Mn-prog-events Mailing List: Progressive Calendar 09.06.12 /3

[David Shove (shove001]

*P R O G R E S S I V E   C A L E N D A R   09.06.12*
* *1. Free Manning       9.06 5/7pm

2. Lydia radio            9.07 9am
3. Ffunch                  9.07 11:30am
4. Palestine vigil        9.07 4:15pm
5. War & Christianity 9.07 7pm

6. Antiracism circle
7. WAMM moves

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Free Manning 9.06 5/7pm

 Minneapolis Action to Free Manning! Obama's Minneapolis Campaign Office -
Sept. 6th! Public Event · By Free Bradley Manning Minneapolis  (Endorsed by
VFP and other local groups)Thursday, September 6, 20125:00pm until 9:00pm·
 The Bradley Manning Support Network is calling for nationwide actions and
rallies outside all of the Obama campaign offices during the evening hours
of Thursday, September 6th. In solidarity with these actions happening
across the country, Free Bradley Manning Minneapolis will host our own
rally and action at the Obama Minneapolis Campaign HQ located at 27th and
University SE. For those who prefer an earlier time, we'll have a rally and
sign-waving during the rush hour from about 5-7. Can't make it until later
due to work/school? We are planning something for the after 7pm crowd too!
Date: Thursday, September 6th

Time: 5-7pm Rally/Rush Hour Sign-Waving Outreach
7-9pm Evening Action
Location: Obama's Minneapolis Campaign Headquarters 2722 UNIVERSITY AVE SE.
Minneapolis (near the U of M)
What to bring: yourself! friends & family! signs!
We'll have literature, stickers, posters, a banner, a few buttons to share
with all those who attend.
Please spread the word and invite everyone you know in the Twin Cities
area! Let's get out as many people as we can to this rally!
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Background Info:
We think President Obama can bring change on this issue, but first he needs
to hear loud and clear from veterans and civilians across the country that
the American people want amends for the unlawful torture of Bradley
Manning, and believe he should be freed. We want to overwhelm Obama
campaign offices with messages of support for Bradley from coast to coast!
Forward and spread the word! Free Bradley Manning!
For more info on nationwide events:
http://www.bradleymanning.org/news/call-for-action-at-obama-campaign-offices-nationwide-sept-6th-during-democratic-national-convention
Facebook event of nationwide campaign:
https://www.facebook.com/events/213773288751067/
To keep updated on local Free Bradley events:
www.facebook.com/freebradmpls
Twitter: @freebradmpls

(Also see message below from SUPPORT BRADLEY MANNING at FIREDOGLAKE—this is
a national event)Don't let the Obama campaign ignore Bradley Manning during
next week's convention.As President Obama accepts his party's nomination on
September 6th, Pfc. Bradley Manning supporters will gather at his campaign
offices across the country to protest the administration's inhumane
treatment and secretive prosecution of the accused WikiLeaks
whistleblower.We have to seize upon the media spotlight on the Democratic
National Convention and President Obama's nomination in Charlotte to
continue to raise America's awareness of Bradley and the administration's
unparalleled war on whistleblowers.RSVP to your nearest Bradley Manning
protest on Sept. 6th at Obama 2012 campaign offices nationwide.-- OR --
 Donate $10+ to help us run Facebook ads recruiting Manning supporters to
the protests.Kevin Gosztola will arrive at the DNC to cover events and
demonstrations just after covering Bradley's pretrial hearing at Ft. Meade
this past week.Organized by the Bradley Manning Support Network, Afghans
For Peace and SF Bay Iraq Veterans Against the War, this protest aims to
see demonstrations at Obama 2012 campaign offices nationwide as the
president takes the stage in Charlotte to accept his party's
nomination.President Obama has tried to keep a tight lid on Bradley
Manning's situation over the last few years of his administration. The
immense government secrecy surrounding the investigation of Manning,
WikiLeaks and their supporters -- combined with the mainstream media's
non-adversarial relationship with the institutions they purport to keep in
check -- has left the American public largely in the dark on the
subject.But our efforts have already succeeded in getting more journalists
involved in covering this story, and with the court martial expected
sometime in January, we need to continue to build momentum behind this
trial. Your support of this protest at Obama campaign offices across the
country will draw attention to Bradley Manning just as the president is
making his case for re-election.Thank you for your support, from attending
protests, to signing petitions, to calling government officials and
contributing to our coverage. We couldn't do this without you.
    In solidarity,Brian Sonenstein  Campaign Director,Firedoglake.com


