Happenings

The Anarchist Black Cross, an international network that seeks to bring attention to the plight of all prisoners (they have an impressively strong presence in Poland), will hold its first North American conference since 1994 from July 26-28 in Austin. Activities include workshops on security culture, women in prison, and other lively topics, keynote speeches by former political prisoners (including conference host Chris Plummer), and nighttime entertainment. To register, visit www.anarchistblackcross.org/conference/registration.html, or MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 407-6925. For more info, e-mail [email protected].

The Industrial Workers of the World, Austin Against War, and the Austin Women in Black sponsor a forum, "Effects of the War on Terrorism," Wednesday, July 31, 7-8:30pm, at the Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe. Marian Morris, returned from two weeks touring medical facilities in Afghanistan with Global Exchange, will discuss the medical costs of the war on terror; Dr. Kamran Ali will provide background on Pakistan and Afghanistan; Will Harrell, director of the Texas ACLU, will discuss reductions in civil liberties in the U.S. since September 11. For more info: www.austinagainstwar.org.