon on Su nday\, April 6th. The weekend will include an abortion speak out\, perfor mances\, a networking reception\, and over 25 workshops on topics such as abortion access\, human rights\, population control\, international women? s health\, immigration\, art and activism\, welfare\, globalization\, spir ituality\, sex education\, and caring for ourselves as activists. \n\nThe conference is open to everyone. It is intended as a forum for learning an d networking for all ages\, experiences and background knowledge. If you?v e been an activist for the past twenty years\, or if you are just curious and have never been to a conference before\, you are equally welcome to at tend. The conference is free\, wheelchair accessible\, and housing\, chil dcare and sign language interpretation are available with advance registra tion.\n\nThe conference is sponsored by the Civil Liberties and Public Pol icy Program and the Population and Development Program at Hampshire Colleg e. For more info\, call us at 413-559-5416 or e-mail at c\;l\; 2\;p\;@\;h\;a\;m\;p\;s\;h\;i\;r\; 01\;.\;e\;d\;u\;\n or check out our website at http://hamp. hampshire.edu/~clpp.\n\n\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030406 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030404 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for R epro. Freedom UID:20120204T000503EST-k6ukKCTck6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://hamp.hampshire.edu/~clpp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:Voice mail: (604) 68 Email:ism-vancouver@palsolidarity.org DESCRIPTION:The Douglas Students' Union (DSU) &\nThe International Solidari ty Movement (ISM) present:\n\nAn ALL DAY ANTI-WAR CONFERENCE:\n'The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace'\n\nMar 1: 11am - 6:30(ish)pm\nand benefit u ntil late!\nCost: If you are flat broke\, you'll still get in. Otherwise\, \nunless you are a student from Douglas College\, it will cost you at\n$5- 15 sliding scale.\n\nRegistration starts at 10:30am and seating is limited . Come early\nto guarantee your spot. Douglas Students with ID in free.\n\ nNew Westminster Campus of Douglas College\, 700 Royal Avenue.\nIn room 22 01\, 'lecture theatre' (near the library). If all you\ncare about is the l ist of speakers\, scroll downwards.\n\nThe Middle East is currently living under war and the threat of\nfull-scale invasion. However\, more and more people are questioning\nthe motives of the war plans. There was a demonst ration of over\nTEN MILLION people worldwide last Saturday!\n\nWhy?\nWhat has brought this curent situation about?\nWhat is going on inside Iraq and Palestine today?\n\nThe DSU and the ISM are hosting a conference to help people across\nVancouver figure all of these things out\, what's going on\ , and\nwhat we can do.\n\nAfter the days conference there is a music\, art and poetry benefit\nwith raffles\, beer\, food and even Palestinian Folk Dancing! Plus a\nGarlic flavoured streetpoet...[?]\n\nA chance to relax an d talk among friends afterwards with all of\nthe proceeds going towards th e ISM-Vancouver:\n(http://www.ism-vancouver.org).\n\nSpeakers and Presente rs include:\n\nJen Ziemann & Linda Morgan\n(recently returned from the Ira q Peace Team)\n\nJaggi Singh\n(ISM delegate recently returned from Palesti ne\, No one is Illegal\,\nCLAC)\n\nDr Adel Samara\n(world renowned Palesti nian economist\, on a tour of North America)\n\nTanya Suvendrini Lena\n(Pa lestine Solidarity Group\, recently returned from Palestine\nwhere she vol unteered at a hospital)\n\nMordecai Briemberg (CanPalNet)\n\nHanna Kawas ( Canada Palestine Association)\n\nRiadh Muslih (Adala-- Canadian Arab Justi ce Committee)\n\nThere will also be a final panel including many of the an ti-war\ngroups from across Vancouver and beyond. This panel will not be\np resentations but instead will focus on the question:\n 'Where do we go fro m here?' and it will involve one-on-one\nbetween already active groups and audience members to help us\ndetermine how to beat the scourges of war\, racism and military\noccupation.\n\nGroups that have already endorsed this confernce include:\n\nTrade Union Committee for Justice in the Middle Eas t\nCanPalNet\nCampaign to End Sanctions Against the People of Iraq\nIraq P eace Team\nJews For a Just Peace\nNovember 17th Peace Coaliton\nCanada Pal estine Association\nAdala-- Canadian Arab Justice Committee\nNo One Is Ill egal coalition\nPalestine Solidarity Group\n\nothers to be added\, check l ist at:\nhttp://www.douglasstudentsunion.ca/peace.htm\n\n\n--\nInternation al Solidarity Movement\nVancouver Chapter: www.ism-vancouver.org\nInternat ional: www.palsolidarity.org\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20030301T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Douglas College\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, Canada SUMMARY:March 1st - An ALL DAY ANTI-WAR CONFERENCE -The Roots of War and Pa ths to Peace UID:20120204T000503EST-GlfCtuW5J3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ism-vancouver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:715-232-1282 Email:polanskyj@uwstout.edu DESCRIPTION:This 28th Annual Conference of Wisconsin and regional women's s tudes faaculty\, students\, and community activists focuses on how women h ave transformed traditional spheres and crossesd boundaries\, especially i n popular culture and between generations. Proposals for panels and sessi ons are welcome\, deadline extended to April 15. Low-income and student c onference rate availabale. Speakers are Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richa rds (MANIFESTA)\, Lynn Peril\, (PINK THINK)\, and Sherrie Inness (DINNER R OLES) Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031025 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20031024T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:UW-Stout Student Center\, Menomonie\, Wisconsin\, United States SUMMARY:UW-System Women's Studies Conference: Women's Sphere Reconfigured Traditions: UID:20120204T000503EST-xiuAuVVO5J@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uwsa.edu/acadaff/womens/2003con.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The University of Notre Dame's annual Student Peace Conference is scheduled to take place on March 28-29\, 2003. The conference is offici ally sponsored by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies\, and is planned and directed entirely by the Undergraduate Peace Studies stude nts of the University. \n\nGiven the current political scenario\, the them e for this year's Conference will focus on issues of war and peace - 'Shad ows of War\, Visions of Peace'. We expect to host participants from all ov er the United States and the world. The two-day conference will feature se minars\, lectures\, artistic performances and exhibits\, and keynote speak ers.\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030329 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030328 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Notre Dame\, Indiana\, United States SUMMARY:2003 Notre Dame Annual Student Peace Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-ME2jPVviJD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nd.edu/~krocinst/events/Shadowsofwar.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:From March 31 - April 4\, 2003\, students and workers will cele brate the lives of Cesar Estrada Chavez and Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. b y joining together to demand justice for workers on their campuses and in their communities. \n\nIn 2002\, students and workers came together for ov er 100 actions on April 4th\, the Student Labor Action Project?s (SLAP) th ird annual National Student Labor Day of Action. Addressing a range of iss ues from sweatshops to living wages to the right to organize for campus wo rkers\, students and labor came together on April 4th to win concrete vict ories a build a more powerful movement. \n\nThis year\, SLAP has decided t o extend the National Student Labor Day of Action to a National Student La bor Week of Action starting on March 31st\, which is Cesar E. Chavez Day i n California\, and culminating on April 4th\, 2003\, the 35-year anniversa ry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr?s assasination.\n\nSLAP is a joint project of Jobs with Justice and the United States Students Association. Partneri ng organizations for the Student Labor Day of Action are: United Students Against Sweatshops\, National Movimiento Estudantil Chicana/o de Aztlan\, TransAfrica\, Student Action with Farmworkers\, and Not with Our Money.\n\ n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030331 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:2003 National Student Labor Week of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-eXV6B3sHeK@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.jwj.org/SLAP/A4/2003.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 5\, 2003\, M.E.Ch.A. de SDCC aims to encour age and inspire young minds with stimulating workshops and a number of pas sionate speakers. Workshops\, interactive caucuses\, inspirational speaker s\, cultura and\, most importantly\, the youth will unite in one exciting educational experience through our Chican@ Youth Conference (CYC).\n\nThe CYC is an opportunity for high school students to unite\, learn\, interact and establish a sense of solidarity. M.E.Ch.A. believes educating the you th is one of the most powerful tools in creating change in society. It is our greatest hope that students come away from the CYC not only more infor med but with a greater sense of hope for the future and their active role in it.\n\nThe CYC will take place on the SDCC campus from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For the itinerary\, click here. If you are interested in learning more ab out the CYC please contact us at C\;Y\;C\;2\;0\;0\;3\ ;@\;m\;e\;c\;h\;a\;d\;e\;s\;d\;c\; c\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n.\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030405 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:San Diego\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Chican@ Youth Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-xImUaMIE7W@69.73.141.125 URL:http://mechadesdcc.org/cyc.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:215/222/4711 Email:ncc@seac.org DESCRIPTION:The Institute has three main components:\n\nEducation and Issue Based Workshops - To build an effective coalition we must be committed to learning from one another how all of our struggles are interrelated. \n\n Skill Training - Where we will learn and teach the basic elements and stra tegic planning skills necessary to build a mass-based\, diverse\, multi-is sue movement for social change. \n\nMovement Building - We cannot become g ood agents of social change until we have learned to deal with issues of o pression within our own groups. \n\nAlongside the STI is SEAC's National C ouncil Meeting . The NC meeting is where all the decisions for the nationa l organization are made. SEAC is a student and youth run and led organizat ion\, so come to the NC meeting and be a part of organizing SEAC NATIONALL Y! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030731 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030724 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Detroit\, Michigan\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC Summer Training Institute & National Council Meeting UID:20120204T000503EST-vrTHtum4jE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/sti/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:202-319-7596 ext 13 Email:ksescoe@nyacyouth.org DESCRIPTION:Join hundreds of youth and adults represnting dozens of communt ities nationwide in Washington DC for NYAC's 6th Annual National Youth Sum mit. Participants will disucss the critical issues facing lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Summit will f eature more than 50 workshops\, panel discussions\, ans plenary sessions f ocusing on issues including: identity politics\; social justice organizing \; class issues\, school policies\; body image\, HIV/AIDS/STIs\; mentoring \; substance use and many others. There will be political action\, film sc reening\, poetry slam and youth dance and much\, much more! REGISTER ONLI NE at www.nyacyouth.org Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030601 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030530 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington Court Hotel\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, Unite d States SUMMARY:NYAC's 6th Annual National Youth Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-wtgtlvGFps@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyacyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:edouglass@wesleyan.edu\, keshaffe@mtholyoke.edu DESCRIPTION:Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) Conference.\nThe purpose of this conference is to gather SEACers from across New England so that we can build our regional organizations and collective strength. Joi n us for two and half days of planning\, hiking\, workshops\, strategizing \, yummy vegan food and fun!! There will be a lot of time devoted to worki ng on regional projects and campaigns so that we accomplish collectively w hat we couldn?t do separately. We hope to come out of this conference with new friends and new ideas about how we can combine our strength to take o n the world outside of the campus. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030413 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030411 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Greenfield\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC New England Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-zdgN7LUpPk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/newenglandconference.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:organize@usasnet.org DESCRIPTION:United Students Against Sweatshops Southeast Conference\nTentat ive conference agenda:\n\nFriday \nnoon on - registration\n6pm - welcome\, introductions\, dinner\n8pm - check-in about the agenda/plans - \nmake su re everyone is ok with it\, no one has anything to add\, etc.\n9pm - fun t imes in Hotlanta\n\nSaturday \n9am - breakfast\n10am - worskshop 1\n12pm - lunch\n1pm - anti-oppression discussion\n3pm - workshop 2\n5pm - guest sp eaker\n6:30 - dinner\n8pm - talk about our campaigns: unique challenge to labor justice \norganizing in the southeast\n9pm - more fun time in atlant a\n\nSunday\n9am - breakfast\n10am - strategy session\n12pm - lunch\n1pm - workshop 3\n3pm - ending stuff\n\npossible workshops include:\nFood issue s in the southeast\nFTAA\nWRC\nliving wage campaigns\nAnti-war work and la bor justice\nFarmworker Solidarity\nMigrant workers' issues\n\n*********** **** \nREGISTER: E-MAIL us WITH your name\, your year of graduation\, your school\, your e-mail\, your phone\, your address\, and your most recent c ampaign!\n*****************************\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030330 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030328 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Agnes Scott College\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, United States SUMMARY:Southeast USAS Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-d60siaRbvE@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:608-251-6584 Email:blutenegger@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:This will be a gathering of Campus Greens from across the midwe st (and beyond) to discuss our chapters' happenings\, hear from speakers\, and discuss recent occurrences with Campus Greens at the national level.\ n\nHousing will probably be available. If your chapter can make it\, plea se contact Brian Lutenegger at the email address/phone number included in this listing with an estimate of how many will be there. Geographical Sc ope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030330 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030328 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:UW-Madison Campus\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest Campus Greens Gathering UID:20120204T000503EST-LJFkd3Ozag@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.midwestcampusgreens.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:716-885-6848 Email:cecmike@choiceoneonline.com DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR CLEAN AIR AT KODAK - APRIL 23rd\n\nO RGANIZE A LOCAL EVENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY OUTSIDE OF A DRUGSTORE CHAIN\n\nSt udents and community members from across the country are gearing up to\nta ke part in the first ever National Day of Action for Clean Air at Kodak on \nApril 23rd. We need YOUR help to make this a success by organizing an e vent\nin your local community outside of a drugstore chain that sells Koda k film.\n\nWARNING: KODAK'S TOXIC EMISSIONS MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEAL TH\n\nKodak is not only New York State's number one manufacturing polluter \, but\nalso one of the nation's top polluters of cancer-causing chemicals \,\nincluding dioxin and methylene chloride. A recent report published by the\nUS Public Interest Research Group found that Rochester\, NY\, home t o Kodak\nexperienced the greatest overall releases of cancer-causing chemi cals\nbetween 1987-2000 due to Kodak's pollution. Kodak has a long history of\nenvironmental violations\, contamination of the Rochester community\, dumping\nof hazardous wastes in Kodak Park\, and advocacy for the weakeni ng of\nenvironmental regulations.\n\nPLAN AN EVENT AT A DRUGSTORE CHAIN TH AT SELLS KODAK FILM\n\nConcerned citizens around the country will be organ izing events inside and\noutside of drug store chains that sell Kodak film \, such as Rite-Aid\,\nWalgreens\, CVS\, Eckerds\, Kinney Drugs\, etc. Th ere are a variety of ways to\nget involved from standing outside a store\, delivering flyers\, to staging\nstreet theater actions. You don't need a big group of people to pull an\nevent off\, just a few people will do the job! Below is a list of possible\nactivities around the Kodak day of ac tion that you can participate in\, or be\ncreative and come up with your o wn action or demonstration. The main goal\nis to be visible at stores thr oughout the country.\n\nIDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR EVENTS:\n\n· Find a few friends to help you distribute flyers inside and outside\n of the s tore.\n· Stage a small street theater event outside\, dressed up as a nurse\nor doctor and hand out 'prescriptions for a clean Kodak' to peop le entering the drug store chain.\n· Fill shopping carts with Kodak products and purchase them. Leave\nthe store and after receiving a flyer from\n someone outside\, approach the store manager to let him/he r know\nthat consumers reject them. Have the\n manager fax headqu arters.\n· Buy Kodak products and send them back to headquarters.\n · Stage a small protest\, in costume\, in front of the stores.\n\nW E WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MATERIALS TO MAKE YOUR EVENT SUCCESSFUL:\n\n· Flyers\, postcards\, and prescriptions to hand out to customers\nenteri ng and leaving the stores.\n· Sample media advisories and press rel eases to distribute to local\nmedia.\n· Talking Points\n· In formational reports about Kodak's pollution.\n\nGET IN TOUCH WITH US\n\nCo ntact Citizens' Environmental Coalition if you are interested in planning\ na event at 716-885-6848 or c\;e\;c\;m\;i\;k\;e\ ;@\;c\;h\;o\;i\;c\;e\;o\;n\;e\;m\ ;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n so we can provide\nsupp ort for the great work you are doing on your campus or in your\ncommunity! We will send you an organizing packet to help you along in\nplanning you r event. Other action materials that may be of help on the day\nof your a ction may also be available upon request.\n\nWANT MORE INFORMATION?\n\nChe ck out the Kodak campaign website at www.kodakstoxiccolors.org\n Geograph ical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030423 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Your city\, United States SUMMARY:National Day of Action for Clean Air at Kodak - April 23rd UID:20120204T000503EST-X7GFVZr3uu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.kodakstoxiccolors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:activation2003@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:************************************************\n ACTIVATION 2003\n April 5th\n 11am-6:30pm\n Philadelphia\, PA\n\n Youth Philadelphia An ti-War Resistance\n************************************************\n\nJoi n students and youth from around the Philadelphia area for a day of netwo rking\, learning from experienced activists\, and developing new ideas for the student movement. Activation 2003 will bring together young activists from a variety of progressive movements organizing for social change. Ple ase join us!\n\nCheckout the website: http://www.why-war.com/pawr/\n\n\nPl anned workshops\nThinking past the media\, radical empathy in the Middle E ast\, poverty and student activism\, sustainable peace and the environment \, solidarity with the labor movement\, legal training for direct actions\ , effects of sanctions on Iraq\, and more!\n\nParticipating groups\n-Inter national Solidarity Movement\n-Minority eXperience Network\n-Kensington We lfare Rights Union\n-United Students Against Sweatshops\n-Up Against the L aw\n-End the Sanctions \n-Sponsoring organizations\n-One World\n-Penn for Peace\n-Radical Action Collective\n-Student Environmental Action Coalition \n-Young Communist Leage\n-why-war.com\n-Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.\n\nThe war on Iraq will cost three times what the feder al government spends on K-12 education and will devastate the children and people of Iraq. Youth and students must speak out against this war! \n\n\ nRegister for Activation 2003\nRegister by e-mailing a\;c\;t\;&# 105\;v\;a\;t\;i\;o\;n\;2\;0\;0\;3\;@ \;r\;i\;s\;e\;u\;p\;.\;n\;e\;t\;\n or calling 215.222.4711 with your name\, e-mail address\, phone number and school (if any). Advance registration is requested so that we may have an idea of attendance\, but no one will be turned \naway.\n\nAbout Youth PAW R \nWe're a coalition of youth from the Philadelphia area organizing again st war in Iraq. \nOur planning meetings are every Tuesday at 6:30 at the F riends Center (15th and Cherry Streets [map] in Center City Philadelphia\, just a few blocks north of 15th Street/Suburban Station). All youth activ ists are invited to attend. More information: \ny\;o\;u\;t \;h\;_\;p\;a\;w\;r\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\ ;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n or 215.222.4711. See our previous eve nts: Day X (March 20)\, March 5 and February 15.\n\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030405 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:Philadelphia Youth Anti-War Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-Vpvp6s6mbU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.why-war.com/pawr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:503 517 5389 Email:gmeronek@hotmail DESCRIPTION:The Drepung Loseling Tibetan Monks Tour\, 'The Mystical Arts of Tibet\,' will bring a music and dance performance\, a sand mandala painti ng event\, and a lecture to Reed College from April 14 to 18 (see below fo r details and admission prices). The events\, sponsored by the Reed studen t Amnesty International group\, are open to the public. For more informati on visit http://web.reed.edu/publicevents or call 503/777-7755.\n\nSacred Music Sacred Dance Performance\nMonday\, April 14\n8 p.m.\, Kaul Auditoriu m\, $10 general admission\nTen pieces believed to generate energies conduc ive to world healing.\n\nSand mandala painting\nTuesday\, April 15\, to Fr iday\, April 18\nGray lounge\, free\nBuddhist mandala sand painting is cre ated grain by grain to generate energies for global healing. An opening ce remony on Tuesday morning will begin the mandala construction\, and a clos ing ceremony will end it on Friday afternoon.\n\nLecture: 'Tibet Today'\nT hursday\, April 17\n7 p.m.\, Eliot Hall chapel\, $5 general admission\nA l ecture focusing on the contemporary Tibet situation: the invasion by Commu nist China in the 1950s\, the efforts of refugees in exile to preserve the ir civilization\, the situation in occupied Tibet\, and current human righ ts violations.\n\nThe Drepung Loseling Monastery was established near Lhas a in 1416. After the Chinese Communist invasion of Tibet in 1959 and the f orced closure and destruction of its monasteries\, monks from Loseling esc aped and rebuilt their institution in Karnataka State\, South India. Many more young spiritual aspirants have fled Chinese-occupied Tibet and come t o the monastery to help preserve their traditional culture. The monastery established its American seat in 1989 as a result of its first world tour. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030418 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20030414T200000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Reed College\, Portland\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:Drepung Loseling Tibetan monks tour UID:20120204T000503EST-IPIBBGd3hz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://administration.reed.edu/news/news.taf?ID=33287 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A reunion for everyone who has been involved in the Student Env ironmental Action Coalition during the past fifteen years. For details on what everyone is up to\, who is coming\, and events checkout the website. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030901 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030829 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, United States SUMMARY:Student Environmental Action Coalition Reunion UID:20120204T000503EST-l6fiAN8bsG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seacreunion.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:845-437-7126 Email:asa@vassar.edu DESCRIPTION:Vassar's Asian Students' Alliance is concerned about the Asian American community. Asians and Asian Americans are in the special predica ment of being viewed as minorities\, while also being categorized as havin g 'made it.' Dubbed 'the other white meat\,' we as Asian Americans are st ill discriminated against. Yet\, we are often denied the benefit of progr ams aimed at people of color. Where do we fit in\, if anywhere?\n\nThis A pril\, we are proud to host our 2003 conference themed the ASIAN PACIFIC A MERICAN AWARENESS CONFERENCE (APAAC): AFFIRMING IDENTITY\, and we hope tha t you will be inspired to come out. The aims of this conference are two-f old. We wish to educate our community about important issues that pertain to us currently. We also wish build true relations amongst Asian and Asi an-American college student organizations. There are many of us who have no contact with each other-- coalition building is valuable for all involv ed and can only help us and the generations that follow us. \n\n Geograp hical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030427 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20030425T150000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Vassar College\, Poughkeepsie\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Asian Pacific American Awareness Conference: Affirming Identity - S peaking Out UID:20120204T000503EST-sAAB6hh3gH@69.73.141.125 URL:http://vsa.vassar.edu/~asa/APAAC.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Let's Get It On!\n\nFeminist Theory and Action\na conference pr esented by the Radigals\, the Feminist Collective of Rutgers University\, the Rutgers University Women's Center\, The Women's and Gender Studies Dep artment\, and Gender and Humanities\nApril 11 and 12\, 2003\n\nFriday\, Ap ril 11th SHOW STARTS AT 7:30PM - Fabulous\nPerformers include...\n\nGINA Y OUNG\, VERBAL MAYHEM\, MICHELLE CITRIN\, ANTARA\,\nTHE 303s\, THE CLAP\, P ERFORMERS FROM THE VAGINA\nMONOLOGUES\n\nSaturday\, April 12th:\nUnlearnin g Racism Workshop With AWARE\nSex workshops by Toys in Babeland\nLysistrad a - performed by Gaia\nPoetry as Activism Workshop with Cheryl Clarke\nFil m screening of - Feminists in the Punk Scene - a\ndocumentary by Lucy MacK innon\nDIY Craft Room - Open All Day\nProposal/Grant Writing Workshop\nInt ernational Feminist Organizing\nStitch & Bitch - Learn to Crochet and Knit \nChallenging Sexism within the Activist Community\n\nand more... more... MORE!!! Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030412 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030411 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Rutgers\, New Jersey\, United States SUMMARY:Rutgers Feminist Activist Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-alTuFwcwwU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://get_it_on.pathbot.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:509-527-5426 Email:howellsg@whitman.edu DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Action is intended to further express the dismay felt towards the American government for its invasion of Iraq a nd insistence to engage in an unjust war. Events will be in every major c ity around the globe and many smaller towns (like Walla Walla\, WA). Look for one in your local area by contacting NYSPC\, Not In Our Name\, or ano ther peace group in your area. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030413 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030412 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Walla Walla\, Washington\, United States SUMMARY:International Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-1mkleFsUvV@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:organize@usasnet.org DESCRIPTION: .-..-..-..-..---.\n > / | || || |-'\n `-' `----'`-'\ , the Mid-Atlantic USAS conference is coming up!\n April 25\, 26\, & 27 in Morgantown\, West Virginia\nhosted by Students for Economic Justc e of West Virginia University\n\nFeaturing DAVID REES\, author of _Get You r War On_\n(if you haven't yet\, check out http://www.mnftiu.cc/)\n\n (oh\, and don't worry\, crash housing will be available)\n\n*********** **** REGISTER: E-MAIL o\;r\;g\;a\;n\;i\;z\; 1\;@\;u\;s\;a\;s\;n\;e\;t\;.\;o\; 4\;g\;\n WITH your name\, your year of graduation\, your school\, your e-mail\, your phone\, your address\, and your most recent campaign! ***** ************************\n\n\ntentative conference agenda:\n\nFriday Night : Registration: Movies/settling in/dinner on your own \n\n\nSaturday:\n9a m breakfast\n\n10am Welcome and USAS/EJC 101\n10:30am Victory Panel\n11:30 am Workshop Block 1 \n1pm lunch\n2pm David Rees presentation\, discussion\ n3:30pm Strategy sessions \n5pm Workshops Block 2\n6pm dinner with speaker on sweatshops\n7pm Culture Sharing \n9pm Kegger/Major Rager\n\nSunday\n9a m Final strategy sessions/discussions\n10am brunch \n11am Goal Setting for Region (Each workshop/presentation/strategy\nsession posts its goals to the group and we discuss possible actions\, I think?)\n12:30pm Wrap up\, thank yous\, settle registration issues if necessary\n\nyay\, go outside a nd play\, no more conference\, yay.\n\nworkshops include:\n- Quaker Peace Monitoring Training\n- the Workers Rights Consortium\n- Campus Living Wage Campaigns\n- Global Water Crises \n- Adelphia/Verizon \n- high school act ivism\n- Fair Trade Coffee/Chocolate\n- NAFTA/CAFTA/FTAA\n- Anti-Racist Or ganizing\n\n*************** REGISTER: E-MAIL o\;r\;g\;a\;&# 110\;i\;z\;e\;@\;u\;s\;a\;s\;n\;e\;& #116\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n WITH your name\, your year of graduati on\, your school\, your e-mail\, your phone\, your address\, and your most recent campaign! *****************************\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030427 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030425 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Morgantown\, West Virginia\, United States SUMMARY:USAS Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-EXKVNDmgjx@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Calling all activists!\nStudents Eliminating Environmental Dest ruction (SEED) cordially invites you to join us for a weekend of workshops \, protests\, music\, and fun at Kent State University in Ohio. We are hos ting a regional conference of the Student Environmental Action Coalition ( SEAC) from Friday\, April 18-Sunday April 20 (the weekend before Earth Day ). \n\nThis weekend is a great opportunity for you or your group to sharpe n your activist skills and network with dynamic people from various parts of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley regions. Here are some logistical details for the event:\n\nREGISTRATION: We encourage everyone to register in advance\, as it makes things run more smoothly. However\, there will a lso be opportunities to register at the door. Registration forms are avail able online at our website (see bottom of email). Registration fees are de signed to cover meals and other expenses. We are asking for $15.00 on a sl iding scale. Those who can afford to pay more than $15.00 are encouraged t o do so\, but no-one will be turned away from the conference for lack of m oney.\n\nHOUSING: Floor space and parking is available in several differen t locations. We are still working out the final details on this. Please ca ll us for housing information or send us an advance registration form and we?ll call you.\n\nDIRECTIONS\nDirections are available online at http://i magine.kent.edu/directions/ If you need help with directions\, please call us.\n\nSCHEDULE: Here is a basic outline of what?s going to happen during the conference. This is all subject to change\, but we expect things to p an out more or less as planned.\n\nFriday\, April 18: 6:00 PM Begin regist ration (Kent State University Student Center\, Summit St.\, Kent\, OH\n8:0 0 PM Live old-time folk music (Student Center\, Room 310)\n9:00 PM Keynote speaker\, Larry Gibson\, anti-mountaintop removal activist (Student Cente r)\n\nSaturday\, April 19th: Morning and Early Afternoon: Workshops\, meet ings\, and caucuses on forest issues\, fair trade coffee\, hemp-weaving\, oppression\, and much more.\nMid-Afternoon: Protest against forest-destroy er Boise Cascade and interpretive tour of site of May 4\, 1970 Kent State shootings\nEvening: Music\, arts\, games\, and party (various locations)\n \nSunday\, April 20th: Networking meeting\, other exciting stuff TBA (Stud ent Center)(Conference ends at noon) Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030420 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030418 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Kent\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC Midwest Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-UXmMgNmrv0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.kentseed.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION: If ?you?\, like many others\; are upset with the current world crisis\, wish to empower yourself\, and feel you have no voice. This is the answer. \n \nWHO? The Progressive Student Union (Chico State Unive rsity) in cooperation with Campus Antiwar Network\, are organizing a confe rence in Chico. This conference will train\, educate\, and give direction to all participants for the future of activism on the west coast. All camp us organizations large and small in colleges and high schools are welcome. \n\nWHAT? C.A.N. or campus antiwar network is a national organization fou nded in Chicago. It is a network of student antiwar groups formed to direc t action in response to the crisis of WAR\, and the all issues surrounding this. Planning a massive movement in solidarity with every campus antiwar group across the nation and some international is the greatest path towar d action\, and change. Our goal is to create sustainable world peace and s tability.\n \nWHEN? April 25th ? April 27th 2003\n \nWHERE? At Chico State University\, Chico California. Chico is approximately two hours drive nor th of Sacramento on Interstate Highway 5. Those flying can take the train from the Sacramento Airport.\n \nWHY? To form a newer stronger network\, t rain\, educate and coordinate for the future of activism on the west coast . To vote on proposals for regional days of action\, vote on points of uni ty. You will also\, attend forums on various current political topics\, fo rm working groups\, and train in various forms of effective non-violent ac tivism.\n \nHOW? Each organization no matter how small or large should pic k two articulate intelligent leaders to become voting delegates who will r epresent their organization. The delegates must sign-up to let us know wh o and how many people and cars are coming. Also\, delegates\, in coordinat ion with your organization\, must present any proposals for days of action \, points of unity\, or endorsements in advance. Sign-up and proposals can be e-mailed to t\;e\;l\;d\;e\;r\;h\;o\;&# 116\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\; 11\;m\;\n . E-mail the number of people and cars to k\;a\;r \;i\;n\;a\;r\;o\;s\;e\;8\;3\;@\;h\ ;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n . M ore information will be sent to you once you sign-up. Leave all important e-mail addresses. Join the CanWestConference group at http//:www.yahoogr oups.com. Join yahoogroups\, and then search CanWestConference. Once you have found the group\, sign up. It is a list serve made to quickly answer any questions or inquires you post on the list serve. You will want to be on this\, because we will be posting updates and info regularly. Change c omes only from action! \nProposed agenda below.\n\nAgenda For the C.A.N. W est Coast Regional Conference Spring 2003\n? This schedule is subje ct to change & there is more to come. You will be updated soon. Sign up no w! \n? Check us out at antiwarnetwork.org or\n? Register yo ur schools at t\;e\;l\;d\;e\;r\;h\;o\; 6\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o \;m\;\n\n? Sign up for housing at k\;a\;r\;i\;&# 110\;a\;r\;o\;s\;e\;8\;3\;@\;h\;o\; 16\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n? Ques tions about speakers\, workshops\, or facilities \n\nAnyone is invited to attend the conference\, but only two delegates per school can vote in comm ittee. All schools are encouraged to attend whether it is high school\, co mmunity college\, or university. Unite for Peace. \nHosted by the Progress ive Student Union at California State University Chico \n \nFriday ? check in social at the Palms. 7pm \nMeet housing hosts\, and conference organiz ers. \n \nSaturday- Registration 8- 9:00 check in at Tahoe Conference Room in front of Craig Hall\nDistribution of conference material\, breakfast\n \nOpening Session \nKeynote Address 9:00-10:15am \nDr. Beau Grosscup- pro fessor at Chico State- U.S. foreign policy +terrorism specialist \n\nLaur a C. Wells Educator\, and activist from Voices in the Wilderness \n\nConfe rence Organizers Rhonda Pearson\, Travis Elder\, and Katrina Yeaw etc?\n \ nIntro to proposals and agenda 10:15- 11:30\n\nBreakout Sessions 11:30-12 :45 B.M.U.\n*Cover proposals and plans of action\n \nLunch 12:45-1:45\n(Lu nch will be provided at B.M.U.) \n\nPeace Vigil- 12:30- 1:30 \n The vigil will take place at the corner of 3rd and Main- a tradition every Sat. that has taken place for the last 35 years. \n\n\n2:00- 3:15 ? Educational/ St rategy Workshops\n1.Politics of Terrorism ?\n * Dr. Beau Gros scup- author\, professor whose specialty is foreign policy and terrorism \ n· How the mainstream western world has influenced others to view t errorism. How U.S. foreign policy has affected terrorism. Room 210 BMU \ n\n2.Iraq: a look at Iraq after 12 years of sanctions and what they face n ow.\n*Paul O?Rourke Babb ? Room 312 BMU ? A visit to the hospital\nPaul\, a nurse practitioner\, has been to Iraq with Voices in the Wilderness and has a story to tell of the people who have lived over a decade in warfare\ , and poverty. \n \n3.A forum on the Patriot Act- room 314\n*Ann Fagan Gi nger\n*Professor David Marcus & Chris Fosen\n\n4.Iraq ? Leah C. Wells from Voices in the Wilderness- A campaign to end economic sanctions against th e people of Iraq. Room- BMU first floor \n\nLeah C. Wells is an activist that has visited Iraq three times and has just returned from her latest tr ip. She will do a slide show with recent pictures and will also talk about her experience with non-violent direct action. \n\n5. Sustainability Foru m- how can we be the change we wish to see in the world? How can we become less dependent off of corporations? Learn how to boycott oil by making yo ur own fuel at home for .35 a gallon. Learn about the benefits of being ve getarian/veganism. Get recipes\, solutions\, and alternatives. Solar\, Hem p\, Organic Action\, and also learn how the Patriot Act affects all activi sts. \nDevin O?Keane ? Biodiesel\nHarjit Gill - Veganism\nRhonda Pearson ? Learn how to vote with your dollar. Consciences Consumerism. \n\n5. Forum on Consciences Objection? ? Room 204\n\n6. Films- The War on Ignorance ? a student documentary with clips from students\, as well as people from Ira q. Chico State students were asked\, ?Can you tell me who the leader of I raq is?? Some student answered Osama Bin Laden. The first casualty of war is truth. This film will make you laugh and cry. \n \n3:15- 4:45- Presenta tion and Discussion of Proposals \n Tahoe Conference room at Craig Hall\n\ nEvening Keynote Speakers 4:45-6:30\nRichard Becker- A.N.S.W.E.R. \nKevin Donaher- Global Exchange \n \nBenefit Party- at The Palms 7-1am ? Indoor O utdoor Solar stage\nMusic\, Poets\, Speakers\, Performers \n \nSunday \nRe gistration 9:00-9:30 (optional) \n9:30 ? 11:30- Presentation of Proposals\ , Discussion and Votes \n11:30-12:00 ? Lunch will be provided on site\n12: 00-2:00 Non ?Violence Training-\n· Berkley Direct Action group\n· Chico Direct Action Team\n· Stop the War direct action from San Francisco \n· Voices in the Wilderness- non violence across borders\ n\n2:00- 4:00 Votes \n\n4:00-4:20 ? Working groups for passed proposals\n\ nOptional direct action (if we get our voting done) \n \nWhat is a proposa l?\nA proposal is a call for a day of action\, a protest\, or a civil diso bedience. It could also be and endorsement or any ideas that would support the growth or message of our peace movement.\n\nHow do I make one? \nWrit e it down get it approved by your campus antiwar group and send it to 6\;e\;l\;d\;e\;r\;h\;o\;t\;@\;h\;&# 111\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n \n \nW e have room for as many wish to attend\, so please come and help us save l ives. Housing at k\;a\;r\;i\;n\;a\;r\;o\; 15\;e\;8\;3\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\; 8\;.\;c\;o\;m\; \;\n \n \nOur points of Unity and info fo r our organization can be found at\nwww.antiwarnetwork.org \n\n Further questions?\nu\;n\;i\;t\;e\;f\;o\; 4\;p\;e\;a\;c\;e\;@\;r\;i\;s\;e\; 7\;p\;.\;n\;e\;t\;\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030427 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030425 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chico\, California\, United States SUMMARY:CAN West Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-seZZaMJfc3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.antiwarnetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:847-736-0551 Email:sd_swenson@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Campus Anti-war Network Midwest Regional conference at Northwes tern.\n\nContact Samuel Swenson: s\;d\;_\;s\;w\;e\; n\;s\;o\;n\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\; c\;o\;m\;\n 847-736-0551 Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030504 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030503 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:CAN Midwest Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-uPxSOJu5az@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.antiwarnetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:401-867-6384 Email:can_conference_east@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:INVITATION TO THE CAMPUS ANTIWAR NETWORK (CAN) EAST COAST REGIO NAL CONFERENCE\nApril 26-27\, 2003 * Brown University\, Providence\, RI\n\ nWith the Bush administration declaring victory in Iraq?a ?victory? of cha os\, dehydration\, death\, and amputation?its war on Iraq moves on to a ne w phase\, and the antiwar movement is faced with stark new challenges. Th e occupation of Iraq is now the order of the day\, with its viceroy and co lonial governors already preparing their indefinite rule. And\, to the sho ck of the whole world\, the US has put Syria in the crosshairs\, threateni ng economic sanctions and dropping broad hints of military action.\n\nYet among the horrors of this war\, there is substantial hope. The war is more unpopular in world opinion than ever\; remarkably\, thousands of people i n Iraq have courageously begun to demonstrate against the American militar y presence. The millions of people who demonstrated on February 15 cannot and will not be silenced. The 400\,000 students who will be denied a colle ge education next year due to attacks on education spending?at a time when billions are found to bomb schools in Iraq?will experience the war's twis ted priorities first hand. Campuses remain important centers of antiwar ac tivity\, but we need organization to make our voices heard on the national stage.\n\nOn February 22-23\, delegates from over 100 [number???] schools gathered in Chicago for the first national conference of the Campus Antiw ar Network (CAN) to build an independent\, grassroots\, and democratic org anization of the student antiwar movement. At that conference it was decid ed to convene regional conferences before the end of the school year to as sess our work and decide how to move forward. CAN has had some great succe sses since then\, particularly in the CAN-initiated April 5 demonstrations across the country. Now it's time to figure out where we go from here. \n \nIn order to help achieve these goals\, the East Coast Region of CAN\, in league with the other CAN regions\, is organizing a regional conference i n Providence\, RI on April 26-27. We believe that the best way to build an independent student voice within the anti-war movement as a whole is for the many East Coast schools with anti-war groups to get together\, face to face\, and democratically decide how we can all work together to stop thi s war.\n\nAll student anti-war activists are encouraged to attend the conf erence\, but each school will be limited to two voting delegates to take p art in decision making at the conference so that schools are not geographi cally under or over represented. All national anti-war groups are invited to send non-voting observers in order to build unity and coordination\, bu t decisions will be up to student delegates.\n\nTIME/AGENDA: Conference wi ll open at 9AM on April 26 and close in the afternoon of April 27. Exact s chedule is still being determined. Likely we will follow the pattern from the national conference: speakers\, workshops\, proposal presentations on Saturday\; voting and breakout sessions on Sunday.\n\nREGISTRATION: AS SOO N AS YOU KNOW YOUR DELEGATION\, REGISTER! This will really help out the or ganizers. Email c\;a\;n\;_\;c\;o\;n\;f\;e\ ;r\;e\;n\;c\;e\;_\;e\;a\;s\;t\;@\; y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n with your i nformation\, or call 401-867-6384. There will be a modest\, sliding-scale registration fee per person to offset our costs\, which will be announced ASAP.\n\nLOCATION: Salomon Hall at Brown University\, and possibly other b uildings nearby as space demands. Providence is easily reached by train\, bus\, car\, or plane. For directions and campus maps\, see http://www.brow n.edu.\n\nHOUSING: Free housing of the stay-on-someone's-floor variety wil l be provided. There are cheap hotels in Providence\, but not really in wa lking distance of Brown. Email C\;a\;t\;h\;e\;r\; 05\;n\;e\;_\;S\;t\;r\;a\;u\;s\;s\; 4\;b\;r\;o\;w\;n\;.\;e\;d\;u\;\n or call 401-867-6283 to request housing. Please note any special needs (allergies \, handicap-accessible\, etc).\n\nFOOD: You'll get food! Probably! People with special dietary restrictions (vegan\, allergies\, etc) should contact p\;h\;i\;l\;i\;p\;p\;e\;b\;i\; 1\;r\;n\;y\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c \;o\;m\;\n now to help us plan.\n\nPROPOSALS: Proposals submitted ahead of time can be included in the conference packet and scheduled for d iscussion. A delegate must be willing to present the proposal to the confe rence in order for it to be considered. Submit proposals in writing to  3\;h\;a\;u\;n\;_\;J\;o\;s\;e\;p\; 4\;@\;b\;r\;o\;w\;n\;.\;e\;d\;u\;\n.\ n\nWEBSITE: Get the most up-to-date information at http://antiwarnetwork.o rg.\n\nGET INVOLVED: This is YOUR conference! Send an email to EastCoastCA N-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to get organizing updates. Planning chats are held quite frequently\, and your campus should be represented. Check the e mail list or the website for chat times and instructions.\n\nGENERAL INQUI RIES: c\;a\;n\;_\;c\;o\;n\;f\;e\;r\;&# 101\;n\;c\;e\;_\;e\;a\;s\;t\;@\;y\; 7\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n or 401-867-6384.\n\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030427 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030426 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Providence\, Rhode Island\, United States SUMMARY:CAN Eastern Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-jXsDX93CZr@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.antiwarnetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:hungry4change@outgun.com DESCRIPTION:Hungry for Change - Youth Action Conference 2003\nStir It Up\, Youth Action Network (YAN) and Toronto Environmental\nAlliance?s Youth Cau cus (TEA) are planning a two-day youth action\nconference proposed for May 3-4. This conference will include one day of workshops on issues of socia l justice\, peace\, environmentalism\, anti- oppression and more. The seco nd day will focus on ways that youth can organize to address these issues\ , culminating in the proposed formation of a Toronto High-School Political and Social Action Coalition. This day will be devoted to workshops on a v ariety of topics pertaining to youth action\;\npuppet making\, letter writ ing\, culture jamming\, protesting\, group\norganizing\, anti-oppression\, radical cheerleading\, zines\, civic\njournalism\, street theater and mor e.\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030504 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030503 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada SUMMARY:Toronto Youth Action Conference 2003 UID:20120204T000503EST-J5jcNM6Fwx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.hungry4change.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Over 350 youth (ages 13-19) and adult allies from every region of the country who are involved in efforts for social\, economic\, & envir onmental justice.\nParticipants are mainly youth of color\, low income you th\, LGBTQ youth\, immigrant youth\, & other young people facing social or political oppressions.\nFun & interactive workshops that build skills for taking action in your community & for developing campaigns.\nSessions on issues important to young people (including education\, juvenile justice\, homophobia\, violence\, sexual health\, envrionmental racism\, labor inju stices\, immigrant rights\, etc...).\nOpportunities and resources that can help organizations grow\, including fundraising\, technology\, and resear ch skills.\nArt\, music\, poetry\, dance through open mics and other eveni ng events\nChicago! Need we say more? Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030608 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030605 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:National Gathering for Youth Organizing UID:20120204T000503EST-EnmdF6nXuL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.youthaction.net/Events/National%20Gathering%202003.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:kc3@umbc.edu DESCRIPTION:I am writing to inform you about the Lorax Conference being hos ted at UMBC the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. The Conference will be on bot h environmental and social issues of our times\, and a stream clean-up act ion event. In addition to that the campus's Ecofest! will be going on all day Saturday. The Conference's planners have coordinated with the Ecofes t celebration so that the conference goers may take part in the Ecofest ac tivities that will include\nbands\, speakers\, games\, and free giveaways. The Conference will begin at 10am on Saturday (breakfast will be at 9)\, although 9:30 is encouraged for registration. I have included the worksh op topics and schedule\, however the workshop topics are not limited to th at\, more are currently being added. I encourage everyone to sign up toda y\, the registration fee is only $10 ($5 for UMBC students)\, and there wi ll be group rates for groups attending with over 5 people! For anyone who is interested in additional information or housing please email k\;&# 99\;3\;@\;u\;m\;b\;c\;.\;e\;d\;u\;\n. Please forward this to anyone who would be interested!\n\nThanks ~Kristen Cevoli~\n\nWorkshop Topics\n(1) Environmental Conservation History\n(2) En vironmental Rollbacks\n(3) Environmental Leaders\n(4) Making Trade Fair\n( 5) Hunger and Homelessness Issues\n(6) Keys to Campaign Success\n(7) Power mapping\n(8) Working with School Governments ad Administrations\n(9) Runni ng Effective meetings\n(10) Your Rights to Protest?Effectively\n(11) Clean Energy Resources of the World\n(12) Understanding the Kyoto Protocol\n(13 ) The World Bank\n(14) ?Evil? Corporate Axis\n(15) America?s Environment a t Risk\n(16) Environmental Law\n\n\nSpeaker Topics\n(1) Importance of the Environmental Movement in this decade\n(2) Little Things that Make a Diffe rence \n(3) ???\n\n\nSaturday: \nBreakfast: 9am-10am\nOpening Address: 1 0am\nWorkshop Set #1: 11am-12:30\nLunch: 12:30-2pm\nEco-fest Speaker: 2pm \nWorkshop Set #2: 3-4:15/30\nWorkshop Set #3: 4:30-6pm\nDinner 6pm (at E cofest)\n\nSunday\nBreakfast: 9am-10am\nOpen Forum 10-11:30am\nSpeaker 11:30\nClean Up 12-2:00/30pm\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030504 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030503 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Baltimore\, Maryland\, United States SUMMARY:Lorax Conference\, UMBC UID:20120204T000503EST-r3z6VPwWzV@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Ball State University?s first four Greening of the Campus confe rences in 1996\, 1997\, 1999\, and 2001 each attracted 200 participants fr om about 30 states and a few foreign countries for a dynamic international exchange of ideas on environmental concerns. Greening of the Campus V pro vides a new opportunity to further explore the critical issues\, problems\ , and solutions we still face on our campuses and in our world. We invite and encourage your participation in\nthis global gathering September 18?20 \, 2003.\n\n Overview\nThis interdisciplinary conference allows people rep resenting diverse areas in university communities to share information on environmental issues. These areas range from the practical day-to-day mana gement of the physical plant to ?green? curriculum development and ?green? utilization of campus resources. The areas are bound by common concerns f or achieving environmental soundness through safe and sane management of r esources. The campus community can become a ?green? model for society as a whole by gathering and sharing this information. Top of Page\n\n Why Part icipate?\nParticipation in the conference can help you and your institutio n\, company\, or organization:\nUnderstand the potential for university an d college campuses to influence the environmental impact of campus resourc es.\n\nBegin a strategy for viewing college and university campuses in a s ystems context.\n\nLearn about emerging environmental curricula in a varie ty of disciplines.\n\nHear the latest developments in environmentally soun d physical plant management techniques.\n\nIdentify ways to connect the ca mpus to the community.\n\n\n?This is one of the best conferences I have at tended.?\n?2001 Participant\n?I learned that other universities are making good progress toward sustainability\, which is inspiring even if my own u niversity has a long way to go.?\n?2001 Participant\n?The conference is gr eat. I am always looking for ways and ideas on how to\nimprove the environ mental stewardship of the campus.?\n?2001 Participant\n\n Vital Link\nOur society needs ideas and actions that enhance the environmental health and integrity of the places where we live and work. Educational institutions a re complex human communities that pose unique opportunities to explore\, u nderstand\, and respond to the interrelationship of environmental issues. College and university campuses can be a vital link bridging current commu nity needs and understandings with future visions.\n?Greening? directly in fluences every aspect of human culture. It impacts economic\, political\, technical\, philosophical\, and cognitive practices in a complex interwea ving of ideas and actions.\nManagement of environmental resources on colle ge and university campuses can have long-term effects on the institutions themselves and on society as a whole. This is a unique opportunity to shar e effective ideas on environmental issues. \n\nPaper Sessions: Papers sele cted from abstracts submitted as a result of this call for papers will be presented in moderated sessions.\nPoster Sessions: Posters selected from s ubmitted abstracts will be presented at the conference.\nPlenary Sessions: Prominent professionals will be invited to speak in their area of experti se at these sessions for all conference attendees.\nWorkshops: Selected wo rkshops will offer more detailed treatment of specific topics than is poss ible in shorter sessions.\nForums: Less formal panel discussions and forum s will be organized in response to issues of current interest.\nExhibit Ha ll: Information about environment-related organizations\, product supplier s\, school curricula\, and degree programs will be available.\nSpecial Act ivities: Field station tours\, bike trail riding\, tree planting\, and sit e visits will be offered on Saturday. \n\n Location\nBall State University is located in Muncie\, Indiana\, 55 miles northeast of Indianapolis in th e heart of the Midwest. The campus is accessible by car and from Cincinnat i\, Dayton\, and Indianapolis airports. \n\n More Information\nFor more in formation please call\, write or e-mail:\nBecky Amato\nUniversity College NQ 323\nBall State University\nMuncie\, IN 47306-0220\nE-mail: b\;a\ ;m\;a\;t\;o\;@\;b\;s\;u\;.\;e\;d\; u\;\n\nPhone: (765) 285-2385\nFax: (765) 285-2384 Top of Page\n\n\n \ nConference Information and Registration \n\n Presentation Categories\nTec hnical Facilities Planning\n-Physical Plant Management\n-Energy Conservati on Strategies\n-Campus Transportation Systems\n\nEducational\n-Campus Sett ing: An Environmental Teaching Tool\n-Curriculum Transformation\n-Environm ental Education and University\n-Outreach Programs\n-Campus-Based Research Programs\n\nSocial\, Political\, Spiritual\n-Reduce/Reuse/Recycle/Reject\ n-Cultural Values and Environmental Ethics\n-Campus Beautification\n-Model Environmental Policies and Practices\n-Special Programs\n-Student Group O pportunities\n-Grassroots Organizations\n\n\n\n\n\n Scheduled Keynote Spea kers\n\nDavid Orr is a pioneer in environmental literacy\, campus ecology\ , and ecological design. He chairs Oberlin College?s environmental studies program\, housed in the internationally renowned Adam Joseph Lewis Center . He has received the National Wildlife Federation?s National Conservation Achievement Award and is the education editor for Conservation Biology. \ n\nChristine Ervin is president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council \, a national coalition that promotes environmentally responsible\, profit able\, and healthy buildings. She also is a board officer for the Energy T rust of Oregon and was assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Ener gy?s $1 billion portfolio of energy efficiency and renewable energy progra ms.\n\nPliny Fisk III is co-director of the Center for Maximum Potential B uilding Systems\, whose leadership in life-cycle sustainable design and de velopment has earned national and international awards. He also has served on the President?s Task Force on Sustainable Communities and received the Passive Solar Pioneer Award from the American Solar Energy Society in 200 0.\n\nMichael Ogden is one of the most experienced engineers in the design and project management of onsite natural treatment systems for wastewater \, sewage\, and stormwater. He is a founding director of Natural Systems I nternational and has completed more than 500 treatment systems and constru cted wetlands projects in the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, and China. \n\nDavid Quammen is a renowned nature writer whose books include the awar d-winning Song of the Dodo: Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinction. H e is a two-time winner of the National Magazine Award for his science essa ys and his columns in Outside magazine\, and he received an Academy Award in Literature. He edited The Best American Science and Nature Writing in 2 000.\n\nJane Shaw is a senior associate of the Political Economy Research Center (PERC) and an advocate of market approaches to environmental issues . A former Business Week editor\, she directs PERC?s editorial outreach pr ogram and has written or edited more than 100 published articles on enviro nmental issues. She also helped develop PERC?s Environmental Education Pro gram.\n\nMathis Wackernagel developed the widely used sustainability measu re\, the ?Ecological Footprint\,? and is director of the Indicators Progra m at Redefining Progress\, a San Francisco-based activist think tank that promotes tools for building a sustainable future. He also coordinates the Centre for Sustainability Studies at Anahuac University of Xalapa\, Mexico . Top of Page\n\n\n Conference Schedule\n\nWEDNESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 17\, 2003 \n3:00 P.M. Registration\n6:00 P.M. Welcome Reception (Alumni Center\nTHUR SDAY\, SEPTEMBER 18\, 2003\n7:30 A.M. Registration\n8:00 A.M. Breakfast\n8 :30 A.M. Welcome/Introductions\n9:00 A.M. Plenary Session: David Orr\n10:0 0 A.M. Break\n10:15 A.M. Paper Sessions\nNoon Lunch\n1:00 P.M. Plenary Ses sion: Jane Shaw\n2:00 P.M. Break\n2:15 P.M. Paper Sessions\n3:45 P.M. Inte raction/Poster Sessions\n5:00 P.M. Dinner on Your Own\n7:00 P.M. Evening P rogram: David Quammen\n\nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19\, 2003\n7:30 A.M. Registra tion\n8:00 A.M. Breakfast\n8:30 A.M. Plenary Session: Christine Ervin\n9:3 0 A.M. Discussion\n10:00 A.M. Break\n10:15 A.M. Paper Sessions\nNoon Lunch \n1:00 P.M. Plenary Session: Mathis Wackernagel\n2:00 P.M. Break\n2:15 P.M . Paper Sessions\n3:45 P.M. Interaction/Poster Sessions\n6:00 P.M. Dinner\ n7:00 P.M. Plenary Session: Pliny Fisk III\n8:00 P.M. Reception (E. B. Bal l Center)\n\nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 20\, 2003\n7:30 A.M. Registration\n8:00 A.M. Breakfast\n8:30 A.M. Plenary Session: Michael Ogden\n9:30 A.M. Break\ n9:45 A.M. Workshops\n11:00 A.M. Break\n11:15 A.M. Workshops\n12:30 P.M. L unch/Reflection Forum\n1:30 P.M. Connecting to Place Activities\n3:30 P.M. Connecting to Place Activities\n5:30 P.M. Adjournm\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030920 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030918 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Muncie\, Indiana\, United States SUMMARY:Greening of the Campus Conference: Ball State UID:20120204T000503EST-CUj6VxUa5E@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bsu.edu/provost/ceres/greening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Is your grassroots peace organization wondering what to do next ?\n \nThe US invasion of Iraq is almost over\, and now many questions aris e. What?s the humanitarian situation in Iraq after 12 years of sanctions and another war? What should be on the agenda for the peace movement with regard to Iraq? Is the US planning to invade Iran or Syria next? How ca n the peace movement build upon the extraordinary grassroots mobilization that came together to oppose the invasion?\n \nCome to Maryland in May to seek answers to these questions and more. Hear from trainers\, experts an d observers back from Iraq. Meet other grassroots peace activists to shar e ideas and work out a common strategy for the coming year. This will be the first opportunity since the invasion for so many activists and organiz ations to come together\, set new objectives\, and build the foundations f or the next phase of our struggle.\n \n Join us for:\n \nthe Fourth National Grassroots Organizing Conference on Iraq \nIraq Invaded ? Implic ations and Strategies for the Peace Movement\n \nMay 1-4\, 2003: Universi ty of Maryland\, College Park\, MD\n \nSponsored by the National Network t o End the War Against Iraq\nHosted by Peace Forum\, a student group of the University of Maryland\n \nThere will be THREE COMPONENTS to this confe rence*: May 1st & 2nd: Workshops and Seminars\; May 3rd & 4th: Grassroots activists meeting to plan effective actions for the coming year\; and a pr otest action. Students are welcome! We will have student planning sessio ns and a Student Teach-In is in the works as part of the Thrs/Fri Worskhop s!\n \nRegister early! On line registration is now available\, from the conference home page: www.endthewar.org/conference.htm\, click on ?Registe r On Line?. Whether you can or cannot attend\, you may submit proposals f or the conference on line\, just click on the ?Submit a Proposal? link and fill out the form.\n \n Here is a list of the speakers we have so far wh o will be speaking on Thursday or Friday\, May 1-2:\n \nBob Edgar\, Genera l Secretary\, National Council of Churches \nThomas Nagy\, GWU Professor ? topic: Self-Implicating DoD Documents\nSamih Farsoun\, American Univ ? to pic: Palestine and Iraq\nMike Amate\, Washington Kurdish Institute ? topi c: the Kurdish perspective in Iraq\nSam Husseini\, Institute for Public Ac curacy ? topic: America as Empire\nChris Toensing\, MERIP ? topic: Overvie w of the Invasion\nNancy Lessing\, Military Families Speak Out\nVoices in the Wilderness\, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows\, and Blac k Voices for Peace all plan to send representatives to speak. \nErik Gusta fson of EPIC\, Patrick McCann of VVAW\, and Charles Sheehan-Miles of Veter ans for Common Sense are all willing to speak on Vets? issues. Erik will also talk about Congress and the pressing for the US to make and keep comm itments regarding humanitarian aid\, reconstruction and democratization.\n Paul George\, Peninsula Peace and Justice Center\, topic: ?Orwell was an O ptimist?\nSimin Royanian\, Iranian activists ? topic: Is Iran Next? / Wome n in the Middle East\nAnita Daunch\, National Priorities Project ? worksho p: ?the economics of war?\nJessica Bell Markham\, Ballot.org ? workshop: ? How to organize local Initiatives?\nJohn Judge\, Washington Peace Center ? workshop: ?Resisting Military Recruiting in High Schools?\n \nMany more s peakers have been invited!\n \n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030504 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030501 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:College Park\, Maryland\, United States SUMMARY:Fourth National Grassroots Organizing Conference on Iraq UID:20120204T000503EST-AoFx16nCfL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.endthewar.org/conference.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Despite stong worldwide opposition\, the Bush\nadministration h as invaded Iraq and imposed a military\noccupation over the country. A hum anitarian crisis has\ngripped Iraq and as Bush speaks of 'liberation\,' mo st\nordinary Iraqi are suffering. Now senior\nadministration figures are t alking openly about taking\ntheir war onto Syria\, Iran\, and elsewhere. M enawhile\nat home\, the police have stepped up their repressive\ntactics - assualting peaceful protesters\, harrassing\nand detaining immigrants\, a nd denying march permits\nfor antiwar activists.\n\nIn light of these deve lopments\, the Campus Antiwar\nNetwork (CAN) - a democratic grassroots net work of\ncampus-based antiwar and peace groups from hundreds of\nschools a cross the nation - has called for regional\nconferences this Spring so tha t the student antiwar\nmovement can come together and collectively discuss \nthe war forward for our movement.\n\nIn the South\, CAN will holding a c onference at the\nUniversity of Texas in Austin on April 26th\, 2003. The\ nconference will be open to the public and we are\nasking all antiwar stud ents in the region to attend.\nWe hope this conference will be truly repre sentive of\nthe entire student antiwar movement in the region and\nwe are therefore asking schools to send two delegates\neach. While are attendees are welcome to particpate\,\nonly delagetes will be able to vote.\n\nSCHED ULE FOR THE CONFERENCE:\n\nSaturday April 26th - UT STUDENT UNION:\n\n9:00 - 10:00 - registration in the UT Student Union\,\nEastwoods Room 2.102\n1 0:00 - 10:15 - welcome\, annoucements\, and vote on\nagenda\n10:15 - 11:00 - campus updates (a representative from\neach school present will give a brief update on local\norganizing at his/her school)\n11:00 - 12:15 - disc ussion: the occupation of Iraq\n12:15 - 1:15 - lunch break\n1:15 - 2:00 - keynote address: Robert Jensen\n2:00 - 3:15 - discussion: the future of CA N\n3:15 - 3:30 - break\n3:30 - 5:00 - discuss/vote on proposals\n5:00 - 6: 00 - break (with smoothies!)\n6:00 - 8:00 - Educational workshops (The His tory of\nU.S. Military Interventions\, The Human Cost of the War\non Iraq\ , How to Build CAN - speakers tab)\n\nLOCATION: UT Student Union\, Eastwoo ds Room 2.102.\nEducational workshops will be held in rooms tba in the\nUn ion. For directions\, please see the map below:\nhttp://www.utexas.edu/map s/main/buildings/unb.html\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER: Robert Jensen - a founding m ember of\nthe Nowar Collective\, a journalism professor at the\nUniversity of Texas at Austin\, and author of ?Writing\nDissent: Taking Radical Idea s from the Margins to the\nMainstream.? \n\nREGISTRATION: So that we can m ake accomidations\,\nplease let us know ASAP the names of those from your\ nschool that will be coming. If transportation\nassistance is needed\, ple ase let us know.\n\nHOUSING: Free housing will be available to all who\nne ed it. Please let us know ASAP if anyone from school\nwill need housing\, and on which nights.\n\nENTERTAINMENT: We are presently working on providi ng\nentertainment for all particpants on Saturday night. \n\nPROPOSALS: We recommend that all proposals to be\nconsidered at the conference be pre-s ubmitted BEFORE\nthe conference begins. We will however accept\nproposals during the conference. If you would like to\nsubmitt a proposal\, please e mail it to\nw\;a\;r\;r\;e\;n\;c\;3\;6\; 4\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n\nCONTA CT: For any information please contact:\nWarren Craig - 512-659-6915 w \;a\;r\;r\;e\;n\;c\;3\;6\;@\;y\;a\;& #104\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\nYebuny Johnson - 512-804 -2895 y\;e\;b\;u\;n\;y\;r\;e\;b\;e\; c\;c\;a\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\; 1\;m\;\n\n\nFor more on CAN\, visit us on the web at\nhttp://www.antiw arnetwork.org\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030426 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Austin\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:CAN Southern Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-cJV5FIDeaP@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:National gathering of United Students Against Sweatshops. Geog raphical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030810 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030808 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:USAS National Convergence UID:20120204T000503EST-eJSe1jBVPO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usasnet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:National annual convention for the Campus Greens. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030810 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030807 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Austin\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Greens Convention UID:20120204T000503EST-Ha6zWUgl1P@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusgreens.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:215-241-7176 Email:youthmil@afsc.org DESCRIPTION:Stopping War Where It Begins:\nOrganizing Against Militarism in Our Schools\n\nJune 27-29\, Philadelphia\n\nFor students\, parents\, teac hers\, community organizers and all those who believe that schools should be about education\, opportunity\, building social justice and teaching pe ace.\n\nWorkshop and panel topics will include:\n\n· Youth/peer organizing and ally support work.\n· Countering JROTC proliferation.\n· No Child Lef t Unrecruited (Behind) Act.\n· The poverty draft.\n· Presenting alternativ es to military enlistment.\n· Strategies/approaches to counter-recruitment work.\n· Recruitment and ROTC on college campuses.\n· Legal issues: know your rights\, equal access to schools.\n· Military recruiting and race\, g ender and ethnicity.\n· Conscientious objection and draft registration.\n\ nFor more information contact: AFSC (American Friends Service Committee) Y outh & Militarism Program\, 215-241-7176\;\ny\;o\;u\;t\;&# 104\;m\;i\;l\;@\;a\;f\;s\;c\;.\;o\; 14\;g\;\n.\n\nCo-sponsors: AFSC Youth & Militarism Program\, CCCO\, RO OTS/War Resisters League\, Project YANO\, Teen Peace Project\, Center on C onscience and War\, STARC\, COMD\, CHOICES\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030629 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030627 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:National Counter Military Recruitment Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-OD0hTuEFoG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.youthandthemilitary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:wweikart@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The Antiwar Movement: Where Do We Go from Here?\nteach-in (am t rainings/workshops and pm panels/analysis)\n \nit's TOMORROW fri may 16\n@ cuny grad ctr!!!\n_______________________________________________________ ___________\nWHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? \n\nFRI May 16 @ CUNY GRAD CTR \n\n Join us for morning skills trainings and afternoon/evening discussion\npan els! \nWe will come together to share problems\, ideas\, strategies and ta ctics\,\nand to promote mobilization against the war abroad and at home. Come\nand publicize your group\, your planned events and ongoing activitie s!\nNetwork with other NYC students and activists! Help build the larger\ nagenda for how we move forward together!\n\nMorning: Trainings/skills wor kshops: 10-11: 30 / 12-1:30 \n(8th floor cafeteria - adjoining side-rooms) \n====Advanced affinity group tactics (consensus decision-making process) \n====Legal aspects of street protest / know your rights \n==-= Dealing wi th media \n===Nuts-n-bolts of direct action / civil disobedience / blockad es etc.\n\n\nAfternoon: Panels and speak-out 2:30-6:30 (Proshansky Aud itorium\,\nlevel C) \n===Domestic Repression\, Erosion of Civil Rights\, Immigrant Detentions\nRegistrations \n===NYC Budget Cuts and the war on CU NY \n===Where do we go from here? Strategies and tactics for the movement \n===Analysis against permanent war\, at home and abroad \n \nTheatre by Under the Table Productions: Fever Pitch and other surpr ise\nguests (6: 30 room TBA) \n \nConfirmed panelists: Stanley Aro nowitz\, Seth Dellinger\, Frances\nFox-Piven\, Miguel Malo (Hostos\, CUNY) \, Ron McGuire\, Stevphen Shukaitis\,\nIda Susser\,Eddie Yuen and many mor e.\n\nRepresentatives from: No Blood For Oil\, National Lawyer Guild\,\nPr ofessional Staff Congress\, CUNY\, Jews Against the Occupation\,\nPalestin e Action Forum/SUSTAIN\, Doctoral Students?Council (CUNY GC\nstudent gov)\ , Operation: Homeland Resistance\, WBAI\, Jobs with Justice\,\nPink Bloc\, Roger Colero Defense Fund and others.\n\nSponsored by GC No War Coalition and FREECUNY. for more info please\ncontact w\;w\;e\;i\; k\;a\;r\;t\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;& #99\;o\;m\;\n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20030516T103000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Cuny Graduate Center\, Ny\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:The anti war movement and the war at home: where do we go from here ? UID:20120204T000503EST-EUeC87w0dE@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:yds_man@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:*Agenda*\n\nThursday\, June 12th:\n6pm: Reception at the Debs C enter (hosted by SP/DSA Louisville)\n7pm: Keynote Speaker: Anne Braden\n\n Friday\, June 13th:\n9am: Call to Order\, Opening Business\, The Socialist Internationale\n10am: Activist Agenda\nNoon: Lunch and Speaker: Pem David son Buck\n1pm: Workshops A\, B\, C\n2pm: Workshops A\, B\, C\n3pm: Worksho ps A\, B\, C\n4pm: Presidential Primaries Debate\n6pm: Dinner\n7pm: Speake r: Carol Kramer\n8pm: Entertainment: Zapat (free jazz) and Anarchist Fire Show\n\nSaturday\, June 14th:\n9am: Resolutions and Amendments\nNoon: Lunc h and Speaker: Chris Sanders\n1pm: Workshops D\, E\, F\n2pm: Workshops D\, E\, F\n3pm: Workshops D\, E\, F\n4:30pm: Panel: Working in Coalitions\n6p m: Dinner\nPublic Events:\n7pm: Doug Johnson\n8pm: Entertainment: David Ro vics!\n\nSunday\, June 15th:\n9am: Workshops F\, G\n10am: Workshops F\, G\ n11am: Panel: Race\, Class and Gender\nNoon: Elections\n1pm: Lunch and Spe aker: Bob Cunningham\n2pm: Close of Conference followed by first meeting o f newly elected C.C.\n\n*Workshops*\n- Afghanistan: U.S. Occupation Examin ed [Presented by C.C. Member\, Peter Frase]\n- Globalization [Presented by Lucas Shapiro\, Ithaca YDS]\n- Chapter Organizing [Presented by Katrina I ce and Michael Key\, Co-Chairs of YDS]\n- Campus and Community Organizing [Presented by Kevin Pranis\, Grassroots Leadership Alliance]\n- Event Orga nizing [Presented by Mateo Bernal and Jennifer Olliges\, Citizens Standing Against War]\n- Propaganda [Presented by Jerome Neukirch and Nick Braden\ , Louisville YDS/C-SAW]\n- The Political Framework of Democratic Socialism (Presented by Geoff Kurtz\, Rutgers YDS]\n- Media and Art [Presented by K atrina Ice\, YDS Co-Chair]\n\n*Panels*\n- Building and Working In Coalitio ns\nKirk Owen\, Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression\ nCarol Kramer\, FAIRNESS\nLaura McSpedon\, Jobs With Justice\nBill Allison \, Former Louisville Alderman\n\n- White Supremacy\, Capitalism and Patria rchy: the three pillars of ruling-class hegemony\nDr. Ricky Jones\, Profes sor of Pan-African Studies at UofL\, Ricky Jones is a columnist for the LE O\, member of the BRC and active in the peace and justice movements.\nEliy anna Kaiser\, YDS National Organizer\n\nSpeakers:\n- Anne Braden: Probably the most famous white civil rights activist / leader in the South\, Anne Braden is the co-founder of the Alliance Against Racist and Political Repr ession. She\, and her late husband\, Karl\, were targeted and persecuted b y HUAC for their civil rights organizing. She is the author of The Wall Be tween.\n- Pem Davidson Buck: Anthropology and Sociology professor from Eli zabethtown Community College\, Pem Buck is the author of Worked to the Bon e: Race\, Class\, Power and Privilege in Kentucky\n- Carol Kramer: Carol i s on the board of Kentucky Jobs With Justice and an activist for FAIRNESS\ , a regional GLBTQ civil rights organization responsible for the Fairness Ordinances in Louisville and other cities guaranteeing civil rights protec tions for sexual minorities.\n- Chris Sanders: Secretary-Treasurer of the Kentucky AFL-CIO\, Chris is also an active member of Jobs With Justice and the CLC.\n- Doug Johnson: Doug went to Iraq with Voices in the Wilderness as a Peace Team member (not a 'human shield']. He is active in the Louisv ille peace movement.\n- Bob Cunningham: Member of the Kentucky Alliance\, Bob is the organizer of West End for Peace and is active in the Justice mo vement.\n\nEntertainment\n- Zapat\, a local free jazz band\n- David Rovics \, radical folk singer (www.davidrovics.com)\n- Anarchist Fire show\, just what it sounds like! It's really cool.\n\nHousing and Meals provided with registration. Fee $20 - $50 sliding scale (no one will be turned away if you cannot pay\, but please do if you can! We have to pay for all of this stuff!) Some travel subsidies available upon request (y\;d\;s\ ;_\;m\;a\;n\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;& #99\;o\;m\;\n). \n\nPlease send checks to: DSA Fund at 180 Varick St.\, 12th floor New York\, NY 10014. Register Today! \n\nAny questions? P lease email y\;d\;s\;_\;m\;a\;n\;@\;y\;&# 97\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n \n\n\n\n Geographic al Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030615 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030612 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Louisville\, Kentucky\, United States SUMMARY:Young Democratic Socialists National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-46ePxNwcBU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ydsusa.org/conference03.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:989-855-2606 Email:mbiber@leaven.org DESCRIPTION:?Uprising for Change: A Gathering of Young Activists?\n\nThis e vent is created by and for young people between the ages of 20 and 30 who have a passionate commitment to social change. Whether you have been an ac tivist for several years or are a relative newcomer\, this is a gathering where your energy\, vision\, experience\, and dreams will be welcomed and encouraged. \n\nOur hope is to draw together a diverse and rich mixture o f young activists who are engaged in a wide range of social change movemen ts such as disability rights\, anti-racism\, LGBTQ rights\, feminism\, as well as economic and environmental justice.\n\nThe term ?activist? invokes a wide range of images and expectations some of which are\, too often\, u sed to judge ourselves and others. There will be facilitated discussion a nd activities directed toward breaking down stereotypes and creating a bro ader understanding of activism that meets many of the needs\, challenges\, and visions of young people today. Young people crave the work of justic e and organizations and movements depend on these young visionaries? wisdo m and commitment to action. \n\nTogether\, we will explore:\n¨ The m any and varied ways we can be engaged in activism\;\n¨ how to build and sustain community\;\n¨ ways to generate awareness and develop co nnections among young activists involved in different movements for change \; \n¨ how we can be mentors to and with one another\;\n¨ ways to link different issues of justice into your personal activism\;\n\nThes e issues will be addressed through sharing personal stories\, individuals providing information about their involvement with justice issues and pers onal reflection. There will also be time to enjoy the beauty of the land o utside. This long weekend promises to be both fun and inspiring through t he experience of hearing the eclectic voices of young people into action.\ n\nThis event is created and will be facilitated by a small diverse group of young individuals to ensure that a variety of ideas and perspectives ar e represented. A planning team is actively engaged in dialogue with the t wo coordinators\, Miriam Biber and Sarah Cleaver\, and will help lead smal l group activities. Joe Reilly of the music group\, Long Hairz Collective \, Deana Rabiah of ACCESS\, Alex Wilson who is doing construction work\, a nd Neftara Clark who is a law student are all participating in the plannin g team. Claudia Horwitz\, who is the executive director of stone circles\ , a non-profit finding unique ways to integrate spirituality into social j ustice work will lead a portion of this retreat. \n\nGender inclusive for people around 20-30 years old\nTime: Thursday\, 7pm- Sunday\, 1pm\nCost: $150 ($50 deposit + $100 balance due)\n\nMiriam Biber\n989-855-2606\n 09\;b\;i\;b\;e\;r\;@\;l\;e\;a\;v\; 1\;n\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\nwww.leaven.org Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030622 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030619 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Lyons\, Michigan\, United States SUMMARY:Uprising for Change: A Gathering of Young Activists UID:20120204T000503EST-i1etuffGSH@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:888.543.4772 Email:stephanie@goodschoolspa.org DESCRIPTION:In the days remaining between now and June 30\, the fate of pub lic education in Pennsylvania will be decided by the General Assembly a nd Governor Rendell. Now\, more than ever\, the children of Pennsylvani a need your help in making educational justice a reality. Make your suppor t visible by joining with thousands from around the state in rallying in H arrisburg. Buses will depart from places around the state. For information about transportation or other rally details\, call Good Schools Pennsylva nia at (888) 543-4772. Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20030626T130000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:State Capitol\, Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:Rally for Educational Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-U6Ku55Gk21@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.goodschoolspa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Nuclear Weapons: Science and Policy\n\n2003 Student Pugwash USA Educational Seminar\nJuly 13-17\, 2003\nAmerican University\nWashington\, DC\n\nAPPLY NOW at http://www.spusa.org/events/index.html\nApplication de adline: June 6\, 2003*\n\nWould you like to-\n learn more ab out nuclear weapons?\n find out the views of policy makers?\ n talk with the leading professionals in\nthe field?\n\nAre you concerned about the future role of nuclear\nweapons?\n\nJoin students from around the country for an\nintroduction to the historical and future implications\nof nuclear weapons by prominent experts in the field.\nThis year's Educational Seminar on nuclear weapons will\nprovide high school an d lower-level undergraduate\nstudents a unique opportunity to examine\, in -depth\, the\nimplications of this cutting-edge issue.\n\nLectures\, Panel s\, and Group Discussion Topics:\n\n\n* History and Science of Nuclear Wea pons \n* Nuclear Weapons and Security \n* Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in Developing\nCountries \n* Nuclear Weapons and Political Power in the U N \n* The US Nuclear Policy\n\nKeynote Speaker: Sir Joseph Rotblat\, 1995 Nobel Peace\nlaureate and co-founder of the Pugwash Conferences on\nScienc e and World Affairs\, will speak on post-Hiroshima\ncampaigns by scientist s to prevent the future use of\nnuclear weapons.\n\nVisit http://www.spusa .org/events/index.html for a\ntentative agenda and more details.\n\nAPPLY NOW at\nhttp://www.spusa.org/events/edcon_application.html !\nApplication deadline: June 6\, 2003*\n\nStudent Pugwash USA will provide FREE housing and\nmeals. Participants must secure travel funding on their\nown. A $40 a pplication fee is due by June 13\, 2003.\n\n*Depending on space\, late app licants may also be\nconsidered. Call 1-800-WOW-A-PUG for details.\n\nFor more information\, visit\nhttp://www.spusa.org/events/index.html or contac t the\nnational office at 202-429-8900 or s\;p\;u\;s\;a \;@\;s\;p\;u\;s\;a\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n G eographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030717 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030713 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons: Science and Policy Seminar UID:20120204T000503EST-zkUUVouSxI@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.spusa.org/events/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:732-261-1289 Email:xagent37x@aol.com DESCRIPTION:This is an excellent networking event for volunteers/Activist t hroughout the North East Region. In addition to a human rights focus\, org anizations from all over the East Coast will be making presentations of th eir work and success. Lots of speakers\, \, musicians\,campaigns\, and a s pecial tribute to Chinese dissident Yang Jianli. This event is forAny acti vist\, non-profit affiliate\, volunteer\, Staff or organization who is int erested in networking with other people in the same field in a fun and exc iting setting. All are welcome to attend! \n(Sponsored by Amnesty Internat ional NJ SAC's ) EMAIL FOR DIRECTIONS \n Geographical Scope: DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20030628T140000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:300 Kennedy Drive\, Middlesex\, New Jersey\, United States SUMMARY:Activist Picnic 2003 UID:20120204T000503EST-T26XvjGxw3@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Progressive Council and Campus Peace Action of UCF are excited to announce \nthe first Florida College Activist Conference\, to be held i n\nOrlando August 1-3\, 2003.\n\nThe three day event will include speakers \, workshops\, and plenty of discussion and exchange of ideas\, struggles\ , and solutions. Whether you are involved in an active organization or loo king to start one\, this conference is for you. ANY STUDENT ACTIVIST GROUP IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!\n\nPURPOSE: The objective of the Florida Colle ge Activist Conference is to provide an opportunity for activist training and networking for all student activists in the state of Florida. In addit ion to training and coalition building\, this conference will mark the fou nding of the Florida College Activist Coalition\, a network of students ac ross the state that\, through a website\, will be able to share resources\ , events\, ideas\, and continue to work on joint campaigns. Our hope is th at this conference will become an annual event\, with regional and local g atherings during the year. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030803 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030801 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Orlando\, Florida\, United States SUMMARY:Florida College Activist Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-7alOVNMP1W@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.miamistudents.org/fcac.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:stefwray@io.com DESCRIPTION:Join others from the South for a weekend workshop on the weapon s industry. Learn about new plans to assemble nuclear weapons and new type s of nuclear and biological weapons in development. Focus on weapons syste ms manufactured by leading Pentagon contractors. Understand the university ?s role in the military economy. Discuss how activists in the South can be tter share and use information about the weapons industry and military in the region.\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030803 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030801 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:The Peace Farm\, 188 Highway 60\, Panhandle\, TX\, Amarillo\, Texa s\, United States SUMMARY:Southern Military-Industrial Complex Workshop UID:20120204T000503EST-JNHOUcoR2x@69.73.141.125 URL:http://utwatch.org/events/view.php?id=92 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:202-347-8772 Email: DESCRIPTION:USSA's 56th National Student Congress\nJuly 29-August 4\, 2003\ nUniversity of California-Riverside\n\n*********************************** **********************************\n\nDear Student Leader:\n\nFrom July 29 - August 4\, students from across the country will descend \non the Univer sity of California-Riverside campus for the United \nStates Student Associ ation's 56th National Student Congress. This \nconference is the annual g athering of USSA's membership where student \ndelegates will debate issues \, create proposals\, and ultimately decide \nUSSA's organizing agenda.\n\ nAt the conference\, you can expect:\n\n* Dynamic speakers who will addres s educational access issues as well \nas students' role in the movement fo r social and economic justice\n* Workshops on a variety of issues and skil ls.\n* Caucus sessions to address the needs of particular communities in \ nour movement.\n* Plenty of fun and exciting networking opportunities with active \nstudents from all over the nation.\n* A culminating plenary wher e delegates will decide the national \nstudent agenda for the upcoming yea r.\n\nDon't miss out on this great opportunity to get plugged in to studen t\norganizing at the national level. You can call USSA at (202) 347-8772. \n\nIn solidarity\,\n\nUSSA\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030804 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030729 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Riverside\, California\, United States SUMMARY:USSA National Student Congress UID:20120204T000503EST-WzvnvLTPnj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usstudents.org/ussaadmin/files/USSACongress2003Brochure.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:You'll want to be in West Burke\, Vermont because that's where the SSC's National Grassroots Conference will be! Details below - Regist er TODAY!\n\n***Invited Keynote Speakers***\n- Dave Foreman (Founder\, The Wildlands Project)\n- Bill McKibben (Author\, The End of Nature)\n\nJoin the Sierra Student Coalition and college and high school environmental act ivists from across the nation this August for a weekend of excitement\, in spiration\, learning and planning for another year of protecting the plane t. From its first day in office\, the Bush Administration has declared a p reemptive strike on our environment. We must come together to fight for th e things we care about ? clean air and water\, wilderness protection\, env ironmental justice\, a global economy based on fairness and environmental protection\, and more. \n\nTake a weekend this summer away from your job\, internship\, or vacation\, and spend it in Vermont - for our forests faci ng chainsaws\, for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge facing oil drills\, for communities faced with pollution and urban sprawl. Come to the SSC Na tional Grassroots Conference to meet fellow activists from across the coun try\, learn about environmental issues of national and local importance\, refresh your spirit in the Green Mountains of Vermont\, and help the SSC p lan for another year of holding the line against polluters and the Bush ad ministration! \n\nThe weekend will feature: \nþ Great speakers and inspir ation from fellow young people who are as passionate as you are about prot ecting the Earth. \nþ Workshops on the SSC?s national campaigns\, includin g Fair Trade\, Arctic Wilderness\, and the new Clean Energy Program \nþ Op portunities to meet student environmental leaders from across the country\ , and to plan activities for the coming year with SSCers from your area (e specially New England) \nþ The chance to discuss issues and opportunities for the student environmental movement like environmental justice and the 2004 Presidential election\, and how you can play a role. \nþ A face-to-fa ce meeting of the SSC National Grassroots Council (made up of representati ves from SSC campus groups) and the newly-elected SSC Executive Committee\ , which creates the policies and budget for the organization. \nþ Setting the direction for the SSC for the 2003-2004 school year\, and creating a v ision for how we can build the SSC and the entire student environmental mo vement \nþ Hanging out and enjoying the forests and mountains of Vermont.. . and as much more fun as you can pack into one weekend!!! \nYou can also stick around until Wednesday\, August 13 to join in trainings from the SSC ?s Trainings Department and from outside professionals that will teach ski lls to national leaders and also grassroots campus leaders. Trainings will include: Advanced Media\, Fundraising\, Building a strong campus group\, and more. \n\nARE YOU EXCITED YET? \nYou - yes you! - are invited (along w ith fellow environmental leaders from your school) to join the national le aders and campus groups of the Sierra Student Coalition at the SSC?s 2003 National Grassroots Conference. It?ll be the kick off for another year wit h the nation?s largest\, most effective\, student-run environmental organi zation. You'll have the option to stay until August 13 to join in extra ac tivist trainings. All Sierra Student Coalition campus groups are encourage d to send one or more representatives to the National Conference. Individu al activists are also strongly encouraged to come! You?ll get to participa te in the SSC?s National Grassroots Council\, which brings together grassr oots activists to help guide the SSC\, share ideas\, and more. \n\nTHE DET AILS \n1. The SSC National Grassroots Conference will be held Friday\, Aug ust 8 ? Sunday\, August 10\, 2003 at the Cheney House State Park\, near We st Burke\, Vermont. It is FREE for all participants\, although we ask for a donation of up to $20 to cover the cost of the site and food. All meals will be provided from Friday through Sunday\, and if you stick around\, un til Wednesday. Vegetarian and vegan food will be available and plentiful! \n\n2. Lodging at the Cheney House will be rustic. Plan on bringing a sl eeping bag\, pad\, and pillow\, and other appropriate personal items. We w ill provide group tents but participants are encouraged to bring a persona l tent. \n\n3. The Cheney House State Park is in northeast Vermont\, abou t 1 hour from Montpelier. It is accessible by car. Transportation to the s ite can be provided from the nearest bus stop\, train station\, or airport s (Burlington\, VT and Manchester\, NH)\, provided participants arrive by 7pm on Friday and leave no earlier than 3pm on Sunday. If you stay for th e trainings until August 13\, plan on leaving no earlier than noon on Wedn esday\, August 13. Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030811 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030808 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:West Burke\, Vermont\, United States SUMMARY:Student Sierra Coalition National Grassroots Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-0TKHvHEBRu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org/ngc2003.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:libnow@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:Liberation Now! - The National Student Animal Rights Conference \nAmerican University - Washington\, DC\nNovember 7th to 9th\, 2003\nhttp: //www.LiberationNow.com\n\nThe upcoming third national student animal righ ts conference will be taking place this Fall in November at American Unive rsity in Washington\, DC.\n\n'Liberation Now!' is the animal rights moveme nt's biggest event dedicated to bringing together students and youth in th e struggle for animal rights.\n\nPlease join hundreds of other young activ ists and dozens of the leading organizers and speakers of the animal right s movement this Fall for this exciting event.\n\nThe early registration fe e is only $10\, and free and low-cost food and lodging are available. APPL Y NOW for travel grants!\n\nFOR MORE INFO and to REGISTER\, visit http://w ww.LiberationNow.com\, or contact:\n\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance\nP.O. Box 932\nNew York\, NY 10013-0864\n212-696-7911\nhttp://www.defendanimals .org\n\nOther Sponsors of 'Liberation Now!'\n\nAmerican University Animal Rights Effort\nAnimal Protection Institute\nAnimalsVoice.com\nIn Defense o f Animals\nPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals\nSaving Our Resourc es Today\nVegNews\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031109 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031107 GEO:38.938300;-77.091100 LOCATION:American University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20016\, United States SUMMARY:Liberation Now! - The National Student Animal Rights Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-fGew19Hbu6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.LiberationNow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:kwru@kwru.org DESCRIPTION:--Join up for the march - Join up with poor people\, homeless p eople\, and other students (..affiliates with Empty The Shelters\, as well as the Student Farmworker's Alliance) on this march -- learn about the is sues people are facing\, learn how students can help out (and have helped out)\, and join in on the campaign.\n\nhttp://www.kwru.org/march/index.htm l\nEmail: k\;w\;r\;u\;@\;k\;w\;r\;u\;&# 46\;o\;r\;g\;\n Phone: 215 203 1945\n\n This August 2nd to t he 29th\, the Poor People?s Economic Human Rights Campaign will be marchin g from Marks\, Ms to Washington D\,C. in order to raise awareness about th e economic human rights violations occurring in this country and to work t owards building a broad-based movement to end poverty at its roots.\n\n A CALL TO ACTION\n??There are millions of poor people in this co untry who have very little\, or even nothing\, to lose. If they can be he lped to take action together\, they will do so with a freedom and a power that will be a new and unsettling force in our complacent national life??\ n -- Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\n\n\n\nThe Poor People?s Economic Huma n Rights Campaign calls for a national Poor People?s March for Economic Hu man Rights.\n\nThis year marks the 35th Anniversary of Martin Luther King? s historic Poor People?s Campaign\, for which he gave his life. As our ec onomic human rights continue to be violated\, we know that the work of Mar tin Luther King is not finished. Through this summer?s march\, the Poor P eople?s Economic Human Rights Campaign is continuing the struggle to make King?s vision of true equality and peace a reality in this nation and arou nd the world. Today\, 35 years later\, the situation of poor Americans ha s only deteriorated and it is time to march on Washington again.\n\nWe are marching now because more and more American families are being forced int o poverty everyday. We are marching because the growing healthcare crisis has left 71 million Americans without healthcare this year. We are march ing because the majority of the 80 million poor people in America are our children. We are marching because\, after decades of downsizing and free trade agreements\, millions of Americans have lost their jobs\, homes\, fa rms and livelihoods. We are marching because we live in the richest count ry in the world\, yet our people die poor in the streets everyday.\n\nOur government and corporations have denied everyday Americans the rights to t he most basic necessities of life ? food\, clothing\, housing\, healthcare \, living wage jobs and education. These rights were guaranteed to all of us by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights over 50 years ago\, yet w e still suffer without them. We have been left out of the electoral proce ss and left behind by our elected leaders. And now\, we all suffer from t he terror of economic human rights violations ? the fear and pain of livin g with no health coverage\, of living in indecent housing\, of being unabl e to find employment.\n\nThe Poor People?s March will bring together poor whites\, blacks\, latinos and those of all races to demand an end to pover ty and economic human rights violations. As we march\, we will strengthen our relationships\, develop new leaders and share our strategies\, strugg les and stories. We will educate those we meet and those we march with ab out the legacy of Martin Luther King\, about economic human rights\, about democracy and voting\, about the FTAA and about the vision\, strategies a nd tactics of building a movement\, led by the poor\, to end poverty. As we are determined to create a broad-based movement for economic human righ ts we will work in coordination with labor unions\, social workers\, educa tors\, students\, musicians\, artists\, congregations and all those who ar e concerned with economic justice.\n\nAll we have left is our voice. Plea se join us this August in making it heard. We will kickoff the Poor Peopl e?s March for Economic Human Rights on August 2\, 2003 in Marks Mississipp i. From there\, we will march and caravan through the region until we arr ive in Washington DC on August 23rd\, when we hold a historic march on our nation?s capital\; afterwards we will raise a week-long tent city. The p oor of the United States have been ?disappeared? for too long. All we hav e left is our voice and we can no longer afford to suffer in silence. Ple ase join us this August in making our call for economic human rights heard ! \n\nRegister here to join (for all or part): http://www.kwru.org/march/f orm.html\n\n---The Poor People?s Economic Human Rights Campaign will be ma rching through: Marks\, MS (August 2nd and 3rd)\; Nashville\, TN (August 5 th\, 6th)\; Louisville\, KY (7th\, 8th\, 9th)\; Northern GA (10th ?locatio n TBA)\; Knoxville\, TN (11th\, 12th)\; Clinchco\, VA (13th\,14th)\; Charl eston\, VA (15th\, 16th)\; Durham\, NC (17th\, 18th)\; Williamsburg\, VA ( 19th\, 20th)\; (21st\, 22nd ? travel to DC)\; Washington\, D.C. (22nd\, Au gust 23rd ? international day of action\, 24th-29th tent city ? with event s planned for each day). Check the march homepage at http://www.kwru.org/ march/index.html for updates and more information.\n\n--If you live in one of the cities the march is going through\, we need your help! Please regi ster to assist us in any way you can.\n\nLinks List:\n--March home page: h ttp://www.kwru.org/march/index.html\n--Register to join the march or tent city: http://www.kwru.org/march/form.html\n--Can?t come on the march but s till want to help out? You can always donate ? click to see a list of nee ds\, and for more information about donating: http://www.kwru.org/march/ba r.html#make_a_donation\n--More background information: http://www.kwru.org /march/bar.html#economic_human_rights\nhttp://www.kwru.org/march/bar.html# the_campaign\nhttp://www.kwru.org/march/bar.html#kwru\ngeneral information : http://www.universityofthepoor.org/library/library.html\n--Contact infor mation: Email: k\;w\;r\;u\;@\;k\;w\;r\; 7\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n \; \nPhone: 215 203 1945 Fax: 215 203 19 50 \; \nMail: PO box 50678\, Philadelphia\, PA 19132\n\nKWRU info for stud ents: \nhttp://www.kwru.org/ehrc/students.html\n\n Geographical Scope: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030829 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030802 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Marks\, MS - Washington DC\, United States SUMMARY:Poor People's March for Economic Human Rights UID:20120204T000503EST-ZT6FOtVdTz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.kwru.org/march/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:National Conference Announcement and Call to Action \nAll Out F or Milwaukee: October 10 ? 12\, 2003 \n\nThe 180/Movement for Democracy an d Education\, in conjunction with Education for the People! in Milwaukee w ill host the: \n\nDemocracy and Education Conference \nOctober 10th-12th\, 2003 \nUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee \nMilwaukee\, Wisconsin\, U.$.A. \n\nNational March on the Bradley Foundation's Headquarters! \n---Buildi ng Local Democracy and Dignified Public Education For All \n---Against the Corporate Agenda for Education! \nSaturday\, October 11th @ the Lynde and Bradley Foundation Headquarters \nMilwaukee\, Wisconsin\, U.$.A. \n\nE-ma il our national office or call 501-244-2439 for more info. \n\n'WHAT'S THI S ALL ABOUT?' \nAs students\, workers\, teachers\, and community folks who need and are affected by a flourishing system of education\, we must be u nited in common struggle to make that system more democratic and accessibl e. Standing in our way\, corporations are moving steadily and strategical ly to colonize our schools\, colleges\, and universities using their econo mic and political influence to pull strings within campus administrations\ , state legislatures\, the federal government and other chambers of local and global power. Education\, a potential well of democracy\, is becoming instead a source of conformity\, profits\, discrimination\, and corporate control as schools are increasingly used as tools for the consolidation o f corporate domination instead of civic engagement and human progression. \n\nThe Democracy and Education Conference\, October 10-12 in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin will challenge the corporate agenda for education. It will pro vide a forum to discuss campus campaigns and strategies and gain strength from our common struggle. It will be a great chance to interact with peop le from across the US and North America who are engaged in the movement fo r democracy and education. \n\nIf you are fighting for universal access to education\, the right to organize\, civil rights and diversity\, public-w elfare research/technology\, democratic curriculum\, institutional social responsibility\, and/or democratic and progressive campus governance then you need to be in Milwaukee October 10-12! \n\nAN INTERCONNECTED\, 'K-16' MOVEMENT \nOur organizing is bringing us closer to the realization that th e push for the corporate takeover of colleges and universities is being dr iven by the same clique of corporate tycoons and right-wing ideologues as in primary and secondary schools. \nHigher education corporatization\, ex emplified by: collegiate ventures with large corporations\, the creation o f research parks\, increased corporate and political control over research \, use of temporary and contingent labor\, and university administrators a s paid corporate board members\; aligns perfectly with plans for K-12 priv atization such as: school choice plans (voucher systems\, charter schools) \, comprehensive school designs based on business principles (such as econ omies of scale\, standardization\, cost efficiency\, production line strat egies)\, back to basics curricula\, teacher pay based on test scores\, and strong systems of 'accountability.' \n\nEach of these schemes was dreame d up by and benefit the corporate sector by taking control and function of education away from its direct beneficiaries (students\, teachers\, worke rs\, and the community around it) and moves it into the hands of the busin ess elite who can fund it and benefit for a more sorted and streamlined po ol of graduates to enter into their workforces. One of the biggest movers behind this drive for corporatization is the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foun dation. \n\nRise Up! As we move forward with our local struggles\, we hav e made a call for a national march on the Bradley Foundation (Oct. 10-12). Throughout the country the response has resonated with local struggles f or racial\, social\, and economic justice. We will expose and challenge t he neo-conservative and neo-liberal agenda wherever it is working to maint ain and benefit from the oppression of our communities. October 10 - 12 i s around the corner and your participation is crucial in these efforts. \n \nIt is imperative that we move forward\, united in creating a K-16 respon se to the corporate threat to all of education. \n\nMORE ON THE BRADLEY FO UNDATION: \nSince 1985 Milwaukee has been taken under siege by the wealthi est and most influential right-wing think tank in the country. Currently\ , there is a coalition to oppose the racist and economically destructive a genda of the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation (LHBF). And no\, we don't need the Allen-Bradley clock tower to know what time it is. \n\nAs we co ntinue the campaign to stop institutional racism and promote economic deve lopment in our city\, we will expose the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundatio n's economic agenda in Milwaukee and provide an alternative to Bradley's r ight wing social and educational experiments that are carried out in our c ity. \nTo the city\, the Bradley Foundation has left us with the poverty enhancement program known as W-2\, a gutted public educational system thro ugh school vouchers and privatization schemes\, and public silence and com plicity through massive buyouts to many political figures\, non-profit and faith-based organizations. The LHBF\, acting in the best interests of Wh ite Supremacy and Corporate Greed\, has achieved for itself top advisory s pots to the Bush Administration's education and work agenda and is central to creating and implementing policies that are direct attacks on communit ies of color. \n\nTo its corporate criminal allies\, the LHBF has given t housands of low wage workers and in many cases free labor. These private interests profit off of the racist sanctions\, limited educational access\ , and lack of rights on the job. Through Bradley's attack on public educa tion\, Bradley can reassure the private sector that they will have a const ant supply of low-skilled Black and Latino laborers. \n\nTo the city\, th e LHBF tried to create the political reality of Charles Murray's book The Bell Curve\, to which the foundation paid Murray 160\,000 a year to write. The book and the foundation espouse the idea that Blacks and Latinos are by nature\, inferior\, and therefore will 'congregate to the lower-classe s of society.' According to the LHBF mentality\, they (we) are 'meant' to work in low-wage jobs and attend inferior public schools. This is unaccep table. \n\nThe time has come to say enough to the further deterioration o f the City at the hands of the Bradley foundation. To stand for justice a nd participation in our local democracy. To fight for economic Justice an d stand against the racist agenda of the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundatio n. \n\nSee you in Milwaukee\, October 10-12! Geographical Scope: Nation al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031012 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031010 GEO:43.037200;-87.933500 LOCATION:Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53233\, United States SUMMARY:180/Movement for Democracy and Eduation National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-VLP3CgUlVp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusdemocracy.org/conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:860-834-1312 Email:neseac@seac.org DESCRIPTION:Mission:\n\nAcross the country youth and students are standing up and fighting back for their planet and their communities. This gatheri ng seeks to empower grassroots organizersby supplying the tools to create lasting social change. We need to equip ourselves with the gear to disman tle systems of oppression and construct a world rooted in justice.\n\nThe Agenda:\n\nWorkshops will focus on skills for creating change and campaign s that you can run on your campus.\n\nThere will also be trainings focusin g on how we can combat racism\, sexism\, heterosexism\, and classism. \n\ nFinally\, there'll be lots of time for building connections with other ac tivists from around the Northeast\, making new friends\, sharing experienc es\, and strategizing about how we can build a strong regional network tha t can effect lasting change.\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031109 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031107 GEO:41.556500;-72.658200 LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, Connecticut\, 06459\, United St ates SUMMARY:Northeast SEAC Regional Activist Training UID:20120204T000503EST-z6tBHPhnAa@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/ne/nerat.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:info@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:Get On The Hill\nNational Training & Student Lobby Day\nNovembe r 9 & 10\, 2003\nhttp://www.defendanimals.org/lobby\nSponsored by the Stud ent Animal Rights Alliance\, Animal Protection Institute\, Fund for Animal s\, and Humane Society of the United States\nJoin students from across the nation in Washington\, DC to learn the nuts & bolts of lobbying and voice your support for animal protection legislations on Capitol Hill.\nHelp ma ke an impact on the federal laws that affect the lives of animals everywhe re by speaking up for animals to your Members of Congress and their staffe rs! \nJOIN US TO SPEAK UP \nFOR ANIMALS ON CAPITOL HILL!\nFor more informa tion and to register\, visit: \nhttp://www.defendanimals.org/lobby Geogra phical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031110 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031109 GEO:38.893300;-77.014600 LOCATION:Capitol Hill\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20515\, United States SUMMARY:Get On The Hill - National Training and Student Lobby Day for Anima ls UID:20120204T000503EST-v9GLfzwXiu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.defendanimals.org/lobby END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:336-272-2155 Email:triadbtn@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Coble Demonstration 9/18\, Greensboro\, NC: 'Apologize or Resig n!'\nOn Sept. 18th\, 2003 at 4:30 pm\, the Triad Blue Triangle Network wil l join with the 'Apologize or Resign!' Coalition in a protest outside the offices of Rep. Howard Coble in Greensboro. This will be the third demonst ration of local residents at Coble's offices for comments he made in Febru ary of this year regarding the internment of Japanese Americans durring WW II. Responding to a caller to a talk radio program on WKZL who suggested t hat US authorities round up Arab-Americans like Americans of Japanese desc ent were rounded up during WWII\, Coble resonded that the mass detentions of Japanese Americans was for their own protection. \n'They [Japanese Amer icans] were an endangered species\,' Coble stated. While he disagreed that Arab Americans should be detained en mass today\, he left the door open t o future round-ups by saying\, 'There were Japanese-Americans who wanted t o do us harm then\, just as there are Arab-Americans who wish to do us har m now.' \nCoble's comments have been widely denounced all across the count ry. The California State legislature passed a resolution stating that Cobl e should be censured for his comments. Civil rights organizations like the NAACP\, the Anti-Defamation League\, the Arab American Anti-Discriminatio n Committee\, the Japanese American Citizens League\, and the national lab or organization the AFL-CIO have called for either an apology from Coble o r for him to step down from his post as the chairperson of House Subcommit tee on Homeland Security. \nThe Triad Blue Triangle Network was formed to respond to the increasing attacks since Sept. 11th 2001 on Arab\, Muslim\, and South Asian immigrants living in the US. We find Coble's comments to be an insult to the historical pain and loss suffered by Japanese-American internees and their families\, and a threat to the security of Arab\, Mus lim\, and South Asian people in the US today. There are currently 13\,000 Muslim\, Arab\, and South Asian immigrants in the US today who are awaitin g deportation\, none of whom have been connected in any way to terrorism. The Blue Triangle Network feels that only a mass outpouring of protest aga inst the policies attacking immigrants solely on the basis of their ethnic ity\, religion\, or national origin can stop these repressive attacks. It is in this spirit that we will join with the 'Apologize or Resign' Coaliti on on Sept. 18th. \nThe protests have had an effect so far\; in May\, Cobl e stepped aside as commencement speaker at the graduation excercises of Gu ilford College rather than face large protests by students and others. How ever\, in July\, after agreeing to meet with the Japanese American Citizen s League\, Coble reneged on the agreement\, most likely because the heat s urrounding the issue has died down. Let's not let this important issue dis appear!\nThe 'Apologize or Resign' Coalition includes members of the Green sboro Peace Coalition\, the Islamic Center of the Triad\, the Blue Triangl e Network\, the International Socialist Organization\, and others with no organizational affiliations. Please join us in opposing Coble's comments a nd calling on him to 'Apologize or Resign!'\nTime: 4:30 pm Thursday\, Sept ember 18th.\nPlace: Rep. Howard Coble's Greensboro office at 2102 North El m Street\, near the Golden Gate shopping center at the intersection of Cor nwallis and Elm.\nFor more info\, please call Scott at 336.272.2155 Geog raphical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20030918T163000 GEO:36.106700;-79.791900 LOCATION:Rep. Howard Coble's Greensboro Office At 2102 Nort\, Greensboro\, North Carolina\, 27402\, United States SUMMARY:Rep. Howard Coble\, 'Apologize or Resign!' UID:20120204T000503EST-gl49u4jJf0@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:309-452-2006 Email:jkwilso2@ilstu.edu DESCRIPTION:A half-day conference on propoganda\, the media\, and US foreig n policy. Featuring Noam Chomsky and other important speakers. Geographic al Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20031007T150000 GEO:40.510300;-88.998000 LOCATION:Bone Student Center\, Illinois State University\, Normal\, Illinoi s\, 61790\, United States SUMMARY:Chomsky and Propaganda UID:20120204T000503EST-S47XCoJV0p@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.pabn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:617-352-9235 Email:bugreens@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Campus Greens from across the Northeast will converge at Boston University on Saturday\, October 4th and Sunday\, October 5th for two day s of workshops\, speakers\, parties\, and strategy sessions. \n\n\n\nCONFI RMED: Maine State Representative John Eder will give a seminar on how to r un for office and win! \n\n\n\nCONFIRMED: Boston City Councilor Felix Arro yo will give the Saturday keynote! \n\n\n\nHousing and transportation opti ons available. \n\n\n\nFor more information on the conference\, contact Ka rlo Silbiger at 617.352.9235 o\;r\;k\;s\;i\;l\; 8\;i\;g\;e\;r\;@\;j\;u\;n\;o\;.\; 9\;o\;m\;\n or Brian Sandberg at 413.582.1271 or b\;r\; 5\;a\;n\;@\;c\;a\;m\;p\;u\;s\;g\;r \;e\;e\;n\;s\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n. Geographica l Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031005 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20031004T090000 GEO:42.345100;-71.107700 LOCATION:Boston University\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States SUMMARY:2003 Campus Greens Northeast Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-NNuVOJ04Jk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/bugreens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:330-672-2068 Email:pride@kent.edu DESCRIPTION:Activist meeting to take action and get domestic partner benefi ts for all Kent State faculty and also oppose The Federal Marriage Amendme nt. Courses of action will be discussed. Surveys and petitions will be con ducted throughout the day to prevent more faculty from turning down jobs a t the University because we don't offer domestic partner benefits! Geogra phical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031021 GEO:41.205700;-81.313300 LOCATION:Box 17 Office Of Campus Life\, Kent\, Ohio\, 44240\, United States SUMMARY:PRIDE! Kent Activist Meeting for Domestic Partner Benefits for KSU Faculty UID:20120204T000503EST-VUxUuOXCM3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.pridekent.tk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:812-339-8710 Email:coordinators@getupconference.org DESCRIPTION:Grassroots Educational Training (GET UP!) is holding its second weekend long conference November 8th and 9th\, concentrating on the skill s of organizing for progressive social change. The purpose of GET UP! is to help share the immense amount of knowledge about grassroots organizing that exists in all of our communities\, introduce individuals with less ex perience with grassroots organizing to many of the different aspects and s kills involved\, and help groups and individuals network. \n\nThe weekend will include about twenty-eight workshops on topics such as consensus\, fu ndraising\, power-mapping\, research\, and more intensive courses for thos e with more organizing experience or those that attended the first confere nce.\n\nPlease visit our website at http://www.getupconference for more in formation or email us at c\;o\;o\;r\;d\;i\;n\;& #97\;t\;o\;r\;s\;@\;g\;e\;t\;u\;p\; c\;o\;n\;f\;e\;r\;e\;n\;c\;e\;.\; o\;r\;g\;\n with any questions. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031109 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031108 GEO:39.078800;-86.435100 LOCATION:909 E. 2nd St.\, Bloomington\, Indiana\, 47401\, United States SUMMARY:GET UP!: Grassroots Educational Training Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-Viahckk8vU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.getupconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:413-585-1533 Email:conference@mediareform.net DESCRIPTION:Moving beyond critique to action\, the National Conference on M edia Reform is a groundbreaking forum to democratize the debate over media policymaking. A broad range of media reform activists will join members o f Congress\, the FCC\, and leaders of major groups working for civil right s\, women's rights\, rural renewal\, the environment\, labor\, community d evelopment and other issues to: \nMobilize new constituencies\; \nStrength en coalitions working in Washington and at the grassroots\; \nDevelop unif ied action plans for immediate and long-term reforms\; and Generate polici es and strategies that will structurally improve the media system. \n\nTak e part in workshops\, panels\, and concerts addressing: \n\nPublic broadca sting \nFCC media ownership rules \nMedia and antitrust claims \nLow-power radio & TV \nInternet governance \nCopyright issues \nChildren's media re gulation \nRegulation of advertising \nCable/satellite and public access \ nBillboard advertising \nAdvertising in schools \nPolitical advertising/ca mpaign finance \nIndyMedia Centers as a policy issue \nCommunity media wat ches\n\n...and many other issues.\n\n'If we are serious about democracy\, we will need to reform the media system structurally. This reform will hav e to be part of a broad movement to democratize all the core institutions of society.'\n- Robert McChesney\n \n\nSome of the strongest voices in the media reform community are already scheduled to appear (see list at right )\, as well as representatives from a broad range of media reform\, civil rights\, labor\, and activist organizations including: \n\nAlliance for Ju stice \nAlternet \nAmerican Federation of Musicians \nAmerican Federation of Television and Radio Artists \nCenter for Digital Democracy \nCenter fo r Media Education \nConsumer Federation of America \nConsumers Union \nFai rness & Accuracy in Reporting \nFree Press \nFuture of Music Coalition \nI nternational Music Managers Forum \nJobs with Justice \nMedia Access Proje ct \nThe Newspaper Guild \nPraxis Project \nPublic Knowledge \nReclaim the Media \nRecording Artists' Coalition\n\n...with dozens of others to join! \n\n \nWhy you should join us:\nOver the event's two days\, conference participants will enjoy: access to all panels\, plenaries\, keynote speech es & workshops\; performances by internationally famous artists\; and an o pportunity to meet with other activists to build a stronger and more effec tive grassroots network.\n\nYou can register on-line\, and there are disco unted rates available for students.\n\nPlease see the web site for more in formation:\nwww.mediareform.net/conference.php Geographical Scope: Nation al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031109 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031107 GEO:43.077800;-89.413300 LOCATION:University Of Wisconsin\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:National Conference on Media Reform UID:20120204T000503EST-IhNVD43rwS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mediareform.net/conference.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:ssc.southeast@eudoramail.com DESCRIPTION:Learn about important things coming up\, such as the Free Trade Area of the Americas ministerial in Miami and what you can do to prepare for the 2004 elections. The conference will be held in Uwharrie National Forest in North Carolina\, and we will spend time hiking and enjoying autu mn. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031019 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031017 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Sierra Student Coalition Southeastern Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-BwutcLu2vD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org/networks/southeast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:608-256-8662 Email:ktprosen@wisc.edu\,jess_mari@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:University of Wisconsin-Madison\, in conjunction with student g roup Stop the War!\, is hosting a Midwest Youth Activist Conference from O ct. 3rd to Oct. 5th. Free housing will be provided. The conference will address a variety of progressive concerns including\, but not limited to c ivil liberties violations\, corporate media\, the war and occupation of Ir aq\, history of activism (personal experiences and lessons from 60s activi sts)\, activism 101\, Palestinian-Israeli conflict\, the war on drugs\, th e military-industrial complex\, a history of U.S. imperialism\, a history of U.S. occupations\, popular progressive pedagogy\, veterans' stories\, t he prison-industrial complex\, environmental assaults by corporate America \, affirmative action\, gay rights and issues of globalization. What can we as students do to affect these issues?\n\nThis conference would be a gr eat opportunity to network and for a progressive alliance/structure among midwest schools. The conference will be followed on Sunday by a call for a demonstration against the occupation of Iraq.\n\nThe tentative schedule is as follows (this is tentative\, but just to give everyone a rough outli ne):\n\nFriday\, October 3rd: 5-7 pm: registration and housing assignmen ts\n\n7:30 p.m.: keynote speaker (t.b.a.)\n\n9:00 p.m. - whenever: party \, opportunity for students from different universities to meet and network\n\nSaturday\, October 4t h: 10-11:30 a.m.: 1st workshop (there will be between 3 and 5 workshops that participants can choose from)\n\n11:30-12:30: lunch\n1:00-2:30: 2nd workshop\n3:00-4:30: 3rd workshop\n4:30-6:00: dinne r\n6:00-7:30: 4th workshop\n8:00: panel discussion\n9: 30: movies\, live music and party\n\nSunday\, Oct. 5th:\n10: 00 - 11:30: 1st workshop\n12:00: rally against the occupation!\n\nCurre ntly\, we do not plan on charging a registration fee\, however it is the j ob of each campus to organize transportation and any other needs that aris e. If someone has a disability which needs to be accomodated for\, please e-mail.\n\nPlease respond with the number of people that may be intereste d and a contact phone number and e-mail. Also respond with other topics t hat you would like to see addressed or other general ideas about the confe rence. If you or someone you know are particularly knowledgeable about on e of the topics\, please email us.\n\nThanks\n\nMembers of UW-Madison grou p Stop the War! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031005 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031003 GEO:43.118700;-89.312600 LOCATION:Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest Youth Activist Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-UJTVe4EaTC@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:merrittj@ufl.edu DESCRIPTION:Local students of the Environmental Action Group at the Univers ity of Florida\, in conjunction with concerned citizens and environmental groups nation-wide will be demonstrating at Office Depot stores nationwide to inform the public and urge Office Depot to stop selling paper products made from endangered forests. Students will also be presenting the store manager with an award for Outstanding Achievement in Endangered Forest Des truction.\n\nAs part of the National Paper Campaign (www.thepapercampaign. com) against Office Depot\, students are protesting Office Depot's continu ed sale of paper products made from endangered forests despite pressure fr om nationalenvironmental organizations to cease this destructive practice. Originally aimed at Staples\, Inc.\, the Paper Campaign succeeded last No vember when Staples announced an unprecedented company-wide environmental policy calling for the phasing out of products made from endangered forest s. The Paper Campaign is urging Office Depot to keep up with the environme ntally sound practices of its competitor and stop destroying endangered fo rests. More info at http://forestethics.org \, http://dogwoodalliance.or g \, and http://www.thepapercampaign.com . Geographical Scope: Nation al DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20031008T164500 GEO:29.680400;-82.345700 LOCATION:1015 NW 13th St.\, Gainesville\, Florida\, 32601\, United States SUMMARY:National Day of Protest Against Office Depot UID:20120204T000503EST-loPhf3u4Xi@69.73.141.125 URL:http://grove.ufl.edu/~eag/index.php?page=campaigns END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:541-343-8548 Email:kokomojo@castleisp.com\, DESCRIPTION:OCT 9 - 12\, at University of Oregon Campus in Eugene\, Oregon\ ; \n\n3rd Annunal PEACE\, JUSTICE AND MEDIA CONFERENCE\, National Speakers \; Workshops\; San Francisco Mime Troupe\; Poets for Peace and Peace Forum \; Free Weekend Children's Program\, opening keynote speaker is populist j ournalist Jim Hightower\, info Justice Not War Coalition 541-343-8548 or w ww.justicenotwarcoalition.org \nor Jen Knowlton at 541-484-6671\, or Micha el Carrigan at 541-342-1953 or David Zupan at 541 484-9167.\n Geographica l Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031012 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031009 GEO:44.117900;-123.074000 LOCATION:Eugene\, Oregon\, 97401\, United States SUMMARY:Peace\, Justice\, and Media Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-O2BCis9RNi@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.efn.org/~jnotwar/mediaconference.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:312-738-6209 Email:slap_chicago@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Grassroots Organizing Weekend. A training on learning how to be an effective organizer. Organized by the Chicago Student Labor Action Pro ject. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031019 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031017 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, 60637\, United States SUMMARY:Chicago: Grassroots Organizing Weekend UID:20120204T000503EST-7M6uwdBnfv@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:301-589-2355 Email:pledgecoordinator@starpower.net DESCRIPTION:Do you believe in the nonviolent strategies pioneered by Gandhi and King? Were you one of the thousands of Americans who risked arrest to prevent war in Iraq? Are you looking for the most powerful methods of res istance possible to confront our government's policies? If the answer to a ny of these questions is yes\, then please join usDo you believe in the no nviolent strategies pioneered by Gandhi and King? Were you one of the thou sands of Americans who risked arrest to prevent war in Iraq? Are you looki ng for the most powerful methods of resistance possible to confront our go vernment's policies? If the answer to any of these questions is yes\, then please join us. The Iraq Pledge of Resistance\, a campaign of nonviolent resistance which inspired and coordinated many of those actions\, is spons oring the National Conference on Nonviolence to consolidate the nonviolent network which grew out of the anti-war work\, and to broaden our campaign of active nonviolence to oppose the policies of the Bush Administration. The Iraq Pledge of Resistance is sponsored by the following national organ izations: American Friends Service Committee\, Fellowship of Reconciliatio n\, Pax Christi USA\, Peace Action\, Veterans for Peace\, Voices in the Wi lderness\, War Resisters League and Womens International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)\; Registration Fee sliding scale\, $10 - $25 Geograp hical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031025 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031024 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:International Conference Center\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640\, Uni ted States SUMMARY:National Conference on Nonviolence UID:20120204T000503EST-wZepsmLbMr@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-242-3002 Email:scale_ny@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Join hundreds of students and teachers from throughout the regi on and beyond\nfor organizing trainings\, issue-based workshops\, speakers \, networking\, and\nmore! Newcomers to the issue and experienced organiz ers all welcome.\nTravel scholarships\, housing\, and fundraising assistan ce available--call or\nemail for details. \n\n(Sponsors include SCALE\, C AUSE\, CLEA\, WNYSAP\, USAS\, Broad Meadows Middle\nSchool\, and the NLC)\ n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031026 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031025 GEO:40.727700;-73.980400 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, 10009\, United States SUMMARY:2nd Annual Northeast Regional High School Anti-Sweatshop Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-s9lMRfVe9E@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:260-982-5026 Email:jlgarber@manchester.edu DESCRIPTION:'We Are the Eyes of the World”\nMedia: Seeking the Truth\n\nThe first annual Plowshares Peace & Justice Student Conference will be held i n North Manchester\, Indiana\, at Manchester College. The conference will examine the role of the media in world affairs with a focus on peace and j ustice. Students will make connections with journalists and media critics\ , and will be inspired by artists and political performers. Workshops held on Saturday morning and afternoon will address topics relating to media a nd peace on a national and international level. Students will come away fr om the weekend more critical of mainstream media\, empowered to seek the t ruth and inspired to create positive change.\nPlease feel free to contact us by phone at (260) 982-5026\, or e-mail \n\nSchedule\nFriday\, Oct. 17\n Registration 4 – 6 p.m.\nCookout 5 – 7 p.m. \nPlenary Session 7:30 – 9 p.m .\nThe Daily Bridge Club 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.\n\nSaturday\, Oct. 18\nBreakfast 8 – 9 a.m.\nWorkshops 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nLunch 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nWorksho ps 1:30 – 3 p.m.\nSpeaker: Raghida Dergham 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.\nPanel discuss ion – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.\nBanquet 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.\nSpeaker: Mo Rocca 8 – 9 :30 p.m.\nBonfire 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.\n\nSunday\, Oct. 19\nBreakfast 8 – 9:30 a.m.\nChris Hedges 10 – 11:30 a.m.\n\nWorkshops\nPolitical Cartoons\nViol ence and the Media\nElections and the Media\nPeace Journalism\nMedia Liter acy\nComparison of Broadcast Media\nInternational Journalism\nRacism in th e Media\nFree Press\nGender and the Media\n\nSpeakers\nDaily Bridge Club – Friday\, Oct. 17\, 10 p.m.\nThe Daily Bridge Club is a seven-piece ensemb le from Chicago that regularly turns heads with its unique hip-hop recipe\ , one that blends elements of old and new school\, jazz\, spoken word and poetry. Originally from Champaign\, Ill.\, the band regularly headlined at the High Dive and Canopy Club and opened for DJ Logic\, Carlos Washington \, Jazz Mandolin Project and Liquid Soul among others.\n\nRaghida Dergham – Saturday\, Oct. 18\, 3:30 p.m.\nRaghida Dergham is a senior diplomatic c orrespondent for Al-Hayat\, the leading independent Arabic newspaper. As a former president of the United Nations Correspondents Association\, she a ddressed the UN General Assembly on the occasion of World Press Freedom Da y. She has interviewed numerous foreign ministers and heads of state and h as broken major news stories\, including the secret talks in Oslo.\n\nDavi d Horsey - Saturday\, Oct. 18\, afternoon workshop\nDavid Horsey\, the Pos t-Intelligencer editorial cartoonist\, has won two Pulitzer Prizes. He rec eived the The Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for editorial cartooning for a portfolio of his work in 1998. Editorial cartoons are opinions expressed i n art. A good cartoonist can move effectively through topics that are horr ific\, and horrifically sad\, and subjects that are simple and just ask fo r delicious satire. \n\nMo Rocca – Saturday\, Oct. 18\, 8 p.m.\nMo Rocca i s a senior correspondent on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stua rt.” He is former president and writers of Harvard University’s Hasty Pudd ing Theatricals. He is also a contributor to NBC’s “Today Show\,” a regula r panelist on National Public Radio’s “Wait\, Wait\, Don’t Tell Me” and a frequent commentator on CNN and the Fox News Channel.\n\nChris Hedges – Su nday\, Oct. 19\, 10 a.m.\nChris Hedges is a correspondent for the New York Times and has covered conflicts from Central America to the Balkans to th e Middle East and Persian Gulf. He formerly worked for the Dallas Morning News\, Christian Science Monitor and National Public Radio. He received a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting after the September 11 attacks.\n \nShowcase\nSubmit non-print media shorts (no longer than 15 minutes) on a peace and justice topic in the form of a DVD\, CD or videotape. An award of $100 will be given to the most creative and insightful piece. The creat or of the short must be present to win. Due date for submissions is Oct. 1 \, 2003.\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031019 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031017 GEO:40.859900;-85.794100 LOCATION:Manchester College\, North Manchester\, Indiana\, 46962\, United S tates SUMMARY:Plowshares National Student Peace and Justice Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-7nUir0dO07@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.plowsharesproject.org/php/featured.mediaconference.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:mika_nagasaki@brown.edu DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 24\n6pm – 8pm\n\nArrivals and Registration\nDi nner\nRoom Assignments\nSaturday\, October 25\n9am – 9.45am\n\nBreakfast a nd Welcome\n10am – 11.15am\n\nWorkshop 1\n11.30am – 12.45pm\n\nWorkshop 2\ n1pm - 2pm\n\nLunch\n2.15pm – 5.30pm\n\nWorkshop 3 / Hiking / TBA\n6pm\n\n Dinner\n7.30pm\n\nKeynote address by\nRoss Gelbspan\, author of The Heat I s On\n9pm\n\nParty\nSunday\, October 26\n9.30am\n\nBreakfast and Thank You 's\n10am\n\nGoodbye for non-ILEC schools\nILEC annual planning meeting\nNo on\n\nGoodbye Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031026 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031024 GEO:41.826700;-71.397700 LOCATION:Brown University\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02912\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Northeast Environmental Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-4hkBwCAkeZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.brown.edu/Students/BEC/nec2003.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@cryjustice.org DESCRIPTION:Never before have we as Americans faced such a serious challeng e to our liberties. The USA PATRIOT Act was passed on October 26\, 2001 in direct response to the events of September 11. The provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act directly attack the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. Now t he Justice Department is presenting PATRIOT Act II (the Domestic Security Enhancement Act) that will even further erode our rights.No matter what is sues you advocate for\, no matter what your cause\, we face in common a th reat to our right to advocate\, to organize\, and to exercise our civil li berties.\nDemand Democracy! is the theme of the National Lawyers Guild nat ional convention to be held in Minneapolis on October 22-26\, 2003. The Cr y Justice! All People's Activist Conference will be held in Minneapolis co ncurrent with Demand Democracy!\nWe invite you to submit workshop proposal s\, and take part in planning this event - by activists\, for activists\, to support activism in these difficult times. Geographical Scope: Nation al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031026 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031024 GEO:45.038400;-93.298400 LOCATION:University Of Minnesota Law School\, West Bank\, Minneapolis\, Min nesota\, 55455\, United States SUMMARY:Cry Justice: Activism\, Organizing\, and Civil Liberties after Sept 11 UID:20120204T000503EST-UDwzHP2Zxs@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cryjustice.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:415-405-2246 Email:gd@sfsu.edu DESCRIPTION:Campus Greens from across California will converge at San Franc isco State University on October 25th and 26th for two days of workshops\, keynote speakers\, music\, and action!\n\nLikely workshops include: \nDir ect Action Training \nInstant Run Off Voting \nCampaign Trainings \nOrgani zing 101 \nThe growth of the Green Party \nHousing and Transportation Opti ons Available... Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031026 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031025 GEO:37.722600;-122.482000 LOCATION:San Francisco State University\, San Francisco\, California\, 9413 2\, United States SUMMARY:California Campus Greens conference UID:20120204T000503EST-7fUcgSx6z1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusgreens.org/calcon.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:517-282-9561 Email:dmitch@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:NO WAY FTAA!\nEducation and Mobilization Against the FTAA\n\nTh e conference is just days away\, have you regisered? If not please do so. For further information about workshops\, directions\, housing\,\nschedu les\, to register or anything relating to the conference\, check out\nthe conference website.\n\nWorkshops include:\n- FTAA 101-Global Exchange\n-In troduction to Global Economy-United for a Fair Economy\n-Whats up on the g round in Miami- Miami Southwestern Alliance\n-NAFTA and its effects on lab or-AFL-CIO\n-Womyn\, Globalization and the FTAA\n-Intellectual Property Ri ghts\n-Indigenous Peoples and the FTAA\n-'Artistic Resistance' of the FTAA \n-Anarchism and the Anti-Capitalist Movement-Night-Vision Anarchist\nColl ective\n-Street Health\n- NAFTA times 10-Labor Notes\n-Activist Self Defen se\n-Surviving Radical Demos\n-Connecting the FTAA\, CAFTA\, NAFTA\, IMF a nd World Bank\n-Padded Bloc-Pittsburgh Organizing Group\n-Direct Action\n- Environment and the FTAA\n-Non Violent Civil Disobedience\n-Indymedia and Corporate Globalization- Michigan IMC\n-Chapter 11 of NAFTA\n-CAFTA\n\nCon ference is being hosted by:\nStudents for Economic Justice www.msu.edu/~se j\nDirect Action! www.direct-action.net\nStudents for Peace and Justice\nT he Real Food Group\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031026 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031024 GEO:42.728300;-84.488200 LOCATION:Michigan State University\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, 48824\, Unit ed States SUMMARY:No to FTAA Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-UhBHWb63xU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.msu.edu/~sej/ftaa.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:301-565-4050 x322 Email:span@peace-action.org DESCRIPTION:The Student Peace Action Network will launch its new campaign\, Flunk the War Machine\, with a coordinated Week of Action on October 26-3 1\, 2003. We invite students and youth nationwide to take part in our camp aign\, which focuses on the military's infiltration of high schools and un iversities by exposing and challenging:\n\n· The USA PATRIOT Act's assault on students' civil liberties \n· Pentagon programs and weapons contractor s' ties to college campuses\n· The No Child Left Behind Act's military rec ruitment provision\n\nThe Week of Action will raise awareness about these critical issues through education and action. We encourage students to pre sent letters to their school's administration demanding that they:\n\n· De velop policies to protect their students\, staff and faculty against the P ATRIOT Act.\n· Break ties with weapons manufactures and Pentagon programs on their campus.\n· Defend student's privacy against aggressive military r ecruiters by adopting an opt-in notification system for the release of s tudent's personal information.\n\nIf your group is working to demilitarize your school\, we invite you to join SPAN's Flunk the War Machine campaign and October Week of Action. Help us contribute to the growing momentum of the student peace movement! Please contact SPAN at s\;p\;a\;&# 110\;@\;p\;e\;a\;c\;e\;-\;a\;c\;t\;i \;o\;n\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n for more information. \n\nSP AN is also calling for your support of the October 30th National 'Take Aff irmative Action' Day\, which is sponsored by the NAACP Youth & College Div ision and the United States Student Association. As student and youth peac e activists\, we realize that the fight against violence and militarism is inextricably linked to the struggle for racial\, gender and economic just ice. Racist and sexist policies in our schools restrict entry for women an d people of color\, yet the political Right is targeting affirmative actio n programs for rollback and destruction. Now\, more than ever\, we must ca ll on our college administrators and lawmakers to support and advance affi rmative action policies in higher education. Tell our schools to promote j ustice and education\, not war and discrimination!\n\nThe following excerp t is from the October 30th Call to Action\, available at www.lawyerscommit tee.org/features/justiceaffirmed.html :\n'National Take Affirmative Action Day is a national day of solidarity and action for students fighting for racial justice in higher education. Building off of the recent Supreme Cou rt decision\, we will demand that our college administrators and public se rvants take affirmative action to recruit\, retain\, and admit women stude nts and students of color to institutions of higher education!'\nFor more information\, call 202-347-8772 or e-mail c\;d\;p\;@\;u\ ;s\;s\;t\;u\;d\;e\;n\;t\;s\;.\; 1\;r\;g\;\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031031 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031026 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:High Schools And Colleges Across The Country\, Everywhere\, United States SUMMARY:Flunk the War Machine! SPAN National Student Week of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-xLFwBXUenS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.StudentPeaceAction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:**NATIONAL YOUTH & STUDENT PEACE COALITION (NYSPC): CALL TO ACT ION!!! **\n\n \n\nYOUTH & STUDENTS: Take Action Nationwide November 2nd to 4TH !!\n(NOV 4th is ELECTION DAY 2003)\n\nThe current path that this coun try is headed in makes no sense for:\n\n OUR WALLETS—\; The tens of b illions of dollars that are being used to build empires for a few rich men could be better spent on education\, health care\, housing\, and job crea tion.\n OUR SAFETY—\; Pissing off the rest of the world is NOT going to make us safe! How many young people have to die in Iraq & Afghanistan defending an unjust US foreign policy?\n OUR PLANET—\; The US militar y machine is the single largest polluter on the planet. ALL nations must rid themselves of weapons of mass destruction\, not just a select few.\n O UR FREEDOM—\; The rights of all Americans are threatened by the so-ca lled “\;Patriot ACT”\; and other similar pieces of legislation.\ n\nThe war in Iraq is directly linked to the militarization of our campuse s & communities and the budget crisis that is causing cutbacks on social s pending across the U.S. Young people have an important role to play in ta king back our democracy—\;on our campuses\, out in the streets\, and at the ballot box. The 2004 elections are incredibly important\, and we&# 8217\;ve got one year & counting to ensure that progressive youth make a s trong showing on Election Day. Help us to build a national\, non partisan movement of young people who are concerned about issues of peace & justic e and work to get out the vote in your community. Connect this movement w ith the issues that you are facing locally. Let’\;s elect people who represent our issues!\n\nReclaim Democracy! Take Action in Your Community : November 2nd to 4th!! \n\nFor a list of sample events and resources\, contact us at i\;n\;f\;o\;@\;n\;y\;s\;p \;c\;.\;n\;e\;t\;\n or check out the National Youth and Student Peace Coalition website: www.nyspc.net \n Geographical Scope: Nat ional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031104 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031102 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Countdown to Kick-out! UID:20120204T000503EST-FV5vvfV10n@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyspc.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:212-807-6222 x 17 Email:sgriest@ncac.org DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Act is turning 2 and we are going to un-celebrate. Please join us 4-7 for an early evening of activism & art. \n\nWorkshops:\ n\n'Civil Liberties post-9/11'\n- with Udi Ofer\, New York Civil Liberties Union & Bill of Rights Defense Campaign\n\n'The Impact of the PATRIOT Act on Immigrants'\n- with Bryan Pu-Folkes & Partha Banerjee\, New Immigrant Community Empowerment\n\n'Post-9-11 Censorship in the Arts'\n- Betty Shami eh\, Palestinian playwright \n\nSpoken Word Performances by Urban Word NYC & Black Out Arts Collective\n\nActivist Hall\n\nLearn how to get involved with: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee\, \nNational Coalition Against Censorship\, New York City Bill of Rights Defense Campaign\, New Y ork Civil Liberties Union\, New Immigrant Community Empowerment\, Not In O ur Name\, Refuse & Resist\, the Youth Free Expression Network\, and many m ore!\n\nFor more information\, contact Stephanie Elizondo Griest at 212-80 7-6222 x 17.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031024 GEO:40.729100;-73.991600 LOCATION:Judson Memorial Church\, New York\, New York\, 10012\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Patriot Act Un-Birthday Bash UID:20120204T000503EST-DzXJPIsDJb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.yfen.org/pages/events/upcomingevents.