| First Annual Northeast Class Issues Conference |
| Meetup Events These are the events facilitated by meetup.com. |
| Northern NY Human Rights Campaign |
When: TBA
Where: TBA
We are volunteers and activists who seek to promote civil rights through team-based projects supporting civil rights
groups throughout New York City.
more info at,
http://rightsforall.meetup.com/61
Where: TBA
We are volunteers and activists who seek to promote civil rights through team-based projects supporting civil rights
groups throughout New York City.
more info at,
http://rightsforall.meetup.com/61
| North Jersey Paterson/Wayne Impeach Bush Meetup |
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Collection of good souls who know the last 2 elections were stolen by a criminal conspiracy and that our country's in
serious crisis. We aim to educate and organize people out of tv-addicted lethargy and into action to save our country.
973.694.5035
3 Nov 04: JFK wins, Bush steals his 2nd term...as we prayed desperately democracy would have a rendezvous with
Common Sense & reclaim America's hope-justice-decency.
USA: the most despised country in the world today. Bush is the worst president in history, a despicable man & criminal.
“Evildoer.” Exploitation of outright & coded homophobia, racism & xenophobia, the thuggery & the consistent use of
innuendo, distortions & lies & rigging of elections destroy our USA.
The voracious Bushes now blast along declaring W’s got a mandate. Ridiculous.
People don’t want to believe but the fact is statements from over-the-air networks or Fox/CNN/MSNBC that Bush won
the election DON'T make them true.
30% of votes were done on computers using literally untraceable programs. Who can say whether this 30% of votes
defeated JFK illegally cause of companies like computer electronic-voting machinery Diebold, whose CEO said he'll do
everything to "deliver Ohio for Pres. Bush?"
http://impeachbush.meetup.com/77
Where: TBA
Collection of good souls who know the last 2 elections were stolen by a criminal conspiracy and that our country's in
serious crisis. We aim to educate and organize people out of tv-addicted lethargy and into action to save our country.
973.694.5035
3 Nov 04: JFK wins, Bush steals his 2nd term...as we prayed desperately democracy would have a rendezvous with
Common Sense & reclaim America's hope-justice-decency.
USA: the most despised country in the world today. Bush is the worst president in history, a despicable man & criminal.
“Evildoer.” Exploitation of outright & coded homophobia, racism & xenophobia, the thuggery & the consistent use of
innuendo, distortions & lies & rigging of elections destroy our USA.
The voracious Bushes now blast along declaring W’s got a mandate. Ridiculous.
People don’t want to believe but the fact is statements from over-the-air networks or Fox/CNN/MSNBC that Bush won
the election DON'T make them true.
30% of votes were done on computers using literally untraceable programs. Who can say whether this 30% of votes
defeated JFK illegally cause of companies like computer electronic-voting machinery Diebold, whose CEO said he'll do
everything to "deliver Ohio for Pres. Bush?"
http://impeachbush.meetup.com/77
| The Newark-Jersey City Democratic Party Meetup Group |
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Meet other local Democrats! Gather in your local communities to help organize and support the Democratic cause.
More info at,
http://democrat.meetup.com/69
Where: TBA
Meet other local Democrats! Gather in your local communities to help organize and support the Democratic cause.
More info at,
http://democrat.meetup.com/69
| NYC Vegetarian Meetup Group |
When: TBA
Where: TBA
A group for vegetarians to socialize with other vegetarians and those interested in vegetarianism. (Although the group
is marked "Private," anyone can join. The private feature is used to block spammers.) Vegetarian meetups provide
events where we can socialize with other vegetarians, although anyone interested in vegetarianism is welcome to join
us.
http://vegetarian.meetup.com/19
Where: TBA
A group for vegetarians to socialize with other vegetarians and those interested in vegetarianism. (Although the group
is marked "Private," anyone can join. The private feature is used to block spammers.) Vegetarian meetups provide
events where we can socialize with other vegetarians, although anyone interested in vegetarianism is welcome to join
us.
http://vegetarian.meetup.com/19
| The New York City Fight Big Media July Meetup |
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Meet nearby Fight Big Media Supporters! Come to a local Fight Big Media Meetup to join other concerned citizens
who are finding ways to fight big media. Anyone with a concern about big media is welcome!
more info at,
http://fightbigmedia.meetup.com/82
Where: TBA
Meet nearby Fight Big Media Supporters! Come to a local Fight Big Media Meetup to join other concerned citizens
who are finding ways to fight big media. Anyone with a concern about big media is welcome!
more info at,
http://fightbigmedia.meetup.com/82
| The Newark-Jersey City Bookcrossing August Meetup |
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Meet other local BookCrossers for conversation and fun! Come to a BookCrossing Meetup to trade favorite reads,
discuss journals and share secrets on the best places to find and release books "in the wild."
more info at,
http://bookcrossing.meetup.com/201
Where: TBA
Meet other local BookCrossers for conversation and fun! Come to a BookCrossing Meetup to trade favorite reads,
discuss journals and share secrets on the best places to find and release books "in the wild."
more info at,
http://bookcrossing.meetup.com/201
| Lower Manhattan Democracy for America Meetup Group |
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Meet others to learn more about Democracy For America and discuss local strategies. Get the latest news at your
Democracy for America Meetups! This Meetup is officially brought to you by Democracy for America.
http://dfa.meetup.com/42
Where: TBA
Meet others to learn more about Democracy For America and discuss local strategies. Get the latest news at your
Democracy for America Meetups! This Meetup is officially brought to you by Democracy for America.
http://dfa.meetup.com/42
| The New York City Spanish Language Meetup Group |
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Free conversation group in spanish. Come and practice! All conversation levels are represented. Some native speakers
attend regularly. Beginners are welcome too.
http://spanish.meetup.com/44/about/
Where: TBA
Free conversation group in spanish. Come and practice! All conversation levels are represented. Some native speakers
attend regularly. Beginners are welcome too.
http://spanish.meetup.com/44/about/
| The New York City Spirituality Meetup Group |
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
For spiritual seekers interested in discussing the essential spiritual nature and oneness of humanity, unconditional love,
acceptance, and the lessening of attachment. Hindu, Buddhist, Spirtualist, so-called "New Age", holistic & other
philosophies.
For spiritual seekers interested in discussing the essential spiritual nature and oneness of humanity, unconditional love,
acceptance, and the lessening of attachment. This group is meant as a spiritual home for Hindus, Buddhists,
Spiritualists, those interested in mysticism, and those interested in so-called "New Age" philosophies.
http://spiritualism.meetup.com/59
TBA
Where:
TBA
For spiritual seekers interested in discussing the essential spiritual nature and oneness of humanity, unconditional love,
acceptance, and the lessening of attachment. Hindu, Buddhist, Spirtualist, so-called "New Age", holistic & other
philosophies.
