Civil Liberties
Perhaps because of the large number of outspoken and thoughtful people in our community, we have often found ourselves at ground zero in battles over civil liberties. In the 1980's Chapel Hill elected the first openly-gay elected official in the state, but Carrboro bested that by electing North Carolina’s first out mayor a decade later.
More recently, Chapel Hill grappled with free speech issues in the wake of 9/11, approved and then dismantled red light cameras in 2003-4, and was challenged by fundamentalists over support for gay marriage in 2005.
Some might revel in their underage drinking exploits, but I suspect UNC-Chapel Hill tennis player Chris Kearney never expected his life to take the detour it looks like it will take.
OrangePolitics.org's own Ruby Sinreich will be my
guest today on WCOM's West End Report (6pm). Ruby and I will be
discussing the talk of the town, primarily getting the audience updated
on the Abbey Court situation.
Once
again being inspired by Tom Arnel's Placeholder show's Guest DJ
feature, I have also asked Ruby to bring along her favorite music to
play.
If you are not in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, you can listen online here
We welcome calls for questions for Ruby 919-929-9601
Thanks so much...
SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEDIA and GIVE THE FINGER TO CORPORATE RADIO.
Listen to WCOM 103.5 LP FM Carrboro's All-Volunteer Community Radio
station! www.communityradio.coop
Via internationalistbooks.org:
"The Psychology of Fascism" - talk with William Manson
Join us at Internationalist Books for a thought-provoking talk with William Manson about "The Psychology of Fascism."
What drives leaders such as George Bush and John McCain towards
their destructive militarism and repressive global and domestic
policies? In this provocative talk and discussion, Manson will analyze
the authoritarian narcissism underlying US corporate and political
power through the lens of psychology. Deriving insight from diverse
thinkers including Sigmund Freud, Wilhelm Reich, Erich Fromm, and
others, participants will examine the role of sexual repression,
authoritarian conditioning, and pathological narcissism in shaping the
psychology of America's leaders as the country edges towards fascism.
Come prepared to learn, debate, and explore humanistic alternatives to
the "wargasmic" policies of Republican (and Democratic) narcissists!
William Manson is a Chapel Hill-based radical intellectual historian
and author who has published essays examining fascist psychology,
authoritarian narcissism, and radical humanism in Fifth Estate
magazine, Anarchy! A Journal of Desire Armed, and more.
Date:
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 12:00pm
Location:
Internationalist Books, 405 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
From an e-mail:
THE WANDERLUST REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE STORY COLLECTIVE AND
BIKE CARAVAN IS COMING TO TOWN!
This summer, fifteen women are traveling from New Orleans to New York City with
the Wanderlust story collective and bicycle caravan. In solidarity with local
activists and rooted in the belief that sharing stories is a powerful way to
elevate awareness and create social change, we'll be pedaling from town to town
to listen to your stories and document how you and others are working to expand
access to reproductive health care, defend reproductive rights, and promote
reproductive justice.
The goals of the trip are to document the inspirational, groundbreaking work
happening across the country, expand the conversation about reproductive
justice, and build horizontal networks to strengthen our collective movement
for reproductive health, rights, and justice.
Join the Wanderlust bike riders for an evening of story sharing, delicious
barbeque, and good conversation!
WHEN: Saturday June 21st from 6 - 8 PM
WHERE: 117 W. Poplar Ave Carrboro, NC
No parking on the street—park at the Garret Building Co. at the corner of
W. Main and W. Poplar or University Methodist Church (if there's no event going
on) or Carrboro Elementary School—on Shelton Street.
At the gathering, you'll be able to:
* Meet the Wanderlust Reproductive Justice Bike Caravan riders
* Share your experiences and talk about what reproductive justice means to you
* Hear from others in your area about what they're excited about and the
projects
they're working on
Please RSVP to Kristen Anderson at andersonk@ipas.org
For more information about Wanderlust, please visit www.protectchoice.org
or wanderlustwithrhonda.com
WANDERLUST IS A PROGRAM OF THE PRO-CHOICE PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT
Date:
Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 2:00pm
Location:
117 W. Poplar Ave Carrboro,
I'm surprised to see our Town Council holding an official meeting at a corporate chain. Why not meet at Owen's or Breadmen's?
| Title: |
Council Committee on Voter Owned Elections |
| Date: |
May 28, 2008 |
| Address: |
81 South Elliot Rd.
Chapel HIll, NC 27514
|
| Location: |
Whole Foods |
| Hours: |
8:30 a.m. |
Date:
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 4:30am
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