 |
 |
The WTO is still at large!! Some of you might be interested in this. Does anyone know of any similar events going on UK, Europe, elsewhere???? David ------------------------------------------------------- No-WTO Please feeel free to forward to those interested in N30 anniversary events to be held in Seattle, WA. best, melissa **SUN OCT 29, 4 - 7 p.m., at CAN, 115 Prefontaine Pl S, just south of 3rd & Yesler; Mailing Party volunteers needed to help get the word out about filing Claims for Damages against Seattle for their RESPONSE TO WTO PROTESTS; help spread the word about this one strategy to stem the tide of increased repression against activists speaking out; the strategy is to get every person who was wronged by the city of Seattle during WTO protests to fill out a simple 1 page form that asks the city for damages; each case will be different and thus separate, but plan is to file the forms en masse during the N30 anniversary week, on Fri Dec 1, 11 a.m. and follow-up as smaller groups/blocks; with this mass filing strategy, along with a small number of court cases, we want to put some teeth in the findings that people's rights were taken away; a few people have filed lawsuits against the city for things ranging from having an arm broken to having protest materials (buttons, signs and such) taken away; so far in every case the city has offered to settle (ranging so far from $2500-$10,000 apiece); we need more people to hold the city accountable; get folks who were tear-gassed, shot at, hurt or intimidated from expressing themselves freely to fill out a claim; Come down and help, and find out more; info 206- 632-1656 or (coming soon) http://www.seattlecan.org *THURS NOV 2, 7 p.m., at 911 Media Arts Center, 117 Yale Ave. N; “This is What Democracy Looks Like” captures the real story of what happened in the streets of Seattle during the 1999 WTO PROTESTS. This is not just a film, it is a mobilizing tool made by the movement as much as it is about the movement; Screening followed by panel discussion on human rights and public protests; plays with “Breaking the Bank: A Challenge to the IMF and World Bank,”; Seattle HUMAN RIGHTS FILM Festival ; $5 at the door, Full passes $30 for Nov 1 - 5 festival; info 206-622-2741 or [log in to unmask] or http://www.amnestyusa.org/shrff2000 **SUN NOV 5, 2:30 p.m.; at Columbian Library, corner of Rainier Ave. S and Alaska St; in preparation for the one year anniversary N30 mobilization, the NO TO WTO/ Seattle International People's Assembly will have a meeting; info Ace Saturay, Convenor, No to WTO People's Assembly, 206- 763-9611 **SUN NOV 12, 5:30 p.m., at Community Action Network, 115 Prefontaine near 3rd & Yesler; a community meeting to coordinate events around the ANNIVERSARY OF THE WTO PROTESTS; three previous meetings have included members of Independent Media Center, King County Labor Council, Community Coalition for Environmental Justice, Community Action Network, People’s Assembly, and many others **MON NOV 13, 7:30 - 10, p.m., at Seattle University Law School, room 105 [note change of time & location], driving directions http://www.law.seattleu.edu; meeting to help plan or advice session for people considering participating in a mass filing of claims by anyone who was TEARGASSED, BEATEN, DENIED FREE SPEECH, intimidated, denied access to the "no protest zone" or otherwise mistreated during the WTO, info Community Action Network 206-632-1656 **MON NOV 20, 7:30 - 10, p.m., at Seattle University Law School, room 105 [note change of time & location], driving directions http://www.law.seattleu.edu; meeting to help plan or advice session for people considering participating in a mass filing of claims by anyone who was TEARGASSED, BEATEN, DENIED FREE SPEECH, intimidated, denied access to the "no protest zone" or otherwise mistreated during the WTO, info Community Action Network 206-632-1656 *TUES NOV 21, 6 p.