Around the Nation: October 19, 2007

The Words Of Choice DVD is a film adaptation of the widely seen touring stage production in which three women perform a dozen sophisticated, poignant and humorous stories about contraception, abortion, pregnancy, the Religious Right, activism and more. Created by Cindy Cooper, co-adapted for stage by Suzanne Bennett. Helen Mills Theater, 139 West 26th St., betw. Seventh Ave & Sixth Ave. Reserve now! $10/$25/$50 voluntary donation; discounts for students, seniors, pro-choice activists. Get more information online, by calling 212-560-2616 or via e-mail.

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Join the Campaign to End the Death Penalty and Amnesty International during its National Weekend of Faith against the Death Penalty at a conference to speak out against the injustice of the American criminal justice system. Featuring: Barbara Becnel: co-author of books with Stanley "Tookie" Williams, and witness to his execution; Rev. Earl Kooperkamp: rector at St. Mary's Church in Harlem; Yusef Salaam: one of the "Central Park Five"; Harold Wilson: exonerated from Pennsylvania Death Row in 2005 after spending seventeen years in jail for crimes he did not commit. St. Mary’s Church, Harlem, 521 West 126th St. For more info, call Liliana at 917-435-3614.

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This retreat includes Woodhull's core program modules: Ethics and Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Financial Literacy, Advocacy and Identity/Voice workshops. Meditation, hiking, journaling and group discussions are encouraged. At the Woodhull Retreat Center, Ancramdale, NY, two-and-a-half hours north of New York City in the beautiful Berkshire Mountain region. E-mail for info.

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Iraq Moratorium/Peace Procession: Connecting Our Communities for Peace. 2:30pm, Gather at starting points in Burlingame and San Jose; 3pm, Peace Procession begins; 5pm, Closing rally in Palo Alto. Northern Starting Point: Burlingame United Methodist Church, 1443 Howard Ave., Burlingame. Southern Starting Point: Calvary United Methodist Church, 729 Morse St., San Jose (enter on Naglee) End Point/Rally: Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 E. Charleston Rd. Rally speakers: Ray McGovern, Former CIA Analyst, and Karen Meredith of Gold Star Families Speak Out. Peninsula Peace and Justice, 650-326-8837

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The American Constitution Society's Connecticut Lawyer Chapter presents "Dred Scott, Constitutional Theory and the Problem of Constitutional Evil," featuring Mark A. Graber, professor of law and government at the University of Maryland School of Law and the University of Maryland College Park. At the University of Connecticut School of Law, William R. Davis Courtroom, William F. Starr Hall. Lunch will be provided. RSVP

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The Georgia Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society presents: "A Discussion of the School Desegregation Cases: Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle, Meredith v. Louisville," featuring Kimberly Jenkins Robinson, assistant professor of law, Emory University School of Law. At the State Bar of Georgia, Meeting Room 1, 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100. The event costs $10 and lunch will be provided. RSVP

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The Watada National Steering Committee of Friends and Family of 1st Lt. Ehren Watada urge to you act this week and next in support of Lt. Ehren Watada, the first Army officer to publicly refuse orders to Iraq, who is facing a possible second court martial and up to six years in prison. The court martial is now postponed until at least October 26. Meanwhile, Judge Settle will consider issues around double jeopardy in this case. It is unknown what decisions he might make. We will be working closely with our allies such as the Iraq Moratorium, Veterans for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and many others to stage demonstrations around the nation along with Iraq Moratorium. We call on all peace and justice groups everywhere to come to the support of Lt. Ehren Watada! The three demands of the Watada Campaign: 1. Stop the Army from putting Lt. Watada on trial again; 2. Drop all charges against him; 3. Free Lt. Ehren Watada with an honorable discharge. For more information, please go to our website or contact us online or phone us at 877-689-4162.

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