Event: The New Class War in America (06/13/06)

Who: Paul Krugman, Greg Palast, Amy Goodman, and Randi Rhodes.

Where: The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street, New York NY.

When: Tuesday, June 13th, 7:00 PM

What: America's boldest journalists break the silence on the topic that dare not speak its name: Class War in America. Paul Krugman, Op-Ed Columnist of The NY Times, will take on the issue of inequality. Amy Goodman, of Democracy Now!, will discuss the latest tricks played by the movers and shakers against the moved and the shaken. And BBC investigative reporter and bestselling author Greg Palast will preview tales of economic conflict from his new book, Armed Madhouse: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Class War. Moderated by Randi Rhodes of The Randi Rhodes Show.

Tags: Paul Krugman, Greg Palast, Amy Goodman, Randi Rhodes, New York Society For Ethical Culture

Event: Is Anything More Important to Understand in the World Today than Jihadism? (05/31/06)

Who: Fawaz A. Gerges and Chris Isham.

Where: The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street, New York NY.

When: Wednesday, May 31st, 7:00 PM

What: The Hamas victory in Palestine, the Danish cartoon uproar, the bombings in Jordan, UK, and Egypt have all influenced jihadist thought. Fawaz A. Gerges, senior analyst for ABC News and NPR commentator, provides insight into this evolution in Journey of the Jihadist: Inside Muslim Militancy, which incorporates interviews with top militants to whom Westerners have not previously had access. Join Gerges in a discussion of his book with Chris Isham, ABC News chief in charge of investigative projects.

Tags: Fawaz Gerges, Chris Isham, Jihadism, new York Society For Ethical Culture