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March 7 (Sunday) - Meeting
Unnatural Disasters: Earthquakes and Hurricanes under capitalism
Are "natural disasters" simply "acts of God/nature" that hurt rich and poor alike? How are the current crises in Haiti and now Chile being used to further the interests of the ruling class? Join the discussion with members of PSL Seattle. more...
March 6 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
International Women's Day March & Rally
12 Noon: Gather for march at Powell Barnett Park (MLK Jr Way & E Alder St)
2 pm: Rally at Occidental Park (S Washington St & Occidental Ave S)
The World March of Women 2010 calls for women of all nations to raise our voices together and demand an end to militarization, violence against women, and poverty. Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Declaration of International Women's Day!
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March 4 (Thursday) - Protest / Demonstration
Protest Cuts to Education and Financial Aid! Protest Tuition Hikes! Protest Cuts to Benefits and Wages of State Workers!
We are protesting cuts to education and elimination of most state based financial aid! We are protesting attacks on state workers who provide sorely needed serices. We are protesting cuts to social programs! We didnt cause the financial crisis and we shouldnt be made to pay for it! more...
March 2 (Tuesday) - Panel / Forum
ENDA Now: Fighting for LGBTQ Justice in the Workplace Nationally
ENDA expands the protections of Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Federal employees currently have no statutory protections against sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination. Only 12 states have laws forbidding both sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination on the job. In 29 states, it is legal to be fired or not hired for being gay or lesbian. In 38 states, it is legal to be fired or not hired for being transgender.Even in states like Washington that have such laws, ENDA would benefit LGBTQ workers, because it would allow the federal Justice Department to investigate and prosecute cases of discrimination. more...
February 25 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
The Push for Peace: Human Rights in Chiapas, Mexico
Victor Hugo Lopez of Fray Bartolome de las Casas Human Rights Center will speak about human rights work with indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico more...
February 20 (Saturday) - Film / Video
The People Speak by Howard Zinn
Inspired by historian Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States," a slate of top performers takes the stage to recreate the voices of American istory's most eloquent dissenters, many of whom are excluded from traditional history books. The words of slaves, authors, politicians, poets, protesters and others come to life, courtesy of a cast that includes Don Cheadle, Viggo Mortensen, Sandra Oh, Matt Damon, Pink and many more.
Shown in commemoration of Howard Zinn’s death, and in celebration of a life well-lived.
FREE, donations kindly accepted.
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February 20 (Saturday) - Lecture / Talk
Hempfest Members Kick Off Party
$25 and up membership purchase gains entry to this and all year-round Hempfest events. 21 and Over. Members are invited to the 2/20 kickoff at Columbia City Theater, the first of many events to socialize and discuss the latest in pot reform with local activists, attorneys and cannabusiness entrepreneurs. more...
February 20 (Saturday) - Other
El Centro de la Raza Charity Poker Tournament
El Centro de la Raza empowers members of the Latino community and beyond through our 25 comprehensive programs and services. Come support our work and have some fun at our Charity Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament. more...
February 16 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
Action Night: Transit on 520
Please join Sierra Club for an evening of action on Highway 520. Come learn about the issue and how you can help make sure we build 520 for the future. Take direct action by contacting decision makers about this important issue.
If our elected leaders don't hear from us, they may make a decision that negatively impacts our City, Region, State and Planet for the next 100 years. more...
February 15 (Monday) - Protest / Demonstration
Rally to Protect Our Future!
Rally to Protect Our Future!
This Presidents' Day, join Sisters Organize for Survival (SOS) and the campaign to save Basic Health at a rally sponsored by labor and community organizations. more...
February 12 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
Unintentional Intolerance: Don't be so N.I.C.E..... A morning with Steve Robbins
Steve Robbins is an author and highly sought-after national resource on issues of diversity, inclusion and cultural competence. We are videotaping his presentation, Unintentional Intolerance, on the morning of Feb 12. You can attend the presentation for free, and help fill the audience for the taping. more...
