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9,000 HOMECARE WORKERS
to vote in Union Election
Homecare workers sign union cards preparing for election.
by Pam Whalen
On April 11, 2002 the Service Employees International
Union Local 250 will file a petition with Fresno County
to represent over 9,000 homecare workers in Home
Supportive Services Program.
This petition, which will trigger an election for Union
recognition, will start the process for homecare workers
to bargain for fair salary increases and benefits for the
first time in history.
These workers who take care of people with disabilities
and the elderly in their homes, have been paid at or near
minimum wage with no benefits for the past 30 years.
In counties where the Union already represents homecare workers, salaries are from $8.50 to $10.00 an hour
with medical benefits. There is also a statuary obligation by the State of California to raise the floor for
homecare workers to $9.50 an hour on July 1, 2002
It is expected that the Union election for homecare
workers will take place in May and that the Union will
begin bargaining with the I.H.S.S. Public Authority in
June or July.
For more information call SEIU Local 250 at 271-7005
The Unitarian Universalist
Church of Fresno
Rev. Bryan D. Jessup
Welcomes you, whoever you are
and whomever you call family, our doors are open.
April 7 On winning the Lottery
April 14 Getting a Head Start on Headstart
April 21 Bringing the Good News from Colorado
Speaker: Betty Pingel
April 28 Juvenile Delinquency in a
Religious Context
Speaker: Nancy Richardson
Sunday Services & Church School 9:15 and 11:00
4144 N. Millbrook Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 227-6146
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Fresno Earth Day 2002
“ Celebrating
like this is
giving back to
Her (Big Mama)
and
giving
back to us at
the very same
time.”
Sunday • April 21
noon to sundown
Courthouse Park•Tulare & Van Ness
See & hear our solar
powered sound stage
by the Loweburgs of
Off/Line.
by Jeremy M. Hofer
Bring your drum for the sunset drum circle
Solar Power Demonstrations • Environmental Exhibits • Art Exhibits • Vegetarian Food • Children’s Activities • Crafts • Plant sales
Live Music on Solar Stage including: Waddama • Green Machine • Heavy Weather • the Reggae sounds of Reality Sounds International & More
My first Earth Day planning meeting took place in November of
‘99 with George ‘Elfie’ Ballis of SunMt and Richard Stone of
the Fresno Center for Nonviolence. Coming into the meeting
the consensus was that Fresno needed something big to shake it
up, and whatever it was it had to be sexy — as Elfie liked to put
it. At the time there were definite stirrings among community
groups and activists that this town was ready for an event that
would bring people working on many different issues together
under one canopy.
At the time my convictions were rooted in environmentalism
as well as in the anti- globalization movement. These were the
days of the “Battle in Seattle” where the movement reared its
head and surfaced at the World Trade Organization meetings in
Seattle — effectively shutting it down. Pictures of the protesters appeared on inside pages of the newspapers, short clips on
the news showed a rag-tag bunch of colorful bodies, dancing,
drumming, chanting, and putting themselves as living sacrifices
in front of the WTO machine.
Having been at the Seattle protest, Elfie and others expressed
the need for the energy of those protests to manifest itself in
some way here in Fresno. After asking around I discovered
that the only Earth Day activity that Fresno invested itself in
was a fund-raiser for the Zoo. Celebrating the Earth by visiting cages with animals inside of them? Hmmm, very interesting I thought. Needless to say we came to the conclusion that
the Earth needed a proper celebration here in Fresno, and the
people needed a festival that was THEIRS, not owned by corporate sponsors. So it was decided that Earth Day was going
to be based on community groups, with the goal of being a noncorporate, community-building event.
Recently I was asked to define my use of the term ‘the movement.’ In today’s world it doesn’t really seem like there is
one such entity, rather a hodgepodge of groups working randomly on their pet issues — police brutality, environment, antiglobalism, abortion rights, the list goes on and on and on. Jump
on the internet and it seems like there is a web page for every
issue under the sun.
