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| Poughkeepsie: "Activist Radio" on WVKR 91.3 FM
(General / Misc) - "Activist Radio" with Fred Nagel and Gary Kenton, every Thursday on WVKR: 91.3 FM, Vassar College Radio.
Topics include the history of social struggle, activist songs, and media commentary.
On Air Calls: 845 437-7178.
Internet streaming and podcasts of these programs are available at the web site below, which also has past shows for download and listening.
Contact: Fred Nagel at the below email address, or 845 876-7906
Sponsored by: Dutchess Greens, Dutchess Peace. |
| Bronx: Weekly march "Demanding Justice" for 18 year old Ramarley Graham killed by NYPD
(Crime / Punishment) - "Demanding Justice For Ramarley Graham"
A march every Thursday evening to bring attention the police shooting death of Ramarley Graham, an unarmed 18-year-old who was killed in his grandmother's Bronx apartment. The march will be repeated for 18 Thursdays until July 19th, representing the age of Graham at his death.
NYPD officer Richard Haste, 30, entered Graham's grandmother's apartment and shot him in the chest while he attempted to flush a bag of marijuana down... more |
| - Fri, May 18th - |
| Chicago, IL: "Counter Summit for Peace and Economic Justice" during NATO conference, with local transport
(Peace / War) - While NATO meets in Chicago, peace and justice activists will gather at the Counter-Summit for Peace and Justice from May 18 to 19 to plan an alternative path towards a world free of war, want, and occupations.
Complete information and registration at http://www.natofreefuture.org or via contact methods below.
A protest against the two-day NATO Summit Meeting taking place in Chicago.
The action begins... more |
| New Paltz: Documentary - "What If Cannabis Cured Cancer?"
(Health / Care) - "What If Cannabis Cured Cancer?" (2010, dir Len Richmond, 60 mins, facebook.com... )
This documentary discusses what it says to be "...the truth about this ancient medicine, as world renowned scientists explain and illustrate their truly mind-blowing discoveries."
"A hugely important film." --Julie Holland, M.D. NYU School of Medicine
Cost: Free.
Location:
Elting... more |
| - Sat, May 19th - |
| Chicago, IL: "Counter Summit for Peace and Economic Justice" during NATO conference, with local transport
(Peace / War) - While NATO meets in Chicago, peace and justice activists will gather at the Counter-Summit for Peace and Justice from May 18 to 19 to plan an alternative path towards a world free of war, want, and occupations.
Complete information and registration at http://www.natofreefuture.org or via contact methods below.
A protest against the two-day NATO Summit Meeting taking place in Chicago.
The action begins... more |
| Cobleskill: Vigil for peace
(Peace / War) - A weekly vigil for peace every Saturday "until the war ends."
Location:
Corner of Main and Union Streets
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518 287-1771 or via email below.
Sponsored by: Peacemakers of Schoharie County. |
| Montgomery: "Earth and Water Festival"
(Environment) - "The Fifth Annual Earth and Water Festival"
This family-oriented festival offers an opportunity to meet a variety of Hudson Valley's environmentally concerned businesses, groups, and more.
There will be food, entertainment, a green exposition, children's games and crafts, workshops and more.
Performers include Arm-of-the-Sea Theater, Maxwell Kofi Donkor, and Snakeman Snake Show.
Cost: Free.
Location:
Thomas Bull Memorial Park
211 State Route 416
Montgomery, NY 12549
Map and directions:
more |
| Chatham: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A weekly Saturday vigil to protest the wars the U.S. is waging against Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The group also wants the Bush Administration to be prosecuted for war crimes.
From the organizers: "We advocate non-violent solutions to the world's problems and support human rights everywhere."
Location:
Chatham Green (next to the railroad station)
5 Depot Square
Chatham, NY 12307
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518... more |
| Saratoga Springs: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A peace vigil every Saturday in front of the Post Office.
From the organizer: "Please keep the crosswalks clear and be the peace you want in the world. Many among us will be making signs with positive messages reflecting our hopes or our concerns for the future. Our goal is to: Support the United Nations in promoting peace; Encourage people to consider effective alternatives to war; Empower people to express their views to their elected officials."
Location:
Outside the Post Office
Broadway and Church Street
Saratoga... more |
| Hudson: Peace and justice gathering
(Peace / War) - "Gathering for Peace, Justice and a Reverence for Life"
This group has been meeting every Saturday since 9/11.
From the organizers: "We gather in vigil for all victims around the world and engage in dialogue around Peace and Justice issues. As people struggle to improve their lives, freedom will overcome oppression."