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, 124 21st at Fir; the People's Coalition for Justice will hold a Community Meeting, Please join us to find out about our November Week of Action and other events, working for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY; food provided, info Delila Leber [log in to unmask] or 206-587-4009 x115 or Dustin Washington 206-632-0500 x14, or Dick Burton 206-587-2916 **SUN NOV. 26, 7 and 9 p.m., at Broadway Performance Hall, northwest corner of intersection Broadway at Pine; The Seattle Independent Media Center presents "This is What Democracy Looks Like!" a documentary film on the 1999 DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST WTO and educational programs in Seattle by the Independent Media Center and Big Noise Films; Tickets at the door $7-20 sliding scale, info [log in to unmask] or 206-262-0721 *TUES NOV 28, tentative date, a WTO PROTEST ANNIVERSARY event, Jam for Justice show, perhaps at tent city to commemerate the sweep of the homelesss during the WTO and to raise funds for a large tent for the homeless at tent city *TUES NOV 28, time and place to be announced; a WTO PROTEST ANNIVERSARY event, Your Mother's Army plans a media teach-in, stressing peaceful and non-violent action *WEDS NOV 29, at Town Hall, 8th and Seneca; a WTO PROTEST ANNIVERSARY event, Jubilee2000 and the People's Assembly are planning a gathering on the international day of solidarity, with film, music, an open mike and speaker Dennis Brutus; they are planning on joining the larger march that is to take place on Nov 30. They were denied a permit to march during the WTO; info Ace [log in to unmask] (possibly superceded by next event?) **WEDS NOV 29, 6 -10 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 811 5th Ave at Columbia; a WTO PROTEST ANNIVERSARY EVENT, The People’s Assembly and Jubilee 2000 are planning a night of solidarity, Photo Exhibits and Organization Tables; Refreshments and Open Mic; Film Showing; Featuring Speakers from Africa, Asia, Central and South America; this night of celebration and education will emphasize participation in the march and rally led by the labor unions on November 30 at 5 p.m. **WEDS NOV 29, 6 p.m., at Seattle University, Piggot Bldg room 103 [note new location]; meeting to help plan or advice session for people considering participating in a mass filing of claims by anyone who was TEARGASSED, BEATEN, DENIED FREE SPEECH, intimidated, denied access to the "no protest zone" or otherwise mistreated during the WTO, info Community Action Network 206-632-1656 *THURS NOV 30, at the Showbox; a WTO PROTEST ANNIVERSARY event, The Independent Media Center and Jam for Justice will be putting on a show, most likely an all ages event with 3 or 4 music acts with possible speakers with emphasis on the celebration of creativity, expression, and unity as ot relates to the future of the movement; tables for education and outreach *THURS NOV 30, a WTO PROTEST ANNIVERSARY event, The Independent Media Center will show the film, "This is what Democracy Lookes Like" *THURS NOV 30, 2:30 p.m., at the south square, Seattle Central Community College; a WTO PROTEST ANNIVERSARY event, Students are planning a street party, live music or DJ's and food **THURS NOV 30, assemble 2:30 p.m., at 4th and Jackson St; the No to WTO/ Seattle International People's Assembly will have is calling all friends and allies and individuals who donated their energy during the N30 Seattle International People's Assembly March/Rally to Commemorate the Battle of Seattle! Reclaim Our Street! Reclaim Our Future! Continue our RESISTANCE AGAINST WTO and IMF/WB! Expose and Oppose Imperialist Globalization! Join the N30 March/Rally at Westlake Mall Downtown; info Ace Saturay, Convenor, No to WTO People's Assembly, 206-763-9611 *THURS NOV 30, around 5 p.m., at Westlake Center; a WTO PROTEST ANNIVERSARY event, The King County Labor Council is organizing a march, NOT JUST A LABOR MARCH but a march to encompass all groups opposed to the WTO and interested in social justice; KCLC is looking for input on putting on the march and what we can do next to advance the movement; info Verlene Wilder 206-441-8510 *THURS NOV 30, around 5:30 p.m., at Westlake Park; a WTO PROTEST ANNIVERSARY event, potluck organized by the fine radicals of Your Mother's Army with a possible surprise visit by the Raging Grannies. Bring food, Your Mother's Army wants to stress peaceful and non-violent action **THURS NOV 30, 6 - 9 p.m., in front of Seattle Central Community College; Seattle Chat Club will hold a WTO REMEMBERANCE - Candlelight Gathering; Light a candle and gather in solidarity of remembering the SPARK OF DEMOCRACY that happened on these streets - lest we forget **FRI DEC 1, 11 a.m., WTO ANNIVERSARY RALLY and short march, details later **FRI DEC 1, 11 a.m., WTO ANNIVERSARY event, a mass filing of claims by anyone who was TEARGASSED, BEATEN, DENIED FREE SPEECH, intimidated, denied access to the "no protest zone" or otherwise mistreated during the WTO, the strategy is to get every person who was wronged by the city of Seattle during WTO protests to fill out a simple 1 page form that asks the city for damages; each case will be different and thus separate, but plan is to file the forms en masse during the N30 anniversary week, and follow-up as smaller groups/blocks; with this mass filing strategy, along with a small number of court cases, we want to put some teeth in the findings that people's rights were taken away; a few people have filed lawsuits against the city for things ranging from having an arm broken to having protest materials (buttons, signs and such) taken away; so far in every case the city has offered to settle (ranging so far from $2500-$10,000 apiece); we need more people to hold the city accountable; get folks who were tear-gassed, shot at, hurt or intimidated from expressing themselves freely to fill out a claim; info Community Action Network 206-632-1656 or (coming soon) http://www.seattlecan.org **SAT DEC 2, tentative time and place: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., at Seattle Central Community College; all-day TEACH-IN ON GLOBALIZATION, for the anniversary week of the WTO protests: what’s happened in the last year, and what’s coming up in the future "Taking Back the Power: A teach-in on local and global movements for justice"; info Jeremy Simer 206-352-6463 or [log in to unmask] **SAT DEC 2, 10 a.m. - evening, at Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st Street, east on NE 45th past University Village, right on Mary Gates Drive to 41st; Global People’s Assembly holds a WTO ANNIVERSARY EVENT focusing on dialogue around the question: What are the challenges and opportunities for uniting global civil society into a powerful network giving voice to the people? 10 a.m: Opening, with music, meditation and a short introduction to the Global People’s Assembly by Dr. Lucille Green of San Franciso; 10:30-11:15: Tom Atlee, founder of the Co-Intelligence Institute, will brief us on "Democratic processes from across the globe that raise the people’s voice in non-violent ways."; 11:15: The Open Space Marketplace begins, where anyone who has an idea to share, or a topic of interest, can put it out to the gathering; 12:15: Bring your own lunch, drinks and snacks provided; 1:15-4:15 Open Space Sessions; 4:30: Sharing: Open Space Learnings and Closing Circle; 6:00: Community Dinner and Tableaux, provided by Chef Tom French, Founder of the Bountiful Table; 8:00: Special Guest Speaker Rabbi Michael Lerner, Founding Editor of Tikkun Magazine and author of Spirit Matters and The Politics of Meaning, $10 for day program, $10 for dinner and evening program, RSVP and reserve dinner to [log in to unmask] or 206-721-5672, info on Global People’s Assembly http://www.ourvoices.org MON DEC 4, and subsequent 1st Mondays, call to confirm and for time, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Library, 1245 10th Ave E; GLOBAL ECONOMY Working Group to study and educate others on impact of IMF, WTO, World Bank on people’s lives and the environment; info Mary Margaret Pruitt 206-382-3785 -- "The uprising of the soul will replace the reformer with the rebel, the negotiator with the defender of justice, the prevaricator with the honest citizen, the diplomat with the radical." -- Sam Smith (Why Bother? -- The Unbook (http://prorev.com/unbook.htm) ______________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, write to [log in to unmask] Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/links/joinlb --- End Forwarded Message --- ---------------------- [log in to unmask] D.J. McKnight Room 107 Department of Geography Roxby Building University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX (0151) 794 6422 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%