Around the Nation: March 2, 2007

Every Friday night, on Georgia Avenue between Elder and Dahlia Streets, right in front of the main hospital. The Walter Reed Vigil began in April 2005 when it was discovered that the wounded from Iraq were being brought into the hospital grounds in the dead of night. Our vigil, is composed of people from peace groups, labor, religious groups, and unaffiliated individuals, including veterans from prior wars. We have had participants come from all over the US, Europe, and Japan. The best support for our troops is to bring them home now, give them the best care for all wounds including PTSD for as long as necessary, and give them the full benefits they were promised.

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The American Constitution Society Presents: “The Failure of Corporate Law: Fundamental Flaws and Progressive Possibilities,” a talk by Kent Greenfield, Professor of Law, Boston College Law School, regarding his new book, The Failure of Corporate Law': Fundamental Flaws and Progressive Possibilities. Latham and Watkins, 633 West Fifth Street, Suite 4000, Los Angeles, California. Lunch will be served. There is no cost to attend this event. RSVP.

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The American Constitution Society presents a lunch discussion featuring Dennis J. Hutchinson, Senior Lecturer in Law and William Rainey Harper Professor in the College, University of Chicago. Maggiano's Little Italy, 2019 Post Oak Blvd. Lunch will cost $30. 1 hour of CLE ethics credit pending. RSVP.

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Weekly protest outside John McCain's office. "Breakfast at John's," with props, street theater, a pink phone booth for the public to call McCain to denounce torture. Every Thursday morning! We are requesting that McCain cosponsor the Chris Dodd legisation, which would--somewhat?--vindicate his "yes" vote!

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Every Friday a group of concerned Worcester County residents meets for a silent vigil to end the war in Iraq. Currently we are meeting from 3:30 to 4:30 at the corner of Rt. 50 and JerMac Road. As the days lengthen we will meet a little later in the afternoon. Join us. 410-641-6056. Ask for Kate.

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Book talk and reception with Darfur Diaries author and filmmaker Jen Marlowe, followed by a film screening and discussion. Queens College, Sykes Auditorium. Contact: Olivia Munn

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Every Friday night, on Georgia Avenue between Elder and Dahlia Streets, right in front of the main hospital. The Walter Reed Vigil began in April 2005 when it was discovered that the wounded from Iraq were being brought into the hospital grounds in the dead of night. Our vigil, is composed of people from peace groups, labor, religious groups, and unaffiliated individuals, including veterans from prior wars. We have had participants come from all over the US, Europe, and Japan. The best support for our troops is to bring them home now, give them the best care for all wounds including PTSD for as long as necessary, and give them the full benefits they were promised.

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Author Stephanie Mencimer talks about her new book on the tort reform movement and corporate efforts to restrict citizens' right to sue, Blocking the Courthouse Door. Nuevo Leon, 1501 East 6th St. Tickets $35. Contact Dennis Speight, Texas Watch, 512-381-1111.

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This interactive conference, held on the campus of Wayne State University, will focus on the question of building a caring education community while, at the same time, building serious resistance to inequality, racism, sexism, imperialism, and war-in schools and out. This conference is designed to connect reflection and action, reason and organizing, teaching and social change. Please come prepared to both lead and participate. More information at www.rougeforum.org or via e-mail

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Ben Cohen's Rolling Federal Budget Bar Chart, the OreoMobile, rolls onto the Citadel Campus in Downtown Charleston for the Democratic Candidate Presidential Debate! See the OreoMobile near McAlister Field House and get some free Oreos and lots of other prizes as we show how most people in the US want to shift budget priorities from obsolete cold-war weapons to children's health care, K-12 education and energy independence. And for some real fun, see whether CNN will chase us out of the debate site! Alternate location: across the street at Hampton Park. For info: website or e-mail

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On the fortieth anniversary of Israel's illegal military occupation of the Palestinian West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem, join the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation and United for Peace and Justice for a protest, teach-in, and lobby day.

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