BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//69.73.141.125//NONSGML iCalcreator 2.2.6// VERSION:2.0 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-cV02ueoiB0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.yfen.org/pages/events/upcomingevents.htm 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-jNZgVzOiXj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.revbilly.com 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-zX7mZ4uvos@69.73.141.125 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040207 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Albany\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:Uniting to Challenge Racism Conference UID:20090704T000514EDT-ng3dI3kUGE@69.73.141.125 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-TKhExLwx5O@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.theloyalnine.org 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-p3TcwxT9vb@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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-kFoGJV0mME@69.73.141.125 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-ttcvIG3vHa@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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-ui5rcUfCof@69.73.141.125 URL:http://pawr.why-war.com/ 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040402 GEO:47.432300;-121.803000 LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington\, 98101\, United States SUMMARY:Strategic Action Training UID:20090704T000514EDT-fRdZ877hcL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ran.org/training/ 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-zaumGVCnIZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.chicagocityspace.org/ 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040504 GEO:42.345100;-71.107700 LOCATION:98 Brookline Ave\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States SUMMARY:Rock for Rights UID:20090704T000514EDT-uxEjM7u3lU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nosweatshop.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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-mU7FZvvLzB@69.73.141.125 URL:http://chicago.indymedia.org/newswire/display/41328/index.php 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040723 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, 60639\, United States SUMMARY:Chicago Youth Organizing Summit UID:20090704T000514EDT-PAAgUH34Cu@69.73.141.125 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-54E11DUimn@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.envirocitizen.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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-21buNEzd73@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.noiraqwar-chicago.org 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20040928T120000 GEO:42.357600;-71.211600 LOCATION:Boston College\, Chesnut Hill\, Massachusetts\, 02467\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Rock the Vote - Boston UID:20090704T000514EDT-NCugUFXdVM@69.73.141.125 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-4H2NkKkudo@69.73.141.125 URL:http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/ 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20040925T130000 GEO:40.211900;-75.355900 LOCATION:Valley Forge\, Pennsylvania\, 19483\, United States SUMMARY:Valley Forge Rally for Social Justice UID:20090704T000514EDT-MD1JAmuHI3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://rallyforsocialjustice.org 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-pV50vIEC33@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.downtownfordemocracy.org 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-WvVurKsjzC@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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-hacNvN4VlR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~jmanion 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041030 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote Weekend - Philadelphia Suburbs UID:20090704T000514EDT-MWsaAbgCmN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.act4victory.org 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-aun9jlgE5X@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.depauw.edu/univ/compton/ 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-9d36VLDvbP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonnow.org 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-UEtOwuzMNw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonnow.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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20041120T090000 GEO:41.959100;-71.180400 LOCATION:Wheaton College\, Norton\, Massachusetts\, 02766\, United States SUMMARY:Wheaton 'Progress Not Politics' Party UID:20090704T000514EDT-FUx9VtMNvh@69.73.141.125 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20041204T130000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:Citywide Antiwar Demonstration in Boston UID:20090704T000514EDT-OzKt9w1kU5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://people.bu.edu/bupjp 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-On801cRvXc@69.73.141.125 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-A9rs7L39XF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonnow.org 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20050120T160000 GEO:45.539100;-122.600000 LOCATION:W. Burnside And Park\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97213\, United States SUMMARY:Anti-Inauguration Day - Portland UID:20090704T000514EDT-DcirN36s0s@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.j20pdx.net 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-OUL03I3vwj@69.73.141.125 URL:http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/ 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-TNfchceX9A@69.73.141.125 URL:http://aurora.wells.edu/~symposium 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20050408T150000 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:1050 North Mills Avenue\, Claremont\, California\, 91711\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Camp Wellstone - Pitzer College UID:20090704T000514EDT-NfjK8gGGNU@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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-wicrnKrTj4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wellstone.org/camp/index.aspx 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20050422T173000 GEO:47.217300;-92.118400 LOCATION:YWCA Duluth\, Duluth\, Minnesota\, 55803\, United States SUMMARY:Free Democracy Summit Duluth 2005 UID:20090704T000514EDT-KKWmFFO81i@69.73.141.125 URL:http://freedemocracysummit.org 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-21GjhM5Uun@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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-5zeUwHG3Dh@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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-dNzUSjzRXN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://womensfoundca.org/news_road.html 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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-1tE7H8dUd4@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:20090704T040514Z 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:20090704T000514EDT-1cGEFsfuNT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.safecosmetics.org 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:20090704T040514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050714 GEO:32.775800;-117.208000 LOCATION:San Diego\, California\, 92110\, United States SUMMARY:Ladyfest San Diego UID:20090704T000514EDT-CLFORuxUKE@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.ladyfestsd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@phillybeyondoil.org. DESCRIPTION:We face serious threats: Peak Oil. Climate Crisis. Wars. Cancer . Asthma. Corruption. Oiloholic Addiction. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join us for a day of truth and healing. Come to be inspired with a vi sion of peace\, jobs\, energy independence\, vibrant communities and succe ssful local businesses. \n\nHighlights: \n\n\nKen Wiwa is the son of poli tical and environmental activist Ken Saro Wiwa who protested Shell Oil and British Petroleum. He was executed by the Nigerian government in 1995. Ke n Wiwa's first book\, In the Shadow of a Saint\, told the story of his fat her's work to an international audience. Ken Wiwa is also a leader in his own right\, with a world-wide reputation as a journalist\, human rights an d environmental activist. \n\n \n\nJan Lundberg is a former oil industry i nsider who once published the Lundberg Report\, one of the most widely cir culated oil industry newsletters. Before becoming an oil activist\, he wor ked for his fathers company Lundberg Survey Inc. which collects statistics relevant to the oil industry. Nonetheless\, after he became aware of the deplorable nature in which the oil industry and our nation’s oiloholic eco nomy abused the limited supply oil\, he underwent a metamorphosis and beca me a leading oil-activist. He founded the Alliance for Paving Moratorium a nd the Sustainable Energy Institute. Today\, he publishes Culture Change w ith SEI.\n\nSchedule\n8:45 - Registration\n9:15 – 10:45 (Session I)\n\nPea k Oil and the Alternatives: (Nuclear\, Solar\, Wind\, Biomass and Coal)\nW ith Jan Lundberg\, Mike Ewall\, NIRS\, Dennis Winters \nThe Problems of Oi l Addiction at Home and Abroad. \nWith Professor Craig Eisendrath\, Rabbi Arthur Waskow\, Marwan Kriedie\, & Philly Activists Confronting Oil Corpor ations\n\n First Nations and the Developing World (working title)\nWith Vi rginia Kennedy\, Hollister Knowlton\, Daphne Wysham \n\nCommunity Solution s\nLarry Menkes\, Andrew Rudin\, Sandy Wiggins\, Ed Dreby \n\n11:15 – 12:3 0 (Session II)\nThe Climate Crisis: The Latest Science and Solutions\nWith Charlie Komanoff\, Lorna Salzman (Green Party of NY)\n\nThe Politics of O il in Washington\, Harrisburg\, and City Hall\nWith Joy Bergey (PICCC)\, B rendan Bell (Sierra Club)\, Ed Dreby \n\nThe Business Community and Local Solutions\nWith Leanne\, Nadia Adawi\, Sandy Wiggins\, Hap Haven (?)\n\n 1 2:30 – 1:30\nBagged lunch. Sign up for lunch program! \n\n2:00\nAfternoon Registration Begins\n\n 2:20 – 6:30 - Afternoon Program \n\nInvocation and Keynote with Ken Wiwa\nModerated by Alana Hertzog\n\nQuiet Riot \n\nPeak Oil and Its Implications \n\nJan Lundberg\nCharlie Komanoff\nChris Puchals ky\nPolitical Dimensions of Oil and the Climate Crisis \n\nSteve Kretzmann (Oil Change International)\nSusan Gobreski (League of Conservation Voters )\nBrendan Bell\, Sierra Club\nWar and Peace \n\nIraq Veterans Against the War\nProf. Craig Eisendrath - Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities\nA City and State Agenda \n\nMichael Dorsey - invited\nJeff Garris – Citizen s for Consumer Justice\nElected Officials Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20050918 GEO:39.960900;-75.196700 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:Philadelphia Beyond Oil Conference 2005 UID:20090704T000514EDT-JG3ITUam10@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.phillybeyondoil.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The 2005 Social Justice Conference will open with a moderated p anel discussion followed by opening the discussion to include questions an d perspectives from the audience. At noon the Social Justice Conference Aw ard will be given to this year's award winner. \n\n\n9:00 AM to 9:30AM\nCo ffee and Greetings\n\n\n9:30 AM to 9:40AM\nWelcome\n\n9:40 AM to 10:00AM\n Breakout into groups to formulate questions for panelists\n10:00 AM to 11: 00AM\nPanel: 'Racial Inequality in our schools\, Affirmative Action and Gl obal Racism'\n\nEd Wittfield\nAhmad Daniels\nDr. Phil Wingeier-Rayo\nVerno n Kelley\nJibril Hough \nFacilitator: Tom Bowers\n\n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM\n Questions presented to panelists \n\n12:00 PM to 12:30 PM\nSocial Justice Conference Award Presentation to Julius L. Chambers\nand\nAcceptance Speec h\n\n\n12:30 PM\nConference Ends / Snacks Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20051001 GEO:35.260000;-80.804200 LOCATION:Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28201\, United States SUMMARY:Charlotte 6th Annual Social Justice Conference UID:20090704T000514EDT-3rfnL3AVAT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://cpjnc.tripod.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:bostonbasic@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual greater Boston conference on Asian American issu es and student activism. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20051001T090000 GEO:42.422100;-71.109300 LOCATION:Tufts University\, Medford\, Massachusetts\, 02155\, United States SUMMARY:2005 Boston Asian Students Intercollegiate Conference UID:20090704T000514EDT-pEeEubZrxL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonbasic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:352-221-2738 Email:jtucker@starband.net DESCRIPTION:Discussion of How you can support American Indian Movement's e fforts to gain justice in the state of Florida with regard to the issues s uch as civil rights\, protection of sacred sites\, repatriation of human r emains as well as Racism in sports and media. What it means to be an AIM s upporter and how you can become a support group member. Geographical Scop e: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20050910T140000 GEO:29.749100;-82.865100 LOCATION:Civil Media Center\, 1021 West University Ave\, Gainesville\, FL\, Florida\, 32619\, United States SUMMARY:Supporters Needed for American Indian Movement UID:20090704T000514EDT-hJmZ7pUJxs@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.aimovement.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:603-862-3494 Email:seac.unh@lists.unh.edu DESCRIPTION:Do it yourself conference!\n\nFriday: Punk Rock Show! Vegan Foo d!\nBands:TBA\nSaturday: Conference starting at 11:00 am\nWorkshops includ e: Bike Repair\, Composting\, Independent Media\, Pad-making\, Sewing\, St enciling/Wheat Pasting and more! Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20051119 DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20051118 GEO:43.165800;-70.962800 LOCATION:Memorial Union Building\, University Of New Hampshire\, Durham\, N ew Hampshire\, 03824\, United States SUMMARY:DIY Conference - New Hampshire UID:20090704T000514EDT-7pfCBlNFkO@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:Organizing White People to support the African community's own solutions for \neconomic power\, social justice and reparations\nUHURU SOL IDARITY CONFERENCE\nOct. 22nd\, 1-5pm\n\n\n>From New Orleans to Philadelph ia...Aren't You Outraged?!\nAfrican people are under assault from the U.S. Government: facing poverty\, \npowerlessness\, police brutality\, massive imprisonment\, inadequate education\, \nhealthcare\, & housing\n\n-Omali Yeshitela\, Keynote Speaker\, Chairman of the African People's Socialist \ nParty\n-Penny Hess\, Featured Speaker\, Chairwoman of the African People' s Solidarity \nCommittee\n-Pam Africa\, International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu Jamal\n-Diop Olugbala\, African People's Socialist P arty\, New York\n-Larry Hamm\, People's Organization for Progress\n-Panel Discussion: Prisons\, Reparations\, Gentrification\, New Orleans\, Police \nBrutality\nGetting Active in the Uhuru Solidarity Movement\n\nSponsored by the African People's Solidarity Committee and the Uhuru Solidarity \nMo vement\n\n$5 - 20 donation requested\; no one turned away for lack of fund s. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20051022T130000 GEO:40.003400;-75.186800 LOCATION:Unitarian Church\, 2125 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylva nia\, 19103\, United States SUMMARY:Uhuru Solidarity Conference: Organizing White People to support Afr ican com'ty UID:20090704T000514EDT-meKfGnFckC@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:brian@orange-mr.com DESCRIPTION:Director Barbara Kopple's Academy Award winning documentary abo ut a 13-month coal miner's strike that took place between 1973 and 1974 in Harlan County\, KY\, is one of the great films about capital and labor. T he film will be presented in a new 35mm print beginning on Friday\, Octobe r 14. Director Barbara Kopple will speak after the first evening show on \nSaturday\, October 15. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20051015T192500 GEO:40.730200;-73.988600 LOCATION:Cinema Village\, 22 East 12th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10003 \, United States SUMMARY:Q&A With Harlan County\, U.S.A. Filmmaker Barbara Kopple UID:20090704T000514EDT-kGK8KLTuRT@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The goals of this event are: \n'1. Educating and sharing inform ation about the nature of the war system and its relation to racism and ec onomic injustice at home.\n2. Encouraging activism in schools\, on campuse s\, and elsewhere toward the goal of stopping the war in Iraq.\n3. Buildin g relationships among those doing this work on the West Coast in order to strengthen and deepen our movement.'\n\nWorkshops and speakers will focus on: \n1. International and domestic aspects of war and occupation as they affect students\, educators\, support personnel and other public employees \n2. Anti-war activity in unions\, schools\, colleges\, and universities\n 3. Development of pedagogy and intellectual and cultural materials to brin g the Iraq war and the anti-war movement into our classrooms\n4. Responses to military recruiters\, the poverty draft\, and the possible restoration of a military draft\, military resistance\, and veterans issues ' Geogra phical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20051119T080000 GEO:33.786600;-118.299000 LOCATION:4131 S. Vermont\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90037\, United States SUMMARY:Students and Educators Against the War UID:20090704T000514EDT-v7vEKGHeDo@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.stopthewarconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:703-522-2214 Email:campusteam@feminist.org DESCRIPTION:The hard–fought gains of the past forty years are too important to risk: the public deserves to know much more about Harriet Miers. Sena tors must not only ask tough questions during the confirmation hearings\, but they must demand answers on fundamental human rights issues. Too much is at stake to take a risk on a Supreme Court nominee with little to no p aper trail.\n\nWe call on DC metro area students to join us for a rally fr om 11 am to 2 pm. Schedule constituent visits with Senate staff before an d after the rally. \n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20051026T110000 GEO:38.908200;-76.982100 LOCATION:D Street And Constitution\, Near Russell Senate Building\, Washing ton\, District of Columbia\, 20002\, United States SUMMARY:Don't Let the Right Wing Tip the Scales--Save the Supreme Court! UID:20090704T000514EDT-SPvevcUifv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.feminist.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:718-304-7256 Email:contact@greenpeacenyc.org DESCRIPTION:\n\nThey’re Droppin Trees\, We’re Droppin Beats\nTurn up the He at on Kimberly-Clark (Kleenex)\nOnly $10 to see LIVE MUSIC by:\nSKAMPIDA\n LUMINESCENT ORCHESTRI\nSTRANGE ATTRACTORS\nRABIA\nTHE OVERALLS BRIGADE\nan d more!\nVideo Art by Glassbead Collective\nPlus a sexy burlesque show fea turing GreenpeaceNYC\nvolunteers\nMeet up with Greenpeace NYC and get invo lved with the\nNov. 3rd Day of Action! Don’t Miss the Boat!!!!!\n\nFor mor e info or to get involved:\ncontact@greenpeacenyc.org\, (718-304-7256)\nht tp://www.greenpeaceusa.org http://www.kleercut.net\n\n(Here's the skinny: Kleenex sells 180 billion sheets\nof tissue paper each year and not one of them has any\nrecycled content. They can make a tissue that stops\nthe sp read of the flu but they can't make them out of\nsomething besides 10\,000 year old trees? Kleenex even\ngoes as far as to boast on their website th at their\ntissues are made from 100% virgin fiber. Kleenex and\nparent cor poration Kimberly-Clark are felling ancient\nforests to flush them down th e toilet. Phooey!) Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040514Z DTSTART:20051021T190000 GEO:40.750400;-73.996300 LOCATION:The Frying Pan Pier 63 W/ 23rd St\, Chelea Piers\, New York\, New York\, 10001\, United States SUMMARY:GreenpeaceNYC benefit party UID:20090704T000515EDT-ZMZpABgMES@69.73.141.125 URL:http://greenpeacenyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:510-295-7834 Email:uhurureparations@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:From New Orleans to Oakland\, African People Are Under Assault by the U.S. Government!\nAfrican people face poverty\, powerlessness\, pol ice brutality\, massive imprisonment\, inadequate education\, health care and housing. \n\nPanel Discussions on prisons\, the police\, and the U.S. war against the African community\; getting involved in the Uhuru Solidar ity Movement.\n\nWith:\nDiop Olugbala\, African People's Socialist Party\, New York City\n\nBakari Olatunji\, Oakland branch president\, Internation al People's Democratic Uhuru Movement\n\nPenny Hess\, African People's Sol idarity Committee\n\nQuetzaoceloacuia\, Barrio Defense Committee\n\n Geo graphical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20051106T130000 GEO:37.759300;-122.157000 LOCATION:Upaya Center\, 478 Santa Clara Ave\, Oakland\, California\, 94605\ , United States SUMMARY:Aren't You Outraged? USM Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-ODNBhAI2N6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.apscuhuru.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-633-6646 Email:venezuela@globalsolidarity.info DESCRIPTION:Danny Glover\, U.S. Rep. Jose Serrano\, Ramsey Clark\, Noam Cho msky\, Bishop Thomas Gumbleton\, Howard Zinn\, Rev. Lucius Walker\, Padre Luis Barrios\, Peter Coyote\, Marcia Campos\, August Mintz\, James Cockcro ft\, James Petras and the Alberto Lovera Bolivarian Circle invite you to t his historic event.\n\nSolidarity with Venezuela is needed now more than e ver!\n\nThe U.S. government is openly increasing its hostility to the Vene zuelan Government and is laying the basis for intervention\, military or o therwise. Bush Administration officials have issued bellicose statements a imed against Venezuelan leaders. Bush ally Rev. Pat Robertson has even cal led for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Frias!\n\nWe can and must reverse this by showing our solidarity in every way possible ! You can help turn the tide!\n\nIt is now up to us-the people in the U.S. -to do what is right\, to do what is just\, to do what is necessary\, to b e part of a powerful force that can bring about peace and justice in the r egion by strongly opposing U.S. plans to intervene in Venezuela\, in viola tion of international law and that nation's sovereignty.\n\nBe a part of h istory! Make sure that you are at Town Hall on November 8 to join in the E vening of Solidarity with Bolivarian Venezuela. Call 212-633-6646 to find out how to get your tickets. Tickets can also be purchased on-line at www .venezuelanov8.org Tickets are $20. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20051108T183000 GEO:40.740900;-73.999800 LOCATION:New York Town Hall\, 123 West 43rd St.\, New York City\, New York\ , 10011\, United States SUMMARY:NYC - Venezuela Solidarity Town Hall Meeting UID:20090704T000515EDT-vpR3cTsvUe@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.venezuelanov8.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:702-360-4232 Email:jmurphy8781@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:@ It's a Grind\n\nMeet other young voters in your city and help secure the rights of the youth. Our mission is to empower the youth throu gh voter registration\, education and group activism. Partnered with Rock the Vote\, The New Voters Project and MTV’s Choose or Lose. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20051101T190000 GEO:36.131000;-115.218000 LOCATION:8470 West Desert Inn Rd.\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, 89117\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Las Vegas - 20 Million Loud November Meetup UID:20090704T000515EDT-J00JohBr2D@69.73.141.125 URL:http://20millionloud.meetup.com/12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:908-295-6496 Email:ruculturejam@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Reverend Billy will be 'stopping buy' on November 17 with a moc k sermon dealing with the effects of consumerism on popular culture. Come join the festivities and enjoy a performance by the Culture Jam choir... Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20051117T190000 GEO:40.486800;-74.444400 LOCATION:RIverside Lounge (aka The SAC)\, Rutgers University\, New brunswic k\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States SUMMARY:Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping UID:20090704T000515EDT-3tl9lnkElI@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/culturejam04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:908-295-6496 Email:ruculturejam@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Liza Featherstone\, author of 'Selling Women Short: A Landmark Battle for Workers' Rights at Walmart' and writer for the publication The Nation will be talking about her book and have a question and answer perio d. There will be a documentary about Walmart to follow. This event is pa rt of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender VIolence... Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20051128T190000 GEO:40.486800;-74.444400 LOCATION:Trayes Hall-George Street\, Douglas Campus-Rutgers University\, Ne w Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States SUMMARY:Liza Featherstone 'Selling Women Short' UID:20090704T000515EDT-jvg1pGsOsV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/culturejam04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:908-295-6496 Email:ruculturejam@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Culture Jam: Students Against Excessive Consumerism will be doi ng something a little different this holiday season. We will be offering the community a venue to purchase alternative gifts for the holiday season made from responsible vendors and attempt to get out the Fair Trade messa ge. There will be a variety of vendors along with individual tables where for a flat free one can partake in a crafting activity. If anyone would like to have a table at this event please email us ASAP. thanks. Geogra phical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20051210T113000 GEO:40.486800;-74.444400 LOCATION:Multi Purpose Room-college Ave\, Rutgers University\, New Brunswic k\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States SUMMARY:Fair Trade/ DIY Craft Fair UID:20090704T000515EDT-maPufIVAgO@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/culturejam04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) hosts Buil ding Energy ’06\, the Northeast’s premier conference and trade show for re newable energy and green building professionals and others eager to learn about “green” building techniques and products. Featuring in-depth worksh ops on a wide range of topics with leading architects\, engineers\, design ers\, product developers\, builders\, manufacturers\, policy makers\, plan ners\, educators\, utility executives\, and green marketers. The trade sh ow offers one-stop shopping for the latest green construction products and services. Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060309 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060307 GEO:42.338900;-70.919600 LOCATION:Boston's Seaport World Trade Center\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 021 02\, United States SUMMARY:Building Energy Conference & Trade Show UID:20090704T000515EDT-RVBuK6Aff0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://BuildingEnergy.nesea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060211 GEO:40.753000;-73.973200 LOCATION:New York\, New York\, 10017\, United States SUMMARY:3rd Annual NYC Grassroots Media Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-2sN3vUz9S1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://nycgrassrootsmedia.org/conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-922-0048 Email:erin@earthdayny.org DESCRIPTION:Earth Week in Grand Central Terminal is the week-long celebrati on organized by Earth Day New York\, consisting of The Giant Earth Images\ , and the EarthFair. Because there are many environmental organizations in and around New York City\, there are always a wide range of Earth Day act ivities to attend.