Reclaiming the Discourse: Palestine, Justice and the Power of Truth (18 February, 3 pm - 11 pm/ Kühlhaus #Berlin, Germany) ⚠️ Tickets sold out
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reclaiming-the-discourse-palestine-justice-and-the-power-of-truth-tickets-1243910211929
https://asanb.noblogs.org/?event=den-diskurs-zurueckgewinnen-palaestina-gerechtigkeit-und-die-macht-der-wahrheit
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Organized by #Diem25 Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Middle East, Eye4palestine, Gaza Komitee
The entire proceeds of the event will be donated to UNRWA and Medico International for emergency aid to Gaza.
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speakers include:
Francesca Albanese (UN SR)
Michael Barenboim (Violinist, Barenboim-Said Academy)
Leila Boukarim (A million Kites)
Julia Duchrow (Amnesty International)
Qassem Massri (Palestinian Doctor, Berlin) & many more
#FrancescaAlbanese #MichaelBarenboim
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@divVerent @palestine@a.gup.pe @adachika192 @palestine@lemmy.ml
Weak example.
Freckleface Strawberry by J. Moore, has been temporarily removed from libraries in Department of Defense Education Activity schools. This is part of a review initiated by the DOD to ensure compliance with executive orders targeting "gender ideology" & "racial indoctrination."
This action pertains only to schools operated by the DOD & does not represent nationwide ban on the book.
Expand your news sources beyond ARD & ZDF.
@elston_@noauthority.social @palestine@a.gup.pe @adachika192@hcommons.social @palestine@lemmy.ml It's an example of a ridiculous (but yes, temporary) ban. We also are aware that other school libraries are using the same list - I know of at least one non military school affiliated library that also enforces this list "to be safe".
@divVerent @palestine@a.gup.pe @adachika192 @palestine@lemmy.ml
Point to ponder continued:
Free Speech vs. Free Access:
The First Amendment protects speech, but it doesn't guarantee access to every book in every place.
Censorship vs. Curating:
Curating is selecting content for a specific audience, while censorship restricts access to content everywhere.
Freedom of Choice:
Removing a book from a school library doesn't stop people from finding it elsewhere; it's not a ban on the book itself.
@divVerent @palestine@a.gup.pe @adachika192 @palestine@lemmy.ml
Points to ponder:
Library vs. Public Availability:
Schools can choose what books to offer, but books are still available in other places like public libraries or bookstores.
Parental Involvement & Community Values:
Schools reflect community values, & parents may not want certain books available for younger students.
Curriculum Control:
Schools control their curriculum & materials; removing a book doesn't prevent its broader availability.
@divVerent @palestine@a.gup.pe @adachika192 @palestine@lemmy.ml
You are conflating not having a book in a school library with the banning of free speech.
Completely banning a book and not having it in a local school library are two different things.
Transgender activists want all kinds of books in schools that a majority of parent's do not want.