BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Peace & Justice Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hpjc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Peace & Justice Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20260312T172128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172130Z UID:10002429-1773770400-1773774000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap DESCRIPTION:You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change.  But\, how do we focus our efforts\, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions\, pointing to which climate actions governments\, businesses\, investors\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week course to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979231330188. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap-4/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DrawdownRoadmap_KeyGraphics08_2x-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20231019T172146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172146Z UID:10001546-1697828400-1697835600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Weelaunee Worldwide: Block Cop City Speaking Tour DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation to join a powerful collective action. \nAfter more than two years of struggle to defend the Weelaunee forest in southeast Atlanta from the construction of a militarized police training facility\, the movement is at a crucial crossroads. This November\, there is a call for a mass action to halt construction on the site. We know the city won’t listen to the overwhelming desire of the people\, and the risks of inaction are far too great. With our future on the line and the whole world watching\, we’ll take a stand to bend the course of history. \nThis presentation will cover the history of the movement so far\, how we’ve arrived at the current conjuncture\, and help us get ready to join each other in November. Together we can Block Cop City. \nMore info at blockcopcity.org URL:https://hpjc.org/event/weelaunee-worldwide-block-cop-city-speaking-tour/ LOCATION:Montrose Center\, 401 Branard Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WW-HOUSTON.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Weelaunee Defense Society of Austin":MAILTO:defendingtheforestatx@protonmail.com GEO:29.7365187;-95.3847939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Montrose Center 401 Branard Street Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=401 Branard Street:geo:-95.3847939,29.7365187 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20230520T173937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T173941Z UID:10001501-1686492000-1686499200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop DESCRIPTION:June 2023 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? The Texas legislative session just ended\, and in September all eyes will turn toward the 2024 elections. Faith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-627649485507. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Online\, TX CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bee-and-Lisa-1040110_1080x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20230520T173722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T173730Z UID:10001492-1681632000-1681664400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Without the Development of All Nations\, there Can Be No Lasting Peace for the Planet DESCRIPTION:A little more after the war in Ukraine\, which in reality had started in 2014\, escalated with the Russian military operation\, it has become very clear that the real issue is not Ukraine.  It is a proxy war between the U.S. Great Britain and NATO\, on the one side\, and Russia on the other — with a conflict with China also looming.  The real issue is that the nations of the Global South are trying to shed the colonial order\, this time for good\, and they have now become the Global Majority.  Driving the war danger is the systemic breakdown of the trans-Atlantic financial system\, with its over $2 quadrillion in unpayable financial assets.  The world urgently needs a new security and development architecture.  This two-day event will bring together leaders from some two dozen nations to discuss how to bring that about. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/without-the-development-of-all-nations-there-can-be-no-lasting-peace-for-the-planet/2023-04-16/ LOCATION:Online\, TX CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Conference-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Schiller Institute":MAILTO:info@schillerinstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20230228T184921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T184921Z UID:10001327-1678993200-1678996800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Jubilee House Community in Nicaragua\, part of Center for Development in Central America. DESCRIPTION:JHC-CDCA in NicaraguaSarah Woodward has presented before about Jubilee House Community and its work in Nicaragua as part of Center for Development in Central America. She will have a 20-25 minute powerpoint presentation\, and then we’ll have time for Q&A as you wish.  If you’ve been hearing strange things about Nicaragua\, this is your chance to come and hear our reality… of our work and the lives of the Nicaraguans with whom we work.  Some of you came years ago… before COVID… as volunteers\, or were present when I spoke in Houston on an earlier trip.  