Linguistic trickery and the power and danger of words by the NPR contributor and linguistics professor.

Sacramento Rally by students, teachers and allies to support Assembly Bill 8 which creates a working group to explore strategies to make state school funding equitable.

Yo Magazine and Wiretap are sponsoring a youth media blogathon asking youth 14-26 to blog about "Getting Grown During a Recession" during the period May 13th to May 26th.

Cindy Sheehan speaking on war, peace and her trajectory from grieving mom of a soldier to leading anti-war activist. A benefit for Project Censored.

Focusing on the critical role of transportation and land use in the health of our economy, our pocketbooks and our planet.

The occupation and the attacks on Gaza: an international law perspective

The convergence of technology and culture. Speakers include Rick Farman - Superfly Productions, Terry McBride-Nettwerk Music Group, Robbie Lloyd-Silva Artist Management, Ge Wang-Smule, Zahavah Levine-Youtube, and Joe Kennedy-Pandora

Ask Not is a documentary about the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy for LGBT people in the US armed forces.

Juan Flores flips the immigration debate on it's head: what happens to the home country as a result of emigrants flowing abroad and remittances streaming back?

The Leadership Learning Community and the Tides Center are sponsoring this social justice leadership conference. Some financial assistance is available for small nonprofits.

Island of Shame exposes the lies and conspiracies around what happened to the indigenous population of the Chagossians during the creation of the US military base.

A talk on the coloniality of power and knowledge, transmodernity, border knowledge, indigenous socialism and other radical theories emerging from the Global South. Panelists will discuss developments in Venezuela, Amazonia and indigenous universities in Mexico and Canada. with Daphne Taylor-Garcia, Roberto Hernandez, and George Maher of UC Berkeley and Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz.

Would you like to sharpen the way you write about your organization? Would you like to build your confidence about your writing skills? Do you find working in small groups inspiring?

The life of Kenyan Nobel peace laureate, Dr Wangari Maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights and defend democracy.

The Women's Magazine is a weekly hour-long radio show produced by a diverse collective for community radio station KPFA. It focuses on coverage of local women's struggles and connecting them to global women's rights issues. After a 3-month sabbatical for KPFA to air a look at the Obama Administrations' first 100 days, the scheduled return to the air was abruptly canceled less than 10 minutes to airtime with guests waiting in studio. See update ... The show remains off the air with no scheduled date of return. This is shabby treatment at best, and a big loss to local women's media. Come insist on women's programming, produced by for and about women and demand fairness and evenhandedness in programming at this left institution, the nation's first community radio station.

A documentary on AIDS prevention in Malawi by reporter Peter Liebengood.

Sunaina Maira on how youth South Asian Muslim immigrants living in the United States experienced and understood national belonging in the years immediately following September 11, 2001.

For organization and individuals wishing to increase their abiliy to offer inclusive and nonjudgmental service to transgender clients or patients.

Research findings on attitudes toward human rights and communicating on a range of social justice issues within the context of human rights. Specifically effective messages on human rights in the US and international treaties, the potential of using a human rights frame when discussing health care, due process, immigration, racial profiling and criminal justice and latent barriers including US exceptionalism, confusion about treaties and the role of government.

A film documenting the struggle to put an end to long-term isolation in US prisons used in "control units".

Forum and discussion on strategic leadership during the recession. Panelists include James Head, SF Foundation, Kim Klein and Jean Ross, California Budget Project, Jan Masaoka, Compasspoint, David Grco, Nonprofit Finnce Fund and Priscilla HUng, GIFT. Registration limited.

6th Annual Festival and Contest. This year's theme is Labor and Dreams/Trabjos y Suenos. The idea honors work in the community, dreams surrounding labor, hopes that await in the future, and the significance of work done by men and women. Video artists are invited to submit works produced in 2006 or afterwards.

