“Containment” film and panel discussion

Daemen College 4380 Main St., Buffalo, New York

What can governments do to protect living things from nuclear waste? Will include panel discussion re West Valley Nuclear Waste Facility. Daemen College, Room 107 Schenck Hall, 4380 Main St. Amherst. The film discusses the intractable problem of what to do with long-lived nuclear waste and how we might protect humans and other living things […]

Resist Militarism! Taskforce Mtg

Panera Bread 765 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, United States

Panera Bread, 765 Elmwood, Buffalo. Will discuss dealing with ICE (Rapid Response Team?) and ideas coming out of Syracuse on the subject; bringing the film “National Bird” (re drones) and possibly producer, Sonia Kennebeck to Buffalo; Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) next steps, etc. Directly followed by carpooling up to Anti-Weaponized-Drone Vigil at Niagara […]

Resist Militarism! Taskforce Mtg

Panera Bread 765 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, United States

Panera Bread, 765 Elmwood, Buffalo. Will discuss dealing with ICE (Rapid Response Team?) and ideas coming out of Syracuse on the subject; bringing the film “National Bird” (re drones) and possibly producer, Sonia Kennebeck to Buffalo; Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) next steps, etc. Directly followed by carpooling up to Anti-Weaponized-Drone Vigil at Niagara […]

Step Up and Take Action for Gender Equality: Getting a Gender Equality Ordinance in Buffalo

O'Brian Hall, Room 107 University at Buffalo (North Campus)

What: This information and teach-in session, held at O’Brian Hall, Room 107 University at Buffalo (North Campus) is your opportunity to learn more about Cities for CEDAW-Buffalo, and other successful city campaigns across the country. We will discuss our Action Plan and steps we can take to push for a commitment to gender equality in the […]

Step Up and Take Action for Gender Equality: Getting a Gender Equality Ordinance in Buffalo

O'Brian Hall, Room 107 University at Buffalo (North Campus)

What: This information and teach-in session, held at O’Brian Hall, Room 107 University at Buffalo (North Campus) is your opportunity to learn more about Cities for CEDAW-Buffalo, and other successful city campaigns across the country. We will discuss our Action Plan and steps we can take to push for a commitment to gender equality in the […]

Congress on Your Corner – Cong. Higgins

Cong. Brian Higgins will come (probably about 11:30am) to the North Buffalo Community Center, 203 Sanders Road, Buffalo, and speak with constituents present. Please come out! (And ask why he didn't vote re Donald Trump needing to make public his tax returns!) Aloha!

Congress on Your Corner – Cong. Higgins

Cong. Brian Higgins will come (probably about 11:30am) to the North Buffalo Community Center, 203 Sanders Road, Buffalo, and speak with constituents present. Please come out! (And ask why he didn't vote re Donald Trump needing to make public his tax returns!) Aloha!

The Science of Change: Evidence-Based Methods for Effective Activism with Debbie Goddard

Center for Inquiry 1310 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY, United States

The goal of activism is to effect change in the world. But how do we know what works? In a political climate ripe for protests and petitions, it's important to take a step back and examine the effectiveness of our methods. Drawing from the experience of seasoned activists as well as social psychology research, CFI's […]

The Science of Change: Evidence-Based Methods for Effective Activism with Debbie Goddard

Center for Inquiry 1310 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY, United States

The goal of activism is to effect change in the world. But how do we know what works? In a political climate ripe for protests and petitions, it's important to take a step back and examine the effectiveness of our methods. Drawing from the experience of seasoned activists as well as social psychology research, CFI's […]

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Niagara-Porter Public Library 280 Porter Ave., Buffalo, NY, United States

Explore strategies; discuss principles and spirit; and practice de-escalation techniques (for ourselves and others) esp re rallies, protests, marches, as well as many other settings. Includes coordinated group efforts at keeping each other safe, and Know Your Rights training from NYCLU Regional Director John Curr. Please register at 332-3904 or victoryross9@gmail.com, or at https://www.facebook.com/events/1282125928519429/.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Niagara-Porter Public Library 280 Porter Ave., Buffalo, NY, United States

Explore strategies; discuss principles and spirit; and practice de-escalation techniques (for ourselves and others) esp re rallies, protests, marches, as well as many other settings. Includes coordinated group efforts at keeping each other safe, and Know Your Rights training from NYCLU Regional Director John Curr. Please register at 332-3904 or victoryross9@gmail.com, or at https://www.facebook.com/events/1282125928519429/.

Rally for Transgender Civil Rights

Niagara Square Delaware Ave and Court St, Buffalo , NY, United States

In response to the federal government's attack on the transgender youth of America, we will stand up for the rights of trans youth, this Sunday at Niagara Square, Buffalo. While here in New York we have legislated protections for them, the ramifications of the Trump administration's actions today will directly affect and put in harm's […]