Please come if you can! URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jubilee-house-community-in-nicaragua-part-of-center-for-development-in-central-america/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com GEO:29.809315;-95.423516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20230218T193802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T193803Z UID:10001448-1675501200-1675526400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Age of Reason or the Annihilation of Humanity DESCRIPTION:We are in an epochal change.  The countries of the Global South are now demanding their innate right for development. \nThe old order\, which neither follows rules\, nor is in  order\, is trying to prevent a change in the status quo\, which protects the rights of the billionaires\, but neglects the billions of people who suffer from scarcity. \nThere is now an attempt to establish Global NATO through an interconnected network of military treaties\, the NATO- EU agreement\, the AUKUS (Australia-United Kingdom-United States partnership)\, the UK-Japan “Reciprocal Access Agreement\,” which look more and more like a march towards a global showdown with Russia and China\, whose rise is seen as an existential threat. \nIt should be clear to any sane person: global war will be nuclear and that will be the end of civilization. So\, it is completely insane to plan for it. And to deny the countries of the Global South access to cooperation with the BRI (Belt and Road Initiative)\, which is\, for the first time\, giving hope to the developing sector to overcome poverty and underdevelopment\, is outright evil. \nIt is therefore more urgent than ever to find forces for peace in all countries of the world\, who understand that we need to move to a new paradigm in international relations.    What will this new paradigm look like.  How can we cooperate across national and cultural divisions to bring it about.  This live forum will feature speakers from Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, Central and South America\, and the USA.  A roster of speakers will soon be posted on SchillerInstitute.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-age-of-reason-or-the-annihilation-of-humanity/ LOCATION:Online\, Houston CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230204-image-v5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Schiller Institute":MAILTO:info@schillerinstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T143000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20221120T054949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T054951Z UID:10001407-1670329800-1670337000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE? DESCRIPTION:Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book\,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies\, entitled “War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict.”   She traces the origins of the war back to the fall of the Soviet Union  and addresses Russia’s grievances as well as Ukraine’s. Understanding both is necessary to find solutions to end the conflict.  Ms. Benjamin is a co-founder of CODEPINK\, the women-led peace and justice organization. \nFor information\, call 832-971-6796.\nHosted by Houston Peace and Justice Center Military and Foreign Policy Workgroup and\nForeign Policy Alliance-Houston. \nLoneStar College Kingwood Campus\, Music Building\nRoom 101\, 20000 Kingwood Dr.\, Kingwood\, TX 77339. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-peace-possible-in-ukraine/ LOCATION:LoneStar College\, Kingwood Campus\, Music Building\, Room 101\, 20000 Kingwood Dr.\, Kingwood\, TX\, 77339 CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MedeaFB-banner-1200.628.web_-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20221120T055044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T055045Z UID:10001406-1670266800-1670274000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE? DESCRIPTION:Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book\,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies\, entitled “War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict.”   She traces the origins of the war back to the fall of the Soviet Union  and addresses Russia’s grievances as well as Ukraine’s. Understanding both is necessary to find solutions to end the conflict.  Ms. Benjamin is a co-founder of CODEPINK\, the women-led peace and justice organization. \nFor information\, call 832-971-6796.\nHosted by Houston Peace and Justice Center Military and Foreign Policy Workgroup and\nForeign Policy Alliance-Houston. \nBay Area Unitarian Universalist Church\, 17503 El Camino Real\,\nHouston 77058. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-peace-possible-in-ukraine-2/ LOCATION:Bay Area UU Church\, 17503 El Camino Real \, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MedeaFB-banner-1200.628.web_-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com GEO:29.5522601;-95.1109768 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real Houston TX 77058 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17503 El Camino Real:geo:-95.1109768,29.5522601 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20221120T055118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T055119Z UID:10001410-1670162400-1670169600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE? DESCRIPTION:Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book\,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies\, entitled “War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict.”   She traces the origins of the war back to the fall of the Soviet Union  and addresses Russia’s grievances as well as Ukraine’s. Understanding both is necessary to find solutions to end the conflict.  