tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40425992024-03-13T13:10:38.807-04:00<p>DC Metro Action is a listing of local actions, volunteer opportunities,<Br>and the occasional rant<Br>on a wide range of<Br>socially just issues.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comBlogger1096125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1159759249695047122006-10-02T00:11:00.000-04:002006-10-01T23:20:49.753-04:00

The DC Guerrilla Poetry Insurgency is an anti-authoritarian, collaborative, pro-humanity artists' collective incorporating music, rhythm, spoken word, community and resistance. They host a Lyrical Ambush on the first and third Monday of each month.Check out an amplified poetry/spoken word/hip hop open mic held in a public space featuring voices, drums/musical instruments, sidewalk chalk, bubbles,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1159505218344133472006-09-29T00:25:00.000-04:002006-09-29T09:50:15.570-04:00

The first annual Taste of Justice fair will feature music, and prison arts and crafts. Many organizations from across America, including criminal justice advocacy, legal, educational, religious, and correctional, will be on hand to talk about and showcase their work. There will also be a stage where ex-inmate performing artists and others will entertain. Thanks to a grant received from the DC

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1159418040788159582006-09-28T04:27:00.000-04:002006-09-29T09:52:16.416-04:00

Come to the 5th annual Women's Words Slam to hear amazing, sizzling, profound, provocative women poets compete for a $400 first prize. All proceeds will go to INCITE! DC.INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence is a national activist organization of feminists of color, advancing a movement to end violence against women of color, through direct action, critical dialogue and grassroots organizing.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1159155937379665912006-09-25T00:38:00.000-04:002006-09-24T23:45:37.406-04:00

Ten years since it last aired, “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years 1954-1965,” the award winning documentary on the civil rights movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s, will return to public television this fall. To promote its return and to inspire students and other young people, Campus Progress, National Black Programming Consortium, and the Public Broadcasting Service will screen the

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1158588898556062232006-09-18T10:09:00.000-04:002006-09-18T10:14:58.583-04:00

The right to adequate housing is clearly established under human rights law, including treaties signed and ratified by the United States. There will be a forum for homeless and housing rights activists, advocates, litigators, and service providers. Sponsored by The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, and The Center on Housing Rights and Evictions, The agenda will include: * The

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1158036897121826072006-09-12T00:35:00.002-04:002006-09-12T10:00:12.720-04:00

The Amesty International Film Festival opens this week, and they'll be screening a couple of blockbusters. "The Ground Truth" stunned filmgoers at the 2006 Sundance and Nantucket Film Festivals. It's an unflinching look at the recruitment, training, and combat lives of U.S. soldiers, and how they struggle to reintegrate with their families and communities when they return home.Also being screened

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1157945625228957372006-09-11T12:29:00.000-04:002006-09-10T23:33:45.250-04:00

The annual DC Labor Film Festival opens this week. Organized and presented by the Metropolitan Washington Council of the AFL-CIO, the Debs-Jones-Douglass Institute and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, DC Labor Filmfest 2006 boasts an array of new films and beloved classics about work and workers, from the American office place to the far-flung factories of the global economy.Discount

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1157564683638895262006-09-06T13:30:00.000-04:002006-09-06T13:44:43.703-04:00

"This Thursday we will finally rally at the Anacostia Library rain or shine. Your help in outreach is important. Please send this announcement to your friends and any contacts you may have at community based organizations."Rally at he Anancostia Public Library. We were rained out last week, but we won't be deterred by the weather this week so we can standup and demand that Anacostia Library be

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1157463010028139502006-09-05T09:21:00.000-04:002006-09-05T09:30:10.050-04:00

Starting Sept. 5, Cindy Sheehan will launch a non-partisan camp for peace, democracy and the restoration of the rule of law. Camp Casey will move from Crawford, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to create a larger camp focused not only on ending the war but also on righting injustices here at home and on holding accountable the Bush Administration and Congress.When: Sept. 5-21Where: Between the Mall

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1157039137525474342006-08-31T11:41:00.000-04:002006-08-31T11:46:54.810-04:00

"The threat of flash floods has sunk our plans Thursday at Anacostia Library and hence we have postponed until next Thursday, September 7, rain or shine."Bring your awakened spirit back from the vacation of the holiday weekend so to refocus on rallying to reopen our neighborhood library in Anacostia.""There are still some things you can help with:* Bring a gallon of water to the rally* We need

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1156828309214913432006-08-29T01:01:00.000-04:002006-08-29T01:11:49.236-04:00

The Anacostia Library has been closed since December 2004 in anticipation of rebuilding, but no ground has been broken. The mayor, city council and board of library trustees have not prioritized the interim services needed to serve the needs of the neighborhood, failing to recognize the important role libraries play in their communities.Join with Green Party mayoral candidate Chris Otten, Empower

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1156396347183539232006-08-24T00:55:00.000-04:002006-08-24T01:12:27.556-04:00

Violent police repression of a recent protest in El Salvador has been called the worst human rights violation in that country since the 12-year civil war ended in 1992. Students who were peacefully speaking out against the rising cost of living were met with violence and the occupation of the "autonomous" university. The government is calling the students and the opposition party "terrorists" and

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1155564014740025132006-08-14T09:54:00.000-04:002006-08-14T10:07:52.886-04:00