The Awards will recognize two individuals who have advocated and organized for comprehensive immigration reform, worked to counter anti-immigrant policies and groups, and helped voices at the grassroots shape the immigration debate at the national level. Nominations due by May 22nd. (2) $10,000 prizes.

A film on the childcare crisis with music by ANAK and photography by Alex Schoenfeldt. Discussion on child care dilemmas and challenges.

Community workshop sponsored by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on stimulus funding opportunities.

World Savvy and the Global Fund for Women celebrate the May edition of World Savvy focusing on the global status of women. Muadi Mukenge is the regional director for Sub-Saharan Africa st the global fund. Nancy Farese is a photographer and philanthropist.

Learn basic shooting, light and sound techniques to produce quality video and audio in this 4-part class. Berkeley residents may borrow video equipment at no charge on sucessful completion of the class.

The Do Tell Project brings the unheard perspectives of LBGT women and women of color veterans to the foreground in sharing their experiences of militarism through the production of a digital story. Training is May 27-31 and applications are being accepted now.

On December 3, 1984, 27 tons of lethal gas leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide factory in Bhopal, India. 8,000 people were killed and thousands more have been affected by ongoing water contamination. The survivors tour continues to raise awareness of the event and advocate for Union Carbide's parent company Dow Chemical to take responsibility for the lasting impact of the leak.

Learn about online tools with stimulus information and ask questions to federal agency representatives. Moderated by the East Bay Community Foundation.

Lincoln Cushing and Tim Drescher's collection of 250 posters issued by government programs and union campaigns paint a pitcure of the diverse experiences of working people in the United States.

An evening of underground film and discussion with submedia tv, include clips from "It's the End of the World and We Know It", "I Feel Fine" and the new "Ground Noise and Static", filmed at the 2008 conventions.

Celebrate the release of the new issue of Race Poverty and the Environment with music, speajers and posters from the Media Alliance/RPE Oscar Grant Memorial Arts Project.

Three days of films on industrial agriculture, intellectual property, artistic creativity, privatization, and corporate culture, crime, and abuses.

The United States and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict: voices of opposition.

Community Workshop on stimulus funds available offered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

A PBS documenary about the struggles and triumphs of New Orleans Vietnamese American community post-Katrina.

Corporate America has created the biggest crisis for workers in decades. How do we face these challenges? Come for panels, workshops and discussions to understand the roots of this emergency and learn creative strategies to fight back.

July War takes an unflinching look at the devastating first-hand effects of the 2006 Israeli military offensive in Lebanon.

CraigsList Foundation sponsors this series of discussions on models of collaboration. This program focuses on partnering with local and municipal governments. Panel with Brian Chiu-SF Director of Community Development, Ed Everett-City Manager Redwood City, Steve Fields-Progress Foundation, Sherilyn Adams-Larkin Street Youth Services and Jose Cisneros-Treasurer SF

An evening of art, nourishment and advocacy.

Come learn what skills you need to update your journalism toolbox for the 21st century. With Jennifer Kho - Greentech Media, George Kelly - East Bay BANG and Diana Hembre - Consumer Health Interactive.

Modern jazz trombonist Roswell Rudd lives in Mali for a month and studies traditional music with Toumani Diabete, the kora (African harp) virtuoso.

This documentary explores the lives of camerawomen around the globe - including Canada, China, Senegal, Germany, India, Iran, Mexico and Russia.

Kickoff event for the National Queer Arts Festival with editor Tommi Aviolli Mecca.

The Global Elevation Movement, KPFA Unpaid Staff Organization (UPSO), First Voice Media Action, Media Alliance, The San Francisco Bay View, Poor Magazine, Critical Resistance and COPWATCH, are joining together to sponsor a benefit event for KPFA programmer Nadra Foster.

Eat at a participating restaurant in the Bay Area and 25-40% of the gross bill will be donated to San Francisco's only community-based rape center. See the web link for details on participating restaurants.

