Public Forum: ‘Ancestor’s Future: Crystalizing Our Call’ Jan 12

Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR, United States

“After 2 years of working with on thee Say Their Names (STN) project, first on the existing memorial, then as a part of the STN collective, and now as a supportive capacity on as a member of the Public Arts Commission (PAC), I am thrilled to share with the public an invitation to the first […]

Is Israel an Apartheid State?

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This webinar will look at the topic and the following: Does Israel’s treatment of Palestinians constitute a form of apartheid--the systematic segregation and discrimination of a population on the basis of race, first put into place in South Africa? Such is the claim of the UN, Amnesty International, B’Tselem, Human Rights Watch, and journalists from […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Gathering

Grants Pass High Scool 830 NE 9th St,, Grants Pass, OR, United States

Join the Grants Pass Remembrance Coalition for a Community Event! Community Conversation Explore what it means for Grants Pass to embody MLK's vision of the beloved community. His vision inspires us to reflect on our history as a sundown Town and create a new identity as a Sunrise Community. Historical Reconciliation We will journey through […]

MLK Day Celebration on the Plaza

Ashland Plaza 41 N. Main Street, Ashland, OR

You are invited to celebrate the teachings and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at noon on Monday, January 16 at the Ashland Plaza. Gospel music begins at 12:00pm.  From 1:00pm - 2:30pm you will hear from Dr. Doland, a former Freedom Rider, Dr. Craig who marched in Selma with Dr. King. and a […]

Free Training: Nonviolent Action to Stop the War Machine

Want to take bold nonviolent action to stop the war machine? Join Veterans for Peace for a two-hour workshop on organizing creative and dynamic direct actions to meaningfully challenge the war machine and create space for a more just and peaceful future. This workshop is the first in a series of workshops on creative direct […]

Welcome the 118th Congress with Action – FCNL

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When: Tuesday, January 24, 8:00 PM Eastern Learn about the policy opportunities in the 118th Congress, which begins in January 2023, and how you can effectively engage your representatives during the February congressional recess. Don’t buy into doom and gloom. From seeking justice in partnership with Native communities to making key investments to prevent conflict […]

Ashland to Host Town Hall Gathering Jan 30

Historic Armory 208 Oak St., Ashland, United States

The following is from the City of Ashland: The City of Ashland will host a Town Hall Gathering on Monday, January 30, 2023, 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Armory in Ashland. The Armory is located at 208 Oak St. The City Council has established a priority or topics list for the upcoming biennium and is […]

SOCAN: Discussion with Sen. Merkley on Climate

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From Southern Oregon Climate Action Now: Despite holding a bare minimum of control in both chambers, during the last Congress Democrats managed to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, the most ambitious legislation targeting the climate crisis ever signed into law. However, as we enter a two-year period with Republican climate deniers in charge of the […]

Webinar: U.S. Refiners Buy Gold From Human Rights Abusers

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From Solidarity Collective: U.S.-based transnational mining company Aura Minerals destroyed a 200-year-old community cemetery belonging to the Indigenous Mayan Chortí community of Azacualpa in Honduras. The ongoing expansion of the San Andres gold mine now threatens to forcibly displace the community of Azacualpa, contaminate vital water sources for nearby communities, and criminalize Indigenous leaders. Despite […]