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The war in Congo—home to vast mineral wealth and the world’s last fully intact tropical rainforests—has killed five million Congolese in a conflict fought over materials that Hoosiers use daily in computers and cell phones. Learn how both native and Congo-born Hoosiers are re-imagining foreign policy and global economics, discover how they are working together to raise awareness, and hear Indiana youth respond to this crisis.

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Richard Rodriguez, son of Mexican immigrant parents and one of the nation’s most important essayists, frequently writes about the intersection of his personal life with some of the important issues of our time, such as the role of Hispanics in American culture. As we continue to build a wall to stem the flow of illegal immigration and to protect the borders, what has been the impact on the large number of legal immigrants, Hispanic and otherwise? Has it changed the lives of immigrants in the U.S.? How has it affected those who wish to immigrate to the U.S. and to those who are already here? How has this affected the U.S. as a whole?

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A lot of us are asking that these days.
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The Harrison Center for the Arts launches its fall season with “Urban Times,” a remarkable exploration of Indianapolis life through sculpture, photography, video, and other media. You can help set 100 55-gallon drums ablaze as part of the “Light the Way” public art project. The evening will also highlight the newsletter “Urban Times,” which has been crucial for the revitalization of Indy’s downtown neighborhoods. Plus it’s open studio night, which means plenty of free wine and crackers from artists who’ll be happy to help you expand your art collection.

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Experience a critical discussion of the challenges and achievements of urban renewal and social change in major American cities. A bipartisan panel of leaders, each with a demonstrated commitment to effective leadership and public service, will individually address current issues, strategies and solutions within their respective communities.

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How do teenagers envision a just, sustainable, and peaceful community? Local high school and congregational groups will share their imaginative and artistic visions with a panel of Indianapolis community leaders.

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Let’s hope that the 2008 election goes more smoothly than the 2000 election, and the ACLU has only a civic rather than professional interest in the outcome. This will be your first chance to hear from the area’s top experts why things went down as they did.

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Says Jim Lehrer of Purdue Prof Porter Shreve’s latest novel: “When the White House Was Ours is as good as it gets. Porter Shreve tells the story of the Truitts, a most unusual displaced family who come to Washington, DC from the Midwest to start an alternative school in a white house. They arrive about the same time Jimmy Carter, the man from Plains, comes to another White House with a credo about trust. The end result is a tale of sheer delight—beautifully told in perfect pitch.” When has Jim Lehrer ever steered us wrong?

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“HobNob: Meet the Candidates” is the premier political event in Central Indiana, opening the region’s election season. The event gathers the candidates for the upcoming election year in a casual and fun environment that community members the opportunity to interact one-on-one with the candidates.

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Says Chicago Tribune reporter Richard Longworth: “The first task is to tell the truth, that the Midwest’s golden era is gone forever. Much of the Midwest is in denial. It will take courageous leadership to speak the truth.” Globalization is whacking us in the Heartland, Longworth explains the problems better than anyone else … let’s help him help us discover some solutions.

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