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April 25 State Capitol Lobby Day: Compassionate Care for Rape Victims 10 AM: Lobbying 12 Noon: Rally, South Capitol Steps Sponsored by: CT Region of Hadassah, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS), and Partner Organizations of the CT Coalition for Choice. ***** Sexual Assault Workshops at Central CT State University All events are open to the public. Info: Jennifer Lepke, 860-212-0900
Art for Healing Survivors
Workshops
A place to share poetic and
artistic expression of the heart, not only of the pain, but of the struggles
and victories in overcoming sexual assault.
Workshop #1
A day of visual creativity
Thursday, April
26, 4-5 p.m.
Women's Center
Lounge, Student Center
Workshop #2 A
day of reading, hearing, and writing poetry
Tuesday, May 1,
4-5 p.m.
Women's Center
Lounge, Student Center
Workshop #3
We will explore meditation, deep breathing, and yoga
Thursday, May 3,
4-5p.m.
Phillbrick Room,
Student Center
90 Students
Against 90 Days March
Join us in a rally and march to
President Miller's office to drop off the signed Petitions to end the 90 day
statute of limitations on reporting a violent crime on campus
Tuesday, April 24, @ 3:45 p.m.
Student Center Circle
Informational
Session on Victim's Rights on Campus
Speaker James
Papillo; State of Connecticut's Victims' Rights Advocate will join us in
the viewing of "Voices Under the Rug" a short documentary
featuring the stories of sexual assault, domestic violence, and physical
assault survivors. The short film addresses the issues concerning the
reporting of crime, lack of support, and difficulty for survivors to heal on
campus. The viewing of the film will be followed by a panel discussion of
the survivors featured in the film.
Wednesday, April 25, @ 4:30 p.m.
Marcus White Living Room.
Health Care Forum Monday, April 23 Bloomfield Senior
Center Hosted by: Senators Eric Coleman, Jonathan Harris and Donald Williams This is an opportunity to tell your story and share your thoughts and questions. Real Coverage! ***** Stand Up for Health Care Rally Saturday, May 5 Show Up! Sponsored by: ***** Foodshare's 24th Annual Walk Against Hunger Sunday, May 6 Join thousands from across the region for
fitness, fun, and the fight against hunger.
A project of Hartford Independent Media Center: constantly updated enclave for alternative news and views from the ***** A project of the Hartford Independent Media Center: ***** Political, social, cultural and economic news and radical commentary from CCSU's Progressive Student Alliance. ***** A collaboration among students at Wesleyan University who believe that progressive ends must be realized through free exchanges of ideas, opinions, and critiques that are then applied to action. ***** Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine A half-hour syndicated radio news magazine that each week features a summary of under-reported news stories and interviews with activists and journalists who offer progressive perspectives on international, national and regional political, economic and social issues. ***** Documentaries and interviews on justice and peace issues with a special interest in the Palestinian struggle for human rights. ***** Justice and peace news -- local, national and international. Indigenous Politics: From Native New England and Beyond Interviews addressing politics from an Indigenous People's perspective. Mondays, 5:10 - 6:00 PM, WESU 88.1 FM. |
Action Alert, April 23
Only! Urge Hartford City Council to Support State Trans Anti-Discrimination Legislation
On Monday, April 23rd at 6 PM, the City of
Hartford will be considering passage of Councilperson's Segarra's resolution
which supports the Trans Anti-Discrimination Legislation SB-1044,
An Act Concerning Discrimination.