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:ncc@seac.org DESCRIPTION:The Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) is a national network of young people working collectively towards environmental and so cial justice. Fifteen years of organizing and activism has taught us that it takes sustained coordination and planning on a national level to win co ncrete victories and build a strong youth movement. \n\nThe National Counc il is an open group that meets twice a year to make important decisions ab out SEAC's national priorities. We don't tell local groups what to do - we are the local groups\, coming together\, learning\, teaching\, and strate gizing. \n\nThe National Council (NC) consists of National Council Represe ntatives. NC reps are an elected position from within your local grassroot s group. Each member group has the opportunity to elect up to two represen tatives from their group to sit on SEAC's National Council. \n Geographic al Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040111 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040108 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC's National Council Meeting UID:20120204T000503EST-UrUZzUZgBL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/ncmtg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:alliance4sj@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Six qualified panelists will debate whether or not they support vouchers and why and the future of education. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20031120T180000 GEO:37.662600;-122.051000 LOCATION:CSU Hayward\, Hayward\, California\, 94542\, United States SUMMARY:Debate on School Choice UID:20120204T000503EST-rmpjRO1ewl@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:508-752-1952 Email:cconnor@clark.edu DESCRIPTION:*Report Back from Miami and Columbus\, GA (FTAA and SOA protest s) \n*Discuss Repression\, especially targeted repression towards people o f color \n*Continued oppression in our movement\, how do we deal with it? \n*Strategy discussion: what are some next steps? \n\nSponsored by the Wor cester Global Action Network Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031206 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Jefferson Building\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:Northeast FTAA/SOA Report Back and Strategy Session UID:20120204T000503EST-OCWFt3tD8U@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wogan.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:919-843-6548 Email:surgenc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:SURGE Conference\nFeb 6-8\, 2004\nUnited for Justice\n'It takes a lot of little people to make big things happen...'\n\nA weekend full of workshops and fellowship\, on the beautiful campus of UNC-CH.\n\nkeep an eye on our website for more info... Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040208 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040206 GEO:36.004600;-79.054500 LOCATION:UNC-CH\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States SUMMARY:SURGE Conference 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-SvEjeASseW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.surgenetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:301-565-4050 x322 Email:span@peace-action.org DESCRIPTION:From November 10-18\, 2003\, the Student Peace Action Network ( SPAN)\nSpeaking Tour\, 'The Real Face of War'\, will be visiting high scho ols and colleges in New Jersey\, New York\, Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, Dela ware\, and Washington\, DC. The SPAN tour will feature Nagasaki survivor M s. Kazuko Yamashina\, Veterans for Peace\, and 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.\nThis is the second annual SPAN speaking tour of its kind\, and this year we aim to reach thousands of youth in the Mid-Atlantic region o f the country with our message of peace. We invite all students\, youth\, parents\, teachers\, veterans\, peace activists and community members to a ttend this special event.\n\nHere’\;s the schedule:\n\nTuesday\, Nove mber 11\, 4:00pm-6:30pm\nAmerican Friends Service Committee National Offic e\nRufus Jones Room\n1501 Cherry Street\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19102\n\nWednes day\, November 12\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\nLong Island University\n4th floor loung e-Humanities Bldg\n1 University Plaza\nBrooklyn\, NY\n\nThursday\, Novembe r 13\, 5pm-7:30pm\nTowson University\n8000 York Road\nTowson\, MD 21252\n\ nMonday\, November 17 \, 7pm\nCaesar Rodney High School Auditorium\n239 Ol d North Road\nCamden\, DE 19934\n\nTuesday\, November 18\, 4pm-6pm\nGeorge town University\n37th and O Streets\, NW\nWashington\, DC 20057\n\nFor mor e information\, please contact 301-565-4050 x322 or\ns\;p\;a\;& #110\;@\;p\;e\;a\;c\;e\;-\;a\;c\;t\; 5\;o\;n\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\n Geographical Scope: Regi onal DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031118 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031110 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:SPAN's The Real Face of War Speaking Tour UID:20120204T000503EST-A1aURmSh0K@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentpeaceaction.org/act.html#SPEAKINGTOUR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:866-444-3652 Email:campusteam@feminist.org DESCRIPTION:In 1992\, the US Supreme Court almost overturned Roe v. Wade! J ustice Kennedy initially voted to overturn Roe but changed his vote just a s Chief Justice Rehquist was circulating the opinion that would have gutte d abortion rights in this country. Roe still hangs by a slim 5-4 majority on the US Supreme Court. The addition of even one more anti-choice Justice could result in either overturning Roe v. Wade or so burdening this right that many women will effectively be forced to the back alleys. At the sta te level\, restriction after restriction is being passed to limit access t o family planning and abortion\, especially for poor women and young women . The cut-off of international family planning funding and the imposition of the Global Gag Rule are causing needless deaths and suffering for women around the world.\n\nJoin us along with the other principal organizers\, NARAL Pro-Choice America\, National Organization for Women\, Planned Paren thood Federation of America\, Black Women's Health Imperative\, National L atina Institute for Reproductive Health\, and the American Civil Liberties Union at the most significant and massive abortion rights march in over a decade. We must sound the alarm and rouse the pro-choice majority to acti on as never before!\n Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040425 GEO:38.914600;-77.075600 LOCATION:Lincoln Memorial\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20007\, Uni ted States SUMMARY:March for Women's Lives UID:20120204T000503EST-uIRU0bcBJD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://march.feminist.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Feminist author Carol Adams will be showing her 'Sexual Politic s of Meat' slideshow\, based on her book by the same name. The show will discuss the connections between animal exploitation and the oppression of women\, drawing on images from various sources to exemplify this idea. Ve gan food will be served\, and there will be a book signing by Carol (books will be sold). Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20031105T203000 GEO:40.486800;-74.444400 LOCATION:Trayes Hall A\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States SUMMARY:The Sexual Politics of Meat Slideshow UID:20120204T000503EST-mUt27AWtim@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/rutgers_sea/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Campus Anti-War Network's 2003 National Conference. Geographic al Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031102 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031101 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Anti-War Network National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-viI0VxoD3t@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.antiwarnetwork.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:emy643@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:United Students Against Sweatshops Midwest Regional conference featuring workshops\, anti-oppression\, campaign strategy\, speakers\, and more! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031109 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031107 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Purdue University\, Purdue\, Indiana\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest USAS Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-pvc7wnW4jv@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-223-1960 x140 Email:sn@transafricaforum.org DESCRIPTION:Coming together to learn\, strategize & build RESISTANCE!\n\nNo vember 8th-9th\, 2003\nHoward University’s Blackburn Center\, Washington\, DC\n\nSponsored by: TransAfrica’s Youth & Student Network\n\nWORKSHOPS & PANELS:\n• The Prison Industrial Complex: the business of locking up our p eople\n• The Poverty Draft: Black & Brown youth in the military\n• Hip Hop & Organizing\n• Organizing & Build Strong Organizations\n• Africa\, AIDs & the DEBT connection\n• REPARATIONS\n• One Standard for Haitian Refugees\ n\nA registration fee of $15 covers all workshops\, lunch for Saturday & S unday and housing for Saturday night for those coming from out of the area .\n\n**Scholarships for travel are available**\n*No one will be turned awa y for lack of funds*\n\nThe mission of TransAfrica’s Youth & Student Netwo rk is to develop young activists and organizers of\nAfrican descent and to encourage organizing on issues facing the African World. Geographical Sc ope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031109 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031108 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Howard University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Rebuilding Resistance: DC Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-PmEREwFp3i@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.transafricaforum.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:United for Peace and Justice and International ANSWER have cosp onsored a march on DC and San Francisco to end the US occupation of Iraq. It'll be big.\n\nwww.unitedforpeace.org\nwww.internationalanswer.org Geog raphical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031025 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:DC March for an End to the Occupation of Iraq UID:20120204T000503EST-35UdKmUWLR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.internationalanswer.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The FTAA is coming to Miami where ministers will be meeting fro m November 20-21. \n\nSTART NOW TO STOP THE FTAA! Come down to Florida for the week to Fight for Fair Trade. \nFour years ago in February of 1999 in Seattle\, a motley network of 80 activists first came together to plan fo r the civil society mobilization against the WTO. Similarly historic meeti ngs are regularly taking place in Miami\, throughout Florida and around th e country to begin planning the civil society welcome for the FTAA with ev ents scheduled for November 17th – 21st in downtown Miami. \n\nBe a part o f this mobilization against corporate-controlled globalization – and help Stop the FTAA! \n\nThere are already plans for: Teach-ins and seminars\, r eality tours\, concerts and forums\, rallies and marches\, and many more w ays to get our Fair Trade message out! \n\nFolks from Florida and around t he country will be joined by activists from around the world linking the l ocal issues to the global fights\, while building solidarity and alternati ves. \n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031122 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031118 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Miami\, Florida\, United States SUMMARY:Moblization Against the FTAA in Miami UID:20120204T000503EST-uGDouvW0uX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.stopftaa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:cross the Americas from November 21-23\, 2003 at the gates of t he U.S. military base Fort Benning in Georgia - home of the notorious Scho ol of the Americas (renamed Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Coop eration) - to stand in Solidarity with the victims of the School of Assass ins and to speak out against terror and violence. Cross the line - engage in nonviolent direct action to make your voice heard\, to close the SOA/WH ISC\, and to change oppressive U.S. foreign policy. Geographical Scope: N ational DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031123 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031121 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ft. Benning\, Georgia\, United States SUMMARY:School of Americas Protest 2003 UID:20120204T000503EST-awjjveoLh8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.soaw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:youthpowershift@seac.org DESCRIPTION:Youth Power Shift proudly presents…\;\nOur First Ever̷ 0\; National Day of Action! November 13: Take action on your campus or i n your community to Shift the Energy Systems and build collective power wi th other students and youth in the Clean Energy Revolution!\nIt doesn̵ 7\;t matter what you do or how you do it\, the important thing is that we all communicate to our institutions and communities that a problem exists with our current energy systems and that we\, the youth and students of th e nation\, are working for a new and just energy paradigm. The possibilit ies are endless. Here are a few ideas:\n· Hold a teach-in or forum\n· Pre sent or pass a student referendum for clean energy\n· Kick-off a dorm comp etition to reduce energy consumption \n· Meet with the school president or administrators\n· Publicize the need for clean energy in your local and s chool papers. \n· Set up an exhibit of facts and fancy alternatives to dir ty energy \n· Street theater\n· Set up a table and hand out fact sheets to students in a popular area\n· Have a blitz petitioning session on that da y\nContact y\;o\;u\;t\;h\;p\;o\;w\;e\; r\;s\;h\;i\;f\;t\;@\;s\;e\;a\;c\; .\;o\;r\;g\;\n and let us know what you are doing on Novemb er 13 in the fight for Energy Justice. www.youthpowershift.org\n Geogra phical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031113 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Youth Power Shift National Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-HUrFc0ZIpC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.youthpowershift.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:mblgtacc@iastate.edu DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040215 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040213 GEO:42.036000;-93.465200 LOCATION:Iowa State University\, Ames\, Iowa\, 50011\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-opE1vMvvUF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mblgtacc.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:nhautonomists@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Register now for New Haven FTAA Consulta. See below for exact\nschedule times. Website now includes ride board and directions.\nR egistration deadline of Tue\, Oct 28 approaching soon\, so register now. I f you pre-register\, you get free entry to the Saturday night music show\, which features radical artists such as Dead Prez!\n\nNEXT STOP\, MIAMI!\n Autonomous Festival For Humanity and Against the FTAA Northeast FTAA Consu lta\n\nWhen: Oct 31 - Nov 2\, 2003\n\nWhere: New Haven\, CT\n\nWhy: Becaus e we are everywhere. There is a new left on the rise\, a left that seeks t o change the world without taking power\, a left that is almost invisible to the gaze of the corporate media and that has been pushed to the periphe ry of events such as the World Social Forum: the autonomous left. We seek to make the invisible visible. We are part of a network of solidarity arou nd a caravan of representatives from autonomous social movements in Brazil and Argentina. We are here to build connections and solidarity between lo cal and global movements for justice\, and to learn from their examples. C ome learn about the consequences of the neoliberal\nagenda (the new coloni alism)\, the positive alternatives that have emerged to challenge corporat e globalization (the most inspiring popular movement since the Zapatistas) \, and network\, train\, plan\, and strategize for the\nFree Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Ministerial in Miami (Nov 17 to 21).\n\nWe can shut i t down!\n\nHow: Food and housing will be provided. All housing will be wit h students and community members\, and all food will be vegan/vegetarian. We are requesting a sliding scale $5 to $10 donation to cover food costs. Please send registration form (at very end) to the listed email address\n\ nLogistics\nlike ride board and directions are up on the website: http://w ww.gpjo.org/yale.htm\n\nSchedule:\nFri\, Oct 31\n5 - 9 pm Registration\, D wight Hall Chapel\, 67 High St\n7 - 8 pm Dinner\, Dwight Hall Chapel\, 67 High St\n9 midnight Radical films / Party at 189 Mansfield St\n\nSat\, No v 1\nAll day events at Dwight hall\, 67 High St\nAll day screening of inde pendent films: Mardi Gras: Made in China\,\nKilometer Zero: WTO in Cancun\ , and Women and Prisons in Ecuador\nAll day tabling with publications such as Hemisphere Unbound by\nhttp://www.ftaaresistance.org \, We are Everywh ere by\nhttp://www.weareeverywhere.org \, medic street guides\, and UFPJ l iterature\nby http://www.unitedforpeace.org\n9 - 10 am Breakfast / Registr ation\, Dwight Hall Chapel\, 67 High St\n10 - 11:20 am Introduction to Glo balization\; Biotechnology and\nGlobalization\; Theater of the Oppressed W orkshop\; Medic Training\n11:30 12:50 pm Alternative Economics Panel\; arg entina autonomistaprojects que se vayan tod@s\, a cardboard piece\; Critic al Resistance\nInteractive Workshop\; Organizing 101\n1 2 pm Lunch / Gend er Caucus\n2 3:20 pm Autonomous Social Movements Caravan from Brazil and Argentina\n3:30 - 4:50 pm Prison Industrial Complex Panel\; Labor and Glo balization\;\nWorld War III Illustrated Interactive Workshop\; How to Buil d a Collective\nWorkshop\n5 -6:20 pm Indymedia Panel\; The Radical Spoken Word\; Planetary\nAlternatives Network Discussion\; Direct action trainin g\n6:30 - 7:30 pm Dinner / People of Color Caucus\n8 pm - late Music featu ring: Cipher (http://www.afropunk.com\, http://\nwww.cipheronline.com)\; R icanstruction (http://www.ricanstruction.net)\;\nDarren Deicide Kramer (ht tp://www.everreviledrecords.com)\; Lenelle Moise\n(http://www.lenellemoise .com)\; Hashim Allah of the Blackout Arts Collective(http://blackoutartsco llective.com)\; LO\; Totus Cru\; Dead Prez (http://\nwww.deadprez.com)\; a nd more\n\nSun\, Nov 2\nAll events at Dwight Hall\, 67 High St\n9 -10 am B reakfast\n10 - 11:20 am Affinity Group and Consensus Training\; Training o n 'effective\nmegaphone communication strategies in the defence of free as sembly'\;\nConsulta Agenda Working Group\n11:30 - 12:50 pm Consulta Agenda (open to change): Update on what to expect\nin Miami\; Update on previous consultas and virtual spokescouncils\n1 - 2 pm Lunch / Informal Music wit h Brad Will and others\n2 - 5 pm Consulta Agenda (open to change): Mass ac tion framework\; Support:\nlegal\, food\, medic\; Regional transportation coordination\; [Local Solidarity\nAction Planning]\n\nParticipants include :\n-Abe Walker\, Labor Notes (http://www.labornotes.org)\n-Alessandro Camp os\, psychologist\, in the struggle antimanicomial\, and\nwith Acao Local por Justica Global (Local Action for Global Justice)\,\nBrazil\n-Barbara F air\, People Against Injustice\n-Brad Will\, contributor to We are Everywh ere\n-Carlos Aramayo\, Bolivian labor activist\n-Dan Firger\, Rainforest A ction Network and Global Exchange Stop the FTAA\nRoadshow\n-David Graeber and Stevphen Shukaitis\, Planetary Alternatives Network\n-David Redmon\, f ilmmaker\n-Dyan Neary\, filmmaker\n-Doyle Canning\, Institute for Social E cology\n-Graciela Monteagudo\, argentina autonomista project (http://\nwww .autonomista.org)\n-Hipa Dzutsi'wa Top'Tiro\, of the Xavante\, and co-foun der of the self-\nsufficient and autonomous village Udzo'Uhu (http://www.w ara.org.br)\n-Immanuel Wallerstein\, founder of World Systems Theory\n-Jen nifer Bair\, Professor of globalization and gender studies\n-John Farris\, Poet with Bullet Space\n-Jonathan Wilson\, Critical Resistance\n-Justin R uben\, activist and skills trainer\n-Kaitlin Nichols\, Genetic Engineering Action Network (http://\nwww.geaction.org\, http://www.seac.org)\n-Mark W eisbrot\, Center for Economic and Policy Research\n-Matt McLaughlin\, Hart ford Independent Media Center\n-Moose\, How to Build a Collective workshop \n-Neka Jara\, Solano Unemployed Workers Movement\, Argentina (http://\nww w.solano.mtd.org.ar)\n-Rafael Mutis and Kat Lo\, Theater of the Oppressed\ n-Robert Krause\, activist and skills trainer\n-Sandro Mezzadra\, editor o f Italian autonomous magazine Derive Approdi\n-Seth Tobocman\, Artist of W orld War III Illustrated\n-Vermin Love\, Street Protest Trainer\n-and more \n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031102 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031031 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:New Haven\, Connecticut\, United States SUMMARY:Stop the FTAA Conference - New Haven UID:20120204T000503EST-vD22VtOsLJ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.gpjo.org/yale.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:rbodanyi@umich.edu DESCRIPTION:You've probably heard about the world's worst industrial traged y\, the Bhopal disaster\; 20\,000 people died and more than 150\,000 were injured by a chemical gas leak at a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal\, India\ , in 1984. The people of Bhopal have been left to suffer for the past twen ty years by Union Carbide and its new owner\, Dow Chemical\, which have re fused to stop the ongoing contamination of their water supply. 15-30 peopl e continue to die each day in what can only be classified as a massive hum anitarian disaster and a heinous corporate crime.\n\n**THANKFULLY\, THERE' S SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN DO!!!** Join with students from over 20 colleges and universities across the nation in the first National Bhopal Day of Act ion\, scheduled for this Halloween. 'Dow is Death' is the theme (no surpri se!)\, and several ideas for creative actions are included below. Although there's plenty to be morbid about\, make sure that you're having FUN as y ou plan your actions! Please check our website\, www.studentsforbhopal.org \, for regular updates and background information about the disaster and t he campaign.\n\nPeace and Justice\,\nRyan Bodanyi\nStudent Coordinator\,\n International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal\nr\;b\;o\;d\;& #97\;n\;y\;i\;@\;u\;m\;i\;c\;h\;.\;&# 101\;d\;u\;\n\n(401) 829-6192\nwww.studentsforbhopal.org\n\n\n**** ***************************\n BHOPAL DAY OF ACTION IDEAS:\n************** *****************\n\n**Dress up as the Grim Reaper and paint Dow's symbol on your back. Sneak around campus and 'collect' students throughout the da y. \n\n**Sketch chalk outlines around campus and write the names of Bhopal victims inside. Or pile 'body bags' around your Dow building or your coll ege green.\n\n**Build a Dow 'piñata' out of wire mesh and paper mache and invite the campus to break it open. Build the piñata in the shape of a fac tory or a stack of bills\, and paint the Dow logo on its sides. Then have everyone take a swing at it with a broom (an Indian jhadoo\, if possible-- in India\, to be hit with a jhadoo is a great insult). Design the piñata t o break open at the bottom\, and fill it with chemical slime\, blood and b ones\, or stink bombs. Be sure to have plenty of candy for those who take a swing\, so that no one goes away disappointed.\n\n**Dress up as Dow exec utives and 'seize' a nearby cemetery. Claim that the dead are your 'intell ectual property\,' as demonstrated by Agent Orange\, DDT\, Napalm and Bhop al. Invite the media--they'll love the spectacle!\n\n**Build a Dow Haunted House for Halloween. Make the Haunted House educational\, but scary too-- perhaps this is another venue for the Dow Grim Reaper to stalk his victims . \n\n**Borrow a projector and design a skull and crossbones slide. Then p roject it onto your campus Dow building (if you have one). \n\n**Dramatize the gas leak with toxic waste barrels and foaming dry ice. We did this tw ice at the University of Michigan\, and it captured a lot of attention. Fo r photos\, see www.umich.edu/~bhopal/DiagReenact.htm.\n\n**Stage a die-in or a funeral procession on your campus green. Ask the marching band to par ticipate.\n\n**Create a 'Bhopal Brigade' and dress up in biohazard suits. Stand guard outside the Dow Building to protect Dow's chemicals from terro rist attack. Or act as a 'chemical bodyguard' for Dow Board member. Contac t Ryan to request the biohazard suits.\n Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031031 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Bhopal Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-Ls0beHlXWE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsforbhopal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:202-548-4591 Email:meighan.davis@sierraclub.org DESCRIPTION:Mission Iowa: For our jobs\, for our health\, for our future 230\;.\nSomething new is about to take off.\n\nEvery four years\, the nati on’\;s most ambitious politicians and media elite head to the Heartla nd to campout in Iowa\, home of the nation’\;s first presidential con test. Since this year’\;s election is the closest in over a decade\, it looks like these folks will be spending most January in the Hawkeye st ate.\n\nBut why let them have all the fun?\n\nThis year a coalition of eco nomic justice and environmental student organizations are going to shine t he bright Iowa spotlight on an issue that’\;s been largely neglected: clean healthy made in America energy. \n\nWHEN: January 10th (arrive) -2 0th (depart) (the Iowa Caucuses are Jan. 19)\n\nWHERE: We’\;ll be ba sed in Des Moines but travel all over the state\n\nWHO: Anyone that is in terested in changing the national dialogue.\n\nHOW: Fill out the pasted a pplication form below and email it to m\;e\;i\;g\;h\;& #97\;n\;.\;d\;a\;v\;i\;s\;@\;s\;i\;&# 101\;r\;r\;a\;c\;l\;u\;b\;.\;o\;r\; 03\;\n ASAP (Deadline Dec. 22nd to ensure housing) For more information ca ll 202-548-4591\n\nWHY:\nWe know that we can create millions of new good j obs and protect our health through a large investment in clean energy and energy efficiency. We know that we can end our addiction to oil and free ourselves from the grasp unstable undemocratic nations with a bold visiona ry clean energy agenda. \n\nBut nation’\;s leaders aren’\;t qui te there yet. So\, like always\, we need students to lead the way and enc ourage these men (and woman!) to stop talking about baby steps and start p roposing bold leaps that will take us to a clean energy future.\n\nAnd the re’\;s no better place to do this than Iowa. And no better time than this January.\n\nSo come join the AFL-CIO\, the Apollo Alliance\, the Cen ter for Environmental Citizenship\, Jobs with Justice and the Sierra Stud ent Coalition as we launch this unprecedented coalition project.\n\nOTHER FAQs\n\nWhat’\;ll it cost me? Not much. We’\;ll take care of h ousing and most of the food. You just need to get yourself to Des Moines (and we’\;ve even got travel vouchers if that’\;s a problem).\n\ nWhat are we going to do? Build a buzz. We’\;re going to show up at candidate events\, devise creative visibility tactics and just about anyt hing else you can help us think of.\n\nAre we going to endorsing any candi date? Nope. Our job is to move the debate forward\n\nHow cool is this? V ery\n\nName: \nAddress: \nPhone: \nSchool: \nMajor: \nYear in School: \nHo me Address: \nHome Phone:\nCell Phone:\n\nBriefly\, what issues concern yo u the most and why?\n\n\nDescribe your leadership experience.\n\n\nOn a sc ale from 1 to 5\, with 5 being very much and 1 being very little\, which t actic interests you the most\nMedia –\; \nPetitioning–\;\nCandid ate Interactions/bird-dogging –\;\nStreet Theatre –\;\n\n\nAre y ou available for the entire Mission (Jan. 10-20th)?\n\n\nCan you cover tra vel costs or will you need a travel scholarship?\n\n\nHow will you be arri ving to Des Moines?\n\n\nDo you have a laptop?\n\n\nDo you have a car?\n\n \nDo you have any special needs we should know about? Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040120 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040110 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Des Moines\, Iowa\, United States SUMMARY:Mission Iowa UID:20120204T000503EST-pMPHnXT33i@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:203-773-4991 Email:conference@climatecampaign.org DESCRIPTION:The major student energy/climate conference of the year! We aim to have 400+ students from the Northeastern U.S. and Southeastern Canada. \n\nCome to:\n-Meet and exchange ideas with hundreds of other students doi ng climate/energy work.\n-Strengthen the student climate networks in your state with state strategy break-out sessions.\n-Become involved with the 8 student networks working on climate issues\n-Get Trained in: basic organi zing skills\, campus sustainability\, legislative climate advocacy. \n-Hav e Fun! We will have time for music\, frisbee\, photo shows\, and lots more .\n\nThe Conference is sponsored by The Climate Campaign\, a coalition of 8 student networks: ECO-Northeast\, EnviroCitizen\, Free the Planet\, Gree npeace\, Sierra Student Coalition\, Student Environmental Action Coalition \, SustainUS\, The Student PIRGs\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040222 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040220 GEO:42.380400;-71.132900 LOCATION:Harvard University\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United State s SUMMARY:Northeast Climate Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-OiVggel86e@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.climatecampaign.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A citizens conference for education and action on oil and its r elationship to politics and power\, the 'National Summit on PetroPolitics' will focus in turn on each of the elements of the PetroPolitics debate: w ar/terror\, poverty\, environmental degradation\, and corporate globalizat ion.\n\nThe conference will bring together representatives of labor\, the Global Justice movement\, peace activists\, environmental organizers\, stu dents and leaders from communities of color and faith to talk about the ma ny ways in which our nation's dependence on oil impacts our lives\, our ec onomy\, our foreign policy\, and the environment.\n\nTuesday Jan 6th\n\n8- 9:30am: \nRegistration\n\n9:30-10: \nOpening\n\n10-11:15\nBig Oil’s Role i n the Political Process\nChuck Lewis\, Center for Public Integrity\nCelia Wexler\, Common Cause \nSteve Kretzmann\, SEEN\n\n11:30-1 Concurrent Sessi ons\nA. Domestic Subsidies & the Energy Bill: Keith Ashdown\, Taxpayers fo r Common Sense\, Daniel Becker\, Sierra Club\, Jerry Taylor\, CATO*\, Fait h Gemmill\, Gwich’in Steering Committee\nB. Understanding the Oil Industry : Fareed Mohamedi\, PFC Energy\, Gopal Dayanenni\, Project Underground\, A nita Dancs\, National Priorities Project\n\n1-2 Lunch\n\n2-3:15\nBig Oil\, Globalization\, and Development\nCarol Ramirez Avellan (ADELA\, Costa Ric a)\nOronto Douglas\, Environmental Rights Action\, Nigeria\nKeith Slack\, Oxfam America\n\n3:30 – 5:00 Concurrent Sessions\nA. Countering the Resour ce Curse: Transparency & Revenue Management: Tom Palley\, Open Society Ins titute\, Ian Gary\, Catholic Relief Services\; David Ugolor\, African Netw ork for Environmental and Economic Justice\nB. Oil\, the Equator Principle s\, and Private Finance: Ilyse Hogue\, Rainforest Action Network\, Francis Grant-Suttie\, World Wildlife Fund*\nC. A Decade of Oil Campaigning – Has it Made a Difference? Andy Rowell\, author\, Green Backlash\; Kenny Bruno \, Earthrights International\; Bennett Freeman\, Burson Marsteller\nD. Oil in our Communities: Henry Clark (Richmond CA)*\, Susanna Almonzo (East Au stin\, TX)*\, Gwen Lachelt\, OGAP*\n\n5:30 – 6:30 hors d’oeuvres and cash bar\n\n6:30 – 7:30 Keynote: Vijay Vaitheeswaran\, Environment & Energy Rep orter\, The Economist\, author\, Power to the People\n\nWednesday Jan 7th\ n\n9:00-10:15\nOil and War\nGeneral Joseph Hoar\, USMC (ret.)* former Comm ander in Chief\, US Central Command\nMichael Klare\, chair of the Five Col leges Program in Peace and Security Studies\, FPIF board member and author \, Resource Wars and the forthcoming Petropolitics\nMedea Benjamin\, Globa l Exchange\nRania Masri\, Institute for Southern Studies\n\n10:30-12:00 Co ncurrent Sessions\nA. Oil & Human Rights: Folabi Olagbaju\, Amnesty Intern ational\, Arvind Ganesaan\, Human Rights Watch*\, Paulina Garzon\, CESR*\n B. Oil & National Security: Jim Paul\, Global Policy Forum\; Michael Renne r\, WorldWatch\nC. Oil\, Democracy\, and Islam: Noah Feldman\, New York Un iversity*\nD. Iraq Reconstruction: Charlie Cray\, Center for Corporate Pol icy\; Jim Vallette\, SEEN\, Svetlana Tsalik\, Iraq Revenue Watch*\n\n12:00 -1:00 Lunch\n\n1:00-2:30\nWorking for our Future: Labor’s Perspectives on the Coming Energy Transition\nJim Pannell\, Vice President\, Paper\, Allie d-Industrial\, Chemical\, and Energy Workers International Union\nDave Fos ter\, United Steelworkers of America\nGino Govender\, International\, Chem ical\, Energy & Mineworkers Union\n\n2:30-4:00\nOil and Climate Change\nCa rl Pope\, President\, Sierra Club*\nEileen Claussen\, Pew Center*\nAdam We rbach\, Apollo Alliance*\n\n4:30 – 6:00 Concurrent Sessions\nA. Local Acti on: Michael Tidwell\, Chesapeake Climate Action Network\; Jo Hamilton\, Ri sing Tide UK \nB. Kyoto and Beyond: \nC. Just Transitions for Labor and Af fected Communities: Jose Bravo\, Just Transition Alliance\,* Keith Romig\, PACE*\n\n\n6:00 – 7:00 Comedy in the Era of Bush\nBill Hartung\, author H ow Much Are You Making on the War\, Daddy? -- A Quick and Dirty Guide to W ar Profiteering in the Bush Administration\n\nThursday Jan 8th\n\n9:30-11: 00\nNext Steps for a New Energy Deal\nReid Detchon\, Energy Futures Coalit ion\nWinona LaDuke\, Honor the Earth\nRoss Gelbspan\, former Boston Globe reporter\, author\, The Heat Is On\n\n11:15-12:00\nFinal Keynote\, Bringin g it all Together\nGreg Palast\, author\, The Best Democracy Money Can Buy \n\n* = invited Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040108 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040106 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Petro Politics National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-U5rUHW5JKU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.petropolitics.org/index.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:330-287-3000 x5822 Email:mreisland@wooster.edu DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040229 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040227 GEO:40.830700;-81.895400 LOCATION:College Of Wooster\, Wooster\, Ohio\, 44691\, United States SUMMARY:Region 9 SEAC Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-fTe8aDHfiJ@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:309-454-1836 Email:info@nukereality.org DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Nuclear Reality Conference (NRC) is to promo te environmental justice and to protect public health and safety by educat ing citizens about the many dangers inherent to the nuclear power industry \, while simultaneously offering information about available clean energy solutions.\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our website: http: //www.nukereality.org\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040222 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040220 GEO:40.530400;-88.798900 LOCATION:Illinois State University\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Nuclear Reality Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-hLoDNdUDrr@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nukereality.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-727-8610 etx. 24 Email:yds@dsausa.org DESCRIPTION:Get involved in the dump Bush movement!\n\nA weekend long confe rence for young activists dedicated to social and economic justice.\n\n*Up date: plenary sessions\, workshops\, presentations\, election preparation track and 'Bands Against Bush' concert*\n\n\nBeating the Bush Agenda\nOpen ing plenary: 7-9pm Friday\, Feb. 20th\n -with-\nFrances Fox Piven \nDis tinguished Professor of Political Science\, the Graduate Center\, CUNY\; a uthor of Poor People's Movements and many other works\; Honorary Chair of Democratic Socialists of America\;\nLeslie Cagan\nNational Coordinator\, U nited for Peace and Justice\;\nJoseph Schwartz\nChair\, Dept. of Politica l Science\, Temple University\; Chair\, Steering Committee of the Democrat ic Socialists of America\n\n\nThe Future of Radical Democracy\nSaturday pl enary: 3-5pm Saturday\n -with-\nCornel West\nDepartment of Religion\, P rinceton University\; author of Race Matters and many other books\; Honora ry Chair of Democratic Socialists of America\;\nSteve Max\nDirector of Org anizing and Training\, Midwest Academy\;\nBertha Lewis\nExecutive Director \, New York ACORN\; Co-chair\, Working Families Party\n\n\nConfirmed works hops and presentations:\n\nBetween Iraq and a Hard Place: Towards a Democr atic US Foreign Policy\nIan Williams\, author of The UN for Beginners\; co rrespondent\, In These Times and The Nation\n\nLooking at the Global Justi ce Movement\nDoug Henwood\, editor\, Left Business Observer\; contributor\ , The Nation\n\nLGBT Activism: Student Organizing\, Civil Rights and the C ulture Wars\nJoseph Troung\, Resource Coordinator\, National Youth Advocac y Coalition\n\nStudent-Labor Solidarity\nLenore Palladino\, National Organ izer\, United Students Against Sweatshops\n\nWhat’\;s the Deal with t he Democrats?\nJoseph Schwartz\, Chair\, Dept. of Political Science\, Tem ple University\; Chair\, Steering Committee of the Democratic Socialists o f America\n\nABC's of Democratic Socialism\nSteven Bronner\, professor\, D ept. of Political Science\, Rutgers University\n\nMaking Media Work For Us : Breaking Down the Divide\nSelina Musuta\, DC based freelance journalist\ ; member DC Radio Co-op\n\nUnderstanding the Economy: Slideshow Presentati on\nSteve Max\, Director of Organizing and Training\, Midwest Academy\n\nH igh School Organizing\nMolly Jean\, New York Youth Bloc & author Mikki Hal pan\n\nBuilding the Student Movement: The March 4th ‘\;Books Not Bomb s’\; Day of Action and Beyond\nA panel discussion with representative s from National Youth & Student Peace Coalition member organizations\n\nRe flecting on Past Campus Anti-war Activism & What to do Now\nMembers of NYU Peace Coalition\n\nThe March for Women’\;s Lives: Organizing for the April 25th Pro-Choice Demonstration\nRepresentatives from Feminist Majori ty and NARAL Pro-Choice America\n\n\nElection Preparation Track: \nWhile electoral activism may not be for everyone\, for those of you committed to bringing change through the ballot box during this critical year\, we hav e put together an excellent series of workshops led by some of the best gr assroots organizers and election campaigners around. More details TBA!\n\ nWhy Electoral Politics? Racial Justice as a Case for Electoral Activism\n \nIssues Campaigns and Electoral Politics: Unemployment\, Living Wages and Gay Rights\n\nElected Officials: What they do after winning an election?\ n\nNuts and Bolts 1:The Campaign to Defeat Bush: The Players and the State s\n\nNuts and Bolts 2: Students and the Campaign Against Bush: As Voters a nd as Volunteers\n\nNuts and Bolts 3: Running a Campaign\n\nNuts and Bolts 4: The Tools (Fundraising\, Databases\, and More)\n\n\nAfter the conferen ce on Saturday...\nBands Against Bush and the 'LIFE AFTER BUSH' YDS Confer ence are co-organizing a show for Saturday\, February 21st. There will be four bands playing an all-ages venue in Brooklyn from 8pm to 1am. The spa ce is huge\, has a great sound system\, a concession stand\, a smoking roo m\, vintage pinball and snack machines\, friendly staff and a large dance studio where we will be screening radical documentaries and experimental v ideos throughout the night.\nhttp://www.officeops.org/directions.html\n\n\ nCost:\nFREE to students/low-income who pre-register by Feb. 14th (Valenti ne's Day!). 25$ for whole weekend\, or 15$ per day for all other conferenc e attendants. If you are coming as part of a registered campus organizatio n\, you may wish to request funding for the trip from your school.\n\nHous ing accommodations:\nFree housing accommodations will be available to a li mited number of registered participants on a first-come/first-serve basis. Conference goers are encouraged to stay with friends and/or family member s while in New York City\, and if possible\, to offer space for others to use.\n\nTravel arrangements:\nBook your transportation as soon as possible ! If you intend to come by plane\, make airline reservations now. Arrange carpools\, bus rides\, of train trips to New York City if you are coming f rom out of town. If you are coming as part of a registered campus organiza tion\, you may wish to request school vans for your journey. Some financia l assistance to cover travel expenses may be available to registered parti cipants. Preference is given to Young Democratic Socialist members and tho se interested in starting YDS chapters.\n\nHow to Register:\nOnline paymen t and registration forms will be available on this site shortly. In the in terim\, please call\, email or write to office indicating you would like t o register.\n\nYoung Democratic Socialists\nc/o DSA 180 Varick St. 12th Fl oor\nNew York\, NY\, 10014\noffice: (212) 727-8610 ext. 24\nfax: (212) 727 -8616\nwww.ydsusa.org\ny\;d\;s\;@\;d\;s\;a\; 7\;s\;a\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\n\nOrganized by the Young De mocratic Socialists and the Democratic Socialist Club at the Graduate Cent er\, CUNY. Co-sponsored by the Continuing Education Program at the CUNY Gr aduate Center and the Democratic Socialists of America Fund.\n\nDownload f lyers:\nPoster -------------->\nhttp://www.ydsusa.org/confs/nyc04.pdf\nQua rter-cards----->\nhttp://www.ydsusa.org/confs/nyc04_quarter.pdf\n\n\nCheck the website for regular updates:\nwww.ydsusa.org Geographical Scope: Na tional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040222 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040220T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:CUNY Grad. Center\, 365 5th Ave (at 34th St. In Manhattan)\, New Y ork\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:LIFE AFTER BUSH: Youth Activism & the Fight for Our Future UID:20120204T000503EST-EmBvmioou3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ydsusa.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:860-649-7386 Email:tc@ourtruecolors.org DESCRIPTION:This is a 2 day GLBTQIA (Gay\, Lesbian\, Bisexual\, Transgender \, Questioning\, Intersex and Ally) issues conference. True Colors Confer ence is the largest GLBTQIA conference of its kind in the nation. We proje ct that more than 2000 people will attend this year. The conference is fi lled with youth\, young adult\, and professional workshops. Its a lot of f un and an amazing experience. COME AND JOIN US and SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040327 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040326T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Central Connecticut State University\, New Britain\, Connecticut\, United States SUMMARY:True Colors GLBTQIA Conference : Opening Doors\, Opening Minds UID:20120204T000503EST-iHPGJh17VU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ourtruecolors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-368-4516 Email:ncor@mutualaid.org DESCRIPTION:The 7th annual National Conference on Organized Resistance—a sp ace for radical discourse and collective empowerment—is scheduled for Janu ary 24-25\, 2004 on the campus of American University in Washington\, D.C. Last year's conference featured nearly 70 workshops\, panel discussions a nd skillshares\, as well as tabling space for dozens of radical groups. Du ring the weekend\, D.C. also hosted political demonstrations\, benefit con certs and radical parties. We hope that this year's conference will be big ger and better than last year! Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040125 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040124 GEO:38.938300;-77.091100 LOCATION:American University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20016\, United States SUMMARY:National Conference on Organized Resistance 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-29NmvpuZjI@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.organizedresistance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:917-825-3562 Email:michael@revbilly.com DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release\npress contact: Michael O'Neil\n917 825 3 562 / m\;i\;c\;h\;a\;e\;l\;@\;r\;e\;& #118\;b\;i\;l\;l\;y\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n\n'G EORGE BUSH DOES NOT RETURN TO GROUND ZERO' \nREVEREND BILLY AND THE STOP S HOPPING GOSPEL CHOIR\nSunday\, January 11TH\, 3:30 PM\nCommunity Church of New York\, 40 E 35th Street at Madison\nFree at the door\, We pass the pl ate for expenses\nTRAINS: 6 to 33rd\, BDFR to 34th\n\n\nThe anti-consumeri st Church of Stop Shopping kicks off the election year with a funeral for fear. Reverend Billy confronts the sentimental patriotism of the Bush thug s and reclaims Ground Zero as a locus of peace and possibility.\n\nThe Sto p Shopping Gospel Choir\, 25 voices strong\, joyously celebrates\nthe vict ory.\n\nReverend Billy is the creation of Obie award winner artist Bill Ta len. The Church of Stop Shopping is an interactive play directed by Savitr i Durkee\, musical director Benny Key\, conductor James Solomon Benn. Reve rend Billy and The Stop Shopping Gospel Choir were invited\nperformers at The Burning Man Festival and can be seen regularly at their home stage in New York\, St Mark's Church.\n\nThis show is the first installment in a na tional tour that will include the New Hampshire Primary\, Pennsylvania\, M ichigan\, Oregon\, and\nCalifornia\, and international appearances in Berl in\, London\, and\nBarcelona. Bill Talen's book 'What Should I do if Rever end Billy is in\nMy Store' was recently published by The New Press. Revere nd Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping have been the subject of numerous American and European documentaries. Tomato Records will release a CD of their work in Spring\, 2004.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040111T153000 GEO:40.745500;-73.978400 LOCATION:Community Church Of New York\, 40 E 35th Street At Madison\, New Y ork\, New York\, 10016\, United States SUMMARY:“\;George Bush Does Not Return to Ground Zero”\; - A Rev Billy Event UID:20120204T000503EST-pJoRtCpk3O@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.revbilly.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:510-723-7243 Email:apesc@msn.com DESCRIPTION:Video and Discussion on how the crook\, Dubya\, stole the Flori da elections with the help of Harris and Jeb Bush by disenfranchising thou sands of African America Voters.\nE-mail me for more information and for d riving directions etc. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040210T120000 GEO:37.635500;-122.092000 LOCATION:25555 Hesperian Blvd\, Hayward\, California\, 94545\, United State s SUMMARY:Unprecedented: How Bush Stole the Florida Elections UID:20120204T000503EST-nv96ubURmP@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:510-723-7243 Email:plal@chabotcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:Regionwide CalSACC organized rally for education (K-14).\nStude nt Speakers and Entertainment!\nA chance to network with schools from the Bay Area and develop a movement!\nCome out and show your support for educa tion! Say NO to cuts!\nE-mail me for more information. Geographical Scope : Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040220T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Cesar Chavez Park\, Market And San Carlos St.\, San Jose\, Califor nia\, United States SUMMARY:Rally for Education K-14 UID:20120204T000503EST-7BzNU5eltX@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@peoplesprimary.org DESCRIPTION:Resisting Empire and Reclaiming the Future!\n\nGoals of the Peo ple's Primary:\n\n1. Build skills to act effectively for peace and justice .\n2. Raise awareness about issues of peace and justice. Provide training and support for activists doing nonviolent action at presidential campaign events leading up to the NH Primary on January 27.\n3. Strengthen activis t networks in the Northeast. Build towards nonviolent action for peace\, g lobal justice\, and democracy on March 20 and at the Democratic and Republ ican National Conventions.\n\n *************************\n\nYES to Democra cy!\n\nWe demand a hand in shaping the decisions that affect our lives. We are building community and grassroots movements to reclaim democracy. We want a global economy and a US foreign policy that is not unilateralist or based on military conquest. We do not want corporate agendas controlling the political debate and the media. We are concerned with fossil fuel addi ction and the resulting wars and environmental harm. We see the need for g rassroots action IN ADDITION to voting. We are telling America to take a u -turn for peace\, justice\, and an ecologically sustainable future.\n\nNO to Empire!\n\nWe stand united for peace and global justice\, and united ag ainst imperialism as exemplified by the Bush Administration's wars. We sta nd against racism\, the occupation of Iraq\, and the war on civil libertie s at home. We are concerned with corporate control of the food industry\, water\, healthcare and education\, all reinforced by anti-democratic trade agreements like the Free Trade Area of the Americas and US-Central Americ an Free Trade Agreement.\n\nMOBILIZE for the Future!\n\nWe are mobilizing in New Hampshire\, Boston\, New York\, and all across the country to recla im democracy in 2004. People from all walks of life - youth\, farmers\, tr ade unionists\, peacemakers\, professionals\, seniors - are casting their votes AND going beyond voting by building community and organizing to recl aim freedom and democracy.\n\n \n***********************\nWorkshops & Even ts\n***********************\n\nNew England College\, Henniker NH\n\n------ ------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n---- -----------\nFriday 1/16\n---------------\n\n4pm: Building the Student Mov ement - Organizer Training and Networking Meeting \n\n---------------\nSat urday 1/17\n---------------\n\n12-2 pm: The Presidential Debate and Us - H ow do we get candidates to address our concerns? \n\n2:30-6 pm: Nonviolenc e Training. \n\n7 pm: Film Screening. \n\nPosters and puppet making throu ghout the day \n\n---------------\nSunday 1/18\n---------------\n\n10 am: Speakers and Discussions on civil liberties\, agriculture\, peace\, econom ic justice\, and more. \n\n1:30-6 pm: Organizing for a Year of Action Marc h 20\, Democratic and Republican National Conventions\, town resolution ca mpaigns on genetically modified food... \n\n7-9pm: Dance for Democracy! \n \n\n********************************************************************** \n---------------------------------\nStatehouse\, Concord NH\n------------ ---------------------\n\n---------------------------------\nMonday 1/19 - MLK Day\n---------------------------------\n\n11am: Demonstration for Peac e and Justice and to announce our plans to organize beyond voting in 2004. \n\n\n\n***************************************************************** *****MLK Events around New Hampshire\n---------------------\n\nSt. George Cathedral Community Center\n\n(St. George Cathedral Community Center infor mation)\nMLK Day Community Celebration\n2pm: Potluck Meal \n3pm: Speakers and Music \nSponsored by Martin Luther King Coalition. \n\n*************** ******************\nStay in NH! Turn up the heat for peace and global just ice until the NH Primary Election on Tuesday Jan. 27.\n******************* **************\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040119 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040116 GEO:43.180100;-71.819600 LOCATION:New England College\, Henniker\, New Hampshire\, 03242\, United St ates SUMMARY:The People's Primary UID:20120204T000503EST-azleJfzUne@69.73.141.125 URL:http://peoplesprimary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:caer@gladstone.uoregon.edu DESCRIPTION:The Coalition Against Environmental Racism 9th Annual Conferenc e\n\n Environmental Racism is the exclusion of people of color in the dec ision-making process and the disproportionate impact of environmental haza rds\, including pollution\, resource depletion\, and waste disposal\, on t he health and wealth of people of color. Rising from the grassroots\, the environmental justice movement has responded by demanding that low-income and politically powerless communities not be subject to this unequal dist ribution of risks and burdens. The Coalition Against Environmental Racism is\, by its name\, necessarily a diverse coalition. CAER is a student-ba sed group dedicated to providing a forum for education and organization to promote environmental justice. CAER brings together the community and st udents from the Survival Center\, Multicultural Center\, ethnic student un ions\, and the Law School - organizations that have not all traditionally worked together.\n\n We believe that neither social inequities nor envi ronmental problems will be solved unless we begin to understand them as fu ndamentally linked. The goal is to educate people at the University and i n the community about the connections between environmental\, health\, and social inequities\, and to build community capacity to achieve justice. The primary vehicle towards this goal is the annual environmental justice conference\, which is held on the University of Oregon campus. The confer ence is an opportunity for students\, professors\, activists\, churches\, government\, and anyone else to learn about environmental justice and form new coalitions and networks.\n\n The conference is free and open to th e public\, in order to allow as many people to come as possible. Geograph ical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040125 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040123 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Eugene\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-mcRid0rFVD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~caer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:mbutterfield@wesleyan.edu\, DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 7th\, 2004 8:30 AM - 6 PM\nPublic Affairs C enter (PAC)\,Wesleyan University\, Middletown. CT\n\nThe Middle-East Crisi s Committee (http://TheStruggle.org)\nWesleyan Students For A Free Palesti ne\nand PRRC/Al-Awda Connecticut (http://Al-Awda.org/connecticut)\n\nInvit e you to Activism 102: A Day of Skills Workshops for Middle East activists \n\nTentative Program\n8\;30 AM Breakfast and registration\n9:00 AM Talk a bout International Solidarity Movement : Patrick Connors \n\n9:30- 10:45 W orkshops I (choose 1 of 2)\nA. Divestments and Boycotts\nB. Networking and Outreach\n\n11 AM to 12:15 PM Workshops II (choose 1 of 2)\nC. Protest Ar t (puppets\, murals\, poetry etc)\nD. Direct Action (Holding an event\, si gns\, dealing with authorities\,\nCivil disobedience etc)\n\n12:15-1:15 Lu nch\n1:15-2:30 PM Workshops III (choose 1 of 2)\nE. Media (Mainstream\, al ternative\, publicizing events\, getting good coverage\, counteracting dis tortions)\nF. Organizing (Fund Raising\, holding meetings\, motivation\, l iterature etc)\n\n2:45-4:00 PM Workshops IV (choose 1 of 2)\nG. Influencin g Government (lobbying\, getting involved in local and national elections) \nH. Student Activism (including discussion on setting up a Northeast stud ent activist network)\n\nClosing session and keyonote Invited speaker\nAli Abunimah Unconfirmed\n\nPartial (incomplete) list of Workshop Facilitator s (workshops in paranthesis):\n\nDr. Fatma Antar: Islamic Association of G reater Hartford and We Refuse to Be Enemies Coalition (B) Confirmed\nSaqib Bhatti: Yale SJP\, Yale Peace Coalition (H) Confirmed\nStanley Heller: Ch air of Middle East Crisis Committee (D) Confirmed\nDr. Justine McCabe: CT State Green Party Cochair (G) Confirmed\nFrank Panzarella: (D) Confirmed\n Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh: Media chair and co-founder\, Palestine Right to Return Coalition (E) Confirmed\nAngela Saad: Wesleyan SFP (H) Confirmed\nLabor Arts and Murals Projects (C) Confirmed\n\nRegistration: Send name\, addres s\, and phone number with fee ($10\nregular\,$5 students) to MECC\, PO Box 3626\, Woodbridge\, CT 06525.\nHousing will be available Friday night for those with a long commute\n\nDriving Directions\nhttp://www.wesleyan.edu/ about/traveltowes.ctt\nCampus Map\nhttp://www.wesleyan.edu/cgi/campusmap/m akemap.pl Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040207 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, Connecticut\, United States SUMMARY: A Day of Skills Workshops for Middle East Activists UID:20120204T000503EST-TuVcxlUJC9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://al-awda.org/ctupcomingevents/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@campusaction.net DESCRIPTION:Students Together Against Racism Are Uniting to Challenge Racis m\nThis conference is for all students in the Capital District. Racism af fects everyone.\n\nWorkshops\nA collage of workshops that are geared at ed ucating and motivating your mind\, body and spirit to challenge issues inv olving racism.\n* Free Mumia Why are people all over the world working to free the political prisoner Mumia Abu-jamal \n* Drop the Rock Learn how w e can join people all over the state protesting the racist Rockefeller dru g laws.\n* Environmental Racism Learn of local examples of pollution in th e neighborhoods of people of color.\n* Privilege & Race Why is racism so p ersistent? What is white racism? What can we do as individuals to disman tle racism?\n\nLocation: Russell Sage College\, Upton Center\nDate: Saturday\, February 7\, 2004\nTime: 12:30pm –\; 5pm Lunch p rovided.\n\nFor directions and information: i\;n\;f\;o\;& #64\;c\;a\;m\;p\;u\;s\;a\;c\;t\;i\; 11\;n\;.\;n\;e\;t\;\n \, 463-5907\n\nSponsored by:\nThe Black and Latin Student Alliance\, Students Together Against Racism\, Cam pus Action\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040207 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Albany\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Uniting to Challenge Racism Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-2XEw380vPo@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:503-984-1196 Email:wou_mecha@yahoo.com\, rudysplash@hotmail.c om DESCRIPTION:FEB 6\, 7\, & 8\, at Western Oregon University\; REGIONAL MECHA CONFERENCE with the theme 'Our Culture\, Our Identity\, and Our Issues'. info Rodolfo 'Rudy' Rodriguez 503-984- 1196 or 503-838-8247 or w\; 1\;u\;_\;m\;e\;c\;h\;a\;@\;y\;a\;h\ ;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n or r\;u\;d\;y\ ;s\;p\;l\;a\;s\;h\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m \;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n Geographical Scope: R egional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040208 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040206 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Monmouth\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:Northwest Regional MEChA Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-kFxU0r5lGV@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:register@usasnet.org DESCRIPTION:United Students Against Sweatshops national convergence 2004. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040215 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040213 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Atlanta\, Georgia\, United States SUMMARY:USAS National Convergence 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-tEGuTVUIm2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://studentsagainstsweatshops.org/conference/register.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Ryan White National Youth Conference (RWNYC) is the only na tional conference dedicated to building the HIV prevention health services and advocacy skills of young AIDS activists\, youth peer educators\, HIV positive youth and those who work in support of young people. Over 600 you th and adults who work with youth from around the nation will attend to id entify and share effective resources for HIV prevention among young people \; present models of care\, leadership and support services for HIV positi ve young people\; present models of youth appropriate\, culturally compete nt services to those infected\, affected or at risk\; develop leadership a nd advocacy skills\; and strengthen youth leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040216 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040213 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:National Youth Conference on HIV and AIDS UID:20120204T000503EST-G5oXMoiOWV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.rwnyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:uclgbtia@ucsd.edu DESCRIPTION:University of California Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Inter sex Association (UCLGBTIA) 15th Annual conference. Geographical Scope: St ate DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040222 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040220 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:UC San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass UCLGBTIA's 15th Annual Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-vkjPwDS2ok@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www-acs.ucsd.edu/~uclgbtia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:With the support of University of Chicago Pritzker School of Me dicine and Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine\, Physicians for H uman Rights (PHR) will be holding its national conference in Chicago\, Ill inois. \n\nAll health professional students interested in health and human rights are welcome and encouraged to attend this exciting conference!\n\n The PHR Conference is an opportunity to: \nLearn new skills\, such as lobb ying\, fundraising\, and media outreach.\nDeepen your understanding of hea lth and human rights issues like Global AIDS\, racial disparities in healt h care\, and the impact of war on health.\nBe inspired by amazing speakers \, including Paul Farmer\, MD\, PhD and Jack Geiger\, MD\nMeet outstanding activists from around the nation\nBuild connections that you will use thr oughout your health professional career\n\nThe theme of the 2004 National Conference is 'The Power of the Health Professional Voice: Human Rights at Home and Abroad.' This theme was chosen to span the broad range of topics that PHR student chapters work on throughout the year\, and to highlight the two main campaign issues of the conference –\; Global AIDS and Do mestic Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health Care. \n\nParticipants will be invited to attend workshops on these issues and others including: Banning Landmines\; Protecting Women’\;s Health and Human Rights\; Influencin g Politicians 101\; Fundraising\; Organizing a Human Rights Rotation\; Med ia Outreach\; Promoting Health and Justice for Youth\; and Running a PHR S tudent Chapter. For a complete list of workshops\, click here.\n\nOne of t he major goals of the conference is to promote activism in the field of he alth and human rights. Recognizing a need for mentors in this field\, PHR is organizing a cross-generational panel of health and human rights activi sts from the fields of medicine\, public health\, and nursing who range fr om being current chapter leaders to health professionals who have advocate d for human rights for decades.\n\nKeynote Speakers\nRecently profiled by Pulitzer Prize winning author Tracy Kidder in Mountains Beyond Mountains\, Dr. Paul Farmer is well-known throughout the world for his devout commitm ent to bringing life-saving medicines to those who need them most. With hi s colleagues at Partners In Health\, Dr. Farmer has proven to the world th at we can successfully provide health care even in the most impoverished a reas of the world. In addition to his care of patients\, Dr. Farmer has be come an outspoken critic of the world’\;s apathy towards the poor and through his writing\, research\, and presentations has been calling the w orld to action. Dr. Farmer will describe his clinics in Haiti\, Russia\, P eru\, Mexico\, and Roxbury MA which have been used as the model for the Wo rld Health Organization’\;s new 3x5 campaign to scale up treatment ef forts around the world\, treating three million people infected with HIV b y the end of 2005. He will also discuss the role of health professional ac tivism in the fight against global HIV/AIDS.\n\nDr. H. Jack Geiger is one of the nation’\;s leading experts on civil rights\, human rights and health. As a health professional who has been honored with many prestigiou s awards over his five decades of pioneering leadership and activism\, Dr. Geiger will share his invaluable anecdotes and insights about the role fo r health professionals in combating racial discrimination within the US He althcare System. Dr. Geiger will provide the historical context for the ne w PHR student campaign on Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health Care and hig hlight some of the key ways students can be involved in reducing dispariti es and increasing provider accountability and engagement on this issue. \n \nClick here for additional information about both keynote speakers.\n\nSu nday Training\nOn Sunday\, February 22\, Physicians for Human Rights will be organizing a four hour leadership training/working group on each of the two major PHR student campaigns –\; Health Action AIDS and the new R acial/Ethnic Disparities in Health Care Campaign. All students\, particula rly first years\, are invited to attend one of these optional sessions. Th is will be a very unique and exciting opportunity to help plan the future of the campaigns! For more information\, please click here. \n\nSocial Act ivities\nThroughout the conference\, we encourage you to introduce yoursel f to others\, ask questions about their activities and interests\, and get to know each other. Those attending this conference are among the current and future leaders of the field of health and human rights. Some of these individuals will be your life-long colleagues\, so its great to start for ming acquaintances and friendships now!\n\nTo help facilitate meeting each other\, the conference coordinators from Loyola and U Chicago are organiz ing a couple fun social events that we hope you will consider attending! O n Friday night\, they will be hosting a human rights film screening and pi zza night. On Saturday night\, they will be coordinating a human rights so cial at a nearby bar. Proceeds from the social will benefit a health and h uman rights promoting service organization. If you have a suggestion for F riday night’\;s film\, or would like to be involved in organizing the Saturday fundraiser\, please email s\;t\;u\;d\;e\; 10\;t\;s\;@\;p\;h\;r\;u\;s\;a\;.\; 11\;r\;g\;\n with your suggestions.\n\nWe hope you will be able to join us for this exciting and historic conference!\n\nAbout Physicians fo r Human Rights\nPhysicians for Human Rights (PHR) is a member organization committed to promoting health by protecting human rights. Founded in 1986 \, PHR makes two unique contributions to the human rights movement. First\ , we bring the skills of science and medicine to human rights investigatio ns\, pioneering the use of anthropology\, pathology\, epidemiology and a h ost of other disciplines as tools for human rights investigations. Our pop ulation-based assessments of women’\;s health and violence against wo men\, tools for assessing landmines injuries\, and other scientific produc ts have illuminated human rights concerns that show their scope and breadt h. Our International Forensic Program serves the cause of international ju stice. \n\nSecond\, we engage and mobilize health professionals so that th ey become a powerful voice for human rights in their practices\, their cou ntries and internationally. In 1997\, PHR was one of the co-recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to create the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Traditionally\, health professionals have not been a strong constituency for equity in health\, but through training\, outreach\, and support\, PHR is creating such a constituency –\; and it is one that \, when mobilized\, speaks with great and compelling authority to policy-m akers. Whether advocacy is directed toward the release of imprisoned colle agues\, to end torture\, or to protect women’\;s rights\, or to seek a more just health system\, physicians\, nurses\, and public health profes sionals bring the prestige and credibility of the health professions to th e cause of human rights. \n\nAs part of this initiative\, we have develope d a sophisticated program to engage medical\, public health and nursing st udents in health and human rights advocacy as part of their professional t raining. PHR now supports more than 60 student chapters in schools of medi cine\, nursing and public health around the nation which organize a myriad of health and human rights related events\, activities and actions on cam pus each year. At the national level\, PHR provides support in event organ izing\, creates campaign materials and policy updates\, organizes leadersh ip trainings\, and coordinates activities for student leaders to participa te in –\; like national call-in days\, national weeks of action\, and national conferences. In general\, the PHR student program seeks to promo te health and human rights activism and social engagement as an ethic valu e in the students’\; health professional field. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040222 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040220 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:Physicians for Human Rights National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-po7LuZZsEo@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.phrusa.org/students/conference_2004/about.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:COOL and Action Without Borders – Idealist.org are excited to a nnounce that the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) will host the 2 004 COOL Idealist National Conference\, to be held March 12-14\, 2004. The COOL Idealist Conference is the largest gathering in the nation of colleg e students\, campus administrators\, and nonprofit organizations engaged i n making a positive impact through civic engagement. We expect to convene 2\,000 students and participants this March\, also marking the 20th annual event. With a dynamic focus on student leadership through service\, activ ism\, and politics and the intersections of student engagement with the br oader nonprofit community and avenues for making a lifelong contribution t o our world\, this conference will surely not be one to miss.\n\nThe Unive rsity of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a historic\, Ivy League campus located in downtown Philadelphia. Home to a diverse undergraduate student body of nea rly 10\,000 that hail from every state in the union and all around the glo be\, Penn also offers top-ranking academic programs\, consistently among t he top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. With a history of innovation in interdisciplinary education and scholarship\, Penn is also well known for the quality and innovation of its campus-commu nity partnerships. The Center for Community Partnerships sponsors a divers e array of local initiatives focused on West Philadelphia\, spanning every thing from tutoring to neighborhood economic development. One program\, th e Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHEN ND)\, involves more than forty institutions of higher education in the gre ater Philadelphia area in building the capacity of member institutions to develop mutually beneficial\, sustained\, and democratic community-based s ervice learning partnerships. Another institution called Civic House focus es on student training and leadership development\, promoting mutually ben eficial collaborations between the university and the West Philadelphia co mmunity and beyond. Students and staff in these and other Penn programs wi ll play key leadership roles in the conference\, sharing their models with the nation.\n\nThis conference also will formally celebrate both COOL’s 2 0th convening and the inauguration of the Idealist on Campus program\, a r esult of the recent merger between COOL and Idealist. Idealist on Campus c onnects\, educates\, and mobilizes students\, campuses\, and communities t o build a world where people can live free and dignified lives\, echoing C OOL’s legacy and the mission of Action Without Borders-Idealist.org on the campus level. In addition to the national conference\, this year’s offeri ngs will include a plethora of resources for civic engagement and socially responsible careers (to be delivered online at www.idealistoncampus.org). Among those resources will be a comprehensive civic engagement curriculum \, nonprofit career guides and resources\, and interactive resources that support local coalitions of students\, staff\, and others to build cross-c utting Alliances for civic engagement and socially responsible careers.\n\ nAs COOL celebrates its 20th conference\, we will also celebrate the emerg ing role of Idealist as it expands its resources for college students and campus service and activism. In addition to the campus programs\, Idealist offers an impressive array of resources including: a web-based community of more than 37\,000 nonprofits and 150\,000 individuals\, sites for Teach ers and for Kids and Teens\, and versions of Idealist in Spanish\, French\ , and Russian. This year\, Idealist was recognized by Time Magazine as the best web site for information on volunteering. Tapping into these expande d areas\, the COOL Idealist Conference will enhance the Opportunities Fair \, the range of workshops\, and the focus on post-graduate opportunities f or students.\n\nIn addition\, with an aim for making this year’s conferenc e one of the most fantastic\, program offerings will include:\n\n• A mini- conference of COOL’s Learning the Lessons from Social Movements Summit bui lt into the larger conference\, featuring a day-long Friday Forum and doze ns of workshops focusing on the civil rights movement\, women’s movement\, environmental movement\, and other areas.\n\n• An expanded track for Camp us Administrators\, including a day-long Friday Forum and workshops on top ics like building and running campus programs\, fundraising\, networking\, utilizing Federal Work Study and more.\n\n• Expanded tracks of workshops including Globalization (in partnership with Oxfam America)\, Politics (su re to be expanded in light of the election year)\, and Careers.\n\n• More than 120 student- and participant-led workshops on topics ranging from act ivism\, to community building\, to service learning\, and youth voice. Reg istration details and other information will soon follow. Save the Date fo r the 20th and best COOL Idealist National Conference. Geographical Scope : National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040314 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040312 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Pennsylvania\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:20th Annual COOL Idealist National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-7CJv3767mP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cool2serve.org/events/conference/2004/Home.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:617-427-3598 Email:laura@envirocitizen.org DESCRIPTION:Road Trip with EnviroCitizen: Bird-dog the presidential candida tes!\n\nGive politicians a piece of your mind. This January\, join EnviroC itizen to travel to New Hampshire and move clean energy and climate justic e forward on the national agenda! In the days before the New Hampshire pri mary\, follow the candidates for president\, go to their events\, ask them questions\, and join us to get some serious media attention around clean energy and climate justice issues. New Hampshire will be the focal point o f the country this January -- let’\;s use this opportunity to pressur e politicians to commit to prioritizing these issues\, and let’\;s st art to see some change!\nFind out more and sign up online at: http://www.e nvirocitizen.org/bird-dogging/index.html\n\nWHEN: January 23rd-27th \nWHER E: New Hampshire -- Wherever the candidates are! -- We have Hotel rooms fo r you to stay at right near Concord. Yes- free housing!\n\nWHY: Move clean energy and climate justice issues forward on the national agenda and make some serious change.…\;and have a goooood time!\n\nHOW: Sign up onli ne at: http://www.envirocitizen.org/bird-dogging/index.html\nWe will have transportation for you leaving from the Boston area. We may be able to swi ng by other locations on the way up. If you are coming from somewhere else we will help you arrange carpools. So please let us know what your transp ortation needs are so we can plan!\n\nGET YOUR GROUP INVOLVED! The more pe ople\, the more fun\, and the larger the impact. Get your whole group to c ome along. Contact me (Laura) to come to your campus and give your group t he scoop in person. Make it a training tour stop and have me train on medi a\, messaging\, and bird dogging!\n\nQuestions or ideas? \nWant to volunte er?? \nJust contact Laura at l\;a\;u\;r\;a\;@\;e\ ;n\;v\;i\;r\;o\;c\;i\;t\;i\;z\; 1\;n\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n or 617-427-3598\nSign up online at : http://www.envirocitizen.org/bird-dogging/index.html\n\n\nlaura inkeles\ nnortheast organizer\nenvirocitizen\nwww.envirocitizen.org\n617-427-3598\n \n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040127 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040123 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:New Hampshire\, United States SUMMARY:EnviroCitizen Bird-Dogs the Pres Candidates: Clean Energy and Clima te Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-C4CwhsUDCS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.envirocitizen.org/region/ne/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:860-826-5958 Email:gauvreau@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Central Connecticut State University\, Semesters Meeting Room\, \nStudent Center\n\nHear trade unionists and military family members deter mined to end the Occupation and to defend labor rights in Iraq and the U.S .. \nSpeakers List:\nDavid Bacon-Labor Journalist\nClarence Thomas-Longsho reman's Union \nBoth participated in an international labor fact-finding mission to Iraq in October on behalf of US Labor Against War. They will pr esent with a slideshow based on their experience.\n\nCharles Richardson an d Nancy Lessin\, Co-founders of national Military Families Speak Out.\n\nA speaker from CT United for Peace\n\nGreetings from local unions and spons oring groups. \n\n*if your group would like to join the sponsors' list th en please call Chris at(860)826-5958 or email to g\;a\;u\;v \;r\;e\;a\;u\;@\;a\;o\;l\;.\;c\;o\; m\;\n\n\nGet ready for March 20\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040204T193000 GEO:41.666000;-72.778400 LOCATION:CCSU Student Center\, 1615 Stanley St.\, New Britain\, Connecticut \, 06050\, United States SUMMARY:Rally to Stop the War Against Working People at Home and Abroad UID:20120204T000503EST-1aPPE2hSTX@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:919-619-5964 Email:energy@unc.edu DESCRIPTION:Come together for three days of skills workshops\, and amazing speakers and panels. Network with other students organizing for clean ene rgy and get the skills you need to organize in your community\, share succ ess stories and have fun! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:168 Hamilton Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27517\, United S tates SUMMARY:Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-f6dfLVXUJw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.duke.edu/web/env_alliance/conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:631-424-4972 Email:rainpeace87@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:A benefit show to raise money and awareness to further fight th e Patriot Act. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040123T190000 GEO:40.893200;-73.370500 LOCATION:The Congregational Church Of Huntington\, 30 Washington Drive\, Ce nterport\, New York\, 11721\, United States SUMMARY:Freedom's Beat UID:20120204T000503EST-WCvpejUvFV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.theloyalnine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:bowl with the Feminist League and support reproductive freedom in honor of the 31st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Music by Dirty Soul Party . Suggested donation $5 Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040123 GEO:38.250300;-85.703400 LOCATION:Vernon Lanes\, 1575 Story Ave.\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40206\, U nited States SUMMARY:STRIKE! UID:20120204T000503EST-UR4giVtcOk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.louisville.edu/rso/flor/current.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:info@nyspc.net DESCRIPTION:Build support for the Books Not Bombs Agenda:\n\n*Funding for E ducation\, Not Empire\nWe demand the immediate restoration of all funds fo r public schools and universities cut from local and federal budgets over the last three years\, and the reversal of all tuition hikes in the same p eriod. We demand dramatic increases in assistance to low-income youth thro ugh Pell Grants\, TRIO\, and all programs for students in need. We demand the repeal of the No Child Left Behind Act's high-stakes testing regime\, and of the Higher Education Act's denial of federal aid to drug offenders. And we demand that Congress pass legislation (like the DREAM Act) to exte nd educational opportunities to all immigrant youth.\n\n*No Military Recru itment in Our Schools\nCollege administrations should support the ongoing legal challenge to the Solomon Amendment\, and both colleges and high scho ols should make it campus policy to prominently advertise the rights of st udents and parents to opt out of having student information released to mi litary recruiters.\n\n*Respect our Civil Liberties\nProvisions that violat e youth and students rights in the Patriot Act must be revised\, and schoo l student unions and administrations should pass resolutions to oppose its implementation on campus.\n\n*Campuses for Peace\, Not War\nCampus admini strators must publicly disclose all military-related research and all fina ncial relationships with weapons manufacturers. Campus administrators mus t pledge to work towards severing these relationships and agree to a free ze on any new military research or additional dealings with weapons manufa cturers.\n\n*Schools not Jails\nCollege administrators must divulge all un iversity business relations--including contracts and investments--with com panies that profit from or finance prison \nconstruction or operations. C ollege administrations should set up recruitment and retention programs fo r communities adversely affected by incarceration\, specifically low-incom e youth and youth of color. Lastly\, state governments must invest more mo ney in education and rehabilitation programs instead of prioritizing incar ceration.\n\nFor the complete call to action\, outreach materials\, and fu rther information on each of these issues\, visit www.nyspc.net\n\nIf you' re going to be taking part in the day of action\, please register your sup port on Campus Activism by listing your group as a 'participating group\,' and drop us a note to let us know what you'll be up to at i\;n\;& #102\;o\;@\;n\;y\;s\;p\;c\;.\;n\;e\;& #116\;\n. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040304 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Nationwide\, All Cities\, United States SUMMARY:Books Not Bombs: National Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-tPJvTgVgbh@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyspc.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:919-660-3660 Email:farmworker_justice@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a full day of marching and rallying with 100 members of the Coalition of Immokolee Workers and hundreds of other local and reg ional supporters. Then participate in workshops conducted by Coalition me mbers\, local and national farmworker organizations including SAF.\n\nDo y ou work for farmworker justice on your campus?\nAre you a new volunteer or staff person at a farmworker agency?\nAre you out of ideas\, or need a sp ace to brainstorm with others about how to raise awareness of farmworkers in your community?\nAre you tired of huge conferences and want to discuss current farmworker issues with a small intimate group of activists?\n\nThe n be one of 30 students and young people to participate in SAF’s Activist Leadership Training (SALT). At the two-day training\, you will march and rally with Florida farmworkers and learn about farmworker demographics\, a gricultural issues\, slavery in the fields\, the Taco Bell boycott\, curre nt legislation\, and environmental and health issues affecting farmworkers . You will also have time to do some strategic planning for raising aware ness about farmworkers on your campus and in your community. This is a gr eat networking opportunity for your campus group or community organization .\n\nRegister now for this exciting opportunity! Just $25 pays for lunch on Saturday\, workshops and training materials. Free housing may be avail able. Register by February 20\, 2004. \n\n For more information contact: Laxmi Haynes\, SAF National Student Organizer\, 919-660-3660 \n\nTentativ e Program Agenda\n\nFriday\, February 27\, 2004\n\nMorning Check-in/meet participants\n9:00-3:00pm Gather at PCUSA\, March with Coalition of Immo kalee Workers (CIW) through Louisville\n3:00-5:00pm CIW Rally at YUM! Hea dquarters\n6pm Dinner with CIW\n6:30-7:00pm Registration and Welcome\, SAF\n7:00-8:00pm Modern-Day Slavery in the Fields & Taco Bell Boycott\, C IW\n8:00-9:00pm Farmworkers and Family Farmers Discuss Corporate Control\, CIW\, Agricultural Missions\, Community Farm Alliance(CFA)\n\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2004\nLocation: \nFellowship Hall of Crescent Hill Presbyter ian Church\n142 Crescent Avenue\, Louisville\, KY 40206\n\n8:00-9:00am Br eakfast on your own\n9:00-9:45am Welcome/Intros\, Icebreaker\, SAF\n10: 00-11:00am Overview of Farmworker Issues \n11:15-11:45am Overview of SAF\n 12:00-1:00pm Effective Ways to Support Farmworkers: Participants Share Per sonal Experiences and Campaigns/Projects \n1:00-2:00pm Lunch provided by SAF\n2:00-3:00pm Farmworker Health Workshop\n3:15-4:15pm Immigration Work shop\, Ron Russell\, Immigration Attorney\n4:15-4:45pm Free Time\n4:45-5: 45pm Workshop TBA-Human Trafficking or Skills Building or Film and Discuss ion\n6:00-6:45pm Future Planning/Share Plans (Farmworker Awareness Week 20 04)\, SAF\n7:00-7:45pm Reflection/Evaluation\, SAF\n8:00pm Dinner on yo ur own/Fun Time\n\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040228 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040227 GEO:38.250300;-85.703400 LOCATION:Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church\, 142 Crescent Ave.\, Louisville \, Kentucky\, 40206\, United States SUMMARY:Student Action with Farmworkers Activist Leadership Training UID:20120204T000503EST-sa6wkTCxCr@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.saf-unite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:mecha@runner.csub.edu DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040312 GEO:35.294400;-118.905000 LOCATION:9001 Stockdale Hwy.\, Bakersfield\, California\, 93311\, United St ates SUMMARY:Adelante Raza Youth Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-tXdEd7nSSR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.csub.edu/mecha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Anti-War (or Peace) Protests in New York\, San Francisco\, Chic ago\, and around the world. Organized by United for Peace and Justice (htt p://www.unitedforpeace.org) and International ANSWER (http://www.internati onalanswer.org). Geographical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040320 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION SUMMARY:Global Day of Protest Against War UID:20120204T000503EST-VGo2fiUSX1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2136 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:more_conference@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Mixed Race and Transracial Adoptee Student Community\,\n\nMORE (Multiracial Organization Redefining Ethnicity of the Claremont Colleges)\ , host of this year?s conference is excited to announce the 2004 National Student Conference on the Mixed Race Experience which will take place on A pril 2 through 4th in Claremont\, California.\n\nThis year's conference is completely student-focused and is open to undergraduate and graduate coll ege students. The Parent and Professional portion of the 2003 Conference will not be held in conjunction with this conference.\n\nThe Conference wi ll commence on Friday\, April 2nd\, at noon and end at 3pm on Sunday\, Apr il 4th. \n\n*****Getting Here*****\nIf you plan on flying to the Conferen ce\, the most convient airports are: \n\nOntario (8 mi)\, \nLos Angeles In ternational (35 mi) \nSanta Ana/Orange County (25 mi) \nBurbank (35 mi) \n Long Beach (35 mi) \nIf you wish to drive\, you can find directions drivin g directions to the Conference here.\n\n*****Where to Stay*****\nWe are in the process of negotiating a special rate with the semi-adequate Claremon t Inn\, which is within walking distance of the conference. If you have yo ur own car or a hefty budget to spend\, we'd recommend the Sheraton Fairpl ex. When contacting the hotels\, be sure to mention that you are attending the National Student Conference on the Mixed Race Experience\, as we are attempting to negociate discounted rates. \n\nClaremont Inn (909) 626-2411 \nSheraton Fairplex Suites (909) 622-2220 \n\n*****Further Inquiries****** \nWe have many exciting speakers\, workshops\, and entertainment offerings for the conference. These\, along with the registration process and fees \, will be announced at a later date. Please stay tuned to the official c onference website for more information\, which is at http://www.mixedstude nts.org/conference. To contact MORE about the conference\, please email & #109\;o\;r\;e\;_\;c\;o\;n\;f\;e\;r\; e\;n\;c\;e\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;& #99\;o\;m\;\n. \n\nI look forward to seeing many of you at the co nference\,\n\nJuan Michael Matute\n2004 NSCMRE Publicity Committee Chair\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:Claremont Colleges\, Claremont\, California\, 91711\, United State s SUMMARY:2004 National Student Conference on the Mixed Race Experience UID:20120204T000503EST-jlA1S2jPe4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mixedstudents.org/conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:regionals@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:PETA2 & Student Animal Rights Alliance presents:\n \nDemand Lib eration\nRegional Student Animal Rights Action Conferences http://www.Dema ndLiberation.com\n\nFeb. 14\, 2004 - New York City\nFeb. 22\, 2004 - Chica go\nMar. 6\, 2004 - Berkeley\n\nWant to meet and organize with other youn g activists in your region?\n\nThis Spring 2004 semester\, PETA2 and the S tudent Animal Rights Alliance are going cross-country in a series of regio nal action conferences - 'Demand Liberation' - to unite hundreds of young activists to take a leading role in the animal rights movement.\n\nCome t o New York\, Chicago\, or Berkeley to join PETA2\, Student Animal Rights A lliance\, and hundreds of other young activists across the country to plan and organize in national and local campaigns to end animal exploitation!\ n\nRegistration is now open for all three of the 'Demand Liberation' regio nal student animal rights action conferences. The registration fee is just $5 with pre-registration –\; yummy vegan lunch and snacks are also i ncluded!\n\nVisit http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info.\n\n------ ------------------------------------\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance\nPO B ox 932\, New York\, NY 10013-0864\n212-696-7911 i\;n\;f\; 1\;@\;d\;e\;f\;e\;n\;d\;a\;n\;i\; 09\;a\;l\;s\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\nwww.defendanimals.o rg\n\nEvery living\, feeling creature deserves\nthe right to live free fro m torture\,\nmutilation\, slaughter\, and exploitation.\n- Defend Animal R ights - \n------------------------------------------\n Geographical Scope : Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040214 GEO:40.722100;-74.003500 LOCATION:Student Animal Rights Alliance\, P.O. Box 932\, New York\, New Yor k\, 10013\, United States SUMMARY:Demand Liberation - NY Regional Student Animal Rights Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-IjdVkN87tj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.DemandLiberation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:regionals@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:PETA2 & Student Animal Rights Alliance presents:\n \nDemand Lib eration\nRegional Student Animal Rights Action Conferences http://www.Dema ndLiberation.com\n\nFeb. 14\, 2004 - New York City\nFeb. 22\, 2004 - Chica go\nMar. 6\, 2004 - Berkeley\n\nWant to meet and organize with other youn g activists in your region?\n\nThis Spring 2004 semester\, PETA2 and the S tudent Animal Rights Alliance are going cross-country in a series of regio nal action conferences - 'Demand Liberation' - to unite hundreds of young activists to take a leading role in the animal rights movement.\n\nCome t o New York\, Chicago\, or Berkeley to join PETA2\, Student Animal Rights A lliance\, and hundreds of other young activists across the country to plan and organize in national and local campaigns to end animal exploitation!\ n\nRegistration is now open for all three of the 'Demand Liberation' regio nal student animal rights action conferences. The registration fee is just $5 with pre-registration –\; yummy vegan lunch and snacks are also i ncluded!\n\nVisit http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info.\n\n------ ------------------------------------\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance\nPO B ox 932\, New York\, NY 10013-0864\n212-696-7911 i\;n\;f\;o \;@\;d\;e\;f\;e\;n\;d\;a\;n\;i\; 9\;a\;l\;s\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\nwww.defendanimals.or g\n\nEvery living\, feeling creature deserves\nthe right to live free from torture\,\nmutilation\, slaughter\, and exploitation.\n- Defend Animal Ri ghts - \n------------------------------------------\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040222 GEO:40.722100;-74.003500 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:Demand Liberation Chicago Regional Student Animal Rights Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-gLNwtdkuiV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.DemandLiberation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:785-841-2680 Email:ben@thedartcenter.org DESCRIPTION:The DART Organizers Institute is a paid\, four-month\, field sc hool for those seeking to launch a career in community organizing. Selecte d Organizer Trainees (OTs) will be paid to receive first-rate instruction from seasoned organizers\, and will be given the opportunity to work direc tly with local grassroots organizations on a multiple set of racial and ec onomic justice issues like police misconduct\, education reform\, environm ental justice\, affordable housing\,and others. OTs will learn skills rela ted to: Identifying and training community leaders\, Strategic planning an d issue cutting\, Researching and targeting decision makers\, One-on-One r elationship building\, Congregation-based coalition building\, Developing and training leaders to take successful Direct Action on issues of local c oncern\, Fund Raising for the long-haul\, and others. Upon completion from the DART Organizers Institute\, DART will work with graduates to secure p ermanent fulltime community organizing positions working for social change .\n\nWe will be accepting applications to participate in the DART Oraganiz ers Institute throughout the spring. To apply\, please contact Ben MacConn ell: (785) 841-2680 or b\;e\;n\;@\;t\;h\;e\; 0\;a\;r\;t\;c\;e\;n\;t\;e\;r\;.\; 1\;r\;g\;\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040930 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040614 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:PO Box 370791\, Miami\, Florida\, 33137\, United States SUMMARY:DART Organizers Institute UID:20120204T000503EST-GW6mlPV2iN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.thedartcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:regionals@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:\nPETA2 & Student Animal Rights Alliance presents:\n \nDemand L iberation\nRegional Student Animal Rights Action Conferences http://www.De mandLiberation.com\n\nFeb. 14\, 2004 - New York City\nFeb. 22\, 2004 - Chi cago\nMar. 6\, 2004 - Berkeley\n\nWant to meet and organize with other yo ung activists in your region?\n\nThis Spring 2004 semester\, PETA2 and the Student Animal Rights Alliance are going cross-country in a series of reg ional action conferences - 'Demand Liberation' - to unite hundreds of you ng activists to take a leading role in the animal rights movement.\n\nCome to New York\, Chicago\, or Berkeley to join PETA2\, Student Animal Rights Alliance\, and hundreds of other young activists across the country to pl an and organize in national and local campaigns to end animal exploitation !\n\nRegistration is now open for all three of the 'Demand Liberation' reg ional student animal rights action conferences. The registration fee is ju st $5 with pre-registration –\; yummy vegan lunch and snacks are also included!\n\nVisit http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info.\n\n---- --------------------------------------\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance\nPO Box 932\, New York\, NY 10013-0864\n212-696-7911 i\;n\;f\;&# 111\;@\;d\;e\;f\;e\;n\;d\;a\;n\;i\;& #109\;a\;l\;s\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\nwww.defendanimals .org\n\nEvery living\, feeling creature deserves\nthe right to live free f rom torture\,\nmutilation\, slaughter\, and exploitation.\n- Defend Animal Rights - \n------------------------------------------\n Geographical Sco pe: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040306 GEO:40.722100;-74.003500 LOCATION:Berkeley\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Demand Liberation CA Regional Student Animal Rights Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-SdBTjM5TpO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.DemandLiberation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:president@ufvox.org DESCRIPTION:In his speech entitled\, Gaining People\, Losing Ground\, he wi ll discuss the urgent need to achieve a more equitable balance between the world’s population\, environment\, and resources.\n\nCo-Sponsored with En vironmental Action Group Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040210 GEO:29.680400;-82.345700 LOCATION:Reitz Union Grand Ball Room\, University Of Florida\, Gainesville\ , Florida\, 32601\, United States SUMMARY:Werner Fornos\, President of Population Institute UID:20120204T000503EST-LUMbZKolxk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ufvox.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:503-725-8777 Email:starcconf@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:!!URGENT CALL OUT TO YOUTH AND STUDENTS!!\n\nSTARC National Con ference :: April 2-4 :: Portland State University\n\nStudents Transforming and Resisting Corporations (STARC).\n\nYou are invited to attend the STAR C National Conference and be a part of a convergence of youth and student organizers and activists from all across the nation this spring!\n\nBy att ending institutions of learning\, we have an enormous opportunity and resp onsibility to challenge a social and economic system that exploits resourc es and people while reinforcing privilege and oppression. The STARC Allia nce National Conference will be a unique opportunity for youth and student activists from all over the country to come together to build a youth and student movement!\n\n::Meet with rad people doing amazing organizing from all parts of the country!\n\n::Share resources and strategies for success ful grassroots projects and campaigns!\n\n::Build a movement of liberation and anti-oppression!\n\n::Raise your voice\, express your passion\, get i nspired! \n\nThe conference will include the following workshops: Strate gic Campaign Design\, Grassroots Organizing\, Consensus Facilitation\,\n F undraising\, Media\, Community Investment\, Counter-Military Recruitment\, Anti-oppresion Trainings\, Identity Caucuses\, and much more! \n \nRegist ration fee is $35. This gives you access to key players in the \nsocial ju stice movement\, housing\, transportation\, food\, and a political art sho w for the weekend. Travel scholarships are available so register NOW!(regi stration\nform is attached) No one turned away for lack of funds!\n\nFor m ore information about the conference\, on-line and printable \nregistratio n forms\, and to find out more about STARC check out the website at:\nwww. starcalliance.org.\n \nTo register yourself or your organization for the S TARC National \nConference \ncontact Lauren McCartney at:\nPortland State University\nc/o Students for Unity\nP.O. Box 751\nPortland\, OR 97207\n503 .887.2030 Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:45.543700;-122.643000 LOCATION:Portland State University\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:STARC National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-euMs0w4spD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.starcalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:baselic@aol.com DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040225 GEO:42.377500;-72.548500 LOCATION:PO 704\, Ware\, Massachusetts\, 01082\, United States SUMMARY:Protect your Vote: National Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-xDNB7MTUZt@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:baselic@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Participate in democracy! \n\n Help guarantee your basic right as an American voter!! Hi\, my name is Lisa Dangutis. I am running a national student campaign for an organization called Verified Voting and we need your help!!!! One of Verified Voting’\;s urgent goals is to g et the federal legislation H.R.2239/S.1980 enacted. These are identical bi lls\, one in the House and one in the Senate\, which would do a lot to ens ure fair elections in November of this year –\; and the future. They require a voter-verifiable paper record on all voting equipment\, and they require voting machine vendors to open their source code to public scruti ny. \n\n Currently\, electronic voting machines are not required to pr oduce a paper record that the voter can verify\, so there is no way to kno w the votes were recorded correctly and no way to do a meaningful recount. This means that when you vote\, your vote might not count in the next ele ction –\; and you would never even know. Can you imagine an election in which your vote will not count? \n\n On February 25\, 2004\, Verifie dVoting is planning a national day of student action. We are asking studen t groups from major universities and colleges across the US to participate in stopping unverifiable voting. Here’\;s what you can do: \n\n1.) D ownload the petition from the VerifiedVoting website and print plenty of c opies. The petition is here: www.verifiedvoting.org/resources/documents/st udentpetition.pdf\n\n2.) Get as many students as possible to sign the peti tions by tabling on February 25\, 2004.\n\n3.)Attach a letter from your un iversity organization to congress with the petitions stating your opinion as well. This way Congress is aware of each university and organization pa rticipating. \n\n4. ) Mail the petitions and letters back to: \n Li sa Dangutis\n National Student Campaign \n Verified Voting \ n PO 704\n Ware\, Ma. 01082 \n\nPS-We will send all the petitions\, that we receive on the same day from all over the cou ntry to congress! Please\, feel free to forward this e-mail to any student groups at other universities who may be interested in participating.\n We need lots of signatures!!! \n Thank You!\nLet's Keep Making De mocracy Count!\n\nIf you have any other questions about this campaign or t he bill itself\, please contact:\nLisa Dangutis\nNational Student Campaign Coordinator\nb\;a\;s\;e\;l\;i\;c\;@\;a\;&# 111\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\nhttp://www.verifiedvoting.org\n Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040225 GEO:42.377500;-72.548500 LOCATION:PO Box 704\, Ware\, Massachusetts\, 01082\, United States SUMMARY:Protect Democracy -- Make Your Vote Count -- National Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-MrBj5hlUN4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.verifiedvoting.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:sgac@listhost.uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:These trainings are geared toward next year's leaders of SGAC\, SCCS\, and GJ chapters. They are based on the Midwest Academy School of O rganizing's week-long trainings and will cover the information and skills that chapters need to plan and carry out sustained advocacy campaigns spec ific to their chapter and their legislators. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:University Of Chicago\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60637\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest Global Justice Training UID:20120204T000503EST-vUc1ncw5kO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.fightglobalaids.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:510-444-0484 Email: DESCRIPTION:Community Forum to organize a response to Gov. Schwarzenegger' s proposed budget and the impacts on Oakland's school closures\, incarcera tion of youth and increased prison spending. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040131 GEO:37.808000;-122.299000 LOCATION:Laney College Student Center\, 900 Fallon St\, Oakland\, Californi a\, 94607\, United States SUMMARY:Education Not Incarceration Community Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-WxXkKwDKpb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.may8.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:cmeals1@swarthmore.edu\, pl57@georgetown.edu DESCRIPTION:Mid-Atlantic USAS conference! For affiliates and other schools in Pennsylvania\, New Jersey\, Delaware\, Maryland\, D.C.\, Virginia\, and West Virginia. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040321 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040319 GEO:39.897200;-75.344100 LOCATION:Swarthmore College\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, Pennsylvani a\, 19081\, United States SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Regional USAS Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-GxEGDVRXVU@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:908-227-4587 Email:tana@the-human-race.com DESCRIPTION:THE HUMAN RACE will hold a free public screening of the multipl e award-winning documentary\, “LOLITA: Slave to Entertainment”\, on Wednes day\, February 4th\, at 8:00 p.m. at Zafra Vegetarian Restaurant\, 46 Pate rson Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ 08901 - 732.214.1005.\n \n'Animals whom w e have made our slaves\, we do not like to consider our equals.' ~ Charles Darwin - Metaphysics\, Materialism\, and the Evolution of Mind\n \n'In th is age of enlightenment\, we must begin to rethink our abuse and exploitat ion of nature\, of animals. We are evolving\, just as we have in the past to the horror of slavery\, the oppression of women\, the cruelty of genoci de. This is our chance to arm ourselves with truth\, to break free from th e corporate trance\, to think for ourselves and adopt honest\, ethical val ues\, and to acknowledge and eradicate the injustice of speciesism and ani mal exploitation for good.\n \nExperience the sad life of Lolita the kille r whale who has been caught in a net of lies for over 3 decades. Littered with Haunting Images and painful sound bites\, Lolita: Slave to Entertainm ent offers audiences an engaging peek behind closed doors\, exposing an en tire industry of injustices\, greed\, and lies. Make no mistakes\, this is no 'Free Willy\,' there is no Hollywood ending here.\n \nThis Provocative and Revealing must-see documentary uniquely addresses man's relationship with wildlife. It speaks not only to animal lovers and activists\, but to anyone at all who may have been duped by marine theme park propaganda. In fact\, this is the film that an entire industry would rather you not see.' ~ Valerie Silidker - Vice President\, Rattle the Cage Productions\n \n“LO LITA: Slave to Entertainment” is a Rattle the Cage Production\; Written\, directed\, and edited by Timothy Michael Gorski\, music by David Hughes\, narrated by Valerie Silidker\, featuring Tokitae (aka Lolita)\, Ric O'Barr y\, Howard Garrett\, Ken Balcomb\, Russ Rector\, Jerry Powers and John Cro we.\n \nFor more information about Rattle the Cage Productions\, visit:\nh ttp://www.rattlethecage.org\n \nFor more information about Lolita\, visit: \nhttp://www.slavetoentertainment.com \n \nTo learn more about Lolita’s ca ptors\, The Miami “Seaprison”\, visit:\nhttp://www.miamiseaprison.com \n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040204 GEO:40.486800;-74.444400 LOCATION:ZAFRA Vegetarian Restaurant\, 46 Paterson Street\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States SUMMARY:Free Screening of 'Lolita: Slave to Entertainment' UID:20120204T000503EST-M7wJsgZ5NU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.the-human-race.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Foodraising Art Exhibit.\n\nMuestra de Arte. Precio de la entra da: un alimento no perecedero que será donado al barrio El Ceibo de Vicent e López. Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040207 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040205T070000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Maipú 5147\, Florida\, Vicente López\, BA\, Argentina SUMMARY:1º Muestra de Arte Solidario de Jóvenes ARI UID:20120204T000503EST-FHHLB5cxGD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.encambio.tk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:702-228-8733 Email:michael.lloyd@cox.net DESCRIPTION: Join the Stonewall Democrats and State Assemblyman David Parks for a Pre-Caucus rally and presidential forum. First 100 GLBT voters will receive a LGBT VOTES T-Shirt to wear to the Feb 14th Caucus. Let the Demo cratic party know that the GLBT community votes and that they must stand f or equality! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040209T180000 GEO:35.989200;-115.405000 LOCATION:953 East Sahara Ave. Suite B25\, Gay & Lesbian Center\, Las Vegas\ , Nevada\, 89109\, United States SUMMARY:Pre- Caucus Rally UID:20120204T000503EST-bIdUcohkGU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.stonewalllv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:352-871-4335 Email:info@animalactivists.org DESCRIPTION:Tribe of Heart is a 501c(3) charitable not-for-profit organizat ion dedicated to producing media and art projects that encourage compassio nate living\, a way of life that entails cultivating an ever deeper unders tanding of the effects of our actions on other living beings and the plane t that supports us all. James LaVeck cofounder of Tribe of Heart\, will pr esent his latest production\, Peaceable Kingdom\, in the cinema of the Rei tz Union.\n\nA story told in the words of those who grew up on farms\, tho se who care daily for rescued farm animals\, and those who seek community and sanctuary from a world that often seems cruel\, Peaceable Kingdom weav es together themes of respect\, forgiveness\, commitment\, healing\, and a vision for peace that begins on one’s plate.\n\n'At a time when the publi c is more concerned than ever about the health and environmental problems associated with large-scale factory farming\, Peaceable Kingdom explores a nother angle of this unfolding story: the interconnected life journeys of farm animals\, former farmers\, and animal rescuers struggling against an out of control industrial system.\n\nBreaking generations of silence in th e farm community\, Peaceable Kingdom weaves together themes of respect\, f orgiveness\, commitment\, and healing\, offering a vision of a more peacef ul world that is well within our reach.' - Tribe of Heart Productions\n G eographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040219T200000 GEO:29.681300;-82.353900 LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Reitz Union\, University Of Florida\, Gainesville \, Florida\, 32611\, United States SUMMARY:Screening of Peaceable Kingdom UID:20120204T000503EST-FDpBuUkF8v@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.animalactivists.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, February 4\, 2004\, university and college stude nts across Canada will demonstrate their support for accessible higher edu cation. With a new Prime Minister and a federal election looming in 2004\, Canada's students can send a strong and unified message: high tuition fee s and skyrocketing student debt are unacceptable. Geographical Scope: Nat ional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040204 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Canada SUMMARY:Canadian Federation of Students National Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-eeCePaWuOT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cfs-fcee.ca/html/english/campaigns/dayofaction.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:SFT's 2004 national Convergence\, to be hosted in Santa Cruz\, California from February 13th-16th\, 2004\, will focus both on stimulating new\, effective organizing\, and better coordinating and reinforcing exis ting activism within the U.S. Fair Trade student movement.\n\nAs USFT ente rs its second year\, a regional structure will be introduced that lends to a more intimate and persistent relationship between member schools and th e national organization. The Convergence will act as a starting block for regional campaigns across North America\, facilitated by USFT representati ves that have built successful initiatives at their home universities.\n\n A primary objective will be to establish mechanisms that insure the sustai nability and development of student organizations that form around Fair Tr ade. While emphasis will be placed on raising demand for Fair Trade produc ts through increasing the number of campuses conducting active campaigns\, there will be a concerted effort to invite unusual suspects to the table— that is\, universities and individuals not traditionally inclined to engag e global justice issues. Fair Trade is a practical and powerful point of e ntry for many young activists\, and offers a valuable opportunity for shap ing the next generation of the Global Justice Movement.\n\nIn collaboratio n with experienced allies in the non-profit and for-profit sectors\, USFT will produce an interactive\, workshop-based conference that will serve as an important venue for sharing best practices and creative mediums for ra ising consciousness amongst students and consumers. Preliminary research a nd an extensive outreach effort will identify a diverse participant pool c apable of nurturing the vitality of the Fair Trade student movement Geogr aphical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040216 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040213 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Santa Cruz\, California\, United States SUMMARY:United Students for Fair Trade National Convergence UID:20120204T000503EST-GIeKElCL8L@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usft.org/convergence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:443-062-12145 Email:suzannah@dailyrebellions.org DESCRIPTION:Organizing strategy session for students mobilizing for the Mar ch for Women's Lives on April 25th in Washington DC. Topics: Fundrasing\ , Coalition Building\, Action & Visibility Brainstorming\, and more! Spec ial Speaker: Olga Vives\, NOW Action Vice President. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040207 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:150 W. 28th Street\, New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:SLAMM: Student March Training UID:20120204T000503EST-E3nkdtIDXj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.dailyrebellions.org/march.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:chaporg@now.org DESCRIPTION:Student Leaders Activated and Mobilized to March:\nStudents fro m all over New Jersey gather to discuss march organizing\, from fundraisin g to events and visibility\, coalition buiding\, action planning and more! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040215 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Douglass College\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, United States SUMMARY:SLAMM: Student March Training NJ UID:20120204T000503EST-3eJl5d2Uuk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.dailyrebellions.org/march.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:lkshields@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Inga Muscio\, author of Cunt\, in conjunction with V Week will be speaking. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040214 GEO:43.031400;-76.111000 LOCATION:Grant Auditorium\, Law Building\, Syracuse University\, Syracuse\, New York\, 13210\, United States SUMMARY:Inga Muscio UID:20120204T000503EST-cCClOllale@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:207-777-6781 Email:markie@takingitback.net DESCRIPTION:A weekend of network and fun! Weather Underground\, the Provid ence Puppet Posse\, Ethan Miller/Kate Boverman\, The Insurectionists\, Rad ical Cheerleader Convergence\, and tons of workshops and discussion!!! \n \nPlease check the website for more information! Geographical Scope: Regi onal DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040306 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040305 GEO:44.086300;-70.169300 LOCATION:Bates College\, Lewiston\, Maine\, 04240\, United States SUMMARY:DIY Workshop Weekend UID:20120204T000503EST-FuUKRlrhwp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.takingitback.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:billyg@rica.net DESCRIPTION:Eastern Mennonite University will host the annual meeting of th e \nIntercollegiate Peace Fellowship (IPF)\, Feb. 20-21\, 2004. \n\n'IPF i s a rotating gathering of 150-200 students and faculty from\nMennonite\, B rethren\, and Quaker colleges across the U.S. and Canada to discuss peace issues\,' said organizer William (Bill) Goldberg of Harrisonburg. Last yea r's conference was held at Bluffton (Ohio) College. \n\n'This year's progr am theme will focus on 'stories of healing' in the wake of a trauma or con flict\,' Goldberg said. 'A variety of resource persons will provide theore tical and practical knowledge in developing healing skills both for person al use after a traumatic event and for accompanying others on the journey to recovery.' \n\nThe program will open 9 a.m. Feb. 20 with a welcome and meditation by EMU President Loren E. Swartzendruber and a keynote address by Peter Loge\, former director of the Campaign for Criminal Justice\, Was hington\, D.C. \n\nOther speakers will include Lynn Shiner\, director of P ennsylvania's Victims Compensation Program\; Dr.John Glick\, an acupunctur ist and board member of the Gesundheit Institute\; Cheryl Talley\, assista nt professor of psychology at James Madison University\; and Barry Hart\, professor of conflict studies at EMU. \n\nThe play\, 'A Body in Motion\,' written by Ingrid DeSanctis and based on the book\, 'Transcending: Reflect ions of Crime Victims' by Howard Zehr\, co-director of the Conflict Transf ormation Program at EMU\, will be presented Friday evening. \n\nSpecial mu sic will be provided by local groups 'Reuben's Potted Ferns' and 'Oscar's Mad' in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse on campus. \n\n'The practical natur e of the workshops\, along with the plenary addresses\, will encourage the blending of experiences of many persons\,' Goldberg said. 'Shared meals a nd informal gatherings throughout the conference will give participants nu merous chances to debrief and process each day's\nevents\,' he added. \n\n Registration is $35. A program brochure with more information is available by contacting Bill Goldberg atb\;i\;l\;l\;y\;g\;&# 64\;r\;i\;c\;a\;.\;n\;e\;t\;\n\n Geographica l Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040221 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040220 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Harrisonburg\, Virginia\, United States SUMMARY:Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship UID:20120204T000503EST-HmuplOOoKL@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:802-865-0415 Email:info@energyaction.net DESCRIPTION:This day of action is for students\, campaigns\, and non-\nstud ent organizations who are willing to apply their local work for clean\, su stainable\, and just energy together on April Fools' Day\, 2004. The Unite d States spends $20 billion a year to subsidize the coal and oil industrie s. Help us build a broad coalition of student and professional organizatio ns to expose the dangerous joke that our government is playing on the clim ate\, the environment\, and communities affected by mining\, burning\, and bad policy. Geographical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040401 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:April 1st Student and Youth Day of Action for Clean Energy Solution s UID:20120204T000503EST-vxz96rfd67@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.fossilfools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A regional conference of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transge nder\npan-Asian Pacific Americans to network\, organize\, agitate\, educat e\, and build capacity.\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040307 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040305 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Queer Asian Pacific Legacy Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-bK6banrKJe@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.queerasianpacificlegacy.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Freedom from Fear: The Freedom of Peace\n\n26-27 March 2004 \n\ n2004 Annual Student Peace Conference \nKroc Institute for International P eace Studies \nUniversity of Notre Dame \n\nIn the future days\, which we seek to make secure\, we look forward to a world founded upon four essenti al human freedoms…\;The fourth is freedom from fear…\;That is no vision of a distant millennium. It is a definite basis for a kind of worl d attainable in our own time and generation. \n\n~Franklin D. Roosevelt \n \nCall for Presentations \n\nThe University of Notre Dame's annual Student Peace Conference will take place on March 26-27\, 2004. The conference is officially sponsored by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studie s\, and is planned and directed entirely by undergraduate students of the University.\n\nAdapted from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Message to Congress in January 1941\, this year's conference theme is 'Freedom fro m Fear: The Freedom of Peace.' The conference will attract participants fr om all over the United States and abroad. The two-day conference will feat ure seminars\, lectures\, artistic performances and exhibits\, and a keyno te speaker. \n\nWe welcome undergraduate and graduate peace visionaries of all majors to submit proposals regarding potential presentations. We enco urage presentations of peace in all forms\, and from all disciplines and p erspectives.\n\nThe Peace Conference Committee invites papers\, panel prop osals\, performances\, audio-visual presentations\, interactive sessions o r workshops and other programs broadly exploring the envisioning of peace as liberation from fear. The presentations may be completed research\, res earch in-progress or case studies\, especially those reflecting innovative practice. You will have approximately 10 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for discussion.\n\nSubmission themes could focus on\, but are not limited to:\n\n*World Religions and Peace-building\n*Changing Scholarly an d Popular Conceptions of War and Peace *Peace in Contemporary Literature\n *War and the Politics of Memory\n*Strengths and Weaknesses of the Existing Peace Movement\n*The Role of International Organizations in Peace-buildin g\n*Role of Youth in War and Peace\n*Issues of War and Peace in Comparativ e Perspective\n*Effects of Propaganda\n*The Role of the Mediator\n*NGOs an d International Dialogue\n*Peace despite Economic Condition\n*Rebuilding a fter War \n\nSubmission Guidelines \n\nSubmissions may be made via e-mail to Nadia Stefko (n\;s\;t\;e\;f\;k\;o\;@\;&# 110\;d\;.\;e\;d\;u\;\n) marked 'Attn: Peace Conference. ' Submissions will be acknowledged within 3 days. Notification of acceptan ce of proposals will be sent as soon as the reviewing process is completed \, not later than March 6\, 2004. \n\nEach submission should include a sep arate title page\, contact information and a brief 250-300 word summary of the presentation. \n\nDeadline \n\nTHE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS IS Monday F ebruary 23\, 2004!!! \n\nRegistration \nRegistration forms are available o nline at http://www.nd.edu/~mmurph11/confreg2004.html. Geographical Scope : Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040327 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040326 GEO:41.596800;-86.293000 LOCATION:Notre Dame\, Indiana\, 46556\, United States SUMMARY:2004 Notre Dame Annual Student Peace Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-mKTLVChZ3A@69.73.141.125 URL:http://kroc.nd.edu/events/freedomfromfear.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:ejccinfo@umich.edu DESCRIPTION:Global climate change is already affecting vulnerable communiti es around the world. Those most adversely affected are disadvantaged com munities who have contributed the least to global climate change but will bear the largest burden\, and lack resources to either prevent or adapt to climate change. Policies to address this situation are lacking at all lev els (local\, national\, regional\, and global)\, yet some efforts have bee n made to move towards climate justice. Of note are the Environmental Ju stice and Global Climate Change Initiative\, a coalition of non-government al organizations (NGOs) and activists that have organized international cl imate summits and developed the Principles of Climate Justice\, and the in clusion of local and indigenous communities and other stakeholders in the US National Assessment of the Potential Consequences of Climate Variabilit y and Change\, among other studies. On a global level\, however\, effor ts remain divided\, and scientists\, policy-makers\, businesses and commun ity representatives have not collectively embraced the climate justice iss ue. \n \n\nWe are pleased to announce the upcoming conference\, “\;J ust Climate? Pursuing Environmental Justice in the Face of Global Climate Change\,”\; to take place in Ann Arbor\, MI from March 26-28\, 2004\, co-funded by the Environmental Justice and Global Climate Change Student Group (EJCC)\, the Environmental Justice Initiative (EJI)\, the School o f Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE)\, the Department of Philosphy\, and the Marshall Weinberg Foundation. The goal of the conference is to f urther the dialogue among activists\, policy-makers\, and academics from d iverse communities about how global climate change will affect disadvantag ed areas and peoples around the world. We aim to identify barriers to and catalysts of climate justice as well as to envision and promote intersecto ral and multidisciplinary experiences that exemplify efforts to achieve cl imate justice. \n\n \nWe are inviting activists\, policy-makers and schol ars from communities and Universities around the world to submit paper abs tracts and case study summaries for the conference. The first day of the conference will be devoted to defining the issue of climate justice and i dentifying the main barriers to climate justice. The second day will fea ture case studies and panels from areas where action towards climate justi ce has been initiated. On the last day participants will identify opport unities for collaborative research and projects that promote climate justi ce. \n\n \nWithin this framework\, the conference will explore the follo wing broad questions: \n \n\n1) How do we define climate justice? What ar e the main barriers towards achieving climate justice? \n\n2) How will glo bal climate change affect disadvantaged communities and how does this vary across regions (locally\, nationally and globally)? \n\n3) What efforts a re currently being made by communities to either adapt to or mitigate clim ate change or work towards climate justice? How can other communities lear n from these efforts? \n\n4) What policies currently exist\, and what poli cies are needed to protect these communities (locally\, nationally and glo bally)? \n\n5) How can the various stakeholders cooperate in research and policy-making efforts? \n \n\nThe major outcome of the conference will be an edited collection of the presented papers\, case studies\, and transcr ibed presentations.\n \n\nPaper abstracts\, case study summaries\, and pr esentation proposals (no longer than 500 words) should be submitted by Dec ember 1st \, 2003 to e\;j\;c\;c\;p\;r\;o\;p\ ;o\;s\;a\;l\;s\;@\;u\;m\;i\;c\;h\ ;.\;e\;d\;u\;\n . Please indicate the format in your subm ission. A multidisciplinary committee will select papers and presentatio ns based on a competitive basis\, evaluating quality and relevance and ens uring a balance of diverse perspectives for each presentation type. Noti fication of selection will be no later than January 10. \n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040328 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040326 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, United States SUMMARY:Just Climate? Pursuing Environmental Justice in the Face of Global Climate Chang UID:20120204T000503EST-5ZMxvZimLJ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ejcc.org/UniversityofMichiganEJCCConferenceCallforPapers.htm l END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:As part of its ongoing efforts to further the study of human ri ghts at the University of Washington and to promote scholarly inquiry in t he interdisciplinary law and society tradition\, the Comparative Law and S ociety Studies Center plans to sponsor a human rights speaker series begin ning spring 2003 and culminating during spring\, 2004\, with an internatio nal conference on the series theme\, Human Rights “From the Bottom Up”. \n \nRecent years have seen burgeoning interest in human rights on US univers ity campuses and a growth in the scholarly literature relating to human ri ghts themes. At the same time\, however\, existing approaches to the subje ct are often dominated by a “top-down” political/institutional approach wh ich explores human rights issues through analyses of the functioning\, or lack thereof\, of elite-centered legal and political institutions in vario us contexts. This abundant literature has advanced our understanding of ma ny human rights quandaries\, and indeed has been very influential in polic y circles\, helping to lend support for international initiatives aimed at furthering the rule of law. However\, some scholars have begun to point to the need for a more contextualized\, “bottom up” understanding of human rights from the perspective of the individuals and communities in whom ri ghts are vested – and particularly of those in marginalized communities\, whose rights are most frequently violated.\n\n\nAs the leading center for law and society studies in the U.S. with a significant commitment to compa rative/international research\, featuring the only cluster of human rights scholars within in an interdisciplinary law and society program\, CLASS c onsiders itself uniquely poised to address these issues. Our scholarship p oses such questions as: What are the sources of violence that infuse cultu re in specific settings\, such as in post-colonial societies? How are rig hts and justice imagined by victims\, rather than defined by exogenous pol itical and legal elites? How important are factors of trust and legitimacy \, and how can these be constructed in societies with high levels of viole nce or ethnic exclusion? What is the working relationship between interna tional human rights groups and indigenous populations\, and how much does this matter struggles for change? How are global human rights directives a bsorbed and reconfigured in specific and localized communities? These are just some of the types of questions concerning human rights\, emphasizing culture and agency “on the ground\,” that we consider. Research and discus sion of these important issues may shed light on what remains a puzzling q uestion after the work of so many top-down theorists: how do we understand disjunctions between the formal adoption of liberal democratic legal norm s and the widespread continued violation of individuals’ most basic rights ? Are so many splendid Constitutions dead-letter promises?\n\n\nSponsored by: The Comparative Law and Society Studies (CLASS) Center\, Simpson Cente r for the Humanities at the University of Washington\, and the Bartley Dob b Endowment for the Study and Prevention of Violence. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:University Of Washington\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195\, United S tates SUMMARY:Human Rights from the Bottom Up Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-5EX0Avu96X@69.73.141.125 URL:http://depts.washington.edu/class/conference.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) 2004 Spring C onference will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 1st - 3rd. MAASU was created by students in 1990 as a support network to prov ide resources and unite the scattered populations of Asian Pacific Islande rs American (APIAs) across the Midwest. In the past thirteen years\, MAASU has grown to include many member schools and is continually developing ne w contacts. By exploring progressive issues\, such as APIA studies program s\, organizational development\, and APIA cultural centers\, MAASU has bec ome one of the primary advocacy resources for APIA students in the region. . \n\nThe goal of the MAASU Spring Conference is promote leadership\, assi st and encourage social change\, unite all communities against all forms o f oppression\, and address the educational needs among APIA students. Past MAASU Spring Conference boasts an average attendance between 500-700 stud ents from various colleges across the Midwest and is one of the oldest Pan -Asian conferences in the nation. This year's MAASU Spring Conferences is a FREE event (for students attending MAASU member schools) and paid for by the Asian Pacific American Council (APAC) and the University of Wisconsin -Madison. \n\nThe theme of this year's Spring Conference is 'Creative Dest ruction.' Creative Destruction was originally coined in Joseph Schumpeter' s 1942 work\, Capitalism\, Socialism\, and Democracy to explain a 'process of industrial mutation that incessantly revolutionizes the economic struc ture from within\, incessantly destroying the old one\, incessantly creati ng a new one.' Although Schumpeter's idea of creative was meant to describ e and revolutionize economic\, the idea of Creative Destruction for the 20 03 MAASU Spring Conference is to create a forum for APIA to speak on socia l injustices and inequalities and to help encourage the fostering of activ ism. \n\nThe MAASU Spring Conference workshops seek to go beyond APIA 101 issues. Following under the theme Creative Destruction\, the workshop sess ions are designed to develop a new generation of APIA activists. The works hop sessions will help participants understand identity issues\, engage in the history of APIA culture and movements\, explore contemporary issues\, and finally find new ways to work towards social change. Each of the work shop sessions will focus on Pan-Asian coalition building\, identity\, hist ory\, contemporary issues\, expression\, and activism. We strongly encoura ge your participation in this exciting conference. \n\nSincerely\, \n\nMAA SU Committee Core \nUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Geographical Scope: R egional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040401 GEO:43.077800;-89.413300 LOCATION:Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest Asian American Students Union 2004 Spring Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-MO5UjVkVH4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.maasu.org/spring.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:202-291-2258 Email: DESCRIPTION:Be the change you want to see in our world! \n\nCall to Action for April 2004 Mobilization\nApril 22 - 24 in Washington\, DC\n\nMass mobi lization April 22 - 24\, 2004:\nTake a public stand in Washington DC durin g the IMF/World Bank semi-annual meetings\n\n2004 is the 60th Anniversary of the World Bank & the International Monetary Fund (IMF) marking the begi nning of: \nThe institutions and structures that have designed neo-liberal economic programs for over 100 countries\n\nThe subordination of global e cology to corporate profits\n\nThe loss of public resources\, democracy an d national sovereignty to instruments of private profit\n\nThe institution alized domination of the wealthy over the impoverished -- the new form of colonialism!\n\nNext mobilization planning meeting Wednesday February 11th 7:00-9pm at St. Stephens Church. \n\n(Meetings are every other Wednesday) \n\nThe church is on the corner of 16th St and Newton St. NW Washington DC \, about 5 blocks from Columbia Heights metro station Green Line. Enter th rough the side door.\n\nIn the 60th anniversary year of the IMF and World Bank\, Mobilization for Global Justice demands the following:\nOpen all Wo rld Bank and IMF meetings to the media and the public\n\nCancel all impove rished country debt to the World Bank and IMF\, using the institutions' ow n resources. \n\nEnd all World Bank and IMF policies that hinder people's access to food\, clean water\, shelter\, health care\, education\, and rig ht to organize. (Such 'structural adjustment' policies include user fees\, privatization. and economic austerity programs).\n\nStop all World Bank s upport for socially and environmentally destructive projects such as oil\, gas\, and mining activities\, and all support for projects such as dams t hat include forced relocation of people. \n\nJoin the movements and campa igns challenging the IMF and World Bank's economic reign during their 60th anniversary years! Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040424 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040422 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Spring 2004 Mobilization for Global Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-6gZTILi2Fg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.globalizethis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:This spring Brandeis University will host a conference on Globa lization\, Empire and Resistance. This will be a progressive conference em bracing a variety of critical\, and radical perspectives on globalization. \n\nYou are cordially invited to join a number of leading scholars from a ll over the world in exploring the many effects of globalization-as well a s alternative visions. There will be a number of plenary and panel session s. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040425 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040423 GEO:42.398600;-71.245000 LOCATION:Brandeis University\, Waltham\, Massachusetts\, 02451\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Globalization\, Empire and Resistance: Global Studies Association C onference UID:20120204T000503EST-V9RjXjBRJ0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.net4dem.org/mayglobal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:peacecollege@forusa.org DESCRIPTION:Open up and howl. Say no to violence\, injustice\, and fear. Co me to the first Peace College\, an intergenerational gathering of nonviole nt activists for social change to be held April 16\, 17\, and 18 in Salem\ , Massachusetts. Learn\, teach\, and network. Contact the Peace College at p\;e\;a\;c\;e\;c\;o\;l\;l\;e\;g\ ;e\;@\;f\;o\;r\;u\;s\;a\;.\;o\;r\ ;g\;\n or Box 547\, Durham\, NH 03824. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040418 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040416 GEO:42.512900;-70.904200 LOCATION:Salem State College\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United State s SUMMARY:The Peace College UID:20120204T000503EST-UBdaDzIhG8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.salemstate.edu/peacecollege END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone: Email:jrs83@columbia.edu DESCRIPTION:KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING \nfor protesting at the RNC and elsew here featuring lawyers from the Mass Defense Committee of the National Law yers Guild\n\nPrepare yourself for the upcoming protests.\n\nBefore coming to the training please review People's Law Collective's materials. http:/ /nycplc.mahost.org/KYR.htm\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040211 GEO:40.730200;-73.988600 LOCATION:600 Broadway FL 6 Psuedo Studios\, (SE Corner Of Broadway And Hous ton)\, New York\, New York\, 10003\, United States SUMMARY:Know Your Rights training UID:20120204T000503EST-TrivabnWx1@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:860-349-6925 Email:katjecita@aol.com DESCRIPTION:IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON HONDURAS \nRights Action Speaking Tour \nThe Honduran struggle against privitization\, mega-dams\, deforesta tion and harmful mining\, in the context of the unjust global economic ord er.\n \nWHEN: March 21 - April 3\, 2004\nWHERE: New England / New York \ nWHO: Gilberto Flores\, a community development activist from Honduras\, \nand Kath Golub\, a Connecticut-based activist who recently collaborated with Rights Action in Guatemala and Honduras.\n \nINTERESTED IN HOSTING EV ENTS:\nContact Kath Golub\,k\;a\;t\;j\;e\;c\;i\; t\;a\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;&# 109\;\n\, 860-349-6925\n \nGILBERTO and KATH will speak about the Honduras 's political situation in the past and present\, in the context of globali zation and the unjust global order\, and about community based efforts of Hondurans to fight for and defend their right to healthy\, sustainable com munity development. They will also speak about how North Americans can wor k on and support struggles for global justice.\n \nGILBERTO FLORES is a co mmunity activist from the municipality of \nGualaco\, Olancho\, Honduras. He is a member of CEPAVEG\, a community-based organization in Gualaco and La Venta\, which was created to oppose the\nconstruction of a hydroelectr ic dam on the Babilonia river in the \nregion. \n \nThe dam\, being built with international funding (from the Central American Development Bank of Economic Integration) falls within the buffer zone of the Sierra de Agalta national park and will have disastrous consequences on both the park`s bi odiversity and local community well-being. The construction process has b een plagued with legal irregularities and repression. \n \nGilberto is al so a member of the Environmentalist Movement of Olancho (MAO)\, which figh ts against issues such as deforestation\, repression and impunity. As a r esult of his activism\, Gilberto\, along with many others\, has been haras sed and intimidated by local authorities and other individuals suspected t o be linked to the logging industry. \n \nGilberto's name was circulated on a death list which included an activist assassinated in 2001. Carlos F lores\, cousin of Gilberto and also an opponent of the dam\, was gunned do wn outside his home by the Dam construction company`s security guards in J une 2001.\n \nKATH GOLUB is a student activist from Connecticut who recent ly spent \nThree months with Rights Action in Guatemala and Honduras. She has been\nresearching biosphere and water management projects in the east ern\nGuatemalan biosphere Sierra de las Minas and has traveled throughout\ nHonduras speaking with organizers about their struggles against the impac ts of neoliberalism. While her organizing and studies concentrate on the effects of US foreign policy and corporate-driven globalization\, she is s pecifically interested in exposing the connections between dam constructio n\, privatization\, and exploitation of natural resources in Latin America \, and US policy and the Northern culture of consumption.\n \nTHIS EDUCATI ONAL SPEAKING TOUR is being co-hosted by Rights Action\n[www.rightsaction. org] and the Central CT State University Progressive Students Alliance Ge ographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040321 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION SUMMARY:Impacts of Globalization on Honduras - Speaking Tour UID:20120204T000503EST-An8bvoCMbe@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.rightsaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:416-736-5252 Email:eaction@yorku.ca DESCRIPTION:Over 400 groups were invited to attend this action-oriented con ference to be held on April 7\, 2004 with spaces filling up quickly.\nThe conference will allow students across Ontario to showcase environmental an d social action projects they are working on in their schools and communit ies. By sharing ideas\, being inspired by other projects and networking w ith students across the province\, the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University is confident that this event will strengthen the existing community of environmentally-minded youth and help students change their worlds.\nSevern Cullis-Suzuki will be on-hand to present the keynote addre ss. Cullis-Suzuki has been speaking internationally about environmental an d social concerns since the age of 12 and is expected to kick-start the co nference with a take action and change your world message. Conference dele gates will also be able to choose from a variety of interactive workshops by community groups such as TakingITGlobal\, Ducks Unlimited\, World Wildl ife Fund\, Daily Break Food Bank and the Sierra Youth Coalition.\nThe conf erence will take place at York University\, located at 4700 Keele Street. For conference information\, updates and registration forms\, visit change yourworld.yorku.ca or emaile\;A\;c\;t\;i\;o\;n\; @\;y\;o\;r\;k\;u\;.\;c\;a\;\n.\nFaculty of Environmental Studies\, York University - Established in 1969\, The Facul ty of Environmental Studies (FES) offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying the environment. Students are admitted each September to Bachelor in Environmental Studies\, Masters in Environmental Studies\, and PhD pro grams where they join a community of socially and environmentally consciou s students\, professors and researchers.\nFor additional information\, ple ase contact: Greg Wilson \n Undergraduate Recruitment O fficer \n Faculty of Environmental Studies \n \n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040407T090000 GEO:43.766200;-79.488900 LOCATION:York University\, Keele Campus\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3J 1P3\, Can ada SUMMARY:Change Your World Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-8XmoeVfKkV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://changeyourworld.yorku.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:416-736-5252 Email:fesinfo@yorku.ca DESCRIPTION:Graduate Programs in Environmental Studies (MES\, PHD)\nMonthly Open Houses\n12:30-2:30pm \nLumbers room 354\n\n' Meet with faculty membe rs or current students.\n' Find out more about our financial opportunities .\n' Speak to our recruitment officer about our programs and admissions pr ocedures.\n\nPlease RSVP by phoning 416-736-2100 ext. 22641\, or emailing f\;e\;s\;i\;n\;f\;o\;@\;y\;o\;r \;k\;u\;.\;c\;a\;\n. \n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040225T123000 GEO:43.766200;-79.488900 LOCATION:354 Lumbers Building\, York University - Keele Campus\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3J 1P3\, Canada SUMMARY:Graduate Open House UID:20120204T000503EST-slF1CEH9rw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.yorku.ca/fes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-319-7596 x11 Email:summit@nyacyouth.org DESCRIPTION:Meet hundreds of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and q uestioning and ally youth from around the country at NYAC’s 7th Annual Nat ional Youth Summit\, from June 4 – 6\, 2004 in Washington\, DC! With over 50 workshops\, and dozens of exhibits\, NYAC’s Youth Summit is the only n ational meeting focusing entirely on issues of critical importance to LGBT Q youth. Network with colleagues\, exchange resources with key community activists\, service organizations\, and meet new people and have fun! Geo graphical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040605 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040604T120000 GEO:38.911900;-77.016700 LOCATION:Washington Court Hotel\, 525 New Jersey Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001\, United States SUMMARY:NYAC 7th Annual Youth Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-PguUXOuBpu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyacyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:617-728-2464 Email:change@oxfamamerica.org DESCRIPTION:Applications for Oxfam's CHANGE Initiative due April 1st. CHANG E is a national network of student leaders dedicated to creating positive social change on global issues. Students must be a rising sophomore or jun ior at a US based university or college. To apply got to www.oxfamamerica. org/change. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040401 GEO:42.351000;-71.059400 LOCATION:26 West St\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States SUMMARY:Oxfam's CHANGE Initiative Applications Due UID:20120204T000503EST-12rftFGU87@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.oxfamamerica.org/change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:513-374-6051 Email:actout_spectrum@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:A large\, student run protest against the passage of HB272\, th e so-called 'Defense of Marriage Act' which legally defines marriage as be tween one man and one woman. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040221T123000 GEO:39.891700;-82.877100 LOCATION:Statehouse\, 77 High Street\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43215\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Anti-Defense of Marriage Act Rally UID:20120204T000503EST-UEUUXXmrNV@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:topaperknife@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:PEACE TRAIN\, leaving New Haven CT\, March 20th for the mobiliz ation against occupation.\n\nTickets are cheap\n\nContact us!\n\n-SCSU Ant iwar Coalition- Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040320 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:State St.-Union Station\, New Haven\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Peace Train from New Haven! UID:20120204T000503EST-IDXupEGrx3@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:athensftaa@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Athens Ohio is hosting a post-Miami strategizing meeting from F ebruary 27-29. This is not a \nconference. Instead\, we envision a divers e group of people and organizing styles coming together\nto discuss issues of free trade\, strategic resistance and the implications of the Miami pr otests\,\namong other things. We will have a proposed agenda and structur e ready when people arrive but \nwe would like this whole weekend to be ba sed on a direct democratic process so bring your own \nideas as well. Com e to Athens ready to help participate in shaping and guiding the discussio ns\nwe have throughout the weekend. Literature distribution and group tabl ing is welcomed through out\nthe weekend.\n\n Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040229 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040227 GEO:39.339300;-82.013800 LOCATION:Athens\, Ohio\, 45701\, United States SUMMARY:Beyond Miami: Strategic Resistance and Alternatives to Free Trade UID:20120204T000503EST-pnovZdvNoU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.frognet.net/~apjn END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:360-867-6493 Email:tescseed@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Check out the Website for conference schedule and complete list of events.\n\nSynergy is a free four-day event at The Evergreen State Col lege. It is paid for by TESC student activities fees and supported by many academic programs. The conference boasts seven keynotes\, and over 30 pre sentations\, workshops\, tours\, films and panel discussions. It is organi zed by a diverse coalition of students in a collective effort to create a holistic learning experience and a \nmodel for a more sustainable world.\n \nGeneral conference events are free to all\, but Friday evening will feat ure A Political Revival: Under the Evergreen Bigtop with Jim High tower \n\nECOLOGY. AGRICULTURE. SOCIAL JUSTICE. DESIGN. CULTURE. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040221 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040218 GEO:47.104300;-123.055000 LOCATION:The Evergreen State College\, 2100 Evergreen Parkway\, Olympia\, W ashington\, 98502\, United States SUMMARY:SEED- SYNERGY: Sustainable Living Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-vzXMUU7ieV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/tescseed/home.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:517-237-243 Email:apesc@msn.com DESCRIPTION:A special report on the truths and lies of the war on terrorism by award-winning journalist\, John Pilger. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040219T120000 GEO:37.635500;-122.092000 LOCATION:25555 Hesperian Blvd\, Hayward\, California\, 94545\, United State s SUMMARY:Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror UID:20120204T000503EST-hFaXiUIOII@69.73.141.125 URL:http://liberals.at/apesc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:917-468-2783 Email:studentglobalconscience@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Goals: The purpose of the Conference is to educate students on issues surrounding free trade agreements\, globalization and the bridges b etween movements. With this consciousness we will create a concrete netwo rk between students of all the student organizations in the northeast regi on. At the conference\, people will be thinking\, discussing\, skills sha ring\, training\, learning\, and strategizing on issues and campaigns rela ting to the process of globalization. \n\n\nREGISTRATION: \nThere is a reg istration fee of $20 that will be collected at arrival. However\, we would not want anyone to be turned away due to lack of funds. If $20 is too mu ch we offer a sliding scale email Pilar at p\;e\;m\;2\; 1\;@\;c\;o\;r\;n\;e\;l\;l\;.\;e\; 0\;u\;\n and let her know you need a reduced rate. Registration is im portant because then we would know how much food and housing spaces to get . To register visit our website at www.cnylabor.org/nrsc or go directly to http://globaljusticenow.org/index.php?module=phatform&PHAT_MAN_OP=view&PH PWS_MAN_ITEMS[]=6\n\n\nHOUSING: \nHousing space will be in houses\, church es and community organization space. Please indicate any special needs or requests you have when registering.\n\nFOOD: \nBreakfast and fair trade co ffee will be provided on Saturday and Sunday. In addition\, lunch will be provided on Sunday and dinner will be provided on Saturday and Sunday from local restaurants. On Saturday we will provide everyone the opportunity to go explore downtown Ithaca and support the local economy by purchasing food.\n\n\n\n\nENTERTAINMENT: \nIncludes the new film\, 'The Fourth World War' to be shown on Friday night at Cornell Cinema and a concert on Saturd ay night including Drop Beat Not Bombs\, Location (local punk band) and Sp ace Dawg (local blues rock band).\n\n\n\nFOR GENERAL QUESTIONS:\n--email & #115\;t\;u\;d\;e\;n\;t\;g\;l\;o\;b\ ;a\;l\;c\;o\;n\;s\;c\;i\;e\;n\;c\; e\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\ n\n\nFOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:\n--email Tomer at T\;M\;9\;9\; 4\;c\;o\;r\;n\;e\;l\;l\;.\;e\;d\; 17\;\n with regard to designing the network \nor becoming a network delega te for your school \n--email Glynis at G\;A\;R\;3\;7\;@\ ;c\;o\;r\;n\;e\;l\;l\;.\;e\;d\;u \;\n with regard to housing or transportation\n--email Tina at C\;I\ ;L\;4\;@\;c\;o\;r\;n\;e\;l\;l\;.\;& #101\;d\;u\;\n with regard to workshops and education\n\nJOIN OUR PLANNING LISTSERV:\nNEplanning@yahoogroups.com\n\n\nMORE? Check out the we bsite at www.cnylabor.org/nrsc\, the website will have updates all week.\n \n\nSpeakers and Organizations\n\nStewart Acuff\, Director of Organizing f or the AFL-CIO\,\nMedea Benjamin\, Director of Global Exchange \nAnna Lapp e\nNjoki Njoroge Njehû\, Director of 50 Years is enough\nMichael Parenti \ nLori Wallach\nStudent Action with Farm workers\nThe Ruckus Society\nTrain ers: John Sellers and Nadine Bloch\n\nHere is a tentative list of workshop s.\n\nDirty Metals: Mining’\;s Impact on Communities and the Environm ent\nGlobal Warming and Climate Control\nFair Trade 101\nGlobalization 101 \nAIDS advocacy\nAgricultural subsidies \nMilitarism and the Environment\n The nuclear questions\, a working class view \nFarm workers\nChanging Trad e Policies lead to Itinerant Apparel Industry\nThe Free Trade Agenda- NAFT A FTAA and CAFTA \nIndigenous movements\nCorporate responsibility: Bhopal India\nRaising the minimum wage and The Living wage movement\nGlobal Warmi ng \nRacism and the Ideology of Slavery\nRadical cheer leading\nArts of pr otests\nNon- Violent Direct Action \nArt as Activism\nDream Act\nSweatshop s and the Workers rights Consortium \nCintas\nCoca-Cola Awareness\nBlue &# 8211\; Green Purchasing task force \nRNC\nTree Free Campaign\nImpacting El ections\nGrassroots organizing 101\nGroup dynamic trainings\nCoalition bui lding\nMedia strategy\n\n\nPLUS MANY MORE!!!\n\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040405 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:42.402800;-76.484000 LOCATION:Cornell University\, Ithaca\, New York\, 14850\, United States SUMMARY:Northeast Regional Students' Conference for a Global Conscience UID:20120204T000503EST-vE8xwMcc03@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cnylabor.org/nrsc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-321-2025 Email:bpollack@aflcio.org DESCRIPTION:Please join together in support of Sterling Laundry workers cur rently trying to form a union with UNITE for a happy hour fundraiser on Ma rch 3 at Cafe Citron\n\nThe event will have incredible musical guests incl uding Joe Uehlein and his band\, slam poets\, amazing speakers\, spoken wo rd and free salsa classes at Cafe Citron on March 3rd. At the event\, we s uggest a minimum donation of $8 ($4 dollars for students - no one will be turned away). Best of all $1.00 from every union drink you buy supports th e campaigns all night!\n\nLocation: Cafe Citron\n1343 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20005. Wednesday\, March 3\, starting at 6:00pm. Phone: 2 02-321-2025\n\nWorkers at Sterling laundry are on an unfair labor practice strike trying to form a union with UNITE to fight poverty wages\, unaffor dable health insurance\, and serious health and safety violations at work. It is imperative we give these workers the resources they need so that th ey may continue to fight to improve their own lives.\n\nYou will join the host committee: Jos Williams\, Roger Newell\, Mario Rodriguez\, Roxie Herb ekian\, and the workers from Sterling Laundry.\n\nFor more information con tact Bernie Pollack at B\;p\;o\;l\;l\;a\;c\;k \;@\;a\;f\;l\;c\;i\;o\;.\;o\;r\;g\ ;\n \n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040303 GEO:38.904000;-77.031700 LOCATION:Cafe Citron\, 1343 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, District of C olumbia\, 20005\, United States SUMMARY:Happy Hour March 3rd - Support Sterling Workers! UID:20120204T000503EST-rRVXVuuebj@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:301-565-4050 x322 Email:span@peace-action.org DESCRIPTION:The SPAN National Summit will be held on April 9th - 11th at th e University of Chicago in Chicago\, IL. This year’s summit works to promo te students’ resistance to militarism through education\, training and act ion. The main days\, Saturday and Sunday\, will be filled with workshops\, speakers\, panels\, film screenings and roundtable discussions. The deadl ine for travel scholarships is Friday\, March 5th. All forms and flyers ca n be downloaded from the SPAN website at www.StudentPeaceAction.org/summit .html.\n\nWorkshops include:\n*anti-racism training\n*non-violent civil di sobedience training\n*Countering military recruitment in schools\n*Resisti ng the PATRIOT Act and other assaults on civil liberties\n*Stopping nuclea r proliferation\n*Media and your message\n*Area Studies Reform/Title VI\n* Arts and activism\n*Strategic campaign planning\n\nPlus:\n*Keynote address from world renowned peace activist\, scholar and journalist Colman McCart hy\n\n*Panel on US-Middle East relations\,\nincluding the occupation of Ir aq and Palestine\n\n*Film screening of Uncovered: The Whole Truth About th e Iraq War\n\n*Roundtable discussions on issues such as alliance building\ , Queer rights and the peace movement\, high school organizing\, linking p eace activism to local community-based struggles\, building sustainable ac tivist organizations and more!\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040411 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040409 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:University Of Chicago\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60637\, United States SUMMARY:Student Peace Action Network National Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-FRgXxmihHU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.StudentPeaceAction.org/summit.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:mkochka@cisunix.unh.edu DESCRIPTION:Solarfest May Day is a celebration of activism and workers righ ts. We will be powering the two music stages wil solar energy. There will be a ton of bands (local and national) and a ton of activist groups\, sust ainable technology providers\, and sustainable vendors. There will be work shops and networking opportunities as welll...ITS ALL FREE!!!! Email me fo r more info or if you want in on the action! Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040501 GEO:43.165800;-70.962800 LOCATION:University Of New Hampshire\, Durham\, New Hampshire\, 03824\, Uni ted States SUMMARY:SolarFest May Day Celebration UID:20120204T000503EST-rvUCMPllRv@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:603-862-2343 Email:mkochka@cisunix.unh.edu DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multi-media presentation and discussion with auth or and activist Carol Adams as she explores the ethical dimensions of meat -eating. Through a provocative lecture and a slide show\, Adams will draw parallels to the marketing of meat and the use of women in advertising. Ad ams has been an activist on anti-violence issues since the 1970s. She is t he author of such works as The Sexual Politics of Meat and The Pornography of Meat. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040420 GEO:43.165800;-70.962800 LOCATION:Memorial Union Building\, Theatre 1\, Durham\, New Hampshire\, 038 24\, United States SUMMARY:Carol Adams: The Sexual Politics of Meat UID:20120204T000503EST-IaNMzdkpvw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/events_all/political_meat.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:646-322-9407 Email:massimo@sustainus.org DESCRIPTION:“\;I want to be a professional activist.”\;\n\n“ \;I don’\;t want to be a professional activist\, but I want to make a difference.”\;\n\n“\;I want to meet other young people and prof essionals that want to make a difference too.”\;\n\n“\;I want to join a delegation to the UN and tell governments what young people care a bout.”\;\n\n“\;By the way\, what is sustainable development?R 21\;\n\nSound like something you’\;d say? Join us at…\;\n\nThe 2 004 YOUTH SUMMIT on SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT \n\nA two-week\, pro-social ex travaganza with events open and free to young people from around the world during the 12th meeting of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development ( CSD-12)\n \n\nFEATURING\nCAREERS FOR TODAY and TOMORROW: An exploration of the sustainable development job sector featuring organizations and compan ies from government\, civil society (NGO’\;s)\, the private sector\, science\, academia\, and international organizations.\n\nAGENTS OF CHANGE: A special opportunity to join the SustainUS delegation to the UN Commissi on on Sustainable Development. No experience is necessary\, but space is l imited. Contact J\;e\;r\;e\;m\;y\;@\;S\;u \;s\;t\;a\;i\;n\;U\;S\;.\;o\;r\;g\ ;\n for an application and more information. Be an ambassador for the fut ure!\n\nYOUTH IN ACTION: A journal of sustainable development best practic es\, compiled by SustainUS\, featuring…\;YOU. Share how you or someon e you know has made a difference: send submissions to S\;t\;e\; v\;e\;@\;S\;u\;s\;t\;a\;i\;n\;U\;& #83\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n.\n\nRegister here!\n\nTENTATIVE AGENDA\ nSunday\, April 18: SustainUS CSD-12 “\;Agents of Change”\; Dele gation meeting. Time and Location: TBA\n\nMonday\, April 19: CSD-12 conven es. Time 8:00 a.m. Location: UN conference building\n\nTBA: Concert for Pe ace. Location: Dag Hammerskjöld Plaza\, E 57th/1st Ave.\n\nTBA: Premiere o f “\;2 Weeks in Johannesburg\,”\; a full-length documentary on c onference culture at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development\n\nF RIDAY\, April 23 –\; CAREERS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW.\nLocation: UN Ch urch Center. 777 UN Plaza\, NY\, NY\nTime: 1:00 Panel: What is Sustainabl e Development? What is SustainUS?\nTime: 2:00 Employer Panels and Presenta tions (themes tentative. select 1):\n- Government\, NGO\, Business \, and Int’\;l Organization Approaches to Sustainable Development\n- Intergenerational Perspectives on Sustainable Development\n- Economic\, Environmental\, and Social solutions to 21st Century crises\ n- Technological Improvements or Lifestyle Changes? Complementary or Supplementary Approaches to Sustainable Development\n- Internat ional Perspectives on Sustainable Development\n\nTime: 3:00 Open networkin g\, tabling\, and career fair.\n\n \n\nSaturday and Sunday –\; social and educational activities (field trips\, parties\, speakers\, discussion s etc.) Times\, locations\, details TBA\n\n\nTBA: Press Conference and rel ease of “\;Youth in Action”\; publication.\n\nFriday\, April 30: CSD-12 adjourns\, 6 p.m.\n\nFriday\, April 30: Party. 9 p.m. Location: TB A\n\nEmployers can register for the career fair here. E-mail SustainUS at C\;a\;r\;e\;e\;r\;F\;a\;i\;r\;@\;& #83\;u\;s\;t\;a\;i\;n\;U\;S\;.\;o\; 14\;g\;\n if you have any questions.\n Geographical Scope: Internatio nal DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040430 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040418 GEO:40.624600;-73.989900 LOCATION:New York City\, United Nations (CSD 12)\, New York\, New York\, 11 228\, United States SUMMARY:2004 Youth Summit on Sustainable Development UID:20120204T000503EST-zXHVMrvsp8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sustainus.org/youthsummit.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Anyone can organize their own Earth Day celebration. You can ha ve workshops\, films\, speakers\, a protest\, or just simply block the nea rest interstate.\n\nSince 1970\, every year students have organized hundre ds of events on Earth Day or often an entire week of environmental activit ies. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040422 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Earth Day 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-61jVm3nvV4@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:212-344-3005 ex 268 Email:ygonzalez@nyclu.org DESCRIPTION:> On Wednesday\, February 25\, the New York Bill of Rights Defe nse Campaign will host an informational session for organizations\, left o r right\, interested in participating in protest activities during the Rep ublican National Convention. The session will include information on your rights to protest\, including navigating the permit application process\, and potential issues involving government surveillance of organizations. T he session is part of our continuing effort to implement the principles co ntained in Resolution 60\, the Bill of Rights resolution passed by the NYC Council. The session will be led by Chris Dunn\, NYCLU Associate Legal Di rector.\nLight refreshments will be served.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040225T180000 GEO:40.696400;-74.025300 LOCATION:NYCLU\, 125 Broad Street\, 17th Floor\, B/w Water Street And East Side River\, New York\, New York\, 10004\, United States SUMMARY:Know Your Rights While Protesting the RNC UID:20120204T000503EST-oDbgzKgwmF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nybordc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:907-277-4348 Email:aporia@uaa.alaska.edu DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Rim Conference on Literature & Rhetoric is a gradua te conference held every year on the campus of the University of Alaska An chorage. As always\, we welcome critical papers on all topics pertaining to literature\, literary studies\, and rhetoric\; however\, this year\, in an attempt to effect broader discursive and political analyses\, we are a lso encouraging multi-disciplinary submissions. \n\n \n\nCall for Papers :\n\nCrisis—or the state of exception as Giorgio Agamben terms it—has come to constitute the very conditions of our political economies. Although t here is no single crisis\, there is a singularity of crisis invoked in suc h a way as to foreclose cultural conversations and limit the terms of our ethical investigations. The state of exception\, then\, is the state in t otality\, whereby the juridical and the ethical empty into the same singul arity and exhaust future questions of possibility and resistance\; thus\, state sovereignty legitimated through crisis is marked by its ability to e ither efficiently absorb dissent or entirely repress discourse in a ruthle ss declaration of positive right. In this state of crisis\, any expressio n of desire outside the symbolic logic of power is deemed impossible or ju dged illegal—or worse\, appropriated through economies of fantasy as “utop ian” and thus harmless.\n\nThe title and theme for the 2004 conference—“La ws Without Outlaws: Territory / Utopia / Transgression”—aims to invoke mu ltitudinous states of oppression\, repression\, and suppression as enforce d across networks of ideological and textual registers. In this regard\, we are interested in opening a forum of critique in which to excavate sys tems of political\, discursive\, and ethical totalities and situate questi ons of liberation across a broad spectrum of disciplines\, periods\, and c ultures. Possible topics include\, but are not limited to:\n\n? Illegal j ouissance: anarchy and post-structuralism ? Utopia in the discourses of nationalism and resistance\n\n? Laughter\, transgression\, philosophies of un-knowing ? Representations of outlaws: outlawed representations\n\n? Homo Sacer: narratives of sublime delinquency ? The borders of bodies: corporeal transgression\, erotica\, sexuality\n\n? (Post)colonial insurgen cies\; literatures of resistance ? The bodies of borders: architecture\, geography\, subjectivity\n\n? Surveillance unveiled ? ‘Carceral Archipel agos’ vs. ‘Pirate Utopias’ ? Crisis as kairos as topos\n\n? Ideology: in terpellation\, insurgency\, desire ? [Levinas]: Effecting an ‘ethics bef ore and beyond ontology’\n\n? Resistant histories: civil rights\, class c onflict\, & critical feminisms ? Arrestive rhetorics and generative rheto rics\n\n? Aesthetic resistances: situationalism\, immediatism\, flash mob s ? Blogs as political weapons\n\n? Cyborg & Posthuman discourses as site s of crisis Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040306 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040304 GEO:61.205100;-149.823000 LOCATION:University Of Alaska\, Anchorage\, Anchorage\, Alaska\, 99508\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Laws Without Outlaws: Territory / Utopia / Transgression UID:20120204T000503EST-FrZXd2szbB@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.laws-without-outlaws.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:An international holiday or day of action for workers celebrate d around the world. Geographical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040501 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION SUMMARY:May Day 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-sDtL37Euxm@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:800-664-8647 Email:kelly@studentsagainsthunger.org DESCRIPTION:On Feb 28-29\, over 200 students\, community leaders\, and camp us staff will come together at the UC Berkeley to take part in a weekend o f workshops\, diverse panel discussions\, informative issue briefings\, ne w programming ideas\, networking opportunities\, and inspiring speakers on the issues of hunger and homelessness. If you want to make an impact in your community and work to permanently end hunger and homelessness\, this Summit is the place to start! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040229 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040228 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:UC Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, United States SUMMARY:West Coast Student Summit on Hunger and Homelessness UID:20120204T000503EST-0Hg8G8fOKl@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsagainsthunger.org/summit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:734-213-1393 Email: DESCRIPTION:Fixing Elections\n- Get Out The Vote Efforts\n- Voting Machin e Scandals\n- Instant Runoff Voting\nby\nAlma Wheeler Smith - Former Mich igan State Senator\n and\nCraig Harvey - Michigan Focus on Reforming Elect ions\n\nMonday\, February 23\, 2004\n7:00 PM\nArbor Brewing Company\nTapro om\n114 E. Washington\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104\n734-213-1393\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040223T190000 GEO:42.270900;-83.727800 LOCATION:114 E. Washington\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, 48104\, United States SUMMARY:Fixing Elections: IRV\, Participation efforts\, Black Box Voting UID:20120204T000503EST-LRUbhxHGxm@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Visions in Feminism was started in 2000 by an independent grass roots group of activists\, with the intent to create a low-cost\, accessib le conference for people of all races\, ages\, genders and experiences to come together to discuss some of the most complex issues facing modern fem inism. We held our first conference on May 6\, 2001. In the last three yea rs we have worked to create an event that addresses social\, political and cultural implications of feminism and develops tools to create an ongoing network of dialogue and action. Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040508 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Maryland\, College Park\, Maryland\, United States SUMMARY:Visions in Feminism UID:20120204T000503EST-p8NeoSuhL4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.visionsinfeminism.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@njsolidarity.org DESCRIPTION:\nFriday\, February 20th\, 2004\nThird National Day of Action i n Solidarity with Muslim\, Arab and South\nAsian Immigrants Featuring 'We' ve Come Undone' performance by Kayhan Irani\, \n'Planet of the Arabs\,' an d \nCommunity Forum \n7:30 p.m. MPR (Multi-Purpose Room)\, Rutgers Student Center\, 126 College Ave. Rutgers University\, New Brunswick\, NJ For mo re information:i\;n\;f\;o\;@\;n\;j\;s\; 1\;l\;i\;d\;a\;r\;i\;t\;y\;\n.org http://ww w.njsolidarity.org/\n \nSponsored by NJ Solidarity\, NJ Civil Rights Defen se Committee\, Rutgers\nUniversity Women's Center Defense Coalition and mo re!\nEndorsement and co-sponsorship list in formation! To endorse/cosponso r\,\nemail i\;n\;f\;o\;@\;n\;j\;s\;o\;& #108\;i\;d\;a\;r\;i\;t\;y\;\n\n \nExperience Ka yhan Irani's original performance of 'We've Come Undone\,'\nsix monologues conveying the lives of those affected by anti-immigrant\nrepression...see the short\, 'Planet of the Arabs\,' exposing media\nstereotypes and bias against Arabs and Arab Americans...take part in a\ncommunity forum on immi grants' rights with the NJ Civil Rights Defense\nCommittee\, the Council o n American-Islamic Relations-NJ and more!\n \n***Details***\n \nOverview\n We've Come Undone is a series of six monologues detailing women's\nexperie nces since 9/11 and especially dealing with the INS Special\nRegistrations and subsequent detentions and deportations. Since December\n2001\, male i mmigrants over the age of 16 from 24 selected countries\n(mostly in the Mi ddle East\, Asia\, and North Africa) have been forced to\nregister themsel ves with the newly formed Department of Homeland\nSecurity\n(DHS) which in cludes getting photographed\, fingerprinted and documented.\nIn the meanti me many have been held without any charges lodged against\nthem\, without access to legal advice\, and even without contact from any\nof their relat ives. Their detention is indefinite and many have been\ndeported as well. None of the men detained or deported through the\nregistration process hav e had terrorist charges brought against them.\nBehind this tragedy\, howev er\, lies another: the women and children. The\nfamilies that are left beh ind to gather the pieces of their broken lives\nare living in silence\, ma ny suffering financially and emotionally as\nthis issue is shrouded in sec recy.\n \nWe've Come Undone puts a face to the silent suffering\, the inse curity\nand the injustice. It is however\, not just a show about the Arab or\nMuslim population but one that speaks to the simple humanity in each o f\nus. We as individuals are still rummaging through the heaps of our\nnot ions tentatively\, carefully\, as we understand where the events of\n9-11\ , the recent war\, and the rapidly changing domestic and\ninternational po licies of the United States have landed us. We've Come\nUndone explores ho w we relate\, and struggle to relate to one another\nnow. What happens whe n lies and suspicion are allowed to permeate the\nfabric of our society an d embed into the weave? How does that affect our\nbehavior and who we beco me\, individually and as a society? We've Come\nUndone seeks to gather tho se loose ends\, allowed to dangle for so long\,\nand re-introduce them int o the cultural dialogue through theater.\n \nBiography\n \nKayhan Irani's recent work is part of her ongoing devotion to ignite the\nworld with beau ty and truth unleashed from unconventional and irregular\nplatforms. After graduating from the High-School of Performing Arts in\nN.Y.C.\, Kayhan to ok time- off performing to travel and chronicled part\nof her journeys for the Indian Express North American Edition. She has\nperformed pieces of W e've Come Undone in many venues including Theater\nfor the New City\, SALA AM Theater\, Hunter College and Medgar Evers'\nCollege.\nShe recently perf ormed the role of Claire in Jean Genet's 'The Maids'\,\nand played in '7- 11'\, a Despina Production.\nShe is an enthusiastic practitioner of Theat er of the Oppressed and\nseeks to use theater to activate and educate audi ences.\n \nFollowed by a community forum on immigrants' rights!\n \nFEBRUA RY 20\, 2004\nNATIONAL DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH MUSLIM\,\nARAB AND SOUTH ASI AN IMMIGRANTS*\n \nFirst they came for the Communists and I didn't speak u p because I wasn't a Communist.\nThen they came for the Jews\, and I didn' t speak up because I wasn't a Jew.\nThen they came for the trade unionists \, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist.\nThen they cam e for the Catholics and I didn't speak up because I was a Protestant.\nThe n they came for me\, but by that time\, no one was left to speak up.\n--Pa stor Martin Niemoeller\, Nazi Germany\n \nWe call on people everywhere to come together on the 3rd National Day of\nSolidarity to resist the scapego ating and criminalization of Muslim\,\nArab and South Asian immigrants! Ta ke action and speak out on February\n20th\, 2004 as part of the National D ay of Solidarity with Muslim\, Arab\,\nand South Asian Immigrants!\n\n\n\n \n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040220 GEO:40.486800;-74.444400 LOCATION:Rutgers Student Center MPR\, 126 College Ave\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States SUMMARY:Kayhan Irani : Performance and Community forum for Immigrants' Righ ts UID:20120204T000503EST-SVAU7fhivw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.njsolidarity.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:amc@clamormagazine.org DESCRIPTION:If you believe communities should control their media...\n\nIf you believe everyone should have the tools to create and distribute their own books\, movies\, music\, newspapers\, and more...\n\nIf you believe co mmunication is a human right...\n\nYou should be at the Allied Media Confe rence.\nJune 18-20\, 2004.\nBowling Green State University in Bowling Gree n\, OH\n\nEvery year in June\, hundreds of the most passionate people from the world of independent media converge on Bowling Green\, Ohio\, for the Allied Media Conference. The AMC focuses on sharing skills\, building alt ernatives to corporate media\, and using media for positive social change. In addition to hands-on\, DIY workshops\, the conference includes film sc reenings\, artist presentations\, and a large exhibition hall to share our work. There are caucuses for video activists\, community newspapers\, and Indymedia members and a series of workshops for educators on using indepe ndent media in the classroom. Set in a small\, midwest town\, it's also a space to strengthen our community and enjoy each other's company.\n\nJUST ANNOUNCED:\nThe AMC will host a gathering on Saturday evening in the Stude nt Union with a special guest performance by The Evens (Ian MacKaye and Am y Farina). The reception will be at 6pm immediately following Saturday's c onference sessions.\n\nOTHER AMC HIGHLIGHTS:\n• Rooftop Films is curating an independent film festival on Saturday from 12-5pm. The mini-fest will f eature (among a host of other shorts and features) a preview screening of Exist\, the new film from acclaimed filmmaker Esther Bell that tells the s tory of two activists who take the ultimate stand for what they believe. \ n• Mark Hosler (Negativland) is poised to bring the house down with his ke ynote address 'Adventures in Illegal Art' on Friday night at 7pm. Rumor ha s it that his presentation will feature a public premiere of 'The Mashin' of the Christ\,' Negativland's latest treat.\n• The conference schedule fe atures 29 sessions ranging from how to get started doing grafitti writing to how to conduct a succesful video interview and everything in between. C heck out the schedule and just TRY to tell us there's nothing that interes ts you. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040620 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040618 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Bowling Green\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:2004 Allied Media Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-vBkNvHRPkt@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.clamormagazine.org/amc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:513-236-9731 (cell) Email:ncc@seac.org DESCRIPTION:Antioch College and the Student Environmental Action coalition are hosting a networking bonfire! First\, hear a workshop on bridging race and class in your organizing in preparation for working on community and environmental justice struggles. Then\, sit around a fire\, chat with fell ow activists\, eat veggie dogs\, and get ideas for networking! Bring campi ng gear as we will be sleeping under the stars on Antioch's beautiful rest ored prarie (in the designated areas\, of course). The next day\, April 3n d\, a van will be going to Cincy Global Conference at the University of Ci ncinnati. Go to the conference\, or stick around in Yellow Springs and hik e in the Glen Helen Nature Preserve. Contact Kate Zaidan at n\;c\;& #99\;@\;s\;e\;a\;c\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n or call . Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:39.760500;-83.883600 LOCATION:Antioch College\, 795 Livermore St\, Yellow Springs\, Ohio\, 45387 \, United States SUMMARY:Ohio Regional Activist Bonfire/Campout UID:20120204T000503EST-1cIvXJ957i@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/ohio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone: Email:getaclu_nyu@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:-Did your favorite candidate drop out of the race?\n-Don't know which candidate best represents your issues?\n-Don't know who to vote for come March 2?\n\nListen to representatives from the Kerry\, Edwards and K ucinich campaigns present their candidates' positions on civil liberties i ssues followed by lengthy Q & A session. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040226T183000 GEO:40.740900;-73.999800 LOCATION:60 Washington Square South\, Room 803\, New York\, New York\, 1001 1\, United States SUMMARY:Know Your Candidate: Democratic Primary Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-geHg9g7CUX@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:860-869-9668 Email:fourfingerpress@bboy.com DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY @ ARTSPACE in Hartford\nANARCHY AND ACTION: TAKING BACK OUR COMMUINITY\nA panel discussion on the principles of Anarchy\nSATURDAY @ UHART\nA DAY OF ORGANIZING AND SKILL SHARING\nview the website for more info\nSUNDAY: ESTABLISHING A NETWORK Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040229 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040227 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Hartford\, West Hartford\, Connecticut\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Northeast Gathering for Autonomy UID:20120204T000503EST-clvpFAUpOo@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.NortheastAutonomy.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:213-999-2400 Email:skillz417@aol.com DESCRIPTION:The Democratic Presidential Debate is coming to USC on Thursday Feb. 26th.\n\nBut only 50 pre-selected students are being allowed in the 'democratic' debate \nand none of them will be allowed to ask questions. H ow is this democracy? How \nis this honoring the ideals of academia? \nUSC hasn't been known to honor the ideals of a liberal academic setting\, \nr ecently becoming the host to the new Homeland security center of excellenc e\, \nwhile renewing million dollar contracts with the army to maintian th e \ninstitute of creative technology (a center devoted to creating new wea pons \nprotocol\, military training games that later become violent video games\, and \nhollywood [propoganda] films). Why would the democratic deba te choose to come \nto this campus?\nCNN is hosting California's debate th is year. The question of Media Reform is \na pressing issue in today's mod ern society\, yet only Kucinich has mentioned \nit\, oddly enough\, I can' t remeber the last time I saw Kucinich on CNN. How can \nthis be considere d a free/fair election when the entire election process is \nfiltered thro ugh a conservative corporate lens?\nThere are many question that are not b eing answered\, there are many people who \naren't daring to ask them. \nW e are here to question. We are here to demand that democracy continue thro ugh \nan open dialougue\, a dialougue that we are being refused.\nBring yo ur questions and come to USC's Bovard Auditorium on Thursday at 5:30 \nto excersize your democratic right to question.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040226 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:University Of Southern California Campus\, Bovard Auditorium\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90007\, United States SUMMARY:A Democracy this is not UID:20120204T000503EST-r4SG9dX2UM@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:281-534-7638 Email:dsmith2740@houston.rr.com DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, March 8\, at 4:30 pm\, President George W. Bush wil l be in Houston to raise funds for his re-election campaign. The event wil l be held at the Hilton Americas Hotel\, 1600 Lamar\, in the downtown area . Governor Rick Perry and Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn wi ll also be present. \n\nAll of us should be there\, too! A demonstration a gainst Bush's policies of war\, repression\, exploitation\, and racism wil l be held outside the Hilton Americas Hotel beginning at 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and invited to bring their families\, friends\, co-workers\, a nd neighbors. We envision this as a large street protest with lots of chan ting\, drumming\, signs\, and banners. This will be a spirited\, legal\, a nd peaceful event. \n\nThis event is being called by Progressive Workers O rganizing Committee\, International Socialist Organization\, Axis of Logic \, Socialist Labor Party--Houston\, Houston Peace Forum\, and CodePink. We invite all interested organizations to endorse this event. \n\nThis comin g week\, we will ask attorneys to help ensure our right to protest in the immediate vicinity of the Hotel on March 8. We will keep you informed abou t developments as we go along. \n\nFor more information\, please call (281 ) 534-7638\, (832) 692-2306\, or (713) 942-9752 Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040308 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hilton Americas Hotel\, 1600 Lamar\, In The Downtown Area\, Housto n\, Texas\, 77596\, United States SUMMARY:Protest Bush's Visit to Houston UID:20120204T000503EST-n1BWol03NZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://dsmith2740@houston.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:309-452-2006 Email:jkwilso2@ilstu.edu DESCRIPTION:A conference about the today's controversies about the US meat industry\, framed by Upton Sinclair's famous novel. Speakers include Howar d Lyman (the Mad Cowboy)\, Carol Adams\, and more. Geographical Scope: Re gional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040402 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040331T190000 GEO:40.530400;-88.798900 LOCATION:Illinois State University\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:The Jungle\, 100 Years Later: A Conference on the Meat Industry UID:20120204T000503EST-Bpr9PXrUff@69.73.141.125 URL:http://jungle.pabn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-986-1650 Email:gperez@envirocitizen.org DESCRIPTION:Are you Tired of Politicians Ignoring your Community?\n \nCommu nities of Color suffer from higher rates of \nAsthma\, Cancer\, and Heart Disease.\nIt’\;s Time to Build Political Power and Make Your Voice He ard!\n\n \nLearn How at EnviroCitizen’\;s Summer Training Academy In Washington DC.\nThe DC Summer Training Academy is an exciting week-long tr aining for students and activists of color on political skills to protect our communities and the environment. The Academy will focus on issues of e nvironmental justice\, climate change\, clean energy\, and asthma –\; Join us to push these issues into the political debate. Learn how to run your own campaign\, participate in skills workshops\, and be part of an in novative anti-racism curriculum. Apply online today! http://www.envirocit izen.org/STA/2004/DC/app.asp \n \nWith 75 other students you’\;ll lea rn how to:\nWin campaigns with strategy and planning skills\nCommunicate y our message in the media\nBreak down racism in special trainings\nBuild up your group through recruitment sessions\nNetwork with students\, professi onal activists\, and experts on the issues\nGain access to great jobs and resources though the EnviroCitizen Alumni Connection and…\;…\;\n Change the world by empowering yourself as a leader!\n \nSummer Training A cademy For Students of Color \nCatholic University\, Washington DC June 7-12th\nApply online at http://www.envirocit izen.org/STA/2004/DC/app.asp \n \nThe Summer Training Academy will cost $7 5\, upon acceptance\, for all food\, training\, and housing. Travel schol arships are available.\n \nLearn more and apply online at http://www.envir ocitizen.org/STA/2004/DC/app.asp \nFor more information get in touch with Gonzalo at g\;p\;e\;r\;e\;z\;@\;e\;n\;& #118\;i\;r\;o\;c\;i\;t\;i\;z\;e\;n\ ;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\nRolling Admissions. Deadline April 22: Ear th Day!\n\nOR apply for the \n\nDenver Summer Training Academy - All Appli cants Welcome\nUniversity of Denver\, Colorado June 21-26 \nApply online at http://www.envirocit izen.org/STA/2004/Denver/app.asp \n \nCheck out www.envirocitizen.org/sta for more information.\nCo sponsored by the Earth Day Network\, http://www. earthday.org\n \nEnviroCitizen works to build leadership\, ignite youth po wer\, and replenish the environmental movement with a diverse base of inno vative emerging leaders dedicated to winning environmental and social just ice victories. \n\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040612 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040607 GEO:38.919300;-77.039800 LOCATION:1609 Connecticut Ave NW\, Suite 400\, Washington\, District of Col umbia\, 20009\, United States SUMMARY:Summer Training Academy- For Students of Color UID:20120204T000503EST-rvHtMtUkE0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.envirocitizen.org/sta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:303-534-5798 Email:jannacr@envirocitizen.org DESCRIPTION:Get the skills to breathe new life into your campus campaigns!\ n\nJoin EnviroCitizen's Summer Training Academies in Washington\, DC and D enver!\n\nBoth the DC and Denver Summer Training Academies are exciting we ek-long trainings for students on political skills to protect our environm ents and communities. \n\nThe Academies will focus on issues of environmen tal justice\, climate change\, clean energy\,\nand asthma - join us to pus h these issues into the political debate! The Academies will feature an in novative anti-racism curriculum\, and the DC Academy will be open only to students and activists of color. Apply online today! DC or Denver\n\nWith 75 other students you'll learn how to:\n\nWin campaigns with strategy and planning skills\nCommunicate your message in the media\nBreak down racism in special trainings\nBuild up your group through recruitment sessions\nNe twork with students\, professional activists\, and experts on the issues\n Gain access to great jobs and resources though the \nEnviroCitizen Alumni Connection and…\;…\;\nChange the world by empowering yourself as a leader!\nDC Summer Training Academy - For Students of Color\nCatholic U niversity\nWashington\, DC \nJune 7-12th\nApply online!\n\nDenver Summer T raining Academy - \nAll Applicants welcome\nUniversity of Denver\nDenver\, Colorado \nJune 21-26th\nApply online!\n\nCheck out sample agendas from t he 2001 and 2002 Academies. \n\nThe Summer Training Academies will cost on ly $75\, upon acceptance\, for all food\, training\, and housing. Travel s cholarships are available.\n\nRolling Admissions. Deadline April 22: Earth Day!\nFor more information contact Janna at j\;a\;n\;n\;&# 97\;c\;r\;@\;e\;n\;v\;i\;r\;o\;c\; 05\;t\;i\;z\;e\;n\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n or 20 6.256.6429\n\nThe Summer Training Academies are co-sponsored by Earth Day Network. \n\nEnviroCitizen works to build leadership\, ignite youth power\ , and replenish the environmental movement with a diverse base of innovati ve emerging leaders dedicated to winning environmental and social justice victories\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040628 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040621 GEO:39.760200;-104.997000 LOCATION:Denver University\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80202\, United States SUMMARY:Summer Training Academy- Denver: All Applicants Welcome UID:20120204T000503EST-lAeNJzioJv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.envirocitizen.org/sta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:603-862-2343 Email:kelseyb@cisunix.unh.edu DESCRIPTION:A series of workshops focused on various issues concerning food ending with a concert. Examples of topics include: Genetic Engineering\, Wild Edibles\, Organic Gardening\, Animal Rights\, History of Staple Foods etc. Also\, Free Vegan Food from Susty's Radical Vegan Cafe and Open Mic at 6 pm.\n\nLearn\, Listen\, Eat :) Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041120T110000 GEO:43.165800;-70.962800 LOCATION:University Of New Hampshire\, Durham\, New Hampshire\, 03824\, Uni ted States SUMMARY:Food Fest! UID:20120204T000503EST-wlHVI6XanO@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:youthpawr@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:T.A.Z. is a love poem scrawled on the sterilized and unconsciou s wall of a hospital. It is a 4 a.m. Shakespeare reading with your cellmat es in Miami. It is a Palestinian youth tearing down a part of the Wall wit h his bare hands. Our T.A.Z. will be a peaceful place without rules or reg ulations\, without teachers and students\, without bosses and employees. W e will manifest our vision of how the world could be a better place\, and how human interactions could be based on love and solidarity rather than e xploitation and greed. D.I.Y. education in the streets! Visit the website for more information and a full list of activities. Geographical Scope: M etro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040304 GEO:40.001800;-75.117900 LOCATION:15th & Market Streets\, (in Front Of City Hall)\, Philadelphia\, P ennsylvania\, 19101\, United States SUMMARY:Temporary Autonomous Zone: Books Not Bombs UID:20120204T000503EST-76Mt0OV80c@69.73.141.125 URL:http://pawr.why-war.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION: BOOKS\n NOT \n BOMBS!!\nNATIONAL STUDENT STRIKE!\nWALK-OUT!!\nTHURSDAY \nMARCH 4TH\, 2004\n9am\, meet at 12th and B St.(in front of City College) or organize an event at your school!\n\nLas t year on March 5th\, students throughout the country took a stance agains t war and against the decrease on funding for public education.\n\nHere in San Diego hundreds of students walked out of their schools and marched th rough the streets of downtown to demonstrate opposition to the war on Iraq and the budget cuts to education.\n THIS \n YEAR........................\n\nWhile the government co ntinues to spend billions of our tax dollars to occupy Iraq\, money is cut for what we really need. We need education\, jobs\, health care\, and ho using. \n\nAll UC outreach programs are being cut for high schools yet JRO TC military programs are increasing. Our high schools are in danger of shu tting down\n(Morse High).\n\n Community college tuition is doubling\, and University tuitions are increasing\, and the cuts to education continue.\n \nTAKE ACTION ON MARCH 4TH!!\n\nFor more info contact (CCAP-Y) CALIFORNIA COALITION AGAINST POVERTY YOUTH\nAt (619) 819-7806 or e-mail us at d\; e\;c\;o\;l\;o\;n\;i\;z\;i\;n\;g \;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040304T090000 GEO:32.721100;-117.174000 LOCATION:1313th 12th Avenue\, San Diego\, California\, 92101\, United State s SUMMARY:'Books Not Bombs' Student Walk-out UID:20120204T000503EST-vsE505lBE5@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:651-690-6725 Email:peaceandjustice@stkate.edu DESCRIPTION:Teach-In on Independent Media.\nJerry Lopez of Sin Fronteras Vi deo Production will be speaking and presenting a rough clip of 'In the Eye of the Hurricane: People of Color Resisting Corporate Globalization' @nd Floor Atrium in the Coeur de Catherine Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040318T120000 GEO:44.934500;-93.161000 LOCATION:2004 Randolph Ave\, Couer De Catherine\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55 105\, United States SUMMARY:Independent Media: Voices of Dissent UID:20120204T000503EST-SUl0hEEgmz@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:502-636-5848 Email:nick@buckfushdesigns.net DESCRIPTION:Monday - Friday\, March 22-26\nTent City: Alt Ed - 5 Days of Fr ee Thought\nOn the West Lawn next to the Red Barn on UofL's Belknap campus . Free and open to the public. Grab a tent and camp out\, or just come dur ing the day.\n\nFeaturing:\n\n30 Speakers & Workshops on topics such as: W omen's Issues\, the Environment\, Race Relations\, Civil Liberties\, Globa lization\, Activist Training\, Foreign Policy\, & more...\n\n20 Live Bands \, including: Tyrone\, The Children\, Chris Rudy\, Humungus\, Paul Whitele y\, Shedding\, Elephant Micah\, Desultory\, Susi Wood\, Old Man\, Phalanx\ , Opposition\, Heidi Howe\, Scaramongo\, Matt Mattingly\, W. Loran Smith\, BFC Tent Revival\, Sapat\, & more...\n\nFilms\, including: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised\, The Weather Underground\, & more...\n\nGeneral Sc hedule:\n\n10am - 2pm: Speakers & Workshops\n2pm - 3pm: Music\n3pm - 5pm: Speakers & Workshops\n5pm - 8pm: Music\n8pm - ??: Films\, Discussion...\n\ nContributing Organizations: ACLU\, Amnesty International\, Citizens Again st Police Abuse\, Center for Women & Families\, College Democrats\, Common Ground (GLBT & allies)\, Citizens Standing Against War\, Digital Peasant (digital canvas in support of local artists\, writers\, musicians\, & acti vists)\, Fairness (gay rights)\, Feminist Peace Network\, Film Liberation Unit\, Feminist League of Organized Resistance\, Global Justice\, ISM Loui sville\, Jobs with Justice\, Justice Resource Center\, Kentucky Alliance A gainst Racism & Political Repression\, Kentucky Interfaith Taskforce on La tin America & the Caribbean\, Kentucky Reproductive Health Network\, Louis ville Peace Action Community\, NAACP\, PEACC Program (to end violence agai nst women)\, Phase II Community Center\, Rubbertown Emergency Action (comm unity group fighting industrial pollution)\, Sierra Club\, Soulution (inde pendent newspaper focusing on Black issues)\, UofL Student Activities Boar d\, UofL Women's Center\, Young Democratic Socialists Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040326 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040322 GEO:38.217800;-85.763900 LOCATION:University Of Louisville Campus\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40208\, United States SUMMARY:Tent City: Alt Ed - 5 Days of Free Thought UID:20120204T000503EST-2WavkT0EU7@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.louisvillepeace.org/c-saw/events.html#progtentcity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:smithrj@lfc.edu DESCRIPTION:Student Labor Week of Action\nAnti-Oppression Training\n\nApril 2nd-4th\nLake Forest IL\n\nJoin Midwest student labor activists for a wee kend of learning and discussing \nthe ways in which identity and oppressio n (racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, etc.) \nplay out in the context of our o rganizing. \n\nFree food and housing will be provided. Transportation to a nd from Lake Forest \nis on your own. There is no cost for the training.\n \nRegister Soon! Space is limited. To Register email Becky at s\;m \;i\;t\;h\;r\;j\;@\;l\;f\;c\;.\;e \;d\;u\;\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Lake Forest\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:Student Anti-Oppression Training UID:20120204T000503EST-pevHuBsi6n@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.chicagoslap.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A Decade Of Being One\, FILIPINO AMERICAN STUDENT Association\; $30 College Students by Feb 20\, $20 High School Students $20 Chaperones (Conference is open to HS Students but must paid chaperones at all times)\ ; $10 increase after Feb 20\; Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington State\, Washington\, United States SUMMARY:10th Annual Northwest Filipino American Student Association Confere nce UID:20120204T000503EST-u7oeeMmMvD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://cub.wsu.edu/fasa/main.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:413-559-5416 Email:clpp@hampshire.edu DESCRIPTION:REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM – The 18th annual activist conference\, “F rom Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for Reproduct ive Freedom\,” is scheduled for April 2-4\, 2004 at Hampshire College in A mherst\, Massachusetts. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:Annual Activist Conference for Reproductive Freedom UID:20120204T000503EST-6Akizok9Gj@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:415-398-4404 Email:grassroots@ran.org DESCRIPTION:The Rainforest Action Network and EnviroCitizen \nare hosting a two and a half day Strategic Action \nTraining Camp in Seattle on April 2 -4. The \nStrategic Action Training Program enables \nindividuals and org anizations to become more \neffective social change activists. For years\ , \nRAN has been at the forefront of the radical \necology and environment al movement\, using \nstrategic non-violent direct action to win \nprotect ion for the world's endangered forests and \nthe cultures and creatures th at call these places \nhome. RAN is committed to giving activists the \n tools they need to build their local \nenvironmental movement\, and manage safe\, \neffective and media-savvy campaigns against the \nworld's larges t corporations. \n\nTraining workshops include:\n* Market Campaign Strategies \n* Media Work\n* Volunteer Recruitment and Organiz ing\n* Non-violent direct action basics\n* Blockade Training\n * Creative Action Planning\, such as Street \nTheatre \n* Gras sroots Fundraising\n* Activist communication \n* Organizing Pr otests\n\nA two-day program costs $30.00. Scholarships are \navailable\, a nd no one will be turned away for \nlack of funds. \n\n Geographical Sco pe: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington\, 98101\, United States SUMMARY:Strategic Action Training UID:20120204T000503EST-3Fz4V7ZMzz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ran.org/training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:603-862-2343 Email:kelseyb@cisunix.unh.edu DESCRIPTION:A menstruation celebration! Shira from Below the Belt will be s peaking about the dangers of tampons-both physically and environmentally. Also\, a pad making workshop\, information about alternatives such as The Keeper and information on how to get involved with Tampaction (a SEAC camp aign promoting menstrual activism) here at UNH! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040408T190000 GEO:43.165800;-70.962800 LOCATION:Rm 338-340\, Memorial Union Building\, Universtiy Of New Hampshire \, Durham\, New Hampshire\, 03824\, United States SUMMARY:Menstrual Health Day UID:20120204T000503EST-6mvK7ItLlA@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:513-556-8133 Email:cincyglobal@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Global: A Conference on the World Economy is an anti-corporate globalization conference. For more info go to the website or e-mail Paul Maul at c\;i\;n\;c\;y\;g\;l\;o\;b\;a\; l\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\ n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040402T180000 GEO:39.166800;-84.538200 LOCATION:2624 Clifton Avenue\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 45221\, United States SUMMARY:Global: A Conference on the World Economy UID:20120204T000503EST-ELAciVFuhS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/cincyglobal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:312-348-9380 Email:midwestsocailists@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 3…\;\n***2004 Midwest Socialist Conferenc e***\n\nRESISTING U.S. EMPIRE**fighting for a better world\n\nJoin hundred s of socialists\, activists\, students and trade unionists to discuss the pivotal debates in the reviving opposition and how the capitalist system i tself can be challenged to create a society based on human need\, real dem ocracy and equality.\n\n2004 MIDWEST SOCIALIST CONFERENCE SESSION INFORMAT ION\n\nOPENING SESSION (10:30)\n\nIs a revolution possible in the U.S.?\nW ar\, poverty and racism dominate the political landscape\, and many people who want real change aren’\;t sure if it is possible. SHARON SMITH w ill make the case that a revolution is possible and necessary to win a fun damentally different and better society.\n\nWORKSHOPS SESSION 1 (1:00)\n\n Separate is not equal—\;the fight for gay marriage\nSince the Massach usetts court decision on gay marriage and weddings in San Francisco\, the right has swung into action. But gay rights activists have also organized& #8212\;from Iowa to Oregon\, New York and Chicago—\;even though some in the gay and lesbian community question whether or not the right to marr y is important. Others see the Democrats and the courts as the solution. K EEANGA-YAMAHTTA TAYLOR argues that gays and lesbians should have the right to marry and that we need to organize to fight for this right nationwide. \n\nIn Defense of Leninism\nFrom day one of the 1917 Russian Revolution\, the right wing has attacked Lenin and his ideas for building a political p arty to lead a working class revolution. With the rise and fall of Stalini sm\, much of the left abandoned Lenin’\;s ideas and even joined the r ight in attacking his theories\, strategies\, and actions. KIRSTIN ROBERTS offers a defense of Lenin and argues that Leninism is the way forward in building a new left today.\n\nHow can we rebuild the labor movement?\nDuri ng the current recovery\, corporations have escalated their assault on uni onized and non-unionized workers. To boost profits\, they are closing plan ts\, laying off workers\, busting unions\, and demanding concessionary con tracts that cut wages and benefits to the bone. This workshop will assess the state of the labor movement and argue for long-term strategies to turn back the bosses offensive.\n\nFrom Vietnam to Iraq: U.S. soldiers against war\nThousands of U.S. soldiers are now being told to put their lives on the line for a colonial occupation of Iraq for US control over middle-east ern oil. As in Vietnam\, the U.S. government is only too happy to use immi grants\, minorities and workers as cannon fodder. JOE ALLEN describes the roots and impact of the Vietnam soldiers’\; rebellion\, and how worki ng class troops and families in today’\;s military are beginning to s peak out against a war for empire.\n\nFrom Civil Rights to Black Power: Le ssons for Fighting Racism\nStudent Nonviolent Coordinating Committee chair Stokely Carmichael coined the phrase 'Black Power' in 1966\, after being arrested 27 times for civil disobedience. SAM JORDAN will discuss what Bla ck Power meant to the civil rights movement\, the radical transformation o f the 1960s struggle\, and the lessons we can learn for the fight against racism today.\n\nSocialists in movements—\;building a United Front\nB uilding mass movements requires unity in action. But as the struggle devel ops it confronts questions and debates about ideas\, demands\, strategies and tactics. During the fight against fascism in the 1930s\, Leon Trotsky developed the idea of the United Front as a way for socialists to build in dependent organization\, intervene in movements to influence the outcome o f debates and at the same time fight for unity in action. DENNIS KOSUTH wi ll look at this approach as a guide for socialists today.\n\nWORKSHOPS SES SION 2 (3:00)\n\nFighting the racist criminal injustice system\nOne in eve ry 8 Black men between the ages of 20 and 34 is currently behind bars̵ 2\;seven times the rate for white men the same age. More than 2 million pe ople are either in jail or prison in the United States. But people are beg inning to fight back against the racist criminal injustice system—\;f rom protests in California to stop the execution of Kevin Cooper\, to peop le standing up to police torture and brutality on the South Side of Chicag o. Come hear about the fight against the racist criminal injustice system from activists working on the front lines of the struggle.\n\nNo restricti ons! How can we defend abortion rights?\nWith a 'pro-choice ' president in office in the 1990s\, abortion actually became less affordable and more r estricted. Today\, outraged by the increasing attacks on a woman’\;s right to control her own body\, activists are planning a mass pro-choice r ally in April. ELIZABETH LALASZ talks about what’\;s behind the attac ks\, how we can we keep abortion legal and make it accessible for all wome n.\n\nAnybody but Bush?—\;The politics of lesser evilism\nMost people \, including those on the left\, believe that our top priority should be t o get rid of Bush in the 2004 election. They’\;re advocating a vote f or any Democrat\, no matter how bad their politics\, as a lesser evil. Thi s approach has moved politics further and further to the right. ADAM TURL will argue that the strategy of voting for the Democrats may get Bush out of office\, but that it will fundamentally weaken the fight against war\, poverty and racism.\n\nOccupation & Resistance from Iraq to Palestine\nIn the wake of its conquest of Iraq\, the US plans in conjunction with its re gional sheriff\, Israel\, to attack and bully more countries and install c lient states so it can control the world ’\;s energy supplies. And Ir aqis\, as in Palestine\, far from welcoming their would-be colonial maste rs\, have fought the U.S. occupation from its inception. Socialist Worker reporters NICOLE COLSON and ERIC RUDER will argue that the occupations of Palestine and Iraq are part of U.S. imperialism’\;s plans to dominate the Middle East—\;and that antiwar activists in the U.S. should supp ort self-determination and the right of Iraqis and Palestinians to resist. \n\nRecovery for whom? The Wal-Martization of America\nBush claims his $1 trillion tax cut for the rich pulled the U.S. out of recession and toward a strong economy. But the price of the recovery has been high—\;mount ing job losses\, slashed wages and benefits. MATT NICHTER looks at the bas is of the new boom\, explains why it cannot overcome the problems in the w orld economy\, and the impact on class struggle in America.\n\nU.S. Coup i n Haiti—\;regime change by another name\nThe U.S. has ousted Haiti 217\;s President Jean-Bertrand Aristide\, adding another victim to the lon g list of democratically elected foreign leaders overthrown by the U.S. Ho urs after Aristide left the capital\, U.S. Marines poured into Port-au-Pri nce\, becoming effective occupiers of yet another country. But the mainstr eam media has painted this new occupation as 'humanitarian' and coup leade rs as rag-tag democratic rebels. KATHERINE DWYER takes on the lies about t he U.S. coup\, the real history of U.S. bullying and regime change in Hait i and how activists should respond.\n\nCLOSING SESSION (6:30)\n\nThe strug gle for socialism: A world to win\nAnother world is not only possible\, bu t necessary. What kind of world are we fighting for and how should we orga nize ourselves to win it? AHMED SHAWKI will discuss the tasks facing our m ovement\, and why a socialist society based on human need is the best alte rnative to the horror and destruction of a world driven by profit.\n\nREGI STRATION: $5\n\nSaturday\, April 3\nUniv. of Illinois—\;Chicago\nChic ago Circle Center\, 750 S. Halsted\n\n\nMORE INFORMATION:\nFor more inform ation please call 312-458-9380 or\ne-mail m\;i\;d\;w\; 1\;s\;t\;s\;o\;c\;i\;a\;l\;i\;s\; 16\;s\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\; 9\;\n\nChild care available on request.\n\nINTERNATIONAL SOCIALIST ORGANIZ ATION\npublisher of Socialist Worker newspaper\nwww.socialistworker.org\n\ n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040403 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:750 S. Halsted\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640\, United States SUMMARY:2004 Midwest Socialist Conference * Resisting US Empire UID:20120204T000503EST-oVZlrxtkgU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.socialistworker.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:415-398-4404 Email:dfirger@ran.org DESCRIPTION:Cosponsored by: Rainforest Action Network (RAN)\, Genetic Engin eering Action Network (GEAN)\, Student Environmental\nAction Coalition (SE AC)\, and Envirocitizen\n\nAPPLICATIONS OPEN NOW! Apply Online: www.ran.or g/training/\n\nIf you have questions or are interested in hosting a worksh op please contact: Dan Firger\, 415 398 4404\, dfirger@ran.org\n\n\nAfte r Rainforest Action Network's recent victory against Citigroup\, we're in great shape to begin tackling the rest of the banking sector and cut off t he flow of investment to destructive projects once and for all. But succe ssful campaigns only happen with the support and participation of well-tra ined\, well-informed activists. That's why we're proud to announce a two day 'Strategic Action Training' in Boston\, MA from March 26-28.\n\nThe tr aining is being co-hosted by SEAC and GEAN\, and will feature speakers and trainers from other groups in the Boston area. The Strategic Action Train ing 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.\n\nRAN is committed t o giving activists the tools they need to build their local environmental movement\, and manage safe\, effective and media-savvy campaigns against t he world's largest corporations.\n\n\nTraining workshops include:\n\n* Mar ket Campaign Strategies\n\n* Media Work\n\n* Volunteer Recruitment and Org anizing\n\n* Non-violent direct action basics\n\n* Blockade Training\n\n* Creative Action Planning\, such as Street Theatre\n\n* Grassroots Fundrais ing\n\n* Activist communication\n\n* Organizing Protests\n\n* Movement Bui lding\n\n* Campaign Strategy and Powermapping\n\n* Running Fun and Effecti ve Meetings\n\nA two-day program costs $30.00. Scholarships are available\ , and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For further informatio n please\ncontact Dan Firger at 415 398 4404\, dfirger@ran.org\n Please forward this email on to people who might be interested in participating.\ n\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040328 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040326 GEO:42.351000;-71.059400 LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States SUMMARY:Boston Strategic Action Training UID:20120204T000503EST-w67RhneUUv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ran.org/training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Merging Art and Activism for Global Consciousness!\n\nThe Artiv ist Film Festival is the first festival dedicated to addressing social\, g lobal\, and environmental issues through film\, video\, music\, art and ph otography. Art can be a powerful medium for social change by bringing peo ple together\, raising awareness\, instilling hope\, and inspiring action. \n\nWe seek to unite the entertainment industry\, the corporate world and non-profit organizations towards a common goal of giving socially aware ar tists...hence artivists\, exposure\, while raising public awareness and fu nds for global social causes.\n\nEach year\, we will bring several issues to the forefront. This year we are highlighting Children's Advocacy\, Int ernational Human Rights\, Animal Rights\, and Environmental Issues. The C hildren's League of America\, Witness\, The Humane Society of the United S tates and Greenpeace have been selected and will be recognized and honored for their contributions to these causes. All net proceeds for the Festiv al will go towards supporting these organizations in continuing their char itable work.\n\nThe festival premeries on April 22\, 2004\, the internatio nally recognized Earth Day\, each day recognizing one of the charities. Fi lms will be shown\, forums/ panel discussions on topics for each of the ch arities\, exhibits\, representation from the entertainment industy includi ng Tippy Hedren and Ed Bagley Jr.\, and much much more. Please check out our website for more information on the Artivist Film Festival...Merging A rt and Activism for Global Consciousness!! Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040427 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040422 GEO:34.014600;-118.226000 LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.\, Hollywood\, California\, 90028\, United States SUMMARY:Artivist Film Festival UID:20120204T000503EST-vUswseuLvp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.artivistfilmfestival.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:sophialaf3@aol.com DESCRIPTION:You are invited to visit www.tradeconference.org and register t o attend a regional training in your area and help build your knowledge\, skills and actions to Make Trade Fiar and Stop CAFTA!\nWHO: Student leader s interested in taking a leadership role in protecting the enivronement\, fighting poverty\, and promoting labor rights\, food security\, access to medicines\, good jobs\, and democractic particpation.\nWHAT: Student Leade rship Trade Justice Convergence to build our Action\, Skills and Knowledge to Make Trade Fair and Stop the Central American Free Trade Agreement.\nW HY: On February 20th\, 2004 Bush issued his intent to sign a Free Trade Ag reement with Central America (CAFTA)\, threatening to push millions furthe r into poverty\, undermine rural development\, indigenous rights\, workers ' rights\, environmental rights\, access to esentail medicines\, family fa rms\, democracy\,womn\, essentail services\, health care\, nd education. C ngress wil vote on the agreement as soon as June of 2004. By urging our re presentatives to Vote NO on CAFTA we can play a crucial role in helping to protect he livelihoods of millions. We have no choic but to act! Geograp hical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Trinity University\, San Antonio\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:Trade Justice Convergence: Organizing to Stop CAFTA UID:20120204T000503EST-ldxBCjCHUs@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.tradeconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@njsolidarity.org DESCRIPTION:*~please forward widely!!~*\n\nIntifada Records and SKR Product ions\nPresent:\n\n'The Truth'\n\nA HIP HOP SHOW UNLIKE ANY OTHER!\n\nHIP H OP ARTISTS AND POETS HITTING YOU WITH EMOTION AND THOUGHTS ON THE STRUGGLE IN PALESTINE AND AROUND THE WORLD! \n\nCOME GAIN SOME KNOWLEDGE AND EXPER IENCE ART\, CREATIVITY AND EXPRESSION FOR JUSTICE AND LIBERATION! \n\nFree for EVERYONE!!!\n\nThursday\, March 11th\n8PM - 11PM\nCollege Hall\nLivin gston Student Center\nLivingston Campus \nRutgers University-New Brunswick \n\nFeaturing performances by: \nAli\, Napoleon\, Kontrast\, Soul Purpose\ , Lord Sin\, Salat\, \nJihad\, Dj Infamous\, Reef Ali\, Don Revo\, DraciN\ , \nAbdul Rahman\, Malik Ali\, Proteus\, Trisecta\, Nina Velez\, \nplus ma ny more!!!\n\nSponsored by: New Jersey Solidarity\nwww.njsolidarity.org\n& #105\;n\;f\;o\;@\;n\;j\;s\;o\;l\;i\ ;d\;a\;r\;i\;t\;y\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\n\ n*~Contact us for DIRECTIONS and all other questions!~*\n\n\n Geographica l Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040311T200000 GEO:40.513900;-74.445100 LOCATION:College Hall\, Livingston Student Ctr.\, 84 Joyce Kilmer\, Piscata way\, New Jersey\, 08903\, United States SUMMARY:THE TRUTH: Hip-Hop for Palestine UID:20120204T000503EST-uDTP6nZjp5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.njsolidarity.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:310-568-3380 Email:tradeconf@radicalgrace.net DESCRIPTION:WHO: Student leaders interested in taking a leadership role in \nprotecting the environment\, fighting poverty and promoting labor rights \, food security\, access to medicines\, good jobs and democratic particip ation.\n \nWHAT: Student Leadership Trade Justice Convergence to build our Action\, Skills and Knowledge to Make Trade Fair and Stop the Central Ame rican Free Trade Agreement. Sponsored by Oxfam America\, Global Justice\, Sierra Student Coalition\, United Students Against Sweatshops and United Students for Fair Trade. \n \nWHY: On February 20th\, 2004 Bush issued hi s intent to sign a Free Trade Agreement with Central America (CAFTA)\, thr eatening to push millions further into poverty\, undermine rural developme nt\, indigenous rights\, workers' rights\, environmental rights\, access t o essential medicines\, family farms\, democracy\, women\, essential servi ces\, health care\, and education. Congress will vote on the agreement as soon as June of 2004. By urging our representatives to Vote NO on CAFTA w e can play a crucial \nrule in helping to protect the livelihoods of milli ons. We have no choice but to act! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040328 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040327T090000 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:1 LMU Drive\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90045\, United States SUMMARY:Southern California Regional Trade Justice Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-UlRvTWooG1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.tradeconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:917-921-2978 Email:canecconference@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The East Coast regional conference of the Campus Antiwar Networ k. Join students from around the regions for workshops and discussions on how to take this movement forward. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040403 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Hunter College\, New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Antiwar Network East Coast Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-P4Lux9EX0m@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusantiwar.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:888-233-1948 Email:cecilia_kwru@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:In order to accommodate those participating in the Poor People' s Economic Human Rights Campaign's MARCH FOR OUR LIVES on August 30th\, an d in order to be a visible presence during the Republican National Convent ion\, we will be erecting a Tent City. All registered marchers are welcome to stay at “Bushville” from August 25th – 30th\, and you can register for the march on our website\, www.marchforourlives.org. This Tent City site will be the base for the March For Our Lives and will be where daily teac h-ins\, panels\, workshops\, and performances are held. “Bushville” will f eature a large Medical Tent as a statement addressing the health care cris is in the US and the need for our economic human right to health care. “Bu shville” will also be the departure site for Reality Tours of poverty in N ew York\, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040830 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040825 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Vacant Lot In NYC\, To Be Announced\, New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:'Bushville' Tent City UID:20120204T000503EST-Ze7UvcA4Ub@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.marchforourlives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:215-557-9242 Email:susan_gobreski@lcvef.org DESCRIPTION:Join with others to mark Earth Day and demonstrate your support for better public policy. People from throughout the Philadelphia region will join together in acknowledgement of our responsibility for good stew ardship and the legacy we will leave for future generations. \n\n \n\nWHA T: Candlelight Vigil/Peaceful Protest\, EARTH DAY\n\nWHEN: Thursday\, Ap ril 22\, 2004 from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm\n\nWHERE: Rittenhouse Square\, P hiladelphia\n\nWHY: PROTEST the Administration’\;s environmental pol icies that endanger our water\, air\, land and health\; that protect corpo rate interests over the public interest\; that place our kids and our comm unities at risk and that leave a legacy of pollution\, neglect and abuse. \n\n \n\nThis is a family friendly event\, bring the kids –\; it̵ 7\;s their future. \n\nTo join as a sponsor or for more information\, c ontact Susan Gobreski at 215-557-9242\, s\;u\;s\;a\;n\; _\;g\;o\;b\;r\;e\;s\;k\;i\;@\;l\; c\;v\;e\;f\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040422 GEO:40.003400;-75.186800 LOCATION:Rittenhouse Square\, 19th & Walnut Streets\, Philadelphia\, Pennsy lvania\, 19103\, United States SUMMARY:Earth Day Candlelight Vigil/Peaceful Protest UID:20120204T000503EST-Fv4ngjxpHm@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.lcveducation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:sac@cesdep.org DESCRIPTION:Meeting for student activist organizers at irc.freenode.net cha nnel #cesdep. Time is EST. See web site\, sac.cesdep.org\, for details.\ n\nThe meeting is the first wednesday of each month. Geographical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040407T160000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION SUMMARY:Student Activism Council First Meeting UID:20120204T000503EST-9pvgdh6JWw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://sac.cesdep.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:603-862-2343 Email:nhentz@unh.edu DESCRIPTION:Percy Schmieser\, a Canadian farmer who had is farm stolen by M onsanto\, is coming to UNH to talk about his experience. Geographical Sco pe: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040505T190000 GEO:43.165800;-70.962800 LOCATION:MUB Theater II\, Memeorial Union Building\, University Of NH Campu s\, Durham\, New Hampshire\, 03824\, United States SUMMARY:Percy Schmieser Speaks UID:20120204T000503EST-dG971TvlHD@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:888-233-1948 Email:cecilia_kwru@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Where will you be on the opening day of the Republican National Convention?\n\nWe as students are called to march with the poor\, the hom eless\, the unemployed and their allies as we raise our voices about econo mic human rights violations in the United States! The time has come to sho w our country and the world at large that we believe everyone has the righ t to health care\, affordable housing\, food\, education\, and living wage jobs.\n \nThe Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign is excited to invite students from everywhere to participate in this important event.\n\ nWhy? Because people are poor in America! And the poor are consciously bei ng made to disappear from the debates\, the media\, the job market and the welfare rolls. As the Republican National Convention\ndescends upon New Y ork City\, we will be marching to demand our economic human rights and to call\nfor an end to the war at home\, a war that has left many of us homel ess\, hungry\, unemployed and\nwithout healthcare. As poor and working peo ple of this country\, we cannot afford to suffer silently as\nour lives ar e threatened by political and economic policies that deny us our basic hum an rights. Both\nparties – Republicans and Democrats – have abandoned the poor and working families of this nation\nand so it is up to us to take ou r country in a new direction – one that is based in the economic human\nri ghts to food\, housing\, healthcare\, education and living wage jobs. Unit ed as the Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign\, we will bring tog ether thousands of poor people\, along with students\, social workers\, un ion members\, lawyers and religious leaders to make our voices heard as we March For Our Lives. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040830 GEO:40.040100;-75.117700 LOCATION:United Nations\, 45th St. & 1st Ave\, New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:March for Our Lives UID:20120204T000503EST-SdlnbGHUpA@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.marchforourlives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:202-316-0237 Email:ana@jwj.org DESCRIPTION:This is a week when students and workers join together across t he country to engage in actions that further their economic justice campai gns and celebrate the memories of Cesar E. Chavez & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040329 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Almost Everywhere In The USA\, United States SUMMARY:National Student Labor Week of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-jdCaGX64VE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.jwj.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@alawdaconvention.org DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Struggle: The Road to Palestine\nAl-Awda\, The Pale stine Right to Return Coalition's 2nd National\nConvention\, NY\, NY\nApr il 16-18\, 2004\n\nSpeakers include:\n\nMs. Maha Nassar\nFormer political prisoner and Chair of the Union of Palestinian Women's\nCommittees in Gaza and the West Bank\n\nDr. Karma Nabulsi\nPLO representative from 1977 to 1 990\n\nDr. Salman Abu Sitta\nFormer member of Palestine National Council a nd General Coordinator for\nthe Palestinian Right of Return Congress\n\nF eaturing Workshops on:\n\nRight of Reutrn and Refugees\nPalestine and Self -Determination\nSustainable Struggle: Homeland Security & the Patriot Act\ nPalestinian Prisoners\nApartheid\nOppression in Activism\nOrganizing: Fro m Grassroots to Cultural Activism\nCoalition Building\nConfronting Hegemon y: U.S. Imperialism & the War on the Arab Nation Media\n\nJanuary 22\, 20 03\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nPALESTINE RIGHT TO RETURN CONVENTION TO BE HE LD IN NEW YORK CITY\n\n\n\nAl-Awda ('The Return') New York/New Jersey\, th e local chapter of the\nPalestine Right to Return Coalition\, announced to day that it will be\nhosting the coalition's international right of retur n convention in New\nYork City on April 16-18\, 2004. Al-Awda is a grassr oots organization of\nPalestinians and their allies dedicated to ensuring fundamental justice\nfor the Palestinian people through the implementati on of Palestinian\nrefugees' right to return to their homes and homeland. \n\nThe convention\, held last year in Toronto\, Canada\, will bring toget her\nhundreds of activists\, academics and right of return organizers from \nacross North America\, the Arab Homeland and around the world. These\nc onvention participants will join with local activists and numerous\nmembe rs of the Palestinian and Arab communities in the New York/New\nJersey ar ea for keynote speeches\, workshops and strategy sessions\ndedicated to t he strengthening of the North American and international\nmovement for Pa lestinians' right to return.\n\nIn 1948\, over 750\,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes and\nhomelands by force and violence\, as Zionis t armies attempted to ethnically\ncleanse Palestine in order to create an exclusionary Jewish state on\nPalestinian land. Many Palestinians had be en compelled to leave their\nlands during the period prior to 1948\, as Z ionists sought to expand their\ncontrol over Palestinian land through for ce and threats of physical\nforce\, and many more have been expelled and forced into exile since that\ntime. The process of expulsion and disposse ssion continues to this day\,\nas does the Palestinian struggle for return . These Palestinian refugees\,\nand their descendants\, now numbering ove r five million\, have been denied\nthe right to return to their homes and lands for over fifty-f ive years\,\ndespite the fact that refugees' right to return to their homes is a\nfundamental right also recognized in the U niversal Declaration of Human\nRights and the Geneva Conventions. In addi tion\, United Nations Resolution\n194\, passed in 1948\, was to ensure th at Palestinian refugees are\npermitted to return home. Despite the vast w eight of justice and law\,\nPalestinian refugees have been prohibited fro m returning to their homes.\n\nAl-Awda's convention\, in the words of a do cument released by the group to\nannounce the event\, is timely because 't he fundamental right for\nPalestinians to return to their homes . . . is under constant threat.'\nThe recent announcement of the so-called 'Geneva Accord\,' continues\nAl-Awda\, 'sidestepped legal precedents and used de ceptive language to\ndeny millions of refugees their internationally ensh rined right of\nreturn.' However\, Al-Awda states that 'in spite of the o ngoing efforts to\ndefeat the Palestinians\, activists and people of cons cience across the\nworld refuse to waver in their support for the Palestin ian struggle for\nliberation\, self-determination and return\,' citing th e centrality of the\nPalestinian struggle to the anti-war movement\, the development of a new\ninternational Right of Return Congress and new organ izations and\ninitiatives in Lebanon\, Syria\, Jordan and the Arab Americ an community.\n\nIn this context of struggle for fundamental rights and ju stice\, the\nconvention will provide opportunities for coalition-building\ , networking\,\nmutual education and the development of sustainable strat egies for\npolitical action. Al-Awda New York/New Jersey invites those wh o support\nthe principles of the convention to endorse the convention\, m obilize for\nit\, and work together to ensure it will be the successful\, momentous\noccasion it promises to be.\n\nGuiding Principles\n\n\n1. Pale stinian Arabs\, within areas occupied in 1948\, 1967\, and all those in ex ile\, comprise a single\, indivisible people. They are indigenous to Pales tine and\, as such\, have the right to live as equals anywhere in historic Palestine. \n2. The Palestinian people's right to self-determination and return are inalienable and nonnegotiable. Ending Zionist occupation of Pal estine and implementing the right of all Palestinian refugees to return to their original towns and villages everywhere in historic Palestine are pr erequisites (or fundamental/essential) to a lasting peace. \n3. The Palest inian Right of Return is a national\, collective and individual right\, wh ich is not subject to any form of negation or compromise. It is rooted in the irreducible\, natural entitlement of an individual and a people to the ir original homes\, property\, and homeland. It is a fundamental right tha t transcends generations\, place of residence and birth\, as well as agree ments and treaties. As such\, the Right of Return\, which is inseparable f rom the right to self-determination\, has been enshrined in international law and codified in more than 135 United Nations resolutions starting with Resolution 194. \n4. Zionist apartheid\, racism\, and settler-colonialism in Palestine\, manifested through massacres\, occupation\, land confiscat ion\, ethnic cleansing and separation\, discrimination\, and the systemic denial of fundamental human dignity in Palestine is violative of the most basic human standards and all tenets of international law. Thus\, the Pale stinian resistance is justified by natural principles of liberty and inter national laws protecting such liberties. \n5. The occupation of Palestine is the longest and most suffocating the world has seen in the past century . The Palestinian struggle for liberation has been congruently enduring. P alestine is the last remaining obstacle to colonial and imperial hegemony in the Arab Homeland and the Anglo-American occupation of Iraq has become yet another stepping stone towards the imposition of imperial control and dominance. Hence\, Palestinian resistance is part and parcel of the resist ance by oppressed peoples worldwide against foreign occupation\, coloniali sm and hegemony. Just as the agenda of the new imperial order\, of which I srael is an inextricable part\, is global\, resistance to it must be globa l and united so as to be sustainable and successful. In this context\, the Palestinian and Iraqi struggles for full self-determination are the embod iment of the global resistance to settler and military occupation. \n6. Th e Palestinians' struggle for freedom and dignity is inseparable from the s truggle of Arab and Muslim Americans against discrimination and repression \; by people of color against political and social marginalization\; by th e working class against economic exploitation\; and all forms of repressio n. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040418 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040416 GEO:40.740900;-73.999800 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, 10011\, United States SUMMARY:Al-Awda International Convention UID:20120204T000503EST-FKsrSdGiNW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.alawdaconvention.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:413-626-8435 (cell) Email:emily@seac.org DESCRIPTION:The Tampaction Day of Action is for all youth\, students\, mens truators\, and allies to take action to promote sustainable\, affordable\, and healthy tampon alternatives and to expose the dangers the tampon indu stry poses to our health\, the environment\, and our well-being.\n\nWe enc ourage creative educational actions of all sorts. We also encourage you to use this day to launch or build the Tampaction Campaign on your campus. D ownload our action packet on our website\, www.tampaction.org\, post infor mation on what your group is doing by signing up for campusactivism and su bmitting a Tampaction Campaign update (www.campusactivism.org/tampaction)\ , and call us with any questions and ideas! Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040408 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION SUMMARY:April 8th Tampaction Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-JDS5VB1ZUn@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.tampaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:farmworker_justice@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:National Farmworker Awareness Week\nMarch 29th - April 4th\, 20 04\nUnite with farmworker advocates nationwide! Raise awareness about farm worker issues in your area!\n\nCheck out the most recent additions to the Materials Packets online www.saf-unite.org!\nPrint and distribute the atta ched flyer including facts about farmworkers and political cartoons!\n\nFa rmworker Awareness Week (FAW) is a SAF-called\, nation-wide week of action for students and community members to raise awareness about farmworker is sues on their campuses and in their communities. \n\nMATERIALS PACKETS are available to download on-line at WWW.SAF-UNITE.ORG –\; includes acti on ideas\, leaflets\, boycott information\, sample letters to CEO’\;s \, Cesar Chavez quotes\, current legislation and more!\n\nIdeas for what Y OU can do\n Stage a rally on your campus quad or in a public space\, and i nvite farmworkers\, labor rights activists\, faculty and students to speak on farmworker issues.\n Ask students to sign petitions demanding the remo val of farmworker boycotted products from campus stores and cafeterias.\n Leaflet with friends in front of a grocery store or Taco Bell\, encouragin g consumers to honor farmworker-called boycotts on Mt. Olive Pickle Co. an d Taco Bell.\n Facilitate teach-ins/presentations about farmworker issues. \n Host a Fundraiser Party to support a farmworker union or organization s upporting farmworkers (such as SAF).\n Take a fieldtrip to a local farm an d learn about sustainable organic farming practices. Depending on time of year\, some farms will let you set up a day where your group can help cul tivate or harvest produce to experience farm work firsthand.\n Email your friends and families explaining farmworkers’\; conditions and why far mworkers are important to you.\n\nTell SAF what you plan to do so that we can help publicize your events!\nAdd FAW dates to your organizations or ca mpus’\; website or newsletter calendar!\n\nContact: Laxmi Haynes\, Na tional Student Organizer 919-660-3660\n\nStudent Action with Farmworkers (SAF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to bring stude nts and farmworkers together to learn about each other’\;s lives\, sh are resources and skills\, improve conditions for farmworkers\, and build diverse coalitions working for social change. SAF accomplishes its missio n by coordinating summer internships\, providing year-round opportunities for direct service\, and carrying out community education\, advocacy\, and community and labor organizing work.\n\nCo-sponsored by the Student Labor Action Project (SLAP). The Student Labor Week of Action is the same week as FAW\, March 29-April 4\, and thousands of students across the U.S. wil l plan events and rallies supporting labor rights. Contact: Ana Rizo\, &# 97\;n\;a\;@\;j\;w\;j\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\ , www.jwj.org\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040329 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Farmworker Awareness Week UID:20120204T000503EST-DPj1ronSGg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.saf-unite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:831-459-5356 Email:convergence@usft.org DESCRIPTION:If you live in the states of Arizona\, Nevada\, New Mexico\, Te xas\, Colorado\, Utah\, or Wyoming\, then sign up for the 2004 USFT Southw est Regional Conference. \n\nThe Southwest Regional USFT Fair Trade Confe rence will strengthen the work students are currently doing on our their o wn coffee and other Fair Trade campaigns\, expand the Fair Trade student m ovement to other campuses and create an infrastructure for students and un iversities in the Southwest to coordinate their efforts and collaborate wi th one another. \n\nUnited Students for Fair Trade (USFT) is a national or ganization which coordinates student Fair Trade campaigns from Alaska to F lorida. USFT will collaborate with Trinity University in hosting a two day conference that will establish a regional group to coordinate and educate campuses on Fair Trade work. This two-day conference will bring together students already involved in Fair Trade organizing as well as new students who hope to learn about Fair Trade and bring campaigns to their universit ies.\n\nGoals of Conference \n\nTo educate students and staff on the benef its of Fair Trade and how we can support producers by buying Fair Trade \n To create a Southwestern Regional Group of United Students for Fair Trade \nTo give students the skills\, information and support to create Fair Tra de campaigns on their campus \n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040401T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Trinity University\, San Antonio\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:United Students for Fair Trade Southwest Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-KvC4fhJnjS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:202-345-2734 Email:mdixon@oxfamamerica.org DESCRIPTION:We have a historic opportunity to shape a new global trade agen da which puts the needs of people first!\n\n...only one thing is missing . ..\n...you!\n\nJoin the Movement for Trade Justice\, and help defeat CAFTA !\n\nAttend the West Coast Trade Justice Convergence: Organizing to STOP C AFTA Training\n\nVisit www.tradeconference.org and register now to help Ma ke Trade Fair and Stop CAFTA! \n \nWHERE and WHEN: Los Angeles\, CA March 27\n \nWHO: Students and others interested in taking a leadership role in protecting the environment\, fighting poverty and promoting labor rights\ , food security\, access to medicines\, good jobs and democratic participa tion.\n \nWHAT: Trade Justice Convergence to build our Action\, Skills and \nKnowledge to Make Trade Fair and Stop the Central American Free Trade Ag reement. Sponsored by Oxfam America\, Global Justice\, Sierra Student Coa lition\, United Students Against Sweatshops and United Students for Fair T rade. \n \nWHY: On February 20th\, 2004 Bush issued his intent to sign a Free Trade Agreement with Central America (CAFTA)\, threatening to push mi llions further into poverty\, undermine rural development\, indigenous rig hts\,\nworkers' rights\, environmental rights\, access to essential medici nes\, family farms\, democracy\, women\, essential services\, health care\ , and\neducation. Congress will vote on the agreement as soon as June of 2 004. By urging our representatives to Vote NO on CAFTA we can play a cruci al\nrule in helping to protect the livelihoods of millions. We have no ch oice but to act! \n \nHOW: Visit www.tradeconference.org to register now. \n\nIn Solidarity\,\n\nMichelle Dixon\, Oxfam America\n\n**Limited finan cial aid is available. For more information on financial aid and how to ap ply e-mail m\;d\;i\;x\;o\;n\;@\;o\;x\;& #102\;a\;m\;a\;m\;e\;r\;i\;c\;a\;.\; 11\;r\;g\;\n.\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040327T090000 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:Loyola Marymount University\, 1 LMU Drive\, Los Angeles\, Californ ia\, 90045\, United States SUMMARY:West Coast Trade Justice Convergence UID:20120204T000503EST-EnMucMBK87@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.tradeconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@syracuseanimalrights.com DESCRIPTION:The FREE conference\, spanning three days\, will focus on socia l causes\, tactics\, education\, analysis\, actions\, philosophy\, and his tory of the Animal Liberation movement. Topics include: Politics of Cultur e\; Building Bridges Between Academics and Activists\; Animal Ethics\; Ped agogy of a Rebel\; Being a Former ALF Member\; Feminist Imperatives and th e ALF\; Human Rights and Animal Rights: Solidarity with the ALF\; and more . Presented in panel and discussion form\, each topic will be discussed an d examined to produce academic dialogue that will advance the movement. Co ncluding the conference Sunday night\, a benefit show will be held that wi ll showcase bands that support Animal Liberation performing cover songs.\n \nSPEAKERS:\nAshanti Alston - Former Member of the Black Panther Party & B lack Liberation Army Political Prisoner\n \nKevin Jonas - Organizer of SHA C/USA (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty)\n \nAndy Stephanian - Former Animal Liberation Front prisoner and member of Animal Defense League Long Island \n \nMatt Ball - Co-founder of Vegan Outreach\n \nLawrence Sampson - Sout hern Regional Spokesperson of American Indian Movement and \n \nNik Hensey - Former ALF spokesperson in Los Angeles and grassroots organizer\n \nEri k Marcus - Author of bestselling book\, Vegan: The New Ethics of Eating\n \nDr. Karen Davis - Founder and President of United Poultry Concerns \n \n Josh Harper - Filmmaker and Activist (www.reclaimmedia.com)\n \nDr. Steve Best - Chair of the Philosophy Department\, University of Texas\n \nLaura Duccesch - Director of Education at Animalearn\n \nDr Joshua Frank\, Execu tive Director of FIREPAW\, Inc.\n \npattrice jones - Cofounder of the East ern Shore Sanctuary and Education Center\n \nDr. Maxwell Schnurer - Profes sor of Debate\, Marist College\n \nJeff Watkins - Co-founder of Animal Def ense League\n \nDr. Lauren Eastwood - Sociology professor at Syracuse Univ ersity\n \nAND MANY MANY MORE AMAZING SPEAKERS...\n\nSTUDENT PAPER PRESENT ATIONS:\nUndergrad and Grad students will be given the opportunity to pres ent papers on Animal Liberation\n\nVIDEO PREMIER\nGourmetCruelty.com will present Delicacy of Despair\, a video which takes you behind the closed do ors of America's foie gras factory farms. The 16 minute documentary follow s the investigation of this cruel industry and the open liberation of 15 d ucks.\n \nNATIONAL BOOK RELEASE\nLantern Books will be hosting the release of Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? Reflections on the Liberation of Anima ls.\n \n\n\nplease register at: http://www.cala-online.org/Student_Associa tion/register.htm\nOR\nwww.syracuseanimalrights.com\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040425 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040423 GEO:43.037700;-76.139600 LOCATION:Syracuse University\, Syracuse\, New York\, 13244\, United States SUMMARY:Animal Liberation Student Association Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-BoUnW5945i@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cala-online.org/Student_Association/register.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Biology and Security National Symposium will provide high s chool and lower-level undergraduate students a unique opportunity to exami ne\, in-depth\, the implications of this cutting-edge issue. This year's s ymposium will bring together students from around the country for an intro duction to the historical and future implications of biology and security by prominent experts in the field.\n\nThe symposium will feature leadershi p sessions and team-building activities\, as well as lectures\, panels and group discussions on important topics in biology and security\, including :\n\n-Prevention of Bioterrorist Attacks\n-Public Health Preparedness\n-Hi story and Science of Biological Weapons\n-International Cooperation\n-Bala ncing Scientific Openness and National Security in Biological Research\n\n The registration deadline is June 18\, 2004. For more information on the event\, please visit www.spusa.org and check under 'Events'. If you have any questions or would like to receive brochures on the event\, please co ntact Jessi Steinitz at j\;s\;t\;e\;i\;n\;i\;& #116\;z\;@\;s\;p\;u\;s\;a\;.\;o\;r\;& #103\;\n. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040715 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040711 GEO:38.900100;-77.047900 LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Washington\, District of Columb ia\, 20052\, United States SUMMARY:Biology and Security National Symposium UID:20120204T000503EST-EnNkKvOCLR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.spusa.org/events/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:trinitycollegearabicclub@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 31st 7pm\n McCook Auditorium\, Trinity Colle ge\, Hartford\, CT\n Directions:\nhttp://www.trincoll.edu/AboutTrinity/Vis itingTrinity/DirectionsToTrinity.htm\n\n PANELISTS: Chengiah Ragaven\, Cli nton Bailey\, Mazin Qumsiyeh\n IN ISRAEL / PALESTINE\n Is the fence/barrie r a just barrier to terror or an unjust barrier to\npeace and human rights ? And should the United States continue to aid\nits construction? \n\n G eographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040331 GEO:41.745000;-72.687800 LOCATION:300 Summit St\, Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06106\, United States SUMMARY:Panel on the Apartheid Wall at Trinity College UID:20120204T000503EST-F3CJCl6Xz2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.trincoll.edu/orgs/arabic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:773-834-8934 Email:coordinator@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:This conference aims to bring together a large and diverse audi ence interested in joining in on a conversation about the aims of today’s community development policies. In order to more fully understand the obst acles before us\, we will look to the period of urban renewal as the start ing point for our discussion about public policy\, community initiatives a nd individual concerns about how our city is changing. We hope to combine perspectives of both scholars and community activists and practitioners to uncover new and exciting ways of tackling the persistent challenges of ra cial and economic integration\, access to knowledge\, affordable housing a nd community revitalization. The conference is open to the public and we h ope all who may be interested in participating in this unique forum for di scussion will join us. Please follow the links above to find out more info rmation about the conference\, including a schedule\, access to transporta tion and invited speakers.This conference aims to bring together a large a nd diverse audience interested in joining in on a conversation about the a ims of today’s community development policies. In order to more fully unde rstand the obstacles before us\, we will look to the period of urban renew al as the starting point for our discussion about public policy\, communit y initiatives and individual concerns about how our city is changing. We h ope to combine perspectives of both scholars and community activists and p ractitioners to uncover new and exciting ways of tackling the persistent c hallenges of racial and economic integration\, access to knowledge\, affor dable housing and community revitalization. The conference is open to the public and we hope all who may be interested in participating in this uniq ue forum for discussion will join us. Please follow the links above to fin d out more information about the conference\, including a schedule\, acces s to transportation and invited speakers. Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040410 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040409 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:1414 E 59th St\,\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60637\, United States SUMMARY:Cityspace: The Past of Urban Renewal and the Future of Community De velopment UID:20120204T000503EST-KeSxbfzJ5i@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.chicagocityspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:202-675-2319 Email:jnoble@dcaclu.org DESCRIPTION:11th Annual 4-day Fast and Vigil in front of the US Supreme Cou rt to mark the anniversaries of two landmark Supreme Court cases on the de ath penalty. Some activists will fast (no food/but drinking). Lots of gre at public education with the multitudes of tourists that pass by + Rally + Concert. Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040702 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040629T000000 GEO:38.908200;-76.982100 LOCATION:US Supreme Court\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20002\, Uni ted States SUMMARY:Fast and Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty UID:20120204T000503EST-CDNV9RMDAO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.abolition.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:arw233@nyu.edu DESCRIPTION:Join Jewish student activists from across the country in the fi ght \nfor global economic\, social\, and environmental justice.\n\n\n Seek ing Peace\, Pursuing Justice\, Healing the Earth -- Jewish Student Global Justice Conference\n\n April 16-18th in New York City\n\n - Build the Jewi sh activist community\n - Discuss key global justice issues such as trade\ , labor\, the \n environment\, gender\, and corporate accountability\n - P articipate in workshops with activists on labor organizing\, fair \n trade \, anti-war/anti-occupation\, environmental justice\, grassroots \n organi zing\, and much more\n - Gain tools for activism back on your campuses\n - Take advantage of all that NYC has to offer\n\n Invited speakers include: \n Simon Greer\, director of NY Jobs with Justice\n Rabbi and Activist Art hur Waskow\n Ruth Messenger\, President of American Jewish World Service\n Eli Pariser from Moveon.org\n Eric Entebe\, Sierra Club National Press Se cretary\n Oxfam American and Earthworks ?No Dirty Gold? Campaign\n Fair Tr ade and anti-sweatshop activists\n Jews for Racial and Economic Justice\n ... and much more to come\n Saturday Night Live Music at BAM café ? Matisa yhu\,\n Hassidic Reggae Supper Star\n \n\n For more info and registratio n forms go to http://www.nyu.edu/bronfman\n Registration is $50. We sugges t asking for sponsorship from local \n Hillels or other organizations.\n\n Checks should be written to The Bronfman Center (Attention: Global \n Jus tice Conference) and mailed to The Bronfman Center\, 7 East 10th \nSt\, N ew York\, NY 10003\n\n Housing will be with NYU students so please bring a sleeping bag \nand indicate when registering whether or not you will need housing.\n\n This conference is for you\, so please be in touch if there is \n anything specific you are interested in.\n Contact a\;r\; 19\;2\;3\;3\;@\;n\;y\;u\;.\;e\;d\;u \;\n with any questions\n\n Sponsored by the Bronfman Center for Jewish St udent life at NYU\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040418 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040416 GEO:40.730200;-73.988600 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, 10003\, United States SUMMARY:Jewish Student Global Justice Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-gVU2TdVKVR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyu.edu/bronfman END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:703-615-3837 Email:pl57@georgetown.edu\, DESCRIPTION:This is a regional conference for United Students Against Sweat shops. We will address issues such as living wage campaigns\, ways to get your campus to sell sweatshop free apparel\, and campus labor policies. There will also be a electoral politics training for the first 40 people w ho sign up. Led by the USSA\, this will focus how to win grassroots campa igns of all kinds by focusing on messaging\, organizing skills\, and strat egy building. \n\nRegistration is $5-$15. Housing and some meals provide d. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040418 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040416 GEO:39.897200;-75.344100 LOCATION:Swarthmore College\, Swarthmore\, Pennsylvania\, 19081\, United St ates SUMMARY:USAS Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference - Swarthmore UID:20120204T000503EST-fUP4hVT7dT@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Join us in a discussion on the coming peak in oil production\, the\nconsequences and the actions that can be taken.\n\nWhere: Pasadena\nW hen: Wednesday\, April 14th\, 7:00 PM\n\nFor More Information:\nVisit OilAwarness.meetup.com\nEmail I\;W\;a\;n\;t\;K\;u \;c\;i\;n\;i\;c\;h\;@\;e\;i\;n\;e \;m\;.\;u\;s\;\n\nCall Eric at 714-926-1916\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040414 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Pasadena\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Peak Oil Awareness Meetup UID:20120204T000503EST-fopujUejr8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://OilAwareness.meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-854-8041 Email:aapf@law.columbia.edu DESCRIPTION:Affirmative Action is at a critical juncture. The landmark vict ory in the University of Michigan case Grutter v Bollinger not only reaffi rmed the value of affirmative action\, it also broadened its scope in many significant ways. Yet\, while supporters of affirmative action have reaso n to be hopeful\, the Grutter decision remains vulnerable to a host of cou nter-initiatives that seek to limit\, if not completely eliminate\, affirm ative action in higher education and beyond . \n\nAs we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education\, it appears that advocates of racial equity may have to accomplish infinitely more in half the time\, g iven Justice O’Connor’s intimation that reasonable equity in educational o pportunities will be realized within 25 years. This will require an enorm ous collaborative effort\, beginning now\, among the many stakeholders who defended affirmative action in Grutter.\n\nToward this end\, we invite yo u to attend the “Strategy Summit on Affirmative Action: Reclaiming the Hig h Ground 50 Years after Brown\,” at Columbia University Law School\, April 22nd-23rd\, 2004. \n\nFree and Open to the Public. Registration Required. \n\nFor more information and to register visit www.aapf.org or call 212-85 4-8041.\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040424 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040422 GEO:40.812200;-73.953200 LOCATION:Columbia University Law School\, Jerome Greene Hall\, 435 West 116 th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10027\, United States SUMMARY:Strategy Summit on Affirmative Action UID:20120204T000503EST-M4as7VVjXU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.aapf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Dazzle the forces of corporate globalization with streets full of resistance and vision! While the biotechnology industry and its lobbyis ts meet in San Francisco and the G8 meets in Georgia\, join us in San Fran cisco for a mass mobilization that says NO to corporate profiteering and d estruction and YES to the world we want.\n\nRECLAIM THE COMMONS! Tradition ally\, the commons was cropland\, grazing land\, or forest that belonged t o the community as a whole and benefited all. Now\, the commons includes e verything needed to support life on earth: air\, water\, shelter\, food\, energy\, biodiversity – as well as our multicultural heritage. Corporation s\, aided by the governments they dominate\, are seizing control of these basic rights\, and privatizing them for the profit of a few. Yet\, public control of the commons is essential for true democracy\; for racial\, econ omic\, and social justice\; and for a diverse and sustainable society. We are reclaiming the commons!\n\nRESIST BIOTECH! The biotechnology industry is a prime example of how global corporations are eroding democracy\, thre atening our health and environment\, and concentrating control of our food and resources in the hands of a few profit-driven companies. With almost no public debate\, over 100-million acres of genetically engineered (GE) c rops are planted each year in theUnited States. That’s almost 70% of the w orld’s GE crops. Once released into the environment\, these GE life forms can’t be recalled\, and there’s no way to predict their effects on our bod ies\, ecosystems\, and our future. Gambling with the future of human and e nvironmental health is gravely affecting FOOD SOVEREIGNTY throughout the w orld\, dramatically increasing the risks of BIOWARFARE and further entrenc hing the health-for-profit system with the creation of BIOPHARMACEUTICALS that are ‘grown’ in GE plants and animals. Already these artificial life f orms have contaminated seeds and crops that have been cultivated over thou sands of years. And while our tax dollars subsidize corporations developin g antiaging drugs and biological weapons\, these same companies deny affor dable drugs to people in desperate need of medical relief.\n\nPLANT ALTERN ATIVES! It’s time to put as much energy into creating that better world as we have been putting into resisting the exploitative one! We need to get off the corporate grid\, exercise democracy outside of party-driven\, corp orate-funded electoral machines\, live sustainable lives\, and create just and thriving communities amid the corporate-controlled world! As part of the June Mobilization\, we will be PLANTING ALTERNATIVES all over the Bay Area! We’ll be showcasing community-based\, eco-solutions to urban problem s such as unemployment\, homelessness\, pollution\, gutted education and s ervices\, unaffordable health care\, exploitation of immigrants\, police b rutality\, crime\, corporate threats to neighborhood sovereignty\, and oth er pressing economic and racial justice issues! Check out the web site to sign up for a project or to add your own! Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040609 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040603 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:San Francisco\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Reclaim the Commons UID:20120204T000503EST-LiMJwwePCt@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.reclaimthecommons.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:920-203-6966 (Bob P) Email:jutdog@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:questions\, email Jut at j\;u\;t\;d\;o\; 03\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\; 1\;m\;\n\n\nWI EARTH DAY COALITION –\; Saturday\, April 17\n\nA g roup of students representing the UW Oshkosh Campus Greens and SEAC will b e joining more than 600 students in a statewide environmental awareness mi ssion. In “\;Taking Action for Wisconsin’\;s Future\,”\; th e coalition will be delivering literature on the Wisconsin LegislatureR 17\;s and the Bush Administration’\;s attacks on Wisconsin's core env ironmental protections. UW Oshkosh students will be meeting in Green Bay at 1:00pm for a rally to kick off the mobilization project. www.wisconsine arthday.org\n\n\nMONDAY\, APRIL 19\n\n\nEarth Week Art Fair Celebration\n1 0:00 - 3:00pm Reeve Union Mall\n\nStudents\, faculty\, and guests will be able to view local art on display in Reeve Union. Art from local K-12 sch ools and daycare centers will celebrate the importance of the environment and the significance of art in education. Carl Traeger elementary and midd le school\, Lourdes High School\, Princeton 3rd graders\, Arts for Kids da ycare\, and the UW Oshkosh daycare have donated their time and art to expr ess their concerns for environmental well-being and progress. The Gatherin g will also include art from UW Oshkosh Fine Arts students\, faculty\, as well as local community artists. Ashley Schettl and Ona Paul\, known for t heir recycled fiber art\, and Nathan Freidenburg\, a fine arts ceramicist are among the artists displaying their work. Dale DeVries\, Joshua Marquar dt\, Phil Sullivan\, and Mandy Mabbott will join local children for on-sit e artwork.\n\n\n1st Annual UWO Environmental Steward Summit\n4:00 –\; 7:00pm Wisconsin Room –\; Reeve Union\n\nA kickoff to the exciting Earth Week celebration here at UW Oshkosh\, this is an evening of environ mental education\, organization\, and motivation. Special Guest and forme r National Ombudsman for the EPA Robert Martin will address the scandalous corruption within the EPA and Federal Government. The controversial rele ase of Martin from his position in the EPA has highlighted his accusations of the corporate corruption of some of the EPA’\;s top administrator s. \n\n4-5:00pm: Social hour\, environmental group interaction\, panelist s and audience will have a chance to meet and discuss ideas and issues. E ats and Treats available.\n5-6:00pm: Robert Martin discusses his experien ce as an environmental activist in the EPA\, followed by question and answ er.\n6-7:00pm: Environmental Activist Panel\, featuring Becky Katers of C lean Water Action Council\, Andy Robson of the Earth Charter Summit\, Roge r Ratcliff and Donna Young of the League of Conservation Voters and Sierra Club\, and Robert Martin. Chaired by Tony Palmeri.\n\n\n\nMusic: ( Unio n outdoor court ) –\; times to be determined\n UW Oshkosh Steel Drum Band\n A Steel Drum Band!!! Nothing more needs to be said.\n Sounds Like Braille\nOut-jazz\, prog rock or metal\, and anything experimental\, and even a balled or two\n Myopic Son\nForceful rhythm patterns and intensity –\; fueled melodies. A melodic active rock style that is hard ̵ 1\; driving\, while easy to the ear\n - One more band to be named -\n\n\n\ nTUESDAY\, APRIL 20 \n\n\nResearch Presentations\, UWO Environmental Stud ies Senior Seminar\n3:00 –\; 6:00pm Reeve Union\n\nEnvironmental Stu dies majors and minors will offer presentations of case study research the y are doing for ES 490.\n\n\nMilitarism and the Environment\n5:45 –\; 7:00pm - Reeve Union\n\nTargeting civilians\, mistreating prisoners of war\, and destroying sensitive infrastructure\, such as large dams and nuc lear power stations are all serious issues of war. The increasingly devast ating potential of modern warfare showed\, however\, that existing interna tional laws have not fully addressed environmental dangers\, such as the i ndiscriminate use of landmines\, the ecological destruction caused by mass movements of refugees and the potential devastation threatened by weapons of mass destruction. Founder of the Winnebago Peace and Justice Center a nd UWO student Bob Poeschl leads an engaging discussion on the harmful eff ects of militarism on the environment.\n\n\nThe Case for Universal Health Care: \n\nAn overview of the weaknesses\, inequities\, and projected failu res within the current US health care delivery model\, and an introduction to reform.\n\n7:15 –\; 8:30pm - Reeve Union\n\nAccording to the Ju ly 2000 Issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association\, medical negligence is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Furthermore\, over forty-three million people in this country do not have access to healthcare. Join Sondra Swiney\, NHA\, and UWO faculty as they address this serious issue that is plaguing our nation.\n\n\n\n\nAn Eveni ng Soiree\n10:00 –\; 12:00am - Winnebago Peace & Justice Center\, M ain St\n\nAn evening of affluence and relaxation\, this is a gathering of all community and university groups involved with Earth Week ’\;04. Accompanied by smooth live music\, come and congratulate your colleagues o n a brilliant job. Donations will benefit the WPJC and its community build ing endeavors.\n\n\nMusic: ( Union outdoor court )\n Airborne Burn Victim s : 2:30 –\; 3:20\nUpbeat disco with lots of nudity. But really\, dr iving rock with a crazy twist of Jazz. If Happy were men\, they’\;d be these guys.\n Drop Dead Giant : 3:40 –\; 4:25\nGoat–\;Falcon rock from Oshkosh\, WI. If anthrax were women\, it would be these guys.\ n Happy : 4:50 –\; 5:45\nHappy is what every band should be –\; happy. For a weak stomack\, digestion is put to the test. Happy is the pop band. Grab every pencil and pen in your house and put them in one han d. Now draw a picture for yourself. Happy is therapy. You are a nut-job . Do you take medicine? Happy is better!!!!!!!!!!!\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, AP RIL 21\n\n\nSustainable Energy Fare\n6:30 –\; 8:00 - Wisconsin Room \, Reeve Union \nJoin us for a panel discussion on Energy Conservation and Alternatives in Wisconsin. Presenting will be Tina Brueckner of Johnson Controls (addressing JC's campus conservation/efficiency efforts\, & graci ously supplying us with compact fluorescents to distribute)\, Dennis Brile y of RENEW Wisconsin (speaking on wind energy developments)\, Bob Hernke ( highlighting their NatureWise & SolarWise programs\, as well as the Green Power purchasing partnership with UWO)\, & Jennifer Giergerich of WISPIRG (presenting on their Clean Energy program). \n\n\nMusic: (Union mall and Union outdoor court ) –\; All electricity free\n Bric Dasho Acoustic : 2:30 –\; 3:15 (Union Fireplace)\nA goofy\, slimy cracker from th e Rock’\;n’\;Roll capital of the World –\; Neenah WI. Join Justin Bricco and guests for soul-touching\, slime drenching originals.\n Recycled Drum Workshop : 3:30 –\; 4:15 (Outdoor Court )\nJoin loca l professional drummer Mark Powers for this exploration into the rhythms a nd beats of junk. Junk Jams will transform these “\;found soundsR 21\; into intense rhythms while developing creativity and team work skills \n\n Baer Vs Powers : 4:30 –\; 5:20\nThe only rustic\, old-tyme\, f ingerpickin\, nosepickin jugband musician left in the jugband capital of t he world –\; Oshkosh\, WI –\; Aaron Baer\n Fox Valley Strings Re tro : 5:30 –\; 6:20\n Lucas and Matt shred the stings and harmonie s of crazy bluegrass\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 22\n\n\nEnvironmentalism in our Government\nRepresentative Spencer Black\, D - Madison\nAfternoon - Ree ve Union (Time to be determined)\n\nJoin us for this engaging talk by Sta te Assemblyman Spencer Black. A former conservation representative of the Sierra Club\, Audubon Society Environmentalist of the Year Award Recipient \, Wis. Federation of Teachers Legislator of the Year recipient\, Clean Wa ter Action Council Environmental Advocate of the Year recipient\, and Mid west Renewable Energy Association Environmental Excellence Award winner\, Representative Black will be discussing the rich environmental history of Wisconsin\, as well as the threats the new Job Creations Act imposes on ou r beautiful heritage. \n\n\n2nd Annual Earth Day Tree Planting\n9:00am - UWO campus\nThe UWO Student Greens\, SEAC and USRH will be joined by UWO administration for the symbolic tree planting ritual. - North End of the Central Mall (near Swart and Halsey)\n\n\nIraq –\; A REAL Look From t he Inside\n7:30 - 9:00pm - Reeve Union\n\nA seven-member delegation spon sored by Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) arrived in Amman\, Jordan Friday \, April 2 en route to Iraq. They plan to travel overland to Baghdad Satur day. During their 10 days in Iraq\, the delegation will meet with represen tatives of non-governmental organizations\, fledgling Iraqi civil society groups\, and the U.S. military. They will speak with individual Iraqis who se family members are detained by U.S. forces\, and with Coalition Provisi onal Authority (CPA) officials responsible for detainees. The delegation m ay also visit schools\, hospitals\, churches and mosques. Based primarily in Baghdad\, the delegation may also travel to other areas such as Falluja and Kerbala\, and will document the current situation Iraqi citizens face under the U.S. occupation. \n\nMembers of CPT's April 1-15 delegation are : Gail Arnall (Washington\, DC)\, Nadine Bechtel (Goshen\, IN)\, Fred Bran cel (Monona\, WI)\, Tets Kimura (Adelaide\, Australia)\, Kathleen Namphy ( Palo Alto\, CA)\, Greg Rollins (Surrey\, BC)\, and Marion Stuenkel (Madiso n\, WI). \n\nJoin Marion Stuenkel of Madison as she discusses her assessme nt of the current situation in Iraq. She will talk from 7:30 - 8:20 and w ill be available for questions following. www.cpt.org\n\n \n“\;Rach el's Daughters: Searching for the Causes of Breast Cancer.'\nAfternoon - Reeve Union\n\nA film based on a group of women who have survived breast cancer\, while exploring the environmental causes of the disease. Taking i nspiration from Rachel Carson (who died of breast cancer in 1964) and her 1962 book Silent Spring\, the women tackle such diverse issues as environm ental racism and social inequality in research funding and health care. Th is film reveals the downside of industrialization with frightening clarity and does an excellent job of inspiring both breast cancer activism and ad vocacy. It is done in a documentary style. 106 min.\n\n\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 23 \n\nStudio Hall Benefit Concert \n10:15 - ???\n\nPreview:\nA 5–\;Pie ce string band with amazing solos\, harmonies\, and everything else you ev er wanted out of the world’\;s greatest new 5 piece bluegrass band\n\ nUnderground punk-rock\, hip-hop artist Stefon Alexander of P.O.S. The you ng underground rapper from Minneapolis draws from punk-rock and hip-hop ro ots to let his rhymes flow. Stef raps poetic pictures to his audience abo ut the beauties and problems within this society's social constructs\, and also presents views on how to better the world in which we live. Stef's unique background as a black punk-rocker and now hip-hopper has inspired m usical discussions of ludicrous racism issues he has encountered. P.O.S. is a strong hip-hop group focused on integrating positive answers into rhy mes about social injustices. \n\nSurprise special guest providing whacko f unk and feeling. \n\nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON. MARK YOUR CALENDARS !!!!!! \n\n\nSATURDAY & SUNDAY\, APRIL 24 & 25\n\n\nRosaeanne Hoefel 5K R un\, Walk\, Roll for Diversity\nSaturday - Oshkosh Founders Plaza\n\nA gr eat opportunity to turn off the TV\, get out of the house and get some qua lity exercise. The run walk roll will take you through a scenic path betw een downtown Oshkosh and the University campus. Registration is between 7: 30 and 8:30\, with the race beginning at 9:00. Awards will be presented t o the top male and female finishers in run\, walk\, and roll categories. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Roseanne Hoefel Multicul tural Fund\, which supports and promotes multicultural student activists t hrough programs and scholarships at UW Oshkosh. For more details\, contac t professor Jordan Landry at l\;a\;n\;d\;r\;y\;@ \;v\;a\;x\;a\;.\;c\;i\;s\;.\;u\;w\; o\;s\;h\;.\;e\;d\;u\;\n\n\nImmediately followin g the race will be a celebration with eats and treats\, all accompanied by live music. Details coming soon!!\n\nIn The Clutch Boys and Girls Club 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament\nSaturday and Sunday –\; Menominee Park\, Oshkosh\nThe first annual Oshkosh “\;In The Clutch”\; 3 on 3 ba sketball tournament is an awesome opportunity to get outside and be active \, while raising funds for support and development of Oshkosh youth and fa milies. For more information\, contact Ben at 920-233-1414\n\n\nMONDAY\, APRIL 26\n\n\nMark Kastel and Ecological Agriculture –\; Put Your Mon ey Where Your Mouth Is\n7:30 –\; 8:45pm - Reeve Union\n\nMark is a farm policy analyst out of La Farge\, WI\, and President of M.A. Kastel & Associates. He has been an outspoken proponent of organic agriculture and family farming. He has taken on industrial agribusiness and the US Depar tment of Agriculture in such arenas as the Atlantic Monthly\, Vermont̵ 7\;s Rural Education Action Project\, and many ecological agriculture conf erences. He was recently featured on WPR in which he called for the peopl e of WI to follow those in Mendocino County\, CA\, who voted to ban the us e of genetically engineered food and animals. \nKastel will be discussing how your food dollar affects more than just your health\, and the health of your family. It has a profound impact on the environmental health of o ur planet and lives of those who work so hard to provide the bounty we enj oy in this country. He will address issues ranging from the environmental threats from toxic chemicals\, the largely unknown risks from the wholesa le introduction of genetically engineered crops\, the race to the bottom i n world food trade ... to the good news about food and farming including the meteoric rise of the organic farming sector. He will testify that pla nning our daily menus can be a conscious environmental and social justice activity. \n\n\nFamily and Community Advocacy and Activism\n6:15 –\; 7:15pm - Reeve Union\n\nLed by professor and community activist Ann Fris ch\, this discussion will address issues such as transforming our neighbor hoods\, networking for social change\, using the press\, and developing a strategy for change.\n\n\nTUESDAY\, APRIL 27\n\n\nEnvironmental career & g raduate school fair\n3:30 –\; 6:00 UWO River Center\n\nThe Fair wil l include representatives of non-profit advocacy groups and graduate envir onmental programs at UW Green Bay\, UW Madison\, and UW Stevens Point. The re will be displays and panel discussions about the wide variety of opport unities for students interested in the environment. \n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, APRI L 28\n\n\nCommunity Justice Fair\n6:30 –\; 7:30pm - Reeve Union\nUW Oshkosh and Community Organizations offer presentations of their environm ental and social justice endeavors. Open to students and the community\, come learn about the groups that are making a difference in your community . Information will be available while representatives will be present for questions. If interested in providing information\, contact Justin Mitch ell at j\;u\;t\;d\;o\;g\;@\;h\;o\; 6\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n. \n\n\nT eaching Politically Controversial Environmental Issues\nWednesday\, April 28\; 7:30 - 8:30pm Reeve Union\nFour UWO faculty (David Barnhill\, Joh n Baumann\, Maureen Muldoon\, and James Simmons) will join two UWO student s (Nick Pustina and Nicole DeKeuster) on a panel discussing the problems a nd possibilities of teaching courses that deal with politically charged is sues. Join us as we explore these issues\, followed by a spirited discuss ion with the audience.\n\n\nTHURSDAY APRIL 29\n\n\n“\;The Lorax” \;\n Mid Afternoon through the Evening - Reeve Union Theater\nThe Lorax' is an animated musical based on the beloved Dr. Seuss book of the same na me. The story illustrates a valuable environmental lesson about what will happen to our world if we let greed run amok over our environment. The Lor ax\, who “\;speaks for the trees”\;\, tries to reason with the g reedy Once-ler throughout the film to get him to stop destroying the envir onment to make his “\;thneeds”\;. The Once-ler is loath to get t he message until the last truffula tree falls and it’\;s too lateR 30\;or is it? The film leaves its audience\, both children and adults alik e\, with a great sense of empowerment and the message that hope for the fu ture lies in our hands today. 26 min.\n\n\nAny questions or suggestions\, contact Justin Mitchell at j\;u\;t\;d\;o\;g\;@\ ;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\ ;\n\n\nIf you are interested in adding to any events\, or sponsoring any e vents\, please let me know soon.\n\nThis exciting week has been made possi ble through the hard work of the UWO Campus Greens\, SEAC\, the UWO Enviro nmental Studies Program\, the UWO Fine Arts Department\, the Lake Winnebag o Green Party\, the Winnebago Peace and Justice Center\, the Women’\; s Advocacy Council\, USRH\, and the help of many beautiful groups and indi viduals throughout the Oshkosh area.\n\n\n Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040429 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040417 GEO:44.593400;-88.868100 LOCATION:928 Wright St\, UW Oshkosh Campus\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54929\, United States SUMMARY:UW Oshkosh Earth Week 04 UID:20120204T000503EST-VeBa2fNjp5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://coming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:732-373-8644 Email:cclarke@aesop.rutgers.edu DESCRIPTION:An all-day Earth Day event featuring environmentally-related wo rkshops\, vendors/tabling organizations\, a hybrid car display\, movies\, an outdoor vegetarian barbeque and live entertainment from local bands. T his year's theme is 'Building a Sustainable Future.' Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040418 GEO:40.486800;-74.444400 LOCATION:59 Biel Road\, Cook College Campus Center\, New Brunswick\, New Je rsey\, 08901\, United States SUMMARY:Earth Day Summit - Cook College UID:20120204T000503EST-xXp3G5TLJf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/Rutgers_SEA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:415-255-9221 x304 Email:goa@wdc.greenpeace.org DESCRIPTION:The Greenpeace Organizing Term\n\nAdvanced Fall Semester Traini ng for America’\;s Top Student Activists\nSign Up Today\n\nJoin Green peace and ten of the country's best student organizers this fall term to u rge all candidates to address clean energy during the election. Travel abr oad to meet and learn from international Greenpeace staff\, and receive tr ainings from the nation's best organizers. \nSpend your Fall semester lear ning in action: mobilizing students across the country on clean energy\, w orking with people most affected by pollution and elevating clean energy t o be a priority issue during the election. Coursework includes cutting edg e Internet organizing\, strategic campaign planning\, direct action climbi ng\, grassroots organizing\, working with the media and building community groups.\n\nThe Campaign\nOver 30\,000 Americans die each year from partic ulate pollution from power plants. One in eight American babies are born e ach year with levels of mercury in their blood that could cause brain dama ge or other birth defects. Despite this reality\, fossil fuel interests ar e pushing to roll back clean air and mercury standards. Join the fight to mobilize students across the country and mothers against mercury to make c lean energy and cleaning up coal plants an important issue this election.\ n \nThe Program\nWhat: Semester-long hands on training program with Greenp eace\, including international travel\, in-depth campaign and organizing c ourse work\, and the opportunity to run a national clean energy campaign. \nWho: You and nine other top students from across the country \nWhen: Aug ust 30th –\; December 17th \nYou Get: Great skills\, intern/independe nt study credit\, world travel\, great connections\, lifelong friends. \nW here: Washington\, DC \nTuition: $5\,000.00 (includes flight\, food and lo dging during International travel and training costs) \nThe Global Movemen t\nThe Greenpeace Organizing Term includes a weeklong trip abroad to meet with international students working on clean energy to share skills\, buil d a global movement and have fun. \nThe Details\nCoursework will include w eekly classes on Internet organizing\, grassroots organizing\, strategic c ampaign planning and action climbing. Specific trainings will be provided as well on public speaking\, media work\, fundraising\, project management and more. \nTuition and Credit\nAsk your advisor if you can receive inter nship or independent study credit through your school for participating in the Greenpeace Organizing Term. Total tuition for the program is $5\,000. 00\, which includes airfare\, housing and food for the weeklong internatio nal skill-share and regular classroom training expenses. \nWho Should Appl y\nApplicants must first and foremost be committed to protecting the envir onment. Participants will be proven leaders who are creative\, passionate\ , excellent communicators who agree that systematic political\, economic a nd business change must occur quickly to protect the environment. Freshmen \, sophomores\, and juniors are preferred. Greenpeace strongly encourages applications from women\, people of color and other under-represented comm unities. \nHow To Apply\nSubmit a completed application\, two letters of r ecommendation\, and two school or work related references by April 19th\, 2004. Web and printer friendly applications can be found here. For a paper copy of the application please email g\;o\;a\;@\;w\; 00\;c\;.\;g\;r\;e\;e\;n\;p\;e\;a\; 9\;e\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n. For more information please call (415) 255-9221 x304. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041219 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040830 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:DC And Europe\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Greenpeace Organizing Term UID:20120204T000503EST-OAuDbufC3c@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.greenpeaceusa.org/goa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:816-305-4564 Email:umkcssdp@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:This is a free movie\, free food event on campus in RH 212 at 3 :30! Come learn about civil liberties and help SSDP and Flexyourrights.or g spark a national movement of saying NO to police searches! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040414 GEO:39.032300;-94.573300 LOCATION:University Of Missouri Kansas City\, Royall Hall 212\, Kansas City \, Missouri\, 64110\, United States SUMMARY:BUSTED: Citizens Guide to Avoiding Search and Siezure UID:20120204T000503EST-NzXMouu4SI@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssdp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:kelty@grinnell.edu DESCRIPTION:Hoedown in the Heartland: Reloaded\nApril 16th-April 18th\, Gri nnell College\, Grinnell\, IA\n\nThis April\, join some of the nation's le ading environmental and\nprogressive trainers and organizers for the secon d annual Hoedown\nin the Heartland. With the Midwest shaping up to be the\ nbattleground region for 2004\, students from across the Heartland\nhave a giant opportunity to ensure we have Regime Change here at\nhome. The Hoed own\, organized in memory of Greg Schrieber\, one of\nthe nation's leading student activists\, will bring together\ntrainers from such organizations as ForestEthics\, Greenpeace\,\nGreencorps\, Project Democracy\, the Apol lo Alliance and many more.\n\nBut the Hoedown is more than just a training conference. It?s also\na time to meet amazing activists from all over the Midwest. With\nthis in mind\, this year?s Hoedown promises to continue th e\ntradition of throwing the best activist party in the Midwest.\n\nPlus t his year you'll get to listen to singer-song writer Brenda\nWeiler\, free of charge.\n\nDon't miss this incredible event.\n Geographical Scope: Reg ional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040418 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040416 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Grinnell\, Iowa\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest Environmental Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-x4ViEXiwVr@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:518-273-8045 Email:kennedy12180@lycos.com DESCRIPTION:Every year in celebration of Earthday\, a nationally observed a cknowledgement of environmental issues and technologies in the United Stat es\, Ecologic the environmental club here at Rensselaer Polytechnic Instit ute holds its annual Earthweek Celebration. Our ecologically inspired week of events concludes with our Earthfest event\, bringing together communit y organizations\, environmental entities\, music\, vegetarian/vegan food a nd a plethora of other forms of entertainment. This year’s theme has been selected with much care and is entitled “Food for a Better World”\, educat ing the campus and capital region on the benefits and social implications of a vegetarian diet\, sustainable agriculture\, factory farming\, compost ing and locally grown products. We would like to invite you to our gatheri ng being held on Friday\, April 23rd in the RPI campus Quad\, behind the R ussell Sage Dining Hall located at the intersection of 15th street and Sag e Ave. in Troy\, NY. Kicking off at 3pm\, Earthfest will go until 7pm comp lete with a vegetarian barbeque\, live music and an assortment of eco-acti vities. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040423 GEO:42.673700;-73.608800 LOCATION:15th St And Sage Ave\, Renssealer Campus\, Troy\, New York\, 12180 \, United States SUMMARY:Earthfest 2004 at RPI UID:20120204T000503EST-FosXLiWIAP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.rpi-ecologic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:218-724-5386 Email:mpirg@d.umn.edu DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US\n\nThe summit is a weekend full of amazing works hops and panels\, a 'call to consiousness' rally and march\, and art and m usic all over town to celebrate the role of creative expression in activis m. We're connecting peace\, labor\, human rights\, the environment\, and democracy to the best in youth culture. Bridging the gaps with 40+ worksh ops and presentations\, 20+ bands\, and 1 powerful march - to build a move ment that will take down the man.\n\nPower to the People Geographical Sco pe: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040425 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040423 GEO:46.800400;-92.094600 LOCATION:Duluth\, Minnesota\, 55805\, United States SUMMARY:Free Democracy Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-Ta2OwHzNVz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freedemocracysummit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:inner_alchemy@safe-mail.net DESCRIPTION:We are organizing a legal\, nonviolent demonstration\, concerts \, and teach-ins near the debate on October 8th to bring together speakers \, activists\, performers\, and progressive groups to show our disillusion ment with the current political system\, to educate about excluded issues\ , and to present our vision of reform. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041009 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041006 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington University\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, United States SUMMARY:St. Louis Presidential Debate Convergence UID:20120204T000503EST-VTG7B2DBPp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://stlo8.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:916-716-981 Email:can_wc_conf_2004@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:West Coast Regional Conference of the Campus Antiwar Network(CA N)\nApril 24th\, Evans Hall\, University of California\, Berkeley\nto regi ster\, contact: c\;a\;n\;_\;w\;c\;_\;c\;o\;& #110\;f\;_\;2\;0\;0\;4\;@\;h\;o\;t\; 9\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n\nKeynote Speaker:\nK hury Paterson-Smith: A member of the Campus Antiwar Network and student at the Rochester Institute of Techology. He recently visited Iraq with the U FPJ delegation.\n-----------------------------------------------------\nSa ve the date! West Coast CAN is proud to announce the second regional confe rence happening this April at UC Berkeley. We want as many students from t he West Coat\nas possible to come out and plan the future of our movement! \n\nWith Bush's popularity ratings at an all time low\, with intensifying resistance to the occupation in\nIraq\, and with deepening demoralization within the ranks of the military\, the US government has found itself in a quagmire. The antiwar movement has been vindicated on every count\, inclu ding the WMD lies\, and we have a broad audience for our ideas. Also the I sraeli government\, while recieving support from the Bush Administration\, has continued to tighten its grip on the Palestinian people.\n \nOn March 20\, one year after the war in Iraq began\, close to two million people a cross the world expressed\nfrustration with the Bush administration and th e devestation in middle east by taking to the streets in protest of the oc cupations of Iraq and Palestine. \n\nNow more than ever we need to organiz e so that the millions of students who opose these brutal\noccupations can have a voice in the world and so that together we CAN help end all unjust occupations.\n\n--------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------\n\nThe West C ost CAN Conference will take place at a critical time for our movement\, a nd it's important\nthat we discuss our strategies for successfully organiz ing in this period:\n\nWhat are the challenges and opportunities facing ou r movement right now?\n\nWhat does CAN think about the important political debates in the antiwar movement - occupation\,\nself-determination\, the UN\, presidential elections\, Palestine and Haiti?\n\nWhat will CAN on the West Coast do as part of a national student organization to strengthen ou r\nresistance to the US occupation of Iraq and Palestine?\n \nWhat will we do to end the occupation of Iraq and to bring the troops home?\n\nAll ant iwar organizations are invited to participate.\nWe welcome antiwar organiz ations and supporters to help make this conference an important event for the entire movement! Also Campus-based antiwar and anti-occupation organiz ations are invited to affiliate with CAN and to send two delegates per cam pus to vote at the conference\, plus all other students that wish to take part in disscusions and workshops.\n\n------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------\nThe conference will be from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday A pril 24th at UC Berkeley.\n\nProposed Agenda to be approved by all delegat es is as follows:\n\n9:00-10:00am - Registration\n10:00-10:30am - Greeting s/agenda vote/Keynote\n10:30-11:15am - State of the movement discussion\n1 1:30-12:30pm - Workshop Session I\n12:30-1:30pm - Lunch break\n1:30-2:30pm - Workshop Session II\n2:30-2:45pm - Break\n2:45-3:45pm - Presentation of Proposals/ Discussion\n3:45-4:00pm - Break\n4:00-5:00pm - Workshop Sessio n III\n5:00-6:00pm - Voting session\nFollowed by dinner/party\n\nThe propo sed workshop sessions are as follows:\nWorkshop Session I:\nA. Debate on I raq (Pro-UN\, Pro-phased removal\,\nPro-'out now!' speakers)\nB. Debate on Elections 2004\n(Democrat/Green/Independent)\nWorkshop Session II:\nA. Ha iti\nB. Palestine and the history of Zionism\nC. Vietnam and the anti-war movement of the sixties\nWorkshop Session III:\nHow to organize CAN w/ bre akouts for different focus\ngroups (Literature\, Media\, Events\, Strategi es\, etc)\n\nIf you want to find out more about CAN check out\ncampusantiw ar.net. Please send this email out to all\nthe antiwar organizations and s upporters that you know\n- in particular to any campus antiwar group that might\nnot yet be a part of CAN.\n\nTo register\, to propose workshops or speakers\, to\noffer your help in planning the conference\, or ask\nquesti ons\, email the conference address:\nc\;a\;n\;_\;w\;c\ ;_\;c\;o\;n\;f\;_\;2\;0\;0\;4\;@\; 4\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n \nCAN Points of Unity:\nWe stand opposed to all US wars of aggression.\nW e stand opposed to the occupation of Iraq.\nWe support the right of the Ir aqi people to\nself-determination.\nWe demand the immediate withdrawal of all troops from\nIraq.\nWe demand that the US government pay reparations t o\nthe Iraqi people.\nWe stand opposed to the oppression of the Palestinia n\npeople and the occupation\nof the West Bank and Gaza Strip.\nWe stand o pposed to racist scapegoating and all\nattacks on civil liberties.\nWe dem and money for education\, jobs and healthcare\,\nnot war and occupation! Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040424T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Evans Hall\, UC Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, United States SUMMARY:West Coast Regional Conference of the Campus Antiwar Network (CAN) UID:20120204T000503EST-nucUF3oU3e@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusantiwar.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Greenpeace and The Climate Campaign will be powering up events at 16 campuses throughout the northeast with Greenpeace's Rolling Sunligth solar demonstration truck. \n\nThe complete tour schedule can be found a t www.cleanenergynow.org\n\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040512 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040423 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Northeast Rolling Sunlight Tour UID:20120204T000503EST-ANxh98ODHU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cleanenergynow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:415-255-7296 Email:globljohn6@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Stop Halliburton1s War Profiteering in Iraq! Come to Houston Ma y 19!\n\n PROTEST AT THE HALLIBURTON SHAREHOLDERS MEETING\n\n WEDNESDAY\ , MAY 19\, 8 AM\n OUTSIDE THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL\, 1300 LAMAR STREET\n H OUSTON\, TEXAS\n\n Vice President Dick Cheney1s former company Halliburto n has been the number\n one beneficiary of the invasion of Iraq\, raking in some $9 billion in\n contracts to rebuild Iraq1s oil industry and serv ice the U.S. troops. Every\n other week\, news reports document a pattern of fraud\, waste\, and corruption\n by Halliburton –\; from alleged overcharges of $61 million for fuel and $24.7\n million for meals to con firmed kickbacks worth $6.3 million. Meanwhile\,\n Halliburton has failed to rebuild key oil infrastructure\, provided shoddy\n services to U.S. t roops in the field\, and has taken jobs away from qualified\n Iraqi busin esses and workers. Isn1t it time for Halliburton1s Iraq contracts\n to be revoked?\n\n Join us in Houston on May 19 for a lively protest against w ar profiteering\n and corporate cronyism outside Halliburton1s shareholde r meeting in Houston.\n Halliburton needs to be held accountable\, not ma de more profitable!\n\n Sponsored by American Friends Service Committee-T AO\, Campaign to Stop the\n War Profiteers\, CitizenWorks\, CODEPINK\, Co mmon Cause\, Global Exchange\,\n Halliburtonwatch.org\, Houston Global Aw areness\, Maryknoll House\, Montgomery\n County Greens\,Texas Fair Trade Coalition\, US Labor Against the War\, and\n others.\n\n For more inform ation\, see http://www.houstonglobalawareness.org or\n http://www.globale xchange.org/halliburton. Email a\;n\;d\;r\;e\;a\; 4\;g\;l\;o\;b\;a\;l\;e\;x\;c\;h\;a \;n\;g\;e\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\n or h\;g\;& #97\;c\;@\;r\;i\;s\;e\;u\;p\;.\;n\;&# 101\;t\;\n or call (832) 725-6220.\n\n **MORE INFORMATION**\n\n WHY YOU SHOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO HOUSTON FOR A ONE-DAY PROTEST\n\n The Hallib urton shareholders meeting in Houston will be our best opportunity\n this year to send a message to the U.S. public about why we oppose the\n corp orate invasion of Iraq and the corporate cronyism that is rampant in the\n Bush administration. The more people who come out\, the more chance we1l l\n have of getting media coverage\, and the better time we1ll have! So b ring\n yourself\, your protest signs and an extra pig snout (or pig suit if you can\n sew yourself one) to Houston May 19. We1ll see you there!\n\ n FACTS ABOUT HALLIBURTON\, CORPORATE GREED AND WAR PROFITEERING\n\n *Wi th the corporate cronyism that is rampant in the Bush administration\, no\ n one was shocked when Vice President Dick Cheney1s former employer\n Ha lliburton\, the largest oil-and-gas services company in the world\, won so me\n of the first no-bid contracts to do work in Iraq1s oil fields. Even the fact\n that Halliburton\, under Cheney1s watch\, used phony overseas subsidiaries so\n it could do business with Bush administration nemesis S addam Hussein was no\n barrier to the company - and its subsidiary Kellog g\, Brown & Root - becoming\n the number one contractor in the new Iraq.\ n\n *Not only did Halliburton do business with Saddam Hussein1s regime bu t also\n with the ruthless regime in Burma. The company continues to do b usiness with\n Iran\, a member of the administration1s own so-called 3axi s of evil\,2 and\n with Libya. In Nigeria\, Halliburton is under investig ation in a massive\n bribery scandal.\n\n *Halliburton1s Iraq contracts are valued at an astounding $9 billion.\n Meanwhile\, Vice President Chen ey continues to receive annual payments from\n Halliburton in excess of $ 150\,000. And Halliburton1s campaign contributions\n between 1999 and 200 2 –\; 95% of which went to Republicans –\; totaled more than\n $700\,000.\n\n *Halliburton was supposed to rebuild Iraq1s oil production infrastructure\,\n but here we are a year after a war in which there wer e very few oil well\n fires\, and Halliburton is delivering gas at fraudu lent prices to a country\n that has the second largest amount of oil in t he world.\n\n *Halliburton1s pattern of fraud and corruption has been so pervasive that\n the Defense Department recently asked the Justice Depart ment to investigate\n Halliburton for possible criminal wrongdoing relate d to its Iraq contracts.\n Among other things\, Halliburton has been accu sed of overcharging $61 million\n for fuel transported to Iraq from Kuwai t and has repaid the Pentagon $27.4\n million in overcharges for food tha t was never served to U.S. troops. In\n January\, the company admitted th at two employees involved in Iraq work took\n kickbacks worth $6.3 millio n from Kuwaiti contractors.\n\n *Whistleblowers have come forward to expo se the company1s reckless waste of\n taxpayer dollars as a result of 3cos t-plus2 contracts in Iraq\, where the\n more the company spends\, the mor e it makes.\n\n *Thanks to offshore tax haven scams\, this multi-billion- dollar company pays\n a scant $15 million a year in taxes.\n\n *Hallibur ton and its subsidiaries operate as a non-union company in the U.S.\n Of roughly 530 locations\, only ten sites have workers under union contract.\ n In Iraq\, in an attempt to keep Iraqi workers from organizing\, Hallibu rton\n subsidiary Kellogg\, Brown & Root contracted with a Kuwaiti compan y to\n rebuild the Bargeseeya Oil Refinery in Southern Iraq. KBR then imp orted 70%\n of the workers from abroad. Poor conditions exist at a number of\n Halliburton/KBR oil reconstruction projects in Iraq. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040519 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel\, 1300 Lamar Street\, Houston\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:Stop Halliburton's War Profiteering in Iraq! Come to Houston May 19 ! UID:20120204T000503EST-kcaMSx45dJ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.globalexchange.org/halliburton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:510-290-3334 Email:midniteradio@hotmail.com\, DESCRIPTION:***SAVE THE DATE*** \n \nMIT: TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN RIGHTS CONF ERENCE \nDiscussion Panels: Thurs April 29 & Fri April 30 \nSkill-Buildin g Workshops: Sat May 1 & Sun May 2 \n \n“\;Using Technology To Enhanc e The Struggle For Human Rights”\; \n \nSpecial Guests: The Ruckus So ciety\, Prometheus Radio Project\, The Center for \nReflective Community P ractice \n \nThis year’\;s conference will focus on how Technology an d Activism are being \nfused \nin creative ways to advance the cause of Hu man Rights. We are starting with two \ndiscussion panels\, and then jump i nto a full weekend of training workshops that \naim to put real skills int o the hands of activists and local community members. \n \n \n* Discussion Panels –\; How Technology both threatens and enhances Human Rights \ n* Skill-Building Workshops –\; Tech Activism\, Community Empowerment \, and more! \n* Create your own Workshops –\; sign up! \n* Real Comm unity-based Projects to work on! \n \nPlease Preregister for a spot\, as s pace may be limited: http://web.mit.edu/tac/www/conference/index.html \n \nMore details follow: \n \n----------------------------- \nDISCUSSION PAN ELS \n----------------------------- \n \nThurs\, Apr 29 5:30-7pm –\; Threats to Human Rights in the Digital Realm \n Panelists: \n Ma rk Lloyd\, Civil Rights Telecommunications Forum \n Chris Csikszentmi halyi\, The MIT Media Lab \n …\;and more! \n \nFri Apr 30 5:00-7 pm –\; Advancing Human Rights through the use of Technology \n P anelists: \n John Sellers\, The Ruckus Society \n Pete Tridish\, Prometheus Radio Project \n …\;and more! \n \n----------------- ----------------- \nWEEKEND WORKSHOPS \n---------------------------------- \n \nSat May 1 & Sun May 2 \n \n* COMMUNITY RADIO \n - ‘\;P irate Radio’\; for Beginners \n - Radio Systems And Componen ts \n - Sound Mixing And Production \n - Antenna Buildin g\, Tuning & Installation \n \n* COMMUNITY WIRELESS \n - Autonomou s Networks \n - Homebrew Antennas - Pringles and Coffee ‘\; cantennas’\; \n - Designing Networks for Community Needs \n - Running on Rooftops –\; urban field installation \n \n* TECH ACTIVISM/ DIRECT ACTION TRAINING \n - Culture Jamming & Creative Media Interventions \n - NVDA history\, training and tactics \n - Banner-Hangs\, Lock-downs and other fun stuff \n - Using T echnology to Mobilize \n \n* IN DEVELOPMENT: \n - Streetwise Vid eography for Domestic Human Rights situations \n - Digital Story-t elling for underrepresented communities \n - Smart Mobs & Mag-Mobs \n - And much more! \n \n \n-------------------------- \nDIY WORK SHOPS \n-------------------------- \n \nWhile we have organized a number o f core workshops\, this is meant to be a \nparticipatory event. So we inv ite you to come and teach your own brand of \nTech-Activism to an eager au dience: Video Witnessing? Robotic Protest Puppetry? \nSmart Mobbing? Cultu re Jamming? The sky is the limit. We welcome your \nparticipation! \n \nht tp://web.mit.edu/tac/www/conference/create.html \n \n--------------------- ----- \nREAL OUTCOMES: \n-------------------------- \n \nThis conference w ill mark the initiation of concrete\, community-based \ntechnology \nproje cts in local under-served communities. Community Radio and Community \nWi reless are the two dedicated community projects that will be advanced duri ng \nthis conference. If you would like to join one of these projects\, or bring one \nof these projects to your community or local organization\, p lease visit the \n>website. \n \nWe request a $5-10 donation to help cover costs. No one will be turned away due \nto a lack of funds. \n \nPlease k eep visiting our site for more information and updates: \nhttp://web.mit.e du/tac/www/conference/index.html \n \n>Discussion Panels sponsored by: The MIT Program on Human Rights and Justice \n>Weekend Workshops sponsored by : Design That Matters (DtM) \n>Special Thanks to the Center for Reflective Community Practice\, Technology and \n>Culture Forum\, and The Organizers Collaborative \n> \n>--------------- \n>SPONSOR US \n>--------------- \n> \n>This conference is a mostly volunteer effort. Any amount you contribut e will \n>help us make this event low-cost or no-cost to participants\, pa rticularly to \n>those from underserved communities. To offer support\, or to receive a list of \n>what we can offer you in return for your sponsors hip\, please contact us: \n> \n>E-mail: g\;a\;n\;g\;o\; l\;a\;n\;@\;m\;i\;t\;.\;e\;d\;u\; \n cc: p\;h\;r\;j\;@\;m\;i\;t\;.\;e\ ;d\;u\;\n\n>Phone: (617) 258-7614 \n>Building E38-600 \n>292 Main Street \n>Cambridge\, MA 02139-4307 \n> \n> \n>***PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY*** \n \n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040502 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040429 GEO:42.365100;-71.101800 LOCATION:MIT Campus\, 77 Mass. Ave.\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, U nited States SUMMARY:MIT Technology and Human Rights Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-vJTWtBzFnV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://web.mit.edu/tac/www/conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:studentvegetariancoalition@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Gary Yourofsky and Kate Timko are going to speak about vegetari anism! If anyone sees this they are more than welcomed to come join us! It s in the T.V. Room of the SFLC building. At 1 p.m.! Geographical Scope: L ocal DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040423 GEO:41.590500;-87.456400 LOCATION:2200 169th Street\, Hammond\, Indiana\, 46323\, United States SUMMARY:PETA Speakers! UID:20120204T000503EST-jUs7uciHML@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:icgi@icgi.org DESCRIPTION:Male Circumcision/Male Genital Mutilation (MC/MGM) is a cultura lly determined\, body mutilation ritual that has been practiced on an esti mated 650 million men and boys worldwide and 77 million in the United Stat es. Each year 1.2 million boys in the United States undergo MC/MGM. Fifty- eight percent of all newborn boys are at risk of undergoing MC/MGM. Legisl ators\, policy makers\, psychologists\, therapists\, doctors\, nurses pare nts and spouses should be aware of the consequences of MC/MGM. \n\nThe Int ernational Coalition for Genital Integrity (ICGI) in cooperation with the National Organization of Circumcision Resource Information Centers (NOCIRC ) and Stop Infant Circumcision Society (SIC Society) sponsor the Genital I ntegrity Awareness Week. Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040507 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040501 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:Genital Integrity Awareness Week UID:20120204T000503EST-OwjMVb4pgX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.icgi.org/GIAW/GIAW.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:765-983-1305 Email:plowshares@earlham.edu DESCRIPTION:“Bringing our pieces together:\nPeacebuilding Through Intercult ural Dialogue”\n\nThe second annual Plowshares National Student Peace and Justice Conference will be held in Richmond\, Indiana at Earlham College. The conference will showcase diverse speakers\, facilitators\, and perform ers who will challenge and enhance students’ perspectives on peace buildin g. Participants will consider cultural issues that are not commonly examin ed\, develop skills needed to engage in intercultural dialogue\, and be in spired to work towards positive local\, national\, and global change. \n\ nAaron Miller Friday 7:30 pm\n\nAaron David Miller is the Presiden t of Seeds of Peace\, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing youn g people from regions of conflict together and empowering them with the sk ills required for leadership\, negotiation\, and peacemaking. Miller resi gned from the Department of State in January 2003 where he had served as a n advisor to the last six Secretaries of State on the Arab-Israeli negotia tions. He received his Ph.D. in Middle Eastern and American diplomatic hi story from the University of Michigan in 1977. He has written three books on the Middle East.\n\nMental Notes with DR and Special Guests Friday 9:30 pm\n\nMental Notes is a part of the Movement in Motion arts collectiv e out of New York City. Movement in Motion was developed out of dialogue between artists and students questioning the current state of our democrac y. The artists’ music and performances offer energy\, passion\, and rhythm to the developing global peace movement. They have been featured in the Drop Beats Not Bombs tour.\n\nJennie Kiesling Saturday 9:30 am\n\nJen nie Kiesling\, Professor of History at the United States Military Academy\ , specializes in the study of war but has also published on gender and war and on tensions between military and civilian cultures. She holds a B.A. from Yale University\, a M.A. degree from Oxford University\, and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Kiesling is the author of Arming Against Hitler : France and the Limits of Military Planning.\n\nIlyasah Shabazz Saturday 3:00 pm\n \nIlyasah Shabazz\, daughter of Malcolm X\, holds a M.S. degree in Education & Human Resource Development and a B.S. in Biology. As a compassionate humanitarian working in both the educational and govern mental sectors\, Shabazz is committed to the empowerment of future generat ions. Shabazz has organized training programs to encourage higher educatio n for inner-city\, at-risk youth. Her most prized project includes an inte ractive youth publication entitled The Way We Feel. She is the author of Growing up X.\n\n\n\nFunkadesi Saturday 10:00 pm\n\nFunkadesi is a d ynamic ensemble of musicians that integrate East Indian music (Hindi film\ , folk\, and classical) with reggae\, funk\, and Afro-Caribbean grooves. T he band members’ cultural backgrounds are as diverse as the music\, includ ing Indian-American\, Jamaican\, African-American\, European-American\, an d Latino heritages. \n\nSaoud El Mawla Sunday 1:00 pm\n\nSaoud El Ma wla holds a doctorate in Islamic civilization and M.A. degrees in both Isl amic civilization and philosophy. He has participated in dialogues about Islam\, the Middle East\, and Interfaith relationships. He most recently served as an associate professor at Lebanese University and is currently E arlham’s Plowshares professor.\n\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041024 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041022 GEO:39.840800;-85.010400 LOCATION:Earlham College\, 801 National Road West\, Richmond\, Indiana\, 47 374\, United States SUMMARY:National Plowshares Student Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-lkj8IPWnFG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.plowsharesproject.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:406-646-0070 Email:stephany@wildrockies.org DESCRIPTION:America's last wild buffalo are being slaughtered - please help us stop it!\n\nThe Buffalo Field Campaign is organizing a memorial servic e for the 277 buffalo killed this year by the MT Department of Livestock a nd the National Park Service. We urge people who care about wild buffalo and wild lands to speak out in powerful silence to stop the slaughter\, wh ile we mourn the loss of those already gone. We will stand between the St ate Capitol and the Montana Department of Livestock in protest of the cont inued hazing\, capture\, testing\, and slaughter of America's last wild bu ffalo\, and to mourn the senseless deaths of nearly 300 killed this year a lone - killed with millions of your federal tax dollars. The buffalo's su pposed crime is one they have never committed: transmitting the disease b rucellosis to livestock. It has never occurred. Our public lands in Mont ana are being cut off from American buffalo for the sake of cattle that ar e never there. Stand with us in silent protest... and mourning. \n\nWear b lack.\n\nWe will place headstones on the east Capitol Lawn to represent th e buffalo we've lost this year alone. \n\nA pdf downloadable flyer with di rections and more information can be found at the Buffalo Field Campaign's website: \nhttp://www.wildrockies.org/buffalo. \n\nBuffalo Field Campaig n is the only group working in the field 365 days a year to protect Americ a's last wild buffalo\, and document actions taken against them. Geograp hical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040508 GEO:44.763000;-111.238000 LOCATION:Montana State Capitol Bldg.\, 1301 East Sixth Avenue\, Helena\, Mo ntana\, 59758\, United States SUMMARY:Yellowstone Buffalo - Slaughter Protest & Memorial Service UID:20120204T000503EST-2UnilPW4sN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wildrockies.org/buffalo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:207-423-2323 Email:amohlin@bu.edu DESCRIPTION:ROCK FOR RIGHTS\n\nFeaturing Meet the Day\, Sudden Ease and the Posters\n\nCome celebrate International Workers' Day and support Musician s Against Sweatshops in their mission to eliminate slave labor from the mu sic merchandising industry.\n\nDoors @ 9 for this 21+ event. $6 at the doo r. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040504 GEO:42.345100;-71.107700 LOCATION:98 Brookline Ave\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States SUMMARY:Rock for Rights UID:20120204T000503EST-c3SLtHnU3K@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nosweatshop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:pauld@memefest.org DESCRIPTION:Memefest is seeking work from undergraduate or graduate student s of visual arts or design. Your project should communicate a social cause while taking into consideration ideas on collaborative expression and des igner identity. As for subject matter\, the field is wide open. From anti- corporate to pro-justice\, from 'culture jamming' to issue advocacy\, it's all up to you. Go to our website for details Geographical Scope: Intern ational DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040520 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Memefest Visual Arts Competition UID:20120204T000503EST-ueJpwcUr11@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.memefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:pauld@memefest.org DESCRIPTION:Memefest is seeking essays from students of communications or s ociology that confront issues of media and information control. Specifical ly works should respond to the predictions made in the essay 'Cyberwar is Coming'. Details and text can be found on our website. Geographical Scope : International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040520 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Memefest Communications Competition UID:20120204T000503EST-8mPcrRavoH@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.memefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:max@riseup\,net DESCRIPTION:Check details on the website. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040822 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040820T190000 GEO:40.738100;-74.005100 LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, New York\, New York\, 10014\, United States SUMMARY:Life After Capitalism Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-LOITfljUWc@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.lifeaftercapitalism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Protests and other events in response to the G8 Summit on Sea I sland\, Georgia.\n\nhttp://www.g8carnival.org/\n\nhttp://g8resistance.org/ Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040610 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040608 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Georgia\, United States SUMMARY:G8 Protests UID:20120204T000503EST-klNHulDOp8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.g8carnival.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:218-751-4967 Email:ienyouth@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:An Indigenous environmental justice activist outdoor camping ga thering. Workshops and plenary discussions ranging from globalization\, wa ter\, energy and climate change. Native youth movement building. Geograph ical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040620 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040617 GEO:44.004400;-103.240000 LOCATION:Elk Creek Resort (Camp)\, 12 Miles West Of Rapid Ci\, Rapid City\, South Dakota\, 57701\, United States SUMMARY:IEN 13th Annual Protecting Mother Outdoor Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-lctf2pz40a@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ienearth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:sac@nospam.cesdep.org DESCRIPTION:Visit sac.cesdep.org for information I've forgotten. Alas\, no one came to the first meeting\, not even the organizer. I hope we do bett er this time. I'ts an internet relay chat meeting\, and it's at 4 PM EST\ , in the #cesdep room of IRC.FREENODE.NET. Don't forget to be the second person to join the mailing list. Hopefully\, we can build this little eve nt into a large\, regular meeting for the exchange of information between activists. Rightnow\, student activism seems to be highly uncoordinated\, outside of a few regions. Come talk to us! Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040505 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Irc.freenode.net\, #cesdep\, United States SUMMARY:Student Activism Council second meeting UID:20120204T000503EST-apihUvvElb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://sac.cesdep.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:413-626-8435 (cell) Email:atc@seac.org DESCRIPTION:Want to...\nEnsure that more than three or four people do the w ork for your group?\nEffectively combat environmental and social problems on your campus and in your community?\nChallenge racism\, sexism\, heteros exism\, and classism?\n\nThen come one\, come all to the...\n\n\n\n€\ ;º°`°º€\;ø\,¸¸\,ø€\;º°`°º€\;øø€\;º°`°º€\;ø\,¸¸\,ø €\;º°`°º€\;øø€\;º°`°º€\;\n\nACTIVIST TRAINING CAMP\nAn tioch College in Yellow Springs\, OH\nAugust 1-5\, 2004\nwww.seac.org/atc\ n\n€\;º°`°º€\;ø\,¸¸\,ø€\;º°`°º€\;øø€\;º°`°º€ \;ø\,¸¸\,ø€\;º°`°º€\;øø€\;º°`°º€\;\n\nCome gain the sk ills\, knowledge\, and inspiration necessary to fight for the environment and social justice during this week of education\, skills-building\, actio n\, networking and fun!\n\n\n\n\n----------------------------------------- --\nBUILD YOUR SKILLS\nto learn how to run a kick-ass campus activist grou p that creates real\, lasting change....\n-------------------------------- -----------\n* Building and Sustaining a Group: Outreach\, Retention\, and Leadership Development\n* Running Winning Campaigns: Campaign Strategy an d Planning\n* Powermapping and Influencing Decision Makers\n* Running Fun and Effective Meetings: Facilitation and Consensus\n* Media and Messaging\ n* Non Violent Direct Action Planning\n* How to Fight Racism\, Sexism\, He terosexism\, Classism\, and Ableism\n* How to Lead Great Workshops on Acti vist Skills\n* How to Build up a Strong Regional Network\n* How to Coordin ate Campaigns on a Local\, Regional\, or National Level\n\n--------------- ----------------------------\nBUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIONS\nby learnin g about campaigns that your group can take on to fight for the environment and social justice....\n-------------------------------------------\n* Yo uth Powershift: Global Warming and Clean Energy\n* Militarism and the Envi ronment: Anti-recruitment\, divestment from military ties\, and fighting m ilitary toxics\n* Tampaction: Menstrual Health and Environmental Sexism\n* Fighting Genetically Engineered Food on Campuses and in our Communities\n * Banks Campaign: Stopping Corporate Globalization\n\n-------------------- -----------------------\nBUILD OUR COLLECTIVE POWER\nby strengthening netw orking around the country with other progressive student groups....\n----- --------------------------------------\nWish you knew what other groups we re up to in your area so you could share resources and coordinate events\, actions\, and campaigns? Come to this gathering to help build a solid\, s ustainable network through which we can build our collective power as yout h activists.\n\n€\;º°`°º€\;ø\,¸¸\,ø€\;º°`°º€\;øø€ \;º°`°º€\;ø\,¸¸\,ø€\;º°`°º€\;øø€\;º°`°º€\;ø\,¸¸\, ø€\;º°`°º€\;øø€\;º°`°º€\;ø\n\n\n\n\nABOUT SEAC\n~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n>SEAC is a coalition of youth organizers fo r environmental and social justice formed so that we can share resources\, materials and organizing advice and coordinate events\, actions and campa igns.\n\n>We define the environment to include the social\, cultural\, pol itical and economic conditions around us and are dedicated to addressing o ppression of all forms both both within society and within movements for e nvironmental and social justice.\n\n>We hold regular regional trainings th at focus on building skills\, connecting people with strong campaigns and forming connections between individuals groups around the country.\n\n>htt p://www.seac.org\n>http://www.seac.org/atc\n\n\n\n\nLOGISTICS\n~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n~HOUSING & FOOD~\nHousing will be provided at An tioch. Food with plenty of vegan options will also be provided. For other dietary restrictions please contact us in advance. Visit http://www.seac.o rg/atc/logistics.shtml for more info.\n \n\n~TRAVEL~\nVisit http://www.sea c.org/atc/travel.shtml to post to our ride board and find out other ways t o get to the Activist Training Camp. If you don't have a way to get there contact us at a\;t\;c\;@\;s\;e\;a\;c\;.\; 11\;r\;g\;\n and we'll help you out as much as possible. Limited t ravel scholarships are also available.\n\n\n~REGISTRATION & FEES~\n* Pre-r egister at: http://www.seac.org/atc/register.shtml. We need to know the nu mber of attendees in advance for housing and food purposes.\n* No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It does cost money to put these events on so\, if you are able to pay\, we ask that you contribute $50 for regist ration. If you can't pay that much\, no problem\, simply request a fee wa iver by emailing a\;t\;c\;@\;s\;e\;a\;c\;.\; o\;r\;g\;\n.\n\n\n~WHAT TO BRING~\nVisit http://www.seac.org/a tc/logistics.shtml for more info.\n\n\n~QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!~\nIf you ha ve any questions please feel free to contact us at any hour!\na\;t\ ;c\;@\;s\;e\;a\;c\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n\nhttp ://www.seac.org/atc\n215-222-4711 (SEAC office)\n413-626-8435 (Emily's cel l)\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at Antioch!\n\n Geographical Scope: N ational DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040805 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040801 GEO:39.760500;-83.883600 LOCATION:Antioch College\, Yellow Springs\, Ohio\, 45387\, United States SUMMARY:Summer Activist Training Camp UID:20120204T000503EST-nDGGUW4uBm@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/atc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:608-262-1420 Email:info@havenscenter.org DESCRIPTION:RadFest is an annual weekend conference for progressive activis ts and academics organized by the Havens Center each spring on the weekend following Memorial Day. Also known as the Midwest Social Forum\, the cent ral goal of the conference is to provide an opportunity for progressive ac tivists\, organizers\, and intellectuals to come together to discuss issue s\, strengthen networks\, and devise strategies for progressive social\, e conomic and political change. The conference has grown significantly in re cent years\, becoming an important annual gathering for progressives. Last year\, for example\, approximately 425 people attended the conference\, w hich included nearly 40 workshops and panels addressing a wide array of so cial\, political\, and economic topics (for last year's program\, click he re). This year\, there will be a larger program and we expect a considerab ly larger turnout.The conference will take place on the weekend of June 4- 6\, 2004 at the George Williams – Lake Geneva Campus of Aurora University –240 acres of rolling\, wooded hillside located on the shores of Lake Gene va\, about 50 miles southwest of Milwaukee\, 70 miles southeast ofMadison\ , and 80 miles northwest of Chicago. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040606 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040604T160000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:William Lake Campus Of Aurora University\, Williams Lake\, Wiscons in\, United States SUMMARY:RadFest - Midwest Social Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-zevTcLTIzu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.havenscenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:973-652-1588 Email:info@hiphopconvention.org DESCRIPTION:The National Hip Hop Political Convention will be a gathering o f the Hip Hop Generation to discuss\, adopt\, and vote on a political agen da for our generation. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040619 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040616T080000 GEO:40.735600;-74.174000 LOCATION:43 Halsey Street\, 2nf Floor\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, Unite d States SUMMARY:National Political Hip Hop Convention UID:20120204T000503EST-pps8FLcP5c@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.hiphopconvention.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:nodnc04@hush.com DESCRIPTION:In late July\, the Democratic National Convention will descend upon Boston. With their corporate vanguard will come street closures\, mas s arrests\, blockades\, walls\, militarized police\, and a clear demonstra tion of force by henchmen of capitalism. Those of us here\, who are ignore d by the mathematics of power\, are preparing to resist this invasion. For months now\, we have been working feverishly to setup the logistics for t his carnival of resistance. Based upon discussions during the consulta hel d in early February\, we are proposing a three-pronged plan of action for the convergence.\n\nThe first leg will be an open-air bazaar and concert. The underlining purpose of this public event will be to demonstrate that c orporations do not hold a monopoly on entertainment\, and that participati on is more empowering than being a spectator. We can organize and celebrat e without the influences of profit.\n\nThe second aspect will be a diverse convergence center that will also support independent media resources\, m edical aid\, food not bombs and many other community services.\n\nThe fina l prong is a call for massive decentralized actions in opposition to the D NC. This format will not only allow for a full spectrum of tactics and mes sages\, but also serves as the most logical advancement in a continuing ev olution of ideas and strategies for direct action.\n\nFor those who come a id in the defense of Boston\, we will welcome you with open arms\, as we j oin together in resistance and celebration. \n\nIn solidarity and struggle \,\nBl(A)ck Tea Society Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040729 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040726 GEO:42.362100;-71.023700 LOCATION:Causeway Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02114\, United States SUMMARY:Protest The Democratic National Convention UID:20120204T000503EST-VIwhf4nKfU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://blackteasociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:(215) 895-9604 Email:zookeeper@democracymeansyou.com DESCRIPTION:Three day nationwide event to declare 'I'm Embarrassed by My Pr esident'! Over 100\,000 will wear brown ribbons in honor of all the brown material coming out of the White House... \n\nJuly 2nd\, Casual Brown Frid ay\nJuly 3rd\, Protest in DC\nJuly 4th\, I love my country and I'm STILL e mbarrassed by my president day! Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040704 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040702 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Nationwide\, Nationwide\, United States SUMMARY:July 4 National I'm Embarrassed by My President Weekend UID:20120204T000503EST-mKWbxw5LPi@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.democracymeansyou.com/july4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:888-363-2927 Email:conference@endthewar.org DESCRIPTION:Join peace advocates from around the country to learn about\, s hare your ideas about and plan to take action to do something about the di sastrous US occupation of Iraq. The conference will begin at 7 pm on Frid ay\, May 28th\, with an evening panel discussion about the current situati on in Iraq. Saturday morning\, May 29th\, will kick off at 9 am with an op en forum where we will invite peace groups around the country to discuss & #8220\;what’\;s working?”\; and briefly report on their successe s. Educational workshops and action planning sessions will take place Sat urday and Sunday afternoons\, with Saturday afternoon entertainment. The conference will conclude on Monday\, May 31st with a Memorial Day march / rally with speakers and performers. The Friday to Sunday sessions will al l take place in Ballantine Hall on the campus of Indiana University. The theme of this year’\;s conference is Humanitarian Disaster to Quagmir e\, the Failure of the ‘\;War on Terror’\;. The conference is s ponsored by the National Grassroots Peace Network (http://www.endthewar.or g). The conference is being hosted by the Bloomington Peace Action Coaliti on (http://www.bpac.info/) and the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Prog ram at Indiana University.\n\n \n\nFeatured guests include eminent author and journalist Dilip Hiro (Secrets & Lies: Operation ‘\;Iraqi Freedom ’\; and After and Iraq: In the Eye of the Storm)\, Larry Everest (aut hor\, Oil\, Power and Empire: Iraq and the U.S. Global Agenda)\, uranium w eapons experts Diane Henshel (Indiana University professor and scientific advisor\, Jefferson Proving Ground Restoration Advisory Board) and Charles Sheehan-Miles (Nuclear Policy Research Institute\, Gulf War I veteran)\, veteran activists Bert Sacks (nine humanitarian and fact-finding missions to Iraq since 1997\, first citizen to be fined [$10\,000] by the U.S. gove rnment for breaking the sanctions by traveling to Iraq carrying medicines\ , founder of Citizens' Committee for Responsible Journalism) and Ramzi Kys ia (Voices In The Wilderness\, Education for Peace in Iraq Center)\, and m usical guest Stephan Smith. The Wheels of Justice Bus Tour will be pullin g into town during the conference with speakers to talk about occupation\, and with comedian Dave Lippman as George Shrub the singing CIA agent. \n \n\nAdditional confirmed speakers include:\n· Gloria Escalona (East Bay Co alition to Stop the Sanctions on Iraq\, Iraq Coordinating Committee\, Domi nican Sisters)\n· Anthony Arnove (editor\, Iraq Under Siege)\n· Dr. Nazif Shahrani (Afghan scholar and Indiana University professor)\n· Sunny Miller (Executive Director of Traprock Peace Center) \n· Charlie Jackson (Texans for Peace\, currently in Iraq)\n\n· Paul George (Executive Director\, Pen insula Peace & Justice Center)\n\n· Rich Andrews (Colorado Communities for Justice and Peace)\n\n\nOther guests and speakers (invited but\, not yet confirmed) include:\n· Doug Rokke (former director of the U.S. Army's Depl eted Uranium Project)\n\n· Jim Hightower (Radio commentator\, The Lowdown\ , author\, Thieves In High Places)\n· Dan Winters (Rocky Mountain Peace an d Justice Center)\n\n \n\nTopics for Workshops and Planning Sessions will include:\n 'Building a Campaign to Abolish Depleted Uranium Weapons'\, fea turing several anti-D.U. experts and activists\; to take place on Saturday \, May 29. \n· Eyewitness Reports from Iraq \n· The Language of Non-violen ce: How We Convey Our Message of Peace\n· Humanitarian Needs in Iraq \n· C urrent Social/Religious/Political Aspects of Iraq \n· How We Can Influence The Media \n· Lies/Evidence/Media Distortions on WMD/Terrorist Connection s from the Bush Administration on Iraq \n· Building State-wide Peace/Anti- war Coalitions \n· Organizing a Peace Center \nand an Iraq Documentary Fil m Festival (including 'Breaking The Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror'\, 'Footprints'\, 'Hidden Wars of Desert Storm'\, 'Invisible War: D epleted Uranium and the Politics of Radiation'\, and many others)\n\nMore than 300 activists\, academics\, and students concerned about the current situation in Iraq and for the well-being of the people of Iraq are expecte d at this year's Conference. \n \nFor more information on the 2004 Confere nce\, costs\, and to register to attend\, visit: http://www.endthewar.org/ conference.htm Check back for updates and details about the agenda\, spea kers and workshops!\n\n\nFor Questions about the Conference location\, dir ections\, housing/accommodations\, shuttles\, volunteer opportunities\, an d other logistical issues\, contact the the conference hosts: Bloomington Peace Action Coalition: B\;P\;A\;C\;p\;e\;a\;c\; e\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;& #111\;m\;\n\, or call Timothy Baer at: (812) 988-1917. \n\nFor Questi ons about the Conference agenda/schedule\, campaign/issues proposals\, and speakers\, contact the National Grassroots Peace Network at: c\;o\ ;n\;f\;e\;r\;e\;n\;c\;e\;@\;e\;n \;d\;t\;h\;e\;w\;a\;r\;.\;o\;r\; 3\;\n\, or call 1-888-363-2927\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040531 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040528T190000 GEO:39.173400;-86.515100 LOCATION:Ballantine Hall\, Indiana University Campus\, Bloomington\, Indian a\, 47405\, United States SUMMARY:Fifth National Grassroots Organizing Conference on Iraq UID:20120204T000503EST-i0LVp39Oln@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.endthewar.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Protest on May 20th!\n\nStop Torture!\nEnd Impunity!\nEnd the O ccupation!\nRespect Human Rights! Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040520 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Federal Plaza\, (adams & Dearborn\, Chicago\, Illinois\, United St ates SUMMARY:Rally Against Torture and Occupation in Iraq - Federal Plaza UID:20120204T000503EST-j1CC7ucnKi@69.73.141.125 URL:http://chicago.indymedia.org/newswire/display/41328/index.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-547-3656 Email:info@freetheplanet.org DESCRIPTION:Free The Planet!'s Project LEAD\, Leadership for Environmental Action & Development\, activates students around key environmental issues and trains future leaders of the environmental movement. \n\nProject LEAD Training is a six day summer leadership training in Washington\, DC. This comprehensive training provides the opportunity for student activists from across the country to learn about critical environmental issues and the c ampaigns that are impacting these problems\, develop the skills to be effe ctive organizers\, share ideas\, and work together regionally and national ly. Activists leave the training with the skills to organize their campus\ , work on environmental campaigns and network with other student activists in their areas. \n\nDuring training\, activists participate in workshops on essential grassroots organizing and leadership skills. They also hear b riefings on some of the most pressing environmental issues today and campa igns they can work on to solve them. Workshops and briefings are run by ex perienced environmental organizers and advocates\, including staff of Free The Planet! and other environmental organizations. \n\nActivists also get hands-on experience during training by participating in campaign activiti es\, such as attending a rally\, gathering petition signatures and meeting with members of congress and their staff. \n\nTraining tuition is $150 an d includes workshops\, room & board\, training manual\, and t-shirt but no t travel costs. Students are encouraged to fundraise to pay for tuition an d travel costs. Talk to your Student Government or Dean of Students about sponsoring you to attend the training. \n\nThough the agenda for Project L EAD Training 2004 isn't yet finalized\, here are some of the great trainin gs\, briefings\, campaign activities and trainers from the past.\n\nPast T rainings: \nBuilding a Regional Network \nBuilding Your Group\nConferences & Trainings\nFacilitating Meetings\nFundraising \nGrassroots Advocacy \nI nfluencing Campus Decision-Makers\nLobbying Your Legislator\nNon-Violent A ctions\nOrganizing Events \nRunning Effective Campaigns\nStudent Environme ntal Movement Discussion\nTraining New Leaders\nVisibility Events\nWorking With the Media\nWorking With Volunteers\n\nPast Environmental Issue Brief ings:\nArctic National Wildlife Refuge\nCampus Sustainability \nCorporate Responsibility \nClean Air and Water \nForest Protection\nFair Trade Coffe e\nGenetically Engineered Foods \nGlobal Warming\nGlobalization and Green Trade\nOrganic Cotton\nRenewable Energy\n\nPast Trainers: \nAlaska Wildern ess League - Jen Schmidt\, National Field Director\nCenter For Food Safety - Joe Mendelsen\, Legal Director\nForestEthics - Liz Butler\, National Or ganizer\nFriends of the Earth - Lisa Archer\, Grassroots Organizer\nGlobal Trade Watch - Lori Wallach\, Executive Director\nGreenpeace USA - John Pa ssacantando\, Executive Director\nPowerShift - Phil Radford\, Director \nR ainforest Action Network - Sharon Smith and Dan Firger\, Campaigners\nSust ainable Cotton Project - Kat Polan\, Campus Campaign Director\nU.S. PIRG - Gene Karpinski\, Executive Director\n\n2003 Campaign Activities:\nLobbied Staff of 20 Senators to Protect Clean Air\nCollected 1000 Petition Signat ures to the EPA for Clean Air\nAttended a Rally Where Senators Jeffords (I -VT) and Lieberman (D-CT) Promoted a Clean Air Ammendment to the Energy Bi ll that was covered on CNN and other media outlets.\n\nGo to www.freethepl anet.org/lead for more information\, profiles of Project LEAD Alums and to apply! Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040806 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040801 GEO:38.860300;-76.988900 LOCATION:Georgetown University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20003\ , United States SUMMARY:Project LEAD Training: A Training for Student Environmental Activis ts UID:20120204T000503EST-vJBH4MlFZs@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freetheplanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:215-241-7176 Email:nnomy@afsc.org DESCRIPTION:Stopping War Where It Begins: \nStrengthening the Movement Oppo sing the Militarization of Youth\nJune 25-27\, 2004\n\nFriends Center \n15 01 Cherry Street\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19102\n\n\nThis gathering\, open to al l who work against the militarization of young people\, will focus on stre ngthening the network that was formed at the “Stopping War Where It Begins : Organizing Against Militarism in Our Schools” conference that took place in June 2003. Time will be devoted to: \n\nDiscussing the status of the n etwork\, briefing new members\, and electing a steering committee\; \nStra tegizing about how to improve the effectiveness of U.S. counter-recruitmen t work\, locally and nationally\; \nMaking an inventory of existing counte r-recruitment resources and identifying other resources that are needed. \nThe weekend will also feature: \n\n“Training-the-trainer” sessions for experienced counter-recruitment activists\; \nCaucus and regional discussi ons\; \nAn evening devoted to issues of LGBTQ people and the military. \n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040627 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040625T080000 GEO:39.952600;-75.166500 LOCATION:1501 Cherry Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19102\, United States SUMMARY:Stopping War Where it Begins - National Counter Military Recruitmen t Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-MUuMKl0OSB@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.youthandthemilitary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:608-215-7035 Email:chris@internationalsocialist.org DESCRIPTION:**************************\nSOCIALISM 2004: Ideas to Change the World\nJune 17-20th\; Chicago\, Illinois\nwww.socialism2004.org \nMORE TH AN 100 MEETINGS on topics ranging from Marxist\ntheory to the politics of Hollywood. BOOKFAIRS\, FILMS\,\nentertainment and parties with live music. \nSPEAKERS INCLUDE:\nAlexander COCKBURN—co-editor of Counterpunch\,\ncolum nist for the Natioin\nMike DAVIS—author of City of Quartz and forthcoming\ nPlanet of\nSlums\nRobert FATTON Jr.—author of Haiti’s Predatory\nRepublic : the Unending Transition to Democracy\nRania MASRI—director of the Southe rn Peace Research\nand Education Center\nDennis BRUTUS—global justice acti vist\; ‘poet\nlaureate’ of 1980s South African Anti-Apartheid\nMovement\nA chin VANAIK—author of The Painful Transition and\nSouth Asia on a Short Fu se\nJerry COLBY—President of the National Writers Union\nand lead contribu tor to Into the Buzzsaw: Leading\nJournalists Expose the Myth of the Free Press.\nMonique MATTHEWS—sister of Ryan Matthews\; innocent\nman on Loui\n siana’s Death Row\nLou PLUMMER—member of Military Families Speak Out\nand leading organizer of the recent anti-war march\nat Fort Bragg\nMike ALEWIT Z—author of Insurgent Images and\norganizer of the Labor Art Mural Project \nAhmed SHAWKI—editor International Socialist Review\nRobert JENSEN—author of Citizens of the Empire\nJohn PILGER—award winning journalist and filmm aker\;\nauthor of New Rulers of the Word\nMike MARQUSEE—member British Sto p the War Coalition\;\nauthor of Redemption Song: Muhammad Ali and the\nSp irit of\nthe 1960s\nTikva HONIG-PARNASS—Israeli activist\; co-editor of\nB etween the Lines\nPatrick BOND—author of Against Global Apartheid:\nSouth Africa Meets the World Bank\, IMF and\nInternational Finance.\nMax ELBAUM— former member of Students for a\nDemocratic Society in the 1960s\; author of\nRevolution in The Air\nSharon SMITH—columnist Socialist Worker Newspap er\nHowie HAWKINS—Green Party USA National Committee\nMarlene MARTIN—Direc tor of the Campaign to End the Death\nPenalty\n------------\n------------- -----------------------------\nWHY THIS CONFERENCE MATTERS:\nThis year\, D emocrats and Republicans will tell you\nthat everything depends on who sit s in the White\nHouse. But the most important issues for working\npeople-- whether we're sent overseas to fight in wars\nfor empire or whether we can have a decent standard of\nliving--aren't on the ballot. So we face a cho ice. To\naccept that we can't do better than what Washington is\nwilling t o offer. Or to fight for a real change from\nbelow--in our workplaces\, in our schools and in our\ncommunities.\nSocialism 2004 provides a forum whe re activists from\ntoday's struggles can come together to discuss how to\n win a socialist world where ordinary people will\ndecide the priorities of our society.\nMore than 100 discussions on today's struggles\, the\nsocia list tradition\, political theory and much more\nare aimed at arming a new generation of fighters with\nthe ideas they need to change the world.\nYo u're invited to debate\, discuss and dec\nide how to\nchange the world at Socialism 2004!\nSCHEDULE\nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 17\, 2004\n6pm-10pm. Registrati on at Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare\nInternational\, 5440 North River Road St . in Rosemont\,\nIll.\, near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport\n8pm. Evening forums\n9:30pm-midnight. Reception with cash bar\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 18 \, 2004\n9am-10am. Registration at Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare\nInt.\n10am- 1pm. Meetings\n1pm-2:30pm. Lunch\n2:30-5:30pm. Meetings\n7:30pm. Evening f orums\n9:30pm-1am. Party with cash bar\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 19\, 2004\n9am-10a m. Registration at Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare\nInt.\n10am-1pm. Meetings\n1 pm-2:30pm. Lunch\n2:30-5:30pm. Meetings\n7:30pm. Evening forums\n9:30pm-1a m. Party with cash bar\nSUNDAY\, JUNE 20\, 2004\n9am-10am. Registration at Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare\nInt.\n10am-1pm. Meetings\n1pm-2:30pm. Lunch\n 2:30pm-3:30pm. Final rally\n**********\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040620 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040617 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:CERSC\, P.O. Box 258082\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60625\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Socialism 2004 - Ideas to Change the World UID:20120204T000503EST-PNUEdmgCeb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.socialismconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:mamagathering2004@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:here's what\, y'all:\n\nmama gathering is back in 2004 to pack another mean mama punch of the tastiest\, sexiest\, most defiant fun aroun d.it's the only time of year when you can kick it with your mama homegirls from all over the globe\, and this july it will touch down in minneapolis \, minnesota\, where rest assured it is only cold in the winter. so bring your shades\, spaghetti straps\, sandals\, and something to show off those fab stretch marks\, cuz this is gonna be one hot scene.\n\nby day\, get e mpowered at some of the smartest\, edgiest workshops around. from parentin g topics to social justice issues to artist's offerings\, there's bound to be something for everymama. this time is yours to learn\, teach\, network \, and reinforce that the hand that rawks the cradle truly does rule the w orld. and while you exchange wisdom and experiences with your mama cohorts \, turn your kiddos loose to take part in supervised kid activities and wo rkshops\, broken down by age for the best fit available. all workshops and kidshops will be held at the quality inn hotel in downtown minneapolis\, where a block of rooms will be mama gathering's home base.\n\nby night\, v enture out into the city for some luscious night life. both friday and sat urday evenings will feature off site shindigs accessable by shuttle. wheth er you wanna kick back or kick it up a notch\, the gathering's unique\, ki d-approved venues\, gourmet grub and stage shows will inspire you to mix i t up and boogie down. and where you take it from there...well\, that's ent irely up to you.\n\nso\, come one\, come all to the biggest\, baddest\, mo st subversive parenting conference and party of the year! whether you're p ierced or pinstriped\, geeky or glam\, a teenage mom or mom of teenagers\, whether you drive a beemer\, drive a junker\, or drive yourself nuts tryi ng to get your stroller on the bus\, whether you breastfed\, formula fed\, or were so sleep deprived you don't remember\, this is your gathering\, m ama.\n\nwe'll see you there. \n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040719 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040716 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, United States SUMMARY:Mama Gathering 2004! UID:20120204T000503EST-gcP5rX4ihF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mamagathering.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-727-8610 Email:yds@dsausa.org DESCRIPTION:***post far and wide***\n\nREGISTER ONLINE TODAY!!!\nhttp://dsa usa.org/yds/confreg.html\n\n\n******************************************\n THE FIGHTBACK:\nStudents\, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement\nAugust 13-15\, New York City\n******************************************\n\n'The Fightbac k' will focus on the immediate tasks of the Dump Bush movement\, \nmobiliz ing for the protests against the Republican National Convention\, and \nde veloping effective strategies for long-term social change. 'The Fightback' \nwill feature speakers and workshops of interest to all progressives\, a nd \noffer resources and activist training for students who want to organi ze \ncampaigns and engage with young people on their campuses around the 2 004 \nelections.\n\nThe timing is perfect\, as the conference takes place shortly before many \nstudents start the fall semester. It's time for yout h and students to fight \nback against the Bush regime and the elite it re presents! We need to beat \nback the corporate attack on working class and poor people -- and create a \nmovement to radically improve America in th e interests of democracy\, peace \nand social justice.\n\n\n*CONFERENCE HI GHLIGHTS*\n\n-Hear from student movement leaders from other countries\, in cluding members \nof the International Union of Socialist Youth - the larg est youth political \ncoalition in the world.\n\n-Learn how to conduct get -out-the-vote election campaigns\, do issue \neducation work related to th e 2004 elections and build the movement that \nwill hold the next administ ration accountable.\n\n-Hear speakers such as Ian Williams (author of the new book\, 'Deserter: \nGeorge W. Bush's War on Military Families\, Vetera ns and His Past')\, Frances \nFox Piven (author of 'Poor People's Movement s' and 'Why Americans Don't \nVote') and Bill Fletcher (President of Trans Africa Forum).\n\n-Discuss the history\, theory and everyday practice of d emocratic socialism. \nWork to strengthen the democratic left in America.\ n\n-Have fun with like minded-activists. Party on Saturday night (August 1 4).\n\n\n*RESOURCES & WORKSHOP THEMES*\n\n-Everyone who attends 'The Fight back' will be given a comprehensive resource \npacket full of information\ , how-to guides\, talking points and articles to \nhelp you conduct succes sful campaigns\, organize teach-ins and build \ncoalitions.\n\n-There will be an opening plenary Friday night entitled 'Towards a \nProgressive Gove rning Majority' with notable speakers and a forum on \nSaturday\, 'Confron ting the RNC: Strategy\, Messaging and Movement Building\,' \nwith key pro test organizers.\n\n-In addition to several panel discussions and training s\, there will be a \nseries of workshops on: workers' rights/labor moveme nt * civil \nliberties/security * the Iraq war/US. military interventions * civil \nrights/fighting racism * the environment/energy policy * \nfemin ism/reproductive rights * Israel/Palestine * LGBTQ rights/gay marriage \n* the U.S. economy/global capitalism. These workshops will inform you abou t \nthe Bush administration's record on the issues\, how John Kerry's posi tions \ncompare\, progressive alternatives to pro-corporate policies and h ow we can \norganize to win our demands.\n\n-There will be books\, t-shirt s\, stickers\, videos\, magazine subscription \ndiscounts and free give-aw ays for conference attendants.\n\n\nLIMITED TRAVEL SUBSIDIES AND HOUSING A VAILABLE!\nPlease check the website for updates: http://www.ydsusa.org\n\n REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!!!\nhttp://dsausa.org/yds/confreg.html\n\nDOWNLOAD & DISTRIBUTE FLYERS\nhttp://www.ydsusa.org/confs/fightback_04.pdf\n\n\n'THE FIGHTBACK' is organized by the Young Democratic Socialists.\nOn Sunday\, the last day of the conference\, we will develop our activist \nagenda for the year and elect YDS national leadership. We encourage you to \njoin u s!\n\n\nTO GET INVOLVED or for MORE INFO check out: www.ydsusa.org or cont act us at: \ny\;d\;s\;@\;y\;d\;s\;u\;s\ ;a\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n / 212-727-8610 ext. 24\n Geographica l Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040815 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040813 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:New York City\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:The Fightback: Students\, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement UID:20120204T000503EST-VBKKD99UUf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ydsusa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:jhd2001@columbia.edu DESCRIPTION:The Climate Campaign\, the Ivy League Environmental Coalition\, and the Green Umbrella at Columbia University/Barnard College invite you to join us in pursuit of a cleaner\, healthier\, more sensible world!\n\nR egister NOW at www.nec.coolerweb.com\n\nSpeakers include:\n**Michael Gerra rd - Chair\, ABA Environment\, Energy\, and Resources Section\; Partner\, Arnold and Porter\, LLP\n**Ben Packard - Director of Environmental Affairs \, Starbucks Corp.\n**Michael Oppenheimer - Former Chief Scientist\, Envir onmental Defense\; Albert G. Milbank Professor of Geosciences and Internat ional Affairs\, Princeton University \n**Nsedu Obot Witherspoon\, Chair\, APHA Environmental Section\; Executive Director\, Children's Enviornmental Health Network\n**Mitch Bernard\, Legal Director\, NRDC\n**and many more! !\n\n**Please note that we do not have any funds to cover transportation\, but we will be providing hosted housing (sleeping bag required)\, as well as most meals (although you will need to bring your own non-disposable di shware)** Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041017 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041015T170000 GEO:40.812200;-73.953200 LOCATION:Lerner Hall\, Columbia University\, New York\, New York\, 10027\, United States SUMMARY:Northeast Environmental Conference 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-uuA9oHR89u@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nec.coolerweb.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:508-833-0334 Email:info@campusgreens.org DESCRIPTION:The Campus Greens National Convention is a 4 day event with wor kshops\, speakers\, panel discussions\, and our plenary of delegates. Thi s is the chance for Campus Greens across the nation to come together to le arn important organizing skills\, hear from the leading activists in the n ation\, elect our national steering committee\, and help shape our nationa l vision\nand goals. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040815 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040812 GEO:38.521800;-121.749000 LOCATION:The University Of California\, Davis\, One Shields Avenue\, Davis\ , California\, 95616\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Greens National Convention UID:20120204T000503EST-HwuShuxeJv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusgreens.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:ncc@seac.org DESCRIPTION:The Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) is a national network of young people working collectively towards environmental and so cial justice. Fifteen years of organizing and activism has taught us that it takes sustained coordination and planning on a national level to win co ncrete victories and build a strong youth movement. \n\nThe National Counc il is an open group that meets twice a year to make important decisions ab out SEAC's national priorities. We don't tell local groups what to do - we are the local groups\, coming together\, learning\, teaching\, and strate gizing. \n\nThe National Council (NC) consists of National Council Represe ntatives. NC reps are an elected position from within your local grassroot s group. Each member group has the opportunity to elect up to two represen tatives from their group to sit on SEAC's National Council. \n\n\nEach Nat ional Council meeting is different\, but all have some basic elements: \nD iscussions on regional campaigns and networks\, as well as building strong er local groups \nDiscussions on further integrating anti-oppression organ izing into SEAC's work \nCreating strategies to implement SEAC's mission a nd goals \nBudget planning\; setting our spending priorities and aligning those with concrete fundraising plans \nForming or strengthening committee s to work on everything from field organizing to Threshold to fundraising \nHaving fun with music\, stories\, parties\, games\, & more! \n\n\n Geog raphical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040808 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040806 GEO:39.760500;-83.883600 LOCATION:Antioch College\, Yellow Springs\, Ohio\, 45387\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC's Summer National Council Meeting UID:20120204T000503EST-lc0c8AlfzO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/ncmtg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:This exciting coalition conference will feature workshops\, pan els\, and a massive march for health care as well as cool student labor ac tivists and young SEIU members. We'll share strategies for how students an d labor can work together to win upcoming organizing and political campaig ns!\n\nStudents & SEIU: Stronger Together Solidarity Summit in San Francis co June 18th to 21st is organized jointly by SEIU\, Student Labor Action P roject\, United States Student Association\, and USAS. Geographical Scope : National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040621 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040618 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:San Francisco\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Students & SEIU: Stronger Together Solidarity Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-2vzJS9CvnV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsagainstsweatshops.org/summit.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Workers at the Congress Hotel in Chicago will be on strike for 1 year on June 15th and HERE is trying to get as many people as possible t o the hotel that day from 4pm-6pm to support the workers and show the hote l how important it is to treat their workers with respect. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040615 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:520 S. Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60605\, United States SUMMARY:Congress Hotel Strike 1 Year Anniversary UID:20120204T000503EST-c45vU0aSvt@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.congresshotelstrike.info/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-625-1382 Email:students@stonewalldemocrats.org DESCRIPTION:A gathering of queer and allied students who are interested in electing supportive Democratic candidates and organizing college campuses to vote for Democrats. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040725 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040723T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Westin\, Providence\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, United States SUMMARY:National Stonewall Democrats Convention UID:20120204T000503EST-TlSudvtBmh@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/convention.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-283-8879 Email:naina@indyvoter.org DESCRIPTION:The League is thrilled to announce\n\nSmackdown 2004: Building a Voter Bloc Nation \nJuly 16-18 in Columbus\, OH\n\nThe League of Pissed Off Voters National Convention\n\nThis will be the FRESHEST voter organizi ng convention ever! You will come as a delegate from your local voter orga nizing group\, hopefully in teams of two or more. We will start by present ing a skeleton 90 day plan for getting the progressive youth vote out in y our community. You will then self-track into small working groups and con sult with our resident KICK ASS voter organizing experts who will help you tailor your plan to the needs of the community you're organizing! \n\nYou will leave certified as a League Voter Organizer.\n\nYou do not need to b e a sophisticated voter organizer to attend this training. Workshops will be available for organizers with all levels of experience!\n\nA taste of what's to come:\n\nINTRO TO THE LEAGUE\n\n\n* who we are\, what we’re doin g\n* League strategy: what it means to build a voter bloc nation\n\nELECT ORAL BASICS\n\n\n* definitions: what is a voter bloc? what is peer to pe er politics? what is a precinct captain? what does a field manager do?\n * what will November 2nd look like?\n* the basics of electoral politics an d a Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaign\n* voter files: getting them\, unders tanding them\, and using them\n* the finer points of voter registration\n* effective voter education on issues\n* helping your people vote\n* absent ee and early voting\n* creating a GOTV plan unique to your community’s nee ds\n* GOTV in rural/ex-urban/urban communities\n \nBUILDING YOUR LOCAL GRO UP:\n\n\n* mobilizing your networks - online and offline\n* building a cha pter/volunteer base\n* leadership: pimping your personality\n* working wi th artists\n* starting your own PAC\n* staying legal - tax status issues\n * holding a press conference and getting media coverage\n* keeping track o f data\, registrations\, volunteers\n* how to throw dope-ass voter reg par ties and election night victory parties!\n\nCREATING AN ENDORSEMENT SLATE BASED ON WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN:\n\n\n* researching local candidates and issu es\n* building relationships with candidates and campaigns\n* presenting c andidates with your group’s agenda\n* endorsing candidates\n* creating a k ick ass voter guide and blanketing your city with it!\n* getting people to pledge to vote your slate\n\nROCKIN YOUR COMMUNITY:\n\n\n* planning train ings\n* holding strategy sessions\n* building local progressive alliances\ n* organizing immigrant communities\n* organizing high school students\n* electoral organizing in campuses vs. communities\n\nTECHNOLOGY AND VOTER M OBILIZATION:\n\n\n* using technology to create a voting bloc - the IndyVot er.org web platform\, friend of a friend software\, online voter files\n\n ELECTION PROTECTION AND VOTING RIGHTS:\n\n\n* Educating people on their ri ghts\n* HAVA\, voting machines\, election protection\, voter intimidation\ n* felon re-enfranchisement\n\nBEYOND ELECTION 2004: Building a sustainab le progressive movement\n\n* holding politicians accountable\n* proving th e votes: demonstrating your power as a voting bloc\n* building up local i ssues and groups\n* grooming your peeps to run for office\n\nPlus we have a TON of surprises in store for you!\n\nRegistration is only $35 and inclu des ALL TRAININGS\, FOOD\, AND ACCOMODATIONS from breakfast Friday July 16 through lunch Sunday July 18.\n\nREGISTER NOW at http://www.indyvoter.org /article.php?id=72 \n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040718 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040716 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:OSU Campus\, Columbus\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:League of Pissed Off Voters National Convention UID:20120204T000503EST-lFLKjBEpUn@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.indyvoter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:630-347-9721 Email:mark@usasnet.org DESCRIPTION:The gathering will include introductions to all facets of USAS\ , campaign workshops focusing on education and strategy\, anti-oppression trainings\, speakers from the BJ&B factory in the Dominican Republic\, ski ll building workshops\, and lots of fun people\, parties and whatnot.\n\nR egistration is *free*\, as will food and crash housing\, but if your schoo l will give you money to attend\, please use that. Travel scholarships wil l be available if need be. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041114 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041112T190000 GEO:40.133700;-88.182100 LOCATION:1406 W. Green\, Urbana\, Illinois\, 61801\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest United Students Against Sweatshops Gathering UID:20120204T000503EST-VTOirXVIwT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsagainstsweatshops.org/register.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Illinois High School Program\, July 19-25\n\n(at Père Marqu ette State Park\, just north of St. Louis.)\n\nThe Sierra Student Coalitio n and The East Central College Ecology Club invites all fun-lovin’\;\ , earth-friendly\, movin’\; & groovin’\; high schoolers to join us at the July “\;Sprog”\; (summer program) in Pere Marquette St ate Park\, July 19-25.\n\nWe’\;re focusing on Organizing 101\, Commun ication Skills\, Campaign Organizing\, and Environmental Issues. We spend 7 days living rustically (cabins and bunks usually) learning skills\, disc ussing the issues\, eating great veggie and vegan food\, and of course hav ing a fine old time with some of the coolest folks on the planet. Whether you’\;re just getting involved or looking to hone your skills as an organizer\, the Sierra Student Coalition’\;s summer training is for y ou.\n\nOf course\, the program isn’\;t all work and no play. The week is filled with hikes\, energizing (and often goofy) nighttime activities\ , good veggie and vegan food\, and (as we said before) some of the coolest folks on Earth. \n\nAll programs are limited to 30 participants –\; so register online today at www.ssc.org. The cost of the high school prog ram is $165. If you’\;re not a Sierra Club member\, you’\;ll ne ed to join (either at the training or online - $25.00).\n\nDon’\;t le t money concerns be a reason not to apply. If you’\;d like to apply f or a need based fee waiver\, please call Erika Park in SSC World Headquart ers\, 1-888-JOIN-SSC.\n\nFor more information on this event\, you can also call Steve Borg at 1-888-JOIN-SSC or Charlie Fredrick by phone (636) 239- 9670 or by email at g\;o\;_\;o\;d\;t\;i\;m\ ;e\;s\;6\;5\;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\; l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n. \n\nThank you for your help in spread ing the word - please pass this along to any of your friends who might be interested!\n\nSincerely\,\n\nCharlie Fredrick\n\n Geographical Scope: St ate DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040725 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040719 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Père Marquette State Park\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:SSC Summer Organizer Trainings Program UID:20120204T000503EST-DrjxrSbaUx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@unfarallon.info DESCRIPTION:UnFarallon: Workshop on understanding and researching universit y investments\nJune 28-July 1\, New Haven\, CT\n\nLearn how to research yo ur university’\;s investments! Be part of a movement to make universi ty investments more transparent\, and more socially and environmentally re sponsible! \n\nThe UnFarallon coalition will be holding a four-day researc h training and strategy session in New Haven beginning on Monday\, June 28 . The workshop is intended to provide students with the tools to research university endowment investments\, and to begin to assess their environmen tal and social impacts. Through this workshop\, we aim to launch a multi- campus research effort as part of a broader movement for university invest ment disclosure and accountability. Participants must commit to researchin g and writing a brief report of a company in which Farallon Capital Manage ment has invested university endowment funds. \n\nTopics include:\n* Exer cising your right to public information: finding and using public document s about private and public university investments\n* Mapping corporations : how do different kinds of corporations work? How are they structured\, h ow are they regulated?  \n* Researching the social and environmental impa cts of investments\n* Beyond print materials: building coalitions for cha nge\n\nThe workshop is free of charge. Internship and independent study o pportunities can be explored. Billeting (couches) will be available upon r equest\, as will transportation to and from the New Haven train station an d airport shuttle drop.\n\nUnFarallon is a coalition of campus-based and n ational organizations (www.unfarallon.info) promoting greater transparency and accountability in university private equity investments. In the face of increased secrecy in university investing\, we have advocated for publ ic access to information about university investments and stakeholder part icipation in investment decisions. Farallon Capital Management\, one of t he world’\;s largest hedge funds and a major investor for universitie s\, has been our first focus. This spring\, we launched a website documen ting the social and environmental impact of several Farallon investments. We have asked Farallon managers to meet with us to discuss greater disclo sure\, and in April coordinated a National Day of Action in which students and alums at over 70 campuses requested information about university inve stments with Farallon Capital Management. \n\nTo apply\, please contact &# 73\;n\;f\;o\;@\;u\;n\;f\;a\;r\;a\; 08\;l\;o\;n\;.\;i\;n\;f\;o\;\n ASAP. Geogr aphical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040701 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040628 GEO:41.310500;-72.926000 LOCATION:New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06511\, United States SUMMARY:Workshop: Researching University Investments UID:20120204T000503EST-G3GI1tDXvv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unfarallon.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:928-226-0310 Email:summit@allpeoplespower.org DESCRIPTION:This summer young people from around the world will be gatherin g at the base of the sacred mountain known as the San Francisco Peaks for the ALL PEOPLES POWER SUMMIT: Building Communities of Hope\, Strength\, an d Sustainability. The mountain\, outside the town of Flagstaff\, Arizona\, is one of the most culturally significant places in the world\, being sac red to more than twenty-two different nations in the southwestern United S tates.\n\nFrom July 15-18\, 2004\, we will be holding three days of worksh ops\, trainings\, discussions\, dancing\, hip-hop\, and poetry. We will be discussing and educating each other about the injustices our lands and ou r peoples face. We will be promoting the creative talents and positive sel f-expression of all. Geographical Scope: International DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040718 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040715 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:San Francisco Peaks\, Flagstaff\, Arizona\, United States SUMMARY:All Peoples Power Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-kHeogFcMXK@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.allpeoplespower.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:888-JOI-NSSC Email:meighan.davis@sierraclub.org DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW at www.ssc.org (Travel Scholarships available)\n\n WHEN: August 6 -9\, 2004\n\nWHERE: Santa Cruz\, CA\n\nREGISTRATION FEE: $2 0\n\nWHAT:\nThe SSC is throwing the biggest party in '04 to prepare the ne xt\ngeneration of environmentalists with the tools they need to lay the\ns mackdown on corporate polluters and the Bush Administration.\n\nRegister N ow to attend the 3rd annual National Conference and meet other\nSSCers fro m around the country. Come see the Executive Director of\nMoveOn.org (and SSC alum) Peter Schurman give the keynote address.\n\nLearn to canvass\, b ecome media spinsters\, fundraise\, run a get out the\nvote campaign and m ore. And spend a long weekend in the redwoods of\ncoastal California with hundreds of the dopest student organizers on earth.\n\nThe National Grassr oots Conference Weekend will feature:\nGreat speakers including the Execut ive Director of MoveOn.org\, Peter\nSchurman.\n\nWorkshops on issues such as Air\, Water\, Toxics & the California Wild\nHeritage Campaign.\n\nOppor tunities to meet student environmental leaders from across the\ncountry\, and to plan activities for the coming year with SSCers from your\narea (es pecially the West).\n\nThe chance to discuss issues and opportunities for the student\nenvironmental movement like what it will take to win no matte r who wins in\nNovember.\n\nA face-to-face meeting of the SSC National Gra ssroots and the newly-\nelected SSC Executive Committee\, which creates th e policies and budget for\nthe organization.\n\nSkills trainings to become more effective organizers like Canvassing 101\,\nFundraising\, Media and Arts in Action.\n\nHanging out and enjoying the beautiful 102 acres of pri stine redwood\nforests\, rolling hills\, and meadowlands in the mountains near Santa Cruz\,\nCalifornia.... and as much more fun as you can pack int o one weekend!!!\n\nFor More Information Call 1-888-JOIN-SSC\nSee you in C ali!\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040809 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040806T170000 GEO:38.908200;-76.982100 LOCATION:408 C St. NE\, Washington D.C.\, District of Columbia\, 20002\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Sierra Student Coalition National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-koS9IsSOu7@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:732-319-0966 Email:phillynemagathering@resist.ca DESCRIPTION:Calling all anarchists\, autonomistas\, anti-authoritarians\, a nd Zapatistas!\nClear your calendars!\n\nNORTH EAST MUTUAL AID GATHERING H ITS PHILLY\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday July 9\nPotluck Picnic and Movies in Clar k Park\n43rd and Baltimore Ave\n6:30 PM\n\nSaturday July 10\nOrganizing Me eting\nPhiladelphia Ethical Society\n1906 S. Rittenhouse Square\nBreakfast and Registration 9:30am\nMeeting 10am\n\nSunday July 11\nWorkshops and Fo llowup\nLAVA Space\n4134 Lancaster Ave.\n11am\n\ninfo\, housing\, want to help? email: p\;h\;i\;l\;l\;y\;n\;e\;m \;a\;g\;a\;t\;h\;e\;r\;i\;n\;g\;@ \;r\;e\;s\;i\;s\;t\;.\;c\;a\;\n or\n732.3 19.0966\n\nsite for the philly gathering: http://defenestrator.org/nema/\n \n\n\nAbout NEMA\nNorth East Mutual Aid is an informal network of anti-cap italist\nanti-authoritarians. Our purpose is to open lines of communicatio n so that existing groups and individuals throughout the Northeast can bet ter coordinate support for each other in our local actions and struggles.\ n\nA call for a national anticapitalist\, antiauthoritarian network was pu t out on the internet. The aim was for a continental network in the style of\nthe People's Global Action (PGA). Regional networks got started and\ne ndorsed the PGA hallmarks.\n\nOut of that came SEANet (south east anarchis t network) and NEMA (north\neast mutual aid).\n\nA large meeting took plac e at the National Conference on Organized\nResistance in DC\, which was fo llowed by others in Hartford and NYC\, the latter 2 being where NEMA took on its currently recognizable form. At the NYC meeting we agreed to take o n the People's Global Action Hallmarks\, which tie us in to a global anti- capitalist direct action network (see www.agp.org). As it stands\, NEMA ho lds a lot of potential to take up some of the slack and continue the hands on learning process left off by\nanti-authoritarian anti-capitalists sinc e the disappearance of activist\nformations like DAN (Direct Action Networ k) and PDAG (Philadelphia Direct Action Group who co-ordinated the direct action element at the RNC protests before last election) as well as the op portunity for working with\nan inspiring global network of anti-capitalist s.\n\nCurrently people involved in NEMA are involved in a variety of diffe rent projects including\n\nfor more background info\, check out these link s:\n\nDraft Proposal for a Continental Anti-Authoritarian Anti-Capitalist\ nNetwork - the first document many of us saw and discussed about\nintitati ng part of what is now NEMA: \n\nThe People Global Action Hallmarks which we adopted at the NYC meeting.\n(The general PGA site is here:\nhttp://www .nadir.org/nadir/initiativ/agp/en/index.html) Geographical Scope: Regiona l DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040711 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040709 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:Northeast Mutual Aid Gathering UID:20120204T000503EST-WZ5nnhuRSZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://defenestrator.org/nema/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:510-684-7072 Email:lggwwt@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Education not Incarceration (www.ednotinc.org)\nPre-Conference to the NEA Representative Assembly\nWorkshops Explore Shrinking Education Funding\nand Rising Prison Budgets\n\n\nDATE & TIME\nThursday\, July 1\, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.\n\nLOCATION\nPaul Robeson Center\nat the All Souls Church\ n1500 Harvard St. NW\n(Near Columbia Heights stop on the\nGreen Line of th e Metro subway)\n\nThis event is hosted by\nNEA Peace & Justice Caucus\n\n This exciting pre-conference to the NEA Representative\nAssembly has attra cted some of the top thinkers and\nadvocates in the education and justice policy\ncommunity.\n\nThis powerful pre-conference will make the clear\nco nnection between prison issues and education issues.\nIt will provide netw orking and support for people\nlooking to build Education Not Incarceratio n\ncoalitions through their local. Speakers include Vinny\nSchiraldi\, Exe cutive Director of the Justice Policy\nInstitute and Cameron E. Miles\, Co mmunity Outreach\nDirector of the Maryland Juvenile Justice Coalition\nand other special guests.\n\nCheck out these workshops:\n\nWHY ARE WE CLOSING SCHOOLS INSTEAD OF PRISONS?\nMartin Eisen\, Washington DC teacher\nRepres entative from Critical Resistance\n\n\nTEARING DOWN BARRIERS TO RE-ENTRY\n Ryan S. King\, Assoc. Researcher\, The Sentencing\nProject\nNkechi Taifa\, Senior Policy Analyst\, Open Society\nInstitute\n\nCRIMINALIZATION VS. EM POWERMENT OF YOUTH\nPaul Weckstein\, Co-Director\, Center for Law and\nEdu cation\nLiz Ryan\, Advocacy Director\, Youth Law Center\n\nZERO TOLERANCE FOR ZERO TOLERANCE\nPOLICIES AND MILITARY RECRUITMENT\nMonique L. Dixon\, Senior Attorney\, Advancement Project\nWalisha Clay\, Chapter/Training Pro grams Director\,\nFamilies Against Mandatory Minimums\nAndy Griggs\, Pacif ic Regional Coordinator\, NEA Peace\nand Justice Caucus\n\n\nTO REGISTER:\ nE-mail Lisa Gutierrez Guzman at l\;g\;g\;w\;w\;t\ ;@\;h\;o\;t\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\; m\;\n\nyour name\, local\, e-mail\, phone #\, address and grade\nlevel / position you teach. Questions\, call Mary's\nCell Phone: 510.684.7072\n \n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040701T130000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:DC Education Not Incarceration NEA Pre-Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-FPiw98CpHk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ednotinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:832-692-2306 Email:dsmith2740@houston.rr.com DESCRIPTION:Dear Sisters and Brothers\,\n \nIn Iraq\, the people's resistan ce to the U.S. war and occupation is growing stronger. Even many former U. S. diplomats and military officers now acknowledge that the war is 'unwinn able.' According to the latest CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll\, 54% of the U.S. public believe the invasion of Iraq was a mistake\, and 55% believe that the war has made the U.S. more vulnerable to terrorism.\n \nAs you know\, the phony transfer of 'sovereignty' from the U.S. occupation forces to the new puppet Iraqi government is scheduled for Wednesday\, June 30. Protest s against the war and occupation in Iraq will be held in many U.S. cities during the next week. The Progressive Workers Organizing Committee is spon soring a demonstration on Wednesday\, June 30\, at 4:30 pm\, at the Leland Federal Building\, 1919 Smith St. in Houston. We will be demanding: \n \n * the immediate\, unconditional withdrawal of U.S. and allied forces from Iraq\n\n* no internationalization of the Iraq occupation by U.N.\, N.A.T .O.\, or other foreign forces\n\n* the liberation of Palestine\n\n* an e nd to the war against immigrants\, people of color\, workers\, and women h ere in the U.S.\n \nThe demonstration has been endorsed by Socialist Labor Party--Houston\, International Socialist Organization\, Houston Peace For um\, Deconstruction Crew\, Houston ANSWER\, and Worldwide Movement for Jus tice and Peace. The protest will be held regardless of weather conditions\ , so if it is raining next Wednesday afternoon\, just bring an umbrella. P lease contact us if you would like to endorse the demonstration or receive more information. We look forward to seeing you on June 30.\n \n Geograp hical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040630 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:LELAND FEDERAL BUILDING 1919 SMITH STREET\, HOUSTON\, Texas\, 7799 6\, United States SUMMARY:U.S. Out of Iraq! Bring the Troops Home Now! UID:20120204T000503EST-tzVnuNU9Io@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:We're driving a hybrid car across the country to raise public a wareness about hybrids and clean energy. \n\nSpeakers and fun events at ea ch stop! Check it out. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040726 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040628 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Hybrid Evolution Tour UID:20120204T000503EST-voUBsITgoR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.iwillevolve.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:407-595-3731 Email:floridacollegeactivists@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:FLORIDA COLLEGE ACTIVIST CONFERENCE\nAUGUST 6 - 8 2004 (Friday - Sunday)\nTALLAHASSEE\, FLORIDA\nHosted by Florida College Activist Coali tion and FSU Students United for Peace and Justice\n$25 Registration fee\, includes all weekend activities\, materials and some meals\nScholarships and housing available\n\nJoin 500 college activists from around the state - in partnership with dozens of progressive organizations - as we...\n* Bu ild coalition on our campus\, in our region\, and across our issue-based w ork to strengthen our individual and collective work\n* Receive training f rom experts for voter registration\, education\, and mobilization\n* Hear exciting\, motivating speakers\, including INVITED speakers Elaine Brown\, former leader of the Black Panthers\, and Dennis Kucinich\, Democractic P residential Candidate (speakers to be confirmed)\n* Build relationships wi th other activists\, learn from their successes and struggles\, and share your frustrations and accomplishments\, so that we may begin to work toget her\, around the state\, as a strong and active network of local activists \n\nTRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - CHARTER BUSES WILL BE LEAVING FROM SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - email us to join the bus!\n\nPlease see our tentative schedule below\, and contact me with any questions (e\; 9\;i\;l\;y\;r\;u\;f\;f\;@\;m\;s\;&# 110\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\; 407.595.3731). To register\, or for m ore information about the Coalition\, visit our website: www.floridacolleg activist.org.\n\npeace\,\nemily ruff\n\nTentative Schedule:\nFRIDAY\n10 - 4 Pre-Event CANVASS TRAINING\nLearn how to canvass\, and get out in the st reets of Tally.\n4 - 6 Conference Registration\n6 - 7:30 Opening Dinner\n7 :30 - 8:30 Opening (introductions\, history\, overview of schedule)\n8:30 Opening Speaker (invited: Elaine Brown and Khalil Osiris)\n9:30 - 11:30 Pl enary 1\n\nSATURDAY\n9 - 10 Breakfast\n10 - 11 Speaker (invited: Andrew Gi llum)\n11 - 1 Voter Training: Large group overview\n- Campaign\n- Power\n- Campus Power\n1 - 2 Lunch\n2 - 3:15 Workshop A\n3:30 - 4:45 Workshop B\n5 - 6:15 Workshop C\nWorkshops include: Election Day Action\; Local Resourc es\; Mobilization Tactics\; Coalition Building\; Programming\; Voter Tools \; Education\; College-friendly tactics\n6:30 - 7:30 Dinner\n7:30 - 8:30 S peaker\n8:30 - 11 Plenary 2\n10 - Entertainment\n\nSUNDAY\n9 - 10 Breakfas t\n10 - 10:45 Announcements\, Plenary Reports\, Explanations of Coalition Building Sessions\n11 - 12:15 Regional Coalition Building\n12:30 - 1:30 L unch by schools (Voting due at end of lunch)\n1:30 - 2:15 Issue Based Cauc us\n2:30 - 3:15 Voting Reports\, Wrap Up\, Where do we go from here\, Post election info\n3:15 - 4:00 Closing Speaker\n\n* PLENARY SESSIONS: This ye ar\, we will be working as a plenary to construct the mission and structur e of the Coalition. Submissions for organizational mission\, structure\, programming can be submitted by email to f\;l\;o\;r\;i \;d\;a\;c\;o\;l\;l\;e\;g\;e\;a\;c\ ;t\;i\;v\;i\;s\;t\;s\;@\;h\;o\; 6\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\, and will be p osted on our website as\nreceived for review prior to conference. Plenary sessions will discuss and consolidate proposals\, and the large body will vote on the proposals on Sunday of the conference. *\n\nFor more informat ion\, or to register\, visit www.floridacollegeactivist.org or email e \;m\;i\;l\;y\;r\;u\;f\;f\;@\;m\; 15\;n\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040808 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040806 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Florida State University\, Tallahassee\, Florida\, United States SUMMARY:2nd Annual Florida College Activist Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-3tuFH9fMfz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.floridacollegeactivist.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:On July 23-25\, 2004 at the University of Massachusetts at Bost on—just before the Democratic National Convention—a coalition of Boston ar ea\, progressive community organizations\, non-profits\, and unions will b e hosting what promises to be an exciting event—the Boston Social Forum (B SF).\n\nA forum within the World Social Forum process\, the BSF has been c alled to help progressive activists to begin to answer some very basic que stions: What kind of future do we want for Boston? For our region? For our nation? For the world? What is our vision of a better society?\n\nThrough a series of workshops\, cultural events\, plenary sessions\, and giant co nvocations of the entire forum\, we are encouraging progressive organizati ons of all kinds to showcase their best analysis of the present\, and thei r best ideas for the future\, across the breadth of human knowledge—politi cs\, economics\, science and technology\, culture and faith—in the context of corporate globalization.\n\nThe goals of the event are simple: encoura ge various social movements to exchange information\, network with one ano ther\, form new alliances\, and push our movements forward a bit more towa rds the next stage of our development.\n\nWe'd like to do our part to help progressives seize the high ground of ideas in this society\, and then\, having captured people's imaginations\, move forward to become a more sign ificant political force.\n\nWe invite all progressive activists\, interest ed community members\, and delegates to the Democratic National Convention \, to come to the BSF and become part of the global process to build a bet ter\, more human-centered society. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040726 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040723 GEO:42.338900;-70.919600 LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02102\, United States SUMMARY:Boston Social Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-bUgp4Ezcef@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonsocialforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:od@usstudents.org DESCRIPTION:USSA's annual congress. At the University of Pittsburgh. Geogr aphical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040807 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040730 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:United States Student Association Congress 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-a9InVEOHc5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usstudents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:2004 CONFERENCE\n'With All Deliberate Speed?'\nSocial Justice a nd the Future of Public Education\n\nJuly 29th - August 1\, 2004\nThe Univ ersity of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\n\nA half-century ago the Supreme Court ordered public school districts to eliminate racial seg regation 'with all deliberate speed.' The 2004 NCEA conference will examin e the past 50 years of public education activism on issues of equity and s ocial justice. What is the legacy of Brown v. Board? How can we develop st rategies for achieving excellence and equity for all students?\n\nJoin par ents\, educators\, students\, and community activists for three days of ne tworking\, skills sharing\, strategy development. Celebrate NCEA's 15th an niversary. \nComplete conference registration and conference program avail able online. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040801 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040729 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:National Coalition of Education Activists Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-GeIjrWOGws@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.edactivists.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:An annual grassroots meeting of pro-woman activists devoted to networking\, organizing\, educating\, and agitating\, to empower women and girls in the South. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040812 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040808 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Memphis\, Tennessee\, United States SUMMARY:Southern Girls Convention 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-0t4CrIVhBU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.southerngirlsconvention.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:207-721-5751 Email:mboyle2@bowdoin.edu DESCRIPTION:NO REGISTRATION FEE. FREE HOUSING WILL BE PROVIDED! \n\nAugust 10th-18th at Columbia University in New York City\, The Climate Campaign is bringing together the best northeast student organizers to build the en ergy/climate movement for the coming year. Come for as much or as little as you can! During these 9 days\, we will have: \n\nSkills and Issue Trai nings: New York Times editors\, professional activists\, foundation direct ors\, climate scientists\, energy advocates and more.\nCampaign Planning S essions: refining state network goals with other state leaders\, planning state summits for the fall\, doing outreach to new groups\, building the c oalition and more.\nFun Activities in New York: free concerts in central park\, poetry slams\, an arts festival downtown\, communal cooking\, frisb ee/soccer/lounging in the park\, and more. \n\nWe did this summer training and strategy session last summer and it was really successful. The stude nts that came learned valuable skills\, had a lot of fun and became state and regional leaders in the campaign. Space is limited\, so Register ASAP ! All students who want to work on these issues and build the movement are welcome!\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040818 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040810 GEO:40.808100;-73.965700 LOCATION:100 William St.\, NYC\, New York\, 10024\, United States SUMMARY:Climate Campaign Northeast Summer Training UID:20120204T000503EST-ePXcJ4EDcm@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.climatecampaign.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:773-577-3387 Email:studentliberation@ziplip.com DESCRIPTION:http://chicago.indymedia.org/newswire/display/43148/index.php\n \nREGISTER NOW! Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040725 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040723 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, 60639\, United States SUMMARY:Chicago Youth Organizing Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-eBGNtpuVOp@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:youthconvergence@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Before a week in the streets against the Republican National Co nvention...\n\nCome to NYC on August 28 to build the youth & student movem ent!\n\nWe are a generation that wants peace\, but for the last four years \, we've seen only war\, terror\, occupation. We are a generation that wan ts freedom for all of us\, but theirs is a government that's abandoned the very liberties they claim to fight for.\n\nWe are a generation that needs quality public schools and affordable universities. But instead of fundin g our education\, they've used our money to build an empire: with bombs a nd bullets to secure their friends' profits and enforce their will on othe r peoples\; with 'Patriot' Acts and prisons to enforce their will on our o wn.\n\nWe are a generation that wants decent jobs and access to the things we need to live our lives\, but this government comes to us only to recru it the poorest and people of color among us to kill and to die. As we ask ed before the war\, and as most of America is asking now: for what?\n\nTh is August and September\, those who made this war happen will be coming to New York City for the Republican National Convention. They will party nea r the ruins of the fallen towers\, plot their next moves\, pick their next targets\, and anoint President Bush for what they think will be another f our years in power.\n\nOn August 28\, two days before the Convention kicks off\, young people from all over the country and the city will gather in New York for a one-day Convergence for Books Not Bombs. This will be a spa ce for us to share un-conventional wisdom and to build our own movement - one that we hope will connect the dots\, expand the possibilities of what we can do in our schools and communities\, and prepare us for a big week i n the streets and a decisive year in the struggle.\n\nWhat to expect: Cha nces to get to know each other and each other's work. \nDiscussions of str ategy and analysis. Issue workshops. Skills trainings. \nBanner making. Fo od\, help with housing\, and information youâ€\;™\;ll need for t he upcoming protests. At night\, we'll unwind and enjoy the culture of you th resistance as we drop beats not bombs.\n\nAnd the following day\, Augus t 29\, we will take to the streets of Manhattan together\, in a demonstrat ion called by United for Peace & Justice (www.unitedforpeace.org) to decla re hundreds of thousands of voices strong\, The World Says No to the Bush Agenda! The Convergence will gather a powerful youth contingent to march o n that historic day.\n\nThis Convergence is being called by the National Y outh & Student Peace Coalition\, organizer of the March 5\, 2003 Student S trike for Books Not Bombs. We fight for:\n\n*Education Not Empire\n*Respec t for Our Civil Liberties\n*Campuses for Peace\n*Schools Not Jails\n*No Mo re Poverty Draft\n\nThis summer\, we will also have a presence at the Bost on Social Forum\, before the Democratic National Convention\, as we wish t o hold all officials accountable and seek to build a youth movement behold en to no one but ourselves.\n\nAll young people and students are welcome a t the Convergence on August 28th. Unlike the Republican National Conventio n\, you will not have to pay to get in. Location to be announced soon.\n\n To pre-register or just to stay in the loop: write to \ny\;o\; 17\;t\;h\;c\;o\;n\;v\;e\;r\;g\;e\;& #110\;c\;e\;@\;y\;a\;h\;o\;o\;.\;c\; 11\;m\;\n with your name\, city/school\, and organization if any. More information will also be up at www.nyspc.net. We hope to see \nyou this A ugust. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040828T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Books not Bombs Youth Convergence UID:20120204T000503EST-rVJBRg1FR6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyspc.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:602-373-3210 Email:lnavran@progressleaders.org DESCRIPTION:CPL aims to meet the needs of progressive\, non-profit organiza tions around the country who are looking for trained field organizers. We will train you to work as a field organizer for a progressive non-profit organization\, and will hold a job fair following the training to pair you up with an organization. All jobs will be full time\, paid positions and will last until election day. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040802 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040731 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:405 Hilgard Ave (UCLA Campus)\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90095\, United States SUMMARY:Center FOr Progressive Leadership Campaign Training and Job Fair UID:20120204T000503EST-vbOiTTJHzr@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.progressleaders.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:617-967-1740 Email:adi@envirocitizen.org DESCRIPTION:EnviroCitizen is holding a series of training sessions and acti on days at Suffolk University in Boston this July and August. Come out and learn important political skills to protect your environments and communi ties! We'll be holding sessions in lobbying\, non-violent direct action\, Vote Environment\, and media. \n\nPlease contact Adi at a\;d\;i \;@\;e\;n\;v\;i\;r\;o\;c\;i\;t\; 5\;z\;e\;n\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n or 617-967-1740 if y ou are interested in attending any of the sessions.\n\nAll sessions to be held at the Donahue building\, 41 Temple Street\, near the State House. Th e location is accessible by T from Park Street or the Bowdoin stop on the Blue line. Go here for a map: http://www.suffolk.edu/virtual_tour/index.ht ml\n\nSessions\n\nWednesday\, July 14: Lobbying (room: McDermott conferenc e room)\n\n1:00 p.m. TRAINING - Learn about the roles of lobbyists\, how t o talk with your representatives\, and how to develop an effective lobbyin g strategy!\n\n2:30 p.m ACTION - We'll head to the Massachusetts State Hou se and make our voices heard\, urging our Senators and Representatives to support a pending Environmental Justice bill!\n\n(Go here for more about e nvironmental justice in Massachusetts: http://www.environmentalleague.org/ Issues/Environmental_Justice/Issues_EJ.html) \n\nWednesday\, July 21: Non- Violent Direct Action (room: McDermott conference room) \n\n1:00 p.m. TRAI NING - Learn effective methods of organizing as a group\, taking action pe acefully\, and distributing information at a given location to promote you r cause! \n\n3:00 p.m. ACTION - TBA\n\nWednesday\, July 28: Vote Environme nt (room: TBD) \n\n1:00 p.m. TRAINING - Learn ways we can make the environ ment a high-profile election issue\, the very week the Democratic National Convention hits Boston!\n\n2:30 p.m. ACTION - Come with us as we head int o the surrounding community and register people to vote!\n\n***Note that s ince this session falls during the week of the DNC\, you might have to mak e alternate transportation arrangements. Go here for more information: htt p://www.boston04.com/about_boston/visitor_information.asp\n\nWednesday\, A ugust 4: Media and Messaging (room: McDermott conference room)\n\n1:00 p.m . TRAINING - Learn how to create an effective message\, write letters to t he editor\, interact with reporters\, and raise the profile of your campai gn!\n\n2:30 p.m ACTION - TBA Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040804 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040714 GEO:42.353800;-71.102400 LOCATION:41 Temple Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States SUMMARY:Envirocitizen Boston Summer Training Series 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-r6VjUveLrM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.envirocitizen.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Social Forum (NWSF) will build relationships of m utual support among activists\, organizations\, and communities in the Nor thwest as we share our visions of a just and sustainable world and find co llective solutions to the daunting social and environmental challenges of our time. \nWe aim to bring together activists\, organizers\, and citizens from Alaska\, British Columbia\, Idaho\, Montana\, Oregon\, and Washingto n who are working on issues of social justice\, economic inequality\, and environmental degradation. The first Northwest Social Forum event will tak e place October 15-17 at Seattle Center. \n\nModeled on the four World Soc ial Forums that have taken place in Brazil and India and on the burgeoning number of regional social forums\, the NWSF will host plenary sessions an d open space workshops where participants can share ideas\, struggles\, an d successes. It will also celebrate and demonstrate that 'another world is possible' with cultural events and exhibits.\nThe first Northwest Social Forum event on October 15-17\, 2004 will include a variety of open space w orkshops based on the following themes: \n\nGlobalization\, Economic Justi ce\, & New Economic Models\nProtecting the Public Good \nPeace\, Justice\, & Militarism \nEnvironment & Environmental Justice \nIndigenous Wisdom \n Human Rights\, Racial Justice\, Gender Justice\, Indigenous & Immigrant Ri ghts\nArt\, Culture\, & Resistance\nSoon it will be possible to register f or attendance online. \n\nTo be alerted by email once online registration is active\, please join any email group that interests you.\n\n\n Geograp hical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041017 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041015 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Seattle Center\, Seattle\, Washington\, United States SUMMARY:Northwest Social Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-JTmRV7wuWd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nwsocialforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:800-416-9157 Email:info@communityactionpartnership.com DESCRIPTION:NO ROOM FOR POVERTY RALLY- WASHINGTON\, DC\nGather in Washingto n\, D.C. on the Ellipse with thousands of your fellow Americans on Septemb er 4\, 2004. Bring attention to poverty and call for a White House Confere nce on American Poverty. \nSpeakers at the Rally include: \n\nCalifornia R epresentative Lynn Woolsey \n\nKim Gandy\, National Organization for Women \n\nSarah Greene\, National Head Start \n\nJohn Taylor\, National Communi ty Reinvestment Coalition \n\n..and more. \n\nPlease visit www.povertyrall y.org for more information. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040904 GEO:38.900700;-77.039900 LOCATION:White House Ellipse\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20036\, United States SUMMARY:No Room for Poverty Rally UID:20120204T000503EST-f8pZos6SCv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.povertyrally.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:ksadler04@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:From approximately 7 pm to 8:30 in Meeting Room B of the Des Pl aines Public Library\, the Illinois Democratic Students will have a meetin g for all current and interested participants and several local politician s. If you are interested in doing volunteer work for a local official\, I encourage you to attend and see what we are all about. Contact me (k\; s\;a\;d\;l\;e\;r\;0\;4\;@\;h\;o\;& #116\;m\;a\;i\;l\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n) for more in formation. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040730T190000 GEO:42.048300;-87.890500 LOCATION:1501 Ellinwood Street\, Des Plaines\, Illinois\, 60016\, United St ates SUMMARY:Illinois Democratic Students Meeting UID:20120204T000503EST-tUOjGPp8ZN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.illinoisdemocraticstudents.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-449-1065 Email:jmartin@progressleaders.org DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Center for Progressive Leadership will suppor t the greatest mobilization of progressive political activists this countr y has ever seen. \n\nProgressive non-profit organizations around the count ry are looking for trained field organizers to help them identify\, educat e and mobilize voters supportive of their issues. \n\nCPL aims to meet tha t need through targeted Voter Mobilization Training and Job Fair programs for individuals prepared to travel and work full time as a Field Organizer managing a 60-day push to Election Day. \n\nGet the Training You Need: \n -Developing a strategy to communicate with voters about progressive issues . \n-Recruiting and managing volunteers to implement your strategy. \n-Com municating with voters door-to-door\, on the phones and online. \n-Identif ying\, educating and mobilizing voters for Election Day! \n\nFor the Job Y ou Want: \n-We will help place you in full time\, paid field organizing po sitions with key progressive organizations running direct voter outreach c ampaigns. \n\nEach training will conclude with a Campaign Job Fair where y ou will learn about paid opportunities to work full time as a Field Organi zer on a progressive field campaign. Opportunities last from August-Novemb er -- trainees should be prepared to travel to live in the regions where t hey will be organizing. \n\nAvailable Trainings: \n-Sat\, July 31 - Mon\, Aug 2: UCLA (Los Angeles\, CA) \n-Sat\, Aug 7 - Mon\, Aug 9: CA State Univ . at Hayward (near Oakland\, CA) \n-Sat\, Aug 14 - Mon\, Aug 16: Temple Un iversity (Philadelphia\, PA) \n\n$95 training fee includes housing\, mater ials and meals. \nLimited scholarships available based on demonstrated nee d. \n\nRegister online for our Summer 2004 Voter Mobilization Training and Job Fair: http://www.progressleaders.org/leadershipprograms/apply.htm \n\ nFor more information: \n-Download the Voter Mobilization Training Flyer ( pdf) \nhttp://www.progressleaders.org/leadershipprograms/CPL%20Voter%20Mob ilization%20Training.pdf \n\n-Download the training FAQ (pdf) \nhttp://www .progressleaders.org/leadershipprograms/CPL%20Voter%20Mobilization%20Train ing%20-%20FAQ.pdf \n\n-Email f\;i\;e\;l\;d\;t\; 14\;a\;i\;n\;i\;n\;g\;@\;p\;r\;o\;&# 103\;r\;e\;s\;s\;l\;e\;a\;d\;e\;r\; s\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n \n\n-Call 202-449-1065 and ask to spe ak with Jessie Martin. \n\n\nThe following organizations have jobs availab le for trained organizers. More organizations are being added daily - chec k back often! \n\nAcorn \nClean Water Action \nDemocraticGAIN \nLeague of Conservation Voters \nNAACP National Voter Fund \nNational Coalition for B lack Civic Participation \nNational Hip Hop Civic Engagement Project \nNew Voters Project\n Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040809 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040807T220000 GEO:37.662600;-122.051000 LOCATION:California State University\, Hayward\, 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard \, Hayward\, California\, 94542\, United States SUMMARY:Progressive Voter Mobilization Training and Job Fair - Bay Area UID:20120204T000503EST-gDRgMdI9mP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.progressleaders.org/vmt04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-449-1065 Email:jmartin@progressleaders.org DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Center for Progressive Leadership will suppor t the greatest mobilization of progressive political activists this countr y has ever seen. \n\nProgressive non-profit organizations around the count ry are looking for trained field organizers to help them identify\, educat e and mobilize voters supportive of their issues. \n\nCPL aims to meet tha t need through targeted Voter Mobilization Training and Job Fair programs for individuals prepared to travel and work full time as a Field Organizer managing a 60-day push to Election Day. \n\nGet the Training You Need:\n- Developing a strategy to communicate with voters about progressive issues. \n-Recruiting and managing volunteers to implement your strategy. \n-Comm unicating with voters door-to-door\, on the phones and online. \n-Identify ing\, educating and mobilizing voters for Election Day! \n\nFor the Job Yo u Want: \n-We will help place you in full time\, paid field organizing pos itions with key progressive organizations running direct voter outreach ca mpaigns. \n\nEach training will conclude with a Campaign Job Fair where yo u will learn about paid opportunities to work full time as a Field Organiz er on a progressive field campaign. Opportunities last from August-Novembe r -- trainees should be prepared to travel to live in the regions where th ey will be organizing. \n\nAvailable Trainings:\n-Sat\, July 31 - Mon\, Au g 2: UCLA (Los Angeles\, CA) \n-Sat\, Aug 7 - Mon\, Aug 9: CA State Univ. at Hayward (near Oakland\, CA) \n-Sat\, Aug 14 - Mon\, Aug 16: Temple Univ ersity (Philadelphia\, PA) \n\n$95 training fee includes housing\, materia ls and meals. \nLimited scholarships available based on demonstrated need. \n\nRegister online for our Summer 2004 Voter Mobilization Training and J ob Fair: http://www.progressleaders.org/leadershipprograms/apply.htm \n\nF or more information: \n-Download the Voter Mobilization Training Flyer (pd f) \nhttp://www.progressleaders.org/leadershipprograms/CPL%20Voter%20Mobil ization%20Training.pdf \n\n-Download the training FAQ (pdf) \nhttp://www.p rogressleaders.org/leadershipprograms/CPL%20Voter%20Mobilization%20Trainin g%20-%20FAQ.pdf \n\n-Email f\;i\;e\;l\;d\;t\;r \;a\;i\;n\;i\;n\;g\;@\;p\;r\;o\; 3\;r\;e\;s\;s\;l\;e\;a\;d\;e\;r\;&# 115\;.\;o\;r\;g\;\n \n\n-Call 202-449-1065 and ask to speak with Jessie Martin. \n\n\nThe following organizations have jobs available for trained organizers. More organizations are being added daily - check back often! \n\nAcorn \nClean Water Action \nDemocraticGAIN \nLeague of Co nservation Voters \nNAACP National Voter Fund \nNational Coalition for Bla ck Civic Participation \nNational Hip Hop Civic Engagement Project \nNew V oters Project\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040816 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040814T220000 GEO:39.977500;-75.141300 LOCATION:Temple U\, 1801 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19122\, United States SUMMARY:Progressive Voter Mobilization Training and Job Fair - Philadelphia UID:20120204T000503EST-33BXV3JNlm@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.progressleaders.org/vmt04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:nornc_youth@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Join thousands of young people from around the country for a Yo uth and Student Feeder March to the UFPJ protest against the RNC. Sponsor ed by the RNC Youth Welcoming Comittee. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040829T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Columbus Circle\, 59th St And Central Park West\, New York\, New Y ork\, United States SUMMARY:Youth and Student Feeder March UID:20120204T000503EST-v3iJUrh54J@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:212-696-6625 Email:rnchousing@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:got floor space?\n\nOffer it UP! Between Aug. 28 and Sept. 2\, thousands of visitors will arrive in NYC to voice their concerns with the Republican platform and participate in demonstrations surrounding the Repu blican National Convention. These visitors need somewhere to sleep. If you can offer any kind of housing for any length of time\, please post your a vailability on the housing board at:\n\nwww.counterconvention.org \n\nFor larger group accommodations\, offering/seeking for15 people or more\, go d irectly to:\n\nhttp://nyc-hospitality.org \n\nVolunteers and those with qu estions can reach the noRNC Housing Working Group at:\n\nr\;n\; 9\;h\;o\;u\;s\;i\;n\;g\;@\;y\;a\; 04\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n\nor by voicemail at:\n\n2 12.696.6625\n\nOr come to a meeting. Meeting times are listed on www.count erconvetion.org and nornc\n\nIn solidarity\,\nnoRNC Housing Working Group\ n\nHOUSE AN ACTIVIST!!!\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040804T183000 GEO:40.802900;-73.953100 LOCATION:Deli Deli SE Corner Of 5th Ave. And 13th St.\, Upstairs\, New York \, New York\, 10026\, United States SUMMARY:NoRNC Housing Meeting UID:20120204T000503EST-dKXwWgct22@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.counterconvention.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:252-320-1065 Email:gnewkirk@tamemagazine.org DESCRIPTION:We are having a nude protest\, spelling out the words END THE O CCUPATION\,to shed light on the heinous acts against humanity being carrie d out by the American and Israeli governments. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040828T140000 GEO:35.631000;-77.381000 LOCATION:Greenville\, North Carolina\, 27834\, United States SUMMARY:Bare Your Freedom UID:20120204T000503EST-OksJ8W25Cd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.tamemagazine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:925-443-7148 Email:tara@trivalleycares.org DESCRIPTION:*BOOKS NOT BOMBS* \n\nPlease join us for a Rally and March to t he Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab! \n\nTELL THEM TO CLEAN UP THEIR MESS. \n \nOn the 59th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of the Japanese citi es Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, we will gather at Livermore Nuclear Weapons La b. \n\nThis year\, $28 million is requested to develop the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator at Livermore and Los Alamos labs. Yet\, two schools will close in Livermore in order to save $1 million. All over California teache rs are laid off and educational programs are being cut while $6.6 billion is requested for nuclear weapons work - more than during the Cold War! An analysis of the U.S. nuclear weapons budget can be downloaded at: http://w ww.trivalleycares.org/FY2005_Nuclear_Weapons_Budget_Request.pdf \n\nWe are demanding: \n\n*The Abolition of All Nuclear Weapons!* Nuclear weapons ar e the ultimate weapon of terror and their elimination begins with our oppo sition to them right here in the San Francisco Bay Area! In 2004 the Mayor s of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and Abolition 2000 have launched a worldwide e mergency campaign to abolish nuclear weapons: http://www.abolition2000.org /groups/mayors/\; \n\n*Books Not Bombs!* Stop all cuts to public education . Don't raise tuition. Invest in education\, not weapons of mass destructi on. More information on the Books Not Bombs campaign http://www.nyspc.net \n\n*A *Healthy Environment!* Clean-up nuclear weapons sites! Stop buildin g up the US nuclear arsenal. Livermore Lab has already leaked over 1 milli on curies of air-borne radiation in the Bay Area biosphere. In the next fe w years Livermore Lab proposes to store and work with even larger quantiti es of radioactive materials. \n\n*Jobs For Peace!* Expand jobs in civilian sciences\, end government-sponsored violence\; and \n\n*Universities for Peace!* The Livermore and the Los Alamos weapons laboratories are managed by the University of California. Every nuclear warhead in the US arsenal w as designed by a University of California employee. UC should stop providi ng a fig leaf of respectability for the creation of nuclear weapons. http: //www.fiatpax.net \n\nTRANSPORTATION \n\nBART: Free shuttles from Dublin/P leasanton BART provided by ALAMEDA \nCOUNTY PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY. \n\nD RIVING: Directions to Jackson Elementary: I-580\, exit on Vasco Rd go \nSo uth (continue past Livermore nuclear weapons lab)\; Turn right on East \nA ve\; Turn Right on Loyola\; Left on Jackson Ave\; Jackson school is on lef t. \n\nBRING A BOOK! Show your support for education. If you can't come\, mail a book (at book rate) to: WSLF\, 1504 Franklin Street\, #202\, Oaklan d\, CA 94612. Books will be donated to the Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch\, a Sa fe Home for Boys\, in Livermore. \n\nPEACE CAMP: Sunday\, August 8\, there will be a peace camp at Del Valle (15 minute drive from the Lab). RSVP st rongly recommended (space is limited): Will Parrish w\;i\;l\;& #108\;p\;a\;r\;r\;i\;s\;h\;@\;y\;a\;& #104\;o\;o\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n or call Will at (925) 443 -7148. Camping is $5 per person\, children 12 and under are free\; make ch ecks payable to Livermore Conversion Project. Mail checks to 2582 Old Firs t St.\, Livermore\, CA 94551: Attention Will. Please write for 'peace camp ' in memo line. \n\nNONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION: We are calling for nonviolen t direct action on Monday\, August 9. Meet at 7:30 AM at William Payne Par k\, 5800 Patterson Pass Rd. Take I-580\, exit on Vasco Rd\; go South 2 mil es. August 9 is the anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing. We are calling fo r this action in honor of Father Bill O'Donnell\, who was raised in Liverm ore. See Nonviolence Guidelines below. \n\nPEACE RIBBONS: Nevada County Pe ace Center is displaying quilted and painted panels at the rally and carry ing them to the Lab. Many panels are part of a historic collection that wa s part of the Ribbon Around the Pentagon project from the 1980's. You can visit http://www.theribboninternational.org if you would like to mail a pa nel to the Books Not Bombs action send them to 13929 Quaillan Way\, Nevada City\, CA 95959. For more info contact Nettie: l\;e\;l\;d \;r\;e\;d\;g\;e\;@\;i\;s\;p\;w\; 01\;s\;t\;.\;c\;o\;m\;\n\n\nSPEAKERS AND MUSICIANS C onfirmed: Father Roy Bourgeois\, founder of the School of the Americas Wat ch\; Cesar Cruz\, Fast4Education\; Fariba\; Clan Dyken\; Miguel Molina\, L a Onda Bajita. \n\nNATIONAL NUCLEAR WEAPONS ACTION: In July and August ove r 35 events will occur across the nation demanding a precautionary approac h to nuclear weapons\, marking the Hiroshima\, Nagasaki and Trinity Test a nniversary. The days will conclude on August 9 with a national call in day to President Bush and Democratic nominee\, Senator Kerry demanding: real clean-up\, not the continued build up of the US arsenal. For more info on the National Nuclear Weapons Days of Action and a national calendar of eve nts: http://www.besafenet.com \n\nSPONSORS AND ENDORSERS: Bay Area Nuclear Waste Coalition\; Berkeley Citizens Action\; Berkeley Fellowship of Unita rians\, Social Justice Committee\; Berkeley Friends Church\; Berkeley Soci ety of Friends\, Peace Committee\; Buddhist Peace Fellowship\, East Bay Ch apter\; East Bay Sanctuary Covenant\; El Cerrito Democratic Club\; First C ongregational Church\; Fresno Center for Nonviolence\; Global Exchange\; G randmothers for Peace\, Hayward Chapter\; Grandmothers for Peace\, Interna tional Office\; Green Party of Alameda County\; Humanist Hall\; Lawyers' C ommittee on Nuclear Policy\; Livermore Conversion Project\; Marin Interfai th Task Force on the Americas\; Middle East Children's Alliance\; Modesto Peace/Life Center\; Monterey Peace and Justice Center\; Nevada Desert Expe rience\; New Fellowship Church\; Northern California District of the Commu nist Party USA\; Pax Christi Fremont\; Peace and Freedom Party\; Peace Cen ter of Nevada County\; Peace Coalition of Monterey County\; Peninsula Peac e and Justice Center\; Physicians for Social Responsibility\, Bay Area Cha pter\; Sacramento Area Peace Action\; Salinas Action League\; San José Pea ce Center\; Sisters of St. Dominic\, San Rafael\; St. Joseph the Worker Ch urch\; Tri-Valley CAREs\; United for Peace & Justice\, Bay Area\; Veteran' s for Peace\, San Francisco\; Veterans for Peace\, Humboldt Bay Chapter 05 6\; War Resisters League - West\; Western States Legal Foundation\; WILPF Berkeley-East Bay\; and Women for Peace \n \nContact Sherry: (510) 663-806 5 to sponsor or endorse with your financial contributibution. \n\nNONVIOLE NCE GUIDELINES: Nonviolence has always been a core value of the anti-nucle ar movement. Perhaps that is because nuclear weapons represent the ultimat e form of violence. The atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima killed some 2 00\,000 people. Most of the 30\,000 nuclear weapons in the world today hav e much larger explosive yields than that first nuclear weapon. Nonviolence is more than the absence of violence. Many of us believe that the active practice of nonviolence is a direct challenge to the violent policies of o ur governments. As we extend our hands to people new to our movement\, we invite you to join us in our nonviolent direct action. \n\nWhile participa nts in this action are not required to embrace the philosophy of nonviolen ce\, in order to create an atmosphere that is welcoming and safe for all p articipants\, including newcomers\, children and families\, the organizers ask you abide by the following practical guidelines to keep the rally and march peaceful and safe. \n\n1. We will use no violence\, physical or ver bal\, towards any person. We consider speech or acts that are racist\, hom ophobic\, sexist or against persons with disabilities to be violent. \n2. We will carry no weapons. \n3. We will not bring or use any alcohol or ill egal drugs. 4. We will not destroy property 5. We will respect the rights of all people. \n6. We will accept the legal consequences of our actions a s we continue our struggle in the courts. \n\nSPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory\, managed by the University of Cali fornia (UC) is one of the two principal U.S. nuclear weapons design labora tories and as such\, is one of the highest security facilities in the coun try. It is believed that over 1\,500 pounds of plutonium is stored on site \, protected by guards who have been given 'shoot to kill' orders in the c ase of unauthorized intruders. In these times of heightened security\, cro ssing the facility boundaries or climbing on or over the Lab fences carrie s an elevated risk of injury or death. In addition\, UC police over the pa st 20 years have consistently demonstrated a zero tolerance policy for peo ple who go limp at the time of arrest. If you choose to risk arrest and go limp\, be aware that you risk extreme pain and possible injury. If past p ractice holds\, in general those who choose to risk arrest and cooperate w ith their arresting officers will not be subjected to pain holds or injury .Additional Information: \n\n*Additional Information*: \n\n- on Low-Yield Earth-Penetrating 'bunker buster' Nuclear Weapons: http://www.fas.org/fasp ir/2001/v54n1/weapons.htm \n\n- on Depleted Uranium Munitions: http://www. phoenix.liu.edu/%7Elawrence/gl/duproject/cwpaper.htm \n\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040808T130000 GEO:37.680200;-121.922000 LOCATION:Jackson Elementary School\,\, 554 Jackson Ave.\,\, Livermore\, Ca lifornia\, 94551\, United States SUMMARY:Rally and March 'Books not Bombs' to the Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab! UID:20120204T000503EST-ZUPePdWiVJ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.trivalleycares.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:libnow@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:Liberation Now! - The National Student Animal Rights Conference \nUniversity of California - Berkeley\nOctober 29th to 31st\, 2004\nwww.Li berationNow.com \n\nHello!\n\nThe upcoming fourth national student animal rights conference will be taking place in October at the University of Cal ifornia - Berkeley near San Francisco.\n\n'Liberation Now!' is the animal rights movement's biggest event dedicated to bringing together students an d youth in the struggle for animal rights. \n\nPlease join hundreds of oth er young activists and dozens of the leading organizers and speakers of th e animal rights movement this Fall for this exciting event as we mark a re turn to the West coast over the Halloween weekend! \n\nThe early registra tion fee is only $10\, and free and low-cost food and lodging are availabl e. Please sign up for our email list for details on applying for travel gr ants\, speakers\, program\, etc.\n\nFOR MORE INFO and to REGISTER\, visit www.LiberationNow.com\, or contact: \n\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance\nP. O. Box 932\nNew York\, NY 10013-0864\n212-696-7911\nwww.defendanimals.org\ n\nOther Sponsors of 'Liberation Now!'\n\nAnimalsVoice.com\nBerkeley Organ ization for Animal Advocacy\nFarm Sanctuary\nFund for Animals\nHerbivore M agazine\nImpact Press\nIn Defense of Animals\nPETA2.com\nSaving Our Resour ces Today\nVegNews Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041031 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041029 GEO:37.866800;-122.254000 LOCATION:University Of California - Berkeley\, King Student Union\, Berkele y\, California\, 94720\, United States SUMMARY:Liberation Now! - National Student Animal Rights Conference - 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-fNvd4DeHVT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.LiberationNow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:831-588-7839 Email:superdubb@telus.net DESCRIPTION:Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) National Conference\nSO LUTIONS FOR A SHRINKING PLANET: Sustainable Engineering and Enterprise\nfo r Human Development\nStanford University\nSep 30 - Oct 2\, 2004\nRegistrat ion and Info: http://esw.stanford.edu/conf04\n---------------------------- --------------------------------------------\n\nRegister before July 31\, 2004 and receive a discount!\n\nStanford University proudly invites you to join us for the 2004\nESW National Conference. Engineers for a Sustainab le World aims to\nmobilize engineers to address the challenges of global p overty and\nsustainability. In this 2nd annual conference\, participants will have\nopportunities to:\n\n * learn from world leaders about the intersection of engineering\, enterprise\, and sustainable development.\n * network with other socially and environmentally aware engineers\, sc ientists\, entrepreneurs\, and non-profit professionals\n * build insp iration and motivation to facilitate activism in their home organizations and communities.\n\nSessions themes include: water and health\, informatio n and communication technology for development\, the built environment\, e nergy in a resource scarce world\, business at the base of the pyramid\, a nd engineering\nand business education.\n\nA few highlighted keynotes incl ude:\n - William McDonough\, 'Hero for the planet'\, Time Magazine 1999\n - Patricia Galloway\, President of the American Society of Civil Enginee rs\n - Barbara Waugh\, Co-Founder of Hewlett Packard's World eInclusion\n - Jeffrey Sachs\, Special Advisor to UN Secretary General on the\n Mi llennium Development Goals\n\nOver 400 attendees are expected from through out the U.S. and\nabroad\, amongst them: professional engineers\, faculty\ , students\,\nbusiness leaders\, nonprofit groups\, and government agencie s.\nPlease join us for this exciting conference!\n\nEngineers for a Sustai nable World\nhttp://www.esustainableworld.org Geographical Scope: Nationa l DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041002 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040930T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Stanford University\, Stanford\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Engineers for a Sustainable World 2004 National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-VceX2kplvH@69.73.141.125 URL:http://esw.stanford.edu/conf04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:415-771-2028 Email:millionworkermarch@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:Dear Brothers and Sisters\,\n\nPlease Join Us in a Million Work er March.\n\nThe International Longshore and Warehouse Union\, Local 10\, recently passed a resolution proposing a million worker march on Washingto n in 2004. \n\nSunday\, October 17\, 2004 [updated from the 16th] is the d ate for this march. This mobilization is being proposed in response to the attacks upon working families in America and the millions of jobs lost du ring the Bush administration and with the complicity of Congress. The work ing class has not suffered such hardships since the Great Depression.\n\nW e are encouraging everyone to have the attached resolution adopted by your membership or organization. We are also asking that your organization sta rt a Million Workers March Committee to mobilize organized/unorganized lab or and our community and religious allies in your area\, ultimately mergin g with a National Committee to be formed at a later date. Finally\, we are asking for a financial contribution from your organization to be sent to the address below until a national Committee is created.\n\nThe Bush Admin istration and Congress's focus of placing the acquisition of capital and t he quest for profits above the needs of working people is undermining the economic security of working people and the nation as a whole.\n\nNow is t he time for organized/unorganized labor\, the interfaith and community org anizations to show solidarity and demand that all elected officials addres s the needs of working people. As working class people\, we know more than any others the difficulties and limitations we face both in our communiti es and workplaces. We shall therefore be representing ourselves during thi s march\, independent from all politicians\, while putting forward to the entire country\, our program for the betterment of America's majority work ing population.\n\nWhile we are in the early stages of planning this actio n\, we are urging organizations to join us in making this march a reality. We need you and your organizations help. The crises we face is severe. By mobilizing and uniting organized and unorganized labor with our community and religious allies we will be able to more effectively stop the attack on working people and improve our living and working conditions\n\nPlease contact:\n\nMILLION WORKER MARCH COMMITTEE\nILWU\, Local 10\n400 North Poi nt\nSan Francisco\, CA 94133\n(415) 771-2028\nEmail: millionworkermarch@co mcast.net\n\n\nLearn why we need a Million Worker March.\nListen to Claren ce Thomas of ILWU Local 10 and Ralph Schoenman of Pacifica Radio explain i n detail the causes for and benefits of a Million Worker march on Washingt on. This interview was broadcast on KPFA - Guns and Butter with host Bonni e Faulkner:\n Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041017 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Million Workers March UID:20120204T000503EST-4SOJxSV5SU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.millionworkermarch.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:312-822-0505 Email:pjvoter@aol.com DESCRIPTION:UNITY RALLY \nAUGUST 29\, 2 PM\nFEDERAL PLAZA (ADAMS AND DEARBO RN)\n \n-SAY YES TO JOBS\, PEACE\, & JUSTICE\n-SAY NO TO THE BUSH AGENDA\n -RALLY IN SOLIDARITY WITH PROTESTS AGAINST THE \nREPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVE NTION IN NYC\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040829T140000 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:Federal Plaza (Adams And Dearborn)\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60610\, United States SUMMARY:Chicago Peace\, Jobs\, and Justice Unity Rally UID:20120204T000503EST-vjuWXh1XWW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.noiraqwar-chicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:415-865-5497 Email:info@nuclearpolicy.org DESCRIPTION:Featured Speakers include Dr. Helen Caldicott\, President of th e Nuclear Policy Research\nInstitute\; David Lochbaum\, Nuclear Safety Eng ineer\, Union of Concerned Scientists\; Oscar\nShirani\, Nuclear Industry Whistle-Blower\; Arjun Makhijani\, President of the Institute for Energy\n and Environmental Research\; Steven Strong\, Solar Design Associates\; Dia ne D’Arrigo\, Director\nof the Radioactive Waste Project\, Nuclear Informa tion and Resource Service\; and a special\naddress from Dr. Patch Adams of the Gesundheit! Institute. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041016 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041015T090000 GEO:42.008100;-87.721500 LOCATION:St. Scholastica Academy\, 7416 N. Ridge\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 606 45\, United States SUMMARY:Nuclear Power and Children's Health UID:20120204T000503EST-GGj0koXLAf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nuclearpolicy.org/conferences.cfm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:641-472-2337 Email:creatingpeace@mum.edu DESCRIPTION:Creating Peace will be our second annual event to promote peace ful solutions to world problems. It will feature speakers\, musicians\, wo rkshops\, networking\, and recreational activities. Geographical Scope: N ational DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050501 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050429 GEO:41.016600;-91.968200 LOCATION:Maharishi University Of Management\, 1000 N. 4th St.\, Fairfield\, Iowa\, 52557\, United States SUMMARY:Creating Peace UID:20120204T000503EST-hXf6c5Udij@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsforpeace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:845-657-2884 Email:jennifer@globalyouthconnect.org DESCRIPTION:CAMBODIA: 2005 HUMAN RIGHTS SERVICE AND LEARNING DELEGATION \n \nGlobal Youth Connect proudly announces that it is now recruiting partici pants for our 2nd Human Rights Service and Learning Delegation to Phnom Pe nh\, Cambodia from June 19 to July 24\, 2004 (5 weeks). The 2005 delegati on will integrate a human rights training workshop with substantive servic e projects which will involve volunteering for local NGOs working on press ing human rights and social justice issues including peace and reconciliat ion\, youth development\, HIV/AIDS\, women’s rights\, poverty and economic development\, and education. Participants will also have the opportunity to build collaboration and community with young Cambodian leaders.\n\nGYC is organizing this program in collaboration with our Cambodian partner\, Cambodian Volunteers for Community Development.\n\nWe invite interested yo ung leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-25\, possess U.S. citizenship or residency\, or are studying f ull-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly\, applicants s hould wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice. The deadline to receive applications is December 3\, 200 4.\n\nFor more information on the program details\, costs\, and how to app ly\, please visit our website:\n\nwww.globalyouthconnect.org/countries/cam bodia/2005/delegation.html\n\nBest wishes\,\n \nJennifer Kloes\nProgram Di rector\nGlobal Youth Connect\nP.O. Box 1484\nWoodstock\, NY 12498\nTel: (8 45) 657-2884\nE-mail: jennifer@globalyouthconnect.org\n\nACTING TOGETHER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS\, COMPASSION\, AND RESPONSIBILITY\n Geographical Scope: International DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050724 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050619 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Phnom Penh\, Cambodia SUMMARY:Youth Human Rights Delegation to Cambodia UID:20120204T000503EST-hszvZUuV0x@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.globalyouthconnect.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:mliebman@stanford.edu DESCRIPTION:The 2004 Conference will feature panels on animal rights\, gay rights\, disability rights\, international human rights\, criminal justice \, youth law\, critical race theory\, community lawyering\, environmental law\, the elections\, and public interest practice.\n\n'Shaking The Founda tions is an annual conference open to all students from Stanford Law Schoo l and other law schools\, aimed primarily at those planning careers in pub lic interest law.  The conference is designed to encourage students to use their legal skills in the struggle for social justice\, to provide a foru m for the discussion of creative strategies used by legal advocates and ac tivists to further progressive goals\, and to help students develop relati onships within the progressive legal community.'\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041113 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041112T120000 GEO:37.189400;-121.705000 LOCATION:Stanford Law School\, 559 Nathan Abbott Way\, Stanford\, Californi a\, 94305\, United States SUMMARY:Shaking the Foundations Progressive Lawyering Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-pDZ5OB0p6h@69.73.141.125 URL:http://shaking.stanford.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:774-826-7782 Email:akinbulu@bc.edu DESCRIPTION:INvitation to all local high school seniors and college student s to come and vote Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040928T120000 GEO:42.357600;-71.211600 LOCATION:Boston College\, Chesnut Hill\, Massachusetts\, 02467\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Rock the Vote - Boston UID:20120204T000503EST-jmBwmlk3nb@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:323-732-6416 Email:lafsprw6@aol.com DESCRIPTION:The Comrades of Color Caucus warmly invites you to a salute to the publication of Revolutionary Integration\, an inspiring history and Ma rxist analysis of the Black liberation struggle from the 1960s through the 1980s. The program will feature a discussion by local activists on the bo ok’s lessons and meaning for today.\nA reception follows the program. Ba ldwin Hills Library. \nHosted by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist P arty.\nFor information call 323-732-6416 \n Everyone welcome. \n Geograp hical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040828T150000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:2906 S. La Brea\, Los Angeles\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Women's Rights Day Book Launch of 'Revolutionary Integration' UID:20120204T000503EST-w3fVWthvb2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.socialism.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-546-6752 Email:amber@grassrootssolutions.com DESCRIPTION:Get-Out-The-Vote The Wellstone Way \n\n\nWellstone Action Fund announces two special get-out-the-vote (GOTV) trainings. These 2-day pract ical skills trainings will be held in September in Seattle (September 11 & 12) and Cleveland (September 18 & 19). The trainings are designed especi ally for individuals and non-profit organizations doing non-partisan voter registration\, education and mobilization.\n\nThe late Senator Paul Wells tone was deeply committed to citizen activism and engagement in the politi cal process. He believed that ordinary people need to organize and develop the skills necessary to be effective participants in their community and nation. These training programs draw heavily from the lessons passed on to us from Paul Wellstone.\n\nThe GOTV trainings will have an exclusive focu s on the final push to get-out-the-vote\, including the elements of an eff ective\, energetic and winning GOTV effort. It will cover work at the door \, on the phone\, recruiting volunteers\, absentee ballot and early vote r ules\, voter protection\, vote by mail programs and working with the media . The training will also provide a step-by-step guide for mobilizing voter s in the final weeks before the election and on Election Day itself.\n\nMa ny groups and individuals have been doing exciting and innovative work to register and educate voters. Now is the time to bring it all together by m otivating people to get to the polls.\n\nTo sign up online\,visit www.well stone.org.\n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040918 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Cleveland\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:Camp Wellstone GOTV Training! UID:20120204T000503EST-XO2p13KEal@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wellstone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-992-8484 Email:info@refuseandresist.org DESCRIPTION:On the eve of the Republican National Convention\, as the battl e rages for the streets of New York City\, the Artists Network of Refuse & Resist! is presenting an evening of performance to honor Courageous Resis ters:Michael Berg\;Camilo Mejia\;Juanita Young\n\nSome of the Artists who will perform in honor of the Resisters include:\nDan Bern\nBlair Brown\nSt eve Earle\nReg E. Gaines\nBeau Sia Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040826T193000 GEO:40.729100;-73.991600 LOCATION:Skirball Center For The Performing Arts\, NYU\, 566 LaGuardia Plac e At Washington Sq. South\, Manhattan\, New York\, 10012\, United States SUMMARY:UNCONVENTIONAL HEROES: An Evening of Performance to Honor Courageou s Resisters UID:20120204T000503EST-vIIk1sL3o5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.artistsnetwork.org/news13/news660.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:bandsacrossusa@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Bands Across America and U of M Environmental Action Present a Free Concert for Regime Change\n\nVENUE:\nBallroom\, University of Michiga n Student Union\n530 S State St\nAnn Arbor MI 48109\nUSA \n\nDETAILS:\nLab or Day\, September 6th\nMichigan Ballroom\, University of Michigan Ann Arb or\nTime: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nAdmission: FREE\nBands:\nGenessee Ramblers\n Hairy Drain Babies\nThe Teeth\nWorking Model\nThe Six Foot Poles\nThe Stat e\nOblivion\nElevations\n\nIt only takes 5 seconds\, 5 seconds of decision . 5 seconds to decide your purpose on the planet. 5 seconds to decide whet her you are going to be part of the problem or part of the solution. \n\nA RE YOU READY TO TESTIFY?\n\n\nhttp://members.aol.com/bandsacrossusa/home.h tm\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040906T140000 GEO:42.276300;-83.711200 LOCATION:Michigan Ballroom\, University Of Michigan\, 530 S State St\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, 48109\, United States SUMMARY:Labor Day Free Concert for Regime Change UID:20120204T000503EST-vEdjxRCPUX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://members.aol.com/bandsacrossusa/home.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:617-838-1422 Email:rine@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:MAN / WOMAN-IN-BLACK-BLOC AGAINST THE RNC\nRISE UP IN DEFENSE O F THE HONOR & MEMORY OF JOHNNY CASH \n\n* * *\n\nJOHNNY CASH SPOKE FOR THE POOR AND UNDER-REPRESENTED\nTHE REPUBLICANS SPEAK FOR THE RICH\n\nJOHN NY CASH ADVOCATED FOR PRISON REFORM\nTHE REPUBLICANS LOCK US UP\n\nJOHNNY CASH SANG FOR OUR MINERS\, FARMERS\, AND WORKERS \nREPUBLICAN ECONOMICS CR USH THE WORKING CLASS\n\nTHE RNC HAS NO RIGHT TO TARNISH THE MEMORY OF JOH NNY CASH\nWE WILL RISE UP TO DEFEND THE HONOR OF AN AMERICAN HERO\n\n\n* * *\nThis is a call to action.\nMeet at 4:00 P.M. dressed in black on Tue sday\, August 31st at :\nSOTHEBY’S AUCTION HOUSE \n1334 YORK AVENUE \nNEW YORK\, NEW YORK\n\nPress Contact\nPhone: 617.838.1422\nEmail: ManInBlack@ riseup.net or Rine@riseup.net\nWebsite: www.defendjohnnycash.org\n\nOn Tu esday\, August 31st\, the Republicans who will invade our city plan to hav e an exclusive 'celebration' of Johnny Cash for Tennessee delegates inside the famous high-art auction / real estate investment house Sotheby's. Th is past July\, Sotheby’s locked out 54 union workers\, Teamster Local 814 Movers\, including some that had been employed there for over thirty years . They called scabs from London in.\n\nThis Republican event is supposed t o be in “honor” of Republican Senator Lamar Alexander\, a man whose websit e boasts more corporate headshots than political content. It is sponsored by the American Gas Association\, a multinational corporation whose membe rship includes gas companies in Brazil\, Korea\, and France\, among others . \n\nWell\, we know that Johnny sure wouldn't be too keen on this\, espe cially given the brutal stomping the current administration has been doing on our nation's poor and working class. Actually\, Johnny would be downri ght pissed. Just like we are. Over the past four years\, conditions for the poor and working class have worsened. There are now over 31 million Am ericans living in poverty. 12.2 million children in our nation are poor\, with over 1.35 million of them homeless. Over 43 million Americans have no healthcare and there are currently almost 10 million unemployed Americans . (Poor People's Economic Rights Campaign)\n\nThe songs of Johnny Cash wer e beacons of light for those who were unjustly locked up\, kicked down\, a nd knocked around. He sang for the poor\, the imprisoned\, and the oppres sed. He sang from his heart. How dare the Republicans think of using the memory of a true people's hero to promote their greedy causes and war-cri minal president? Would Johnny support the president’s economic policies? NO! Would Johnny support the Iraq war? NO! Would Johnny support the drac onian Rockefeller drug laws? HELL NO!\n\nStand with us and take the stree ts in front of Sotheby's on A31 to raise your voice in song\, in rage\, an d in hope. We will join together in defense of the honor of Johnny Cash. We will stand in recognition of the misery of the past four years the Bus h administration has slapped upon our nation's low-income and blue collar class. We will make Johnny proud. \n\nOn a strange side note\, later thi s fall\, Sotheby’s plans to auction off all of the personal items belongin g to the late Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Everything from June’s ch ildhood shoes to Cash family photos to Johnny’s actual Grammys will be auc tioned off to the rich bidder with the biggest wallet.\n\nBring your black clothing\, pompadour\, guitars (real or cardboard)\, hair grease\, singin g voice\, megaphones\, jailstripes\, skeleton costumes\, signs\, art\, pos ters\, CD players\, boomboxes\, musical instruments\, Johnny posters and r ecords\, dancing shoes\, creative resistance\, decentralized direct action schemes\, and of course\, your favorite political Cash lyrics as big as y ou can print‘em! Shame on the RNC!\n\nFor more info: www.DefendJohnnyCas h.org\nTo volunteer\, email: ManInBlack@risep.net or call 617.838.1422\n\n Sotheby’s is located one block east of 1st Avenue at 71st street.\nSubway: Take the 6 train to 68th St. and walk north 3 blocks\, and then east to Y ork Ave. \n\n“MAN IN BLACK” \n\nWell\, you wonder why I always dress in bl ack\,\nWhy you never see bright colors on my back\,\nAnd why does my appea rance seem to have a somber tone.\nWell\, there's a reason for the things that I have on.\n\nI wear the black for the poor and the beaten down\,\nLi vin' in the hopeless\, hungry side of town\,\nI wear it for the prisoner w ho has long paid for his crime\,\nBut is there because he's a victim of th e times…\n\nWell\, we're doin' mighty fine\, I do suppose\,\nIn our streak of lightnin' cars and fancy clothes\,\nBut just so we're reminded of the ones who are held back\,\nUp front there ought 'a be a Man In Black.\n\nI wear it for the sick and lonely old\,\nFor the reckless ones whose bad tri p left them cold\,\nI wear the black in mournin' for the lives that could have been\,\nEach week we lose a hundred fine young men.\n\nAnd\, I wear i t for the thousands who have died\,\nBelieven' that the Lord was on their side\,\nI wear it for another hundred thousand who have died\,\nBelieven' that we all were on their side.\n\nWell\, there's things that never will b e right I know\,\nAnd things need changin' everywhere you go\,\nBut 'til w e start to make a move to make a few things right\,\nYou'll never see me w ear a suit of white.\n\nAh\, I'd love to wear a rainbow every day\,\nAnd t ell the world that everything's OK\,\nBut I'll try to carry off a little d arkness on my back\,\n'Till things are brighter\, I'm the Man In Black.\n -Johnny Cash\, “Man In Black”\n\n# # # Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040831T160000 GEO:40.720100;-73.706800 LOCATION:In Front Of Sotheby's\, 1334 York Avenue (at 71st St.)\, New York\ , New York\, 11001\, United States SUMMARY:Man In Black Blac / Johnny Cash Defense for the RNC UID:20120204T000503EST-L7H5fxthJE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.DefendJohnnyCash.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:917-825-3562 Email:bulletin@revbilly.com DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday\, down in the WTC Path Station inside Ground Zero \, we start reciting into our cellphones the 1st Amendment at 6:30 PM and we recite it again and again until 7:00 PM.  Then we gather and sing it to gether\nrhythmically.  And now we go up on the sidewalk to listen to the 1 st Amendment\nGospel choir.  Here:\n\nCongress shall make no law respectin g an establishment of religion\, or\nprohibiting the free exercise thereof \; \nor abridging the freedom of speech\, or of the press\; or the right o f the people peaceably to assemble\, and to petition the\nGovernment for a redress of grievances.\n\nWhy pretend you police officers aren't reading this?  Of course you are.  Let\nme say hello. Well\, thank you for not arr esting us last week.  We are working on\nexcercising the 1st Amendment rig ht of free speech and peaceable assembly. We\nfeel that Ground Zero needs to be a working commons area in our community\, like\nan international vil lage square.   We need to be able to share our memories of\n9//11\, and ha ve our outspoken opinions and shout them out\, you know\, like\nAmericans. \n\nMany of you cops disagree\, but some of you have sympathy for our posi tion\,\npartly because you've noticed that President Bush has not succeede d in persuading the courts that the constitutional freedoms should be susp ended.  We welcome you to search us and keep an eye on our activity\, but we believe that suspending basic freedoms makes us more vulnerable to atta ck\, not less.\n\nThe people from around the world who join us on Tuesdays often say that they\nnever knew the 1st Amendment\, but they often felt i t in the natural personality\nof Americans. They knew it was there. The si ngle sentence with the five freedoms\, written by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson\, is an extraordinary\, messy\, scary way to organize a society .  It guarantees freedoms and trusts people to find their way.\n\nEvery ch allenge to the 1st Amendment\, starting with the Sedition Act in 1798\,\nt hen the Espionage Act in 1914\, and of course the laws of racism -- these all\nfront with fear. Freedom is banned because of the threat of the unkno wn\, of the\nforeigner\, of realpeople. The Bush administration seems to h ate the 1st\nAmendment.  Senator Byrd pointed out that in their public doc uments they can't\nbring themselves to give the U.S. Constiitution a capit al 'C.'  \n\nWe know that if we are arrested by you that we will only be k eeping the 1st Amendment alive the way that it has always been kept alive -- through citizens who lived it and made it stronger by public and judici al opinion.   No\, the PATH Station is not private property.  Our taxes pa y for it.   No we are not a threat.  Yes we are Peaceable.  Yes\,  the 1st Amendment is our permit.  No you\ncan't give commuters the right to be gu ests because they act like obedient consumers while denying rights to peop le who wish to speak in public.  Yes the basic American freedoms stay aliv e because we insist with our voices and bodies.\n\nAnd yes we will keep sa ying that sentence.  We invite all of you policemen and women to recite th e great words of freedom with us. -rb\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040831T183000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:WTC PATH Station Inside Ground Zero\, New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Rev Billy 1st Amendment Mob UID:20120204T000503EST-W57lDvpMnp@69.73.141.125 URL:http:///www.revbilly.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:215-552-8722 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:Come out and participate in studying the cutting edge revolutio nary African \nInternationalist theory of Omali Yeshitela and the African People's Socialist \nParty! Study the powerful new book Omali Yeshitela Sp eaks with the Uhuru \nSolidarity Movement on Monday\, June 27th from 6-8pm at Robins Books\, 108 S. \n13th St. in Center City Philadelphia.\n\nThis week we're reading the presentation 'Touch one\, touch all! African \nwork ers and poor peasants unite'\, on page 216 of Omali Yeshitela Speaks. Book s \ncan be purchased for $20 at the study. We will also get a report direc tly from \nthe June 2005 conference to build the African Socialist Interna tional in \nLondon\, England. The ASI is bringing African revolutionaries together from all \nover the world to provide a real solution to the deves tation facing Africa and \nAfrican people worldwide. This solution is the total liberation of African \npeople and the unification of Africa under t he leadership of African workers \nand poor peasants!\n\nWhite liberals or liberal imperialists are not going to 'save' Africa by \nhaving 'Live 8' concerts or anything else! Africans must control their own \nresources\, s tolen by imperialism for over 500 years\, which still feeds Europe\, \nthe US and other countries\, while starving Africa herself! Reparations and \ nself-determination are the answer\, it's the white world that owes a huge debt \nto Africa\, not the other way round!\n\nJoin the crucial work of b uilding genuine solidarity in the white community \nwith the Uhuru Movemen t as it builds a world-wide movement for African \nliberation. Join Uhuru Solidarity Movement! Learn how you can participate in \nmeaningful communi ty action and raising resources for justice for the African \ncommunity in Philly and nationally/internationally. \n\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050627T180000 GEO:39.962600;-75.162900 LOCATION:Robins Books\, 108 S. 13th St.\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 191 07\, United States SUMMARY:Study Series on African Internationalism - reading from 'Omali Yesh itela Speaks' UID:20120204T000503EST-fFH8immcoE@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:215-568-8077 Email:anything@interacttheatre.org DESCRIPTION:'Homeland Security' is a dynamic new play that follows an inter -racial couple as they are profiled by the FBI at an airport line. This a pparent violation triggers the unraveling of the relationship amid a web o f secrecy and paranoia. Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041121 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041022T200000 GEO:40.003400;-75.186800 LOCATION:The Adrienne\, 2030 Sansom Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19103\, United States SUMMARY:'Homeland Security' by Stuart Flack UID:20120204T000503EST-uuub19sBMM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.interacttheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:410-627-7679 Email:aidjhuinfo@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Association of India's Development\, Johns Hopkins University C hapter (AID JHU) is a non-profit\, volunteer student organization at JHU t hat supports grass roots development projects in India. AID JHU is hosting the world-renowned Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan at the Johns Hopkins Univ ersity on October 3 for an Indian classical music concert. He will be acco mpanied by his sons\, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash\, and percus sionist Tanmoy Bose on the tabla. The State of Maryland will honor Amjad A li Khan with the Governor’s Citation award for Outstanding Community Servi ce at a dinner banquet for patrons of AID and the concert.\nThis concert i s a pert of 2 day long Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations by student groups at Ho pkins. All funds from it will go towards development projects in India.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041003T170000 GEO:39.328500;-76.599100 LOCATION:3400 North Charles Street\, Shriver Hall\, Homewood Campus\, Johns Hopkins Univ.\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21218\, United States SUMMARY:Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Performs at Hopkins UID:20120204T000503EST-XXJfSB8u8a@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.aak2004.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-293-4414 Email:abby@ssdp.org DESCRIPTION:Join more than 400 drug policy and student activists from aroun d the country for a lobby day\, trainings and key-note speakers. A major theme of the conference will be SSDP's campaign to repeal the Higher Educa tion Act Drug Provision\, the law that blocks federal financial aid to app licants with drug convictions. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041120 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041118 GEO:38.919300;-77.039800 LOCATION:University Of Maryland\, Stamp Student Union\, College Park\, Mary land\, 20009\, United States SUMMARY:SSDP National Conference 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-zUMD3ZMUu0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssdp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:comments@fightingbob.com DESCRIPTION:Free gathering in the progressive tradition of Fighting Bob La Follette: 'Rights at Risk\,' with speakers including Robert F. Kennedy\, J r.\, Jim Hightower\, Sen. Tom Harkin\, Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager \, John Nichols\, Rep. Tammy Baldwin\, Dave Zweifel & Green Party presiden tial cadidate David Cobb plus food and music by Marques Bovre\, Command Zu lu\, David Stoddard and SONiA. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040918T080000 GEO:43.446600;-89.864000 LOCATION:Sauk County Fairgrounds\, 700 Washington Ave\, Baraboo\, Wisconsin \, 53913\, United States SUMMARY:Fighting Bob Fest UID:20120204T000503EST-rUjUpV0FS4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.fightingbobfest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:atc@bard.edu DESCRIPTION:We have organized this conference to bring together college act ivists from around the region to gather and figure out how to create or im prove our networking systems in an effort to strengthen our community and make us more effective in our struggles. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040926 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040924 GEO:42.035400;-73.909200 LOCATION:Bard College\, Annandale-on-Hudson\, New York\, 12504\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Northeast Regional College Activist Training Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-wjkHIl5Mew@69.73.141.125 URL:http://inside.bard.edu/community/projects/atc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:360-867-6033 Email:sesame@evergreen.edu DESCRIPTION:Last academic year saw the first Cinemayaat Middle East Film Fe stival\, which was well received at Evergreen\, and the greater Olympia co mmunity. Our overall mission is to dispel stereotypes of the Middle East\, Muslims\, and Arabs\, and expand understanding of the complexity of the M iddle East. Using the themes of racism\, self-determination\, women’s and queer issues to guide our choices\, we presented engaging documentaries\, feature films\, shorts and speakers\, all free of charge.\n\nThis November look forward to an exciting return of ‘Cinemayaat’ to the Evergreen State College campus. We are using our previous themes\, but there is plenty ne w material (as well as return of a favorite short “Planet of the Arabs”). SESAME will be screening over 12 new films and bringing an array of incred ible speakers for an exciting and thought provoking event. Come explore th e vast and diverse complexities of Arab\, Middle Eastern\, and Islamic cul ture through film\, speakers\, and discussion.\n Geographical Scope: Metr o DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041114 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041111 GEO:47.065400;-122.976000 LOCATION:The Evergreen State College\, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW\, Olympia\ , Washington\, 98505\, United States SUMMARY:Cinemayaat: The SESAME Middle East Film Festival UID:20120204T000503EST-AHVLUZDzev@69.73.141.125 URL:http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:202-449-1065 Email:susannah_nichols@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Voter Mobilization Training – a crash course on how to effectiv ely educate and mobilize progressive voters. You will:\n\n- Learn how to g et involved in the upcoming election\n\n- Develop skills in field organizi ng and direct voter contact\n\n- Learn the keys to a successful get-out-th e-vote campaign\n\n- Connect with local progressive organizations in need of skilled volunteers \n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040918T090000 GEO:42.276300;-83.711200 LOCATION:Michigan League - UM Campus\, 911 N. University Ave.\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, 48109\, United States SUMMARY:Voter Mobilization Training - Michigan UID:20120204T000503EST-lKEmshgS1z@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.progressleaders.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:410-627-7679 Email:aidjhuinfo@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041003T170000 GEO:39.328500;-76.599100 LOCATION:3400 N. Charles Street\, Shriver Hall\, JHU\, Baltimore\, Maryland \, 21218\, United States SUMMARY:Sarod Recital by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan UID:20120204T000503EST-N9u3iWDb9M@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.jhu.edu/aidjhu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041114 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041113 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:CAN National Conference - Stop The War in 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-VZlImnZtN4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusantiwar.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:svanacor@eastern.edu DESCRIPTION:A peaceful\, non-confrontational counter-rally to the Nazi Part y (National Socialist Movement) Rally in Valley Forge Historical Park. 1-5 p.m. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040925T130000 GEO:40.211900;-75.355900 LOCATION:Valley Forge\, Pennsylvania\, 19483\, United States SUMMARY:Valley Forge Rally for Social Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-se3GaAuVf9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://rallyforsocialjustice.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:203-772-4669 Email:info@energyaction.net DESCRIPTION:Update!! Today is Energy Independence Day! 258 groups will Decl are Independence today! Already the largest student clean energy day of ac tion in history!\n\nSet up a table to collect Declaration signatures today and register your action!\n\nhttp://www.energyaction.net/declaration/acti on.php\n\n\nOil prices are skyrocketing. Conflicts are mounting. Mercury i s causing brain damage. Global warming is hitting home. Russia is ready to sign Kyoto\, but the United States is nowhere to be seen. This October ou r generation is ready to stand up and declare a clean energy future!\n \nO n October 19th\, two weeks before the election\, the youth of the United S tates are challenging all candidates for elected office and leaders of our institutions to lay out their plan for a complete transition beyond dirty energy. \n \nSign the Declaration of Independence from Dirty Energy and h elp us reach our goal of 30\,000 youth declaring our freedom on October 19 th\, Energy Independence Day!\n \nhttp://www.energyaction.net/declaration/ declaration.php\n \nWhat else can you do?\n1. Meet with your group and sta rt planning an action for October 19th. If you don’t have a group use this day to launch your campaign!\n2. The Declaration is youth-written but mad e for everybody to sign! Send this message to all of your friends and netw orks with a personal message on top.\n3. Go to www.energyaction.net for a ction ideas\, tools for your action\, and to add your action\, however big or small!\n \nIt’s important to get as many people as you can to sign the Declaration right away so we can call our generation to action with the p ower of our collective voices!\n \nhttp://www.energyaction.net/declaration /declaration.php\n \nTogether we will fuel the clean energy revolution!\n\ n-- Crystal\, Nick\, Kathy\, Billy\, Kim\, Josh\, Kassie\, Arthur\, Lindsa y\nEnergy Action political team\n \nEnergy Action is a powerful new North American coalition of 17 student networks and progressive organizations co mmitted to leveraging our collective power and creating change for a clean \, efficient\, just and renewable energy future. The coalition facilitated 130 youth and student-led actions across the US and Canada on Fossil Fool s Day\, April 1st\, 2004 to prove that young people would no longer be foo led by fossil fuels and dirty energy. On October 19th\, two weeks before t he general election\, thousands of young voters will celebrate the 63rd an niversary of the first wind turbine to go online in the U.S. by staging a national intervention in the United States’ addiction to dirty energy. G eographical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041019 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION SUMMARY:Energy Independence Day! UID:20120204T000503EST-IdfKutPBft@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.energyaction.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:614-261-7793 Email:roses@21stdems.org DESCRIPTION:Join VoteMob Ohio and NY-based Downtown for Democracy for a nig ht of progressive art\, music and dancing. Local and national artist will be exhibiting political posters expressing their hopes for 'regime change '. Voter education\, mobilization and passionate conversation! Come on ou t and help us take back America! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040924T210000 GEO:39.891700;-82.877100 LOCATION:57 E. Gay St.\, Skylab\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43215\, United States SUMMARY:Creative Control-- Expressing the Progressive Self UID:20120204T000503EST-D5Gt9u22Rv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.votemob.org; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:973-338-5398 Email:racismwatch@earthlink.net DESCRIPTION:During the week of October 18-24\, 2004\, we call for groups an d coalitions around the country to organize local actions and campaigns in support of racial justice. Once again\, just like other elections\, we’re hearing almost nothing about these issues from the major Presidential can didates and many other candidates seeking office\, so we need to make our presence felt! As Frederick Douglas said\, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did\, and it never will.” \n\n \n\nLet’s speak truth t o power!\n\n \n\n-Let’s talk about the race and class bias in our legal sy stem and the unequal resources for our public schools. \n\n-Let’s call for a strong jobs and human needs programs and a moratorium on the use of the death penalty. \n\n-Let’s demand a truly fair and democratic voting syste m and repeal of the USA Patriot Act.\n\n-Let’s speak out against the racis t “war on drugs\,” the scapegoating of immigrants and for immigrant rights like the right to a drivers license and the right to organize without ret ribution.\n\n-Let’s support stronger environmental justice policies for co mmunities of color and poor communities.\n\n-Let’s stand tall for affirmat ive action and a national reparations commission to address historic oppre ssion and crimes against humanity.\n\n-Let’s unite for Native American sov ereignty and treaty rights and a foreign policy of peace with social and e conomic justice for all.\n\n \n\nThese issues can be raised\, and the caus e of racial\, economic and social justice advanced\, in various ways: marc hes and rallies\, workshops\, trainings\, candidates’ forums\, educational leafleting\, widespread outreach and get-out-the-anti-racist-vote activit y. Local groups and coalitions can determine what they want to do\; the na tional coordinating body for Vote for Racial Justice Week will provide res ources\, communications mechanisms and support and will work to garner nat ional press for this historic week.\n\n \n\nWhat will this week accomplish ?\n\n \n\n-We will show each other and the country that there is a multi-c ultural network of many thousands of activists in the USA who are committe d to dealing with racism and integrating on-going work around it into our personal and organizational lives.\n\n-We will agitate and organize among masses of people in the period right before the November 2 elections\, urg ing them to come out and cast an informed and intelligent vote.\n\n-We wil l lay the basis for an on-going\, pro-justice movement that understands th e interconnections among issues and will support strong anti-racist leader ship as we build it.\n\n \n\nLet us hear from you! Let’s rise to the chall enge and make our voices heard this October!\n\n \n\nTo join this campaign as a participating organizaton or for information\, contact the Vote for Racial Justice Week coordinating committee at: racismwatch@earthlink.net\, www.racismwatch.org\, 973-338-5398. \n\n \n\nInitiated by: 2004 Racism Wa tch\, Black Radical Congress\, Black Voices for Peace\, Green Party of the United States\, Independent Progressive Politics Network\, Institute for Southern Studies\, League of Pissed Off Voters\, National Coalition Buildi ng Institute\, National Youth and Student Peace Coalition\, Project South\ , Solidarity\, Southern Anti-Racism Network\, Student Environmental Action Coalition\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041024 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041018 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION SUMMARY:Vote For Racial Justice Week of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-moUK7bHMMr@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.racismwatch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:jennifer@globalyouthconnect.org DESCRIPTION:Global Youth Connect invites young leaders (ages 18-25) interes ted in expanding their knowledge and understanding of human rights and soc ial justice to join us for a 2-week study tour to Guatemala.\nThis experie ntial education program will take participants to Guatemala City\, Antigua \, and Quetzaltenango to explore the range of human rights issues that are currently impacting Guatemala's development. We will explore the roots o f the violent conflict which held Guatemala in its grasp for almost four d ecades and learn how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people. Participants will meet with leading human rights defenders\, government representatives\, youth and others from local communities to le arn about the political and social challenges faced by Guatemalans. We wi ll also connect with young Guatemalans in Quetzaltenango in an interactive workshop designed to build cross-cultural understanding. Through hands-o n service activities\, participants will also have a chance to work side-b y-side with Guatemalans in finding positive solutions to social and econom ic concerns. We will consider the ways in which we can help raise awarenes s on the issues and provide collaborative support to Guatemalans who are a lready working to create change.\n Geographical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050102 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Guatemala SUMMARY:Guatemala Human Rights Study Tour for Young Leaders (January 2005) UID:20120204T000503EST-hMiO5wKav3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.globalyouthconnect.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-449-1065 Email:tamara@progressleaders.org DESCRIPTION:Voter Mobilization Volunteer Trainings - Center for Progressive Leadership\n\nEnhance your political impact with a one-day voter mobiliza tion training!\nLearn more below or register online today at www.progressl eaders.org/vmt04\n\nThis fall thousands of progressive volunteers will be working to turn out voters on Election Day. To support that effort the\nCe nter for Progressive Leadership will be hosting a series of one-day Voter Mobilization Volunteer Trainings. Through a series of interactive\, highly focused training sessions with top progressive organizers\, we'll be prep aring activists to be\neffective in communicating a progressive message to voters and ensuring they make their voices heard in this critical electio n. \n\nAt the end of the training you'll have an opportunity to sign up as a volunteer on voter mobilization activities in your community!\n\nTraini ng Dates & Locations:\n\n- Washington\, DC: Sat\,October 2\n- Pittsburgh\, PA: Sat\,October 2\n- Philadelphia\, PA: Sun\,October 3\n- Phoenix\, AZ: Sun\,October 10\n\nProgressive Experts Will Teach Sessions On:\n\n- The ba sics of campaign field tactics and strategy\n- Communicating with voters a bout progressive issues\n- Mastering door-to-door\, phone and electronic o utreach & organizing\n- Learning the legal details of voter registration a nd voter rights\n- Strategizing on methods to be an effective progressive electoral activist\n\nLogistics:\n\n- When:1:00-6:00pm(agenda at www.progr essleaders.org/vmt04)\n- Cost: $10 in advance\, $5 for students. Includes materials.\n\nRegistration Information:\n\n- Full details and registration online at www.progressleaders.org/vmt04\n- Email fieldtraining@progressle aders.org with any questions\n\nOther Ways to Get Involved:\n- Is your non -profit organization looking for trained volunteers for your electoral out reach activities? Complete the\nform at www.progressleaders.org/vmt04\n\n- Are you unable to attend one of the programs above but want to be kept in formed about future trainings? Email\nfieldtraining@progressleaders.org an d we'll add you to our announcements list.\n\n- And of course - forward th is message to your progressive friends who are interested in making a diff erence this\nelection year!\n\n******************************************* *************************\n\nThe Center for Progressive Leadership (CPL) i s a non-partisan\, non-profit political training institute dedicated to bu ilding the next generation of progressive political leaders. Through inten sive training programs for youth\, activists\, and candidates\, CPL provid es progressives with the skills and resources needed to become effective p olitical leaders.\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041002T130000 GEO:38.900700;-77.039900 LOCATION:805 21st St NW\, George Washington University\, Washington\, Distr ict of Columbia\, 20036\, United States SUMMARY:Voter Mobilization Volunteer Training - Wash DC UID:20120204T000503EST-1Be6TjcoXC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.progressleaders.org/vmt04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:610-434-9223 Email:eritter@cleanwater.org DESCRIPTION:Clean Water Action will be working non-stop the day of the elec tion and the three days leading up to it. We are looking for people that would be interested in volunteering anywhere from four hours to four days. In these days we will be calling\, door knocking\, dropping literature\, driving people to the polls\, and doing whatever it takes to get W out of D.C. You will be working with hundreds of other volunteers\, what should be the largest grassroots movement in history\, to create the change we a ll know is needed. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041102 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041030T090000 GEO:40.607000;-75.480900 LOCATION:1124 Tilghman St.\, Allentown\, Pennsylvania\, 18102\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote - PA UID:20120204T000503EST-2lMUxFMH2f@69.73.141.125 URL:http://cleanwateraction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:215-735-3615 Email:reenajwj@earthlink.net DESCRIPTION:Do you Want to understand the relations of power\, build strong student organizations that make real change and win concrete victories on your campus?\n\nCome to a GROW Training \nOctober 1 - October 3 \n@ Commu nity College of Philadelphia\, School of Business and Industry Room C2-5 ( 18th and Callowhill)\n\nLearn how to:\n *Develop strategies to win specif ic issue campaigns\n *Gain hands-on organizing experience\n *Build more effective coaltions\n *Increase the membership\, reputation\, funding\, a nd influence of your\n organization\n *Learn effective GOTV strategies \n\nFor more information or to register please\ncontact Reena Desai\, 215- 735-3615\, reenajwj@earthlink.n\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041003 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041001T170000 GEO:40.001200;-75.169700 LOCATION:Camden County Community College\, 18th & Callowhill\, Philadelphia \, Pennsylvania\, 19130\, United States SUMMARY:Philly GROW-GrassRoots Organizing Weekend-Training UID:20120204T000503EST-UT83ctxw9p@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:617-921-3659 Email:kait@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:Rainforest Action Network and SEAC present:\nThe 2004 GLOBAL FI NANCE CAMPAIGN\n'Back to School' BBQ and Party!\n\n\nWHAT: Music\, Food\, Speakers\, and Fun in the Park on a Friday Afternoon!\n\n\nWHERE: Boston C ommon Stage\, Boston\, MA (nearest T stop is Park Street on\nthe Red Line) \n\n\nWHEN: Friday\, September 17\, 4:00 - 7:00 PM\n\n\nWHO: You!\n\n\nEXT RA ACTION! Join us at 12:30 PM on Friday 9/17 for a rally at John\nHancoc k's\ncorporate headquarters!\nMeet at Copley Square to speak truth to powe r and challenge one of the\nlargest\ninsurance companies in the world to a dopt responsible environmental\nstandards!\n\n\nContact dan@ran.org or kai t@riseup.net to get involved in helping put this\nevent\ntogether!\n\n\nWH Y: The global economy is out of whack. Big banks\, at the heart of the\nw orld\nfinancial system\, are investing in big oil\, old growth forest dest ruction\,\nand\nprojects that displace indigenous communities all around t he world. Many\nof these\ncompanies have no standards whatsoever to guide their investment\ndecisions. They\nuse their customers' money to finance environmental destruction\, often\nwithout the\nconsent of these customer s. The Global Finance Campaign is redirecting\nthe global\neconomy away f rom environmentally and socially destructive investment and\ninto\nclean\, sustainable\, and socially just alternatives.\n\n\nAs a result of citizen action\, RAN and others helped bring down Citigroup\,\nthe\nworld's large st bank\, in January of 2004. After 4 years of relentless\ncampaigning\,\ nCiti finally agreed to adopt landmark new environmental standards. A few \nshort\nmonths later\, facing mounting public pressure and scrutiny\, Ban k of\nAmerica (and\nFleet\, its subsidiary) agreed to even more sweeping p olicies that set new\nstandards\nfor the entire banking industry.\n\n\nThi s summer\, folks around the country have been delivering a powerful\nmessa ge to big\nbanks: the era of destructive investment is over\, and if they want to keep\ntheir\ncustomers\, banks must adopt strong environmental sta ndards and stop financing\nprojects that contribute to climate chaos and f orest destruction. 'BBQ the\nBanks'\nhas been a summertime campaign aimed at a set of the nation's worst banking\ncompanies. With a little humor\, a little nerve\, and plenty of free\ntofu-dogs\,\nactivists have spoken to the customers\, employees\, and managers of the\nnation's most\nirrespons ible banks\, educating them about the role banks play in\nenvironmental\nd estruction and urging the companies to do the right thing by adopting\nenv ironmentally ethical investment standards today.\n\n\nThe Boston 'Back to School' BBQ brings our summer to a close and sets the\nstage for\nthe next phase of the Global Finance Campaign. We're celebrating our\nsuccesses s o\nfar in 2004\, and getting ready to move the campaign forward into 2005 and\nbeyond! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040917T170000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Boston Common\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:BBQ the Banks Boston Action UID:20120204T000503EST-Bvzp0WFOjU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ran.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:215-685-1900 Email:ccceec@earthlink.net DESCRIPTION:Restoration work within Cobbs Creek Park - tree plantings\, inv asive removal\, environmental cleanup. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041009T090000 GEO:39.957300;-75.187000 LOCATION:700 Cobbs Creek Parkway\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19143\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Cobbs Creek Park Restoration Saturday (2d and 4th Saturday's) UID:20120204T000503EST-dfZPvMov9u@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cobbscreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:617-747-4300 Email:taustin@masspirg.org DESCRIPTION:This fall the elections are hard to ignore\, but if you listen to the issues\, politicians are talking about its stuff like perscription drugs and social security--not things that people our age care about\, lik e acess to higher education or the environment. This semester we are aimi ng to turn this around and make politicians pay attention to us by registe ring nearly 1/2 a million young people nation-wide. \n\nAs part of this\, we are holding the New Voters Conference to train and inspire student lead ers in the skills to do organizing back on their campuses. The event is O ctober 1st-2nd at Emerson College in Boston\, Massachusetts. More details on the event can be found on our website at http://www.masspirg.org/newvo ters. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041002 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041001T170000 GEO:42.353800;-71.102400 LOCATION:Emerson College\, 10 Boylston Place\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 021 08\, United States SUMMARY:New Voters Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-Ms6FTL1J0t@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.masspirg.org/newvoters END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:614-026-17793 Email:roses@21stdems.org DESCRIPTION:Join VoteMob Ohio and NY-based Downtown for Democracy for the C reative Control Tour! The tour features the best music\, art\, and fashio n of Columbus area. All artists and groups are coming together to raise aw areness and mobilize a diverse\, and often politically skeptical\, group o f young people around the upcoming Presidential election. Event free\; Dr ink specials 7-11PM\; Free T-shirts\n \nMusic showcase featuring: Illogic\ , Go Evol Shiki!\, El Jesus De Magico\, The Perrinium\, Thought Collective \, Horse Machine\, Vomitrocity\, 16 Bitch Pileup and Young Zeus\; DJ sets by Pos 2\, Dave P (Making Time)\n \n\nOPEN POLITICAL POSTER EXHIBITION fea turing work by Alexis Rockman\, Cory Arcangel\, Bob Nickas\, Amy Sillman a nd Guy Richard Smit\n\n \n\nVIDEO ART by GMD Three\, SIC and more\n\n \n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20040924T190000 GEO:39.891700;-82.877100 LOCATION:57 E. Gay Street\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43215\, United States SUMMARY:Creative Control Tour-- A Party for Columbus Progressives UID:20120204T000503EST-wu2agEk36z@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.downtownfordemocracy.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:14th Anual Women's Studies conference.\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041023 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041022 GEO:41.328700;-72.964200 LOCATION:Southern Connecticut State University\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06515\, United States SUMMARY:Women\, Power\, and Politics Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-aCe1788kKu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://southernct.edu/departments/womensstudies/conference/index.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The RPA Conference Program Committee invites submissions of tal ks\, papers\, workshops\, roundtables discussions\, posters and other kind s of conference contributions\, for its sixth biennial conference\, to be held at Howard University in Washington\, D.C.\n\nIn the spirit of collabo ration\, and in the recognition that radical philosophy is often done outs ide traditional philosophical settings\, we invite submissions not only fr om philosophers inside and outside the academy\, but also from those who e ngage in theoretical work in other academic disciplines--such as ethnic st udies\, women's studies\, social sciences and literary studies--and from t hose engaged in theoretical work unconnected to the academy. Also\, underg raduate students should consider organizing their own sessions or workshop s. We especially welcome contributions from those often excluded from or m arginalized in philosophy\, including people of color\, gays and lesbians\ , persons with disabilities\, poor and working class persons. We also hope for submissions from other nations with social movements against the pres ent global order\, and from graduate students\, who represent the future o f radical philosophy.\n \nConference Theme\n \nWe live at a time when the imperial designs of the United States have become starkly visible and frig hteningly attainable\, and it is an empire like none before it.\n \nEconom ically\, the United States consumes far more of the world's resources than any other nation\, even as its own sales to foreign markets cannot cover this consumption. Thanks to its hegemonic position in the world market\, t he United States continues to serve as the main 'engine of growth' in the world economy\, and the dollar continues to serve as the major reserve cur rency. Politically and militarily\, there have been few periods in world h istory in which the balance of military power has been so one-sided. The U nited States claims the moral right to engage in so-called 'pre-emptive' w ars whenever it wants against whomever it wishes. It either dictates polic ies to international institutions such as the IMF\, UN and the World Bank or ignores them when they do not agree. It walks away with impunity from i nternational agreements it opposes\, such as the Kyoto treaty on global wa rming\, or the establishment of an international criminal court. Culturall y\, corporations from the United States have profoundly affected the way p eople in other regions of the world eat (McDonald's\, KFC)\, drink (Coke)\ , dress (jeans\, Nike)\, entertain themselves (Hollywood)\, interpret worl d events (CNN)\, and view their own identities. Racially\, the United Stat es\, like all empires of European descent\, has organized the world accord ing to an unfair racial contract that benefits a small minority while impo verishing the vast majority\, both globally and within its own borders.\n \nRadical philosophers will not formulate moral justifications for the Ame rican Empire\, as the hegemonic positions in social and political philosop hy do\, implicitly if not explicitly. Nor will we console ourselves with t he belief that U.S. hegemony is the least bad alternative in the amoral re alm of power politics. Radical philosophers are philosophers against empir e. You do not have to be a long time dues-paying member of the RPA to be p art of this struggle. Nor do you have to be a professor or presently enrol led as a student.\n \nThe RPA welcomes papers and presentations that criti que the reality of the American Empire. They may look at racism\, class ex ploitation\, male dominance\, heterosexism\, able-ism and other forms of d omination. They may examine the ecological impact of the present global or der\, speaking for the living creatures and future generations who cannot speak. They may be devoted to constructing feasible and normatively attrac tive alternatives to empire. Or they may discuss the special pedagogical c hallenges that arise from attempting to teach philosophy in the present hi storical context. We have much to learn from each other regarding these an d many other topics. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041107 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041104 GEO:38.893300;-77.014600 LOCATION:Howard University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20059\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Philosophy Against Empire Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-V7vkXmclFW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uvm.edu/~radphil/rpacall2004.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:rbodanyi@studentsforbhopal.org DESCRIPTION:Dec. 3rd\, 2004\, markes the 20th anniversary of one of the wor ld's worst industrial disasters and corporate crimes\, the Bhopal disaster . Visit the websites listed for more information about 'THAT NIGHT'\, the chemical terror that followed\, and how to join the struggle for justice. Geographical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041203 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Bhopal disaster anniversary/Global Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-xHN2zxZTwx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsforbhopal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:regionals@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:Want to meet and organize with other young activists in your re gion? \n\n\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance presents:\n\nDemand Liberation \nRegional Student Animal Rights Action Conferences \nhttp://www.DemandLib eration.com \n\nAustin\, TX - Boston\, MA - Gainesville\, FL \nMinneapolis \, MN - Philadelphia\, PA\n\nReady to take action with other young activis ts in your region? Want to find out more about how to build-up your group at school? \n\nIn addition to our 'Liberation Now!' national conference in Berkeley\, CA\, Student Animal Rights Alliance is going cross-country in a series of regional action conferences - 'Demand Liberation' - to unite h undreds of young activists to take a leading role in the animal rights mov ement.\n\nCome join us at Demand Liberation to plan regional actions with other young activists and work together to build a stronger and bigger you th movement for animal rights!\n\nRegistration is just $10 if you pre-regi ster now. ($20 at the door.) Yummy vegan lunches and snacks are INCLUDED i n the registration fee!\n\nVisit http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info. \n\n'Demand Liberation: Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confer ences' are also nationally-sponsored by:\n\nAnimalsVoice.com\nFarm Sanctua ry\nFund for Animals\nPETA2.com\nSaving Our Resources Today \n\n\nVisit ou r website at http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info and to sign up for email updates!\n\n \n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041114 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041113 GEO:42.380400;-71.132900 LOCATION:Harvard Law School\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United State s SUMMARY:Demand Liberation: MA Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confere nce UID:20120204T000503EST-NubpIcIFih@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.DemandLiberation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:regionals@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:Want to meet and organize with other young activists in your re gion? \n\n\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance presents:\n\nDemand Liberation \nRegional Student Animal Rights Action Conferences \nhttp://www.DemandLib eration.com \n\nAustin\, TX - Boston\, MA - Gainesville\, FL \nMinneapolis \, MN - Philadelphia\, PA\n\nReady to take action with other young activis ts in your region? Want to find out more about how to build-up your group at school? \n\nIn addition to our 'Liberation Now!' national conference in Berkeley\, CA\, Student Animal Rights Alliance is going cross-country in a series of regional action conferences - 'Demand Liberation' - to unite h undreds of young activists to take a leading role in the animal rights mov ement.\n\nCome join us at Demand Liberation to plan regional actions with other young activists and work together to build a stronger and bigger you th movement for animal rights!\n\nRegistration is just $10 if you pre-regi ster now. ($20 at the door.) Yummy vegan lunches and snacks are INCLUDED i n the registration fee!\n\nVisit http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info. \n\n'Demand Liberation: Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confer ences' are also nationally-sponsored by:\n\nAnimalsVoice.com\nFarm Sanctua ry\nFund for Animals\nPETA2.com\nSaving Our Resources Today \n\n\nVisit ou r website at http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info and to sign up for email updates! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041107 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041106 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:University Of Pennsylvania\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:Demand Liberation: PA Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confere nce UID:20120204T000503EST-vLgEvVwZPg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.DemandLiberation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:regionals@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:Want to meet and organize with other young activists in your re gion? \n\n\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance presents:\n\nDemand Liberation \nRegional Student Animal Rights Action Conferences \nhttp://www.DemandLib eration.com \n\nAustin\, TX - Boston\, MA - Gainesville\, FL \nMinneapolis \, MN - Philadelphia\, PA\n\nReady to take action with other young activis ts in your region? Want to find out more about how to build-up your group at school? \n\nIn addition to our 'Liberation Now!' national conference in Berkeley\, CA\, Student Animal Rights Alliance is going cross-country in a series of regional action conferences - 'Demand Liberation' - to unite h undreds of young activists to take a leading role in the animal rights mov ement.\n\nCome join us at Demand Liberation to plan regional actions with other young activists and work together to build a stronger and bigger you th movement for animal rights!\n\nRegistration is just $10 if you pre-regi ster now. ($20 at the door.) Yummy vegan lunches and snacks are INCLUDED i n the registration fee!\n\nVisit http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info. \n\n'Demand Liberation: Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confer ences' are also nationally-sponsored by:\n\nAnimalsVoice.com\nFarm Sanctua ry\nFund for Animals\nPETA2.com\nSaving Our Resources Today \n\n\nVisit ou r website at http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info and to sign up for email updates! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050213 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050212 GEO:30.285200;-97.735400 LOCATION:University Of Texas - Austin\, Austin\, Texas\, 78712\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Demand Liberation: TX Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confere nce UID:20120204T000503EST-zuOvnmSIU2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.DemandLiberation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:regionals@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:Want to meet and organize with other young activists in your re gion? \n\n\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance presents:\n\nDemand Liberation \nRegional Student Animal Rights Action Conferences \nhttp://www.DemandLib eration.com \n\nAustin\, TX - Boston\, MA - Gainesville\, FL \nMinneapolis \, MN - Philadelphia\, PA\n\nReady to take action with other young activis ts in your region? Want to find out more about how to build-up your group at school? \n\nIn addition to our 'Liberation Now!' national conference in Berkeley\, CA\, Student Animal Rights Alliance is going cross-country in a series of regional action conferences - 'Demand Liberation' - to unite h undreds of young activists to take a leading role in the animal rights mov ement.\n\nCome join us at Demand Liberation to plan regional actions with other young activists and work together to build a stronger and bigger you th movement for animal rights!\n\nRegistration is just $10 if you pre-regi ster now. ($20 at the door.) Yummy vegan lunches and snacks are INCLUDED i n the registration fee!\n\nVisit http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info. \n\n'Demand Liberation: Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confer ences' are also nationally-sponsored by:\n\nAnimalsVoice.com\nFarm Sanctua ry\nFund for Animals\nPETA2.com\nSaving Our Resources Today \n\n\nVisit ou r website at http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info and to sign up for email updates! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050206 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050205 GEO:29.681300;-82.353900 LOCATION:University Of Florida\, Gainesville\, Florida\, 32611\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Demand Liberation: FL Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confere nce UID:20120204T000503EST-ovr8pKJm76@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.DemandLiberation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-696-7911 Email:regionals@defendanimals.org DESCRIPTION:Want to meet and organize with other young activists in your re gion? \n\n\nStudent Animal Rights Alliance presents:\n\nDemand Liberation \nRegional Student Animal Rights Action Conferences \nhttp://www.DemandLib eration.com \n\nAustin\, TX - Boston\, MA - Gainesville\, FL \nMinneapolis \, MN - Philadelphia\, PA\n\nReady to take action with other young activis ts in your region? Want to find out more about how to build-up your group at school? \n\nIn addition to our 'Liberation Now!' national conference in Berkeley\, CA\, Student Animal Rights Alliance is going cross-country in a series of regional action conferences - 'Demand Liberation' - to unite h undreds of young activists to take a leading role in the animal rights mov ement.\n\nCome join us at Demand Liberation to plan regional actions with other young activists and work together to build a stronger and bigger you th movement for animal rights!\n\nRegistration is just $10 if you pre-regi ster now. ($20 at the door.) Yummy vegan lunches and snacks are INCLUDED i n the registration fee!\n\nVisit http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info. \n\n'Demand Liberation: Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confer ences' are also nationally-sponsored by:\n\nAnimalsVoice.com\nFarm Sanctua ry\nFund for Animals\nPETA2.com\nSaving Our Resources Today \n\n\nVisit ou r website at http://www.DemandLiberation.com for more info and to sign up for email updates! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050220 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050219 GEO:45.038400;-93.298400 LOCATION:University Of Minnesota\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55455\, United States SUMMARY:Demand Liberation: MN Regional Student Animal Rights Action Confere nce UID:20120204T000503EST-T3uKTBhwxT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.DemandLiberation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:413-563-6747 Email:info@sriendowment.org DESCRIPTION:**************************************************\nEmpowering College Endowments\nTransforming the Corporate Paradigm\n\n*************** ***********************************\n \n~~~~~~~~~~~~ October 16-17\, 2004 ~~~~~~~~~~~~\n University of Pennsylvania\, Philadelphia\n \nOr ganized by the Responsible Endowments Coalition\n\nShareholder Activism!\n Community Investment!\n Socially Responsibl e Investing (SRI)!\n\nThese tactics have transformed the positions of nume rous large multi-national corporations on a wide range of social and envir onmental issues--from sweatshops and human rights to global warming and en vironmental policies. \n\nCome join us for the first national student con ference of its kind: Empowering College Endowments--Transforming the Corpo rate Paradigm! Right now\, your school has millions of dollars or in some cases billions of dollars that could be helping to make a huge difference both locally and globally on issues that matter to you. \n\nBy attending the conference\, you'll get the opportunity to:\n\n - Spend the we ekend in downtown Philadelphia\n\n - Learn from successful student leaders\n\n - Talk with other students that care about the same i ssues you do\n\n - Go out on the town Friday and Saturday night wi th your new friends.\n\nAlso\, we'll be discussing how to successfully nav igate a campus bureaucracy\, how to talk about invested assets with truste es and fellow students\, and how to run an effective campaign to empower y our schools' assets on issues you care about. \n\nBut wait\, there's more !\n\nBeyond getting a kick-ass crash course from student leaders in the fi eld\, you'll get to lend your voice and have a say in how we shape the nat ional agenda for the coming year. A unified student force has an unprecede nted opportunity to assure that student voices are heard loud and clear at schools across the country and that we see big results this spring!\n\nCo me descend on Philadelphia this October 16 and 17 as we unite on Empowerin g College Endowments!!!\n\nEarly Registration: $15. After October 10: $25 .\n\nRegistration fee includes breakfast and lunch on both days and housin g on Friday and Saturday night.\n\nWe are committed to making sure everyon e can attend. Please contact us if you need financial or logistical assis tance.\n\nTO REGISTER: \nweb: www.sriendowment.org/conference\n\nphone: 41 3-563-6747\n\nConference agenda attached to this email--also\, downloadabl e at http://www.SRIendowment.org/conference/agenda.pdf.\n Geographical Sc ope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041017 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041016T090000 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:Jon M. Huntsman Hall\, 3730 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsyl vania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:Empowering College Endowments UID:20120204T000503EST-16BCDjAkHx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sriendowment.org/conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:610-434-9223 Email:eritter@cleanwater.org DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\,Oct 9th we will be running the second of four Volu nteer Community Walks. This will give our volunteers a chance to talk to real voters\, face to face\, and effect the kind of change that is vital i n November. We will be congregating at the Allentown Office at 9:30 am. We will provide transportation to the community where we will be organizin g. There we will meet other volunteers from Philadelphia\, Maryland\, New Jersey\, and D.C.\, all with one goal\, educating and motivating people to take action in November to change the current administration. We will have a brief training session\, spend about two hours in the field organiz ing\, debrief with the group\, and be on our way back to Allentown arrivin g at about 3:30. The goal is to talk to over 1\,000 voters\, get them to the polls on election day\, and send W back to Texas. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041009T093000 GEO:40.607000;-75.480900 LOCATION:1124 Tilghman St.\, Allentown\, Pennsylvania\, 18102\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Community Walk - Get Out the Vote UID:20120204T000503EST-EREvOs41gu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://cleanwateraction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:610-434-9223 Email:eritter@cleanwater.org DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\,Oct 23th we will be running the third of four Volu nteer Community Walks. This will give our volunteers a chance to talk to real voters\, face to face\, and effect the kind of change that is vital i n November. We will be congregating at the Allentown Office at 9:30 am. We will provide transportation to the community where we will be organizin g. There we will meet other volunteers from Philadelphia\, Maryland\, New Jersey\, and D.C.\, all with one goal\, educating and motivating people to take action in November to change the current administration. We will have a brief training session\, spend about two hours in the field organiz ing\, debrief with the group\, and be on our way back to Allentown arrivin g at about 3:30. The goal is to talk to over 1\,000 voters\, get them to the polls on election day\, and send W back to Texas. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041023T093000 GEO:40.607000;-75.480900 LOCATION:1124 Tilghman St.\, Allentown\, Pennsylvania\, 18102\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Community Walk 3 - Get Out the Vote UID:20120204T000503EST-wnVwdhHrOt@69.73.141.125 URL:http://cleanwateraction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n\nOn behalf of Michigan State University Studen ts for Peace and Justice\, I would like to invite you to attend our upcomi ng conference\, Disarm!: Sustaining Resistance to Militarism on Campus\, t o be held at Michigan State University on Saturday\, October 30\, 2004. T his conference is an exciting opportunity for college students from all ov er Michigan to come together and learn about the relationship between our educational institutions and the corporate-military-complex. \n\nThe conf erence will feature keynote speaker Frida Berrigan of the World Policy Ins titute at the New School for Social Research. Dr. Berrigan has published widely about the cost of war and U.S. policies abroad. In addition to our conference\, Dr. Berrigan is willing to set up additional speaking engage ments at other institutions in Michigan before or after the conference. A rrangements can be made for her to speak at your school by contacting Cath y Mazak at cathymazak@yahoo.com.\n\nConference sessions will cover topics such as:\n∑ How to do research into militarism on your campus. \n∑ Ge tting and using Freedom of Information Act documents. \n∑ Where does the university’s money come from? \n∑ Tactics for disassociating the univ ersity from militarism. \n∑ International law and the university: accoun tability issues. \n∑ How do faculty members voice their objections to mi litarism? \n\nAt the end of the conference\, groups will have time and s pace to meet\, in a caucus format\, to plan the next steps for their campu s\, based on information learned at the conference.\n\nWe believe that\, a s young people\, we should be able to learn and work without contributing to the military or the corporate-military-complex. We envision a world wh ere our educational institutions do not depend on money and resources from the military or military corporations\, where people do not need to join the military to pay for their education\, and where our intellectual work serves the ends of peace and justice\, not militarism and war. \n\nThe co nference aims to educate college groups about their school’s role in mil itarism\, and to help those groups take effective steps to organize agains t it. Our goal is to disarm our universities. We hope that you will join us on October 30. To register for the conference\, got to our conference website\, http://www.mips4.com/mil\, or send the attached form to spj@msu .edu. If you have any questions\, please feel free to respond to this ema il.\n\nSincerely\,\n\n\nhttp://www.msu.edu/~spj\n Geographical Scope: Sta te DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041030 GEO:42.737300;-84.503500 LOCATION:Comm Arts Building\, MSU\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, 48823\, Unite d States SUMMARY:DiSARM! Conference on getting military out of schools! UID:20120204T000503EST-mX8mspaWb9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mips4.com/mil/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:312-458-9380 Email:chicago_socialists@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:***please forward***\n\nThe Fall 2004 Midwest Socialist Confere nce: \n\nWar\, Poverty\, Oppression: Building a Left Alternative\n\nChicag o\, Saturday\, October 9\n\nRepublicans and Democrats are telling us that everything depends on who is sitting in the White House. But the most impo rtant issues--such as the war in Iraq\, higher wages\, ending discriminati on against gays and lesbians--aren’t going to be on the ballot. \n\nShould activists accept what 'choices' are on offer from Washington\, D.C.? How can we really make the struggles on the street\, in our unions and in our schools stronger? Can we build a movement that overcomes the idea of votin g for the 'lesser of two evils?'\n\nCome to Chicago for a day of discussio n and debate at the Midwest Socialist Conference on everything from 'Shoul d Progressives Vote for Ralph Nader?' to 'America’s Hidden Labor History' and the 'Struggle for Palestine.'\n\n*WITH SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS ON...\n\ nCan We Do Better Than 'Anybody But Bush?' * Should Progressives Vote for Ralph Nader? * The Occupation of Iraq: The Case for Withdrawal * The Fight for Immigrant Rights: No Human Being Is Illegal * Will They Bring Back th e Draft? * Reform or Revolution: How Can We Change Society? * Class Strugg le in Latin America * Organizing the Unorganized: America’s Hidden Labor H istory * Where Does Racism Come From? * Socialism and the Fight for Women’ s Liberation * Stop the Attacks: Defend Public Education * What do Marxist s Say About Elections? * From Stonewall to Gay Marriage: The Fight for Equ al Rights * The Russian Revolution: The Bolsheviks Come to Power * The Str uggle for Palestine * Art and Revolution: Can Art Change the World?\n\n*SP EAKERS INCLUDE (organizations for ID only)...\n\nPETER MIGUEL CAMEJO\n.... ..2004 vice-presidential candidate with Ralph Nader\n\nALAN MAASS\n......E ditor\, Socialist Worker newspaper\n\nKEEANGA-YAMAHTTA TAYLOR\n......Equal Marriage Now!\n\nALICE KIM\n......Campaign to End the Death Penalty\n\nBI LL LINVILLE\n......Wisconsin State Field Coordinator for the 2004 Nader-Ca mejo Campaign\n\nLORETTA CAPEHEART\n......Executive board\, University Pro fessionals of Illinois\, Local 4100\n\nELIZABETH LALASZ\n......Editorial b oard\, International Socialist Review\n\nJESSE SHARKEY\n......Delegate\, C hicago Teachers’ Union\n\n*INFORMATION...\n\nThe 2004 Midwest Socialist Co nference is at the University of Illinois-Chicago\, Chicago Circle Center\ , 750 S. Halsted\, in Lecture Center A. Registration begins at 10am. Regis tration is $5.\n\nFor more information call 312-458-9380 or e-mail chicago _socialists@yahoo.com. \n\nFree childcare will be provided\, but please le t us know ahead of time by contacting us at 312-458-9380.\n\n*SCHEDULE...\ n\n10am Registration\n\n11am First Workshops Session\n\n12:30pm Lunch Brea k\n\n2pm Second Workshops Session\n\n4pm Third Workshops Session\n\n5:30pm Dinner Break\n\n7:30pm Evening Plenary\n......'Can We Do Better Than Anyb ody But Bush?' with Peter Camejo and Alan Mass\n\n9:00pm Post-Conference P arty\n\n*SPONSORED BY...\n\nThe 2004 Midwest Socialist Conference is spons ored by the International Socialist Organization\, publisher of Socialist Worker\, available online at \n\nhttp://www.socialistworker.org\n\n Geogr aphical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041009T100000 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:University Of Illinois-Chicago\, 750 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, Il linois\, 60620\, United States SUMMARY:Fall 2004 Midwest Socialist Conference: Building a Left Alternative UID:20120204T000503EST-BxxcjrGVWS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.socialistworker.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:508-572-2098 Email:rfilbin@mail.colgate.edu DESCRIPTION:Colgate is holding a regional Presidential Election awareness e vent on October 16th. Why do you support your candidate – because of his p arty or his platforms? The media often skirts the real issues. Come learn what these politicians actually stand for. Political groups from multiple colleges will attend in order to share ideas and to network with other cha pters\, thus expediting individual group accomplishment. The regionalism o f this event will not only allow us to reach a greater number of students\ , it will also allow us to show the nation the significance of college stu dents as a political force.\n\nCurrent agenda for the event:\n• Debate bet ween aides from each presidential election campaign paired with knowledgea ble students\n• Speakers from Democracy Matters\, the SUNYs\, and NYPIRG d iscussing campaign finance reform\, voter disenfranchisement\, and the imp ortance of college students' votes\, respectively\n• Debate between local incumbent congressman\, John McHugh of the 23rd District\, and his challen ger\, Bob Johnson\n• Networking and idea sharing between political-interes t groups from different schools\n• Concert with the band State Radio\, sta rring former lead singer of Dispatch. Attendees of the debate will get in free!\n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041016T140000 GEO:42.822700;-75.553200 LOCATION:Colgate University\, 13 Oak Dr.\, Hamilton\, New York\, 13346\, Un ited States SUMMARY:NY Political Networking / Election Awareness Event UID:20120204T000503EST-zM7ZT6mVG5@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:828-262-7333 Email:wind@appstate.edu DESCRIPTION:The Small Wind Iniaitive will hold an Introduction to Small Win d Power\, hosted by Jim Green of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory\ , Saturday October 16th. The workshop will provide students\, residents\, farmers\, and businesses with the information and resources needed to exlp ore their options for wind power prodcution. Topics will include product i nformation\, Sizing and system configuration\, installation and maintenanc e\, tax credits\, and various applications.\nFollowing the Intro workshop will be a separate Wind Installation workshop from October 18th-21st at th e Small Wind Initiative Research and Demonstration Site on Beech Mountain. Two turbines will be raised over the 4 days by participants and Southwest WindPower Representatives.\nAlso\, Sunday OCtober 17th\, Jim Green will b e hosting a free speaker training workshop from 9am-12. Breakfast is inclu ded in this free event. \nPlease consider joining us for one of these even ts to learn more as wind power continues to grow as a source of clean\, af fordable\, and local source of power.\nPlease register early\, fees apply (except for the speaker training) however student rates are available.\nPl ease see our website for more information:\nwww.wind.appstate.edu Geograp hical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041021 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041016T090000 GEO:36.221300;-81.713400 LOCATION:Department Of Technology\, Appalchian State University\, Boone\, N orth Carolina\, 28608\, United States SUMMARY:Wind Power Workshops UID:20120204T000503EST-dFvNHW6G6F@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wind.appstate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:508-753-9893 Email:j_w_senter@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:On October 1st\, the Massachusetts College and University Stude nts Defending Civil Liberties will be departing\, by way of car pool\, to the state of PA. Once in PA we will be working very closely with a group c alled ACT (america coming together). We will be getting unregistered voter s registered to vote and spreading a some what anti-Bush message. We are i n serious need of volunteers and drivers. If you are interested in this pl ease contact Jeff @ 508-753-9893 or MCUSDCL@hotmail.com -or- J_W_Senter@ho tmail.com!\nThanks\,\n\nJeff Senter\nMassachusetts College and University Students Defending Civil Liberties Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041003 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041001T170000 GEO:42.246500;-71.808900 LOCATION:950 Main Street\, Clark University\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 0 1610\, United States SUMMARY:Voter Registration Drive UID:20120204T000503EST-VWpJr42aGb@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:617-524-8778 Email: DESCRIPTION:SLAP is organizing a city-wide convergence with a series of pan el discussions and workshops centered on issues related to labor. The iss ues we will be convering include: worker-student solidarity\, a history of the labor movement\, a panel on past and current campaigns\, an overview of the racial politics of Boston\, the organizational structure of student groups and the importance of coalition building. The objective of the co nvergence is to create a more cohesive activist community among students a t the various campuses and to motivate students to launch campaigns for th e upcoming year. \nRegistration will be from 9-10am\, and the schedule wi ll go until about 6pm. Breakfast will be provided by Green Mountain Coffe e and area bakeries\, and lunch will be provided by the Middle East. We w ill be having a Lunch with Labor\, where we have invited union organizers and members to have lunch with students to provide a venue for an exchange of ideas and experiences. Entertainment by Witty Wiz\, Bread and Roses an d Andy Sellars will follow the scheduled program. Geographical Scope: M etro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041003T090000 GEO:42.336200;-71.072900 LOCATION:85 W. Newton St.\, South End\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02118\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Boston Student Labor Action Project Convergence UID:20120204T000503EST-mlMUsOxkU0@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:919-660-3652 Email:melanie.stratton@duke.edu DESCRIPTION:Student Action with Farmworkers\nInto the Fields Internship & L eadership Development Program\n26 positions available to college students bilingual in Spanish & English\n\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15\, 2008 \n\nINTERNSHIP LOCATIONS: Rural North & South Carolina\n\nCONTACT:\n Melanie Stratton\n SAF Internship Coordinator\n\nBENEFITS & FINAN CES:\n$1\,200 living stipend ($650 fundraised by participant)\n$1\,500 edu cational scholarship\nBasic furnished housing provided\nLeadership develop ment\nApplicants may apply for academic credit\n\nDESCRIPTION\nInto the Fi elds is a ten-week program for college students to work for fairness in ou r agricultural industries. Through the program\, college students from div erse backgrounds spend the summer working full-time with farmworker agenci es to promote greater respect and justice for the people who supply food f or our tables.\n\nInto the Fields Interns are matched with community-based farmworker\nadvocacy organizations.\nPositions are available in the follo wing fields:\nUnion Organizing\nCommunity Organizing\nEducation Policy & S ocial Services\nLegal Aid\nHealth Clinics\nHealth Research\n\nELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS\n-College students from farmworker families nationwide\nor\n- Students currently attending a college or university in the Carolinas \n-S panish skills are required for most placements. \n\n*The intern selection process is competitive*\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080810 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080602 GEO:36.016000;-78.959100 LOCATION:1317 W. Pettigrew St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27705\, United St ates SUMMARY:Into the Fields Internship and Leadership Development Program UID:20120204T000503EST-KcG3xSxUO8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.saf-unite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:midwest.heartland@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend of skill building\, networking with other student and movement leaders\, and planning regional Fair Trade strategy! \n\nLearn more about the Fair Trade movement\, as well as leadership and o rganizing skills!\n\nMore information\, such as a detailed schedule and lo gistical information will be available soon. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080203 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080201 GEO:39.775100;-86.108400 LOCATION:Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 46201\, United States SUMMARY:United Students for Fair Trade: Midwest/Heartland Regional Converge nce UID:20120204T000503EST-7nbziaVP2I@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usft.org/node/179 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:215-552-8722 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:The March for Social Justice gives white people an opportunity to do more than just demand peace and justice in Iraq while ignoring the c onditions in black communities right here.\n\nAmerica's Other War:\n\n- 30 percent of African men aged 20 to 29 are tied to the prison system\n\n- O nly 46 percent of African students graduate from U.S. high schools\n\n- Th ousands of Africans are brutalized and killed by police every year.\n\n- A frican families have $7\,500 in household assets compared to $79\,000 on a verage for white families\n\nThe march is also a fundraiser for the Uhuru Movement\, working for economic development and social justice in the Afri can community. The 5K march-a-thon will be followed by a rally with speak ers at 1pm. \n\nExpress your solidarity with the struggle of African peopl e here for self-determination. Register now to particpate in the march\, o r sponsor a marcher!\n\nSponsored by the African People's Solidarity Commi ttee\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041016T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Clark Park\, 45th & Chester\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:March for Social Justice to Stop America's Other War UID:20120204T000503EST-1ucwJ3XAUe@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.marchforjustice.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:225-405-2125 Email:sgc_org@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:An annual grassroots meeting of pro-woman activists devoted to networking\, organizing\, educating\, and agitating\, to empower women and girls in the South.\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050619 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050617T170000 GEO:30.443000;-91.156000 LOCATION:Louisiana State University\, Coats Hall\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\ , 70802\, United States SUMMARY:Southern Girls Convention 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-u3H9J6gUOO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.southerngirlsconvention.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:913-706-4613 Email:marilynflook@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Starbucks Prairie Village\, together with neighborhood voluntee rs\, will utilize WiFi capability to host a one-day\, non-partisan ONLINE citizenship event\, Vote 2004 Informed. The event will be held on Fri day\, September 31\, 2004\, from 8 AM to 5 PM at Starbucks Prairie Village \, 6070 Mission Road\, Prairie Village\, Kansas\, 66208. \n\nCitizenship how-to ONLINE:\nü Register to Vote\;\nü Research the Candidates\;\nü Revi ew Ballot Issues\;\nü Write an e-mail to the President.\n\nPick up absente e ballots for both KS & MO. Take away a Vote 2004 Informed Newsletter wi th citizenship web tools and more. Prize Drawing. Geographical Scope: Lo cal DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041001T080000 GEO:38.993800;-94.634000 LOCATION:6070 Mission Road\, Prairie village\, Kansas\, 66208\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Make Your Vote Count 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-3exv1hMKIf@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:jenmanion@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the publication of Taking Back the Acade my!History of Activism\, History as Activism\, edited by Jim Downs & Jenni fer Manion with foreward by Eric Foner\n \nPanelists include:\n\n Kathleen Brown\n Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania\n\nJim Dow ns\, CAS '95\nDoctoral candidate at Columbia University\n\nJennifer Manion \, CAS '97\nDoctoral candidate at Rutgers University & MCEAS Fellow\n\n\n Sponsored by The McNeil Center\, The Penn Women's Center\, and House of Ou r Own Bookstore\n\nMore info at\nhttp://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~jmanion/Publi cation/Publication_Home.html\n\nTaking Back the Academy is a collection o f essays on the history of social justice activism\, as well as the value of doing history as a political action. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041013T180000 GEO:40.068100;-75.123000 LOCATION:3619 Locust Walk\, University Of Pennsylvania\, Philadelphia\, Pen nsylvania\, 19119\, United States SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Between Activism & Academia - Philadelphia UID:20120204T000503EST-Z3cUoiSXsX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~jmanion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:603-862-8564 Email:adam.ward@unh.edu DESCRIPTION:Thurs\, Fri - 1.5 day session designed for campus sustainabilit y professionals. Fri-Sun programming for professionals\, college students \, activists\, youth\, and community members. Workshops\, speakers\, discu ssion\, music\, food\, and a live telecast from BIONEERS\, the nation's la rgest environmental conference. Sponsored by The UNH Office of Sustainabil ity Programs. Early registration is recommended\; scholarships are availab le for the first 25 students who apply. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041017 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041014 GEO:43.165800;-70.962800 LOCATION:Memorial Union Building\, Durham\, New Hampshire\, 03824\, United States SUMMARY:Northeast Campus Sustainability Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-2eiV3bX1jx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/NECSS_bioneers.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:freewayblogger@freewayblogger.com DESCRIPTION:“Freeway Free Speech Day: Driving America to Think”\nOctober 13 \, 2004\n\nOn October 13th\, hundreds of activists nationwide will post si gns critical of the Bush Administration on area freeways\, reaching millio ns of voters in states from Maine to California. In addition to coordinati ng activists\, a national media campaign will be launched to promote the f act that hundreds (if not thousands) of these signs are going up across Am erica on the same day\, and to highlight this newest (and oldest) form of civic dialog. We anticipate wide-spread news coverage about this grassroot s effort. The Freeway Blogger has posted more than 2000 such signs over th e last year. http://www.freewayblogger.com.\n\nThe ultimate goal is to inc rease voter turnout and defeat Bush. We also hope to stimulate the democra tic process in the way it was originally intended\, with each citizen bein g able to express their political views directly to their fellow citizen. \n\nWe are asking for your help in promoting the event on your website\, r ecruiting activists and posting signs\, especially in the following states : Arizona\, Arkansas\, Colorado\, Florida\, Iowa\, Louisiana\, Maine\, Mic higan\, Minnesota\, Missouri\, Nevada\, New Mexico\, New Hampshire\, North Carolina\, Ohio\, Oregon\, Pennsylvania\, Tennessee\, Virginia\, Washingt on\, West Virginia\, and Wisconsin. \n\nIf you plan to post freeway banner s\, please email us at freewayblogger@freewayblogger.com to let us know so that we can include your numbers in our media outreach. If possible\, ple ase also take a digital photo of your banner and email it to us on October 13th. We will add it to the visitor’s gallery for reporters and fellow fr eeway bloggers. \n\nPlease visit http://www.freewayblogger.com to read abo ut “How To” and “Frequently Asked Questions”. Together\, we can drive Amer ica to Think. \n\n Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041013T170000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Your Local Freeway Overpass\, Your City\, United States SUMMARY:National Freeway Free Speech Day UID:20120204T000503EST-7vwEIjD9EH@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freewayblogger.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:215-442-0612 Email:dmasceri_act@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:HELP SAY NO TO THE REPUBLICAN AGENDA\n\nAmerica Coming Together is the largest and most sophisticated voter mobilization project in Ameri can history: ACT is laying the groundwork for Democratic victories in the 17 states that will determine America’s future in the 2004 election. We a re working to mobilize millions of voters who will say NO to the Republica n agenda by electing progressives at all levels of government on Election Day. But we can’t do it without your help. To get involved in local effo rts\, please call us at 215-442-0612. Paid for by America Coming Together \; not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Geographic al Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041102 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041030 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote Weekend - Philadelphia Suburbs UID:20120204T000503EST-xfzO1k0caG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.act4victory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:215-442-0612 Email:dmasceri_act@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:\nHELP SAY NO TO THE REPUBLICAN AGENDA\n\nAmerica Coming Togeth er is the largest and most sophisticated voter mobilization project in Ame rican history: ACT is laying the groundwork for Democratic victories in th e 17 states that will determine America’s future in the 2004 election. We are working to mobilize millions of voters who will say NO to the Republi can agenda by electing progressives at all levels of government on Electio n Day. But we can’t do it without your help. To get involved in local ef forts\, please call us at 215-442-0612. Paid for by America Coming Togeth er\; not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. \n Geogra phical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041102T130000 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote on Election Day - Philadelphia Suburbs UID:20120204T000503EST-Lgs6axeV4m@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.act4victory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:765-658-4859 Email:jodetunde@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041029 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041025 GEO:39.699500;-86.857200 LOCATION:408 South Locust Street\, Greencatle\, Indiana\, 46135\, United St ates SUMMARY:Peace Camp - More Issues For America 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-jvgMVvdmzV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.depauw.edu/univ/compton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:781-643-5911 Email:cambclimact@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Mass. Climate Action Network & MIT's Students for Global Sustai nability present the\n\n4th Annual MA & N.E. GRASSROOTS CLIMATE ACTION CON FERENCE\n\nSunday\, Nov. 14\, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm\nMIT Stata Center\, 32 Vas sar St\, Camb.\, MA\n\n• Learn what citizens\, students\, business\, towns \, and states can and are doing to curb climate change\n * Hear about climate protection progress in MA\, New England & beyond.\n * Seven tr acks / 20 + workshops\n• Network with climate activists\, technical & poli cy experts.\n\nKeynote Speaker:\nMindy Lubber\, Exec. Dir.\, CERES – Coali tion for Environmentally \nResponsible Economies\, & former US EPA NE Regi onal Admin.\n\nProgram & registration: http://www.massclimateaction.org\ n\nWorkshops:\n* Local climate action plans & GHG reduction strategies\n* Climate change science & impacts\; \n* Transportation Challenges\n* Campus sustainability & climate activism \n* What’s RGGI?\n* School Energy Cu rricula & Projects. \n* Efficiency Fund Dialogue\n* Regional Climate Plan & Realities \n* Green Power Outreach\n* Boston’s Green Building Initi atives \n* Social Marketing\n* Cape Wind Environmental Impact Report \n * Allied Efforts\n* Media \n* Framing the Climate Message \n* Anti-idlin g campaigns\n* Pushing state & regional policy & action \n* Organizing Skills - Communications & Fundraising\n\nRegistration: $35 by Nov 1\, $45 at door\; includes breakfast & lunch.\n\nExhibit tables\; student\, group & volunteer discounts by arrangement.\n\nChecks payable to: Commonwealth F oundation. Mail to: Michael Charney/MCAN Conf.\, PO Box 390554\, Cambridg e\, MA 02139.\n\nProgram & registration: http://www.massclimateaction.or g \n\nFYI: Enviro Calendar: http://www.tufts.edu/tci/Calendar.html\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041114 GEO:42.365100;-71.101800 LOCATION:M.I.T. Stata Center\, 32 Vassar Street (at Main St)\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States SUMMARY:New England Grassroots Climate Action Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-DST5khnPMm@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.massclimateaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:860-399-4528 Email:great_land_trust@sbcglobal.net DESCRIPTION:Get Your Hike On. \n \n You are cordially invited to join me mbers of the Connecticut SSC\, SEAC\, the GLCT and other student environme ntal groups for a kick-ass hike on Sunday\, October 10\, 2004. The hike wi ll take place at 2:00 pm at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden. This is a n absolutely great opportunity to meet other environmental activists from Connecticut and network with people from the around state. We definitely n eed some network building activities in order to stregthen the environment al movement in Connecticut and this is the place for it. Please make every effort to attend and encourage everyone you know that might be interested to join us. Membership in an environmental group is not necessary. \n In order to faciltate a fun and effective gathering it would help to have an idea of who is planning on attending. Please RSVP and or direct questio ns to Colin Bennett at great_land_trust@sbcglobal.net or at 860-399-4528. We are organizing carpooling so if you need a ride or can offer a ride ple ase let us know. Rain date Sunday\, October 17th. PEACE.\n \nPlease forwar d far and wide Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041010T140000 GEO:41.372700;-72.938700 LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park\, Hamden\, Connecticut\, 06514\, United States SUMMARY:Student Activist Hike! UID:20120204T000503EST-mBdubGohaL@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:212-283-8272 Email: DESCRIPTION:Does your town have a progressive voter guide yet??? Make one with the League of Pissed Off Voters and post it on Indyvoter.org. It's n ot just about voting. It's about winning! Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041015T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Get A Venue!!\, Your Town\, United States SUMMARY:Pissed Off Voter Guide Release Parties UID:20120204T000503EST-eOk3lTN1Dv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.indyvoter.og END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041026T200000 GEO:38.907500;-95.284000 LOCATION:Lawrence\, Kansas\, 66044\, United States SUMMARY:Fahrenheit 9/11 Screening UID:20120204T000503EST-iajHaE0kDn@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:mprodrig@lrrc.umass.edu DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 9\n7:00PM\nUMass Campus Center\, room 162-17 5\nFree and Open to the Public\n\nThe Argentina Autonomista Project: Fall 2004 Tour coming to Amherst\n\n*Full-length puppet show\n*Slide shows\n*Di alogue\n\nCome hear 3 Argentine women activists as they describe their exp eriences in Aregentina's recent economic and political crisis and the gras sroots\, popular social movements that have risen up in response. Featuri ng representatives of human rights\, unemployed workers\, and other moveme nts.\n\nCome hear about the new politics and forms of resistanc ein Argent ina\, referred to as 'the most inspiring social movement since the Zapatis tas...'\n\nThe AAP will also be at Hampshire college on Wednesday the 10th \, at 10:30am\, in West Lecture Hall\, Franklin Paterson Hall\n\nfor more info\, see: http://autonomista.org/\n\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041109T190000 GEO:42.369600;-72.636000 LOCATION:UMass Campus Center\, Room 162/175\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 010 03\, United States SUMMARY:Argentina Autonomista Project UID:20120204T000503EST-ftCfOfoulw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://autonomista.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:800-664-8647 Email: DESCRIPTION:Setting National Priorities\nStudents Building a Movement to En d Hunger and Homelessness\n17th Annual Conference of the National Student Campaign Against\nHunger and Homelessness\nLoyola College\, Baltimore\, MD \nOctober 29-31\, 2004\nwww.studentsagainsthunger.org\n\nThe National Stu dent Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness is\nproud to invite you to a ttend the 17th Annual Conference on Hunger\nand Homelessness at Loyola Col lege in Baltimore\, Maryland from\nOctober 29-31st. The Conference will ki ck off a year of action and\nset the national priorities for the student m ovement to end hunger\nand homelessness. \n\nAs students face a world fill ed with the challenges of global\nconflict\, disappearing jobs\, skyrocket ing education costs\, and\nincreasing poverty in America\, action is more crucial now than ever. \nJust this past year alone\, the national poverty rate rose to 12.5\npercent\, an incredible 35.9 million people\, up from 1 2.1 percent in\n2002- but instead of acting to solve these problems\, the federal\ngovernment is making unprecedented cuts to housing and homeless\n assistance programs\, leaving food pantries and homeless shelters\nstruggl ing to meet the increasing need. Student action is imperative\nin the form of not only volunteer power\, but educating the public\,\nand pushing for government action to address these problems. By\nattending the conference \, you will learn and strengthen the skills it\ntakes to make an impact\, and become part of the movement to create a\nsociety that demands that we make ending hunger and homelessness a\nnational priority. \n\nConference h ighlights include the following:\n• Keynote Address by Jonathan Kozol\, au thor of several books\nincluding Rachel and Her Children\, Savage Inequali ties\, Amazing\nGrace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Natio n\, and\nOrdinary Resurrections.\n• Informative issue-based panel discussi ons\, including International\nHunger and Poverty: The Impacts of Fair Tra de and Globalization and\nThe Root Causes of Homelessness and Lack of Hous ing\n• More than 60 skill and issue based workshops covering all facets of \nhunger and homelessness\n• The Faces of Homelessness panel featuring cur rently and formerly\nhomeless people\n• Opportunities and Action Fair with dozens of national and local\norganizations represented\n\nDon't miss thi s amazing event that will unite hundreds of student\nleaders focused on Se tting National Priorities and Building a\nMovement to End Hunger and Homel essness! \n\nRegister today at www.studentsagainsthunger.org!\n\nBethany S haw \nField Organizer\nNational Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homele ssness\n1-800-664-8647\n\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041031 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041029T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Loyola College\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, United States SUMMARY:Hunger Conference 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-cX0m5uuEbf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsagainsthunger.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:860-399-4528 Email:great_land_trust@sbcglobal.net DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration in honor of the preceeding Tuesday's election results. If perchance\, things don't turn out the way we need the m to you can consider this event a strategy meeting. In either case please join us in an an excellent opportunity to network with people from around Connecticut and the surrounding states. More details to follow\, save the date in the meantime. Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041107T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, Connecticut\, United States SUMMARY:Student Activist Potluck UID:20120204T000503EST-8uLBxEozVT@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:765-658-4865 Email:jodetunde@depauw.edu DESCRIPTION: To develop a centralized library of printed\, audio-visual\, m ultimedia and web resources that facilitate self-education and personal aw areness around issues such as human rights abuse\, discrimination\, persec ution\, poverty\, hunger\, conditions of “Third World” countries (and “Thi rd World” communities).\n• To promote the connection between spirituality and social action.\n• To promote the connection between the privilege of e ducation and the responsibility to use that education for the common good. \n• To bring to campus speakers who address wide ranges of audiences on a broad spectrum of peace and justice issues.\n• To provide an informed conv ersation partner for individuals and groups struggling with social justice issues and how to address them on campus.\n• To serve as a resource to va rious academic and administrative departments and student organizations as they address peace and justice issues.\n• To build relationships with loc al\, national and international social justice movements and agencies in o rder to create the possibility of student internships\, Winter Term experi ences\, and vocational possibilities.\n• To network with similar organizat ions and students movements in the higher education community.\n• To creat e and advise dialogue and action groups focused on social justice issues.\ n• To promote participation in regional\, national and international confe rences dealing with social justice issues. Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041029 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041025T080000 GEO:39.699500;-86.857200 LOCATION:301 South Locust Street\, Greencastle\, Indiana\, 46135\, United S tates SUMMARY:More Issues For America 2004 UID:20120204T000503EST-PFANbvtUWj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.depauw.edu/univ/compton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:1-800-725-0087 Email:catalogs@forestethics.org DESCRIPTION:Join the December 2nd Day of Action to Expose Victoria's Dirty Secret and Protect Endangered Forests\n\nVictoria’s Secret prints 395 mill ion catalogs each year predominately on virgin paper from Endangered Fores ts. On December 2nd grassroots environmental activists can help stop the d evastation caused by these catalogs and challenge Victoria's Secret to sto p using paper coming from the world’s last remaining Endangered Forests an d switch to high post-consumer recycled paper.\n \nOn December 2nd\, we ne ed your help for the National Day of Action against Victoria’s Secret to e xpose their devastating impact on the world's Endangered Forests.\n \nOn D ecember 2nd\, individuals and community groups across the country will be taking action. Events are already being planned in cities coast to coast\, and your local action for our forests is very important to a successful c ampaign. Get out in your community for what you care about and have a lot of fun doing it!\n \nGet involved in the December 2nd National Day of Acti on to expose Victoria’s Dirty Secret of Forest Destruction. \n \nWhat Can You Do? Organize a demonstration at your local store\, create street theat er and performance art that fits the theme\, hold a lingerie party at the store\, educate shoppers with handouts and postcards\, organize a call-in day to the headquarters\, deliver an anti-award or letter signed by your c ommunity to your local store\, leaflet and collect postcard signatures at a busy city center\, organize a call in and many more idea. The opportunit ies for consumer pressure are endless and no local event is too big or too small. Take photos and we can share and support each others actions.\nTog ether we will demand that Victoria's Secret be accountable for the wastefu l deforestation caused by its catalogs and paper use. \n\nTo get involved\ , add your action to the list\, or get Fact Sheets\, Postcards\, or other materials for your event write to catalogs@forestethics.org or call 1-800- 725-0087. \n\nYou can also visit the action center on the website www.vict oriasdirtysecret.net to sign up for the day of action and view photos of r ecent protests. \n\n****************************************************** **************\n\nBackground\n\nTwo years of investigative research has re vealed a direct link between Victoria’s Secret catalogs and the destructio n of Endangered Forests in the Canadian Boreal\, the third largest forest wilderness in the world. Victoria ’s Secret’s paper usage is contributing to the demise of threatened mountain and woodland caribou herds in places like the Alberta foothills. Over twelve times the size of California\, the Canadian Boreal accounts for one quarter of the Earth’s remaining intact forests and is a critical regulator of our global climate. Energy for the campaign is building across the United States and in Canada because it is simply outrageous that catalogs are being made from this global treasure.\ n\nThe Forests of the Southern United States are also endangered by Victor ia’s Secret. The south is home to incredibly diverse natural forests and t he richest temperate freshwater ecosystem in the world\, yet 6 million acr es of the South's forests are logged every year\, primarily to make paper that ends up with companies like Victoria’s Secret. The paper industry is driving the destruction of Southern US forests and the conversion of natur al forests to intensively managed tree farms.\n\nWe are calling on Victori a's Secret to:\n\nEnd purchases from any company that is not identifying a nd halting logging in Endangered Forests in the Canadian Boreal\;\n\nMaxim ize post-consumer recycled fiber in catalogs (achieve 50% post-consumer re cycled in five years)\;\n\nEnsure that all suppliers are shifting to Fores t Stewardship Council certification\;\n\nEnd the use of any forest product s sourced from other endangered forests\, like key areas of the Southern U .S.\n\nWe need your help to send a strong message to Victoria’s Secret to stop causing the destruction of endangered forests. \n\nGo to the www.Vict oriasDirtySecret.net. To send a letter to the CEO of the Limited Brands\, Victoria’s Secret parent company\, click on the take action button.\n\n \n Geographical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041202 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Your Local Mall\, Everywhere SUMMARY:Day of Action to Expose Victoria's Dirty Secret UID:20120204T000503EST-2mxMBGJUc9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.victoriasdirtysecret.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:336-391-8460 Email:lindashieh@triad.rr.com DESCRIPTION:Last chance to get loud before Election Day! \n\nOn Saturday\, October 30th\, hundreds of North Carolinians\, from all walks of life are going to march in the GET LOUD HALLOWEEN PARADE –NC SAYS NO TO BUSH. Help us make this one of the loudest\, most unforgettable events in NC history . How? MARCH WITH US!!! \n\nWe will march together to remind and motivate our fellow North Carolinians\, to get out and vote on Nov. 2nd. \n\nWe wi ll march together to inspire and build confidence in our first time voters …. this country can do better\, help us defeat Bush with your vote.\n\nWe will march together to send a message to the rest of the state\, the natio n\, and the world that there are many\, many North Carolinians who stand o pposed to the war in Iraq\, opposed to Bush’s foreign policy\, and opposed to the Republican Party’s neglect of actual needs such as jobs\, healthca re\, housing\, education\, and true national security.\n\nTogether\, we wi ll send a message so powerful it cannot be ignored: We are fed up with the direction that the Bush Administration has taken this country!\n\nEvent D etails (www.getloud.us )\n\nWho: You! \n\nWhat: Halloween parade…. wear a costume (you don’t have to)\, bring a poster\, bring a noisemaker and ma ke some noise.\n\nWhen: Saturday\, October 30th\n 1:00pm assemble\n 2: 00pm parade departs\n\nWhere: Greensboro\, North Carolina\nAssemble at Gu ilford County Courthouse Plaza\, 201 South Eugene St. (plaza is actually b ehind the courthouse on S. Greene St.)\nMarch by Bennett College and North Carolina A&T\nParade ends at the Get Loud Haunted White House at the Myst ic Karnival Halloween Party (www.mystickarnival.com )\n \nHow Long: Parade route is approximately 3 miles (1 hour march)\n Total event time estimat ed at 3 hours\n\nPlease go the blog for more details www.getloud.us for ma p\, parking\, volunteering\, donations\, etc.\n \nPlease tell your friends \, your neighbors\, your colleagues\, your family members…Help us make thi s one of the most memorable grassroots events ever in North Carolina! See you there.\n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041030T130000 GEO:36.106700;-79.791900 LOCATION:201 S. Eugene St\, Greensboro\, North Carolina\, 27402\, United St ates SUMMARY:Get Loud Halloween Parade - NC Says to No to Bush UID:20120204T000503EST-pmI5L0WuJm@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:we'll be chalking the body outlines of the american soldiers wh o died for bush's lies in iraq. we hope to chalk all 1100 whatnot of them \, therefore\, bringing chalk would be greatly appreciated but is by no me ans madatory. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041018T140000 GEO:42.276300;-83.711200 LOCATION:University Of Michigan Diag\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, 48109\, Unite d States SUMMARY:Chalking Up the Cost of War in Iraq UID:20120204T000503EST-dbTo9kv8vk@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:amazingpeawoman@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Conferences are a great way to get training in campaign strateg y\, grassroots organizing\, ‘Teaching Tibet\,’ fundraising\, media and mor e – skills that will make a big difference to the impact you can have for Tibet in your own community. Conferences are also valuable as a way to mee t fellow SFTers – share problems and successes you’ve had and make contact s that will help you do better work for Tibet.\n\n**All participants must register with the Sector Contact. Please email the Midwest Sector 7 Contac t Lindsey for details and/or a registration form at amazingpeawoman@hotmai l.com\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041107 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041105 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Wisconsin - Madison\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, United S tates SUMMARY:Students for a Free Tibet Midwest Sector Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-iuz3BL0vl2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://studentsforafreetibet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:617-426-8161 Email:lk@iabolish.com DESCRIPTION:Take a stand against slavery and genocide! Please share this em ail with your email list-serves\, friends and colleagues. \n\nOver the pas t few months you have probably heard about genocide and slavery\nin Sudan: over 70\,000 black Sudanese have been killed\, thousands of women\nand ch ildren are being raped and forced into slavery\, and villages all over\nSu dan are being burned to the ground\, creating millions of refugees and IDP s\n(Internally Displaced Persons). The UN has called Sudan's Darfur 'the w orst\nhumanitarian crisis' of the 21st century\, yet it has done virtually nothing\nto stop the crisis.\n\nThe American Anti-Slavery Group\, in conj unction with college student groups\nthroughout the Boston area (Harvard\, BU\, MIT\, Northeastern\, Suffolk\, and\nEmmanuel) will be holding a cand lelight vigil on FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 5th at\n4:30pm in Boston Common (near t he Park St. Station.)\n\nDon’t remain silent. Be a part of the student mov ement to tell world leaders to stop genocide and slavery in Sudan. Please join us at the candlelight vigil and help make a difference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041105T163000 GEO:42.347200;-71.086100 LOCATION:Boston Commons\, (beside Park St. T-Station)\, Boston\, Massachuse tts\, 02116\, United States SUMMARY:Shed Light on Genocide in Sudan UID:20120204T000503EST-WI54VxFiVL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.iabolish.com/vigil END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:carfreecity@ecologyfund.com DESCRIPTION:CAR FREE U OF T!!! \n\nThis year a student-led movement has beg un to rally support among U of T students and community members to demand the City of Toronto rezone all feasible roads on campus for pedestrian use only. \n\nMonday OCT.25 12P.M. – OUTDOOR CONCERT\nCome out to the SAC la wn (on the East side of University College) for a musical celebration in o rder to rally support for the movement. Interested performers should see c ontact info at bottom.\n\n \n\nThursday OCT. 28 1P.M.- CAR-FREE PARTY\n\nR ally in King’s College Circle for a march that will take us into the stree ts to demonstrate the change we want to happen by becoming the human traff ic that we want to see as we\n\n~~~~~TAKE BACK THE STREETS~~~~~~\nBring yo ur musical instruments\, boom-boxes\, costumes\, juggling balls and all yo ur friends to come celebrate a newly liberated street.\n \n\nJoin us in tr ying to make our campus a cleaner\, safer and more enjoyable place to live and learn in. We need help\, to get in contact with us write to\n\ncarfr eecity@ecologyfund.com\n\nSign the petition at the SAC office\, OPIRG offi ce (563 Spadina Ave.) and check out our manifesto at www.opirgtoronto.org\ n\n\n\n \n The Car-Free Movement at U of T has entered into a critical phase: action. We have been planning and organizing for over a month now\ , and are about to launch into our first major initiative to promote the c ause.\n\nOn October 25th at Noon (that's an optimistic time) we'll be havi ng a concert outside the SAC office in order to raise awareness for the mo vement\, and get more people out to:\n\nOur very own Car Free Day. On Oct ober 28th we'll be meeting in King's College Circle at 1 o'clock before ma rching over to St. George where we'll block off the street at two ends (Co llege and likely the first block North\, depending on how many people come out). We'll then encourage all the students in the area to use the stree t once its empty of cars and have a party with whatever musical performers and equipment people bring out on that day.\n\nIn order for these two eve nts to be effective we need help postering the campus in the coming week. If you have any free time please meet us between 4 and 4:15 on Tuesday at the foot of St.George (at College St.) so we can break off into groups an d poster different parts of the campus. Bring any friends\, and if you ca n't make it on that day\, we'll leave some posters in the OPIRG and SAC of fices so you can go out anytime (but please write me to confirm and know w hich parts of campus have already been covered).\n\nWe also need anyone wh o isn't shy to ask their professors to make an announcement before class a bout the event (they are generally very friendly to these requests) and al so pass around the petition in class which is attached to this message. A lso attached are the poster and flyer we'll be using\, that have all the i nfo on them\, which you can distribute at will.\n\nIt is really important that you help out in the next two weeks if you support what we are doing. A total of four people have ever come out to our meetings\, yet all this preparation has been done so far\, but if the movement is going to get any where\, it will be due to the work of many more people. Please do anythin g you can to help us make this campus a better place for all of us\, and i f you know anyone who might at all be interested in helping\, or coming ou t to the events please forward them this message.\n\nThank you...\n\n\n \n \n Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041028 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041025T000000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada SUMMARY:Car Free Day at the U of T UID:20120204T000503EST-AXWEIzb6BE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.opirgtoronto.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:315-443-3693 Email:ajnocell@maxwell.syr.edu DESCRIPTION:As identity-based conflicts proliferate around the world\, the important role of culture in conflict escalation\, management and resoluti on is garnering greater attention among conflict resolution practitioners and students of peace studies. When attempting to fully understand confli cts and peace-making\, multiculturalism and related issues inevitably surf ace as major areas of concern. At the Maxwell School of Citizenship and P ublic Affairs\, we have studied peacekeeping\, peacemaking and peacebuild ing in order to gain a better understanding of the process\, and consequen tly\, to add to the discourse on these topics embodied in the fields of co nflict resolution and peace studies. This year\, we wish to open a dialog ue on the role of multiculturalism as it impacts peacekeeping\, peacemakin g and peacebuilding. We invite you to join us at the 2004 Annual Conferenc e of the Regional Peace Studies Consortium\, and share your research\, exp eriences and ideas on 'The Role of Multiculturalism in Peacekeeping\, Peac emaking and Peacebuilding.'\n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041113T090000 GEO:43.037700;-76.139600 LOCATION:Maxwell School\, Syracuse University\, Syracuse\, New York\, 13244 \, United States SUMMARY:2004 Annual Conference of the Regional Peace Studies Consortium UID:20120204T000503EST-JvMKvpTo1F@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/parc/peaceconference/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:510-625-1106 Email:uhurureparations@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:5K march-a-thon taking a stand against mass imprisonment\, sub- standard education\, housing and healthcare\; and raising money for social justice and economic development programs in the black community.\n\nSpon sored by the African People's Solidarity Committee Geographical Scope: Lo cal DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041023T110000 GEO:37.811300;-122.239000 LOCATION:Lake Merritt\, Grand Ave. And MacArthur\, Oakland\, California\, 9 4610\, United States SUMMARY:Oakland March for Social Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-G68BuMaSxK@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.marchforjustice.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Toledo\, OH\nEvent: Gloria joins Academy Award winning filmmake r Michael Moore onstage in her hometown of Toledo\, OH \nTime: 8:30 pm\nL ocation: Seagate Convention Center\n401 Jefferson Avenue\nToledo\, OH 4360 4\n\nTickets: $5 + $2.50 service charge Go to: www.clamormagazine.org/ Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041025T203000 GEO:41.655800;-83.536800 LOCATION:Seagate Convention Cntr\, 401 Jefferson Ave.\, Toledo\, Ohio\, 436 04\, United States SUMMARY:Gloria Steinem and Michael Moore UID:20120204T000503EST-vX8aJWxMk8@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Event: The Imagine Festival's 'Films you Should See Before You Vote'\nGloria joins on the second night of festival. Films to be screened include Unconstitutional\, Hijacking Catastrophe\, About Baghdad\, and Th e Ground Truth. \nWeb: www.imagine04.org/filmfest.html \nTime: 8:00pm - 10 :00pm\nLocation: University of Cincinnati\, The Great Hall\n2624 Clifton A venue\nCincinnati\, Ohio 45221\nTickets: Free Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041026T200000 GEO:39.166800;-84.538200 LOCATION:U Of Cincinnati\, The Great Hall\, 2624 Clifton Ave.\, Cincinnati\ , Ohio\, 45221\, United States SUMMARY:Gloria Steinem at the Imagine Festival's 'Films you Should See Befo re You Vote' UID:20120204T000503EST-el0GglGfVM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.imagine04.org/filmfest.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY OCT. 26 \n\nCincinnati\, OH\nEvent: Lecture + reception for Women of Ohio\nWomen of Ohio (and the World) will host a lecture and reception with Gloria at the Unity Church\nTime: 4:00 - 7:00 pm\nLocation: Unity Church\nAddress TBA\n\nTickets: Fundraiser for WOO 4:00- 5:30 - tic kets www.womenofohio.org\nPublic lecture free and open to the public 5:30 - 7:00 Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041026T053000 GEO:39.114500;-84.511100 LOCATION:Unity Church\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 45210\, United States SUMMARY:Gloria Steinem Lecture UID:20120204T000503EST-P8eZsvdNbg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.womenofohio.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, OCT. 27 \n\nDelaware\, OH \nEvent: Brownbag lunch a t Ohio Wesleyan with Gloria\nGloria will join students from Ohio Wesleyan for a brownbag lunch in the Student Center.\nTime: Noon - 2:00pm\nLocation : Ohio Wesleyan University Student Center\n61 S. Sandusky St.\nDelaware\, OH 43015\nTickets: None\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041027T120000 GEO:40.289900;-82.981100 LOCATION:Ohio Wesleyan U Student Center\, 61 S. Sandusky St.\, Delaware\, O hio\, 43015\, United States SUMMARY:Brownbag Lunch with Gloria Steinem UID:20120204T000503EST-UblAVVCx8z@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.pfaw-votersalliance.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, OCT. 28 \n\nState College\, PA\nEvent: Lecture at Pe nn State Women's Studies Department\nThe Women's Studies Department at Pen n State will host Gloria Steinem for a lecture and Q & A in the HUB Robeso n Center.\nTime: Noon - 1:30pm\nLocation: H.U.B. Robeson Center\nAlumni Ha ll\nPenn State University\nUniversity Park\, PA 16802\nTickets: Free\n\nmo re info:\nhttp://www.pfaw-votersalliance.org/ Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041028T000000 GEO:40.799700;-77.862300 LOCATION:HUB Hobeson Cntr / Alumni Hall\, Penn State University\, Universit y Park\, Pennsylvania\, 16802\, United States SUMMARY:Gloria Steinem Lecture at Penn State UID:20120204T000503EST-iIxNLnCzpI@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-254-9920 Email:info@eurekaiff.com DESCRIPTION:Election-Eve ROCK THE VOTE party\, to benefit NYC's newly launc hed\, non-partisan political film festival. Hot indie band line-up\, dj s pinning on the main level\, come early for free drinks\, food and prizes! $10 at the door\, must be 21+ (Take the F\,M\,J\,Z to Delancey/Essex) G eographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041101T190000 GEO:40.718800;-73.986400 LOCATION:The Delancey Bar\, 168 Delancey St @ Clinton\, New York\, New York \, 10002\, United States SUMMARY:Eureka! Film Fest & Rock The Vote\, Election-Eve Party UID:20120204T000503EST-KieXKeepjv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.eurekaiff.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@phpeace.net DESCRIPTION:What are the real threats to homeland security? How can they b e averted\, and at what cost in terms of the open society we value? On Th ursday\, November 4\, a panel will come together to grapple with these que stions in a free moderated public discussion at 101 Science Center at Swar thmore College\, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Hear from Brian Lynch\, the Assi stant Special Agent in Charge of the Philadelphia field office of the FBI in charge of counterterrorism\; Jan Ting\, a conservative legal scholar\; Marwan Kreidie\, a community activist with the Philadelphia Arab-American community\; and Kim Lane Scheppele\, law and sociology professor at U Pen n studying the effects of terrorism on democracies. The event is the seco nd in a yearlong series of forums on “Decisions for America: Critical Choi ces/ Differing Voices” sponsored by Pendle Hill and Swarthmore College des igned to encourage civil civic discourse about matters of vital interest. For more information\, visit www.phpeace.net or contact John Meyer at 610 -566-4507\, ext. 121 or johnm@pendlehill.org. \n\n \n\n Geographical Sco pe: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041104T193000 GEO:39.897200;-75.344100 LOCATION:101 DuPont Science Center\, Swarthmore College\, Swarthmore\, Penn sylvania\, 19081\, United States SUMMARY:Homeland Secrutiy and Civil Liberties Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-X366Bgu87r@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.phpeace.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:NAASCon 2K4 - Returning to Our Roots: The Past\, Present\, and Future of the Asian Pacific American Student Community \n\nWho: Hundreds o f students nationwide \n\nWhat: The first national Asian Pacific American student conference \n\nWhere: University of Southern California \n\nWhy: T o join this historic moment in the APA student movement so that we can mob ilize the community and affect change \n\nWhen: November 5th - 7th\, 2004 \n\nWelcome to NAASCon 2K4 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles! Since we founded in NAASCon in 2001\, we have worked with Asian Pacific American (APA) students and organizations nationwide to build a st rong foundation for a successful conference. We still have lots of work to do to develop NAASCon into an organization that serves the needs of the A PA student community from California to New York to Florida to Texas to Ha waii to Utah to Wisconsin to Michigan to Alabama to Louisiana to Massachus etts to Maine to Ohio and beyond. And we hope that you will contribute to this conversation by joining us at this first national conference for APA students. \n\nBeginning on Friday evening with Warren Furutani speaking ab out his experiences as an APA activist in the 1960s at the beginning of th e APA student movement and ending with a march on Sunday afternoon in supp ort of a community campaign\, we hope that this conference will educate\, empower\, and inspire you. Already\, student mobilizing against racist Abe rcrombie & Fitch t-shirts in 2002 indicated the strength and effectiveness of a strong APA student voice. We hope to build on that power. So join us at USC from November 5 to 7 this year ñ and letís make history. \n\nEndor sements \nU.S. Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HA) \nJohn Chiang\, Chairperson of California State Board of Equalization and highest-ranking APA elected off icial in California \nCarol Liu\, California State Legislature Assemblywom an \nJudy Chu\, California State Legislature Assemblywoman \n\nStudent Org anization Sponsors \nEast Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) \nMi dwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) \nSoutheast Regional Conferenc e of Asian American Leaders (SERCAAL) \nVietnamese American Student Confer ence (VASCON) \nLiberation in North Korea (LiNK) \nKorean American Student s Conference (KASCON) \nIntercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Associ ation (ITASA Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041107 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041105 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Southern California\, Los Angeles\, California\, Uni ted States SUMMARY:National Asian American Student Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-DEBII9SfC9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://usc2004.naascon.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:727-894-6997 Email:yayawatson@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:The March for Social Justice to Stop America's Other War is a 5 -K march-a-thon in the white community expressing solidarity with reparati ons and social justice and an end to the war going on in our own backyard. \nRegardless who is elected president\, we must send a message that we wan t peace at home and abroad based on social justice and liberation of oppre ssed peoples. The occupation and containment of the Iraqi people\nis based on the occupation and containment of the African community right here. Jo in a march to say no more black lives\nstolen in our name!\n\nThe march is a fundraiser for the Uhuru Movement. There is a\nnon-mandatory registrati on fee of $15 that gives you a t-shirt. You can get your family and friend s to sponsor you. Contact the African People's Solidarity Committee for mo re information.\ninformation.\n\nSpeakers at the 1:30 p.m. rally include:\ nOmali Yeshitela\, leader of the Uhuru Movement\nSheridan Murphy\, America n Indian Movement\nMohammad Chehab\, Arab activist\nChris Ernesto\, St. Pe te for Peace\nConnie Burton\, host of Straight Talk on WMNF\nSpoken word b y: Life\, Black on Black Rhyme and Liz\, Florida Poetry Jam\nwinner\nPenny Hess\, African People's Solidarity Committee\nCode Pink\nAnd more!\n Geo graphical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041107T110000 GEO:27.789400;-82.677300 LOCATION:Crescent Lake Park\, 22nd Ave. N. & 7th St. N.\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\, 33713\, United States SUMMARY:St. Petersburg March for Social Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-8x1FtuOe2D@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.marchforjustice.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:617-254-9130 Email:bostonnow@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about all the exciting ways you can get involved with the Greater Boston Chapter of the National Organization for Women!\n \nAll are welcome. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041027T190000 GEO:42.357200;-71.112600 LOCATION:14 Linden St\, Suite 220\, Allston\, Massachusetts\, 02134\, Unite d States SUMMARY:Boston NOW Volunteer Orientation UID:20120204T000503EST-UX9WdSRtgB@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonnow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:305-531-0654 Email:ashmoregallery@aol.com DESCRIPTION:The Art of Politics\nCurated by Nicole Dupont and Lee Wells\nOc tober 29 through November 20\, 2004\n\nPrivate Reception : Friday October 29\, 2004\nRSVP Required\n\nAshmore Gallery\n2213 Collins Avenue\nMiami Be ach\, FL 33139\nTel: 305 531 0654\nrfontaine@ashmoregallery.com \nhttp://w ww.ashmoregallery.com/ \n\n\nParticipating artists:\nMichael Ricardo Andreev\, M.V. Clark\, Joy Garnett\, Nancy Gifford\, \nMiguel Guzman\, Tin a La Porta\, Brian Miller\, Elin O'Hara Slavick\, and Lee Wells\n\nSociall y conscious artists have constituted a strong force in our culture through out history\, from Goya and Picasso to established and emerging figures in the contemporary art scene. At times controversial\, such artists engage us personally while drawing us into a heightened awareness of worldly issu es. Complex problems are examined with a poetic or subversive eye\, and di fficult questions are posed\; hopefully a dialogue with the viewer is open ed. Clearly there is an “art” to this. It is in this spirit that Ashmore G allery presents The Art of Politics on the eve of this most important of p residential elections. \n\nMiami has long held a place of importance in th e political realm. While Florida has played host to official presidential debates\, numerous unofficial events and fundraisers\, as one of three key “swing” states it has also suffered its share of political advertising ca mpaigns. The Art of Politics offers the art loving community a moment to r eflect upon political questions without being brutalized by mass media str ategies\, partisan sales pitches and television sound bytes—a rare and tho ught-provoking opportunity.\n\nOverwhelming political issues can be too da unting for any one artist to take on alone. Seven of the artists presented in The Art of Politics belong to a group known as the Armed Artists of Am erica (AAA): armed not with traditional weapons but with ideas\, skills an d the creative desire to engage people in profound\, beautiful and meaning ful ways\, they hope to set a positive\, non-ideological\, and humane forc e in motion. Above all\, AAA seeks to stimulate dialogue regarding the iss ues facing our country at this crucial time in history.\n\nThe artists sho wcased in The Art of Politics are a mix of emerging and established artist s who have exhibited in museums and galleries nationally and international ly. Presenting new and recent works in a variety of media from paintings a nd photography to installation\, this show presents some of the strongest politically conscious young artists of our time. \n Geographical Scope: L ocal DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041120 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041029T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:2213 Collins Ave\, Miami Beach\, Florida\, 33139\, United States SUMMARY:The Art of Politics UID:20120204T000503EST-R4Fe8zRFb2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ASHMOREGALLERY.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:617-335-9473 Email:yfnow@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston NOW Feminist Culture Club(FCC) in listening to dramatic readings of material compiled and published in Rivka Solomon's bo ok THAT TAKES OVARIES: BOLD FEMALES AND THEIR BRAZEN ACTS. These real-life stories from women and girls are short\, multicultural\, playful\, sassy\ , often touching\, true tales of kickin' estrogen-powered deeds. \n\nThe f irst part of the night will include dramatic readings from the actors who starred in the summer production of That Takes Ovaries Afterwards\, you ar e welcome to tout your stuff at the open mike (3 min. max): Guys\, tell us about your bold mothers\, sisters\, daughters and friends. Gals\, tell us about the times *you* were brazen! \n\nAnd please do share the news of th is ovarian event with friends!\n\nOctober is also Love your Body month\, s o love your ovaries and get out here and join us! We expect this to be the BIGGEST event in FCC history!\n\nFor even MORE info see: http://www.ThatT akesOvaries.org Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041026T183000 GEO:42.347200;-71.086100 LOCATION:Boston Public Library\, Main/Copley Square Branch\, 700 Boylston S treet\, Boston Conference Rooms 5 & 6\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, U nited States SUMMARY:That Takes Ovaries! UID:20120204T000503EST-1vUOMvHMz2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonnow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:914-271-3580 Email:sdavidson@youthrights.org DESCRIPTION:Flash mob/voting age protest in Union Square. Help us fight ag eism through recruiting and outreach. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041030T130000 GEO:40.730200;-73.988600 LOCATION:Union Square\, New York\, New York\, 10003\, United States SUMMARY:Voting Age Protest UID:20120204T000503EST-RdcwMSCJls@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.youthrights.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:303-332-2701 Email:petrais@earthlink.net DESCRIPTION:A new theatre piece exploring the politics\, stories\, and issu es surrounding the Sand Creek Massacre. Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041211 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041209T193000 GEO:39.720100;-105.021000 LOCATION:2180 Stout Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80204\, United States SUMMARY:Nations in Peaces: The Politics of the Sand Creek Massacre UID:20120204T000503EST-lUOBWd31MJ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.home.earthlink.net/~petrais END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:trentaction@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:MAIN EVENT: RECLAIM GZOWSKI CAFETERIA\nNovemeber 10th\, 2004 – Wednesday\nNOON – 12PM\nUnite at Bata Podium!\n\n---MASS MOBILIZATION OF S TUDENTS AND ALLIES TO TAKE BACK OUR CAFETERIA---\n\nRally together outside library. Bring Instruments\, Drums\, Signs\, Banners\, Chalk and lots of ENERGY. Also pack lunch to bring into Gzowski cafeteria for communal eatin g.\n\nThe central message and purpose of this event is to take back our ca feteria and make a request to the administration and Aramark management to open up the access of Gzowski College Cafeteria. The demonstration is a p eaceful one\, but we are coming out in mass numbers\, with lots of energy and spirit to convey our message as this concerns a large body of people.\ n\nStudent Newspaper Arthur has covered the issue that you may want to rea d if you haven't yet:\nhttp://www.trentarthur.info/archives/000134.html\nh ttp://www.trentarthur.info/archives/000143.html\nAdditionally\, you may pi ck up phamplets regarding the issue from TCSA\, Seasoned Spoon or Sadlier House.\n\nDetails and Agenda for the Nov 10th Action (There may be adjustm ents):\n\n 1. Rally and Speak-out at the Podium to Trent Administration\ n 2. March to LEC Cafeteria to Champlain college - over Bridge - through OC\n (Speak-out to Aramark Management)\n 3. Arrive at Gzowski Coll ege Cafeteria - Reclaim our Space (Eat lunch\, play music\, and enjoy the communal gathering for the People's Cafeteria)\n 4. Chalking at the brid ge after the communal gathering at the cafeteria.\n\n\nPRE-EVENT ACTIVITIE S: BE PART OF THE MOBILIZATION\n1. Imaginary Phone Tree:\nTuesday evening\ , Nov 09th - Call three people\, tell/remind about the event and issue and ask them to call three people who will also call three people....and so o n. This is a collective organizing effort\, since the event is being organ ized by Trent Students together rather than a group of people.\n\n2. Art f or the Action:\nTuesday evening\, Nov 09th - Meet at 596 George Street Nor th\, 7-10pm\nCome together to make banners\, signs\, buttons\, and other a rt for the event. Supplies will be available! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041110T120000 GEO:44.283200;-78.324900 LOCATION:Outside Bata Library\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9J 7B8\, Canada SUMMARY:Reclaim Public Space at Trent University UID:20120204T000503EST-WNhiRICRZs@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-827-0200 Email:conference2004@qc.edu DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Queens College Labor Resource Center and New L abor Forum\, 'Labor at the Crossroads' aims to provoke thoughtful discussi on and debate on the future of the labor movement. As the Bush administr ation enters its second term\, the labor movement is in crisis. Though org anizing has been the AFL-CIO’s top priority for a decade\, 88 % of U.S. wo rkers are unorganized and union membership continues to decline. At this c ritical juncture\, union leaders are debating the merits of dramatic stru ctural changes. Please join us to engage in this debate with speakers Bru ce Raynor of UNITE HERE\, Leo Gerard of United Steelworkers of America\, L arry Cohen of Communication Workers of America\, Kate Bronfenbrenner of Co rnell University\, Bill Fletcher of TransAfrica Forum\, Scott Nova of the Worker Rights Consortium\, Stewart Acuff of the AFL-CIO Organizing Depart ment\, Evelyn Zepeda of the Solidarity Center\, representatives of Jobs wi th Justice and many more!!\n\nFor more information or to register go to ww w.futureoflaborconference.org\, call 212.827.0200\, or e-mail conference20 04@qc.edu Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041203 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041202 GEO:40.745500;-73.978400 LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 5th Ave.\, New York\, New York\, 10016\ , United States SUMMARY:Labor at the Crossroads Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-nFeeavwkaU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.futureoflaborconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:studentvegetariancoalition@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:We are having an event catered by the Soul Vegetarian East. Its a vegan thanksgiving dinner. $5 a plate. Email if you are interested. Its at Purdue Cal. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041123T190000 GEO:41.590500;-87.456400 LOCATION:Hammond\, Indiana\, 46323\, United States SUMMARY:Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Dinner UID:20120204T000503EST-GMa74CvGkv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentveg.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-347-8772 Email: DESCRIPTION:U.S. Student Association (USSA) Foundation Presents LGBT STUDEN T OF COLOR National Summit. Interested in forming or strengthening LESBIAN \, GAY\, BISEXUAL\, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) student of color organizations on your college campus? Learn to create spaces for LGBT students of color to meet. Ready to amplify LGBT student of color voices and win concrete vi ctories on the campus\, state\, and national levels? Build the skills\, kn owledge\, and networks to make your vision a reality. applications due by Nov 30. info Nicholas Shigeru Sakurai\, LGBT Student Empowerment Project\, 202-347-8772 Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050117 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050115 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ohio State\, Columbus\, Ohio\, United States SUMMARY:LGBT Student of Color National Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-im52LkrBNL@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-807-9255 Email:www.moveagainstaids.org DESCRIPTION:INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED CLUB LEGENDS UNITE TO MOVE AGAINST AID S\n\nInternationally renowned producers and DJ’s Beverly Bond\, Peter Rauh ofer\, Danny Tenaglia\, Tony Touch\, and Junior Vasquez have united to per form for thousands at Move Against AIDS: Return of the Dance-a-thon on Dec ember 11\, 2004\, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. \n\ nThe celebrity-hosted Dance-a-thon will benefit GMHC\, the nation’s oldest and most comprehensive AIDS service organization\, and its HIV/AIDS educa tion and advocacy programs and direct services to over 14\,000 men\, women and children living with HIV in New York City.\n\nMove Against AIDS: \nRe turn of the Dance-a-thon\n\nFeaturing \n-- Beverly Bond\n-- Peter Rauhofer \n-- Danny Tenaglia \n-- Tony Touch\n-- Junior Vasquez\n\nSaturday\nDecemb er 11\, 2004\n\nJacob Javits Center\n655 West 34th Street\nNew York\, NY 1 0001\n\n(212) 807-9255\nwww.MoveAgainstAIDS.org\n\nNew York City’s first A IDS Dance-a-thon\, launched by MZA Events in 1990\, was an all-star show a nd dance party that immediately appealed to a wide and diverse base of par ticipants and supporters who returned annually to raise more than $7.5 mil lion from 1990 – 1997. Previous AIDS Dance-a-thon guests\, DJs and hosts have included\; Madonna\, Doctor Dre\, Method Man\, Deborah Harry (Blondie )\, Kool and the Gang\, and many others. \n\nGMHC is a not-for-profit\, vo lunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national l eadership in the fight against AIDS. Its mission is to reduce the spread of HIV disease\, help people with HIV maintain and improve their health an d independence\, and keep the prevention\, treatment and cure of HIV an ur gent national and local priority. GMHC provides services and programs to over 15\,000 men\, women and families that are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in New York City.\n\n###\n Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041212 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041211T180000 GEO:40.750400;-73.996300 LOCATION:Jacob Javits Center\, 655 West 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10001\, United States SUMMARY:Move Against AIDS: Tenaglia\, Vasquez\, Rauhofer UID:20120204T000503EST-GHxpvUUuiN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.MoveAgainstAIDS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:928-541-1002 Email:info@ecosainstitute.org DESCRIPTION:The Ecosa Institute spring semester Pre-Professional Program is for people interested in exploring the design arts and sustainability wit hout enrolling in a professional design school. There are no prerequisite s and at the end of the semester\, participants have a foundation on which to pursue further education and careers in the diverse\, growing field of sustainable and ecological design. Participants travel to both ancient an d modern sites exemplifying sustainability throughout Arizona and meet wit h leaders in the field including Hunter Lovins\, David Orr\, John Todd and others. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050110 GEO:34.495800;-112.378000 LOCATION:Ecosa Institute\, 212B South Marina Street\, Prescott\, Arizona\, 86303\, United States SUMMARY:Semester In Sustainable Design UID:20120204T000503EST-m9GbM8eL0m@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ecosainstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:5103369566 Email:severnwilliams@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Numerous accounts point to the fact that the Florida and Ohio v oting machines may have been hacked to change the final vote totals to fav or George Bush. Several members of Congress have demanded that the General Accounting Office (GAO) investigate. The independent organization 'Help A merica Audit' is leading the charge for a recount prior to Inauguration da y. \n\nTo elevate this issue in the eyes of our nation we are calling for the largest freewayblogging effort to date: \n\nThis weekend (Nov 13-14)\, people nationwide will affix banners and signs to freeway overpasses dema nding that the voting machines be investigated\, and the Florida and Ohio vote recounted. We need you\, and your friends\, and their friends to part icipate. \n\nWe want commuters to visit http://www.blackboxvoting.org for more information. Please include their URL in your sign if you are able. \ n\nA few suggested sign ideas include:\n\nAudit the Voting Machines\nwww.b lackboxvoting.com\n\nStill not the President\nwww.blackboxvoting.com\n\nPa perless voting: the Death of Democracy www.blackboxvoting.com\n\nThe Vote was Hacked\nwww.blackboxvoting.com\n\nAs always\, we post pictures sent in from fellow freewaybloggers starting Monday morning\, November 15th. Plea se email us your pictures over the weekend if you can to sev@sevwilliams.c om.\n\nWe will also be issuing an international press release outlining wh at our group is doing in the US to defend democracy during these troubling times. \n\nOur democracy hangs in the balance and it is up to us and our fellow citizens to speak out now and to speak out loud. Let 20 or 30 thous and of your fellow citizens know what you think by freewayblogging this we ekend.\n\nFor more information on the voting irregularities\, see http://b radblog.com (scroll down the page for a listing of problems).\n\nPlease vi sit http://www.freewayblogger.com to get more info\, and to donate to this effort. \n\nTo find fellow freewaybloggers in your area\, join the news g roup by sending an email to Freewayblogging-subscribe@yahoogroups.com\n\nP rotect Democracy\, \n\nThe FreewayBlogger\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041114 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041113 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Your Local Highway Overpass\, Your City\, United States SUMMARY:Stop The Voting Machines: Freeway Blogging UID:20120204T000503EST-5rPfACKcIj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freewayblogger.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:STAR (Society for Trans Action and Resources) and EQA (Evergree n Queer Alliance) Present\n “Trans Awareness Week.”\nNovember 15-19\, 2005 . \nThe Evergreen State College\, Olympia WA. \n\nWorkshops facilitated by Qwo-Li Driskill: \n\nTuesday\, November 16: \nGender Rebellion: Conf ronting Transphobia and Sexism 6:00 PM-9:00 PM\nSeminar II\, B1107\n\nThis workshop is for people who identify as genderqueer\, trans\, sissy\, butc h\, femme\, MTF\, FTM\, and all others who feel they transgress gender cat egories in their lives and identities. Using interactive theater (Theater of the Oppressed) and dialogue\, we will investigate the complexities of g ender\, gender histories\, internalized and external transphobia and sexis m\, and the impacts of violence / power / oppression on our communities. N o previous theater experience is needed.\n\nWednesday\, November 17 \n2:00 -5:00 PM\n“Mothertongue: Healing From Patriarchy and Colonization.”\nSemi nar II\, E2107\n\nInvasion and colonization are patriarchal and white supr emacist processes that attempt to destroy our concepts of language\, gende r\, religion\, and social structure. This workshop focuses on colonization and patriarchy as intertwined forms of violence and examines the ways in which the reclamation of our original languages can help us as individuals and communities heal from historical trauma. We will use interactive thea ter (Theater of the Oppressed) and dialogue as tools to better understand these issues in our lives. This workshop is specifically for people of col or/mixed-race/non-white identified people. No previous theater experience is needed. \n\nThursday\, November 18.\nTrans Day of Remembrance Reading Featuring Qwo-Li Driskill.\nMemorial Vigil. \n6:00 PM\nLecture Hall 2\, and then procession to Red Square. \n\nAbout Qwo-Li Driskill: \n\nQwo -Li Driskill is a Cherokee Two-Spirit writer\, activist\, and educator als o of African\, Irish\, Lenape\, Lumbee\, and Osage ascent. Hir work appear s in numerous publications including The Crab Orchard Review\, SAIL: Studi es in American Indian Literatures\, Many Mountains Moving\, and in the ant hologies Nurturing Native Languages\, Revolutionary Voices: A Multicultura l Queer Youth Anthology\, and Speak to Me Words: Essays on Contemporary Am erican Indian Poetry. Qwo-Li facilitates workshops throughout U.S. and Can adian occupied Turtle Island on issues of concern to Native people\, Trans and Genderqueer communities\, mixed-race people\, and other communities o f color. S/he is currently living in Three Fires (Ojibwe\, Odawa\, Potaw atomi) and Huron territories while pursuing a PhD in Rhetoric and Writing at Michigan State University. Hir first book of poetry is forthcoming. htt p://www.dragonflyrising.com. \n\n---> (Dis)ability Access is a Social Jus tice Issue!!\n\n~All events are wheelchair accessible. \n\n~For ASL Inter pretation or further accommodations\, please contact Access Services for S tudents with Disabilities 24-hours before the event. \nLocation: Library Building\, Room 1407D\nPhone: (360) 867-6348\nTTY: (360) 867-6834\nFax: (3 60) 867-5349\nhttp://www.evergreen.edu/access/home.htm\n~The Evergreen Sta te College is a scent and pollutant free campus. In order to make this sp ace accessible to people with immune disorders\, asthma\, allergies\, and chemical sensitivities no perfumes\, colognes\, or scented products may be worn to these events. For more information on being scent free visit: htt p://www.peggymunson.com/mcs.html.\n\n Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041119 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041115 GEO:47.065400;-122.976000 LOCATION:Evergreen State College\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98505\, United St ates SUMMARY:Trans Awarenss Week Events UID:20120204T000503EST-SpJEUuszP6@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A Call out\,\n\nThe final plenary of the European Peoples' Glob al Action Conference\, which took place in Belgrade\, Post-Yugoslavia from 21st-29th July 2005\, is calling for a Global Day of Action on July 6th 2 005 - the opening day of the 2005 G8 \nSummit to take place at Gleneagles\ , Perthshire\, United Kingdom (Scotland\, around 40 miles/70 km from Edinb urgh).\n\nThey have called for people to join the convergences in Scotland being called for by the Dissent! Network in the UK www.dissent.org.uk) to disrupt \nthe Summit\, and for people to organise and take part in simult aneous actions in villages\, towns and cities around the world.\n\nThe Cal l Out will be published soon on: www.agp.org or www.pgaconference.org \nan d on the Dissent! Network website: www.dissent.org.uk\n\nIf you are in the UK and want to get involved in the Dissent! Network\, go to the Dissent! website and find out how to contact your nearest local group. \nIf there i sn`t one near you\, set on up!\n\nIf you are based outside of the UK\, con tact: infog82005@yahoo.com\n\nSPREAD the word? Geographical Scope: Intern ational DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050708 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050706T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Edinburgh\, United Kingdom SUMMARY:United Kingdom G8/No War Protest UID:20120204T000503EST-nIBSOU1OkC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.Dissent.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:201-968-0595 Email:info@grassrootsar.org DESCRIPTION:This is an animal rights conference created by and for the gras sroots. It is dedicated to being accessible and inclusive\, promoting abo lition\, forging alliances outside the movement and challenging oppression within it. It will include many hands-on workshops\, great speakers\, ne tworking opportunities\, and much more! Visit our website and register no w! Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050331T180000 GEO:40.780800;-73.977200 LOCATION:Holyrood Episcopal Church\, 715 W. 179th St\, New York\, New York\ , United States SUMMARY:Grassroots Animal Rights Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-ghFRb5SxTh@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.grassrootsar.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:203-364-7345 Email:youthforjustice@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Witnesses to US occupation in Iraq and Palestine tell their per sonal stories. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041122T190000 GEO:41.376200;-73.471400 LOCATION:181 White St.\, Danbury\, Connecticut\, 06810\, United States SUMMARY:Wheels of Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-O0culZwVuG@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:215-222-4711 Email:ncc@seac.org DESCRIPTION:The Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) is a national network of young people working collectively towards environmental and so cial justice. Sixteen years of organizing and activism has taught us that it takes sustained coordination and planning on a national level to win co ncrete victories and build a strong youth movement.\n\nThe National Conver gence is a chance for our National Council and any youth and student envir onmental and social justice groups to:\n\n * Strategize\n * Plan\n * Network\n * Skills Build\n * Analysis Build\n * Have lots and lots of fun! \n\nWe don't tell local groups what to do - we are the local groups\, coming together\, learning\, teaching\, and strategizing.\n\nThi s meeting will be an exciting time for SEAC. By continuing to bring new pe ople into our National Council and improving communications between local group members and SEAC National\, our strategies and campaigns remain fres h\, our community strengthens\, and our network grows. As SEAC's National Council becomes more truly NATIONAL\, our National Convergences become exc ellent opportunities to network and share experiences with some of the mos t awesome youth activists in this nation\, inspiring us all towards greate r heights!\n\nIn addition to local group representatives\, all regional\, state\, or area coordinators\; campaign coordinators\; and those who are i nterested in becoming affiliated with SEAC should definitely come out to t he National Convergence! Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050106T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:SEAC National Convergence UID:20120204T000503EST-Dl0zKzKPwR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/nationalconvergence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Dress ultra femme\, ultra masculine\, both\, neither.\ncome for food\, fun\, and movies. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041117T180000 GEO:40.901300;-73.182800 LOCATION:Stony Brook University\, Student Union Room 221\, Stony Brook\, Ne w York\, 11790\, United States SUMMARY:Gender Bender Day UID:20120204T000503EST-WtvBa5Hgfv@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Counter-Inaugural 2005\nBush Isn't Going Away and Neither Are W e!\n\nWe cannot wait another 4 years to stand against the war and rampant social injustice of another Bush Administration. A coalition of social\, p olitical\, and religious activists have come together to protest the coron ation of George W. Bush. We invite you and all your friends and family to join hundreds of thousands in the streets of Washington\, DC. \n\nOn Novem ber 2nd and 3rd as the votes were being counted residents of Washington DC took to the streets to show opposition to an inherently corrupt system\, no matter who won the presidential election. Now the inauguration looms on the horizon and in DC where 91% voters rejected Bush energy is high to or ganize visible resistance to another 4 years of Bush through linking the n ational and even global struggle against the Bush regime to our local stru ggle for democracy here in the District. Come out and help shape this resi stance!\n\nJoin us for a week of action January 15-Janurary 20\, 2005. We' re here to help plug you in to all the action. Geographical Scope: Nation al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050120 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050115 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Counter-Inauguration UID:20120204T000503EST-kGFsw2eTL2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.counter-inaugural.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:877-450-3517 x318 Email:josh.lynch@sfo.greenpeace.org DESCRIPTION:California Student Sustainability Convergence \n\nNovember 19th -21st\, 2004 \nSanta Barbara\, California - UC Santa Barbara Campus \n\nIt 's time to Move UC and Renew the CSU!! \n\n\nWHEN? Friday November 19th 5: 30pm through Sunday November 21st 1:45pm\n \nWHERE? University of Califor nia at Santa Barbara Campus. \n \nWHAT? Workshops\, speakers\, campaign d iscussions\, opportunities\nfor CSU and UC to collaborate\, and fun activi ties.\n\nWHO? The California Student Sustainability Coalition\, the Renew CSU Campaign\, the Move UC Campaign\, and YOU! \n \nWHY? A secret report prepared recently by the Pentagon and leaked to the UK's The Observer\, w arns that climate change may lead to a global catastrophe costing million s and lives\, and remains a far greater threat than terrorism. The Pentago n report predicts that 'abrupt climate change could bring the planet to t he edge of anarchy as countries develop a nuclear threat to defend and se cure dwindling food\, water and energy supplies'. It's authors warn that climate change should be considered 'immediately' as a top political and military issue. \n\nAs students from around California we have an unprecid ented opportunity to affect the course of history. Due largely to student pressure\, the UC system passed a landmark policy last summer for renewa ble energy and green building standards. If the CSU follows in its footst eps\, the entire energy market in California will change dramatically and the United States government will have yet another reason to take swift and decisive action to curb global warming pollution before it's too late. Perhaps more importantly\, these landmark California victories are helpi ng to shape a new model of just and sustainable systems that are not only solving environmental problems but also creating highly efficient system s\, more jobs\, and strengthening our economy for the long run. \n\n\nLO GISTICS \nPlease RSVP with Kamyab or Josh or at our Evite site: http://ww w.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=TDSTVLYUSJUYARPRBQ XE \nBrin g:\n$5 donation for six meals and housing for the weekend. Bring your own sleeping bag\, \npillows\, plates\, and silverware\,\nand will be housed w ith UCSB students. They'll be filled in on where\nexactly they're staying when they arrive.\n\n\nFor more Information\, contact: \nJosh: 877-450-351 7 x318 \njosh.lynch@sfo.greenpeace.org \n\nKamyab: 949-338-4684 \nthekamya b@gmail.com \n Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041120 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041119T180000 GEO:34.432900;-119.837000 LOCATION:UC Santa Barbara\, Santa Barbara\, California\, 93106\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:California Student Sustainability Convergence UID:20120204T000503EST-E0ZitW5TeL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ucssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:202-296-6727 Email:contact@studentaidsmarch.org DESCRIPTION:On February 26th\, 2005\, thousands of America’s youth will ral ly together in Washington\, DC for one reason - to march against AIDS/HIV. The Student Global AIDS Campaign is organizing the largest youth march in US history in order to confront one of the greatest problems our world fa ces today. By bringing students and young people from all over the country into the nation’s capital\, we plan to prove that today’s youth is concer ned about the AIDS/HIV epidemic and prove that youth can – and will – take action. We will not stand on the sidelines when millions of people die ea ch year from the AIDS virus. We will not stand by and let our government’s negligence of the global AIDS/HIV pandemic go on any longer. Instead\, we will go to the Capitol and march in order to show the power of youth AIDS support. Our goal is to make our voices heard and make the government ini tiate changes needed in order to save lives. Geographical Scope: Nationa l DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050226 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Student March Against AIDS UID:20120204T000503EST-ubu87sO9g1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentaidsmarch.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:508-642-5101 Email:jarnold@wheatonma.edu DESCRIPTION:The Wheaton College's Activist Coalition Party - \n'Progress No t Politics'\nAll regional activist clubs/individuals are welcome\nLive ban d - Geminatrix\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041120T090000 GEO:41.959100;-71.180400 LOCATION:Wheaton College\, Norton\, Massachusetts\, 02766\, United States SUMMARY:Wheaton 'Progress Not Politics' Party UID:20120204T000503EST-cnHtpcmBrj@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:+639173375760 Email:lloydluna@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The Premier youth event of the year aims at gathering more than 3\,000 youth in an interactive conference and exposition with leadership training\, plenary discussion\, group dynamics\, open forum\, trade show\, exhibits\, dance competitions\, onsite lectures\, youth power awards and advocacy concert. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050205 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050204T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:World Trade Center\, Metro Manila\, Philippines SUMMARY:Youth Power 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-v7EkZiVJjd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.youthpower.tk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:ar_activist@msn.com DESCRIPTION:Please join me and CARE on Friday\, November 26 for a Fur-Free Friday event in Marion (by Cedar Rapids)! We absolutely *need* activists t o come out to this event!\n \nThe main focus on this demonstration is the Canadian seal hunt and how it affects the entire fur industry. The sealing industry claims that it is killing more seals because of an increase in d emand for fur—all fur. Anyone wearing a mink or fox fur coat\, or a jacket trimmed in coyote or rabbit furs\, must take responsibility for creating an environment of demand for the furs of these baby seals who are clubbed and sometimes even skinned while they are still conscious. Animals slaught ered by the millions on so-called fur “farms”—minks\, raccoons\, chinchill as\, and foxes—meet equally violent deaths by gassing\, neck-breaking\, an d anal electrocution.\nPlease note that seal fur has been illegal in the U S since 1972.\n \nFor driving directions to the event\, please use Mapques t. If you need a ride\, please contact me and we'll see what we can work o ut!\n \nThank you for all that you do! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041126T120000 GEO:42.056900;-91.574000 LOCATION:Berger Furrier\, 200 7th Ave\, Marion\, Iowa\, 52302\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Fur Free Friday demo UID:20120204T000503EST-hlKD9Duw4k@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.furisdead.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Conference Mission\n\nThe mission of the Western Regional Lesbi an\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Allies (LGBTQIA) Co llege Conference is to empower students\, staff\, and faculty to create ca mpus environments that welcome and value LGBTQIA people. The conference wi ll include speakers\, workshops\, and entertainment that address issues fr om colleges and universities in the western region. We strive to examine o ur practices and planning through a social justice lens. We are committed to creating a conference that addresses issues of homophobia\, heterosexis m\, transphobia\, biphobia\, gender oppression\, racism\, sexism\, ableism \, classism\, religious oppression\, and all other forms of oppression. \n \n2005 Conference Visions\n\nVISIONS FOR \nTHE WESTERN REGIONAL LGBTQIA CO LLEGE CONFERENCE 2005\n“Putting the Puzzle Together: Connecting Communitie s & Identities”\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nAs we embark on a new adventure of crea ting a collaborative approach to conference planning\, it is crucial that we all are looking toward the same vision. This document is one component to communicate across campuses and across states to define the direction w e intend to go. Based on preliminary feedback from the 2004 UCLGBTIA confe rence and discussions held at the 2005 host campus\, University of Califor nia\, Davis\, I have compiled our collective ideas.\n\nThe vision of the 2 005 Western Regional LGBTQIA College Conference is based on discussions am ong those in the LGBTQIA community at the University of California\, Davis and was sent to the other campuses involved in the planning including: al l University of California schools\, Stanford University\, Sacramento Stat e University\, San Jose State University\, Arizona State University\, Wash ington State University\, St. Mary's College of California\, Weber State U niversity (Utah) and to the University of California Student Association. Any feedback received was incorporated into this final document.\n\nSTRUCT URAL VISIONS\n\nUnity With Theme\n\nA theme is developed to provide a fram ework for a conference that could address an endless amount of topics and ideas. Careful consideration was given to the title and theme of the 2005 conference. We will strive to weave this theme throughout the entire confe rence through our workshops\, keynote speakers\, and entertainment. We ack nowledge that there may be various components of the conference that do no t directly relate to the theme but are important and should be incorporate d.\n\nThe first draft of the theme was developed at our March 15\, 2004 me eting. It was “Putting the Puzzle Together: Embracing Culture & Sexuality. ” It was adjusted to “Putting the Puzzle Together: Connecting Communities & Sexuality” at our April 26\, 2004 meeting. The final theme approved at t he May 8\, 2004 planning meeting is “Putting the Puzzle Together: Connecti ng Communities & Idenities.' It is designed to bring our individual identi ties together within ourselves and collectively to celebrate our uniquenes s.\n\nWorkshop Track System \n\nA common observation at past conferences w as the difficulty in providing workshops to a community that ranges in dev elopment stages/levels of “outness” and interest areas. To assist in creat ing a conference that meets such a large range of needs\, we plan to imple ment a track system of workshops. Although\, some participants may find wo rkshops that interest them offered at the same time\, we hope to have trac ks that would generally attract different types of participants.\n\nNetwor king\n\nA valuable component of this conference continues to be networking opportunities among participants. We would like to provide space and enco urage participants to engage in idea sharing with members of other schools to strengthen our collective efforts.\n\nVisibility\n\nDue to the often i nvisibility of an outwardly unidentifiable community\, we must continue to have a visible presence on our campuses and in our communities. This conf erence is an opportunity to create visibility on the host campus\, UCD. We hope to maximize this opportunity.\n\nISSUES & THEMES\n\nRacism & Activis m\n\nA web-based survey was administered by UC Davis to evaluate topics th at the community was interested in addressing at next year’s conference. 1 66 people responded to the survey. Respondents could choose one of the lis ted categories or “other” with the opportunity to type in additional topic s. Racism & activism were the top two marked as the topics respondents wer e most interested in seeing addressed at the conference in 2005. The visio n for the 2005 Western Regional LGBTQIA College Conference\, and hopefully beyond\, is to have a strong representation of queers of color. This incl udes having speakers of color and/or who speak about issues that affect qu eers of color\, which in turn affect our entire community. \n\nSexism\n\nS exism was also a top rated category on the web-based survey\, coming in at 4th place after commercialization. Our content and approach to planning a nd implementing the conference will include women’s voices and issues. \n\ nMulticultural Issues & Multiple Oppression\n\nWe would like to acknowledg e and address the distinctions between the many issues queers of color exp erience that are different from white people. Discussion and examination o f white privilege and the necessity to address issues of oppression in our own LGBTQIA community is crucial to building a solid and effective social justice movement. We want to strive to continue to make this conference a place that celebrates and values difference.\n\nTransgender & GenderQueer \n\nTransgender and gender queer issues are often lumped into the list of letters without addressing specific issues that affect transgender people. Breaking out of binary thinking is not only a challenge for society as a whole\, but often within our own community. The 2005 conference strives to raise awareness and create a safe and empowering space for Transgender id entified and gender queer attendees. \n\nIntersex\n\nWe would like to incr ease representations of Intersex people and their concerns. This is an ide ntity that many have little knowledge or experience. Through this conferen ce\, we hope to provide information and resources by\, for\, and about Int ersex issues. \n\nBisexuality\n\nThe bisexual community and bisexual issue s are often mentioned as part of the LGBTQIA spectrum\, without thought to the unique voices and needs of the bisexual community. Bisexual voices ch allenge the binary system that often makes bisexual people invisible withi n sexual minority communities and to society at large. The 2005 conference will address the biphobia within the LGBTQIA community and in wider socie ty by raising awareness of bisexual issues and creating a safe and empower ing space for bisexual people and their allies.\n\nDisability\n\nAbleism i s still thriving within the LGBTQIA community. We often do not take into c onsideration accommodations and/or needs of those who are disabled. We wou ld like to keep the physical accessibility issues\, as well as invisible d isabilities\, in the forefront of our minds while planning and implementin g the conference. Likewise\, we feel the conference content should include space and discussion time to talk about issues that disabled queers face. \n\nCONCLUSION \n\nAs we literally and figuratively come together to plan the 2005 Western Regional LGBTQIA College Conference\, we strive to examin e our practices and planning through a social justice lens. This includes providing safe spaces\, critical thinking\, challenging workshops\, and op en mindedness to consider new ideas. