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March 27 (Saturday) - Other
Door-to-Door Voter Registration
Join Poverty Action as we hit the streets to register voters door-to-door this Saturday March 27th and every Saturday through October 2nd. Help increase the turnout and registration of low-income voters in King County. more...
March 27 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
Ethiopian World Federation/October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality joint fundraiser
The Ethiopian World Federation in community with the October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality present this benefit fundraiser to raise critical $$ for programs to build bridges and close the gap between social justice and economic welfare. Entertainment provided. more...
March 26 (Friday) - Workshop / Training
Working Inside Out: Building Visions, Sustaining Ourselves workshop
WORKING INSIDE OUT: Building Visions, Sustaining Ourselves, a weekend workshop with Margo Adair, Nina Laboy and Bill Aal, of Tools for Change. Transformation emerges out of deep listening to the self, others, the world and the planet itself. We will work with empowerment tools that weave through the personal, interpersonal, community and global dimensions of life. Registration required, Sliding scale. more...
March 26 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night At the Meaningful Movies presents: "A Place Called Chiapas"
This film presents the long struggle between poor subsistence farmers, government forces, and sundry irregular factions, both pro- and anti-government, in the Mexican province of Chiapas. *Open discussion following the film. *Please join us! FREE. ---Films and discussion, every Friday night! more...
March 24 (Wednesday) - Meeting
Green Party of Seattle General Membership Meeting
Green Party members will discuss what role they believe the Green Party should play in the upcoming Presidential campaign. more...
March 22 (Monday) - Meeting
Fair Trade in 2004
Creative brainstorming kicks off campaign to use 2004 elections to keep FAIR TRADE in the news, and hold elected officials accountable for their positions on trade. Come meet interesting people, be a part of developing strategies for government and corporate accountability, and enjoy a light supper provided by the friendly crew at The Community Alliance for Global Justice. more...
March 20 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Anti-Imperialism Contingency
Join the Anti-Imperialist contingency in the March 20 global day of protest. Support the people of Iraq and Palestine and call for an end to occupation. Bring our troops home now, end US aggression around the world. more...
March 20 (Saturday) - Other
United Nations International Earth Day Celebration
The Green Party of Seattle is having a house party and organic BBQ to celebrate International Earth Day, first designated by the United Nations in 1969. Three bands will perform and there will be two speakers - Phil Bereano will speak on genetically engineered food and Patrick Mazza will address the climate crisis and the new energy revolution. more...
March 20 (Saturday) - Other
The World STILL Says No To War - Workshops,Memorial Service, March & Rally
On the first anniverasary of the Iraq War, Seattle will be one of hundreds of cities around the globe where commemorative events will take place. The observance in Seattle is being coordinated locally by a broad coalition representing diverse religious, ethnic, veteran, labor and peace groups. The event with keynote speaker, Ed Asner, will address themes including: ending the occupation of Iraq, redirecting money to human needs, the crisis in Israel/Palestine, the war on civil liberties and the hardships faced by U.S. soldiers and veterans. more...
March 20 (Saturday) - Other
Voter Mobilization Campaign
Because US Census data confirms that voting rates decline as household incomes decline, Statewide Poverty Action Network is launching a Voter Mobilization Campaign to register and increase the turnout of low-income voters in King County. Join us as we hit the streets to register voters door-to-door in Auburn and Kent. Transportation from Seattle, lunch, and childcare provided. more...
March 20 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Global Day of Action
The World STILL Says No to War. More Than 150 Protests Now Planned. World Social Forum Backs March 20 Global Day of Protest
Over 400 Groups Endorse Call to Action.
more...
March 20 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Global Day of Action
More Than 150 Protests Now Planned
World Social Forum Backs March 20 Global Day of Protest
Over 400 Groups Endorse Call to Action
more...
March 18 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
Helen Keller: The Myth and the Reality
Ann Yzkanin will discuss the complex and contradictory woman behind the icon through an examination of a new book by Kim Nielson, "The Radical Lives of Helen Keller". Yzkanin’s perspectives on Keller is informed by her own life experiences as a blind woman in a world where to be female and disabled often means to be treated as less than a human being. more...
March 18 (Thursday) - Film / Video
Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival
The sixth annual HAZEL WOLF ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL, returns to The Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat in Leavenworth, WA on March 18-21, 2004 to provide a weekend of activism, inspiration and entertainment for all those who are passionate about our environment and interested in environmental films. Filmmakers, environmental activists, educators, scientists, students and concerned citizens come together for four days of films, workshops, expert panel discussions, all focusing on new issues and ideas about our culture and environment. more...
March 18 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Globalization and Militarism: Velvet Glove Meets Iron Fist
Terrorism, real and imagined, threatens the ambitions of multinational corporations. No wonder, then, that American military imperialism and global capitalism go hand in hand. This forum will look at the links among military violence, economic violence, and conflict around the world. more...
March 18 (Thursday) - Workshop / Training
Raise Your Voice in Election Year 2004!
Is your nonprofit organization doing election-related work this year?Are you confused as to just how much your organization can do and still be legal? This event can help! Come hear expert advice from Linda Stout of the Progressive Communicators Network & the SPIN Project on what your organization can do between now and November to educate and mobilize your constituents. more...
March 15 (Monday) - Other
In Defense of Globalization
Columbia Economics Professor and author of "In Defense of Globalization", Jagdish Bhagwati Will argue that globalization is a Part of the Solution to World Economics. more...
March 15 (Monday) - Meeting
Seattle Shows Solidarity with Spain
Lets get together and show our support for the casulaties and wounded from yesterdays tragic attacks in Madrid, Spain. more...
March 14 (Sunday) - Panel / Forum
IRAQ & THE MIDDLE EAST: Talking Without Despair
Panel and discussion focusing on Iraq and the Middle East with Bert Sacks (Voices in the Wilderness and INOC), Anya Willow(Another World is Possible), and Peter Lippman (PSC). A week before the March 20 global mobilization on the anniversary of the start of the Iraq war, join with panelists who have been to the region to learn more. more...
March 14 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
RAWA Member Speaks: follow-up discussion & book signing
Ms. Sahar Saba, member of the oldest Afghan women's political group, RAWA is traveling to the US, with a rare stop in Seattle, to give a *fresh* perspective on the history of Afghanistan, the work of RAWA, and the status and work of women after 'liberation'. Ms. Saba will give a short talk, we will read some excerpts from Anne Brodsky's <>, and engage in a discussion at Elliot Bay Books. Suggested donation $5. more...
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