For spiritual seekers interested in discussing the essential spiritual nature and oneness of humanity, unconditional love,
acceptance, and the lessening of attachment. This group is meant as a spiritual home for Hindus, Buddhists,
Spiritualists, those interested in mysticism, and those interested in so-called "New Age" philosophies.
http://spiritualism.meetup.com/59
| True Spirit of Islam: Northern New Jersey |
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
Assalam wa Alakum: This is a free-flowing, unmoderated & unmonitored group.. Please feel free to post freely:) WE
CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING POSTED AND HEREBY RELEASE OURSELVES AS IT
DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OUR VIEWS.....
http://islam.meetup.com/22
TBA
Where:
TBA
Assalam wa Alakum: This is a free-flowing, unmoderated & unmonitored group.. Please feel free to post freely:) WE
CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING POSTED AND HEREBY RELEASE OURSELVES AS IT
DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OUR VIEWS.....
http://islam.meetup.com/22
| The New York City Event Planning Meetup Group |
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
With the vision to unify, strengthen & advance professions focusing on event & meeting planning, NYC Event
Professionals Meetup is a pre-eminent organization that builds value, demand and understanding within the event &
meeting planning industry.
More info at,
http://eventplanning.meetup.com/7
TBA
Where:
TBA
With the vision to unify, strengthen & advance professions focusing on event & meeting planning, NYC Event
Professionals Meetup is a pre-eminent organization that builds value, demand and understanding within the event &
meeting planning industry.
More info at,
http://eventplanning.meetup.com/7
| The New York City Event Planning Meetup Group |
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
With the vision to unify, strengthen & advance professions focusing on event & meeting planning, NYC Event
Professionals Meetup is a pre-eminent organization that builds value, demand and understanding within the event &
meeting planning industry.
More info at,
http://eventplanning.meetup.com/7
TBA
Where:
TBA
With the vision to unify, strengthen & advance professions focusing on event & meeting planning, NYC Event
Professionals Meetup is a pre-eminent organization that builds value, demand and understanding within the event &
meeting planning industry.
More info at,
http://eventplanning.meetup.com/7
| The New York City Writers Meetup Group |
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
A place to share and critique writing. All levels of writers and all genres of work welcome.
http://writers.meetup.com/17
TBA
Where:
TBA
A place to share and critique writing. All levels of writers and all genres of work welcome.
http://writers.meetup.com/17
| NYC Web Design Meetup |
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
Meet other designer-developers; Talk design for the Web; Share experience with use of different tools & languages;
Critique Web sites; Talk industry, business, employment; Share motivations and inspirations; Reach your own Web
Design Nirvana
http://webdesign.meetup.com/19
TBA
Where:
TBA
Meet other designer-developers; Talk design for the Web; Share experience with use of different tools & languages;
Critique Web sites; Talk industry, business, employment; Share motivations and inspirations; Reach your own Web
Design Nirvana
http://webdesign.meetup.com/19
| New York Transhumanist Association |
The NYTA has monthly meetings of NY transhumanists. We also sponsor the printing and distributing of transhumanist
literature at bioethics conferences, and other gatherings. Funds are used to pay for hosting, printed flyers, and
advertising. The NYTA has gone through many revisions. This Meetup helps keep the group alive despite a
fragmented membership.
Our website is nytranshuman.org and is a freely and easily editable Wiki. Please contribute comments, links, and
corrections.
Monthly meetings tend to be primarily social discussions of philosophy, but are also where we discuss plans for action,
major website changes, etc.
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
More info at,
http://transhumanism.meetup.com/14
literature at bioethics conferences, and other gatherings. Funds are used to pay for hosting, printed flyers, and
advertising. The NYTA has gone through many revisions. This Meetup helps keep the group alive despite a
fragmented membership.
Our website is nytranshuman.org and is a freely and easily editable Wiki. Please contribute comments, links, and
corrections.
Monthly meetings tend to be primarily social discussions of philosophy, but are also where we discuss plans for action,
major website changes, etc.
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
More info at,
http://transhumanism.meetup.com/14
| The New York City Progressive Muslim Meetup Group |
Informal gathering of pogressive Muslims in NYC.
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
More info at,
http://progmuslim.meetup.com/2
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
More info at,
http://progmuslim.meetup.com/2
| The New York City Impeach Bush Meetup Group |
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
Meet nearby Activists to Impeach Bush! Come to an Impeach Bush Meetup to join their appeal to Congress to impeach
George W. Bush for high crimes and misdemeanors.
http://impeachbush.meetup.com/16
TBA
Where:
TBA
Meet nearby Activists to Impeach Bush! Come to an Impeach Bush Meetup to join their appeal to Congress to impeach
George W. Bush for high crimes and misdemeanors.
http://impeachbush.meetup.com/16
| The NYC Hip-Hop Meetup Group |
When:
TBA
Where:
TBA
-Speak on the Hip-Hop climate in NYC. -Integrating Politics & Hip-Hop. -Find ways to organize Hip-Hop. -Lyrical
Freestyle Sessionmore info at,
http://hiphop.meetup.com/47
TBA
Where:
TBA
-Speak on the Hip-Hop climate in NYC. -Integrating Politics & Hip-Hop. -Find ways to organize Hip-Hop. -Lyrical
Freestyle Sessionmore info at,
http://hiphop.meetup.com/47
Date: March 28 - 30
Location: Class Issues Alliance Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, New York 12604
Contact: 609-405-1032
In order to ensure job security, benefits, and livable wages you have to throw yourself tens of thousands of dollars in debt to get a
Bachelors Degree.
In order to feed a family as a kitchen worker in some colleges you have to work over 12 hours a day.
Are you sick of feeling powerless in the face of College Administrations? Are you sick of feeling powerless in the face of the
government and its inadequate labor and education policies?
It's time to organize.
Announcing the First Annual Northeast Class Issues Conference. For three days this spring, visit Vassar College to discuss the
many and complex issues that face students and employees of the working class. Brainstorm with other students, teachers, and
workers to organize ourselves and begin the long process of solving these problems. Meals and housing will be provided.
Donations welcomed!
Source: www.campusactivism.org
Location: Class Issues Alliance Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, New York 12604
Contact: 609-405-1032
In order to ensure job security, benefits, and livable wages you have to throw yourself tens of thousands of dollars in debt to get a
Bachelors Degree.
