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May 16 (Sunday) - Protest / Demonstration
Rainforest Relief Protest at Cost Plus World Market
Rainforest Relief is calling for people to join us in a protest at a Seattle, Washington area store of the Cost Plus World Market chain, at 12 noon on Sunday, May 16, 2004. more...
May 15 (Saturday) - Conference
Art of Resistance
The 2004 conference is the first annual gathering of political artists from around the country and the world. The conference will consist of two days of workshops, speakers and events exploring political art. more...
May 15 (Saturday) - Film / Video
Free Screening of Japanese Documentary with Director Q and A
Tatsuya Mori, an award-winning Japanese film-maker,
will visit the University of Washington to show and
discuss "A2," a compelling and provocative documentary
film about Aum Shinrikyo (Aum Supreme Truth), the
religious group responsible for the 1995 subway gas
attacks in Tokyo. His free, public presentation is
slated for Sunday, May 16, 1:00 p.m., Kane Hall 220,
UW campus. more...
May 15 (Saturday) - Other
Increase the 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. Poverty Action's survey of more than 350 people with low-incomes in Washington state about their voting habits found that they want to vote, but feel ignored and disconnected from the process. Vote for a Change Campaign aims to increase the registration of low-income voters in Washington state for the 2004 election and beyond. more...
May 10 (Monday) - Meeting
Rolling Thunder Summer Festival Open General Meeting
Jim Hightower and Rolling Thunder will be returning to Seattle on July 31st. Seattle Thunder is planning an outdoor Festival at Magnuson Park. We need your help to make this event happen. Please join us at Seattle Central Community College on Monday May 10th and make this a day we can all remember. more...
May 5 (Wednesday) - Workshop / Training
Gender Ally Training: An Interactive Workshop for Institutional Change
Gender identity is included as a “protected class” under the City of Seattle’s civil rights laws. This intensive training is for professionals, educators, social workers, activists, and community members at all levels of familiarity with gender issues. more...
May 4 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
Diversity Book Talk - Luis Urrea
The Devil’s Highway is the true story of a dangerous place, those willing to risk everything to cross, and those determined to rescue the living and the dead at all costs.
In May 2001, a group of 26 men attempted to cross the Mexican border into the desert of southern Arizona, through the deadliest region of the continent, the Devil's Highway. These men -- fathers and sons, brothers and strangers -- entered a desert so harsh and desolate that even the Border Patrol is afraid to travel through it. Only 12 men came back out. more...
May 4 (Tuesday) - Film / Video
"The Revolution will not be Televised"
Public screening and discussion of the film "The Revolution will not be Televised" about the attempted coup in Venuzuela in 2002.
more...
May 1 (Saturday) -
May Day Celebration: A Radical Remedy for the Red, White and Blues
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May 1 (Saturday) - Other
May Day Celebration: A Radical Remedy for the Red, White and Blues
Celebrate the International workingclass May Day holiday with rousing oratory by Steve Hoffman, an antiwar Navy vet and a labor reporter for the Freedom Socialist newspaper, plus labor songs, a social hour and succulent food. more...
April 30 (Friday) - Protest / Demonstration
Worthy Wage Day
Worthy Wage Day is a an event where child care workers, families and others concerned about the poverty-level wages for child care demand living wages and quality child care for all children. Many centers close down for this event, to send a powerful message about the crisis of poverty-wages and limited access in child care. All are welcome as we demand respect for our profession. more...
April 29 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Computerized Voting: Danger to Democracy? (Or: "How I learned to stop worrying and trust the machine")
Behind their user-friendly interface, Direct Recording Electronic
(DRE) voting machines present a great risk of both error and fraud.
more...
April 26 (Monday) - Lecture / Talk
Women Workers: Powerhouse of Labor
An exploration of the widespread entry of females into the workforce, which has changed the face of the union movement. Readings will describe the revitalizing impact of women and people of color who link labor concerns with broader social issues such as racism, sexual harassment, affirmative action, abortion rights, free speech, childcare, education and healthcare. Materials and light snacks available for a small donation. more...
April 26 (Monday) - Film / Video
A Most Unlikely Hero - Diversity Film and Book Talk with Bruce Yamashita
He just wanted to serve his country. Instead, he changed it. This is not only is a moving story of vision and personal sacrifice, but contributes both directly and indirectly to our understanding of the complexities of institutional racism in a politically conservative and demographically shifting society.
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April 25 (Sunday) - Panel / Forum
Non-violent Resistance: Acting with Hope
John Oliveira, Judith Kolokoff and Ibrahim al-Husseini are panelists in the third in a series sponsored by West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice. What's the connection between U.S. military and families, refuseniks, Arab-Americans, and the peace movement? Concern about the war in Iraq and the desire to resist. more...
April 24 (Saturday) - Conference
Community-based Solutions for Environmental Health and Justice Conference
Third annual weekend conference will feature issues panels on indigenous, farmworker, and urban environmental justice issues in the northwest as well as skills-building workshops to equip participants with organizing tools and strategies. Keynote speakers include northwest poet and activist Chrystos and D.C.-based environmental justice advocate, the Reverend Damu Smith. Registration fee is $0-$50 sliding scale with meals provided. Vegetarian options and childcare available. more...
April 24 (Saturday) - Other
Volunteer to increase the 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 Poverty Action as we hit the streets to register voters door-to-door THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 24th from 10:45 am to 1:30 pm in Auburn. more...
April 24 (Saturday) -
Seattle University Amnesty International Human Rights Film and Art FEstival
Amnesty International at Seattle University is presenting a film and art festival centering on human rights around the world. It is free to all, and some directors and artists will be there presenting their work. The events kick off at 6 pm on Friday and 2 pm on Saturday. more...
April 23 (Friday) - Film / Video
I EXIST: Voices from the Lesbian & Gay Middle Eastern Community in the US
Support Queer Arab film! As a benefit for 'Writing Home,' an upcoming queer Arab-American, Seattle-based, narrative film, 911 is excited to co-present I Exist: Voices from the Lesbian and Gay Middle Eastern Community in the US. Through personal stories of courage and love, this documentary shows us how individuals and families are breaking cultural barriers and how homophobia can be overcome. You'll leave here with inspiration, and possibly an amazing door prize! more...
April 22 (Thursday) - Music / Entertainment
Seattle Thunder Earth Day Celebration
Come join us in celebrating our planet with an evening of
music, comedy, juggling, conversation, and gourmet pizza
in the intimate setting of the congregation parlor at
Trinity United Methodist Church
more...
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