Please Click Here to ACT NOW in sending your vital e-mail to the full Council of the City of Hartford. Time is critical since this City Resolution will be raised at Monday's City Council Meeting, April 23. Your voice and your emails make a difference and will help improve the lives and empowerment of so many Trans and Gender Non-Conforming individuals in not only Hartford, but Connecticut at large. If you can also consider attending and testifying before the Hartford City Council which will begin at 6 PM Monday, April 23rd at Hartford's City Hall. The Court of Common Council hearings are located at:
550 Main Street Room 208
Hartford, CT 06103 Main Office (860) 543-8510 SB 1044 clarifies and updates Connecticut's non-discrimination laws to ensure that they clearly and uniformly protect all people regardless of their gender identity or expression by simply adding the phrase "gender identity and expression", as defined in Connecticut's "Hate Crime law", to all statutes that address discrimination. Sponsored by: ***** JUST
MARRIED! (the Musical) Wednesday,
April 25 A humorous, musical look at love and same-sex marriage, with Jon Arterton and James Mack, legally married in Massachusetts in 2005. These two wonderful singers present a witty and poignant look at relationships, politics, the Bible, and the issue of gay marriage in America. $20 donation; Purchase tickets by clicking here or at the door. Sponsored by:
International Workers Day Tuesday, May 1 Speakers, musicians, performers, artists, information tables, interactive activities and solidarity. Sponsored by: Howard Zinn Tuesday, May 1 Admission: $3 ***** "American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America." Saturday May 12, Pulitzer Prize winning former New York Times reporter Chris Hedges will discuss his best-selling book. The talk will be followed by audience Q&A, a book signing and reception with the author. Suggested contribution for public forum: $10 - advance tickets recommended. Reception tickets: $35 per person, includes admission to public forum and requires advance reservations. Sponsored by:
World Week for Animals in Laboratories, April 22-28 Join
Animal Rights Activists for 2 CT area events. |
Is Amnesty The Answer? Monday, April
23 1877 Club A public lecture and forum Dr. Randy Capps Sponsored by Hillyer College, The University of Hartford Refreshments in 1877 Club Rotunda prior to the lecture. ***** Political
Resistance and Human Rights in the Americas Tuesday, April 24 Franco Hernandez
is an attorney Hernandez brings
to us not only Reception and
Fundraiser 5:30 - 7:30PM $20 suggested donation Sponsored by: ***** May Day March for Immigrant Rights Tuesday, May 1 12 PM: May Day Celebrations
Begin Stop The Raids &
Deportations! A Day Of No Work, No Shopping, No School, No Economic Activity. Info: View
Flyers: Proudly endorsed by: ***** Protecting Yourself from Immigration Raids .pdf pamphlet ***** "Detaining families and conducting mass raids cannot be the path for a nation that prides itself on democratic and family values and respect for individual rights. We call upon our government immediately to halt these abhorrent and ungodly practices. In good conscience, we cannot treat people we know and love as an underclass, huddled in the shadows, barely surviving in fear." -- Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, April 20, 2007
Muslim Women in Leadership: Honoring Dr. Ingrid Mattson Sunday, April 29 Join the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut in honoring Dr. Ingrid Mattson -- first woman president of the Islamic Society of North America and professor at Hartford Seminary -- at our first annual banquet recognizing Muslim Leadership. Invited Guest of Honor: Gov. M. Jodi Rell ***** The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said; " A servant of God will remain standing on the Day of Judgment until he is questioned about his life and how he lived it; about his knowledge and how he utilized it; about his wealth, how he acquired it and spent it and about his body and how he used it." Al-Tirmidi
Hadith No. 148
"After supporting the first Gulf War, having supported years of brutal sanctions responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi children, and after sanctioning the Bush administration's drive to war by voting for each and every Pentagon budget and war funding bill, the Democratic Party wants to appear to be changing course now. . . .But it is still Republican-lite." -- Larry Hales, Workers World Protest McCain Fundraiser Event Monday, April 23 Belle Haven Club No Money for War, No Money for War Makers!
Sponsored by:
***** The Ground Truth: The Human Cost of War Tuesday, May
1 Light Refreshments will be provided. 6 p.m.: Doors Open to Meet, Greet & Eat 6:45: Opening Remarks by members of Veterans for Peace, local and national chapters 7:15: Film (78 minutes) Discussion, Q & A after film! Free Admission Proceeds benefit West Hartford Citizens for Peace & Justice and local Veterans For Peace chapter. Info: 232-8993 or 985-0998 ***** Protest President Bush's Regime
Wednesday, May 23 Pres. Bush will be speaking at the commencement ceremony of the Coast Guard Academy. Join students, soldiers, veterans, impeachment, religious, antiwar activists and others to protest Bush's visit:
U.S. Out of Iraq Now! Download Flyer .pdf Info: 203-404-9965
Sponsored by:
***** The World Says NO to Israeli Occupation Mobilization in Washington DC
Sponsored by:
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