\n\nEarth Week in Grand Central includes The Giant Earth Images show which can be viewed by clicking the link on your left. This i nspiring projection show features Earth-related artwork\, photographs\, qu otes and messages that are projected on two giant pilars in the Main Conco urse of Grand Central Terminal. Several well-known artists have contribute d work to the Giant Earth Images\, including Andy Warhol\, Rafal Olbinski\ , Keith Haring\, Ronald Feldman and others. The continual projections are accompanied by nature sounds\, which attract the attention of commuters mo ving through Grand Central. \n\nEarth Week culminates with the EarthFair\, a two-day festival of music\, education and fun! Vanderbilt Hall comes to life during EarthFair with more than 50 environmental companies\, non-pro fit organizations\, and Earth Day New York sponsors\, to entertain and inf orm children and adults. Many of our exhibitors organize hands-on activiti es for children\, provide products samples\, and allow visitors the opport unity to sign up as volunteers\, sign petitions\, and learn about environm entalism in New York and beyond. Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060422 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060414T120000 GEO:40.753000;-73.973200 LOCATION:Grand Central Terminal\, E. 42nd Street And Park Ave.\, New York\, New York\, 10017\, United States SUMMARY:Earth Week 2006 - NYC UID:20090704T000515EDT-VEtEkX7Sux@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.earthdayny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:415-927-1645 Email:mmcavoy@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:So how’d you\nbecome an activist?\nA monthly series in which lo cal activists share their experiences \nand influences that helped them be come effective forces for \nchange —also discussing “SO WHAT DO WE DO NOW? ” \n\nTHURSDAY\, DECEMBER 15\,2005 •7PM\n\n\nA SPECIAL EVENING OF ENTERTAI NMENT & ERUDITION \n\nFEATURING TWO WISE ELDERS… \n\nWavy Gravy\n\n\nInsti gator of Hog Farm\,Camp Winnarainbow\,Seva Foundation.\nRenowned Woodstock Emcee • “A Saint in a Clown Suit”\n\n\nAND \n\n“Diamond Dave” Whitaker\n\ n\nIrreverently Relevant Poet & Hipstorian\;\nRainbow Warrior just returne d from New Orleans Katrina Relief.\n\n\n777 VALENCIA ST. (bet. 18–19 St.) • SAN FRANCISCO \n\nNEW COLLEGE\n\n\nDonation $5 (Students $3) \n\nFor mor e information\,call (415) 927-1645. \n\nBenefit for the New College Activi sm & Social Change Program Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20051215T190000 GEO:37.748900;-122.416000 LOCATION:New College\, 777 Valencia\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:So how’d you become an activist? UID:20090704T000515EDT-FGcWnXDd4B@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:909-319-0687 Email:rightoservela@gmail.com DESCRIPTION: Tuesday\, October 10\, 2006* college and high school studen ts\, church members\, LGBT organization members\, previously discharged se rvice-members\, and activists alike are going to a military recruitment ce nter in Los Angeles to protest the Don\\'t Ask Don\\'t Tell policy of the military. This unique\, youth-led action will focus on the gay\, lesbian\ , and bi-sexual young adults who will attempt to enlist--completely open a bout their sexual orientation. When they are rejected that day we\, their supporters\, will sit-in to protest this blatant and absurd government-san ctioned discrimination.\n\nTo find out more visit the website\, www.rightt oserve.org\nEveryone is welcome\, come be a part of the action.\n\n*The da te of this sit-in was changed from Sept. 26 to avoid conflict with other p rotests. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061010T100000 GEO:34.098900;-118.327000 LOCATION:7080 Hollywood Blvd.\, Hollywood\, California\, 90028\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Soulforce Don\\'t Ask Don\\'t Tell Sit-in UID:20090704T000515EDT-2IsXb328I3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.righttoserve.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:austin@worldcantwait.org DESCRIPTION:BUSH: STEP DOWN And Take Your Program With You!\n1. Jan. 31\, o n The Night of President Bush’s State of the Union Address: \nBring the No ise! \nDrown Out Bush’s Lies! \n\nIn large cities and small towns all acro ss the country\, join in rallies one hour before Bush’s address as we make our determination to “Drive Out the Bush Regime” the political message of the day. \n\nAt 9:00 PM EST\, just as Bush starts to speak\, everywhere w e will BRING THE NOISE. In a cacophony of sound\, we will drown out his ad dress with music: from drums to violins\, from hip hop and classical\; and with noise: banging pots and ringing church bells\, sound car horns and l ifting our voices.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060131T190000 GEO:30.268300;-97.741400 LOCATION:301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701\, United States SUMMARY:World Can't Wait Rally - Austin\, TX UID:20090704T000515EDT-3xkJ6NB6gU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://worldcantwait.net/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-628-3333 Email:slambert@woodhullfoundation.org DESCRIPTION:Find out about sex workers being victims\, police violence and discrimination against sex workers\, bad date sheets\, transgendered viole nce\, and much more!\n\nOur guests will include: GiGi Thomas\, Client Advo cate with HIPS\; Dennis Sobin\, of Prisons Foundation\; and Penelope Saund ers\, PhD\, Executive Director of Different Avenues.\n\nGiGi Thomas is cur rently the Client Advocate for HIPS (Helping Individual Prostitutes Surviv e) and has been assisting\, supporting and empowering male\, female and tr ansgendered sex workers for the last 6 years. Gigi is an expert in issues of sex work and violence.\n\nDennis Sobin has been described by The Washin gton Post as a 'long time libertarian activist.' He currently heads the Pr isons Foundation\, which seeks to show the human face of\, and reduce\, th e record number of people being incarcerated in America.\n\nPenelope Saund ers\, PhD\, has overseen projects for youth\, young adults\, and sex worke rs in both Australia and the United States. She founded Different Avenues with other advocates in 2001.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060215T120000 GEO:38.904000;-77.031700 LOCATION:1325 Massachusetts Avenue\, 6th Floor\, Washington\, District of C olumbia\, 20005\, United States SUMMARY:Victimless 'Crimes'\, Violent Aftermaths: Sex Work and the Law UID:20090704T000515EDT-OOfvxsl4vs@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.woodhullfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-243-4940 Email:info@latinhiphopcoalition.org DESCRIPTION:1. March 6th Entertainment Business Seminar I\nLocation: “SOB’s NYC”\nThe purpose of this seminar is to raise awareness on how to own you r own publishing rights. The seminar will cover all music industry related themes with a special focus on royalties on how to get them\, how to regi ster as a writer/artists\, legal issues\, processes as publishers and arti sts\, in addition we’ll provide expert advise on alternative investment ve hicles on how to invest your income deriving from proceeds\, money and deb t management\, building credit and investment and estate planning. \n\n2. April 11th HIV/AIDS Conference\nLocation: “TBA” \nThe purpose of this sem inar is to use the influence of Latin Hip-Hop/Reggaeton Artists\, professi onal athletes\, executives\, HIV/AIDS service providers\, elected official s and community leaders to educate participants about topics concerning HI V/AIDS\, safe sex\, STD’s\, and teen pregnancy. Artists will be encourage d to produce public service announcements in order to increase the awarene ss of the virus. A benefit concert will be arranged during this conferenc e to raise funds for AIDS service organizations.\n\n3. May 4th Substance A buse Summit\nLocation: “TBA”\nThe purpose of this seminar is to teach the consequences of substance abuse\, as well as possessing and selling drugs. The Coalition will have celebrities and elected officials speak about th e dangers of drugs. Artists and elected officials will be encouraged to p roduce public service announcements in order to educate participants. Conc ert tickets\, CD’s\, meet & greet sessions with celebrities and other perk s will be used to reward who live a drug free life.\n\n\n\n\n\n4. June 2nd Latin Hip-Hop/Reggaeton Summit\nLocation: “TBA”\nThe purpose of this summ it is to bring together Artist\, politicians\, music executives and religi ous leaders in uniting the Hip-Hop/Reggaeton Community\, tackling lyrical responsibility\, healing inter-group conflicts and much more. The fo ur major issues that will be addressed at the Latin Hip-Hop/Reggaeton Summ it are: \n1) To come together to hear inspiring messages from community\, religion\, political\, business and artist leaders\, who will challenge th e industry to help transform society into a better place for all people. T he agenda for the Latin Hip-Hop/ Reggaeton Summit is inclusive and the out come of the Summit will be inclusive. All people\, from all communities\, stand to benefit from a successful national Latin Hip-Hop/Reggaeton Summit .\n2) To provide an opportunity for conflict resolution among some of the artists who have expressed differences of opinions. \n3) To get Latin Hip- Hop/Reggaeton artists and the entertainment industry to take back responsi bility in addressing the serious issues surrounding Latin Hip-Hop/Reggaeto n as a culture\, a culture that has grown into an international lifestyle promoting certain values and ethics. This industry is taking greater steps at being accountable for the social\, political and economic impact.\n4) To look internally\, within the industry\, to the function of A&R and mark eting in elevating the art form.\n5. July 18th Political Empowerment Confe rence\nLocation: “TBA”\nThe purpose of this seminar is to learn how the qu ality of life in their school\, home and community are influenced by polit ics. Elected officials and Latin Hip-Hop/Reggaeton artists will help stre ss the importance of voter education\, registration and participation. Pa rticipants will be educated on topics such as the United States Constituti on\, government and the legal system. Through a partnership with local vot ers registration authorities the Coalition will register new voters year r ound and reinforce the goals of the “Latin Hip-Hop/Reggaeton” movement.\n\ nThe Month of August “Coalition Summer Recess” \n7. September 12th Liter acy and Education Conference\nLocation: “TBA”\nThrough this seminar\, the Coalition will use celebrities and schools to promote literacy and the val ue of continuing education. The Coalition will encourage artists to produ ce a series of public service announcements along with local schools\, boo kstores\, libraries and after-school programs to stress the importance of reading. Through this project the Coalition will collaborate with several local universities and technical schools to sponsor celebrity meet & greet sessions\, workshops on higher education\, obtaining financial aid and ap plying to college. These programs will be combined with incentive programs such as: tickets to events\, CD’s\, apparel and other prizes for academic success. \n\n8. October 30th World of Audio & Video Technology \nLocatio n: “TBA”\nThis seminar will help participants acquire the skills needed to pursue internships\, training programs\, educational\, career and entrepr eneurial opportunities in the fields of audio and video technology. Parti cipants will learn about music and video production\, multi-camera setups\ , editing\, mixing\, special effects\, lighting techniques\, budgets\, scr ipt and treatment development. Through a partnership with technology comp anies\, local universities and technical schools\, participants will have the opportunity to produce a demo tape of their material. The Coalition w ill then provide them with assistance in their pursuit of a recording cont ract. Participants will also have the opportunity to produce a music vide o\, as well as assist in a series production public service announcements for the coalition.\n\n9. November 28th Entertainment Business Summit II\nL ocation: “TBA”\nThe purpose of this seminar is to reduce poverty in minori ty communities by preparing members for employment\, training programs and entrepreneurial opportunities. Participants will be able to participate in workshops such as\, the 'World of Work” and “How to Start Your Own Busi ness.” A host of business skills will also be taught including résumé writ ing\, how to prepare for an interview\, how to negotiate your salary\, how to make a formal presentation\, etc. Participants will also have the oppo rtunity to obtain internships and visit office environments. Business and music summits will teach participants the basics of the entertainment ind ustry. \n\nThe Month of December “Coalition Holiday Recess” \n\n10. Jan uary 5th 2007 Toy Drive & Award Gala \nLocation: “TBA”\nToy drive will b e a community service project in conjunction with other non-profit organiz ations in an effort to raise toys for inner-city kids celebrating “Los Rey es Mago /Three Kings Day”. The toy drive efforts will have the support and generosity of artist\, corporate America\, the general public\, politicia ns and community leaders. We will only accept unwrapped gifts. In addition \, we will have our 1st Annual Award dinner honoring community leaders\, p oliticians\, artist\, coalition members and corporate executives for their outstanding support and contribution to the Latin Hip-Hop Coalition\, Lat in Hip-Hop/ Reggaeton industry and Latin Community. \nFor more inform ation please contact Lise Reynoso VP of Events @ 718-219-8702 or by E-mail info@latinhiphopcoalition.org \n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060306T170000 GEO:40.729100;-73.991600 LOCATION:204 Varick Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, New York SUMMARY:Entertainment Business Seminar I - New York City UID:20090704T000515EDT-uFnpKuNun9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.latinhiphopcoalition.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:212-243-4940 Email:info@latinhiphopcoaltion.org DESCRIPTION:April 3rd HIV/AIDS Conference\n“SOB’s” 204 Varick Street\, New York City 7:00PM-8PM followed by benefit performance.\nThe purpose of this seminar is to use the influence of Latin Hip-Hop/Reggaeton Artists\, prof essional athletes\, executives\, HIV/AIDS service providers\, elected offi cials and community leaders to educate participants about topics concernin g HIV/AIDS\, safe sex\, STD’s\, and teen pregnancy. Artists will be encou raged to produce public service announcements in order to increase the awa reness of the virus. A benefit concert will be arranged during this confe rence to raise funds for AIDS service organizations.\n Geographical Scope : Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060404 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060403 GEO:40.738100;-74.005100 LOCATION:204 Varick STreet\, New York\, New York\, 10014\, United States SUMMARY:NYC HIV/AIDS Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-rodsMmi9Fd@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.latinhiphopcoalition.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 22\nMission High School\, San Francisco\n\nOn April 22\, 2006\, at Mission High School in San Francisco\, CA\, Bay Area students and educators will host a conference with the goal of uniting and empowering ourselves around a common goal of stopping war and working tow ards a world where education and human rights are the top priority.\n\n \n \nThis conference\, building on the success of the March 5\, 2005 conferen ce of Educators to Stop the War in New York\, and the November 19\, 2005\, Stop the War Conference in Los Angeles\, is endorsed by a variety of unio ns/labor councils\, community organizations\, and student organizations.\n \n \n\nThe registration fees will be $15 (general) or $5-10 (students\, se niors)\, but no one will be turned away. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060422 GEO:37.748900;-122.416000 LOCATION:San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Bay Area Stop The War Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-v6r877KVO8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.basetostopthewar.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:739-1863 Email:mcgillanimalcollegium@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:ANIMAL LIBERTIES WEEK:\n\nFrom March 20-24\, 2006\, the SSMU Cl ub Animal Liberties will be\nhosting Animal Liberties week at McGill Unive rsity in celebration of\nMeat-Out Day 2006.\n\nThroughout the event\, we w ill be asking local politicians\, McGill\nstudents and McGill faculty memb ers to pledge to be vegetarian for a\nday\, week or life! Free food and p rizes will be offered to students who\n'Pledge to be Veg' for a day.\n\nAn imal Liberties Week Itinerary:\n\nMonday March 20th\nTime: 5:00-7:00pm\nLo cation: Club's Lounge\nShatner building\, 4th floor\n\n Ronald Sklar\n McGill Faculty of Law\n 'Animals and the Law: Not a Pretty Pictur e'\n\n Diodora Bucur\n Journalist\, The Suburban\n Winner of t he Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Media Award\n 'Why Puppy Mi lls should be at the forefront of the Quebec\n election Campaign'\n\n Tuesday\, March 21st\nTime: 6:00pm\nLocation: Leacock 26\n\n McGill D ebating Union and Animal Liberties\n Debate: 'Should Animals be Given Consideration?'\n\nWednesday\, March 22nd\nTime: 5:00pm\nLocation: Room 3 02\nShatner Building\, 3600 rue McTavish\n\n Madhav Badami\, PHD\n McGill School of the Environment\, McGill School of Urban Planning\n 'Reflections of a Life-Long Vegetarian'\n\n Bacon (5:30): This Nati onal Film Board Documentary asks whether we\n have properly measured t he social and environmental impacts of\n industrial pig farm operation s.\n Gemeaux Award - Best Research (Hugo Latulippe)\n\n Earthlings (7:00): Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage\,\n Earthl ings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest\n industries i n the world\, and their reliance on animals for profit.\n Winner of th e Best Documentary Award (San Diego Film Festival)\, and\n the Best Co ntent Award (Boston International Film Festival).\n\nFriday\, March 24th\n Time: 4:00pm\nLocation: Club's Lounge\n4th floor Shatner\n\n Stéphane Groleau: Local Vegan Farmer\n A discussion on Vegan Farming\n Geograp hical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060324 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060320T170000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Students' Society Of McGill University (Shatner)\, 3600 McTavish S treet\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1W2\, Canada SUMMARY:Animal Liberties Week UID:20090704T000515EDT-HpXBVP5ct0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://montrealanimals.proboards31.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:510-849-2064 Email:yfest@givingrevolution.org DESCRIPTION:FREE festival\, live music\, food\, art\, activism--Y FEST cele brates the contributions of young people to the fight against poverty. Fi nd out about opportunities to get involved and hear from young activists a bout the need locally and globally. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060506T120000 GEO:37.773600;-122.405000 LOCATION:Justin Herman Plaza\, 1 Embarcadero Center\, San Francisco\, Calif ornia\, 94111\, United States SUMMARY:Y Fest - San Francisco UID:20090704T000515EDT-E0RGviV8JH@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.givingrevolution.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:312-933-5045 Email:chaurob@iit.edu DESCRIPTION:Save Darfur: Rally to Stop Genocide \n\nMonday\, May 1\, 2006\n 4:30 p.m.\nFederal Plaza\, Chicago Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060501T163000 GEO:41.811900;-87.687300 LOCATION:Adams & Dearborn\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60604\, United States SUMMARY:Chicago Rally for Darfur UID:20090704T000515EDT-G2BWACTE0i@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:413-210-1079 Email:lflandera@unitehere.org DESCRIPTION:UNITE HERE's 'Hotel Workers Rising' 2006 campaign has taken off ! We need additional organizers for this historic nationwide mobilization. On May 5 and 6\, we willbe holding a free 2 Day Organizer Training in New Haven\, CT for activists who want to become full-time union organizers. A pply online at: www.unitehere.org/jobs/organizerapp.asp Geographical Scop e: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060506 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060505T080000 GEO:41.309800;-72.922300 LOCATION:UNITE HERE Local 217\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06510\, United St ates SUMMARY:UNITE HERE Organizer Training -- New Haven\, CT UID:20090704T000515EDT-BfotSxMTvN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.hotelworkersrising.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:617-254-9130 Email:bostonnow@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Greater Boston NOW in partnership with The Women's Union presen t:\n \n'Never Kissed a Frog\, Never Had To' \n\nA free seminar about money and financial independence. \n\nPresented by Nancy L. Olt\, JD\, MBA and Louise 'Weegie' Dodd\, CLTC\, CSA. \n\nSeminar Description: This seminar i s specifically for women. You will learn the basics of how to save and inv est your hard earned cash and create a game plan for your financial future . \n\nLocation: The Women's Union\, One Washington Mall\, Boston \nState S treet T stop\, Orange/Blue Line. \n\nTime: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. \n\nLigh t Refreshments will be available. Donated by Trader Joes \n\nRSVP by April 24 to bostonNOWrsvp@yahoo.com\, limited childcare spots available. Geogr aphical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060427T183000 GEO:42.353800;-71.102400 LOCATION:The Women's Union\, One Washington Mall\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States SUMMARY:Never Kissed a Frog - Never Had To UID:20090704T000515EDT-5U0ucKv6CM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.bostonnow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:speakers@americanprogress.org DESCRIPTION:Campus Progress presents the Washington\, DC premiere of the Me dia that Matters Film Festival! Want films that make you laugh and inspire you to take action? These short films by young\, independent artist-activ ists tackle gay rights\, poverty\, life in the military\, women’s rights i nternationally\, and tons more. Be one of the first in DC to check out the films and connect with young progressives. You’ll see Shakademic kick-it about No Child Left Behind\, how the innocent words of children can get ed ited into a hateful commercial\, and much more! Join us on Thursday\, June 29th\, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Center for American Progress (1333 H S treet\, N.W.\, 10th Floor\, Washington\, DC 20005). Food will be served at 6:00 p.m. Click here to RSVP. Click here to see a couple of the films we are screening and to find out about the panel discussion following the eve nt.\n\nTo RSVP\, visit: http://www.americanprogress.org/mtm6 Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060629T180000 GEO:38.904000;-77.031700 LOCATION:Center For American Progress\, 1333 H Street NW\, 10th Floor\, Was hington\, District of Columbia\, 20005\, United States SUMMARY:Media that Matters Film Festival UID:20090704T000515EDT-ngVnte5wOJ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusprogress.org/speakers/952/films-sixth-annual-media-tha t-matters-film-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:202-682-1611 Email:speakers@americanprogress.org DESCRIPTION:Advanced Film screening and panel discussion with the filmmaker s\n\n'The Trials of Darryl Hunt' documents a brutal rape/murder in the Ame rican South\, and offers a deeply personal story of a wrongfully convicted man\, Darryl Hunt\, who spent twenty years in prison for a crime he did n ot commit. \n\nJoin us at the E Street Cinema\, 555 11th Street NW in down town Washington\, DC at 7 PM. For more information on the film\, visit www .breakthrufilms.org. For more information\, email speakers@americanprogres s.org.\n\nTo RSVP\, visit: http://www.americanprogress.org/dhunt\n Geogra phical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060711T190000 GEO:38.892200;-77.019500 LOCATION:E Street Cinema\, 555 11th Street NW\, Washington\, District of Co lumbia\, 20004\, United States SUMMARY:The Trials of Darryl Hunt UID:20090704T000515EDT-OHkoJaUvlG@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.breakthrufilms.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:202-546-7961 Email:colin@africaaction.org DESCRIPTION:Dear Friend\,\n \nThere have been many declarations of victory in recent weeks -- with the \nsigning of the peace agreement in Abuja and the launch of the United \nNations (UN) assessment mission that could pave the way for a UN \npeacekeeping mission in Darfur -- but the fact is that the only change \non the ground in Darfur is that things are getting wors e. It is time for \nus to take to the streets again to let decision-makers know that we will \nnot be silent until the genocide stops. Join us at th e White House on \nJune 20th.\n \nAfrica Action has been monitoring the pe ace agreement signed between the \nGovernment of Sudan and one of the Darf ur rebel factions. The UN has \ntaken the first step towards a possible fu ture peacekeeping mission by \nauthorizing a UN assessment team that is li kely leaving this week. The \nUN Security Council is also in Sudan this we ek to continue to pressure \nthe Sudanese government to accept a UN missio n to support the work of \nthe African Union on the ground.\n \nThese are all positive first steps\, but unfortunately\, the Sudanese \ngovernment a nd their proxy militia\, the Janjaweed\, have already violated \nthe peace agreement on several occasions by attacking villages and camps \nfor inte rnally displaced people. With the breaking of the ceasefire\, it \nis clea r that this peace agreement is fragile at best. Any hope for a \nnew and m ore substantive agreement signed by all parties rests on a UN \npeacekeepi ng mission being deployed to protect the people and create a \nsafe passag e for humanitarian aid thereby fostering a climate of \nsecurity that is c onducive to lasting peace. For more analysis on the \ndeal please read our latest policy statement and our campaign update at \nwww.africaaction.org .\n \nThe linchpin to achieving a multilateral intervention continues to b e \nthe United States. The U.S. has special leverage with each of the key \nstakeholders and will be the most powerful and persuasive voice in \ndec isions about troop size\, mandate and the speed of deployment. While \nthe Bush Administration has been on record in support of a UN \nintervention\ , we hear from our sources that the U.S. has failed to do \nthe diplomatic heavy lifting required to secure peace in Darfur. We have \nthe power to protect the people of Darfur\, but will we use it?\n \nAs a movement\, we demonstrated our size in the rallies and marches over \nthe past several m onths\, but it is easy for the Bush Administration to \nthink that we are just voicing support for what they are already doing. \nWe have never been better poised to make change than at this moment\, but \ntoo many people think that\, with the signing of the Abuja deal\, the \ngenocide is all bu t resolved. Please help us to set the story straight \nby taking to the st reets to stop genocide in Darfur.\n \nAfrica Action will host an action at the White House on World Refugee \nDay\, June 20th at noon in Lafayette P ark (16th and H St. NW). \n \nWe invite you to join us and to wear black o r dark clothing. At 1:00 PM\, after hearing rousing speakers and raising o ur voices for the people of Darfur we will walk to the White House fence a nd enact a 'die-in'\, where willing participants will be asked to lie down to symbolize the rising death toll in Darfur and eastern Chad and to call for a greater international response to protect people.\n \nWe will not r isk arrest in this non-violent action\, and those who choose not to partic ipate in this part of the program can stay in solidarity in Lafayette Park . Let us know if you have any questions. Please help us to spread the word . Together we can let the White House know that we are watching and calli ng for the Bush Administration to move beyond rhetoric to achieve results in Darfur.\n \nThank you for your continued commitment to the people of Da rfur -- and your vigilance in this campaign.\n \nSincerely\,\nThe Staff at Africa Action Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060620T120000 GEO:38.911900;-77.016700 LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, 16th & H Street N.W.\, Washington\, District of C olumbia\, 20001\, United States SUMMARY:DC Rally to End the Genocide in Darfur UID:20090704T000515EDT-b2V6GadXld@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.africaaction.org/docs/06-20DieinFlyer.