Ms. Benjamin is a co-founder of CODEPINK\, the women-led peace and justice organization. \nFor information\, call 832-971-6796.\nHosted by Houston Peace and Justice Center Military and Foreign Policy Workgroup and\nForeign Policy Alliance-Houston. \nFirst Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-peace-possible-in-ukraine-3/ LOCATION:1st Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004 CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MedeaFB-banner-1200.628.web_-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace and Justice Center Foreign Military Policy Workgroup":MAILTO:joe@metroretrofurniture.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20221120T055200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T211931Z UID:10001412-1670094000-1670101200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE? DESCRIPTION:Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book\,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies\, entitled “War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict.”   She traces the origins of the war back to the fall of the Soviet Union  and addresses Russia’s grievances as well as Ukraine’s. Understanding both is necessary to find solutions to end the conflict.  Ms. Benjamin is a co-founder of CODEPINK\, the women-led peace and justice organization. \nHouston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Road\, Houston\, 77055 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-peace-possible-in-ukraine-4/ LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MedeaFB-banner-1200.628.web_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace and Justice Center Foreign Military Policy Workgroup":MAILTO:joe@metroretrofurniture.com GEO:29.791019;-95.485694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Mennonite Church 1231 Wirt Rd. Houston TX 77055 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1231 Wirt Rd.:geo:-95.485694,29.791019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20221121T211321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T211323Z UID:10001434-1669105800-1669132800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Stop the Danger of Nuclear War Now DESCRIPTION:The long-awaited U.S. midterm election did not reduce the danger of global nuclear war – if anything\, it increased that threat. The life-and-death issues facing the United States and the world – the escalating danger of nuclear confrontation around the Ukraine theater\, and the breakdown collapse of the Western financial and economic system that is driving that war danger – were scarcely even mentioned.   Just how close we are to the edge of nuclear war was made dramatically clear on Nov. 15-16\, when a rocket landed on Polish territory. Based on a rumor that Russia had fired the rocket\, which turned out to be false\, the world was within minutes of the activation of the equivalent of Article 5 of NATO.  This event\, on the 59th anniversary of the JFK assassination\, is sponsored by the Schiller Institute\,  Participants will discuss a way forward\, beyond  NATO’s war against Russia in Ukraine\, with a ‘Peace Through Development’ approach for the world.  Event will be be aired online on Schiller Institute.com and simulcast from the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico City.  Speakers include past and current legislators from Mexico\, Peru\, Brazil\, Colombia and Argentina.  Also speaking will be Colonel Richard Black\, former Guyana President Donald Ramotar\, former U.S. Senator candidate (NY) Diane Sare\, and Schiller Institute founder Helga Zepp-LaRouche. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/stop-the-danger-of-nuclear-war-now-nov2022/ LOCATION:Online event at SchillerInstitute.com pre-registration is encouraged but not require\, SchillerInstitute.com CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221122-thumbnail-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20221120T061542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T061543Z UID:10001429-1665689400-1665694800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Alexander Vindman Live in Houston DESCRIPTION:Lt. Col. (retired) Alexander Vindman\, the man of conscience who reported President Trump’s “perfect call” that led to presidential impeachment\, will discuss his book\, Here\, Right Matters: An American Story\, at The Progressive Forum Thursday\, October\, 13 at 7:30 p.m. CT. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/alexander-vindman-live-in-houston/ LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005 CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Live Performance,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/vindman-book-collage.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@ProgressiveForumHouston.org GEO:29.7235192;-95.3984949 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd Houston 77005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1500 Sunset Blvd:geo:-95.3984949,29.7235192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20220811T190405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T190409Z UID:10001287-1660563000-1660568400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Navajo Code Talkers / Film & Discussion DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 80th anniversary of the more that 400 Navajo men recruited during World War II as Code Talkers\, an elite group of US Marines who developed an unbreakable code using their native language\, a code the Japanese never broke. \nPlease join us for a Lunch and Learn on Monday\, August 14\, 2022\, 11:30AM\, to watch the film “Navajo Code Talkers.” Bring your lunch. A MASK IS A MUST!  \nThis event will be held at 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004. Free parking in Houston Community College lot #9 (Crawford & Holman). The program is free\, with donations encouraged. Registration required at: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/film-screening-of-navajo-code-talkers-in-person/ URL:https://hpjc.org/event/navajo-code-talkers-film-discussion/ LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004 CATEGORIES:Film,Foreign & Military Policy,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NATIONAL-NAVAJO-CODE-TALKERS-DAY-2022.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20210412T030243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T030244Z UID:10001156-1618664400-1618675200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Save Myanmar Rally DESCRIPTION:Help protest against the violence and brutal suppression by the military against the peaceful pro-democracy protests. We will be holding the Protest in front of Chevron Headquarters in Houston to urge Chevron to stop dealing with Junta\, to bankrolling Junta\, and to cut ties with Junta. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/save-myanmar-rally/ CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HoustonSaveMyanmar-Rally-April-1715976.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T133000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20210212T000557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T000557Z UID:10001135-1614852000-1614864600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Ending Nuclear Weapons Before They End Us: Opportunities Under the Biden Administration to Take Action DESCRIPTION:Please join us on March 4\, 2021 for a virtual policy briefing and workshop series to call on the Biden administration to prioritize the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The event is convened by Back from the Brink (BftB) and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) with support from many partner organizations. The virtual event will feature an expert panel discussion and Q&A\, followed by a series of workshops to help advocates generate the public and political will needed for a fundamental change in U.S. nuclear weapons policy. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ending-nuclear-weapons-before-they-end-us-opportunities-under-the-biden-administration-to-take-action/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Non-HPJC Meeting,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-180.png ORGANIZER;CN="Back from the Brink &%3Bamp%3B International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons":MAILTO:info@preventnuclearwar.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20200302T031155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T031936Z UID:10001057-1585249200-1585254600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Social DESCRIPTION:Come join members of the Foreign Policy Alliance to discuss concerns developments and opinions related to U.S. foreign policy\, militarism and endless war\, including\, but not limited to: recent developments with regard to Afghanistan\, Iraq\, and other countries we are militarily involved with\, the bloated Pentagon and military budget\, the nuclear threat\, and positions and likely actions of the Democratic presidential candidates and/or the Trump Administration in the years ahead. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-social-3/ LOCATION:Cafe Express\, 1422 W Gray Street\, Houston\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com GEO:29.7535843;-95.3994502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cafe Express 1422 W Gray Street Houston 77019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1422 W Gray Street:geo:-95.3994502,29.7535843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20200127T033612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T200843Z UID:10001032-1582830000-1582835400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Social DESCRIPTION:Come gather for coffee\, tea\, and great food options while we discuss what’s on your mind with regard to recent foreign policy developments and concerns.  Topics for discussion could include\, but are not necessarily limited to\, the standoff and prospect of war with Iran\, relations with Russia and China\, negotiations with North Korea\, the obscene and bloated pentagon/military budget\, the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran\, Venezuela and other nations\, the positions of the Democratic presidential candidates on foreign policy issues and military budget vs. those of the Trump Administration and how they would likely handle FP issues and scenarios in years ahead\, and the impact of all this on younger generations. \n  \nCafe Express\n1422 West Gray St.\nHouston\, TX 77019 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-social/ LOCATION:Cafe Express River Oaks\, 1422 West Gray Street\, Houston\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com GEO:29.7535843;-95.3994502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cafe Express River Oaks 1422 West Gray Street Houston 77019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1422 West Gray Street:geo:-95.3994502,29.7535843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20200131T144008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T144044Z UID:10001036-1580569200-1580580000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Protest Against “Deal of the Century” DESCRIPTION:Join the Houston community as we voice our opposition to Trump and Netanyahu’s “Deal of the Century\,” which is meant to forfeit the Palestinian right to self-determination. We say no to this sham! We say no to entrenchment of apartheid! URL:https://hpjc.org/event/protest-against-deal-of-the-century/ LOCATION:Intersection of Post Oak and Westheimer\, 2521 Post Oak Blvd\, Houston\, 77056 CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Protest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2AF059A4-AB0D-48E8-9CA0-0554A197BDC3-e1580481633949.