The weekly vigil protesting the US Occupation in Iraq will take place on Fri. July 11 from 4:30-5:30 pm in front of the Federal Building, North and Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center. Bring an appropriate sign or have one provided. For more info, contact Ron or Jane Haldeman at 926-4318 or ronjane@igc.org
What do al-Husseini, Hitler, and John Rothmann have in common? They are all going to be featured at Barnes & Noble, of course!*
But the similarities pretty much stop there. Hitler and al-Husseini were perpetrators of crimes against humanity, while Rothmann is the humble co-author of Icon of Evil: Hitler’s Mufti and the Rise of Radical Islam.
The book, which Rothmann co-wrote with David G. Dalin, was released June 24th. It’s got the goods: near-unlimited linguistic resources, access to primary documents, and all the dirt on the honorary Aryan’s support of Hitler and his Final Solution. It’s a page-turner (according to the author’s in-laws) and it’s got verve (according to their publisher).
Publishers Weekly (the 7th review down) and the Middle East Times have given it stamps of approval.
Rothmann will be at the Clearwater Crossing Barnes & Noble in Indianapolis on July 9th at 7:00 p.m. to talk about his work and perhaps sell a few copies. The event promises to be an interesting and thought-provoking one, and plus there will be food.
Barnes & Noble @ Clearwater Crossing
3748 E 82nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
*Thematically only! No in-person appearances by al-Husseini or Hitler
Premise # 1: Central Indiana is receiving a grwoing number of refugees, which is a good thing but presents all of us with major challenges. Premise #2: At the same time, Hoosiers are working around the world with refugees and displaced persons. The conclusion from these two premises: We have a unique opportunity to help solve problems of poverty and social conflict globally and locally.
You may have to pay $150 a plate at the AFC Peace Award VIP reception and dinner, but it’s well worth it. Not only will you feast your palate on the delicious cuisine, your eyes on the international decor, and your ears on the delightful music, but you’ll also get to be a part of the humanitarian efforts the AFC’s Peace Award recognizes.
Ambassadors For Children is a local nonprofit based here in Indy that reaches out to the rest of the world. They recognize one person every year who has made a significant impact in the world in regard to disadvantaged, abused, or abandoned children. Last year it was Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia. This year it’s Mr. Scott Neeson. Who is Scott Neeson and why is he receiving AFC’s 2008 Peace Award? Mr. Neeson has been president of 20th Century Fox International and has led Sony Pictures International. He is now the founder of the Cambodian Children’s Fund and lives permanently in Phnom Penh.
Ambassadors for Children supports sustainable programs in developing countries, like the building of schools and orphanages and computer centers. Plus, they set up trips where voluntourists can serve kids everywhere, from Jamaica to Malawi. Here’s just a smattering of the service trip possibilities AFC offers:
You can serve in Jordan for nine days, sleeping in Bedouin tents and 5-star hotels.
Or try Serbia and Montenegro, where you can help develop the AFC’s arts education center.
Saturday, July 12th, 2008
Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Meet & Greet Reception at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Register here.
David Horovitz, editor of The Jerusalem Post, fell from optimism to despair about the prospects of peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Hear whether he has made it back to pragmatic pessimism yet. (more…)
So maybe this is what it’s like to be Iowa every four yerars. Celebrate Israel’s 60th birthday this Sunday morning at the JCC, 9:30-10 am, with actor/director Rob Reiner (standing in for Hillary), actress Debra Winger (standing in for Obama), Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter (for McCain), Gov. Mitch Daniels, Indy Mayor Greg Ballard, and Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard… (more…)
During War World II, civil rights protected by the U.S. Constitution were “thrown out the window” with the imprisonment of Americans of Japanese heritage. This extreme social injustice is an example of the extreme power of racism driving government decisions. Though this tragedy occurred more than 50 years ago, the implications remain current and will be discussed in the post-9/11 context of the imprisonment of Muslim Americans. (more…)
Ever wonder who at the White House is figuring out how to address the next complex humanitarian emergency, how to fix the next failed state? The answer: Kara McDonald. She is coming to Indy to discuss the challenges that await us, and how we can be better prepared. (more…)
A paid American informant fingers an innocent Afghan taxi driver for a rocket attack. It’s later revealed the informant himself was actually the terrorist. The cabbie dies after five days of torture. That’s the entry point of Alex Gibney’s Oscar-winning documentary about American torture activities, illustrated with previously-unseen images, and including interviews with some of the torturers themselves, and disenchanted administration officials. Easy viewing? Probably not, but essential nonetheless … and even more essential to have an open discussion of the film’s issues. (more…)
Sometimes it seems that Barack Obama’s main constructive foreign policy message is: “I like Dick Lugar.” Come to Marian college to find out why this is not a bad argument when Senator Lugar delivers his first public speech to the renamed Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies. (more…)
NUVO gives Provocate 2007 Cultural Vision Award
Provocate featured in Indianapolis Monthly
"Award combines film, activism: Festival to recognize social justice of Sept. 11, Congo in discussions,"
Indiana Lawyer April 16, 2008 ... on Provocate's Eric Parker Social Justice Award at the Indianapolis International Film Festival