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Cat Cat Village Escapes Poverty & Isolation

CAT CAT, Vietnam -- Northern Vietnam's minority Hmong tribe here in
Cat Cat village is escaping poverty and isolation by cleverly
marketing their lush mountains and waterfalls, rustic village
lifestyle, vivid traditional weaving and other tourist-friendly
attractions.
   Their tribal tourism venture near the rugged mountainous border
with China is one of the newest and most successful attempts in
Vietnam to profit from a nationwide tourism boom.
   Cat Cat village's name is said to be a mispronunciation of a former
French colonial description of the location's "cascade" waterfalls.

The Best Speech Yet From Any U.S. President

In planning an upcoming conference aimed at challenging the institution of war, to be held at American University September 22-24, I can’t help but be drawn to the speech a U.S.

Pull Down That Statue of the U.S. Constitution

Nobody, not racist warmakers, not imaginary non-racist warmakers, not founding fathers, not radical protesters should be made into a deity, larger than life, in marble or bronze, on horseback or otherwise. Nobody is that flawless, and nobody’s story so withstands the test of time. We need human-sized statues and memorials of whole movements.

The U.S. Constitution, along with the Declaration of Independence, has a whole marble building dedicated to its worship: the National Archives in D.C., plus the Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It’s generally taught in U.S. schools as something in the past, not something to be improved upon — hardly even to be questioned.

Central Ohio on the Frontlines of Immigration

A big room with lights hanging from the ceiling and a group of white and different people of color smiling and holding a poster of the Columbus skyline

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 - 6:30-8:30pm
Hoof Hearted Brewery and Kitchen, 850 N 4th St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Facebook Event
Did you know: 1 in 10 Columbus residents are foreign born? Over 16,000 refugees have settled here? Ohio is home to 5,200 registered DACA recipients and 13,000 additional Dreamers who are eligible?
Come learn about our free six-month development program that trains young progressive and civic leaders, then join a panel discussion with leaders like City Councilwoman Elizabeth Brown; Human Services Chamber of Franklin County Executive Director Michael Corey; and Virginia Nunez, Co-owner and COO, Bottoms Up Coffee Co-Op and AVANZA Business Solutions. We'll talk about how Central Ohio is and should be responding to the needs of the immigrant, refugee, and New American populations as they come under assault from the federal government and as progressive local leaders fight back to protect and support them. 
There is plenty of parking around and in the Foundry at Jeffrey Park. 

Voting Rights: Protecting Our Democracy Public · Hosted by Indivisible: Ohio District 12

Person in voting booth that is white with a flag on the back and word VOTE

Tuesday, Sept. 19. 6-8pm
North Congregational UCC, 2040 Henderson Road
Facebook Event
Join us for an evening where we learn about how important voting rights are to the health of our democracy. Topics will include voter registration, voter suppression, gerrymandering, election administration, and more. 
Confirmed speakers include Kathleen Clyde, who has been a strong advocate for voting rights in Ohio. Dan Tokaji, an OSU law professor, will update us on the political gerrymandering case pending in the US Supreme Court. Prof. Tokaji has written extensively on election law issues and been involved in election law litigation. 
We'll have time for Q&A, so bring your questions about voting! 
You are invited to stay for refreshments and conversation after the formal event has concluded.

Flotilla for Peace

A flotilla was organized by World Beyond War and The Backbone Campaign in front of the Pentagon on Sunday, September 17, 2017.

The U.S. military is responsible for 69% of environmental disaster Superfund sites in the United States. It's the biggest consumer of petroleum around, consuming more than most entire nations. It poisons large areas of the globe with white phosphorus, napalm, depleted uranium, and much more. It's the third biggest polluter of U.S. waterways. It also swallows up over 50% of federal discretionary spending every year, a fraction of which could dramatically transition the United States to sustainable practices.

We need to bring the peace and environment movements together. Here's a chance.

Go to WorldBeyondWar.org and reserve a spot at the #NoWar2017 conference happening Friday, September 22nd to Sunday the 24th at American University.

Read full agenda at the website. Pay only what you are able. Use the rides & lodging board.

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