In order to feed a family as a kitchen worker in some colleges you have to work over 12 hours a day.
Are you sick of feeling powerless in the face of College Administrations? Are you sick of feeling powerless in the face of the
government and its inadequate labor and education policies?
It's time to organize.
Announcing the First Annual Northeast Class Issues Conference. For three days this spring, visit Vassar College to discuss the
many and complex issues that face students and employees of the working class. Brainstorm with other students, teachers, and
workers to organize ourselves and begin the long process of solving these problems. Meals and housing will be provided.
Donations welcomed!
Source: www.campusactivism.org
| Women, Action & the Media Conference |
Date: March 28-29
Address: MIT Stata Center
Cambridge, Massachusetts
website: http://www.centerfornewwords.org/wam/
WAM!2008 is a conference for journalists, activists, feminists, everyone. Sign up on our website. Check out our keynote
speakers this year:
HELEN THOMAS is a noted news service reporter, a Hearst Newspapers columnist, and member of the White House
Press Corps. Thomas was the first woman officer of the National Press Club, was the first woman member and president
of the White House Correspondents Association, and the first woman member of the Gridiron Club.
HAIFA ZANGANA is a novelist and former prisoner of Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi regime. She is a weekly columnist for al-
Quds newspaper and an occasional commentator for the Guardian, Red Pepper and al-Ahram Weekly. She lectures
regularly on Iraqi culture, literature, and women issues.
Source: www.campusactivism.org
Address: MIT Stata Center
Cambridge, Massachusetts
website: http://www.centerfornewwords.org/wam/
WAM!2008 is a conference for journalists, activists, feminists, everyone. Sign up on our website. Check out our keynote
speakers this year:
HELEN THOMAS is a noted news service reporter, a Hearst Newspapers columnist, and member of the White House
Press Corps. Thomas was the first woman officer of the National Press Club, was the first woman member and president
of the White House Correspondents Association, and the first woman member of the Gridiron Club.
HAIFA ZANGANA is a novelist and former prisoner of Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi regime. She is a weekly columnist for al-
Quds newspaper and an occasional commentator for the Guardian, Red Pepper and al-Ahram Weekly. She lectures
regularly on Iraqi culture, literature, and women issues.
Source: www.campusactivism.org
| National Student Labor Week of Action 2008 |
Date: March 28- April 4
Address 1325 Mass Ave NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20010
website: http://www.studentlabor.org
Description
Imagine a world where everyone who chooses to is able to go to college; a world where workers on our campuses and in our
communities have a voice about their working conditions; a world where the fruits and vegetables we eat are picked by workers
who earn a living wage; a world where we can proudly wear our university apparel, knowing the workers that made our clothing
were paid fairly and afforded the basic rights of breaks, safe working conditions and an 8 hour work day; a world where jobs
support workers and the environment. Cesar Chavez and Martin Luther King, Jr. both imagined a world like this.
Now is the time to turn our dreams for a better world into a reality!
From March 28-April 4, 2008, students and workers join together to celebrate the lives of Cesar Chavez and Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. and to continue their work to build a better future. Join us as we demand:
· Living wages for all campus employees
· University codes of conduct that support workers’ rights both on campus and overseas
· Development of “green jobs” that support workers in our communities and promote a healthy environment
· Access to higher education for all
· Fair wages & working conditions for the people who grow our food and harvest our crops
· And MUCH MORE!
Source: www.campusactivism.org
Address 1325 Mass Ave NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20010
website: http://www.studentlabor.org
Description
Imagine a world where everyone who chooses to is able to go to college; a world where workers on our campuses and in our
communities have a voice about their working conditions; a world where the fruits and vegetables we eat are picked by workers
who earn a living wage; a world where we can proudly wear our university apparel, knowing the workers that made our clothing
were paid fairly and afforded the basic rights of breaks, safe working conditions and an 8 hour work day; a world where jobs
support workers and the environment. Cesar Chavez and Martin Luther King, Jr. both imagined a world like this.
Now is the time to turn our dreams for a better world into a reality!
From March 28-April 4, 2008, students and workers join together to celebrate the lives of Cesar Chavez and Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. and to continue their work to build a better future. Join us as we demand:
· Living wages for all campus employees
· University codes of conduct that support workers’ rights both on campus and overseas
· Development of “green jobs” that support workers in our communities and promote a healthy environment
· Access to higher education for all
· Fair wages & working conditions for the people who grow our food and harvest our crops
· And MUCH MORE!
Source: www.campusactivism.org
| Creating Balance in an Unjust World (Conference on Math Education and Social Justice) |
Date: April 4 – 6 2008
Place: Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201
Join educators, parents, students, activists, and community members from around the country for the 2008 Creating Balance in
an Unjust World conference on math education and social justice. In April 2007 over 500 educators and students from 28 states
attended the first 'Creating Balance' conference. Through workshops, panels, Keynote speakers, networking sessions, Action
Groups, local chapter meetings, school visits, and more, 2008 conference participants will explore questions, challenges, and
opportunities to work for social and economic justice through mathematics and math education.
Goals of the conference
Bring together educators, researchers, parents, activists, and students to discuss social justice and math education
Network to create new and innovative partnerships and collaborations
Continue work, collaborations, and conversations started at the 2007 conference
Share resources, lesson plans, best practices, and other classroom materials
Organize a national voice in the ongoing debate over math education reform
Plan actions, advocacy, and future steps
Register
Source: www.campusactivism.org
Place: Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201
Join educators, parents, students, activists, and community members from around the country for the 2008 Creating Balance in
an Unjust World conference on math education and social justice. In April 2007 over 500 educators and students from 28 states
attended the first 'Creating Balance' conference. Through workshops, panels, Keynote speakers, networking sessions, Action
Groups, local chapter meetings, school visits, and more, 2008 conference participants will explore questions, challenges, and
opportunities to work for social and economic justice through mathematics and math education.