February 10 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
50 Years Since the Civil Rights Sit-Ins: How the Movement Was Built
THIS FEBRUARY marks the 50th anniversary of the
student lunch-counter sit-ins protesting segregation in the
south. The act of four college students in Greensboro, NC
sparked a wave of student activism which transformed the
political landscape, striking a serious blow against racism
and inspiring a generation of activists. Where did these
protests come from and how were they built? What lessons
can activists today learn from this inspiring history ? more...
February 7 (Sunday) - Film / Video
Celebrate "Freedom to Marry Week" With "Inlaws and Outlaws" from February 5th-14th
To mark this year's "Freedom to Marry Week," the True Stories Project has donated fifteen screenings of "Inlaws & Outlaws" to fifteen allied organizations throughout the country — from Friday, February 5th through Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th.
With remarkable honesty, good humor, great music and real heart, "Inlaws and Outlaws" weaves together true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight, to embrace what we all have in common: we love.
To find a screening in your area, please visit http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/news/freedom_to_marry.php
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February 6 (Saturday) - Conference
Northwest LGBTQ Conference: Organizing Conference Call for Full Federal Equality
Interested in getting involved in the struggle for full Federal equality for ALL?
Interested in meeting lgbtq folks and supporters from the region to share experiences, strategies, and victories?
Interested in organizing a Northwest Regional conference to continue to build a grassroots movement for LGBT rights?
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January 31 (Sunday) - Panel / Forum
What Can I Do? Raising Awareness and Support for the People of Haiti
This Sunday Town Hall will be hosting an educational briefing and benefit concert to raise awareness and support for the people of Haiti in the wake of the tragic earthquake that devastated the country early this month.
Speakers will include eyewitness testimony from Jesse Hagopian, local activist and educator, and Sarah Wilhelm, health educator; NAACP Director James Bible; immigrant rights advocate Sandra Aguila; International Studies professor Matthew Sparke; Representative Jim McDermott; King County Councilmember Larry Gossett, and others. more...
January 31 (Sunday) - Panel / Forum
What Can I Do: Raising Awareness and Support for the People of Haiti
Survivors of the earthquake speak -- Town Hall is honored to host a benefit for Haiti relief on Sunday. January 31. The event kicks off at 4pm with a free ‘Briefing,’ offering insight and eyewitness testimony to the ongoing challenges for the country’s government, economy and national health, and the ways this devastating earthquake has exponentially intensified what was already a ‘silent emergency.’ more...
January 27 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
Eyewitness to Haiti: An Unnatural Disaster
Come hear first hand about the situation in Haiti from Jesse Learn about what happened in the immediate aftermath of the quake, and why help hasn’t reached most of the victims of Haiti’s earthquake--because the priority of the U.S. government is on imposing its control. Most Haitians have seen little humanitarian aid so far. What they have seen is guns, and lots of them. Armored personnel carriers cruise the streets. UN soldiers aren’t there to help pull people out of the rubble. They’re there, they say, to enforce the law. Instead of sending ample food, water and rescue teams to help the victims of this devastating earth-quake, the Obama administration is essentially organizing an occupation of Haiti. more...
January 24 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
Sexuality and Socialism Study Group
Sexuality and Socialism is a remarkably accessible analysis of many of the most challenging questions for those concerned with full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. more...
January 23 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
Live Liberation: 3 Poets, 3 Bands and a Kick Yer Ass Book! Book Release Party
Book release party with Lesli Wood (of the Redwood Plan), J.M. McNulty of Blöödhag, Android Hero and special guests
What happens when a collection of artists, musicians, and radical activists imagine self-defense as a revolutionary tool for social justice? What happens when someone envisions boundary setting, self-care and self-defense that not only keep individuals safe, but also help energize progressive social movements making them more vibrant and resilient? For the past twenty years, Cristien Storm has grappled with these questions as a self-defense instructor, a writer, musician, therapist, activist, survivor, partner, friend and community member. more...
January 22 (Friday) - Protest / Demonstration
Roe v. Wade 37th anniversary rally: It's basic--abortion rights and Basic Health!
Roe v. Wade 37th anniversary rally: It's basic--abortion rights and Basic Health! Activists rally to defend reproductive justice and the state Basic Health Plan. more...
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