Tag Archives: Metro

The Rag Blog :
METRO EVENT | Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn present a ‘Radical Manifesto’ June 21 in Austin

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

Ayers and Dohrn will speak and Bill will sign his new book, ‘Demand the Impossible.’ Event: Demand the impossible! What: Booksigning and discussion Who: Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 6-8 p.m. Where: High Road on … Continue reading →

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The Rag Blog :
METRO EVENT | ‘Celebrating The Rag’ in Houston this Thursday!

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

Editors Thorne Dreyer, Alice Embree, and Richard Croxdale are featured in a booksigning event at H-Town’s storied Brazos Bookstore. Event: Celebrating The Rag in Houston What: Booksigning and discussion Who: Editors of Celebrating The Rag When: Thursday, May 18, 2017, … Continue reading →

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Kerstin Johansson :
METRO EVENT | People’s Climate March at State Capitol on Trump’s 100th Day

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

By Kerstin Johansson | The Rag Blog | April 25, 2017 Event: Austin People’s Climate March & Rally Dates: Saturday, April 29, 2017, 1-3:30 p.m. Where: Texas State Capital, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin Sponsors: Austin People’s Climate Mobilization, 350 Austin, … Continue reading →

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Alice Embree :
METRO EVENT | DSA to screen ‘She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry’ at the Alamo

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Alice Embree

By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | February 17, 2017 Event: Screening of  ‘She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry’ Dates: Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 7 p.m. Where: Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar Address: 1120 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704 AUSTIN … Continue reading →

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The Rag Blog :
METRO EVENT | The Rag makes history!

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

We ‘Celebrate The Rag’ & it’s lasting impact on our city at the Austin History Center, Sunday, Feb. 19. Event: ‘Celebrating the Rag’ What: Discussion, film screening, book signing Who: Editors Thorne Dreyer, Alice Embree, and Richard Croxdale, and film … Continue reading →

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Pamela Ellen Ferguson :
METRO | Showing solidarity at the border

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

Our Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera delegation visited Piedras Negras and Ciudad Acuña. By Pamela Ellen Ferguson | The Rag Blog | February 1, 2017 AUSTIN — Nine of us associated with Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera (ATCF) … Continue reading →

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Banafsheh Madaninejad :
METRO EVENT | Be a ‘peaceful protector’ at Muslim Capitol Day

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

Action: Peacefully Protecting Muslim Capitol Day Attendees When: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, 9 a.m.-Noon Where: South Steps of the Texas Capitol Address: 603 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin TX 78703 Phone: 512-472-5050 Cost: Free and open to the public By Banafsheh … Continue reading →

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Glenn Scott :
METRO | On Saturday, January 21, women ‘to make a mighty sound’ in Austin

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

As many as 25,000 are expected for a Women’s march and rally at the Texas State Capitol. By Glenn Scott | The Rag Blog | January 17, 2017 AUSTIN — Leaders of the Women’s March on Austin (#MarchOnAustin) predict that, … Continue reading →

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Mark McKim :
METRO | Protest the Trump inauguration
in Austin

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

Join the One Resistance Rally and Protest Friday, January 20, from Auditorium Shores to the Capitol. By Mark McKim | The Rag Blog | January 8, 2017 America faces a crisis. Donald Trump’s campaign promises threaten millions. We must rally, … Continue reading →

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Alice Embree :
METRO | Mourn, then organize

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Alice Embree

By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | January 8, 2017 AUSTIN — In 1915, when Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) organizer Joe Hill was awaiting execution before a Utah firing squad, he wrote the following to his fellow … Continue reading →

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The Rag Blog :
METRO EVENT | ‘Celebrating The Rag’
at BookPeople

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

The editors of the acclaimed new book about Austin’s iconic underground newspaper speak and sign books on Thursday, January 5. UPDATE: The event at BookPeople was a tremendous success, with an enthusiastic overflow crowd. Celebrating The Rag editors Thorne Dreyer, … Continue reading →

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Pamela Ellen Ferguson :
METRO | An ecumenical gathering for
Chanukah in Austin

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

Members of Austin Jewish Voice for Peace stage vigil at Texas State Capitol. By Pamela Ellen Ferguson | The Rag Blog | December 27, 2016 AUSTIN — Elaine Cohen, an activist with Austin Jewish Voice for Peace (AJVP) and a … Continue reading →

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