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March 2007
On March 22, 2007, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston Auburn campus, a Teach-in for Peace and Action, entitled “Every Voice Counts” will be held from 2:45-6:30 pm.
The Teach-in is aimed to build greater understanding, foster dialogue, and inspire constructive action regarding the war in Iraq. This event will be comprised of two panel discussions: the first will provide informative background and context to the war in Iraq; and the second will be conducted in a “town meeting” format to inspire positive action.
Teach-in panelists include: Executive Director of Peace Action Maine, Danny Muller; Former Senate Majority Leader, Michael Brennan; Maine House Representatives Elaine Makas and John Brautigam; Veterans for Peace Representative, Jack Bussell; the MCLU’s Rachel Myers; USM’s Reza Jalali, John Baugher, and George Caffentzis; as well as other community leaders.
The panels will explore the following questions: What is the War in Iraq costing us in Maine? What is the historical context of the war in the Mid East? What do we know about the impact of the war on the people of Iraq? Iran? What has been the experience of Americans in Iraq? How has religion played a role in this war? What are the political and constitutional implications of the War on Terror? What has been the impact on our civil liberties? What parallels may or may not exist with Viet Nam? What role does the media play? What can we as community members do to change the course of action?
The Teach-in is co-sponsored by Peace Action Maine, Veterans for Peace, The Maine Campaign for a Department of Peace, The Maine Peoples' Alliance, Maine Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility, Maine Centers for Women, Work & Community, Maine Commonwealth,USM's Office of Social Justice Programs, ADD TASDLAC (The Alliance for Sexual Diversity at LAC), Legislators for Ending the War , USM Sociology Student Association, Campus Crusade and other organizations. The group's aim is to cultivate action and community involvement and they welcome community participation and co-sponsorship. The event is free and open to the public. Children’s programming will also be available. For more information contact The Teach-in Steering Committee at 207 753-6534 or mjacobus@usm.maine.edu or reza@usm.maine.edu
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