Events
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Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Will Hold Press Conference at Minute Maid Park to Unveil Environmental Policy
Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former U.S. Congressman Chris Bell will be in Houston on Tuesday, July 18, for a stop on his week-long statewide press tour. Bell will hold a 2:00 pm press conference at Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston to announce his campaign's environmental platform.
Event Website:
www.chrisbell.com
Event Description:
Agenda : HCDP Labor and Working Conditions Workshop
RSVP: 713-802-0085, escramble('hcdp','hcdp.org');, or escramble('murvin','gmail.com');
Fifth in a Series of Interactive Workshops created to energize and inform concerned citizens by helping them better understand the Democratic perspective on provocative issues of the election year.
Event Fee:
Suggested donation: $10.00
Event Description:
Jim Henley Fundraiser and Film Screening featuring
The Hunting of the President with special guest Susan McDougal
Event Fee:
Reserved $100, Preferred $50, General $25 / $10 Students
Event Description:
KPFT FREE MOVIE NIGHT
"KPFA ON THE AIR"
Interested in the birth and history of Pacifica?
Come to one or both of the two upcoming showings of "KPFA on the Air", at the next KPFT movie nights. If you are reading this on the PAA home page, click on the title to read the entire article.
Event Sponsor:
KPFT
Event Phone Contact Information:
713-526-4000
Event Website:
kpft.org
Event Description:
You are invited to Democracy for Houston's August meet-up. This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at the HCDP HQ to network, socialize, learn about the issues, and listen to great speakers. Democracy for Houston is a PAC dedicated to electing progressive candidates to office and fighting the influence of the radical right-wing and their greedy special interests.
Event Sponsor:
Democracy for Houston
Event Contact Name:
Leah Burris
Event Phone Contact Information:
713-301-6838
Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
www.democracyforhouston.org
Event Description:
Reflections by: Dr. Dan Watanabe, founding member of Houston's Anti-Nuclear Information Team; Frances Jones, who visited Hiroshima on Aug. 6 several years ago; and Rev. Jose Ballester, Pastor First UU Church.
There will be peace songs and flowers. Dr. Watanabe will float a traditional boat for the souls of the dead on the reflecting pool. Refreshments will be served following the program.
Sponsored by Houston Peace and Justice Center, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Fellowship of Reconciliation and First UU Church Community Service Committee.
Event Description:
Government Officials and Local Imams Together in a Dialogue
The Imam Roundtable is an inaugural attempt to bring together Muslim religious leaders [imams] with federal and local government officials in order to facilitate a dialogue. Imams are in a special position in the community of devout Muslims given their significant role not only in religious functions but also many times as the source for guidance on non-religious issues. By creating an environment for a productive, honest and candid discussion, the various stakeholders at the Roundtable will better understand each other. This understanding is an essential step to further the development of relationships which will aid both parties in addressing the issues impacting the Muslim-American community.
- Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, Daniel Sutherland
- Houston City Council Member, M. J. Khan
- President of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston, Rodwan Saleh
- Director of the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security for the City of Houston, Dennis Storemski
- Imams from various mosques throughout the greater Houston area
- Other government officials
Contact Mustafa at escramble('mitameez','gmail.com'); or call 713-247-9600 for more information.
Map to Rice - Closest parking is in the Central Parking Garage
Event Description:
KPFT FREE MOVIE NIGHT
"KPFA ON THE AIR"
Interested in the birth and history of Pacifica?
Watch "KPFA on the Air", at the next KPFT movie night. If you are reading this on the PAA home page, click on the title to read the entire article.
Event Sponsor:
KPFT
Event Phone Contact Information:
713-526-4000
Event Website:
kpft.org
Event Description:
Attend the regular monthly meeting of the Progressive Action Alliance at Leisure Learning Unlimited, 6th Floor, Room 6.
Come early to visit & gab.
If you are reading this on the PAA home page, click on the event title for a preliminary agenda and other details.
Event Contact Name:
C. Lee Taylor
Event Phone Contact Information:
713.829.1218
Event Email Address:
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Event Description:
Compassionate Communication is a language that serves life and which is being practically applied in educational institutions, business and industry, social service agencies and politically charged situations, as well as in families and personal relationships – all around the world.
Compassionate Communication (CC) is a way of interacting that facilitates the flow of communication needed to exchange information and resolve differences peacefully.
- CC focuses on shared human values and needs, and encourages the use of language that increases goodwill and avoidance of language that contributes to resentment or lowered self-esteem.
- CC assumes that enriching life is the most satisfying motivation for doing things, rather than being motivated by fear, guilt, blame, or shame.
- CC emphasizes taking personal responsibility for choices and improving the quality of relationships as a primary goal.
- CC is effective even when other people involved are not familiar with the process.
To read more about Compassionate Communication or to obtain the book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD.
Brenda Hardt, a board member of Decade of Nonviolence-Houston and the Peace With Justice Coordinator of The United Methodist Church, will give a brief introduction to this process based on identifying universally shared standards and needs.
Event Sponsor:
Houston Peace and Justice Center
Event Contact Name:
Dave Atwood
Event Phone Contact Information:
832-693-5710
Event Email Address:
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Event Fee:
A free-will donation to HPJC of $10 or whatever you can afford. No one turned away!
Event Description:
Congressman Gene Green invites you to a Public Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform and Community Security. There is an intense national debate to reform our current immigration and border policies. This Public Hearing presents an opportunity for the community to participate and share their concerns directly with political leaders of every level of government in the Harris County area. Please join us as we engage in a public dialogue to explore solutions to this issue.
Contact Armando Walle, 281-999-5879, or Adriana Cadena, 713-228-6400 x-14, for for information.
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Maintaining our way of life depends on cheap oil but this is ending.
Global oil production will peak soon, if it hasn’t already, and then decline.
Event Sponsor:
Houston Peak Oil Progressives, 1st Unitarian Universalist Community Involvement Committee, Oil Patch Democrats-Houston, PAA
Event Contact Name:
Donald Cook
Event Phone Contact Information:
713-705-5594
Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
www.HoustonPeakOil.org
Event Fee:
$10 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds
Event Description:
If you're not already a Voter Registrar, you can be deputized this Thursday at the Galleria Democrats meeting of Democrats for America at 6:30 pm. If you're already a registrar,go to the meeting for great food, drink, and conversation. Please consider RSVPing for this event.
