Fall is here, and opportunities to make progressive change abound in Music City this weekend. Let's take a look at a very full calendar covering Friday through Sunday.
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
United for a Fair Economy and Working Films present Tomorrow's Tennessee: Building for the Future. This…
Based on recent weather forecasts, we recommend taking an umbrella with you on outings this final week of September. There is no reason showers should keep you away from some compelling local events that address major international issues, provide fellowship with other progressives,…
I have a soft spot for animals and their welfare, so this Care2 action alert piqued my interest. I hope it touches you too:
Australia's iconic kangaroos are highly social, and popular around the globe. Unfortunately, kangaroos are also shot in huge numbers during…
Saturday looks to be a busy day for lovely libs in Music City. This rundown of area events will stretch into Monday, so take a gander and then get out and get busy for fun, education, civic pride, and helping to turn Tennessee purple.
SATURDAY,…
The blog for progressive radio show Ring of Fire is shedding light on presidential candidate and US Sen. Bernie Sanders' efforts to stop greedy pharmaceutical companies from making life difficult for USians in need of affordable, lifesaving medications.
In the national spotlight of shame…
National People's Action is calling on progressives to stand up for women, children, and families suffering in US immigration detention.
From NPA's action alert:
After 100 miles and eight days of walking, 100 immigrant women and their families just arrived in Washington, DC, to send…
Last spring, Pope Francis released an encyclical on the environment that called for action on climate disruption.
"We know that technology based on the use of highly polluting fossil fuels... needs to be progressively replaced without delay," the pontiff wrote.
Now, the head of the…
Gosh, the end of summer weather has been glorious in Nashville so far. Has anyone heard of spring fever coming in Autumn? How do we muster the seriousness to atone adequately and appropriately? (Yom Kippur starts tonight, y'all.) I am not really sure,…
Bernie SandersAre you a Nashvillian bitten by the Bernie for President bug? There will be a host of happenings locally for those interested in the candidate's campaign. If you know of more events, let us know in the comment section or via email.
TUESDAY,…
The next few days should be exciting ones for local liberals and Music City's peace-and-love set. We have the continued visit of the Nuns on the Bus, the usual prog meetups and activist meetings, bilingual family fun courtesy of Workers' Dignity, and a…