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2000th Soldier Memorial Houston - sunset memorial hosted by Progressive Populist Caucus
Event Description:
You are invited to participate in a week-long memorial to the 2000th US military casualty of the Iraq war, in the Heights in Houston. It will begin the Saturday after the announced 2000th US casualty of the Iraq war, with a ceremony each evening sponsored by a different group, and ending the following Saturday (one week later) with a larger ceremony.
Event Sponsor:
Oil Patch Democrats
Event Contact Name:
Jim Rine
Event Phone Contact Information:
281-414-1386
Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
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2000th Soldier Memorial Houston - sunset memorial hosted by North Houston Peace Group
Event Description:
You are invited to participate in a week-long memorial to the 2000th US military casualty of the Iraq war, in the Heights in Houston. It will begin the Saturday after the announced 2000th US casualty of the Iraq war, with a ceremony each evening sponsored by a different group, and ending the following Saturday (one week later) with a larger ceremony.
Event Sponsor:
Oil Patch Democrats
Event Contact Name:
Jim Rine
Event Phone Contact Information:
281-414-1386
Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
oilpatchdemocrats.blogspot.com
EVENT CANCELLED!!!!! H-Town Double-D Hoedown with David Van Os and Houston City Council Candidates
Event Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Democratic primary voters in two central Houston precincts get together for a little food, a lot of fun, and some political talk.
Pct. 223 and 541 "double-D's" will mett and greet along with candidates Borris Miles (SH 146), David Van Os, and several Houston city council candidates ahead of the municipal elections and this spring's primary.
Event Email Address:
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2000th Soldier Memorial Houston - Opening Ceremony
Event Description:
You are invited to participate in a week-long memorial to the 2000th US military casualty of the Iraq war, in the Heights in Houston. It will begin the Saturday after the announced 2000th US casualty of the Iraq war, with a ceremony each evening sponsored by a different group, and ending the following Saturday (one week later) with a larger ceremony.
Event Sponsor:
Oil Patch Democrats
Event Contact Name:
Jim Rine
Event Phone Contact Information:
281-414-1386
Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
oilpatchdemocrats.blogspot.com
No Tragedy in November: An Equality Vigil
Event Description:
On October 23, 2005, 1,138 people dressed in black and wearing "tragedy" masks will gather at Spotts Park to demonstrate against the discriminatory Texas Marriage Amendment.
Each individual will hold a sign with one of the 1,138 federal protections for married couples that are denied to same-sex couples and their families. We need you to participate and represent one of those rights in this historic event!
Event Sponsor:
Foundation for Family and Marriage Equality, Inc.
Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
www.familyequality.org
Rally against Intolerance and for Respect
Event Description:
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
In response to the threat posed by the racist Minutemen, the Coalition against Intolerance and for Respect is organizing a spirited, peaceful, and legal rally this coming Saturday, October 8, at 3 pm at Burnett Bayland Park, 6000 Chimney Rock at Gulfton. The rally will include speakers, music, and poets.
This is a very important event. It is imperative for all of us to stand in unity and solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters who are under increasing attack from the Far Right. Please join us in defending the rights and dignity of all people-and demanding fair, just immigration reform with permanent residence for all, and fair trade policies. Houston needs to be a hate-free zone!
A bilingual flyer for the demonstration is attached. For more information, please call (832) 392-8777 or (832) 282-6997.
In Solidarity,
Rona and David
for the Progressive Workers Organizing Committee
Event Sponsor:
Coalition Against Intolerance and For Respect
Event Phone Contact Information:
(713) 928-6849
Event Website:
http://www.pwoc.org/upcoming/
Houston Anti-War March and Rally
Event Description:
A major march and demonstration so Houston can participate in the national mobilization against the U.S. war on, and occupation of, Iraq. It's being organized by the Houston September 24 Coalition, which to date includes the International Socialist Organization, Latinos Por La Paz, Pax Christi, Peace Action, Progressive Action Alliance, Progressive Workers Organizing Committee, and the Peace with Justice Ministry of the United Methodist Church Texas Conference.
Event Contact Name:
David Smith or Herb Rothschild
Event Phone Contact Information:
713 861-2494
Event Website:
http://www.hpjc.org/majorevents.asp#9-24-2005
Cindy Sheehan and the Bring Them Home Tour in Houston
Event Description:
Cindy Sheehan and the Bring Them Home Now bus tour arrive in Houston on Thursday, Sep. 1.
Thursday, Sep. 1, afternoon: Cindy Sheehan's visiting Tom Delay's district office in Clear Lake to talk with "The Hammer" about Iraq. Time will be announced.
Attendance is free, but donations are appreciated to cover the venue rental and to continue the Bring Them Home Nationwide Tour.
Event Website:
http://www.resurrectionmcc.org/
PAA Presentation of Spine Award to Cindy Sheehan
Event Description:
(Sat) at Camp Casey, Crawford TX. The Spine Award is a component of the Backbone Campaign and is given to citizens who demonstrate the courage to fight for their principles and a future worthy of our children. The PAA has chosen Cindy Sheehan for a Spine Award in recognition of her resolute pursuit of a meeting with President George Bush for him to explain to her the "noble cause" for which her son and over 1800 other soldiers have been slain in Iraq. Members of the PAA will present the award to her at Camp Casey in Crawford, Texas.
Event Sponsor:
Progressive Action Alliance
David Van Os
Event Description:
Sep 17 ~ David Van Os @ Bay Area New Dem (Thur) 6:30 - 8:30 Tequila Willie's on Bay Area Blvd FYI:
