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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. Meqdes Mesfin is public health practitioner in Boston, and daughter of Mesfin Woldemariam, founder of the Ethiopian Human Rights Council and the most prominent human rights defender in Ethiopia. He has been detained by the Ethiopian government in connection with public demonstrations protesting alleged election fraud in the May 2005 elections in Ethiopia; Amnesty International is advocating for him. Hiwot Nega is the sister of Berhanu Nega, a leading member of the CUD, Ethiopia’s main opposition party.
For more information on human rights in Ethiopia, go to qalitiqalkidan.org and ethiomedia.com.
Politics and Publishing
Andre Schiffrin talks about how political development influenced his life, and his career in publishing at Pantheon and The New Press.
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
The Small Press Center
20 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
For more information, visit the Small Press Center’s website.
Peace Be Upon You
In Peace Be Upon You, Zachary Karabell examines some historic examples of peaceful co-existence between Muslims, Jews, and Christians.
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 Society
725 Park Avenue, at 70th Street
For tickets, visit the Asia Society website or call 212-288-6400.
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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