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Amnesty International Presents "Torturing Democracy"

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:57:15 -0500

Start: 11/04/2009 - 19:00

End: 11/04/2009 - 19:00

Local Amnesty International activists will present a screening of the acclaimed documentary "Torturing Democracy" at the Oak Street Cinema on Nov 4th at 7 pm. Discussion to follow the film.

"Torturing Democracy" relies on the documentary record to connect the dots in an investigation of harsh interrogations of prisoners in U.S. custody - and points straight to the top. Timely and powerful, at its heart the film is about the rule of law - and how the government pushed it aside despite the fierce resistance of many on the inside.

Palestinian Omar Barghouti Talk & Debate @ Cowles, U of M West Bank

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:29:23 -0500

Start: 11/04/2009 - 19:00

End: 11/04/2009 - 19:00

from Teachers Against Occupation (TAO):

Please join us for a presentation followed by open discussion and debate

*Debating Academic Boycott: A Quest for Justice in Palestine *

Omar Barghouti

7:00-8:30 pm
Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey Institute
West Bank, University of Minnesota
301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis

(parking available in 21st ave or 19th ave ramps)

BREAKING THE SIEGE OF GAZA with CYNTHIA MCKINNEY

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:57:00 -0500

Start: 11/06/2009 - 19:00

End: 11/06/2009 - 19:00

Hear former Congresswoman and presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney tell the story of her three valiant attempts and final success at entering Gaza to show solidarity and provide humanitarian aid to its besieged people.

Friday, November 6, 7:00pm
Walker Methodist Church
3104 16th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Potluck & Politics with the Anti-War Committee

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:40:24 -0500

Start: 11/07/2009 - 06:00

End: 11/07/2009 - 06:00

@ May Day Books, 301 Cedar Ave. S. Minneapolis, 6:00 pm

Join us for a laid-back discussion of what's next for the anti-war movement.
Bringing a dish to share is appreciated but not required. Hope you can join us!

Kids welcome.

IWW Twin Cities Grand Opening Party

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:31:34 -0500

Start: 11/07/2009 - 19:00

End: 11/07/2009 - 19:00

Join the Twin Cities Branch of the IWW to celebrate the grand opening of our new office in the Grain Belt Brewery Bottling House in Northeast Minneapolis.

Anti-Torture Rally Outside Condoleezza Rice Speech

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:21:47 -0400

Start: 11/08/2009 - 17:15

End: 11/08/2009 - 18:15

Please come participate in this protest of prima facie war criminal Condoleezza Rice who willfully and deceitfully sold Bush's war on Iraq by fear mongering about “mushroom clouds” and who also OK'd going “to the dark side” of illegal torture.

Picket RNC 8 Lead Prosecutor Susan Gaertner in St. Peter

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:35:30 -0500

Start: 11/09/2009 - 16:45

End: 11/09/2009 - 16:45

Susan Gaertner–the prosecutor with the power to drop the charges on the RNC 8–must be betting on out-state support to save her struggling campaign for Governor.

Eyes on the Fries: Organizing in Fast Food

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:28:01 -0500

Start: 11/10/2009 - 19:00

End: 11/10/2009 - 19:00

Come see an amazing short movie about young workers organizing in the fast food industry and join a discussion led by local IWW organizers in fast food.

When? Tuesday November 10th, 7pm

Where? MCTC L-3000 (library building) 1501 Hennepin Ave, Mpls

How do you change the face of the labor movement? Grassroots organizing, based in rank and file control and direct action. Want to know more? Contact twincities@iww.org.

Israel’s Palestinian Prisoners - America’s Other Guantanamo

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:52:29 -0400

Start: 11/11/2009 - 07:00

End: 11/11/2009 - 07:00

The $3 billion dollars of annual U.S. aid to Israel helps fund Israeli prisons and detention centers where 8,100 Palestinian prisoners — including 60 women, 390 children, and 550 administrative detainees held without charge — are imprisoned in substandard conditions and subject to torture.

Minisota Makoce: Occupied Territory with Waziyatawin

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:54:36 -0500

Start: 11/12/2009 - 17:30

End: 11/12/2009 - 17:30

MINISOTA MAKOCE: OCCUPIED TERRITORY with Waziyatawin

BOOK SIGNING AND PARTY WITH MARV DAVIDOV

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:40:02 -0400

Start: 11/14/2009 - 18:00

End: 11/14/2009 - 18:00

Join Marv Davidov on 14 November 2009 for a party and book signing in celebration of his autobiography You Can't Do That: Marv Davidov Non-Violent Revolutionary. The party will begin at 6pm and take place at 2615 Park Avenue South in Minneapolis. Please bring a bottle of wine if you want to. RSVP with Bob Kolstad at 612.721.3425. We hope to see you then!

MIDWEST REGIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE 2009

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:52:45 -0400

Start: 11/14/2009 - 20:50

End: 11/15/2009 - 20:50

MIDWEST REGIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE 2009

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:53:37 -0400

Start: 11/14/2009 - 20:50

End: 11/15/2009 - 20:50

MIDWEST REGIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE 2009

Food Not Bombs 30th Anniversary Presentation by Keith McHenry

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:22:38 -0500

Start: 11/16/2009 - 19:00

End: 11/16/2009 - 19:00

THE FOOD NOT BOMBS 30TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION
Monday, November 16th, 7:00pm

Walker Church
3104 16th Ave. S.

16th Annual Turkey-Free Thanksgiving

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:06:59 -0400

Start: 11/22/2009 - 06:00

End: 11/22/2009 - 06:00

Sunday, November 22, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Lake Harriet United Methodist Church 4901 Chowen Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN 55410

Mark your calendars now to enjoy delicious food and great company. Co-sponsored by EarthSave Twin Cities, ARC, and Alliance for Sustainability. Everyone is welcome! You don't need to be vegetarian/vegan to attend.

End the Fed Rally

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:13:23 -0400

Start: 11/22/2009 - 11:30

End: 11/22/2009 - 13:30

March at 11:30 AM (starting in Downtown Mpls)
Rally at 12:30 PM (outside Fed. Reserve)
More details to come soon...but please mark your calendar for the third nationwide rally to End the Fed on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 - exactly one year after our first nationwide rally!

If you want to get involved or have any ideas please send them to: endthefedmpls@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @endthefedmpls