This weekend Iraq Veterans Against the War is having their national convention in Chicago. Included are three public events.
Friday night plenary: 21st Century American Militarism: Occupation Abroad and Resistance at Home
Saturday night friend & fundraiser at The Hideout: From the Past to the Future of Creative Resistance
Sunday afternoon social: Enemy Kitchen BBQ with Michael Rakowitz
Details below! (Also Justseeds – myself- will be there on Saturday presenting at 2:30 on various past Justseeds-IVAW projects.)

21st Century American Militarism: Occupation Abroad and Resistance at Home
Friday, August 2nd, 7PM
The Chicago Temple, 77 West Washington
Featuring speakers writer Christian Parenti, historian and writer Nick Turse, Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz, Suraia Sahar of Afghans United for Justice, and more
$10 Suggested Donation, no one turned away
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/128308194034854/
IVAW Event: http://www.ivaw.org/21st-century-american-militarism-occupation-abroad-and-resistance-home
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From the Past to the Future of Creative Resistance
Saturday, August 3rd 8PM
The HIDEOUT, 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago, IL
With special guests; Marvin Tate’s D-Settlement, Jacob George from The Ride Till the End, Warrior Writers, DJ Naomi Walker, & More
$10 Donation at the Door
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/570263736349090/
IVAW Event: http://www.ivaw.org/past-future-creative-resistance