http://www.hvan.org/ ActivistResource.org Activist Events Calendar. en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:57 -0400 1 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:57 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ActivistResource.org Custom using PHP/MySQL http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11383 General / Misc A fairly radical Sunday meeting hosted by the self-proclaimed Reverend Lance E. Potter, discussing US policies, government secrecy, and potential conspiracies. Subjects include: Police and government corruption and abuse, 9/11 Truth, the US Constitution and the 2nd Amendment, IRS and taxes, and... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11383 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11518 Politics Albany for Obama volunteers make phone calls to let local Obama supporters know about upcoming events. This happens every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00pm-9:00pm, as well as Sundays from 3:00pm-9:00pm, through to November. Location: Albany For Obama 92 Lexington Ave Albany, NY 12201 Map... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11518 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11613 Globalization The topic of this free public meeting will be How will the U.S. elections affect the leftward political trend in Latin America? The speaker will be long-time progressive activist Jack A. Smith, leader in local events promoting solidarity with Latin American, currently the editor of the Hudson Valley... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11613 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11615 Peace / War A conversation on faith and transformative action for a peaceful world - Welcome the walkers on their way to ground zero An interfaith gathering and potluck supper, and a stop to welcome walkers of the Interfaith Peace Walk, which extends from August 28th to September 11, 2008, as they make their... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11615 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11608 General / Misc People of Faith working for Justice in Public Policy, meeting on the second Monday of each month. All are invited to attend. This month: Kathy Manley Steve Downs, attorneys leaders of the Muslim Solidarity Committee, will report back on the case of Yassin Aref and Mohammed Hossain, 2 Muslim... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11608 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10925 Peace / War A vigil for peace, normally held on the first Monday of the month. This month's vigil has been moved a week later to avoid Labor Day. The vigil is located on Hoosick St, one of the busiest corridors in the Capital District. Location: 110 Hoosick St (at 10th St) Troy, NY 12180 Map and directions:... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10925 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11224 Peace / War A weekly peace vigil each Monday, with participants holding signs and making a peaceful presence known. Attendees are asked to bring their own signs. From the organizers: A dedicated group of people have been meeting every Monday during rush hour at the corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11224 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11251 Peace / War Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold a weekly vigil every Monday. From the organizers:: Please join us in taking a stand against the war! Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, your presence helps make a difference. Those of us who regularly attend the vigil enjoy sharing news and community... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11251 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11476 Politics Albany for Obama volunteers make phone calls to let local Obama supporters know about upcoming events. This happens every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00pm-9:00pm, as well as Sundays from 3:00pm-9:00pm, through to November. Location: Albany For Obama 92 Lexington Ave Albany, NY 12201 Map... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11476 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11451 Politics A meeting on the second Monday of each month. The Alliance for Democracy is a national, grassroots organization of individual members and autonomous chapters, founded in 1996. The effort intends to ... end the domination of our economy, our government, our culture, our media and the environment... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11451 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11607 Fair Elections Professor Mark Crispin Miller, professor of media studies at New York University and author of Fooled Again: the Real Case for Election Reform will speak on Election Fraud and the Subversion of Democracy 2000 - 2008. Re-media Election Transparency Coalition will also be presenting information... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11607 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11199 Peace / War A regular meeting of this Albany peace group, occurring the second Monday of each month. All are welcome. From the group's web site: The purpose of Pine Hills Neighbors for Peace is to promote world peace, to work to mobilize our neighbors to work for peace, to work to stop the War in Iraq and... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11199 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11560 Fair Elections Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections (2008, dir David Earnhardt, 81 min, http://UncountedTheMovie.com/ ) A documentary about irregularities and alleged tampering during the 2004 and 2006 elections in the United States. Some issues addressed by this documentary include the vulnerability... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11560 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10869 General / Misc A minister, a rabbi and a priest walk into a radio station... This show addresses issues of progressive spirituality, and airs every Tuesday on 91.3 FM, WVKR, the student-run independent radio station that broadcasts from Vassar College. The show can be heard online via: http://www.wvkr.org ... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10869 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11491 Politics Albany for Obama volunteers make phone calls to let local Obama supporters know about upcoming events. This happens every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00pm-9:00pm, as well as Sundays from 3:00pm-9:00pm, through to November. Location: Albany For Obama 92 Lexington Ave Albany, NY 12201 Map... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11491 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11598 Civil Liberties Troy: Lecture, discussion and book signing by author of new book Slavery by Another Name Douglas A. Blackmon will discuss his new book, Slavery by Another Name, which demonstrates the transformation of slaves to coerced workers from the end of the Civil War to about the start of WWII. From... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11598 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10835 General / Misc A weekly live radio show every Wednesday on WVKR, Vassar College radio, at 91.3 FM. Presentation of socio-political information with a slight satirical bent, featured guests on hot topics of the week, plus local bands live in the studio. Online streaming is available via the web site below.... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10835 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11042 Peace / War A vigil for peace every Wednesday in front of the State Capitol Building. Messages from the organizer: The vigil opposes the US, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; urges dialog, not war, with Iran; supports human rights and international cooperation. Location: In front of State Capitol Building, East... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=11042 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10987 Peace / War A silent, respectful peace vigil every Wednesday. From the organizers: Please join your neighbors to support bringing the troops home and ending this war. The vigil location is wheelchair accessible. Location: Across from the new Schodack Town Hall, in front of Schodack Plaza Columbia Turnpike... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10987 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400 http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10897 Peace / War One-hour vigil for peace every Wednesday. All are welcome. Local high school students often attend. Location: Main light in the middle of town At the corner of Montgomery (Mill St / Rt 9) and Market St (Rt 308) Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Map and directions at: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Mill+St+and+E+Market+St,+Rhinebeck,+NY... http://www.hvan.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=10897 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:58 -0400