Join Foreign Policy in Focus, the Institute for Policy Studies and the International Relations Center for a screening of "Darwin's Nightmare" and post-film discussion with Akwe Amosu from the Open Society Institute (OSI)."Darwin's Nightmare" is the stranger-than-fiction tale of two relentless killing machines: the Nile Perch which, over the course of a few decades, ate through everything that

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1155098770227975442006-08-09T00:34:00.000-04:002006-08-09T00:46:10.336-04:00

Sweating in DC for your summer internship? Working 'til the wee hours of the night on social justice causes? Looking for a break on Thursday evenings to meet other activists and policy wonks, and learn a thing or two about a pressing international issue? Join Africa Action and the Student Global AIDS Campaign for a free summer film series! The screenings provide an opportunity for activists and

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1154927167123372642006-08-07T00:56:00.000-04:002006-08-07T01:06:07.143-04:00

Join Foreign Policy in Focus, the Institute for Policy Studies, and the International Relations Center for a summer film series, featuring provocative documentaries and dynamic speakers. Take the opportunity to learn about important foreign policy issues while enjoying a casual atmosphere and good food.This week's film, "The Take," is set in suburban Buenos Aires, where 30 unemployed auto-parts

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1154584674768806032006-08-03T01:33:00.000-04:002006-08-03T02:00:10.686-04:00

This summer, we again will welcome the Hibakusha – the living survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings – to our community. Most Hibakusha are in their 70s and 80s, and they fear that as the memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki fades, the likelihood that nuclear weapons will be used again will grow. They embrace the special responsibility to the world to tell their painful, deeply personal

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1154324478585296482006-07-31T01:37:00.000-04:002006-07-31T01:41:18.600-04:00

"Pills Profits Protest" – a documentary about global AIDS treatment activism – examines the national and international grassroots response to an epidemic that has already overshadowed the Black Death in terms of human lives lost. The demand for access to affordable treatment for 40 million people living with HIV, most of whom live in poor countries, represents one of the most successful political

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1153802197073980382006-07-25T00:33:00.000-04:002006-07-25T00:36:37.146-04:00

Different Avenues is a DC-based non-profit that provides services to homeless youth, most of whom are queer. The group is joining together with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers – a Florida-based organization largely made up of Latino, Haitian and Mayan immigrant farm workers advocating for themselves and their communities – for a fundraising film series.The film series will explore issues

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1153459533567611802006-07-21T01:23:00.000-04:002006-07-21T01:25:33.576-04:00

Parts of the District have undergone rapid change in recent years, and some areas have experienced a dramatic influx of new residents. Less obvious are those who have chosen or been forced to leave, and the conflicts – over restaurant/bar zoning, "zero tolerance" policing, affordable housing and homeless shelters – that often erupt between neighbors or alongside new development.Come hear from

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1153374103272559872006-07-20T01:36:00.000-04:002006-07-20T01:41:43.273-04:00

Come to a DC mayoral candidates forum – "The 'State' of Full Democracy: Statehood/Full Voting Rights" – and find out what our future mayor plans to do to make DC residents equal US citizens. The event is sponsored by the Stand Up! for Democracy in DC Coalition, the DC League of Women Voters and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. Admission is free and the public is invited.When:

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1153373686821732552006-07-20T00:25:00.000-04:002006-07-20T01:36:06.960-04:00

If you'd rather focus on national issues Friday night, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), America's leading group of constitutional scholarship and activism, has developed a legal case for the impeachment of George W. Bush.Now, in collaboration with Melville House Books and citizens across the United States, CCR is sponsoring a "National Teach-In." Here in Washington, the 30-minute,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1153314975454385532006-07-19T09:13:00.000-04:002006-07-19T11:00:42.800-04:00

Stop by and show your support for the Troops Home Fast. Codepink has been fasting in front of the White House since the fourth of July and will be there every day until August 15.When: Public fasting: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., teach-ins, skills sharing and group activities: 5 to 7 p.m.Where: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NWMore Info: dc@codepinkalert.org.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1153114518110331822006-07-17T01:32:00.000-04:002006-07-17T01:36:39.093-04:00

The Community Coalition for Justice and Peace and the US Social Forum Organizing Committee of Washington, DC, invite you to an important discussion, "Movement Building in Washington, DC: What Will It Take and How Do We Move Forward?"When: Tuesday, July 18, from 7 to 9 p.m.Where: St. Stephen's Church (1525 Newton St. NW; dining room, lower level)More Info: Ilana Solomon at 202/835-1240 or

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1153114343559142482006-07-17T01:25:00.000-04:002006-07-17T01:32:23.573-04:00

If you missed it last time at the E Street Cinema, the critically acclaimed documentary "Sir! No Sir!" will open this year's Foreign Policy in Focus Summer Film Series. "Sir! No Sir!" reveals the untold story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam. A discussion with a member of Iraq Veterans Against the War will follow the screening. This event is sponsored by Foreign Policy in Focus and

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04455411138450174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042599.post-1152853495539725232006-07-14T00:59:00.000-04:002006-07-14T01:04:55.570-04:00

Everyone is invited to a community action forum on the human and civil right to education in DC, with music, poetry, role playing by young artists and local activist groups, and Internet publishing training. The event is sponsored by the Plymouth Congregational Church Community Action Committee and the Peoples Media Center, a grassroots community center that seeks to empower oppressed and

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