http://ActivistResource.org/ ActivistResource.org Activist Events Calendar. en-us Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 1 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ActivistResource.org Custom using PHP/MySQL http://ActivistResource.org/13896 General / Misc A series of educational and action events critical of Israel's policies toward Palestinians. Proposed partial schedule: March 3: Participants in the recent Gaza Freedom March will speak about their experiences: http://activistresource.org/13868 March 4: National Day to Defend Education with the Radical Students Union March 6: Video conference with Palestinian victims of Israeli ethnic cleansing (tentative) March 7: A workshop on nonviolent action March 9: The Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions... http://ActivistResource.org/13896 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13639 General / Misc A minister, a rabbi and a priest walk into a radio station... This show addresses issues of progressive spirituality, and airs every Tuesday on 91.3 FM WVKR, the student-run independent radio station that broadcasts from Vassar College. The show can also be heard live online via: http://www.wvkr.org From the organizers: A weekly talk show focusing on the religious left and the intersections between spirituality and the progressive political impulse. The show explores the sources of our... http://ActivistResource.org/13639 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13905 Peace / War A protest and march against the $1,000-a-plate fundraising dinner for the Israeli Occupation Forces. Appearing at the event will be Chief of the Israeli Defense Force General Staff Gabi Ashkenazi, whom the protestors describe as a war criminal. Demonstrators will meet at 53rd St and Lexington Ave at 5:00pm, and march to the Waldorf Astoria for the rally at 6:00pm. Signs will be provided. Participants are asked to wear something black. Gathering Location: 53rd St and Lexington Ave New York,... http://ActivistResource.org/13905 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13790 Energy Climate Action - Next Steps A meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The goal is to plan continued steps and community outreach, spreading the word about energy system change on both a local and global level. Cost: Free. Location: First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany 405 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12206 Map and directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=First+Unitarian+Universalist+Society+of+Albany,+405+Washington+Ave,+Albany,+NYcid=10013015131222309712 Contact: 518 466-9339,... http://ActivistResource.org/13790 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13904 Peace / War Rethink Afghanistan (2009, dir Robert Greenwald, 75 mins, http://RethinkAfghanistan.com/ ) October 2009 marked 8 years of US-led war in Afghanistan. In his new film, progressive filmmaker Robert Greenwald examines the US escalating military presence in the country. Greenwald combines footage from his own trip to Afghanistan, with interviews with key experts from Afghanistan, the U.S., and Russia centering on the critical issues of military escalation, its effect on Pakistan and the surrounding... http://ActivistResource.org/13904 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13897 General / Misc A series of educational and action events critical of Israel's policies toward Palestinians. Proposed partial schedule: March 3: Participants in the recent Gaza Freedom March will speak about their experiences: http://activistresource.org/13868 March 4: National Day to Defend Education with the Radical Students Union March 6: Video conference with Palestinian victims of Israeli ethnic cleansing (tentative) March 7: A workshop on nonviolent action March 9: The Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions... http://ActivistResource.org/13897 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13528 Peace / War A vigil for peace every Wednesday in front of the State Capitol Building. Messages from the organizer: The vigil opposes the US, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; urges dialog, not war, with Iran; supports human rights and international cooperation. Location: In front of State Capitol Building, East side Eagle St and Washington Ave Albany, NY 12207 Map and directions at: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=46+Washington+Ave,+Albany,+NYt=hz=16layer=ccbll=42.652486,-73.755927panoid=JV8ttkGSPGDFdePttqRpEAcbp=12,188.36803184620658,,0,5... http://ActivistResource.org/13528 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13672 Peace / War A silent, respectful peace vigil every Wednesday. From the organizers: Please join your neighbors to support bringing the troops home and ending this war. The vigil location is wheelchair accessible. During the summer months of Daylight Saving Time, the vigil is from 4:30pm-5:30pm. During the winter months and Standard Time, the vigil is from 4:00pm-5:00pm Location: Across from the new Schodack Town Hall, in front of Schodack Plaza 265 Schuurman Road (at Columbia Turnpike/US9/US20) Schodack... http://ActivistResource.org/13672 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13911 Labor A rally every Wednesday to protest Holiday Inn Express, after the hotel apparently broke their January 2010 settlement agreement with fired workers and the National Labor Relations Board. The original four month long strike, beginning in fall 2009, stemmed from the hotel allegedly firing workers for attempting to join a union, and subsequently impeding the worker's rights, and breaking a multitude of labor laws. The organizers plans to hold the renewed rally ...'til the workers get justice.... http://ActivistResource.org/13911 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13615 Peace / War A one-hour vigil for peace every Wednesday. All are welcome. Local high school students often attend. Location: Main light in the middle of town At the corner of Montgomery (Mill St / Rt 9) and Market St (Rt 308) Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Map and directions