Progressive Calendar 04.17.11
From: David Shove (shove001tc.umn.edu)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:09:48 -0700 (PDT)
               P R O G R E S S I V E   C A L E N D A R   04.17.11

1. Atheist radio    4.17 9am
2. Stillwater vigil 4.17 1pm
3. Cuba             4.17 2pm
4. Civilization     4.17 2pm
5. AI               4.17 3pm
6. GP party         4.17 4pm
7. Postville raid   4.17 7pm

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From: Minnesota Atheists <web [at] mnatheists.org>
Subject: Atheist radio 4.17 9am

Sunday, April 10, 9:00am-10:00am Atheists Talk Radio AM 950 KTNF in the
Twin Cities or stream live at http://www.am950ktnf.com.

Guest:  Martin Rundkvist, Swedish atheist archaeologist.  Mike Haubrich
hosts.  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at (952)
946-6205 or radio [at] mnatheists.org. 1945-2007&rdquo;


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From: scot b <earthmannow [at] comcast.net>
Subject: Stillwater vigil 4.17 1pm

A weekly Vigil for Peace Every Sunday, at the Stillwater bridge from 1- 2
p.m.  Come after Church or after brunch ! All are invited to join in song
and witness to the human desire for peace in our world. Signs need to be
positive.  Sponsored by the St. Croix Valley Peacemakers.

If you have a United Nations flag or a United States flag please bring it.
Be sure to dress for the weather . For more information go to
<http://www.stcroixvalleypeacemakers.com/>http://www.stcroixvalleypeacemakers.com/

For more information you could call 651 275 0247 or 651 999 - 9560


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From: Women Against Military Madness <wamm [at] mtn.org>
Subject: Cuba 4.17 2pm

Film Screening: "The Day Diplomacy Died"
iSunday, April 17, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Macalester College, John B Davis
Hall,1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul.

Irish journalist Bernie Dwyer presents her new film "The Day Diplomacy
Died."  It tells the story of four ex-Cuban state agents who saw the inner
workings of the dissident groups they infiltrated and the various, and
often frightening, plans hatched to destabilize Cuba. Free and open to the
public. Sponsored by: the Minnesota Cuba Committee.


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From: Christine Frank <christinefrank [at] visi.com>
From: 350.org MN Coordinator [mailto:mail-server [at] 1skymn.usnpo.org]
Subject: Civilization 4.17 2pm

* "Plan B: Mobilizing to Save Civilization" - Sunday, 4/17 at 2 pm, and
"Journey to Planet Earth - Plan B: Mobilizing to Save Civilization"

"Plan B: Mobilizing To Save Civilization" is based on the book by
environmental visionary Lester Brown.  The 90 minute program delivers a
clear and unflinching message - either confront the realities of climate
change or suffer the consequences of lost civilizations and failed
political states.

Paul Krugman, Tom Friedman, Bruce Babbitt and Tom Lovejoy are among those
featured in the program. Matt Damon is the host and narrator.

"Plan B" is currently scheduled for just one broadcast time (so Tivo it if
you're busy Sunday afternoon!): Sunday, April 17, 2:00 to 3:30 pm on TPT-2


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From: Amnesty International group 37 <lundx061 [at] umn.edu>
Subject: AI 4.17 3pm

Announcing our April 17 meeting. Please note our meeting location is at
First Congregational Church of Minnesota UCC=E2=80=8E
500 8th Ave SE Minneapolis,
MN 55414-1910(612) 331-3816

We start at 3 PM, but the main speaker, Vipin Bhatt, will be there at 4:30
PM.  So we run an extra hour until 5:30 PM.

April 17th:  Vipin Bhatt is a lawyer, sociologist and psychologist from
India.  He is a Humphrey Fellow, studying international human rights this
year.  He will give us an overview of human rights in India, in
particular, child trafficking and child labor problems.


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From: Holle Brian <holleb [at] aol.com>
Subject: GP party 4.17 4pm

I will be hosting a fundraising house party for the 5th CD Green Party
on Sunday, April 17, from 4-7 p.m. Come for food, discussion,
socializing and to support the 5th CD Green Party!

Special guests Tom Taylor of the Land Stewardship Project and Allan
Hancock, former GP candidate for State Legislature, will be giving
short presentations. A light supper and beverages will be served.

If the weather is nice we will spill out into my yard... otherwise the
party will be held in my home at 3953 12th Avenue South. I hope to see
you there!

Holle Brian (5CDGP Steering Committee member) Minneapolis, MN 612-822-6593
holleb [at] aol.com


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From: Women Against Military Madness <wamm [at] mtn.org>
Subject: Postville raid 4.17 7pm

Film Screening: abUSed: the Postville Raid
Sunday, April 17, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Macalester College, John B. Davis
Lecture Hall, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul.

Luis Argueta, award winning director of "The Silence of Neto,"  presents
his new documentary "abUSed: The Postville Raid," which weaves together
the personal stories of the individuals, the families, and the town
directly affected by the events of May 12, 2008. The film presents the
human face of immigration, the socioeconomic forces which fuel migration,
and serves as a cautionary tale against government abuses of
constitutional and human rights. Sponsored by: the Friends of the Saint
Paul Public Library and Jewish Community Action. FFI: Email Peter,
rachleff [at] macalester.edu.


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