Description: The Hudson Valley region is rich with preserved land, fresh water, agriculture and local creative economies – rich and attractive to diverse interests including new population and industry. As the region completes its “Cleaner, Greener Communities” plan for sustainable development, it is timely for all interested parties to gather for a fresh look at […]
Calls to Conscience: Prison Resistance in Palestine, Guantánamo, the U.S. and Iran Sponsors: The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) / Adalah-NY: The New York Campaign for the Boycott of Israel / Havaar: Iranian Initiative Against War, Sanctions, and State Repression Join us for a panel discussion on imprisonment and resistance featuring Sahar Francis, director of […]
Time is running out in Albany to fix the broken marijuana laws. Can you join us in calling on Albany to act? We began the year with Gov. Cuomo speaking passionately about racial equity and fairness during his State of the State Address, citing marijuana arrests major problem and making reform a priority. (1) Then in […]
A one week film festival at the Jacob Burns Theater in Pleasantville highlighting the work of contemporary Arab artists and film makers. The opening night is May 30th with live music and reception performed by Zafer Tawil and a tarab ensemble.
MEDIA ADVISORY ON PUBLIC BANKING PRESS CONFERENCE “Public banking will give New York State influence over the process of financial intermediation and will allow the government to use the banking industry as a lever to advance its economic development efforts. A Public Bank is a strong step towards enabling a prosperous future that we […]
WESPAC will be tabling at this annual festival. Updated Flyer in English and in Spanish available on the festival website: http://portchesterfest.org/ About Port Chester Fest Port Chester Fest is a celebration of local art, diversity, inclusion, music, and culture. It has become one of the most anticipated local events of the year. Held on the […]
From Occupy to Occupied: Palestinians on the Front Line of Popular Protest with Amin Husain (NYC) and Abir Kopty (Palestine) WHEN: Saturday, June 8th, 5:00pm WHERE: Alwan for the Arts (16 Beaver St, 4th Floor) Join us to hear from two Palestinian organizers, Abir Kopty, based in the West Bank, and Amin Husain, based in New York […]
Tarin will be one of four panelists (others include David McReynolds, Bob Brown and Ellen Barfield) at the Left Forum at a workshop entitled: Resisting Racism and Militarism in 21 Century America: A Dialogue on the new book "We Have Not Been Moved Please check out the link: http://www.leftforum.org/content/resisting-racism-and-militarism-21-century-america-dialogue-new-book-we-have-not-been-moved Tarin: we are proud of you!
The Jacob Burns Film Theater in Pleasantville, NY, is showing Gasland Part II on Sunday, June 9th at 7:30 pm. The film will be followed by a Q&A with actress, activist Debra Winger. This will be a free community event. The Jacob Burns is happy to set aside 10 tickets for WESPAC. They will need […]
Pandora’s Promise Film Screening, and Q&A with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. WHEN:June 10, 2013: 7:30PM to 9:00PMWHERE:Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570 mapTO ATTEND:Purchase Tickets The atomic bomb and meltdowns like Fukushima have made nuclear power synonymous with global disaster, but Pandora’s Promise asks whether the one technology we fear most could save […]