May 14 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
Independent presidential candidate RALPH NADER speaks at UW
Ralph Nader to Hold Campaign Rally in Seattle, Weds. May 14 at the University of Washington Mr. Nader will address issues major party candidates have taken "off the table" that the Nader/Gonzalez campaign has put on the table, including: a comprehensive, negotiated military and corporate withdrawal date from Iraq; a single-payer, Canadian-style, private delivery, free-choice public health insurance system for all; a living wage and repeal of the anti-union Taft-Hartley Act; a no-nuke, solar-based energy policy supported by renewable, sustainable, energy-efficient sources and MORE!  more...
Nader/Gonzalez 2008

May 15 (Thursday) - Conference
Immigration and Border Dialogues Conference
This conference will examine barriers, real or perceived, that divide our communities. Topics will include political and socioeconomic status, culture and ethnic heritage, and current immigration policy. Together we will examine current realities faced by migrants and refugees, amplify inclusive approaches, and create space for the emergence of a more just and humane future.  more...
BridgesNot Walls

May 15 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
The Motherhood Manifesto
The book that hit a nerve for mothers across the nation and renewed a movement for essential rights.  more...

May 15 (Thursday) - Conference
The Immigration and Border Dialogues Conference
This conference will create a space for people from our community here in the South Sound to participate in discussion surrounding immigration in the United States. With panel speakers from organizations working for social justice on the US/Mexico border and workshops presented by regional groups working within their communties, the Dialogues Conference hopes to build solidarity, skills, and awareness about the current climate of racism and fear surrounding immigration.  more...
Bridges Not Walls

May 18 (Sunday) - Other
Seattle's Human Rights Torch Relay Walk, Rally and Concert
An international pre-Olympics campaign by concerned human rights groups, the HRTR highlights human rights abuses against the people of China.  more...
Human Rights Torch Relay

May 19 (Monday) - Panel / Forum
King County Council Public Meeting on Public Campaign Financing
Citizens of King County are invited to attend a Countywide Town Hall Meeting of the full King County Council on the topic of public financing of political campaigns in King County elections with ample time for public comment.  more...
Washington Public Campaigns

May 24 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
Tacoma Wobblyfest 2008
May 24th, one day event of workshops, spoken word and music  more...
Tacoma IWW

May 25 (Sunday) - Other
Memorial Celebration for Abe Osheroff
A memorial celebration will be held on Sunday, May 25th at 2 PM at Town Hall, Seattle (1119 8th Ave. at Seneca Street) for longtime political activist and Spanish Civil War Veteran, Abe Osheroff .  more...
Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War

May 28 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
Let Them Eat Ethano l!--The Global Food Revolt
This crisis is not due to lack of food or resources, but the priorities of a global financial system more concerned with profits than human needs. Rapid investment in biofuels such as ethanol have usurped huge tracts of farmland. Even more disgusting are the Wall Street speculators raking in billions by literally gambling on the price of food. Join us for a discussion on the roots of the current crisis and how we can fight for a humane alternative to this sick system.  more...
International Socialist Organization

May 28 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
Let Them Eat Ethanol !--The Global Food Revolt
This crisis is not due to lack of food or resources, but the priorities of a global financial system more concerned with profits than human needs. Rapid investment in biofuels such as ethanol have usurped huge tracts of farmland. Even more disgusting are the Wall Street speculators raking in billions by literally gambling on the price of food. Join us for a discussion on the roots of the current crisis and how we can fight for a humane alternative to this sick system.  more...
International Socialist Organization

June 6 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
An Evening with Cindy Sheehan
This will be an evening of spirited political talk and inspiring music from Seattle musicians. Come help us raise funds for this courageous anti-war leader who is challenging Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for Congress. It’s time to deliver a strong message to the do-nothing Democrats in the House, and Cindy is a candidate who can make a real difference!  more...
Progressive Action Committee PAC ("PAC2")

July 23 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
Phillip Moffitt
Speaking on his new book “Dancing With Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering”...includes dialogue and book signing. UW, Kane Hall, $5 donation.  more...