Economist James Galbraith will speak on “Inequality: What Is to Be Done?” as part of the Working Stiff Journal Forum series at 7pm Friday, Feb. 11, at the AFL-CIO building, 11th and Lavaca. The talk will be followed by a panel discussion featuring City Council members and local activists. Call Bob Jensen at 471-1990 for more information.
The UT Center for Women’s Studies and the Austin Peace and Justice Coalition will sponsor a screening of Defending Our Lives: Combating the Myths About Domestic Violence, at 7pm on Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the Bass Lecture Hall in Sid Richardson Hall on the UT campus. Call Bob Jensen at 471-1990 for more info.
East Austin leaders will host the first in a series of workshops on neighborhood issues including land use, transportation, and urban design, on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 1-5pm at the Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 2208 E. 2nd St. Call Marcos DeLeon at 480-0829 for more info.
The Alliance to Save Hyde Park will hold a public meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7pm, at the Hyde Park United Methodist Auditorium, 4001 Speedway. The Alliance is leading the fight against a five-story garage that Hyde Park Baptist Church wants to build on a residential street in the historic neighborhood. The agenda will include updates on the latest round of negotiations with the church, plus citizen input and how you can help.
This article appears in February 11 • 2000.
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