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  • Statewide: Multi-day New York State "Marches for Peace" (Peace / War) - New York citizens will be marching across the state May 8th to 17th to bring support to active duty soldiers and Iraq Veterans Against the War. The marches start from Ithaca, Rochester, and Utica and end at Fort Drum in Watertown on May 17th, where marchers will join Iraq Veterans Against the War for a day long "Spring Festival." From the organizers: "This march will be an act of re-birthing civic duty and responsibility to defend our Constitution and strengthen our resolve to stop the damage this unjust,... more
  • Latham: Interfaith Alliance of NYS Capital District chapter meeting (General / Misc) - People of Faith working for Justice in Public Policy, meeting on the second Monday of each month. All are invited to attend. Committees working on issues: - Criminal justice - Exploitation - Violence - Electoral reform - Development and preservation Location: Latham Community Baptist Church 109 Forts Ferry Rd Latham, NY 12110 Map and directions: maps.google.com... Contact:... more
  • NYC: Rally and march for immigrant rights (General / Misc) - A protest action against immigrant raids and deportations, the foreclosure of homes, and the raising of gas and food prices. Gathering at noon, with the march beginning at 4:00pm. Meeting location (12:00pm-4:00pm): Union Square East 14th St and Broadway New York, NY 10003 Map and directions: maps.google.com... Contact: Via email address below or Sponsored by: N.Y. May 1st Coalition
  • Guilderland: Weekly peace vigil (Peace / War) - A weekly Monday vigil, with participants holding signs and making a peaceful presence known. Attendees are asked to bring their own signs. From the organizers: "A dedicated group of people have been meeting every Monday during rush hour at the corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and Route 155. The positive response from commuters has been tremendous! Several new members have joined as a result of passing by our vigil." Location: Routes 155 and 20, northeast corner (New Karner Rd and Western Ave) Guilderland,... more
  • Delmar: Weekly peace vigil (Peace / War) - Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold these weekly vigils 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... more
  • Albany: Alliance for Democracy meeting (Politics) - A meeting on the second Monday of each month. The Alliance for Democracy is a national, grassroots organization of individual members and autonomous chapters, founded in 1996. The effort intends to "... end the domination of our economy, our government, our culture, our media and the environment by large corporations." Statement from the group:Alliance members share a vision of a society in which economic and political decisions will be made through participatory democracy in a sustainable economy. We agree that currently... more
  • Nyack: Anti-war Veterans poetry reading (Peace / War) - Reading their own works will be: Vietnam veterans Walt Nygard and Jerry McCarthy, USMC Vietnam veteran Jim Murphy, USAF Vietnam veterans Thomas Brinson, Dan Wilcox and Dayl Wise, US Army WWII Army veterans Jay Wenk and Sam Weinreb, and more... An open mic period will precede and follow the veterans poetry reading. People can sign up for open mic before or during the reading. "We want to hear your voices with regard to war and peace." Cost: Donation at audience's discretion Location: Over... more
  • Albany: Pine Hills Neighbors for Peace meeting (Peace / War) - A regular meeting of this Albany peace group, occurring the second Monday of each month. All are welcome. From the group's web site: "The purpose of Pine Hills Neighbors for Peace is to promote world peace, to work to mobilize our neighbors to work for peace, to work to stop the War in Iraq and to prevent a US war with Iran, to create visible peace events in the greater Pine Hills area, and to involve young people in peace work. " Location: Friends Meeting House 727 Madison Ave. Albany, NY 12208 Map... more
    • - Tue, May 13th -
  • Statewide: Multi-day New York State "Marches for Peace" (Peace / War) - New York citizens will be marching across the state May 8th to 17th to bring support to active duty soldiers and Iraq Veterans Against the War. The marches start from Ithaca, Rochester, and Utica and end at Fort Drum in Watertown on May 17th, where marchers will join Iraq Veterans Against the War for a day long "Spring Festival." From the organizers: "This march will be an act of re-birthing civic duty and responsibility to defend our Constitution and strengthen our resolve to stop the damage this unjust,... more
  • Poughkeepsie: Spiritual progressive radio show - "Spiritually Speaking" (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 be heard 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... more
  • NYC: Rally and march for immigrant rights (General / Misc) - A protest action against immigrant raids and deportations, the foreclosure of homes, and the raising of gas and food prices. Gathering at noon, with the march beginning at 4:00pm. Meeting location (12:00pm-4:00pm): Union Square East 14th St and Broadway New York, NY 10003 Map and directions: maps.google.com... Contact: Via email address below or Sponsored by: N.Y. May 1st Coalition