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050220 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050218 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of California\, Davis\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Western Regional LGBTQIA College Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-xV1fFeMnjL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uclgbtia.org/conference2005 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:617-254-9130 Email:bostonnow@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:MASS & BOSTON NOW ANNUAL MEETING\n\nFEATURING OLGA VIVES\, NATI ONAL NOW VP ACTION\n\nNot quite sure how to channel your frustration over the way the elections turned out?\n\nNow more than ever\, it is important for feminists to get involved with politics. Whether you're a budding fem inist or a seasoned activist\, come polish the skills you need to work for change - whether it's by standing up in your community or running for off ice. Feminists ARE changing the face of politics in Massachusetts.\n\nDec ember 5th\, 2004\n9:30 3:30 pm\nBoston University\nCollege of Arts and Sc iences Building\n725 Commonwealth Ave. \nRm 315 \n\nLight breakfast and lu nch will be served\n\nHandicap accessible\n\nFor more information and to R SVP\, please call 617-254-9130.\n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041205T093000 GEO:42.345100;-71.107700 LOCATION:Boston University\; College Of Arts & Sciences Bldg\, 725 Commonwe alth Ave\, Room 315\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States SUMMARY:Mass. & Boston NOW Annual Meeting UID:20120204T000503EST-5VagtKazMo@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonnow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:jet@turnyourbackonbush.org DESCRIPTION:This simple nonviolent action is described on our website. Plea se sign our email list and help organize in your local community. Geograp hical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050120T070000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Turn Your Back On Bush UID:20120204T000503EST-uJsZFeOMGh@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.TurnYourBackOnBush.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:508-999-8275 Email:nmadsen@umassd.edu DESCRIPTION:This Year's Theme: How do we define activism? How do we 'do' ac tivism? How do interdisciplinary perspectives engage activism? How is acti vism relevant to our communities today? Proposals are welcome connecting a ctivism and art\, diversity\, theory\, history\, teaching\, learning\, and community initiatives. Display tables will also be available. This year' s conference will include an embedded student conference\, and we encourag e undergraduate and graduate students to submit proposals that consider th e theme Performing Activism. We ask faculty to encourage their students to get involved and attend the conference. \n\nProposal Format: Faculty\, st udents\, staff\, administrators\, and community activists from all discipl ines and fields are invited to submit proposals for individual papers\, co mplete sessions\, panels\, or round tables. Poster sessions\, performance pieces\, video recordings\, or other visual works are also encouraged. For individual papers\, submit a one-page abstract. For complete panels\, sub mit a one-page abstract for each presentation plus an overview on the rela tionship among individual components. For the poster sessions and art work \, submit a one-page overview.\nhttp://ase.tufts.edu/womenstudies/newsa/co nference/proposalsubmit.html Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050305 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050304 GEO:41.639300;-71.007600 LOCATION:285 Old Wesport Road\, N. Dartmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02747\, Unit ed States SUMMARY:2005 NEWSA Conference 'Performing Activism' UID:20120204T000503EST-CJXDgCK64L@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ase.tufts.edu/womenstudies/newsa/conference/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A weekend of democratic discussion\, workshops and speakers que stioning and growing our individual and collective responses to corporate globalisation. Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050225T100000 GEO:51.108500;-114.138000 LOCATION:Calgary\, Alberta\, T2L 0E3\, Canada SUMMARY:Alberta Social Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-r8LIoDUh9f@69.73.141.125 URL:http://albertasocialforum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:215-382-1888 Email:campusconference@idealist.org DESCRIPTION:The COOL Idealist National Conference brings over 1\,500 studen t leaders and others active in efforts to promote positive social change t ogether for an inspiring three-day conference\, in which student leadershi p is the center. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050320 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050318T100000 GEO:37.866800;-122.254000 LOCATION:University Of California\, Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, 9472 0\, United States SUMMARY:COOL Idealist National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-E86WF3Awv7@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.idealist.org/conference2005 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:summit@energyaction.net DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW:\nEnergy Action (htttp://www.energyaction.net ) is a y outh-led North\nAmerican coalition of 17 student networks and progressive\ norganizations committed to creating change for a clean\, efficient\,\njus t and renewable energy future. Energy Action is looking for the\ntop youn g global warming and clean energy organizers from around the\ncontinent to join us this January 3-6 to:\n\n*Create a unified\, strategic vision for the movement\n*Plan events and campaigns for the coming year\n*Network wit h youth leaders from all over North America\n\nDETAILS:\nWhat: Energy Act ion Youth Leadership Summit\nWhere: Washington\, D.C.\nWhen: January 3-6\, 2005\nWho: 70 top youth energy and climate organizers in North America\nW hy: Because if we want a better future\, we must lead the way!\n\nTO APPLY :\nApplicants should be skilled and proven leaders who are driven to\nempo wer and mobilize young people for a paradigm shift on energy that\nwill sa ve the climate and create just\, livable communities.\n Geographical Scop e: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050106 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050103 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Energy Action Youth Leadership Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-wmJc59Pud2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.energyaction.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-885-3333 Email:ncor@mutualaid.org DESCRIPTION:The National Conference on Organized Resistance (NCOR) has been happening every winter on the campus of American University in Washington DC since 1998. It aims to provide a space for activists to meet each othe r\, have in-depth discussions\, analyze our strategies\, tactics\, beliefs \, learn a few new skills\, and give everyone a lot to think about after a n inspiring weekend. Activists of all ages or levels of experience are wel come\, as are curious non-activists and anyone looking to resist systems o f oppression and create something new! Last year about 1500 people partici pated in NCOR\, we hope that you'll join us this year\, February 3-6\, 200 5.\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050206 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050203 GEO:38.938300;-77.091100 LOCATION:American University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20016\, United States SUMMARY:National Conference on Organized Resistance 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-LLivXDrBKG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.organizedresistance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:919-960-6886 Email:surgenc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of student activists working on social and environment al justice issues throughout the South and beyond will gather to learn and strategize on paths toward achieving our crucial campaigns. Speakers inc lude Winona LaDuke of Honor the Earth\, Father Roy Bourgeois\, co-founder of the SOA Watch\, and many others. We currently are collaborating with m ore than 125 progressive organizations to make the conference a big succes s. Let us know if you and your organization would like to be there too :) Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050204T170000 GEO:36.004600;-79.054500 LOCATION:UNC-Chapel Hill\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United St ates SUMMARY:SURGE Conference 2005: Empowering a Progressive Nation\, Community by Community UID:20120204T000503EST-eMKtbDO1a5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://surgenetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:mishakuz@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Dec. 4\, a demonstration will be held throughout Boston to protest the War in Iraq. Numerous student groups from campuses t hroughout New England will march and speak at the rally. Anyone is welcome to come.\n\nCome to the Boston Common at 1:00pm\n\nBring noisemakers\, dr ums and your energy!\n\nEmail me with any questions. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041204T130000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:Citywide Antiwar Demonstration in Boston UID:20120204T000503EST-tJEZXCrVhx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://people.bu.edu/bupjp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:617-426-8161 Email:jessye@iabolish.com DESCRIPTION:The first genocide of the 21st century continues in Sudan\, and despite the death toll of 70\,000 and counting\, the international commun ity and the UN have largely refused to come to the aid of the 2 million Su danese who have been forced into the desert\, and the thousands more who h ave been raped and enslaved. The United Nations still refuses to acknowled ge that these events constitute genocide.\n\nYou can stop Sudan's ability to use American money to finance its campaign of genocide -- and even use financial investments as a way to pressure the Sudanese regime to stop its killing. Even though the US has sanctions preventing American companies f rom doing business in Sudan\, dozens of international corporations active in Sudan are traded on US stock markets. Many of these companies play a cr ucial role in Sudan's oil industry\, which generates revenues that allow t he Khartoum regme to buy weapons. Join activists from across the Boston ar ea to protest these partnerships with Sudan and sign a petition to outlaw investment in these companies in Massachusetts. You will also hear testimo ny from student activists\, a statement from Congressman Barney Frank\, an d music from Tufts University's sQ! acapella group. \n\n Geographical Sco pe: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041210T173000 GEO:42.347200;-71.086100 LOCATION:State House Steps\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States SUMMARY:Shedding Light on Genocide and Divestment in Sudan UID:20120204T000503EST-94U5bPrV4p@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.iabolish.com/vigil END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:614-437-2039 Email:evan@iwaynet.net DESCRIPTION:We need thousands of people to attend our 'Fight for Democracy Rally' to draw attention to voter issues AND to support the Congressional probe of allegations of irregularities in the November 2nd presidential vo te.\n\nAdditional rallies planned for 12/12 and 12/13\, in Columbus OHIO a nd at other state capitals around the nation. contact kat@donotconcede.co m for more info. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041204T130000 GEO:39.891700;-82.877100 LOCATION:East Broad And South High Streets\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43215\, Unit ed States SUMMARY:March On Ohio - Fight For Democracy UID:20120204T000503EST-DkzciO7vCO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.caseohio.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:mprodrig@lrrc.umass.edu DESCRIPTION:The Progressive Cinema Series\, GEO and the IWW present: \n \nT he Take\n\nfollowed by a discussion\n\nFriday December 10th\nScreening at 7pm\, SOM 137\n--Free and Open to All--\n\nMore information: \n\nAs GEO ba rgains for a new contract and workers at Java Hut struggle for a union\, w e present a stunning new film about workers rights\; The Take.\n\nDirector /producer Avi Lewis (Counterspin) and writer/producer and renowned author Naomi Klein (No Logo) take viewers inside the lives of ordinary visionarie s\, as they reclaim their work\, their dignity and their democracy.\n\nIn the wake of Argentina’s spectacular economic collapse in 2001\, Latin Amer ica’s most prosperous middle class finds itself in a ghost town of abandon ed factories and mass unemployment. In suburban Buenos Aires\, thirty unem ployed auto-parts workers walk into their idle factory\, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machine s. But this simple act —the take —has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. \n\nMore Info at www.thetake.org\n\nSponsored by GEO and the IWW Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20041210T190000 GEO:42.369600;-72.636000 LOCATION:UMass School Of Management\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01003\, Uni ted States SUMMARY:'The Take' screening and discussion UID:20120204T000503EST-Z1iKtv8nZl@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~geo/geo_pages/calendar/pcs12.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:summerinstitute2005@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Annual STARC Summer Institute (June-August 2005) is an intensive 8-week training program for youth and student activists from across the country taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area this summer. The Summer Institute will teach participants essential organizing skills through direct participation\, while developing participants’ anti-oppres sion analysis. The program brings together eight to ten participants all coming from diverse personal and political backgrounds\, and each will rec eive a small monthly stipend for their participation. Most importantly\, all of this political work and personal development will take place within a challenging and supportive community.\n\nApplications are due on Januar y 30\, 2005 and the program will be held from June-August 2005. For more information or an application\, email sumerinstitute2005@riseup.net. Appl ication will also be posted soon on our website.\n\nThe STARC Alliance is a national network of youth and student activists and organizers who are w orking for racial and economic justice through our programs and coalitions . As an entirely youth-lead and democratically run organization\, we buil d power as youth and students to challenge a social and economic system th at exploits resources while reinforcing privilege and oppression. While S TARC continues to fight the increasing control corporations exercise over our schools\, we recognize that true change comes through local grassroots organizing of and alongside traditionally marginalized communities that a re most affected by economic injustice. Check out our website at www.star calliance.org to learn more about our history and campaigns. The Summer I nstitute is currently STARC’s major organizing project.\n\nThe STARC Summe r Institute is composed of four different elements: Internships\, Politica l Education\, Individual Mentoring\, and Community Building.\n\nThrough In ternships with strategically selected non-profit organizations throughout the Bay Area\, participants will learn community-based organizing skills w hile working on various projects and campaigns. Previous host organizatio ns have included The San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness\, Green Actio n\, Youth Gender Project\, San Francisco Women Against Rape\, The Day Labo rers Program\, PODER\, Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors\, Th e Destiny Arts Center\, California Coalition for Women Prisoners\, and man y other organizations in the Bay Area.\n\nPolitical Education workshops he ld every Friday\, along with selected reading materials\, provide particip ants with skills and analysis applicable to the organizing work carried ou t at their internships. These are just a few of the trainings we have off ered along with the presenters listed in parentheses: Leadership Developme nt (Anti-Racism for Global Justice)\, Our Histories of Struggle (School of Unity and Liberation)\, Fundraising for Social Change (La Pena Cultural C enter)\, Classism (Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz)\, Queer Youth Issues (Community U nited Against Violence)\, Counter Military Recruitment: Connecting the Dot s between Racism and Militarism (STARC)\, Environmental Racism (Green Acti on)\, and Israel/Palestine and Anti-Jewish Oppression (Jewish Youth Center ).\n\nIndividual Mentoring allows participants to work through personal ba rriers to effective organizing. Through one-on-one mentoring participants connect personal relationships to political work.\n\nCommunity Building i s perhaps one of the most unique components of the STARC Summer Institute. Collective living gives participants the opportunity to create an intent ional and supportive environment from which they will carry out their work and personal development. Each year we strive to select participants fro m different regions\, cultural backgrounds\, ethnic communities\, and lear ning experiences.\n\nParticipant Fundraising: Participants selected for th e Summer Institute are expected to do some fundraising\; however\, you wil l receive extensive one-on-one support from our fundraising committee. Th ere is no minimum amount that participants must fundraise\, we only ask th at they access the resources that are available to them. Through the supp ort of the fundraising committee\, past participants have been able to fun draise between $200 and $2000 each. Along with a small monthly stipend\, STARC will provide housing\, and basic transportation and food.\n\nAfter t hree consecutive years of operation the Summer Institute has become a well recognized program that makes positive social change by challenging the r oot causes of oppression on systemic and personal levels. The Summer Inst itute will begin around the second week of June depending on applicants’ s chool schedule\, so please let us know your schedule ASAP. \n\n***The STA RC Alliance is an affirmative action network\, womyn\, queer people\, \npe ople of color\, and poor people are very encouraged to apply!***\n\n\nThe STARC Summer Institute Application\nThis application is due January 30\, 2 005\n \nName: Email:\n \nSchool/Community: Phone Number for January - May 2005:\nEarliest you can be in the Bay Area in June (i.e.\, end of sem ester):\nAddress:\n \n1. Please provide us with a personal her/history of your community involvement and organizing (1 pg max\, 10 pt font min). Y ou may also include other writings you feel may be relevant (poetry\, arti cles you’ve written\, etc – but please be concise).\n \n2. What are you hoping to get out of the Summer Institute? \n\n3. What role does building community serve in your organizing? Do you have experience living communa lly/cooperatively? \n \n4. What role does challenging racism\, sex ism & gender\, classism\, and other oppressions have in the work you do an d life you live?\n\n*IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THIS APPL ICATION OR STARC\, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL AT summerinstitute2005@rise up.net\n\nAPPLICATION PROCESS:\nDec. 3rd: Announcement and applications a re available\nJan. 30th: Applications due by midnight at summerinstitute2 005@riseup.net\nFeb. 1–14: During this time there will be phone intervie ws.\nMar. 1st: We’ll notify all applicants by this date if you’ve been ac cepted or on the waiting list.\n*All dates are subject to change.\n\n Geo graphical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050130 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:San Francisco\, California\, United States SUMMARY:STARC Summer Institute 2005 - Application Date UID:20120204T000503EST-cRadL5XE5e@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.starcaliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:bamato@bsu.edu DESCRIPTION:Ball State University's 2005 conference theme is 'Extending Con nections.' Seeking paper\, poster\, and workshop presentations that illust rate the important role colleges and universities play in cultivating the awareness\, understanding\, and/or ability of students\, faculty\, profess ional staff\, and their many public constituencies to enhance the health\, integrity\, and long-term sustainability of the places where they live an d work. Abstracts are due February 11\, 2005\n Geographical Scope: Inter national DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050917 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050915 GEO:40.202300;-85.408200 LOCATION:Ball State University\, Muncie\, Indiana\, 47306\, United States SUMMARY:Greening of the Campus 6 UID:20120204T000503EST-wEJbsTRPhD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bsu.edu/greening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-667-9328 Email:organize@usasnet.org DESCRIPTION:Register for the United Students Against Sweatshops National Co nference!\n\n'Fighting for the Right to Organize- *local-->global*'\n\nhtt p://www.studentsagainstsweatshops.org/register.php\n\nFebruary 10-13\, 200 5 University of Texas-Austin\n\nWorkshops and strategy sessions around the following issues:\n\n--Campus/Community Solidarity Campaigns- Learn about how to run a living wage campaign\, what unions are and why they're impor tant\, the service worker solidarity campaign (Aramark\, Compass and Sodex ho) \nand trends in outsourcing!\n\n --Worker Rights Consortium Affiliati on- What is the WRC and how can affiliating help your school to becoming s weatfree? \n\n--Multi-Fiber Arrangement Phase-Out Solidarity- With the pha se-out of garment and textile quotas in January of 2005 we are seeing more and more cutting and running...Strategize about wage disclosure\, sweatfr ee clothing and code strengthening! \n\n--Coca Cola Campaign\, Taco Bell C ampaign- Protest Taco Bell in Austin! Learn more and network with other sc hools doing similar campaigns!\n\n--Ethical Contracting Code of Conduct- U se this new code that covers purchasing and contracting as a tool in your campaign! \n\n--Immigrant worker rights- Learn more about the struggles of immigrant workers!\n\n***Also build your skills around media\, organizing \, fundraising\, labor history\, anti-oppression training\, networking and more!!***\n\nThe agenda will be posted to the website shortly.\n\n*Travel Scholarships will be considered if you register before January 8\, 2005. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early!*\n\ncontact us by emai l or 202-667-9328 if you have questions or if you would like to apply for workshop or tabling space\n\n--------------\n\nUnited Students Against Swe atshops is a national organization of students and community members\, fu nctioning as a network and a resource for student labor activists around the country. We are part \nof a movement that supports the struggles of wo rking peoples at home and abroad\, in factories\, in fields\, and on our own campuses.\n\n--------------\n\nTravel\n\nWe are encouraging people to arrive Thursday night\, as the conference starts early Friday morning! By Plane... Please feel free to book through USAS's travel agent\, Leslie\, at Universal Travel Services\, (202) 667-3202\, but keep in mind you'll n eed your own credit card\, unless you've been granted a scholarship.\n\nB y Bus... Check out www.greyhound.com for information about getting to Aust in by bus.\n\nBy Car... www.mapquest.com for directions to the University of Texas-Austin. You can also get directions at the UT-Austin website (www .utexas.edu). If you plan on traveling by car and have extra room\, please let us know! Someone from your area might need a ride and could help out with gas money too.\n\n--------------\n\nHousing for the conference\n\nHou sing for the USAS conference is included in the registration fee\, and wi ll be assigned to you when you arrive on Thursday night or Friday morning. We will be staying mostly in crash housing\, as well as some limited hote l space near campus (Days Inn Austin). If you are interested in crash hous ing\, please register as soon as possible! If you do get crash housing\, y ou will need to bring your sleeping bag and a pillow. In addition\, no one will be turned away for financial reasons\, so check out our scholarships so you can get \nto the conference!\n\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050213 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050210 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Austin\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:USAS National Conference 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-aKF6hDOe4t@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsagainstsweatshops.org/register.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:GenderQueer / QueerGenders \nConversations Among Artists\, Acti vists & Academics \n\nFebruary 11\, 12\, and 13\, 2005\n \nGenderQueer/Qu eerGenders is a multidiscplinary\, multimedia co nference that will take p lace in Santa Barbara\, CA\, this coming February. It will be a forum for people who’ve been thinking about queerness and gender from different plac es (institutions\, geographic locations\, identities) and through differen t means (performance\, scholarship\, organizing \, cultural politics\, etc ). The confere nce will bring together artists\, scholars and activists as equal contributors to conduct workshops\, exhibit and perform art\, and p resent academic research. A priority of this conference is to reflect the diversity and complexity of gender expressions and the meanings gender has in different racial and cultural locations. To that end\, we particularly encourage proposals by and for people of color\, working-class people\, a nd people with disabilities. \n\nGenderQueer/QueerGenders will be a forum for discussing the multiplicity of queer gender identities as they are exp erienced and expressed simultaneously with race\, region\, class\, access\ , ability and other identities. One catalyst for this project has been our collective frustration with the lack of certain critical discourses about intersections of genders and sexualities. Specifically\, we are concerned about the limited discourse on “emerging” queer genders including\, for e xample\, queer femininities\, heterosexual queers\, and the ways that gaps like these overlap with existing silences about race\, class and privileg e. We fear that these discourses are sometimes overshadowed by homogenizin g “conventional” narratives of genderqueer and transgender communities. We hope to create a space to theorize a wider range of queer genders more fu lly representative of our identities\, communities\, and political/artisti c work. \n\nHIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONFERENCE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING EVENTS :\n-community art project \n-evening of performances \n-keynote speaker se ries\n-drag cabaret night Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050213 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050211 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Santa Barbara\, California\, United States SUMMARY:GenderQueer / QueerGenders Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-XoBKKcnawD@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ihc.ucsb.edu/queergender/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:energycon@utk.edu DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Student Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville and the \nSouthern Alliance for Clean Energy.\n\nSponsored by: The Univers ity of Tennessee\, Environmental Semester 2005 and \nthe Southern Alliance for Clean Energy\n\nDo you remember the excitement from last year s confe rence in North \nCarolina? You weren t there!! Now is your chance\, don t miss out on the \nfastest growing student activism movement in North Amer ica the push for a \nclean energy future!\n\nIf you would like to learn mo re about the renewable energy movement in\nthe Southeast or are interested in starting a renewable energy campaign\nat your school\, now is your cha nce to&.\n\nSEE GREAT SPEAKERS:\n\n\nGET NETWORKED TO BUILD THE MOVEMENT:\ n\n* Meet and exchange ideas with other like-minded students\n* Learn camp aign strategies and hear success stories from students across \nthe Southe ast\n* Network with representatives from renewable energy organizations\n\ n\nGET THE SKILLS TO EMPOWER YOURSELF AND OTHERS:\n\nMastering Organizing Workshops:\n\n* Campus clean energy plans\n* Craft a strategic state plan with universities in your state to work \ncollectively towards a common go al\n* Help craft the vision for the growing Southeast Energy and Climate \ nStudent Network\n* University of Tennessee as a model\n* and many more!\n \nFind the answers to these questions:\n\n* How do you buy renewable energ y?\n* Is climate change and global warming real?\n* What is a Green House Gas Inventory?\n* What IS and is NOT green energy?\n* Are there solutions for Renewable Energy in Transportation?\n* and many more!\n\nLOGISTICS:\n\ n* Housing will be provided for all conference participants! Bring a \nsle eping bag and get ready to share floor space.\n* Vegetarian food will be p rovided for all. Bring a bowl & silverware to \nreduce waste and help conf erence organizers!\n* Register for $25 before January 18th. Registration a fter January 18th\n is $35. Registration is closed February 11th.\n \nREGISTER ONLINE: \n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050220 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050218 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Knoxville\, Tennessee\, United States SUMMARY:The 2nd Annual Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-u9X2HKkzfk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://energyconference.utk.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:usft_convergence@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Students\, Youth\, Organizers\, and PEOPLE!!! \n \nPlease join us in Chicago this February 18 - 21 for United Students for Fair Trade's 2 005 National Convergence.\n\nThe Convergence will be a wonderful opportuni ty to meet and strategize with producers from six different countries\, le arn organizing skills in dozens of workshops facilitated by experienced or ganizers in the U.S. and abroad\, and network with over 200 students and y outh movement leaders from around the world. This is a valuable opportuni ty for social movers and shakers who are empowering alternatives to advanc e a movement that works to humanize our global and local economies. \n\nIn the last year student organizers have taken the energy from the 2004 USFT Convergence in Santa Cruz and changed the face of the Fair Trade Movement . They have converted a swath of campuses to Fair Trade including MIT\, UM ASS Boston\, Arizona State\, and are developing coordinated national campa igns. Students are also diving deeper into critical questions behind Fai r Trade as USFT continues to offer opportunities to travel and work in col laboration with cooperative communities around the world. This year\, in addition to a focus on Fair Trade Certified products such as coffee and c rafts\, the convergence will explore other topics such as the relationship between the Fair Trade model and domestic farmworker rights\; organizing around other Fair Trade products such as cocoa and bananas\; how Fair Trad e coffee cooperatives relate to oppressed workers impacted by the coffee c risis\; how students can create a more close-knit relationship with produc ers\; how students can work together around the country to continue to exp and and coordinate the Fair Trade movement\; and much more. \n\nWe need y ou and your friends to join us and carry on the amazing energy this year!\ n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050221 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050218 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:United Students for Fair Trade National Convergence 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-I7UukI2vhG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://usft.org/convergence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:919-660-3660 Email:farmworker_justice@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Students across the nation will plan events\, rallies\, teach-i ns and tons of creative activities to raise awareness of farmworker issues and support farmworker campaigns. Use your voice and your power as a stu dent to make an impact on the farmworker movement for justice! \nPlanning materials available January 2005! \nVisit Student Action with Farmworker s’ (SAF) website to download or print organizing materials\, fliers\, inst ructions from farmworker unions and community organizations. View past FA W Reports and see what students nationwide have organized for the past 4 y ears. Call or email SAF for ideas and support\, 919-660-3660.\n Geograph ical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050328 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Farmworker Awareness Week 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-R5mCvsV8Wx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.saf-unite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@propmag101.net DESCRIPTION:GWB WON.GWB WON.GWB WON.GWB WON.GWB WON.GWB WON.\nGWB WON.GWB W ON.GWB WON.GWB WON.GWB WON.GWB WON.\n\nWell\, New York\, what the hell you gonna do about it?\n\nFIRST\, we party. THEN\, we fight.\n\n\nPARTY:\n\nB ring your eggs to the INAUGURAL BALL and celebrate the induction of our du mmy president -- dress to kill.\nArt features from Jeffrey Beaumont\, Stud io 459 & more (contact info@propmag101.net to display art).\nMusic from DJ Knomad & Alias 036.\n$10 cover before 10:PM. or $15 after - Beer included \, but not eggs.\n\nLIMO LEADS THE PROCESSION AT 1:AM\, RAIN OR SHINE.\n\n \nFIGHT:\n\nBring your flyers\, bring your info. there'll be plenty of wal l space to tape em up (no nails\, please). Keep the momentum that got roll ing leading into the election -- network\, publicize\, build strength.\n\n \n bring your eggs.\n\n\n**Embedded Media welcome to ride wit h dummy president\, tho safety will not be guaranteed.*\n\n- contact info@ propmag101.net to embed -\n\n\nL stop to Grand. walk with the school on yo ur right side for a block -- go right at waterbury -- quick left on Maujer to 347. you'll see the signs.\n\n\nhttp://www.propmag101.net/gwbomelette. htm\nhttp://joeanthonybrown.com/ Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050123 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050122T210000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:347 Maujer Street\, Williamsburg\, Brooklyn\, New York\, United St ates SUMMARY:::: INAUGURAL BAL ::: UID:20120204T000503EST-p8kUdUJSsc@69.73.141.125 URL:http://propmag101.net/gwbomelette.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:888-747-2802 Email:fl_byoung@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:College 3-hr credit course on Alternative Fuel vehicle Technolo gy and EVs with course number EST 1820-11Z. Go to Brevard Community Colle ge web site www.brevardcc.edu and register for course. The course covers all transportation renewable energy techologies and vehicles for clean air and energy security. The course on completely on-line on the web. Geogr aphical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050515 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050110T080000 GEO:28.315100;-80.723400 LOCATION:1615 Clearlake Road\, Cocoa\, Florida\, 32922\, United States SUMMARY:Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology College course UID:20120204T000503EST-WWwkpoeGu6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.clean-cities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:poetryslam@pfaw.org DESCRIPTION:young people for - a project of people for the american way fou ndation\n\nPresents …\n\nRHYME AND REASON\n\na spoken word event\n\nAt the Young People For National Summit\nSaturday\, January 15\, 2005\n8:00 to 1 0:00 p.m.\nFREE with RSVP\n\nColumbian Square at the Marvin Center\nThe Ge orge Washington University\n800 21st Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20052\n\nJ oin us at the 2005 Young People For Summit for a special event featuring s ome of the nation’s top slam poets\, including noted poets Rich Nichols\, Beau Sia\, Steve Connell and Sekou (tha misfit) Andrews.\n\nRICH NICHOLS i s a community activist and the manager of the world-renowned hip hop group The Roots.\n\nBEAU SIA is a nationally acclaimed poet who was featured in the movie Slam.\n\nSTEVE CONNELL is the 2002 Hollywood Grand Slam Poetry Champion\, the 2003 L.A. Slam Poetry Champion and won the 2003 National Sl am Poetry Contest with Team Los Angeles.\n\nSEKOU 'THA MISFIT' ANDREWS\, i n addition to his critically acclaimed CD releases\, is currently the Nati onal Poetry Slam Competition champion\, winning the 2003 team championship with Team Los Angeles and the 2002 individual championship.\n\n**To RSVP* *\nPlease email poetryslam@pfaw.org by 5 p.m. Friday\, Jan. 14\nInclude yo ur name and contact information. Seating is limited.\n\n[[Young People For \, a project of People For the American Way Foundation\, is a long-term\, youth-driven program that identifies and invests in campus activists and l eaders and connects them to others in the progressive movement. The progra m will provide a network for emerging leaders and help them cultivate skil ls in message development\, media and communications\, community activism\ , fundraising\, research\, and leadership.]] Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050115T200000 GEO:38.900100;-77.047900 LOCATION:Columbian Square At The Marvin Center\, GWU\, 800 21st Street NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20052\, United States SUMMARY:RHYME and REASON: A Spoken Word Event UID:20120204T000503EST-86ntbb5NaM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/default.aspx?oId=17640 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:206-753-8561 Email:andreac@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:Boycott Boise Cascade! The Boise Cascade Logging company gave a commitment to environmentalists 2 years ago not to log old-growth forests . With a recent fire through the Fischer Forest in Wenatchee (Central WA)\ , they're moving in on old-growth. Companies try to justify this type of t imber extraction as 'salvage logging.' But nothing's being salvaged here. We've been through the forest\, seen the wildlife back to thrive\, and kno w the forest will regenerate in just a few years. Isn't that better than a clearcut and trees lost forever?! Plus\, Boise has taken their agreement not to log old-growth off of their website. OfficeMax sells Boise products \, so we'll be there to say: 'Boise\, keep your promise!' Geographical Sc ope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20051022T003000 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:OfficeMax\, 400 NE 45th Street\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98105\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Boise Boycott: Save Old-Growth Forests! UID:20120204T000503EST-ofk70itRmo@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@rightrides.org DESCRIPTION:Happy Hour Benefit for RightRides\nhosted by Alayna and Alex\n\ nFriday\, March 11th\nfrom 6:30 - 8\nat Plan B\n339 E. 10th St.\nEast Vill age\, NYC\n\n\n$10 suggested donation at the door\,\ngoes directly to Righ tRides!\n\n\nWe'll also be giving out tickets for raffle prizes (2 passes for NY Aquarium\, $25 gift certificate to Teddy's Bar + Grill\, free Odwal la coupons\, CDs and signed posters from various Capitol Records artists\, a gift certificate for 1 month of training in Poekoelan\, an Indonesian m artial art at Tulen Center\, and more!)\n\nRightRides is a free\, safe\, l ate night ride home for women and women-identified transgendered individua ls. We are currently operational every Saturday night from Midnight-4:30 A M Sunday\, picking up and dropping off in the Greenpoint\, Williamsburg an d Lower East Side neighborhoods. We only take women directly to their home s and we do not accept any cash in the car\, not even tips! We need more v olunteers owning street legal cars to expand the service to other areas an d other nights. For more information\, to volunteer\, or make a donation p lease see\nhttp://www.RightRides.org Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050311T180000 GEO:40.727700;-73.980400 LOCATION:Plan B\, 339 E. 10th St.\, New York\, New York\, 10009\, United St ates SUMMARY:RightRides Benefit UID:20120204T000503EST-906SxVJFu9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.RightRides.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:914-395-2573 Email:ajones@slc.edu DESCRIPTION:Day Labor is an international phenomenon. In the United States \, day laborers frequently work without employee benefits and are victims of employer negligence and lost or refused wages. In Yonkers\, day labore rs wait for work every day at the busy intersection of Yonkers and Midland Avenue\, where they are harassed by police officers and store owners. \n The day laborers of Yonkers are asking the Yonkers City Council and Mayor Phil Amicone to recognize their rights as workers\, members of the communi ty\, and human beings\, and to take an active role in establishing a desig nated hiring site. So far the city has shown little interest in doing any thing to assist the day laborers. \nA demonstration in front of Yonkers C ity Hall has been scheduled for Monday March 14th from 8-11 am to show the Yonkers government that this is an issue that needs to be dealt with now. \nPlease come and give your support to the Yonkers day laborers as they fi ght for the safety and equality that are the rights of every worker in Ame rica.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050314T080000 GEO:40.938400;-73.830000 LOCATION:Yonkers City Hall 40 South Broadway\, Yonkers\, New York\, 10708\, United States SUMMARY:Demonstration in Support of Yonkers Day Laborers UID:20120204T000503EST-RfvtkiVmUg@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:\nRegistration is now open for the first-ever YP4 online course : the History of Student Activism 101! The syllabus and registration infor mation is available in the Student Union.\n\nThe course will cover the his tory of student activism in the U.S. from the early 20th century to the pr esent. We'll cover the student pacifist movement of the 1930s\, student ci vil rights activism of the 1950s and 60s\, and the myriad of movements and issues which mobilized students in the 1970s\, 80s\, 90s and today. We'll discuss student anti-war and anti-apartheid activism as well as students' ongoing efforts to change the structure and direction of colleges and uni versities themselves.\n\nThe course is six weeks and open to 15 participan ts only. Students will complete short readings\, participate in an online discussion forum and online chats\, and participate in a weekly conference call at 4 p.m. on Thursdays. The course will conclude with a short final project. Participants will earn a YP4 Academy certificate. To learn more\, go to academy.youngpeoplefor.org or email Rob Goodspeed at rgoodspeed at pfaw.org.\n Geographical Scope: International DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050321 GEO:38.900700;-77.039900 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20036\, United States SUMMARY:'History of Student Activism' Online Course Begins UID:20120204T000503EST-RIdx7kGGJV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://academy.youngpeoplefor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:919-960-6886 Email:surgenc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:STUDENTS OF THE CAROLINAS MEET MEXICO\nVisit rural Mexico and s ee first-hand the roots of migration\n \nMarch 11-19th\, 2005\n\n On the d elegation you will have the unique opportunity to:\n\n * Do something that makes an impact during Spring Break!\n\n* Stay with a Mexican family and learn about conditions in the rural sector that cause people to migrate to NC. \n\n* Meet with grassroots organizations and farmers about alternativ e and sustainable models.\n\n* Meet with labor organizers\, scholars\, pro fessionals and activists.\n\n* Learn about how NAFTA and free trade affect s the lives of small farmers and Mexican people in general \n\n* Learn abo ut ongoing struggles against current policies and corporate practices.\n\n * Develop a grassroots organizing strategy to advocate for a more just soc iety at home and abroad.\n\nThis trip is done in conjunction with Witness for Peace/CITCA which have been leading delegations to Latin America for m ore than 20 years. More info on them can be found at www.witnessforpeac e.org\n\nCost: The cost will be $800 plus airfare. Apply by Feb. 1\, 2005 \nFor info\, contact: Dr. Charlie Thompson\, Duke (919)660-3657 or Dennis Markatos-Soriano of SURGE\n(919)960-6886 surgenc@yahoo.com Geographical Scope: International DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050319 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050311 GEO:36.004600;-79.054500 LOCATION:P.O. Box 1188\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United Stat es SUMMARY:SURGE/Witness for Peace Delegation to Mexico UID:20120204T000503EST-HJbKvEBFKU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.surgenetwork.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-296-2992 x23 Email:info@freechild.org DESCRIPTION:Youth activists and advocates\, educators\, researchers\, and o ther young people and adult allies from across the diverse fields involved in this movement will gather together for an open dialogue on connecting young people & social change across the US. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050203T153000 GEO:38.904000;-77.031700 LOCATION:Youth Service America Offices\, 1101 15th Street\, Washington\, Di strict of Columbia\, 20005\, United States SUMMARY:Friends of Freechild Gathering UID:20120204T000503EST-nLUPxXX6Xh@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freechild.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:860-399-4528 Email:colin.bennett@ssc.org DESCRIPTION:The Sierra Student Coalition is hosting a two-day conference/tr aining at Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut. The conference wi ll focus on Clean Energy and campus sustainability but will also include w orkshops and trainings on a variety of environmental and social justice is sues. More than just providing the skills necessary to fight the environme ntal degradation so rampant in our society\, this conference seeks to buil d a network of activists across Connecticut and the region. Hopefully part icipants will leave the conference not only with the tools and motivation needed to win their campaigns\, but with new friends and allies too. \n\nT o register please visit: \nhttp://www.ssc.org/states/ct.php \n Geographic al Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050402T083000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, Connecticut\, United States SUMMARY:Connecticut SSC Spring Conference and Training UID:20120204T000503EST-KsE0swFZVi@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org/states/ct.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone: Email:occoalition@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:SAT.01.22.05 doors@ 5pm:::Inaugurate This! Philly show \n::::Th e Rotunda\, 4101 Walnut St. \n\nFEATURING MARX in SOHO(@5:30)\nBob Weick b rings Karl Marx back to life through Howard Zinn’s play Marx in Soho. \n\n Also featuring Bitch (NYC)\, Sini Anderson (San Francisco)\, Athens Boys C hoir (Georgia)\, Grover (Asheville)\, Pamela Means (Boston)\, Gina Young ( NYC)\, mz.imani (Maryland)\, Stevie B (Oakland) and SkyBear. (Boston)\n\nI naugurate This! is a radical spoken word and music event to coincide with the Inauguration of the next President of the United States in DC. \nMARX in SOHO @ 5:30\nFood / Rock & Shop @ 6:30\nMusic @ 7pm\n\nIf you would lik e to sell items or distribute literature\, tables will be available for $1 0-$15 (15 for selling). For more information or to reserve a table\, Conta ct Us. \n\nFor more information\, visit inaugurate-this.org \n Geographic al Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050122 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:Inauguate This - Philly UID:20120204T000503EST-VuJSAsIXRP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.phillyaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:tic@uvm.edu DESCRIPTION:Translating Identity is a free conference focusing on gender an d gender identities. Open to the public\, this event hopes to reach out th e University of Vermont\, the Burlington community\, and the nation as a w hole to educate us all further about transgender issues. With multiple pan els to choose from at any time\, some panels will be directed towards tran s people and others will be for those who are fairly unfamiliar with the t ransgender movement and the topic of gender identity.\n\nThis conference s eeks to translate gender identity to both the queer community and its alli es.\n\n\nThis conferece is open to the national public\, but space is limi ted!\nPlease register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot.\nRegistr ation and attendance are free. \n\n\nHelp keep TIC free by:\n- donating\n- telling our admistration how important TIC is! \n\n This year's keynote speaker is Leslie Feinberg\, author of Transgender Warriors\, Trans Liber ation: Beyond Pink or Blue\, and the underground classic Stone Butch Blues . Ze came of age as a young butch in Buffalo\, New York\, before the Stone wall Rebellion and is a journalist and typesetter by trade. One of Curve m agazine's fifteen most influential in the battle for gay and lesbian right s\, Feinberg is also winner of the ALA Gay and Lesbian Literature Award\, the Lambda Literary Award\, and the Firecracker Alternative Book Award for nonfiction. Ze has spoken internationally and at pride rallies\, colleges and conferences around the nation. modified from Trans Liberation and St one Butch Blues \n\nOur opening plenary presenter will be Eli Clare. Gend erqueer poet\, essayist\, and activist\, Eli Clare has a B.A. in Women’s S tudies\, a M.F.A. in Creative Writing\, and most importantly a penchant fo r rabble-rousing. He is the author of Exile and Pride: Disability\, Queern ess\, and Liberation (South End Press\, 1999) and pays his rent by working at the University of Vermont's LGBTQA Services. He has spoken and read at numerous universities and conferences about disability\, LGBT identities\ , and other social justice issues. A long-time activist\, Eli has\, among other things\, walked across the United States for peace\, coordinated a r ape prevention program in Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, and helped organize the f irst ever Queerness and Disability Conference Geographical Scope: Regiona l DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050305 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Burlington\, Vermont\, United States SUMMARY:Free to Be Translating Identity Conference - Third Annual UID:20120204T000503EST-mdvRxVZFXd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uvm.edu/~tic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:cov3_2005@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The many forms of violence experienced on a daily basis by wome n of color around the world amount to nothing less than a global war on wo men of color. Color of Violence III will provide an opportunity for women of color to develop and share organizing strategies to address this global assault on women of color. We will share strategies on how to stop this w ar on all fronts\, including: domestic violence\; sexual violence\; denial of reproductive rights\; police brutality\; the “War on Terror”\; poverty \; violence against bisexual\, lesbian\, intersex\, transgender\, and Two Spirit women of color\; attacks on immigrants’ rights and Indian treaty ri ghts\; gentrification and denial of affordable housing.\n\nINCITE! is a na tional activist organization of radical feminists of color advancing a mov ement to end violence against women of color and their communities through direct action critical dialogue and grassroots organizing.\n\nThe Color o f Violence is an international gathering and action of women of color work ers\, organizers\, artists\, students\, and activists organizing to stop t he war on women of color. The goals of Color of Violence III are to: \n\n\ n\nExamine the various forms of violence committed against women of color. \n\n\nMobilize women of color from diverse walks of life\, throughout the country to organize around all forms of violence in their lives.\n\n\nShar e organizing models and build skills to strengthen our grassroots organizi ng. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050313 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050311 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:New Orleans\, Louisiana\, United States SUMMARY:The Color of Violence III: Stopping the War on Women of Color UID:20120204T000503EST-oP9AAnNwtl@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.incite-national.org/conf/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The National Collegiate Global Women's and Human Rights Confere nce will connect the dots between the need to build a national constituenc y to increase international family planning and health funding aid\, to ra tify international treaties for human rights and the environment\, to comb at sweatshops\, and to promote non-violence and peace. Workshops and panel s will include student leaders\, and leaders in the women's rights\, anti- slavery\, anti-globalization\, human rights\, peace\, and environmental mo vements. \nStudents from Feminist Majority Leadership Alliances and CHOICE S campus affiliates\, as well as student leaders from other progressive gr oups\, including those working on civil rights\, human rights\, anti-sweat shop movements\, and peace\, are invited to participate. Be part of creati ng campus campaigns to promote positive US global engagement.\nHotel and c onference reservation information will be available in January 2005. Geo graphical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050411 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050409 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:National Collegiate Global Women's and Human Rights Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-4a4tJ2xacF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.feministcampus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:generationfair@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Call for Proposals/Introducing the Network and Conference\nThe Generation FAIR (Young People for Fair\, Accountable\, Interdependent and Responsible U.S. global engagement) Network is a loose network of non-prof it organizations that work to identify and mobilize young people around pr ogressive values and policy commitments that unite our campaigns. We belie ve the United States must use its power for efforts to create positive cha nge in the world. The network works to advance just and responsible U.S. l eadership by linking together campaigns for global justice.\n\nThe FAIR Co nference organizers realize that while we may be working on different issu es\, we are united in our belief that we can and will make this world a be tter place for all. We understand that we cannot solve/improve one proble m without addressing the other issues that are linked to it. We hope to i nspire others to recognize the ways in whittle issues we work on are conne cted to other issues. For example we cannot fully address the living wage problems of sweatshops without also recognizing the environmental and hea lth damages that sweatshops cause. By realizing the connections of differe nt issues\, we will be stronger in our efforts to bring about real social change\n\nWe plan this conference to be a place for making strong connecti ons between issues and young leaders. We plan to articulate a youth visio n for US Global engagement. We will develop much needed short and long-te rm goals for young people dedicated to the struggle. We hope that the org anizers who meet at the conference can leave feeling that we have a unifie d youth movement that will make us stronger in our work. One of the most important and exciting parts of the conference are the planning sessions that will bring together individuals who will create action plans and rec eive funding to carry out their projects. This conference is an amazing o pportunity for us to create a strong\, unified youth movement that will ad dress all of our demands.\n\nWhat are you gonna do?\nIn 1-2 pages\, share your workshop plan with us and we'll see what we can do. Please give as m any specific details as you can envision with about20-50 people in your wo rkshop. You've got about an hour and fifteen minutes.\n\nWhat we do want\ nWe want you to get outside yourself and think about how something you wor k on is related to other issues. For example\, examine the connections be tween the human cost of wars and the environmental impacts. Presenters on different issues can come together to do a workshop that shows the connec tions between both (or more) topics. If you are willing to do this\, let us know and we'll try to hook you up with another presenter. What this me ans is that if you want to do a workshop and are willing to work with some one else on developing something together to demonstrate connections\, let us know and we'll make it happen! We want workshops where participants w ill have the chance to make connections with each other and between issues . Interactive is best\, we can read a lecture in handouts! We also need s kills workshop proposals.\n\nHow to submit a proposal \nAlong with your p roposal\, send your name\, your organization's name (if you're with a grou p)\, full contact information\, one reference and a short biography/descri ption of yourself and/or your organization. E-mail it all to generationfai r[at] yahoo.com. The deadline for submittingproposals is Sunday\, January 9th\, 2005.\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050401 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Young People for Fair\, Accountable\, Interdependent and Responsib le US Global En UID:20120204T000503EST-zU5Dwe5eJM@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Equal Justice Society\, & the Center on Corporations\, Law & Society at Seattle University School of Law Present New Strategies For J ustice: Linking CORPORATE LAW WITH PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL MOVEMENTS\; Respondi ng to these social and economic justice concerns\, progressives have focus ed their efforts on addressing specific problems\, such as racial equality \, environmental protection\, human rights\, living wages\, health care\, safe workplaces\, and peace and security. This wide array of concerns ofte n has splintered progressives as they attempt to stem erosion of fundament al principles of justice without fully appreciating common factors that ru n through all of these issues. One such systemic issue is the misuse of co rporate power. This conference will explore the evolution of corporate inf luence in the United States\, as well as new intellectual\, political\, pr ivate sector and grassroots trends that are emerging to address how corpor ations can support public interest values of justice and equality. Hosted By UCLA School of Law. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050409 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050408 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California\, United States SUMMARY:New Strategies for Justice: Corporate Law and Progressive Movements UID:20120204T000503EST-CU7C04NmSu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.equaljusticesociety.org/ucla2005 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1996\, the Day of Silence has become the largest sin gle student-led action towards creating safer schools for all\, regardless of sexual orientation\, gender identity or gender expression. From the fi rst-ever Day of Silence at the University of Virginia in 1996\, to the org anizing efforts in over 1\,900 middle schools\, high schools\, colleges an d universities across the country in 2002\, its textured history reflects its diversity in both numbers and reach.\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050413 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:National Day of Silence 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-1r0cRVwGj1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.dayofsilence.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:509-963-1685 Email:webble@cwu.edu DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050423 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050422 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ellensburg\, Washington\, United States SUMMARY:LGBT Queer Leadership Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-Ml4GOE8NCL@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Our vision is to both forge and strengthen coalitions amongst v arious communities\, creating an environment that will educate people abou t all forms of oppression\, discrimination and injustice faced by GLBTA co mmunities. We plan to create dialogues around how these various issues aff ect members of the GLBTA communities and other marginalized groups. To emb race our individual differences and our similarities coming to a common gr ound to support one another in those differences while celebrating our sim ilarities. To strive not to leave anyone behind and help everyone feel wel come\, by learning from our mistakes and the mistakes of other movements. To establish a network of coalitions to share information and ideas\, to u ltimately give the conference back to the community. Provide knowledge tha t will allow conference attendees to return to their respective communitie s with the ability to create a more affirming and safe environment for all individuals Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050220 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050218 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:St. Cloud\, Minnesota\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest BLGTA College Conference - 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-OHtUGOKTan@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mblgtacc.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:lrussell@unca.edu DESCRIPTION:Gender Difference & Cultural Resistance \n2005 GLBTQ Studies Co nference at UNC Asheville \nMarch 31-April 3\, 2005\, Asheville\, NC \nKey note Speaker Judith Halberstam \n \nThe UNCA glbtq conference is dedicated to the investigation of genders and sexualities. This year\, we invite su bmissions on the theme of gender resistance and queer counter knowledges. Elaborations on this theme might include: \n∇\; queer representations \, expressions and cultures \n∇\; insider/outsider status in queer co mmunities \n∇\; gender roles and identity politics \n∇\; queer a ctivism \n∇\; same-sex marriage \n∇\; intersections of race\, di sability\, and/or class \n∇\; queer pedagogy\, curriculum and campus activism \n\nWe welcome a range of approaches and participants\, including faculty\, graduate\, and undergraduate students. All formats will be cons idered\, including paper presentations (15-20 minutes)\, panels\, workshop s\, exhibitions and performances. Panels will consist of 3 or 4 papers. \n Costs: \nEarly Registration ($60 faculty\, $50 graduate students\, $35 und ergraduate students) due January 31\, 2005. Full Registration ($70 faculty \, $60 graduate students\, $45 undergraduate students) payable at time of conference. \nJudith Halberstam\, a leading scholar of gender and sexualit y studies\, is a Professor of English at the University of Southern Califo rnia. Her writings include Posthuman Bodies (1995\, co-editor with Ira Liv ingston)\; Female Masculinity (1998)\; The Drag King Book (1999\, co-autho r with LaGrace Volcano)\, and the forthcoming The Transgender Moment: Gend er Flexibility and the Postmodern Condition (2004). \n Geographical Scope : Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050331 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Asheville\, North Carolina\, United States SUMMARY:2005 GLTBQ Studies Conference - UNC Asheville UID:20120204T000503EST-oBuWINLveN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unca.edu/glsc/home.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-868-5545 Email:lesliecagan@igc.org DESCRIPTION:The goals of this movement-building event are to establish our strategies and priorities for 2005\; to elect the steering committee and s trengthen UFPJ organizationally\; and to deepen ties between our groups an d strengthen our movement culture. An open gathering but all people attend ing should agree with the UFPJ Unity Statement and pay a minimal conferenc e registration fee. Each member group of UFPJ will be invited to send voti ng delegates to the assembly: two delegates from each local group\, two de legates from each national organization and one delegate for each chapter of a national group Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050221 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050218 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:United for Peace and Justice National Assembly UID:20120204T000503EST-inSecUusJE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unitedforpeace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:617-470-5984 Email:denisen2000@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:George W. Bush is the President of the United States.\nMake no mistake: The issues we care about are under attack.\n\nWe have two option s: We could cry\, complain\, moan\, groan\, gripe\, and whine. \n\nOr we could take ACTION.\n\nWipe away your tears. The time to take action is NOW !\n\nBoston NOW's STUDENT ACTION SUMMIT: Unite to Fight the Right!\nFebrua ry 26 + 27\, 2005\nBoston University\n\nA weekend of speakers\, workshops\ , and solidarity.\n\nBringing activists together on urgent issues: \nWar ~ Reproductive Rights ~ Health Care ~ Affirmative Action ~ Environment ~ Af fordable Housing ~ Violence Against Women ~ Ratify CEDAW ~ LGBT Rights\n\n BECAUSE WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. And we don't have a moment to waste.\n \nRSVP to: Denise Nichols (by email or phone)\n\n617-470-5984\n Geographi cal Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050227 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050226T090000 GEO:42.345100;-71.107700 LOCATION:Boston University\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States SUMMARY:Student Action Summit: Unite to Fight the Right! UID:20120204T000503EST-encLodsJT1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonnow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:(202)393-1044 Email:slap@usstudents.org DESCRIPTION:'Our seperate struggles are really one.'-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\n\nEach year from March 31-April 4 youth and students\, nationwide ho nor the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez through the Natio nal Student Labor Week of Action. During this week youth and students stan d in solidarity with workers in the fight for economic justice\, living wa ges\, access to healthcare and education\, organizing and collective barga ining rights and global justice. Last year over 250 campuses participated and in 2005 we expect to grow even larger. Stand in solidarity with us thi s year during the National Student Labor Week of Action! Geographical Sc ope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050331 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Nationwide\, United States SUMMARY:National Student Labor Week of Action '05 UID:20120204T000503EST-ClNoNMCohA@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.jwj.org/slap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:302-598-8035 Email:lcunningham@veic.org DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Climate Conference is to bring college students t ogether to collaborate on effective ways to combat climate change on their campuses\, in their states\, and in OUR region. Throughout the weekend st udents will be trained in organizing skills and strategies for getting the ir campuses to join the growing list of colleges and universities that are addressing global warming. Some of the workshops will deal with Climate C hange\, Running Effective Campus Campaigns\, State Networking\, Environmen tal Justice\, Water System Management\, Transportation alternatives\, and much much more. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050220 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050218T160000 GEO:44.507400;-73.151400 LOCATION:Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401\, United States SUMMARY:3rd Annual Northeast Climate Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-voFVJGoUml@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.climatecampaign.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:513-281-2672 Email:cincyglobal@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:GLOBAL THREE: RECLAIMING COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT\n APRIL 8 TO 10\, 2005 at THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI\n\nGlobal Three: Recl aiming Community and Environment\, is a conference designed to reclaim the human connections that make communities and our surrounding environment s trong. Through the conference\, people are provided with a space where inf ormation and skills can be shared while simultaneously having fun\, networ king\, and exposing one’s mind to diverse concepts. “Global Three..” appea ls to different interests and walks of life by utilizing a wide variety of methods to disseminate knowledge. These methods\, such as workshops\, di scussions\, speaking panels\, caucuses\, tabling\, actions\, films\, music \, art and much more are the cornerstone of the conference.\n\nTopics: Th e topics of Global Three: Reclaiming Community and Environment are not lim ited to a few words. The usage of the words community and environment are used as a springboard to dive into several issues such as community\, env ironmental\, economic\, social\, and political justice. Workshops providi ng action\, solution\, and empowerment are plenty. Other workshops will s imply focus on Art or Cooking. In the end\, there are workshops for radic als and reformists\, for moms and sons\, elders and kids\, etc. Global Th ree: Reclaiming Community and Environment is a conference for everyone and everybody. Confirm speakers so far are Derrick Jensen. Bands that have been confirmed so far are Requiem\, MC Homeless\, and David Rovics. If y ou are interested in teaching a workshop\, send your proposal to Paul at c incyglobal@yahoo.com\n\nREGISTRATION: THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE! Howev er\, registration is important because the Global Crew knows how much food and housing spaces to provide for conference attendees. To contact Sofia\ , the registrar\, please e-mail her at cincy_global_registration@yahoo.com . You may e-mail her your registration information by simply e-mailing her your name and location (for more info\, please check out the attached she et). If you are sending in a group registration\, list how many people ar e coming and their names (again\, check the attached sheet).\n\nHOUSING: T o reserve free housing for Global\, please e-mail Sofia at cincy_global_re gistration@yahoo.com. In the e-mail\, please note if you are coming in a group (and how many people are in the group who will need a space to stay at). Also\, please indicate in the e-mail if you are allergic to anything \, smoking\, recreational “fun”\, and/or bringing children/pets. Please r eserve housing as soon as you get this information so that you and your ho st can get in contact with each other before the conference. In addition\ , free housing will be available for late registers (day or week) of confe rence. The housing will be first come\, first serve and located at a near by venue or church. More info regarding this can be found at the conferen ce and website. \n\nCHILDCARE: Childcare will be provided in various form s throughout the weekend. For more info\, please contact Sofia at cincy_g lobal_registration@yahoo.com\n\nFOOD: Vegan/Vegetarian Breakfast and Lunch will be provided by the Global Crew on Saturday and Sunday. Keeping with the theme of community\, attendees are encouraged to bring food with them so that we can have a potluck on Saturday and Sunday evenings. It would a lso be great if attendees brought their own reusable plates\, cups\, and u tensils with them. \n\nTRANSPORTATION: There is a transportation board on the Global message board. If you can provide a seat or two or if you need a ride to global\, please make a post on the message board located on the Global webpage in the upper right handed corner. If one needs to be pick up from the Airport\, Amtrak\, or Greyhound stations\, please indicate tha t in the registration e-mail to Sofia at cincy_global_registration@yahoo.c om. Please let us know if you are coming via plane\, train\, or greyhound by e-mail by March 20\, 2005.\n\nTABLING: There is no fee for tabling\, w e just ask that you help out and volunteer with us. If you would like to table\, please e-mail Donald at yoshomon@yahoo.com with group info. \n\nOt her? Check out the website at http://www.geocities.com/cincyglobal or e-ma il Paul at cincyglobal@yahoo.com\n\nThanks\,\n- Global Three Organizing Cr ew Geographical Scope: International DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050410 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050408T150000 GEO:39.166800;-84.538200 LOCATION:2624 Clifton Avenue\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 45221\, United States SUMMARY:Global Three: Reclaiming Community and Environment UID:20120204T000503EST-XsdxTZOz8D@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/cincyglobal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:We are going to dress in hunting gear and form a human sheild t o protect deer from being senselessly slaughtered. Geographical Scope: L ocal DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050105T050000 GEO:34.697000;-85.255300 LOCATION:Pigeon Mountain\, Lafayette\, Georgia\, 30728\, United States SUMMARY:Human Shield UID:20120204T000503EST-2CXpLE1HNd@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:suzanne.staub@pphp.org DESCRIPTION:spoken word\, poetry slam\, ALIX OLSEN Geographical Scope: Loc al DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050215T190000 GEO:40.901300;-73.182800 LOCATION:University Cafe\, Stony Brook University\, Stony Brook\, New York\ , 11790\, United States SUMMARY:Vday Event UID:20120204T000503EST-PgN0lZxmgc@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:631-806-2932 Email:youthworkercenter@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:This is a major training designed to help young workers / stude nt activists:\n\n·Overcome lack of participation\n·Develop strategies to w in specific campaigns\n·Learn how to stand up to the boss\, and win!\n·Gai n hands on organizing experience\n·Build more effective coalitions\n·Incre ase membership\, reputation\, influence and funding of your organization.\ n Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050130 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050128T170000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Stony Brook University\, Stony Brook\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:GrassRoots Organizing Weekend (GROW) UID:20120204T000503EST-ApBgx15o6L@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:phillyrage@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:Grassroots resistance against the annual international conventi on of the biotechnology convention -- Come to Philadelphia and stay tuned for details! Geographical Scope: International DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050622 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050617 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:Biodevastation/Biodemocracy 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-BoXUBnofPl@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.biodev.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:985-795-9500 Email:2spells@bellsouth.net DESCRIPTION:'A WAKE FOR PEACE'\n \nJAZZ FUNERAL FOR DEMOCRACY\n \nNEW ORLEA NS\, LOUISIANA\n \nJANUARY 20\, 2005 @ 11:00 A.M.\n \nhttp://www.jazzfuner alfordemocracy.com/\n \n\n \nWHAT: Traditional New Orleans jazz funeral en titled 'A Wake for Peace': Jazz Funeral for Democracy timed to coincide wi th the inauguration of George W. Bush. Street theater encouraged. March\, rally and inaugural ball featuring local New Orleans musicians.\n\nWHERE: New Orleans\, Louisiana. It is projected that the staging area will be at Congo Square (Armstrong Park) located just outside of the French Quarter o n Rampart Street. Plans are to proceed through the commercial district dow n Canal Street during office workers' lunch hour before entering the Quart er where a rally will be held on the Moonwalk beside the Mississippi River . The march will then continue down Decatur Street\, on to Frenchman via E splanade before settling down at which time our 'Inaugural Ball' will comm ence.\n\nWHEN: Thursday\, January 20\, 2005 @ 11:00 AM (CST).\n\nWHO: A co alition of groups and individuals distressed about issues including\, but not limited to\, the occupation of Iraq and other instances of US military aggression\, the mistreatment of 'detainees'\, corporate control of Ameri ca\, the rollback of individual liberties\, state sponsored homophobia\, e lection fraud\, the poisoning of the environment\, and the class warfare i nstituted by the Bush Administration. Groups include military veterans\, c ivil rights organizations\, theater groups\, regional peace coalitions\, a nd gay rights activists. Individuals involved are good\, patriotic America ns who come from all walks of life. \n\nWHY: Because we still can. \n\n \n \nOrganizations and individuals wishing to participate can contact:\n \nB UDDY SPELL \n 2spells@bellsouth.net\n \n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050120T110000 GEO:29.943800;-90.083200 LOCATION:Congo Sqare\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70113\, United States SUMMARY:Jazz Funeral For Democracy UID:20120204T000503EST-Vr1B7jJReu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.jazzfuneralfordemocracy.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A CALL TO ACTION\n \nDespite our best efforts\, somehow we find ourselves having to bear four more years of the Bush administration. Our country will again be used as a tool to wage war and environmental destru ction. Racism\, sexism\, poverty\, education\, oil dependencey\, unemploy ment\, health care and the hundreds of other issues that many of us care a bout deeply will again be pushed aside. It's enough to make anyone curl u p in a ball and watch television\, hoping it will all go away. \n \nThat' s what the Bush administration is counting on. \n \n It's time to come o ut of our disappointment\, anger and despair. It's time to come out of ou r homes. Now more than ever\, we need to remember that we are still here. We are still working to create the world in which we want to live. We n eed to look at each other\, express our terror and fear for the future and find ways to remember what we are fighting for. We need to send the mess age loud and clear that we will not go away and we will not give up. Now is the time to exercise our civil liberties and show our dissent. \n \nOn Thursday\, January 20\, 2005\, George W. Bush will be inaugurated as pres ident of the United States. For the millions of us who believe in peace a nd justice\, it is a perfect time to renew our commitment to resist this a dministration and its deadly policies of war and greed. We will not give Bush a mandate and we will not support his destructive agenda. \n \nFor us\, this day will not be business as usual. We will join millions of ot her protesters all over the world in the streets of Portland to let Bush\, the media and each other know that we are still here. There are more of us than we can possibly imagine. We will not cooperate silently.\n \nPlea se join us for a protest march beginning at 4pm. We will meet at Portland 's North Park blocks downtown\, W Burnside and Park St\, and march to seve ral locations including the Oregonian\, the Forest Service Headquarters\, and the FBI building. Please bring signs\, costumes\, banners\, puppets\, drums and your voices. There will also be various activities after the m arch sponsored by other peace and justice groups. There will be two art p arties on the weekend prior to the action at the Cascadia Rising Infoshop on 16th and Clinton\, Saturday Jan 15th from 11am-4pm and Sunday Jan 16th from 12-6pm. Please bring paper\, cardboard tubes\, paint\, markers and o ther art supplies to use and donate. \n \nWe're aware that one day of pr otest will not change the world. Please come ready to network with your p rojects and groups or with a curiousity about what other people are involv ed in. Let's show Bush and Co. that our movement is energized\, mobilized and determined. Let's connect with each other\, knowing that we can't pu t our allies through too fine a sieve in times like these. We are still h ere\, working to create our visions. Above all\, let us demonstrate that this is just the beginning. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050120T160000 GEO:45.539100;-122.600000 LOCATION:W. Burnside And Park\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97213\, United States SUMMARY:Anti-Inauguration Day - Portland UID:20120204T000503EST-7J5VZ6nSvd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.j20pdx.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:202-797-6604 Email:kiesell@nwf.org DESCRIPTION:On September 20\, 2005\, the Arctic Refuge Action coalition is planning a rally on the DC mall to protest the 2005 Budget Reconciliation\ , which if passed would include provisions to begin drilling on the coastl ine of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Besides affecting habitat and wildlife\, the drilling on the coastline would also threaten the tradition of the Gwi' chin Tribe\, that depend on the Porcupine Caribou Herd for su bsistence and spirituality. The passage of the budget would also mean cuts to social programs such as medicaid\, food stamps and veteran's benefits. \n We are trying to get as many people there as possible as we well kno w that numbers translate into publicity\, and that the more voices we have \, the better chance we have of stopping this budget. The plan is to send people into the Capitol to lobby every Representative (and moreso). Even t hough we have grassroots organizers\, we know that open-ended invites coul d help maximize attendance. We also know that we are facing a cold politic al climate that often leaves the progressive community and their leaders f eeling defeatist. Therefore we are hoping that groups with vested interest s in environmental protection/conservation can pool their resources and co me join us for this extremely important event. We hope that YOU can join u s. I am willing to provide advice and would like to know if you are intere sted. I understand that this is coming during the short notice\, but still hope that there will still be time to recruit people to come\, or urge me mbers of your association to join in this event. Any questions\, please ca ll me at (202) 797-6604. Please visit www.ArcticRefugeAction.org for more information.\n\nSincerely\,\n\nLaura Kiesel\, Research Associate\nPublic L and\, National Wildlife Federation\n\nArctic Refuge Action Coalition inclu des: Alaska Coalition\, The Alaska Wilderness League\, Defenders of Wildli fe\, The Gwich'in Steering Committee\, Earthjustice\, Episcopal Church USA \, The League of Conservation Voters\, The National Audubon Society\, The Natural Resources Defense Council\,The National Wildlife Federation\, The National Wildlife Refuge Association\, Northern Alaskan Environmental Cent er\, R.E.P. America\, The Sierra Club\, U.S. PIRG\, The Washington Associa tion of Churches\, The Wilderness Society\, The World Wildlife Fund and Tr ustees for Alaska Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050920T000000 GEO:38.980200;-77.026300 LOCATION:Washington DC Capitol South\, DC Mall\, Washington\, District of C olumbia\, 20012\, United States SUMMARY:Rally/Lobby Against Arctic Drilling in Budget Bill UID:20120204T000503EST-XwVfbPeKJd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ArcticRefugeAction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:summit@pdamerica.org DESCRIPTION:Building the Progressive\nMovement inside and outside\nthe Demo cratic Party!\n\nDear Friends\,\nProgressive Democrats of America (PDA) wi ll be hosting the “Progressive Democratic Summit” in January 2005. The Sum mit will be filled with experienced speakers in the progressive movement\, informational workshops\, and other useful information for progressive ac tivists and organizations both inside and outside the Democratic Party. It will also include meetings with progressive congressional leaders\, state Progressive Democratic Caucus breakouts\, and panel discussions and works hops. Together we can devise a workable strategy to take back our democrac y\, our economy\, and our institutions from the moneyed interests and the military-industrial complex now controlling them. The timing of the Summit \, during the weekend of the Presidential Inaugural Celebration\, is signi ficant. This is a critical time for creating a powerful grassroots presenc e in our nation’s capitol and sending a clear message that the Progressive movement is alive and growing. It will be a gathering you won’t\nwant to miss.\n\nA schedule of panels and workshops will be posted at www.pdameric a.org on December 31th..\nActivities will begin at 2pm on Friday and will end at 5pm on Sunday.\n\nBe part of the solution. Join us in Washington on on Jan. 22nd.\n\nA GATHERING OF GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUN TRY DEDICATED TO BUILDING THE PROGRESSIVE WING OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY\nRe gistration begins December 15th. More information will be available at:\nW W W . P D A M E R I C A . O R G\nScheduled Speakers include:\nRep. John C onyers\nAmy Goodman\nMedea Benjamin\nTom Hayden\nJames Zogby\nRev. Lennox Yearwood\nJohn Bonifaz\nWilliam Rivers Pitt\nGary Flowers\nand more...\nJa nuary 21st - 23rd\nDavid A. Clarke School of Law Auditorium\nUniversity of the District of Columbia\n4200 Connecticut Ave.\, NW\, Washington\, D.C.\ nVan Ness/UDC Red Line Metro Station\nWheelchair Accessible\nConference Ag enda Includes:\n• Strengthening the progressive forces within the Democrat ic Party\n• Building a grassroots movement unifying progressives inside an d outside the Democratic Party\n• How to communicate a progressive message to a hostile and conservative media\n• Connecting with progressives from your state and your congressional district to build local coalitions\ndedi cated to working for jobs\, peace\, justice and transformation\n• Strategi es and the future of the progressive movement within the Democratic Party. \nPaid for by Progressive Democrats of America\, www.pdamerica.org\, and n ot authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.\nContributions to Progressive Democrats of America are not tax deductible.\n\n Geographica l Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050123 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050121 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Progressive Democratic Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-eL1C08B3Aj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.pdamerica.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:occoalition@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia organizes against Bush's inauguration. At 3:15pm\, two rallies meet\, one at Temple University at Broat\, and the other on t he Market street bridge. At 3:30pm the rallies both start to march on city hall\, and converge on the West Side.\n\nStreet theater\, spoken word and other forms of entertainment are encouraged.\n\nThere will also be a cult ural event on Sat January 22nd\, at the Rotunda featuring music\, spoken w ord and theater\, more info TBA\n\nfor more information about Philadelphia Organizes against Bush\, contact the Outraged Community Coalition by emai l. Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050122 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050120T151500 GEO:39.977300;-75.132900 LOCATION:Temple University Bell Tower–Between 12th And 13t\, Market St. Bri dge\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19125\, United States SUMMARY:Philadelphia Organizes Against Bush UID:20120204T000503EST-AMiBvUAM30@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.phillyaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:773/583-7728 Email:msn@mexicosolidarity.org DESCRIPTION:During the past decade\, over 380 young women have been murdere d in a string of unsolved femicides that are largely ignored by the police and local officials. Rather than resolve the crime wave\, officials blame victims for dressing provocatively or for being out too late. Half of the victims are factory workers\, yet US-owned factory managers deny responsi bility for the security of their employees. Left with no political allies\ , women in Juarez organize on their own behalf. This delegation will meet these women and learn about their courageous work. Geographical Scope: I nternational DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050312 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050305 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ciudad Juarez\, Mexico SUMMARY:International Women's day delegation Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua UID:20120204T000503EST-Uh1UM4cv59@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mexicosolidarity.org/future.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:773/583-7728 Email:msn@mexicosolidarity.org DESCRIPTION:During the past decade\, over 380 young women have been murdere d in a string of unsolved femicides that are largely ignored by the police and local officials. Rather than resolve the crime wave\, officials blame victims for dressing provocatively or for being out too late. Half of the victims are factory workers\, yet US-owned factory managers deny responsi bility for the security of their employees. Left with no political allies\ , women in Juarez organize on their own behalf. This delegation will meet these women and learn about their courageous work. Geographical Scope: In ternational DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050319 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050312 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ciudad Juarez\, Mexico SUMMARY:Alternative Spring Break to Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua UID:20120204T000503EST-mb7vW9gZ2f@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mexicosolidarity.org/future.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:773/583-7728 Email:msn@mexicosolidarity.org DESCRIPTION:The establishment of regional autonomous governments - Juntas d e Buen Gobierno - last summer marked an important new phase in the develop ment of Zapatismo. The Juntas are in the process of consolidating politica l power throughout large areas of Chiapas as well as building the three fo undations of community development - health care\, education and economic development. Delegates will learn firsthand about the construction of the Juntas and ways that the international community can show solidarity with their development strategies. This help is more urgent than ever as econom ic conditions in the region worsen. The situation is particularly difficul t in Zapatista refugee camps. Earlier this year the International Red Cros s pulled out of Chiapas to move operations to Iraq\, leaving behind 8\,000 internally displaced refugees surrounded by the army and paramilitary for ces without access to food and medical care. Geographical Scope: Interna tional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050327 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050320 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chiapas\, Mexico SUMMARY:Delegation to Chiapas UID:20120204T000503EST-84pEbNX0wU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mexicosolidarity.org/future.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:415/621-8100 Email:msn@mexicosolidarity.org DESCRIPTION:This delegation will examine the impacts that globalization has had on women in Mexico and the leadership role that women play in the mov ement for social and economic justice. While the delegation will focus on women's issues\, it is open to women\, men and transgender folks. The goal of the delegation is to provide student activists and professors with an educational base to plug into ongoing fair trade campaigns in the US. The delegation will: learn about the impact of corporate-centered globalizatio n on indigenous and campesino communities in southern Mexico\, with a spec ial focus on women's issues\, meet with women's organizations\, including indigenous fair trade cooperatives\, collective projects and human rights groups\, to better understand how these organizations function in their po litical\, social and economic context\, examine the role that women play i n the movement for social justice and fair trade\, create strategies that strengthen solidarity between people working for social and economic justi ce on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Geographical Scope: Internation al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050619 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050611 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chiapas\, Mexico SUMMARY:MSN/USFT Delegation to Chiapas\, Mexico UID:20120204T000503EST-G2vfWR2vcG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mexicosolidarity.org/future.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:773/583-7728 Email:msn@mexicosolidarity.org DESCRIPTION:During the past decade\, over 380 young women have been murdere d in a string of unsolved femicides that are largely ignored by the police and local officials. Rather than resolve the crime wave\, officials blame victims for dressing provocatively or for being out too late. Half of the victims are factory workers\, yet US-owned factory managers deny responsi bility for the security of their employees. Left with no political allies\ , women in Juarez organize on their own behalf. This delegation will meet these women and learn about their courageous work. Geographical Scope: In ternational DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050807 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050730 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Ciudad Juarez\, Mexico SUMMARY:Delegation to Juarez UID:20120204T000503EST-1CiFn4h9IE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mexicosolidarity.org/future.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:360-867-6781 Email:sesame@evergreen.edu DESCRIPTION:The SESAME Middle East Film Festival\n\nSESAME (Students Educat ing Students About the Middle East) is proud to bring the Evergreen campus its Second ‘Middle East Film Festival’. Our focus this year is on explori ng borders\, culture\, and struggle. With over 12 films\, guest speakers\, and discussions\, we hope to present a critical and thought-provoking spe ctrum of the Middle East to campus through film.\nFeaturing a presentation of “About Baghdad” from filmmaker and activist Adam Shapiro\, and a numbe r of discussions\, including of gender and liberation-resistance movements with Evergreen faculty and a discussion of solidarity work in Palestine w ith Olympians who have traveled and worked in the region as well.\nIn addi tion\, Mr. Shapiro\, who has recently returned from the Darfur region of S udan\, will give a public talk on the situation there.\n\nWe are excited t o bring the SESAME Middle East Film Festival to The Evergreen State Colleg e\, January 25 – February 3\, 2005. Films and times are listed below. \nCh eck the SESAME Website for more information and film descriptions.\nhttp:/ /academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/\nThis event is free of charge.\n\nS chedule\n Tuesday 25 January\nLIBRARY 1706\n12pm - Naji Al-Ali: An Artist With Vision\n4pm - Peace Propaganda and the Promised Land\n7pm - Divine In tervention\n\nWednesday 26 January\nLECTURE HALL 1\n12pm - Beat of Distant Hearts: Art of Revolution in Western Sahara\n1:30pm - Speaker Adam Shapir o on the situation in Darfur\n4:30pm - FEATURING Filmmaker-Activist Adam S hapiro presenting film “About Baghdad”\n\nTuesday 1 February\nLECTURE HALL 1\n12pm and 1pm - Shorts: Planet of the Arabs\, Measures of Distance\, BB Q Muslims preview an upcoming film on Palestinian hip-hop artists\, and mo re…\n2pm - Chronicle of a Disappearance \n4pm - Dispatches: The Killing Zo ne – Featuring a panel of Olympians who have worked and traveled in Palest ine…\n\nWednesday 2 February\nLECTURE HALL 1\n12pm - Souha: Surviving Hell \n1pm - Discussion with Therese Saliba on gender and liberation-resistance movements\n3pm - Afghanistan Unveiled\n6pm - Algeria: Women at War\n\nThu rsday\, 3 February\nLECTURE HALL 3\n3pm - I Exist\n6pm - The Virgin Diarie s\n \nSESAME – Students Educating Students About the Middle East\nThe Ever green State College – Olympia\, Washington Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050203 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050125 GEO:47.104300;-123.055000 LOCATION:2600 Evergreen Parkway\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98502\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:SESAME Middle East Film Festival UID:20120204T000503EST-0kMS6kuipg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:312-458-9380\, \n312- Email:chicago_socialists@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC FORUM:\n***The Case for Socialism***\n\nWhen: Thursday\, January 27\, 7pm\n\nWHY DO we live in a world of such obscene inequalitie s and terrible violence?\n\nA world where 1.2 billion people survive on le ss than $1 a day. A world where the most powerful country on earth uses ho rrific weapons of mass destruction in a war for oil and empire. A world wh ere the fat cats live the high life\, while working people live in fear th at they'll be standing in the unemployment line—or worse.\n\nThere is an a lternative. The socialist alternative is based on the power of working peo ple to fight together for a better world—and create a society based not on profit but on making a better life for everyone in it.\n\nAttend this for um to debate and discuss the possibility of fighting for world based on hu man need instead of profit\, oppression and war.\n\nWhere: White Oak Room\ n3rd Floor\, Chicago Circle Center\n750 S. Halsted\nUniversity of Illinois -Chicago\n\nThis is a forum of the \nUIC International Socialist Organizat ion.\n\nFor more information \ncall 312458-9380\, \ne-mail chicago_sociali sts@yahoo.com \nor visit www.socialistworker.org Geographical Scope: Loca l DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050127T190000 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:University Of Illinois-Chicago\, 750 S. Halsted\, Chicago Circle C enter\, The White Oak Room\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60605\, United States SUMMARY:Public Forum--*The Case For Socialism* UID:20120204T000503EST-SmfiCZbL05@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.socialistworker.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-332-2200 Email:cgoodrich@popconnect.org DESCRIPTION:Population Connection's 9th Annual Capitol Hill Days features f orums on the latest population issues and valuable activism skills\, plus inspiring speakers and events throughout the weekend. Population Connectio n holds this event every spring in conjunction with Sierra Club and the Na tional Wildlife Federation. To bring the training weekend to an exhilarati ng close\, you will take what you learned and spend Monday and Tuesday lob bying your legislators on Capitol Hill! You'll meet incredible\, inspiring people and leave Washington as a knowledgeable\, confident\, and effectiv e political activist. Don't miss this opportunity! To apply visit: http:// www.populationconnection.org/Get_Involved/Projects/project18.html (Travel and lodging assistance is available for campus students.) Geographical Sc ope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050405 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050401T180000 GEO:38.900700;-77.039900 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20036\, United States SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Days Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-aM534I8DjU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.populationconnection.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:626-799-9118 Email:info@militaryfreeschools.org DESCRIPTION:Natl. Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY) \n~C ountering the Military Presence In Schools~~\n\nA training for students\, parents\, school staff and concerned community members.\n9:30 AM to 4:30 P M\nFebruary 26\, 2005\nDonation of $10 to $50 sliding scale. Students free .\n\nRegister by phone\n626-799-9118 Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050226T093000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:American Friends Service Committee\, 980 North Fair Oaks\, Pasaden a\, California\, United States SUMMARY:NNOMY Regional Training Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-t33C2Getxz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.militaryfreeschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-727-8610 ext 24 Email:yds@dsausa.org DESCRIPTION:**post far and wide** www.ydsusa.org\n\n------------------- ------------\nWHEN BUSH COMES TO SHOVE: \nYouth Organizing Against Right-W ing & Corporate Power\nMarch 11-13 New York City\n-------------------- -----------\n\nConference flyers: http://www.ydsusa.org/confs/when_bush_co mes_to_shove.pdf\n\n\nMark your calendars! Start planning your trip today !\n\nThe Young Democratic Socialists (YDS) are hosting a national conferen ce in New York City from March 11-13. entitled 'When Bush Comes to Shove: Youth Organizing Against Right-Wing and Corporate Power.' It will bring to gether activists from across the country for workshops\, trainings\, great speakers\, partying and more. This is a unique opportunity to meet YDS me mbers and friends to discuss how best to challenge the Bush agenda and bui ld a long-term movement for social justice. \n\nWORKSHOPS & TRAININGS \nCo nference sessions will cover critical topics ranging from the theory and p ractice of democratic socialism\, feminist politics\, challenging right-wi ng rhetoric\, Iraq and U.S. foreign policy\, student-labor solidarity\, an ti-racist organizing\, counter-military recruitment\, capitalism and the e conomy\, left-wing media\, inter-generational activist dialogue\, the nuts and bolts of grassroots organizing\, chapter building\, the future of the left\, and more. Workshops and panels will feature activists and trainer s working in trade-unions\, in the peace movement\, in social justice stud ent organizations\, as noted progressive scholars\, and other voices from the democratic left. \n\nThose who attend 'When Bush Comes to Shove' will come away with valuable skills and concrete resources for campus and comm unity organizing\, a deeper understanding of systems of oppression and exp loitation\, a vision of the better world we are struggling to create every day\, and strategies for beating the Bush agenda of corporate greed\, endl ess war\, intolerance and cutbacks in needed public programs. \n\nSCHEDULE \nThe conference opens with a plenary discussion on Friday evening at 7p m (March 11th)\, followed by a reception. Saturday will begin at 10:00am and go until an evening panel. There will be a free party open to all con ference-goers Saturday night. On Sunday\, there will be interactive skill s trainings and a closing session in mid-afternoon. \n\nTRAVEL & HOUSING \ nWe're committed to ensuring that everyone who wants to come is able to at tend. We'll be offering limited travel scholarships and housing assistance for those coming from out of town. Please consider fundraising or request ing funds from your Student Government Association to help cover costs. If you are coming from out of town and are in need of a ride\, let us know a nd we can check to see if others planning to attend in your area can offer you one. If you live in New York City\, or have friends/family that can house additional conference attendees from out of town\, please notify us. If you are planning to attend or have any questions send us an email at: yds@dsausa.org. \n\nCOST\nA special conference pre-registration discount cost of $20 is available to all those who register before midnight\, Frida y\, March 4th. For those who register after March 4th\, the conference is $30. Registration costs include free breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday\, in addition to extensive resource materials provided to all conf erence participants. Please contact us if you have special financial circ umstances. \n\nLOCATION\nThe Friday opening plenary and registration will be located at American Federation of Musicians - Local 802\, 322 West 48t h Street (between 8th & 9th Aves). Saturday and Sunday activities will be located at the Bayard Rustin High School for the Humanities located at 35 1 West 18th Street (between 8th & 9th Aves).\n\nSPRING BREAK? \nFor many o f you in school\, March 11 marks the beginning of your spring semester vac ation. Please keep this in mind when planning your trip to New York\, as you will probably not need to rush back to campus once the YDS conference is over. The timing is perfect. 'When Bush Comes To Shove' can be part o f your alternative\, socialist spring break! For those planning to stay i n New York City beyond March 13th\, we can let you know of other cultural and political events and sites of interest to young leftists around the ci ty. \n\nSee you in NYC from March 11-13! \n\nCheck www.ydsusa.org for mor e upcoming details. Online registration will be up and running by mid-Febr uary. \n\nOur 'Life After Bush' conference last year brought over 300 peop le to NYC for a number of workshops\, trainings and great speakers like Co rnel West\, Leslie Cagan\, Doug Henwood\, Francis Fox Piven and more. See the report from last year's national conference: http://www.ydsusa.org/co nfs/nyc_0204_report.html\n \nHelp spread the word! \nSend the conference info above to friends\, progressive listservs and fellow activists. You c an also download and print out flyers to put up around your campus or comm unity. You might want to write your local contact info on the flyer so th at other interested people can coordinate their trip to NYC with you.\nFly ers: http://www.ydsusa.org/confs/when_bush_comes_to_shove.pdf\n\nPlease co ntact us if you have questions or need help planning your trip.\n\n\n\n\nY oung Democratic Socialists\nc/o DSA 198 Broadway\, Suite 700\nNew York\, N Y\, 10038\noffice: (212) 727-8610\nfax: (212) 608-6955\nyds@dsausa.org\nww w.ydsusa.org\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050313 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050311 GEO:40.710200;-74.003400 LOCATION:New York City\, New York\, 10038\, United States SUMMARY:When Bush Comes to Shove: Youth Organizing Against Right-Wing & Cor porate Power UID:20120204T000503EST-mjPuTEKwEG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ydsusa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:deb.burke@oregonstate.edu DESCRIPTION:Sessions will: \n-Examine and explore social\, environmental\, and political issues through educational sessions and dialogue. \n-Encoura ge civic engagement through creation of connections between students\, fac ulty\, staff\, and community members. \n-Develop skills and strategies for working toward social change. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050212 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050207 GEO:44.565600;-123.279000 LOCATION:Corvallis\, Oregon\, 97331\, United States SUMMARY:The 2nd Annual Oregon State University Social Change Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-z2sl0wcVLN@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Putting democracy to work to \naddress the causes of poverty \n in Alabama. A statewide \nconference presented by Arise \nCitizens’ Policy Project and the \nBSC chapter of Alabama Arise Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050215 GEO:33.544600;-86.929200 LOCATION:Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35254\, United States SUMMARY:Poverty and Policy - Alabama Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-uZ2J9IPVhb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.alarise.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:800-898-7246 Email:grassroots@ran.org DESCRIPTION:America is addicted to oil.\n\nWar in the Middle East...\nMelti ng glaciers and burning rainforests...\nDirty air and asthma in our cities ...\nHuman rights abuses overseas... \n\nThese symptoms are all part of a larger problem: America's Oil\nAddiction is threatening our security\, ou r health\, and the future of\nlife on planet Earth! \n\nIt doesn't have t o be this way. A clean energy future is possible! \n\nThis February\, jo in a growing national movement to break America's Oil\nAddiction. Learn a bout the issues and find out how you can join\ncutting-edge campaigns to t ransform the auto industry\, end destructive\noil investments\, and usher in a clean energy revolution. Come to\nChicago from February 18-20 for a weekend of training\, strategy\, and\naction! This training is co-sponso red by University of Chicago ECO.\nDetails are at: http://action.ran.org/c tt.asp?u=2068686&l=75769\n\nTraining Workshops will include:\n\nOil Impact s 101\nUnderstanding the Oil Economy\nCorporate Campaign Strategies\nVolun teer Recruitment and Management\nCampaign Strategy and Planning\nNon-viole nt Direct Action Planning and Implementation\nStaging Creative Actions\, s uch as Street Theatre\nMedia and Activism\nPublic Speaking\n\nFind out mor e and register online at:\nhttp://action.ran.org/ctt.asp?u=2068686&l=75769 \nIf you have questions\, please call Dan or Sarah at 415-398-4404\, or\n8 00-989-7246\, or email grassroots@ran.org. \n\nIf you would like to sched ule a speaking engagement by Dan or Sarah in\nyour community or on your ca mpus in the 10 days leading up to this\ntraining\, please contact them at the information above. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050220 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050218T170000 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:University Of Chicago\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60637\, United States SUMMARY:Breaking America's Oil Addiction Chicago Summit and Activist Traini ng UID:20120204T000503EST-IwhXuL9uAe@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ran.org/training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:kevd@rice.edu DESCRIPTION:Urban Jungle: Cities in the Image of Nature\nFebruary 12\, 2005 \nHouston\, TX\nFree and Open to the Public\, Lunch Included\n8:30 am - 5: 30 pm\nDuncan Hall\, Rice University\nMore information on the Conference w ebsite\,\nhttp://www.ruf.rice.edu/%7Eenviclub/conference/index.html Geogr aphical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050212T083000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Duncan Hall\, Rice University\, Houston\, Texas\, United States SUMMARY:Rice Environmental Conference in Houston UID:20120204T000503EST-wdLeknH4GE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ruf.rice.edu/%7Eenviclub/conference/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:214-929-5995 Email:christina.billingsley@ssc.org DESCRIPTION:Join the Sierra Student Coalition and the Sierra Club Padre Cam paign this Spring Break to enjoy and take action to preserve the beauty of the world's longest undeveloped barrier island - Padre Island National Se ashore.\n\n-camp out on the beach at the Padre Island National Seashore\n- take advantage of guided hikes/bike rides around the island\n-hang out at the beach front with other awesome student activists from around the count ry \n-take part in service activities to clean up the beach\n-learn the ba sics of grassroots organizing from experienced SSC student trainers on how to win campaigns\, hold events\, utilize the media\, and recruit for your cause\n-get involved with the Padre Campaign and help save the island’s n atural beauty from reckless exploitation\n-practice your grassroots activi sm skills with an advocacy action benefiting Padre\n\nFor decades students have come to Padre Island to enjoy the sun and surf provided by this nati onal treasure. Although it is home to 17 endangered or threatened species and serves as a crucial remnant of Texas' natural heritage\, BNP Petroleum wants to drill on this national seashore for only one day's worth of natu ral gas\, in addition to sending all profits overseas. Join the Texas SSC and Sierra Club Padre Campaign to stop this reckless drilling for Alternat ive Spring Break 2005! \n\nREGISTER TODAY AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Go to www .ssc.org for registration and more information. \n Geographical Scope: Re gional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050313 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050310 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Padre Island National Seashore\, Padre Island\, Texas\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Alternative Spring Break to Save Padre Island! UID:20120204T000503EST-KFw2pZW1Du@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:206-256-6429 Email:crystal@envirocitizen.org DESCRIPTION:Power the Clean Energy Revolution!\n EnviroCitizen Northwest Cl ean Energy Summit\n\n\nApril 1-3: Seattle\, WA @ University of Washington\ n\nWorkshops and panels include:\n\nCampus Organizing and Recruitment\nPla nning Your Campus Clean Energy Campaign\nEnvironmental Justice \nNonviolen t Direct Action\nMedia and Messaging \nClean Car Bill\nCorporate Campaigni ng\n \nContact Andrea at acuccaro@envirocitizen.org or 206.256.6429\nwww.e nvirocitizen.org/nw\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050401T170000 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington\, 98121\, United States SUMMARY:Clean Energy Summit UID:20120204T000503EST-WV2LJTvggP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.envirocitizen.org/nw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:60 youth cycling across Canada in four separate environmental a nd social justice advocacy tours. Working primarily with highschool youth aged 13-18. Join us! www.otesha.ca\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20051015 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050501 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Canada SUMMARY:Otesha Project Cycling Tours UID:20120204T000503EST-9V674fMOgj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.otesha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:239.657.8311 Email:meghan@sfalliance.org DESCRIPTION:2005 Taco Bell Truth Tour!\nEnd Sweatshops in the Fields!\n\nFe bruary 28 - March 5 \nBringing the boycott to your community!\nFarmworkers will leave the fields of Florida for a week-long tour of the South\, East \, and Midwest to expose the truth of how Taco Bell and Yum Brands profit from farmworker poverty and exploitation. Cities to include Atlanta\, Nash ville\, Cincinnati\, Cleveland\, Indianapolis\, and Chicago.\n\nMarch 6 - March 12\nBringing it to Yum's backyard!\nThe Truth Tour hits Louisville\, KY\, where farmworkers and their allies will organize an extensive week o f educational events and actions in and around the city. Highlights will i nclude a 'Reverse Reality Tour\,' where farmworkers will get a firsthand l ook at the living conditions and lifestyles of Yum Brands executives.\n\nF riday\, March 11\nBringing it together!\nConference on Global Justice - Th e March 12th Convergence will bring together such an incredible gathering of community\, labor\, and faith-based activists from across the country t hat it only made sense to create a space where we could share all those sk ills\, experiences\, and struggles. The Conference on Global Justice will be a day-long symposium with workshops organized by the participants thems elves\, providing the opportunity to learn from youth\, labor\, religious\ , and community activists organizing for social justice from Florida to Ca lifornia.\n\nSaturday\, March 12\nNational convergence for farmworker just ice!\nJoin farmworkers and thousands of their allies for a day of music\, speeches\, theater and more\, calling for an end to sweatshops in the fiel ds.\n\n\nFor more details on how you can join us\, either in Louisville or in one of the major cities where the tour will be stopping along the way\ , email us at:\n\nworkers@ciw-online.org Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050312 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050228 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:2005 Taco Bell Truth Tour UID:20120204T000503EST-UpmClBtoji@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ciw-online.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:239-657-8311 Email:sean@sfalliance.org DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 12\n\nNational convergence for farmworker just ice!\nStop the Corporate War on the Poor!\n\nJoin farmworkers and thousand s of their student\, labor\, community\, and faith-based allies in Louisvi lle\, KY for a day of music\, speeches\, theater and more\, calling for an end to sweatshops in the fields. \n\nFor nearly four years\, the Coaliti on of Immokalee Workers have led a boycott of Taco Bell to improve the wag es and working conditions of tomato pickers. The National Convergence for Farmworker Justice will take place outside the global headquarters of Yum Brands\, the world's largest restaurant corporation and owner of Taco Bel l. \n\nThis year\, it's more important than ever that there is a *strong* presence outside Yum's offices. Louisville is centrally located and with in driving distance of many cities. Please organize a caravan to join us on March 12 to show your support farmworkers and your opposition to corpor ate greed! Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050312 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Louisville\, Kentucky\, United States SUMMARY:National Convergence for Farmworker Justice! UID:20120204T000503EST-EcX1EjaE6R@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ciw-online.org/tz_site-revision/breaking_news/2005dailyupdat es.shtml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:502-821-8894 Email:loay@studentsunitedforpeace.org DESCRIPTION:Register for Conference (deadline 3/4/05)\nPlease send your nam e\, organization/school (if applicable) and contact information to brigitt e[at]interfaithact.org. The registratoin deadline is March 4\, 2005.\nTrav el/Lodging\nThis year\, hundreds of our allies will converge on Louisville by plane\, bus\, van\, or car. The closest airport is Louisville Internat ional – Standiford Field Airport (SDF). If you are interested in carpoolin g with others from your area\, please contact workers[at]ciw-online.org.\n The Louisville Boycott Committee has arranged free housing (mostly floor s pace at area churches) for a limited number of individuals or groups trave ling to Louisville. If you are interested in reserving a spot\, please con tact workers[at]ciw-online.org or (239) 657-8311 with your name\, contact info.\, which nights you will need lodging\, and any special needs you may have.\nIf you would prefer to stay at a hotel\, click here for more info. (Many area hotels offer free shuttles to and from the airport.)\nDescript ion/Schedule\nJoin farmworkers\, students\, people of faith\, members of l abor and community-based organizations\, and human rights activists as the y share strategies and build solidarity to take on the evolving challenges of the 21st century fight for social justice in the US. Discussions will range from broadening and deepening grassroots movements against poverty a nd for workers' rights to creating sustainable alternatives that reflect o ur shared values -- from agriculture to the media and many points in betwe en.\nSchedule subject to change:\n8:00am - 9:00 Coffee/Sign-In (Atrium)\n9 :00 - 9:20 Welcoming & Overview of Day (Auditorium)\n9:20 - 10:50 Opening Plenary (Auditorium)\n10:50 - 11:00 Break\n11:00 - 12:30 Break-out Session #1 (Classrooms)\nRoot Cause: The Domestic Face of Globalization\nSustaina ble Food & Farming\nTaking Back the Media\nHuman Rights Struggles in the U S: Environmental & Economic Justice\nThe Peace Movement: Building for the Next Phase\n12:30 - 1:30 Lunch (Atrium)\n1:30 - 3:00 Break-out Session #2 (Classrooms)\nNew Worker Organizing Models\nThe Otherness of Poverty\nDire ct Action: Strategies and Tactics\nFair Trade: Socially Responsible Purcha sing\, Consuming\, & Investing \nBorder/Immigration Issues\n3:00 - 3:30 Af ternoon Break/Entertainment\n3:30 - 5:00 Break-out Session #3 (Classrooms) \nStudent-Worker Solidarity\nFaith is Action: Tools\, Ideas\, Experiences\ nThe Politics of Occupation: Palestine\nMusic and Arts in the Movement\nPo lice Brutality and the Prison-Industrial Complex\n5:00 - 5:15 Break\n5:15 - 6:45 Interactive Closing Plenary – Brainstorming for the Future\n6:45 - 7:00 Break\n7:00 - 8:00 Dinner (Invited Guest Speaker: Ann Braden\, Long-T ime Civil Rights Activist and Pillar of Louisville Community)\n9:00 - midn ight Cultural Event – Strickler Auditorium (U of L)\, featuring hip-hop\, punk\, spoken word\, son jarocho\, and more!\n\nWorkshops\nNew Worker Orga nizing Models\nCentro Independiente de Trabajadores Agricolas (NY)\nCoalit ion of Immokalee Workers\nLandless Workers Movement (MST\, Brazil)\nMake t he Road by Walking (NY)\nMississippi Workers Center\nUnited Workers Associ ation (MD)\nWorker Solidarity Alliance (NY)\nStudent-Worker Solidarity\nLa tinos Unidos Siempre (LUS\, Oregon)\nMovimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Azt lan (MEChA)\nStudent Action with Farmworkers (NC)\nStudent/Farmworker Alli ance\nStudent Labor Action Project\nUnited Students Against Sweatshops \nF aith is Action: Tools\, Ideas\, Experiences\nKentucky Interfaith Task Forc e on Latin America & the Caribbean (KITLAC\, Louisville)\nNational Farm Wo rker Ministry\nPax Christi USA\nPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)\nUnited Churc h of Christ\nFrom Free Trade to Fair Trade\nCoalition of Immokalee Workers \nOxfam America \nStudents United for Peace and Justice (Univ. of Louisvil le)\nUnited Students for Fair Trade\nThe Peace Movement: Building for the Next Phase\nFellowship of Reconciliation (Louisville)\nNational Youth and Student Peace Coalition\nPax Christi USA\nSchool of the Americas Watch\nSt udents United for Peace & Justice\nRoot Cause: The Domestic Face of Global ization\nCoalition of Immokalee Workers\nMiami Workers Center\nLake Worth Global Justice Group\nPower U\nSustainable Food and Farming\nAgricultural Missions\nCommunity Farm Alliance\nFamily Farm Defenders\nTaking Back the Media\nBlackout Media (Louisville)\nCoalition of Immokalee Workers\nIndyme dia\nPrometheus Radio Project\nsmartMeme Strategy & Training Project\nBord er/Immigration Issues\nCross-Border Labor Organizing Committee (OR)\nDerec hos Humanos (AZ)\nMexico Solidarity Network\nHuman Rights Struggles in the US: Environmental Justice\, Housing\, and More\nFriends and Residents (DC )\nKensington Welfare Rights Union\nRubbertown Emergency Action (REACT\, L ouisville)\nUS Human Rights Network\nArt & Music in the Movement\nArt and Revolution\nLouisville Puppetistas\nOlmeca y los ninos de la Tierra (forme r vocalist for Slowrider) \nSon del Centro (Santa Ana\, CA)\nThe Politics of Occupation: Palestine\nIbrahim Imam\, Professor\, Univ. of Louisville\n International Solidarity Movement \nStudents United for Peace & Justice (U niv. of Louisville)\nPolice Brutality and the Prison Industrial Complex\nK entucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression\nNot With Our Money / Grassroots Leadership\nThe “Otherness” of Poverty\nCoalition of Immokal ee Workers\nWomen in Transition \nUniversity of the Poor\, School of Theol ogy\nDirect Action: Strategy & Tactics\nDirect Action to Stop the War\nLak e Worth Global Justice Group\nsmartMeme Strategy & Training Project\nLobby ing\, Logistics\nDATA.\nGlobal ADIS Campaign.\nStudents Trade Justice Camp aign.\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050312 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050311 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Univ. Of Louisville\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, United States SUMMARY:Our World\, Our Rights: Conference for Global Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-BPJjkvVkpp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsunitedforpeace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:888-565-5551 Email:tcxiiactivist@aol.com DESCRIPTION:True Colors XII Conferences 'Out of the Rainbow\, Out of the Bo x\,' is the largest conference in the nation that addresses the issues of sexual minority youth and families! This year's conference will be held F riday\, March 18\, 2005 and Saturday\, March\, 19\, 2005.\n\nGET ORGANIZED FOR ACTION!!!!\nTrue Colors\, Inc will be holding its 2nd annual Activist Institute 'Get Organized for Action.' If you want to build your toolbox with skills for change\, Don't miss this event.\n\n'05 ACTIVIST INSTITUTE CORE\nFRIDAY WORKSHOPS\nDynamics that Govern Social Movements. Presented by Netfa Freeman\, Director of the Social Leadership & Action School for A ctivists in Washington\, D.C.\n\nOrganizing for Change. (A High School onl y workshop teaching Midwest Academy and Center for Third World Organizing models for social change). Presented by Lynly Egyes\, GLSEN.\n\nHow to Bu ild the Grassroots Operation You Want and Need! (Focusing on building sus tainable leadership) Presented by Adam Nicholsen\, Program Coordinator for Love Makes a Family.\n\nDirect Action Strategies\, Presented by Erin Have ns-Activist Institute Coordinator & Lucas Shapiro\, National Organizer for the Young Democratic Socialists.\n\nMulti-Issue Organizing: The Importanc e of Solidarity. (Focusing on solidarity and coalition building). Present ed by Lucas Shapiro\, National Organizer of Young Democratic Socialists.\n \nSATURDAY WORKSHOPS\nNonviolence Part One: Exploring Nonviolent Action. Presented by Joanne Sheehan\, Chair of the War Resisters League Internatio nal.\n\nNonviolence Part Two: Nonviolent Strategy Building. Presented by Joanne Sheehan.\n\nEquality Knocks: Canvass Training. Presented by Sarahi Almonte\, Program Coordinator for Love Makes a Family.\n\nTroubleshooting for Activists-A Guide to Campaign Strategies. A panel of activiss-Netfa Freeman\, Adam Nicholsen\, Lucas Shapiro and more Facilitated by Erin Have ns.\n\nPLUS Workshop Alternatives targeting GSA creation and development\, antiracism\, transfeminism\, electoral politics\, and legislative activis m.\n\nTrue Colors Conference Background Information:\nLast year more than 1\,500 people attended the conference on Friday alone and there were 192 d ifferent workshops offered during the two day conference. \n\nConference workshops address maintaining GSAs\, trans-inclusion\, safer sex\, healthy relationships\, coming out\, performance arts\, and many more workshops t hat address the interests of youth\, college students\, service providers\ , educators and community activists.\n\n\nFor more information\, email us \n\nCost of attendance varies from youth rates $28 to adult rates $85. Sc holarships and Work Exchanges are also available!\n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050319 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050318 GEO:41.666000;-72.778400 LOCATION:Central Connecticut State University\, 1615 Stanley Street\, New B ritain\, Connecticut\, 06050\, United States SUMMARY:True Colors Conference and Activist Institute UID:20120204T000503EST-SO3P0lKbAd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ourtruecolors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:214-929-5995 Email: DESCRIPTION:*note: There is a March 10-13 program AND a March 11-14 program to accommodate different spring break dates. \n\nJoin the Sierra Student Coalition and the Sierra Club Padre Campaign this Spring Break to enjoy an d take action to preserve the beauty of the world's longest undeveloped ba rrier island - Padre Island National Seashore.\n\n-camp out on the beach a t the Padre Island National Seashore\n-take advantage of guided hikes/bike rides around the island\n-hang out at the beach front with other awesome student activists from around the country \n-take part in service activiti es to clean up the beach\n-learn the basics of grassroots organizing from experienced SSC student trainers on how to win campaigns\, hold events\, u tilize the media\, and recruit for your cause\n-get involved with the Padr e Campaign and help save the island’s natural beauty from reckless exploit ation\n-practice your grassroots activism skills with an advocacy action b enefiting Padre\n\nFor decades students have come to Padre Island to enjoy the sun and surf provided by this national treasure. Although it is home to 17 endangered or threatened species and serves as a crucial remnant of Texas' natural heritage\, BNP Petroleum wants to drill on this national se ashore for only one day's worth of natural gas\, in addition to sending al l profits overseas. Join the Texas SSC and Sierra Club Padre Campaign to s top this reckless drilling for Alternative Spring Break 2005! \n Geograph ical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050314 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050311 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Padre Island National Seashore\, Padre Island\, Texas\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Alternative Spring Break - Padre Campaign UID:20120204T000503EST-9MZN83HDDc@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:crunchy_yet_zesty@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:North Texas Student Environmental Conference! February 26th\, a t St. Marks School in Dallas. Hear speakers from around the state speak ab out urgent environmental issues and campaigns to get involved with. Learn how to start up groups\, win campaigns\, and build a sustainable campus! C ontact Daniel Jordan (crunchy_yet_zesty@yahoo.com) for questions. Geograp hical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050226T130000 GEO:32.886600;-96.769600 LOCATION:St. Marks School Of Texas\, 10600 Preston Road\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75230\, United States SUMMARY:North Texas Student Environmental Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-HsjM79IL2g@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org/states/tx.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:800-664-8647 Email:info@studentsagainsthunger.org DESCRIPTION:The National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness i s very excited to announce our 3rd Annual West Coast Summit\, the elite tr aining ground for students working on the West Coast to end hunger and hom elessness.\n\nSeeing the Big Picture: Piecing Together the Puzzle to End H unger and Homelessness\n\nWest Coast Student Summit on Hunger and Homeless ness\nUniversity of California\, Berkeley ~ February 26-27\, 2005\nRegist er today at www.studentsagainsthunger.org!\n\nCome to the 3rd Annual West Coast Summit of the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessn ess and join the movement of students making an impact nationally! On Feb ruary 26-27\, 2005\, over 200 students\, community leaders\, and campus st aff will come together at the University of California\, Berkeley to learn and work with the best organizers and advocates in the anti-hunger and ho melessness movement. The weekend is an invaluable experience that will gi ve students the latest information on the issues and actions taking place\ , and build on students’ skills for running incredible projects to end hun ger and homelessness locally\, nationally\, and internationally. This yea r’s Summit will help students see the big picture\, and teach them how to piece together the puzzle of ending hunger and homelessness with real tool s for change. Don’t miss this weekend! \n\nUC Berkeley has a strong hist ory of student activism\, from the Free Speech movement in the 1960s to th e anti-war movement of the 1970s and today\; Berkeley has long been a cult ural center for students raising their voices to demand social change. Th ere is no better place to build the student movement to eradicate hunger a nd homelessness\, so join us this February!\n\nRegister right away at www. studentsagainsthunger.org!\n\nDuring one of the most hotly contested elect ion seasons on record this past November\, both parties filled the airwave s with talk of a safe\, secure America\, strengthening our economy\, and s trong moral values. In the midst of all of the political rhetoric\, there was little more than lip service given to discussing the issues of hunger and homelessness\, despite the fact that 36.3 million of our neighbors wi ll suffer from hunger this year\, and 3.5 million Americans will experienc e homelessness\, with those numbers rising every year. \n\nWhile it is cl ear to most Americans that hunger and homelessness are large problems in o ur society\, this widespread concern is not reflected in the policies of o ur country. Real discussion of how to end these unnecessary social proble ms simply does not take place in the media\, in the halls of Congress\, or in the White House. The double-speak of many of those in power praises c ommunity initiatives like food pantries\, meal programs\, shelters\, and c haritable events\, while slashing budgets for effective programs like Sect ion 8 housing assistance and programs that provide emergency services to p eople who are homeless. \n\nThis contradiction has not gone unnoticed. Students and community members must join with advocates and service provid ers to create a society that demands an end to hunger and homelessness. T here are many pieces to the puzzle of ending hunger and homelessness: comm unity service\, fundraising\, and educating the general public and decisio n-makers. Taken alone\, each of these pieces addresses a part of the prob lem\, but we need to put all of these pieces together and see the big pict ure in order to alleviate the immediate needs in our communities\, and pus h our decision-makers to prioritize ensuring that everyone has access to f ood\, shelter\, healthcare\, and education.\n\nJoin us for a great weekend filled with education\, action\, and the opportunity to meet and network with hundreds of other activists.\n\nSpeakers and Panel Discussions: Learn more about the issues of Hunger and Homelessness from the country’s most effective organizers\, service providers\, advocates\, and activists. Pan el topics include the following: Homeless Families and Children\, Legislat ive Updates\, Hunger in America\, International Poverty\, and many more.\n \nWorkshops: Choose from over 30 workshops to help build skills\, knowledg e\, and gain creative ideas for effective action. Topics include everythi ng from planning a huge Hunger Cleanup\, starting a student-run soup kitch en\, running a local grassroots campaign\, and building your campus organi zation.\n\nDiscussions and Networking: Network with students from across t he West Coast to share success stories\, discuss effective strategies\, an d learn how to establish programs that will benefit your community.\n\nFac es of Homelessness Panel: Currently and formerly homeless individuals sha re their personal experiences of homelessness\, explain who becomes homele ss and why\, and present ways to get involved in the solutions for ending homelessness.\n\nNational Host\n\nThe National Student Campaign Against Hu nger and Homelessness\nThe National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Ho melessness was established on the belief that students are a critical forc e in the fight against hunger and homelessness. Recognizing the incredibl e potential of the collective power of young people\, USA for Africa and t he state Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) combined resources to est ablish the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness in 19 85. The Campaign works to increase student community service and action t o end hunger and homelessness by offering resources and guidance to concer ned students. Over the past twenty years\, the Campaign has developed sev eral national programs\, become a clearinghouse of information and a liaso nbetween national and student organizations\, and expanded students’ leade rship skills to become better organizers and activists. The Campaign has engaged tens of thousands of students in community service and political c ampaigns\, developed local long-term projects\, and rasied $1.5 million to fight national and international hunger and homelessness. \n\nSummit Host s\n\nUniversity of California\, Berkeley\nThe University of California is one of the world's leading academic institutions. The school\, known throu ghout the world as 'Cal\,' is truly a prototype of a contemporary universi ty. It attracts what many consider the finest applicant pool in the countr y\, generates an ethnically and culturally diverse student population on c ampus\, and provides one of the finest learning experiences in the world t oday.\n\nCalifornia Student Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG)\nCALP IRG was established more than 30 years ago by students wanting to study\, learn about\, and act on the pressing social problems they were facing. St udents involved with their CALPIRG chapter have learned how to investigate problems\, come up with practical solutions\, and convince the media and decision-makers to pay attention and take action. Through CALPIRG\, studen ts gain an educational experience in democratic citizenship. They get a ch ance to face society’s big problems\, take action\, and win concrete chang es that improve the quality of our lives. Last year\, students involved wi th CALPIRG raised more than $10\,000 for hunger and homelessness relief pr ograms.\n\nThe ASUC Office of the President\nThe ASUC Office of the Presid ent allows all students on campus to make the most of their years at Cal. The vision of the office is to help students understand the opportunity th ey have as Cal students. The office\, as a direct spokesperson of the stud ent body\, spearheads many of the social\, political and academic student programs that help promote the Cal spirit amongst students.\n\nOnline Regi stration- Do it Today!\n\nRegistration for the 3rd Annual West Coast Summi t is easy. Simply point your browser to www.studentsagainsthunger.org\, a nd click on the section for the West Coast Summit. Registration is $50 fo r students\, and $65 for non-students. Registration fee includes all Summ it materials\, breakfasts and lunches\, and housing (if needed.)\n\n Geog raphical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050227 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050226T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of California\, Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, Unit ed States SUMMARY:3rd Annual West Coast Student Summit on Hunger and Homelessness UID:20120204T000503EST-h3PUp6MgIG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsagainsthunger.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:800-664-8647 Email:info@studentsagainsthunger.org DESCRIPTION:Every spring\, students at over 100 campuses nationwide partici pate in the Annual Hunger Cleanup\, one of the largest student community s ervice fundraisers in the country. With guidance from the Campaign\, stud ent volunteers organize substantial work projects\, such as repainting and refurbishing local shelters\, planting community gardens\, and cleaning f ood pantries while raising funds through hourly pledges for their work. Th e money students raise through the Cleanup supports programs focused on al leviating local\, national\, and international hunger and homelessness. In addition\, the Cleanup exposes thousands of first-time volunteers to thes e issues\, connects students with the local community\, encourages campus and community partnerships\, and makes both an immediate and long-term imp act. The 20th Annual Hunger Cleanup in 2004 was the largest in the past de cade. During the month of April\, the Campaign mobilized 4\,200 student vo lunteers from 108 campuses and raised $90\,000 for hunger and homelessness relief programs. Through their work\, participants directly impacted loca l service providers by supplying much-needed volunteer power and funds tha t will help shelters purchase beds\, students establish local feeding prog rams\, food banks expand their facilities and much\, much more. It is thro ugh this fundraising that the effects of the Hunger Cleanup will be felt l ong after the day of service is done. \n\nRegister today and receive free posters and brochures for the event! www.HungerCleanup.org Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050409 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:21st Annual Hunger Cleanup UID:20120204T000503EST-SNmZIcZatC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.hungercleanup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:631-361-7526 ext 246 Email:studentsforchoiceusb@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Folk Poet Alix Olson to perform in honor of V-day. Open Mike\, poetry slam\, music and discussion. be there or be RED. Geographical Scop e: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050215T190000 GEO:40.901300;-73.182800 LOCATION:University Cafe\, Student Union\, Stony Brook University\, Stony B rook\, New York\, 11790\, United States SUMMARY:V-day featuring Alix Olson! UID:20120204T000503EST-CuoapgMXpn@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:248-370-2961 Email:mwsa@oakland.edu DESCRIPTION:Oakland University is holding the annual MWSA conference this y ear. Along with the usually papers\, panels\, workshops\, and symposiums\, there will also be Keynote speaker Diane Logwood of Wayne State Universit y. Open day of events include a Fund raiser dinner with guest speaker Patr icia Ireland and the premiere of 'Voices from the Street' by Left turn Med ia and Sue Rumph productions. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050402 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050401T173000 GEO:42.662600;-83.183700 LOCATION:Oakland Center\, Rochester\, Michigan\, 48309\, United States SUMMARY:Michigan Women's Studies Association Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-9CwvFjWIx6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www2.oakland.edu/ouws/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:charlie_fredrick83@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:We’re focusing on Organizing 101\, Communication Skills\, Campa ign Organizing\, and Environmental Issues. We are looking for College & HS students who want to help build the Midwest into an environmental powerho use. Our program is limited to 30 students\, we know it’s a crime… but we want to be able to give the one on one time that you deserve. HURRY! The d eadline to register is March 5th! The cost of the week-long program is $12 0\, but financial assistance is available to those who qualify. To registe r e-mail Charlie or visit SSC's website www.SSC.org Geographical Scope: R egional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050717 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050711 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Pere Marquette State Park\, Grafton\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:SPROG - Sierra Student Coalition Summer Training Program UID:20120204T000503EST-ZZ3d5UMniU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:928-523-3300 Email:rwb@dana.ucc.nau.edu DESCRIPTION:Conference Program: Themes and Topics include: \n Women of C olor and Multiple Identities \n Laboring in the University \n Multic ultural Centers and Spaces of Empowerment \n Dangerous Scholarship \n Decolonizing Pedagogy: Women of Color in Science\, Engineering\, and Tec hnology \n Women of Color and Cultural Production \n Women of Color and Spirituality \n The Color of Feminist Theory: Beyond Isolation and Exclusion \n Women of Color Activism and Collaboration \n Feminist R esponses to the War on Terror \n What Can We Do? Responding to the 2004 Election and the Morality Agenda \n Counseling Women of Color\n A cademic Activism for Social Justice \n Sexuality: The Final Frontier?\ n Affirmative Action: Needs and Issues \n Women of Color in Arts a nd Literature Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050402 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050401T080000 GEO:35.630800;-112.052000 LOCATION:Northern Arizona University\, Flagstaff\, Arizona\, 86011\, United States SUMMARY:Decolonizing the University: Women of Color in Arizona Higher UID:20120204T000503EST-1zjiMzoTiZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/wocconf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:832-368-8568 Email:afrikanstudentkoalition@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:This forum is the premier event for Pan-Afrikan minds across th e world. We are looking for all educators\, students\, community leaders\, and activists to come out and voice their opinions and ask questions abou t this ancient movement of creating the United States of Afrika. The forum will also be used as a tool to organiza students and inform them about th e 'Program II Department' Movements at Texas Southern University and Unive rsity of Houston. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050223T190000 GEO:29.834000;-95.434200 LOCATION:3100 Cleburne\, Houston\, Texas\, 77004\, United States SUMMARY:Pan - Afrikan Forum - 'Will The Real Afrikan Please Stand Up?' UID:20120204T000503EST-DBen5xahfd@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:425-466-0248 Email:alisoncarmel@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:CIRCULATE FAR AND WIDE:\n\nMarch 20th\, Iraq War Anniversary Pr otest and Rally\n\nMarch 20th\nSunday 1:00 pm\nBoston Common (bandstand)\n \nFormally endorsed by:\n Boston Mobilization\nSocialist Alternative\nUnit ed for Justice with Peace\nChelsea United for Peace\nUnited for Peace and Justice\nFramingham State College - Human Rights Action Committee\nNEUCAWR \nInternational Socialist Organization\nRalph Nader\nInternational Action Center\nOut Now Coalition\nMass Global Action\nThe Women's Fightback Netwo rk\nBrookline Peace Works\nStonybrook Neighbors for Peace\nDemocracy for A merica (Framingham)\nUSWA Local 8751 \nTufts Coalition Opposed to the War in Iraq \nIraq Veterans Against the War\nMilitary Families Speak Out\nDist rict Seven Round Table\nMoniscous Magazine\nMerrimack Valley People For Pe ace\nAlliance of Black Union Workers\nWomen's International League for Pea ce and Freedom \nHouse of Peace\nCity Councilor Felix Arroyo\nInternationa l Action Center\nFIST\nLesley Women for Social Justice\n\nAnti-war groups all over the world are planning\ndemonstrations for the second anniversary of the U.S.\ninvasion of Iraq. United For Peace and Justice has\ncalled f or local demonstrations in towns and cities all over the U.S.\n\nIn our vi ew\, March 19 demonstrations in Boston could\nrepresent a significant step forward in the direction\nof building a massive organized opposition to t he war\nin Boston and across the United States..\n\n*U.S. out of Iraq - br ing the troops home now\n*$80 Billion for jobs\, education\, housing and h ealthcare –\nnot war and occupation\n*Military recruiters out of our schoo ls\, end “stop\nloss\,” no draft\n\nWe are looking for active participatio n from\ncommunity groups\, activists and leaders who as a whole\nrepresent much of greater Boston’s diverse working\nclass: trade unions\, groups fr om communities of color\,\nwomen’s groups\, immigrant rights groups\, anti -racist\ngroups\, LGBT rights groups\, youth groups\, neighborhood\nassoci ations\, veteran groups\, church groups\, etc.\n\nIf your group wishes to get involved or formally endorse Boston's March 19th efforts please contac t:\n\nAlison Ramer\nBoston Mobilization\n(425) 466 0248\nalisoncarmel@comc ast.net\n\nSubscribe to our list serve by sending an email to: bostonmarch 20-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050320T130000 GEO:42.370600;-71.027000 LOCATION:Boston Common (Band Stand)\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02101\, Unit ed States SUMMARY:March 20th Boston Rally and Protest UID:20120204T000503EST-u4Tuf51SEV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonmobilization.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:sdk_2004@yahoo.co.uk DESCRIPTION:Youth and students from the schools and communities would join together at the Welcome Rotunda at Quezon City to protest against the impe nding 2% Value Added Tax increase. Says the youth and students: 'The reven ue from this tax would not be aimed at social services as the government o f Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo emphasizes on debt servicing or payments to fori egn debts of the Philippines. As a result\, the education sector would con tinue to suffer bitter reprisals as the state continues to abandon its dut y to provide free and quality education for all.' Geographical Scope: Loc al DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050210T170000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Welcome Rotunda\, Quezon Avenue\, Quezon City\, Philippines SUMMARY:Youth to Hold Protest Against VAT (Value Added Tax) UID:20120204T000503EST-tiSD3U2li4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freewebs.com/sdk_ph END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:202-422-3365 Email:rsarin@earthworksaction.org DESCRIPTION:A day of action on NYC's busiest jewelry shopping street to cal l on retailers to ensure that the gold in their products was not produced at the expense of local communties\, workers\, and the environment. Geogr aphical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050212 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050211T000000 GEO:40.750400;-73.996300 LOCATION:Fifth Avenue\, Between 51 And 58 Streets\, New York\, New York\, 1 0001\, United States SUMMARY:Valentine's Day 'No Dirty Gold' Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-ZfDuZ1bbC3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nodirtygold.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:http://www.equalityforum.com Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050430 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050424 GEO:39.952600;-75.166500 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19102\, United States SUMMARY:Equality Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-4N7pmlDDD4@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:This event is a discussion facilitated by GSA members along wit h the movie 'Journey to a Hate Free Millenium' and speaker. The movie deta ils the horrors of the deaths of Matthew Shepard\, James Byrd\, Jr.\, and the student shootings at Columbine High School. Free and open to public. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050322T210000 GEO:40.072300;-75.203400 LOCATION:Chestnut Hill College\, 9601 Germantown Ave.\, Philadelphia\, Penn sylvania\, 19118\, United States SUMMARY:Journey to a Hate Free Millenium UID:20120204T000503EST-0a4zA5gsgI@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:914-830-2861 Email:thelinebetween@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Invictus and Sarah Lawrence College host an event designed to o pen the eyes of our community to the atrocities being committed in Iraq in the name of Democracy and Liberty. Dante Zappala speaks on the pain and d ifficulty he and his family have suffered as a result of the death of his brother Sherwood Baker. The event will also be host to art exhibits from s tudents at Sarah Lawrence\, and other colleges\, in response to the War in Iraq. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050409T190000 GEO:40.938400;-73.830000 LOCATION:1 Mead Way\, Bronxville\, New York\, 10708\, United States SUMMARY:Dante Zappala Speaks out Against The War In Iraq UID:20120204T000503EST-hm8SNXgsX2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.invictus-slc.tk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:336-202-5038 Email:catgeary@peoplepc.com DESCRIPTION:March 19\, 2005 marks the second year anniversary of the United States’ illegal invasion of Iraq. In solidarity with military resisters a nd their families we will be marching in Fayetteville\, North Carolina to “Bring the Troops Home\, Now!” \n\nAs youth and students we have seen tuit ion hikes\, budget cuts\, and the increased militarization of our schools. We have seen the belligerent and often racist repression of our classmate s and our professors. We have seen our loved ones and our friends' loved o nes lied to and sent off to die--all so that Washington can wage an endles s war on the world. \n\nWe and many of our brothe rs\, sisters\, classmates and friends have considered joining the military for college money. But\, no one should have to sign up to kill and be kil led for an education. We refuse to sit by as our lives are marred and deni grated by the military and their wars for conquest. We demand money for sc hools and job training not for war and occupation! We won't be made canno n fodder for oil and empire!\n\nJoin us on March 19 in Fayetteville\, Nort h Carolina to say: “We Won’t Go: End the Occupation\, Now!”\n\nSPONSORED B Y THE CAMPUS ANTIWAR NETWORK\n*ALL STUDENTS AND YOUTH WELCOME* Geographic al Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050319T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Fayetteville\, North Carolina\, United States SUMMARY:We won't go! Student Antiwar Contingent\, Ft. Bragg\, NC UID:20120204T000503EST-pzPVIbn3VV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ncpeacejustice.