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July 31 (Saturday) - Other
Book Launch for Revolutionary Integration
The Comrades of Color Caucus of Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party warmly invite you to celebrate the publication of this groundbreaking study of the history of African American resistance, the nature of racism, the role of the Left, and the ongoing fight for freedom now. more...
July 31 (Saturday) - Other
Vote for a Change
Why Vote for a Change? Because US Census data confirms that voter registration and participation rates decline dramatically and consistently as household incomes decline. The Vote for a Change campaign aims to increase low-income people's stake in voting and to make addressing poverty a priority for elected officials. Join us in our Vote for a Change door-to-door campaign THIS SATURDAY, July 31st from 10:45 am to 1:30 pm in Auburn. more...
July 31 (Saturday) - Other
Book Launch for Revolutionary Integration
Celebrate the publication of Revolutionary Integration: A Marxist Analysis of African American Liberation. A groundbreaking study of the history of African American resistance, the nature of racism, the role of the Left and the ongoing fight for Freedom Now. more...
July 31 (Saturday) - Other
and Justice for All Activist Networking Potluck Picnic
As activists working for justice, whether it is for animals, the environment, minorities, or any other group facing oppression, we need to work together. So let's get together, have fun & educate each other about our various causes. Let's find ways to pool our resources. more...
July 31 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
Seattle Rolling Thunder Democracy Festival
This festival brings together great speakers including Jim Hightower, Tom Hayden, Wiliam Rivers Pitt, Saul Landau and many others as well as 30 workshops on local & international progressive issues, great food and fantastic music including Fruit, Po'Girl, Paula Maya, Sister Monk Harem, Magdalen Hsu-Li; all for $10. Volunteers welcome. more...
July 30 (Friday) - Film / Video
"Friday Night At the Meaningful Movies" presents: "TAKEN FOR A RIDE"
"Friday Night At the Meaningful Movies" is pleased to present our last film for the season (back Sept. 3rd): the eye-opening film, "Taken For A Ride" -
Something to think about as some of us cruise the American highways on summer vacation: Why Does America Have the Worst Public Transit in the Industrialized World? This is the story of the undermining of our mass transit in the early 20th Century lead by General Motors, that still plagues us today. Followed by a PRESENTATION AND OPEN DISCUSSION on Transportation Options in Seattle with Peter Luyckx, Interim Education Director with the Cascade Bicycle Club, and Lisa Quinn with The Urban Mobility Group, who will present alternatives to the current transportation situation in the Seattle area. We'll discuss everything from the surge in new bicycle ridership, to flexcar, to the Monorail controversy.
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July 30 (Friday) - Music / Entertainment
Nefarious Jones w/ Special Guests
Community-oriented synergetic garage jam rock group Nefarious Jones will play the Scarlet Tree with special guests. We work to bring together art and activism with positive and poweful prowess.
See nefariousjones.com for details. more...
July 30 (Friday) - Music / Entertainment
Nefarious Jones w/ Luxurious and DJ Adrian
Improv garage rock band Nefarious Jones will be headlining the Scarlet Tree on Friday, July 30th. We promote the synergy of art and activism through music. more...
July 29 (Thursday) - Music / Entertainment
Watch John Kerry's acceptance speech and drink
Watch Kerry accept speech on Thurs night @ Watertown, drink, eat, big screen, 10% of sales goes towards the campaign. more...
July 25 (Sunday) - Music / Entertainment
CANCELLED- Total Liberation Tour Seattle Date
Unfortunately, the Seattle Total Liberation Tour stop has been cancelled due to insurance issues. Sorry for any inconvenience. more...
July 25 (Sunday) - Music / Entertainment
Total Liberation Fest
TOTAL LIBERATION TOUR 2004
Politically Oriented Music and Political Action Speakers more...
July 25 (Sunday) - Music / Entertainment
Total Liberation Tour (Seattle)- A Benefit Show
Join fellow social justice activists from across the coutry, from all walks of life. Learn about ongoing struggles, and how people are fighting them and winning! There will be live bands, speakers, and vegan food throughout the afternoon. more...
July 24 (Saturday) - Other
Vote for a Change campaign
The voice of the poor is missing in the voting booth. US Census data confirms that voting rates decline as household incomes decline. Join us in our door-to-door campaign to register voters and get their commitment to vote THIS SATURDAY, July 24th from 10:45 am to 1:30 pm in Kent. more...
July 23 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night At the Meaningful Movies: "OUTFOXED" - TRUTH IN THE MEDIA - A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
"OUTFOXED" - Please join us for a Community Discussion on Truth in the Media around the film that was the feature of the recent MoveOn.org House Party events held on Sunday, July 18th: "OUTFOXED" by Robert Greenwald, producer of "Uncensored" and "Uncovered" and the upcoming film "Unconstitutional"; …AND Community Discussion with SUSAN GLEASON and JONATHAN LAWSON from ReclaimTheMedia (www.reclaimthemedia.org); …AND the special satirical humor of Musical Guest, the "THE PATRIOT ACT". Whether you attended one of the house parties or not, please come and participate in this open discussion. Event is Free - Donations Very Much Appreciated - Bring your friends and neighbors. - Join our email events list: wnfp@comcast.net more...
July 23 (Friday) - Film / Video
Reel Resistance shows "The Battle of Algiers"
Second of four international film Fridays. The Battle of Algiers is a 1965 classic of the Algerian Liberation Front's guerrilla war against French occupation. Ironically, it is used today to train U.S.forces in counterinsurgency tactics. Next in line are "Cuba Va: The Challenge of the Next Generation" on August 6 and "Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony" on August 13. more...
July 22 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
Voting In The US
Lecture and discussion on US electoral system, the use of electoral polotics, and alternitives to the current systemw/ Joe Szwaja and Blair Taylor more...
July 19 (Monday) - Protest / Demonstration
UW Primate Research Weekly Protests
The University of Washington (UW), Seattle/Washington Regional Primate Research Center (WRPRC) plays a major part in the torture & killing of primates every year. During fiscal year 1999 the WRPRC confined over 1800 primates. 391 of these primates did not survive that year. 220 primates died during experiments and 171 died of other causes -- including disease... more...
July 18 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
Suffering and Hope in Guatemala - A report back from human rights accompaniers
This past January, Guatemala installed a new President, Oscar Berger. How has the new administration affected the human rights' climate? Learn the answer and more from our human rights accompaniers, Abby Batko-Taylor and Meridith Kruse, who are newly back home in the U.S. more...
July 17 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Put People First! Festival and March
Put People First! As the National Governors Association meets in Seattle this weekend, we're telling our elected officials to prioritize social programs and public benefits over corporate welfare and privatization. Featured rally speakers are Congressman Dennis Kucinich and AFSCME President Gerald McEntee. more...
July 17 (Saturday) - Other
Volunteer to Increase Turnout of Low-Income Voters
The voice of the poor is missing in the voting booth. US Census data confirms that voting rates decline as household incomes decline. Join us as we hit the streets THIS SATURDAY, July 17th from 10:45 am to 1:30 pm in Kent. more...
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