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April 23 (Friday) - Conference
War & Global Health: Transforming Our Profession, Changing Our World
The purpose of this conference is to shift the perspective on global health to include war and armed conflict as one of the most significant—and preventable—threats to health around the world and provide tools for practitioners to act accordingly. The student-led conference will feature journalist Chris Hedges, author of War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning, as keynote speaker and many other great plenary speakers and panelists. more...
Posted on 3/10/2010 1:09:27 PM
April 1 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Making Democracy Work - League of Women Voters of Greater Seattle
Join Nancy Amidei, Jerry Large, Paul Loeb and sponsor Seattle League of Women Voters to look at the challenges facing our democracy and what we can do about them. Town Hall Seattle. www.seattlelwv.org more...
Posted on 3/9/2010 3:33:19 PM
March 14 (Sunday) - Music / Entertainment
DiSH! An All-Ages Queer Variety Show
On Sunday, March 14, 'DiSH! An All-Ages Queer Variety Show' brings drag kings and queens, burlesque performers, musicians, comedians, spoken word artists and a slideshow to the stage at The Vera Project for a one-night-only performance that welcomes you to the world of Queer. DiSH is a benefit for 'heart breaks open' and Lifelong AIDS Alliance. more...
Posted on 3/4/2010 11:14:38 AM
April 11 (Sunday) - Film / Video
Free Public Movie Screening of "The Yes Men Fix The World"
THE YES MEN FIX THE WORLD is a screwball true story about two gonzo political activists who, posing as top executives of giant corporations, lie their way into big business conferences and pull off the world's most outrageous pranks. Who knew fixing the world could be so much fun?
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March 20 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Seven Years Too Many//Candlelight Vigil to Commemorate the 7th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq
We will stand on all four corners of this busy intersection to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and the beginning of this senseless and tragic war.
1,366,350 Iraqi Deaths.
4380 U.S. Military Fatalities.
“There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.”
---Howard Zinn
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March 10 (Wednesday) - Protest / Demonstration
51st Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day
Open to everyone, please join us to commemorate 51st Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day on March 10th 1959 when the Chinese communist invaded Tibet illegally and occupied ever since. more...
Posted on 3/3/2010 4:58:32 PM
March 13 (Saturday) - Panel / Forum
International Women's Day
“Palestinian Women Resist the Israeli Occupation” panel discussion on Saturday, March 13, 7:30pm more...
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...
Posted on 3/1/2010 9:16:52 PM
March 21 (Sunday) - Protest / Demonstration
Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Haiti...End US War and Occupation--Fund Human Needs!
Join ANSWER, SNOW, World Can't Wait, Veterans for Peace #92 and Iraq Veterans Against the War to protest the 7th anniversary of the US War on Iraq. more...
Posted on 3/1/2010 9:12:58 PM
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...
Posted on 2/25/2010 2:11:38 AM
March 16 (Tuesday) - Other
Trader of the Year Awards
Featured speaker, Governor Christine Gregoire will recognize the winners of the 2010 Governor's Trader and Emerging Trader of the Year Awards and discuss the importance of Washington’s international trade activities. more...
Posted on 2/24/2010 11:50:33 AM
March 13 (Saturday) - Panel / Forum
Michael Randall Ealy Social Justice Foundation 11th Annual Meeting
“The End of Racial Profiling? The End of Police Brutality?”, featuring guest speaker K. Wyking Garrett. Discussion to follow. more...
Posted on 2/19/2010 1:02:30 PM
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...
Posted on 2/19/2010 12:36:53 PM
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...
Posted on 2/17/2010 5:27:01 PM
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...
Posted on 2/15/2010 1:29:50 PM
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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Posted on 2/14/2010 12:01:27 PM
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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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...
Posted on 2/10/2010 8:47:33 PM
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 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 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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Posted on 1/31/2010 4:37:57 PM
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...
Posted on 1/27/2010 7:05:30 PM
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...
Posted on 1/26/2010 5:37:44 PM
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...
Posted on 1/26/2010 4:25:46 PM
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