It becomes overwhelming when one tries to think of a single
movement addressing all of these things. Trying to explain
what exactly ‘the movement’ is, can seem like trying to get
everyone on the left to work together, or trying to get denominations of churches to see eye to eye on their theologies.
The answer to this riddle of what is ‘the movement’ and who
defines it, is that there is no answer. Each of us working for
social, economic and environmental change are defining it day
by day through our work. As in a dance, movement is defined
by the motion of each individual dancer, all of which make up
the great dance.
“We are the unifying desire.”
In a recent conversation with an organic grower, we proposed
that the Land Movement (aka Earth Movement from here on
out) was the basis of all movements. This concept remains open
to continuing dialogue. But didn’t the Earth Movement fail
with the Hippies? Well yes, and no. Certainly in the 60’s
there was a rebirth of the notion that we needed to reclaim our
connection with the land by living sustainably with it. What
wasn’t considered before the chicken tractors and the compost
bins were built, was that many of those who were “returning
to the Land” in fact never originated from “the Land“ in the
first place. These were city folk. Growing up in an environment
disconnected from the earth means we have to relearn how to
live with it. This process of education must take place before
we can truly move back to the land.
“A Garden in Every School” was State Superintendent of
Schools, Delain Easton’s, campaign in the mid nineties. As
of 2002 this has not come to fruition, but how revolutionary
would it be to have every kid in America sinking their fingers
into the soil as they learned? There are two reasons why we felt
that the Land/Earth Movement is a fundamental to our activism: each struggle for global justice goes back to the root of who
owns the land, and the current crisis that humanity finds itself
in — socio-economic and environmental — ultimately relates
back to a spirituality that is broken from its roots — the earth.
As we reintroduce knowledge and understanding of our environment, we also reintroduce basic concepts of respect and
right relationship in society. The sensation of dirt between
our fingers is endangered in a society that values convenience
above practicality, technology above simplicity, economy above
humanity. But how do we address this? Conversations and critiques of the structures that surround us can take up all of our
time. As activists — people of change — to be sustainable
ourselvest we must choose to spend our time wisely, and equally
important, we must have fun doing it.
When we manifest our anger in song and dance we are much
more effective at changing hearts than when we preach fire and
brimstone. When we change a heart, a mind will follow. To do
this ‘we must dance with it’ as Elfie would say. Celebration and
coming together of people is revolutionary, a discovery of our
roots, of our relationship to each other and to the Earth.
Our roots are somewhere just beneath the surface of the soil,
intertwined between our relationships, fed by art, watered by
music. To reverse the trends that our society of mass- consumption has set in motion, we need to water and feed these roots.
These are the musicians, the artists, the dancers, these are the
festivals, these are the Community groups, these are our voices.
This Earth Day let your voice be heard, bring a drum and let
your heartbeat be heard, bring your family and join the Earth
Reunion taking place across the globe! Come support your local
environmental groups.
www.fresnoalliance.com/earthday
“Everyone is sacred.”
We need people that are willing to volunteer for the effort as well as groups to set up booths.
Contact for booths is Sandra Guzman - [email protected] or 243-9338
Contact for volunteers is Jeremy Hofer - [email protected] or 229-5804
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Old Saint Pat
smiles down
upon us as we
jig with our kids
by Mike Rhodes
The St. Patrick’s Day fun$ raiser on March 15 was a great
success! The McTeggart band, singers, and dancers kept the
party rocking all evening. It was a giant family happening —
our kids dancing with us. An overflow crowd of supporters
filled the Unitarian Church and the Community Alliance magazine brought in over $1,000 to help us keep our ink flowing. I have had a number of people ask me when our next
Many Chances to
volunteer progressively
The Community Alliance magazine needs:
1) Magazine Distribution Coordinator (approx 3-4 hours a
month)
2) Someone to distribute info about community events to the
media (1-2 hours a week)
3) help collating and mailing the magazine (2-3 hours a
month)
For more information contact Mike Rhodes 226-0477 or
[email protected]
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Volunteer at the Center for Nonviolence
The Fresno Center for Nonviolence is setting up a “bank”
of volunteers to help not only with their activities but those
of other progressive organizations with whom they are affiliated.
