Defend Filipino Progressives in Europe!
Stop the demonization of Prof. Jose Maria Sison!
Join us in an appeal to the Dutch government to end its political persecution of a Filipino progressive living in the Netherlands, Professor Jose Maria Sison. He and other Filipino progressives in the Netherlands, including legitimate asylum seekers and recognized political refugees, have fallen victim to draconian measures such as surveillance, raids, control of movement and travel and harassment. The targeted organizations and individuals were in the forefront in dismantling the US-supported Marcos dictatorship. Today they are leading voices against US armed intervention in the Philippines and worldwide.
Sison's bank account has been frozen and his rightful social benefits have been terminated, effectively robbing him and his family of very basic necessities such as food, shelter, and health. They are now threatening to have Sison, a recognized political refugee in the Netherlands, unjustly extradited to the U.S.a move that clearly exposes U.S. interests behind his political persecution. We demand that the Dutch government defy the U.S. government's wish to suppress and silence Professor Sison.
Philadelphia's Yellow Rage and Brooklyn based dynamo Alix Olson.
demanding choreography and vigorous dancing to explore the relationship between violence and the individual.
Alternately vicious and humorous, "Rip It Open" examines the intimate acts of destruction that permeate our lives.
told in a bungee cord enhanced confessional and a celebration of B-movie revenge divas are highlighted against a backdrop of popular music by female artists such as PJ Harvey, Hole & Pamela Means.
"Rip It Open" runs Thu - Sun, Sept. 26 - Sep 29 & Wed. - Sun, Oct 2 - 6 at 8:30pm. Tickets are $17.
For reservations or more information call 212-477-5933 or visit www.ps122.org .
For benefit info call 212-662-9223 or visit www.inmixedcompany.com.