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***IN AUSTIN** 18th Annual March to Abolish the Death Penalty
The 18th Annual March to Abolish the Death Penalty will be held in Austin, Texas on the South Steps of the Texas Capitol at 2 PM on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Texas has executed 543 people since 1982, almost 5 times as many as the number 2 state. Texas has executed 5 people so far in 2017, with 6 more Texas executions set for the rest of the year, including 3 in October. Special Guests: Journey of Hope...From Violence to…
Find out more »Public Forum: Human Trafficking in San Antonio
To educate and increase awareness about this important topic and identify how we can work to address this problem in San Antonio, the Leaders for Democracy, a Unit of the League of Women Voters- San Antonio, is sponsoring a forum featuring an expert panel on Monday, October 30th from 6:00-8:30pm at the Paesano’s in Stone Oak. This forum is free and open to the public. 6:00-7:00—meet and greet with the panelists/social networking (cash bar and appetizers) 7:00-8:00—panel (introductions from members,…
Find out more »Takin’ on Texas!
Ever wonder HOW our state government works? Who has more power--the governor or lieutenant governor? Which legislative committees are most important? And what exactly DOES the Texas Railroad Commission do? Join us in welcoming Debra Cardona, Professor of Government at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, who will hold a session on the "ins and outs" of Texas government. Together, we'll address how Texas residents, voters, and activists can effect change in their state. Food and coffee is available for…
Find out more »Film: “Quest for Honor” with filmmaker Ann Bruni
Join producer and director Mary Ann Smothers Bruni for a screening of her powerful 2009 documentary, "Quest for Honor," about a former teacher and tireless activist who works with local lawmen, the Kurdish government and her colleagues to investigate and eradicate honor killings in the tribal regions of Kurdistan. "Quest for Honor" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was shortlisted for an Academy® Award nomination for Feature Documentary. It was also a winner of the Amsterdam Film Festival Van…
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