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On today’s Underreported, we check in on the state of freedom of expression in Ethiopia. Then, Andre Schiffrin talks about his eventful life in publishing. And a new book examines examples of peaceful co-existence between Muslims, Jews, and Christians throughout history. Plus, the chair of the religion department at Boston University argues that Americans need to brush up on their religious literacy.
Underreported: Suppression of Dissent in Ethiopia
The government of Ethiopia has become notorious for the heavy-handed suppression and punishment of any form of political dissent. On today's Underreported, we look at the state of freedom of expression in Ethiopia, and examine how dissent is suppressed. Leonard talks to the family members of two Ethiopian political prisoners. ...
Politics and Publishing
Andre Schiffrin talks about how political development influenced his life, and his career in publishing at Pantheon and The New Press.
Thursday, March 15 at 7 pm
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A Political Education is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: André Schiffrin will be in conversation with John LeonardThursday, March 15 at 7 pm
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Peace Be Upon You
In Peace Be Upon You, Zachary Karabell examines some historic examples of peaceful co-existence between Muslims, Jews, and Christians.
Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 pm
The Asia ...
Peace Be Upon You is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Zachary Karabell will be speaking and signing booksThursday, March 15 at 6:30 pm
The Asia ...
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic...and Religion?
Religion scholar Stephen Prothero believes that religion should return to public schools as the “Fourth R” of American education. In Religious Literacy, he explains why he believes informed citizens must understand the key beliefs of the world’s major religions.
Religious Literacy is available for purchase at amazon.com
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