August 26

People's Coalition for Justice

"Join the People's Coalition for Justice in calling the Racial Profiling Task Force to its task! Thursday 8/30, 3:30pm, Municipal Building, 12th floor

"...the city's racial profiling task force is scheduled to vote on an important issue: whether or not to include Officer ID on the data collection form the task force was chartered to design.

"... please come join us on Thurs Aug 30. We will meet at 3:30 on the 12th floor of the Municipal Building before going in to join their meeting.

"...please send an email if you haven't already. For more info: Vanessa Lee

"The People's Coalition for Justice has been watchdogging the Seattle City Council's 'civilian' task force on racial profiling. ... Currently the task force is deciding whether or not the police officer should be required to report their name or badge number on the form. Not surprisingly, the police have taken a strong position against Officer ID on the form.

"... for the Task Force to refuse to do even that would show that they are more interested in protecting the interests of the police than representing the interests of the people.

"They have been discussing and debating this issue for weeks, with a majority so far coming down on the side of the police. We thought it might be helpful for them to get some input from community members. That's where you come in...

"If you have time, call them both and let them know what you think:
Ms. Champion (206) 682-3620
Mr. Allen (206) 684-5328

"Please send these emails and make these calls... BEFORE THURSDAY AUGUST 30

"To: Pat Champion, Racial Profiling Task Force Co-Chair (pchamp@urbanfaith.org)
George Allen, Legislative Assistant to Jim Compton (george.allen@ci.seattle.wa.us).

"Dear Ms. Champion and Mr. Allen,

"First, as you are well aware, there is a serious lack of trust between the community of Seattle, especially communities of color, and the Seattle Police Department. ... Refusing to require Officer ID will only confirm the community's beliefs about the SPD's refusal to work towards accountability.

"Second, requiring Officer ID will yield invaluable information ... Of course the SPD and the Police Guild have long argued that racial profiling, and every other problem of police misconduct, are individual problems, the work of a few 'bad apples.' If this is true, then they should be as eager as anyone to see those bad apples exposed. If, on the other hand, the problem is far more systemic, it will obviously require systemic solutions. Of all the questions surrounding the issue of the racial profiling, this is probably the single most important.

"Third, it is a fact that all police officers are capable of making mistakes, and some actually lie. It's inevitable that some forms will be filled out incompletely, incorrectly, and even dishonestly. If officers are required to report their ID, faulty forms can be traced to their author for verification, correction, or investigation. If they are not required to report their ID, there is simply no way to do that.

"Fourth, a purely internal system of accountability is no accountability at all. ... The police are worried that, because these forms will be subject to the Public Information Act, they will be subject to scrutiny in the eyes of the media and the general public. That's democracy.

"... remember the wishes of the civilian community your task force was created to represent."

August 24

Food Not Bombs Seattle

"Food Not Bombs is currently homeless, that is we don't have a regular kitchen to prepare Sunday's meal. WE'RE STILL COOKING, HOWEVER, so please call us to find out where!" ...

"We cook every Sunday afternoon. Please call 206/985-2247 for details. We share dinner in our classic recycled tofu containers every Sunday evening at 5:30pm at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square." ...

"For more information about free or nearly-free meals around Seattle, look at this list from the Peace Heathens Crisis Resource Directory." ...

"Each week, FNB members and individuals from Yesler Terrace... collect food donated from a local produce stand and distribute it at Yesler Terrace. Occasionally other household goods are donated for distribution. Please contact us if you're interested in donating your time or items..."

"We always need volunteers."

Seattle Crisis Resource Directory: Meals

August 23

Washington Coalition Against the Death Penalty

"James Elledge... is to be executed in Walla Walla on August 28. On August 17, Governor Locke announced that he was refusing the request by WCADP and several other organizations that Locke commute Elledge's sentence. The execution will proceed.

"The Archdiocese of Seattle will hold a press conference on Friday, August 24th, 10:00 a.m. at the Chancery to talk about its reasons for opposing the execution of James Elledge. 910 Marion St., Seattle."

"Walla Walla: ... Monday, August 27. Vigil at Washington State Penitentiary"

"Olympia: Fellowship of Reconciliation will sponsor a vigil on the steps of the Capitol Building August 27th from 7pm until midnight."

Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation

Death Sentence for August 28 Execution Was Based on Incomplete Information

"The people of Washington State are planning to execute James Elledge on August 28, 2001, even though the jury was denied information necessary for them to decide whether to sentence him to death. ...

"Mr. Elledge wanted to die, so he prevented the jury from hearing evidence that would likely have saved his life. ...

"Washington's death penalty law allowed this suicidal person to hide such crucial information from the jury. As a result, the jury could not make a well-informed decision.

"Mr. Elledge will be the fourth person executed in Washington under our current death penalty law. Three of the four have been 'volunteers' -- people who wanted to die and manipulated the legal system so the state would kill them. Washington's death penalty is not about justice. Instead, it selects people who are suicidal and/or mentally ill. "

Washington State Diversity Network

"August 23, 2001 WorkSource Employer Panel 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Worksource Whatcom. Meet local employers! Bring a resume for critique by Human Resource Specialists! Find out how to get work with local businesses! Learn about current job openings! Get information about hiring practices! Learn about benefits available! The WorkSource Employer Panel... provides opportunities for businesses to connect with applicants possessing diverse skills and backgrounds. This two-hour panel is open to the general public and sponsored by the Transitions program for dislocated workers."

