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Institute for Policy Studies and its projects host events around the world. Most events take place in Washington, DC, are free and open to the public.
Calendar
- FebA Conversation with IPS Fellow Phyllis Bennis and Ethelbert Miller — In this informal discussion, IPS Fellow Phyllis Bennis will share how she became so intrinsically involved in her work for justice in the Middle East and beyond.
08 - FebPanel Discussion on Arts Funding in DC — Come to this panel and mixer about what cutting support for the arts means for the District of Columbia, its residents, youth, and visitors.
08 - FebFilm: More Than A Month — As a partner for DC Community Cinema, Institute for Policy Studies invites you to a film about a 29-year-old African-American filmmaker who sets out on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month.
12 - FebSaul Landau Speaks: U.S.-Cuba Relations, Past and Present — Participate in a compelling discussion about US-Cuba relations, Alan Gross, the Cuban 5, and the underpinnings and prospects of their foreign policies.
15 - FebNorthampton Screening: Will The Real Terrorist Please Stand Up — IPS Fellow and filmmaker, Saul Landau will address the audience in person following the film.
16 - FebFILM: Growing Change — IPS, the Embassy of Venezuela, and the Howard University community invite you to the first DC screening about one of the most exciting experiments in the world to grow a fair and sustainable food system.
17 - FebAuthor Event: Rumor, Repression, and Racial Politics — Come to a discussion and signing of a new book examining state and news media repression of black elected officials with new insight into the role of race in U.S. politics.
21 - FebHow the Left Changed (and Can Further Change) America — Michael Kazin leads a discussion on how progressive movements have transformed the United States and what impact they continue to have.
23 - MarEmira Woods and Film: Pray the Devil Back to Hell — Hear FPIF Co-Director, Emira woods after the screening of this award-winning documentary about a group of brave and visionary women who demanded peace for Liberia.
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Past
- FebVoices Out Loud — Celebrate the centenary of Bayard Rustin, unsung prophet of the civil rights movement.
01 - JanOccupy to Liberate & Take Back the Land Movements — Come to this cutting edge and interactive event about the path of the Occupy Movement; what preceded it and where it's heading.
26 - JanClose the U.S. Military Base in Okinawa, Japan — Join a delegation of Okinawan students, activists, and politicians to learn more about living with US bases and to dialogue about building better relations.
23 - JanUSLAW Celebrates Its 9th Birthday — Share a meal and spend an informative and inspiring evening with friends and comrades of U.S Labor Against War.
21 - JanFilm: Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock — As a proud partner for DC Community Cinema, Institute for Policy Studies invites you to a film about a Black Woman who was a feminist before the term was invented.
21 - JanDurban Download: Report Back From UN Climate Summit in Durban, South Africa — Don't miss this compelling debrief and deconstruction of the recent UN Climate talks in Durban.
19 - Jan51 Years Later: Fulfilling The Legacy of Patrice Lumumba — Commemorate the memory of Patrice Lumumba and challenge U.S. policy in the Congo through this demonstration, film screening and discussion.
17 - JanSalon: Arts and Activism with John Feffer — Join IPS Board Chair, Ethelbert Miller and playwright and political analyst, John Feffer for a dynamic discussion on the intersections of arts and activism.
14 - JanChallenging U.S. Support for Israeli Occupation and Apartheid — IPS Fellow Phyllis Bennis and activist/author Omar Barghouti will discuss Palestinian and global campaigns to make Israel comply with international law and human rights.
10 - JanOccupy DC Joins Occupy Nigeria Against The World Bank — Show solidarity with our Nigerian friends who are risking their lives in taking on Big Oil and the 1 percent
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If you are hosting an event that IPS is part of, send details to netfa@ips-dc.org