WHAT'S
COMING UP...
7 pm, Wed, October 1, 2008
Immigrant Rights
Are
Worker Rights
What do American workers and Mexican immigrants have in common? How are Mexicans resisting conditions that lead to emigration, including NAFTA, election fraud, health care cuts, and privatization.
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RECENT EVENTS...
Since our JUNE Forum, the campaign for a hearing to investigate LaVena Johnson's death is gaining steam. The Johnson family was interviewed on Democracy Now! (LISTEN ONLINE) |
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- They traveled to Washington, D.C. with Col. Ann Wright to meet with Congressmembers
- Spoke at the NOW National Conference
- Received support from ColorofChange.org who is launching a LaVena petition (please sign it!)
Also check out new articles: DailyKos, CommonDreams, Salon.com.
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Surviving Climate Change
The effects of climate change, peak oil and toxic production are here. We know it every time we see news of weather disasters and disappearing species. We feel it every time we buy gas. We hear it every time a child uses an asthma inhaler.
What s olutions do we have? Check out the topics and speakers at our recent gathering to discuss the remaking of American society.
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PROGRESSIVE NEW
& VIEWS
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July
28, 2006
Half-Hour
Hurricanes
Where were the Warnings About
St. Louis's Ultra Storm? by
Don Fitz |
As clips of hurricane-strength
winds uprooting trees across St. Louis in late July made
national news, many commentators spoke of the awesome power
of nature. But this storm was not an act of god. It was
an act of Exxon-Mobile and its friends. And they are not
gods, even if they are treated as such by the White House.
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more...] |
JUNE
27 to JULY 1, ATLANTA, GEORGIA - The USSF will provide space to
build relationships, learn from each other's experiences, share
our analysis of the problems our communities face, and bring renewed
insight and inspiration. It will help develop leadership and develop
consciousness, vision, and strategy needed to realize another
world. [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL
EVENTS
The World Social Forum is an annual gathering of thousands of
people opposed to neo-liberalism & a world dominated by corporations
and imperialists. WSF works to build a planetary society centered
on social justice, international solidarity, gender equality,
peace and protection of the environment? The 7th WSF is Jan 20-25,
2007 in Nairobi, Kenya. [read
more] [Why
the World Social Forum?]
The first US Social Forum is June 27 to July 1, 2007 in Atlanta,
GA. [USSF2007.org]
WAR
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Cost of the
War in Iraq
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RECENT EVENTS
18th Annual Great Green
PESTO FEAST
6-8 pm, Sat, September 13, 2008
Special Presentation by Harvey Wasserman:
Stop Energy Price-Gouging
by Winning a Green-Powered Earth. [READ MORE...]
Eating Healthy in Schools
COUNTERING NUTRICIDE
Black & Green Wednesday • 7 pm, August 6, 2008
Are our kids victims of "nutricide" from unhealthy food pushed by the corporate food system. Learn how to change the system so we can eat the way we should. [READ MORE...]
Surviving Climate Change
Producing Less & Enjoying It More
Friday eve - Sunday Afternoon •
June 27-29, 2008
Join us for an open discussion on remaking American society. [READ MORE...]
The LaVena Johnson Story
Black & Green Wednesday • 7 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Did the first woman soldier from Missouri to die in Iraq really commit suicide, or was she murdered?
[READ MORE...]
Forging a Red Green Alliance • May Day Dinner
Black
& Green Thursday • 6:00
pm Thursday, May 1, 2008
Celebrate International Workers Day with tomato sauce (red), pesto (green), and unity of environmental & labor friends. [READ
MORE...]
Psychosis
of Oppression
Black & Green Wednesday - 7 pm Wed, April 2, 2008
Are
we relying too much on pills to solve problems,
especially for children and minority populations?
[READ
MORE...]
Global
Women in Action with Medea
Benjamin
An
International Women's Day Special
Black, Green & PINK Wednesday
- 7 pm Wed, March
5, 2008
[READ
MORE...]
Boxcutter
Caberet Puppet Show
Black & Green Saturday -
Sat, Mar 1, 7:30
pm
An
evening of sundry entertainment, presented by a ragtag association
of cardboard wigglers, horn tooters, meat chompers, and a bell
strapped human xylophone!
[READ
MORE...]
Deep
Green Transportation
Black
& Green Wednesday -
Wed, Feb 6, 7
pm
Tired
of long waits in the cold rain? Many St. Louisans are demanding
an affordable mass transit system. [READ
MORE...]
No
Volverán (movie & panel)
Black
& Green Wednesday -
Wed, Jan 2, 7
pm
What is Socialism of the 21st Century, and how it is changing
people's lives? [READ
MORE...]
Building
Green Communities
Black
& Green Wednesday -
Wed, Dec 5, 7
pm
Could
we actually build affordable homes that generate jobs as well
as
all the heating, cooling and electricity needed in our neighborhoods? [READ
MORE...]
Hanky
Panky
in the Cookie Jar?
AUDIT of St. LOUIS
Black
& Green Wednesday -
Wed, Nov 7, 7
pm
Green
Party's signature campaign mandates an audit of the City of St.
Louis. [READ
MORE...]
FARMING:
Land, Food, Energy
Black
& Green Wednesday -
Wed, Oct. 3, 7
pm
Join
us for a pictorial tour of Cuban agriculture.
[READ
MORE...]
17th
Annual Great Green
Pesto Feast Sat,
Sept 16, 6-8 pm
A
smorgasbord of gourmet pesto, including vegan! Special
Presentation:
From Climate
Chaos to Global Justice [READ
MORE...]
Environmental
Racism in the Aftermath of Katrina
Black
& Green Wednesday -Wed, August 1 [READ
MORE...]
Military
Spending vs. Green Jobs
Black
& Green Wednesday -Wed,
June 6 [READ
MORE...]
Environmental
Racism & Global Warming
Black
& Green Wednesday -Wed,
May 2 [READ
MORE...]
Hear
from the School Board Candidates
Black
& Green Wednesday -Wed,
March 7 [READ
MORE...]
Reducing
Energy and Building a Peace Economy
Black
& Green Wednesday -Wed,
February 7 [READ
MORE...]
Looking
at City Lead Money
Black
& Green Wednesday -Wed,
January 3 [READ
MORE...]
Loss
of Civil Liberties Since 9/11
Black
& Green Wednesday -
Wed, December 6
[READ
MORE...]
Racism,
Police Violence and the
Death Penalty
Black
& Green Wednesday - November
1
[read
more ]
16th
Annual Great Green
Pesto Feast Sat,
Sept 16, 6-8 pm
Special Presentation at 7pm of the award-winning documentary
IVORY PERRY: Pioneer In the Struggle Against
Lead Poisoning
[read
more...]
Stem
Cell Initiative
Black
& Green Wednesday - August 2, 2006
Will the Stem Cell initiative that Missourians vote on in November
be beneficial or harmful? [read
more...]
IVORY
PERRY:
Pioneer In the Struggle Against Lead Poisoning
St
Louis Filmmakers Showcase - July 23 [28:30
documentary video]
Inspiring life
of the citizen activist who discovered a silent killer right in
our midst. [read
more...]
INSTEAD
of OIL
A
Special Black & Green Wednesday - July 5
The struggle for oil is part of the U.S.
effort at global domination. What are the effects of oil dependency?
How is Iraq being devastated? What energy alternatives exist all
around us? [read
more, see photos]
POWER
OF THE BOYCOTT
The refusal to purchase is one of the most significant weapons
that citizens have against oppression. How
has the boycott been used as a tool for change, both here and
abroad, in the past and in the present. (read
more...]
IVORY
PERRY
and
the Struggle for a Lead Free St. Louis
Special
Forum - April 20, 2006
Celebrate
Earth Week with a tribute to the pioneer of lead poisoning prevention
in St. Louis. With poisoning rates at 7-10 times the national
average, learn what we are-- and should-- be doing to pressure
officials to get the job done... [read
more]
Just
Say "NO!" to Prohibition
Black
& Green Wednesday - April 5, 2006
After 3 decades, 1/2 trillion tax dollars,
increasingly punitive policies, a court system choked with nonviolent
drug violations, could regulation work better than prohibition? [read
more]
The
Four Pillars of Economic Justice
Black & Green Wednesday - March
1, 2006
Why and how are local
communities taking control of their destiny in order to promote
economic justice? [read
more]
Political
Strategies in 2006
Black
& Green Wednesday - February 1, 2006
How can elections be used to advance campaigns
for universal health care, drug decriminalization, lead-free homes,
a Civilian Oversight Board and other issues you care about... [read
more ]
Is the
City of St. Louis Removing
Lead from Homes?
Black
& Green Wednesday - January 4, 2006
The City claims 3300 Nebraska as a showcase for lead removal,
yet the Greens and Health & Environmental Justice have found
contrary evidence... [read
more]
The
Reparation Man: Dr. Attorney Robert Brock
Slavery Reparations & Black Citizenship in America
Saturday, December 10, 2-5 pm .[read
more]
Green
Visions of Education
If we could remake the education
system, what would we do?..
Wednesday, November 2, 2005....[read
more]
Mad
Cowboy:
The Documentary film screening and
lecture by Howard Lyman, the Texas cattle rancher turned
vegan! Saturday,
October 15, 2005 [read
more...]
United
We
Eat
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of
the Missouri Rural Crisis Center
Saturday, Sept 24...[read
more]
Crisis
in
the St. Louis Public Schools
Black
& Green Wednesday - October 5, 7 pm
Devastated
by cuts, closings and layoffs since 2003, teachers are leaving...
[read more]
15th
Annual Great Green PESTO
FEAST
One
of the best vegetarian dinners in St. Louis!
Special presentation on the Food Crisis in Africa...[read
more]
THE
WAR FOR OIL: Who
are the real terrorists?
Black
& Green Wednesday Forum -
7 pm, Wed, August 3, 2005
Considering the appalling slaughter in Iraq, the
toll on US military personnel, the assault on people of African
descent, the damage that addiction to oil inflicts on the US environment
and soul, we ask: What can we do to stop the madness? [read
more]
Why
are we not disease-free? Holistic Health Solutions
Black & Green Wednesday Forum - 7 pm, Wed, July 6,
2005
Is the corporate medical system
causing as much ill health as it is curing? Do alternatives exist?
[read more]
Human
Genes in our FOOD?
Black & Green Wednesday Forum
- 7 pm, Wed, June 1, 2005
Should Missourians allow the planting of rice containing human
genes? You won't know if human genes are in your food because
it won't be labeled. And your taxes are being used for this...[read
more]
Reflections
on Recent Elections:
Where
should the Green Party go from here?
Black
& Green Wednesday Forum - 7 pm, Wed, May 4, 2005
Willie Marshall's campaign doubled the vote from 10 to 21% in
the recent election for Mayor. What does it take to double it
again, or raise it to 51% for victory? [read
more]
Venezuela
Bolivariana: People
and Struggle of the Fourth World War
Black & Green Wednesday Forum
- 7 pm, Wed, April 6, 2005
Will Venezuela be the next country invaded by the US? Come see
and discuss the 76 minute documentary film... [read
more]
Confronting
Police Violence in St. Louis
Black & Green Wednesday Forum
- 7 pm, Wed, March 2, 2005
Police misconduct is a serious concern for
St. Louis citizens. Join the final push for passage of the Kennedy
Bill for creating a Civilian Oversight Board to hold police accountable
to the community. Learn the content, obstacles, and timetable...
[read more]
Black
History & the REPARATIONS Movement
Black & Green Wednesday Forum
- 7 pm, Wed, Feb 2, 2005
Many groups, including Jews, Japanese, and native populations,
have received reparations that they need to repair and heal themselves
for injuries inflicted by governments and corporations. Congressional
Bill H.R. 40 proposes African-Americans receive restitution
for the 400 year misery of chattel slavery. [read
more]
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Thurs Jan20
Counter-Inaugural Ball! |
| On Inauguration
Day, January 20th, don't spend the night alone. You are cordially
invited to join local justice and peace activists at the Counter-Inaugural
Ball, 7 pm at at St. Louis City Hall!. [read
more] |
BHOPAL:
20 years
of Environmental Racism
Black & Green Wednesday Forum
- 7 pm, Dec 1 , 2004
Join the 20th Anniversary of the worst industrial accident in
human history and the movement to hold the perpetrator accountable.
And it could happen here! [read more]
STOP
Killer Coke in St. Louis
Black
& Green Wednesday Forum - Nov
3, 2004
How can a soft drink kill? Before you take another swig...
consider the charges against Coca-Cola and its bottlers [read
more]
Stalking
the Biotech Tyrant
Confronting
Biorepression with Creative Alternatives
Find out more about the Biodevastation
8 Midwest Conference held Saturday, May 15, 2004.
PRESS RELEASES
Alert! Two Laws That Could PROHIBIT
LABELING FOOD with HUMAN GENES |
HR 4167 would would overturn
state food labeling laws, hamstring state food safety
officers, and increase consumer exposure to food-borne. Missouri SB 1009, the “Seed Bill,” strips local
control of labeling, sale and use of seeds. [read
more...] |
May
2006 Press Release
EPA
Missed the Boat on Lead
REPORT on
the First 7 Months of a Pilot Lead Project in St. Louis
WILL
THE CITY DISCUSS LEAD PROBLEMS WITH CRITICS?
Jan 3, 2006
- In October 2005, the advocacy group HEJ issued a “Report Card”
on City of St. Louis lead programs.The City received a “D” on
“Maintenance of a lead safe registry,” a “C-” on “Enforcement
of lead lawviolations,” and an “Incomplete” on “Lead hazard evaluations.”
Now, several community organizations say that the City is rebuffing
their invitations to discuss problems with its lead programs.
CITY
LEAD PROGRAM FAILS TO REMOVE LEAD
Nov 2, 2005
- Evaluation of the first 7 months of pilot lead project
City Health
Department Fails Dragonfly Project Test
From the January 2004 issue of
the Compost Dispatch newsletter.
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