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:speakers@americanprogress.org DESCRIPTION:Start your summer off right at the Campus Progress Summer Kick Off party. Come hang out with other young progressives working in Washingt on\, DC this summer. You don’t want to miss this event! Progressive partie s are always the best parties! Great conversation\, drink specials\, free grub and beer on Thursday\, June 22nd\, 7PM to 9PM at Ventnor Sports Café at 2411 18th St. NW Washington\, DC. That's in Adams Morgan across from Ma ggie Moo's. All ages are welcome\, but you must be 21 to drink. ID require d. No cover charge!! For more information\, email speakers@americanprogres s.org. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060622T190000 GEO:38.911900;-77.016700 LOCATION:Ventnor Sports Cafe\, 2411 18th Street NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001\, United States SUMMARY:Campus Progress Summer Kick-Off Party--6/22/06 UID:20090704T000515EDT-ellOE8glUo@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusprogress.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:360-867-6493 Email:synergy@evergreen.edu DESCRIPTION: Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070422 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070420 GEO:47.065400;-122.976000 LOCATION:TESC\, CAB 320\, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW\, Olympia\, Washington\ , 98505\, United States SUMMARY:The 6th Annual Sustainable Living Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-sZVM0mJWML@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.evergreen.edu/synergy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 4\nBook Talk and Discussion with Antonia Juhasz \, author and Bechtel scholar. 7pm - 9pm. Barnes & Noble Bookstore. 1723 M urray Ave.\, Squirrel Hill.\n\nSaturday\, August 5\nTeach-In: Bechtel and the Military-Industrial Complex. 1-3:30pm. Friends Meeting House. 4836 Ell sworth Ave. in Oakland. Featuring Antonia Juhasz and other scholar-activis ts involved with the anti-nuclear\, anti-war and global justice movements. \nPoster/Art Making and Civil Disobedience Training & Orientation. 4-6pm. Friends Meeting House.\n\nSunday\, August 6\nFestival at West Miffin Park. 1pm. Pavillion #4\, West Mifflin Park (off Bettis Rd.). A festival of rem embrance and resistance\, featuring a picnic/potluck with music\, speakers \, booths and more. Free shuttle buses leave from CMU’s Morewood Gardens P arking lot starting at 12:30pm and returning after the festival and march. \nMarch to Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. 3:30pm. Starting at West Miffli n Park (off Bettis Rd.). Following the one-mile march to the main gate at Bettis\, there will be an optional\, participatory “Shadow Project” follow ed by an overnight vigil. A separate civil disobedience action is also pla nned.\nFor complete details as well as an updated list of events visit Pit tsburgh.August6.org .\n\nLOGISTICS\nHousing for out of town guests is avai lable. Please email housing@august6.org and tell us what you need.\nTablin g space for the Sunday festival is also available. Email festival@august6. org.\nDirections to the Friends Meeting House\, CMU's Morewood Gardens and West Mifflin Park are available at Pittsburgh.August6.org . \nConsider br inging food and beverages to the picnic on Sunday!\nDonate online or send checks to Thomas Merton Center - August 6\, 5125 Penn Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15224.\n\nWHO WE ARE\n\nThis regional convergence is being organized by the Pittsburgh August 6 Committee\, an ad-hoc coalition of groups and ind ividuals who have come together to organize an anti-war\, anti-nuke and gl obal justice convergence on the anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The convening groups are as follows:\n\n    Aboli tion 2000 W PA Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons\n    American Friends S ervice Committee Pittsburgh\n    CodePink Pittsburgh\n    Duncan and Porte r House of Hospitality\n    Physicians for Social Responsibility (Pittsbur gh)\n    Roots of Promise\n    Rosenberg Institute for Peace and Justice\n     School of the Americas Watch of Western PA\n    Thomas Merton Center A nti-War Committee\n    Womens League for International Peace and Freedom ( PIttsburgh)\n\nWHY BECHTEL?\n\nBechtel\, one of the richest private corpor ations\, helps develop nuclear weapons\, pushed for war with Iraq\, and ha s created ecological and economic havoc in countries across the globe. Bec htel 'connects the dots' for the anti-war\, anti-nuke and global justice m ovements: Through its sordid corporate history and 100 years of revolving- door relationships with government\, Bechtel illustrates the connections b etween profiteering and war\, between nuclear power and nuclear weapons pr oliferation\, between 'free trade' and the exploitation of indigenous peop les\, and between corporate power-brokers and decision-makers at the highe st levels of government.\n\nThe focus of the Three River's August protest is the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory\, a joint Navy and Department of Ene rgy facility located in West Mifflin for which Bechtel has a $4.2 billion dollar contract to operate.  From developing reactors for the first ballis tic missile submarine\, the first commercial nuclear power plant\, and the next generation of aircraft carriers\, Bettis 'exists to support this nat ion's capability to deploy and maintain a modern nuclear navy.'\n\nThe Uni ted States is the ONLY country that has used nuclear weapons in war. As th e war continues in Iraq\, and as the Bush Administration foments a nuclear crisis in Iran at the same time it pushes for more nuclear power plants a nd nuclear weapons here at home\, we must say NO to nukes\, NO to wars\, N O to profiteers. Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060809 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060806 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:Stop Bechtel - Regional Convergence UID:20090704T000515EDT-rTWG8mU4Ke@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.august6.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:617-935-9463 Email:evilyangelic666@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:On columbus day a large group of students\, adults\, and everyo ne in between\, native american and not\, will be protesting the celebrati on of genocide at brookline highschool. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061009T120000 GEO:42.324400;-71.139300 LOCATION:115 Greenough St. Brookline Higschool.\, Brookline\, Massachusetts \, 02445\, United States SUMMARY:Protest on Columbus Day - Brookline\, MA UID:20090704T000515EDT-cekhOVnuvM@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:peacefair2006@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The Peace Fair is an arts and crafts based fair with wholesome food\, social groups for justice\, collaborative art projects\, live music \, storytellers\, spoken word\, and yoga clinics. Its a demonstration of p eace for peace: in working together through art\, we demonstrate the colle ctive unity of peaceful people. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060909T150000 GEO:41.443700;-71.534200 LOCATION:Dowtown Peace Dale Village\, Wakefield\, Rhode Island\, 02879\, Un ited States SUMMARY:Peace Fair 2006 - Wakefield\, RI UID:20090704T000515EDT-Ts4fCLEsdZ@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Peace Walk 9:00am-11:00am (registration begins at 8:30am) from the Arts District to Old Salem followed by a multicultural peace festival from 11:00am-5:00pm featuring booths\, crafts\, and entertainment.\n\n$5 d onation to register for the Peace Walk\; come and help raise money and sup port for the creation of U.S. Department of Peace! Geographical Scope: Me tro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060916T083000 GEO:36.107000;-80.219200 LOCATION:Downtown Arts District (6th St. And Trade St.)\, Winston-Salem\, N orth Carolina\, 27101\, United States SUMMARY:Many Voices - One Song: A Peace Walk and Festival UID:20090704T000515EDT-NECp6WUvzF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.kindredspirits.ws/peacefestival2006/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:508-432-9256 Email:veterans4peace@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:Dear Fellow Students\, Teachers\, Veterans of the Peace Movemen t\, Democratic Progressives\, other activist!\n \n \nCape Codders for Peac e & Justice\, Veterans for Peace\, Cape Cod and General Smedley Butler Br igade\, NH\, Tom Paine (Albany NY) Chapters\ninvites you to seek and learn about ARLINGTON EAST. \n \nwww.arlingtoneast.blogspot.com\n \n \nThe world is not at peace! It is time for Veterans for Peace to lead the way. \nWAR IS NOT THE ANSWER!\n\nWe hope to bring together other veteran group s\, policy makers\, progressive community leaders\, mediators\, parents\, clergy\, students\, activists\, artists\, educators\, nonprofit organizati ons\, and others - to explore how diverse peace actors can work together t o increase their impact. We reach across the political spectrum and to par ties as well as to any non-aligned individuals and groups. Please take a s tand today and join us in this effort! \nWar is not the answer!\n\nA publi c program will be held Friday evening\, October 13 (the day before Arlingt on East) at Nauset Regional High School in Eastham. We plan this to be a s peak out format along with an international music program.\n\nOn Saturday\ , October 14th\, Cape Codders for Peace and Justice and Veterans for Peace Cape Cod Chapter plan a day of action by building â€Arlington East’ on Cape Cod National Seashore\, Eastham\, MA to memorialize those who have d ied in Iraq. Similar to â€Arlington West’ in Santa Monica\, CA\, and †Arlington South’ in Crawford\, TX\, grave markers will represent each A merican soldier and media person who has been killed in Iraq. Iraq civilia n deaths will be represented. An interdenominational service will be held at noon. A Community \\'Pot-luck\\' dinner will follow at a location (stil l to be determined) after sunset.\n\nThis installation shall be\, in earn est\, a very respectful and yet inspiring presence for all of us to reflec t on war and it\\'s cost in human assets. Please work and pray for peace n ow! Our collective desire is to address the global anxiety about recent gl obal conflicts and to find commonality and shape positive action\, going b eyond politics. The ocean setting should be honored as a sacred place and a sacred time of remembrance and reconciliation for all the victims of war . If you wish to join us and or even Co-sponsor this event contact any one of us. War is not the answer.\n\nPlease feel free to come and join us to plan this regional and GLOCAL (globally/local) event. The world is flat. Please consider Co-sponsoring this event as an individual\, organization\ , church or community group. Veteran\\'s for Peace is a not-for-profit non -governmental organization. Contributions are tax deductible.\n\nGold Star Families Speak Out members will be our special guests. Carlos & Melida Ar redondo\, & Celeste Zappala\n\n\nContacts: \n \nNancy E. Clarke Phd\, \ nPhone: (508) 385-8636 \n veterans4peace@comcast.ne t\n \nWilliam \\'Duke\\' Ellis III\, Phd\, Phone: (508)- 420-5532 \nwellis3@comcast.net \n \nJohn & Joe Bang ert VVAW\nPhone: (508) 432-0545 \njjbangert@comcast.net \n\n\n Geograph ical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061013T190000 GEO:41.824300;-69.981800 LOCATION:Cape Cod National Seashore\, CAPE COD\, North Eastham\, Massachuse tts\, 02651\, United States SUMMARY:Arlington East - War Memorial UID:20090704T000515EDT-ztdVopUETw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://arlingtoneast.blogspot.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:202-682-1611 Email:speakers@campusprogress.org DESCRIPTION:Featuring Mary Knight\, a visiting scholar at New York Universi ty and an expert on Islamic history\; Lee Feinstein\, a national security expert from the Council on Foreign Relations\; Brian Katulis\, senior fell ow at the Center for American Progress\; and Chaim Kaufmann\, associate pr ofessor at Lehigh University and an expert on international security and t errorism. \n\nThese four distinguished scholars will provide each of their perspectives for the future of US-Muslim World Relations with time for Q& A and discussion after the panel gives their presentation. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060914T160000 GEO:40.601300;-75.375400 LOCATION:Sinclair Auditorium\, Lehigh University\, Bethlehem\, Pennsylvania \, 18015\, United States SUMMARY:Hope Not Hate Town Hall: The Future of US-Muslim World Relations UID:20090704T000515EDT-wBrkNTIB26@69.73.141.125 URL:http://campusprogress.org/speakers/87/campus-progress-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:202-682-1611 Email:speakers@americanprogress.org DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Palmieri\, Vice President of Communications\, Center f or American Progress\, will conduct a media boot camp training\, addressin g the importance of spreading the progressive message on college campuses. \n\nShe will also discuss her experience working as the Former Deputy Whi te House Press Secretary and National Press Secretary for Vice-Presidentia l Candidate Senator John Edwards. \n\nCo-sponsored by Campus Progress\, Th e New York University College Democrats\, The NYU NAACP\, NYU ACLU\, and N YU (AID) Americans for Informed Democracy. Refreshments will be served. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060921T190000 GEO:40.726000;-73.998300 LOCATION:Shorin Performance Studio\, Room 802\, Kimmel Center (Washington S quare South) NYU\, New York\, New York\, 10012\, United States SUMMARY:Media Boot Camp - NYC UID:20090704T000515EDT-ZA031lCO94@69.73.141.125 URL:http://campusprogress.org/speakers/87/campus-progress-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:azipishi@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Between 12th and 21st September UN International Day of Peace\, Elizabeth Kucinich\, the wife of Congressman Dennis Kucinich\, plans to l ink students\, inter-faith\, trades and community groups\, peace\, environ ment\, women\\'s and family organizations by walking point-to-point\, the 60 miles from Oberlin College to Baldwin Wallace\, then onto Downtown Clev eland (Case\, CSU\, Tri-C)\, with themed events for their action and parti cipation at each location. \n\nShe\, in partnership with the Peace Allianc e\, would like to invite you to join us in the planning and participation of these September events bringing the community of Greater Cleveland toge ther in awareness of Environmental Sustainability\, Unity\, Prosperity and Peace\, promoting House and Senate legislation to form a cabinet-level De partment of Peace (74 co-sponsors). \n\nProvisional event dates are as fol lows:\n\n12th September Oberlin Event (Environment)\n\n– EJK embarks on the 30 mile walk to Baldwin College\, joined by walkers for the first few miles of the journey\n\n14th September\n\n- EJK arrives at Baldwin Wallace \n\n- Second event\n\n19th September\n\n- EJK leaves Baldwin Wallace Colle ge\, heading to downtown Cleveland\n\n21st September\n\n- EJK arrives in C leveland for a series of events based around Peace\, Sustainability\, Equi ty and Prosperity. \n\nEvents could include: Film showings\, music and dan ce performances\, talks\, walks\, a rally\n\nPlease contact Azadeh Pourzan d azadeh.pourzand@oberlin.edu at the Peace Alliance for further informati on\, or to offer to help organise/participate in an event.\n\n Geographic al Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060921 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060912 GEO:41.286300;-82.219400 LOCATION:Oberlin\, Ohio\, 44074\, United States SUMMARY:Student Peace Alliance-PEACE walk UID:20090704T000515EDT-hx7wb62SHv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentpeacealliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:510-332-7584 Email:defendthaiconstitution@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Protest at the Thai Consulate against the military overthrow of the government and the cancellation of democratic elections. Geographica l Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060922 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20060921T180000 GEO:40.759000;-73.967300 LOCATION:351 E 52nd St\, Between 1st And 2nd Ave\, New York\, New York\, 10 022\, United States SUMMARY:Protest at the Thai Consulate NYC against Military Coup UID:20090704T000515EDT-hF0wI6gUBk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.geocities.com/defendthaiconstitution END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:215-387-0919 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:This demonstration is part of a nationwide Day of Action Agains t the Diamond Industry\, calling on people to:\n\nBoycott all diamonds - a ll diamonds are blood diamonds! \n\nDonate your diamonds to the Uhuru Move ment - for African-led development programs for renewable energy and water purification in West Africa. \n\nSupport reparations for African people \ n\nRecognize that Africa and all its resources are the birthright of Afric an people everywhere! \n\n------------\n\nthe National Day of Action are p art of the build up to African People\\'s Solidarity Day events happening around the country October 28th to November 12th. African People\\'s Solid arity Day is a teach-in and benefit\, educating us about the true history of Africa and how the U.S and Europe were built off the stolen labor\, lan ds and resources of African\, Indigenous and other peoples.\n\nFeatured sp eakers are from Venezuela\, Haiti\, South Africa\, Congo\, England and the U.S. Keynote speaker is Omali Yeshitela\, leader of the Uhuru Movement an d Chairman of the African People\\'s Socialist Party. For more information and to register for APSD visit www.apscuhuru.org \n\n Geographical Scope : Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061021T120000 GEO:39.952100;-75.158500 LOCATION:8th & Sansom\, Diamond District\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19 107\, United States SUMMARY:Philadelphia - Day of Action Against the Genocidal Diamond Industry UID:20090704T000515EDT-nRox51xAKh@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.apscuhuru.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:510-625-1106 Email:uhurureparations@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:This demonstration is part of the National Day of Action Agains t the Diamond Industry\, calling on people to:\n \n• Boycott all diamond s - all diamonds are blood diamonds! \n• Donate your diamonds to the Uhu ru Movement - for African-led development programs for renewable energy an d water purification in West Africa. \n• Support reparations for African people \n• Recognize that Africa and all its resources are the birthrig ht of African people everywhere! \n\n----------------------------------\n\ nAfrican People’s Solidarity Day\n\nAnalysis about the diamond trade and the National Day of Action are part of the build up to African People\\'s Solidarity Day events happening around the country October 28th to Novemb er 12th. African People\\'s Solidarity Day is a teach-in and benefit\, edu cating us about the true history of Africa and how the U.S and Europe were built off the stolen labor\, lands and resources of African\, Indigenous and other peoples.\n\nFeatured speakers are from Venezuela\, Haiti\, South Africa\, Congo\, England and the U.S. Keynote speaker is Omali Yeshitela\ , leader of the Uhuru Movement and Chairman of the African People\\'s Soci alist Party. For more information and to register for APSD visit www.apscu huru.org \n\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061021T120000 GEO:37.792700;-122.408000 LOCATION:Tiffany & Co\, 359 Post St. On Union Square\, San Francisco\, Cali fornia\, 94108\, United States SUMMARY:National Day of Action Against the Genocidal Diamond Industry - San Francisco UID:20090704T000515EDT-XrX5ztrRv1@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.apscuhuru.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:727-824-5685 Email:apsc_uhuru@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:This demonstration is part of the National Day of Action agains t the Diamond Industry (other demos scheduled for 10/21 around the country )\, calling on people to:\n\n• Boycott all diamonds - all diamonds are b lood diamonds! \n• Donate your diamonds to the Uhuru Movement - for Afri can-led development programs for renewable energy and water purification i n West Africa. \n• Support reparations for African people \n• Recogniz e that Africa and all its resources are the birthright of African people e verywhere! \n--------------------------------\n\nAfrican People’s Solida rity Day\nAnalysis about the diamond trade and the National Day of Action are part of the build up to African People\\'s Solidarity Day events happe ning around the country October 28th to November 12th. African People\\'s Solidarity Day is a teach-in and benefit\, educating us about the true his tory of Africa and how the U.S and Europe were built off the stolen labor\ , lands and resources of African\, Indigenous and other peoples.\nFeatured speakers are from Venezuela\, Haiti\, South Africa\, Congo\, England and the U.S. Keynote speaker is Omali Yeshitela\, leader of the Uhuru Movement and Chairman of the African People\\'s Socialist Party. For more informat ion and to register for APSD visit www.apscuhuru.org \n Geographical Scop e: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061025T120000 GEO:27.788600;-82.722400 LOCATION:Helzberg Diamonds\, 6901 22nd Avenue N.\, St. Petersburg\, Florida \, 33710\, United States SUMMARY:St. Pete\, FL - Press Conference and Demonstration Against the Diam ond Industry UID:20090704T000515EDT-PvMHmxpe9A@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.apscuhuru.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:510-625-1106 Email:uhurureparations@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 4th\, 10am to 5pm\nHumanist Hall\, 390 - 27 th St.\, Oakland\n\nSunday\, November 5th\, 10am to 5pm\nThe Women\\'s Bui lding\, 3543 - 18th St.\, San Francisco\\\\\n\nAfrican People\\'s Solidari ty Day:\n\n> U.S.-wide educational and fundraising events exposing the tru th that the prosperity\, democracy and power of America and Europe are bui lt on the enslavement\, oppression and poverty of African people and the t heft of Africa\\'s resources. \n\n> Recognizes that the solution to the co ntradictions of \\'race\\' in the U.S. are found in the fact that there ar e two realities in this country--the affluence and democracy of the white lifestyle which comes at the expense of the enslavement\, oppression and p overty of African people. African people in the U.S. are a colonized popul ation. \n\n> Supports the growing demand for reparations to African people based on 400 years of slavery and genocide. \n\n> Upholds the reality tha t all black people everywhere are African people\, and that Africa and all its resources belong to African people worldwide. \n\n> African People\\' s Solidarity Day is a fundraiser for African political and economic develo pment projects led by the Uhuru Movement in the U.S.\, in Africa and aroun d the world. \n\nSpeakers: Omali Yeshitela\, Luwezi Kinshasa\, Sbusiso Xab a\, Aisha Fields\, Penny Hess\, Syllah Bacarra\, Robert Smith\, Pierre LaB ossiere\, Omavi Bailey\, Union del Barrio \n\nKeynote: Omali Yeshitela\, C hairman of the African People\\'s Socialist Party\, leader of the Uhuru Mo vement \n\nSbusiso Xaba\, President\, Pan-Africanist Youth Congress of Aza nia (South Africa) \n\nLuwezi Kinshasa\, Director of International Affairs \, African People’s Socialist Party \n\nAisha Fields\, a physicist coord inating development projects led by the Uhuru Movement in West Africa \n\n Syllah Bacarra\, International Coordinator\, Bolivarian Foundation for the People of Africa\, representing African people in Venezuela \n\nRobert C. Smith\, professor of political science at San Francisco State University \n\nPierre LaBossiere\, founder of the Haiti Action Committee\n\nOmavi Bai ley\, African People\\'s Socialist Party\n\nUnion del Barrio\n\nPenny Hess \, Chairwoman of the African People\\'s Solidarity Committee (APSC) \n\nAf rican People\\'s Solidarity Day is sponsored by the African People\\'s Sol idarity Committee. For more information\, the latest analysis and upcoming events\, visit www.apscuhuru.org.\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20061105 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061104T100000 GEO:37.809400;-122.272000 LOCATION:Humanist Hall\, 390 - 27th St.\, Oakland\, California\, 94612\, Un ited States SUMMARY:African People\\'s Solidarity Day - Oakland/San Fran UID:20090704T000515EDT-MWkH9ilbOP@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.apscuhuru.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:campuschallengenyc@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The Campus Climate\nChallenge is a project of more than 30 lead ing youth\norganizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The\nChallenge le verages the power of young people to\norganize on college campuses and hig h schools across\nCanada and the U.S. to win 100% Clean Energy policies\na t their schools. The Challenge is growing a\ngeneration-wide movement to s top global warming\, by\nreducing the pollution from our high schools and\ ncolleges down to zero\, and leading our society to a\nclean energy future .\n\nThe purpose of the conference is to teach students about\nthe urgency of global warming\, and provide them with\nthe tools necessary to bring t he Challenge to their\ncampuses\, and run successful energy campaigns.\n\n STOP GLOBAL WARMING NOW! FIGHT THE ENERGY CRISIS NOW! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFE RENCE!!\n\n\nThe summit will take place on November 18th from\n9am-7pm at Fordham University. \n\nLowenstein Building (there will be signs w/ the ro om number)\n115 West 60th\n\nThere will be amazing\nspeakers and trainiers conducting engaging workshops.\n\nThis is a great event for aspiring orga nizers\, as well\nas current organizers.\n\nWhen: Saturday\, Nov 18th\n\nW here: Fordham University\, New York\n\nThe Leaders: There are several grou ps helping to make this possible\, but the three organizers are:\n\nDaniel Saraiva\nNatalia Morozova\nElliot Gardiner\n\nTHE AGENDA:\n\nSATURDAY\, N ovember 18th\n\n8:00-9:00 A.M. Breakfast (Registration opens)\n\n9:30-10:0 0 Our intro (go over agenda) + icebreaker\n\n10:00-10:30 SSC intro (Maura) \n\n10:30-11:00 Environmental Justice Committee intro (Colin)\n\n11:00-12: 00 Enviro Vocab (what is global warming\, green buildings\, Cool cities\, etc.) Different types of energies Panel (Q & A)\n\n12:00-1:15 Lunch\n\n1:1 5-2:30 For students: Winning energy campaigns Part I (matrix) Recruitment and leadership building\nFor Teachers: The role of an Advisor- intro to ma trix\n\n2:30-2:45 Break\n\n2:45-3:45 For students: Part 2 (power-mapping a nd resources)\nFor Teachers: Resources and Panel (Q & A)\n\n3:45-4:00 Brea k\n\n4:05 -5:00 Movie: Too Hot To Handle by Laurie David\n\n5:00-6:00 Spea ker: Kasey Jacobs- NY Citizen Campaign for the Environment (CCE)\n\n6:00-6 :15 Break\n\n6:15-7:15 Break-out by school (mini-Matrix)\n\n7:15-7:30 Eval uations and Goodbyes\nThere are several groups helping to make this possib le\, such as\, The Sierra Club\, Sierra Student Coalition\, Energy-Sustain NYC Cluster\, Energy Action\, and other great organizations.\n\nThe organi zers are:\n\nDaniel Saraiva\nNatalia Morozova\nElliot Gardiner\n\nRegistra tion: http://www.ssc.org/involved/registration.php?e=46 Geographical Scop e: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061118T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Fordham University Lowenstein Building (there Will\, 115 West 60th \, New York\, New York\, United States SUMMARY:NYC Campus Climate Challenge Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-3uMn3RvhnL@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:202-547-6000 Email:imy@fcnl.org DESCRIPTION:Regional lobby training on issues related to US Detainee policy . Training can be applied to other political issues and Sudan will be use d as an example of past advocacy campaigns. All students from south easte rn Pennsylvania are welcome. Join us and learn how to turn Congress towar d peace! Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061007T130000 GEO:39.897600;-75.346600 LOCATION:500 College Ave\, Swarthmore\, Pennsylvania\, 19081\, United State s SUMMARY:Lobby Training at Swarthmore College UID:20090704T000515EDT-2tFKGXXvMA@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.fcnl.org/young/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:youngdemsofwf@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with the Center for Health\, Environment and Jus tice\, and the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League\, the West Forsyth Young Democrats and other groups will participate in a peaceful demonstrat ion aimed at convincing Target to join other large retailers in phasing ou t products made with PVC\, or polyvinyl chloride\, and switching to less-t oxic alternatives. PVC products pose environmental and health hazards duri ng manufacturing (dioxin byproducts) and consumer use (phthalates\, etc.). \n\nThe Center for Health\, Environment and Justice will provide materials \, such as flyers\, posters\, signs and \\'a set of colorful hazmat suits\ \' free of charge to participating groups. Protesters will meet in front o f the Target store\; if asked to leave\, we will try to move to a spot on the right-of-way near the entrance to the shopping center\, pending assemb ly permit approval. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061011T163000 GEO:36.066500;-80.307300 LOCATION:Winston-Salem South Target\, 1040 Hanes Mall Blvd\, Winston-Salem\ , North Carolina\, 27103\, United States SUMMARY:Winston-Salem\, NC\, PVC Protest UID:20090704T000515EDT-MNHl2u2hf2@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.besafenet.com/pvc/index.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-429-8900 Email:contact@spusa.org DESCRIPTION:Attention biology students interested in social responsibility and activism: You are invited to attend a symposium\, “The Dual-Dilemma in the Biological Sciences: Engaging Young Investigators in the Debate\\' at the National Academy of Science\, October 27. The symposium will offer students a unique opportunity to explore the challenges that scientists e ncounter in dealing with the potential dual-use implications of their work \, particularly focusing on the role that ethics\, codes of conduct\, and other outside forces play as scientists make their choices. Details about the symposium\, such as the agenda\, speakers\, and registration informati on\, can be at www.spusa.org/events. A limited number of scholarships are available for out-of-town students. Apply by downloading an application from www.spusa.org/events. \n\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061027T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:2100 C Street NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Students Engage on Dual-Use Biology Dilemma UID:20090704T000515EDT-76Vs3mVcdf@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.spusa.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:415-459-6398 Email:info@gonextgeneration.org DESCRIPTION:Next Generation presents our fourth annual Turn the Tide gala\, featuring Legendary Activist ARIANNA HUFFINGTON\, with the Original Radio Active of Spearhead and dance\, music\, spoken word & youth leaders. Join 500 friends for our biggest and best event of the year! All proceeds bene fit Next Generation\\'s work mobilizing young people to learn about social issues\, become effective activists\, and take action for peace and our e nvironment. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061029T170000 GEO:37.972400;-122.515000 LOCATION:Dominican University\, Angelico Hall\, 50 Acacia Ave.\, San Rafael \, California\, 94901\, United States SUMMARY:Turn The Tide - San Rafael\, CA UID:20090704T000515EDT-E7JuDHJz0B@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.gonextgeneration.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:graymol@onid.orst.edu DESCRIPTION:Portland Women\\'s Crisis Line is hosting the 4th Annual Gala a nd Silent Auction. Hip Chicks Do Wine will provide the wine\, and Dirty Ma rtini is the musical guest. Silent Auction items range from bracelets\, tr ips to Vancouver B.C.\, and wine tasing tours for you and ten friends! It is October 15th 6:30-10pm at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. Tic kets are $20 and available online at www.pwcl.org and also at the door. Th e price remains the same at the door. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061015T183000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center\, 5340 N. Interstate Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, United States SUMMARY:PWCL Hip Chicks Do Wine Gala & Silent Auction UID:20090704T000515EDT-urOUvwe6ls@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.pwcl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:oxfam.america.club@nyu.edu DESCRIPTION:Oxfam America @ NYU invites you to the Fair Trade Fashion Gala\ , an event officially sponsored by Transfair USA and Counter Sourcing Fair Trade Apparel\, coinciding with Fair Trade Month. The event will take pl ace at 8pm on Sunday\, October 29th at Think Coffee located on 248 Mercer Street (between 3rd and 4th Streets). Take the 6 train to Bleeker and wal k north on Mercer Street. Come mingle with Fair Trade clothing designers and admire Fair Trade fashion and jewelery! Unlimited Fair Trade/organic coffee and tea! The event is free with registration (RSVP at http://www.n yu.edu/clubs/oxfam/gala ) or $2 at the door. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061029T200000 GEO:40.726000;-73.998300 LOCATION:Think Coffee\, 248 Mercer Street\, New York\, New York\, 10012\, U nited States SUMMARY:Oxfam America @ NYU Fair Trade Fashion Gala UID:20090704T000515EDT-9lWcGV3pB5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nyu.edu/clubs/oxfam/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:dsmokler@hillel.org DESCRIPTION:Join more than 1\,000 students who will take to the streets and beaches of Los Angeles on November 12 when Hillel launches JUST for a Day \, a one-day social-justice blitz that will make a difference in lives of Angelenos. Organizations with volunteer opportunities include:\n\nP.A.T.H . (People Assisting the Homeless)\nHeal the Bay\nLos Angeles Regional Food Bank\nMidnight Mission\nVenice Family Clinic\nBeit T’shuvah\nDowntown W omen’s Center\nChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles\n\nAnd after all is sai d and done…\n\nGUSTER and the LeeVees will perform a closed show for all JUST for a Day participants at the Henry Fonda Theatre in LA!! Geographi cal Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20061112T110000 GEO:34.061600;-118.239000 LOCATION:Across Los Angeles\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90012\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:JUST FOR A DAY- Community service in Los Angeles UID:20090704T000515EDT-3814g9j7iS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://justforaday.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone: Email:speakers@americanprogress.org DESCRIPTION:\\'Choosing Science over Politics\\' - A discussion with Dr. Su san Wood. Dr. Wood served as Assistant Commissioner for Women’s Health and Director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Women’s Health (OWH) from November 2000 through August 2005\, when she resigned o n principle due to the continued delay of approval of the emergency contra ceptive\, Plan B. Previously\, Dr. Wood was the Director for Policy and Pr ogram Development at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ O ffice on Women’s Health. She received her Ph.D. in biology from Boston U niversity Marine Program. She has published a number of research articles in scientific journals\, as well as articles on health policy. Geographic al Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070131T063000 GEO:40.726000;-73.998300 LOCATION:New York University School Of Medicine\, 401 East 30th Street\, Ne w York\, New York\, 10012\, United States SUMMARY:Choosing Science over Politics UID:20090704T000515EDT-xfJWSHuDxc@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.campusprogress.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:215-387-0919 Email:info@apscuhuru.org DESCRIPTION:On February 5th at noon\, human rights activists will hold a de monstration at the New York City Hilton Hotel (1335 Avenue of the Americas at W. 54th) where the 4th Annual Rapaport International Diamond Conferenc e will take place. \n\nOrganizers of the planned protest reject the diamo nd industry’s recent publicity campaign promoting the extraction and sal e of \\'non-conflict\\' diamonds as beneficial to indigenous and African c ommunities.\n\nCritics of the industry point to Botswana\, the largest sup plier of uncut diamonds in the world\, where a fourth of the population li ves on less than a dollar a day. A third of the people of are undernourish ed and the life expectancy is 36 years. Botswana has the second largest pe r capita AIDS rate on the planet\, with nearly a quarter of the people inf ected. Similar conditions persist throughout the diamond-producing regions of the world.\nThe World Diamond Council admits that $8.4 billion in roug h diamonds are extracted from Africa each year. This amount multiplies as the diamonds are refined and sold\, traveling from Africa to Antwerp to Is rael and the U.S.\, enriching white communities along the way.\nProtest or ganizer Robert Notowitz of the African People’s Solidarity Committee dec lares\, “We have the responsibility to shut down an industry that ravage s the land and labor of Africa to benefit the white world. For white socie ty\, the diamond is promoted to represent the ultimate expression of love. For Africa\, the diamond trade has its origins in colonialism\, with Afri can people forced to labor on their own land under slave-like conditions f or pennies a day. All diamonds are blood diamonds!”\n Geographical Sco pe: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070205T120000 GEO:40.765700;-73.985600 LOCATION:New York Hilton\, 1335 6th Ave. (at W. 54th)\, New York\, New York \, 10019\, United States SUMMARY:All Diamonds are Blood Diamonds - Protest UID:20090704T000515EDT-9gwjMtiRMV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.boycottdiamonds.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:ksugreens@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Presentations and speakers on peace\, presented by KSU faculty\ , and supported by the KSU Greens. Speakers include Winona LaDuke Geogra phical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070413T080000 GEO:34.038900;-84.597100 LOCATION:1000 Chastain Road\, Kennesaw State University\, New Social Scienc e Building\, Kennesaw\, Georgia\, 30144\, United States SUMMARY:Peace Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-TEW7bKiJMB@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:315-364-3252 Email:lmcclusky@wells.edu DESCRIPTION:Wells College\\'s sixth annual Activism Symposium: Engage Confl ict. A day-long event to celebrate and encourage activism in the academy. Over 20 speakers/workshops on issues ranging from Native American land rig hts to globalization\, to energy\, to gender and racism. Keynote speaker i s Marc Rodrigues from the Student Farmworker Alliance. Geographical Scop e: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070302 GEO:42.758100;-76.670000 LOCATION:Wells College\, 170 Main Street\, Aurora\, New York\, 13026\, Unit ed States SUMMARY:Engage Conflict - Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-EJ3VJlIH2j@69.73.141.125 URL:http://aurora.wells.edu/~symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:contact@idealistsunited.com DESCRIPTION:The Human Rights Awareness Festival will have art\, music\, mov ies\, speakers\, fundraisers\, and other engaging events aimed at spreadin g human rights education and awareness. It is our goal to spread Human Rights Awareness through entertaining educational stimulation in an effort to reach individuals who are not normally exposed to human rights. Geo graphical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070414 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070409 GEO:41.807400;-72.250300 LOCATION:University Of Connecticut\, Storrs\, Connecticut\, 06269\, United States SUMMARY:Human Rights Awareness Festival UID:20090704T000515EDT-kCvu5V7u3M@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.idealistsunited.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:617-723-5000 Email: DESCRIPTION:Project Bread’s 39th Walk for Hunger is Sunday\, May 6\, 2007 . Walkers will enjoy a 20-mile route weaving through Boston\, Brookline\, Newton\, and Cambridge\, and ending at the start\,in Boston Common.All wh o participate will be provided with entertainment and free snacks along th e way. This year\, an expected 40\,000 participants will raise at least $ 3 million in pledges to help fund 400 food pantries\, soup kitchens\, food banks\, and food salvage programs across Massachusetts. Registration is from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Boston Common. For more information\, call \n61 7-723-5000 or visit www.projectbread.org. \n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070506T070000 GEO:42.343100;-71.092700 LOCATION:The Boston Common\, Boston\, Massachuesetts\, 02115\, United State s SUMMARY:Project Bread\\'s 39th Walk for Hunger UID:20090704T000515EDT-J4wT5sVvX3@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.projectbread.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:ksugreens@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Rosario Aguilar Arguello\, student activist with \\'The Other\\ '\ncampaign in Chiapas\, Mexico\, and Rachel Mehl of the Mexico\nSolidarit y Network will:\n\nDiscuss the leadership of women in constructing autonom y in\nfair trade cooperatives.\n\nDiscuss threats to indigenous communitie s and small farmers\nin Mexico created by the implementation of NAFTA and the\ncorn and coffee crises in Mexico.\n\nDiscuss the creation and history of the Zapatista movement\nand the effects of the Zapatista rebellion on Chiapas and\nspecifically the women of Chiapas.\n\nFair Trade Cooperatives impart a fundamental space for women\nthrough what has traditionally been unwaged work. Fair trade\ncooperatives provide a space for women to engag e in decision-making\nand leadership roles\, while organizing with other w omen.\nFair Trade allows community cooperatives to raise money to\nimprove living conditions for their communities\, control\nthe production and mar keting of products\, construct a just\neconomy in which women can be centr al participants\, and\nmaintain ancestral knowledge. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070219T183000 GEO:34.038900;-84.597100 LOCATION:1000 Chastain Road\, Kennesaw State University\, Student Center\, University Room A\, Kennesaw\, Georgia\, 30144\, United States SUMMARY:Women Constructing Autonomy UID:20090704T000515EDT-F32soJmOpO@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:ksugreens@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Film about the G.I. movement during the Vietnam war\, drawing m any parallels with the current anti-war movement. Suggested donation $5.\n 6:30 in the Leadership Room of the Student Center at Kennesaw State Univer sity\, 1000 Chastain Road\, Kennesaw\, Georgia 30144\nSponsored by KSU Gre ens Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070228T183000 GEO:34.038900;-84.597100 LOCATION:1000 Chastain Road\, Kennesaw State University\, Student Center\, Leadership Room\, Kennesaw\, Georgia\, 30144\, United States SUMMARY:Sir! No Sir! UID:20090704T000515EDT-8URc4v8Afo@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:ksugreens@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:A summit of GLBT activists and speakers. Many workshops and ta lks about GLBT issues. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070421T080000 GEO:34.038900;-84.597100 LOCATION:1000 Chastain Road\, Kennesaw State University\, Room TBA\, Kennes aw\, Georgia\, 30144\, United States SUMMARY:GLBT Summit UID:20090704T000515EDT-t0wTg9ujxG@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Phyllis Bennis is a fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) in Washington D.C. and of the Transnational Institute in Amsterdam. She has been a writer\, analyst and activist on Middle East and UN issues for many years. While working as a journalist at the United Nations during the run-up to the 1990-1991 Gulf War\, she began working on the U.S. rela tionship to the UN\, and stayed involved in work on Iraq sanctions and dis armament\, and later U.S. war and occupation in Iraq. In 1999\, Phyllis ac companied a group of congressional aides to Iraq to examine the impact of U.S.-led economic sanctions on humanitarian conditions there. Bennis\\' me ssage challenges the drive towards U.S. empire in the Middle East and beyo nd. She emphasizes the need to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq and the Isr aeil occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. She publishes regularly and has appeared recently on the McNeil Lehrer News Hour and other broadcasts.\n\ n\nBennis\\' recent publications include Challenging Empire: How People\, Governments and the UN Defy US Power\, (2005)\; and Understanding the Pale stinian Israeli Conflict: A Primer\, (Interlink\, March 2007.)\n\nDr. Pete r Dula has a PhD in theology and ethics from Duke University\, and teaches in the Bible and religion department at Eastern Mennonite University in H arrisonburg\, VA. He was Iraq Program Coordinator for Mennonite Central Co mmittee from 2004–2006.\n\nPeter Dula said in February 2005\, \\'The mis guided invasion and serious subsequent failures of policy have unleashed d ynamics that have had serious negative consequences for Iraqis\, including its Christian minority.\\' Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070415T150000 GEO:40.072200;-76.315500 LOCATION:Highland Presbyterian Church\, 1801 Oregon Pike\, Lancaster\, Penn sylvania\, 17601\, United States SUMMARY:Spring Forum with Phyllis Bennis w/respondent Dr. Peter Dula UID:20090704T000515EDT-j5ofIvAGWa@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.lancasterinterchurchpeacewitness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:310-750-5923 Email:energyfilmfestival@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:You\\'re invited this Earth Day Weekend to Griffith Park\, Los Angeles\, CA for the \\'Griffith Park Environmental Film Festival\\' Satur day April 21st\, and Sunday April 22nd. Stop by and enjoy films\, discussi ons\, art\, music\, grab a bite to eat\, and more... Meet me at the Autry National Center across and adjacent to the LA Zoo. You will walk away with energy saving tips and a picture of how we can move forward together for smart energy solutions. April 21 and 22\, 2007 11:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE! Co me one\, come all. For the complete schedule of films and events revisit t his page soon! Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070422 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070421T110000 GEO:34.111200;-118.288000 LOCATION:Grifith Park Film Festival At Autry Center\, 4700 Western Heritag e Way\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90027\, United States SUMMARY:Griffith Park Environmental Film Festival UID:20090704T000515EDT-5TSpsNbNps@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.myspace.com/gpenvironmentalfilmfest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:267-254-5901 Email:info @ burning spearuhuru\,com DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Tribunal on Reparations for African People\, charging th e City of Philadelphia for crimes against the African community\n\nWHEN: S at.\, Mar. 17th\, Noon - 5pm\nWHERE: First Unitarian Church\n 2125 Chestnu t St.\, Philadelphia PA\nContact: 267-254-5901\ninfo@burningspearuhuru.com \n\nThe Uhuru Movement is sponsoring a \nTribunal to charge the City of Ph iladelphia for its crimes against the African community. \nMayor John Stre et\, Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson and other officials will be sub poenaed to appear before the African community court to hear the charges a gainst them. \n\nIt\\'s an African People\\'s Court that includes expert a nd community testimony regarding the unacceptable rise in police murder of young African men - a record 20 Africans were killed in 2006 and already 5 more in 2007 so far\; the hostile and inadequate anti-black school syste m\; the forcible removal of African families and communities through gentr ification\; the history of city-sponsored terror against the African commu nity including the bombing of the MOVE organization in 1985\, and the fram ing of African Political Prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal.\n\nThe event is free an d open to the public. For more information\, contact 267-254-5901 or email info@burningspearuhuru.com Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070317T120000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:First Unitarian Church\, 2125 Chestnut St.\, Philadelphia\, Pennsy lvania\, United States SUMMARY:Tribunal on Reparations for African People\, charging Philadelphia for Crimes UID:20090704T000515EDT-W66CIU0GBD@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@wildatheart-online.com DESCRIPTION:Canada\\'s cruel annual seal slaughter is set to begin and the East Coast waters will soon be red with blood. This is the world\\'s large st slaughter of marine mammals and more than 355\, 000 seals will be bruta lly clubbed or shot to death for their fur. 98% of the seals who will be h unted are under 12 weeks old and will have not yet learned to swim or to e ven eat solid food. Many will be skinned alive while still fully conscious .\n\nThis year\, join Wild at Heart Canada in speaking out against this sh ameful and barbaric event at a solemn\, candlelight \\'funeral\\' demonstr ation in Toronto for the many thousands of seals who will lose their lives for greed and vanity during the hunt.\n\nWHEN: Thursday March 15\, 2007 ( the International Day of Protest against the hunt)\n\nWHERE: the SOUTHWEST corner of Yonge & Dundas in front of the Eaton Centre\n\nTIME: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM\n\nMEET: 6:15 PM\n\nPlease dress all in black or in dark colours i n keeping with our theme and\, if possible\, bring a candle along. We will have candles available for those are unable to bring their own. Posters a nd leaflets are also provided but please feel free to create your own and to get in touch with us with any questions. Spread the word! Tell all your friends and family about the demo so that we can send a clear message to Canada\\'s government that the hunt is shameful to Canada!\n\nOur website is currently experiencing some technical difficulties. If you have subscri bed to our mailing list via our site\, PLEASE RE-SUBSCRIBE by sending an e mail to info@wildatheart-online.com with \\'subscribe\\' in the subject.\n \nOn March 20 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM at the Harbourfront Community Centre\ , W@H will be hosting a vegan public dinner for the International Meatout day! Stay tuned for details about this yummy event! Geographical Scope: M etro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070315T183000 GEO:43.651400;-79.382600 LOCATION:Southwest Corner Of Yonge & Dundas\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2Z5\, Canada SUMMARY:Wild at Heart Toronto Seal Hunt Demonstration UID:20090704T000515EDT-Lzi9oU1oUV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.myspace.com/wildatheart_canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:505-235-5906 Email:info@irishfreedomcommittee.net DESCRIPTION:ALBUQUERQUE\, NEW MEXICO\n\nPOW ART SHOW BENEFIT MARCH 16 – 1 8 2007\n\nThe Ronán Mac Lochlainn Cumann of the Irish Freedom Committee h osts a\nPOW Art Show benefit the weekend of St. Patrick\\'s Day.\n-------- -----------------\n\nKOBTV.net\nhttp://www.kobtv.com/index.cfm?viewer=stor yviewer&id=30357&cat=EVENTS%3Chttp://www.kobtv.com/index.cfm?viewer=storyv iewer&id=30357&cat=EVENTS\nART SHOW TO BENEFIT THE FAMILIES OF POLITICAL P RISONERS\nMARCH 16-18 2007\n\nThe Irish Freedom Committee\, Ronan MacLochl ainn Cumann of New Mexico\nwill host an Art Show featuring the artwork of current Irish\nRepublican Prisoners of War being held in English and Irish Free State\nprisons. All proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be d onated to\nfamilies of the current POWs.\n\nWhen: Friday March 16 through Sunday March 18\n\nDisplay dates and times:\nFriday March 16: Reception an d show from 4:30pm until 9:00pm\nSaturday March 17: Show from 12:30pm unti l 9:00pm\nSunday March 18: Show from 1:00pm until 6:00pm\n\nWhere: Center for Peace and Justice\n202 Harvard Dr. SE\nOne block south of the Universi ty of New Mexico main campus\n\nPlease call 505-235-5906 if you would like more information or check\nwww.irishfreedomcommittee.net Geographical Sc ope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070318 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070316 GEO:35.134100;-106.641000 LOCATION:Center For Peace And Justice\, 202 Harvard Dr. SE\, Alburquerque\, New Mexico\, 87107\, United States SUMMARY:Alburquerque Art Show Benefit for Irish Republican Prisoners of War UID:20090704T000515EDT-zdPkOWgdbX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.irishfreedomcommittee.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:312-560-9311 Email:john.yanik@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:IRISH FREEDOM COMMITTEE COMMEMORATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLOODY SUNDAY\nIN ST. PATRICK\\'S DAY PARADE\nMARCH 17\, 2007\n\nThe Irish Freed om Committee will march in this years\\' downtown Chicago\nSt. Patrick\\'s Day parade\, Saturday March 17th\, to remember the 35th\nanniversary of t he 1972 British Army massacre of fourteen innocent\ncivil rights marchers on Bloody Sunday\, in Derry\, Ireland.\n\nThirty-five years ago\, on Janua ry 30th\, 1972\, fourteen Catholic civil\nrights marchers were slain in co ld blood by British Army snipers using\nhigh power assault weapons\, as th ey marched for basic human rights in\nDerry\, Ireland. Half of the dead we re under the age of 20\, and many\nwere shot in the back as they ran or as they tried to rescue the\nwounded. Thirty-five years later\, no British a rmy officer has been\ncharged with the murders\, or sentenced to even a da y in prison.\n\nThe Irish Freedom Committee has held several events across the country\nthis year to observe the somber 35th anniversary of Bloody S unday. On\nTuesday January 30th of this year\, twin events in Boston\,\nMa ssachusetts\; and Albuquerque\, New Mexico\; remembered the victims and\ne ducated the community about the events of the day. In Boston\, a\nsix-hour event in a packed bar in Cambridge paid tribute to the\nmemories of the d ead with a long moment of silence after their names\nwere read out\, follo wed by poetry readings\, speakers\, and Irish\nrepublican bands playing in to the night. In Albuquerque\, a day-long\neducational screening of the fi lm \\'Bloody Sunday\\' powerfully and\naccurately told the story of the Br itish Army massacre and cover-up\,\nwith a lively question-and-answer sess ion after the screenings finding\nthe passion for justice has not gone out in New Mexico.\n\nVeteran Irish Republican Frank O\\'Neill\, former polit ical prisoner and\nthree-time hunger striker\, will lead the Irish Freedom Committee in\nthe downtown Chicago parade on St. Patrick\\'s Day. Marcher s are\nwelcome to join the IFC unit in the parade– call 312-560-9311 for \nassembly point and meeting time.\n\nThe Charlie Kerins Cumann of the Iri sh Freedom Committee hosts an\nEaster commemoration in Chicago this year o n Sunday April 15th – for\nmore information visit the IFC website at www .irishfreedomcommittee.net.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070317 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION: 300 E. Balbo Drive\, Downtown Chicago\, Chicago\, Illinois\, Unit ed States SUMMARY:Irish Freedom Committee Commemorates 35th Anniversary of Bloody Sun day UID:20090704T000515EDT-pDZmDVejCZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.irishfreedomcommittee.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:ksugreens@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Life & Debt is a woven tapestry of film sequences focusing on t he stories of individual Jamaicans whose strategies for survival and param eters of day-to-day existence are determined by the U.S. and other foreign economic agendas. By combining traditional documentary telling with a sty lized narrative framework\, the complexity of international lending\, stru ctural adjustment policies and free trade will be understood in the contex t of the day-to-day realities of the people whose lives they impact.\n Ge ographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070319T063000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:1000 Chastain Road\, Kennesaw State University\, New Social Scienc e Building Rm 1020 A & B\, Kennesaw\, Georgia\, 30144 SUMMARY:Life and Debt UID:20090704T000515EDT-GfMKjzIUAU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ksugreens.blogspot.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:oin Labor Notes and labor activists from around the Bay Area fo r a Troublemaker\\'s Institute Saturday\, April 28 in San Jose\, Californi a.\n\nWe’re inviting union and non-union workers young and old to join u s for a day of workshops\, main sessions\, and breakout meetings aimed at strengthening the labor movement one worker at a time. Past Troublemaker†™s trainings have helped strengthen unions with steward’s trainings\, cl asses dealing with racism and sexism\, and contract campaign strategy. The y’re a great opportunity to get new members involved\, or just hone your skills. \n\n\nTentative Workshop Topics and Themes\n\n\nWhile workshops a re still being organized\, what we do know is that we\\'ll have several to choose from. For those coming with a group\, split up and you can learn f rom them all. Proposed workshops include:\nInvolving Young Workers\nFighti ng Discrimination\nAssertive Grievance Handling\nBuilding a Steward\\'s Pr ogram\nLabor and the War\nFighting for Health Care\nNegotiations 101 Geog raphical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070428 GEO:37.317000;-121.936000 LOCATION:San Jose\, California\, 95128\, United States SUMMARY:Labor Notes Bay Area Troublemaker\\'s Institute UID:20090704T000515EDT-kg7SbUuK25@69.73.141.125 URL:http://labornotes.org/events/bayareaschool END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:952-334-8187 Email:ihccgsa@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:GLBTA Dance for students of local colleges in the Twin Cities. We will have a live band for part of the dance and then we will have two d j\\'s. Email the address above so that you can register and get tickets. T he event is free to any student over 17 years of age. Geographical Scope : Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070420T193000 GEO:44.844800;-93.035300 LOCATION:Inver Hills Community College Gymnasium\, 2500 East 80th Street\, Inver Grove Heights\, Minnesota\, 55076\, United States SUMMARY:Twin Cities Queer Prom 2007 UID:20090704T000515EDT-n1aLJMJBvI@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:609-462-1781 Email:ccgreenparty@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Park Cleanup sponsored by The Green Party of Camden C ounty. We will clean up the park and the Newton Creek\, which flows throug h the park\, and plant vegetable gardens for the residents of the neighbor hood. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Geographi cal Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070421T090000 GEO:39.918700;-75.109800 LOCATION:Camden County Park And Newton Creek\, Lakeshore Drive And South 12 th Street\, Camden\, New Jersey\, 08104\, United States SUMMARY:Earth Day Cleanup UID:20090704T000515EDT-X6tTWkcbBV@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.myspace.com/ccgreenparty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:reverendzeller@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:In October\, 2004 a team of three independent filmmakers – Ai sha Bain\, Jen Marlowe and Adam Shapiro – left for Darfur\, Sudan and ea stern Chad. After monitoring the worsening political and humanitarian cris is for months and recognizing that the mainstream media offered marginal a nd inadequate coverage\, the team set out with the goal of providing a pla tform for the people of Darfur (both those displaced inside Darfur and tho se living in refugee camps in Chad) to speak for themselves about their ex periences\, their fears\, and their hopes for the future. The conflict ser ves as the ongoing narrative in the film\, but the focus is on the people who are living through what has been termed a “genocide.” Through the voices of refugees\, displaced persons\, and in particular women and child ren\, who are always among the most vulnerable in any conflict situation\, this film seeks to provide space for the marginalized victims of atrociti es to speak and to engage with the world. Additionally\, the film probes t he history\, culture and heritage of Darfur as a means of deepening unders tanding of the crisis and complicating easily assumed perceptions by which the conflict is often portrayed (such as a matter of race\, ethnicity or religion).\n\n\nThe film presents the Darfurians the filmmakers met (refug ees and displaced peoples\, civilians and fighters resisting the Sudanese government\, child soldiers\, teachers\, students\, parents\, children and community leaders) as a people with full lives\, culture\, and heritage-- people with homes that they desperately want to return back to\, people un dergoing traumatic loss but who demonstrate inspiring strength and resilie nce\, and people whose lives\, homes\, safety and rights deserve to be pro tected vigilantly as a fundamental human right. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070516T184000 GEO:34.038900;-84.597100 LOCATION:1000 Chastain Road\, Kennesaw State University\, Kennesaw\, Georgi a\, 30144\, United States SUMMARY:Darfur Diaries UID:20090704T000515EDT-XgZ7emdRWg@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-319-2468 Email:info@changeit07.org DESCRIPTION:Hey Students! Seventh Generation & Greenpeace are training and empowering dedicated student activists to become the next generation of le aders in the global movement for change.\nWe\\'re providing 200 passionate students with full scholarships to an intensive\, all-expenses-paid\, wee k of grassroots training\, led by the experts at Greenpeace. \n All expens es\, including travel to Washington\, DC\, room and board\, and the traini ng itself\, will be covered for 200 bold and visionary full- or part-time students\, ages 18-24.\n\nCheck it out! http://www.changeit07.org\n Geog raphical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070726 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070720 GEO:38.901800;-76.991000 LOCATION:Washington\, District Of Columbia\, 20002\, United States SUMMARY:Change It! UID:20090704T000515EDT-t5irghWf9m@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.changeit07.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:415-668-3994 Email:events@countercorp.org DESCRIPTION:The 2007 CounterCorp Anti-Corporate Film Festival is presenting a series of pre-festival benefit screenings of the critically-acclaimed n ew documentary MAXED OUT\, which exposes the extortion and loansharking in the organized crime syndicate known to most Americans as the credit and b anking industries.\n\nFrom small-town America to the White House\, MAXED O UT reveals how Big Finance really works: How so-called “sub-prime” bor rowers — a euphemism for the broke and bankrupt -- became the banks\\' â €śpreferred customers\\'\, why (despite what they say) banks actually want you to make late payments\, and why Americans are now going broke at a fa ster rate than during the Great Depression.\n\nThe film also looks at the personal information business\, in which 90 percent of all credit reports have errors on them\, but the credit companies do little to correct the si tuation\, because negative reports mean higher interest rates — and indu stry profits.\n\nAnd\, in an echo of the current college loan scandal\, MA XED OUT exposes how banks have paid millions of dollars to colleges for ac cess to students\\' personal information\, then entice young adults into l ife-long debt servitude and financial subsistence.\n\nThe film will be fol lowed by a Q & A session with credit experts and activists. Tickets to ben efit the 2007 Anti-Corporate Film Festival\, Oct. 20-21 in San Francisco\, are $10 and available online at virtuous.com/events/countercorp. Geograp hical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070516 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070515T191500 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:1727 Haight Street (at Cole Street)\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Benefit screenings of MAXED OUT UID:20090704T000515EDT-0dgaTuHX16@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.countercorp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:antiwarstudents@googlegroups.com DESCRIPTION:How can someone vote to spend $124 billion on the war in Iraq a nd claim that they\\'re committed to ending it?\n\nJoin fellow Bay Area st udents in a delegation to Nancy Pelosi\\'s San Francisco office. Sharply d ressed\, letters in hand we\\'ll speak to press then converge on her offic e to demand an audience with Pelosi over the phone. Geographical Scope: M etro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070508T143000 GEO:37.770900;-122.443000 LOCATION:Federal Building\, 450 Golden Gate Ave\, San Francisco\, Californi a\, 94117\, United States SUMMARY:\\'Troops out now\\' delegation to Nancy Pelosi\\'s SF office UID:20090704T000515EDT-1xTx1SdW9v@69.73.141.125 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/antiwarstudents?hl=en END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:202-429-8900 Email:contact@spusa.org DESCRIPTION: Why is public understanding of science essential to the resear ch enterprise as well as the greater good? How can scientists communicate more effectively with the public? How does this communication affect publi c opinion on issues such as climate change?\n\nJoin other Washington inter ns and experts for a discussion on public understanding of science and its impact on society. Dr. Richard O\\'Grady\, Executive Director of the Amer ican Institute for Biological Sciences and Dr. Erika Shugart\, Deputy Dire ctor of the Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences wi ll speak at the event.\n\nA free pizza lunch will be served! Seating is li mited. RSVP online or to contact@spusa.org by June 7. Geographical Scope : Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070608T120000 GEO:38.897600;-77.041900 LOCATION:1666 K Street NW Ste. 440\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20 006\, United States SUMMARY: From Ivory Tower to TV: Public Understanding of Science UID:20090704T000515EDT-hK3AVVUM0V@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.spusa.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:202-429-8900 Email:contact@spusa.org DESCRIPTION:How did legislators frame the stem cell debate during the 2006 elections? How will stem cells factor into the 2008 elections\, in which h ealth care is expected to be prominent issue? Don\\'t miss out on this opp ortunity to question staffers on the forefront of the stem cell debate!\n\ nJoin other Washington interns and experts for a discussion on public unde rstanding of science and its impact on society. Jed Perry\, Health Legisla tive Assistant at the Office of Rep. Diana DeGette and Mike Quaranta\, Chi ef of Staff at the Office of Rep. Michael Castle will speak at the event.\ n\nA free pizza lunch will be served! Seating is limited. RSVP online at h ttp://www.spusa.org/events or to contact@spusa.org by June 14. Geographi cal Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070615T120000 GEO:38.906800;-77.041500 LOCATION:1666 K Street NW Ste. 440\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20 036\, United States SUMMARY:Strategizing Stem Cells UID:20090704T000515EDT-MVzf5Mrzs9@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.spusa.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:jpomeroy@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:New College Open House \nJune 25th from 6:00-8:00pm \nThe Cultu ral Center\, 766 Valencia Street\, San Francisco \nPlease RSVP to jpomeroy @newcollege.edu \nRefreshments served \nwww.newcollege.edu \n\n\nBachelor of Arts Programs: \nArts & Social Change Emphasis \nIrish Studies Emphasis \nMedia & Film Studies Emphasis \nPoetics Emphasis \nPsychology Emphasis \nSocial Theory/Social Change Emphasis \nWriting and Literature Emphasis \ nYouth in Society / Education Emphasis \nInterdisciplinary \nActivist/Quee r Experimental Performance \nCulture\, Ecology and Sustainable Community \ nActivism & Social Change \nBA Completion Programs \n\nMaster of Arts Prog rams: \nMedia Studies \nWomen’s Spirituality \nActivism and Social Chang e \nCreative Inquiry-Interdisciplinary Arts \nWriting and Consciousness \n Poetics \nHumanities and Leadership \nCreative Inquiry \nCulture\, Ecology & Sustainable Community \n\nMBA in Sustainable Enterprise \n Geographica l Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070625T180000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:New College Of California Cultural Center\, 766 Valencia Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Get a Degree to Change the World UID:20090704T000515EDT-fdLZdshjjl@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:202-429-8900 Email:contact@spusa.org DESCRIPTION: \nDescription:\nWhat factors control the rising prices at the pump? Are biofuels the solution to our energy woes and the path to energy security? Don\\'t miss out on this opportunity to question experts in the field!\n\nJoin other Washington interns and experts to discuss today\\'s top science and technology topics! Dr. Kit Batten\, Director of Environmen tal Policy at the Center for American Progress wil speak. Other speakers T BA.\n\nA free pizza lunch will be served! Seating is limited. RSVP online at http://www.spusa.org/events or to contact@spusa.org by June 28. Geogr aphical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070629T120000 GEO:38.906800;-77.041500 LOCATION:1666 K Street NW Ste. 440\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20 036\, United States SUMMARY:Pinched at the Pump: Are Biofuels to Solution to Rising Gas Prices? UID:20090704T000515EDT-95zh3Olk3s@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.spusa.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:978-930-0494 Email:porthuronproject@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Port Huron Project 2: “The Problem is Civil Obedience” is a reenactment of a speech originally delivered at a 1971 anti-war rally on Boston Common by Howard Zinn\, the well-known author & activist. Zinn arg ues for the necessity of civil disobedience to protest the war in Vietnam and calls on Congress to impeach the President and Vice President of the U nited States for the “high crime” of waging war on the people of South east Asia. In Zinn’s words\, “Those who have the power decide the mean ing of the words that we use. And so we\\'re taught that if one person kil ls another person\, that is murder\, but if a government kills a hundred t housand persons\, that is patriotism.” \n\nThis event is part of the Po rt Huron Project\, a series of reenactments of protest speeches from the N ew Left movements of the 1960s and \\'70s. Each performance takes place a t the site of the original speech and is delivered to an audience of invit ed guests and passers-by. \nThe Port Huron Project is organized by arti st Mark Tribe.\n\nNote: The event will take place on the Northwest corner of the Boston Common\, near the intersection of Charles and Beacon streets .\n\nFree and suitable for all ages.\nAttendees are welcome to brings gues ts. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070714T170000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Northwest Corner Of The Boston Common\, Near The Intersection Of C harles And Beacon Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States SUMMARY:Port Huron Project 2: The Problem is Civil Obedience UID:20090704T000515EDT-e6b3xOMrNs@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.porthuronproject.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:215-546-9616 Email:uhurufurniture@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Everyone is Invited to...\nUhuru Furniture & Collectibles \nStu dent Sale!\n\nTop Quality\, Low Prices\nWe Deliver Every Day\n\nGreat find s! A truck load of new items every day!\nVisa\, master card and discover\; debit cards accepted\n\nUhuru Furniture and Collectibles\n1220 Spruce St. \nCenter City Philadelphia\n215-546-9616\n------------------------------- --------------------------\nOpen 6 days a week!\nTues. -Sun. 11:30-6:30\nS at. 11-6:30 Closed Mondays\n\nGently Used couches $75 and up\nReal wood dr essers\, desks\, shelves\, tables\, chairs etc.\nDeco\, Retro\, 70s\, Mode rn\, and Contemporary Styles\nLamps\, Collectibles and everything you’ll need for your apartment \n\n\nMoving or downsizing?--\nWe Pick Up Donatio ns Fast and Free! (tax deductible)\n\nVolunteers Wanted\nFurniture Movers- get a great workout for social justice\nHelp get the word out--put up post ers on your campus\nCustomer service\, organizing and furniture repair wor k also needed\n\nMany more volunteer opportunities\nopen meetings and orie ntations for new volunteers on daily basis!\n\nYour money makes a differen ce. Uhuru Furniture is a project of the African People’s Education and D efense Fund (APEDF). The mission of APEDF is to defend the human and democ ratic rights of the African community and to address the grave disparities in education\, health\, healthcare\, and economic development of the Afri can community. \n\nHelp get the word out--Please pass this information on to all your friends and contacts! \nForward this message to your listserve !\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071001 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070711 GEO:39.952100;-75.158500 LOCATION:1220 Spruce St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19107\, United Stat es SUMMARY:Student Summer Sale-Fundraiser! UID:20090704T000515EDT-rv37BuOOB4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.apedf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:hyoung@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:Ready to take the Next Step? \nJoin us for the New College Scho ol of Humanities \nUndergraduate and Graduate Open House!\nDate and Time: Wednesday\, July 25th at 6:30 pm\nPlace: 766 Valencia Street\, New College Cultural Center\, San Francisco\, CA (between 18th and 19th Streets)\nRef reshments: Yes!\n• Exciting Alumni/Student Panel \n• Financial Aid Rep resentatives \n• Faculty and Staff Representatives \nWe invite you to vi sit New College of California and learn how you can obtain your degree in a humanistic\, socially progressive environment. To RSVP\, please contact Marjorie Paul at mpaul@newcollege.edu.\nFor more information about New Col lege\, please visit our website at www.newcollege.edu.\n Geographical Sco pe: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070725T183000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:766 Valencia Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Get a Degree to Change the World! UID:20090704T000515EDT-ve1XkSgvlU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:202-429-8900 Email:contact@spusa.org DESCRIPTION: \nDescription:\nJoin other Washington interns and experts to discuss today\\'s top science and technology topics!\n\nWhen Biological Re search Meets Bioterror: An Interactive Case Study in Biosecurity\n\nWhat a re the challenges facing scientists whose work could be used for nefarious purposes? How can risks be mitigated without disrupting or censoring biol ogical research? Join us to explore case studies in dual-use research with a leading expert in the field!\n\nSpeaker: Michael Stebbins\, Ph.D.\nDire ctor of Biology Policy\nFederation of American Scientists\n\nA free pizza lunch will be served! Seating is limited. RSVP online at http://www.spusa. org/events or to contact@spusa.org by July 26. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070727T120000 GEO:38.897600;-77.041900 LOCATION:Center For Nonprofit Advancement\, 1666 K Street NW Ste. 440\, Was hington\, District Of Columbia\, 20006\, United States SUMMARY:When Biological Research Meets Bioterror UID:20090704T000515EDT-bhexKVrfJA@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.spusa.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Teach-In CONTACT:Phone:215-387-0919 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:\\'All Africa’s Resources Belong to African People\\'\nMonday Night Film Series\nAugust 20th @ 7pm\n@ Uhuru Solidarity Center\n3733 Lan caster Ave\, Phila PA 19104\nDonation $5\n\nShort videos on struggles—su ch as the oil in Nigeria\, the bauxite in Guinea\, and the diamonds in Sie rra Leone. Discussion.\nInternational\, 2006-2007\, Total Program Time: 75 minutes\n\nFundraiser for African People\\'s Solidarity Day (Oct. 20-2 1\, 2007 in Philadelphia) \nSponsored by the Uhuru Solidarity Movement to benefit Uhuru Movement \nprograms for justice\, reparations and liberation for African people. \nContact: 215-387-0919 or uhuru99@critpath.org Geo graphical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070820T190000 GEO:39.961600;-75.199600 LOCATION:Uhuru Solidarity Center\, 3733 Lancaster Ave\, Philadelphia\, Penn sylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:\\'All Africa\\'s Resources Belong to African People\\' - Monday Night Film Series UID:20090704T000515EDT-uU34ND2RgK@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:112-15 Email:organizers@safercampus.org DESCRIPTION:Students for a SAFER CUNY presents a \nStudent Organizing Forum for \nSexual Assault Policy Reform\n\nSeptember 29th\, 2007\na free event for CUNY students sponsored by www.safercampus.org\n\nStudents Active for Ending Rape (SAFER) has been working with a group of students of the City University of New York who want to improve the way that institution\, and the colleges it comprises\, address sexual violence. This work has lead t o the development of a FREE one-day forum with workshops\, presentations\, and teamwork to empower CUNY students to create a grassroots movement for sexual assault policy reform. More information about the event is in the brochure below. To register\, please visit http://www.safercampus.org.\n\ nIf you have questions\, please call us at 347-689-3914. We invite nonprof it organizations interested in sexual violence\, intimate partner violence \, or youth organizing to table at the event. Sponsorship opportunities ar e also available. If you or your organization would be interested in reach ing approximately 100 college student leaders\, please contact Margaret at 347-689-3914 or 646-898-6901. Thank you!\n\n\nhttp://www.safercampus.org/ brochure.pdf\nhttp://www.safercampus.org/sponsorship.pdf\n\nMargaret Mikke lsen\nExecutive Director\nStudents Active for Ending Rape (SAFER)\n338 4th Street\nBrooklyn\, NY 11215\ntel: 347-689-3914\ncel: 646-898-6901\nemail: organizers@safercampus.org\nwww.safercampus.org\nwww.myspace.com/safercam pus\n\nYou can support SAFER by donating now at http://www.safercampus.org /donate.php Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070928 GEO:40.746200;-73.977600 LOCATION:40 East 35th Street (btw. Park And Madison)\, Community Church Of New York\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States SUMMARY:Student Organizing Forum for Sexual Assault Policy Reform UID:20090704T000515EDT-KsaCFWFOBF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.safercampus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:215-563-7110 Email: DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a conference The Effects of War on Women and the Environment in Israel/Palestine Foundry United Methodist Church at 16 th and P Streets NW\, Washington\, DC on October 19th\, 2007 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nThe intention of the gathering is to:\n\nĂ Raise awareness of the disparate effect of the continued conflict on women.\n\nĂ Get the facts about the exploitation of water and other natural resources in the region.\n\nĂ Hear the voices and experiences of Israeli and Palestinian w omen.\n\nĂ Explore collaborative ways to repair damage done to women\, th eir families\, and to the environment.\n\nĂ Promote the United Nations Re solution 1325 for Women\, Peace & Security While Palestinian women living under Israeli occupation struggle with daily survival in the face of one o f the most powerful militaries in the world\, Israeli women live in a cons tant state of insecurity as a result of the conflict. The cycle of violen ce perpetuates itself and comes “home” to everyone. We don’t preten d to have the answer to this centuries’ old struggle. “Women to Women for Peace” have been promoting the strengthening of women’s role in p eacemaking and intercultural understanding among women as a way to peace s ince 1981.\n\nPhyllis Bennis (author of Understanding the Palestinian-Isra eli Conflict: A Primer) will join us as well as renowned Emma’s Revoluti on musicians Pat Humphries & Sandy O (“Peace\, Salaam\, Shalom”). In addition\, jazz vocalist Pam Parker will sing to us (and with us) of justi ce and freedom and Noa Baum will perform excerpts from “A Land Twice Pro mised”.\n\nYour organization can co-sponsor this event for $25 ($50 if y ou wish to have a table for your own literature\, etc.) Pre-registration o f $25 per person or $35 at the door is requested. (No one will be turned away for lack of funds.)\n\nFor more information\, to co-sponsor the event or register for the conference: contact Bette Rainbow Hoover at 202-329-4 667 bette@justpeacecircles.org or Kate Zaidan at 215-563-7110 kzaidan@wilp f.org Sponsored by Women’s Peace Exchange 2007\, Just Peace Circles\, W. I.L.P.F. (Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom)\, AFSC/DC ( American Friends Service Committee)\n\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071019T100000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Foundry United Methodist Church At 16th And P Stre\, Washington\, District Of Columbia\, United States SUMMARY:The Effects of War on Women and the Environment in Israel/Palestine UID:20090704T000515EDT-5fHmo2UMPH@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.wilpf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:415-593-0505 Email:mmcavoy@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:Activist Lives\nAuthor Rebecca Solnit: Writer as Activist\n\n7: 30 pm Monday 9/24/07\nNew College of California Activism & Social Change E vent\nNew College Culture Center\, 766 Valencia Street \nFREE!\n\nRebecca Solnit is a writer\, historian\, and activist. Her books include A Book of Migrations: Some Passages in Ireland(1997)\, Hollow City: The Siege of Sa n Francisco and the Crisis of American Urbanism (2000)\, As Eve Said to th e Serpent: On Landscape\, Gender\, and Art (2001)\, and Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories\, Wild Possibilities(2006). \n\nModeled after one of the most popular courses ever taught at Harvard\, this course open to the pub lic will bring some of the most original and successful activists of our d ay into conversation with students and others to explore how an engaged\, compassionate\, transformative life is possible.\n Geographical Scope: Me tro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070924T193000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:New College Cultural Center\, 766 Valencia St.\, San Francisco\, C alifornia\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Activist Lives: Author Rebecca Solnit UID:20090704T000515EDT-lavCjvw5Il@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:415-593-0505 Email:mpaul@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:New College of California Open House\nEducation for a Just\, Sa cred and Sustainable World\nSaturday\, September 29th \nDuring the Hours o f 11:00 am to 1:00 pm\n777 Valencia Street\n(between 18th & 19th Streets i n San Francisco) \nRefreshments will be served!\n Geographical Scope: Met ro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070929T110000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:777 Valencia St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:Education for Just\, Sacred and Sustainable World! UID:20090704T000515EDT-p5b3V6uLXF@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:000-000-0 Email:reallyreallyfreemarket@mutualaid.org DESCRIPTION:Really Really Free Market\nSaturday\, Sept. 29\nNoon-4pmish\nDo lores Park (near 19th and Dolores St.\, SF)\nwww.reallyreallyfree.org\nrea llyreallyfreemarket [at] mutualaid.org\n\nA Really Really Free Market is l ike a potluck for whatever you want to give or take away. Have you ever br ought one dish to a potluck and gone away with a full belly and a balanced meal? Everybody brings something and goes away with more. \n\nWe all have skills\, ideas\, objects\, smiles\, talents\, friendship\, excitement\, d iscussions\, and many other things to share. If we bring them all together at the Really Really Free Market\, we can provide more balanced and full lives for everyone. As a community we have many more resources than we do as individuals. If we share our resources we won\\'t need to buy as many n ew ones. This uses fewer of the Earth\\'s resources\, and fewer of our wor king hours\, leaving us more time to devote to ourselves and our communiti es. Would we all work forty hours a week at one job if we didn\\'t feel we had to? What if instead we worked at improving our individual skills and talents and shared them with each other? We would all spend more time doin g things we enjoyed. The Really Really Free Market is an attempt to put th ese ideas into practice for four hours every month and then spread the see ds everywhere - share\, share\, share! Liberate your fears of atomized ins ecurity\, join the free love revolution!