Wednesday, March 30

7-9 PM. Iraq for Iraqis: Why We Should Support the Iraqi Resistance. Many people in the US who were against the invasion of Iraq now question whether or not they should support the resistance, based on some of the tactics and political ideas within it. Come for a lively and Informative discussion on why we need to support the Iraqi resistance in their effort to end the US's bloody and brutal occupation of their land. Seattle Central Community College, Room 3203, 1701 Broadway at Pine. Info: International Socialist Organization at 206-931-2922 or seattleiso@yahoo.com.

Friday, April 1

7 PM. Friday Night at The Meaningful Movies: The Friendship Village. A documentary film about an international group of veterans who are building a village in Vietnam for children with Agent Orange-related deformities. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N. Info: wnfp@bridgings.org or http://snowcoalition.org/event.php?h_id=31 or http://groups.msn.com/wallingfordneighbors.

Saturday, April 2

8 PM. Who Controls the Media? And Why Should We Care? "When the people are well Informed, they can be trusted with their own government," Thomas Jefferson famously said, but how well Informed are we? In 1983, 50 companies controlled America's mass media. Today, that number has dwindled to five. How is the concentration of media ownership affecting the news we hear and what are the implications for the health of our democracy? Paramount Theater, Seattle. Info: http://www.theparamount.com/artists/artist.asp?key=103.

Sunday, April 3

7 PM. Hotel Palestine: Killing the Witness. A 50-minute documentary followed by a presentation by Javier Couso. Couso is the brother of Jose Couso, the Spanish journalist killed near the start of the US occupation of Iraq by an American tank shell directed at the Palestine Hotel, which was filled with unembedded journalists. Couso is on an American tour seeking your help to obtain accountability for the death of his brother. University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St. Info: Rev. Richard Gamble at 206-632-6021.

Monday, April 4

5:30-7 PM. Working for Debt Relief for World's Poorest Nations. Jubilee 2000 NW Coalition meeting. Study the issues, plan actions, and report on them, so that we can be as effective as possible in joining other concerned people around the globe to cancel the debt. St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. Info: Betsy Bell at 206-933-1889 or betsyjbell@comcast.net or Mary Margaret Pruitt at 206-382-3785.

Tuesday, April 5

7:30 PM. Film: Romero. One of a series of events April 3-10, part of archbishop Oscar Romero commemoration days, who was assassinated 25 years ago in El Salvador on March 24, 1980. Shafer Auditorium, Seattle University Campus. Info on series: Michael Ramos, Church Council of Greater Seattle, at 206-525-1213.

Wednesday, April 6

8 AM-1 PM. Support Our Troops; Honor Their Contracts! Join Military Families Speak Out and AWOL Soldier Carl Webb (http://www.carlwebb.net) as they support a brave soldier who says no to the draft and yes to justice! University of Washington, Gates Hall, intersection of 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St. Info: http://nwmfso.org.

5-8 PM. ISM Discussion Cafe. Informal discussion about nonviolent resistance to the occupation, getting over to Israel and Palestine, logistics, organization, etc. ISM is the International Solidarity Movement to end the Occupation. B&O Espresso on Capitol Hill at Belmont and Olive. Info: 206 633-1086 or palestinejustice@aol.com.

Thursday, April 7

7:30-9 PM. A Conversation about Depleted Uranium, with special guests Dennis Kyne and Leuren Moret moderated by Mike Kearney of Western Washington Veterans for Peace. Leuren Moret is an independent scientist working on radiation and public health issues with communities around the world. Dennis Kyne is a military veteran who served for fifteen years in the US Army and for over a year on the front lines of Gulf War I as a battlefield medic. East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 32nd St., Bellevue. Info: Marion Ward at mjward1@comcast.net or 206-265-0311.

7 PM. Our Enemies in Blue. Kristian Williams, a member of Portland's Rose City Copwatch, will speak about his recent book. Uniting theory and practice, "Our Enemies in Blue" provides a resource useful to activists, scholars, and citizens concerned about the encroaching police state. Left Bank Books, 92 Pike St. at First Avenue entrance to Pike Place Market. Info: 206-622-0195 or http://www.softskull.com/detailedbook.php?isbn=1-932360-43-3.

