Saturday evening, September 26th, 6 – 9 pm at Kleburg Hall at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 4301 N I H 35 (Turn on Ardenwood from the northbound access road. It is 2 blocks south of Airport and north of the Fiesta soon after crossing railroad tracks.) There will be music by the Therapy Sisters and ice cream will be served. A $10 donation for the National office of the Fellowship of Reconciliation will be asked at the door. This will … Continue reading →

Saturday, September 26, 3:00 PM, 11th and Congress Texas plans to take the life of death row prisoner Reginald Blanton on October 27. Reginald’s case is riddled with injustice. The evidence against him is of two witnesses, his brother and his brother’s then pregnant girlfriend. Both have said they were threatened by the police with being charged with the crime. During his trial, African-Americans were excluded from the jury. Physical evidence failed to match to Reginald. In addition, there were … Continue reading →

ArtesAméricas hosts the Tijuana-based band Nortec Collective for a performance this Friday, September 25 at 8:00 pm in Hogg Auditorium. Ramón Amezcua (Bostich) and Pepe Mogt (Fussible), two of the founders of the Nortec movement, take the stage for an unforgettable audio-visual experience. Over the years, The Collective has appeared in a variety of formats, often appearing alone or together with other DJs. For their appearance in Austin, Bostich and Fussible will be joined onstage by a group of live … Continue reading →

Thursday, September 24, 8:00 PM, MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop Blvd. Information presented by School of the Americas Watch – Austin. More info: Scott at 626-6176

Thursday, September 24, 7:00 PM, UT campus, Parlin Hall, room 201 Are you frustrated with the health care debate? The United States remains the only industrialized country in the world without a national health program. Do you wish politicians were talking about how to provide care to all, and get rid of insurance companies in the process? How about taxing the rich to pay for a single-payer system that guarantees quality care for all? Come join our discussion on how … Continue reading →

Thursday, September 24, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, ACC Riverside, 1020 Grove Blvd. Room 8100 Learn about our committee work, including a report on the community affects of immigration enforcement in the local jail and a new state-wide campaign for immigration reform. JOIN US! We are offering free child care, food and translation at the meeting. More info: caroline@austinirc.org

Tuesday, September 22, 6:00 PM, MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop Blvd. Jenna Loyd, who is co-editing a collection of writing, Beyond Walls and Cages, will analyze the connections between militarization, mass incarceration, and migration policies. Loyd is currently on a road trip through the South to explore how immigrant detention and deportation build on mass incarceration in the region.

Sept. 22, HAMM Benefit Day The mission of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is to provide access to affordable health care for Austin’s low income, uninsured musicians, focusing on prevention and wellness. If you don’t make it to this show, please support HAAM in any way you can. Hundreds of local businesses are contributing percentages of their daily take on Tuesday, so shop Austin! And do come see this great show, if you can. Sample Venue: Threadgills World Headquarters … Continue reading →

Monday, September 21, 2009, starting at 5:00 p.m.; Assemble at Austin City Hall – The procession will go from City Hall to the Congress Street bridge and back. The United Nations’ International Day of Peace – marked every year on September 21 – is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. Please join CodePINK Austin as we mark this day with a solemn procession from City Hall to the Congress … Continue reading →

Sunday, September 20, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Copa Bar and Grill, 217 Congress Ave. Truejustice is an organization that strives to create leaders in society. We will be a youth based organization focused on organizing communities, and getting youth involved in the political system. Benefit show will have two stages. The outdoor stage will be used for the DJ Showcase and beat battle, and the indoor stage will be used for a hip hop show. Performers include: Public Offenders, … Continue reading →

Do you support improvement of human rights in Iran? If so, please join “AustinForIran” for a walk on Town Lake this Sunday September 20th at 9:00 a.m. in front of Roberta Crenshaw Walkway, under the MoPac Bridge. “AustinForIran” is a non-partisan collaborative network of people working for human and civil rights in Iran. Our only aim is to condemn the widespread and systematic violations of the Iranian people’s human rights and to stand in solidarity with the people of Iran. … Continue reading →

UPDATE Hello All, Travis, the conscientious objector who was court-martialed last month and sentenced to one year in prison, has been moved. Here’s the latest from James Branum, Travis’s attorney: Travis has been moved to the brig at Fort Lewis, Washington. He loves mail so please write! His address is: David Travis Bishop Box 339536 Fort Lewis, WA 98433 Donations to Travis’s defense fund may be sent to www.couragetoresist.org/travis Peace, Fran

September 17, 2009, 6pm-8 PM, City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, 1st Floor Public Input Agenda: The public meeting will be held at City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 PM. The following is the agenda: 1) 2009-1369 Complainant alleges officer failed to properly utilize police equipment. 2) 2009-0245 Complainant alleges officer improperly filled out traffic citation. 3) 2009-0088 Complainant alleges officer showed bias towards third party in police encounter. 4) 2009- 0567 Complainant alleges use of excessive force. … Continue reading →

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009, 7 – 10pm, Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St Fiesta de Independencia Foundation, City of Austin and The Consulate General of Mexico invite you to the re-enactment of “El Grito”. Enjoy an evening of food, fun and music by Mariachi Nueva Generación & Grupo de Danza Folklórica Lol-ixi’im (flor de maíz)

Sunday, September 13, 12:15 pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, 14311 Wells Port Dr., Austin, 78728 St. Andrew’s Fall 2009 Film Series: “The Corporation” – Part 1, Corporate Basics: History, Law and Harms Is the current crisis of capitalism a temporary problem or do we face more fundamental flaws in our economic system? The documentary film “The Corporation” investigates that question through a detailed examination of that institution that structures contemporary economic life. Provoking, witty, stylish and sweepingly informative, “The Corporation” explores … Continue reading →

Thursday, September 10, 7:00 PM, UT campus, Parlin Hall, room 201 Once again, capitalism has been exposed as a system incapable of meeting the basic needs of ordinary people. While a financial free-fall has supposedly been averted, realistic economists predict months if not years of joblessness, budget cuts, and hardship for working-class people. Eight months into the Obama presidency, we are seeing the limits of liberalism in power in challenging the priorities of a system geared toward making profit and … Continue reading →

Wednesday, September 9, 7:00 PM, UT campus, FAC 344 This 60-minute film documents the questionable murder conviction of Bastrop resident Rodney Reed. Hidden DNA evidence and eyewitness testimony all point away from Rodney Reed, and toward another suspect. For years Rodney’s family has fought to expose the facts in this case. Join the Campaign to End the Death Penalty in a screening of this important film. There will be an update on recent developments in the case and of the … Continue reading →

Saturday, September 5, 9 am – noon, Texas State Employees Union Hall, 1700 South 1st St. (across from Jovita’s Restaurant) “Organizing for Power, Organizing for Change” – A Workshop by Lisa Fithian: From corporate offices, worksites, universities, city councils, the streets and more strategic direct action campaigns can creatively liberate space, offer alternatives, shift the balance of power and cause your opponent to change their plans. These strategies have been the bedrock of fundamental political change throughout history. This workshop … Continue reading →