Seattle, Washington
New Freeway Hall5018 Rainier Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Tel: 206-722-6057
Email: RW.seattle@radicalwomen.org
Facebook: Radical Women Seattle
Thursday, December 7, 7:00pm
Movie showing and benefit for Afghanistan earthquake victims
KABUL GIRLS
See the film, meet the filmmakers
Get an inside view of women's lives under the Taliban in the country where the U.S. waged its longest war. Written and directed by Afghanistani human rights activists Masooma Ibrahimi and Masood Eslami, "Kabul Girls" portrays the hardships women face under the right-wing religious regime and how they depend on each other for survival. The event will raise funds to aid people in the Herat region of Afghanistan, where, partly due to restrictive gender roles, 90% of deaths from three catastrophic earthquakes this October were women and children. The 73-minute film was released in 2020. Q & A with the filmmakers will follow the showing.
Doors open at 6:30pm. $5-10 door donation. Light snacks and drinks available for donation.
Thursday, December 7, 7:00pm
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
On #7 bus line & near Columbia City light rail station
Hosted by Radical Women
For more info: 206-722-6057 • rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org
www.RadicalWomen.org • www.Facebook.com/rwseattle
www.Instagram.com/radicalwomenseattle
Mondays, Nov. 6 through Dec 11, 6:30-8:30pm
6-week public reading circle
Revolutionary feminist writings on the fight for Black Liberation
What are the answers to stopping police murders, winning meaningful restitution for past and ongoing injustices, and ending systemic racism? Join the discussion of two newly published booklets that pose bold strategies for a revived freedom struggle. Everyone welcome.New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S., Seattle WA
On the #7 busline and near the Columbia City light rail station
Available in-person or via Zoom. Register here.
Hosted by Radical Women and Freedom Socialist Party
Copies of the booklets available for sale at each session or online at RedLetterPress.org.
For more info, call 206-722-6057 or email rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org
2nd Thursday of the month, 6:30pm
Open mobilizing meetings
Plug into local reproductive justice organizing
Join other activists in a grassroots, intersectional effort to defend abortion and all reproductive justice. The U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Mississippi case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, will undoubtedly gut, if not destroy, abortion rights for most people. People of color and poor and working women will be hardest hit. Destruction of the federal right to abortion will further embolden our state’s patriarchal far right, which already targets Planned Parenthood and other clinics.
Make a difference as you work with like-minded feminists and learn new skills, such as organizing rallies and doing community outreach.
Register here: tinyurl.com/PSmobe
Sponsored by the Puget Sound Mobilization for Reproductive Justice
For more information: pugetsoundmobe@gmail.com, 206-722-6057. Ask for Gina. See the demands of the Puget Sound Mobilization for Reproductive Justice at ReproJusticeNow.org.
Thursday, November 16, 7:00pm
Educational meeting
Feminists against capitalist globalism: Lessons of the WTO battle of Seattle
In 1999 feminists, including Radical Women, helped build a massive solidarity movement that shut down a World Trade Organization conference in a five-day protest known as the “battle of Seattle.” The international action united tens of thousands of unionists, environmentalists, women, youth, and indigenous people to oppose the WTO’s neo-liberal, top-down agenda. Learn how the spirited, inclusive movement was developed. Get a socialist feminist analysis of Israel's war on Gaza and the dire situation of Palestinian women and civilians. Open discussion follows.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Light snacks available for donation.
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
On #7 bus line & near Columbia City light rail station
Hosted by Radical Women
For more info: 206-722-6057 • rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org
www.RadicalWomen.org • www.Facebook.com/rwseattle
www.Instagram.com/radicalwomenseattle
Thursday, October 19, 7:00pm
Special film showing
Indigenous survival and climate crisis in the far north
This fascinating documentary, "Qapirangajuq: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change," reveals how global warming is disastrously affecting the culture and survival of the Native people who live at the top of the world. The 54-minute film shows the life of Inuit women and men who are deeply tied to a way of life based on hunting and fishing. They are the experts for understanding their land and wildlife, and how they can adapt to a warming world. The Canadian film was made in 2010 and is in the Inuktitut language with subtitles. Discussion will follow.
Doors open at 6:30pm. $3-5 door donation. Light snacks available for donation.
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
On #7 bus line & near Columbia City light rail station
Hosted by Radical Women
For more info: 206-722-6057 • rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org
www.RadicalWomen.org • www.Facebook.com/rwseattle
www.Instagram.com/radicalwomenseattle
Weekly reading group starting Tues., Sept., 12, 6:30pm
Revolutionary feminist reading group
Are you sick of patriarchy and capitalism? Want to know more about socialist feminism? Join weekly discussions about The Radical Women Manifesto and Clara Fraser on leadership.
