May 1, Chicago: Report on Nicaragua Today- the social and political work helping the poorest of the poor. With Sarah Woodard of the Jubilee House Community

May 1, 3 pm Rudy Lozano Public Library, 1805 S. Loomis Street, Chicago Sarah Junkin Woodard. Working for the last 32 years in Nicaragua, with the Jubilee House Community - Center for Development in Central America, whose goal has always been to help the poor accomplish what they see as their priorities, particularly in the … Continue reading May 1, Chicago: Report on Nicaragua Today- the social and political work helping the poorest of the poor. With Sarah Woodard of the Jubilee House Community

Tues, Feb. 20: Chicago Rally and Press Conference “Drop the charges against Julian Assange” – and post event report

February 20, 4 pm -5:15 pm Chicago Rally and Press Conference “Drop the charges against Julian Assange" 435 N. Michigan Chicago Rally and Press Conference “Drop the charges against Julian Assange" Join our rally on Michigan Avenue near the Chicago Tribune Building We will have banners, placards, flyers. At 4:30 pm speakers will discuss, the … Continue reading Tues, Feb. 20: Chicago Rally and Press Conference “Drop the charges against Julian Assange” – and post event report

“Ithaka” April 6 film showing on Julian Assange case, with his father, brother, and Flint Taylor speaking

April 6, 7:30 pm Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 3519 N. Clark, Chicago Buy tickets for April 6: https://drafthouse.com/chicago/event/live-q-a-ithaka Don't miss the chance to attend an exclusive screening of ITHAKA followed by an in-person discussion with Julian Assange's father John Shipton, brother Gabriel Shipton, and Flint Taylor of the People's Law Office. Ithaka, the new documentary film showcasing … Continue reading “Ithaka” April 6 film showing on Julian Assange case, with his father, brother, and Flint Taylor speaking

November 2 Chicago Speak Out and Picket against the US Blockade on Cuba

As part of the international week of protests against the US blockade against Cuba, we in Chicago organized a press conference and picket line on November 2 at noon in Federal Plaza. The keynote speakers were Dr. Peter Orris, Director of the University of Illinois at Chicago Occupational Health Services Institute, and professor of Health … Continue reading November 2 Chicago Speak Out and Picket against the US Blockade on Cuba

November 2, noon: Chicago Press Conference and protest against the US blockade of Cuba

Wednesday, November 2, 12 noon Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn, Chicago On Nov 2nd and 3rd, the UN General Assembly will discuss and vote, for the 30th year, to oppose Washington's world-wide sanctions against Cuba and any nation that trades with them. The vote last year was 182-2 to condemn these US hostile actions. On … Continue reading November 2, noon: Chicago Press Conference and protest against the US blockade of Cuba

Free Julian Assange leafleting, Tuesday September 27, 11:30- 1:00 pm, State of Illinois Building plaza

We will be doing public outreach concerning Julian Assange's frame-up and imprisonment Tuesday September 27, Randolph and Clark, 11:30-1:00 pm. We have our new flyer here: On 5 April 2010, WikiLeaks published ‘Collateral Murder’, a classified US military video depicting the indiscriminate slaying of over a dozen civilians in the Iraqi suburb of New Baghdad, … Continue reading Free Julian Assange leafleting, Tuesday September 27, 11:30- 1:00 pm, State of Illinois Building plaza

Tuesday July 26: Rally for Julian Assange at United Center, Roger Waters concert

Roger Waters, the musician, is on a national tour, and will be at the United Center July 26. One reason for his concerts is to build solidarity with Julian Assange. That will be part of his show that evening. They and the national Assange Defense campaign want supporters to leaflet and have banners outside. This … Continue reading Tuesday July 26: Rally for Julian Assange at United Center, Roger Waters concert

Free Alex Saab Campaign in New York and Chicago Puerto Rico People’s Parade, June 11-12, 2022

Oscar Lopez Rivera leading the Chicago Free Alex Saab contingent at Puerto Rico Peoples Parade New York Puerto Rican Day Parade demand release of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab New York Free Alex Saab contingent The Free Alex Saab Movement of New York raised its voice against the aggressions of the United States against the diplomat … Continue reading Free Alex Saab Campaign in New York and Chicago Puerto Rico People’s Parade, June 11-12, 2022

June 11: Join the Free Alex Saab contingent in Chicago Puerto Rico People’s Parade

Copy of our banner for the Puerto Rico People's ParadeWe in the Chicago Alex Saab campaign were asked by Oscar Lopez Rivera to be part of the Alex Saab contingent this Saturday June 11 at the Puerto Rico People's Day Parade. Oscar Lopez Rivera will be kicking off the whole parade march, and he may be with … Continue reading June 11: Join the Free Alex Saab contingent in Chicago Puerto Rico People’s Parade

June 2 webinar: Venezuela’s Position on the Ukraine War with Carlos Ron, Venezuela Vice Minister for North America

Venezuela's Stand on the War in Ukraine Thursday June 2, 7pm ET Register here Carlos Ron, President, Simón Bolívar Institute, and Venezuela's Vice Minister for North America, will explain Venezuela's position on the war in the Ukraine and its causes, and Venezuela's call for negotiations to end the conflict. Previous statements by Chavista government officials: … Continue reading June 2 webinar: Venezuela’s Position on the Ukraine War with Carlos Ron, Venezuela Vice Minister for North America