“If they want to hang me, let them. And on the scaffold I will shout Freedom for the working class!” - Mary Harris ‘Mother’ Jones MissCast Productions Presents The Trial of Mother Jones, by Roger Holzberg Its 1914 and impoverished coal miners are on strike in Colorado. On April 20th soldiers from the Colorado National Guard are dispatched to Ludlow to the quash the strike. Countless miners and their family members are injured, and 21 are killed - 11 of them children. In the aftermath of this massacre, the prominent union rights activist Mother Jones, summons 500,000 UMW members, imploring them to pick up arms and fight. What follows is The Colorado Coalfield Wars… the bloodiest labor dispute in U.S. history. Inspired by true events, The Trial Of Mother Jones is a historical supposition. This play takes place in the eye of the storm - between the Ludlow Massacre and before the Colorado Coalfield Wars - and it asks the question, was this the only way it could have gone? MissCast Productions will be providing Open Captions for the deaf/hearing impaired/hard of hearing community at every show. Wednesday through Sunday, April 15-19 // 7:30 PM // Doors at 7 PM $25 General Admission // $20 Students & Seniors // $30-$35 Theatre Supporter Ticket // $15 Union Member Audio description will be provided by A Quantum Dream at every show.
Join Western MT DSA for our Socialist Book Club discussion of The Free People's Village by Sim Kern. Set in a near-future America fractured by climate disaster and political extremism, the novel follows a group of queer activists attempting to build an intentional community based on mutual aid and collective survival. As external threats mount and internal tensions grow, the novel explores what solidarity really means—and how fragile revolutionary ideals can be under pressure.
An event hosted by Empowered MT's ABY group where youth, families, and friends are invited to connect, share food (potluck style), and make art & signs for action. Poster and art supplies will be provided, or attendees can bring a dish or just themselves.
Second Annual Earth Day Rally advocating for environmental protection and community action. The event features speakers and activists calling for an end to data centers and rate increases, emphasizing people power.
Are you interested in learning more about Palestine but don't know where to start? Come check out an educational presentation hosted by MT for Palestine. The session will provide the history of colonization in Palestine from the 1800's to today as outlined in the book "100 Years War on Palestine". The presenters will also provide the connection between the Israel Defense Forces and I.C.E. here in the United States. Please attend with an open mind and willingness to challenge dominant narratives This session will be followed by a part 2 that will focus on what life is like living under occupation.
What: MT4P Statewide chapter Rally for Palestine ✊️🇵🇸 When: April 25th, Noon Where: Missoula Courthouse Lawn Why: Pro Democracy, Pro Sovereignity, Pro true freedom, Against the US-Israel Empire, Against Apartheid, slavery, ecocide, Epstein billionaire control. Bring: Signs supporting freedom for Palestinians, anti-war signs, money for the auction/sale table, weather dependent clothing, and water. Risk profile: We aren't moving people and won't be taking up the street, there will be a possibility of counter protesters but the Missoula chapter will be coordinating crowd control and De-escalation captains, Missoula is not under a lot of scruitany but surveillance from random opponents may happen, use your judgement and good cyber security if you wish to bring your phones, kids are welcome! We'll likely have snacks and water available because a lot of Missoulians will be coming directly from the Riverbank Run finish line downtown. Accommodations: If you need free lodging, please let us know so we can coordinate now. ADA access: No crowd movement, feel free to bring chairs, sidewalks downtown are wheel friendly, and a sign language interpreter may be available for the speeches. Let us know if there's anything else you may need.
Punk and rock have always been about more than music. They were built on resistance, on solidarity, on refusing to stay quiet. That tradition is alive! Come out April 26th for a night of raw energy and real community. All are welcome: no gatekeeping, no division. If you believe people deserve to live free from occupation and empire, you belong here. $10 recommended donation. Featuring bands Tenure Denied, J.A.D.E., and Skadget. All proceeds go directly to Palestinian families. Solidarity is not passive. Show up. Rock out.
Free film screening and community dialogue about why and how to reduce your family's exposure to toxic chemicals in plastics.
A rally featuring live speakers and music to celebrate May Day. The event encourages community members to use their voice and join in solidarity.
A solidarity run/walk with checkpoints on history about the ongoing violence of MMIP and Communities beyond Turtle Island, fundraising for survivors.
Each year, the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center comes together as a peace community at their Fall Peace Party! It's an opportunity to celebrate the past year and look ahead. The event also serves to raise the funds needed each year for their programs. Your generosity each year inspires us and keeps us working for peace!