All are welcome, including performing musicians.
Location:
7th Street Park
7th St and Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
Map and directions:
more |
| - Sun, May 20th - |
| Garrison: Author of book "The End of War"
(Peace / War) - A talk with author John Horgan about his book, "The End of War", which challenges the notion that humans are hard wired for war. "If the state of war is one we create, how can we transform our society toward peace?"
A short video of the author talking on the subject at youtube.com...
Cost: Free, but donations welcome.
Location:
Meeting Room
Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 (200 ft East of Rt 9D)
Garrison, NY 10524
Map... more |
| - Mon, May 21st - |
| Delmar: Weekly peace vigil
(Peace / War) - Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold a weekly vigil 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: "Occupy the Word" poetry / prose open mic
(Corporate Power) - "The Saint Poem Reading Series: Occupy the Word - The Original Event at the UAG"
A writer/poet open mic held every 3rd Monday, identifying with the current Occupy movement. Sign-up is at 7:30pm and the first performer starts at 8:00pm. Musicians are also welcome.
The series was originally slated to begin in December.
From the organizer: "Support the Albany poetry scene. Support the Upstate Artists Guild, and most importantly... Support Change!"
Hosted by Poet R.M. Engelhardt - more |
| Capital Region Energy Forum meeting, with speaker Congressman Paul Tonko on federal energy policy
(Energy) - Congressman Paul Tonko will be asked to share his vision of the role of government in the transition to a more sustainable energy future. Visit the main web link below for more details on what will be presented as they become available.
Speaker bio from the organizers: "Paul Tonko is the U.S. Representative for New York's 21st congressional district, which includes most of the New York Capital District. He previously represented the 105th District in the New York Assembly... more |
| - Tue, May 22nd - |
| Albany: March and rally to parole board
(Crime / Punishment) - "Let My People Go!"
A march and rally to demand fair parole policies, and an end to what the organizers say abusive parole denials.
Organizer's demands of the Parole Board:
Stop repeated "resentencing" based on original crime
Release people who are no danger to the community
Stop acting above the law as judge, jury, and jailer
Release older long-termers who have served past their time
Stop denials based on revenge instead of rehabilitation
Release our loved ones who have paid their debt to society
Justice... more |
| NYC: Environmentalist Bill McKibben on the Occupy Wall Street movement
(Environment) - "Wall Street Dialogues: Environmentalist Bill McKibben speaks on 'Tackling the Moral and Ethical Issues Raised by the Occupy Wall Street Movement'"
McKibben is the author of a dozen books about the environment, beginning with 1989's "The End of Nature" which is regarded as the first book for a general audience on climate change. He is a founder of the grassroots climate campaign http://350.org, which has coordinated 15,000 rallies in 189 countries... more |
| - Wed, May 23rd - |
| Albany: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A vigil for peace every Wednesday in front of the State Capitol Building. Prior to May 2011, the vigil started at noon.
Messages from the organizer: "The vigil opposes the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; urges dialog, not war, with Iran; supports human rights and international cooperation."
Location:
In front of State Capitol Building, East side
Eagle St and State St
Albany, NY 12210
Map and directions at:
more |
| 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.
During the summer months of Daylight Saving Time, the vigil is from 4:30pm-5:30pm. During the winter months and Standard Time, the vigil is from 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Location:
Across from the new Schodack Town Hall, in front of Schodack Plaza
265 Schuurman Road (at Columbia Turnpike/US9/US20)
Schodack / Castleton... more |
| Rhinebeck: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A one-hour vigil for peace every Wednesday.
All are welcome. Local high school students often attend.
Location:
Main light in the middle of town
At the corner of Montgomery (Mill St / Rt 9) and Market St (Rt 308)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Map and directions at:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 876-7906 or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Red Hook for Peace and Justice, and Dutchess Peace. |
| Poughkeepsie: Discussion series on the book "The New Jim Crow ", on the mass incarceration of black men
(Race Issues) - "The New Jim Crow: Lecture Series and Community Read on Issues of Race and Imprisonment in the United States."
This part of the discussion series is called "Arresting the New Jim Crow: Taking Action Here", by Manna-Jo Green, Community Advocate, Jobs Not Jails; and Ann Perry, Poughkeepsie Common Councilwoman, 5th Ward.
The discussion series is around the issues brought-up in Michelle Alexander's controversial 2010 book "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration... more |
| Wappingers Falls: Cable TV program on factory farming
(Animal Rights) - "Undercover TV"
A series on agriculture, food, and animal cruelty; broadcasting on Wappingers Falls Cablevision channel 21, every Wednesday from 10:00pm-10:30pm.