Friday, April 8

7 PM. Friday Night at The Meaningful Movies: Justice and the Generals. Special presentation in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the martyrdom of archbishop Oscar Romero. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N. Info: wnfp@bridgings.org or http://groups.msn.com/wallingfordneighbors.

7-9:30 PM. Movie: Every Mother's Son. Documentary about the mothers of Amadou Diallo, Anthony Baez, and Gary Busch--all killed by NYPD officers--in their quest for justice for their sons. University Heights Center, Room 106, corner of University Way NE & NE 50th St. Info: Green Party of Seattle at http://www.seattlegreens.org or October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality, Seattle Affiliate, at 206-264-5527 or http://www.october22.org.

Saturday, April 9

10 AM-6 PM. (Also Sunday.) Eyes Wide Open: Beyond Fear, Towards Hope: An Exhibition of the Iraq War. A very powerful exhibit about the life and death cost of the Iraq war. It features a pair of boots for each US soldier killed, civilian shoes and a wall of names commemorating Iraqi casualties, and informational panels and videos examining the history and impact of the war. Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion, directly south of the Fountain. Info and a picture of the exhibit: http://www.afsc.org/eyes/.

10 AM-2 PM. Trade Justice: The influence of Archbishop Oscar Romero on Economic Justice Today. A workshop on CAFTA as an issue of justice related to the legacy of Romero. Local action to defeat CAFTA discussed and initiated. Campion Ballroom, Seattle University Campus. Info on series: Michael Ramos, Church Council of Greater Seattle, at 206-525-1213.

10 AM-2 PM. Join PUSH, a magazine of queer feminist subversions for a scrumptious all-you-can-eat pancake brunch to support the printing of the next issue. PUSH is an all-volunteer, queer feminist collective located in Seattle. We have published seven issues in our five years of existence. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, fruit, and more (with veggie and vegan options). Central Lutheran Church (1710 11th Ave - FREE parking) $5-$10 sliding scale adults; $1 kids age 12 and under . Contact Karina Luboff, 320-7704 or push@technodyke.com

2-4 PM. War Tax Resistance Workshop. Come learn how you can make a low-risk statement by withholding a modest amount, or take bold action to end paying any war taxes. It will cover the basic methods, risks, and history of WTR and there will be time for general questions. University Friends Meeting, 4001 9th Ave NE. Info: 206-547-0952 or nacc@drizzle.com or http://www.seanacc.org.

2 PM. Book: Outside the Ark Ellen O'Grady, artist, writer who spent six years living in the Occupied Territories will discuss her book and current conditions in Palestine. Elliot Bay Bookstore, S Main & 1st Ave. S. Info: 206-624-6600.

Sunday, April 10

1 PM. Community-wide Gathering & Commemoration of Romero. One of a series of events April 3-10, part of commemoration of archbishop Oscar Romero, who was assassinated 25 years ago in El Salvador on March 24, 1980. St Mark's, 1245 10th Ave. E. Info on series: Michael Ramos, Church Council of Greater Seattle, at 206-525-1213.

2-4 PM. Film: Johnny Got His Gun. A classic anti-war film based on a classic book of the same title written by Dalton Trumbo, blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Discussion will follow. West Seattle Library, 2306 42nd Ave SW. Info: jmrepp@comcast.net or John Repp at 206-932-9522.

2 PM. Film Screening and Discussion: Rabbit in the Moon. A documentary about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, aired originally on PBS in 1999. The film presents stories of political tensions, social and generational divisions, and resistance and collaboration in the internment camps. Chizuko Omori, co-producer of the film, will moderate a post-film discussion. Central Branch of Seattle Public Library, Microsoft Auditorium--Level 1, 1000 Fourth Ave.

Tuesday, April 12

7 PM. An evening with Dr. Gino Strada. Dr. Strada founded Emergency, a medical outreach organization, to doctor and rehabilitate children injured by land mines and antipersonnel weapons. He will tell his personal experiences doing relief work in Afghanistan, Northern Iraq, Cambodia, and Sierra Leone. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Place N. Info: Matt Holdreith at holdie@earthlink.net.

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. Also, check out www.seattleactivism.org.

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