Come out and watch a free screening of this amazing documentary “COINTELPRO 101” about the secret and illegal FBI programs spearheaded by J Edgar Hoover that attacked the Puerto Rican Independence movement, Black Liberation movement and many other progressive movements for social change in the 60’s and 70’s. Oregon Jericho will give a presentation about the historical and contemporary manifestations of these programs.
This is a benefit show for: The Civil Liberties Defense Center, Trans and Womyn's Action Camp, Northwest Ecosystem Survey Team (NEST). The TINY FISTS TOUR features legendary riot-grrrrl cellist BONFIRE MADIGAN and queer riot-folk! singer EVAN GREER: two families full of feminist folk fury traveling together with an arsenal of stringed instruments, babies, and a whole lot of reusable diapers! Earlier that day: join Madigan, founding member of Icarus Project, for an interactive workshop creating new languages for wellness and madness and create your very own 'Mad Map!'
This conference calls for people, movements, organizations and collectives to present alternative accounts to the political dimensions of civic engagement, mutual aid and revolution as they relate to economics, politics, invention, technology, work, artistic and cultural production, the body, pedagogy and social change. The conference promises to create a provocative space for critical dialogue between activists, revolutionaries, educators, artists, musicians, scholars, dancers, actors and writers.
This film has been nominated for an Academy Award for “Documentary Feature,” and it includes interviews with Eugene locals: CLDC attorney Lauren Regan, videographer Tim Lewis, and forest defender Jim Flynn. In a special showing on Sunday, February 19, half of the profits will benefit the Civil Liberties Defense Center. CLDC Executive Director Lauren Regan will be on hand to introduce the film before the screening.
The 4th Annual CLDC Solidarity with Earth Defenders presents a Free Radical Dance Party! You're invited to come boogie with us at Territorial Winery in Eugene on March 3, 2012. There will DJs spinning dance music with political overtones and information about eco-prisoners. Come dressed as your favorite radical! This event is held in conjunction with the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the U of O.
Check out Lauren Regan's presentation on the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) at St. Francis in Portland (Occupy Portland's Headquarters), February 10, 2012. On February 29th, "F29," there will nationwide protests against ALEC. See the Occupy Eugene website for details.
Lauren Regan, executive director of CLDC, will discuss the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and how it has co-opted our democracy and influenced social and environmental movements across America. Following the presentation, get involved with F29 Shut Down the Corporations planning. Join us the following afternoon for a Know Your Rights training!
On Saturday, Feb. 4 in Tacoma, WA, people will be marching in the support of Leonard Peltier. Peltier, long time Native Activist and member of the American Indian Movement was convicted in 1975 for shooting two FBI officers. Prosecutors have continually stated that they cannot prove Peltier's guiilt. He has been in prison for 35 years for a crime he did not commit. The events of Feb. 4th are being organized to show that Peltier is not forgotten and that there are many who will not rest until he is free.