Goals of the conference
Bring together educators, researchers, parents, activists, and students to discuss social justice and math education
Network to create new and innovative partnerships and collaborations
Continue work, collaborations, and conversations started at the 2007 conference
Share resources, lesson plans, best practices, and other classroom materials
Organize a national voice in the ongoing debate over math education reform
Plan actions, advocacy, and future steps
Register
Source: www.campusactivism.org
| East Zone USA Conference Registration |
Date: April 4- 5
Location: Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, 50 Park Pl # 100, Newark, NJ
Registration: http://ezusa.msanational.org/conference/registration
Key information includes:
Getting there:
+ Closest Amtrak Station: Newark Amtrak, 0.4mi
+ Closest Airport: Newark Airport (EWR), 4.9m
* Dates: Friday, April 4th through Sunday, April 6th
* Invited Speakers:
o Faraz Rabbani - Confirmed
o Hisham Mahmoud - Confirmed
o Nouman Ali Khan - Confirmed
o Shaykh Yasir Qadhi - Confirmed
o Chaplain Khalid Latif - Confirmed
Source: www.ezusa.msanational.org/conference/
Location: Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, 50 Park Pl # 100, Newark, NJ
Registration: http://ezusa.msanational.org/conference/registration
Key information includes:
Getting there:
+ Closest Amtrak Station: Newark Amtrak, 0.4mi
+ Closest Airport: Newark Airport (EWR), 4.9m
* Dates: Friday, April 4th through Sunday, April 6th
* Invited Speakers:
o Faraz Rabbani - Confirmed
o Hisham Mahmoud - Confirmed
o Nouman Ali Khan - Confirmed
o Shaykh Yasir Qadhi - Confirmed
o Chaplain Khalid Latif - Confirmed
Source: www.ezusa.msanational.org/conference/
| The Social Networking and Nonprofit Online Strategies Symposium |
Date: June 14, 2008
Start time: 9:15am
End time: 5:00pm
Location: Columbia University, 2960 Broadway, New York, New York, 10027, United States
Start time: 9:15am End time: 5:00pm
Organization: ePhilanthropy Foundation
Phone: 877-536-1245 ext. 1
Host Organization: ePhilanthropy Foundation
Contact person: Katie Graybeal
Fax: 202-478-0910
Website: http://www.ephilanthropy.org/symposium
Fee amount: $149
Description:
New Date! New Price!
Join us at Columbia University on Saturday, June 14, 2008 for the Social Networking and Nonprofit Online Strategies
Symposium presented by ePhilanthropy.Org.
What are your ePhilanthropy needs? This training offers participants five sessions in ePhilanthropy, a highly interactive
setting to learn new developments, strategies and skills, as well as free tools and resources to help you succeed and the
opportunity to network directly with top NPO experts and leaders in ePhilanthropy. Our comprehensive sessions
include topics such as Fundraising, Mobile Technology, Social Networking, Advocacy and Community Building in the
Web 2.0 environment.
Choose from one general and two advanced track options. Pick the track that best matches your needs and experience
in ePhilanthropy. Registration includes 5 sessions, plenary speaker, breakfast, lunch, conference materials, speaker
presentations, networking opportunities and much more.
::: General Track - $149
::: Advanced Track - $149
To register online or to learn more about the conference visit us on the web at www.ephilanthropy.org/symposium OR
call us at 877-536-1245 ext.1.
Source: www.idealist.org
| NCRW Annual Conference 2008: Hitting the Ground Running |
Date: June 5 - 7
Start time: 10:00am
End time: 5:00pm
Location: 11 Hanover Square, 24th Floor, New York, New York, 10005, United States
Organization: National Council for Research on Women
Phone: 212/ 785-7335
Host Organization: National Council for Research on Women
Contact person: Andrea Greenblatt
Fax: 212/ 785-7350
Website: http://www.ncrw.org
Don't miss our upcomming Annual Conference. The conference is the annual meeting for our network. It provides
participants with plenty of opportunities to share information and resources; learn about cutting edge and emerging
research on women, gender, and girls; and strategize about ways to work across communities and fields of study.
The overarching theme for this year's conference is the politics of difference and solidarity in communities, the
academy, women's research, and public policy. We will focus on the critical research and policy issues for women and
girls in 2008 and beyond in such areas as human and economic security, health care, immigration, violence, and social
justice.
The conference is co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality at NYU, the Center for Research
on Women at Barnard College, the Center for the Study of Women and Society at CUNY, and the Fisher Center for
the Study of Women and Men at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Source: www.idealist.org
Start time: 10:00am
End time: 5:00pm
Location: 11 Hanover Square, 24th Floor, New York, New York, 10005, United States
Organization: National Council for Research on Women
Phone: 212/ 785-7335
Host Organization: National Council for Research on Women
Contact person: Andrea Greenblatt
Fax: 212/ 785-7350
Website: http://www.ncrw.org
Don't miss our upcomming Annual Conference. The conference is the annual meeting for our network. It provides
participants with plenty of opportunities to share information and resources; learn about cutting edge and emerging
research on women, gender, and girls; and strategize about ways to work across communities and fields of study.
The overarching theme for this year's conference is the politics of difference and solidarity in communities, the
academy, women's research, and public policy. We will focus on the critical research and policy issues for women and
girls in 2008 and beyond in such areas as human and economic security, health care, immigration, violence, and social
justice.
The conference is co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality at NYU, the Center for Research
on Women at Barnard College, the Center for the Study of Women and Society at CUNY, and the Fisher Center for
the Study of Women and Men at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Source: www.idealist.org
| Philanthropy and Politics Series: Conservative Funders and the War of Ideas |
Date: March 28, 2008
Location: NYU Wagner Graduate School, 295 Lafayette Street, 2nd floor, New York, New York, 10012, United States
Start time: 1:00pm
End time: 2:30pm
Organization: Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Phone: 212-992.9889
Host Organization: NYU Wagner
Contact person: Matthew looney
Website: http://wagner.nyu.edu
With over $550 billion dollars in assets and annual contributions exceeding $36 billion per year, private charitable
foundations are a source of concentrated social and political influence in American society. Despite the fact that their
giving only represents less than 13% of the $295 billion given last year to charitable causes, many believe that
foundations exert a disproportionately large degree of influence on the political and social development of our country.
Organized as part of a new Wagner undergraduate seminar course of the same title, this speakers series brings
philanthropic leaders to Wagner to share their experiences and thoughts on key issues related to funding advocacy and
social change.
Conservative Funders and the War of Ideas
With James Piereson, Senior Fellow and Director of the Manhattan Institute's Center for the American University and
past Executive Director and Trustee of the John Olin Foundation
RSVP at http://wagner.nyu.edu/events
Source: www.idealist.org
Location: NYU Wagner Graduate School, 295 Lafayette Street, 2nd floor, New York, New York, 10012, United States
Start time: 1:00pm
End time: 2:30pm
Organization: Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Phone: 212-992.9889
Host Organization: NYU Wagner
Contact person: Matthew looney
Website: http://wagner.nyu.edu
With over $550 billion dollars in assets and annual contributions exceeding $36 billion per year, private charitable
foundations are a source of concentrated social and political influence in American society. Despite the fact that their
giving only represents less than 13% of the $295 billion given last year to charitable causes, many believe that
foundations exert a disproportionately large degree of influence on the political and social development of our country.
Organized as part of a new Wagner undergraduate seminar course of the same title, this speakers series brings
philanthropic leaders to Wagner to share their experiences and thoughts on key issues related to funding advocacy and
social change.
Conservative Funders and the War of Ideas
With James Piereson, Senior Fellow and Director of the Manhattan Institute's Center for the American University and
past Executive Director and Trustee of the John Olin Foundation
RSVP at http://wagner.nyu.edu/events
Source: www.idealist.org
| 9/11 Revisited: Scientific and Ethical Questions |
Date Sunday March30
Location: St. Marks Church 2nd Ave. & 10th St., Manhattan
You wouldn't think a conservative physics professor from Utah's Brigham Young University would come forward with
scientific evidence challenging the government's account of 9/11. Professor Steven Jones , an important leader in the
9/11 alternative research community, released a detailed white paper that concluded the trade towers could have only
collapsed due to controlled demolition. Indeed, there are scores of eyewitness testimonies released by the NY Times
which support his research. Since Dr. Jones came forward, hundreds of academics have studied the alternative
research and now agree the towers were brought down due to controlled demolition.
This film of his lecture given on Feb.1, 2006 at Utah Valley State College in Orem, Utah, has evoked rave reviews.
Jones gave a simple, straightforward yet powerful talk on the facts surrounding 9/11, specifically the collapse of the
three buildings. He spoke on the ethical issues involved, describing a government whose representatives are dishonest
and "falsify the data." The material is highly charged (no pun intended) but the Professor's demeanor is hardly
incendiary. He is cool and measured, as befits a man who is authentically devoted to God and therefore speaks
sensitively on this most important issue. You won't want to miss this!
Source: www.ny911truth.org
Location: St. Marks Church 2nd Ave. & 10th St., Manhattan
You wouldn't think a conservative physics professor from Utah's Brigham Young University would come forward with
scientific evidence challenging the government's account of 9/11. Professor Steven Jones , an important leader in the
9/11 alternative research community, released a detailed white paper that concluded the trade towers could have only
collapsed due to controlled demolition. Indeed, there are scores of eyewitness testimonies released by the NY Times
which support his research. Since Dr. Jones came forward, hundreds of academics have studied the alternative
research and now agree the towers were brought down due to controlled demolition.
This film of his lecture given on Feb.1, 2006 at Utah Valley State College in Orem, Utah, has evoked rave reviews.
Jones gave a simple, straightforward yet powerful talk on the facts surrounding 9/11, specifically the collapse of the
three buildings. He spoke on the ethical issues involved, describing a government whose representatives are dishonest
and "falsify the data." The material is highly charged (no pun intended) but the Professor's demeanor is hardly
incendiary. He is cool and measured, as befits a man who is authentically devoted to God and therefore speaks
sensitively on this most important issue. You won't want to miss this!
Source: www.ny911truth.org
| Not Media Reform, Not Media Democracy – Media Justice! |
Date: Friday, November 07, 7:30 pm
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Contact: (212) 242-4201 - brechtforum@brechtforum.org
Hye-Jung Park, Nan Rubin, Martha Wallner & Betty Yu
From the Media Reform Conference in January, through the U.S. Social Forum in July, and at a host of regional
gatherings, FCC hearings and grassroots media trainings in between, this is an exciting year for the people of color-led
Media Justice Movement as it gains prominence challenging mainstream media and bringing a new vision to the
control, access and structure of media based on the values of equity and social justice.
Join media justice activists Betty Yu, Hye-Jung Park, Nan Rubin, and others in a conversation reviewing the state of
recent and current grassroots and other media justice initiatives.
Hye-Jung Park has a long history of media activism. Before she became the Program Officer for the Media Justice
Fund at the Funding Exchange, she was a documentarian, served as Director of Programs at Downtown Community
Television Center (DCTV) and was Project Director of MNN’s Youth Channel.
Nan Rubin has been involved in building and supporting community media organizations for more than 30 years. She
organized the Highlander Media Justice Gathering, was instrumental in helping create the Media Justice Fund, and is
a Senior Advisor to grassroots media activists both nationally and internationally.
Martha Wallner, long-time media activist, has served as the Director of Berkeley Community Media, the National
Coordinator for Deep Dish TV and for many years was a member of the Paper Tiger TV collective. She is currently on
the advisory board of the Youth Media Council and the Media Empowerment Project and is teaching this semester in
the Media, Culture, and Communication Dept. at NYU's Steinhardt School of Education.
Betty Yu, a community-based media maker and educator, is currently a Community Outreach & Media Specialist at
Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN.) She has been working with saveaccess.org, and is part of MAG-net, the
Media Action Grassroots Network, a national network of media justice activists.
Suggested donation:$6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: www.brechtforum.org
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Contact: (212) 242-4201 - brechtforum@brechtforum.org
Hye-Jung Park, Nan Rubin, Martha Wallner & Betty Yu
From the Media Reform Conference in January, through the U.S. Social Forum in July, and at a host of regional
gatherings, FCC hearings and grassroots media trainings in between, this is an exciting year for the people of color-led
Media Justice Movement as it gains prominence challenging mainstream media and bringing a new vision to the
control, access and structure of media based on the values of equity and social justice.
Join media justice activists Betty Yu, Hye-Jung Park, Nan Rubin, and others in a conversation reviewing the state of
recent and current grassroots and other media justice initiatives.
Hye-Jung Park has a long history of media activism. Before she became the Program Officer for the Media Justice
Fund at the Funding Exchange, she was a documentarian, served as Director of Programs at Downtown Community
Television Center (DCTV) and was Project Director of MNN’s Youth Channel.
Nan Rubin has been involved in building and supporting community media organizations for more than 30 years. She
organized the Highlander Media Justice Gathering, was instrumental in helping create the Media Justice Fund, and is
a Senior Advisor to grassroots media activists both nationally and internationally.
Martha Wallner, long-time media activist, has served as the Director of Berkeley Community Media, the National
Coordinator for Deep Dish TV and for many years was a member of the Paper Tiger TV collective. She is currently on
the advisory board of the Youth Media Council and the Media Empowerment Project and is teaching this semester in
the Media, Culture, and Communication Dept. at NYU's Steinhardt School of Education.
Betty Yu, a community-based media maker and educator, is currently a Community Outreach & Media Specialist at
Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN.) She has been working with saveaccess.org, and is part of MAG-net, the
Media Action Grassroots Network, a national network of media justice activists.