    • - Wed, May 14th -
  • Statewide: Multi-day New York State "Marches for Peace" (Peace / War) - New York citizens will be marching across the state May 8th to 17th to bring support to active duty soldiers and Iraq Veterans Against the War. The marches start from Ithaca, Rochester, and Utica and end at Fort Drum in Watertown on May 17th, where marchers will join Iraq Veterans Against the War for a day long "Spring Festival." From the organizers: "This march will be an act of re-birthing civic duty and responsibility to defend our Constitution and strengthen our resolve to stop the damage this unjust,... more
  • Albany: Peace vigil (Peace / War) - A vigil for peace every Wednesday in front of the State Capitol Building. Messages from the organizer: - "No more victims; justice & healing." - "Peace, not war." - "No retaliation, no escalation." - "Reactions of rage, vengeance and retaliation are not the answer." - "We must invest in peace not war, in friendship not hatred, in diplomacy and legal recourse, not retribution and recrimination." - "Please be there to show we are all not warmongers." Location: In front of State Capitol Building, East side Eagle St and... more
  • Poughkeepsie: "Radio Active Lunch" on 91.3 FM WVKR (General / Misc) - A weekly live radio show every Wednesday on WVKR, Vassar College radio, at 91.3 FM. Presentation of socio-political information with a "slight satirical bent," featured guests "on hot topics of the week", plus local bands live in the studio. Online streaming is available via the web site below. Contact: 845 430-8673, or via the email address below. Sponsored by: Radio Active Lunch
  • Poughkeepsie: Activist Radio on WVKR 91.3 FM (General / Misc) - Activist Radio with Fred Nagel and Gary Kenton, every Wednesday 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. The web site listed below also includes past shows for download and listening. Contact: Fred Nagel at the below email address, or 845 876-7906 Sponsored by: Dutchess Greens, Dutchess Peace
  • Schodack: Peace vigil (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. Location: Across from the new Schodack Town Hall, in front of Schodack Plaza Columbia Turnpike (US 9 & 20) & Schuurman Road Schodack, NY 12033 Map and directions: maps.google.com... Contact:: See web site below. Sponsored by: Southern... more
  • Rhinebeck: Peace vigil (Peace / War) - One-hour vigil for peace every Wednesday, which includes local high school students. All are welcome. Notice that in December 2007 and January 2008, the vigil had shifted a half hour earlier. Starting February 2008, it is back to its 5:30pm start time. 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: maps.google.com... Contact: 845 876-7906 Sponsored... more
  • Albany: "Save the Pine Bush" benefit dinner, with book reading of local Muslim convicted on terrorism charges (Human Rights) - A monthly dinner to benefit the "Save the Pine Bush" effort, followed by speakers on usually environmental issues. Scheduled this month: A special book signing for Son of Mountains: My Life as a Kurd and a Terror Suspect, written by Yassin Aref. He is one of two men convicted in the FBI's 2006 "sting" operation in Albany. A presentation including readings from the book and how the book came to be written will be made by Shamshad Ahmad, professor... more
  • Albany: Democratic debate for Congressional candidates in NY-21 (Politics) - All announced Democratic candidates have been invited. Audience members are asked to be on-time. Notes for DFHMR members: An endorsement process will begin at this event, with a formal endorsement coming in early June before petitions starts. That event will be at the RFK Democratic Club. Only dues-paying DFHMR members can vote during the endorsement process and dues should be paid for the year by or on the May 14th meeting. Candidates will be asked to provide written position papers which will... more
  • Albany: General meeting of Democracy for the Hudson-Mohawk Region (Politics) - Democracy for the Hudson-Mohawk Region is a grassroots group located in the Capital District of upstate New York. Their meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month. From the organizers: "We are inspired by the Democracy for America PAC, and the 2004 Presidential Campaign of Howard Dean, new Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. We work in conjunction with other DFA inspired groups across New York State as a participating member of Democracy for New York." The group's goals: -... more
  • Altamont: Video and discussion of radical labor union "The Wobblies" (Labor) - The Wobbly Show A video and discussion of the history of the radical labor union "Wobblies" (Industrial Workers of the World), inspired by their centenary graphics arts exhibits. Cost: Free Location: Altamont Free Library 105 Park Street Altamont, NY 12009 Map and directions: maps.google.com... Contact: 518 861-5627, or via the email address below. Sponsored by: James Connolly Upstate... more
    • - Thu, May 15th -