Steve Malm, Assistant Center Director, would welcome calls
from interested people both for long-term and short-term
projects. In the coming months the following opportunities
are available:
April: Beginning of a monthly video series at Fresno City College. See page 13. (2-3 hours a month)
May: 10th anniversary celebration of the Center (dinner and
speaker Michael Parenti). Help with publicity, press releases,
outreach to schools and organizations (3-4 hours a week for 2
months). Also, help on the day of the event (set-up, decorating hall etc.) (4-6 hours). Reorganization of the Center’s video
and books library (6-7 hours)
Speakers’ group: potential to take part in outreach to schools
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party will be. Folks think that we hold great parties! After the
5 year anniversary event in September and this fun$ raiser we
now have a reputation as party animals on top of our progressive credentials..We thank everyone who showed up to
support this magazine. Special thanks to Kevin Hall, Jemmy
Bluestein, the Unitarian Church and Diane Scott for making
this event so much fun.
and churches on the subject of nonviolence. Newly formed
group “Peace Fresno” in activities protesting the war and
advocating peaceful conflict resolution. For more information
call Steve at 264-9122 or e-mail him at Steve [email protected].
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Volunteer Opportunities at KFCF
1) Skilled Carpenter(s) to help with the studio construction
project at KFCF’s Tower District office.
2) Archivist to help organize, catalog, and shelve the many
tapes in the KFCF archive.
3) Board Operator volunteering for those who want to learn
audio broadcast and recording skills and apply them. Requires
a serious commitment.
For more information call Vic Bedoian at 233-2221
Monday, April 1
7:30 PM
be conducted by Nelson for the planning of issues to be addressed at the Statewide
Monthly meeting of the Fresno Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (Fres- Food Security Summit.More information: (559) 485-1416, email [email protected] ,
CAMP). For more information email [email protected] or call (559) 439-0280 or
or check their web site at: http://www.fresnometmin.org/
(559) 227-6134. http://www.pesticidewatch.org/
Wednesday, April 10
3:30 PM
Wednesday, April 3
3:30 PM
Fresno Center For Nonviolence radio show on KFCF, 88.1 FM. Vincent Lavery
Stir it Up on KFCF 88.1 FM with Pam Whalen from the Community Alliance.
hosts the FCNV radio show on the second Wednesday of each month.
Wednesday, April 10
4 - 6 PM
Wednesday, April 3
7 PM
Molly Morgan and Jan Edwards present “Challenging Corporate Power” at CSUFREE OPEN MIC POETRY READING AT THE HENRY MADDEN LIBRARY AT
CSUF -- LET YOUR WORDS FLY! Come celebrate the spoken word with us at the Fresno room USU 317.
Henry Madden Library, CSUF campus! Poetry, prizes, performance & plenitude! 7PM Thursday, April 11
1 - 3 PM
sharp. Relaxed parking in lots D & E off Shaw! For more information call 278-4435.
“Challenging Corporate Power” at Fresno City College in Social Science 110.
Wednesday, April 3
7 PM
Thursday, April 11
6 - 8 PM
First in a series of videos. “Genocide by Sanctions: The Case of Iraq” (25 minMetamorphosis night of Spoken Word, music and theater performances at Arte
utes) and “Let Iraq Live: The Iraq Sanctions Challenge” (34 minutes). Discussion fol- Americas, 1630 Van Ness. Call 266-2623 for more information.
lows. Fresno City College Faculty Lounge, Room SO 110, 1101 E. University Avenue. Thursday, April 11
7:00 PM
Admission is free. Info: Vickie or Natasha Fouts, 658-8260 or [email protected]
Fresno County Green Party Council Meeting at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 985 N Van Ness. Call 265-3647 or go to http://www.greens.org/cal/fresno
Wednesday April 3
7 PM
Fresno County Democratic Central Committee meeting first Wednesday, the Thursday, April 11
7:30 PM
State Building conference room. For more information call 495 0606 or 439-8140.
