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DESCRIPTION:Why does the prison industrial complex continue to expand?  What is the 
 role of conservative and oppressive ideologies?  Do distinctions between 
 the Left, Right and the State even matter?  Why is it so hard to create the 
 change we seek?  JOIN us for the BAY AREA Book Launch of Defending Justice! 
                                                       * * * * *  Defending 
 Justice, an Activist Resource Kit, is a new analytical tool to help 
 progressive activists understand and resist the Right, the State, and the 
 System.  Edited by Palak Shah, Defending Justice is a 275-page resource 
 that analyzes the role of the Right and the State in the Criminal "Justice" 
 system. It includes overview articles, factsheets, Q&A with activists, and 
 organizing advice on such topics as the modern "Tough on Crime" Movement, 
 War on Terrorism and Immigrants, Profits from Incarceration, Youth, Faith 
 and Religion, and Women and Reproductive Rights.      Visit 
 http://www.defendingjustice.org for more details and ordering information.  
           Saturday, April 30, 2005  10 AM - 2 PM   10-1  Workshop for 
 Activists  1-2    Panel/Public discussion     The workshop and panel 
 discussion will offer:  •	Discussions on the role of the Right and the 
 State  •	Explanations for why tough on crime is "common sense"  
 •	Analysis of conservative criminal justice frames and opportunities to 
 "reframe"   •	Suggestions on how to use this resource in your work     
 Cultural Center at New College of California  766 Valencia St. in San 
 Francisco  (between 18th and 19th, 3 blocks from the 16th Street BART)  For 
 questions/directions, call 415.437.3408     The event is free.  Purchase 
 your own copy of Defending Justice for $10.  Snacks and drinks provided. 
 Please bring your own lunch.  Workshop Space is limited. RSVP to Palak 
 Shah, p.shah@publiceye.org, 617.666.5300 or 617.233.9870 (cell)     
 Graciously Hosted by New College of California's Activism & Social Change 
 Emphasis Degree Programs  http://www.newcollege.edu/activismchange/  * * * 
 * *  Defending Justice is a publication of Political Research Associates 
 (PRA), an independent, nonprofit research center that exposes and 
 challenges the Right and larger oppressive movements, institutions, and 
 forces. Based in Boston, PRA produces accurate applied research and useful 
 analytic tools to inform and support progressive activism that promotes 
 equality and justice. [http://www.publiceye.org]  \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2005/04/15/63243.php
SUMMARY:Bay Area Launch of "Defending Justice" Prison Industrial Complex Activst Resourc
LOCATION:Cultural Center at New College of California  766 Valencia St. in San 
 Francisco  (between 18th and 19th, 3 blocks from the 16th Street BART)  For 
 questions/directions, call 415.437.3408  
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2005/04/15/63243.php
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