[AntiWarMN] Upcoming events

What Explains US Policy Toward the Middle East--The Israel Lobby, Imperial Interests, or both? Why does the US unconditionally support Israeli atrocities?
Tuesday, May 5th @ 7pm @ the Carlson School of Management Building, Room 1-147 on the U of M West Bank Campus

The International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN) - Twin Cities presents a panel featuring: August Nimtz, a Prof. of Political Science at the U of M, Sylvia Schwarz, Engineer and IJAN member, & Jordan Kushner, Civil Rights Attorney and member of the National Lawyers Guild. It will be moderated by Lisa Albrecht, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Social Justice Minor, IJAN member. This event is endorsed by the Al Medina Cultural Center, Minnesota Cuba Committee, Middle East Peace Now, and Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel.

Shut Down Immigration and Customs Enforcement!
Wednesday, May 6th @ 7:00am @ ICE Headquarters in Bloomington, MN, 2901 Metro Drive
There will be a civil disobedience action and a legal rally to demand immigration reform. For those who are not planning / able to get arrested, we will need to fill a lot of key positions, including: marshalls, jail support, press, etc. Let us know if you are interested in filling any of those positions. If you have any questions, email us at shutdownice@gmail.com

Voices from Somali Minnesotans: A Community Response
Saturday, May 9th from 4- 8pm @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave. S.
Speakers from the Somali community will address the profiling and discrimination they are receiving from the FBI. Politicians and members of the peace movement will also speak in support of the community. Please come and show your support for our Somali sisters and brothers. For more information contact: 612.423.0106 or voicesfromsomaliminnesotans@gmail.com

NEW MEMBERS MEETING
Thursday, May 14 @ 7pm
Rm 112C - Univ. Technology Center, 1313 5th St. SE, Mpls
Help plan our participation the GLBT Pride Festival, and other summer activities. Our meetings our open every week (same time and place), so come whatever day works best for you.

WORK A DAY PEACE DINNER
Tuesday, May 19 @ 6:30 to 8:30PM
Walker Church Basement, 3104 16th Ave S, Mpls
Join us for a family-friendly thank you dinner event with pasta, salad & dessert. We ask you to donate a day's wages (or an hour's wages, or what you can afford) to cover dinner and support the AWC. The event will include a brief program and great conversation. Volunteers needed that night, or the night before (contact us).

VOLUNTEER DAY: Get ready for GLBT Pride!
Saturday, May 30 @ 1PM
Rm 112C - Univ. Technology Center, 1313 5th St. SE, Mpls

SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Are you interested in organizing for peace and justice? Would you like to learn valuable skills in action planning, outreach, flyer design, and media work? If so contact us! The AWC is full of experienced volunteer activists who would love to connect with you.
www.antiwarcommittee.org | info@antiwarcommittee.org

Join us on FACEBOOK or call us at #612.379.3899


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Meredith Aby
antiwarcommittee.org
colombiasolidarity.org


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Meredith Aby
antiwarcommittee.org
colombiasolidarity.org