“You cannot have free speech if you can be punished for what you say.” Whether you are an activist, a whistle-blower, a warrior, or another information-seeking human being who believes in free expression, at some point you will feel the need to protect your privacy. Governments and businesses ARE watching you. You should assume that [...]
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UW College Greens
Event Title & Host UW College Greens Website https://www.facebook.com/events/282490471838981/ When? Thursday, May 10th, 5:30pm Where? Savery 260, UW Seattle Campus Why? To discuss social activism in Seattle and on the UW campus. Description The UW College Greens, a campus RSO committed to environmental and social justice, is holding a screening of This Is What [...]
Those Windows were Broken in the Past
“Every society has the criminals it deserves” -Emma Goldman When I heard the first deep sigh of a slashed tire, and the first scream of breaking glass on May Day, I didn’t flinch. Property being the holy grail of our current society, one might expect a more visceral reaction. Furthermore, I was raised in a [...]
media for everyone, the revolution has begun!
A perception exists in American society, that College is just one more rung on the ladder — the rung after high school, and before our entry into the working world. This perception, in addition to being untenable in the current economic climate, doesn’t allow for nuanced self-expression or critical thought. Every day, we are bombarded [...]
Cinema Politica Seattle
Event Title & Host Cinema Politica Seattle Website http://www.cinemapolitica.org/screening/seattle/dive-living-americas-waste When? Wednesday May 2nd at 6pm Where? The Vera Project, Seattle Center Why? Check out a growing community of folks interested in documentary films and connecting art with action Description Hello Seattle! Welcome to the Cinema Politica Community. Thanks to those of you who made it [...]
One Million Bones and Students Rebuild
Event Title & Host One Million Bones and Students Rebuild (Contact: Lis Stevens, Email: Lis@studentsrebuild.org, Phone: 206.275.2048, ext. 117) Website http://www.studentsrebuild.org/apathforward When? Anytime up through February 2013 Where? Anywhere! Why? Make a bone to symbolize our shared human connection to people across the world. Make a bone to generate a donation to help them. Make [...]
#ReGENERATION
SIFF has reserved 50 free tickets for the OAG community to a screening of the up and coming film, #ReGENERATION! You and a friend are invited to an extra special “word of mouth” screening of #ReGENERATION. Where? SIFF Cinema Uptown - 511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA When? Tuesday, April 24th, 7pm Winner SIFF 2010 Youth Jury Award [...]
BREAK THE SILENCE: Open Mic hosted by Students Organizing for LGBTQ Equality (SOLE)
Event Title & Host BREAK THE SILENCE: Open Mic hosted by Students Organizing for LGBTQ Equality (SOLE) Website http://www.facebook.com/events/273957099359594/ When? Friday April 20th, 6:30PM Where? University of Washington Savery Hall Room 246 Why? Spoken word, poetry, and song will be utilized to generate discussion on the issues faced by the queer community caused by homophobia [...]
Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx – Public Forum
Event Title & Host Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx – Public Forum Website http://www.facebook.com/events/432276783465754/ When? Thursday, April 26th – 4:30PM-6:00PM Where? University of Washington – Thomson Hall room 135 Why? Revolution is Necessary Description Over a hundred years ago, Karl Marx championed the struggles of a downtrodden working class against their capitalist masters and argued [...]
