Dear friends, As you have probably already read, Israel has begun to attack the international flotilla trying to give aid to the people of Gaza. As of this morning, Al-jazeera reports that 19 activists have been killed in international waters. Today we will be protesting the Israeli attack on the Gaza Flotilla at 6th and Lamar across from Whole Foods from 3:00-5:30pm. We hope to see you there to stand with us in solidarity as we protest this war crime … Continue reading →

7pm sábado 29 de mayo 2010, Resistencia Bookstore, 1801-A South First St. Artes Salmón Rojo presenta una lectura y firma de libros de Antología Canicular (Editorial Campamocha, 2009 Edingburg, Texas) con autores: Liliana Valenzuela, Arnoldo Galván, Peter E. Browne, Marco A. Córdova, Marco A. Córdova, Alejandro Cabada Fernández, Jose Skinner, José Esteban Vera, Salvador Duarte, y Juan Antonio González Cantú. Este evento será todo en español. Liliana Valenzuela es la aclamada traductora al español de obras de Sandra Cisneros, Julia … Continue reading →

Saturday, May 29, 6:00 PM, The Delco Center, 4601 Pecan Brook Dr. Come to a movie night to see the immigration documentary by Eric Byler that made history in Prince William, Virginia. Prince William becomes the danger zone in the explosive battle over US immigration policy when elected officials adopt a law requiring police officers to question anyone who has a “probable cause” to suspect is an illegal immigrant. “9500 Liberty” is based on the reality that immigrants face. This … Continue reading →

Saturday, May 29, 3:00 – 5:00 PM, In front of the Texas StateCapitol STOP RACIAL PROFILING OF OUR COMMUNITIES! SB1070 affects the whole nation. We will not allow similar Laws here in Texas! Sponsored by Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition. More info: 687-4035

Wednesday, May 26, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, 5604 Manor community center This is the follow up to last week’s ad-hoc meeting on the Sanders shooting / KeyPoint coverup saga. We will discuss and flesh out our ideas for a reformed civilian oversight system and/or a “people’s oversight system” outside of formal City processes. We will also discuss and formalize our own “people’s investigation” of the “fiasco” to further inform ourselves where to call for change. Snacks provided. All are encouraged … Continue reading →

Friday-Sunday, May 21-23, Austin Community College, Eastview campus TEXAS CONFERENCE OF THE EQUALITY ACROSS AMERICA NETWORK. On the weekend of May 21-23, activists from across Texas will gather to discuss and debate how to achieve full federal equality while forming a strong regional grass roots network. In addition there will be lots of time to hang out and socialize with other LGBT activists and allies in the region. Don’t miss the opportunity to build unity and meet new activist friends … Continue reading →

Thursday, May 20, 8:00 PM, MonkeyWrench Books, 100 E. North Loop Blvd. A talk by Dr. Simone Brown, UT Assistant Professor of Sociology. Brown’s book project, Skin: Surveillance, Technology and Race, questions how the historical remains of early surveillance technologies form part of the enabling conditions of certain new technologies, including biometrics. Browne is currently working on a co-edited collection with Dr. Shoshana Magnet titled Feminist Surveillance Studies, and is co-editing with Dr. Ben Carrington a special issue of Qualitative … Continue reading →

Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 6pm – 8pm, 5604 Manor Ave (north of E. 51st/just south of Rogge Ln.) Collaboration on community concerns, questions and action items surrounding the City’s recent failings on transparency and accountability. All community members, community-oriented groups, facilitated by the Austin Peace Center Cover-up & Crisis of Leadership: We have recently been witnessing our City commit some of the most egregious actions and inactions re: the Sanders shooting and all the fall-out, including: the internal affairs investigations … Continue reading →

Wednesday, May 19, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, William B. Travis Building, 1701 Congress Ave This rally is scheduled on the eve of the State Board of Education’s final vote on the controversial new social studies standards. This is your chance to stand up to extremism on the state board. The first 50 people will get a t-shirt featuring the logo by design by contest winner Brian Martinez. Come show your support for real education! Location: Sponsored by Texas Freedom Network.