Unitarian Universalist Church is hostessing the Women’s International League for Peace
and Freedom event to “Abolish Corporate Personhood.” Presenters: Molly
Friday, April 5
7 - 9 PM
Morgan and Jan Edwards of the leadership team of WILPF’s “Challenging Corporate
La Pena Café, the Latin American bohemian night, with a featured musician or poet
Power, Asserting the People’s Rights”. At the Unitarian Church, 4144 N. Millbrook.
and an open mic at Arte Americas, 1630 Van Ness Ave. For more information call
266-2623, email [email protected] or www.arteamericas.org
Friday, April 12
3:30 PM
Lloyd Carter will host his monthly radio show, Down in the Valley, focusing on San
Saturday, April 6
9 AM
Kennedy Club of the San Joaquin Valley meeting at Denny’s Banquet Room Joaquin Valley water, environment and Ag issues, on KFCF, 88.1 FM.
(Abby and Divisadero). Political speaker pending. Call 439-8140 for more information. Friday, April 12
5 PM (1st showing) 8 PM (2nd showing)
http://home.att.net/~barbarapyle/kennedy/kennedy.htm
Fresno Film Works is starting to show alternative, independent, and progressive films
in Fresno. FAAT-KINE, a rich comedy of manners will be this group‘s second movie
Saturday, April 6
Noon - 1 PM
Protest The Gap’s use of sweatshops. Gather at Fashion Fair (Shaw and Angus). at the Bonner Auditorium inside the Fresno Arts Museum, 2233 N First. This movie
gives a feeling of hope about Africa’s future, which might even be saved by its stubborn
This month‘s protest is being organized by the CSUF/United Students Against Sweatshops. Call (559) 233-3978 for details. Background: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/ women! Call 227-8183 or http://www.geocities.com/fresnofilmworks/index.swf
home/GAP.htm or http://www.sunmt.org/gaparchives.html
Saturday, April 13
9:30 AM
Fresno Center for Nonviolence monthly meeting at 985 N. Van Ness. For more
Saturday, April 6
7:30 PM
info: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/centerfornonviolence/ or call 559-237-3223.
FRESNO FOLKLORE SOCIETY CONCERTS presents the Sweet’s Mill String
Band reunion. Tickets: $12 & $15 at the Fresno Art Museum.
Saturday, April 13
6 PM
Forestiere Underground Gardens Concert featuring Utah Phillips, Kenny Hall, and
Saturday, April 6
9:30 PM
Jemmy Bluestein. See page 16 for details.
LIVE REGGAE! Isaac Haile Selassie (from Ethiopia) with the Valley’s Own; Jah Well
21 and over, $10 at Club Fred, 1426 N. Van Ness, Fresno. Info:(559) 226-9280.
Sunday, April 14
10 AM - 5 PM.
Celebrate SunMt’s 19th anniversary. A generation of speaking our truth and
Sunday, April 7
12 Noon - 8 PM
walking our talk. See page 5 for details.
Higher Opportunities for Latino Advancement and Education; Striving for
Equality (H.O.L.A.E.S.E.) is organizing an event in support of immigrant rights at the Monday, April 15
All Day
Rainbow Ballroom Folkloric Dance, Mariachi singers, food, raffles, educational inforThe Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom is organizing the annual
mation, Art Exposition and more. Information: (559) 498-6033 or America Hernandez
Tax Day leafletting to protest the misuse of our tax dollars. At the Cardwell Post
(559) 278-3319 or [email protected] See page 4.
Office, Griffith and Blackstone. Call 229-9661 to volunteer for a shift.
