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Past Events in 2008 Stop the Massacre of Palestinians! Federal Building at 12th and Philips
Bring a sign to say NO MORE to Israel!
Hundreds
of Palestinians in
South Dakota ANSWER Film Series "Incident
at Oglala: The Leonard Peltier Story
Tuesday, November 25 - 6 PM Black Sheep Coffee House 1007 West 11th St., Sioux Falls
In 1975, armed FBI agents illegally entered the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Gunfire erupted - a Native American and two FBI agents fell dead. After the largest manhunt in FBI history, three men were apprehended - only one, Leonard Peltier, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. This is his story. From the very beginning, Peltier's case has been dogged with controversy. Were the charges trumped up? Was the evidence falsified? Were witnesses pressured to change their testimony? Many people, including some of today's greatest legal minds, believe that Peltier is an innocent man. Twelve years ago, Robert Redford visited Leonard Peltier in prison. Today, after years of struggle with the FBI and the prison system, he and director Michael Apted are able to present Incident at Oglala - a riveting examination of the case and the real story of what may be one of the most outrageous abuses of justice in American history. Struggle against Prop 8 and for LGBT rights continues
Protests
nationwide Saturday, November 15
These
demonstrations follow the large and militant protests in support
of same-sex marriage have taken place throughout California, other
Western states, and in other areas around the country since the
passage of Proposition 8 – the California ballot measure that
bars the state from recognizing same-sex marriages, thus
overturning the California Supreme Court ruling that legalized
same-sex marriage last May.
While the fight in California is making all the headlines, this assault on civil rights affects the entire nation. Three other states passed the same law, and soon it will be here. Please join us to fight against discrimination.
Sioux Falls Protest 12:30pm City Hall - 224 W 9th St South Dakota ANSWER Lecture Series Guest
Speaker John Beacham
Saturday,
October 18 – 1 PM John
Beacham is the Topics
include: *
The economic crisis and the bailouts. *
Fighting for workers needs like housing and health care. *
Why Obama & McCain both support a bail out for Wall Street. *
The PSL presidential ticket of Gloria La Riva and Eugene Puryear. *
Why we need socialism. Please
stay for the discussion afterward. Donations
welcome.
South Dakota ANSWER Film Series "Persepolis" Thursday, September 25 - 6 PM Black Sheep Coffee House 1007 West 11th St., Sioux Falls For more information: SoDak@ANSWERcoalition.org
Marjane
is an innocent nine-year-old living in When
Marjane's uncle is killed in the Iran/Iraq war, her parents send
her to school in
Eventually,
she returns home to It is equal parts coming-of-age story, history lesson, and an animated adventure tale.
Free the Cuban 5 Friday, September 12 - 12:30 PM
In Front of the Muti-Cultural Center 515 North Main Ave.
Please join us to hand out flyers and gather signatures to send to Washington, D.C.
Who are the
Cuban Five?
South Dakota ANSWER Film Series "Occupation
101" Tuesday, July 29 - 6 PM Black Sheep Coffee House 1007 West 11th St., Sioux Falls
For more information: SoDak@ANSWERcoalition.org A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict -- 'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have too often been suppressed in American media outlets. The film covers a wide range of topics -- which include -- the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880's, the 1920 tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the role of the United States Government, the second Intifada of 2000, the separation barrier and the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as well as many heart wrenching testimonials from victims of this tragedy. South
Dakota ANSWER Lecture Series
Tuesday, August 12 - 7 PM
Oak View Library 3700 E. 3rd St. - Next to Annie Sullivan Elementary
The lecture series will cover current events and be held every other month.
The
Topics will Include: * An Update on the Pastors For Peace. *
History
of FARC. *
A
Look at the Recent Hostage Situation in Colombia
. *
Developments
Between
Pastors For Peace - Cuba Caravan
Friday
June 20 6
pm Potluck - 7
pm Presentation
Terrace Park shelter on the WEST side of Covell Lake—entrance at Madison St. and Covell Ave—2 blocks east of West Ave.
