Without racial justice, democracy fails. Never perfect, or even a true realization of the fundamental ideals of a healthy democracy, the US currently faces challenges that threaten its very existence. Join us for a discussion of a range of menaces across the country that warrant our exploration and action. Presenter: Tanya Greene, Director, US Program, Human Rights Watch

Many people look at the concepts of police and prison abolition as aspirational visions of the future. Instead, Prof. Vitale will lay out how an abolitionist analysis helps us make concrete decisions today to move us in the practical direction of a safer and more just future. In the process, he will lay out specific examples of efforts underway across the US that meet these criteria from civilian mental health crisis response in Denver to community centered violence reduction efforts…

Amy Antonucci of NH Peace Action, together with state-level organizers from Peace Action chapters across the northeastern United States, share recent organizing strategies to push for U.S. policy change to promote peace in Gaza. Amy Antonucci will facilitate in the room while Kevin Martin may join via Zoom. 

Eric Wolfe’s Acres of Clams is a feature-length video history of the Clamshell Alliance’s direct-action campaign against the Seabrook nuclear plant in the 1970s. Acres of Clams combines archival film footage and music with the personal remembrances of the activists themselves to reveal how disciplined nonviolence can have an out-sized impact on the world—when people take action together. This screening will immediately follow and close out the standing Friday evening Fun Night! Separately, on Saturday, July 27, 4-5:30pm, we will hold a Q&A/discussion of the…