October 18 — ACLU-IN conference theme: “The Fight for Free Speech in America”
It might say a lot about a person what tense she’d discuss “The Fight for Free Speech in America”: past, present, or future? Chris Finan has written a history of the fight, and thinks the big battles are just starting. He’ll explain at the ACLU of Indiana 2008 Annual Student & Membership Conference.
When: Saturday, October 18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Butler University Robertson Hall Johnson Room 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208
The ACLU of Indiana will host the 2008 Annual Student & Membership Conference, entitled The Fight for Free Speech in America. Cost: Members $30, Students and limited income $10, Non-Members $50. You may register for the conference by mail, phone, or e-mail. Payment can be made at the time of registration or on the day of the event. The ACLU cheerfully accepts checks, credit cards, or cash. To register by mail, send your name and contact information to ACLU of Indiana, Attn: Student & Membership Conference, 1031 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. To register by e-mail, send your name and contact information in a message with the subject line “2008 Annual Student & Membership Conference” to tcalvert@aclu-in.org. To register by phone, call Tori Calvert at 317-635-4059 ext. 233.
This is from Finan’s webpage:
Chris Finan is president of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE), the bookseller’s voice in the fight against censorship. Chris has been involved in the fight against censorship since 1982. He is chair of the National Coalition Against Censorship and a trustee of the Freedom to Read Foundation.
A native of Cleveland, Mr. Finan is a graduate of Antioch College. After working as a newspaper reporter, he studied American history at Columbia University, where he received his Ph.D. in 1992. His latest book is “From the Palmer Raids to the PATRIOT Act: A History of the Fight for Free Speech in America” (Beacon Press). He is also the author of “Alfred E. Smith: The Happy Warrior” (Hill and Wang).
Why does Provocate think you should attend this event?
Unfortunately, the people most likely to attend the ACLU event are already converted. So if you are planning to come, bring a friend who could use some horizon-broadening … and in the process, your horizons might expand too.
If you think this sounds interesting, be sure to check out …
you might want to attend some of the ACLU’s “First Wednesday” discussions: the Greening of Indianapolis October 1; election analysis November 5; “What can the police really do about crime?” on December 3.
Know before you go:
Read the reviews of Finan’s book.
And for your listening pleasure …