Monday, April 8
11 AM
Monday, April 15
7 PM
“Boots Caravan and Boycott against Wells Fargo Bank”. Exbraceros are
NOW - National Organization for Women will hold their monthly meeting at
coming from Washington State to meet with Exbra985 N Van Ness. Info: call Nora at 253-0109 or email [email protected]
ceros from California and continue to L.A. Finishing
Tuesday, April 16
7:00 PM
in Mexico City by April 22. Exbraceros are looking for
Stonewall Democrats will hold their regular monthly meeting at
Save June 22
A”Good Boot” for Mr. Fox because the boots he is
the Express Lounge, 3075 N. Maroa. Contact Jay Hubbell at (559)
using “Are bigger than his Foot” (He doesn’t has the
Fresno Center for Nonviolence
292-4905 or e-mail [email protected] or visit the website http://
capacity to fulfill his promises”. Bring used boots to
10 years
www.mangen.com/stonewall/
send to Mr. Fox. Event starts at the Mexican ConMichael Parenti,
sulate and a march will go to Wells Fargo Bank on
Wednesday, April 17
author
Van Ness and Fresno. For more information call (559)
Summer Food Service Program Training Workshops at Piccadilly Inn
498-6033.
University. Info: call Fresno Metro Ministry and California Food Policy Advolecturer
cates at 485-1416.
activist
Monday, April 8
7 PM
Women’s International League for Peace and
Wednesday, April 17
2 - 3 PM
... Details next month
Freedom Board Meeting open to all at 3747 Circle
“Beyond Afghanistan: How Do We Create True Security?”
Drive. Call 229-9661 for directions or more informaMedea Benjamin, Founding Director of Global Exchange, recently returned
tion.
from Afghanistan, leading a group of four Americans who lost loved ones in
Sept. 11 to meet with Afghans who lost relatives during the US bombing of Afghanistan.
Tuesday, April 9
9 AM
USU 312, Fresno State (relaxed parking Lot V). All lectures are free and open to the
Fresno County Board of Supervisors will be asked to declare a Medical Emergency so
a Needle Exchange Program can be approved in Fresno County. Listen on KFCF public. For more information call 278-7069.
88.1 FM or attend in person at the County Hall of Records building.
Wednesday, April 17
3:30 PM
STIR IT UP on KFCF 88.1 FM featuring the ‘Green Scene’ hosted by the Fresno
Tuesday, April 9
6 PM
County Green Party and the Fresno Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (FresSan Joaquin Valley Coalition for Immigrant Rights meets the first Tuesday.
CAMP).
More information call (559) 498-6033 or email [email protected]
Wednesday, April 17
6 PM
Wednesday, April 10
Central California Criminal Justice Committee meets at the Unitarian Church,
Deadline for submissions to the May 2002 issue of the Community Alliance News4144 N Millbrook. Help promote a police review system for Fresno.
letter. Send calendar items and articles to [email protected]
Wednesday, April 17
7 PM
Wednesday, April 10
Noon
Educational Community Forum: The Response of the United States to 9/11: Its
Community Hunger and Nutrition Forum, sponsored by Fresno Metro MinisImpact on the Central Valley, our Nation and the World. Details on next page
try, Trinity Lutheran Church, 3973 N. Cedar. Focus: Fresno’s connection to California Food Security. Guest speakers: Thomas Nelson from the California Food Security
Thursday, April 18
7:30 AM
Coalition will speak about the Food Security Summit in June. Frank Buck from the Community Health Care Roundtable sponsored by Metro Ministry meets at TrinCancer Prevention and Nutrition Section of the Dept. of Human Services, will speak
ity Lutheran Church 3973 N. Cedar. Topic: “Valley Air Brings Health Despair”, Part 2
about projects here in Fresno with the Nutrition Network. A ‘Listening Session’ will
Call (559) 485-1416, email [email protected], or http://www.fresnometmin.org/
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Thursday, April 18
6 - 8 PM
Fresno County Bicycle Coalition monthly meeting. Cafe Mia, 608 E. Weldon.
Dinner provided. Call Gene Richards 497-0570 or [email protected]
Thursday, April 18
7:30 PM
Death Penalty Focus regular meeting at 985 N Van Ness. More info: Maria Telesco
at: (559) 255-9492 [email protected]
Saturday, April 20
11 AM
WEST COAST MARCH AGAINST WAR & RACISM & POVERTY in San
Francisco starts at Dolores Park. At noon participants will march to the Civic Center for
a rally in conjunction with a similar march in Washington DC. For information about car
pooling or busses from Fresno call (559) 485 6356.
Sunday, April 21
1 PM to sundown
Earth Day celebration at Courthouse Park. Details: see pages 8-9
Tuesday, April 23
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Empty bowl fundraiser to feed the hungry at the LaRay facility located at 4277 N
West. Tickets $25 Send a check to Empty Bowls, 312 Escalon Ave, Fresno 93704. For
more information call 265-6828 or 439-8140.
Wednesday, April 24
3:30 PM
“Stir It Up” WILPF-style on KFCF 88.1 FM.
Thursday, April 25
12 - 1:30 PM
“The State of the Union Since September 11: The War Abroad & the Assault
on Civil Liberties at Home”, James Lafferty, Executive Director, National Lawyers Guild.
Keynote address at President’s Commission on Human Relations and EquityDiversity
Lunch, Residence Dining Facility, Fresno State. Contact Dr. Jeri Echeverria, 278-6639.
Friday, April 26
3:30 PM
Kevin Hall and Jim and Annie Compton-Schmidt will host their monthly radio show,
Clearing the Air: Transportation, Land Use and Air Quality, KFCF, 88.1 FM.
Friday, April 26
5 PM
Street Heat on KFCF 88.1 FM Pam Whalen with Labor and Community activists.
April 26 - 28
The First Annual Tanejavi Festival, brought to you by the Central Valley Partnership’s
Civic Action Network. Details page 3.
Sunday, April 28
2:30 PM
Community Alliance of a Fair Economy (C.A.F.E.) is sponsoring the film “Bread and
Roses” at the First Annual Tanejavi Cultural Festival. The movie showing will be FREE
and held at the Tower Theater (Olive and Van Ness in Fresno).
Monday, April 29
6:30 PM
Community Alliance for a Fair Economy (C.A.F.E.) meeting at 985 N Van Ness.
For more information call (559) 445-0876 or email [email protected]
Tuesday, April 30
3 PM
Community Development Credit Union Project, (working on bringing a Community Credit Union to South Fresno) is meeting at St. Joseph’s Church,1036 Martin.
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS
Sunday if you’d like to volunteer with Food Not Bombs, we meet (every
Sunday, rain or shine) at the Big Red Church on Echo at 1:30pm. They have
a great kitchen. At 2:45 we drive the meal downtown. It is served in recycled
plastic bowls near the Courthouse, at the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. 3:00-4:00pm.
For more information see our web site at: http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/fnb/
Mondays-Friday
9 AM
Democracy Now! on radio KFCF 88.1 FM Amy Goodman, award-winning veteran journalist, appropriately subtitles this show “The Exception to the Rulers” as the
program covers news of the nation and world from a progressive viewpoint, with focus
on the history and economics of workers, women and people of color around the
world.
Mondays
6:30 PM
The CSUF Campus Peace & Civil Liberties Coalition meets in Social Sciences
Room 205B. There is another, more social meeting on Tuesdays from 4 pm to 5:30
pm in the Coffee House on campus. They have a table on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Free Speech area from 12 Noon to 2 pm. For more information, e-mail:
[email protected]
Tuesdays
6 - 7 PM
United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) meeting in Room PHS 220 AT
CSUF. Group meets every Tuesday when school is in session. For more information
contact Gabrielle Kirkland at <[email protected]>
Tuesdays
6:30 PM
The Peace Fresno Committee will hold an anti-war organizing meeting at the
Fresno Center for Nonviolence at 985 N Van Ness. If you want to help STOP THE
WAR - come to this meeting! Current listing of all Peace actions in the Fresno area call
the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at 559-23PEACE (559-237-3223).
