Monday’s PubliCalender picks for political and civic nerds.

Capitol Hill Light Rail Station Area Open House

Attend tonight's presentation about the Capitol Hill light rail station and hold the agency accountable to the campaign promises they pitched in 2008: Make sure the blueprint jibes with transit oriented development.

Capitol Hill Light Rail Station Area Open House, Monday, Sept 24, 6 - 8pm, Lowell Elementary School Cafeteria, 1058 E Mercer St, Free. 

Issues that Matter: A Discussion of Marriage Laws and Referendum 74

Should loving, committed Washington couples of the same sex be allowed to marry? A panel of representatives from Washington United for Marriage and Preserve Marriage Washington discuss the pros and cons of R-74, which would allow same-sex couples to legally marry in Washington. Come and become more informed (or root for your favorite team).

Issues that Matter: A Discussion of Marriage Laws and Referendum 74, Tuesday, Sept 25, 7-8:30pm, Edmonds Community College’s Black Box Theater, Mukilteo Hall, 20000 68^th Ave W, Free. 

And don’t forget today’s PubliCalender pick:

Obama, the Tea Party, and Racism

UW communications department chair David Domke and Christopher Parker, author of the forthcoming Change They Can't Believe In,  discuss the role the Tea Party may have played in provoking racism against President Obama.

David Domke & Christopher Parker: Obama, the Tea Party, and Racism, Monday, Sept 24, 7:30 - 9pm, Town Hall Seattle’s Great Hall, 1119 8^th Ave, $5.