The weekly broadcasts are showings of DVDs about the meat industry, from treatment of animals to the food on our plates, with possible pieces on the fur industry. Most are filmed by undercover video cameras from across the US.
Each show lists film credits, in case viewers want to get in touch with the producers.
Warning: Most videos... more |
| - Thu, May 24th - |
| Albany: Meeting of Labor-Religion Coalition of the Capital District
(Labor) - The steering committee meeting of the Labor-Religion Coalition of the Capital Distict, welcoming social and economic justice activists. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the odd-numbered months of Jan, March, May, July, Sept, and November.
Agenda often includes issues involving sweatshops, fair trade, outreach to faith communities, public education in support of solidarity with labor.
Cost: Free.
Location:
PEF Regional Headquarters
1168-70 Troy-Schenectady Road
Albany, NY... more |
| Poughkeepsie: "Activist Radio" on WVKR 91.3 FM
(General / Misc) - "Activist Radio" with Fred Nagel and Gary Kenton, every Thursday on WVKR: 91.3 FM, Vassar College Radio.
Topics include the history of social struggle, activist songs, and media commentary.
On Air Calls: 845 437-7178.
Internet streaming and podcasts of these programs are available at the web site below, which also has past shows for download and listening.
Contact: Fred Nagel at the below email address, or 845 876-7906
Sponsored by: Dutchess Greens, Dutchess Peace. |
| Bronx: Weekly march "Demanding Justice" for 18 year old Ramarley Graham killed by NYPD
(Crime / Punishment) - "Demanding Justice For Ramarley Graham"
A march every Thursday evening to bring attention the police shooting death of Ramarley Graham, an unarmed 18-year-old who was killed in his grandmother's Bronx apartment. The march will be repeated for 18 Thursdays until July 19th, representing the age of Graham at his death.
NYPD officer Richard Haste, 30, entered Graham's grandmother's apartment and shot him in the chest while he attempted to flush a bag of marijuana down... more |
| Woodstock: Meeting of "Middle East Crisis Response"
(General / Misc) - The Middle East Crisis Response is a group of Hudson Valley residents joined in protest against policies of Israel and the United States.
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
Location:
Woodstock Public Library
5 Library Ln
Woodstock, NY 12498
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 876-7906, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response. |
| NYC: Author discusses book - "Invisibility is an Unnatural Disaster: Reflections of an Asian American Woman"
(Gender / Sexuality) - This event is in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
This special Radical Women meeting will feature an open discussion of this title work by feminist activist and author Mitsuye Yamada. The essay reflects the double invisibility based on being both Asian and a woman. A survivor of the U.S. internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, Yamada "...makes a powerful statement on the intersections of race, gender, and national identity."
A... more |
| - Sat, May 26th - |
| Mid-Hudson Valley: 22 mile walk "Wall Street to Main Street"
(Human Rights) - "Wall Street to Main Street - We Will Not Be Silent"
A twenty two mile walk from the Woodstock Village Green to the Occupy Main St encampment in Catskill. The walk is intended to raise money for WGXC Community Radio, and the Greene County Council on the Arts. Participants will solicit pledges for every mile they walk.
The walkers leave Woodstock at 8:00am (where well-wishers will also gather) , make a stop in Saugerties, and then finish in Catskill some time around 6:00pm. There will be a Community... more |
| Cobleskill: Vigil for peace
(Peace / War) - A weekly vigil for peace every Saturday "until the war ends."
Location:
Corner of Main and Union Streets
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518 287-1771 or via email below.
Sponsored by: Peacemakers of Schoharie County. |
| Chatham: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A weekly Saturday vigil to protest the wars the U.S. is waging against Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The group also wants the Bush Administration to be prosecuted for war crimes.
From the organizers: "We advocate non-violent solutions to the world's problems and support human rights everywhere."
Location:
Chatham Green (next to the railroad station)
5 Depot Square
Chatham, NY 12307
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518... more |
| Saratoga Springs: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A peace vigil every Saturday in front of the Post Office.
From the organizer: "Please keep the crosswalks clear and be the peace you want in the world. Many among us will be making signs with positive messages reflecting our hopes or our concerns for the future. Our goal is to: Support the United Nations in promoting peace; Encourage people to consider effective alternatives to war; Empower people to express their views to their elected officials."
Location:
Outside the Post Office
Broadway and Church Street
Saratoga... more |
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