Suggested donation:$6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: www.brechtforum.org
| Peace Conference |
Date: March 30
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Montclair State University
Montclair New Jersey
I would like to invite you to join us for our 2nd Annual Peace Conference being held at Montclair State University on
Monday, March 31, 2008 from 8:00am-5:30pm in University Hall 7th Floor Conference Center. This event is
completely free and there will be a free breakfast and lunch provided. This event was held last year and we had over
200 people in attendance with approximately six different universities being represented. This year's event will
showcase keynote presentations from Ceasefire New Jersey, Witness for Peace, Training for Change, Rachel's
Challenge, and a dance performance from students from Marymount Manhattan College. In addition we will have
many university and state peace/activist organizations at the event. Also, we will be having students from Team
Nicaragua selling Fair Trade Coffee at the conference. Please register for the Peace Conference as soon as possible
at:
https://surveys.montclair.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1204998154904
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Montclair State University
Montclair New Jersey
I would like to invite you to join us for our 2nd Annual Peace Conference being held at Montclair State University on
Monday, March 31, 2008 from 8:00am-5:30pm in University Hall 7th Floor Conference Center. This event is
completely free and there will be a free breakfast and lunch provided. This event was held last year and we had over
200 people in attendance with approximately six different universities being represented. This year's event will
showcase keynote presentations from Ceasefire New Jersey, Witness for Peace, Training for Change, Rachel's
Challenge, and a dance performance from students from Marymount Manhattan College. In addition we will have
many university and state peace/activist organizations at the event. Also, we will be having students from Team
Nicaragua selling Fair Trade Coffee at the conference. Please register for the Peace Conference as soon as possible
at:
https://surveys.montclair.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1204998154904
| GI resistance Conference |
Date: April 5, 2008, 10 AM
Location: Middle Collegiate Church
50 East 7th St. New York, New York
POLITICIANS CAN'T BE COUNTED ON TO HALT THE BLOODSHED THE TROOPS HAVE THE POWER TO
STOP THE WAR
THIS IS AN ORGANIZERS CONFERENCE FOR PEOPLE WHO WISH TO ACT TOGETHER TO BRIDGE THE
GAP BETWEEN CIVILIANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES BY DIRECT CONTACT
Speakers In Alphabetical Order [Partial List]
Thomas Barton, The Military Project & GI Special
Daniel Joseph Black, Iraq Veterans Against The War
Richard Boyle, Vietnam War Reporter; Author, Flower Of The Dragon
Elaine Brower, The Military Project & Traveling Soldier & Military Families Speak Out
Fabian Bouthillette, Iraq Veterans Against The War & The Military Project
J.D. Englehart, Iraq Veterans Against The War & The Military Project & Traveling Soldier
Mike Hastie, Photographer, Vietnam Veteran
Al Jacoma, Vietnam Veterans Against The War
Michael Letwin, New York City Labor Against The War & The Military Project
Garett Reppenhagen, Iraq Veterans Against The War
Dennis Serdel, Poet, Vietnam Veteran
Clarence Thomas, Local 10, The International Longshore and Warehouse Union
Source: Todd Eaton <toddeaton@mindspring.com>
Location: Middle Collegiate Church
50 East 7th St. New York, New York
POLITICIANS CAN'T BE COUNTED ON TO HALT THE BLOODSHED THE TROOPS HAVE THE POWER TO
STOP THE WAR
THIS IS AN ORGANIZERS CONFERENCE FOR PEOPLE WHO WISH TO ACT TOGETHER TO BRIDGE THE
GAP BETWEEN CIVILIANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES BY DIRECT CONTACT
Speakers In Alphabetical Order [Partial List]
Thomas Barton, The Military Project & GI Special
Daniel Joseph Black, Iraq Veterans Against The War
Richard Boyle, Vietnam War Reporter; Author, Flower Of The Dragon
Elaine Brower, The Military Project & Traveling Soldier & Military Families Speak Out
Fabian Bouthillette, Iraq Veterans Against The War & The Military Project
J.D. Englehart, Iraq Veterans Against The War & The Military Project & Traveling Soldier
Mike Hastie, Photographer, Vietnam Veteran
Al Jacoma, Vietnam Veterans Against The War
Michael Letwin, New York City Labor Against The War & The Military Project
Garett Reppenhagen, Iraq Veterans Against The War
Dennis Serdel, Poet, Vietnam Veteran
Clarence Thomas, Local 10, The International Longshore and Warehouse Union
Source: Todd Eaton <toddeaton@mindspring.com>
| Global Justice National Student and Youth Conference on AIDS, Trade, and Child Survival |
Date: March 29 -31
Address Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia 20003
Website: http://www.fightglobalaids.org
Join the Student Global AIDS Campaign and our sister campaigns at Global Justice for a weekend of dynamic
speakers, informative workshops, and critical skill-building focused on ending economic and social injustice around the
world.
Last year, hundreds of students from around the country joined Global Justice, along with our friends, former UN
special envoy to AIDS in Africa, Stephen Lewis, Emira Woods, director of Foreign Policy in Focus, and Dr. Buddhima
Lokuge, manager of Doctors Without Borders' Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines to name a few.
This year we'll talk about the current realities, policies, and challenges of AIDS, trade and child health with action
trainings and a Lobbying Day on Monday: how can we, as youth activists, make an impact?
Limited scholarships will be available (info shortly)!
More detailed information will come shortly. If you have any questions, ideas, or want to help with conference planning,
send an email. We'd love your help
Source: www.campusactivism.org
Address Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia 20003
Website: http://www.fightglobalaids.org
Join the Student Global AIDS Campaign and our sister campaigns at Global Justice for a weekend of dynamic
speakers, informative workshops, and critical skill-building focused on ending economic and social injustice around the
world.
Last year, hundreds of students from around the country joined Global Justice, along with our friends, former UN
special envoy to AIDS in Africa, Stephen Lewis, Emira Woods, director of Foreign Policy in Focus, and Dr. Buddhima
Lokuge, manager of Doctors Without Borders' Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines to name a few.
This year we'll talk about the current realities, policies, and challenges of AIDS, trade and child health with action
trainings and a Lobbying Day on Monday: how can we, as youth activists, make an impact?
Limited scholarships will be available (info shortly)!
More detailed information will come shortly. If you have any questions, ideas, or want to help with conference planning,
send an email. We'd love your help
Source: www.campusactivism.org
| 2nd Annual Equity & Social Justice in Education Conference |
Date: April 26 8:00am
Address Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey
Jimmie Leeeds Road, Pomona, New Jersey 08240
Website: http://www.equitysocialjustice.org/
2nd Annual Equity & Social Justice in Education Conference. Please go to website at: http://www.equitysocialjustice.org/
to electronically submit a proposal and register.