The US embargo of Cuba causes shortages of food, medicine and other important supplies for eleven million people. The embargo is an immoral policy that uses hunger and disease as political weapons. Friendshipments, humanitarian aid shipments, mitigate the impact of the embargo and mobilize thousands of US citizens in favor of an alternative. We call for an end to the embargo and normalization of relations between our two countries. As a matter of principle, the Friendshipments refuse to apply for a license under the terms of the embargo, since to do so would be a de facto recognition of an immoral policy. From 1992 to 2006, IFCO/Pastors for Peace has delivered seventeen Friendshipments to Cuba. These provide proof of the power that people can have when they are organized, motivated and determined. Speaking truth to power and standing firm in the face of injustice are central to the work of IFCO/ Pastors for Peace. Visit Pastors for Peace for more information on their work. Hosted by South Dakota ANSWER South Dakota Peace and Justice PAX Christi - SE South Dakota
South Dakota ANSWER Film Series
"Welcome to
New Orleans" Thursday, May 29 - 6 PM Black Sheep Coffee House 1007 West 11th St., Sioux Falls For more information: SoDak@ANSWERcoalition.org Join us for a discussion after the movie.
About
a society on its own.
And
about hope despite the odds ...
We
have all seen the news pictures from This movie goes further and tells the story about the major breakdown through the eyes of a local activist, a 58 year old former member of the Black Panthers who stayed during the hurricane. He became a local hero in the days after the flooding and is now running a grassroots organization, Common Ground Collective.
South Dakota ANSWER Middle East
Forum
Sunday, April 20 - 2 pm Join us for a discussion after the movie MISSION AGAINST TERROR is a critically acclaimed Cuban Irish co-production written and directed by Roberto Ruiz from Cuba and Bernie Dwyer. The film raises the question: why are people who fight terrorism imprisoned in the U.S. while known terrorists are allowed to walk the streets of Miami freely? It follows the case of the five Cubans currently serving long sentences in U.S. jails for trying to prevent terrorist attacks on Cuba. It also depicts the long history of violence against innocent Cubans by right-wing groups based in Miami that are supported by the U.S. government. The film shows historical footage of terrorism against Cuba and provides a moving depiction of the case of the Cuban Five. It features interviews with Cuban National Assembly president Ricardo Alarcón, former CIA agent Philip Agee, attorney Leonard Weinglass, Cuban activist from Miami, Andrés Gómez, and family members of the Cuban Five. 48 minutes, 2004
Wednesday, March 26 - 6PM Black Sheep Coffee House 1007
West 11th St., For more information: SoDak@ANSWERcoalition.org This
is the story of one of the most vibrant and widespread upheavals
of the 1960's—one that had profound impact on
American society, yet has been virtually obliterated from
the collective memory of that time.
In
the 1960’s an anti-war movement emerged that altered the course
of history. It was a movement no one expected, least of all those
in it. Hundreds went to prison and thousands into exile. And by
1971 it had, in the words of one colonel, infested the entire
armed services. Yet today few people know about the GI movement
against the war in Yet
few today know of these history-changing events. Sir!
No Sir! will change all that. The film does four things: 1)
Brings to life the history of the GI movement through the stories
of those who were in
it; 2)
Reveals the defiance that the movement gave birth to with
never-seen archival material; 3) Explores the profound impact that movement had on the military and the war itself; and 4) Tells how and why the GI Movement has been erased from the
public memory. General,
man is very useful.
Luis Posada Carriles was recently judged by a U.S. court for violating immigration laws, instead of being prosecuted for the numerous terrorist acts for which he is responsible. In May, all indictment charges were dropped and he was released from prison, free to walk the streets of Miami.
Twenty years ago, Posada escaped from a Venezuelan prison where he was being tried for his involvement in the bombing of Cubana airplane killing all 73 passengers on board. The Venezuelan government has filed a petition before U.S. authorities asking for his extradition. However, the Bush administration has failed to respond to this demand for justice.
The Venezuelan documentary film “Posada Carriles: Made in USA”, a Telesur and PanaFilms co-production. It is the result of two years of meticulous research of an investigative team that examined declassified documents and criminal files, and interviewed witnesses and survivors from several Latin American countries.
The network of terror that the CIA established in Latin America—in which Posada Carriles (alias “Bambi”, alias “Basilio”) acted as one of the key figures— is exposed step-by-step through the courageous testimonies of victims whose family members were killed by him or under his orders. It also includes the findings of anti-terrorist specialists and investigative journalists, and the experience of counter-intelligence agents. 90 minutes, 2007 |
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