Monthly Archives: November 2009

Protest the Escalation in Afghanistan

What can you do? Join us at Senator John Cornyns’ office at 221 W 6th St, located in the Chase bank building between 4-6 PM on the day before the President announces his decision! Please, come downtown on Monday, November … Continue reading

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YOUTH POETRY SLAM – SEASON #8!

Saturday, November 21st , 2009, 4 pm, The Independent 501 Studios, 501 Brushy Street November is best known for giving thanks, watching football, and tryptophan naps. Professional taste testers, when comparing different foods or drinks, use a palate cleanser. It … Continue reading

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East Austin Studio Tour

As in the past, the tour provides the opportunity to visit Artists Studios in East Austin, 154 in total, which will be open: Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th & Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd 10 am – 5 pm each … Continue reading

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AUSTIN ANARCHISTS FOR AUTONOMY BENEFIT SHOW

Friday, November 20, 8:00-10:30 PM, Monkey Wrench Books, 110 E. North Loop Blvd. Local anarchist and socialist folk and folk punk acts unite in a benefit for the newly formed Austin Anarchists for Autonomy. With Asthma Attack, Aaron Goldman, Carter … Continue reading

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AUSTIN BUS TO PROTEST THE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS

Friday-Monday, November 20-23 Act to change foreign policy — protest at Ft. Benning, Georgia! School of the Americas Watch brings musicians, activists, students, educators, unionists, and all those from around the world who will not allow the continued torture and … Continue reading

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Rights of the Child: 20 Years without the USA

For those of you who can make it to Austin, please consider joining our press conference on the plaza in front of the Federal Building (300 East 8th Street) at 10, the morning of November 20th, the 20th anniversary date … Continue reading

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RALLY: DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFITS at U.T.

Thursday, November 19, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Location: UT campus. Texas Union Patio Sponsored by Burnt Orange Benefits: RSVP on Facebook Did you know UT is BYOB? As students, we pay thousands of dollars in tuition and we demand an … Continue reading

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Do Not Execute Robert Thompson

Thompson, who converted to Islam while in prison, opened his final remarks: “I bear witness that there is no God, but Allah. From Allah we come and to Allah we return.” He thanked his mother and friends for their support. … Continue reading

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TEACH-IN: STOP THE THE CUTS AT U.T.

Tuesday, November 17, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, UT campus, Painter Hall 3.02 The Stop the Cuts Teach-In is for all interested and concerned UT employees, students, and community members. We will be sharing information, followed by an open discussion, on … Continue reading

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YOUTH POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP

Saturday, November 14th , 2009, 3pm, The Carver Library, 1161 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78722 In our continuing effort to share the love of reading, writing and public speaking/performing with and from youth, The Texas Youth Word Collective, in cooperation … Continue reading

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TEXAS SOCIALIST CONFERENCE 2009

CRISIS AND RESISTANCE November 14-15, 2009 University of Texas at Austin http://TexasSocialism.org Capitalism isn’t working. Socialism is the alternative – a world organized for human need, not profit, where resources are controlled by and for the vast majority, instead of … Continue reading

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Veterans Day Veterans Speak

Civilians are welcome anytime, but, the workshop is only open to GIs. After the workshop there will be a candlelight vigil and open mic. We will pass the hat for donations to Under the Hood. See our website www.underthehoodcafe.org for … Continue reading

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KOOP COMMUNITY RADIO ORIENTATION

Monday, November 9, 7:00 PM, Moose Lodge, 2103 E. EM Franklin Ave. KOOP Radio begins a new period of training for volunteers wishing to become potential radio hosts over the next six months, beginning with an orientation on the second … Continue reading

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Last Sunday Special Event with Chris Hedges

Sunday, November 8, 6 pm, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 14311 Wells Port Drive, west of I-35 off Wells Branch Parkway. Last Sunday Special Event with Chris Hedges, author of “Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of … Continue reading

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Houston Peace and Justice Center’s 2009 Awards Dinner

Saturday, November 7 This year’s National Peacemaker Award Recipient and Keynote Speaker is Helen Thomas, doyenne of the White House Press Corps.

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Klan v. Brown Berets Uncut

7pm Friday November 6, 2009, Resistencia Bookstore, 1801-A South First St. CineResistencia presents ¡No Marcharan!: documentary film screening & photo exhibit of The Day the Klan Marched (Sol Rojo Productions) Original uncut documentary of the day the Ku Klux Klan … Continue reading

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Bring the Troops Home Now!

Joint Statement from Under the Hood Café and the Fort Hood Chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War Our community is distraught by the tragic shooting at Fort Hood yesterday. We extend our condolences to the families and friends of … Continue reading

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Migration during an Era of Restriction

Conference: November 4-6, 2009 Scholars and legal experts will address immigration policy issues and migration trends affecting Russia, France, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Peru, Mexico, and the United States Wednesday, November 4 5:00 p.m. Governors’ Room, Texas Union 3.116 Startup: UT … Continue reading

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The Rant: Free Performance

FREE SHOWING 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, Hyatt Regency Hotel 208 Barton Springs Rd ABOUT THE PLAY AA Award-winning playwright Andrew Case stages a drama that depicts the fatal shooting of a teenager in a crime-ridden neighborhood in New York … Continue reading

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