Thursday, September 27, 2007

Midwest Dialogues on Immigration

Midwest Dialogues on Immigration
with Jane Guskin, co-author of
"The Politics of Immigration: Questions and Answers"

Madison, Wisconsin
Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 7 pm
Rainbow Bookstore
426 West Gilman, just off State
http://rainbowbookstore.org/
Co-sponsored by Community Action on Latin America (CALA)
http://calamadison.org and Union de Trabajadores Inmigrantes (UTI) http://immigrantworkers.org

Chicago, Illinois
Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 7 pm
Open University of the Left
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
at the In These Times building, second floor
http://openuniversityoftheleft.org

St. Louis, Missouri
Saturday, October 6, 2007, at 1pm (tentative)
Community Arts & Media Project (CAMP)
http://www.stlcamp.org/

Bloomington, Indiana
Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 7 pm
Boxcar Books and Community Center
310A South Washington Street
http://boxcarbooks.org

Have you heard an anti-immigrant argument that you feel is wrong, but need the facts to contest? (For example: "Immigrants are a drain on social services.") Do you have your own fear or concern about the issue? (For example: "Are the lowest-paid US-born workers really hurt by immigration?") Bring your concerns to an upcoming dialogue, facilitated by Jane Guskin, co-author (with David Wilson) of the newly released Monthly Review Press book "The Politics of Immigration: Questions and Answers." We'll work together to develop effective responses using facts, rational reasoning and personal experiences.

To set up a dialogue in your community, write the authors at thepoliticsofimmigration@gmail.com

What people are saying about "The Politics of Immigration: Questions and Answers":

"We desperately need to put aside false information about immigrants, to see them as we see ourselves with honesty and compassion. This book gives powerful meaning to the slogan 'No Human Being is Illegal.' I hope it will be widely read."
- Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States

"As the immigrant rights movement grows in size and energy, we need quick facts and deep history. This book gives us both."
- Aarti Shahani, co-founder, Families for Freedom

"Guskin and Wilson have identified the hot-button points in the national immigration debate, and have set out to undo the stereotypes, misinformation and prejudice that paralyze rational thought on the subject. This book is a great reality check, a good teaching tool, and a powerful weapon against racism."
- David Bacon, author of Communities Without Borders: Images and Voices from the World of Migration

For more information about the book "The Politics of Immigration: Questions and Answers":

Website: http://thepoliticsofimmigration.org
Blog: http://thepoliticsofimmigration.blogspot.com
Email: thepoliticsofimmigration@gmail.com
Myspace: http://myspace.com/thepoliticsofimmigration
Order the book: http://monthlyreview.org/politicsofimmigration.htm

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