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20200127T034354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T034354Z UID:10001033-1580410800-1580416200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Social DESCRIPTION:Gather with Foreign Policy Alliance to discuss recent developments and any matters of concern related to militarism and foreign policy\, including\, but not limited to\, increasing tension and the standoff with Iran\, relations with Russia and China\, negotiations with North Korea\, the obscene and bloated pentagon/military budget\, the nuclear threat\, the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran\, Venezuela\, etc.\, the positions of the Democratic presidential candidates on foreign policy issues vs. the Trump Administration and how they would likely handle various FP issues/scenarios in the years ahead. \nSlowpoke’s Coffee\n1203 W 34th St Suite D\nHouston\, TX 77018 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-social-2/ LOCATION:Slowpokes Coffee\, 1203 West 34th St.\, Suite D\, Houston\, 77018 CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20191228T164707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T163442Z UID:10001015-1580324400-1580331600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Film showing - Abby Martin's Gaza Fight for Freedom DESCRIPTION:The documentary was made during\, and depicts\, the Great March of Return protests\, whose images Palestinians of slain medics\, journalists\, women\, children\, and disabled people resounded throughout the world in 2018. The Trump administration’s deepened support for the most extreme Israeli positions is also displayed in the film\, with clips of Trump’s moving of the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and preparation for the “Deal of the Century.” \nThe government of Israel tightly restricts the presence of journalists in the Gaza. In order to work around these restrictions\, The Empire Files team collaborated with Palestinian videographers from Gaza. \nGaza is  the 25-mile long\, seven-mile wide strip of occupied and blockaded land that the World Health Organization has said will be unfit for human occupation by 2020. The description of Gaza as an “open-air prison” is commonly used these days\, but Gaza Fights for Freedom gives a visceral and painful view of this descriptor. Narrated by Martin\, the camera winds us through the streets of Gaza\, through the rubble of past Israeli aerial assaults–2008\, 2012\, 2014\, and intermittent years.  The attack in 2014 alone destroyed nearly 20\,000 homes. Gaza is unable to recover from this destruction\, rebuild or remove the debris due to the blockade. The film takes us through densely populated cities\, where families have no choice but to drink water unsafe for consumption. \nThe height of the Great March Of Return protests\, it features exclusive footage of demonstrations where 200 unarmed civilians have been killed by Israeli snipers since March 30\, 2018. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/film-showing-abby-martins-gaza-fight-for-freedom/ LOCATION:Dominican Center for Spirituality\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, 77021 CATEGORIES:Film,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Protest ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace and Justice Center Foreign Military Policy Workgroup":MAILTO:joe@metroretrofurniture.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191224T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20191214T004912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T011458Z UID:10001002-1577196000-1577203200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Muslim-Jewish Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*** Registration Required at http://www.minaretfoundation.com/events/muslim-jewish-roundtable/ *** \nThis is our 10th year of coordinating a Muslim Jewish Christmas\, an event where members of the Muslim community and members of the Jewish community get together. This year\, there will be two simultaneous Muslim-Jewish Christmas Events in Houston with several more Muslim and Jewish organizations participating. \nNorthside – Cypress Islamic Center\, 16103 Cypress Rosehill Rd.\nCentral – HCRJ\, 801 Bering Dr.\nDate – Tuesday\, December 24th\nTime – 2:00p – 4:00p \nThe theme for this year is “Standing Up for One Another.” As division and hatred become more common in our communities\, honest conversation is something that we must do. As both of our communities are at the receiving end of hate\, it’s important for us to come together to better understand one another. \nThe goal of this event has always been very simple – to come together on a day when we don’t have any other commitments and talk about our similarities and differences surrounding a specific theme. \nYou don’t need to be a scholar to talk about yourself and your views. You just need to be able to voice your opinions with honesty and compassion and have the ability to listen to another side. \nWill there be food? Yes! It’s a potluck. Please bring a small appetizer you can share\, preferably something you can share a story over. \nKIDS? Bring them! We’ll have activities for children and teens. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Sumaiyah Khan\, our Outreach Coordinator\, at sumaiyah@minaretfoundation.com \nThis years event is done in partnership with:\nBrand Lane Islamic Center\nCongregation Beth Israel\nCongregation Beth Yeshurun\nCongregation Emanu El\nCongregation Jewish Community North\nCypress Islamic Center\nIslamic Center of Klein\nJewish Federation’s Young Adult Division\nMaryam Islamic Center\nMasjid at-Taqwa\nMasjid WD Mohammed\nRiver Oaks Islamic Center\nWoodlands Islamic Center URL:https://hpjc.org/event/10th-annual-muslim-jewish-roundtable/ LOCATION:Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism\, 801 Bering Drive.\, Houston\, 77057 CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_3009-e1576284621428.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minaret Foundation":MAILTO:INFO@MINARETFOUNDATION.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20191214T010434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T010504Z UID:10001005-1576936800-1576944000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of Sugar Land DESCRIPTION:Free Admission \n• A panel discussion follows the screening \nGhosts of Sugar Land examines the radicalization of a young American Muslim. Through interviews with his friends\, the documentary tells the story of “Mark\,” who converted to Islam before college and became radicalized shortly thereafter. A number of years ago\, through Facebook posts\, “Mark” stated that he crossed over from Turkey to the “Islamic State.” His friends from Sugar Land\, Texas—all masked to protect their identities—hypothesize about what may have happened that led their friend to join ISIS. Ghosts of Sugar Land won the Nonfiction Jury Award for Short Film at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. \n• “A personal drama with a geopolitical scope” —New Yorker  \n• “Ghosts of Sugar Land tells an essential story of betrayal and Islamic identity” —Vanity Fair \nAbout the Director\nBassam Tariq is an independent filmmaker and producer born in Karachi\, Pakistan. Tariq co-directed and produced the Sundance-funded documentary These Birds Walk with Omar Mullick and was named in Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film” in 2012. Tariq’s works aim to uncover the diversity of Muslim life and experience. In addition to making films\, he blogs and writes; co-founded a halal butcher shop; and is a TED fellow. Tariq lives in New York City with his wife and son. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ghosts-of-sugar-land/ LOCATION:The Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston\, 1001 Bissonnet\, Houston\, 77005-1803 CATEGORIES:Film,Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/GOSL-poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Fine Arts%2C Houston":MAILTO:rgomez@mfah.org GEO:29.7256798;-95.3904825 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Museum of Fine Arts Houston 1001 Bissonnet Houston 77005-1803;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1001 Bissonnet:geo:-95.3904825,29.7256798 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T203000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20190930T003226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T160753Z UID:10000982-1571508000-1571517000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Potluck and Movie: An Endless War: Getting Out of Afghanistan DESCRIPTION:Potluck at 6 PM\, movie at 7 PM.  Come for either or both!\nOn October 7\,  2001\, The United States embarked on its longest war ever by invading Afghanistan. In addition to Afghanistan\, the 2001 Authorization to Use Military Force (AUMF) has been used by the Bush\, Obama\, and Trump administrations to justify military operations in 18 countries\, including Somalia\, Libya\, Syria\, and Yemen.\nAfter over 18 years of endless war\, it is time for Congress to repeal the 2001 AUMF and hold a public debate on how these wars serve the American people and how they impact global stability and security.\n\nTo view the trailer and learn more\, go to https://endlesswar.org/film/\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN TAKE ACTION TO REPEAL THE 2001 AUMF GO TO:   FCNL.ORG/ENDLESSWAR\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be discussion after the movie and and an opportunity to write letters to our Senators and Representatives requesting their support for repeal. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/potluck-and-movie-an-endless-war-getting-out-of-afghanistan/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Film,Foreign & Military Policy ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com GEO:29.809315;-95.423516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T203000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20190916T154924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T154924Z UID:10000977-1569524400-1569529800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Alliance Social DESCRIPTION:Come join us to discuss concerns and grievances about the endless wars\, the bloated pentagon budget and military industrial complex.  We will discuss recent article from Foreign Policy magazine: ‘Moscow and Beijing Have Tehran’s Back.’ Also we welcome newcomers to join and share what’s on your mind with regard to foreign policy issues.  