Email
Source: www.campusactivism.org
Address Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey
Jimmie Leeeds Road, Pomona, New Jersey 08240
Website: http://www.equitysocialjustice.org/
2nd Annual Equity & Social Justice in Education Conference. Please go to website at: http://www.equitysocialjustice.org/
to electronically submit a proposal and register.
Source: www.campusactivism.org
| 2008 ACLU Membership Conference |
Date: June-08-10 10:00am
Address Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC, Washington DC 20001
Contact: 212-549-2500 x 42224
Website: http://action.aclu.org/conference/index.html
Washington, D.C., is the place where we'll gather in June of 2008 to stand up for freedom.
ACLU members from throughout the U.S. will come to our nation's capital for three days of advocacy, leadership
discussions, Capitol Hill meetings and hands-on activist training. Elected officials, celebrities, renowned experts along
with some of the ACLU's most inspiring clients, will join us to stand up for freedom.
It's for new members and long-term members... for the young and not-so-young. If YOU are committed to letting this
admistration know that it must stop the abuses of power, then gather with us June 8 – 10, 2008 to make your voice
heard — and make a difference.
Source: www.campusactivism.org
Address Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC, Washington DC 20001
Contact: 212-549-2500 x 42224
Website: http://action.aclu.org/conference/index.html
Washington, D.C., is the place where we'll gather in June of 2008 to stand up for freedom.
ACLU members from throughout the U.S. will come to our nation's capital for three days of advocacy, leadership
discussions, Capitol Hill meetings and hands-on activist training. Elected officials, celebrities, renowned experts along
with some of the ACLU's most inspiring clients, will join us to stand up for freedom.
It's for new members and long-term members... for the young and not-so-young. If YOU are committed to letting this
admistration know that it must stop the abuses of power, then gather with us June 8 – 10, 2008 to make your voice
heard — and make a difference.
Source: www.campusactivism.org
| The Globalizing Wall |
Date: Friday, March 28 7:30 pm
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
Co-sponsor: Science & Society Journal
The Political Economy & Aesthetic of 7 Dividing Lines
Yanis Varoufakis with Images by Danae Stratou
Fences have a longstanding relation both with liberal individualism and imperialism. After 1945, walls took over from fences,
with an unprecedented determination to divide. They spread like a bushfire from to Palestine, from the tablelands of Kashmir to
the villages of Cyprus, from the Korean peninsula to the streets of Belfast. When the Cold War ended, we were told to expect
their collapse. Instead, they grew taller, more impenetrable, longer. They globalised. From the West Bank to Kosovo, from the
killing fields of old Ethiopia to the US-Mexico borders, their spectre is upon us. Why? What are the forces sustaining this
Globalising Wall? How does it feel to live in its shadow?
Yanis Varoufakis teaches political economy at the University of Athens. His books include Rational Conflict, Foundations of
Economics, and Game Theory: A Critical Text.
Danae Stratou has regularly participated in shows in Museums and Biannual exhibitions internationally. Her solo exhibitions
include Water Section (2000), See Through (2005) and CUT – 7 Dividing Lines (2007), on which this talk is based, and which is
currently exhibited in Jerusalem.
Sliding scale: $6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
Co-sponsor: Science & Society Journal
The Political Economy & Aesthetic of 7 Dividing Lines
Yanis Varoufakis with Images by Danae Stratou
Fences have a longstanding relation both with liberal individualism and imperialism. After 1945, walls took over from fences,
with an unprecedented determination to divide. They spread like a bushfire from to Palestine, from the tablelands of Kashmir to
the villages of Cyprus, from the Korean peninsula to the streets of Belfast. When the Cold War ended, we were told to expect
their collapse. Instead, they grew taller, more impenetrable, longer. They globalised. From the West Bank to Kosovo, from the
killing fields of old Ethiopia to the US-Mexico borders, their spectre is upon us. Why? What are the forces sustaining this
Globalising Wall? How does it feel to live in its shadow?
Yanis Varoufakis teaches political economy at the University of Athens. His books include Rational Conflict, Foundations of
Economics, and Game Theory: A Critical Text.
Danae Stratou has regularly participated in shows in Museums and Biannual exhibitions internationally. Her solo exhibitions
include Water Section (2000), See Through (2005) and CUT – 7 Dividing Lines (2007), on which this talk is based, and which is
currently exhibited in Jerusalem.
Sliding scale: $6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
| Liberation, Imagination & the Black Panther Party |
Date: Friday, May 13 7:30 pm
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
George Katsiaficas, Ashanti Alston Omowali & Others TBA
Continuing our year-long events series on the 40th anniversary of 1968, we will look at the impact of the Black Panther Party,
which inspired thousands to join their movement to transform "the system." Liberation, Imagination, and the Black Panther
Party will offer a fresh and realistic recounting of the tumultuous history of what arguably became the most significant
revolutionary organization in the US during the late 20th century.
Ashanti Alston Omowali is an anarchist activist, speaker, and writer, and former member of the Black Panther Party, the Black
Liberation Army, and spent more than a decade in prison after government forces captured him and the official court system
convicted him of armed robbery. Alston is the former northeast coordinator for Critical Resistance, a current co-chair of the
National Jericho Movement (to free U.S. political prisoners), a member of pro-Zapatista people-of-color U.S.-based Estación
Libre, and is on the board of the Institute for Anarchist Studies.
George Katsiaficas has been active in social movements since 1969 when he participated in the anti-Vietnam movement. A target
of the FBI's COINTELPRO program (Counterintelligence), he was honored to be classified "Priority 1 ADEX" meaning in the
event of a national emergency, people like him were to be immediately arrested. After living in Berlin for 1 1/2 years and
learning first-hand about the autonomous movement there, he wrote about that movement (The Subversion of Politics:
European Autonomous Social Movements and the Decolonization of Everyday Life). He is the author of several other books
including the classic: The Imagination of the New Left: A Global Analysis of 1968.
$6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
George Katsiaficas, Ashanti Alston Omowali & Others TBA
Continuing our year-long events series on the 40th anniversary of 1968, we will look at the impact of the Black Panther Party,
which inspired thousands to join their movement to transform "the system." Liberation, Imagination, and the Black Panther
Party will offer a fresh and realistic recounting of the tumultuous history of what arguably became the most significant
revolutionary organization in the US during the late 20th century.
Ashanti Alston Omowali is an anarchist activist, speaker, and writer, and former member of the Black Panther Party, the Black
Liberation Army, and spent more than a decade in prison after government forces captured him and the official court system
convicted him of armed robbery. Alston is the former northeast coordinator for Critical Resistance, a current co-chair of the
National Jericho Movement (to free U.S. political prisoners), a member of pro-Zapatista people-of-color U.S.-based Estación
Libre, and is on the board of the Institute for Anarchist Studies.