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7-9 PM
The St. Benedict Catholic Worker serves a meal to the homeless, working poor,
and visitors and released inmates in front of Fresno County Jail (corner of
Fresno and M streets) each Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:45 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the meals. Please
call Liza Apper at 559-229-6410 for additional information.
Wednesdays
7:30 AM
David Bacon’s Labor Journal on KFCF 88.1 FM. David Bacon’s experience
make him uniquely qualified as a journalist specializing in issues and concerns of working
people locally, nationally and globally. Web site at: http://www.igc.org/dbacon/
Wednesdays
3:30 PM
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April 17 public forum
U.S. policies after 911
by Mary Savala
A public informational forum, “U.S. Policies in the Aftermath of 911: Effects on the Valley, the Nation, and the
World,” will be held Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in
Room 101 of the State Building at 2550 Mariposa.
Evan G. Reade, Regional Deputy Director of the U.S.
State Department’s Office of Foreign Missions in
San Francisco and three other distinguished panelists
— Economist James Cypher, Ph.D.; Medea Benjamin,
Founder of Global Exchange; and Bruce Thornton,
Ph.D., author, columnist, and occasional guest on Politically Incorrect — will discuss U.S. policy following the
September, 2001 terrorist attacks. Bud Elliot will moderate.
A question and answer period will follow the presentation In the aftermath of 911, important questions arise:
What is the most effective response to terrorists — how
can we best defend our democratic republic? What
role does dissent play in time of crisis? Let us hear and
understand each other’s viewpoints, not even if, but
because we disagree. Can we work together to support
and defend our democratic values?
Sponsored by: League of Women Voters, The Fresno Center for Nonviolence, Fresno Ministerial Association, Peace Fresno, Women’s
International League for Peace and Freedom, and the Kenneth L.
Maddy Institute of Public Affairs.
Stir it Up radio show on KFCF 88.1 FM. This weekly show is hosted by a different progressive community groups and has events calendars, interviews with community activists and more.
Wednesdays
6 - 8 PM
Peace Teach-In Northfork, “The Studio” community center next to the library.
Wednesday
7:00 PM
“Nuestro Foro” on KFCF 88.1 FM. A public affairs program in Spanish providing
news and information to the Valley’s Latino population.
Fridays
1 - 3 PM
Radio Grito is on the air (in Spanish) bringing you Community Radio at its finest. Listen
on KBIF 900 AM as Proyecto Campesino brings you news and information about our
valley. Call ins are welcome. Have something you want people to know about? Call
them up and be a guest. For more information call (559) 733-4844.
Fridays
3 PM
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE FORUM ON WAR AND PEACE. A series of forums
on the Bush “War on Terrorism” and the alternative will be held every week at Fresno
City College Forum Hall 101. The forum is free and open to the public. Forum
topics will be announced on a weekly basis. For more information contact Rod Gaudin
at 442-4600 est. 8349.
Fridays
4:30 PM
Fresno Demonstration for Peace will gather at Shaw and Blackstone every Friday
until the crisis is over. Current list of all local Peace actions Fresno Center for Nonviolence
at 559-23PEACE (559-237-3223) and press *3. Visalia Demonstration for Peace
will gather at the Walnut and Mooney intersection in Visalia every Friday until the crisis
is over. For more information contact Denise at 636-0514.
Saturdays
1-2 PM
Food Not Bombs feeds the hungry near the Olive Avenue entrance to Roeding Park.
The new location for cooking on Saturday is Wesley United Methodist Church,
1343 East Barstow Ave., between First and Cedar starting at 9AM. They are
always in need of servers at the park. For more information call 266-5305 or
452-0277 (ask for Dallas). Visit their web site at: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/FNB/
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