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build a stronger link against injustice! hosted by Flobots.org & Coloradans for Immigrant Rights.* philosophy of non-violence* philosophy of direct action* theatre of the oppressed work around direct action* movement history of direct action* principles of practice in the streetsSee More

Coloradans for Immigrant Rights is joining the nationwide fast & vigils in solidarity with the people in Arizona affected by SB1070. Different regions of the country have been observing a "rolling" vigil and from July 30-Aug 2 the entire country will participate in a national 3-day fast. We invite the FWT community to join in!Here's how:1) go to the Change Takes Faith website (link in this event posting) and register so that you are counted in the national numbers of folks observing the fast2) choose to partake individually in the fast (there are MANY ways to fast, listed in the handbook)3) organize with your faith community, friends, family, or neighbors to participate with you - support each other, hold a vigil together, take action together4) download the Solidarity Fast for a Different Future Booklet in the discussion on FWT "National Immigration Solidarity Fast" to support you and your friends during the three days5) rsvp to this event if you are participating so that we have an accurate idea of how many folks in the FWT community are ACTIVATING on this issue6) contact Seth for any support or questions you have about this event - we want as many folks as possible to participateSee More

A celebration hosted by the Fight With Tools Denver Street Team! Poets, food, musicians, partner orgs doing badass work locally, dancing, and laughter.$5 suggested donationSee More

How do we become White Flag Warriors? What tools and skills do I need to practice being a White Flag Warrior in my local area? How do I use culture and art to support my own transformation for social justice and change work?White Flag Warriors 101 is an institute designed to start talking about these questions, building skills to do change work in our community, and developing analysis about how we function in the world and involve ourselves in change.Some of the Skills & Topics at the institute:- using media & art in social change work- organizing community events for social change- grassroots fundraising- different models & strategies of social change- dialogue-based strategies for change- non-violent action- group facilitation, leadership, and decision-makingTuition:$100 includes materials, lodging, and food for the week of the institute;$35 due at time of registration with remaining tuition due at the institute;A limited amount of scholarships for tuition and travel are available – for more information about these, please contact seth@flobots.orgRegistration for WFW101 available through the FWT site March 15 – April 30, 2010. Registration link: http://flobots.twomile.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=12See More