at: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Mill+St+and+E+Market+St,+Rhinebeck,+NY Contact: 845 876-7906 or via the email address below. Sponsored by: Red Hook for Peace and Justice, and Dutchess Peace. http://ActivistResource.org/13615 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13930 General / Misc A presentation by Sofia Quintero, author, activist and independent film maker. Quintero is the author of Divas Don't Yield and the co-founder of Chica Luna Productions in New York City. She also writes hip-hop fiction under the name pen name Black Artemis. Cost: Free. Location: Lecture Center 100 SUNY Campus New Paltz, NY 12561 Map and directions: http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/loc_lc.html Sponsored by: the student group Community Roots. http://ActivistResource.org/13930 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13907 Environment Understanding and Combating Climate Change and Its Crippling Consequences Part of a series of Wednesday events will take place March 3, 10, 24, and 31. This session focuses on creating a zero waste society and a green economy. Speakers include Cecil Corbin-Mark, WEACT Shabazz Jackson and Josephine Papagni of Greenway Environmental Services of Dutchess County John Cronin of Pace University Environmental Center Mannajo Greene of Hudson River Clearwater Ross Gould of Environmental Advocates... http://ActivistResource.org/13907 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13584 General / Misc Activist Radio with Fred Nagel and Gary Kenton, every Thursday on WVKR: 91.3 FM, Vassar College Radio. Topics include the history of social struggle, activist songs, and media commentary. On Air Calls: 845 437-7178. Internet streaming and podcasts of these programs are available at the web site below, which also has past shows for download and listening. Contact: Fred Nagel at the below email address, or 845 876-7906 Sponsored by: Dutchess Greens, Dutchess Peace. http://ActivistResource.org/13584 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13516 Labor The Solidarity Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. All are welcome in solidarity with unions, peace, and community organizations. A work party for mailing of the Solidarity Notes newsletter begins at 6:00pm, with the meeting agenda starting at 7:30pm. Location: Social Justice Center 33 Central Ave Albany, NY 12210 Map and directions at: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Social+Justice+Center,+33+Central+Ave,+Albany,+NYcid=6211915247983935112 Contact: 518-426-0883 or email below. http://ActivistResource.org/13516 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13380 General / Misc The Middle East Crisis Response is a group of Hudson Valley residents joined in protest against policies of Israel and the United States. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Location: Woodstock Public Library 5 Library Ln Woodstock, NY 12498 Map and directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Woodstock+Public+Library,+5+Library+Ln,+Woodstock,+NYcid=1414915839611368622 Contact: 845 876-7906, or via the email address below. Sponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response http://ActivistResource.org/13380 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13882 Gender / Sexuality Clara Zetkin: Fiery Agitator for Women's Rights and Socialist Revolution A lively discussion of this German socialist of 100 years ago, and the relevance of her vision in today's activism. Zetkin was the mother of International Women's Day, which was mobilized through fiery speeches against war, fascism and U.S. Jim Crow laws. She campaigned for women to have equal pay on the job, the right to divorce, and the right to have an abortion. A dinner featuring Caribbean fare will be served... http://ActivistResource.org/13882 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13461 Agriculture / Food Undercover TV A series on agriculture, food, and animal cruelty; broadcasting on Wappingers Falls Cablevision channel 21, every Thursday, 9-10pm from December 2009 through April 1, 2010; and every Monday 10-11pm from December 2009 through March 29, 2010. 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... http://ActivistResource.org/13461 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13883 Environment Environmental laws and initiative are slated to be severely affects as New York State lawmakers attempt to close the 8.2 billion dollar budget deficit. Governor Patterson is proposing to disproportionately slash environmental funding, close dozens of parks state wide, and advance a very controversial natural gas drilling plan that the Sierra Club says will, devastate both our environment and our renewable energy future. Please take a few hours on Friday, March 12, to make a difference for NY's... http://ActivistResource.org/13883 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13491 Peace / War A weekly Saturday vigil to protest the wars the U.S. is waging against Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The group also wants the Bush Administration to be prosecuted for war crimes. From the organizers: We advocate non-violent solutions to the world's problems and support human rights everywhere. Location: Chatham Green (next to the railroad station) 5 Depot Square Chatham, NY 12307 Map and directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5+Depot+Square,+Chatham,+NY Contact: 518 766-2992, or via... http://ActivistResource.org/13491 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500 http://ActivistResource.org/13560 Peace / War A peace vigil every Saturday in front of the Post Office. From the organizer: Please keep the crosswalks clear and be the peace you want in the world. Many among us will be making signs with positive messages reflecting our hopes or our concerns for the future. Our goal is to: Support the United Nations in promoting peace; Encourage people to consider effective alternatives to war; Empower people to express their views to their elected officials. Location: outside the Post Office Broadway... http://ActivistResource.org/13560 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:20 -0500