Starting Tuesday, September 12, at 6:30pm
On Zoom and in person at New Freeway Hall (address below)
Register: tinyurl.com/RWmanifesto2023.
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
On #7 bus line & near Columbia City light rail station
Hosted by Radical Women
www.RadicalWomen.org • www.Facebook.com/rwseattle
www.Instagram.com/radicalwomenseattle
Thursday, September, 21, 7:00pm
Educational meeting
Notes from the frontlines of reproductive healthcare
Hear from special guest speaker, Katelyn Yoder, MD, who is an OB/GYN currently practicing in Seattle. She will address the local situation of reproductive healthcare. What are the pros and cons? What can activists do to advocate for patients and providers?
Also, get the latest on what Radical Women is up to next. All are welcome to attend and get involved!
Snacks and drinks available for donation
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
On #7 bus line & near Columbia City light rail station
Hosted by Radical Women
www.RadicalWomen.org • www.Facebook.com/rwseattle
www.Instagram.com/radicalwomenseattle
Tuesday, August 29, 6:30pm
Join Radical Women! Social and discussion
Are you sick of patriarchy and capitalism? Want to know more about socialist feminism? Come by to talk about ideas, membership, and what's on your mind.
Tuesday, August 29, 6:30pm
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
On #7 bus and near Columbia City light rail
For more info: 206-722-6057 or rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org
June – August 28
Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5
Tickets can be bought online with (https://radicalwomen.org/Seattle.shtml). They can also be found at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle. Or email us at rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org".
Proceeds benefit the Radical Women $50,000 Fund Drive
Drawing August 29, 2023
Winners notified by email and phone
Prizes:
· Friday Harbor 2-night getaway in November at Juniper Lane Guest House
· 4 Premium tickets to Langston Hughes's "Black Nativity" at the Intiman Theater in December
· Pair of tickets to the Seattle Symphony
· Pair of tickets to the Seattle Rep
· Year-long membership to the Seattle Art Museum
· Gift basket from Flying Lion Brewing
· Repair Revolution gift card and swag bag
· Northwest Indigenous hand-sewn scarf and shawl set
· Silk scarf from Pashmina Palace
· Flora & fauna greeting card set by Australian photographer Alison Thorne
· Hair care gift set from Foxycut Salon
· National Women's Suffrage scarf
Plus, gift cards from:
· The Beacon Cinema
· Central Cinema
· Macrina Bakery
· Pizzeria La Rocca restaurant
· La Cocina-Santiago restaurant
· Ugly Baby & Monster gift shops
· Cappy's Boxing Gym
· All the Best Pet Care
· Star Fusion & Bar
...and much more!!
Saturday, August 26, 7:00pm
Celebrate Women's Rights Day
A centennial tribute in story & song to
Clara Fraser
revolutionary socialist feminist
Saturday, August 26th
Clara's Favorites Buffet 6:00pm • Program 7:00pm
$5 door donation ($2 for low-income, strikers and students)
Dinner: $10 donation ($8 sliding scale), vegan options available.
Hosted by Radical Women
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
On #7 bus line & near Columbia City light rail station
To view the Livestream, register here: tinyurl.com/2023WRD
For information or to arrange childcare or work exchanges, contact (206) 722-6057 or RW.Seattle@radicalwomen.org • www.RadicalWomen.org • Facebook.com/rwseattle
All donations benefit the Radical Women $50,000 Fund Drive
Thursday, August 17, 6:30pm
Outreach and prep party
Radical Women is hosting a work party this Thursday to prepare for our upcoming Women's Rights Day celebration. Help with outreach, set-up and more
Thursday, August 17th, at 6:30pm
New Freeway Hall
5018 Rainier Ave S. Seattle
Light snacks available for donation.
For information: RW.Seattle@RadicalWomen.org, (206) 722-6057
Saturday, July 22, 9:00am-5:00pm
Giant Rummage Sale!
You are invited this coming Saturday, July 22 to stop by New Freeway Hall (5018 Rainier Ave S) to find quality housewares, collectables, clean clothes, books, toys, DVDs, and tools, all for low prices (and a good cause)!
9am - 5pm
Half-price sale: 3pm - 4pm
Bagtime: 4pm - 5pm
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
On #7 bus line & near Columbia City light rail station
All donations benefit the Radical Women $50,000 Fund Drive
Help is needed to help sort and price items, staff the sale and more. We are also seeking drivers who have a truck or van and are willing to help transport items after the sale for donation. Volunteers get early access to deals on sale items!
Contact 206-722-6057, RW.Seattle@RadicalWomen.org to get signed up.
★ Your rummage needed! ★
Summer clutter? We can help!
For the July 22nd rummage sale, your re-saleable items are needed – quality housewares, collectables, clean clothes, books, toys, DVDs, and tools. (No tires, refrigerators, exercise bikes, computers, toxic items, or paint please!)
Bring it by New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle, Monday- Friday between 11am-6pm.
Contact us at rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org or call (206) 722-6057 if you have any questions. Thank you!
Saturday, July 8, 7:00pm
Feminist Fun + Games!
• Open Mic - Share your favorite poem, song, or drag story!
• Board Games for All Ages!
• Silly Prizes!
Saturday, July 8, 7:00pm
$5.00 door donation • Kids free
Snacks and beverages available for donation
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
On #7 bus line & near Columbia City light rail station
All donations benefit the Radical Women $50,000 Fund Drive
Hosted by Radical Women
www.RadicalWomen.org • Facebook.com/rwseattle
https://www.Instagram.com/radicalwomenseattle
Friday, June 16, 7:00pm
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride
FIGHT THE RIGHT
Local activists speak out
It's urgent to stop attacks on drag queen story hours, rights of Trans youth, and library books. What's it going to take to send the bullies and bigots packing?
Featuring:
Tarik - Organizer in defense of Trans rights. She is with the Trans Action Collective, which believes in using the community's collective voices to take back power through revolution.
Su Docekal - Socialist feminist strategist who’s fought anti-queer bigots, fascists, anti-abortionists, and recalcitrant bosses. She’s defended people with AIDS, immigrants, and indigenous Mexican political prisoners.
Friday, June 16
Summer Salads Dinner 6:00pm • Program 7:00pm
Dinner: $15 or $10 low-income Door: $5 or $2 low-income
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
On #7 bus line & near Columbia City light rail station
To arrange childcare, call 206-722-6057 or 206-722-2453
All donations benefit the Radical Women $50,000 Fund Drive
Register for a livestream of this event: tinyurl.com/pride2023livestream
Hosted by Radical Women and Freedom Socialist Party RWseattle@radicalwomen.org • RadicalWomen.org • facebook.com/RWseattle rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org • www.RadicalWomen.org • Facebook.com/rwseattle
Thursday, May 18, 7:00pm
In-person mobilizing meeting
Radical Women in the house of labor
Women, people of color, and queer activists are sparkplugs in today's labor movement. As part of this struggle, we are in the best position to make our voices heard and win our demands. Learn about efforts to confront patriarchy and racism in the campaign for union action waged by the National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice and the Juneteenth strike for labor and civil rights being organized by the A. Philip Randolph Institute and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Your help is needed!
Light snacks and drinks available for donation.
New Freeway Hall
5018 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle
On #7 bus line. Near Columbia City Light rail Station.
Sponsored by Radical Women For more information: 206-722-6057 • rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org • www.RadicalWomen.org • Facebook.com/rwseattle • Instagram.com/radicalwomenseattle
Thursday, April 20, 7:00pm
In-person mobilizing meeting
Build feminist resistance to transphobia!
This gathering features a Seattle activist discussing local efforts to protect trans rights and gender-affirming care. Also, learn about Mexican socialist feminists standing against transphobia. Help Radical Women devise and organize fundraising plans to keep this grassroots group moving forward. Come add to these discussions!
Light snacks and drinks available for donation.
New Freeway Hall
5018 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle
On #7 bus line. Near Columbia City Light rail Station.
Sponsored by Radical Women
For more information: 206-722-6057 • rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org • www.RadicalWomen.org • Facebook.com/rwseattle • Instagram.com/radicalwomenseattle
Thursday, March 16, 7:00pm
In-person organizing meeting
Connect with socialist feminism!
Get involved with the fight for reproductive rights and more! Learn from local socialist-feminist organizers at this month's Radical Women Seattle meeting.
Light snacks and drinks available for donation.
MASKS REQUIRED
New Freeway Hall
5018 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle
On #7 bus line. Near Columbia City Light rail Station.
Sponsored by Radical Women
For more information: 206-722-6057 • rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org • www.RadicalWomen.org • Facebook.com/rwseattle
Saturday, March 11, 4:00pm PST
International Women’s Day celebration
Woman – Life – Freedom
Resisting deadly misogyny in Iran and Afghanistan
Speakers:
Dorna Abdolazimi is a PhD student in computer science at UW. She was involved with the 2009 Green Movement as a teenager and now works with Feminists for Jina to amplify the voices of revolutionary feminists in Iran.
Masooma Ibrahimi is an artist, writer and filmmaker who reported on women's rights in Afghanistan media. She helped organize Seattle protests of Taliban attacks on women and genocide of the Hazara people.
Helen Gilbert has written on the Iranian police state and suppression of Afghanistani women. She coordinates Radical Women–U.S. and National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice.
New Freeway Hall
5018 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle
On #7 bus line. Near Columbia City Light rail Station.
In-person panel with live stream via our Facebook .
$2-3 door donation
Middle East supper follows the program for a $10 donation
Hosted by Seattle Radical Women
For info: 206-722-6057 • rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org • www.RadicalWomen.org • Facebook.com/rwseattle
To arrange childcare, please call two days in advance.
Thursday, February 16, 7:00pm
In-person Black History Month film showing
Fundi: The Story of Ella Baker
Ella Baker, a leader and pioneer of the civil rights movement, was also known as “Fundi” – Swahili for those who teach and inspire younger generations. She was a founding member of Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), which defied white supremacist violence with courageous protests and sit-ins for integration and voting rights.
She was a great mentor to young activists, with no tolerance for bureaucracy or co-optation. What can present-day activists for racial justice learn from Ella Baker? This inspiring 60-minute film provides many lessons for today’s freedom fighters. Discussion follows.
$2-3 door donation. Light snacks and drinks available for donation.
MASKS REQUIRED
New Freeway Hall
5018 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle
On #7 bus line. Near Columbia City Light rail Station.
Sponsored by Radical Women
For more information: 206-722-6057 • rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org • www.RadicalWomen.org • Facebook.com/rwseattle
Saturday, February 11, 7:00pm
In-person Black History Month discussion
Words into Action
Radical Writers Pose Bold Strategies
for a Revived Freedom Struggle
At this juncture where the BLM upsurge has waned, what is needed to move this battle forward? These two new documents provide analysis and proposals for how to build a multiracial movement led by militant Black workers, women and LGBTQ+ folks that can fight for reparations and ultimately end police violence and systemic racism.
Featured author & speaker: Christina López - Growing up poor and Chicana in segregated Phoenix, López was inspired to activism by the Black liberation struggle. Her involvement with the two waves of Black Lives Matter and the never-ending battle against police brutality fuels her determination to find lasting solutions to discrimination and bigotry.
Featuring Sarah Scott - Black sailor, marine electrician, and reproductive justice activist.
Saturday, February 11th at 7:00 pm
Social at 6:00pm • Light refreshments $5-$8
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle 98118
On #7 bus line and near Columbia City light rail station
Hosted by National Comrades of Color Caucus of Freedom Socialist Party & Radical Women
Information: 206-722-6057 • RW.Seattle@radicalwomen.org • radicalwomen.org • To arrange childcare, please call two days in advance
Thursday, January 19, 7:00pm
In-person educational and sign-making party
Not the church, not the state!
A brief meeting to learn about the Catholic Church’s bankrolling of the anti-abortion movement and the dangers posed by its acquisition of hospitals. Then roll up your sleeves to make signs and help prepare for the January 22 Roe v. Wade Day march and rally in Seattle. Masks required.
New Freeway Hall
5018 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle
On #7 bus line. Near Columbia City Light rail Station.
Sponsored by Radical Women
For more information: 206-722-6057 • rw.seattle@radicalwomen.org • www.RadicalWomen.org • Facebook.com/rwseattle
Sunday, January 22, 2:00pm
March and rally
We won’t go back!
Free abortion on demand, no forced sterilization!
Join the Puget Sound Mobilization for Reproductive Justice for a rally and march for abortion and full reproductive justice on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Protest the millions spent by Catholic institutions to overturn abortion and seize control of hospitals & healthcare.
2pm Sunday, January 22nd
Meet outside St. James Cathedral,
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA
More details, endorsing organizations, and any updates can be accessed via the march's Facebook event.
Your help is needed to build the January 22nd action! If you can be part of planning, please let us know. There are subcommittee organizing meetings for this action weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm on Zoom. Information can be found on the Facebook event.
Register here: tinyurl.com/Jan22subcom1
If your organization or union is interested in endorsing the January 22nd action, please contact us at pugetsoundmobe@gmail.com
Sponsored by the Puget Sound Mobilization for Reproductive Justice
Information: pugetsoundmobe@gmail.com • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter •
Or call (206) 722-6057 (RW office phone, ask for Gina)
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