June 21, 2007
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A GUIDE TO NEWS, ACTIONS AND EVENTS IN MARIN AND BEYOND
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LIVE YOUR DREAM SO OTHERS MAY LIVE THEIRS
MPJC Endorsed EVENTS
MPJC joins with MITF, we will be having our monthly potluck on the big lawn at College of Marin Monday, June 25, 5- 7pm. Bring something to share or just bring yourself and then join us at this important event in Olney Hall.
Monday, June 25, 7:00 PM
Economic Hit Man author John Perkins
Introduces new book at College of Marin
Drawing on his experiences, John Perkins, in his new book, "The Secret History of the American Empire," describes the post-WWII era as one that created history's first truly global empire -- mostly through economics, rather than the military. Now we find ourselves catapulted toward a future that appears catastrophic to many people; however, in Perkins's view it offers great opportunities. Identifying corporations as "the most influential institutions on the planet," he challenges us to transform ourselves and the companies that so deeply impact our lives. He presents a plan for creating a world "that will make our children proud of us."
Mr. Perkins will speak on at College of Marin Olney Hall, 835 College Avenue, Kentfield. Parking is available in student lots for a $3.00 fee. Mr. Perkins' new book will be available for sale and signing.
This event is co-sponsored by Marin Interfaith Task Force on the Americas and COM's Students for Social Responsibility. An $8-20 donation, $5 students, is requested. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information, please call 415/924-3227, email mitf@igc.org, or go to www.mitfamericas.org.
VIDEO of Lt. Col., Bob Bowman @ COM
click above link
Former Air Force Lt. Col., Bob Bowman, led the stategic Missle Defense program under Bush 1 and Clinton. A Vietnam combat veteran with over 100 missions, Bob, is conducting a "Patriot" tour of the US right now. He's calling for the impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney, a re-investigation of the events around 911 and an end to the Patriot Act among other things. This is from his recent talk at the College of Marin, Kentfield, CA. June 15, 2007. A big thanks to John Parulis from Brightpathvideo.com who taped this for his video blog, you can see more of his videos at http://blip.tv/users/view/johnp.
Ken Jenkins and his film crew also video taped this presentation with a three camera setup and will have a DVD available very soon.
THE POLITICAL SCENE
THE COMING WEEKS IN MARIN
AND BEYOND
Tuesday, June 19, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
National Women’s Political Caucus – Marin Chapter
Invites you to a special evening of inspiration and hope.
Jackie Speier, former Assemblywoman and State Senator, who survived the infamous Jonestown shootings that killed Congressman Leo Ryan, and
Jan Yanehiro, an Emmy-winning broadcast journalist and co-host of Evening Magazine, which aired on San Francisco's KPIX (Channel 5) from 1976-1991.
Co-authors of the new book This is Not the Life I Ordered copies will be available for purchase.
Enter our free drawing for an autographed copy.
Falkirk Mansion, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael
Enjoy Light Refreshments and Wine
$10 with reservation; $15 at the door
Sponsors: $50/$100
Co-hosts:
National Women’s Political Caucus – Marin Chapter
Book Passage
To reserve a ticket, call Gina at (415) 383-0337 or Barbara at (415) 897-1224 or email us at gbrewer495@aol.com or bmatas8139@aol.com.
New Members Special: If you wish to join NWPC, take advantage of our special rate of $55 (normally $70) and receive free admission to this event. Send checks made out to NWPC-Marin to P.O. Box 113, Kentfield, CA 94914
Thursday, June 21, 7-9pm
Election Reform News and Talk
The Marin County Registrar of Voters, Elaine Ginnold, and the Marin County Election Advisory Committee, is hosting an annual meeting to the public in which Lowell Finley, Deputy Secretary of State for Voting Systems Certification and Policy, will be the featured speaker.
Board of Supervisors Chambers
Marin Civic Center
Monday, June 25, 7:00 PM
Economic Hit Man author John Perkins
Introduces new book at College of Marin
Drawing on his experiences, John Perkins, in his new book, "The Secret History of the American Empire," describes the post-WWII era as one that created history's first truly global empire -- mostly through economics, rather than the military. Now we find ourselves catapulted toward a future that appears catastrophic to many people; however, in Perkins's view it offers great opportunities. Identifying corporations as "the most influential institutions on the planet," he challenges us to transform ourselves and the companies that so deeply impact our lives. He presents a plan for creating a world "that will make our children proud of us."
Mr. Perkins will speak on at College of Marin Olney Hall, 835 College Avenue, Kentfield. Parking is available in student lots for a $3.00 fee. Mr. Perkins' new book will be available for sale and signing.
This event is co-sponsored by Marin Interfaith Task Force on the Americas and COM's Students for Social Responsibility. An $8-20 donation, $5 students, is requested. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information, please call 415/924-3227, email mitf@igc.org, or go to www.mitfamericas.org.
Wed. June 27, 7:30 to 10:00pm
War Made Easy (the movie)
Acclaimed Marin author Norman Solomon presents a North Bay “Sneak Preview” of the newly released movie based on his book War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death. The movie is a powerful statement about the propaganda tools and techniques, used for decades by the US government, to bring the nation to war. Norman and journalist Mark Dowie will lead a discussion after the screening.
Suggested donation $15 / seniors and students $10
Benefit for the Bolinas Firehouse & Clinic project
At the Dance Palace, 503 B Street, Pt. Reyes Station
(415) 663-8198 / www.dancepalace.org
Saturday, July 14, 2007 from 7:30-9:30pm
Progressive Forum on Iraq and Iran
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (Democrat, CA-06)
Lynn Woolsey has been an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq from its inception. In January, 2005, she was the first Member of Congress to call on the President to bring the troops home. Since that time she has spoken on this topic on the floor of the House of Representatives over 200 times.
Investigative Journalist/Author Reese Erlich
Reese Erlich is an investigative journalist who has traveled to Iran and Iraq five times and has covered the Middle East for 20 years, most recently on assignment for Mother Jones magazine. His new book The Iran Agenda: The Real Story of U.S. Policy and the Middle East Crisis comes out in October 2007.
Peace Studies Scholar Michael Nagler
Michael Nagler is the co-founder and board president of the Metta Center for Nonviolence Education; professor emeritus and founder of the Peace and Conflict Studies Program at UC Berkeley; a core member of Educators for Non-violence; and author of The Search for a Nonviolent Future; Our Spiritual Crisis; and Hope or Terror: Gandhi and the Other 9/11.
Moderator:
Media Critic/Author Norman Solomon
Norman Solomon, a nationally syndicated columnist on media and politics, co-authored with Reese Erlich the book Target Iraq: What the News Media Didn’t Tell You. Solomon’s latest book, War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death, has been adapted into a documentary film, released on DVD this summer.
Progressive Democrats of Marin, Democracy for America – Marin and Students for Social Responsibility
College of Marin, Olney Hall, 835 College Avenue, Kentfield, CA
Suggested Donation $10 (no one will be turned away
For more information, contact Anita Fieldman, Progressive Democrats of Marin, 415-686-8841; anitafieldman@hotmail.com; www.pdamerica.org |