It can be the current never ending wars\, the prospect of new wars\, military/pentagon budget and spending priorities\, actions of the Trump administration and/or positions of Democratic presidential candidates\, nuclear and other modern day threats\, etc.  We will plan other social events for the next few months and would love your input for that\, as well. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-alliance-social/ LOCATION:Shanghai River Restaurant\, 2407 Westheimer Rd.\, Houston\, 77098 CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Peace Education for Children & Families,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T213000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20190207T152054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T152054Z UID:10000600-1551205800-1551216600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:FCNL Advocacy Training DESCRIPTION:Change in Washington starts with you. \nPlease join FCNL for an advocacy workshop: \n\nInfluence your members of Congress and their staff through face-to-face conversations\nDrive the media coverage you want to see\nBuild a strategic team in your community that lobbies as part of a powerful national advocacy network\nJoin our 2019 Advocacy Team campaign to stop endless wars by urging Congress to reassert its constitutional authority. We are supporting legislation to repeal the AUMF and encourage public debate on all issues of war and peace.\n\nLearn More: fcnl. org/advocacyteams \nRegister Here! http://act.fcnl.org/event/advocacy-teams_attend/680 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fcnl-advocacy-training/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Untitled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com GEO:29.809315;-95.423516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20180911T142441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T142441Z UID:10000519-1539248400-1539275400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Jerusalem Conference DESCRIPTION:The Jerusalem Conference is a one-day conference on Thursday\, October 11 that brings together scholars\, ecumenical theologians\, and peace-doers around the topic of:\nJerusalem: What makes for Peace? \n\n\n\nThe recent move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has changed the conversation. Historic commitments to Jerusalem as a city for two people of three faiths are being threatened\, along with the hope for peace. While the importance of the city for Jews is not questioned\, its significance for Christians and Muslims\, and particularly Christians is overlooked. For people of faith and for those concerned with peace in the Middle East\, an inclusive Jerusalem is a must. So\, what do we need to understand about the current political realities in Jerusalem\, the implications of theological frameworks of the city\, and current US and foreign policy? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinally\, what steps can we\, as faith leaders take together and in our own networks to advance peace in this region? \nIn addition to responding to this urgent moment\, The Jerusalem Conference is\, in part\, a follow up from the 2016 Atlanta Summit at the Carter Center hosted by President Carter\, which brought together key representatives from 26 denominations as well as numerous faith-based organizations working towards a just peace in Israel/Palestine. This one day conference offers a timely exploration of Jerusalem as key to peace in the Middle East. Together\, we will identify concrete steps and goals towards advancing the vision of an inclusive\, diverse\, and equitable Jerusalem URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-jerusalem-conference/ LOCATION:University Hilton Hotel\, University of Houston\, 4350 University Drive\, Houston\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/jerusalem-conference.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bright Stars of Bethlehem":MAILTO:http://brightstarsbethlehem.org/contact/ GEO:29.7190659;-95.3397123 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University Hilton Hotel University of Houston 4350 University Drive Houston TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4350 University Drive:geo:-95.3397123,29.7190659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180902T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20180801T163528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T144807Z UID:10000494-1535914800-1535922000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Jazz Concert Fundraiser Benefiting the Foreign Policy Alliance DESCRIPTION:The Foreign Policy Alliance is hosting its first fundraiser\, a Jazz Concert\, Sunday\, September 2\, 7 pm\, at the Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd. The concert will feature noted Houston jazz pianist Bob Henschen’s quartet\, featuring saxophonist Warren Sneed\, and the popular and wildly eclectic group\, the Free Radicals. \nA tax deductible $10 donation is requested but no one will be turned away. Proceeds go to support the work of the Foreign Policy Alliance\, which is bringing together left and right in support of a non-interventionist U.S. foreign Policy. \nFor more information: 713-661-9889\, bhenschen@msn.com\, ForeignPolicyAlliance.org URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jazz-concert-benefiting-foreign-policy-alliance-2018/ LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Fundraiser,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Bob-Henschen-Quartet-Free-Radicals.