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-354-1252 Ext 290 Email:information@educatorstostopthewar. org DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity for students and educators to gath er forces to build a stronger anti-war movement and discuss the effect of war on our schools. \n\nStudents and educators (kindergarten through gradu ate school) will come together in opposition to the war in Iraq. We want t o challenge the war in many venues: our unions\, our schools and colleges\ , our classrooms and the streets. \n\nThe conference\, a project of US Lab or Against the War\, will have plenaries and workshops on strategies to st op the war\, organizing in teacher unions\, organizing schools and campuse s\, curriculum and pedagogy\, analyzing the roots of war and critiquing id eologies that support the war. Topics will include resisting the draft\, r esisting military recruitment\, examining imperialist ideologies and using materials to bring the anti-war movement into the classroom. \n\nCheck ou t our website for a complete listing of workshops. \n\nRegister online: ww w.educatorstostopthewar.org Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050305T083000 GEO:40.781000;-73.951600 LOCATION:Hunter College High School\, 71 East 94th Street\, At Park Avenue\ , New York City\, New York\, 10128\, United States SUMMARY:Students and Educators to Stop the War - East Coast Regional Confer ence UID:20120204T000503EST-AUiE4G5k8u@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.educatorstostopthewar.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-547-3656 Email:info@freetheplanet.org DESCRIPTION:Project LEAD: Leadership for Environmental Action & Development \n\nFree The Planet!'s Project LEAD\, Leadership for Environmental Action & Development\, is a six-day summer leadership training in Washington\, DC . This comprehensive training gives student environmental leaders the gras sroots organizing skills and the knowledge of environmental issues they ne ed to run and win campaigns to protect the environment and to build a rock in' student group that will stay strong after they graduate. \n\nAreas Cov ered by the Training\n\nEnvironmental Issues and Campaigns:Through issue a nd campaign briefings\, participants learn about today's most critical env ironmental issues and the campaigns that students and citizens are running to make an impact on them. They also get hands-on experience by doing cam paign activities around one of Free The Planet!'s national campaigns\, suc h as petitioning\, organizing a rally\, getting media attention for the ca mpaign and meeting with members of congress and their staff. \n\nGrassroot s Organizing Skills: Participants learn skills to effectively take action on national and campus campaigns to protect the environment through traini ngs and small group practice. They also develop the skills to build a stro ng group at their school that will last after they graduate. \n\nFun!: Par ticipants have the opportunity to hang out with other students who are eng aged in protecting the environment. We do fun\, free or cheap activities e ach night around DC. We may also plan a tour of the U.S. Capitol on Thursd ay afternoon for those who don't have to leave right away to travel home. \n\nWhat Last Year's Participants Had To Say\n'I feel I'm leaving the trai ning with so much information I didn't have before. I am very glad I atten ded and had the opportunity to hear speakers from different groups speakin g on a broad range of environmental issues.'\n- Kelli\, Oklahoma\n\n'Proje ct LEAD was probably the best experience I had this summer!'\n- Victoria\, Louisianna\n\n'I feel a lot better about how to organize anything. I'm ha ppy to see that we're not alone and we can make an impact.'\n- Neil\, Penn sylvania\n\n'I learned a lot and it surpassed my expectations.'\n- Hilary\ , Virginia\n\n\nGo to www.freetheplanet.org/lead to find out more and appl y! Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050804 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050730 GEO:38.860300;-76.988900 LOCATION:Georgetown University\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20003\ , United States SUMMARY:10th Annual Project LEAD Environmental Activist Training UID:20120204T000503EST-HrVZZAZb4O@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freetheplanet.org/lead END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:602-889-3399 Email:makeluvfckwar@aol.com DESCRIPTION:I am planning a mass school walkout or demonstration of some ki nd in protest of Cesar Chavez day not being recognized by letting students and workers have the day of in remebrance of someone who fought so hard t o give rights to people being exploited by corperations. Please call me fo r info on how to organize this event. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050530T000000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Any High School\, ANY\, United States SUMMARY:Mass School Walkouts - Cesar Chavez Day UID:20120204T000503EST-fdjEAXFSX5@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:434-409-6392 Email:peoplesalliance@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:February 17: Clean Energy Rally and Public Meeting\nNEW DATE! P ostponed from January 19 due to snow\n\nStarting at 6pm in front of the Lo uisa County Middle School (1009 Davis Highway\, Mineral\, VA)\, PACE will team up with state and local chapters of the Sierra Club\, Public Citizen\ , NIRS\, BREDL\, and others to host a rally before a scheduled public meet ing to discuss the potential new reactors at North Anna. We'll have great speakers and information so you can take your message to the NRC. More inf ormation.\n\nFrom 7-10pm\, the NRC will host a public meeting inside the s chool to allow the public to make transcribed\, on-the-record comments abo ut the North Anna ESP. More information.\n\nCarpools from Charlottesville\ , organized by Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, will leave a t 5pm from the rear parking lot by the baseball field of the Albemarle Cou nty Office Building\, located 401 McIntire Road.\n\nFor more information\, visit our website: northanna.nonewnukes.org Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050217T180000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:1009 Davis Highway\, Mineral\, Virginia\, 23117\, United States SUMMARY:Rally Against the Proposed New Nuclear Reactors UID:20120204T000503EST-R0IzbZKXkt@69.73.141.125 URL:http://northanna.nonewnukes.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:828-255-3678 Email: DESCRIPTION:a gathering of anarchist/radical people of color. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050327 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050325T190000 GEO:35.602700;-82.567300 LOCATION:University Of North Carolina Asheville\, Asheville\, North Carolin a\, 28801\, United States SUMMARY:Anarchist People of Color\, South East Regional Confrence UID:20120204T000503EST-huNuvDbF3c@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.illegalvoices.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:mountainjusticesummer@hushmail.com DESCRIPTION:In the tradition of Mississippi Freedom Summer \nAnd Redwood Su mmer… \nGreedy\, giant coal corporations have decided that Appalachia is t he nation’s sacrificial zone for cheap electricity. Mountain top removal i s an intensely destructive form of surface mining for coal. It is the fina l solution for the forests\, mountains\, waters and culture of Appalachia. We are calling on all residents of Appalachia\, traveling activists\, uni onists\, and concerned human rights and environmental activists to join us in defending the world’s most productive and biodiverse temperate forest ecosystems. Come to Appalachia in the Summer of 2005 and stop mountain top removal dead in its tracks. \n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050827 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050522 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Appalachia\, West Virginia\, United States SUMMARY:Mountain Justice Summer UID:20120204T000503EST-VKinDuu4PL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://mountainjusticesummer.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:202.547.3656 Email:erin@freetheplanet.org DESCRIPTION:The Victoria's Dirty Secret campaign is heating up\, and studen t activists across the country continue to fuel the fire! Free The Planet ! and ForestEthics\, along with other local and regional environmental and church groups\, have been working to build grassroots pressure to push Vi ctoria's Secret toward a sustainable paper policy. As in past campaigns t argeting the office supply industry\, student activists are the primary so urce of this grassroots pressure. \n\nCollege students are a force for ma rkets-based change not only because of their passion for the issues\, but because of the power of their purchasing loyalty\, which every corporation wants to secure. Many companies have proven their desire to capture this demographic by creating products directly marketed to college students\, such as Victoria’s Secret’s “Pink” line for college women.\n\nNow is the t ime for students to use this power to influence one of the largest and mos t recognizable companies in the country. We need to build the student mov ement and organize effectively around this campaign. One great way to acc omplish this is through the Victoria's Dirty Secret Campus Tour (check out the tour flyer in Campus Activism's resources section). The tour will in clude a presentation about the campaign to mobilize the student body on yo ur campus\, and a training session for your campus group on planning the c ampaign and effective recruitment for the group. \n\nFree The Planet! has been training and mobilizing student activists around national and local environmental campaigns for 10 years. If you want to find out more about t he organization\, visit our website at www.freetheplanet.org. \n\nFree Th e Planet! thanks you for your enthusiasm\, motivation\, and dedication to holding corporations accountable for their environmentally destructive pra ctices. I look forward to visiting your campus this spring.\nNow let's ge t out there and save our endangered forests!\n Geographical Scope: Nation al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050401 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050228 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Victoria's Dirty Secret Campus Tour UID:20120204T000503EST-IKZHbhVOKt@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freetheplanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:All health professional students interested in health and human rights are welcome and encouraged to attend this exciting conference!\n\n The Conference is an opportunity to:\nLearn new skills\, such as influenci ng policy makers and media outreach.\nDeepen your understanding of health and human rights issues like Global AIDS\, racial disparities in health ca re\, and the impact of war on health. \nBe inspired by speakers\, includin g Joia Mukherjee\, MD\, MPH and Bryan Stevenson\, JD\nMeet outstanding stu dent activists from around the nation\nBuild connections that you will use throughout your health professional career Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050305 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Birmingham\, Alabama\, United States SUMMARY:2005 Conference for Students Sponsored by Physicians for Human Righ ts UID:20120204T000503EST-FmHlXmp9w2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.phrusa.org/students/conference_2005/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:wsinfo@uconn.edu DESCRIPTION:THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT WOMEN’S STUDIES PROGRAM\nPresents the 17th Annual Conference on Women and Gender:\n\nTHE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRESENT GENERATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS\n\nSATU RDAY\, APRIL 2ND\, 2005\n\nREGISTER for the 2005 Conference on Women and G ender!\n\n\nInvitation for Proposals on Interdisciplinary Scholarly and Cr eative Work: The Women’s Studies Program of the University of Connecticut has chosen The Responsibility of Present Generations for the Protection of Women’s Human Rights as the theme for its 2005 Conference. The Conference committee invites proposals from feminists and academics from all discipl ines and locations to participate in this important dialogue begun with th e 1997 United Nations Declaration on the Responsibilities of the Present G enerations Toward Future Generations\, which declared in part\, “The prese nt generations have the responsibility of ensuring that the needs and inte rests of the future generations are fully safeguarded.”\n\nProposal Format : Interested participants are invited to submit proposals for individual p apers\, complete sessions\, panels\, or round tables. Poster sessions\, pe rformance pieces\, video recordings\, or other visual works are also encou raged. For individual papers\, please submit a one-page abstract. For comp lete panels\, please submit a one-page abstract for each presentation plus an overview on the relationship among the individual components. For Post er Sessions\, Performances\, and Art work\, please submit a one-page overv iew. All proposals must include speaker’s/speakers’ name(s)\, affiliations (s)\, and contact information (address\, email\, and telephone number).\n\ nPanels & Performances: \n\nEach 75 minute session usually includes three presenters and a session moderator\, but presenters may request an entire session for a more substantial paper or presentation. \n\nPosters & Art Di splays:\n\nA poster presentation consists of an exhibit of materials that report research activities or informational resources in visual and summar y form. An art display consists of a depiction of feminist concerns in an artistic medium. \n\n\nSessions will be grouped in the following tracks:\n \nHuman Rights Education \nWomen’s Rights Activism: Creating Change \nand Women’s Rights in the Curricula\nSustainable Development and Globalization : Women’s Rights and Democratization\nProtecting Women’s Rights in Local a nd Global Contexts Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050402 GEO:41.787900;-72.252500 LOCATION:Storrs\, Connecticut\, 06268\, United States SUMMARY:U CT 17th Annual Conference on Women and Gender UID:20120204T000503EST-Jhaz8f0k0o@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sp.uconn.edu/~womstu4/conf2005.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:womensst@montgomerycollege.edu DESCRIPTION:Mid-Atlantic Region Women's Studies Association\nMapping the Fu ture of Women's Studies and Women's Leadership = Building Bridges\, Crossi ng Borders\, Blending Worlds\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050402 GEO:39.144000;-77.207600 LOCATION:Rockville\, Maryland\, 20848\, United States SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Region Women's Studies Association 2005 Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-MjvknkmVOX@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:peacecon@nd.edu DESCRIPTION:Annual Notre Dame student peace conference. Geographical Scope : State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050402 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050401 GEO:41.596800;-86.293000 LOCATION:University Of Notre Dame\, Notre Dame\, Indiana\, 46556\, United S tates SUMMARY:Crossing Boundaries in the Name of Peace 2005 Annual Student Peace Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-kMr6pmGvI9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nd.edu/~krocinst/events/crossboundaries.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:clpp@hampshire.edu DESCRIPTION:“From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for Reproductive Freedom\,” an annual conference in its 19th year\, will b e held at Hampshire College in Amherst\, Mass.\, April 1-3\, 2005. It will explore how reproductive rights are connected to other social justice iss ues. It is free and open to the public. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050403 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050401 GEO:42.367100;-72.464600 LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01002\, United State s SUMMARY:2005 From Abortion Rights to Social Justice Annual Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-pHeHO0v94p@69.73.141.125 URL:http://clpp.hampshire.edu/annual_reproductive_rights_conf.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Trans/Positions : \n\nTransnational\, Transgender\, Transdiscip linary\, Transcultural \n\nA Conference on Feminist Inquiry in Transit \n\ nApril 7-9\, 2005 \n\nKeynote Speakers: \n\nRey Chow \nBrown University \n \nDarlyne Bailey \nTeachers College\, Columbia University \n\nInderpal Gre wal \nUniversity of California \, Irvine \n\nRuth Vanita \nUniversity of M ontana \n\nSiobhan Somerville \nUniversity of Illinois Geographical Scope : State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050409 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050407 GEO:40.467300;-86.928100 LOCATION:West Lafayette\, Indiana\, 47906\, United States SUMMARY:Trans/Positions: Transnational\, Transgender\, Transdisciplinary\, Transcultural UID:20120204T000503EST-ic0dLAB3vu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sla.purdue.edu/academic/idis/womens-studies/symposium.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:csrpc@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:FEMINISM AND HIP HOP\nA Conference Exploring the Impact of Hip Hop on the\nSexual\, Gender\, and Racial Consciousness of a\nGeneration\n\ nThursday\, APRIL 7 through Saturday\, April 9\, 2005\n\n\nConference Them e\n\nThe Center for the Study of Race\, Politics and Culture\nat the Unive rsity of Chicago will host a national\nconference on the topic of hip hop and\nfeminism. The conference will provide a forum for\nscholars\, student s\, artists\, activists\, community\nmembers\, and members of the media in terested\nin analyzing the relevancy of feminist agendas to the\nhip hop g eneration. The event will highlight the work\nof scholars\, activists\, an d artists across the country\nwho are fighting for progressive representat ions of\nwomen in hip hop culture as they reshape feminist\ndiscourse and politics.\n\n\nConfirmed Participants\n\nMoya Bailey\, Yvonne Bynoe\, Haze l Carby\, Rosa Clemente\,\nAlison Duke\, Melyssa Ford\, Farah Jasmine Grif fin\,\nTamika Guishard\, Beverly Guy-Sheftall\, \nByron Hurt\, Cheryl Keye s\, Jessica Care Moore\, Joan\nMorgan\, Marcyliena Morgan\,Mark Anthony Ne al\, Kim\nOsorio\, Imani Perry\, Gwendolyn Pough\, Rachel\nRaimist\, Rokaf ella\, Tricia Rose\, and Akiba Solomon\n\n\nConference Schedule\n\nTHURSDA Y EVENING FILM SCREENINGS AND DISCUSSION WITH\nDIRECTORS\nHip Hop Gurlz (D irector: Tamika Guishard)\; Booty\nNation (Director: Alison Duke)\; Nobody Knows My Name\n(Director: Rachel Raimist)\n\nFRIDAY PANELS AND PLENARIES\ nGraduate Student Work on Hip Hop\nHip Hop Archive\nProgressive Women's Ca ucus\nFrom Blues to Hip Hop: Rethinking Black Women's\nSexuality\nFeminism and Hip Hop\n\nSATURDAY PANELS\nMedia Representations of Women in Hip Hop \nSexuality and Agency in Hip Hop\nMasculinity\, Heterosexism\, and Hip Ho p\nFeminism\, Politics and Hip Hop on the Ground\n\nSATURDAY EVENING PERFO RMANCES\nJessica Care Moore\nRockafella\nOther Artists\n\nThis event is fr ee and open to the public.\nPre-registration is required. To register\, vi sit our\nwebsite at csrpc.uchicago.edu. The deadline \nfor registration is March 18\, 2005.\n\nFor additional information about the conference\ncont act the Center for theStudy of Race\, Politics and\nCulture at (773) 702-8 063 or csrpc@uchicago.edu\nor visit our website: csrpc.uchicago.edu. \nPer sons with disabilities who may need assistance\nshould contact the Center in advance of the \nevent.\n\nThe 'Feminism and Hip Hop' conference is mad e possible\nin part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities\nCouncil\, the National Endowment for the\nHumanities\, and the Illinois General Assembl y. The\nviews expressed during the conference do not\nnecessarily represen t those of the Illinois\nHumanities Council or the National Endowment for the\nHumanities or the Illinois General Assembly.\n\nFunding for the confe rence was also provided by the\nCenter for Gender Studies\, the Committee on Cinema and\nMedia Studies\, the Department of Music\, the\nInternationa l House Global Voices Program\, the Office\nof Minority Student Affairs\, the Organization of Black\nStudents\, and University Theater.\n\nCenter fo r the Study of Race\, Politics\, & Culture\nAt the University of Chicago \ n\nFEMINISM AND HIP HOP CONFERENCE\nThursday\, APRIL 7 through Saturday\, April 9\, 2005\n\n---------------------------\n\n\nCALL FOR PAPERS\n\nDead line for Submission of Abstracts: February 15\,\n2005\n\nThe Center for th e Study of Race\, Politics and Culture\nat the University of Chicago will host a national\nconference on the topic of hip hop and\nfeminism. The con ference will provide a forum for\nscholars\, students\, artists\, activist s\, community\nmembers\, and members of the media interested\nin analyzing the relevancy of feminist agendas to the\nhip hop generation. The event w ill highlight the work\nof scholars\, activists\, and artists across the c ountry\nwho are fighting for progressive \nrepresentations of women in hip hop culture as they\nreshape feminist discourse and politics.\n\nA segmen t of this conference has been designed to\nfeature the work of 9-12 gradua te students whose work\nis directly related to the conference theme of\nfe minism and hip hop. Attending to the social\,\npolitical and cultural forc es that affect feminism and\nhip hop such as oral and visual media\,\nreli gion\, sexuality\, activism\, education\, and\nlanguage\, we expect thatth ese papers will\nappropriately engage and challenge prior scholarship \nan d most importantly\, represent the future direction\nof hip hop and femini st studies. Graduate student\npanels will be held on Friday\, April 8th in \nthe morning.\n\nInterested graduate students should submit an abstract\ nand bio. Abstracts must be 500 words or less\, and\nthey should include t he title of the \npaper\, a brief bio and description of your current\nwor k and interests in graduate school\, and contact\ninformation (name\, inst itutional affiliation\,\ndepartment\, year in graduate school\, and e-mail \naddress). All abstracts should be submitted as a\nMicrosoft Word documen t that includes double-spacing\,\n12 point Times New Roman font\, and a he ader with your \nname and page numbers. Conference presentations will\nbe approximately 20 minutes.\n\nAbstracts should either be mailed to The Cent er for\nthe Study or Race\, Politics and Culture\, Hip Hop and\nFeminism A bstracts\, 5733 S. University Ave\, Chicago\,\nIL 60637 or sent via e-mail \n\nAll abstracts must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST on\nFebruary 15\, 2005 .\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050409 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050407 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:University Of Chicago\, Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:Feminism and Hip Hop - National Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-BJtUXCjNZU@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:413-585-1533 Email:conference@freepress.net DESCRIPTION:The 2005 National Conference for Media Reform will provide a fo rum to discuss visionary and practical solutions to the problems of our me dia.\n\nThe conference will bring together activists\, media creators\, ac ademics\, and policy-makers for three days of learning\, sharing\, network ing and momentum-building. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050515 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050513 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Millennium Hotel\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, United States SUMMARY:National Conference for Media Reform UID:20120204T000503EST-eVCjn1zgpZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freepress.net/conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:765-658-0000 Email:jodetunde@depauw.edu DESCRIPTION:Greetings!\n\nI am writing to invite your organization to an ex citing and innovative event that will be coming to DePauw University next Tuesday\, Febraruy 22.\n\nThe event is entitled 'Red Hot Embers'. It is a Chicago-based art exhibit that examines the impact of Western-imposed AFri can debt and it subsequent impact ont he increasing spread of AIDS. \n\nTh e opening reception for the event will take place on Februrary 22\, from 7 :00 pm - 8:00 pm in PEELER AUDITORIUM. Following\, will be the first publi c viewing of this shocking and educational exhibit. During the reception\, Nikki Pressly\, who is one of the artists\, and Darlene Gramingna\, who i s an expert on the African debt\, will both be speaking and sharing a few words with the audience.\n\nI hope that you and members of your organizati on will be able to attend this event. Attached are publicity flyers for th e event\, which you are more than welcome to post around your school. If y ou have any questions\, please feel free to email myself or Juliana Odetun de (). Thank you very much and I hope to see you at DePauw! Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050227 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050222T130000 GEO:39.699500;-86.857200 LOCATION:408 South Locust Street\, Greencastle\, Indiana\, 46135\, United S tates SUMMARY:Red Hot Embers exhibit: AIDS and DEBT UID:20120204T000503EST-nVWrKaoUil@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.depauw.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-347-8772 Email:helene@usasnet.org DESCRIPTION:Organize to build POWER\, create CHANGE and win concrete VICTOR IES! \n\nHey young activists and student organizers\, check out the GROW a FREE training based on the principles of direct action organizing.\n\nApp lied knowledge = POWER.\nLearn about:\n-Coalition building\n-Relation of P ower\n-Direct Action Organizing\n-Recruitment & Sustainability\n\n& MORE!\ n\nQuestions? Interested? Register now. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050227 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050225T170000 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:Seattle University\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98122\, United States SUMMARY:Seattle GrassRoots Organizing Weekend (GROW)! UID:20120204T000503EST-oBfucpgsL2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usstudents.org/foundation/GROW/index.asp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:917-952-1842 Email:skygazing@juno.com DESCRIPTION:RALPH NADER IS COMING TO MANHATTAN\, FRIDAY\, FEB. 25\n\nWHO: R ALPH NADER with a Performance by PATTI SMITH\nWHAT: Rally to Stop the Iraq War and Bring the Troops Home\nWHEN: Friday\, February 25\, 8:00 PM\nWHER E: New York Society for Ethical Culture Concert Hall\n 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West\, New York\, NY 10023 \nAdmission $10-15 (check or cr edit card preferred)\nsliding scale at the door\n\nLocal and national acti vists will speak words of insight and encouragement.\n\nFor More Info on t his rally contact:\nAustin Pferd at (917) 952-1842\, or go to VoteNader.or g\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050225T200000 GEO:40.776800;-73.982200 LOCATION:New York Society For Ethical Culture Concert Hall\, 2 West 64th St reet @ Central Park West\, New York\, New York\, 10023\, United States SUMMARY:Rally to Withdraw Troops from Iraq UID:20120204T000503EST-kmg7pshJGS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.votenader.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:440-375-7616 Email:nredman@lec.edu DESCRIPTION:A screening of the film Oil on Ice\, about drilling in the Arct ic National Wildlife Refuge. Free food and the possibility of a speaker. T he screening is on the third floor of the Holden Center on the campus of L ake Erie College. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050303T200000 GEO:41.707900;-81.199000 LOCATION:391 W. Washington St\, Painesville\, Ohio\, 44077\, United States SUMMARY:Oil on Ice Screening UID:20120204T000503EST-UH8Hi6jZ1P@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:323-464-1636 Email:answerla@answerla.org DESCRIPTION:March 19th will be the second aniversity of the the US invasion on Iraq. On this day we will demand to: Bring The Troops Home Now\; as we ll as\, No to War and Occupation. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050319 GEO:34.014600;-118.226000 LOCATION:Holywood Blvd. & Vine Ave.\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90028\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Beat Back the Bush Attack! US Troops out of Iraq - Los Angeles UID:20120204T000503EST-UNhPPfCENv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.answerla.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:706-227-0208 Email:andrew.hunt@ssc.org DESCRIPTION:We'll bring together student environmental activists from acros s the commonwealth to learn the skills to carry out an effective campaign and plan how we can work together for clean energy in Virginia. Workshops will cover campaign planning\, building and leading an effective student environmental group\, and working with the media. There will also be plen ty of time to meet\, plan\, and party together--join the statewide communi ty of students for a clean energy future! Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050320 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050318T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Richmond\, Virginia\, 23284\, United States SUMMARY:Virginia Energy Activist Training Program UID:20120204T000503EST-uLdi1s9bst@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org/va/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:716-878-3888 Email:peacejusticeresolution@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:CURRENTLY student from BuffState Students for Peace are organiz ing a 'HUNGER STRIKE' which asks students\, faculty and members of the com munity to fast for designated days leading into several events related to Peace and the War on Iraq that will take place in the first weeks of April 2005.\n\nA quick calender of these events follows:\n\nThank you very much .\n\n=================\n3/19-4/19 Hunger Strike to commemorate & demonstra te our commitment to all those affected by Iraq War.\n\n================\n April 7th \n- Arun Gandhi speaks Noon\n- Day of Silence against Hate C rime – all day\n- Hip Hop as a Vehicle for Social Change - 6:30pm\n \n== =============\nApril 9 Peace Dinner:\nFeaturing Sister Dianna Ortiz\n Tor ture Survivor and Director of TASK\n\n===============\nApril 17/18 : Day l ong Vigil to commemorate those killed in Iraq & bring unity to area univer sities.\n\n===============\nApril 19: Realities of War \n\nSpeakers forum – meet soldiers who have served in Iraq\, students from the Yah Yah Netwo rk who work counter-recruitment\, spokesperson from a advocacy group fight ing tuition increases and TAP/EOP cuts and family members of US Soldiers.. .\n\n==============\nApril 21: Palestinian speakers event. Learn about t he current complexities of Isreal/Palestine conflict.\n==============\n=\n Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050419 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050401 GEO:42.918100;-78.891100 LOCATION:Po Box 111\, Buffalo\, New York\, 14213\, United States SUMMARY:Demonstrate Commitment & Commemorate All Killed by War on Iraq UID:20120204T000503EST-HjSCCr7hW6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://profiles.myspace.com/users/16389689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:917-584-1395 Email:racheltanya@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Join powerful female activists for a day of interactive trainin g that will\ninclude workshops about creative protest\, media outreach\, n on-violence\, racism and diversity\, and youth activism. $10-25 sliding sc ale (your generous contribution makes more scholarships available) For mor e information\, a schedule\, and to register\, go to: http://codepink.kint era.org/training\n Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050306T083000 GEO:40.812200;-73.953200 LOCATION:Barnard College\, 3009 Broadway At 117th St.\, New York\, New York \, 10027\, United States SUMMARY:Activist Training Camp - Code Pink UID:20120204T000503EST-T9dG4vSaaW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.codepinkalert.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:917-584-1395 Email:racheltanya@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:CODEPINK and Sacred Slam (www.sacredslam.com) join together for an evening of poetic performances that honor the female journey. Bear wi tness to and challenge the ideas of 'sexism\,' 'equality\,' and 'feminism' through the work of featured artists including Magdalena Gomez\, Morley\, Queen GodIs\, Ellen O'Grady\, and more! $10-12\, No one turned away for l ack of funds.\n7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday March 6 Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050306T193000 GEO:40.812200;-73.953200 LOCATION:Minor Latham Playhouse\, Barnard College\, 3009 Broadway\, New Yor k\, New York\, 10027\, United States SUMMARY:Women's Writes: Poetry Slam UID:20120204T000503EST-0LI7m7PvJg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.codepinkalert.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:917-584-1395 Email:emily@peacewomen.org DESCRIPTION:1-3 p.m. Meet at the N.Y. Public Library\, corner of 42nd St. a nd Fifth Ave.\nJoin us for an International Women's Day March and Rally! S tand in solidarity with the women of New York and the world against war an d militarism\, and in support of women's rights! Meet at the NY Public Lib rary at the corner of 42nd street and 5th Ave and march to the UN at 46th St. and 1st Ave. Rally at 2 p.m. at the U.N.\, sponsored by a coalition of NYC women’s and progressive groups including CODEPINK\, NOW\, WILF\, Gabr iela International\, Women in Black\, and More!\n Geographical Scope: Loc al DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050308T130000 GEO:40.812200;-73.953200 LOCATION:New York Public Library\, 42nd Street\, New York\, New York\, 1002 7\, United States SUMMARY:Women Unite for Equality and Peace UID:20120204T000503EST-UXDoB2rNgr@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.codepinkalert.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:866-765-4228 Email:ian@democracymeansyou.com DESCRIPTION:Second National “I'm Embarrassed by the President” day\, April 1st\, 2005. Show the world who's the real April Fool. (Hint: Bush). Wear b rown for all the BS in the White House. Over 47\,000 participants in 2004! Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050401T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Nationwide\, United States SUMMARY:2005 National “I'm Embarrassed by the President” day UID:20120204T000503EST-tRp8DvgxFv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.democracymeansyou.com/brown END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:315-364-3252 Email:lmcclusky@wells.edu DESCRIPTION:Fourth Annual Activism in the Academy Symposium\, academics and activists coming together to discuss issues\, educate\, and celebrate the many ways of being an activist\; over 25 sessions from 9AM to 5:30 on top ics from making bio-deisel to transgender rights to problems with neoliber alism\, $10 registration fee if you plan on having lunch\; see website for schedule of events - keynote speaker at 9AM Marjorie Agosin (human rights Latin America)\, luncheon speaker at 12:30 Ron Casanova (homeless rights) Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050304T090000 GEO:42.756000;-76.646000 LOCATION:MacMillan Hall\, Wells College\, Aurora\, New York\, 13026\, Unite d States SUMMARY:Wells College Activism Symposium UID:20120204T000503EST-vinCXrEcn6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://aurora.wells.edu/~symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:512-302-6715 Email:hooman@texasabolition.org DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do during spring break this year? Here \\'s an idea: come to Austin\, Texas for a week of activism and education against the death penalty as part of the 2007 Anti-Death Penalty Alternati ve Spring Break. The event is open to both high school and college student s. Register now.\n\nThe 2007 anti-death penalty spring break\, organized b y Texas Students Against the Death Penalty and co-sponsored by Campus Prog ress\, Amnesty International\, Texas Moratorium Network\, NCADP and other groups\, is designed to to give students something more meaningful to do d uring their week off\, rather than just spending time at the beach or sitt ing at home catching up on school work. This is the place to be if you wan t to become a part of the next generation of human rights leaders. Go to t he beach to change your state of mind for a week\, come here to change the world forever.\n\nStudents will participate in workshops led by experienc ed\, knowledgeable presenters who will teach them skills that they can use to go back home and set up new anti-death penalty student organizations o r improve ones that may already exist. The skills participants will learn can also be used in other issues besides the death penalty. During the wee k\, students will immediately put what they learn into action during activ ities such as a Death Penalty Issues Lobby Day and a Direct Action Day. Th ere will be opportunities to write press releases\, speak in public\, meet with legislators or their aides\, and conceive and carry out a direct act ion.\n\n\\'This is an historical echo to what happened in the 1960s when p eople came down to the South during the Civil Rights Movement to help peop le register to vote\, what they called freedom summers. This is very simil ar to what was going on back then\, but here the issue is the death penalt y.\\' said Scott Cobb\, president of Texas Moratorium Network.\n\n\nTexas leads the nation by far in number of executions. Texas performed 45 percen t of all the executions in the United States in 2006. Twenty-four people w ere executed in Texas in 2006. There were 53 executions in the U.S. in 200 6. Since the U.S Supreme Court ruling in 1976 that allowed executions to r esume after a four-year period during which they were considered unconstit utional\, there have been 1060 executions in the United States. Texas has performed 381 of those executions\, which amounts to about 35 percent of t he national total. According to the 2000 census\, Texas has only 7.4 perce nt of the nation\\'s entire population.\n\nThis innovative spring break wa s featured last year on mtvU\, NPR and the front page of The Huntsville It em. MTV is planning to send their crew to Austin again this year to shoot the spring break for \\'The Amazing Break\,\\' an MTV show featuring alter natives to beer and beaches. Coverage by MTV and other media outlets ensur es that the anti-death penalty message of the alternative spring break wil l reach thousands and thousands of people.\n\nThroughout the week students will participate in workshops and have a chance to talk and eat with peop le that they probably never imagined they would encounter in their daily l ives\, such as Shujaa Graham\, an African American man who spent 3 years o f his life on California\\'s death-row for a crime he did not commit or Re nny Cushing\, a former New Hampshire state legislator whose father was bru tally murdered or Christina Lawson\, whose husband was executed by the sta te of Texas in 2005.\n\nOther speakers include Moresse Bickham\, who was o n death row when the Furman v Georgia decision was announced in 1972 aboli shing the death penalty on grounds that it violated the U.S. constitution. Another ruling fours years later allowed executions to resume. Bickham wa s released in 1996 and at 89 is now the oldest living survivor of the Furm an v Georgia decision.\n\nParticipation in the Annual Anti-Death Penalty A lternative Spring Break is an invaluable experience. Participants will com e away with firsthand knowledge of the anti-death penalty movement and a n ew understanding of how they can affect public policy. Plus\, they will an opportunity to form new friendships that could last a lifetime. During th e spring break students will have plenty of free time to enjoy Austin\, th e Live Music Capital of the World. The famous SXSW Festival is the same we ek as spring break\, so if anyone is interested they can attend some of th e films or music events during their free time.\n\nThanks to contributions from Campus Progress\, Resist Foundation and other groups there is no par ticipation fee for the Anti-Death Penalty Alternative Spring Break except for those people who need housing. If you do not need housing\, because yo u live in Austin or you are making your own housing arrangements\, then yo ur participation is free\, but please register so we know how many people to expect. \n\nParticipants are expected to travel to Austin at their own expense and pay for their meals and incidental expenses while in Austin. W e will provide some free pizza and snacks a couple of times. Housing is av ailable for a fee of $25. That\\'s right. $25 for all five days. That\\'s $5 a night. Students will stay in rooms with one or two other people at a dormitory near the University of Texas at Austin.\n\nSee you in Austin!\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070316 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20070312T150000 GEO:30.292400;-97.738600 LOCATION:2112 Guadalupe\, Austin\, Texas\, 78705\, United States SUMMARY:Anti-Death Penalty Alternative Spring Break UID:20120204T000503EST-N7MtTVFZgv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.springbreakalternative.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:amc@clamormagazine.org DESCRIPTION:This will be the 7th annual Allied Media Conference\, the large st and most fun gathering of independent media in the country. Geographic al Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050619 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050617 GEO:41.392300;-83.649000 LOCATION:Bowling Green State University\, Bowling Green\, Ohio\, 43403\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Allied Media Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-ruF9VHvIs0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.alliedmediaconference.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:919-960-6886 Email:surgenc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Earth Action Fest! is a celebration of the Earth to raise aware ness of environmental issues and solutions. Join us!\n\nThe 2005 Earth Act ion Fest! is a great opportunity to join us in a fun Earth Action March be ginning with a gathering on McCorkle Place across from the Franklin Street Post Office at 1pm\, and marching to our Earth Action Fair from 2-6pm\, a s we learn about and support our Earth Action Goal!\n\nThe 2005 Earth Acti on Goal is to make a significant contribution towards a year’s worth of “g reen energy credits” for the Lincoln Center\, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Sch ools administrative building.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050424T130000 GEO:36.004600;-79.054500 LOCATION:Lincoln Center\, 750 South Merritt Mill Rd\, Chapel Hill\, North C arolina\, 27514\, United States SUMMARY:Earth Action Fest UID:20120204T000503EST-h6voZd2uJ9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.earthactionfest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:212-502-0707 Email:nyciso@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS:\nBrenda Stokely\, NYC Labor Against War\, recently re instated President of AFSCME DC 1707* \nKim Rosario\, mother of GI station ed in Iraq\nBrian Jones\, International Socialist Organization\nLubna Hamm ad\, Columbia University graduate student\, member of Stop McCarthyism At Columbia\n*for identification purposes only\n\n\nAs the Bush Administratio n pushes ahead with its self-declared mandate for world domination – under the cover of “spreading democracy” – the Right has simultaneously launche d a concerted campaign to discredit efforts at dissent. A new McCarthyite campaign has begun against professors\, especially those of Middle Eastern descent\, who speak out against US foreign policy. Soldiers who refuse t o deploy to Iraq have been branded as cowards and traitors. Inside Iraq\, any resistance to the occupation is painted as fanatical terrorism. \n\nYe t opposition to the war is spreading both inside the US armed forces and a mong military families\, as well as among students who are fighting to kee p military recruiters out of their schools. Despite the lies and intimidat ion of the Right\, polls show that more people oppose the war than ever be fore. \n\nJoin us to discuss strategies for how to fight the US drive for empire at home and abroad.\n\nTo reserve childcare space\, call 212-502-07 07\nFor more info\, please email nyciso@hotmail.com or call 212-502-0707\n \nSponsored by the International Socialist Organization www.socialistwork er.org\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050326T190000 GEO:40.798700;-73.967800 LOCATION:Broadway Presbyterian Church\, 114th St. & Broadway\, New York\, N ew York\, 10025\, United States SUMMARY:Challenging Bush's Empire: The Right to Resist UID:20120204T000503EST-dflniVKedO@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:800-77O-XFAM xt. 464 Email:change@oxfamamerica.org DESCRIPTION:Take responsibility - Teach others - Take action - CHANGE the w orld \nThe CHANGE Initiative\, Oxfam America’s campus leadership program\, is currently accepting applications. CHANGE offers students teambuilding skills\, the chance to learn about global issues and the opportunity to be come effective agents of social change. CHANGE leaders will attend a week- long training in Boston\, all expenses paid and then lead Oxfam campaigns on their campuses. CHANGE Leaders are exposed to the international develop ment issues that inform Oxfam's work\, and apply their skills and insights to educate others to take action on their in their communities. All US-ba sed college students entering their sophomore or junior year are eligible. Applications are due on April 1st. \nWe strongly encourage online applica tions at: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/change. \nIf you have any questions please call 1-800-77-OXFAM x464 or email change@oxfamamerica.org. \n Geog raphical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050401 GEO:42.351000;-71.059400 LOCATION:26 West Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States SUMMARY:Oxfam CHANGE Initiative Program UID:20120204T000503EST-VPKDJT7uIu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.oxfamamerica.org/change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:800/77-OXFAM xt.481 Email:maketradefair@oxfamamerica.org DESCRIPTION:The Global Week of Action\, April 10-16\, is an exciting opport unity for Oxfam to boost awareness of global trade injustice and its signi ficant impact on poverty\, while empowering individuals to recognize how t hey can take a stand in order to create positive change in the world. \n\ n \n\nOxfam is taking a central role in organizing in the US for this inte rnational mobilization! The Global Week of Action is an amazing opportuni ty to raise awareness of our campaigns and increase visibility of Oxfam in Boston and nationally. During the Week of Action we will bring together related campaigns in a coordinated and concerted action effort. We are in viting both existing supporters and new volunteers to participate in Oxfam ’s campaigns in a meaningful\, active\, and empowering way. \n\n \n\nThe Global Week of Action has included tremendous organizing efforts on the p arts of both Boston and DC offices and across campaigns\, including the Tr ade\, Fast\, Agriculture\, and Coffee Campaigns as well as CHANGE leaders and other student organizers. Locally\, the Global Week of Action organiz ing team includes organizers from each of the above campaigns\, as well th e Boston Fair Trade Coalition.\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050416 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050410 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Oxfam Global Week of Action - 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-6zGgv1ub4C@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.oxfamamerica.org/weekofaction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:rally4socialjustice@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:See also our blog at http://rally4socialjustice.blogspot.com\n\ nJoin us at the Yorktown Rally for Social Justice on Saturday\, June 25\, 2005\, at Yorktown Battlefield at Colonial National Historical Park in Yor ktown\, Virginia. THIS IS A RAIN-OR-SHINE EVENT ... dress appropriately fo r the weather. \n\nAccording to Phil Stinson\, president of the Center for Education Rights ('CER')\, 'CER is organizing and hosting the Yorktown Ra lly for Social Justice as a forum for a peaceful and educational rally as an alternative to the hate rally of the National Socialist Movement (NSM)\ , KKK\, Aryan Nation\, and Skinheads that will be held on the same day\, J une 25th\, at the Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown\, Virginia .' \n\nThe Anti-Defamation League says that the NSM is the second largest neo-Nazi group in the country\, trailing only the National Alliance. While some neo-Nazi organizations prefer blazers to brown shirts\, this Minneap olis-based hate group is a throwback to the 1960's-era American Nazi Party \, from which it descended\; members wear Nazi uniforms and openly display swastikas to a degree unusual even among white supremacists. This explici t Nazi imagery apparently has not hurt its stature or standing on the raci st right\; in recent years it has grown considerably in membership and inf luence\, with dozens of chapters across the country. Part of the reason fo r the group's growth has been its appeal to racist skinheads and other you ng white supremacists\, who join in NSM activities ranging from literature distribution to armed paramilitary training. \n\nOur values: social just ice\, diversity\, tolerance\, and non-violence.\n\nOur rallies: family-fr iendly fun\, peace-filled activities\, vibrant live music\, and thought-pr ovoking words.\n\nNOTE: We are also looking for student activists to sprea d the word. Please visit our blog and our website and then get in touch w ith us at rally4socialjustice@gmail.com. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050625T140000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Yorktown Battlefield\, Colonial National Historical Park\, Yorktow n\, Virginia\, 23690\, United States SUMMARY:Yorktown Rally for Social Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-2srDlkTNDw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.rallyforsocialjustice.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:360-301-6467 Email:ajlarson@ups.edu DESCRIPTION:Goodmorning Westside!\nAnd all yall who are up for trecking out to Seattle for the USFT’s NW Regional Gathering\nand the\n2005 Specialty Coffee Association of America Convention\nSeattle\, WA\nApril 15th through 18th\n\nOnce again United Students is gathering at the Specialty Coffee A ssociation of America's annual convention. Over fifty students will be con verging from across the region and the country to Celebrate the possibilit ies of Fair Trade. This is an amazing opportunity to show our motivation\, passion\, imagination\, and commitment to the possibilities for real chan ge in business as usual\, and Fair Trade is a powerful portal. It is a cha nce to muster our energy from the Chicago convergence\, the recent victory of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers negotiating withTaco Bell\, and all the awesome events happening on our campuses\, and boldly let the coffee industry know we are present\, powerful\, and excited to find innovative w ays to make the coffee trade FAIR.\n \nThe weekend in Seattle will focus o n celebrating the progress students\, farmers and producers\, and business es are making to address the coffee crisis. It will also develop the North west region to have an amazing impact in Fair Trade. It will be an energiz ing combination of the power of students inside the coffee industry\, the expansion of knowledge and possibility of Fair Trade\, and a celebration o f our goals and successes past\, present\, and future.\n\nOur goals for th e weekend are:\n\n * For coffee businesses to hear our voice and feel o ur presence at the table\,\n * Charge up students beyond a '101' unders tanding of Fair Trade\, and\n * Strengthen the Northwest region to real ize its very powerful potential.\n\nThe SCAA is the world’s largest coffee trade association and their annual conventions are organized to bring eve ryone involved in coffee production\, distribution\, and retail together i n one forum to promote quality coffee\, sensitivity to the environment\, c onsciousness of social issues\, and sound business practices and ethics.\n USFT will host a booth to provide information on the Fair Trade movement a nd its impact. Additionally\, fifty students ill be working the floor\, ma king connections with the 10\,000 vendors and encouraging them to be a par t of the Fair Trade coffee movement. The gathering will be an opportunity for students who are new to Fair Trade to develop their interest\, as well as for more experienced activists to dig deeper into the challenges and p ossibilities of the movement.\n\n * The events for the weekend in addit ion to the four days at the convention are:\n * A Gathering to bring to gether all the USFT student representatives attending to share what we hop e to accomplish at the convention. This will also be a chance to provide s ome basic knowledge on fair trade as well as more in-depth information to prepare everyone to rock the SCAA.\n * A Celebration to exhibit the ama zing work being done by Fair Trade businesses\, farmers and coops\, and st udent activists.\n * A Fair Trade Forum presented by TransFair USA prec edes the convention on Thursday the 14th. This will include presentations on innovative partnerships between industry and producers\, updates on the development of the US Fair Trade market and Fair Trade Certified’s contin ued expansion into new products\, and discussion of creative marketing app roaches to Fair Trade Certified products.\n * The convention will featu re Jane Goodall as the keynote speaker.\n\nThis is an amazing chance for a nyone to learn a huge amount about Fair Trade\, as well as to have a massi ve impact on the coffee industry. USFT has been a powerful and clear voice at the past two SCAA conventions\, and we know this one will be our best yet.\n\nCome join us and have a blast making a very tangible difference in the coffee world! This event is open to everyone\, so feel free to spread the word and make this an opportunity to introduce USFT and Fair Trade to new people.\n\nTo reserve a spot at the convention\, email haley@mackrow. com. There are about 60 spaces available\, and the sooner you respond the more likely you are to get one. Please let us know if you would like to co me by Friday April 1st so that we can make housing arrangements. We will a ccept responses after that but we would appreciate them ASAP.\n\nStudents will also be responsible for their food and miscellaneous expenses over th e weekend. However\, we do not want to exclude anyone for financial reason s\, so if that is a matter of concern for you\, let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate your needs. Financial assistance for tra vel is available from Interfaith Fair Trade Initiative.\n\nAdalante!\n~Hal ey\, Matt\, Isaac\, and the USFT-SCAA Team Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050418 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050415 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington\, 98102\, United States SUMMARY:Converging in Seattle--USFT at the SCAA 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-GnLwFtoA9H@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:safecolleges@tufts.edu DESCRIPTION:Tufts 8th Annual Safe Colleges Conference.\n\n Conference backg round\n\nLesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender issues are at the forefr ont of mainstream American culture as never before. You can hardly open a newspaper or watch the news without hearing about the debate over gay mar riage\, and dozens of questions follow\, from adoption to whether being L GBT is a choice. The issues addressed by the mainstream media represent o nly a small portion of the issues that affect LGBT individuals\, however. The needs of LGBT youth in particular are not often addressed adequately. \n\nThe passage of 11 state constitutional amendments banning same-sex m arriage this election season further highlights the importance of fosterin g open dialogue and activism around these topics. While some college camp uses address the needs of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender student s\, faculty\, and staff\, many are still sorely lacking in the resources t hey provide. Tufts University has been a forerunner in the field of LGBT issues to ensure that students continue to feel safe and accepted. \n\nThe Safe Colleges Conference provides a safe space for LGBT students\, facult y and administrators who do not attend institutions with the same supporti ve\, welcoming atmosphere as Tufts\, and empowers them to change their ins titutions for the better using the tools\, information and connections the y gain at the conference. The conference program also makes available aca demic topics in queer theory that many colleges and universities still do not offer as part of their curricula. The result is obvious in the evalua tions received from past conferences: One 2004 participant wrote\, “I fee l that [Safe Colleges] has expanded my horizons and helped me open my mind .” Another called it “informative\, academic and socially responsive…brin gs people together.”\n\nThe Tufts University LGBT Center first hosted and organized the Safe Colleges conference in 1998. The conference has grown f rom an attendance of 100 in 1998 to over 400 in 2004. On April 9\, 2005\, college students\, staff\, faculty\, and administrators from the Northeas t will gather again at Tufts University for the Safe Colleges 2005 confere nce. Throughout the course of this one-day event\, participants will engag e in dialogue with significant figures in the LGBT community. \n\nThe co nference has brought notable individuals to Tufts such as Mary Bonauto in 2003\, who argued for the plaintiffs in the gay marriage case Goodrich v. Dept of Public Health before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court\, an d Barbara Smith in 2004\, African American feminist and co-author of Comba hee River Collective Statement\, to deliver keynote addresses. Other keyn ote speakers have included Keith Boyken\, author and former special assist ant to President Clinton\, Kate Bornstein\, acclaimed author and performan ce artist\, and Leslie Feinberg\, renowned grassroots activist and journal ist. Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050409 GEO:42.422100;-71.109300 LOCATION:Medford\, Massachusetts\, 02155\, United States SUMMARY:LGBT Safe Colleges Conference - 2005 UID:20120204T000503EST-TS4UDC2wmv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ase.tufts.edu/lgbt/safecolleges/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Performance: The history of a few of the funniest female activ ists/artists and their accomplishments combined with the most popular post ers\, stickers\, street actions and tour stops of Guerrilla Girls On Tour. 70 Minutes. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050325T190000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Old Dominion University\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, 23529\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Feminists Are Funny UID:20120204T000503EST-08WpXNR4UV@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:catalogs@forestethics.org DESCRIPTION:April 14th is a National Day of Action to protest the environme ntal deveastation caused to the world's endangered forests by Victoria's S ecret catalogs. Store protests\, tabling on campus and a million other cr eative ideas are all effective in helping persuade Victoria's Secret to ch ange. Join Us! Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050414 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Victoria's Dirty Secret Day of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-Fl0uV8HBr1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.victoriasdirtysecret.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:502-209-5382 Email:iarras@kdva.org DESCRIPTION:O.A.S.I.S\, New Beginnings\, the Owensboro Diocese\, together w ith the KDVA/ KASAP Immigrant Task Force have come together to provide a FREE training opportunity. On Friday\, June 24th\, 2005. The KDVA/KASAP T ask Force will offer a day-long workshop: Fundamental Concepts in Serving Immigrant Survivors of Violence. This seminar will be held at the Pastor al Center in Owensboro. This workshop will focus on Language Accessibilit y\, Cultural Competency\, and Immigration Issues and Benefits. Even thoug h the information presented is designed around Domestic Violence and the u nique barriers that some immigrants face\, the information that will be pr esented is very applicable to the immigrant community in general. Anyone that serves the immigrant community will benefit from attending this works hop. Registration is free\, simply return the requested information via ma il\, fax\, or email to me. Lunch will be provided. All details are inclu ded in the attached announcement. If you have any questions\, please cont act me directly and I will be happy to answer them for you. I look forwar d to seeing you on June 24th\, 2005. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050624T080000 GEO:37.751800;-87.257300 LOCATION:Catholic Pastoral Center\, 600 Locust St.\, Owensboro\, Kentucky\, 42301\, United States SUMMARY:Fundamental Concepts in Serving Immigrant Survivors of Violence UID:20120204T000503EST-bttSwOi0RA@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.kdva.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:London's First Regional Social Forum -\nThursday June 23 - Sund ay June 26\, 2005 (531 Windermere\, Scouts Canada site and\nfacilities)\n\ nInspired by the World Social Forum movement\, the Regional Social Forum f or\nMid-Western Ontario will provide an open meeting space for people\, co mmunity\ngroups and organizations to share ideas\, information\, experienc es\, and networks\nvia workshops and presentations concerning local and gl obal justice and peace\nissues.\n\nCamping space as well as (limited) bill eting will be available free of charge.\n\nFor more information and to reg ister\, please visit www.RegionalSocialForum.ca or\nemail RegionalSocialFo rum@gmail.com.\n Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050626 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050623 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Canada Scouts Grounds\, London\, Ontario\, Canada SUMMARY:Regional Social Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-z6vaEvUdwc@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.regionalsocialforum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:800-989-RAIN Email:grassroots@ran.org DESCRIPTION:JPMorgan Chase is the largest bank in America operating with NO environmental standards for its investments. From illegal logging to cli mate chaos to human rights violations\, JPMorgan Chase profits at the expe nse of humans and the environment by making Investments of Mass Destructio n. \n\nOn April 12\, activists around the country are taking action to tel l JPMorgan that ENOUGH is ENOUGH. Call Dan at 800-989-RAIN to get involve d or sign up online at www.DirtyMoney.org Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050412 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:JPMorgan Chase National Day of Action to Stop Investments of Mass D estruction UID:20120204T000503EST-slTUGOcbMC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.dirtymoney.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-637-5096 Email:medavis@aflcio.org DESCRIPTION:Do you have a passion for social change? Would you like to help workers stand up for themselves and their families by demanding a living wage\, health insurance\, and dignity on the job?\n\nMore than half a mill ion Asian and Pacific Islanders Americans are part of the union movement a nd have a voice in their workplace. Yet\, millions more need your help to fight exploitation and abuse and demand respect and dignity in the workpla ce.\n\nJoin us for a hands-on training conducted by Asian and Pacific Isla nder American organizers who work on the front lines in the fight for econ omic justice.\n\nOn April 29 - May 1\, the Asian Pacific American Labor Al liance\, AFL-CIO and the AFL-CIO Organizing Institute will co-conduct a tr aining especially for Asian and Pacific Islander workers and potential org anizers in Chicago\, IL.\n\nAPALA unites the labor movement and the Asian and Pacific Islander American community through organizing the unorganized \, recruiting a new generation of Asian and Pacific Islanders\, mobilizing the APIA community for political action and mobilization\, advocating for worker rights\, civil rights\, and immigrant rights\, and building long t erm labor and community alliances.\n\nFor an application\, email Meighan D avis at medavis@aflcio.org . Applications are due April 15\, 2005. To be eligible for travel scholarships\, you must submit your applications by Ma rch 25\, 2005. \n\nThe Organizing Institute is a selective three-step prog ram that includes a 3-day classroom training\, field training\, and job pl acement. \n\nThe 3-day training is an intensive weekend course that teache s the basics of campaign tactics and strategy to potential organizers and assesses participants’ skills. Housing and food are provided. \n\nFollowin g the 3-day training\, field training\, and job placement opportunities wi ll be available to qualified participants.\n\nThe training program is open to anyone with a strong commitment to social and economic justice\, organ izing with the unorganized and strong communication skills. \n\nThe APALA- OI joint training in April is the one training per year that is geared tow ard Asian and Pacific Islander American workers. It brings workers\, commu nity\, and student activists together with trainers who are experienced As ian and Pacific Islander American organizers.\n\nUnion members may be spon sored by their union to participate in this training. If you are intereste d in developing skills to help organize workers in your industry\, contact your union about sponsorship to the APALA-OI’s joint training.\n\nFor an application\, email Meighan Davis at medavis@aflcio.org . Applications ar e due April 15\, 2005. To be eligible for travel scholarships\, you must s ubmit your applications by March 25\, 2005. \n Geographical Scope: Nation al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050501 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050429T110000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:AFL-CIO Organizing Institute 3-Day Training for API Organizers UID:20120204T000503EST-Xekwd94Rmn@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.organize.aflcio.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@m4p.org DESCRIPTION:The Music for Peace Project is a global effort to fill the worl d with music as a call for peace. By coordinating a vast number of concert s worldwide between April 8-10\, 2005\, The Music for Peace Project will b ring popular and media attention to international peace efforts while buil ding a global community of active\, socially conscious artists. Dedicated to cultivating peace as both a means and an end\, The Music for Peace Proj ect creates a global celebration of peace and provides a voice for the vib rant community that believes in peaceful solutions for the future. \n\nLas t February\, the Musicians' Alliance for Peace sponsored 73 concerts in 13 countries in 50 hours during the first annual Music for Peace Project. T his international\, non-partisan call for peace included music from all ov er the world\, shared with audiences as diverse as the music itself. \n\nT o help us reach our goal this year of 500 concerts spanning every continen t in three days\, we are asking musicians worldwide to perform in the name of peace between April 8-10\, 2005\, or to dedicate a pre-existing concer t to the project. All you have to do is fill out a simple 30-second online form: any musician can participate. \n\nJoin here:\nwww.m4p.org \n\nMusic has the power to inspire compassion and foster understanding between cult ures while deepening the bonds that form our communities. Please consider joining this effort and help create a global community of musicians that c annot be ignored. Geographical Scope: International DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050410 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050408 GEO:40.922300;-72.637100 LOCATION:3305 Staller Center\, Stony Brook University\, Stony Brook\, New Y ork\, 11794\, United States SUMMARY:The Music for Peace Project UID:20120204T000503EST-vZisPG3HUW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.m4p.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-817-2003 Email:info@2005leftforum.org DESCRIPTION:First confirmed speakers:\nTariq Ali\, Barbara Ehrenreich\, Joe Trippi\, Joanne Landy\, Bill Fletcher\, Jr.\, Michelle Fine\, Ralph Nader \, Tod Ensign\, Ellen Meiksins Wood\, Toni Negri\, François Houtart\, Robi n Kelley\, Ellen Willis\, Gilbert Achcar\, Stephen R. Shalom\, Stanley Aro nowitz\, Michael Klare\, Luciana Castellina\, Lynne Stewart\, Manning Mara ble\, Jason West\, Barbara Ransby\, Peter Gowan\, Barbara Epstein\, Doug H enwood\, Frances Fox Piven\, Gerald Horne\, Rosa Clemente\, William K. Tab b\, Joel Rogers\, David Harvey\, Rose Brewer\, Cindy Milstein\, Leo Panitc h\, Christine A. Kelly\, Barbara Garson\, Christian Parenti\, Stephen Eric Bronner\, Michael Albert\, MIchael Zweig\, Maria Helena Moreira Alves\, P ete Tridish\, Frieder Otto Wolf\, Michael Hardt\, Stephen Duncombe\, Eddie Yuen\, Chris Dixon\, Staughton Lynd\, Richard Goldstein\, Richard D. Wolf f\, Ward Morehouse\, resisters and veterans of the War in Iraq\, and many more...\n\nFeaturing Panels:\nThe Western Left and the Future of Iraq | Ci vil Rights in the Post-Affirmative Action Era | The Daniel Singer Prize | Why Americans Fall for the Ownership Society | The Middle East: States\, I nsurgencies\, Islam\, and the International Economy | The 2004 Elections: Progressive Responses | Class or Multitude? | Youth Organizing and Politic s in the U.S. | Neoliberal Rollback: Social Security | Imperialism and the Domestic Agenda | The Left in Local Government: Kerala\, Tuscany\, Brazil \, New York State | Building Alliances: Parties -- Movements -- Left Strat egies | Hip Hop Politics Today | History Matters: The Past\, Public Memory \, and Resistance | Debtor Families\, Debtor Nation | Insurgencies and the Limits of U.S. Imperial Reach | Ecology and the Left | Neoliberalism and National Strategies in Latin America | Dilemmas of the U.S. Peace Movement | and much more. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050417 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050415 GEO:40.745500;-73.978400 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States SUMMARY:2005 NYC Left Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-bUcUmRedi4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.2005leftforum.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:trigga@berea.edu DESCRIPTION:Student Environmental Action Coalition regional conference host ed by Berea College HEAL.\n\n\nYOU are invited to\n 'Earth Roots : Local R oots Sowing Seeds of Change' \n\nApril 15th -17th at Berea College in Cent ral Kentucky \n\n An annual Berea celebration of the earth and our connect ion with the environment\, expanded for a regional SEAC conference. \n\nLe arning\, Networking\, Celebrating\, Sharing\, and Much More \n\nConference Activities and Workshop Themes Include: \n\nArt in activism ? Student Org anizing ?Live Music? Outdoor Hikes and Camping ? Tampaction? Sustainable L iving ? Tours of the Berea College Eco-Village ? Renewable Energy ? Critic al Mass Bike Ride ? Eco-Feminism ?\nLocal Activism ? Spirituality and Sust ainability\n\nCheck out the attached flyers!\n\nWEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS \n\n8p m Friday 'Environmental Racism: Hip Hop and Spoken Word' \nSome environmen tal policies and practices differentially affect or \ndisadvantage communi ties of low-income and people of color. Grab a \nblanket and come hear th e beat of local artists who address this issue and kick off Berea's annual EarthRoots festival. \n\nSaturday Morning Workshops and Afternoon Eco Fai r in the Park *Tables available\, let us know if you want one for sharing information or vending \n\nCritical Mass - You can borrow a community bike for the ride\n\nDinner and Presentation by the Bee Hive Collective \n\nOp en Mic 'Feminism and The Environment' featuring the Afro Latin Percussion Ensemble. \n\nCamping Saturday Night (housing also available) \n\n------- ---------------\n\nLOGISTICS \n\nFriday Evening Registration and Dinner at Union Church. Group Housing provided. Please bring your own bedding and camping gear for Saturday Night. \n\nThe church will be your home base fo r the weekend with events around\ncampus. \n\nDIRECTIONS: Berea is located 42 miles south of Lexington\, Ky.\, just off\nInterstate 75. The driving time from Louisville\, Ky.\, Knoxville\, Tenn.\, or Cincinnati\, Ohio is s lightly more than two hours. Check out attachment\nfor more detailed dir ections. \n\nWHAT TO BRING - your friends\, a dish and a cup\, drums and i nstruments\,\ncamping gear\, food - if you can score some free food let us know\,\notherwise don't worry- creativity\, and your ideas. \n\nWe are as king for DONATIONS on a sliding scale to help cover the costs of the confe rence. Please give what you can when you check in on Friday. \n\nWHO TO CO NTACT: heal@berea.edu \n\nHeal 859-985-3613 or Leah Devine 859-985-4449\n\ nPLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU PLAN ON COMING OR BRINGING A GROUP SO WE CAN \nEST IMATE FOOD PREPARATION. Also let us know what time you think you'll\narriv e \n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050417 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050415 GEO:37.716400;-84.299700 LOCATION:Berea\, Kentucky\, 40404\, United States SUMMARY:Earth Roots\, Local Roots: Sowing Seeds of Change UID:20120204T000503EST-k0AgATf628@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@attica2abughraib.com DESCRIPTION:Torture\, illegal detention and other human rights abuses have always been weapons used by the US government to crush resistance. Today w e see a terrifying escalation in that repression\, whether against Iraqis and Afghans half a world away — or immigrants\, prisoners\, and political activists here at home. Our strength lies in building on the experiences o f those who resist – here in the US\, in Latin America\, Palestine\, the P hilippines\, the Caribbean\, and in countless communities throughout the w orld. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050423 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050422 GEO:37.860600;-122.297000 LOCATION:Berkeley\, California\, 94701\, United States SUMMARY:Attica to Abu Ghraib Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-nsvrErKBS4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.attica2abughraib.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:mooree@central.edu DESCRIPTION:The Conference on White Privilege\naddresses the society in whi ch we live and is about the advantages that accrue to some but not others and about working to dismantle this system of privilege and oppression. G eographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050430 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050427 GEO:41.341900;-93.092800 LOCATION:Central College\, Pella\, Iowa\, 50219\, United States SUMMARY:6th Annual White Privilege Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-cMru82etJt@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.whiteprivilegeconference.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:503-235-8946 Email:vbc@cityrepair.org DESCRIPTION:The VBC provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about g reen construction\, community development\, and permaculture. VBC5 will fe ature hands-on workshops and nightly keynote presentations by cultural vis ionaries from around the nation\, in these and other sustainable technolog ies.\n\n \n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050529 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050520 GEO:45.580600;-122.375000 LOCATION:PO Box 42615\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97242\, United States SUMMARY:Village Building Convergence UID:20120204T000503EST-9rX8x15xcX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://vbc.cityrepair.org/vbc5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:a.s.perez@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Alliance decided that the Conference theme shou ld not only have a meaning of unity\, but also represent EDUCATION\, REFLE CTION\, and ACTION\; hence ERA.\n\nNWFASA hopes to incite an atmosphere of learning and sharing knowledge and resources\, a chance to truly reflect on what it means to be a Filipino-American\, and a commitment to act and m ake a change.\n\nNWFASA also recognizes the impact young Filipino-American s can make on the future of America and the world equipped with a strong s ense of self\, identity\, culture\, and community. This is why we included in the theme\, the mission of : Sumisikap Para sa Bagong Panahon (Strivin g For a Better Tomorrow).\n\nFor delegates who have attended prior confere nces\, we hope that this time will be yet another chance to learn and shar e\, but also offer a chance for new ideas and experiences. For the 'rookie ' delegate\, we hope to inspire and expose you to new insights and resourc es. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050405 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050403 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:Seattle University\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98102\, United States SUMMARY:Northwest Filipino-American Student Alliance Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-wir8LW5O3e@69.73.141.125 URL:http://students.seattleu.edu/pereza/nwfasa/HOME.HTML END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:AL-AWDA's THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION\n\nThe program for Al-Awda's Third Annual International Convention to be held at The Univ ersity of California in Los Angeles\, April 15-17\, 2005 is shaping up to be an amazing three-day event from speakers and workshops\, youth activiti es\, spoken word performances\, to music and dabke. The convention is a vi tal and unique opportunity to come together with other activists for Pales tinian refugee rights at a time when our voices are needed most!\n\nConfir med and invited speakers include a representative from Ein el-Hilweh refug ee camp in Lebanon\, representatives from Addameer Prisoner Solidarity Gro up in Ramallah\, and numerous individuals with expertise and experiences i n the Palestinian struggle and Right to Return. Come learn\, discuss\, and share your ideas. Workshops include Refugee Support\, Campus Activism\, M edia\, Women in the Struggle\, Developing Al-Awda Chapters\, Divestment\, and Building Coalitions\, among others. The Saturday cultural night specia l event includes keynote addresses as well as Palestinian folkloric dance by the youth of Beir Zeit Society of Southern California\, music by world famous Palestinian maestro and violinist Dr. Nabil Azzam\, a Palestinian f ashion show and readings of children's writings from refugee camps. Geogr aphical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050417 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050415 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California\, 90185\, United States SUMMARY:3rd Annual International Al-Awda Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-rzZp3LI7Oo@69.73.141.125 URL:http://al-awdacal.org/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Social Forum is one of a number of regional and loc al social forums being organized throughout the world. At the forum\, orga nizations\, groups and individuals are able to build alliances and coaliti ons that strengthen their ability to make more positive changes in their c ommunities. \n\nPoliticians and business interests are pushing Chicago to become a 'Global City.' The Chicago Social Forum aims toward building a di fferent kind of globalization\, one that is rooted in solidarity\, equity\ , and environmental protection and human rights. Of particular importanc e to this process is the linking of local struggles with global concerns. \nOn January 31\, 2004 the Chicago Social Forum held an inaugural event th at attracted over 500 participants for a day of workshops\, forums\, debat es\, performance\, sharing\, art-making\, and discussion united by the the me 'Another Chicago is Possible!' The Chicago Social Forum 2005 promises t o be even more exciting and empowering. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050501 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, 60605\, United States SUMMARY:Chicago Social Forum UID:20120204T000503EST-6Id4bO8ItZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.chicagosocialforum.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:206-587-4085 Email:tyoung@sccd.ctc.edu DESCRIPTION:15th Annual STUDENTS OF COLOR CONFERENCE sponsored by the Multi cultural Student Services Directors Council with theme 'Keepin' It Real an d Givin' It Back'. The conference host institutions are Wenatchee Valley C ommunity College and Columbia Basin College. Each year the Students of Col or Conference brings together 400 - 500 participants. Most are students of color who are emerging leaders from Washington state community college ca mpuses. Over the years\, the conference has evolved to provide students wi th key concepts of identity development\, leadership skills and resources students of color need in order to have the strength to persist and achiev e academic and career success Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050507 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050505 GEO:46.637500;-120.795000 LOCATION:Yakima\, Washington\, 98909\, United States SUMMARY:Washington 15th Annual Students of Color Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-b9pgr0ZMAi@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:clags@gc.cuny.edu DESCRIPTION:The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS) presents 'Trans Politics\, Social Change\, and Justice' to be held May 6-7\, 2005 in New Y ork City. This conference will provide a venue to strengthen activist and research networks\, incite dialogues\, share research\, and create resourc es central to creating social change for trans people. The conference will take place at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York\, wh ere CLAGS is housed\, at 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th streets)\ , New York\, NY.\n\nDuring two days\, conference participants will take pa rt in plenary sessions\, breakout groups\, and roundtables about trans act ivism and public policy research on local\, state-wide\, national\, and in ternational levels. Activists and researchers will have the opportunity to further develop their ongoing work and to create new dialogues with trans and non-trans allies.\n\nWe encourage the participation of trans people i n the broadest possible sense of the word 'trans.' The conference's educa tional goal is to go beyond simple lessons about tolerance and gender dive rsity and engage participants in an advanced discussion of the experiences and political interests of different trans constituencies\, including\, b ut not limited to trans\, butch lesbians\, drag queens\, bi-gendered\, two -spirited\, drag kings\, femme queens\, A.G.s\, genderqueer\, non-gendered \, andro\, crossdressers\, and gender-bender peoples. We will also welcome presentations and workshops focused on intersex issues. While intersex i ssues are distinct from transgender issues\, alliances between intersex an d transgender activists strengthen all of our work\, and the conference wi ll focus on multiple aspects and effects of binary gender frameworks.\n\nT he conference's practical goal is to create new interactions and foster on going collaborations among grassroots activists\, community organizers\, r esearchers\, attorneys\, LGBT community members\, and members of allied co mmunities and organizations. We will encourage workshops and roundtables t hat will promote collaborative work and active discussions. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050507 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050506 GEO:40.729100;-73.991600 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, 10012\, United States SUMMARY:Trans Politics\, Social Change and Justice Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-MLN5tLtIoH@69.73.141.125 URL:http://web.gc.cuny.edu/clags/transpoliticsinfo.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:312-641-5151 Email:chicagosocialforum@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Participate in the 2005 Chicago Social Forum!\n\nOn May 1\, 200 5 the Chicago Social Forum\, a network of local social-movement organizati ons\, peace and justice groups\, NGOs\, representatives of civil society\, activists and interested citizens\, will return for its second year. \n\n The Chicago Social Forum (CSF) is based on the principles of the World Soc ial Forum\, which began in Porto Alegre\, Brazil in 2001. At its inaugural event on January 31\, 2004\, the CSF attracted more than 500 participants under the slogan\, 'Another Chicago is Possible.'\n\nPoliticians and busi ness interests are pushing Chicago to become a 'Global City.' The Chicago Social Forum aims toward building a different kind of globalization\, one that is rooted in solidarity\, equity\, and environmental protection and h uman rights. Of particular importance to this process is the linking of local struggles with global concerns. \n\nWe want a broad representation o f the organizing\, cultural\, artistic\, and activist work that is taking place all over Chicago. Themes include (but are not limited to) \n\n* Regi onal and local diversity\, integration\, and solidarity in and around Chic ago: affordable housing\, education\, health care\, welfare\, etc.\n* Eart h and Environmental balance / Sustainable\, democratic development \n* Alt ernative forms of globalization: sovereign economies for and of people - a gainst neo-liberal capitalism\n* Globalization: relationship between pover ty\, trade\, and debt\n* Peace\, demilitarization\, and struggles against war\n* Models\, philosophies\, & styles of organizing for social change / direct action training\n* Art\, culture\, and diversity: Relationship betw een art/culture and social change \n\nAccording to the World Social Forum charter of principles\, neither political parties nor military organizatio ns shall participate in the forum. Government leaders and party representa tives who register as individuals and commit to the Charters of Principles are welcome to participate in a personal capacity.\n\nTo learn more about the 2005 Chicago Social Forum and to get information on proposing worksho ps and becoming a part of the forum\, visit www.chicagosocialforum.org\n\n Chicago Social Forum Contact Information:\n\nWEB: www.chicagosocialforum.o rg\n\nPHONE: Stephanie Dernek at 312.641.5151 during business hours \n\nE- MAIL: chicagosocialforum@yahoo.com \n\nMORE INFORMATION\n\nWorld Social Fo rum: \nhttp://www.forumsocialmundial.org.br/home.asp \n\nLinks to Regional Social Forums:\nhttp://www.northamericansocialforum.org/links.html \n\nBE NEFIT FOR THE CHICAGO SOCIAL FORUM:\n\nOn Saturday\, April 2\, 2005 there will be a benefit show for the Chicago Social Forum from 5-9pm at the Soul House\, 2548 W. Chicago Ave.\n \n Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050501T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Jones High School\, 660 S. State St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, United States SUMMARY:May 1\, 2005 - Chicago Social Forum - Another Chicago Is Possible UID:20120204T000503EST-xrflhhvvDF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.chicagosocialforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:517-629-1976 Email:lkj10@albion.edu DESCRIPTION:\nALBION\, MI – Albion College Peace Action will hold a teach-i n for peace and justice activists all day on Saturday\, April 9\, 2005\, a t Albion College to mark the 40th anniversary of the famous University of Michigan Teach-In against the Vietnam War. \n\nThe “Michigan Teach-In on P eace and Justice”—organized by Albion College students—was conceived initi ally in protest against the Bush administration’s war in Iraq. Student or ganizers\, noting the lack of genuine debate in much of the mainstream med ia\, say they also hope to foster debate and activism on peace and justice issues at the grassroots level in Michigan. \n\nAlbion College Peace Acti on is a student-run group of activists at Albion College in Albion\, Michi gan. \n\n“We hope that Michigan Teach-In on Peace and Justice will encoura ge students and community members from all around Michigan to focus on pea ce and justice issues—and ultimately channel our shared concern into the b eginnings of a stronger\, more organized movement\,” said Laura Jordan\, p resident of Peace Action and an Albion College senior from Flint. \n\n“Un fortunately\, the mass media's virtual monopoly on public dialogue leaves us with little space for meaningful\, independent dialogue on the pressing issues of peace and justice. Now there is a deep need for such dialogue\ ,” Jordan said. \n\nThe original teach-in\, held four decades ago in Ann A rbor\, was a seminal moment in the escalation of the anti-war movement nat ionally\, ultimately forcing Lyndon Johnson from the presidency in 1968. \n\nThe April 9 event will consist of renowned speakers\, workshops\, str ategy sessions\, films\, music\, and poetry readings. The teach-in will br ing together activists from the anti-Vietnam War movement and other social justice activists from the 1960s with a new generation of students commit ted to peaceful social change. \n\nConfirmed speakers include Staughton Ly nd\, lifelong pacifist\, Quaker and labor attorney form California\; Bill Davis\, Vietnam Veterans against the War\; Joel Geier\, a member of the 19 64 Berkeley Free Speech Movement\; Sherry Wolf\, an editor of the Internat ional Socialist Review\, a Chicago-based magazine\; Bille Wickre\, Albion College associate professor of art history\; and Greg Martin of the Wesley Fellowship of the United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor. \n\nAlbion Colleg e Peace Action seeks to help build peace and justice movements on campuses and in communities around the state and around the country while increasi ng cooperation and unity among activists. \n\n“In my mind\, in a very prac tical sense Americans have no choice but to be extremely concerned with is sues of peace and justice\,” Jordan said. “Young people are dying\, innoce nt civilians' lives are being violently disrupted\, we've alienated our al lies\, our job prospects are dim\, and our collective disregard for the en vironment is giving us cancer. We really have no room to do anything but p lace a higher emphasis on questions of peace and justice.” \n\nAlbion Col lege President Peter T. Mitchell\, a strong proponent of student activism and open dialogue on campus\, applauded the efforts of Peace Action. \n\n“ At the core of the liberal arts tradition is a commitment to civic engagem ent\, thoughtful reflection on the issues facing our nation\, and sincere efforts to forge bonds of understanding\,” Mitchell said. “A good liberal arts education should equip students with critical thinking and communicat ions skills to help improve the human condition and usher in a world of pe ace and justice. The ‘Teach-In on Peace and Justice’ offers a venue for s tudents of diverse opinions to speak honestly\, responsibly and sensitivel y to these issues\, and in the process come to a deeper understanding and greater commitment to be agents of peace and reconciliation on our campus and in our world.” \n\nThe event is free with donations welcome\, and the public is encouraged to attend. It will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Satu rday\, April 9\, 2005\, at Albion College in Albion\, Mich. Registration b egins at 9 a.m. in Bobbitt Visual Arts Auditorium\, located on the corner of Hannah and Cass Streets on the Albion College campus. For further infor mation visit www.albion.edu/peaceaction / or email Samantha Hill (srh12@al bion.edu) or Laura Jordan (lkj10@albion.edu). Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050409T090000 GEO:42.290600;-84.792900 LOCATION:Bobbitt Auditorium\, Cass & Hannah St.\, Albion\, Michigan\, 49224 \, United States SUMMARY:Michigan Teach-In on Peace and Justice UID:20120204T000503EST-fFx9SrLCrT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.albion.edu/peaceaction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:kjacobs@southampton.liu.edu DESCRIPTION:Earthfest 2005 at Southampton College\, New York \n\nOn April 2 2nd and April 23rd\, 2005 PEACE at Southampton College will be holding Ear thfest 2005. This is the last Earthfest at the college due to the fall clo sing. PEACE is dedicated to making this the best Earthfest the east end ha s had!\n\nFriday\, April 22nd 11am-12am\nSaturday\, April 23rd 11am-9pm\n\ nActivities Include:\n\nLive Bands\nLocal Environmental Groups\nSpeakers\n Storyteller Jay Mankita\nBird Box Construction\nJewelry Making\nHikes\nEas t End Cleanup\nMock Whale Stranding\nMarine Station Tours and Boat trips\n EcoCraft Corner\nBroadwater Panel Discussion (Liquified Natural Gas Statio n in the Long Island Sound)\nHybrid car exhibit\nVeggie Car exhibit\nFilm Festival\nEndangered Species Graveyard\nJudging for the Town of Southampto n Middle School Poster Contest\n\nALL FREE: ADMISSION\, PARKING\, ACTIVITI ES\, BBQ\n\nContact Information:\nPEACE\nSouthampton College\n239 Montauk Highway\nSouthampton\, NY 11968\n\n(631) 287-8965\nKJacobs@southampton.liu .edu \n\n Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050423 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050422T110000 GEO:40.922300;-72.637100 LOCATION:Southampton College\, 239 Montauk Hwy\, Southampton\, New York\, 1 1968\, United States SUMMARY:EarthFest 2005 at Southampton UID:20120204T000503EST-cSi86muu4H@69.73.141.125 URL:http://EarthFest2005.blogspot.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:315-450-6628 Email:mdreitma@syr.edu DESCRIPTION:War at SU (Syracuse University) is a conference organized to fa cilitate discussion about the role of the military and militarization in t oday's society\, both globally and in the Syracuse\, New York community. \ n\nEveryone who is interested in the changing role of the military in our society is invited to attend and discuss alternative visions for the futur e. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050422 GEO:43.037700;-76.139600 LOCATION:Syracuse University\, Syracuse\, New York\, 13244\, United States SUMMARY:War @ Syracuse University Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-AN6rMAJfVv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://student.maxwell.syr.edu/ajnocell/waratsu.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:651-645-3939 Email:anne@wellstone.org DESCRIPTION:Campus Camp Wellstone is a unique program that provides trainin g to students on campuses across the country who are interested in gaining skills in leadership\, political action\, and civic engagement. This 12 h our training will teach you how to be an effective organizer around issues that you believe in. Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050409 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050408T150000 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:1050 North Mills Avenue\, Claremont\, California\, 91711\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Camp Wellstone - Pitzer College UID:20120204T000503EST-Ix3fKjlaBb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wellstone.org/camp/index.aspx END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:651-645-3939 Email:melvin@wellstone.org DESCRIPTION:Campus Camp Wellstone is a unique program that provides trainin g to students on campuses across the country who are interested in gaining skills in leadership\, political action\, and civic engagement. This 12 h our training will teach you how to be an effective organizer on issues tha t you care about. To register\, contact melvin@wellstone.org Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050416 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050415T150000 GEO:38.938300;-77.091100 LOCATION:4400 Massachusetts Avenue\, NW Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20016\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Camp Wellstone - American University UID:20120204T000503EST-32LrEaBkbM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wellstone.org/camp/index.aspx END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:727-510-4360 Email:apsc_uhuru@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Uhuru Solidarity Movement Study Series\nSpecial FILM showing \n “FLAG WARS”\n\nThursday\, March 31st at 6:30 pm\nSt. Petersburg\, FL\nCall 727-510-4360 for location information!\n\nJOIN US for this insightful loo k at what happens when the white community sees cheaper prices for homes i n a poor black neighborhood as an opportunity to improve their own lifesty le.What happens to the people who have lived in that community their entir e lives? \n\n“‘Flag Wars’ is a poignant account of the politics and pain o f gentrification. Working-class black residents in Columbus\, Ohio fight t o hold on to their homes.” – PBS\n\nThis topic is so appropriate for us to be studying right now. The southside of St. Petersburg is being gentrifie d more and more. The city calls it 'redevelopment' but the African communi ty is being displaced. Participate in this study to learn more about how t his happens and what we can do to support real economic development for th e black community! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050331T183000 GEO:27.789400;-82.677300 LOCATION:St. Petersburg\, Florida\, 33713\, United States SUMMARY:'Flag Wars' film showing UID:20120204T000503EST-4HBsXD1T9s@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uhuruafrica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:203-887-7225 Email:info@energyaction.net DESCRIPTION:An International Day of Action to highlight the benefits of a c lean energy revolution. Over 200 campus and community groups have already signed on. Check out www.energyaction.net for more information. Geograp hical Scope: International DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050402 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050401 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION SUMMARY:Fossil Fools Day UID:20120204T000503EST-iU5ik4H84L@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.energyaction.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:paperbagette@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:April 16th: Gathered at the World Bank and IMF 18th and H Stree ts NW\, Noon.\nTime to dismantle the institutions to make way for the cons truction of a better world! Come out and take part in the dismantling (sym bolically of course) of the World Bank and IMF! Along with the theme of th is year come with the symbols and equipment (traffic cones\, hard hats\, c ard board props like wrecking balls and dump trucks…..) of construction. H ave fun with the theme and be creative!\n\nMarch from the World Bank and I MF to Dupont Circle for more music and “Construction Zones” representing t he things that make a sound and just world: Peace and true security\, envi ronmental justice and community.\n\n-------------------\n\nI am Danielle A lbert\, representing students from the Central Connecticut State Universit y student activist group the Progressive Student Alliance. I am just putti ng my name and e-mail out here to act as a local contact if you need help mobilizing or organizing for this event. Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050416T000000 GEO:38.860300;-76.988900 LOCATION:18th And H Streets NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20003\ , United States SUMMARY:Mass Mobilization for IMF/ World Bank Protest UID:20120204T000503EST-vougvxlttZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.globalizethis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:519-253-3000 x.8652 Email:dcruz@uwindsor.ca DESCRIPTION:Student run show featuring the designs of University of Windsor students\, aswell as a couple of North American anti-sweatshop clothing l ines. Featuring live music\, all proceeds go to USAS. Geographical Scope : Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050406T200000 GEO:42.290300;-83.044800 LOCATION:CAW Centre\; 2nd Floor\, Univesity Of Windsor\, Windsor\, Ontario\ , N9B 3P4\, Canada SUMMARY:Anti-Sweatshop Charity Fashion Show UID:20120204T000503EST-92vmDnf06k@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:828-507-5276 Email:melanie@usasnet.org\, DESCRIPTION:What: United Students Against Sweatshops South East Regional Co nference\n\nWhen: April 15-17 (the 15th is just to come and hang out and g et some sleep before the main agenda begins Saturday morning).\n\nWhere: A tlanta-- Little Five Points Community Center\nWhy? Because it is going to be fun…\n\nAccommodations and Meals will be provided in the 20 dollar (sli ding scale) registration fee.\n\nThere will be Workshops and strategy sess ions around the following issues: \n\n-- Campus/Community Solidarity Campa igns- Learn about how to run a living wage campaign\, what unions are and why they're important\, the service worker solidarity campaign (Aramark\, Compass and Sodexho) and trends in outsourcing! \n\n-- Worker Rights Conso rtium Affiliation- What is the WRC and how can affiliating help your schoo l to becoming sweat-free?\n\n-- Multi-Fiber Arrangement Phase-Out Solidari ty- With the phase-out of garment and textile quotas in January of 2005 we are seeing more and more cutting and running...Strategize about wage disc losure\, sweatfree clothing and code strengthening! \n\n-- Ethical Contra cting Code of Conduct- Use this new code that covers purchasing and contra cting as a tool in your campaign! \n\n-- Coke Boycott—Come find out about the boycott about Coca-Cola Corporation and how you can join the campaign .\n\n***Also build your skills around media\, organizing\, fundraising\, l abor history\, anti-oppression training\, networking and more!!***\n\nRegi stration form for the SE USAS Regional Conference\nContact Information\n\n Name:\n\nAddress:\n\nCity/State/Zip:\n\nCell phone:\n\nHome/Dorm phone: \n \nEmail: \n \nLevel Of Experience:\nNew Organizer (0-2 Years)\nLead Organizer\nOrganizing Director\nResearch\nCommunity/Political \nOther: Student activist: Yes\n\n**********\nTravel \nWill you need a tra vel scholarship? Yes/No\n\n\nBest way to contact you:\nEmail: \nPhone:\n\n Date of arrival:\nTime of arrival:\n\nDate of departure:\nTime of departur e:\n\n\nDo you require accommodation: Yes/No\nEat Anything:\nVegetarian Me al Request:\nVegan Meal Request:\nOther:\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050417 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050415T180000 GEO:33.762900;-84.357400 LOCATION:Little Five Points Community Center\, 1083 Austin Avenue\, Atlanta \, Georgia\, 30307\, United States SUMMARY:United Students Against Sweatshops South East Regional Conference UID:20120204T000503EST-hrBAe2V8ZS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usasnet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:andrea@tentstate.com DESCRIPTION:Tent State University (TSU) was launched in 2003 at Rutgers Uni versity in New Brunswick\, NJ. Its purpose was to stop drastic budget cuts to higher education in the wake of the wars on Afghanistan and Iraq. A br oad coalition of student groups\, faculty\, staff unions\, and community-b ased organizations came together in defense of the right to an education. For five days\, hundreds of students built and maintained a tent city at t he center of campus\, symbolizing the displacement of Higher Education in NJ. During the event\, students were organized to place thousands of calls to state and federal legislators in opposition to the dismantling of high er education and impending tuition increases. This legislative strategy wa s complimented by a wide array of activities\, including alternative day-t ime classes\, direct actions\, as well as live bands and a variety of othe r performances every night.\n\nThis year\, TSU is going national. Universi ties\, high schools\, and youth groups around the country are building ten t universities\, linking the destruction of public higher education to the ever-rising costs of war. Students and youth groups are encouraged to joi n in and create their own version of TSU. Visit www.tentstateuniversity.co m and download a toolkit for youth organizers to help hold a successful ev ent on your campus. \nTSU 2005 is to be held in conjunction with the NYSPC 's call for a Books Not Bombs week of action. www.nyspc.net Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050424 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050418T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Vorhees Lawn\, College Avenue Campus\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\ , United States SUMMARY:Tent State University UID:20120204T000503EST-vG2hJwfVex@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.tentstate.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:National Youth and Student Peace Coalition calls for\nBooks Not Bombs Week of Action\nApril 16 – 24\, 2005\n\nHas your campus administrat ion raised tuition again? Is the local school board cutting funding for y et another program for students? Are military recruiters invading your sc hool and using promises of scholarships and career opportunities to convin ce your friends to join the military? Does more of your school research f unding go to developing weapons than developing cures for diseases? Has t he fear of the “threat of terrorism” been used to justify attacks on im migrant youth and students in your area? \n\nYou’re not alone. The war in Iraq is coming home to our schools and communities in a variety of frighte ning ways. But\, youth and students are sitting up and taking notice – and taking action!\n\nTwo years ago\, when the US military was poised to inva de Iraq\, we protested the war and demanded ‘Books Not Bombs.’ We marched out of our classrooms and campuses and poured into the streets\, organizin g speak-outs and rallies and together creating the largest student strike in recent history.\n\nTwo years ago\, Bush and his administration promised us that the presence of US troops in Iraq would lead to a safer world. Yo ung people didn’t buy it – we predicted that this war would only make our world and our future more insecure. And after a two-year occupation\, atta cks on rights and opportunities for youth and students have only increased .\n\nIt seems that the war on our future and our resources is part and par cel of this war-on-the-world foreign policy. Now more than ever youth and students have to demonstrate our power\, our unity\, and our energy.\n\nT his spring\, we have the chance to unite our voices again!\n\n• City voice s will join with rural voices to question and challenge the ever-increasin g presence of military recruiters who prey on our future\n\n• College and high school students will join together to demand full education funding a nd an end to tuition hikes\n\n• Peace activists speaking out against wars abroad will join with community activists fighting against the war on our communities\n\n\nA CALL TO ACTION\n\nSince 2001\, NYSPC has been organizin g youth and students to speak out and organize to fight for Books Not Bomb s. NYSPC calls on all member groups\, affiliates and youth and students ev erywhere to demand an end to wars and occupations. Join us from April 16th to 24th in our fight for the Books Not Bombs Agenda:\n\n? Fund Education – Not Empire!\n? Military Out of Our Schools – No to the Poverty Draft!\ n? Protect Our Civil Liberties!\n? Campuses For Peace – Not War!\n? Sch ools Not Jails!\n\n\n\nGET INVOLVED!\n\nOrganize one of the events listed below or something completely different. The important thing is let this w eek of action help you highlight the local struggles youth and students in your area are facing!\n\n1.) Organize a Books Not Bombs Rally / Open-Mic / Speak-Out / Concert\n\nYouth voices can’t be confined. So get out in the street! Energize your school or community\, kick-start or publicize a cam paign\, and make the connections between the war being fought overseas and the war that we’re facing every day in our schools and communities.\n\nTu rn a local hip hop or rock show into a blast of energy to stop the war! Th e Books Not Bombs Week of Action is the perfect time to get your friends\, classmates\, co-workers\, and everyone else together to listen to music a nd call for youth rights and priorities to replace war and militarism. Add ing an Open Mic to any event allows everyone to express what Books Not Bom bs means to them\, through poetry\, music and more. \n\n\n2.) Tent State U niversity\n\nTent State University (TSU) was launched in 2003 at Rutgers U niversity in New Brunswick\, NJ\, with the goal of stopping drastic budget cuts to higher education in the wake of the wars on Afghanistan and Iraq. For five days\, hundreds of students built and maintained a tent city at the center of campus\, symbolizing the displacement of Higher Education\, and held a wide array of activities\, including alternative daytime classe s\, direct actions\, as well as live bands and a variety of other performa nces every night. This year\, TSU is going national. Universities\, high s chools\, and youth groups around the country are building tent universitie s and linking the destruction of public higher education to the ever-risin g costs of war. Students and youth groups are encouraged to join in and cr eate their own version of TSU. \n\nVisit http://www.tentstateuniversity.co m and download a toolkit for youth organizers to hold a successful event o n your campus.\n\n3.) Realities of War Event\n\nOne of the first steps to winning the Books Not Bombs agenda is to engage and educate our friends an d peers on the issues that are most affecting youth today. Youth and stude nts around the country deserve to hear the real truth behind the war on Ir aq and learn what they need to do in their communities and on their campus es to fight back!\n\nThe Realities of War is an ongoing national speaking tour\, sponsored by NYSPC that brings home the real face of war: in Iraq\ , in our high schools\, in our universities and in our communities. \nDur ing the week of action\, NYSPC calls on youth and students to host public forums and teach-ins that showcase the Realities of War. Use these educati onal events as a chance to highlight the local struggles youth are facing and their connection to the war. Several universities around the country are already planning Realities of War events during the Week of Action! \n \nFor more info on hosting a Realities of War event at your school\, email us at info@nyspc.net.\n\nCONNECT!\n\nThe National Youth and Student Peace Coalition wants to amplify your voice and your demands. Tell us your stor y\, announce your event\, and we’ll help get the word out to the media and other youth and students.\n\nWe’ve found the website www.campusactivism.o rg to be a great tool for activists. Check it out! Coming up at www.campus activism.org\, under the category Books Not Bombs\, you will be able to:\n \n• Register your Books Not Bombs event\n• Learn about and connect with ot her Books Not Bombs events around the country and in your region\n• Downlo ad upcoming resources like the Week of Action organizing guide\, images fo r posters\, sample press release\, and more. \n• Share the resources you’v e created\n\n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~\nThe National Youth and Student Peace Coalition is sponsoring the Books Not Bombs National Week of Action. NYSPC is the largest coaliti on of youth and student organizations from around the country committed to fighting for peace and justice in our schools\, communities\, and around the world. Find out more at www.nyspc.net \n\n Geographical Scope: Nation al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050424 DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050416 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Books Not Bombs Week of Action UID:20120204T000503EST-R02ZKcILEE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyspc.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:727-821-6620 Email:apsc_uhuru@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Attorney Lynne Stewart to Speak in St. Petersburg\n\nWhat: Publ ic Forum\nWhen: Sunday\, April 10\, 2:00pm\nWhere: Enoch Davis Center\, 11 11 18th Ave. S.\, St.\nPetersburg\nFor More Info: 727-821-6620\n\nLynne St ewart\, the New York attorney facing 25 - 40\nyears in prison for defendin g a jailed Arab militant\,\nwill speak at the Enoch Davis Center in St. Pe tersburg\non April 10th.\n\nThe 65-year-old attorney gained national atten tion in\nNovember 2003 when then-Attorney General John Ashcroft\ntravelled to New York to personally announce her\nindictment on charges of supporti ng terrorism.\n\nThe government accused Stewart of aiding her client\,\nth e radical Sheik Omar Abdel Rahman\, in 2000 by giving\na press release to Reuters News Service in Cairo\,\nEgypt\, and of being present when her co- defendants\nallegedly aided her client in writing letters.\n\nCivil libert ies and human rights groups such as the\nNational Lawyer's Guild\, the Cen ter for Consitutional\nRights and the National Conference of Black Lawyers \nhave expressed outrage at Stewart's conviction\,\nwarning of the erosion of legal consitutional\nprotections in the post-911 era.\n\nOn April 10th \, Stewart will participate in a forum at\nthe Enoch Davis Center on the t opic of defending the\nfree speech and democratic rights of oppressed and\ ncolonized peoples.\n\nJoining Stewart on the panel will be two Florida ra dio\nhosts discussing the increasing repression of black\nvoices in the me dia. Local African community activist\nConnie Burton will speak on the can cellation of her\nweekly talk show from Tampa's listerner-sponsored WMNF\n radio and Ital-K will discuss the censorship of his\nprogram on NPR statio n WLRN radio in Miami.\n\nUhuru Movement leader Omali Yeshitela will prese nt an\nAfrican working class perspective on American\ndemocracy\, includin g a review of government efforts to\nsilence the black liberation movement \, from the FBI's\nCOINTELPRO of the 1960s to the 1996 police teargassing\ nof St. Petersburg's Uhuru House.\n\nThe forum will begin at 2:00 pm on Su nday\, April 10th\nat the Enoch Davis Center\, located at 1111 18th Ave.\n S. in St. Petersburg. For more information\, call 727-821-6620. Geographi cal Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050410T140000 GEO:27.743600;-82.641800 LOCATION:1111 18th Ave. S.\, Enoch Davis Center\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\ , 33705\, United States SUMMARY:Attorney Lynne Stewart to Speak! UID:20120204T000503EST-csvxI2vBGg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uhuruafrica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:608-658-1055 Email:adam.benedetto@fightingbob.com DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Annual Fighting Bob Fest is an annual Chautauqua fea turing progressive speakers\, networking opportunities\, and entertainment . Fighting Bob Fest carries on the tradition of Robert “Fighting Bob” La F ollette by providing a forum for progressive ideas on issues facing Wiscon sin and the nation. \n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050910T083000 GEO:43.446600;-89.864000 LOCATION:Sauk County Fair Grounds\, Baraboo\, Wisconsin\, 53913\, United St ates SUMMARY:Fighting Bob Fest IV UID:20120204T000503EST-PusE3dwXBA@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.FightingBobFest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:koelschlaege@wesleyan.edu DESCRIPTION:A workshop for performers and those who might like to be. Creat e the kernal of a performance you can use to create social change. This wo rkshop will take a special look at environmental activism. Facilitated by Scott Turner Schofield. Email for details or to sign up. Geographical Sco pe: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050403T134500 GEO:41.556500;-72.658200 LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, Connecticut\, 06459\, United St ates SUMMARY:Creating Performance for Social Change UID:20120204T000503EST-eVTU95Gp41@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Poetic and moving transgender 101 from a homecoming queen (well ...almost) turned gender renegade. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050404T190000 GEO:41.556500;-72.658200 LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, Connecticut\, 06459\, United St ates SUMMARY:'Underground Transit' performance UID:20120204T000503EST-ari6x4Vxnb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://undergroundtransit.blogspot.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Autobiographical tales from a Southern belle turned gender rene gade that highlight the problematic - but often hilarious - clashes of gen der\, sexuality\, race\, and class inside the 'silk wallpapered walls of S outhern High Society.' An inviting\, accessible solo work the Atlanta Jour nal-Constitution called 'funny...revealing\, whip-smart and poetic.' \n\nI n the MGM2 Theater\, Dobbs University Center at Emory University.\nSeating is limited at this FREE EVENT. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050503Z DTSTART:20050413T180000 GEO:33.795200;-84.324800 LOCATION:Emory University\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30322\, United States SUMMARY:'Debutante Balls' performance UID:20120204T000504EST-LtXBJvh6e0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://undergroundtransit.blogspot.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:413-586-0974 Email:liana@sweatfree.org DESCRIPTION:SweatFree Communities - A Network for Local Action Against Swea tshops \n\nThis is a great opportunity to network\, build nuts and bolts\n organizing skills\, and discuss movement strategy with a wide variety of a ctivists and local campaign organizers\, including students\, union organi zers\, and factory monitors. This conference is for both new and experienc ed sweatfree organizers. We very much encourage youth activists to come.\n \nREGISTER BY APRIL 15 - DOWNLOAD THE FORM at http://www.sweatfree.org \nL ogistics details and the conference agenda are also available online.\nFin ancial assistance for travel\, registration\, and lodging is\navailable on first-come basis.\n********************\nPresentations will include: \n-- Opening Plenary: Movement Successes and Strategy for the Future with\nScot t Nova\, Worker Rights Consortium\; Maquila Solidarity Network\;\nSweatFre e Communities\; United Students Against Sweatshops\n--Building Power and W inning Local Campaigns - hear about current\ncampaigns and the latest vict ories\n--A public event featuring Chie Abad\, a former Saipan garment work er\;\nGilberto Garcia\, Just Garments Union organizer\; Maritza Paredes\,\ nHonduran Independent Monitoring Team\n\nFacilitated roundtable discussion s will include: \n--Building a Sweatfree Marketplace as a Movement Buildin g Tool: \n--Using Sweatfree Policies to Support Worker Organizing- Lessons from\nthe Gildan Campaign\n\nWorkshops will include: \n--Sweatfree City a nd State Campaigns\n--Sweatfree Schools Campaigns\n--What's in a Sweatfree Purchasing Policy? What are exciting new\nadditions to policies?\n--Next Steps in Implementation and Enforcement\n********************\nREGISTER IN FORMATION at http://www.sweatfree.org \nLogistics details and the conferen ce agenda are also available online.\nFinancial assistance for travel\, re gistration\, and lodging is \navailable on first-come basis.\n Geographic al Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050508 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050506 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Auraria Campus\, Tivoli Student Union\, Denver\, Colorado\, United States SUMMARY:SweatFree Communities UID:20120204T000504EST-lHRUcKuaus@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sweatfree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-346-1807 Email:pacepacpaj@yahoogroups.com DESCRIPTION:Project Pericles' Global Citizenship Spring Series \n\nPresents ...\n\n \n\nDocumentary Showing: \n\n'Palestine is Still the Issue' By Joh n Pilger\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nModerated by Satish Kolluri\, Ph. D.\, Assistant Professor\, Pace University\, Department of Communications Studies\n\n \n \nTuesday\, April 5\, 2005\n\nOne Pace Plaza\, Multi-Purpose Room\n\n7pm t o 9pm\n\n \n\n'This film is about the Palestinians and a group of courageo us Israelis united in the oldest human struggle - to be free.' -John Pilge r\, renowned British Journalist\, war correspondent\, film-maker and playw right\n\n \n\nThis event is brought to you by the \n\nPolitical Action Com mittee for Peace and Justice (Pace PacPaj).\n\n \n\nFor more information\, contact Pace PacPaj at pacepacpaj@yahoogroups.com\; or Project Pericles\, (212) 346-1807.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050405T190000 GEO:40.710200;-74.003400 LOCATION:1 Pace Plaza\, New York\, New York\, 10038\, United States SUMMARY:'Palestine is Still the Issue' Film Showing UID:20120204T000504EST-a6KtJ2t1a1@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:408-608-5084 Email:mail@americansunitingamerica.org DESCRIPTION:A non-partisan Social Security Rally to engage students and gen eral public about the Social Security Debate\, privatization\, and ways to strengthen the program. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050509 GEO:37.370000;-121.892000 LOCATION:One Washington Square\, San Jose\, California\, 95112\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Social Security Rally - San Jose UID:20120204T000504EST-Oj306kLzHW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://AmericansUnitingAmerica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:510-299-2109 Email:leighjohnson@berkeley.edu DESCRIPTION:Workshops include 'How to kick recruiters off your campus\,' 'H ow to organize at high schools' & 'How to start a CAN chapter'\n \nKeynote address by Sean O'Neill\, member of Iraq Veterans Against the War\n \nAS THE US military becomes more desperate to enlist new soldiers to\nsend to Iraq as cannon fodder\, antiwar students are fighting back \nacross the co untry by confronting military recruiters on their \ncampuses. The military 's continued need for more troops for the \noccupations of Iraq and Afghan istan afford the antiwar movement an \nopportunity to hit them where it hu rts and impede their ability to \ncontinue the occupations or launch new i nvasions of other countries. \n \nAnti-recruitment movements are springing up everywhere: Seattle\, \nChicago\, New York\, Wisconsin\, Vermont\, Con necticut\, Texas\, \nMinnesota. At San Francisco State\, military recruite rs were forced to\nleave early without any recruits because of the hundred s of students \nthat came out to protest. (See http://www.democracynow.org /article.pl?sid=05/03/18/1450222). \n \nThe San Francisco 'Military Out of Our Schools' contingent for the \nMarch 19th national day of protest was also one of the largest and \nmost lively of the march\, boasting 350 peop le. The message is clear: \nwe won't stand for the military using our scho ols to recruit soldiers\, disproportionately poor and people of color\, to go fight and die in a war for oil and empire! \n\nCome hear how we can fi ght the war and the military's homophobia\, \nracism\, and sexism and buil d the counter-recruitment movement on the\nWest Coast! The West Coast Conf erence of the Campus Antiwar \nNetwork on April 9th\, at San Francisco Cit y College\, will help build a \nstrong and vibrant anti-war movement cente red around the \ndemilitarization of our schools! \n \nThe keynote address will be given by Sean O'Neill\, member of Iraq \nVeterans Against the War . Educational workshops will be held on the \nCase Against Military Recrui tment\, the Iraqi Resistance\, the Struggle in\nPalestine\, and the Histor y and Future of US Imperialism in the Middle \nEast. Action-oriented works hops will be held on 'How to Kick Recruiters\noff your Campus\,' 'How to S tart a CAN chapter\,' and 'How to Organize\nat High Schools'. \n\nThe sche dule is as follows: \n9:00-9:30 Registration (donations welcome) \n9:30-10 :00 Agenda and Keynote Address \n10:00-10:45 State of the Counter-Recruitm ent Movement \n10:45-11:00 Break \n11:00-12:00 Workshop Session #1 \n12:00 -1:00 Lunch (catered) \n1:00-2:00 Workshop Session #2 \n2:00-3:45 Proposal s/Discussion \n3:45-4:00 Break \n4:00-5-00 Voting \nSan Francisco City Col lege is located at 50 Phelan Ave\, San Francisco\,CA. It is accessible by BART and MUNI at the Balboa Park MUNI station.\n(Click here for a map) \n\ nFor more information\, or to submit proposals for the voting session\, \n contact us by email or phone. \n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050409 GEO:37.779300;-122.417000 LOCATION:San Francisco City College\, San Francisco\, California\, 94102\, United States SUMMARY:West Coast CAN Counter-Recruitment Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-9OJJU81evr@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:727-521-0248 Email:uhurufoods@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at our food booth which supports the Uhuru (Freedom)M ovement programs for a real\, \nlasting peace through shared prosperity\, economic development and social justice for the African community in the U S and worldwide. \n\nNo experience necessary! We can train you to work in the booth to take orders\, cook and prepare food\, pack and load equipment \, and more. Friday kitchen prep shift also available. Shifts available 9a m - 9pm at the Sunburst Music Festival in Safety Harbor.\n\nTO SIGN UP\, O R FOR MORE INFO\, call 727-521-0248 or email: \nuhurufoods@aol.com\n Geog raphical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050430T090000 GEO:28.017600;-82.747700 LOCATION:Safety Harbor\, Florida\, 34695\, United States SUMMARY:VOLUNTEERS WANTED for Music Festival Social Justice Fundraising Foo d Booth UID:20120204T000504EST-EPraojNsMW@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:FILIBUSTER-A-THON\nat Howard University\nFriday\, April 15th\n1 2 noon - 6 p.m.\n\nPROTECT CHECKS & BALANCES – STAND UP FOR THE FILIBUSTER \n\nFEATURING:\n\nJEFF JOHNSON\nHost of BET’s “Cousin Jeff Chronicles”\n\n DR. LORENZO MORRIS\nChairman\, Howard University Political Science Departm ent\n\nDR. MAYA RUCKEYMOORE\nVice President of Research and Programs\, Con gressional Black Caucus Foundation\n\nJATRICE MARTEL GAITER\nPresident/CEO of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington\n\nRALPH G. NEAS\nPresid ent\, People For the American Way Foundation\n\n\nTalk for Your Rights\, T alk for Your Freedom\, Talk for Your Democracy\n\nOn Friday\, April 15th\, Howard University will host a “Filibuster-a-Thon” on the yard from 12:00 to 6:00pm. Prominent campus and community leaders will join together to p rotest the threat of the “nuclear option”\, the Republican attempt to get rid of the filibuster in the United States Senate and eliminate any power of the minority in Congress\, by standing up on the historic Howard Univer sity campus and speaking for six straight hours. \n\nThis Filibuster-a-Th on was organized because we could lose our fight against a right-wing Supr eme Court takeover before a vacancy and nomination occur – even as early a s the next month. This threat comes in the form of the “nuclear option” pr oposed by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) and being pushed by the Religious Right\, who would like President Bush’s Supreme Court nominees to be rubber stamped.\n\nThe Nuclear Option would attack the 200-year-old tradition of the Senate filibuster\, the tool that empowers 41 or more sen ators to prevent a narrow majority from abusing its power – and one of the only ways to encourage genuine bipartisan cooperation and compromise on i mportant issues. \n\nWHAT'S AT STAKE: THE SUPREME COURT\n\nIf the filibust er is eliminated\, Bush\, Cheney and 50 senators could steamroll up to fou r new justices onto the Court – enough to create a right-wing majority. Wh at stands between this and protecting the rights of the minority in the Se nate by keeping the filibuster is 44 Democratic senators\, the one Indepen dent\, and at least six courageous Republicans to prevent the nuclear opti on.\n\nThe threat to our generation and future generation’s freedoms is re al. With a Supreme Court controlled by President Bush’s nominees\, we cou ld see a fundamental roll back of rights and freedoms we currently take fo r granted. A right-wing Supreme Court could restrict the Voting Rights Ac t and other important civil rights gains\; threaten privacy and reproducti ve choice\, environmental protections and equality for minority groups\; a nd eliminate the remedies available to Americans victimized by abusive emp loyers\, corporations or government agencies. \n\nPlease join us in this historic event on April 8th at the center of Howard University. It’s your Senate\, it’s your Supreme Court\, it’s your voice. Let it be heard. \n\n“It’s a democracy if we can keep it. And in order to keep it\, you ca n’t stand still. You must move\, and if you don’t move\, they will run ov er you.” \n -- Thurgood Marshall\, Former Supreme Court Justice and Howard University Law School Alum\, November 18\, 1978\n\nTO LEARN MORE: http:// www.pfaw.org or email jhouston@pfaw.org\n\nInvited Speakers Include: Congr essman John Lewis (GA-5)\, Councilman Kwame Brown (At-Large\, District of Columbia)\, Councilman Adrien Fenty (4th Ward\, District of Columbia)\, Ku rt Schmoke\, Dean Howard University Law School\, Goody Marhall\, Son of fo rmer Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and former Clinton White Hous e Official\, Mark Tushnet\, Professor\, Georgetown Law School and former T hurgood Marshall law clerk\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050415 GEO:38.893300;-77.014600 LOCATION:2400 Sixth St. NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20059\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Filibuster-A-Thon at Howard University UID:20120204T000504EST-h56TxkOu1F@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.pfaw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:usnpc2005@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:What is the Festival? \n\nEvery few years\, tens of thousands o f young people from nearly every country in the world gather together unde r a banner of peace\, friendship and international solidarity at the World Festival of Youth and Students. \nAt the Festivals\, youth participate in forums and discussions on every issue facing our generation. The Festival is a space to exchange ideas and share experiences of the struggles again st war\, racism\, sexism\, privatization\, corporate globalization\, attac ks on workers’ right to organize\, and the destruction of our environment. We will assert our right to education and employment\, racial\, gender an d economic equality\, land reform\, and the independence and self-determin ation of nations. \nAs a space for dialogue and understanding\, the Festiv al reflects the diversity and richness of the international youth and stud ent movement and its demands. \n\n\nHistory of the Festival Movement \n\nT he festival movement grew out of the ashes of the Second World War\, when thousands of youth and students assembled in Prague\, Czechoslovakia in 19 48 to proclaim that the youth would never again allow the horrors of fasci sm to terrorize the world. Since then\, the festival has blossomed into an ongoing forum for progressive youth from all over the world. \n\n\n16th F estival in Caracas\, Venezuela \n\nEach festival offers an opportunity to learn about the history and particular struggles of the host country and r egion. This summer in Caracas we will have the chance to learn about the a chievements and victories of the Venezuelan people\, who have stood up to US economic and political attacks and intervention to fight for their soci al and economic rights. We will have a chance to express our solidarity wi th the Venezuelan youth and people in their struggle for self determinatio n. \n\nTravel to Venezuela and meet young people from around the world! \n \nDelegates will participate in: \n\nExchanges Between Delegations \n\nArt Exhibitions \n\nWorkshops \n\nPanel Discussions \n\nIntramural Sports Act ivities \n\nCultural Events and Performances \n\nParties \n\nand much more ... \n\nThe body organizing the US delegation to the Festival is called th e US National Preparatory Committee (USNPC). The USNPC is composed of doze ns of progressive youth and student organizations from around the country. The USNPC wishes to bring a broad\, diverse delegation to the festival to reflect the richness of cultures and experiences that exist among our you th. We invite young workers\, artists\, religious youth\, athletes\, music ians\, activists\, and students (high school and college age) to be part o f our delegation. We particularly encourage young People of Color\, LGBTQ youth\, working class youth and women to participate. \n\nEstimated costs for food\, accomodations\, and airfare are still yet to be determined. For updates and news about the festival email: \nfestival_updates-subscribe@l ists.riseup.net \n Geographical Scope: International DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050815 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050807 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Caracas\, Venezuela SUMMARY:16th World Festival of Youth and Students UID:20120204T000504EST-p18OxXzrA3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.usnpc.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:This our chance to voice our concerns to the NRC about the buil ding of a new nuclear reactor in Clinton\, IL. It's important that we get a lot of people there. If you need transportation from the Bloomington-No rmal area give call at 309-454-9229 or e-mail albutte@ilstu.edu. If you n eed transportation from the Chicagoland area drop the Nuclear Energy Infor mation Service a line at clintonhearing@neis.org or call the office at 847 -869-\n7650.\n\nRegister to speak ahead of time by by calling 1-800-368-5 642\, ext. 3835\, or by emailing the NRC at ClintonEIS@nrc.gov.\n\nIf you don't register by the 13th\, you may register to speak at Clinton Junior H igh\, as long as you arrive there at least 30 minutes prior to the start o f the 7 p.m. meeting. \n\nOr just come show your support! Geographical Sc ope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050419T183000 GEO:40.152800;-88.947100 LOCATION:Clinton Junior High School\, 401 N. Center Street\, Clinton\, Illi nois\, 61727\, United States SUMMARY:Public Hearing with the Nuclear Regulatory Comission UID:20120204T000504EST-BGfKSA43eS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://clinton.nonewnukes.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 8th 2005\nTime: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM\nLocati on: New York City Hall - Council Chambers\nCity/State: NYC\, NY\nCategory: Human Rights\nWebsite: http://www.nychri.org\n\nSAVE THE DATE! We need yo u at the first public hearing on Intro 512 - the Human Rights GOAL (Govern ment Operations Audit Law)! \nFRIDAY\, APRIL 8 at 10:00am Council Chambers \, City Hall \n\nHuman Rights GOAL is an innovative law that uses the stan dards and tools of the universal human rights system to improve city gover nance. The legislation was developed by a citywide coalition of over 65 or ganizations -- the NYC Human Rights Initiative\, www.nychri.org -- and was introduced into City Council by CM Bill Perkins in December 2004. \n\nThe law takes a preventive approach to potentially unjust city policies — man y of which are unintentionally harmful — by integrating human rights stand ards into city operations across the board. A preventive approach is bette r for New Yorkers\, because it means that problematic policies will be ide ntified and changed before they cause egregious harm. \n\nThe proposed law creates a mandate—and a process—for city personnel\, community advocates and city residents to work together as allies. Preventable problems—like i nadequate recruitment\, retention and/or promotion of African Americans\, Latinos\, women and others in the municipal workforce—will be tackled head -on through a collaborative approach. This multi-stakeholder approach will also ensure that all city residents have equal access to city services an d resources\, such as healthcare\, education and housing. \n\nHelp ensure that NYC promotes and protects human rights -- JOIN US ON APRIL 8 TO SHOW THAT YOU BELIEVE IN HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL NEW YORKERS! \n\n**************** ******************\nNYCHRI Coordinating Organizations: American Civil Libe rties Union • Amnesty International USA • Legal Momentum • New York Civil Liberties Union • Urban Justice Center Human Rights Project • Women of Col or Policy Network \n\nFor more information on the NYC Human RIghts Initiat ive\, visit our website at \nwww.nychri.org\, or contact 646-602-5628/5629 .\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050408T100000 GEO:40.729100;-73.991600 LOCATION:City Hall\, New York\, New York\, 10012\, United States SUMMARY:City Council Hearing on Your Human Rights UID:20120204T000504EST-bNgFmktcRe@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:607-857-0128 Email:info@studentpeaceproject.net DESCRIPTION:2005 Don't Mourn\, Organize! Conference \nApril 16-17\, 2005 at Yale University\n\nWe will be meeting with students from campuses across the country\, assessing resources and goals\, as well as sharing our hop es for a brighter future. Out of this meeting we hope to build and streng then connections and develop a plan of action for organizing over the ne xt several months.\n\nTo register\, send your name\, school\, year\, phone number\, e-mail address\, and the name of any groups you are involved i n to marissa.levendis@yale.edu.\n\nFor more information contact info@stude ntpeaceproject.net Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050417 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050416 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Yale\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, United States SUMMARY:Don\\'t Mourn\, Organize - Student Peace Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-uUxtk3TKe8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentpeaceproject.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:314-712-0603 Email:nick.knobbe@ssc.org DESCRIPTION:The United Activist Network in conjunction with the Student Sie rra Coalition will host a grassroots organizing conference at MU on April 15th-17th. The conference is student organized and student run\, with wor kshops and presentations from fellow student activists. This is an opport unity for the social justice community at MU and around the state to come together\, share grassroots organizing skills\, and build a network for ef fective\, progressive activism. Two days of workshops will be conducted o n topics ranging from fundraising and media relations to non-hierarchical decision making and effective campaign strategy. The conference is free a nd open to anyone. Housing will be provided for anyone who needs it. Geo graphical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050417 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050415T170000 GEO:38.894200;-92.274100 LOCATION:University Of Missouri - Columbia\, Columbia\, Missouri\, 65201\, United States SUMMARY:GROing Activism in Missouri UID:20120204T000504EST-LOVdv716Vj@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:727-821-6620 Email: DESCRIPTION:What: Public Forum\nWhen: Sunday\, April 10\, 2:00pm\nWhere: En och Davis Center\, 1111 18th Ave. S.\, St.\nPetersburg\nContact: Gaida Kam bon\, 727-821-6620\n\nLynne Stewart\, the New York attorney facing 25 - 40 \nyears in prison for defending a jailed Arab militant\,\nwill speak at th e Enoch Davis Center in St. Petersburg\non April 10th.\n\nThe 65-year-old attorney gained national attention in\nNovember 2003 when then-Attorney Ge neral John Ashcroft\ntravelled to New York to personally announce her\nind ictment on charges of supporting terrorism.\n\nThe government accused Stew art of aiding her client\,\nthe radical Sheik Omar Abdel Rahman\, in 2000 by giving\na press release to Reuters News Service in Cairo\,\nEgypt\, and of being present when her co-defendants\nallegedly aided her client in wr iting letters.\n\nCivil liberties and human rights groups such as the\nNat ional Lawyer's Guild\, the Center for Consitutional\nRights and the Nation al Conference of Black Lawyers\nhave expressed outrage at Stewart's convic tion\,\nwarning of the erosion of legal consitutional\nprotections in the post-911 era. \n\nOn April 10th\, Stewart will participate in a forum at\n the Enoch Davis Center on the topic of defending the\nfree speech and demo cratic rights of oppressed and\ncolonized peoples.\n\nJoining Stewart on t he panel will be two Florida radio\nhosts discussing the increasing repres sion of black\nvoices in the media. Local African community activist\nConn ie Burton will speak on the cancellation of her\nweekly talk show from Tam pa's listerner-sponsored WMNF\nradio and Ital-K will discuss the censorshi p of his\nprogram on NPR station WLRN radio in Miami.\n\nUhuru Movement le ader Omali Yeshitela will present an\nAfrican working class perspective on American\ndemocracy\, including a review of government efforts to\nsilenc e the black liberation movement\, from the FBI's\nCOINTELPRO of the 1960s to the 1996 police teargassing\nof St. Petersburg's Uhuru House.\n\nThe fo rum will begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday\, April 10th\nat the Enoch Davis Cente r\, located at 1111 18th Ave.\nS. in St. Petersburg. For more information\ , call\n727-821-6620.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050410T140000 GEO:27.743600;-82.641800 LOCATION:1111 18th Ave. S.\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\, 33705\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Atty Lynne Stewart to Speak in St. Petersburg UID:20120204T000504EST-kZaPdllctS@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:610-330-4283 Email:smithsl@lafayette.edu DESCRIPTION:Bald eagles\, hawks\, owls\, turkey vultures... all during lunc h! Bring your lunch and see the Pennsylvania Raptor and Wildlife Associati on's presentation of the interactions between humans and wildlife\, as wel l as the birds they will bring along (a bald eagle\, Harris hawk\, barred owl\, and turkey vulture). This will be an educational program in which bi rds help the audience with current environmental issues.\n Geographical S cope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050419T120000 GEO:40.683200;-75.264900 LOCATION:Quad\, Lafayette College\, Easton\, Pennsylvania\, 18042\, United States SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Raptor and Wildlife Association: Interactions between humans and wi UID:20120204T000504EST-gHHD8DPVvf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~leap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:610-330-4283 Email:smithsl@lafayette.edu DESCRIPTION:Hart Feuer\, a Lafayette graduate (2004)\, and current employee of the environmental and activist organization Action PA (www.actionpa.or g)\, will discuss the national and global environmental movement. Feuer wi ll also discuss why this movement has missed a beat in our ability to acce ss peoples' minds and persuade them.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050419T190000 GEO:40.683200;-75.264900 LOCATION:Kirby 104\, Lafayette College\, Easton\, Pennsylvania\, 18042\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Post Environmentalism: Science or Imagery in Shaping the Green Psyc he UID:20120204T000504EST-fIbxkIlwKu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~leap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:610-330-4283 Email:smithsl@lafayette.edu DESCRIPTION:Bill Sweeney\, self-proclaimed 'biophiliac' and head of the Jac obsburg Environmental Center\, will discuss a combination of outdoor recre ation opportunities\, unique natural areas\, and political issues related to preserving the environment and maintaining healthy ecosystems. 12-1:30p m FREE LUNCH\n\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050420T120000 GEO:40.683200;-75.264900 LOCATION:Hugel 103\, Lafayette College\, Easton\, Pennsylvania\, 18042\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Brown Bag: Bill Sweeney of Jacobsburg Environmental Center UID:20120204T000504EST-ahp6F2zduW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~leap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:610-330-4283 Email:smithsl@lafayette.edu DESCRIPTION:Two senior mechanical engineering majors\, Doug Fox and Wes Lan e\, will present their senior project: a biodiesel engine.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050421T190000 GEO:40.683200;-75.264900 LOCATION:Hugel 100\, Lafayette College\, Easton\, Pennsylvania\, 18042\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Biodiesel Engine UID:20120204T000504EST-K3taa97Bc2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~leap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:610-330-4283 Email:smithsl@lafayette.edu DESCRIPTION:Artist Stacy Levy’s focus typically includes water\, wind\, tid es\, pollution\, and decay\; her works tell the stories of specific sites and their intersection of ecological and cultural influences. 'Blue Lake\, ' her Lafayette installation is a departure. 'Blue Lake' will not be a rep resentation of an existing lake\, nor use materials from an existing body of water\, but will be like a “mirage\,” representing a longing for water\ , and the absence of a perfect blue lake in our landscape.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050422T120000 GEO:40.683200;-75.264900 LOCATION:Williams Center Gallery\, Lafayette College\, Easton\, Pennsylvani a\, 18042\, United States SUMMARY:Artist Talk by Stacy Levy UID:20120204T000504EST-WroSGLonKE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~leap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:610-330-4283 Email:smithsl@lafayette.edu DESCRIPTION:LEAP invites you to celebrate Earth Day with free food\, tie-dy ing\, a hemp jewelry making workshop\, volleyball\, frisbee\, and other fu n outdoor activities in the back yard of McKelvy! Come and show your suppo rt for your environment!\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050422T180000 GEO:40.683200;-75.264900 LOCATION:McKelvy House\, Lafayette College\, Easton\, Pennsylvania\, 18042\ , United States SUMMARY:Earth Day Party UID:20120204T000504EST-N3Xv0MxuZW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~leap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:610-330-4283 Email:smithsl@lafayette.edu DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow students\, conservationists\, and nature enthu siasts in cleaning up the Bushkill Creek! Projects will include litter cle an-ups along the lower Bushkill\, as well as trail work\, invasive species removal and native plant restoration at Jacobsburg. Please bring lunch\, beverage\, and work gloves.\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050423T100000 GEO:40.683200;-75.264900 LOCATION:Farinon Steps (Quad-side)\, Lafayette College\, Easton\, Pennsylva nia\, 18042\, United States SUMMARY:Great PA Clean-up in the Bushkill Creek Watershed UID:20120204T000504EST-6GKug0JaKU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~leap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:610-330-4283 Email:smithsl@lafayette.edu DESCRIPTION:Lafayette will be graced by the appearance of presidential cand idate\, consumer advocate\, and national celebrity Ralph Nader! A week cho ck full of environmentally oriented lectures and activities will culminate with this Earth Week Finale\, co-sponsored by organizations across the bo ard. Nader will hold a book-signing afterwards.\n Geographical Scope: Loc al DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050425T200000 GEO:40.683200;-75.264900 LOCATION:Colton Chapel\, Lafayette College\, Easton\, Pennsylvania\, 18042\ , United States SUMMARY:RALPH NADER: Politics and the Environment UID:20120204T000504EST-VvooSM9hX9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~leap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:617-482-6300 Email:suren@fairjobs.org DESCRIPTION:Join Amit Srivastava (India Resource Center) and Luis Adolfo Ca rdona (former Coke employee and unionist from Colombia) in an evening of s haring knowledge and organizing to hold Coca-Cola accountable. Meeting fac ilitator: Celina Lee\, other presentations by Myriam Ortiz and Kim Foltz.\ n\nIn India Coca-Cola:\n=> Causes severe water shortages in communities ac ross the country => Pollutes groundwater and soil around its bottling faci lities => Distributes its toxic waste as 'fertilizer' to farmers => Sells drinks with high levels of pesticides\, including DDT- sometimes 30 times higher than European standards\n\nIn Colombia:\n=> Union leaders at Coke's bottling plants have be murdered => Hundreds of union workers have been t ortured\, kidnaped and illegally detained => Family members of trade union ists have been targeted => All while Coke leaders launch a $250 million ad vertising blitz keyed to the theme\, 'Coca-Cola.Real.'\n\nThe meeting wil l help launch a New England-wide network of organizations concerned about Coca-Cola's abusive practice both in the United States and abroad.\n\nSpon soring Organizations: Mass Global Action\, Alliance for a Secular and Demo cratic South Asia\, NAFFE\, Jobs with Justice\, Project Voice/AFSC\, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement\, MA Chapter\, United for Justice with Peace\, Boston Mobilization\, Tellus Institute\, TecsChange\, Asian A merican Resource Workshop\, South Asian Center\, and BankBusters. \n\nDinn er and refreshments provided\, admission free\, but suggested donation $5. \n\n\nTo download the flyer: http://www.massglobalaction.org/docs/cocacola .pdf\n\nFor more information and to co-sponsor the event: contact stopcoke [at] massglobalaction.org Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050413T183000 GEO:42.351000;-71.059400 LOCATION:33 Harrison Ave\, 3rd Flr\, Chinatown\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 0 2111\, United States SUMMARY:Coca-Cola: Destroying Lives\, Livelihoods & Communities UID:20120204T000504EST-tuBaM9IK81@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:jchurchi@calpoly.edu DESCRIPTION:After an incredibly successful convergence at Chico\, San Luis Obispo will be hosting a convergence right before the May Board of Trustee s meeting. May 6-8th. Mark your calendars - you won't want to miss it! Keep checking back at www.renewcsu.org as more info will soon be posted. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050508 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050506T180000 GEO:35.347100;-120.455000 LOCATION:Cal Poly San Luis Obispo\, San Luis Obispo\, California\, 93407\, United States SUMMARY:Renew CSU Convergence UID:20120204T000504EST-AV7aSV4w5u@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.renewcsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Free Democracy Summit: A Weekend of Art\, Inspiration and Educa tion\nDuluth's second annual Free Democracy Summit (April 22-24) seeks to address this question among many others. Organized by the University of Mi nnesota Duluth's chapter of the Minnesota Public Interest Group (MPIRG)\, the summit sets out to explore and inspire citizen participation in Americ an Democracy and grassroots activism.\n\n This years Summit is focused on interpreting Thomas Jefferson's famous phrase: “life\, liberty\, and the p ursuit of happiness” means to individual citizens. For instance\, if “life ” is an inalienable right then doesn't that mean we are all entitled to ad equate healthcare? \nThe weekend is broken up into three aspects: art\, ed ucation and inspiration. Artists from around Minnesota have submitted poli tically charged art to inspire thought and conversation. Our panel discuss ions are the key to the weekend. We have topics ranging from Christianity in democracy to alternative healthcare. And finally\, our keynote speakers are meant to inspire. \n\nThe Free Democracy Summit will be kicked off on Friday April 22 at the Duluth YWCA (202 W. 2nd St.\, Duluth). Starting a t 5:30 pm\, the FDS opening ceremonies will feature inspiring speakers. A ward-winning African American poet\, dramatist\, performer\, and researche r Dr. Mary E. Weems and Dr. Steven Miles\, Minnesota Monthly's Minnesotan of the year and the first person to document military health care workers' involvement in the tortures of Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay detainees ar e both scheduled to speak. In addition\, Mark Ritchie\, executive director of the institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy in Minneapolis will be speaking. Dinner will also be served. On Friday night\, bands will be pl aying the Brewhouse\, The Red Star\, RT’s and The Tap Room. For complete music schedule check out www.freedemocraysummit.org.\n \n\n On Saturday\, panel discussions will be held from 9am to 4pm at Harbor City Internation al School (332 W. Michigan St.). Discussion topics will include many iss ues including but not limited to same sex marriage\, homelessness\, US for eign policy and issues in the media. For a complete listing of panel disc ussions check out www.freedemocracysummit.org. A gallery of politically c harged art will be on display starting at 12:00 pm. In addition there wil l be a Film festival at 7:15 pm.\n \n After the panel discussions a street festival will be held on Superior Street. The Hillside Flyers are set to perform acrobatic feats and Jim Hightower\, former Texas secretary of agr iculture and a New York Times best selling author\, will deliver the Free Democracy Summit keynote address. Jim Hightower will also be appearing at 7:30 pm at Chester Creek Café for a dinner and meet & greet. On Saturday night\, bands will be playing the Brewhouse\, Red Star\, RT’s and Sir Ben ’s. For complete music schedule check out www.freedemocraysummit.org.\n\n Much is also planned for Sunday. An interfaith service will be held at 1 0:00 am at The Harbor City International School followed by the People’s B runch at 11:00 am. At 1:00 pm workshops and activist trainings will be he ld at the Harbor City School. Finally starting at 9:00 pm bands will be p laying the Brewhouse\, the Northshore Theater\, the Tap Room and Red Star. \n\nFor a complete listing of all the weekend events check out the FDS web site at www.freedemocracysummit.org.