\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20070929T120000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:Dolores Park\, 19th At Dolores St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Really Really Free Market! UID:20090704T000515EDT-rMOZoTDu7U@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.reallyreallyfree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:415-593-0505 Email:mmcavoy@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:ASC Che Guevara Film Fest: Hasta La Victoria Siempre\nOctober 8 th\, 10AM – 10PM\, New College of California Theater \n777 Valencia St. San Francisco $5 – 10 All Day \n \nOn October 8th\, 1967\, Che Guevara was captured and killed by CIA led Bolivian forces. Since then\, in Cuba t his day has been known as Dia de la Guerrilla Heroica. New College of Cali fornia\\'s Activism and Social Change Program will mark the 40th anniversa ry of this event by sponsoring a day-long Che Guevara Film Fest which will include \\'Motorcycle Diaries\\'\; \\'The Bolivian Diaries\\'\; the react ionary 1969 Hollywood film \\'Che\\' starring Omar Sharif\, the premier of his daughter\\'s new film \\'Aleida Guevara Remembers Her Father\, Che\\' \; and featuring the amazing full-length documentary \\'El Che:Investigati ng a Legend\\'. Go to www.newcollege.edu for exact film times.\n Geograph ical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071008T100000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:766 Valencia St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:ASC Che Guevara Film Fest: Hasta La Victoria Siempre UID:20090704T000515EDT-ol5h7MsPuo@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:215-387-0919 Email:uhuru99@critpath.org DESCRIPTION:AFRICAN PEOPLE\\'S SOLIDARITY DAY\n\nSat Oct. 20\, 10am to 5 :30pm\nSun Oct. 21\, Noon to 6pm. \nInternational House\, 3701 Chestnut Street\nPhiladelphia\n$10-$25 suggested daily donation benefits African S ustainable \nEnergy and Independent Media Projects. \n\nApartheid\\'s over . So why does the minority white\npopulation still own all the productive land in South\nAfrica\, while indigenous Africans live in shanty\ntowns? How come diamond diggers in Sierra Leone don\\'t\nhave electricity or runn ing water in their villages\,\nalthough they annually extract over $8 bill ion worth\nof the profitable gems? Closer to home\, Jena\, Katrina\,\nand six white kidnappers in West Virginia remind us\nthat individual and insti tutional abuse of black\npeople is alive and well in America. \n\n\\'Afric an People\\'s Solidarity Day\\' will bring together African\nrevolutionari es from South Africa\, Sierra Leone\, and\nthe U.S. to discuss these issue s and offer proposals\nfor positive action. \n\nMfanelo Skwatsha of the Pa n Africanist Congress of Azania \n(South Africa)\, Chernoh Alpha Bah of th e Africanist Movement \n(West Africa) and Omali Yeshitela of the Uhuru Mov ement (U.S.) \nwill be joined by author/activist Penny Hess and hip-hop pe rformer \nKrown. \nSolidarity with Africa!\nFor more information call 215- 387-0919\nwww.uhurusolidarity.org Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071021 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071020T100000 GEO:39.961600;-75.199600 LOCATION:International House\, 3701 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsy lvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:African People\\'s Solidarity Day - Oct 21 & 22 2007 UID:20090704T000515EDT-mZrmAOvpn5@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.apscuhuru.org/campaigns/apsd2007/index.xhtml#philly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:832-632-4853 Email:songhainews@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Songhai News will host its first Indie Black Film Festival at t he University of Houston this October. We are very excited about this even t. The film festival will feature an array of films produced\, written\, a nd directed by Black filmmakers. Come out and enjoy this historic event--T he First EVER!!! Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071021T140000 GEO:29.834000;-95.434200 LOCATION:The University Of Houston\, 51 University Center\, Houston\, Texas \, 77204\, United States SUMMARY:The Indie Black Film Festival UID:20090704T000515EDT-t0z33TAR6v@69.73.141.125 URL:http://songhainews.iblog365.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:831-459-4069 Email:eramsden@ucsc.edu DESCRIPTION:FREE Student-led conference that provides dynamic learning oppo rtunities and tools to create local and global change.\n\nKeynote Speaker: Angela Davis\n\nCreative Activism Projects\, Tabling Organizations\, Live Band\, and FOOD!\n\nWorkshop Topics Incude:\nEthnic Studies\nGun Control\ nWater Politics\nImmigration\nRacism and Sexism in the Media\nHurricanes K atrina and Rita\nUCSC Activism\nConscious Consumerism \nTransgender Prison ers\nElectorate. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071027T110000 GEO:36.980600;-122.046000 LOCATION:Colleges 9 And 10 Multipurpose Room\, UCSC\, 600 Mclaughlin Dr\, S anta Cruz\, California\, 95060\, United States SUMMARY:5th Annual 2007 Practical Activism Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-hjbJUrzcJ6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://activism.ucsc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:415-593-0505 Email:hyoung@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:Activist Lives: Activist-Artist Alli Chagi-Starr\n7:30 pm Monda y 10/29/07\nNew College of California Activism & Social Change Event\nNew College Culture Center\, 766 Valencia Street\, SF FREE!\n\nAlli Starr\, Ar ts and Media Director for the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights\, has bee n innovating ways of using art as a tool for human rights — and using th e human rights movement as an inspiration for beautiful art — for more t han ten years. Alli is a founder of the Art in Action Youth Leadership Pro gram\, Dancers Without Borders\, Another World is Possible Road Shows\, an d the Radical Performance Fest. She helped found Art and Revolution\, a na tional movement of artist-activists that worked to revitalize social movem ents from 1996-2001. She has published several essays for Democratizing th e Global Economy\, Global Uprising\, Voices from the WTO\, The Political E dge\, and How to Stop the Next War Now.\n\nModeled after one of the most p opular courses ever taught at Harvard\, Activist Lives is a course open t o the public will bring some of the most original and successful activists of our day into conversation with students and others to explore how an e ngaged\, compassionate\, transformative life is possible.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071029T193000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:New College\, 766 Valencia\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Activist Lives: Activist-Artist Alli Chagi-Starr UID:20090704T000515EDT-SEpLrdAkAk@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:415-593-0505 Email:hyoung@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:New College Anti-War Film Fest\nWed - Fri\, Oct. 24-26\, 1:30-3 :30pm\nNew College Cultural Center\n 766 Valencia St.\, SF\, Free! \nIn advance of the Anti-War March this Saturday\, \nActivism & Soci al Change will be showing the following films:\n\nThe Camden 28 (Wed) - In the early-morning hours of Sunday\, August 22\, 1971\, FBI Director J. Ed gar Hoover and Attorney General John Mitchell announced that FBI agents ha d arrested 20 antiwar activists in and near a draft board office in Camden \, New Jersey. Five days later\, Mitchell made public the indictment of th ese individuals and included eight others who were linked to the break-in. The major charges against the group were conspiracy to remove and destroy files from the draft board\, FBI office\, and the Army Intelligence offic e\; destruction of government property and interfering with the Selective Service system. If convicted\, some of the indicted faced up to 47 years i n federal prison. The men and women arrested that summer of ’71 in Camde n called themselves “America’s conscience.” The government called th em the Camden 28.\n\nCatch 22 (Thurs) - Based on Joseph Heller\\'s critica lly acclaimed\, best-selling novel\, CATCH-22 is Mike Nichols\\'s provocat ive antiwar satire that tells the frenetic tale of a group of World War II fliers trapped in the insanity of the Mediterranean. The \\'catch-22\\' o f the title deals with a military snafu that results when Yossarian (Alan Arkin)\, a bombardier in the war\, attempts to get out of the military by feigning insanity. Yet the simple fact that he is able to acknowledge his own mortality automatically renders him sane. Frustrated into submission\, the frazzled Yossarian must return to the frontlines to watch his friends and compatriots die off one by one.\n\nThe War at Home (Fri) - An acclaim ed documentary\, The War at Home reveals what happened in Madison\, Wiscon sin during most of the 1960s and the early \\'70s when students and the co mmunity began to protest the Vietnam War. The film chronicles the awakenin g and growth of the Vietnam protest movement in the United States\, from a handful of politically active students\, to the street confrontations at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago\, to the killings at Kent State. Through both newsreel and current footage\, we follow participants from a ll sides - students\, police\, and political figures of the time - as they face each other in growing confrontation.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071026 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071024T133000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:New College\, 766 Valencia Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 9 4110\, United States SUMMARY:New College Anti-War Film Fest UID:20090704T000515EDT-Ikw2IfPFEv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:415-593-0505 Email:hyoung@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:Mutombo Mpanya: Activism & Social Change Lectures- FREE!\n\nThr ough A Western Lens: Representations of the Other\n\nAlthough we live in a “global village”\, most of the information we receive about the world we live in seems to be a one-way flow. US media consumers are viewing the mselves and cultural others through the eyes of dominant Western global di scourse\, which deploys various forms of representation to make domestic a nd international others “knowable”. In this series of workshops we wil l explore forms of mainstream representation of different peoples. We will investigate the roles of power relations\, ideology\, gender\, colonial h istories and economics and how they contribute to the popular understandin g of these images. Activities will include presentations\, panel discussio ns with guest speakers\, viewing images and video clips \, and animated gr oup discussions. This series is sponsored by the Activism & Social Change emphasis area.\n\n \n\n6 Fridays from 7-9pm\n\nNew College of California\n \nRm 23\, 766 Valencia Street\, San Francisco\n\n \n\nNov. 2nd: Images of the Middle East\n\n \n\nNov. 9th: Images of the Enemy\n\n \n\nNov. 16th: I mages of the Indigenous Americas\n\n* special one hour presentation from 6 -7pm\, to be followed by John Ross\\' \\'Eye on Mexico\\' event from 7-9pm \n\n \n\nNov. 23rd: [Thanksgiving Break: no meeting]\n\n \n\nNov. 30th: Im ages of Africa\n\n \n\nDec. 7th: From Cinema to news: Images of\n\nAmerica n Minorities\n\n \n\nDec. 14th: Images of Paradise: Polynesia and\n\nTouri sm Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071102T190000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:New College\, Rm 23\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Through A Western Lens: Representations of the Other UID:20090704T000515EDT-vBrXuwZ8pR@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:415-593-0505 Email:hyoung@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:Mutombo Mpanya: Activism & Social Change Lectures \nThrough A W estern Lens: Representations of the Other\n \nFridays from 7-9pm\, FREE an d open to the public\nNew College of California\nRm 23\, 766 Valencia Stre et\, San Francisco\n \nAlthough we live in a “global village”\, most o f the information we receive about the world we live in seems to be a one- way flow. US media consumers are viewing themselves and cultural others th rough the eyes of dominant Western global discourse\, which deploys variou s forms of representation to make domestic and international others “kno wable”. In this series of workshops we will explore forms of mainstream representation of different peoples. We will investigate the roles of powe r relations\, ideology\, gender\, colonial histories and economics and how they contribute to the popular understanding of these images. Activities will include presentations\, panel discussions with guest speakers\, viewi ng images and video clips \, and animated group discussions. This series i s sponsored by the Activism & Social Change emphasis area.\n \nNov. 9th: I mages of the Enemy\n \nNov. 16th: Images of the Indigenous Americas\n* spe cial one hour presentation from 6-7pm\, to be followed by John Ross\\' \\' Eye on Mexico\\' event from 7-9pm\nNov. 30th: Images of Africa\n \nDec. 7t h: From Cinema to news: Images of American Minorities\n \nDec. 14th: Image s of Paradise: Polynesia and Tourism\n \n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071109T190000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:New College\, Rm 23\, 766 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, California \, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Images of the Enemy UID:20090704T000515EDT-k172BvIFVT@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:415-593-0505 Email:hyoung@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:Activist Lives: An Interview with Mother Jones Editor Monika Ba uerlein\nMonday\, November 19 at 7:30pm\nNew College Cultural Center\, 766 Valencia\, SF\nFREE!\n\nMonika Bauerlein is (with Clara Jeffery) the edit or-in-chief of the San Francisco-based Mother Jones\, a 31-year-old invest igative magazine with a circulation of 230\,000 in the U.S. and internatio nally\, widely recognized as one of the most respected and influential pro gressive publications in the country. Prior to working at Mother Jones\, M onika had years of experience in environmental journalism\, reporting for a wide variety of newspapers and public radio programs.\n\nModeled after o ne of the most popular courses ever taught at Harvard\, Activist Lives is a course open to the public will bring some of the most original and succ essful activists of our day into conversation with students and others to explore how an engaged\, compassionate\, transformative life is possible. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071119T193000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:New College\, 766 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110 \, United States SUMMARY:Activist Lives: An Interview with Mother Jones Editor Monika Bauerl ein UID:20090704T000515EDT-Cz3khvXUhM@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Speaker CONTACT:Phone:415-593-0505 Email:hyoung@newcollege.edu DESCRIPTION:Mutombo Mpanya: Activism & Social Change Lectures \nThrough A W estern Lens: Representations of the Other\n \nFridays from 7-9pm\, FREE an d open to the public\nNew College of California\nRm 23\, 766 Valencia Stre et\, San Francisco\n \nAlthough we live in a “global village”\, most o f the information we receive about the world we live in seems to be a one- way flow. US media consumers are viewing themselves and cultural others th rough the eyes of dominant Western global discourse\, which deploys variou s forms of representation to make domestic and international others “kno wable”. In this series of workshops we will explore forms of mainstream representation of different peoples. We will investigate the roles of powe r relations\, ideology\, gender\, colonial histories and economics and how they contribute to the popular understanding of these images. Activities will include presentations\, panel discussions with guest speakers\, viewi ng images and video clips \, and animated group discussions. This series i s sponsored by the Activism & Social Change emphasis area.\n \nNov. 9th: I mages of the Enemy\n \nNov. 16th: Images of the Indigenous Americas\n* spe cial one hour presentation from 6-7pm\, to be followed by John Ross\\' \\' Eye on Mexico\\' event from 7-9pm\nNov. 30th: Images of Africa\n \nDec. 7t h: From Cinema to news: Images of American Minorities\n \nDec. 14th: Image s of Paradise: Polynesia and Tourism\n \n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071116T180000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:New College\, Rm 23\, 766 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, California \, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Images of the Indigenous Americas UID:20090704T000515EDT-5CxoJtmsxS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.newcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:215-546-9616 Email:uhurufurniture@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Donations needed at Uhuru Furniture!!\n\nUhuru Furniture & Coll ectibles\, which is an economic development Project of the African People\ \'s Education & Defense Fund (APEDF) www.apedf.org\, is in need of your fu rniture donations! \n\nWhen you need to get rid of your gently used furnit ure\, whether you are moving or just changing your furniture\, call us and we will pick up your donations for free and it is tax deductible! The sto re is a fundraiser and 100% of the profits go to the African People\\'s Ed ucation & Defense Fund! When you donate your furniture to the store you ar e helping to positively impact the transformation for African People aroun d the world. \nThe African People\\'s Education & Defense Fund works to de fend the human and civil rights of the African community. It also works to address the grave disparities in education\, health and economic developm ent faced by the African community.\n\nWe pick up from your home\, busines s or storage area and a professional team of staff and volunteers does all the moving. Our donations pickups do not require lengthy waits\, as you a re scheduled in for a quick 1-hour pick up slot!\n\nPlease call us today f or questions\, comments\, and to schedule a donation! 215-546-9616.\n\nTha nk you for reading and for your support of the African People’s Educatio n & Defense Fund!! Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080208 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080108T113000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:1220 Spruce St.\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:Donate to Uhuru Furniture! UID:20090704T000515EDT-rrpAD5SZRr@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.apedf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone: Email:madredecleo@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Buy Nothing Day + Really Really Free Market = Lucky You\n \nSat urday\, Nov. 24\n1pm-5pmish\nDolores Park (near 19th and Dolores St.\, San Francisco)\nwww.reallyreallyfree.org\n\nThe Really\, Really Free Market i s like a giant potluck\, made up of ideas\,\nfood\, music\, books\, skills \, games and many other resources that we as a\ncommunity can come togethe r and share. Everything is free. Yes\, really\nreally free. No money. No barter. No advertising. Just free.\n\nCome celebrate International Buy Nothing Day by participating in the\nReally Really Free Market! Don\\'t gi ve your time\, money and life energy to\ngreedy corporations that exploit the Earth and people. Come to the Really\nReally Free Market instead! SHAR E\, ENJOY EACH OTHER\\'S COMPANY\, BE\nCREATIVE\, NOURISH YOURSELF\, PLAY\ , MAKE FRIENDS… Put an end to passive\,\nmindless\, destructive consumer ism and CREATE THE WORLD YOU REALLY WANT. \nYou make the market happen.\n\ nAs a community we have many more resources than we do as individuals. If\ nwe share our resources we won\\'t need to buy as many new ones. This uses \nfewer of the Earth\\'s resources\, and fewer of our working hours\, leav ing us\nmore time to devote to ourselves and our communities. Would we all work\nforty hours a week at one job if we didn\\'t feel we had to? What i f instead\nwe worked at improving our individual skills and talents and sh ared them\nwith each other? We would all spend more time doing things we e njoyed. The\nReally Really Free Market is an attempt to put these ideas in to practice\nfor four hours every month and then spread the seeds of share -tactics\neverywhere!\n\nBecause there\\'s enough for everyone.\n\nBecause sharing is more fulfilling than owning.\n\nBecause corporations would rat her see landfills overflow than anyone get\nanything for free.\n\nBecause scarcity is a myth constructed to keep us at the mercy of the\neconomy.\n\ nBecause a sunny day outside is better than anything money can buy.\n\nBec ause \\'free trade\\' is a contradiction of terms.\n\nBecause no one shoul d have to do without food\, shelter\,\nentertainment\, and community.\n\nB ecause life should be a picnic\, but it only will be if we make it happen. \n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071124T130000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:Dolores Park\, 19th At Dolores St\, San Francisco\, California\, 9 4110\, United States SUMMARY:Buy Nothing Day + Really Really Free Market = Lucky You UID:20090704T000515EDT-wec0aATLe4@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.reallyreallyfree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:610-644-3469 Email:april@amnestyeastpa.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for letter-writing as well as inspiring speakers\, musi c\, refreshments\, and activities for children. Your letters could save a life. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20071209T130000 GEO:39.916100;-75.402500 LOCATION:Media Community Center\, 301 North Jackson Street\, Media\, Pennsy lvania\, 19063\, United States SUMMARY:Amnesty International Philadelphia area Write-a-Thon UID:20090704T000515EDT-2O53V8Uxv6@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.amnestyeastpa.org/writeathon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:peacejusticecoalition@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:A day-long conference making connections between the war\, priv atization and economic cutbacks\, the poverty draft\, police brutality and erosion of civil liberties\, the environment\, and youth and women\\'s is sues\, and seeking solutions in grassroots\, local organizing.\n\nEvent wi ll include a \\'People\\'s Primary\\' and \\'Video Speakout\\' to be out o n YouTube.com.\n\nSpecial Guest: Hip Hop Activist\, M-1 Geographical Scop e: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080119T080000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:123 Washington Ave.\, Newark\, New Jersey\, United States SUMMARY:People\\'s Peace Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-CS614b74Ua@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.peaceandjusticecoalition.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:info@splitthisrock.org DESCRIPTION:\nSplit this Rock invites proposals for panel discussions and w orkshops on a range of topics at the intersection of poetry and social cha nge. The possibilities are endless. Let\\'s talk about craft\, let\\'s tal k about mentoring young poets\, let\\'s talk about working in prisons\, co nnecting with the activist community\, sustaining ourselves in dark times and the role of poetry in wartime. Let\\'s remember great poet activists a nd discover new ones. We are looking for panels that are international\, v isual\, and collaborative.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080323 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080320 GEO:38.881800;-76.994500 LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20003\, United States SUMMARY:Split This Rock Poetry Festival: Poems of Provocation & Witness UID:20090704T000515EDT-aKJuUEXUEX@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.splitthisrock.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:localtoglobaljustice@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The Local to Global Justice Teach-in is in its exciting 7th yea r! This year\\'s theme is \\'Turning Walls into Bridges.\\' On March 1-2\, 2008\, hundreds of progressive activists will converge on ASU in Tempe\, Arizona to build on this theme through workshops\, speakers\, music\, and shared food. The event is free and open to the public.\n\nThis year\\'s sp eakers include author and Poor Magazine founder Lisa \\'Tiny\\' Gray-Garci a\, educator and activist Mara Sapon-Shevin\, and muralist Mike Alewitz. A complete schedule of events will be posted as the event gets closer.\n\nT he success of this event depends on you\, and there are many ways to get i nvolved. If your organization would like to present a workshop and/or have a table at the Teach-in\, download and submit a proposal by February 1st. If you or your organization would like to volunteer a couple hours during the event\, please check out our volunteering information page. Geograph ical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080302 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080301 GEO:33.401400;-111.931000 LOCATION:Arizona State University\, Tempe\, Arizona\, 85280\, United States SUMMARY:7th Annual Local to Global Justice Teach-in UID:20090704T000515EDT-cwng1zVrRu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://localtoglobal.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:412-441-3800\, ext. 3 Email:blackandwhite_reunion@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual Summit Against Racism will be held on Saturday\ , January 26\, 2008 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at East Liberty Presbyterian Ch urch\, 116 S. Highland Ave. Don’t miss this exciting day of workshops\, art\, music\, food\, and networking. It is a wonderful opportunity for eac h of us to see what impact we can have on ending racism in Pittsburgh. \n\ nToo often\, as individuals\, we feel powerless\, with no ability to affec t the conditions around us. This is a “victimization mentality” which offers us no access to power and brings about no change. The Rev. Dr. Mart in Luther King\, Jr.\, around whose birthday we plan this annual event\, d emonstrated our theme\, “the power of one.”\n\nPittsburgh’s response to recent events also demonstrates this power\, and momentum is building: \n\n - 200+ individuals attended the 2007 Summit Against Racism.\n\n - In April\, 600+ high school and college students protested conditio ns in Uganda and Darfur.\n\n - In June\, 400+ men marched from downto wn to Freedom Corner to rally for Black Male Solidarity.\n\n - In Aug ust\, “The Gathering” drew more than 150 participants.\n\n- In October \, 200+ college students staged a “walkout” in support of the Jena 6.\ n\n- In response to the 2007 University of Pittsburgh report on racial dis parities\, the Racial Equity and Empowerment Coalition attracted some 250 individuals and 100 contributors to its October summit.\n\nThis year marks the 10th Summit Against Racism and the 40th anniversary of Dr. King’s a ssassination. As Pittsburgh prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary\, it has again been designated “Most Livable City”--but most livable for whom? Let’s make our city most livable for all. Demonstrate your power by participating in this milestone Summit:\n\n * Attend and bring frien ds and family.\n * Place an ad or message in the program and reach more than 200 advocates for racial justice.\n * Donate to the Jonny Gammage Memorial Scholarships\, awarded to Pittsburgh area law students.\n * C ontribute to the Summit registration fund for students and low income atte ndees.\n * Volunteer to help with the Summit and ongoing Black & White Reunion activities.\n * Reserve a table to display your organization’ s information. \n\nWe must individually and collectively claim our ability to make a difference in our own lives and in the lives around us. The pro blems at hand demand that we live our lives with this extraordinary commit ment. As one Summit attendee put it\, “I come to the Summit Against Raci sm to get inspired and re-energized.”\n\nPlease complete and return the enclosed form before the deadlines indicated. Your early registration faci litates good planning and is very much appreciated. Thank you!\n\n2008 Sum mit Against Racism Planning Committee\n\nThe Black & White Reunion is a di verse group organized in reaction to the 1995 police killing of Jonny Gamm age. We focus on positive strategies for forging racial equality\, such as the Mural Bridge project\, the Jonny Gammage Memorial Scholarships\, and the annual Summit Against Racism.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080126 GEO:40.469000;-79.918600 LOCATION:East Liberty Presbyterian Church\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 152 06\, United States SUMMARY:Pittsburgh 10th Annual Summit Against Racism UID:20090704T000515EDT-KjAmpVIxMg@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.blackandwhitereunion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:202-429-8900 Email:contact@spusa.org DESCRIPTION:From Global Warming to Global Arming:\nHow Energy and Environme ntal Concerns Impact International Security\n\nAs concern about climate ch ange builds and global security is challenged by the ever-increasing deman d for energy worldwide\, policy makers and the public debate the best ways to provide sustainable energy. Nuclear power is a popular solution\, but it raises concerns about environmental consequences and security risks as more countries demand this energy source. This forum will discuss the chal lenges that energy issues create for global security\, as well as how scie ntists and policy makers might work together to confront these issues to p romote safe\, sustainable solutions for current and emerging energy proble ms. Expert panelists will discuss various aspects of these complex challen ges\, and then student participants will meet in working groups to discuss potential pathways to energy security and sustainability.