Tuesday, May 18, 5-7 p.m., Maria’s Taco XPress, 2529 S. Lamar Everyone welcome! ‘Tucson Tom’ Miller, Rag Blog contributor, long-time friend, and 60s underground press colleague, will be joining us. Rag Blog Happy Hours are informal gatherings for Rag Blog contributors, supporters, and compadres (and friends of Rag Radio). They provide an opportunity for us to get together and visit over a beer and a taco — or whatever. See you Tuesday at Maria’s…

Tuesday, May 11, 2 – 4 p.m., Texas After Violence Project office, 611 South Congress, Suite 350 (Plenty of Parking The Texas After Violence Project is honored to host Rob Corcoran for a conversation on race, reconciliation, and responsibility. Since 1990, Corcoran has worked with a project called Hope in the Cities in Richmond, Virginia. Join us for conversation and light refreshments Why? Corcoran explains that the “Richmond story matters because real dialogue, real healing, and real partnerships are happening … Continue reading →

Monday, May 10, 2010, 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Austin City Hall, Cesar Chavez and Lavaca The biggest City of Austin scandal in many, many years just broke out Friday night. It had been unfolding for quite some time, and is so deep and wide, it’s hard to make heads or tales. Acevedo goes on the counter-attack to his critics, and attempts to confuse the public saying they couldn’t release the report. The City could ALWAYS have released the report…in fact that … Continue reading →

Saturday, May 8, noon – 9 pm, Alamo Drafthouse, South Lamar. Austin Fair Trade Town and Ten Thousand Villages will host a day of films for World Fair Trade day. Each film will be followed by a panel discussion and questions from the audience. The films will be: “Fair Trade Coffee Production in the Monteverde Cloud Forest”, “Buyer Be Fair: The Promise of Product Certification”, “Maquilapolis [city of factories]“, and “The Price of Sugar”. Panelists include Michael Conroy, chairman of … Continue reading →

7pm Friday May 7, 2010, Resistencia Bookstore, casa de Red Salmon Arts, 1801-A South First St. Red Salmon Arts presents Café Libro, a bi-monthly open mike series, featuring Rosalee Martin. Rosalee Martin is a published author of a variety of professional works, children’s books and poetry chat books. She has poems and a short story in the women’s anthology, Many Paths, Many Feet published in March 2010. She was a contributing writer for The Villager and Nokoa. Dr. Martin was … Continue reading →

Thursday, May 6, 2010, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum After winning the Deep Ellum Film Festival’s Audience Award, garnering a “Texan of the Year” nomination, and even sparking a bill in the Texas Legislature, Border Bandits, begins a one-week run in Austin, on Thursday night, May 6, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in the Texas Spirit Theater, located at 1800 Congress. A panel discussion of the questions the film raises, and its … Continue reading →

Thursday, May 6, 6:30–9:00 PM, 5604 Manor Rd. Hello, all. The Third Coast / NOWAR gang would like to extend a special invitation to the progressive community in Austin for the May 6 opening celebration of 5604 Manor, a community center begun as a collaborative venture of Workers Defense Project, Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and Third Coast Workers for Cooperation. Details about the event and the new center are at 5604manor.org The goal of the center is audacious. When … Continue reading →

Office of the Police Monitor Citizen Review Panel Regular Monthly Meeting May 3rd, 2010, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 6pm-8pm Public Input Agenda The Public meeting of the Citizen Review Panel will be held at City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The following is the agenda: 1. 2009-1571: Complainant alleges officers used excessive force and unlawful search and arrest. 2. Community Policing Issues Complainants/Citizens may address the Citizen Review Panel about the above … Continue reading →

May 1, 2010: Gather at the Texas State Capitol at 4:00 PM for a march to Austin City Hall. Join us a march to advocate immigrants’ rights and immigration reform. Join organizations and others to rally for a comprehensive, humane and respectful immigration reform for all the undcumented immigrants of the United States that await to contribute to this nation. Let’s unite our forces and voice our opinions as students and citizens to demand immigration reform and other immigration rights … Continue reading →