Mn-prog-events Mailing List: Progressive Calendar 05.24.11

[David Shove (shove001]

             P R O G R E S S I V E   C A L E N D A R   05.24.11
                       throw the rich under the bus

1. Egypt         5.24 5pm
2. Martin/FBI    5.24 6:30pm

3. Alliant vigil 5.25 7am
4. Afghanistan   5.25 6:30pm

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From: Eric Angell <eric-angell [at] riseup.net>
Subject: Egypt 5.24 5pm

"Contextualizing the Egyptian Uprising"

We speak with Dr. Abdul Mawgoud Dardery of Metro State University and
Susan Gad, attorney and activist, about the context of the Egyptian
revolution as well as the current situation and future outlook for this
important country in the heart of the Arab world.

SPNN 15 viewers:
"Our World In Depth" cablecasts on St. Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN)
Channel 15 on Tuesdays at 5pm, midnight and Wednesday mornings at 10am,
after DemocracyNow!  Households with basic cable may watch.
** Tues, 5/24, @ 5pm & midnight + Wed, 5/25, 10am
"Contextualizing the Egyptian Uprising"


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From: Women Against Military Madness <wamm [at] mtn.org>
Subject: Martin/FBI 5.24 6:30pm

Pax Salon: Sarah Martin and the FBI Raids

Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 West 7th,
St. Paul. Join Sarah Martin as she discusses the FBI raids of peace
activists last fall and what is currently happening with the
investigation. All are welcome. Salons are free but donations encouraged
for program and treats. FFI: Call 651-227-3228.


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From: AlliantACTION <alliantaction [at] circlevision.org>
Subject: Alliant vigil 5.25 7am

Join us Wednesday morning, 7-8 am
Now in our 14th year of consecutive Wednesday
morning vigils outside Alliant Techsystems,
7480 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie.
We ask Who Profit$? Who Dies?
directions and lots of info: alliantACTION.org


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From: Women Against Military Madness <wamm [at] mtn.org>
Subject: Afghanistan 5.25 6:30pm

A Talk by Steve Clemens: Report from Afghanistan
Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 p.m. (Chili and Conversation); 7:00 p.m.
(Presentation) Mayday Books, 301 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis.

Hear and eye-witness report from a participant in an International Peace
Delegation. Steve Clemens, Minneapolis peace and justice activist,
recently participated in a 25-member delegation to Afghanistan. Join
others to hear what Steve has to say about his recent travels to
Afghanistan. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by: Twin Cities Peace
Campaign and WAMM. FFI 612-522-1861 or 612-827-5364.


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