\n\nJoin us for this free program! Space is limited. RSVP by Wednesday\, February 13 to co ntact@spusa.org or 1-800-WOW-A-PUG. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080217T130000 GEO:42.362300;-71.084100 LOCATION:MIT Building 4\, Room 153\, 182 Memorial Drive\, Cambridge\, Massa chusetts\, 02142\, United States SUMMARY: From Global Warming to Global Arming UID:20090704T000515EDT-XsAGECe4fZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.spusa.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Introduction\n\nAnnouncing the 8th Annual Berkeley Anarchist St udents of Theory And Research & Development (BASTARD) conference. The conf erence will happen Sunday March 23rd 10 am - 6 pm at UC Berkeley.\nThe The me\n\nThis year\\'s theme is (anti)Religion and Dogma. Since this year\\'s conference will be held on Easter Sunday and because a couple of years ag o our informal theme was Spirituality\, we decided to formally discuss ana rchist theory critical of religion. Many\, if not most\, anarchists identi fy themselves as atheist (or ambivalent) but there has been very little mo dern public discussion about religion. We hope to change this. \nSubmit yo ur Proposal!\n\nWe are now accepting proposals along any theoretical theme that anarchists might find interesting. The forms is available at the bot tom of this page or you may email proposals to the conference email\, or s end us your proposals and a little background info about yourself (and a S ASE) to ASG c/o Long Haul 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley CA 94705.\nFinally\n \nThe BASTARD conference promotes the understanding that there are multipl e valid approaches to anarchism\, each of which has points that are worth examining. Please come and share your approach. Participate in a commerce- free event with other anarchists who are interested in the theory and phil osophy of where we\\'ve come from\, where we are\, and where we\\'re going . Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080323T100000 GEO:37.860600;-122.297000 LOCATION:UC Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, 94701\, United States SUMMARY:8th Annual Berkeley Anarchist Students of Theory And Research & Dev elopment (BASTARD) conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-9b30auj9F8@69.73.141.125 URL:http://sfbay-anarchists.org/conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:For the past four years\, we’ve come together to explore the political dimensions of media and how it shapes our lives. By developing r elationships between community and media organizations\, the NYC Grassroot s Media Coalition is working to re-imagine issues of access to\, control o f\, and power over our media system. That means defining our struggle as a struggle for Media Justice.\n\nMedia Justice recognizes the need for a me dia that comes from\, and is responsive to\, the people\, a media that add resses systemic marginalization and discrimination and that speaks truth t o power. Media Justice asserts that our communities and airwaves are more than markets\, and that our relationship to the media must be more than pa ssive consumption. Media Justice recognizes that the form of our current m edia system is not inevitable\, but the result of an interplay of history\ , technology\, power\, and privilege. Media Justice seeks to integrate eff orts to reform our media system with a social justice agenda\, in order to create not just a better media\, but a better world.\n\nWe invite you to join us at the 2008 NYC Grassroots Media Conference as we seek to define o ur understanding of and relationship to Media Justice as a community\, and explore how we can not only envision an ideal world\, but to make this vi sion a reality.\n\n\nSunday | March 2nd 2008\n\nHunter College\, 68th Stre et and Lexington Ave | West Building Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080302 GEO:40.720700;-74.005300 LOCATION:Hunter College\, New York\, New York\, 10013\, United States SUMMARY:5th Annual NYC Grassroots Media Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-bzVHjAvOLK@69.73.141.125 URL:http://nycgrassrootsmedia.org/conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:510-984-2566 Email:takedirectaction@riseup.net DESCRIPTION:7:30 AM - 7:30 PM\n7:30 am Multiple actions at multiple locatio ns.\nMarket and Sansome\nWar machine tours of shame leaving from Market an d Sansome throughout the day.\nJoin an existing action against a governmen t or corporate target\, or plan and carry out your own! Help send a clear message to the economic and political interests behind this war: We will a ctively confront you every step of the way until the war is ended.\nhttp:/ /actagainstwar.net Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080318T070000 GEO:37.741800;-122.438000 LOCATION:Market And Sansome\, Multiple Locations\, San Francisco\, Californ ia\, 94131\, United States SUMMARY:Direct Action in Downtown SF to Stop the War UID:20090704T000515EDT-ddEU4USvsx@69.73.141.125 URL:http://bayareadirectaction.wordpress.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:91 9868944075 Email:youthactiv8foundation@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:International Consultation on “Youth Responsibility for Envir onment\, peace and sustainable development”\nTuesday 1st April\, 2008\nC onference Hall\, CBCI Centre\, 1\, Ashok Place\, New Delhi-110001\n9:00 am - 4:00pm\n\nGreetings from Youth Activ8 Foundation!\n \nYouth Activ8 Found ation\, a Youth development organization incorporated in 2007\, which has also been registered under Societies Registration Act (XXI) of 1860. It wa s incorporated for promoting youth in the society and making them responsi ble citizen of the country. It was to give young people a platform and rea ch out to rural and urban communities of India\, as well as mold Youth as per the respective needs of the communities. Governing Board of Youth Acti v8 Foundation includes eminent personalities from respective fields which makes Youth Acitv8 Foundation the most efficient Youth Development Organiz ation by working under their guidance. It has a out reach through is subsi diary youth wing into 20000 grass root units and having 160 Zonal offices along with 12 regional offices spread out all over the country covering al l Districts and states.\n\nTo move further Youth Activ8 Foundation will or ganize an international consultation on\, “YOUTH RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENV IRONMENT\, PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT \\' On Tuesday\, April\, 1st\ , 2008\, at Conference Hall\, CBCI Centre\, 1\, Ashok Place\, New Delhi 11 0001\, From 9:00 AM – 04:00 PM\n \nThe proceedings for the day have been divided into three parts\, which are as follows: \n \nPart I: Introductor y Session Youth & Sustainable development. \nPart II: Youth building a cul ture of Peace. \nPart III: Young people response to Environment\n\nConclud ing will include remarks of Policy Makers and their viewpoints on the issu es and all contributing to future plans. \n \nWe expect delegates from Co lleges\, Professional Institutes\, and Grassroots Organizations\, NGOs\, a nd Multilateral organizations\, Private Sector Organizations\, Media\, Aca demicians and State Governments from different parts of country. The prima ry aim of this consultation is to organize a focused group discussions wit h different stakeholders to design the development activities for young pe ople. \n \nBut nothing is possible without your valuable cooperation. It \\'s our great desire that you can be one of the participants to join us a t this international Conference and make this consultation a mega success. If you wish to attend this conference please register yourself by sending filled registration form\, enclosed with this e-mail\, to us at E-mail ID : youthactiv8foundation@gmail.com or Fax the same at Fax No. +91 11 23715 146 latest by March 28th\, 2008\, since Entry is reserved by Invitation on ly. \n \nYour esteemed support will take the Young people beyond the nic he confines and growth\, which more accurately frames the development chal lenges in India and Youth Activ8 Foundation\, can very effectively achieve its mission for Development of Youth. \n \nConference Detail is hereby en closed for your perusal which includes the registration form.\n \nThanks & Regards \n\nRakesh singh\,\nNational Coordinator\n\nYouth Activ8 Foundat ion\n1\, Ashok Place\, CBCI Centre\nNew Delhi 110001\, India.\nT. +91 11 2 3340773| F. +91 11 23715146 \nE-mail for Registration: youthactiv8foundati on@gmai.com \n \nPlease NOTE: Registration will be provided on First com e First serve basis\, \nThe Youth Activ8 Foundation shall not provide trav el allowance to any participant\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080401T090000 GEO:28.600000;77.200000 LOCATION:1\, Ashok Place\, CBCI Centre\, Near Gol Dak Khanna\, New Delhi\, Delhi\, 110001\, India SUMMARY:International Consultation on “Youth Responsibility for Environme nt\, peace and sustainable development” UID:20090704T000515EDT-PRBunfUKcc@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-265-7000 Email:unitehere@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Do you want to fight for immigrants’ rights and economic just ice?\n\nMOBILIZEORGANIZE\n\nMake a difference … become a member of the U NITE HERE Organizing Team working to organize hundreds of thousands of low -wage workers in hotel\, casino\, retail and laundry work throughout North America. Help workers stand together and fight for their rights and econo mic security. We are interviewing soon-to-graduate and post graduate appli cants for a two day intensive organizing skills workshop. \nRecommended pa rticipants will be offered paid organizer training apprenticeships and job s. \n\n2008 Dates are:\nPhoenix\, AZ – April 11\, 12\nPhiladelphia\, PA - April 18\, 19\nLos Angeles\, CA - May 2\, 3\nNew York/New Jersey - June 6\, 7\n\nRequirements:\n• Desire to fight for justice and organize the u norganized. \n• Valid driver’s license.\n• Excellent communication s kills.\n\nHow to Apply: Fill out an online application at\nhttp://jobs.uni tehere.org/organizerapp.php\nFor More Information contact: unitehere@gmail .com\n\nNo 2 Day Training in your area? No problem! Apply online at http:/ /jobs.unitehere.org/organizerapp.php and we will arrange for a field inter view in your area.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080419 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080418T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:275 7th Ave\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States SUMMARY:UNITE HERE Philadelphia 2 Day Organizing Training - UID:20090704T000515EDT-39DeVwjvXI@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unitehere.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-265-7000 Email:unitehere@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Do you want to fight for immigrants’ rights and economic just ice?\n\nMOBILIZEORGANIZE\n\nMake a difference … become a member of the U NITE HERE Organizing Team working to organize hundreds of thousands of low -wage workers in hotel\, casino\, retail and laundry work throughout North America. Help workers stand together and fight for their rights and econo mic security. We are interviewing soon-to-graduate and post graduate appli cants for a two day intensive organizing skills workshop. \nRecommended pa rticipants will be offered paid organizer training apprenticeships and job s. \n\n2008 Dates are:\nPhoenix\, AZ – April 11\, 12\nPhiladelphia\, PA - April 18\, 19\nLos Angeles\, CA - May 2\, 3\nNew York/New Jersey - June 6\, 7\n\nRequirements:\n• Desire to fight for justice and organize the u norganized. \n• Valid driver’s license.\n• Excellent communication s kills.\n\nHow to Apply: Fill out an online application at\nhttp://jobs.uni tehere.org/organizerapp.php\nFor More Information contact: ethere@aol.com\ n\nNo 2 Day Training in your area? No problem! Apply online at http://jobs .unitehere.org/organizerapp.php and we will arrange for a field interview in your area.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080412 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080411T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:275 7th Ave\, Phoenix\, Arizona\, United States SUMMARY:UNIT HERE Phoenix 2 Day Organizing Training UID:20090704T000515EDT-DpO52VuBeC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unitehere.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:212-265-7000 Email:unitehere@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Do you want to fight for immigrants’ rights and economic just ice?\n\nMOBILIZEORGANIZE\n\nMake a difference … become a member of the U NITE HERE Organizing Team working to organize hundreds of thousands of low -wage workers in hotel\, casino\, retail and laundry work throughout North America. Help workers stand together and fight for their rights and econo mic security. We are interviewing soon-to-graduate and post graduate appli cants for a two day intensive organizing skills workshop. \nRecommended pa rticipants will be offered paid organizer training apprenticeships and job s. \n\n2008 Dates are:\nPhoenix\, AZ – April 11\, 12\nPhiladelphia\, PA - April 18\, 19\nLos Angeles\, CA - May 2\, 3\nNew York/New Jersey - June 6\, 7\n\nRequirements:\n• Desire to fight for justice and organize the u norganized. \n• Valid driver’s license.\n• Excellent communication s kills.\n\nHow to Apply: Fill out an online application at\nhttp://jobs.uni tehere.org/organizerapp.php\nFor More Information contact: ethere@aol.com\ n\nNo 2 Day Training in your area? No problem! Apply online at http://jobs .unitehere.org/organizerapp.php and we will arrange for a field interview in your area.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080503 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080502T090000 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:275 7th Ave\, Los Angeles\, California\, United States SUMMARY:UNITE HERE Los Angeles 2 Day Training UID:20090704T000515EDT-9EN6f3cIrw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.unitehere.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:202-429-8900 Email:contact@spusa.org DESCRIPTION:How can your vote influence the upcoming presidential and congr essional elections to advance science\, technology\, and health policies t hat will benefit us all? How can scientists\, engineers\, and those in rel ated fields promote policies that will advance U.S. interest and global de velopment in the next decade?\n\nSpeakers:\n\nRep. Rush Holt\n\n12th Distr ict of New Jersey\n\n\n\nHenry Kelly\n\nPresident\n\nFederation of America n Scientists\n\n\n\nMeeting hosted at:\n\nCarnegie Endowment for Internati onal Peace\n\n1779 Massachusetts Avenue\, NW\n\n(Nearest Metro station: Du pont Circle)\n\n\nA light lunch will be served\n\nSeating is limited. RSVP online at http://www.spusa.org/forms/intern_program_register.html or to c ontact@spusa.org by June 11! Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080612T120000 GEO:38.906800;-77.041500 LOCATION:1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW\, Washington\, District Of Columbia\, 2 0036\, United States SUMMARY: Science\, Technology\, and the 2008 Elections UID:20090704T000515EDT-VO7GEunS9g@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.spusa.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual Portland Zine Symposium will be on AUGUST 23rd & 24th\, 2008 in Portland\, Oregon at Portland State University in the Smit h Memorial Ballroom.\n\nThis year\\'s theme is: \n\nBack to DIY\nBack to C ommunity\nBack to Roots Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080824 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080823 GEO:45.498900;-122.688000 LOCATION:Portland State University\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97201\, United Sta tes SUMMARY:8th Annual Portland Zine Symposium UID:20090704T000515EDT-672EBLi3Bz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.pdxzines.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:773-209-1187 Email:ccawr@aol.com DESCRIPTION:Join us as Chicago joins 50+ other cities in a day of protest a gainst a U.S. or Israeli attack on Iran.\n\n12 noon\nSaturday\, August 2\n State of Illinois Building Plaza\nRandolph and Clark Streets\, Chicago\n\n The threat of a new war against Iran is real:\n\n+++ President Bush has re peatedly threatened war against the country\, threatening to repeat the di sasters that he\\'s brought to Iraq and Afghanistan. Israel has recently simulated bombing runs against Iran and several authoritative sources say that the U.S. is operating paramilitary forces within the country.\n\n+++ Both major presidential candidates have threatened to bomb the country. M cCain and Obama hypocritically refuse to take United States\\' use of nucl ear weapons off of the table while denouncing an alleged Iranian nuclear w eapons program which even the U.S.\\'s own National Intelligence Estimate says does not exist.\n\n+++ The Democratic-controlled Congress is pushing for a resolution that calls for a blockade of Iran – a move widely inter preted as an act of war. Their dangerous resolution\, which would give Bu sh much the same blank check he used to start the Iraq war\, has already r olled up more than 200 co-sponsors in the House alone.\n\nIran has not thr eatened the U.S. in any way. The Bush administration has been committing c rimes against the peace by repeatedly threatening a military attack and ma king propaganda in favor of such an attack. The U.S. wars in Iraq and Afgh anistan are illegal\, unjust and stand against the demands of the majority of Americans and all the world’s peoples. It is the U.S.\, its aggressi on and its attacks on rights at home and abroad that are grave threats.\n\ nSince the leaders of both major parties are promoting a new war\, the Chi cago Coalition Against War & Racism is initiating a No War On Iran / U.S. Troops Out of the Middle East protest that will target both parties\\' hea dquarters in the Loop.\n\n** Assemble at 12 noon\, Saturday\, August 2\, R andolph & Clark Streets\n \n** Followed by a March to:\n -- Cook Coun ty Republican Headquarters\n -- Barack Obama / Democratic Party Campa ign Headquarters\n -- the Israeli consulate\n \n** Ending at Millenni um Park\n\nNo new war or blockade on Iran!\nTroops home NOW from Iraq and Afghanistan! Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080802T120000 GEO:41.886500;-87.623300 LOCATION:State Of Illinois Building Plaza\, Randolph And Clark Streets\, Ch icago\, Illinois\, 60601\, United States SUMMARY:NO new war on Iran! UID:20090704T000515EDT-AJNGtXI3sv@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.CCAWR.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:925-426-1226 Email:sac_conference@mduuc.org DESCRIPTION:Join with faith groups and non-profits from throughout Contra C osta County to learn more about what’s being done to address economic ha rdship in our area\, to foster cooperation in these efforts\, and to nurtu re the reserves of compassion in ourselves and in our communities to meet this challenge. We will have a panel of activists who will share their exp eriences and successes\, and small group discussions and personal conversa tions to reflect together on the whys and hows of actions that address the needs of our neighbors who face growing economic hardship. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20080920T090000 GEO:37.905900;-122.059000 LOCATION:Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church\, 55 Eckley Lane\, Walnut Creek\, California\, 94596\, United States SUMMARY:Hard Times Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-v6mN2au029@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mduuc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:What is G.O.T. Power?\nG.O.T. Power is an eight-week intensive training in the fundamental skills of community organizing. If you have th e desire and commitment to make our city a better place\, G.O.T. Power wil l give you:\nreal-world skills you need to be effective in your organizing \,\nexpert advice from leaders in the field\na wide range of practical res ources\, hands on tools\, and locally relevant information\na support syst em of other people who share your vision for a better world\n\nWhat skills topics are covered?\nThe eight-week workshop series includes an introduct ion to direct action organizing which includes\; power analysis\, strategi c planning\, public speaking\, planning a variety of public events\, fundr aising for justice\, working with local media\, becoming your own media\, coalition-building\, and transforming conflicts.\n\nWho leads the workshop s?\nEach workshop is facilitated by community leaders highly experienced i n that particular field. Over the course of eight weeks\, you will learn d irectly from a variety of the Mid-South’s best organizers\, outreach spe cialists\, organizational planners and media people.\n\nWho participates i n G.O.T. Power?\nG.O.T. Power attracts participants from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some are paid community organizers\, some are community acti vists in their spare time\, and some are in social service fields and want to incorporate a community organizing perspective into their work. Many o thers are people like you who want to learn more and get more involved in their communities. What unites us all is a vision to make our city a bette r place by building strong\, powerful organizations of the people directly affected by the problems in our communities.\n\nWhat topics are covered?\ nIntro to Organizing \nWhat is DAO? • Why We Do DAO \nStrategic Planning /Campaign Planning \nChoosing an Issue • Organizing Models • Developin g a Strategy • Guide to Tactics\nOrganizing Your Community \nBuilding an d Joining Coalitions • Recruiting • Outreach • Leadership • Faith- based Organizing \nPlanning Events and Running Effective Meetings \nMedia and Public Speaking \nTransforming Conflict\nGrassroots Fundraising \nDire ct Action \n\nHow do I sign up?\nContact the Mid South Peace and Justice C enter and ask to register by calling (901)725-4990 or email us at allison@ midsouthpeace.org. Participants must commit to attending all eight session s. The training begins on September18 and ends November 6. We will meet on Thursday evenings from 6-8 in the Mid South Peace and Justice Center\, 10 00 S. Cooper.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081106 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080918 GEO:35.133800;-90.004600 LOCATION:Mid South Peace And Justice Center\, 1000 S. Cooper\, Memphis\, Te nnessee\, 38104\, United States SUMMARY:Grassroots Organizers Training for Power UID:20090704T000515EDT-U8gemACUVC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.midsouthpeace.org/gotpower.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:SAT OCT 4\, 8:15 am - 4 pm\, at Mercer Island Presbyterian Chur ch\; \\'RESTORING GOD\\'S PEACE WITH JUSTICE\,\\' conference. \n\nKeynote Speaker: Dr. Richard Mouw\, President\, Fuller Theological Seminary. Works hops on topics of Christians and the 2008 election\, environmental sustain ability\, the Iraq war\, Iranian-American relations\, Christian-Muslim rel ations\, torture\, international trade & globalization\, racism\, violence \, homelessness\, living God\\'s politics. Workshop presenters include Dr. David Domke\, Dr. Dolphine Oda\, Dr. Rob Crawford\, Jamal Rahman\, Abdi S ami\, & others. \n\nCost is $30 and includes lunch. Registration may be ma de through Brown Paper Tickets\, http://www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/42 386\, Sponsored by Seattle Presbytery\\'s Social Justice & Peacemaking Com mittee & Dick Lutz Peace Fellowship. info and registration are https://sit es.google.com/site/restoringcreation/\, Childcare for children up to 4 yea rs of age will be provided\, contact Heidi Francis\, 206-762-1991 x4\, hei di@presbytery.org Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081004 GEO:47.569300;-122.232000 LOCATION:Mercer Island\, Washington\, 98040\, United States SUMMARY:Restoring God\\'s Peace With Justice UID:20090704T000515EDT-xgcnGkUdUO@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 4\, 2008\nMeany Middle School in Seattle\, W A\n9am - 4pm\n$25 registration\, $5 for HS students\n(Lunch provided\, Clo ck hours & credit available) \nKeynote Speaker: Linda Christensen\n\nDirec tor of Oregon Writing Project\nEditor\, Rethinking Schools Magazine\n\nExa mples of Workshops:\n· Living Algebra\, Living Wage · Rethinking Special Education ·\n· Civil Rights in the Pacific Northwest ·\n· Sustainabil ity: Empowering Students for Change · Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20081004T090000 GEO:47.629700;-122.298000 LOCATION:Meany Middle School\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98112\, United States SUMMARY:Rethinking our Classrooms Organizing for Better Schools UID:20090704T000515EDT-5u4N9uSPWL@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Seattle Race Conference\nMovements for Reparations: Restoring Racial Justice\, Building Unity & Healing Our Diverse Communitie s \n \nKeynote Speaker: Dr. Raymond Winbush\, Director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University\, former Director of Race Re lations at Fisk University and editor of the anthology\, Should America Pa y: Slavery and the Raging Debate on Reparations.\nFeatured Exhibit: Americ an History Exhibit -The “Unspoken Truths”\n \n \nTo registrater on line for the conference\, visit the registration page or call (206) 448-90 00\n \n \nSponsored by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights\, Nonprofi t Assistance Center\, YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County\, Solid Ground\, Seattle Center and the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle\, Am erica & Moore LLC\, Alaska Distributors Co.\, the American History Exhibit . KBCS 91.3\n\nThis year marks the 20th anniversary of Redress to Japanes e Americans incarcerated during WWII. Join us for workshops and dialogue e xploring what the movements for redress means for our diverse communities and the ways reparations can play a role in racial reconciliation\, healin g and in building bridges between all our communities.Saturday\, \n\nOctob er 11th\n8:00AM-4:00PM\nSeattle Center\nNorthwest Rooms\nFree and open to the public Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081011 GEO:47.630600;-122.347000 LOCATION:Seattle Center\, Northwest Rooms\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98109\, United States SUMMARY:6th Annual Seattle Race Conference Movements for Reparations: Rest oring Racial Justice\, Building Unity & Healing Our Di UID:20090704T000515EDT-2LGP3u4uRn@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:202-676-2396 Email: DESCRIPTION:The Washington Humane Society and The Humane Society of the Uni ted States invite you to join fellow animal lovers in the DC Metro Area †“ including visitors from across the nation and around the globe – for t he 3rd annual Humane Society Walk for the Animals. Bring your canine frien d – or walk for a pet who prefers to stay at home – and enjoy a scenic stroll around the lake at beautiful Constitution Gardens\, located just n orth of the World War II Memorial\, at the corner of Constitution Ave. and 17th St. NW. \n\nAll proceeds benefit the lifesaving adoption\, humane ed ucation\, and spay/neuter programs of WHS and The HSUS. You can raise even more money to help animals by asking friends and family to sponsor you. A s a bonus\, the top individual fundraiser and members of the top fundraisi ng team will win a great prize!\n\nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Sunday\, October 5 \, 2008\nTime: Check-in starts at 10 am\; pre-walk activities begin at 11 am. The walk begins at noon.\nPlace: Constitution Gardens\, at 17th St. NW and Constitution Ave.\, just north of the World War II Memorial on the Na tional Mall. \nCost: $25 for individuals\; $60 for a family of 4 (no more than 2 adults ages 18 or older)\n\n \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS\n• Washington Hum ane Society Mobile Cat & Dog Adoption Center and $35 Microchip Clinic \n†˘ Canine Agility Course \n• Dog/Owner Look-a-Like and Best Dressed Canin e Contests \n• Beauty and the Bark Grooming Station \n• Yoga with Your Dog \n• Live music from Redline Addiction \n• Treats for your pets \n • T-shirt & goody bag for first 3\,000 registrants \n\n\nQuestions?\nPle ase email info@humanesocietywalk.org or call 202-676-2396.