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050424 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050422T173000 GEO:47.217300;-92.118400 LOCATION:YWCA Duluth\, Duluth\, Minnesota\, 55803\, United States SUMMARY:Free Democracy Summit Duluth 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-h5eBZRIU8u@69.73.141.125 URL:http://freedemocracysummit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:215-552-8722 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 18th at 6pm Thomas Giefer's documentary film “Assassination in the Colonial Style” is showing at Robin's Bookstore\, 10 8 S. 13th St. in Center City\, Philadelphia. The film exposes the truth be hind the murder of African freedom fighter Patrice Lumumba by U.S. and Bel gian imperialism. Sateesh Rogers \nof the African People's Socialist Party lead a discussion following the film. \nFor more information\, contact th e Uhuru Solidarity Movement at 215-552-8722. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050418T180000 GEO:39.962600;-75.162900 LOCATION:108 S. 13th St.\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19107\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Film showing: 'Assassination in the Colonial Style' UID:20120204T000504EST-d02lMf3tbp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://apscuhuru.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:215-474-8182 Email:inpdum_international@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:WHAT: 2005 Convention of the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement \n\nWHEN: Saturday\, April 23 from 9am-5pm & Sunday\, Apri l 24\, 2005 from 9am-3pm\n\nWHERE: Mantis Boxing School\, 4522 Baltimore A ve.\, Philadelphia PA\n\nCONTACT: Kamau Becktemba 267-254-5901\n\nOn April 23-24\, the 2005 Convention of the International People's Democratic Uhur u Movement (InPDUM) will convene in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania at the Man tis Boxing School\, 4522 Baltimore Avenue. This year's Convention will fo cus on issues of education\, the struggle for free speech\, violence in th e African community\, and economic development\, and will include key note speaker Omali Yeshitela\, founder of the Uhuru Movement and Chairman of t he African People’s \nSocialist Party on “The Current World Situation and the Struggle for Self-Determination.” \n\nRegistration for the 2005 InPDUM Convention is $15 per day or \n$30 for the weekend\, which includes conti nental breakfast and hot lunch. For more information\, contact the Interna tional People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement \nat 215-474-8182 or on the web at www.inpdum.org. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050424 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050423T090000 GEO:39.957300;-75.187000 LOCATION:Mantis School Of Boxing\, 4522 Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, Penn sylvania\, 19143\, United States SUMMARY:2005 Convention of the International People's Democratic Uhuru Move ment (InPDUM) UID:20120204T000504EST-HDFHe62vMB@69.73.141.125 URL:http://inpdum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:607-255-7581 Email:klb23@cornell.edu DESCRIPTION:Despite enormous challenges in organizing and bargaining in a r apidly changing global economy\, this is a time of great opportunity and i nnovation by American unions.  Nowhere is this more evident than in recent union organizing and bargaining campaign victories such as SEIU at Securi tas\, UNITE HERE at H & M\, PACE at Continental Carbon\, the UAW at Dana\, and Ironworkers at JD Steele.  These victories came about because of a co mbination of grassroots rank-and-file mobilizing and leadership developmen t\, and escalating actions in the workplace and broader community\, but fu ndamental to all these campaigns was careful strategic research. \n\n Unfo rtunately the U.S. labor movement today is facing a critical shortage of t rained organizing\, bargaining and campaign staff with strategic research training who understand both corporate structure and finance and union cam paign strategies.  To help meet this need the AFL-CIO asked the Cornell Sc hool of Industrial and Labor Relations five years ago to develop a one-wee k intensive credit course on strategic corporate research for graduate stu dents and upper level undergraduates interested in working with the labor movement upon completion of their degrees.  The course will be available a s either a non-credit course or as a 1 1/2 credit hour undergraduate cours e with an additional research and writing assignment.  Those interested in pursuing strategic corporate research positions within unions are strongl y advised to take the course for credit so that they will have the additio nal experience of researching an actual corporation\, and have a completed strategic research report to show prospective union employers. Geographi cal Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050617 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050612 GEO:42.402800;-76.484000 LOCATION:Ithaca\, New York\, 14850\, United States SUMMARY:Course in Strategic Corporate (Campaign) Research UID:20120204T000504EST-MgPUp8FtNd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sp/scr.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202.462.6610 Email:gpac@gpac.org DESCRIPTION:The conference begins with the 10th annual Gender Lobby Day\, w hen activists from across the country descend on Capitol Hill to educate t heir Congress Members. Last year 1500 activists convened over 3 days! Foll owing lobby day\, attendees will return to the hotel for two intense and e xciting days of workshops\, plenaries\, and speakers including Eve Kosofsk y Sedgwick and Anne Fausto Sterling. \nGenderPAC works to end discriminati on and violence caused by gender stereotypes by changing public attitudes\ , educating elected officials and expanding legal rights. GenderPAC’s goal s are safer communities\, fairer workplaces and schools where all children are valued and respected.\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050522 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050520T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:300 Army Navy Dr\, Double Tree Hotel\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 2220 2\, United States SUMMARY:GenderPAC's National Conference on Gender UID:20120204T000504EST-rBfnPdCu8x@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.gpac.org/ncg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:cita@verizon.net DESCRIPTION:On Saturday April 30 farmworkers and allies will begin a 4 day march for justice from *CITA's offices in Albion to demand passage of a bi ll for equal labor rights. Since the 1930s farmworkers have been excluded from the same rights and protections that most other workers take for gran ted such as a day of rest per week\, overtime pay\, disability insurance\, and collective bargaining protections. The NY Farmworker Fair Labor Pract ices Act would remove thse exclusions and grant farmworkers the equality t hey deserve.\n\nTell NY Senate Majority Leader\, Joe Bruno\, to End Farmwo rker Discrimination \nby signing the petition: www.unionvoice.org/campaign /cita\n\n*Organized by CITA: Centro Independiente de Trabajadores Agricola s: The Independent Farmworkers Center. Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050503 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Albany\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:NYS Farmworkers March for Justice 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-kPMpTtPmul@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.citany.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES CONTACT:Phone:585-589-7640 Email:cita@verizon.net DESCRIPTION:This event kicks off the NYS Farmworker March for Justice organ ized by CITA.\n\nDinner is free but donations will be accepted.\n\nCan't c ome to the kick-off: Tell NY Senate Majority Leader\, Joe Bruno\, to End F armworker Discrimination by signing this petetion: http://www.unionvoice.o rg/campaign/cita\n\n********************************\nOn Saturday April 30 farmworkers and allies will begin a 4-day march for justice from CITA's o ffices in Albion to demand passage of a bill for equal labor rights. Since the 1930s farmworkers have been excluded from the same rights and protect ions that most other workers take for granted such as a day of rest per we ek\, overtime pay\, disability insurance\, and collective bargaining prote ctions. The New York Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act would remove thes e exclusions and grant farmworkers the equality they deserve. Geographi cal Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050429T190000 GEO:43.235100;-78.194300 LOCATION:St. Joseph's R.C. Church\, 106 S. Main St.\, Albion\, New York\, 1 4411\, United States SUMMARY:NYS Farmworkers March for Justice 2005: Vigil of Solidarity & Dinne r UID:20120204T000504EST-dRbIIUmFNb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.citany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:585-589-7640 Email:cita@verizon.net DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Marching Albion to Brockport (along Route 31)\n\n9:00 am . Depart CITA's main offices\, 158 Hamilton St. and Rt. 31 (1/2 mile west of Rt. 98)\n\nLunch stop St. Paul's Episcopal Church\, 78 South Main St.\, Holley\n\n4:00 pm. Arrival rally at St. Luke's Episcopal Church\, Main & State Sts.\, Brockport\n\n*********************************\nCan't come: T ell NY Senate Majority Leader\, Joe Bruno\, to End Farmworker Discriminati on \nby signing this petition: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/cita G eographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050430T090000 GEO:43.235100;-78.194300 LOCATION:CITA Office\, 158 Hamilton St. And Rt. 31\, Albion\, New York\, 14 411\, United States SUMMARY:NYS Farmworkers March for Justice 2005: March Day 1 UID:20120204T000504EST-8l2ODOVJoU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.citany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Come to the 18th Annual CAAPS Conference on 'Peacemaking\, Dive rsity and Social Change'\nSaturday\, 23 April 2005 \n9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m .\nRegistration is free and begins at 8:30 a.m.\nThe conference is an all- day event\, designed to bring together people\, ideas\, and resources arou nd the themes of peacemaking\, diversity and social change. Students--both graduate and undergraduate--actively engaged in\nintellectual\, academic\ , and activist endeavors related to these themes constitute the core of\n the conference. The opportunities for their involvement include presenting or responding to papers in panels\, participating in roundtable discussio ns\, giving or otherwise taking part in workshops\, or moderating a panel or roundtable session. Apart from attending sessions\, conference attendee s also have the opportunity\nto hear keynote speakers\, interact with repr esentatives of invited non-profit organizations\, and join in other sorts of collective activities (e.g. meals\, music\,\n movement\, etc.).\n\nSee the web-site for more information and registration forms. Registration is open to undergraduate and graduate students and to peace activist organiza tions. Registration is free and open until 16 April 05. Notification of th e finalized Program for the conference will be sent via email on or about 19 April. Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050423T083000 GEO:38.933200;-76.996300 LOCATION:Hannan Hall\, The Catholic University Of America\, 620 Michigan Av e. NE\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20064\, United States SUMMARY:Capitol Area Association of Peace Studies Student Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-LBTjgdUfM8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://pjsp.cua.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Service Workers from the University of California System are go ing on strike because they have not received any wage raises in 3 years. T hey are doing a UC wide one-day strike to demand a living wage. Please sho w your support Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050414T120000 GEO:33.691600;-117.765000 LOCATION:University Of California\, Irvine\, California\, 92620\, United St ates SUMMARY:AFSME Service Worker Strike UID:20120204T000504EST-9USRrMLrZf@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:abwwrpeace@resist.ca DESCRIPTION:The following network of peace communities meeting will be: \nT ime: 7pm-9:00\nDate: Friday\, April 22nd\, 2005\nLocation: Laughing Horse Bookstore\, 3652 SE Division St. Portland\, OR 97202 \nLight Refreshments served free of charge.\n\n\nPortland\, 7 p.m. Live And Work For Peace! Wou ld you like to live\, work and promote peace among people who are working for peace? Would you like to network in ways that form real community? In ways that form a level of solidarity that hasn't been seen in Portland sin ce the days when teepees were the only skyscrapers against unpolluted blue skies and swaying emerald fields? Learn how! The Portland Community of A Better World Is Within Reach P.E.A.C.E. Network will present a free\, Mult icultural public workshop concerning creating sustainable villages\, based on cohousing and intentional communities. The action community\, the peop le's community: Communities networking for Peace! The way to ensure that p eople are empowered to work for peace! All people are welcome. Minorities and all marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to attend. Free vegan Refreshments. Laughing Horse Books\, 3652 SE Division\, Portland. ABWWRPea ceNetwork-Portland. \nwww.abwwrpeace.org\, e-mail: abwwrpeace 'at' resist. ca\nThanx! :o)\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050422T190000 GEO:45.532000;-122.684000 LOCATION:3652 SE Division St. Portland\, OR\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97209\, U nited States SUMMARY:Creation of the International Multicultural Peace Movement Headquar ters UID:20120204T000504EST-8zDIVKVuup@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.abwwrpeace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get involved with UNCUT Media writers and others i nterested in free speech\, co-op media\, alternative media and independent journalism. All people are welcome to attend as UNCUT Media desires to p romote diversity as well as freedom of speech in media. Vegan refreshment s provided.\nCost: Free. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050517T170000 GEO:45.498900;-122.693000 LOCATION:801 S.W. 10th Ave\, Central Public Library\, Porltand\, Oregon\, 9 7201\, United States SUMMARY:Take Back The Media! UNCUT Media Writers Group And Free Speech Sol idarity Event UID:20120204T000504EST-vph9zM9JVv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freewebs.com/uncutmedia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get involved with UNCUT Media writers and others i nterested in free speech\, co-op media\, alternative media and independent journalism. This will also be an opportunity to network with those who a re working on research topics which the corporate media completely ignores and/or choose not to give headline attention. This non-corporate media e vent is for people interested in all aspects of non-corporate media (writi ng\, video\, audio\, photography\, webcast\, etc.) All people are welcome to attend as UNCUT Media desires to promote diversity as well as freedom of speech in media. Vegan refreshments provided.\nCost: Free. Geographic al Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050531T190000 GEO:45.481700;-122.637000 LOCATION:Laughing Horse Bookstore\,\, 3652 SE Division\,\, Portland\, Orego n\, 97202\, United States SUMMARY:Take Back The Media! UNCUT Media Group And Free Speech Solidarity Event UID:20120204T000504EST-9uvshc24P9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.freewebs.com/uncutmedia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:585-589-7640 Email:cita@verizon.net DESCRIPTION:Day 2: Marching Brockport to Rochester (along Rt. 104 to Lake Ave.)\n\n9:00 am.Departing Haefner Park\, Clarkson (Located just north of Route 104 on Route 19)\n\n2:30 pm. Rally Stop at Senator Joe Robach's Offi ce \, 2300 W. Ridge Road\, Greece\n\n5:00 pm. Arrival rally at Downtown Un ited Presbyterian Church/Spiritus Christi\, 121 N. Fitzhugh St.\, Rocheste r\n\n********************************\n\nCan't make it: Tell NY Senate Maj ority Leader\, Joe Bruno\, to End Farmworker Discrimination by signing thi s petition: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/cita Geographical Scope: S tate DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050501T090000 GEO:43.286000;-77.684300 LOCATION: Haefner Park\, North Of Rt 104 On Rt 19\, Clarkson\, New York\, 1 4430\, United States SUMMARY:NYS Farmworkers March for Justice 2005: Day 2 UID:20120204T000504EST-UwRalbiMwU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.citany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:585-589-7640 Email:cita@verizon.net DESCRIPTION:Day 3: Marching Rochester to Sodus and Geneva\n\n::Rochester se gment::\n8:45 am. Departing Downtown United Presbyterian Church/ Spiritus Christi\, 121 N. Fitzhugh St.\, Rochester.\n\n9:30 am. Rally at Rural Oppo rtunities Inc.\, 400 East Ave.\, Rochester.\n \n::Sodus segment::\n11:30 a m. Departing Valero Gas Station\, Corner of Pratt Rd. & Rt. 104\, Sodus\n\ n12:45 pm. Lunch-time rally: Church of the Epiphany\, 105 West Main St.\, Sodus\n\n::Geneva segment::\n4:30 pm. Marching into Geneva: Meeting loca tion\, to be determined.\n\n6:00 pm. Dinner & Rally\, First United Methodi st Church\, 340 Main St.\, Geneva\n\n********************************\nCan 't make it?: Tell NY Senate Majority Leader\, Joe Bruno\, to End Farmworke r Discrimination \nby signing this pettion: http://www.unionvoice.org/camp aign/cita Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050502T084500 GEO:43.223300;-77.917300 LOCATION:Downtown United Presbyterian Church/Spiritus Chris\, 121 N. Fitzhu gh St.\, Rochester\, New York\, 14420\, United States SUMMARY:NYS Farmworkers March for Justice 2005: Day 3 UID:20120204T000504EST-xaCvW5JTlj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.citany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:francoantonetti@earthlink.net DESCRIPTION:The author of the remarkable memoir titled 'I Wouldn't Die.' is driving up from Arizona to visit as many Libraries as possible in the Nor th East and discuss his life experiences and challenges as a ten year old kid coming from Rome\,Italy to NY. in 1954.The why and how he wrote his bo ok and what it takes to chase the American dream and climb the corporate l adder.Other Universities Libraries can still contact him as he will visit as many as possible in 2005 and the events are FREE\, Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20051005T150000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Sacred Heart Univ.Lib.\, 5151 Park Ave\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06825\, United States SUMMARY:Free Library Event - Meet Franco Antonetti. UID:20120204T000504EST-MvUgNrhu6O@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.francoantonetti.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:805-965-3443 Email:youth@napf.org DESCRIPTION:The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and its partners invite you to participate in 'Think Outside the Bomb\,' a gathering of young leaders\, disarmament experts\, educators\, veteran activists\, and artists. \n\nYou ng organizers who work either directly or indirectly on nuclear issues are invited to participate in the gathering. Prospective applicants include\, but are not limited to\, young activists who are: resisting increasing mi litarism in their schools\; opposing the storage of nuclear waste in their neighborhoods\; and/or implementing sustainable energy practices in their homes\, churches/mosques/synagogues\, and/or universities. It is our goal for participants to leave the gathering with a deepened understanding of nuclear issues\; inspiration to continue their activism\; expanded social and professional networks\; an approach to fundraising based upon compassi on\; and a supply of organizing resources.\n\nParticipants will be asked t o develop and present an action plan during the gathering. Facilitators wi ll support participants in conceptualizing and writing their plans. Simila rly\, facilitators will help participants implement their plans immediatel y following the gathering. Examples of such support include: mentorship\; skills training\; internship and fellowship positions\; regional gathering s\; conference calls\; and funding prospects.\n\nWe recognize that young l eaders face many obstacles in organizing\, such as underfunded public scho ols and mainstream media outlets which falsely frame nuclear threats today as being far away in distant lands or a result of another country’s actio ns. We acknowledge that older Americans have a much different connection t o nuclear and foreign policy issues (e.g.\, duck-and-cover drills and the Cuban Missile Crisis) than the experiences of young people today (e.g.\, t he tragic events of September 11th\, and increasingly aggressive US milita ry policies as evidenced by wars on Afghanistan and Iraq). Guest speakers will address these obstacle and share strategies for bridging these differ ences.\n\nSpace is limited. Lodging and food are subsidized. International applicants are welcome. Travel stipends are available for US participants . Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050821 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050815T160000 GEO:34.432900;-119.837000 LOCATION:University Of California\, Santa Barbara\, Santa Barbara\, Califor nia\, 93106\, United States SUMMARY:Think Outside the Bomb - A National Youth Conference on Nuclear Is sues UID:20120204T000504EST-325GvZjKS2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/youth-outreach/youth-conferenc e/index.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Earth Day 2005 \n\nA Celebration of Localization! \n\nEarth Day : A Celebration of Localization! Coporations are attempting to use Earth day to help their image during this one day of the year. Grassroots group s and Local groups invite you to celebrate Earth Day with local groups and residents who promote a clean earth all year round! \n\nWhen: Saturday\, April 23 \nfrom 10 AM to 10 PM at Sunnyside Environmental school SE \n\n3 4th and Yamhill. This year’s event features more that 6O booths of local\, sustainable businesses and environmental organizations as well as a local farmer’s market. \n\nThe Celebration includes \n\n· Live music all day \ n· Organic food venders including\, for the first time ever Share The \n\n Love Catering’s raw\, live\, and living food offerings. \n· A silent aucti on \n· Information Booths \n· Better Transportation Fair \n· Kid’s Village \n· Health and Wellness area \n· Friends of Trees annual fruit tree givea way \n· Weaving the Community Web \n\nCity Repair Project Sponsor \n\nhttp ://www.cityrepair.org \n\nhttp://portland.indymedia.org/en/2005/04/315613. shtml\n\nco-sponsor: Friends of Trees\, KBOO Community Radio 90.7fm\, Free Geek\, \n\nEthos\, Sustainable Business Network of Portland/”Think Local First” \n\n\nMore events on Earth Day are below: \n\nhttp://earthday.cityr epair.org/2005 \n\n=========================== \n\nSolidarity! Earth Day Around the State of Oregon!\n\nCannon Beach Earth Day Festival sponsored b y North Coast Watershed Association. \nSaturday\, April 23\, 2005 6am - 5pm \nAround twenty federal/state agencies\, natural resource companies\, \nwatershed councils\, and environmental groups will have displays/activit ies throught Cannon Beach. (no fee) \nPlease contact organizer prior to a ttending. \nLocation: Spread through the downtown area\nAddress: N/A\, Ca nnon Beach\, Clatsop County\, or \nN/A\n \nContact: April Moon \nEmail: a moon@columbiaestuary.org \nPhone: (503)325-0435 \n \nIvor Davies Wayside Enhancement/Trail Work Party sponsored by Molalla River'Watch. \nSaturday \, April 23\, 2005 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. \nPlant native plants\,complete brid ge and clear winter debris from trails. (no fee) \nLocation: Hardy Creek Trailhead\nAddress: Molalla River Corridor\, Molalla\, Clackamas County\, wa \nContact: Kay Patteson \nEmail: riverwatch@molalla.net \nPhone: 503- 824-2195 \n \nSOLV IT 2005 sponsored by SOLV. \nSaturday\, April 23\, 20 05 9 AM - 1 PM \nSOLV IT\, one of the largest Earth Day Celebrations in the nation\, focuses on illegal dumpsite cleanup\, neighborhood or communi ty center\nimprovements\, cleaning and restoring waterways and wetlands\, and park and natural area restoration or enhancement. Volunteers converge at\napproximately 100 volunteer project sites in the greater Portland Metr o area. (no fee) \nLocation: Various\nAddress: Greater Portland Metro ar ea\, Portland\, Multnomah County\, or www.solv.org \n \nContact: Nancy S pieler \nPhone: 503-844-9571 \n \nRogue Valley Earth Day Celebration spo nsored by Ashland Parks & Recreation Department. \nSaturday\, April 23\, 2005 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM \nEarth Day 2005 – Together for Tomorrow: Featur ing 50+ sustainable living exhibits\, dozens of children’s activities\, li ve entertainment and an All Species Parade. (no fee) \nPlease contact or ganizer prior to attending. \nLocation: North Mountain Park\nAddress: 620 North Mountain Avenue\, Ashland\, Jackson County\, or \nwww.ashland.or.u s/earthday\n \nContact: North Mountain Park \nPhone: 541.488.6606 \n\n=== ================================\n\nThis event was posted by A Better Worl d Is Within Reach Peace Network\nhttp://www.abwwrpeace.org Geographical S cope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050423T100000 GEO:45.532200;-122.565000 LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon\, 97208\, United States SUMMARY:Earth Day 2005! A Celebration of Localization! UID:20120204T000504EST-njc6dS68Rj@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:conference@esustainableworld.org DESCRIPTION:Engineers for a Sustainable World National Conference\nSustaina bility as Security: Meeting the Needs of a Changing World\nOctober 5-9\, 2 005\nAustin\, Texas\nhttp://www.esustainableworld.org\n\nHosted by Univers ity of Texas\, Austin\, the 2005 ESW national conference will bring togeth er 800 to 1000 professionals and students to discuss innovative engineerin g and business solutions that address global poverty and sustainability. T he conference will feature talks by distinguished speakers from industry\, non-governmental organizations (NGOs)\, and academia\, including a keynot e address by Hunter Lovins\, the co-author of Natural Capitalism.\n\nWe in vite students and professionals of all backgrounds to respond to the confe rence Call for Papers (deadline July 15):\nhttp://www.esustainableworld.or g/pdf/ESW05_CallForPapers.pdf Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20051009 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20051005 GEO:30.293100;-97.736900 LOCATION:University Of Texas\, Austin\, Austin\, Texas\, 78705\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Engineers for a Sustainable World National Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-zkNPiv4Ut3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.esustainableworld.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:585-243-4049 Email:dave.dashefsky@gmail.com\, DESCRIPTION:The Progressive Student Coalition (PSC)\, in collaboration with individuals from other organizations\, campus and community groups is pu tting together a series of free workshops and presentations dealing with a variety of social issues. Currently\, there are 12 workshops ranging fro m the anti-war movement\, to problems of institutional racism\, to politic al theory of anarchism. Following the conference\, there will be an after party. \n\nThe Geneseo campus\, as well as the surrounding area\, has a n umber of active progressive organizations - this will be a terrific opport unity to network! \n\nWe welcome and encourage all interested individuals to attend! If you have further questions\, or need lodging\, please dire ct your inquiries to us by email or by phone. \n\nThanks!\nThe Geneseo Pr ogressive Conference\n \n10-10:30 Registration Newton Lobby\n\n10:30-10:4 5 Opening Remarks Newton 214\n\n11-12 Workshop session #1\n \n--> “35 Ye ars of Activism: If I can do it so can you” Dr. Arnold Matlin\, Long time activist and only American winner of the Nicaraguan Hero of the Revolution Award \n\n--> “Planned Parenthood at Geneseo” Jenna Piasecki\, Student Or ganizer and founder of the Geneseo Vox Chapter\; topic TBA \n\n--> Anti-Wa r of RIT\; topic TBA \n\n12:15-1:15 Workshop session #2 \n\n--> “Being a Conscientious Objector to the Draft” Dr. James Bearden\, Sociologist and registered C.O. in 1970\n \n--> “Cuba Reflections” Dr. Connie English\, R ecent traveler to Cuba \n \n--> “The Links Between Local and Regional Org anizing” Josh Carbuff and David Dashefsky\, Members of the Campus Anti-War Network National Coordinating Committee \n\n1:15-2:15 Lunch Break \n\n2: 15-3:15 Workshop session #3 \n\n--> “Non-institutional Responses to Opp ression and Income Inequality: A debate between Revolutionary Socialism an d Anarcho-socialism” Jesse Harasta and an unannounced member of the Intern ational Socialist Organization\, Organizers and political theory buffs\n \ n--> “Grassroots Political Organizing” Chris Hildebrant\, Sociologist\, Di sability Rights Activist and Candidate for Monroe County Legislature from the Green Party \n\n--> “The Real Reasons Behind the Iraq War” David Dashe fsky\, Political Science Major\, President of the Anti-War Coalition \n\n\ n3:30-4:30 Workshop session #4 \n\n--> “The Relationship Between Instit utional and Interpersonal Racism” Howard J. Eagle\, Activist and Teacher f rom the Rochester City School District\n \n--> “Disability Rights and Crea ting a More Accessible Society” Chris Hildebrant\, Sociologist\, Disabili ty Rights Activist and Candidate for Monroe County Legislature from the Gr een Party \n\n--> The International Socialist Organization\, Rochester Bra nch\; topic TBA \n\n4:30-5 Closing Remarks Newton 214\n\n5-6:30 Dinner \ n6:30+ After Party Location TBA\n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050430T100000 GEO:42.783800;-77.777900 LOCATION:1 College Circle\, Geneseo\, New York\, 14454\, United States SUMMARY:Geneseo Progressive Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-FTCxuxoVHU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geneseo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:914-422-4410 Email:kdorn@nrdc.org DESCRIPTION:Year Long Virtual March on Washington Launches to Stop Global W arming.\n\nApril 22\, 2005 – In 1963\, the world was revolutionized when 2 50\,000 Americans joined together to March on Washington. This historic event impacted the country\, and the rest of the world\, when leaders and everyday people united in their conviction to fight for freedom and change . \n\nIn 2005\, Americans will March on Washington again - except this t ime\, it will be virtual. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator John McCain are the first two marchers in what will be a millions-strong bipartisan Ma rch on Washington to Stop Global Warming -- expected to be one of the bigg est and most powerful campaigns in Internet history.\n\nThis historic onli ne journey across the United States\, supported by leading scientists\, po litical and religious leaders and prominent Americans\, will educate\, act ivate and empower Americans to demand their government take steps to stop global warming. Using state-of-the-art technology\, the Virtual March on Washington will move across the United States on the Internet and simultan eously through real events held in local cities and communities for 365 da ys.\n\nThere is full scientific consensus that global warming is happening now and the proof can be seen all over the United States. Just last week \, two energy industry CEOs (Cinergy Corp and Duke Energy Corp) included s ignificant statements about the urgency of the global warming problem in t heir annual reports. Global warming is a national security problem\, econ omic problem\, and a public health problem.\n\nRobert Kennedy Jr. avows 'O ur mandate to stop global warming transcends politics. It is a moral impe rative. The battle to save the planet is the ultimate human rights strugg le and\, as with America’s civil rights movement\, the first steps must be to mobilize citizens to remind our elected leaders of their moral obligat ion.” \n\nStop Global Warming founder\, Laurie David\, declares “A march is usually a one day event and 30 seconds on the evening news. But our M arch will be every day for 365 days until we are millions strong and our v oices are heard\, proving that there is a vast consensus among Americans t hat it is time to address the climate crisis.”\n\nStarting today\, America ns will join the March by visiting www.StopGlobalWarming.org. The site wil l be updated in real time as more people join and the journey continues to new places across America. Each stop will highlight climate change probl ems from glaciers melting and dying coral reefs to the rise of red alert d ays in Cincinnati\, Ohio\; the low maple sugar production in New Hampshire and the snow-less ski resorts in Washington State. The March will even v isit the Indy Racing League in Indianapolis where all of the racecars will soon be converted to run on biofuels. From Earth Day 2005 to Earth Day 2006\, millions of Americans will learn about the global warming crisis an d the devastating effects climate change will have on our country if we do n’t act quickly. \n\nJoin the Virtual March to Stop Global Warming www.s topglobalwarming.org\n\n\n\n###\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060422 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050422 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:On The Web\, United States SUMMARY:Virtual March on Washington to Stop Global Warming UID:20120204T000504EST-O3AWHWoseG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.StopGlobalWarming.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@peopleslegislature.org DESCRIPTION:As a follow-up to the first People's Legislature assembly on Ja nuary 4\, 2005 in Madison WI\, several state-wide\, regional forums are pl anned\, with the next one being held in Milwaukee WI on April 30\, 2005. T he remarkable response to the idea of a People's Legislature is testimony to the neccessity for change. At the first forum\, participants from all o ver the state approved resolutions which called for the following:\n\n# Co mprehensive campaign finance reform that includes public financing of stat e election campaigns\, and full disclosure of political contributions that restores the state's ban on corporate campaign contributions\;\n\n# Indep endent ethics enforcement by combining the state Elections Board and Ethic s Board into a single enforcement agency under the direction of a politica lly independent board\;\n\n# Competitive elections through reform of legis lative redistricting modeled after the system used in Iowa\, and\,\n\n# Pr eservation of local fiscal control to prevent arbitrary and centralized bu dget limits on local units of government.\n\nJoin us for the People’s Legi slature forum in Milwaukee:\n\nSaturday\, April 30\, 2005\n9:00 AM - 4:00 PM\nUnited Community Center\n1028 S. 9th St.\nMilwaukee\, WI\n\nIf you are interested in volunteering for this event\, please send us an email.\n\nA chartered Badger bus will be available for a round trip from the Madison area to the Milwaukee People’s Legislature event - to sign up for a ride o n the shuttle bus\, register online at http://www.peopleslegislature.org/h tml/milwaukee_wi_region.html. The cost for a round trip fare is $17.00 per person - cash or check will be accepted at the time of boarding. The bus will depart Memorial Union\, 800 Langdon St.\, Madison\, at 7:00 AM and re turn the same day to the same location around 6:30 PM.\n\nPlease attend th e People's Legislature forum and find out how your issues are affected by our moneyed political system and what you can do about it. Geographical S cope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050430T090000 GEO:43.069600;-89.423900 LOCATION:P.O. Box 2131\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53701\, United States SUMMARY:The People's Legislature Regional Forum - Milwaukee\, WI UID:20120204T000504EST-ES39OPF6OC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://peopleslegislature.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:619-857-4947 Email:p_didhe@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Three Latino Resistors of the War on Iraq are speaking out unde r one roof. Camilo Mehia\, who spent one year in a military brig for oppo sition to the War will speak. Aidan Delgado who filed for COnscientious O bjector and left the service\, now spends most of his time speakig out on the atrocities he witnessed. And Pablo Paredes a sailor in no jepordy refu sed to sail to the gulf and be complicit to this War against humanity will also speak at this event one day before his Courts Martial. Geographica l Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050511T190000 GEO:32.746100;-117.171000 LOCATION:1st Unitarian Universalist Church\, 4190 Front Street\, San Diego\ , California\, 92103\, United States SUMMARY:Voices of Resistance UID:20120204T000504EST-svTjRoWeIj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.swiftsmartveterans.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:513-236-9731 Email:atc@seac.org DESCRIPTION:~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~\n\nThe Student Environmenta l Action Coalition\nIn conjunction with Roadless Summer Presents Our 11th Annual\n*SUMMER ACTIVIST TRAINING CAMP*\nIndiana University in Bloomington \, Indiana\nJuly 5 - 11\, 2005\nwww.seac.org/atc\n\n~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*~*~*~*~\n\nCome gain the skills\, knowledge\, and inspiration necess ary to fight for the environment and social justice\nduring this week of e ducation\, skills building\, action\, networking\, and fun!\n\n*Apply TODA Y!*\nDeadline for Application is May 30\, 2005\nwww.seac.org/atc/register. shtml\n\nBUILD OUR ORGANIZING SKILLS\n...Are only three to four people doi ng work for your group?\n...Do you feel like your group isn't accomplishin g anything?\nThen come obtain the skills to running a kick-ass student and youth activist group that creates concrete\, lasting change with skills t rainings led by experienced trainers\n\nSTRENGTHEN THE MOVEMENT\nOnly by c onfronting the legacy of racism and other forms of oppression and their ma nifestations within the environmental movement today\, can we become truly effective agents for protecting the environment and creating lasting chan ge. The process begins with a two day anti-racism training\, continued wit h forums for discussing and planning anti-oppression work in our organizin g.\n\nBUILD OUR COLLECTIVE POWER\nBy networking with other progressive stu dent groups and youth organizations from around the country sharing resour ces and coordinating events\, actions\, and campaigns together!\n\nFIGHT T HE CONSTRUCTION OF I-69\nThe people of Indiana stand to lose more than 5\, 000 acres of family farms\,1\,100 acres of forests\, and 500 acres of wetl ands to I-69\, the NAFTA superhighway. I-69 has been stalled for more than 15 years by grassroots opposition\, but\, due to its importance to free t rade planning in the Western Hemisphere\, the push for its construction ha s been strongly renewed by corporate interests. In response\, this summer people from across the country are gathering in Indiana to stop this super highway project\, so as to block the devastating effects it is sure to hav e locally and globally.\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION:\natc@seac.org\n215.222.47 11 [SEAC National Office]\n267.716.0505 [Mariko Cell Phone]\n413.626.8435 [Ya-Ping Cell Phone]\nwww.seac.org/atc\n\n~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~\n\nMission Statement:\nSEAC is a student and youth run national networ k of progressive organizations and whose aim is to uproot\nenvironmental i njustices through action and education. We define the environment to inclu de the physical\,\neconomic\, political\, and cultural conditions in which we live. By challenging the power structure\, which\nthreatens these cond itions\, students and youth in SEAC work to create progressive social chan ge on both the\nlocal and global levels.\n\n~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050711 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050705 GEO:39.173400;-86.515100 LOCATION:Indiana University\, Bloomington\, Indiana\, 47405\, United States SUMMARY:Activist Training Camp - 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-Mfs8CLPZ5a@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seac.org/atc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Speakers Include: \n\nAlejandro Portes\n\nAlejandro Portes is H oward Harrison and Gabrielle Snyder Beck Professor of Sociology and direct or of the Center for Migration and Development at Princeton University. Re ad more >>\n\nPatricia Fernandez-Kelly\n\nPatricia Fernandez-Kelly is a so cial anthropologist with an interest in international development. She was an early student of export-processing zones in Asia and Latin America wit h special attention to Mexico's maquiladora program. Read more >>\n\nFranc es Fox-Piven\n\nA well-known political scientist\, social critic and activ ist\, Piven has expertise ranging from social welfare\, public health and public policy to voting behavior\, comparative labor parties in industrial democracies and women's politics. Read more >>\n\nJudith Blau\n\nJudith B lau is a Professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina\, Chap el Hill and co-founder and U.S. Chapter Coordinator for Sociologists Witho ut Borders. Read more >>\n\nMichael Zweig\n\nMichael Zweig is Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for the Study of Working Class Life at the State University of New York at Stony Brook\, where he has received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Read more >>\n\nW alda Katz-Fishman\n\nWalda Katz-Fishman is a scholar activist and popular educator who combines her research and teaching interests in class\, race/ ethnicity/nationality\, and gender inequality and political economy with p olitical activism in bottom-up struggles for economic equality and race an d gender justice. Read more >>\n\nJerome W. Scott\n\nJerome Scott is a lab or and community organizer and popular educator who brings activists and s cholars together for popular economic and political education and action r esearch to develop new leadership for building today’s bottom-up movement for fundamental social change. Read more >>\n\nGraeme Chesters\n\nDr Graem e Chesters is Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Local Policy Studie s at Edge Hill\, UK. He is part of the editorial collective Notes from Now here who edited/wrote: We Are Everywhere: the irresistible rise of global anticapitalism (Verso: 2003) and the co-author (with Ian Welsh) of Complex ity and Social Movements: Protest at the Edge of Chaos (Routledge: 2005 - forthcoming). Read more >>\n\nDan Swinney\n\nDan Swinney has 35 years of c ommunity and labor organizing as well as community-development experience. He worked for 13 years as a machinist in the Chicago area and organized S teelworker Local 8787 at G+W Taylor Forge in Cicero\, Illinois and served as Vice President. Taylor Forge closed in 1983. Geographical Scope: Stat e DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050515 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050512 GEO:35.990100;-83.962200 LOCATION:Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37996\, United States SUMMARY:Crosscurrents of Global Social Justice: Class\, Gender\, and Race UID:20120204T000504EST-vu7htT7pKE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.net4dem.org/mayglobal/Events/Conference%202005/conference200 5.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:fawn2005@newfilipina.com DESCRIPTION:Filipina American Leaders to hold conference in New York\nCity\ n\nwww.fawn2005.com\n\nOn June 3\, 4 & 5\, 2005 in New York City\, dynamic Filipina leaders of a\nwide range of backgrounds and ages come together f or the 9th Filipino\nAmerican Women's Network Conference or FAWN2005: Comi ng into Our Own:\nSpirit\, Leadership and Success\n\nFAWN2005 aims to crea te an experience of dialogue and connection in\norder to increase awarenes s of issues and challenges and to enhance\nskills and resources. FAWN2005 also intends to create an atmosphere of\nenergetic sharing that inspires\, motivates\, and fosters future\nleadership among all conference participa nts. The highest goals of the\nconference are to empower Filipino women an d men to fulfill their\npotential and make a difference and to also deepen the\nFilipino-American community's confidence\, interaction and success i n\nthe United States.\n\nFAWN conferences have been hosted by various FAWN chapters and\nFilipino women's groups around the U.S. since 1980. Each ha s its own\nslant and approach to bringing about dialogue. The organizers o f\nFAWN2005 have a fresh\, new take on their conference as they wish to\ne xplore the connection of success and leadership with personal inner\nresou rces and also with the historical Philippine babaylan tradition.\nThis is the first time that a FAWN conference is to be held in New\nYork City.\n\n The programs for FAWN2005 include panel speakers\, workshops\, caucuses\,\ na mentoring program\, a night of film-showings\, an exhibitors/vendors\nh all\, a Saturday night dinner with entertainment\, and an art exhibit\nent itled Spirit of the Babaylan. Registration\, program\, sponsorship\,\nvenu e and accommodation details available online at www.fawn2005.com.\n\nEmail us\n\nOr call organizers Perla Daly (203)770-7530 or\nLorial Crowder (347 )886-4469. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050605 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050603T090000 GEO:40.729100;-73.991600 LOCATION:NYU Kimmel Center\, 60 Washington Square South\, New York\, New Yo rk\, 10012\, United States SUMMARY:Filipino American Womens Network 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-8PPRDsiV83@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.fawn2005.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-833-2020 x11 Email:ryan@2020vision.org DESCRIPTION:Follow the link above and see how you can become a Regional Dir ector at 20/20 Vision and get a free trip to DC. Deadline to apply is May 31\, 2005. Applications after that date will be considered on a rolling basis. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050813 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050809T090000 GEO:38.900700;-77.039900 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20036\, United States SUMMARY:Regional Director Training (20/20 Vision) UID:20120204T000504EST-fiZ37t7l69@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.2020vision.org/students/Reg_Dir.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Way back in 1999\, rallies\, marches\, and protests against the World Trade \nOrganization in Seattle set off a vibrant movement seeking a new direction \nfor globalization. It is no secret that young people are leading the global \njustice movement to respond to the challenges of glo balization. Student \nactivists have played the most visible role in figh ting sweatshop labor and \nin protests outside summits and meetings. \n\n If you want your step your activism up a notch to pick up where the protes ts \nleave off\, then attend the Sierra Student Coalition Summer Trade Act ivist \nTraining in San Diego\, California from August 8 – 14. \n\nThrough in-depth information sessions\, hands-on skills workshops\, and \ndiscuss ion-based planning sessions on everything from basic grassroots \norganizi ng skills to the intricacies of trade policy\, the training will \nequip y ou with the knowledge and skills you need to work for environmentally \nre sponsible trade in your community. The culmination of the training \nprog ram will be an excursion south to the maquiladora zone along the \nU.S./Me xico border. There we will tour a maquiladora factory and meet with \nthe members of Mexican community organizations. We will leave the training \nn ot only with extensive background knowledge but also with the skills and \ nconcrete plans to create lasting change for our local communities and for \nour sister communities in Mexico. \n\nWho? Student activists who want to make trade clean\, green\, and fair \n\nWhere? San Diego\, California ( travel scholarships available) \n\nWhen? August 8 -14\, 2005\, Monday even ing through Sunday afternoon.\n\nWhy? Free trade agreements threaten hard -won environmental and labor \nstandards and erode the ability of countrie s to protect the environment at \nthe international\, national\, state and local levels. We must organize to \ntransform free trade into fair trade. \n\nWhat will we focus on?\n\n*The history of the global trade system and the institutions that govern it\n\n*The politics that shape global trade\ n\n*Campaign planning skills\n\n*Organizational skills\n\n*Building grassr oots trade justice campaigns\n\nA few other reasons to attend the Trade Ac tivist Training:\n\n*Learn about trade issues from trade experts\n\n*Meet like-minded student activists who share your passion and enthusiasm\n\n*Ge t hooked into the oldest\, largest\, and most effective grassroots \nenvir onmental organization in the nation\n\n*Maybe even have a little bit of fu n…\n\nCosts:\n\nThe subsidized cost of the program is $120\, which covers tuition\, room and \nboard\, and local transportation to and from the site . If you are not already \na member of the Sierra Club\, a $25 student mem bership is also required \n(entitling you to all the benefits of Club memb ership). Full refunds will be \navailable until 3 weeks before each progra m if you are unable to attend.\n\nChecks must be mailed to our Washington\ , D.C. office at 408 C Street NE \nWashington\, D.C. 20002\n\nFor those wh o cannot afford the cost of the program or of travel expenses\, \nsome nee d-based scholarships are available. We do not want money to be a \nreason not to attend. Please call 888-JOIN-SSC for scholarship information.\n\nRe gistrations will be accepted until May 15th or until the programs are \nfu ll. Space is limited to 30 students. We will notify you within a week of \ nreceiving your application.\n\nHow to Register:\n\nGo to our website – ht tp://www.ssc.org/issues/trade -- and register online. \n Geographical Sco pe: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050814 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050808 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:San Diego\, California\, United States SUMMARY:Sierra Student Coalition Fair Trade Activist Training UID:20120204T000504EST-89ZV7vjFFK@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org/issues/trade/index.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:614-596-7940 Email:august@secularstudents.org DESCRIPTION:This conference will unite scholars and leaders from numerous d isciplines and organizations in order to foster dialog about how the growi ng nonreligious communities can connect with and relate to other communiti es. Four sets of questions will dominate the conference:\n\n * How can naturalistic and theistic communities better communicate\, cooperate and r espect one another?\n * How can we better understand the values\, langu age and tactics of the Religious Right?\n * What do Americans think of those without theistic beliefs? How accurate are those beliefs?\n * Who makes up the freethought movement? What are the demographics of atheists\ , agnostics\, humanists\, and other 'nones' in North America? Geographic al Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050814 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050811T190000 GEO:39.914000;-82.832600 LOCATION:Nosker House\, 136 West Woodruff Ave\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43210\, U nited States SUMMARY:Secular Student Alliance Conference 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-4wUuBpLOSb@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.secularstudents.org/activism/conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-974-8040 Email:pjones@aflcio.org DESCRIPTION:The Great Labor Arts Exchange (GLAE) is a national gathering of union members\, union staff\, union officials\, artists\, students\, and labor educators who use music\, art\, poetry\, theater\, murals\, posters\ , cartoons\, puppets\, film and websites to strengthen the labor movement. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050621 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050619 GEO:39.015200;-76.980600 LOCATION:National Labor College\, 10000 New Hampshire Ave.\, Silver Spring\ , Maryland\, 20903\, United States SUMMARY:Great Labor Arts Exchange UID:20120204T000504EST-VE8Up8h6ER@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.laborheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-974-8040 Email:pjones@aflcio.org DESCRIPTION:The Conference on Creative Organizing\, held in conjunction wit h the Great Labor Arts Exchange\, trains union staff and community organiz ers in creative strategies that will put the zing in your organizing. Ge ographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050621 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050619 GEO:39.015200;-76.980600 LOCATION:National Labor College\, 10000 New Hampshire Ave.\, Silver Spring\ , Maryland\, 20903\, United States SUMMARY:Conference on Creative Organizing UID:20120204T000504EST-9IsmcixSAx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.laborheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:510-849-2064 Email:nicole@ypworldwide.org DESCRIPTION:Y FEST 2005--\nA FREE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL\nMusic * Art * Food * Ac tion * Slam Poetry\n\n21 and Under \n(adult allies welcome)\n\n'Y' does ha lf the world live in poverty?\n'Y' don't 1.2 billion people have access to clean water?\n'Y' do 1500 children die worldwide every hour from preventa ble diseases?\n\nGENERATION Y WANTS ANSWERS.\n \nLive Music By:\nBacklight \, The Gnomes\, New Telepathic Friends\, LVEO\, Youth Movement Records...a nd more! Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050514 GEO:37.779300;-122.417000 LOCATION:Civic Center Plaza\, (Outside City Hall)\, San Francisco\, Califor nia\, 94102\, United States SUMMARY:Y Fest 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-puOes0KnAp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.givingrevolution.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:francoantonetti@earthlink.net DESCRIPTION:The author\,Franco Antonetti\, is providing all his Library eve nts for FREE.He wishes to visit as many readers as possible in 2005 in\na casual way and face to face to discuss his life experiences and the how an d why he wrote his book.The LA Times reviewed the book and also remarked h ow interesting that more seniors are writing memoirs than ever before.We h ave a great deal to say\, and everyone can provide their input.If this eve nt is not convenient for you\, contact Franco and schedule one closer to y ou. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050926T150000 GEO:40.473400;-75.775200 LOCATION:15200 Kutztown Rd\, Rohrbach Lib.\, Kutztown\, Pennsylvania\, 1953 0\, United States SUMMARY:Free Library Event - Meet Franco Antonetti. UID:20120204T000504EST-ne3PWAzlmg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.francoantonetti.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:541-592-4334 Email:annette@sprynet.com DESCRIPTION:“SISTERS OF THE SISKIYOUâ€�\; S.O.S.\nWOMEN'S RESISTANC E TO BISCUIT FOREST DESTRUCTION: PART II\nMONDAY\, MAY 16 – Women of all ages & demographics: Been wanting to step up? Now’s the time!!\n \nRIG HT NOW - we have a disproportionate opportunity to make a huge impact\, be cause the fleeting and fickle eye of the national media has noticed us!! It’s mealtime\, ladies. Letter writing and attending meetings isn’t e nough anymore. So help save the Siskiyou Wild River’s area from further rape – and let’s help prevent deceitful “salvage loggingâ€�\; hoaxes like the illegal “Biscuit Fire Recovery Projectâ€�\; from d estroying Old-Growth & Roadless areas nationwide! Folks interested in part icipating should attend these meetings where much training and organizing will occur\; with “non-violenceâ€�\;\, “know your rightsâ€ᦙ 3\; and “radical cheerleadingâ€�\; workshops. Spread the word. Or ganize\, organize\, organize…don’t wait for anyone else\, please plug in & do it yourself!! The devil’s in the details & we need you. \nAshlan d: April 28th & May 10th @ 7:00 PM - call Carey 482-6670 or Dot 482-3269 for location. Possibly also a third meeting in between these dates. \nGra nts Pass: May 2 and May 9th @ 6:00PM and May 14 @4:00PM - “Creative Alt ernativesâ€�\; \; 229 G street (next to Grants Pass Museum of Art) c all Annette for more info: 592-4334.\nTakilma: 6:30PM\, May 3rd and May 10 th\, at Wyldwood’s\, call for directions & info: 592-4401\nCome to weekl y Biscuit Alliance meetings: Wednesday’s @ 5:30 Pm. Held at the Selma Co mmunity Center. (On 199 in Selma\, look for Coyote Coffee Stand)\nSupport people\, musicians\, artists\, independent media\, dogs\, and kids: bring it all!! Crazy and serious signs\, unique messaging\, puppets\, let’s b e in rare and LARGE form!! There are plenty of support roles - that men ca n fill as well. (We like men!!) There will also be other meetings in Rose burg\, Eugene\, Portland\, San Francisco\, etc. Announcements will appear: pass them on & watch for newer flyers.\nTo get involved\, call Dot\; 482- 3269\, Annette\; 592-4334\, Kerul\; 301-3892\, Joan\; 592-4335 or the Wild Siskiyou Action Line\; 659-2682. For more general info on the Biscuit\, r esistance and all such pertaining to 'Siskiyou Summer' check websites: www .o2collective.org www.kswild.org www.siskiyou.org www.biscuit.n3.net www.rogueimc.org scascadiarising.org\n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050516 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:Sisters for the Siskiyou: Act II UID:20120204T000504EST-vUpG01jh42@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:216-233-4400 Email:aguy@frognet.net DESCRIPTION:The SSC’s Student Environmental Leadership Trainings are week-l ong programs\, led by the nation’s top student activists\, to teach you ho w to develop strong\, effective groups that can tackle serious environment al issues. Throughout the week\, the program focuses on helping you prepar e to take what you have learned and put it to the test at your school.\n\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050730 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050723 GEO:40.357200;-75.940200 LOCATION:French Creek State Park\, Reading\, Pennsylvania\, 19601\, United States SUMMARY:SSC Student Environmental Leadership Training (SPROG) Pennsylvania UID:20120204T000504EST-z4cbA8UHil@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org/t/sprogs.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-727-8610 Email:yds@dsausa.org DESCRIPTION:National conference for youth activists with Noam Chomsky\, Bar bara Ehrenreich\, and others!\n\nSAVE THE DATE: \n***********************\ nJUSTICE BEYOND BORDERS\nDemocracy & Socialism in the 21st Century\nwww.yd susa.org/news/justice-beyond-borders\n\nFEBRUARY 16-18\, 2007 \nNew York C ity\nFriday Location: TBA\nSaturday and Sunday: HS of the Humanities\; 351 W. 18th B/W 8th and 9th Aves\n***********************\n\nThe Young Democr atic Socialists (YDS) is proud to announce that Noam Chomsky\, Barbara Ehr enreich and Gayatri Spivak will be among our keynote speakers at our annua l outreach conference in New York City. Mark your calendars for the Presi dents\\' Day weekend. The conference will bring together youth activists and leading left-wing figures from accross the country for workshops\, tra inings\, parties and debates. You can register now and save money: www.ds ausa.org/yds/Feb2007/confreg.html\n\nWe encourage campus groups to plan ah ead and apply for financial support from their schools as early as possibl e. For tips check out:http: www.ydsusa.org/news/tips-on-conference-econom izing/\n\nYou can download and distribute the \\'JUSTICE BEYOND BORDERS: D emocracy and Socialism in the 21st Century\\' conference flyer here: www.y dsusa.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/save%20the%20date.pdf \n\nConta ct us if you have any questions\, want to volunteer at the conference or n eed help with fundraising or transportation needs. \n\nHelp us spread the word! \n\nPrint out the flyer and sign people up to join us in NYC on th e 3-day vacation weekend: Feb. 16-18\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070218 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070216 GEO:40.709700;-74.003600 LOCATION:New York City\, New York\, 10038\, United States SUMMARY:Justice Beyond Borders: Democracy and Socialism in the 21st Century UID:20120204T000504EST-jUsdC853pa@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ydsusa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:climatecampaign@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:CLIMATE CAMPAIGN SUMMER SESSION 2005\n \nSave the date! The Cl imate Campaign's 3rd Annual Summer Session will be held in Boston August 1 1 th-15th\, with the possibility of an additional campaign training sessio n August 16th-17th! Food and housing will be provided. This year's sessi on will include fieldtrips to local environmental organizations\, presenta tions by a range of topic experts\, a diversity training\, and lots of tim e for the play\, planning\, and visioning that will make the Climate Campa ign a continued force for cohesive\, meaningful Northeast Climate Action! \n Check back at www.climatecampaign.org for registration info and more de tails in the coming weeks. Email us to make sure you get the latest infor mation!\n \nThis training is geared toward young climate activists of all backgrounds and levels of experience as well as interested others.\n \nSee you in Boston this August!\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050817 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050811 GEO:42.342000;-71.096800 LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02115\, United States SUMMARY:Climate Campaign Summer Session 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-Ocd7sSdNLP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.climatecampaign.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:engagingourworld@berea.edu DESCRIPTION:The objective of the conference is “raise awareness among stude nts\, in our region of the country to contemporary problems confronting ou r global society\, empower them to creatively engage these problems and pa rticipate in the creation of a better and safe world.” Ultimately\, we hop e that out of this tradition we can begin to build a rich culture of globa l and national civic engagement among students in the South. It would be n aïve to assume that we can immediately make activists out of all the stude nts attending\, but we believe that the conference would have been a succe ss if students are exposed to the issues the conference will cover. \nThe conference will cover such topics as: Trade and Economic Justice\, Global Aids\, Environmental Justice\, World Peace\, Human Rights\, World Hunger\, Mountaintop Removal\, GMO’s and Biodiversity\, Climate Change and Peak Oi l.\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20051023 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20051021 GEO:37.716400;-84.299700 LOCATION:CELTS\, CPO 2170\, Berea College\, Berea\, Kentucky\, 40404\, Unit ed States SUMMARY:Engaging Our World: A Southeastern Global Leadership Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-UUTL0VaZsV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.engagingourworld.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:katherine.mceachern@ssc.org DESCRIPTION:We’re focusing on Organizing 101\, Communication Skills\, Campa ign Organizing\, and Environmental Issues. We are looking for College & HS students who want to help build the Southeast into an environmental power house. Our program is limited to 30 students\, we know it’s a crime… but w e want to be able to give the one on one time that you deserve. The cost o f the week-long program is $120\, but financial assistance is available to those who qualify. To register e-mail Katherine or visit SSC's website ww w.SSC.org\n Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050619 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050613 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, United States SUMMARY:SSC Summer Training Progam- Tennessee UID:20120204T000504EST-rF6ljv5ZT2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:How can organizations and community organizers more effectively engage diverse communities on tax issues? The Raise the ‘Roots conferen ce will examine this mission-critical question and offer practical strateg ies and best practices for individuals and organizations to achieve this g oal.\n\nParticipants will learn about communications that resonate with di fferent communities’ cultures\, hear about successful organizing strateg ies from across the country\, and learn how diverse communities interact w ith media.\n \n\nDATE: Please note the date has been changed from Oct. 4-5 th!\nTuesday\, October 18th\, 12:00pm - 5:00pm (lunch provided)\nWednesday \, October 19th\, 9:00am - 2:00pm (breakfast and lunch provided)\n \nLOCAT ION:\nSEIU offices in downtown Boston (26 West Street\, Boston\, MA 02111) .\nAccessible by public transportation.\n \nCOST:\nRegistration is $60 unt il September 20th ($100 after Sept. 20th). Allies and advocates in the tax fairness movement are welcome to attend. Limited scholarships are also av ailable. Register today!\n \n \nThis conference is right for you if you ar e:\n\n * Part of a community organization that is effectively engaged w ith diverse communities and wish to become involved in tax and revenue iss ues. \n * Part of an organization that is focused on tax and revenue is sues and want to do a better job involving and appealing to diverse consti tuencies. \n * Community leaders and organizers who wish to learn curre nt strategies and best practices for engaging communities of color through all forms of media.\n\n \nCalling All Workshops! \nThe Raise the ‘Roots conference organizers invite your workshop proposals! \n \nEach workshop should provide perspective on how can organizations and community organiz ers can more effectively engage communities of color on tax issues. We enc ourage submissions that include real-world\, grassroots experiences from w hich fellow attendees can extract practical tips and strategies.\n \nDeadl ine for workshop proposals is August 5\, 2011. Learn more...\n \n \nHosted by the Tax Fairness Organizing Collaborative\nThe conference is organized by the Tax Fairness Organizing Collaborative (TFOC)\, a network of state- level grassroots organizations that advocate for progressive and adequate state taxes. The TFOC is a project of United for a Fair Economy\, an econo mic justice nonprofit based in Boston. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111019 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111018 GEO:42.349800;-71.061000 LOCATION:26 West Street (SEIU Office)\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Raise the Roots UID:20120204T000504EST-vHnUXRtsuR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://faireconomy.org/conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:charlie@forestethics.org DESCRIPTION:April 11th-Let’s do some Spring Cleaning on Victoria’s Secret!\ n\nwww.victoriasdirtysecret.net/actioncenter \n\nSpringtime is almost upon us\, and you know what that means--flowers are budding\, birds are singin g\, and also…SPRING CLEANING. That’s right--Spring Cleaning\, the time to break out your brooms and dusters\, and clean up all that dirt and dust th at’s been accumulating. \n\nWe at ForestEthics believe that Spring Cleanin g does not stop at the confines of your home. Some companies need a good s pring cleaning to make sure they’re not engaged in dirty activities like l ogging Endangered Forests and instead are cleaning themselves up by using more recycled paper and adopting more sustainable logging practices. This Spring\, Victoria’s Secret definitely needs a good scrubbing\, but we’re g oing to need your help to do it!\n\nAll winter\, Victoria’s Secret has bee n mailing out those pesky catalogs\, printed on paper sourced from places like the Great Boreal Forest of Canada\, one of the most important forests in the world for providing us with clean water and air and protecting us against global warming. Over a million of Victoria’s Secret’s’ dirty catal ogs go out every single day without almost no recycled content.\n\nOn Apri l 11th\, join ForestEthics and help us do a thorough Spring Cleaning on Vi ctoria’s Secret. Tell them that their dirty practice of destroying the wor ld’s Endangered Forests for their catalogs needs to be cleaned up and pron to! \n\n\nWhat can YOU do?\nWe’d love to send you an action packet\, that has great Spring Cleaning action ideas and many tools that will help you p lan an action. \nTo get involved\, add your action to the list\, and get f act sheets\, postcards\, or other materials for your event\, go to www.vic toriasdirtysecret.net/dayofaction \, email catalogs@forestethics.org \, or call 1-800-725-0087.\n\nJOIN US ON APRIL 11th to protect Endangered Fores ts from Victoria’s Secret’s destructive practices. \n Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060411 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Victoria's Dirty Secret DOA UID:20120204T000504EST-egouiV3VhB@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.victoriasdirtysecret.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:207-773-3123 Email:uhrinews@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Admission is free (bring your lunch)9:00AM-5:00PM\nPlaces of wo rship have unique advantages often ignored by activists: regular weekly ca ptive audience\, system for collecting\, disbursing and reporting funds\, tax exempt privileges for donors\, opportunities for networking and missio ns that are largely centered around loving\, caring and serving humanity. For example\; “…the Son of man came not to be served but to serve others a nd give his life…” Jesus of Nazareth. In a materialistic culture\, places of worship need the enthusiasm\, zeal and dynamism of activists if they ar e to remain alive and relevant in society. Activists need to listen\, lear n and communicate with people outside their group. Torli Krua is seeking t o organize small groups of human rights activists within churches. Their m ission is to inspire\, inform and involve parishioners in the real world t hrough advocacy\, fundraising and cross-culture dialogue to benefit local and national grassroots and community-based organizations. This workshop is intended to target evangelical Christians. However\, it will certainly benefit anyone serious about communicating with other human beings from di verse backgrounds\, religions\, cultures and ethnicity. Presented by Torl i Krua\, President\, universal Human Rights International\, Rev. Mahn Kru a\, founder of Ziah Mission\, Dr. Gregg Ditwiler\, Emmanuel Gospel Center. \n \n Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050521T083000 GEO:43.658800;-70.262400 LOCATION:360 Canco Road\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States SUMMARY:Refugee Workshop: Evangelicals Transcend Cultural\, Race & Language Barriers UID:20120204T000504EST-sxxEmbvbOu@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A free\, weeklong celebration of Palestinian culture and societ y.\n\nWe invite regional audiences to explore and celebrate through cinema the rich diversity of Palestinian life\, culture\, society\, and politics .\n\nThis groundbreaking event aims to provide Philadelphians with an in-d epth political and cultural context for issues that are often over-simplif ied in the media\, and to promote films that open a space for dialogue and exchange about equality and justice.\n\nAt various venues throughout the city\, this free festival will show feature-length dramas\, documentaries\ , and short films\, accompanied by discussions with filmmakers and scholar s as well as performances.\n\nThis festival is supported in part by the Pe nnsylvania Humanities Council\, the Federal-State Partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. We are also grateful for the support of the A. J. Muste Memorial Institute\, as well as our many generous co-sponsor Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050522 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050515 GEO:39.957300;-75.187000 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19143\, United States SUMMARY:Philadelphia Palestine Film Festival 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-frOHNDud5l@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.philadelphiapalestinefilmfestival.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A conference to explore and celebrate the many ways queers cons ciously construct femininity. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050530 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050527 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington\, 98102\, United States SUMMARY:Queering Feminity UID:20120204T000504EST-bELJTU0W5c@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.femmeconference.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT\nOver 350 youth (ages 13-19) and adult alli es from every region of the country who are involved in efforts for social \, economic\, & environmental justice.\nParticipants are mainly youth of c olor\, low income youth\, LGBTQ youth\, immigrant youth\, & other young pe ople facing social or political oppressions.\nFun & interactive workshops that build skills for taking action in your community & for developing cam paigns.\nSessions on issues important to young people (including education \, juvenile justice\, homophobia\, violence\, sexual health\, environmenta l racism\, labor injustices\, immigrant rights\, etc.).\nOpportunities and resources that can help organizations grow\, including fundraising\, tech nology\, and research skills.\nArt\, music\, poetry\, dance through open m ics and other evening events.\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n\nYOUTH (ages 13-19)\, Youth Organizers\, Intermediaries\, Allies\, Funders\, & Anyone who wants to learn more about youth organizing!!\n\nSpace is limited for 350 partici pants\; organizations are encouraged to each send a maximum of 8 youth par ticipants and at least one staff person\, organizer\, or leader over the a ge of 18.\nWHAT DOES IT COST?\n\nYou will need to pay registration fees. Y ou will also need to pay lodging fees if you are coming from out of town. Other expenses during the Gathering include travel to/from the airport\, e xtra meals\, transportation\, shopping\, or other activities. Limited scho larships are available to help with expenses\; applications must be receiv ed by April 15th. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050529 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050526 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington\, 98102\, United States SUMMARY:4th Annual National Gathering for Youth Organizing UID:20120204T000504EST-MvU14WpVxp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.youthaction.net/Events/nationalgathering2005.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:jberg@suffolk.edu DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Leo Panitch\n\nBuilding on our very successful 2004 conference at the University of Oxford\, “Globalization or Imperiali sm? Theoretical and Practical Perspectives\,” this year’s conference will continue the discussion we started there. What difference does it make if a resistance movement is characterized as “against globalization\,” “for g lobal justice\,” or “anti-imperialist?” Do those who speak of “Empire” mea n something different from those who speak of “Imperialism?” How should we assess the present US government’s claim that it is spreading democracy t hrough conquest?\n\nWe invite three kinds of papers:\nTheoretical analyses of the discourses of globalization and/or empire\,\nEmpirical analyses of the present conjuncture\, either globally or as applied to particular reg ions or countries\, and\nStudies of global\, national\, and local movement s of resistance\, whether focused on the activities or the theoretical dis course of such movements.\n\nThe conference will begin the afternoon of 3 June and continue through 5 June. There will be a wine reception\, keynote speaker\, and conference dinner on the night of 3 June. Rooms with breakf ast are available on the Suffolk University campus for US$69 per night. Do uble rooms are also available\, as are extended stays.\n Geographical Sco pe: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050605 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050603 GEO:42.353800;-71.102400 LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States SUMMARY:Globalization and Empire: Discourses and Practices of Resistance UID:20120204T000504EST-4u26DLsuKt@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The thinking through action organizing committee is giving inte rested individuals advance notice of an upcoming conference planned in hon or of Jack O’Dell\, veteran organizer of the civil rights\, peace\, and la bor movements in the United States.\n\nThis conference\, to be held at Sim on Fraser University’s downtown Vancouver campus in June 2005\, seeks to b ring together scholars\, activists\, and organizers from across North Amer ica not only to discuss the history of social movements around the world\, but also how this history can help to broaden our understanding of the st ruggles for social justice taking place in the present context. Discussion s throughout the two days will centre on the need for emphasizing strong t heoretical understandings of the political role that progrressive social m ovements have played while maintaining a focus on the practical objectives of organizing\, mobilizing and movement building.\n\nThe Thinking Through Action conference will be held concurrently and in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest Labour History Association (PNLHA) Conference. This yea r the conference is celebrating the 100-year anniversary founding of the I ndustrial Workers of the World (IWW) by considering the Wobblies' enduring contribution to the labour and social justice movements and their current influence. Click here for the PNLHA Call for Papers. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050611 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050610 GEO:49.277300;-123.113000 LOCATION:Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre\, Vancouver\, British Colum bia\, V6B 5K3\, Canada SUMMARY:Thinking Through Action: Twentieth-Century Social Movements and The ir Legacy UID:20120204T000504EST-TRRZBNxz33@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sfu.ca/~thinkact/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The annual conference of the US National Women’s Studies Associ ation (NWSA) provides a forum for an exchange of ideas and a showcase for creative activities of women engaged in the theory and practice of Women’s Studies\, feminist education and lifestyles.\n\n\nOur 26th Annual Confere nce is in Florida\, a mecca of environmental concerns from the ecological fragility of the everglades\, to the exploration of extra-terrestrial envi ronments and from the child-friendly environments of Fantasy and Adventure Lands to the deadly failure of foster care. Our theme is “Women and the E nvironment: Globalizing and Mobilizing” with internationally known Keynote Speaker\, Dr. Vandana Shiva.\n\nMany terms have been used: ecofeminism\, envirofeminism\, ecological feminism\, feminist ecology to describe what e merged in the 1980’s as a third wave of feminism. The discourse has embrac ed an increasingly diverse body of scholarship and activism addressing the complex relationships and theoretical orientations women have with their external physical and social environments and their internal physiological and psychological environments.\n\nWe invite proposals on a broad range o f topics on women and the environment\, including but not limited to: \nen vironmental justice\,\nenvironmental racism\,\nagromedicine\,\nwomen’s hea lth\,\nreproductive technologies\,\nanimal rights\,\nsocial ecology\,\nbio regionalism\,\nindigenous rights\,\nbiopolitics\,\ngenetic and bio-enginee ring\,\nbiodiversity\,\nsustainability\,\nenvironmental ethics\,\nwomen-in -development\,\nspiritualism\,\nhistory\,\nhousehold ecology and economy\, \nfood safety and security\,\ndemography\, and \neconomics.\n\nWe welcome a multiplicity of voices on these topics and encourage interdisciplinary a nd cross-cultural proposals from all fields embracing Women’s Studies.\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050611 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050609 GEO:28.545200;-81.373300 LOCATION:Orlando\, Florida\, 32801\, United States SUMMARY:Women and the Environment: Globalizing and Mobilizing UID:20120204T000504EST-r0uRltXveF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nwsaconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@blackradicalcongress.org DESCRIPTION:The Black Radical Congress will hold its 2005 meeting this year in Atlanta\, GA from June 17-19th at Georgia State University.\n\nThis ye ar's event will be action-packed. Here is only some of what you can expect : \n\n\nInstitutes\, Workshops\, Trainings \nDocumentary Screenings \nCrea tive Performances \nPan-Africanism \nAnti-Prison Industrial Complex \nEndi ng Occupation and Preventing Invasion \nRepealing No Child Left Behind \nB uilding Progressive Voting Blocs Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050619 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050617 GEO:33.844400;-84.474100 LOCATION:Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30301\, United States SUMMARY:Black Radical Congress 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-xNAC2lxvz6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.blackradicalcongress.org/comingevents.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Every two years\, alternating with the National Conference\, we hold a regional conference for the purpose of growing workplace democracy and educating the cooperative workforce. This year's conference is hosted by the School of Community Economic Development at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester\, New Hampshire. \n\nThere will be more than 30 workshops covering topics that include building the workplace democracy mo vement and creating and managing democractic workplaces. A keynote by Will iam Greider\, bestselling author of The Soul of Capitalism: Opening Paths to a Moral Economy\, will happen on Saturday\, as well as other special ev ents. Find out more about the 2005 Conference. Geographical Scope: Region al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050717 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050715 GEO:42.988500;-71.462100 LOCATION:Manchester\, New Hampshire\, 03101\, United States SUMMARY:Democratic Workplaces: Growing Stronger Together UID:20120204T000504EST-uV4Vt4P7j6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.east.usworker.coop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:We live at a time when billions are spent on an increasingly un popular war while politicians plot to rob retirees and the disabled of the ir Social Security\; when the Democratic Party talks more about finding 'c ommon ground' with conservatives than of opposing them\; and when the medi a acts as a propaganda arm of the Pentagon and the U.S. government. Clearl y\, the need for an alternative on the left—an alternative that speaks to the millions of ordinary people who are fed up with war\, attacks on worke rs and threats to our civil rights—is more pressing than ever. Building th at alternative is up to us—and Socialism 2005 is a great place to start. \ n\n\n \nMarchers in a demonstration against the occupations of Iraq and Af ghanistan\, San Francisco\, March 2005. \n\n\nSocialism 2005 provides a fo rum where activists from today’s fightbacks can come together to discuss h ow we can rebuild the left and win a world where ordinary people will deci de the priorities of our society. \n\nYou’re invited to take part in more than 100 discussions on the issues facing activists and the left today\, t he socialist tradition\, political theory and much more—all aimed at armin g a new generation with the ideas they need to change the world. Geograph ical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050704 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050701 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, 60625\, United States SUMMARY:Socialism 2005 - Build the Left Alternative UID:20120204T000504EST-GmOuAL9kDT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.socialismconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:susan.ambler@maryvillecollege.edu DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050605 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050603 GEO:35.799100;-83.885200 LOCATION:Maryville College\, Maryville\, Tennessee\, 37804\, United States SUMMARY:Building a Movement for Social Justice through Community Based Educ ation UID:20120204T000504EST-6SVp2OL5ee@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:SGC 2005 will be held on the weekend of Friday\, June 17 - Sund ay\, June 19\, on the campus of Louisiana State University\, in Baton Roug e\, Louisiana. Check-in will begin at 4pm on Friday afternoon. There will be entertainment and social events (such as live music and movie shows) on Friday night. Sessions will begin on Saturday morning at 9:00 am and cont inue until 5:00 pm Saturday evening. For entertainment and socializing the re will be live music and movies shows again on Saturday night. Sessions w ill begin at 9:00 am on Sunday morning and will continue until 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoon.\nWhy a Southern Girls Convention?\n\nThe history of the South is a history of oppression--of misogyny\, militant white supremacy\, classism\, homophobia. But it is also a history of radical resistence: th e home of Sarah and Angelina Grimké\, Rosa Parks\, Fannie Lou Hamer\, Case y Hayden and Rita Mae Brown. As Southern feminists that history is our his tory\; and the realities we confront in our lives today come out of those two sides of the South. Southern Girls Convention is devoted to exploring those two sides and coming together to change them from within.\n\nWe are holding a Southern Girls Convention because we choose to embrace our histo ry of struggle and to join it. We refuse to write off the South\, and as S outherners we refuse to let the bullies and tyrants of history act in our name. Deep in the heart of the so-called “Red States” we are working toget her to continue the South's unique history of struggle\, to make our home a more free\, safe\, and just place to live. To build the Beloved Communit y. Because the free and constructive flow of ideas\, questions\, and infor mation about our lives and our communities\, without fear of ridicule or b acklash\, will benefit our communities--and people everywhere.\n\nWe are h olding the Southern Girls Convention because we need to unite\, create a n etwork\, and become empowered. Because the South is our home. Our struggle is here. Our time is now. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050619 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050617 GEO:30.449200;-91.185600 LOCATION:Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, 70801\, United States SUMMARY:Seventh Annual Southern Girls Convention UID:20120204T000504EST-v370Z3oRUO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.southerngirlsconvention.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Havens Center seeks to promote progressive social and polit ical change through engagement with the activist community in Madison and beyond. The principal vehicle for this effort is RadFest/Midwest Social Fo rum\, an annual conference for progressive activists and academics held th e weekend after Memorial Day.\n\nThe central goal of the conference is to contribute to social movement building by providing organizers\, activists \, community members\, and intellectuals the opportunity to come together to discuss issues\, strengthen networks\, and devise strategies for progre ssive social\, economic\, and political change. In recent years\, the conf erence has grown considerably\, becoming an increasingly important annual gathering for progressives from \nthroughout the upper Midwest and beyond. \n\n Download this year's program\n\nThe conference is held at the George Williams - Lake Geneva Campus of Aurora University 240 acres of rolling\, wooded hillside located on the shores of Lake Geneva in Williams Bay\, WI\ , approximately 70 miles southeast of Madison\, 80 miles northwest of Chic ago\, and 50 miles southwest of Milwaukee. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050605 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050603 GEO:42.691300;-88.635000 LOCATION:Williams Bay\, Wisconsin\, 53191\, United States SUMMARY:Radfest / Midwest Social Forum 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-skkMcUdUh8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.radfest.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Two years ago\, a new surge of community organizing in Portland rose to confront sexist behavior and issues surrounding sexual assault. M eetings\, debates\, actions\,grass roots organizing\, and collectives form ed to create discussion about these sensitive topics\, and support survivo rs of sexual assault while holding perpetrators accountable. The energy an d work of dedicated people continues to create safer spaces for survivors and communities to comfortably and safely attend and participate in public events\, shows and daily activities. Safer spaces are vital to survivors' lives and healthy intentional communities. \n\nHowever\, there is still a long way to go. A great need still exists in the entire progressive commu nity for dialogue and action regarding issues of sexual assault. With all this energy culminating and visions forming for the road ahead a conferenc e was born. We are a group of people from various left/radical/activist co mmunities that are putting together a 3-day conference called Born In Flam es.The Born in Flames Conference will provide a time and place to share id eas\, experience and education\, and to raise awareness through workshops\ , discussions and speakers. This conference aims to empower and emphasize the voices of survivors and their allies within a safer space. We need wor kshop coordinators\, keynote speakers\, your input\, your ideas\, donation s\, volunteers\, and suggestions. \n\nTHE BORN IN FLAMES CONFERENCE WILL B E JUNE 24 TO 26 AT PSU IN PORTLAND OREGON.\n\nOur statement of purpose is as follows:\nBorn In Flames is a 3-day conference addressing sexual assaul t from a radical perspective and addressing the unique needs our communiti es have. We will focus on education\, support and accountability. We would like people from all over to come and share their ideas and experiences. Also\, we are looking for volunteers\, workshop facilitators and donations .\n\nThe opening day will focus on community and personal education\, with a goal of empowering participants with tools and knowledge that will usef ul for the remainder of the conference. Workshops with break down myths an d develop a broad understanding of sexual assault\, as well as how it can effect people in different ways.\n\nThe second day will focus on support. Workshops and discussions will be geared towards providing information\, t ools and resources for survivors to become public as well as where and how to find outside support. This day will also present skills to create a wh ole community more supportive of survivors.\n\nThe final day of workshops we hope to hash out a common understanding of accountability in our commun ities\, and to develop an understanding around this idea but know there ca n never be one set definition. We will look at past examples and work towa rd new sustainable\, creative solutions. Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050626 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050624 GEO:45.498900;-122.693000 LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon\, 97201\, United States SUMMARY:Born In Flames Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-bI6zl09hN9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://borninflames.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:571-321-0650 Email:progress@capitolnetworkinc.com DESCRIPTION:This summer\, more than 500 progressive students from college a nd university campuses across the country will gather in Washington\, D.C. \, for the first annual Campus Progress National Student Conference.\n\nA one-day crash course that explores progressive student leadership from an insider’s perspective\, the Conference will feature a powerful schedule of skill-building workshops\; effective advocacy and media training seminars \; and panels and forums led by some of the top progressive newsmakers we’ ve been talking about at CampusProgress.org.\n\nConfirmed speakers so far include: Thomas Frank\, bestselling author of “What’s The Matter With Kans as?”\; Dee Dee Myers\, White House Press Secretary to President Clinton an d consultant to NBC’s “The West Wing”\; Adonal Foyle\, starting center\, N BA Golden State Warriors\, and founder\, Democracy Matters\; Carol Browner \, Administrator\, Environmental Protection Agency\, under President Clint on\; John Passacantando\, executive director\, Greenpeace US\; Susan Rice\ , Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs\, Clinton Administratio n\; Donna Brazile\, political strategist.\n\nThis is a chance for progress ive students to connect and network with other students\, top political le aders\, policy experts\, and journalists from all over the country. It’s a n opportunity to directly engage with Campus Progress by sharing your stor ies\, your campus strategies\, and your views. It’s a time for you to spea k up about the issues that matter most to you.\n\nFor more information and to register by June 15\, visit www.CampusProgress.org. Geographical Scop e: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050713T083000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Washington Convention Center\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Progress National Student Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-kNauVlCufg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusprogress.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:502-209-5382 Email:iarras@kdva.org DESCRIPTION:The Keeping Perspective and Challenging Perceptions Conference\ n\nThis year's invited speakers promise new perspectives on the work that we do! I hope you will come and join us for a social and the conference! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.\n \nInvited speakers i nclude: \nRoberto Rodriguez\, Columnist\, Column of the Americas \nTamika Middleton\, Critical Resistance\, New Orleans\, LA\nDr. Brian Rich\, Assoc iate Professor of Sociology at Transylvania University\, AHU\nRosa Martin\ , AHEC\nRoger Goodman\, King County Bar Association\, WA\nRandi Ewing\, La Voz\nRadika Singh and Farah Malik\, Breakthrough\, NY\nEd Dove\, Lexingto n Human Rights Commission\nSunil Mansukhani\, DOJ\, Civil Rights Division\ n \n \n \nThis year's conference will feature a Silent Auction and a book sale\, and as always\, breakfast\, lunch and snacks are included (oh\, and don't forget the social!).\n \nAt this year's social\, we will be featuri ng a documentary trilingual (English\, Spanish\, and Nahuatl) film entitle d San Ce Tojuan: Nosotros Somos Uno that will be open to the public. \n \nThis year\, you may also register by providing requested information in the body of an email. Hope to see you there! Geographical Scope: Stat e DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050603 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050602T180000 GEO:38.045600;-84.496000 LOCATION:Lexington Public Library\, 140 East Main\, Lexington\, Kentucky\, 40507\, United States SUMMARY:2005 Migrant Network Coalition Annual Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-NOf1lNUfoZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mnclex.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:831 Email:clopezsalinas@aol.com DESCRIPTION:A group of about 50 dedicated student came together to organize this event. Our part of our city has a negative image an we are tying to prove everyone that it is not waht they think it is. A local news station broadcasted a report on East Salinas\, they made it look really scary. The y made it seem as if there are only gangmembers in EastSalinas. It is not relly true\, there are many positive things that we have to offer. We will try to show everyone in this event. First\, we will have a showcase\, at our local library\, of students work from different ethnic groups that sho ws their linguistic achievements. Then students will provide a walking tou r of a two- block area of the ALisal Community. We will conclude at Alisal High School where students will perform different ethnic songs and dances . We will also have different ethnic dishes that will be sold at a resonab le price (mone collected will be donated to our libraries). Questions or c omments please contact Mrs. Ethelvina McDowell at (831)796-7600 Geographi cal Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050528T100000 GEO:36.682900;-121.612000 LOCATION:777 Williams Road\, Salinas\, California\, 93905\, United States SUMMARY:Cultural Awareness Celebration UID:20120204T000504EST-fz7ILWM3pe@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:On May 3\, 2005\, the Women's Foundation of California embarked on a month-long tour throughout the state. At each stop\, we will host li stening sessions to bring together diverse members of each local community including community leaders\, government officials\, community-based orga nizations and funders. These events will provide opportunities for women\, girls and their families to share local challenges and to discuss solutio ns for change. In the Fall\, we will release a report in Sacramento summar izing the Tour's findings.\n\nKeynote speaker: Dr. Anita Marks\, a board- certified Family Practice physician at Kaiser Permanente's Glendale Medica l Office. Her reputation as a leader in the field of women's health has be en earned through several years of advocacy and leadership.\n\nGuest Spear ker: Erin Brockovich Ellis\, Erin Brockovich Ellis\, Director of Environm ental Research at Masry and Vititoe\, is an environmental activist and pub lic health investigator. Erin is perhaps best known for her solo investiga tion of a Chromium 6 leak from Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Compress or Station that had contaminated groundwater. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050526T093000 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:Japanese American National Museum\, 369 First Street\, Los Angeles \, California\, 90012\, United States SUMMARY:Creating a Statewide Agenda with The Road to Equity Tour - Los Ange les UID:20120204T000504EST-x9RDKLsEew@69.73.141.125 URL:http://womensfoundca.org/news_road.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:On May 3\, 2005\, the Women's Foundation of California embarked on a month-long tour throughout the state. At each stop\, we will host li stening sessions to bring together diverse members of each local community including community leaders\, government officials\, community-based orga nizations and funders. These events will provide opportunities for women\, girls and their families to share local challenges and to discuss solutio ns for change. In the Fall\, we will release a report in Sacramento summar izing the Tour's findings.\n\nIn Fresno\, we welcome the insight of Luisa Medina\, to help introduce the event. Luisa Medina has more than twenty-f ive years of experience as an advocate for children and families in Fresno County. She is currently the President of the Fresno Unified School Distr ict Board of Education. She has previously chaired the City of Fresno’s H ousing and Community Development Commission\, and acted as an advisory bod y to the Mayor and City Council on matters related to redevelopment projec ts and the expenditure of federal dollars for revitalization of moderate a nd low-income communities. Ms. Medina is currently the Development Directo r for Central California Legal Services\, Inc. (CCLS). CCLS is the primary provider of free civil legal services in the Central Valley. CCLS provide s assistance in numerous areas including domestic violence and elder abuse prevention\, landlord/tenant\, healthcare access\, education and youth la w\, consumer law\, community economic development\, employee rights and ta xpayer assistance. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050524T130000 GEO:36.729000;-119.772000 LOCATION:Radisson Hotel And Conference Center\, Fresno\, California\, 93721 \, United States SUMMARY:Creating a Statewide Agenda with the Road to Equity Tour - Fresno UID:20120204T000504EST-o8pzTBKG9k@69.73.141.125 URL:http://womensfoundca.org/news_road.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:On May 3\, 2005\, the Women's Foundation of California embarked on a month-long tour throughout the state. At each stop\, we will host li stening sessions to bring together diverse members of each local community including community leaders\, government officials\, community-based orga nizations and funders. These events will provide opportunities for women\, girls and their families to share local challenges and to discuss solutio ns for change. In the Fall\, we will release a report in Sacramento summar izing the Tour's findings.\n\nKeynote Speaker: Dolores C. Huerta\nDolores C. Huerta\, co-founder and First Vice President Emeritus of the United Far m Workers of America\, AFL-CIO (UFW) and current President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation\, has played a major role in the American civil rights m ovement for over forty years. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050524T130000 GEO:35.483500;-119.008000 LOCATION:Bakersfield Museum Of Art\, 1930 R Street\, Bakersfield\, Californ ia\, 93301\, United States SUMMARY:Creating a Statewide Agenda with The Road to Equity Tour - Bakersfi eld UID:20120204T000504EST-0HUcvuc0lw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://womensfoundca.org/news_road.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:215-552-8722 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:Support the Uhuru Movement & African community struggle for dem ocratic rights and justice!\n\n• Videos of victims families speaking out & community resistance to police terror in St. Petersburg\, FL\n• Mary Edwa rds - stop the forced displacement of African communities!\n• Kamau Beckte mba - Uhuru Movement\n\n20 years ago the city of Philadelphia dropped a bo mb on the MOVE family\, murdering eleven men\, women & children & destroyi ng 61 homes. No one has ever been held accountable for the hideous crime\, & MOVE members are portrayed in the media as responsible for it.\n\n85 ye ar old Mary Edwards is facing $4 million in fines from the Borough of Medi a for phony housing citations. African people are losing their homes & com munities to greedy speculators & white families.\n\nIn St. Petersburg\, Fl orida\, sheriffs murdered Marquell McCullough & Jarrell Walker - young\, u narmed African men. The outraged community & Uhuru Movement are under atta ck for resisting state-sponsored terror.\n\nLearn the Truth & Take Action! \n• While the city of Philadelphia portrays the African community as bring ing the violence on itself\, the reality is the the government is waging a vicious attack against the black community here & in cities all over the U.S.\n• White developers and home-buyers are greedily gobbling up huge sec tors of North\, South & West Philly. To clear African families out of thei r neighborhoods the police have intensified the daily harassment\, massive arrests and brutal containment of the community.\n• The Uhuru Movement is leading the organized struggle for real change to empower the black commu nity. In St. Pete the Movement is under serious attack for working for soc ial & economic justice. We must defend the democratic rights of the Africa n community!\n\nJOIN UHURU SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT!\n215-552-8722 • uhuru99@cr itpath.org\n\n\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050523T180000 GEO:39.962600;-75.162900 LOCATION:Robin's Books (2nd Floor)\, 108 S. 13th St.\, Center City\, Philad elphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19107\, United States SUMMARY:Stop the Violence Against the Black Community! UID:20120204T000504EST-VMh1BGvFIf@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-393-1044 Email:slap@jwj.org DESCRIPTION:Are you still pumped from the recent victories at Georgetown an d Washington Universities (amongst others)? Is the adrenaline built up dur ing the National Student Labor Week of Action still rushing through your b ody? Are you ready to ignite the movement for economic justice and worker' s rights of your campus? \n\nJoin us for the National Student Labor Pre-Co nference at the Jobs with Justice Annual Meeting!\n\n-Learn skills that wi ll help build the student movement on your campus.\n\n- Find out which eco nomic justice campaigns students are engaged in and how you can get involv ed.\n\n- Network with student activists from around the country.\n\n- AND MORE!!! \n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050925 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050922T090000 GEO:38.703300;-90.461800 LOCATION:St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63146\, United States SUMMARY:Announcing the Student Labor Pre-Conference and Jobs with Justice A nnual Meeting UID:20120204T000504EST-b6w5ug19tP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.jwj.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:718-290-9280 Email:medard@bigpicturesmallworld.com DESCRIPTION:The Design Science Lab will develop strategies for acheiving th e UN Millennium Development Goals. Participants will learn a methodology t hat will be used to develop strategies for reducing poverty\, hunger and o ther unmet human needs in environmentally sustainable ways. Results of the Lab will be disseminated throughout the world. Geographical Scope: Inter national DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050701 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050624 GEO:40.739000;-73.983500 LOCATION:United Nations\, New York\, New York\, 10010\, United States SUMMARY:Design Science Lab UID:20120204T000504EST-fBcUcsxuFK@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bfi.org/summerlab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:215-833-2843 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:On Saturday June 4 (rain date\, June 5th)\, the Clark Park Peop le's Flea Market will set up between Baltimore and Chester Aves in the par k from 9-5pm. Organized by the African People's Solidarity Committee (APS C) as a fundraiser for the Uhuru Movement for social justice and economic development for the African community\, the Clark Park People's Flea Marke t is designed as an open air flea market that welcomes everyone from near and far to vend\, shop and take in the wonderful\, wild and weird items th at will be for sale. \n\nThe Clark Park People's Flea Market promises to be a fun and educational event for the whole family. For more information\ , including vending\, contact Peg Shaw \nat 215-833-2843 or emailuhuru99@c ritpath.org. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050604T090000 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:Clark Park (West Philly)\, Bet. Baltimore & Chester Aves.\,\, Phil adelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:Clark Park People's Flea Market (Fundraiser for justice for the Bla ck community) UID:20120204T000504EST-NJm9i99hRl@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:215-552-8722 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, June 6 at 7pm an event 'Free Speech Under Attack' w ill be held at the Unitarian Church in Philadelphia\, 2125 Chestnut Street \, featuring Lynne Stewart\, the human rights lawyer recently convicted in New York and facing up to 30 years in prison for defending a leader in th e Arab community. There will be other speakers including public housing ac tivist and Uhuru Movement leader Connie Burton who will discuss the recent cut of her radio show on Pacifica-affiliated WMNF in Tampa\, Florida. For more information contact the African \nPeople's Solidarity Committee at 2 15-552-8722 or email uhuru99@critpath.org. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050606T190000 GEO:40.003400;-75.186800 LOCATION:Unitarian Church\, 2125 Chestnut St.\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania \, 19103\, United States SUMMARY:Free Speech Under Attack! Forum w/Lynn Stewart\, Connie Burton\, an d others UID:20120204T000504EST-vNvMegUkrL@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:mtvprotest@yahoogroups.com DESCRIPTION:PLEASE POST ON YOUR SITE:\n\nMTV has censored a serious stateme nt on the deadly war in Iraq. Nine Inch Nails is banned from performing at the MTV Movie Awards June 4th\, 2005 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Ange les. \n\nAccording to news reports\, NIN wanted to display a picture of Pr esident Bush during the anti-war song 'The Hand That Feeds.' It features l yrics like 'What if this whole crusade's a charade / And behind it all the re's a price to be paid / For the blood on which we dine / Justified in th e name of the holy and the divine.' \n\nMTV says their ban is politically- motivated. While corporations cannot not technically violate the First Ame ndment\, MTV and its parent company Viacom have ties to the U.S. governmen t through tax breaks and regulations which makes this a serious and action able issue. We can make a difference. \n\nPROTEST THE AWARDS SHOW THIS JUN E 4TH FROM 5-8PM \nSHRINE AUDITORIUM - 665 W. Jefferson Blvd in Los Angele s\, near USC \n\nALSO\, TURN OFF MTV AND TELL THE MEDIA 'I DO NOT WANT MY MTV' \n\nWe must let the public know that young people\, MTV's audience\, does not support this war or the cable network's censorship of a valid mes sage. \n\nFor more information\, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MTVpr otest. Feel free to post comments and communicate with your fellow protest ors in advance. A press release will be sent out so bring lots of signs an d other visuals protest symbols. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050604T170000 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:665 W. Jefferson Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90007\, United States SUMMARY:Protest the MTV Movie Awards UID:20120204T000504EST-KBvFth3uOE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MTVprotest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:cosmetics@foe.org DESCRIPTION:We will gather outside of Hecht’s of Washington DC\, a provider of Clinique and Estée Lauder products\, to make local merchants aware tha t their patrons insist on safe\, healthy products.\n\nMeet At: Hecht’s Dep artment Store\n 1201 G St. NW\n Washington\, DC 20005\nNea rest Metro Stop: Farragut West via Blue or Orange Line\n\nJoin us as we ga ther to leaflet\, perform street theater and raise awareness about the Saf e Cosmetics Campaign. Bring your signs\, your voices\, yourselves! Geogra phical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050622T120000 GEO:38.904000;-77.031700 LOCATION:1201 G St NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20005\, United States SUMMARY:Safe Cosmetics Campaign: Washington DC Day of Action UID:20120204T000504EST-cjxCcIaUfh@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.safecosmetics.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-219-2527 X 2 Email:registration@opencenter.prg DESCRIPTION:Last year’s Eco-Metropolis Conference was inspiring and energiz ing\, so we decided to once again bring together many key people in variou s grassroots areas to discuss their work\, inspire us (and each other) and help build new partnerships. One special focus this year will be on stud ents and youth and helping nurture tomorrow’s eco leaders. New York has e normous potential to be at the forefront of global urban eco-awareness. T he ideas\, initiative and energy to make our city and region greener\, cle aner\, saner\, freer and more joyous are here now\, if we get engaged. Co me help make that happen! Please call for prices\, student discount avail able. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20051112 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20051111T123000 GEO:40.729100;-73.991600 LOCATION:The Graduate Center\; CUNY\, 34th Street @ 5th Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10012\, United States SUMMARY:Eco-Metropolis Conference UID:20120204T000504EST-ADKoGi7pWv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.opencenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-785-8683 Email:seth_fiur@lcv.org DESCRIPTION:EDUCATE ADVOCATE MOBILIZE\nMake Your Voice Heard \nLearn h ow at\nProject Democracy’s Summer Activist Training\nCo-Sponsored by Rock the Vote\nAugust 15- 19th\, 2005\n\nThe Summer Activist training will prov ide a unique opportunity for students from around the country to come toge ther and learn how to run on-campus grassroots campaigns and voter partici pation campaigns. Students will be taught by some of the foremost activis ts and trainers in the country\, and will learn everything from the basics of tabling to how to run a sophisticated media campaign through hand’s on sessions. Become a campus leader. Apply now!\n\nEDUCATE- Our trainers w ill educate students on the best methods of campus engagement\, including the most effective ways to teach your fellow students about important issu es.\n\nADVOCATE- Learn how to make the student voice heard on campus and by elected officials from the local level to national.\n\nMOBILIZE- Go ba ck to campus with all the tools you need to run a successful campaign and get others involved.\n\nLCVEF’s Project Democracy Summer Activist Training *\nThe University of Michigan\nAnn Arbor\, MI\nAugust 15-19\, 2005\nApply online at www.projectdemocracy04.org or email .\n\nCost:\n$75 includes hou sing\, training\, and some meals. Apply by July 15th to receive early dis count rate of $60. \n\nTravel scholarships are available. Apply online.\ n\nApplication Deadline: August 1\, 2005\n\nThose attendees who are intere sted in getting involved can stay in the Detroit area for an extra day or two to attend the Road to Detroit Convergence taking place the weekend fol lowing the training. For more information visit www.energyaction.org\n\nP roject Democracy is a program of the League of Conservation Voters Educati on Fund\, a non-partisan nationwide effort to train and mobilize young Ame ricans to make their voices heard in elections and with elected officials. . www.projectdemocracy04.org\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050819 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050815T100000 GEO:42.276300;-83.711200 LOCATION:University Of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, 48109\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Project Democracy Summer Activist Training UID:20120204T000504EST-5LudILoVUB@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.projectdemocracy04.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:847-998-1002 Email:northfielddems@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers:\n\nRalph Matire\, Executive Director for Center for Tax & Budget Accountability\n\nDonna Baiocchi\, Executive Director fo r EDRED: The Voice of Suburban Schools will speak about proposed changes t o the way public schools are funded and the ongoing legislative effort. Wh ether you need basic info or have specific questions\, all are welcome.\n\ nJune 16th marks the beginning of the Northfield Township Democrats Summer Lecture Series which will explore topics of current interest to residents . “Part of our service to the Township involves making sure issue importan t to residents get significant attention. We hope not only to feature inte resting speakers\, but to understand what community members think about th ese issues\,” explains Committeeman for Northfield Township Democrats\, El aine Nekritz. The Summer Lecture Series is free and all are welcome to att end. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050630T190000 GEO:42.082700;-87.819700 LOCATION:Glen Park Center\, 2400 Chestnut Ave.\, Glenview\, Illinois\, 6002 5\, United States SUMMARY:Summer Lecture Series - School Funding & Property Taxes UID:20120204T000504EST-6W1g0F8SS2@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:ladyfest@peacemail.com DESCRIPTION:Ladyfest San Diego is a fiercely independent festival of womenâ €™s and trans’ music\, film\, video\, photography\, spoken-word\, and mo re.\n\nVolunteers are needed to make this festival a success. In addition to getting to hang with rad people\, having a blast\, and creating a spac e to celebrate women’s and trans’ art in our community\, volunteers wi ll also get passes into the festival based on hours worked.\n\nTo sign up\ , or for questions about volunteering\, email us \nor check out our websit e at www.ladyfestsd.org\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050717 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050714 GEO:32.775800;-117.208000 LOCATION:San Diego\, California\, 92110\, United States SUMMARY:Ladyfest San Diego UID:20120204T000504EST-dubxFuGnKs@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ladyfestsd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:239-657-8311 Email:organize@sfalliance.org DESCRIPTION:Join activists and trainers from across the country at our firs t-ever Student/Farmworker Alliance Youth Encuentro! This week-long activis t training camp\, skill share and strategy session will be used as a forum for youth from around the country to share and broaden their skills as ac tivists\, network\, and plan for the next stages in the fight against corp orate greed and exploitation after the success of the Taco Bell Boycott. S pace is filling up fast\, so apply today at our webiste\, www.sfalliance.o rg/encuentro \nSee you in August!!! Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050807 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050801 GEO:26.184400;-81.415200 LOCATION:Immokalee\, Florida\, 34142\, United States SUMMARY:National Student/Farmworker Alliance Youth Encuentro UID:20120204T000504EST-kKuOREA0tR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.sfalliance.org/encuentro END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-637-5096 Email:medavis@aflcio.org DESCRIPTION:WANTED: LABOR ORGANIZING OPERATIVES\n \nAre you stuck in school \, have a desire to organize but need to pay the bills? Are you fed up wi th low wages and poor working conditions in Philadelphia? Do you have exp erience working a regular job but want to learn how to empower your co-wor kers to join the labor movement? Are you interested in working for social change but need more experience and training?\n \nMillions of workers are part of the union movement and have a voice in their workplace. Yet\, mi llions more need your help to fight exploitation\, abuse\, and demand resp ect and dignity in the workplace.\n\nThe AFL-CIO Organizing Institute will be holding a specialized training July 8-9 in the Philadelphia area to eq uip you with the skills and job opportunities to pursue union organizing a s a career. If you are committed to social and economic justice and are i nterested in helping workers gain power\, win better wages\, benefits\, an d working conditions by forming a union at their workplace please apply to day for our training program.\n\nNewly trained organizers who complete the training program will develop strong organizing and leadership skills whi le assisting their coworkers in forming a union. Full-time and Part-time positions are available. People of Color\, Bilingual Speakers\, and Phila delphia Residents are highly encouraged to apply.\n\nWhat: AFL-CIO Organiz ing Institute\nWhen: July 8-9 2005\nWhere: Philadelphia\, PA (Location to be announced)\n \n*Housing will not be provided.\n \nTo request an applica tion or for more information\, please email your resume to yfoa@aflcio.org or call Yael Foa at (781) 324-4088 ext. 4. \nApplication Deadline is Jul y 1\, 2005\n Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050709 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050708T110000 GEO:40.003400;-75.186800 LOCATION:TBA\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19103\, United States SUMMARY:AFL-CIO Organizing Institute Training in Philly UID:20120204T000504EST-UmphogGKXv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.organize.aflcio.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email:communitiesagainstcoal@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Students and youth from across the country have traveled to App alachia to help organize MOUNTAIN JUSTICE SUMMER. We are working with coa l residents and activists from all walks of life to put a stop to mountain top removal coal mining (MTR)… and We Need Your Help.\n \nINTERNATIONAL D AY OF ACTION \nON THE ROOT CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE\nConvergence against M assey Coal and Mountaintop Removal\n Noon July 8th Monroe Park--Richmond\, VA\nOn July 8th as the rulers of the eight most powerful nations meet in Scotland to decide our fates\, communities around the world will take to t he streets to fight back against the fossil fuels industry’s devastation o f our Earth and its people. No longer can we stand by as our air is pollut ed\, our water poisoned\, our mountains destroyed\, and our communities te rrorized by these careless corporate thugs. On this day\, in conjunction w ith Venezuelan communities fighting coal mines in their country\, the peop le of Appalachia and folks from all across the east coast will descend on Richmond\, VA to confront one of the most ruthless coal companies in the U S\, Massey Energy Co. Massey is systematically destroying the mountains an d people of Southern Appalachia through a form of mining called mountainto p removal (MTR). \n \nWhat is MTR?\nMassey literally blows the tops off mo untains to get to the thin seams of coal that lie beneath. The rock is pus hed into valleys\, burying the streams many communities depend on for food and water. In West Virginia alone\, MTR mining has leveled over 500 squar e miles of mountains and buried over 1\,200 miles of streams. More pounds of explosives are used to destroy the mountains of West Virginia each day than were used during the entire US invasion of Afghanistan! To add insul t to injury many coalfield residents have been poisoned by the coal dust i n the air and heavy metals released into the water. \n But all is not los t! There is growing resistance to the coal barons who have turned Appalac hia into a national sacrifice zone. And we want you to be a part of it\n J oin Mountain Justice Summer to take direct action* against Massey Energy C o. Help the residents of Appalachia defend their communities from coal com pany thugs and toxic waste. Help stop Global Warming at its source. Dema nd the absolute abolition of Mountain Top Removal Mining and help bring ab out a sustainable and just future for the people of Appalachia and the Wor ld. Geographical Scope: Regional DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050708T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Monroe Park\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23173\, United States SUMMARY:Convergence against Massey Coal and Mountaintop Removal UID:20120204T000504EST-3i1r6bMX7u@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.moutainjusticesummer.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:robinh@womensfoundca.org DESCRIPTION:This is a community dialogue on environmental conditions affect ing women and their families where they live\, work and play. Erin Brockov ich-Ellis is our keynote speaker. Other leaders in the field will discuss the issues at a panel presentation and a networking reception afterwards. Please visit our website to RSVP and for more information on the presenter s and the event: www.womensfoundca.org Geographical Scope: State DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050714T140000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:UCLA Institute Of The Environment\, La Kretz Hall\, 619 Charles E. Young Dr. East\, Los Angeles\, California\, United States SUMMARY:In the Shadow of Pollution: Women's Environmental Health Summit UID:20120204T000504EST-ZBvHAIaVgo@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.womensfoundca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:I'd like to invite you to Clean Air Cool Planet's fourth annual \nBuilding the Movement to Stop Global Warming summer workshop. If you can 't make it or already responded\, please also forward this on to your netw orks to help us spread the word!\n\nThe event\, to be held July 22-24th on Boston's Thompson Island\, will\nhave a dual focus: SPEAKING and COMMUNIT Y ACTION – YOU CHOOSE THE\nTRAINING THAT WILL BEST SUIT YOUR NEEDS!\n\nWHA T YOU WILL GAIN: You will leave with the information and\ninspiration you need to make a difference in your community. This is also a great opportu nity to network with other local leaders from across the Northeast:\n\nCom munity action: Get the nuts and bolts and leave with a concrete\nworkplan for action in your community\nSpeaking: Learn how to advocate and motivate others to act with the\nlatest climate science\, policy and messaging exp ertise.\n\nThe weekend workshop will provide resources on the latest scien ce and\nsolutions\, and will feature special sessions:\n\n- Renewable ener gy purchase campaigns\n- Biodiesel & cleaner transportation options\n- Win d energy development\nØ The emerging Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative ( RGGI).\n\nGo to http://www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/information/workshop200 5.php to\nlearn more and register today.\n\nOrganized by Clean Air-Cool Pl anet\, the Greenhouse Network\, and the\nMassachusetts Climate Action Netw ork\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050724 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050722 GEO:42.347500;-71.040600 LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States SUMMARY:Building the Movement to Stop Global Warming Summer Workshop UID:20120204T000504EST-EDOuz0nTV8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/information/workshop2005.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Studies in Social Justice presents a conference on Human Rights in a Globalizing Era?\n\nThe worldwide expansion of new so cial and economic relations\, new patterns of migration\, and the spread o f North American consumer culture have had radically destabilizing effects on the life-conditions of peoples and populations around the world. The c onference will consider the diverse ways in which issues of democracy\, pr actices of citizenship\, and social security articulate with human rights in this globalizing era. It will bring together internationally known scho lars\, researchers\, and activists whose work addresses the foundations\, history\, politics\, or limitations of human rights and whose participatio n will assist in redressing the intractable dilemmas associated with the p rocesses of globalization.\n\nConfirmed speakers include:\n\nDr. Alison Br ysk\nPolitical Science Department\nUniversity of California\, Irvine\, USA \n\nDr. Tony Evans\nDepartment of Politics\nSouthampton University\, UK\n\ nDr. Vandana Shiva\nResearch Foundation for Science\, Technology and Ecolo gy\nIndia\n Geographical Scope: State DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050806 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050804 GEO:42.290300;-83.044800 LOCATION:University Of Windsor\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9B 3P4\, Canada SUMMARY:Human Rights in a Globalizing Era? UID:20120204T000504EST-b6ghiopPFx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.uwindsor.ca/socialjustice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:A National Multiracial\, Multigenerational Conference for Peopl e of all Religions and Spiritualities Creating Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual an d Transgender-Affirming Communities August 5th - 7th\, 2005 at Eastern Mic higan University\, Ypsilanti MI.\n\n \n\nEditor of Tikkun Magazine to spea k at Together in Faith 2005! Rabbi Michael Lerner was a national leader of the anti-war movement in the 60's and chair of the Students for A Democra tic Society at U.C. Berkeley. He was indicted by the Mitchell Justice Dept . as part of the Seattle 7 (where he went to teach philosophy) and was des cribed by J. Edgar Hoover as 'one of America's most dangerous criminals' f or organizing anti-war demonstrations. He received a PhD in clinical psych ology. He also directed a research project on the psychodynamics of Americ an society\, where he discovered the hunger of working people for a trasce nden meaning in their lives. He developed the 'politics of meaning' and st arted Tikkun magazine in 1986. Among his books: Surplus Powerlessness\, Je wish Renewal\, The Politics of Meaning\, Spirit Matters with Cornel West: Blacks and Jews: Let the Healing Begin\, and most recently\, Healing Israe l/Palestine. He is the current editor of Tikkun magazine and rabbi of a sy nagogue in San Francisco: Beyt Tikkun. He was honored by Utne Reader as on e of America's 100 most significant visionaries\, and receive an award fro m PEN-Oakland for his courage in critiquing Israeli policy. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050807 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050805 GEO:42.202100;-83.620500 LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University\, Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, 48197\, Unite d States SUMMARY:Together In Faith 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-AnKGHJOMSm@69.73.141.125 URL:http://togetherinfaith.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-727-8610 Email:yds@dsausa.org DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the weekend of August 12-14! \n\nYou wo n't want to miss the annual Young Democratic Socialists national conferenc e and activist retreat. This year we will be meeting at a small castle sur rounded by forest and ponds\, conveniently located in Ossining\, NY (only 30 minutes north of New York City).\n\nWe come together at a time when Bus h and the Republicans are on a rampage and greedy corporations are more po werful than ever. The right wing in the United States controls all three branches of government and is pushing forward a regressive agenda of tax c uts for the rich and attacks on unions\, women\, people of color\, the LGB T community and our social programs. The labor movement\, often the right wing's most formidable opponent\, is at a weak point and is internally di vided. Abroad\, the violence in Iraq continues to escalate\, destroying c ountless lives and draining billions of dollars from the public coffers. As young people\, we see tuition costs and personal debt spiraling out of control and an uncertain future with fewer decent job prospects amidst the expanding low-wage economy.\n \nAnd yet\, despite all these distressin g realities\, there are signs of hope. Bush's popularity ratings are at a n all-time low. His administration faces considerable resistance to its d omestic privatization schemes and its militaristic foreign-policy. Progre ssive activists in and outside the Democratic Party are working to fight m ostly defensive battles while also crafting a long-term strategy to advanc e our own agenda of social and economic justice. Internationally\, the wa ve of opposition to capitalist globalization continues to grow as popular social movements and left-wing electoral victories spread\, particularly a cross Latin America. The time to build a stronger democratic Left in the United States is now. Join us from August 12-14 as we work together to pr ove that a better world is possible. \n\nOur conference\, entitled 'Bu ilding the Next Left\,' is a unique opportunity for YDS members and activi sts to get away from it all\, to remember why we do what we do and to lear n how to do it better. There will be workshops and discussions on organiz ing strategies\, the history of the left\, contemporary social movements\, mapping out political priorities for youth and students organizers\, buil ding a stronger progressive presence in mainstream US politics and more. Come to the castle to meet young and veteran activists from around the cou ntry in an affordable retreat setting. There will also be partying\, video screenings\, and plenty of out-door fun in between workshops and training s. Most importantly\, this is a great way to wrap up the summer\, make new (and sometimes life-long) friends\, and get ready for a fall of campus an d community activism. \n\n*HOUSING PROVIDED*\nLimited travel scholarships available.\n\nClick here for more information\, flyers\, and to register o n-line:\nwww.ydsusa.org/confs/nyc_0805.html\n\n\nHelp us spread the word t o activists in your area\, and see about bringing other committed organize rs to our conference at the castle! \n\n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050814 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050812 GEO:41.109700;-73.828000 LOCATION:Ossining\, New York\, 10562\, United States SUMMARY:BUILDING THE NEXT LEFT: YDS Activist Retreat at a Castle! UID:20120204T000504EST-4uiS1o9ljM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ydsusa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:315-730-8642 Email:laceiramodei@aol.com DESCRIPTION:There will be letter writing\, products for sale\, music\, and an open microphone. Please contact me with any questions or if you want to reserve mic. time. Casual\, you can come and go as you please. Geograph ical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050716T180000 GEO:27.894400;-81.850800 LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Lakeland\, 3140 Troy Ave\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33803\, United States SUMMARY:Save Sudan-Letter Writing Event UID:20120204T000504EST-RDSx8jluS1@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Visit AfterDowningStreet.org at the link provided to search for a DSM 7/23 event near you. We need a good turn out on this to send a mess age to congress that there's support for a real investigation!\n\nPeace G eographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050723T010000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:United States SUMMARY:Downing St. Memo Town Halls UID:20120204T000504EST-mc6FaWs4o7@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/526 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-467-4999 Email:rgoodspeed@pfaw.org DESCRIPTION:THE BATTLE FOR THE COURTS: WHAT'S AT STAKE\nYoung People For An nounces Online Course for College Students on the Court Battle\n \nWith Su preme Court Justice O'Connor's announced retirement\, the process to appoi nt her successor will dominate the news in the coming months. With Justice O'Connor's role providing the swing vote on critical 5-4 decisions regard ing privacy\, reproductive rights\, affirmative action\, government neutra lity toward religion\, and more\, her replacement will have a profound imp act on the direction of American law and society.\n\nIn this 6-week online course in our Progressive Online Academy we will examine the substance of what's at stake in detail and hear from activists on the political front lines. Return to campus in the fall energized and informed to fight back a gainst the right wing echo chamber on your campus.\n\n Tent ative Schedule - week of …\n July 25: Right Wing Nominees: Who are They and What do They Believe?\n August 1: The Envi ronment\n August 8: Reproductive Rights\n Au gust 15: Civil Rights\n August 22: Civil Liberties and Free Speech\n August 29: Workers Rights and Corporate Power\n\n The class will involve a few short readings distributed over email each we ek\, online discussion\, and a 1-hour weekly class conference call held fr om 4 – 5 PM EST each Thursday with special guests. To apply\, send your NA ME\, SCHOOL\, YEAR\, and a short statement of interest to rgoodspeed at pf aw.org by July 20. The course is open to current undergraduates in 2-year or 4-year degree programs. Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050829 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050725 GEO:38.900700;-77.039900 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20036\, United States SUMMARY:Online Course: The Battle Over the Courts UID:20120204T000504EST-WP8vunme4o@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.youngpeoplefor.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:organize@usasnet.org DESCRIPTION:Register for the USAS Summer Retreat in Chicago\, August 12-15 Loyola Chicago \n**Build your skills around organizing\, fundraising\, dir ect action and more** \n**Strategize around coca-cola\, international soli darity campaigns and campus living wage** \n**Learn about the national cam paign against Walmart** \n**Hear from international interns who will spend their summers in India\, Haiti\, Mexico\, Turkey\, Cambodia\, Hong Kong\, China\, Kenya\, South Africa\, El Salvador\, Phillippines and Korea** \nT ravel Scholarships available for those who register early (for real y'all) (Housing and Food are included in registration) \n Geographical Scope: N ational DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050815 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050812 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:333 S. Ashland\, UNITE/HERE Building\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60626\ , United States SUMMARY:USAS Summer Retreat 2005 UID:20120204T000504EST-PXgPVF0VlV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentsagainstsweatshops.org/register.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-470-2668 Email:standconference@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:STAND (Students Take Action Now for Darfur) is pleased to invit e you to the 2nd National Student Leadership Conference for Darfur\, which will be held in Washington D.C. from August 11-14th. The highlights of th e conference include a day of educational programming at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\, addresses by keynote speakers\, a benefit din ner\, a press demonstration\, and informative workshops. The focus of the conference will be creating a united student movement and setting the agen da for the coalition for the upcoming year. \n \nIn addition to undergradu ates\, STAND welcomes and encourages high school\, graduate\, and law stud ents to attend.\n \nVisit http://www.standnow.org/conference/ for more det ails and to\nregister. The deadline for registration is July 25th. We look forward to seeing you at the conference.\n \nIf you have any questions\, please email standconference@gmail.com \n Geographical Scope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050814 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050811T130000 GEO:38.893300;-77.014600 LOCATION:Georgetown University\, 37th And O Streets\, NW\, Washington\, Dis trict of Columbia\, 20057\, United States SUMMARY:2nd National Leadership Conference for Darfur UID:20120204T000504EST-thvLXiAMSp@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.standnow.org/conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-625-1382 Email:field@stonewalldemocrats.org DESCRIPTION:2005 Stonewall National Convention and Training\nSAN DIEGO\, CA LIFORNIA - August 26-28\, 2005\nwww.stonewalldemocrats.org\n\nNational Sto newall Democrats and the San Diego Democratic Club invite you to the premi er training for the LGBT community this year. \n \nCalifornia and Arizona face anti-marriage ballot measures in 2006. While activists work towards the possibility of marriage equality in Washington and Oregon\, the LGBT c ommunity in Nevada and Utah continues to battle against unrelenting anti-g ay forces. \n\nNOW IS THE TIME to come together to strategize\, train and exchange ideas that will help our families secure victory at the ballot bo x and in state legislatures. Now is the time to register and make your pla ns for the 2005 Stonewall National Convention and Training.\n \nAbout the 2005 NSD Convention\nNSD's 2005 Organizing Convention is a gathering of gr assroots activists and political leaders from all across the country. Part icipants will attend workshops with expert panelists and trainers\, hear f rom state and local elected officials\, and work together to organize for victories in 2006 and beyond. \n\nActivists\, Elected Officials and Leader s\nNSD is proud to host trainings and workshops led by some of the best th inkers in the movement for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender equali ty. Our activities include: \n\n-- Marriage Briefing with Evan Wolfson (Fr eedom to Marry)\n-- Luncheon with California's LGBT elected officials\n-- Friday Night VIP Reception with Congressman Barney Frank \n-- Friday Late Night 'Stop Santorum Now' Reception hosted by Pennsylvania Stonewall Chapt ers \n-- Saturday Evening Celebrity Harbor Cruise w/ dinner and dancing\n\ nOther panelists include Geoffrey Kors (Equality California)\, Toni Broadd us (Equality Federation)\, David Salie (House Party Organizer for Dean for President)\, Jasmyne Cannick (National Black Justice Coalition)\, Sherry Wright ( AFL-CIO)\, Donald Hitchcock (Democratic National Committee)\, Set h Kilbourn (Human Rights Campaign)\, and many others! \nREGISTER NOW at ww w.stonewalldemocrats.org and Lock in the Early Bird Registration Rate of $ 55 and Your Hotel Room at Holiday Inn on the Bay--the official host hotel for the 2005 NSD Convention! \n \nIf you should have any questions\, pleas e call Jo Wyrick at NSD at 202-625-1382 or email her \n\n Geographical Sc ope: National DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050828 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050826T160000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:San Diego\, California\, United States SUMMARY:National Stonewall Democrats 2005 Organizing Convention UID:20120204T000504EST-0NuMS00MGC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:215-474-8182 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:The International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement\, along wi th the Coachman family\, is calling a press conference to denounce the pol ice murder of Schroon 'Fat Daddy' Coachman by Philadelphia police on Wedne sday\, June 29th\, 2005. \n\nSchroon was choked to death in broad daylight in front of the community around 1pm at 51st and Market streets. The comm unity and his family were outraged at the brutal murder of yet another Afr ican man by the police in Philadelphia. Witnesses said that police were dr iving by after the murder\, laughing\, taunting and intimidating the peopl e who were furious at this cold-blooded murder. The press conference will denounce all forms of state-sponsored terror against the African community using the accusation of the use or selling of drugs by any individual as an excuse.\n\nKamau Becktemba\, Philadelphia President of the Internationa l People's Democratic Uhuru Movement was at the murder scene right away\, and talked to numerous witnesses and family members. Becktemba stated that ' This cold-blooded\, brutal and cynical murder of yet another young brot her by the vicious Philadelphia police cannot go by without a meaningful r esponse from this embattled community. We've had enough of this terrorism by the police. They say 'justifiable'\, we say 'murder'. How many more of us are they going to kill before they are held accountable for their actio ns? We've already buried Haile Payne\, Milo Fornwald\, Edward Boo Pickens\ , Philip McCall\, Donta Dawson\, Kenneth Griffin\, Sean Wilson and hundred s of others.'\n\nThe demands that will be presented to the District Attorn ey's Office will be:1. The immediate arrest and prosecution for murder of all involved in killing Schroon Coachman. 2. Stop all state-sponsored viol ence against the African community.3. End the U.S.-controlled drug economy and stop the criminalization of the African community.4. Reparations to t he Coachman family for Schroon's brutal murder.5. End the public policy of police containment of the African community\, and replace it with a polic y of genuine and massive economic development. \n\nFor more information\, contact InPDUM 215-474-8182\n Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050701T100000 GEO:39.952600;-75.166500 LOCATION:DA's Office\, 1421 Arch St.\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19102\ , United States SUMMARY:Press Conference to Protest Phila. Police Murder of Schroon Coachma n UID:20120204T000504EST-XX84KXd18U@69.73.141.125 URL:http://inpdum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:860-916-4693 Email:paperbagette@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Hey\, this is Danielle from the PSA at CCSU. We will be traveli ng to DC this Sept. to protest the war & also to protest the IMF & World B ank. I wanted to put my name out here for anyone looking for a contact... please call with questions or if you wanted to hop on board with us! Peace ! Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050925 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050924 GEO:41.666000;-72.778400 LOCATION:Connecticut\, 06050\, United States SUMMARY:Travel to the Anti-War March in DC & IMF/World Bank protest in DC UID:20120204T000504EST-VON40UBfkV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.americanissues.com/ccsupsa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:330-745-1097 Email:info@may4.org DESCRIPTION:\n* co-sponsors welcome! *\n\nCelebrate 100 years of national\n US STUDENT ACTIVISM\n\npublic demonstration and RALLY\n\nSeptember 10\, 20 05 -- NOON\n\n140 Fulton Street\, \nNEW YORK\, NY\n\n(1 block east of Worl d Trade Center)\n\n\nOn September 12\, 1905\, a small group of young Ameri can socialists gathered at Peck's Restaurant located at 140 Fulton Street in lower Manhattan and established the first national US student activist organization -- the INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCIALIST SOCIETY. \n\nProminent young activists including Upton Sinclair\, Jack London\, Edna St. Vincent Milla y\, Clarence Darrow and other prominent socialists founded the ISS. Accord ing to:\n\nhttp://dlib.nyu.edu:8083/tamwagead/servlet/SaxonServlet?source= iss.xml&style=saxon01t2002.xsl\n\n'The ISS was organized for the purpose o f promoting the study and advocacy of socialism among college students and faculty members. During its most productive years\, the ISS had active ch apters on many campuses across the country\, particularly in the eastern a nd Midwestern states. As a socialist educational organization\, the ISS es tablished numerous study and reading groups\, sponsored rallies and lectur e engagements for prominent socialists\, published book lists and pamphlet s relating to a variety of socialist issues\, and held occasional national meetings and annual conventions. In 1921\, the ISS changed its name to th e League for Industrial Democracy so as to reflect its then older constitu ency and broader objectives.'\n\nDuring the 1920s and 1930s\, the Student League for Industrial Democracy inspired new student activist organization s which blossomed across America in hundreds of campus chapters that ralli ed millions of anti-war students before World War II. \n\nIn 1962\, the St udent League for Industrial Democracy morphed into a new national student activist organization: STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (SDS). The civil rights movement and Vietnam War provoked SDS to emerge as a powerful activ ist organization which unfortunately self-destructed in 1969. However\, SD S inspired all modern US student activism which continues to thrive at hig h schools\, colleges and universities all across modern America in the 21s t century.\n\nTherefore\, the link between American student activists in I SS in 1905 and modern student activism in 2005 is an unbroken chain of org anizations\, events and activists! If you were a US student activist at an ytime\, anywhere during the 1930s\, 1940s\, 1950s\, 1960s\, 1970s\, 1980s\ , 1990s or in the new 21st century: JOIN US to announce our pride for the past and our commitment to support\, promote and join modern student activ ism in 2005 and beyond!\n\nNOTE: this announcement is the beginning of a p lan of action\, demonstration and commemoration. Feel free to contact us t o assist planning\, organizing and promotion of this important event. Of c ourse\, we will speak out about modern issues of concern and promote moder n student activists in the lead of this event!\n\n-- CELEBRATE 100 YEARS - -\n\nAMERICAN STUDENT ACTIVISM! \n\nJoin us in New York City\n140 Fulton S treet\n\nSeptember 10\, 2005 : AT NOON\n\n-- spread the word NOW --\n\n* f or details\, email: info@may4.org *\n\nAmerican student activism is\n\nALI VE AND STRONG in 2005!\n\n* co-sponsors welcome! *\n Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050910 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:140 Fulton Street\, New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Celebrate 100 years of National US Student Activism! UID:20120204T000504EST-UwxjVZwxmu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://may4.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:312-427-4460 ext 236 Email:adaku@icah.org DESCRIPTION:Action Out Loud! is a 5-day training camp designed to teach you th the skills needed to take action for social change on sexual health iss ues. During the week\, young people will get in-depth training on specific sexual health issues. They will also be learn skills needed to address th ese issues through advocacy and organizing\, voter education\, media\, pub lic speaking\, and much more. With the help of adult and youth experts\, A ction Out Loud! participants will come up with their own specific plans of action using everything they learned throughout the week. Some projects d esigned by youth at the event will be supported by ICAH staff and resource s into the fall semester.\n\nHere is what some of the youth from last year had to say about Action Out Loud! - many of these youth continue to do se xual health activism projects in their communities\, or have helped with s tatewide advocacy efforts on sex education:\n\n'Through the training I hav e been able to gain the confidence and knowledge to make a difference.'\n\ n'I've read a lot about strategies on how to take action to accomplish a g oal\, but that wasn't enough. Here I got to really experience the contagio us excitement that people\nget.'\n\n'I could honestly say that I have the potential and the right tools to not only make a difference in my school b ut also in my community.'\n Geographical Scope: Local DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20050812 DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050808T090000 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, 60604\, United States SUMMARY:Action Out Loud! 5 day Youth Advocacy Training Camp UID:20120204T000504EST-v3UG4z8Ppf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.icah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:408-608-5084 Email:mail@americansunitingamerica.org DESCRIPTION:Travel to Jamaica!\n\nDare to journey beyond the pristine beach es and lavish resorts into the heart of Jamaica. A tiny island that harbo rs a hidden story of economic violence\, exploitation\, and manipulation. For two hours\, 'Life and Debt' reveals a Jamaica that no travel agent wa nts you to see\, and tells the true story of U.S. dominance and Third Worl d struggle. Geographical Scope: Local DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050709T140000 GEO:37.189400;-121.705000 LOCATION:MLK Library\, Rm 255\, 150 East San Fernando St\, San Jose\, Calif ornia\, 95126\, United States SUMMARY:Free Film Screening UID:20120204T000504EST-NLDu0lPJZw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://sbm4peace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:781-953-9345 Email:uhrinews@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Refugee Ministry Workshop Geographical Scope: National DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050806T090000 GEO:42.323100;-71.084600 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Coon Rapids\, Minnesota\, United States SUMMARY:Organizing within Churches UID:20120204T000504EST-TH0JdizB28@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:301-565-4050 ext.324 Email:akelly@peace-action.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of music and youth-based community organizi ng\, this Friday\, August 5th\, at 8 pm in downtown DC--come early\, stay late! A $10 donation is suggested\, although no one will be turned away f or lack of funds. \n\nIn observance of the 60th Anniversary of the atomi c bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, Peace Action has organized a weeken d's worth of special events\, kicking off with this Friday night gathering at Java Green Cafe (www.javagreen.net)\, located on 19th St between K and L.\n \nMusical guests include DC's own Gist (www.gistmusic.net)\, alterna tive hip-hop band Dr. Birthday and other surprise guests\, as well as appe arances from DJ Mayday and the boys of NYC's Boneyard Soundsystem. \n \nSo come and hang out with us\, listen to some progressive music\, enjoy some fresh munchies courtesy of Java Green\, and meet up with other like-minde d Peace Actionistas. Hope to see you all there!\n\n(Nearest metro stops: Farragut North\, Farragut West\, Foggy Bottom/GWU) Geographical Scope: L ocal DTSTAMP:20120204T050504Z DTSTART:20050805T200000 GEO:38.900700;-77.039900 LOCATION:Java Green Cafe\, 1020 19th Street NW\, Washington\, District of C olumbia\, 20036\, United States SUMMARY:Freedom from Mass Destruction - Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki UID:20120204T000504EST-5VvcHIrv8u@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.peace-action.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:dkatz@idausa.org DESCRIPTION:San Diego Animal Advoca