WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

6 PM. Rally for a Public Monorail Seattle Monorail Project wants to contract out the publicly funded Green Line monorail system to giant corporations, but there is a better way. 1913 4th Ave. Info: http://www.publictransitworks.org, wsjwj@igc.org or 206-441-4969

7 PM. The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the end of the Republic. Chalmers Johnson, also the author of "Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire", talks about his new book. Trinity United Methodist Church, NW 65th & 23rd NW. Info: 206-624-6600.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

6 PM. A training for campaigning: "Bird-dogging" candidates. Work to make AIDS a major issue during the presidential campaign. Hosted by Northwest Coalition for AIDS Treatment in Africa (NCATA). At Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E. Seneca St. RSVP/info: ghungus@oz.net.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13

7 PM. Talk by Kevin Bales, founder and executive director of "Free The Slaves". Free the Slaves is a non- profit organization working to end slavery worldwide. Pigott Hall, Seattle Univ., Info: Jessica Reitz at 202-588-1865 or http://www.freetheslaves.net.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

9 AM-4 PM. World Religions--While Standing On One Foot. Second in a series of talks on the essential teachings and practices of a variety of religious traditions. This session is on Islam with Jeff Siddiqui. Cost: $25. Seattle University, 900 Broadway at Madison St., Info: 206-547-4077 or eisengn@aol.com.

11 AM-2 PM. Have a Heart Valentine's Day brunch to Support the Seattle International Human Rights Coalition Travel Fund. Vegetarian Brunch will be provided. 2021 NE 75th St., Info: Frank at 206-547-7735.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

6:30 PM. Seattle chapter of Fellowship of Reconciliation: Exploring Our Own Racism, all welcome, potluck at 5 PM, announcements 6 PM, Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th St. Info: 206-789-5565.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

4-6 PM. The Safe Schools Coalition monthly meeting, a public-private partnership working to help Washington State schools become safe places for every family, educator, and child regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Seneca Conf. Room, 1002 E Seneca. Info: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org, or Beth Reis at 206-296-4970.

4-6 PM. Documentary: Japanese American Internment--A Family Gathering. The odyssey of a filmmaker to recover her family's history from self-imposed silence. Seattle University School of Law, Sullivan Hall, Room C5. Info: http://www.viewingrace.org.

5 PM. Labor Rights Situation in Iraq and Elsewhere. Journalist David Bacon will discuss that and his new book, Children of NAFTA: Labor Wars on the US-Mexico Border. Elliott Bay Books. 1st Ave. S and S Main St. Info: 206-624-6600.

6-8 PM. Meeting of Citizens For Proportional Representation Kris Novoselic will discuss his proposal for legislative super districts and the merits of supporting Congress' "Voter Confidence Acts." University Branch of Seattle Public Library, NE 50th & Roosevelt Way. Info: Washington@Fairvote.net or http://www.Fairvote.net/Washington.

7-8:30 PM. Forum on Globalization to help understand and respond more effectively to the effects of globalization on our economy, our democracy, our foreign policy, and basic social fairness. St. Joseph Catholic Church Arupe Room in the Parish Center, 18th Ave. E. and E. Aloha St. Info: capitolhill@snowcoalition.org.

7 PM. Of Paradise and Power: America vs. Europe in the New World Order Robert Kagan, Senior Associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, talks about his latest book. Seattle Univ., Le Roux Conf. Room. Info: http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm or Julia Knott at 206-441-5910.

7:30 PM. The Book on Bush: How George W. Bush (Mis) Leads America Eric Alterman, a media columnist for The Nation, discusses his new book. Tickets: $5 available at Elliott Bay Books or by phone. Town Hall, 8th & Seneca St. Info: 206-624-6600.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

5 PM. Homeless Seattle Teenagers: A joint project of artists Bradley McCallum and Jacqueline Tarry, and members of Peace on the Streets by Kids from the Streets, the artists and some of the youths will speak about their participation in the project. Elliott Bay Books, 1st Ave. S & S Main St. Info: 206-624-6600.

5:30-7PM. Workers' Rights and the Conditions Facing Workers in Iraq. King County Labor Council forum featuring David Bacon, labor journalist and photographer, who recently visited Iraq as part of an international labor delegation. Seattle Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave. Info: Lou Truskoff at 206-783-0990.

7 PM. The Right of Return and the Demise Of The Two-State Solution In Palestine with Speaker Naseer Aruri, Chancellor Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Massachusetts Dartmouth and author of "The Obstruction of Peace: The US, Israel and the Palestinians." Kane Hall Room 120, Univ. of Washington.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19

7:30 PM. Radical Women General Meeting. Learn more about their current activities and campaigns, dinner with vegetarian option at 6:30 PM for $6.50 donation. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Info: 206-722-6057 or 206-722-2453.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

7 PM. Seattle Labor Chorus Annual Sing-Along. Sing and learn old and new songs of peace, justice, and other stuff. Food provided. Tickets: $10-15, pay as you can. Univ. Unitarian Church Community Hall, 6556 35th Ave. NE.

7:30 PM. Muckraking Journalists Extraordinaire Alexander Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair, co-editors of CounterPunch. They are here with their newest production, "The Politics Of Anti-Semitism." Elliott Bay Books. 1st Ave. S & S Main St. Info: 206-624-6600.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

9 AM-4 PM. Eliminating Prejudice And Ending Oppression. A workshop to empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to take leadership in their communities and workplaces to eliminate prejudice. Seattle Girls' School, 2706 Jackson St. Info: 206-323-5427 or http://www.scn.org/ncbisea/.

1 PM. The Supreme Court And The War On Terror: Will It Learn from Past Mistakes? Steve Shapiro, National Legal Director of the ACLU, will speak as part of the ACLU's Annual Membership Meeting. Kane Hall, Univ. of Washington. Info: 206-624-2184 or http://www.aclu-wa.org.

2 PM. City Without a Home, a documentary film on homeless people in Seattle. Elliott Bay Books. 1st Ave. S & S Main St. Info: 206-624-6600.

7 PM. Full Spectrum Disorder: The Military In The New American Century, a talk by Stan Goff, distinguished veteran of US Army Operations, on his new book. Seattle Central Community College, Room 1110, Broadway & Pine St.. Info: 206-624-6600. 7:30 PM. Black History Month Video Showing: The Murder of Fred Hampton. Door donation $3. Southern-style dinner at 6 PM for $8.50 donation. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Info: 206-722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23

5:30 PM. Beyond Choice: Reproductive Freedom in the 21st Century. Dr. Alexander Sanger, chair of the International Planned Parenthood Council, offers new strategies and useful criticisms for the current movement for reproductive freedom. Elliott Bay Books, 1st Ave. S & S Main St. Info: 206-624-6600.

For an excellent and much, much longer compilation of upcoming and ongoing progressive events in Seattle, check out Jean Buskin's Peace Calendar: http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar/ or e-mail her at bb369@scn.org.

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