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5:00pm - 6:00pm Delmar: Weekly peace vigil 
Category : Peace / War
Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold a weekly vigil every Monday.
From the organizers:: "Please join us in taking a stand against the war! Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, your presence helps make a difference. Those of us who regularly attend the vigil enjoy sharing news and community with each other, and the encouraging honks and support from many drivers. Among other purposes, this weekly vigil serves as a regular reminder to hundreds of people in our community (those driving or walking by) of our viewpoints, issues and information - something they rarely see in the media. Bring a sign or borrow one of our extras....
6:00pm - 8:45pm Albany: Meeting to renew local Alliance for Democracy chapter
Category : Fair Elections
"To restart and revitalize the Albany chapter of the Alliance for Democracy"
The Alliance for Democracy was founded in 1995 to "free people from the corporate domination of politics......" The Albany chapter of the group has been on hiatus since 2008, and is now intent on renewing its mandate on the heels of the recent Supreme Court decision allowing corporations unlimited campaign funding. Info on this landmark case, "Citizens United vs Federal Election Commission", is available here: en.wikipedia.org...
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8:00pm - 10:30pm Albany: Muslim-Jewish hip-hop and spoken word performances - "Tug of War Tour"
Category : Peace / War
A show featuring original hip-hop and spoken word from five artists, exploring narratives of conflict and co-existence between Muslims and Jews.
Artists:
Iranian-Israeli rap duo Mazzi & Sneakas
Vanessa Hidary aka "The Hebrew Mamita" (Def Poetry Jam)
Tahani Salah (Urban Word, Def Poetry Jam)
Dash Speaks
Following the show, there will be a question and answer session with the performers.
The tour was conceived by Israeli-American M.C. Sneakas and M.C. Serch (of Third Bass fame and VH1's White Rapper Show).
A unique feature of the show is said to be the artists' "... commitment to eschew clichés and authentically...
10:00pm - 11:00pm Wappingers Falls: Cable TV program on factory farming
Category : Agriculture / Food
"Undercover TV"
A series on agriculture, food, and animal cruelty; broadcasting on Wappingers Falls Cablevision channel 21, every Thursday, 9-10pm and every Monday 10-11pm.
The weekly broadcasts are showings of DVDs about the meat industry, from treatment of animals to the food on our plates, and possibly includes pieces on the fur industry. They are filmed by undercover video cameras from across the US.
Each show does have credits if viewers want to get in touch with the producers. In Defense of Animals is the organization supporting this effort.
Warning: Each video depicts graphic violence towards animals.
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