George Katsiaficas has been active in social movements since 1969 when he participated in the anti-Vietnam movement. A target
of the FBI's COINTELPRO program (Counterintelligence), he was honored to be classified "Priority 1 ADEX" meaning in the
event of a national emergency, people like him were to be immediately arrested. After living in Berlin for 1 1/2 years and
learning first-hand about the autonomous movement there, he wrote about that movement (The Subversion of Politics:
European Autonomous Social Movements and the Decolonization of Everyday Life). He is the author of several other books
including the classic: The Imagination of the New Left: A Global Analysis of 1968.
$6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
| How to Rule the World: The Coming Battle Over the Global Economy |
Date: Friday, May 21 7:30 pm
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
Mark Engler, Greg Grandin & Frida Berrigan
Discussing his new book, How to Rule the World: The Coming Battle Over the Global Economy, author and activist Mark Engler
will explore how international social movements have responded to the shift from Clinton-era "corporate globalization" to
Bush-era "imperial globalization," and to the rapidly changing roles of the IMF, World Bank, and the WTO. Panelists Greg
Grandin and Frida Berrigan will join to discuss the contrasting globalization strategies of Obama, McCain, and Clinton, and the
challenges for those who will be fighting empire under a new administration.
$6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
Mark Engler, Greg Grandin & Frida Berrigan
Discussing his new book, How to Rule the World: The Coming Battle Over the Global Economy, author and activist Mark Engler
will explore how international social movements have responded to the shift from Clinton-era "corporate globalization" to
Bush-era "imperial globalization," and to the rapidly changing roles of the IMF, World Bank, and the WTO. Panelists Greg
Grandin and Frida Berrigan will join to discuss the contrasting globalization strategies of Obama, McCain, and Clinton, and the
challenges for those who will be fighting empire under a new administration.
$6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
| Enter the Intergalactic! Zapatismo in the US & the World |
Date: Wednesday, June 04 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
4-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
RJ Maccani
Since their January 1st, 1994 armed uprising in Southeastern Mexico, the Zapatistas have consistently reached out to people
from around the world to join them in building a global network “for humanity and against neoliberalism.” Beginning with a
history of this global network, sometimes referred to as the “Intergalactic,” we will move on to actively explore what lessons we
can draw from the Zapatistas experiences for our own organizing here in the US and conclude with a look towards building the
next Intergalactic.
This class will be facilitated by RJ Maccani, an organizer with Regeneración Childcare NYC and author of the blog "Zapagringo",
who will be joined by guest presenters.
Sliding scale: $45-$65
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
4-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
RJ Maccani
Since their January 1st, 1994 armed uprising in Southeastern Mexico, the Zapatistas have consistently reached out to people
from around the world to join them in building a global network “for humanity and against neoliberalism.” Beginning with a
history of this global network, sometimes referred to as the “Intergalactic,” we will move on to actively explore what lessons we
can draw from the Zapatistas experiences for our own organizing here in the US and conclude with a look towards building the
next Intergalactic.
This class will be facilitated by RJ Maccani, an organizer with Regeneración Childcare NYC and author of the blog "Zapagringo",
who will be joined by guest presenters.
Sliding scale: $45-$65
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
| Censorship & Piracy in the Digital Age |
Date:Thursday, June 12 6:30 pm
Co-sponsor: The National Writers Union
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
Loretta Campbell, Louis Reyes Rivera & Others TBA
An in-depth discussion coordinated by the National Writers Union on how new censorship laws since the Patriot Act have led the
way in chipping away at First Amendment Rights (Freedom of Speech, ...of the Press, and ...of Assembly). How are writers'
rights changing in both arenas (traditional and internet)? What role by both conglomerate and alternative independent media?
Sliding scale: $6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
Co-sponsor: The National Writers Union
Location: 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org
Website: http://www.brechtforum.org
Loretta Campbell, Louis Reyes Rivera & Others TBA
An in-depth discussion coordinated by the National Writers Union on how new censorship laws since the Patriot Act have led the
way in chipping away at First Amendment Rights (Freedom of Speech, ...of the Press, and ...of Assembly). How are writers'
rights changing in both arenas (traditional and internet)? What role by both conglomerate and alternative independent media?
Sliding scale: $6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Source: http://www.brechtforum.org
| DEFEND UNION RIGHTS from Colombia to New York |
Date: Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Where: Union offices of Local 1199 SEIU
310 West 43rd Street, 7th Floor, Martin Luther King Center between 8th & 9th Avenues
the U.S-Colombia Free Trade Agreement is Bad for Colomnia and U.S. workers!
JOIN US for an in-depth discussion on conditions for workers and union organizing in Colombia and how the Colombia
Free Trade Agreement would hurt workers, families and human rights both in Colombia and the US.
*Edgar Paez, International Representative of SINALTRAINAL (Food Industry Workers Union) of Colombia will visit
New York on Wednesday March 26, 2008 as part of a national tour. Edgar Paez has dedicated his entire life to
organizing workers and has worked actively connecting social struggles in
Colombia and the world over. Hear Special Guest Speaker Colombian Trade Union Leader EDGAR PAEZ on union
struggles in Colombia and how to unite the struggle for workers rights globally.
Updates on developments in Venezuela and Ecuador Please bring a donation as a special collection to help defray costs
and to donate to SINALTRAINAL will be taken up.
Source: Carol The Artist
Location: Where: Union offices of Local 1199 SEIU
310 West 43rd Street, 7th Floor, Martin Luther King Center between 8th & 9th Avenues
the U.S-Colombia Free Trade Agreement is Bad for Colomnia and U.S. workers!
JOIN US for an in-depth discussion on conditions for workers and union organizing in Colombia and how the Colombia
Free Trade Agreement would hurt workers, families and human rights both in Colombia and the US.
*Edgar Paez, International Representative of SINALTRAINAL (Food Industry Workers Union) of Colombia will visit
New York on Wednesday March 26, 2008 as part of a national tour. Edgar Paez has dedicated his entire life to
organizing workers and has worked actively connecting social struggles in
Colombia and the world over. Hear Special Guest Speaker Colombian Trade Union Leader EDGAR PAEZ on union
struggles in Colombia and how to unite the struggle for workers rights globally.
Updates on developments in Venezuela and Ecuador Please bring a donation as a special collection to help defray costs
and to donate to SINALTRAINAL will be taken up.
Source: Carol The Artist
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