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20081005T100000 GEO:38.907700;-77.017300 LOCATION:Constitution Gardens\, Constitution Ave & 17th NW\, Washington\, D istrict Of Columbia\, 20001\, United States SUMMARY:Humane Society Walk for the Animals 2008 UID:20090704T000515EDT-v9dHcCCitw@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.humanesocietywalk.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:707-832-7551 Email:mcauley.pat@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Subject: Nader at Cooper Union & Wall Street Protest \n \n\nDea r Nader/Gonzalez Supporter\, \n\nRalph Nader and Matt Gonzalez are bringi ng their Independent Presidential campaign to New York City October 15 & 1 6! Nader and Gonzalez will address a major crowd in the historic Cooper U nion on October 15th at 6pm and take it to \\'The Street\\' to protest the bailout in front of the NYSE at noon on October 16th. We are organizing a kick-off meeting this Thursday\, Oct. 9 in Union Sq. Park at 7pm (corner Union Sq. East & E. 14th St.) at the George Washington statue\, for more info on the kick-off meeting and how you can help promote these events cal l Austin at (804) 852-6116 (if it rains\, we will move to Whole Foods cafe teria). \n\nCooper Union Rally \n\n · Ralph Nader is the only ma jor Presidential candidate who supports jail time\, not bail time for Wall Street fat cats\, so come hear him speak in the historic Cooper Union ins tead of watching the game show debates on TV. Ralph will address the crow d on serious issues like withdrawing our corporate and military forces fro m Iraq and more lighthearted\, entertaining subjects such as strengthening shareholder power and taxing derivative speculation. \n\nWed. Oct. 15th\, 6pm\n\n Cooper Union\, Great Hall\n\n 7 East 7th St. at 3rd Ave. NY \, NY 10003\n\n Suggested Contribution: $10/ $5 students\n\n (804) 8 52-6116 or events@votenader.org \n\nDebate Night Fundraiser\n\nWhere: 100 United Nations Plaza (48th between 1st and 2nd) Ground Floor\, NY\, NY \n When: October 15\, 2008\, 8:30pm - 11pm \nWhat: Watch the Debate with Ra lph Nader on Large Screen TV\, Hear Him Comment \n Hors D\\'oe uvres and Drinks to be served \nDonation: $100 minimum \nAttire: Casual\ n\nTo RSVP: Contact Rob at 202-471-5833 or rob@votenader.org \n\nWall Str eet Rally\n\n * Join us in New York City next to the New York Stock Exc hange to let the crooks on Wall Street and their politician lackeys know t hat the American people are not happy with their crooked deals. Ralph and other important figures will be speaking before a diverse crowd objecting to the bailout. This is going to be an afternoon to remember!\n\n \n\nTh urs. Oct. 16th\, 12 Noon\n\n Ralph Nader\, \\'Protest the Bailout\\'\n\ n Federal Hall\, next to the NYSE\n\n 26 Wall Street\, NYC\n\n (80 4) 852-6116 or events@votenader.org \n\nIf you cannot make it to the prote st or rally\, and even if you can\, please help us spread the word by forw arding the information to anyone you know who might join us! \n\nDebates\n \n * He will also comment on the Presidential debates from which he was excluded. In another part of the city\, while Ralph speaks in Cooper Uni on\, the two corporate candidates will be debating each other without even mentioning the issues that Ralph will talk about and that matter to the A merican people. Since 1988\, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) has sponsored every presidential debate and kept the discussion empty and staged. Since its inception\, the CPD has always been headed by two form er chairs of the Democratic and Republican parties. In 1987\, the League of Women Voters refused to sponsor any more presidential debates\, “beca use the demands of the two campaign organizations would perpetrate a fraud on the American voter.”\n\n \n\nThe Nader/Gonzalez Campaign is on a mis sion to open these debates for third party candidates\, and bring back dem ocracy to the American Voters! \n \n\nFor additional information call Patr ick in NYC at (707) 832-7551 or email: mcauley.pat@gmail.com\n\n \n\nPaid for by Nader for President 2008\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081015 GEO:0.000000;0.000000 LOCATION:Copper Union\, Then Wall Street\, New york city\, New York\, Unite d States SUMMARY:Nader at Cooper Union & Wall Street Protest UID:20090704T000515EDT-5w46mXsw4L@69.73.141.125 URL:http://votenader.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:filmfest@countercorp.org DESCRIPTION:Tickets for all of the films are $10 ($5 with student ID) and a re available at the door or through the CounterCorp website. For more info rmation about CounterCorp or the Anti-Corporate Film Festival\, visit our website (www.countercorp.org) Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081017 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20081015T190000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:2781 24th Street (at York)\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:2008 Anti-Corporate Film Festival UID:20090704T000515EDT-4IhTOFvAPC@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.countercorp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The World financial system is in the grip of the most severe cr isis since the Great Depression of the 1930s—and there\\'s worse to come . Working Class people will be paying for this economic disaster for years to come in a number of ways—higher prices for food and other necessitie s\, millions of foreclosures and evictions\, greater unemployment\, growin g poverty\, government programs cut back or eliminated\, and rising tensio ns throughout society. \n\nConcerns about the economy are intimately tied to political priorities in the wars abroad. The federal government could g et the whole sum for the AIG takeover from the Pentagon budget and still l eave the U.S. military with more money than any other country in the world . To raise some quick cash\, they could end the occupations of Iraq and Af ghanistan—and not only cover the cost of the Fannie and Freddie takeover in a year-and-a-half at most\, but\, more importantly\, begin to right a terrible injustice committed halfway around the world in the name of ordin ary people in the U.S. \n\nThe present crisis is laying bare the failure o f the system for more and more people to see—and opening up opportunitie s to make the case for a socialist society\, where the blind and irrationa l pursuit of profit and power is replaced by a commitment to freedom and e quality for everyone in it. \n\nSuch a society won\\'t be achieved by drea ming about it. Those who are convinced that an alternative is necessary to end the injustices of this world need to be organized to struggle for ano ther one. In this context discussions of political theory and history are crucial to shaping struggles around the world. \n\nTHE 2008 NORTHWEST SOCI ALIST CONFERENCE aims to provide space to debate and clarify strategies fo r change\, learn from the history of previous struggles\, and put forward a vision for the future. Join activists\, progressives and socialists from across the region to discuss the key issues facing the Left today\, as we ll as how we can build a revolutionary alternative to the capitalist syste m of war\, racism and poverty that our society has produced. \n\nWorkshops include: \nUnite and Fight Oppression: Marxism and Identity Politics \nEc onomic Meltdown: Capitalism on Trial \nWhy Workers are Key to Transforming Society \nLeninism: Why We Need a Revoljtionary Party \nWar and Capitalis m: The Marxist Theory of Imperialism \n\nand --Evening Panel \\' Fighting the War Abroad and At Home: Class Struggle and Resistance in the U.S\\' \n at Langston Hughes Center ( 17th and Yesler) featuring Camilo Mejia\, nati onal president of Iraq Vets Against the War \n\n\nWebsite for more info:\n http://internationalsocialist.org \nContact Person:\nDarrin \nContact Emai l:\ninfo@seattleiso.rog \nContact Ph. Number:\n206-931-2922 Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081108 GEO:47.611600;-122.304000 LOCATION:Seattle Central Community College\, Broadway And Pine\, Room 1110\ , Seattle\, Washington\, 98122\, United States SUMMARY:Northwest Socialist Conference---Building A Revolutionary Alternati ve UID:20090704T000515EDT-gNRXcAFkkU@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.seattleactivism.org/events/event6505.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Day of Action CONTACT:Phone:919-834-2437 Email:rita.dozier@aas-c.org DESCRIPTION:Thousands of athletes and citizens across the Triangle area are suiting up and stretching out to help raise funds and awareness through t he 14th annual AIDS Walk+Ride. There\\'s nothing like fresh air to lift yo ur spirits and strengthen your soul. \n\nWalkers can choose from the 1 or 3 mile route on the Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh. Riders can choose fr om the 30\, 60 or 101.5 mile route that meanders through Wake\, Durham and Orange Counties. \n\nOur fellow North Carolinians who depend on the Allia nce for emergency financial\, medical\, housing and nutritional assistance are depending on our community to join with friends and family to make ou r annual Walk+Ride the most successful ever.\n\nFor additional information \, please visit the event Web site at www.aidswalkandride.org\, or the All iance\\'s site at www.aas-c.org.\n\nive music by the band Wedlock\, from C hapel Hill\, approximate time\, 2pm.Contacts:Dolly Sickles(919.834.2437 x1 8) or Melissa Cartwright((919) 834-2437 ext 21)for more information/verfic ation. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20090502T070000 GEO:35.788300;-78.653200 LOCATION:324 S Harrington St\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27605\, United St ates SUMMARY:AIDS Walk+Ride 2009 UID:20090704T000515EDT-JKWG5V5W7r@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.aas-c.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:madredecleo@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Really Really Free Market\nSat. Dec 27 (last saturday of the mo nth)\n12-5pmish\n@ Art SF 110 Capp St. near 16th mission BART\nwww.reallyr eallyfree.org\n\nAs the economy is crashing and capitalism is crumbling un der its own contradictions\, we are starting to create a more just and sus tainable economy from the roots up\, The Really Really Free Market is an a ttempt to gather and share resources\, skills\, food\, entertainment all f or free. We are creating an alternative that reveals the myth of scarcity\ , helps redistribute resources to those that need them\, and empowers ever yone to participate in its creation. We are living lighter on the Earth by recycling resources through the community and not shipping them around th e world...and not exploiting workers in poor countries for cheap goods. Th e RRFM movement is taking off with markets popping up around the Bay Area\ , around the country\, and even in other countries. So come\, bring any sk ill\, bring food\, a poem\, a song\, books\, clothes - anything you think others might want and please help clean up. Be a part of a movement to cre ate the world you always hoped was possible. It\\'s tons of fun. No $\, no barter\, no advertising\, just free.\n\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20081227T120000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:Art SF\, 110 Capp St. Off 16th St\, San Francisco\, California\, 9 4110\, United States SUMMARY:San Francisco Really Really Free Market UID:20090704T000515EDT-LXAZuIoVTu@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.reallyreallyfree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The 24th Annual Empowering Women of Color Conference\nrevolutio nary love: from \\'me\\' to \\'we\\'\nredefining intimacy and activism\n\n save the date!!!\nsaturday\, february 14th\, 2009\n Geographical Scope: M etro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090214 GEO:37.866800;-122.254000 LOCATION:Berkeley\, California\, 94720\, United States SUMMARY:The 24th Annual Empowering Women of Color Conference UID:20090704T000515EDT-uiPDhbffuL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://ewocc.berkeley.edu/home.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:215-842-1790 Email:willobrien@projecthome.org DESCRIPTION:The Alternative Seminary invites you to\n\nNonviolent Atonement : A New Look at the Cross of Christ in a World of Violence\n\nThe death o f Jesus is central to Christian life and thought yet has been frequently b een misunderstood and misused. In many tragic ways\, the cross of Christ has been seen as a kind of “redemptive violence\,” and has been direct ly or indirectly used to vindicate and even bless human violence. Recent work on the atonement (the death of Jesus) provides us with new solutions to discern the crucial relationship between Jesus\\' death and nonviolence \, discipleship and Christian theology in the 21st century. This session will review the powerful ways the death of Jesus affects our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live.\nThis program will be facili tated by Michael Hardin\, Executive Director of Preaching Peace (www.preac hingpeace.org)\, a network of clergy and theologians whose goal is to educ ate the Church in Jesus\\' vision of peace.\nA light breakfast will be ser ved. A $10 donation is requested to cover costs (though if you can’t pa y\, please feel free to come anyway!).\n\nFor more information\, contact W ill O’Brien at\n215-842-1790 or wobrien@alternativeseminary.net.\n\n\nTh e Alternative Seminary is a program of biblical and theological study and reflection designed to foster an authentic biblical witness in the modern world. For more information\, see www.alternativeseminary\,net. \n\n \n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20090228T093000 GEO:39.968300;-75.172200 LOCATION:Project H.O.M.E.\, 1515 Fairmount Avenue\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylv ania\, 19130\, United States SUMMARY:Nonviolent Atonement: A New Look at the Cross of Christ in a World of Violence UID:20090704T000515EDT-fuiBHl2NvN@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.alternativeseminary.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:617-723-5000 Email:jen_mais@projectbread.org DESCRIPTION:Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger is Sunday\, May 3\, 2009. The 20-mile route weaving through Boston\, Brookline\, Newton\, and Cambridge will include entertainment and free snacks along the way. On May 3rd\, ov er 40\,000 Walkers will step out and raise $4 million to help fund over 40 0 food pantries\, soup kitchens\, food banks\, and food salvage programs a cross Massachusetts. Registration is from 7:00 to 9:00 A.M. on Boston Comm on. For more information\, visit www.projectbread.org or call 617-723-5000 . If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table\, plea se call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. Geograph ical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20090503T070000 GEO:42.349600;-71.073700 LOCATION:165 Tremont St\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States SUMMARY:Walk for Hunger UID:20090704T000515EDT-NdcuAa8edr@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.projectbread.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone:816-896-4551 Email:sallyr@csp2justiceseekers.com DESCRIPTION:The second annual Break the Chains concert will bring local ban ds from around Kansas City to Lakeland Community Church for an eye-opening event into the realm of human trafficking and unjust labor. Organizaation s such as International Justice Mission (IJM)\, Love 146\, Oxfam America\, and The Hope House of Kansas City will be there so that students and adul ts can learn more about what organizations are doing for both this issue a nd on the lines of sustainability. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20090418T150000 GEO:38.928100;-94.323900 LOCATION:913 NE Colbern Road\, Lee\\'s Summit\, Missouri\, 64086\, United S tates SUMMARY:Break The Chains: Second Annual Concert UID:20090704T000515EDT-u5IfOAierH@69.73.141.125 URL:http://csp2justiceseekers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email:filmfest@countercorp.org DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Anti-Corporate Film Festival opens on Thursday\, May 28\, at 7:00pm with the West Coast premiere of SWEET CRUDE (USA\, 200 9\, 92 min)\, the first feature-length film about Big Oil\\'s devastation of the environment and people of Nigeria\\'s Niger River Delta region\, an d efforts -- some of them violent -- by local residents to have their grie vances addressed.\n\nThe screening coincides with increased violence by th e Nigerian security forces in the area where the film was made\, and with the start of a landmark civil trial in a New York court for Shell Oil\\'s role in the torture and killing of Nigerian protesters over than 10 years ago. Director Sandy Cioffi will speak afterward about her experiences maki ng it (including being detained by Nigerian security forces for five days) and recent and ongoing events\, and will be joined by a Nigerian activist who just returned from visiting the region.\n\nThe oil theme continues at 9:15pm with the West Coast premiere of BLACK WAVE (Canada\, 2008\, 99 min )\, a chronicle of the 20-year legal battle -- the longest in U.S. history -- that toxicologist Riki Ott and the residents of Cordova\, Alaska\, hav e waged against the world\\'s most powerful oil company\, ExxonMobil\, to win compensation for the worst industrial disaster in U.S. history: the Ex xon Valdez spill. Director Robert Cornellier will be in attendance for a p ost-screening Q & A.\n\nThursday also includes an opening night reception featuring local organic food\, drink\, and film clips at the San Francisco Media Archive\, 275 Capp Street (between 17th and 18th Streets) at 8:00pm .\n\nThe Festival continues on Friday at 7:00pm with the California premie re of KILLER AT LARGE (USA\, 2008\, 105 mins)\, which looks at the epidemi c of obesity in the U.S. that could give this generation a shorter lifespa n than their parents. The film traces a corporate-driven shift to industri al agriculture\, and marketing campaigns that encourage Americans to over- consume cheap\, high-calorie processed food.\n\nThis year\\'s centerpiece film at 9:15pm is the West Coast premiere of RIP: A REMIX MANIFESTO (USA\, 2008\, 86 min)\, which explores the idea of \\'intellectual property\\' i n the Information Age\, as digital technology changes the relationship bet ween musicians and audiences. The film follows popular mash-up artist Girl Talk\, who creates new music by chopping up and re-assembling other peopl e\\'s songs\, and sounds an alarm about corporate control over our collect ive culture and right to creative expression.\n\nClosing night begins at 7 :00pm with the West Coast premiere of APOLOGY OF AN ECONOMIC HITMAN (Greec e\, 2008\, 93 min)\, a film adaptation of John Perkins\\' controversial bo ok\, \\'Confessions of an Economic Hitman\\'\, which seemed to confirm wha t critics of international \\'development\\' have long suspected: that U.S . and other Western countries use economic \\'development\\' institutions such as the World Bank and IMF to trap poor countries in permanent debt an d advance corporate interests. Opening with Perkins\\' public apology for helping to overthrow the populist president of Ecuador\, the film document s Washington\\'s ongoing use of this strategy in Panama\, Saudi Arabia\, a nd elsewhere -- including\, most recently\, Iraq.\n\nThe Festival closes o n Saturday\, May 30\, at 9:00pm with the Northern California premiere of B LUE GOLD: WORLD WATER WARS (USA\, 2008\, 94 min)\, a look at our dwindling supply of fresh water\, and efforts by giant corporations to turn a basic human necessity into a private\, for-profit commodity. As water becomes t he new oil\, competition for control over it is already leading to the fir st \\'water wars\\'. Director Sam Bozzo will be in attendance for a post-s creening Q & A.\n\nFor more information -- including the complete Festival program\, film trailers\, and online tickets\, visit www.countercorp.org. Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090530 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20090528T190000 GEO:37.748700;-122.415000 LOCATION:Victoria Theater\, 2781 16th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States SUMMARY:Anti-Corporate Film Festival UID:20090704T000515EDT-GNBvDOc2Ie@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.countercorp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:718-954-1280 Email:rg.singh@vanderbilt.edu DESCRIPTION:In reaction to the current economic recession\, Vanderbilt stud ents are hosting an interdisciplinary economic conference called \\'The St ate of the Economy: The Crisis\, My Life\, Our Future.\\' It\\'s aimed at increasing educated awareness of the issue and fostering a sense of financ ial responsibility for the future. We plan on creating a call to action af ter the conference is over. We are opening it up to college students\, gra duate students\, and other schools in the region.\n\nThe conference will b e from 11 AM to 5 PM Saturday\, March 28th and topics will include how the crisis is effecting the global economy\, Vanderbilt and the state of Tenn essee\, and the Job Market.\n\nPanelists include notable Vanderbilt profes sors\, the Deputy Governor\, the State Senate Majority leader\, and more. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20090328T110000 GEO:36.152600;-86.789300 LOCATION:Owen Auditorium\, Vanderbilt University\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, 37203\, United States SUMMARY:The State of the Economy: The Crisis\, My Life\, Our Future UID:20090704T000515EDT-rMMxxvjeng@69.73.141.125 URL:http://sites.google.com/a/vanderbilt.edu/the-state-of-the-economy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email:lam@berkeley.edu DESCRIPTION:WRITING AND REPRESENTIN HIP-HOP CULTURE CONFERENCE\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2009\n8:30 AM to 6:30 PM\n128 Morrison Hall\, University of Cal ifornia\, Berkeley\nFREE (registration required*)\n\n\nKeynote Speakers:\n H. Samy Alim (UCLA\, Anthropology and African-American Studies)\nDawn Elis sa-Fischer (San Francisco State\, Africana Studies)\nJorge FABEL Pabon (Se nior VP/Rock Steady Crew\, NYU Tisch School of \nPerforming Arts)\n\nSymp osium Discussants:\nAdam Mansbach (Author\, Angry Black White Boy\, The En d of the Jews)\nHalifu Osumare (University of California\, Davis)\nHeike R aphael-Hernandez (University of Maryland\, Europe)\n\nSPECIAL LUNCHTIME FE ATURE PERFORMANCE WITH THE WORLD FAMOUS ...\n\nDJ Dee Android & DJ Celskii i (Mighty 4) with B-Boy JIVAN IVAN \n(Breakvision)\nd. sabela grimes (dan ce)\nJenRO (Oakland rap artist)\nLive Art by Ariel Shepard (People\\'s Gra phics\, Oakland)\n\n\n*Registration and Conference Information: \nucbhip hopconference@gmail.com / www.dreamdancecompany.org\n\n\n Geographical Sc ope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20090418T083000 GEO:37.866800;-122.254000 LOCATION:128 Morrison Hall\, University Of California\, Berke\, Berkeley\, California\, 94720\, United States SUMMARY:WRITING AND REPRESENTIN HIP-HOP CULTURE CONFERENCE UID:20090704T000515EDT-UPcR7Jwe0s@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.dreamdancecompany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone:305-448-7421 ext 26 Email:marye@ucc-cgcc.org DESCRIPTION:TAKE A BREAK! A FAIR TRADE COFFEE BREAK 11-1pm. Help break a Wo rld record for the the largest Coffee break. Take a Fair trade Chocolate b reak from 3-4 pm.See hundreds of artisan products from over 25 countries. All events free and open to the public. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20090507T110000 GEO:25.753900;-80.270300 LOCATION:CGCC Fair Trade Shop And Fellowship Hall\, 3010 DeSoto Blvd\, Cora l Gables\, Florida\, 33134\, United States SUMMARY:World Fair Trade Day Celebration UID:20090704T000515EDT-4Z3RlwAFAZ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.coralgablescongregational.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:JUNE 26 & 27\, Fri evening & Sat all day\, in Seattle\; Riding the Tides of Change: building personal and community resilience\, a Tools for Change workshop with Bill Aal\, Margo Adair and Lupita Patterson. Work ing with deep reflection through Applied Meditation\, dialogue through The Work that Reconnects and Theater of Liberation we will find ways to unlea sh our best capacities to ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF THE TIMES. Preregistra tion required. info 206-329-2201 or info@toolsforchange.org Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090627 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090626 GEO:47.610700;-122.334000 LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington\, 98101\, United States SUMMARY:Riding the Tides of Change: building personal and community resilie nce - Tools of Change Workshop UID:20090704T000515EDT-Zcu6r15Idz@69.73.141.125 URL:http://toolsforchange.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Mission\n\nThe Portland Zine Symposium aims to create greater c ommunication and community between diverse creators of independent media a nd art. This fun and free event helps people promote their work and to sha re skills and information related to zines and zine culture. Through works hops\, panels and discussions\, Portland Zine Symposium explores the role and effect of all types of zines.\nHow do I participate? \n\nShow up! The Portland Zine Symposium includes workshops\, panels\, discussions\, and ra ffles. As well as tables upon tables of creative folks trading\, buying an d selling zines. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.\nH ow do I get there? \n\nPZS will be held at the Portland State University c ampus in downtown Portland\, Oregon. If you\\'d like to hook up with a rid eshare\, you can use our messageboard.\n\nTo plan your trimet trip\, visit http://trimet.org/go/cgi-bin/plantrip.cgi Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090726 DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090724 GEO:45.544200;-122.644000 LOCATION:Portland State University - Smith Memorial Ballroo\, Portland\, Or egon\, 97212\, United States SUMMARY:Portland Zine Symposium 2009 UID:20090704T000515EDT-7rt5wlwV70@69.73.141.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Protest CONTACT:Phone:212-580-3800 Email: DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Larry Cox\, Executive Director\, Amnesty International USA & Chris Hedges\, Author and Journalist\n\nComments: Rally \\'Defend H uman Rights in Iran\\' Cosponsored by Amnesty International\n\nDate: 6/26/ 2009\nTime: 6:30pm-8:30pm\nPhone: 1.212.580.3800\n\nLocation: COLUMBUS CIR CLE (Merchants\\' Gate:W59 @ the start of Central Park)\, New York\n\n\nA CALL TO ACTION: NYC RALLY TO PROTEST POST ELECTION VIOLENCE IN IRAN!\n\nSt udent World Assembly is partnering with Amnesty International to hold a ra lly in support of the Iranian people’s right to peaceful protest and fre edom of speech. The rally is also held in condemnation of the incidence of violence against peaceful demonstrators and the continued imprisonment of political prisoners and human rights activists.\n\nThe contested Iranian elections of June 12th have unleashed a wave of peaceful protests across t he country\, including a succession of enormous rallies in Tehran attended by hundreds of thousands of Iranians from all walks of life. The Iranian government’s reaction has been a massive crackdown on freedom of express ion\, including the complete silencing of any independent media. The Irani an authorities have attempted to stop the flow of information both among I ranians and from Iranians to those outside by blocking cell phone communic ation\, text messaging and email. In addition\, police officers and pro-go vernment militias have used violence against protesters\, leading to at le ast eight confirmed deaths. Reports indicate that large numbers of people were severely beaten by riot police. Furthermore\, over 100 people are rep orted to have been arrested.\n\nShahram Hashemi\, Executive Director of St udent World Assembly and Treasurer of Amnesty International discussed the importance of the rally\, \\'Millions of Iranians are crying for democracy and respect for human rights\, instead their rights are being violated by their own government. This rally is an attempt to do our part to show the Iranian people that we fully support their cause\, hear their cries\, and mourn the men and women who have been killed along with them.\\'\n\nCome join us in a show of solidarity of Iranians who are demanding that their v oices be heard!\n\n\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20090704T040515Z DTSTART:20090626T183000 GEO:40.776100;-73.982800 LOCATION:COLUMBUS CIRCLE (Merchants\\' Gate:W59 @ The Start\, New York\, Ne w York\, 10023\, United States SUMMARY: DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN! UID:20090704T000515EDT-OVKGs8lI5x@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.studentworldassembly.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR