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Ever wonder where your state taxes go? How does the North Carolina budget impact your life? What programs are your state legislators voting for and against?
Women's Worth in the North Carolina Budget
a Women's Forum on the Budget
presented by Elaine Mejia
of the NC Budget and Tax Center
Following the presentation and Q&A,
State Senators
Ellie Kinnaird (23rd District)
and Verla Insko (56th District)
will be on hand to answer your questions.
This program is sponsored by
THE ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN,
NORTH CAROLINA WOMEN UNITED
and
THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
A PSA from Internationalist Books and Community Center:
April 5 -- Join members of the League of Pissed Off Voters to discuss their
new book, celebrate political activism and collaborate on swinging the 2004
presidential election. Responding to the current political stupidity
(perpetrated by Stupid White Men of all races, genders and IQ scores), 12
ingenious young political artists and organizers have created a book, How
to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office, that could tip the balance in 2004.
It shows how young people who don't do electoral politics can play the game
-- on their own terms.
Monday, April 5, 6:30 PM at Nightlight, 405 1/2 W. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill.
No it's not an April Fool's joke. This has got to be the first presidential candidate's visit to Carrboro! (Someone please chime in if I'm wrong.) Whatever you may think about his campaign, Dennis Kucinich has been articulate, poised, and principled. And it's kind of exciting that he's coming here!
This is an e-mail from the venerable Joe Straley:
DENNIS KUCINICH
At the Farmers Market in Carrboro
1:00 PM, Sunday, April 4
Satisfied with the hawkish tones of US foreign policy? Come and become dis-satisfied.
Tired of being a part of a nation which bullies nations which it doesn't understand? Come and hear an alternative foreign policy.
Tired of spending billions for war while penny-pinching domestic needs? Dennis is your man.
Dennis Kucinich will be in Carrboro long enough to convince you that a vote for him in the April 17 Democratic Caucus is the best vote you will be able to make this year.
ALSO...
I just got this by e-mail from the Town Clerk:
You are invited to attend a Town Council Work Session on Thursday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Town Hall, 306 N. Columbia Street. The Council will hear a presentation by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on the University’s Development Plan Modification No. 2.
Because this is a "work session" public comment won't be allowed. But it should be a great way to find out what changes UNC is asking for in their main campus Development Plan. It could also be a good way to signal to the Council with our presence that we are paying attention.
Here's a little background of the politics around this modification request.
This Saturday March 20, people from communities across the South will participate in a global day of action for peace: The World Still Says No to War. For the first time (that I'm aware of) we will be taking the movement to Fayetteville, where many of the soldiers currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are stationed.
On March 20, a march and rally is planned in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Nearby is the home of Ft. Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the U.S., and home of the 18th Airborne Corp, the 1st Corps Support Command, the JFK Special Warfare School, and the Joint Special Operations Command. It is also adjacent to Pope Air Force Base, which includes the 43rd Airlift Wing, and the 23rd Fighter Group, and the 18th Support Operations Group.
We join with our sponsoring organizations - Military Families Speak Out, Bring Them Home Now coalition, Quaker House of Fayetteville, September 11th Families of Peaceful Tomorrows, and the Fayetteville Peace with Justice Coalition, and Veterans for Peace on March 20 under the banners:
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