August 15

American Newspeak

Wayne Grytting's American Newspeak column is back, in a new weekly format, with "the achievements in Doublethink most likely to make George Orwell roll over in his grave."

Anon Faction

Philosophy? Performance art? Whatever it is, it's really unusual, and beautifully laid out.

Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq

Seattle Ten-Day Fast for the People of Iraq

Larry Kerschner, Brian Mack and Kristine Swenson fasted on nothing but water for ten days, from August 3 to August 12, to commemorate the start of the eleventh year of economic sanctions against Iraq. Their journal explains what they saw on their trips to Iraq during the past year, and their observations during their fast in Seattle.

August 9

Puget Sound Cinema Society

"PSCS hosts each month Depth of Focus, a series of short films, covering the gamut of cinema. ... Depth of Focus is a unique series that fosters critical thinking about the possibilities of cinema and provides a formal yet relaxed context where cinema lovers can go to enjoy the art of film in all its forms."

August 8

Keep the Co-op!

A forum for members of Puget Consumers' Co-op to express their concerns about the future of the Co-op.

Activism Menu

Community Coalition for Environmental Justice

Updated with information about CCEJ's free public event at the Seattle Vocational Institute on Thursday, August 9, about social change.

July 27

Community of Rochester

Hepatitis Education Project

University Community Urban Center Sounding Board

Volunteers in Western Washington

Updated with information about The Nature Mapping Program.

July 18

Fauntleroy Community Association

Seattle Black College Fair

College Fair: Volunteers

Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club

Seattle Knitters' Guild

Seattle Metropolitan Elections Committee

Seamec: Calling All Volunteer Interviewers!

July 5

Peace and Justice Events, Seattle Area

Jean Buskin's calendar, newly updated with these and many other events for this coming week.

KBCS-FM Radio

Seattle Independent Media Center

Thu July 5, 6:30 p.m. on KBCS 91.3 FM - the Seattle Independent Media Center presents Policing Our Police.

People's Union for Economic Justice

Friday, July 6, 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 21st and Fir - preparing for July 9 demonstration, for police accountability... keeerrr@usa.net

Monday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. at 23rd and Union - March to the East Precinct.

Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation

Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 p.m. at Univ. Unitarian Church, 6556 35 Ave NE - Israeli peacemaker Eliyahu McLean will speak on the current situation in the Middle East and hopes for peace.

Pressure Point

Wednesday, July 11, 7:00 a.m. at Green Lake Park adjacent to Mobil gas station - ExxonMobil International Day of Action... ExxonMobil has destroyed the environment, violated human rights...

Seattle Audubon: Northwest Shade Coffee Campaign

Songbird Foundation

TransFair USA

Transfair Canada: Certication System

Transfair Canada: Fair Trade Coffee in Nicaragua

PRODECOOP Cooperative and Hurricane Mitch

Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Madison Market, 1600 E Madison

Wednesday, July 11, 6:00 p.m. at Labor Temple, 2800 First Ave

Thursday, July 12, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Bulldog News, 4208 Univ Way NE

Coffee sampling with two Nicaraguan coffee farmers... the Fair Trade movement... an alternative to the extreme poverty most coffee farmers face in the conventional coffee market.

Thursday, July 12, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, 1710 11 Ave - Fundraiser for CISPES... with Salvadoran meal... live music... Francisco Escobar Corea, an organic coffee farmer from the CECOCAFEN cooperative, and Denia Alexa Marín, farmer and member of the Board of Directors of PRODECOOP... their work in the Fair Trade movement, and how it has made a positive difference in their communities... donation of $8 - 15 suggested.

Justice Passage

Friday, July 13, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - monthly meeting and potluck, to undo racism in the criminal justice system... transition support for prisoners re-entering the community.

June 28

Quaker Experiential Service and Training

Each year, QUEST interns begin a year of community service on September 1st.

University Christian Church
UCC News

The current UCC News takes a detailed look at support for Tent Village. Here are a few excerpts:

"Lake City Christian Church overwhelmingly supported the proposal to provide hospitality to the homeless community known as Tent Village ... for a six week period, with Tent Village moving on at the end of June.

"Tent Village residents are part of the more than 2,500 people who sleep outside in Seattle after EVERY indoor shelter bed is full.

"Share/Wheel operates 9 other shelters in the Seattle area - all the others are indoors in churches. It costs $40,000 a year to run Tent City."

"Contributions can be mailed to SHARE/WHEEL, P.O. Box 2548, Seattle, WA 98111."

"Every Sunday Night UCC welcomes Teen Shelter and Teen Feed to our lower lounge."

June 25

Arts: Film and Video

Updated with information about the Wiggly World Studios summer youth filmmaking program.

Arts: Film and Video: Film Festivals

Updated with more Seattle area and British Columbia festivals.

Volunteers in Western Washington

Updated with information about the Grantseekers Meet Grantmakers Conference 2001 at the Seattle Art Museum on August 23-24.

Community Mailing Lists by Topic

radicalgardeners

Info exchange for a group of organic garden and agriculture activists.

June 7

Bahia Street

Bikeworks

Courier Association of Seattle

Floating Bridge Press

Highland Park Action Committee

Westwood Neighborhood Council

June 2

Camp Ten Trees

Seattle NAACP

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Lambda Alpha Zeta Chapter

Community Mailing Lists by Topic

standby_elder

To help keep elders living in their current homes using low and high technology.

Questions: webeditors@scn.org