Event Title & Host The Hoodie & the Hijab: How Institutionalized Racism Fuels Hate Crimes Website http://www.pugetsoundsocialists.org/?event=seattle-city-branch-meeting-topic-tba-2012-04-12 When? Thursday, April 5, 7pm Where? The Summit, 420 E Pike (enter on Summit between Pike & Pine) Why? Discuss the societal roots of racist violence and how we can take these tragic killings as a call to [...]
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Food Traceability is Reaching Consumers
The topic of food safety hits the national airways every time there’s a major product recall or an unsafe practice is revealed. Recently, it’s “pink slime” that’s the hot food subject right now. Every time these stories hit the national media, I’m reminded of something: consumers don’t know enough about where their food comes from [...]
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Writing Ideas for You(th)
Quarterly Theme, Spring 2012: States & Government 1. Taxes & the Public Good? Explain who you think the general public is, and whether taxes exist to serve your definition of the general public. Login Now & Start Writing 2. Iran, Israel, the United States, & Democracy in the Middle East Given the recent developments with Iran, [...]
Musings on the T-Shirt
We associate many things with aging. Now, I could hardly call myself aging at the age of 23, but as I grow older I am amazed by the figurative “waking up” that occurs in each new moment, each new day, each new year. I grew up in the very comfortable nest of my upper middle class [...]
Native American Flute Performance at Duwamish Longhouse
Event Title & Host Native American Flute Performance at Duwamish Longhouse Website http://www.westseattleherald.com/2012/03/01/news/three-free-events-duwamish-longhouse-weekend When? March 4, 2pm – 3pm Where? Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center 4705 W. Marginal Way S.W. Seattle, WA 98106 Why? Experience Original Seattle Culture Description Native American Flute. Paul “Cheoketen” Wagner introduces his new album, reception includes performance of selections from [...]
U.S. Food Distribution is Headed Toward a Regional Approach
I’ve been covering the food distribution market over at Software Advice for the last year, and one thing that’s perplexed me is the insistance of U.S. food distributors to stick to a centralized approach to distribution. While a centralized approach to food distribution does offer economies of scale, it has negative impacts on the quality [...]
ASUW’S 11th Annual Vagina Monologues
Event Title & Host ASUW’S 11th Annual Vagina Monologues Website https://www.facebook.com/events/213845608702656/ When? Feb. 16th – Feb. 18th, 7 PM. Where? Kane 130, UW Campus Why? To spark radical dialogue about vaginas and female-identified humans! Description The ASUW Women’s Action Commission is proud to announce the 11th Annual ASUW “Vagina Monologues” production!Thursday, February 16th at [...]
An Evening of Radical Poetry with Activist/Occupier/Educator Jared Paul
Event Title & Host An Evening of Radical Poetry with Activist/Occupier/Educator Jared Paul Website http://www.facebook.com/events/149415348511435/ When? Friday 2/17 7pm Where? Parnassus Cafe in the Basement of the Art Building Why? Jared Paul is brilliant and inspiring, you will not want to miss this! Description After 3 months of living in People’s Park and organizing against [...]
Secret Sushi Cafe & Poetry Slam, at the Wildcat
Event Title & Host Secret Sushi Cafe & Poetry Slam, at the Wildcat Website https://www.facebook.com/events/206837239413839/ When? Saturday 2/11/12 Where? The Wildcat, 23rd and Union Why? Sushi, Slams, & Solidarity are all beautiful things. Description Welcome to our yummy SECRET SUSHI CAFE and POETRY SLAM! on Saturday at the Wildcat! Requested donations: $7-$10 A group of [...]
