Event Description:

Meet with other local people who are interested in Campaign Finance Reform specifically Clean Elections or publicly financed elections, and are serious about changing the way democracy is being controlled by 'Big Money', private interests and special interests.

Event Sponsor:
C Mauch and K Graham

Event Website:
cfr.meetup.com/42/

Event Description:

New Year's Eve
Party for Peace

Join other peace activists for an evening of relaxation,
friendship, and gathering strength for the new year.

It's safe to talk politics at this party! Other conversations are welcome, too, of course.
If you are reading this on the PAA home page, click on the event title for details.

Event Description:

Attend the regular monthly meeting of the Progressive Action Alliance Thursday, Jan. 10. Come early (about 6:45PM) to visit; meeting is from 7-9 p.m. Bring something non-messy to eat or drink and share if you wish. If you are reading this on the PAA home page, click on the event title for more info.

Event Sponsor:
Progressive Action Alliance

Event Description:

Wednesday, January 16 Houston Indymedia Presents: Films Beyond Borders

Houston Indymedia is proud to continue our series of progressive documentary
films at Rice Cinema this January the 16th at 8pm, with 5 short films on
struggles for human dignity and freedom of movement. From Indiana, California
and Texas, the experiences of immigrant youth, anti-border activists and
detained migrants tell stories that can break through the systems of exclusion
and give a glimpse of our common humanity. The films include:

Event Sponsor:
Houston Indymedia

Event Website:
houston.indymedia.org/news/2008/01/62517.php

Event Description:

Claiming our Rights, Envisioning our Future:
Communities Organizing for Justice

Believing that 2008 - and beyond -- holds great promise and great peril for those who organize and advocate for an immigration policy based on human rights, dignity and justice, the National Network on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is convening a national conference in Houston Texas on January 18-20, 2008. Join us in Houston to:

Event Sponsor:
National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Event Website:
nnirr.org/events/conference/2008/english.html

Event Description:

Claiming our Rights, Envisioning our Future:
Communities Organizing for Justice

Believing that 2008 - and beyond -- holds great promise and great peril for those who organize and advocate for an immigration policy based on human rights, dignity and justice, the National Network on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is convening a national conference in Houston Texas on January 18-20, 2008. Join us in Houston to:

Event Sponsor:
National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Event Website:
nnirr.org/events/conference/2008/english.html

Event Description:

In a performance by The New Zulu Mardi Gras Indians, Houstonians will have a rare opportunity to experience the unique rhythms, chants and elaborate costumes on New Orleans' Black Indians during Martin Luther King weekend.

Event Sponsor:
Houston Institute for Culture

Event Website:
www.houstonculture.org/indians/