The untold history of a Black New Orleans neighborhood shot before Katrina. Produced by Wyton Marsalis and Lucie Faulknor. Directoed by Dawn Logsdon and Lolis Eric Elie.

What's a stripper supposed to do once she's been saved? Christian outreach to sex workers stirs prejudice and doubt for a congregation. Directed by Bill Day. Part of the Burning Fuse Film Festival.

California surfers head for the beach - in wartorn Liberia. Along with big waves, they find brave people who must rebuild a society battered by years of civil war. Part of the Burning Fuse Film Festival.

This workshop will teach you how to use a mini-disc recorder and practice with interview techniques.

This hands-on workshop will help you learn the basics of using a mini-disc recorder.

The story of a mild manner computer engineer who finds himself caight between a vote rigging scandal and a powerful legislator. Featuring Gore Vidal. Part of the Burning Fuse Film Festival.

An offbeat road trip tells the stories of salmon fisherman, Wyoming cowboys and NY firemen who must bear the consequences of environmental deregulation. Part of the Burning Fuse Film Festival.

Eight US soldiers face the decision to kill or not to kill. Made with the cooperation of the US Army, the film takes a look at war, peace and the transformative power of the human conscience. Part of the Burning Fuse Film Festival.

The SF 8 are Black community elders and activists arrested in January 2007 on charges related to the 1971 killing of a San Francisco police officer. The case against the SF8 is a frame up based on torture-induced "confessions" and fabricated evidence.

Are you looking for ways to develop online job search resources at your organization? Join CTN for a discussion of popular online job search software and websites and effective ways to organize an online job search.

Community meeting to discuss San Francisco's response to the ARRA technology funds and talk about ideas.

Public hearing with Federal Reserve representatives in Richmond. This is an opportunity for local policymakers, organizations and individuals to engage about economic recovery, bank accountability and regulatory reforms.

An evening with the Uruguayan writer, journalist and historian.

Body movement, relaxation techniques, tone of voice and facial expression are key elements in narration.

The 5th annual Queer Women of Color Film Festival opening night.

A professor and physician based in Norway, Dr. Mads Gilbert has participated in numerous international emergency medical missions and training projects in war and post-conflict zones in Lebanon, the West Bank, Gaza, Iran, Burma, Cambodia, Afghanistan and Angola. During the recent conflict in Gaza, Dr. Gilbert was one of few foreign physicians on the ground, in a period when foreign journalists were barred from entry. He has published several articles and been interviewed extensively by CNN, the BBC and Al-Jazeera.

Free reception to meet the artists.

Workshop with Victor Lee Lewis on navigating the terrain of recruiting and mentoring white anti-racist activists.

KPFA Radio Station over the last 60 years has been seen as the voice of progressive people and activists in Northern California. Some say right-wing internal politics govern the bastion of free speech. This panel asks why no black public affairs how? Why no prisoner issues show? Why so little labor and immigration coverage? With Miguel Gavilam Molina and J.R.

Community forum to commemorate the release of the West County Indicator's project report: measuring What Matters: Neighborhood Research for Economic and Environmental Health and Justice in Richmond, North Richmond and San Pablo.

Katherine McFate of the Ford Foundation provides an overview of the importance and value of framing and different approaches to developing powerful frames. She will also present polling information that gives a snapshot of current trends in public opinion - helpful information for organizations trying to craft resonant frames and messages.

Films, schedule, ticket info and venues to come.

Come and learn strategies for connecting an audience to a story in audio/radio production.

Documentary film screening and benefit - part of World Refugee Awareness Month.

Libations and donations to support the Expo for Independent Arts.

Boot Camp is one-day workshop on maximizing your community impact for nonprofit staffers.

Czech directr Karel Vachek fills two buses with artists and intellectuals and drives to the historic town of Cesky Krumlov, debating political and cultural events along the way.

A reading and discussion with the author.

Fundraiser for IDEX and their work for sustainable agriculture and world food security. Guest speaker Claire Cummings.