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From: Lydia
Lydia radio 9.07 9am

STARTING FRI, SEPT.7, 9am: CATALYST CHANGES DAY & EXPANDS  TO ONE HOUR!
KFAI Radio 90.3fm Mpls 106.7fm St.Paul ONLINE:live-streaming and archived
for 2 weeks after broadcast on CATALYST page @ www.kfai.org


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From: the dark powers
Ffunch 9.07 11:30am

Meet the FFUNCH BUNCH!
11:30am-1pm and beyond!

First Friday Lunch (FFUNCH) for progressives.
Informal political talk and hanging out.
Day By Day Cafe 477 W 7th Av St Paul.
Meet on the far south side.

Day By Day has soups, salads, sandwiches, and dangerous
apple pie; is close to downtown St Paul & on major bus lines


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From: The one the only Eric Angell <eric-angell [at] riseup.net>
Subject: Palestine vigil 9.07 4:15pm

The weekly vigil for the liberation of Palestine continues at the
intersection of Snelling and Summit Aves in St. Paul. The Friday demo
starts at 4:15 and ends around 5:30. There are usually extra signs
available.


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From: WAMM
War & Christianity 9.07 7pm

Presentation: Wisdom About War and Nonviolence Friday, September 7, 7:00
p.m. Mayday Books, 301 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis. Join others at a
presentation on “Wisdom About War and Nonviolence” by Pastor Duane Kramath.
Organized by: Mayday Books. FFI: Call 507-665-6369.

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From:VFP "Tom Dooley" fellowcommoditydooley [at] gmail.com

Fri.Sept.7, 7pm: War and Christianity
at Mayday Bookstore 301 Cedar Ave Mpls MN
Free  open to the public  bring friends. FFI  612 333 4719

Pastor Duane Kamrath of LeSueur MN will present ideas on war and
Christianity.
He is retired Lutheran Pastor having served 33 years in 3 states.
 He is a veteran as was his father.
       " Early in World War II, U. S. soldiers were not very good as
soldiers because they believed killing was a SIN; later on the
soldiers saw that killing was a CRAFT!"   -Ken Burns, produce of The War.


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Antiracism Circle   9.1 (registration opens)

From:  Margery Otto
Subject:     ASDIC Antiracism Study-Dialogue Circle begins 9.13

You are warmly invited to be part of our ASDIC Circle this fall, as we seek
to more fully understand the ways race and racism are operating in our
lives.

Reflective and highly interactive, the award-winning ASDIC Circle
experience follows a carefully designed sequence of shared study, dialogue,
exercises and action planning. Over twelve weeks we read selected writings
by leading scholars (300+ pages) and examine the particular nature of our
personal, organizational and community settings. As a result of our shared
work, we develop greater clarity of thinking, strength of relationship, and
effectiveness of action to address systemic racism. ASDIC Circles are
widely described as transformative by participants.

When: Thursday evenings, 5:30-8:30pm, beginning September 13, ending
December 13 (no meetings September 27 or November 22). There will be a
shared meal before every Circle meeting at 5pm.
frp, Where: 285 North Dale Street, Saint Paul 55103 – at I-94.
 Cost:  sliding scale fee
 Your participation would be most welcome.

FFI: Margery Otto, motto [at] asdic-circle.org, 952-334-3149.  Website –
www.asdic-circle.org (unable to update Events at this time).  Facebook:
www.facebook.com/asdiccircle


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From: WAMM
WAMM moves

After nineteen years at Sabathani Community Center, WAMM is moving to
the new Cedar Center. What prompted the move? At Cedar Center our
office will be at street level and have easy accessibility. We will
have a larger office for less rent. There will be access to a meeting
area that holds up to a hundred, and a commercial kitchen for
fundraisers and potlucks. Best of all, our move helps to empower all
those great community action groups that used to meet at Walker Church
but will now meet at Cedar Center. We look forward to working more in
coalition with them. Watch for more info on our open house event.
Email address, phone and fax numbers remain the same. Effective as of
Saturday, September 1, WAMM's new address will be:

WOMEN AGAINST MILITARY MADNESS
4200 Cedar Avenue South, Suite 3A
Minneapolis, MN 55407


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