  • Statewide: Multi-day New York State "Marches for Peace" (Peace / War) - New York citizens will be marching across the state May 8th to 17th to bring support to active duty soldiers and Iraq Veterans Against the War. The marches start from Ithaca, Rochester, and Utica and end at Fort Drum in Watertown on May 17th, where marchers will join Iraq Veterans Against the War for a day long "Spring Festival." From the organizers: "This march will be an act of re-birthing civic duty and responsibility to defend our Constitution and strengthen our resolve to stop the damage this unjust,... more
  • Albany: Panel discussion on book - "The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker" (Labor) - Steven Greenhouse, author and NY Times labor reporter will lead a panel discussion on his new book "The Big Squeeze." He will be joined in a discussion of the American worker by Denis Hughes, President of the NYS AFL-CIO; and Brian O'Shaunessy, Executive Director NYS Labor Religion Coalition. Books will be available for sale and signing and a light lunch will be served. Cost: Free Location: SEIU 1199 155 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210 Map and directions... more
  • Schenectady: Meeting of Schenectady Neighbors for Peace (Peace / War) - The group meeting to plan and implement county wide peace events and actions. The meetings are on the third Thursday of every month. Cost: Free, with "peace donations" accepted. Location: Church Library First United Methodist Church 603 State St Schenectady, NY 12305 (Entrance and parking in back) Map and directions: google.com... Contact: 518 374-2949,... more
  • Troy: Meeting of Troy Neighbors for Peace (Peace / War) - A peace and justice meeting on the third Thursday of each month, with a focus on Rensselaer County. The group plans activities that reach out to students in local schools, maintains a presence for peace activities in the area, and implements efforts to influence the legislative process. As a branch of Upper Hudson Peace Action, members work to end the war in Iraq and prevent future wars, as well as abolish nuclear weapons. "All those interested in peace and justice are welcome." The meetings were previously on second... more
  • Saratoga Springs: General meeting of the Saratoga Peace Alliance (Peace / War) - Saratoga Peace Alliance monthly general meetings are the primary decision making body for SPA and are open to all SPA members. They occur on the third Thursday each month. Location: Saratoga Springs Public Library Putnam Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Computer generated map and directions. maps.google.com... Library's own map and directions. more
  • Mid-Hudson Cable TV: Program on election issues - "Truth in the booth" (Fair Elections) - A public access cable broadcast each Thursdays on Cablevision channel #21; showing various DVDs that cover issues on the integrity of the democratic election process. Covers the towns of Amenia, Beacon, Blooming Grove, Central Valley, Clinton, Cold Spring, Dover, East Fishkill, Fishkill, Harriman, Highland, Highland Mills, Hopewell Junction, Hyde Park, LaGrange, Lloyd, Millbrook, Millerton, Monroe, Northeast, Philipstown, Pine Plains, Plattekill, Poughkeepsie, Staatsburgh, Stanford, Union Vale,... more
    • - Fri, May 16th -
  • Statewide: Multi-day New York State "Marches for Peace" (Peace / War) - New York citizens will be marching across the state May 8th to 17th to bring support to active duty soldiers and Iraq Veterans Against the War. The marches start from Ithaca, Rochester, and Utica and end at Fort Drum in Watertown on May 17th, where marchers will join Iraq Veterans Against the War for a day long "Spring Festival." From the organizers: "This march will be an act of re-birthing civic duty and responsibility to defend our Constitution and strengthen our resolve to stop the damage this unjust,... more
  • Schenectady: Peace vigil (Peace / War) - A regular peace vigil every Friday. Location: Jay Street and Liberty Street Downtown Schenectady, NY 12305 Map and directions: maps.google.com... Contact: Greg Giorgio at 518 861-5627 or via email address below. Sponsored by: Good Friday Coalition
  • Woodstock: Presentation on Palestinian "Nakba" refugees (Human Rights) - A presentation by a former teacher in the Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon who now teaches Arabic language and culture at Marist College. The 1948 Palestinian "Nakba" exodus refers to the refugee flight of Palestinian Arabs during and after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. It is referred to by most Palestinians and Arabs as the Nakba, meaning "disaster", "catastrophe", or "cataclysm." The United Nations (UN) final estimate of the number of Palestinian refugees outside Israel after the 1948 War was placed... more
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    Events, actions, and organizations represented on this site do not necessarily represent the views or methods of the site's editors. ActivistResource.org does not endorse any particular event or organization, but merely provides a venue for the dissemination of information that appears to be activist in nature, and might not be welcome on mass media calendars.