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Crosier":MAILTO:hpjc@crosierbiomed.com GEO:29.791019;-95.485694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Mennonite Church 1231 Wirt Rd. Houston TX 77055 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1231 Wirt Rd.:geo:-95.485694,29.791019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T213000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20180805T235956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180805T235956Z UID:10000497-1533672000-1533677400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Get to Know the System that Oppresses Us - Capitalism DESCRIPTION:There is much current attention to social and economic inequality. The Occupy movement did much to highlight the inequality and framed the issues as the 1% versus the 99%. Unfortunately\, the root cause of inequality is kept a deep secret – theft of surplus value created by workers. \nKarl Marx\, considered by current information scientists as the most influential scholar in history\, identified the source of wealth as stolen surplus value. His monumental work is entitled “Capital”. Join us as we go over the Marxist critique of Capitalism. Inequality\, wars\, racism and other social ills will no longer be a mystery. \nIt is not enough to be upset by social and economic inequality. We must understand it and struggle for socialism! This event is open to members and non-members alike. Hope to see you there. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/get-to-know-the-system-that-oppresses-us-capitalism/ LOCATION:Houston Communist Party Headquarters\, 3100 McKinney Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-02-at-4.05.07-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Communist Party":MAILTO:jamessamuelmarrs@gmail.com GEO:29.7458125;-95.3469176 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Communist Party Headquarters 3100 McKinney Street Houston TX 77003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3100 McKinney Street:geo:-95.3469176,29.7458125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180729T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20180726T010240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T010836Z UID:10000487-1532869200-1532876400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:2018 Gaza Freedom Flotilla Presentation DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Boats to Gaza Freedom Flotilla is crossing the Mediterranean as this is. being posted!\n\n  \nCome see Col. Ann Wright who was with the Gaza flotilla in Sicily and Alex McDonald who was crew member on one of the boats as it was harassed by police in Paris do a presentation on the story of the 4 boats\, their stops\, the reception in different ports and their crews.\n\nPresentation will start at 1pm at Live Oak Friends Meeting.  Bring your friends and families for an interesting story of activism for human rights and the Right To A Just Future For Palestine.\n\n  \nSee the flotilla’s progress at https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=14N5JulWb1BNdJnCKEd9FKn_zHSjlfgD6 (Points are in DDMMYY HHMM format so 250718 1535 is July 25th at 3:35pm) URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2018-gaza-freedom-flotilla-presentation/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FreedomFlotilla.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com GEO:29.809315;-95.423516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180524T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180524T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T074913 CREATED:20180518T150313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T150313Z UID:10000446-1527181200-1527195600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Demonstration against George W. Bush DESCRIPTION:George W. Bush will be honored at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Moral Courage Award Dinner at the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel\, 1600 Lamar St.\, on Thursday\, May 24. Bush should be imprisoned for life for war crimes and crimes against humanity–not honored for moral courage.\n\n\nAs Governor of Texas\, Bush approved more than 150 executions. As President\, his invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 led to the deaths of over 250\,000 people. His invasion of Iraq in 2003 led to the deaths of more than one million people. And U.S. troops remain in both countries today. \nThe Bush administration tortured and abused prisoners in these countries\, in Guantanomo Bay\, and in secret sites around the world. Bush promoted passage of the PATRIOT Act\, which increased unconstitutional surveillance and reduced civil liberties. Bush’s neglect during Hurricane Katrina contributed to the suffering and deaths of hundreds of poor people\, predominantly African Americans\, in New Orleans. As one commentator has remarked\, “The blood on Bush’s hands will never dry.” \nA protest against Bush and will be held outside the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel\, 1600 Lamar St.\, on Thursday\, May 24\, from 5 pm until 9 pm. Please join us in condemning Bush’s actions as president and any efforts to whitewash these actions. This action is being organized by Houston Socialist Movement\, Party for Socialism and Liberation\, Workers World Party\, Young Communist League\, and other organizations (list in formation). For more information\, call 832.692.2306. \n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/demonstration-against-george-w-bush/ LOCATION:Houston\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Protest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/4.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR