The City of Seattle, Metrocenter YMCA and FUSE Labs Microsoft Research, are working together to get a better understanding of how people between the ages of 14 and 25 use technology for community or political activities with the goal of improving local community web sites such as Puget SoundOff. This questionnaire is completely voluntary. Responses [...]
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Going Beyond Good Intentions: What your Toms say about you
By Sarah Priddy Living in Seattle, we as students have the incredible opportunity of being exposed to global issues on an almost daily basis. When we are not being bombarded with flyers and petitions on Red Square or reading articles via Facebook, we are attending rallies, buying “fair trade,” wearing Toms shoes, and giving our [...]
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 [...]
Suffering, Land Degradation & Disease: the CAFO Legacy
I am sharing this article here because it is related to the past research several youth ( carried out regarding Environmental Justice in Washington State. The author, Helen Reddout, helped OAG and the youth researchers understand the environmental injustice being committed in the Yakima Valley by the Dairy industry – and CAFOs in particular (Concentrated [...]
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 [...]
#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 [...]
May Day at University of Washington Planning Meeting
Event Title & Host May Day at University of Washington Planning Meeting Website http://www.facebook.com/events/256213721139196/ When? Thursday, April 5th – 3:30PM Where? University of Washington – Savery Hall room 137 Why? Anyone who wants to organize around May Day at UW, let’s start! Description This open meeting will help start the discussion of a possible rally [...]