A documentary on the stormy Czech election of 1968 that was followed by Prague Spring.

Roundtable discussion with Palestinian-Americam activist Nadeen El-Shorafa and Afghan-American activist Shamsia Razaqui discussing on the ground conditions and activism of women and girls in the Middle East.

Happy hour. 30% of all bar proceeds to HOBA.

Learn about strategies and techniques to promote and distribute news pieces and documentaries.

Patrick Reinsborough of smartMeme will introduce tools to help groups develop a story-based approach to frames and messages.

CUP is seeking proposals for MPP, a series of foldout posters that use graphic and information design to explore and explain complex public policy issues. Advocates chosen through a juried submission process will receive 1,000 copies of the publication to distribute directly to their constituents and an honorarium of $1,000. Applications are due on June 26th.

Film screening with panel afterwards with Gerald Gray of Survivors International and Banfsheh Aklaghi (Amnesty International). Part of World Refugee Awareness Month.

The festival showcases films, videos and television programs that have received support from foundations and corporate giving programs, with the aim of encouraging more grantmakers to use media to support philanthropic goals. Submissions due June 26th

Keynote speaker Kambale Musavili from Friends of the Congo and Music and dance by Visual Sounds of Africa. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Congolese independence.

This award carries a cash prize of $6,000 and is presented each year to a young person or persons with a deep commitment to human rights and social justice and a proven ability to transform this commitment into effective action. Nominations are due by June 30, 2009. Nominees must be under age 26 as of September 1, 2009.

A 3-week fellowship program offering 3 weeks of reporting with travel and lodging costs and a weekly stipend. Five journalists from the Latin American and Caribbean regions will have the opportunity to develop direct sources of information, enter into direct contact with public and private institutions, and experience in situ how Washington works. Fellows will be given a desk in the WP newsroom. Applications due by June 30th.

Jane Mayer takes a look at the way Bush Administration policies chipped away at the nation's core principals and addresses whether the Obama Adminstration is on the same path or undoing the damage. She addresses constitutional gray areas - torture, wiretapping, presidential power and Guantanamo detainees.

The latest book by internationally renowned gendervariant visual artist DelLa Grace Volcano produced in collaboration with with Swedish ethnographer Ulrika Dahl. Dahl will discuss international femme activism.

The Tiburon Film Festival presents a free screening of this film about the Quechua living on Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni.

Ludovic Blain and Victor Corral from the Insight Center and Luis Granados from the Mission Economic Development Agency discuss the wealth gap at the National Radio Project. RSVP requested.

What can we do to ensure our courts and judges are viewed as fair? How will impending decisions on habeas corpus and due process at Guantanamo Bay shape the political landscape. Wells is the president of the American Bar Association and an outspoken advocate for judicial independence.

One day introduction to foundation fundraising at the Foundation Center Library.

A documentary film featuring the Coalition for Clean and Safe Ports campaign to fight air pollution and improve working conditions at the Port of Oakland.

A workshop to work on blind spots and limitations for women who identify as white and feel blocked or challenged in ant-racism work. Using Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed as a methodology.

Land Use design intensive course.

The legacy of he thousands who worked for the UFW in the 1960's and the roles they went on to play in the broader labor movement. Part of LaborFest.

Drink and talk it up with local journalists who need your support to continue a reporting project on municipal cutbacks.

You may not think you're a computer expert, but if you know your way around the Internet, email and office productivity programs, CTN could use your help! CTN has partnered with computer labs across San Francisco to recruit and train computer volunteers to teach computer classes, monitor labs and conduct one on one tutorials. This training will help you understand that sharing your knowledge of the computer is easy and fulfilling.

Susan Schweik, co-director of UC Berkeley's Disability Studies program discusses the origins and consequences of unsightly beggar ordinances, showing how their dynamics - harsh policing, systemized suspicion, and structural and institutional repulsion of poor people -persist into the present.