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You are cordially invited to the following events and celebrations for Fall 2008:
Constitution Day
First East Valley showing of Original Intent: The Battle for America
Panel discussion by Dr. Albert Celoza and a representative of the Goldwater Institute
September 17, 2008 (Wednesday), Reception, 6pm; Film, 7pm.
Original Intent followed by commentary from Dr. Albert Celoza and a representative from Goldwater Institute
League of Women Voters and Arizona Institute for Peace and Education Research Venue: AIPER, 2510 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ
Original Intent: The Battle for America argues that the far right is using originalism as a cover to advance a radically conservative political agenda. With the recent appointments of Justices Roberts and Alito, the balance of the Supreme Court has shifted dramatically to the right and many laws that are considered fundamental rights could be overturned, particularly laws that protect civil rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reproductive rights, privacy, and sexual freedom. These laws and rights will be eviscerated if President Bush and the far right secure a working majority on the Supreme Court.
Interviews in the film include:
Robert Bork, Supreme Court Nominee 1987
Prof. Erwin Chemerinsky, Duke Law School
Prof. Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law School
Edwin Meese, Attorney General, Reagan Administration
Senator Alan Simpson (R-WY)
Prof. Nadine Strassen, NY Law School, President ACLU
Nina Totenberg, Legal Affairs Correspondent, National Public Radio
Experience InterFaith
Experience stimulating conversations with people of all faiths
Sponsored by the Arizona InterFaith Movement
October 23rd, 2008 (Thursday); 5:30-8pm
Heritage Square [map]
Adult Tickets - $20.00; Student Tickets - $10.00
Following the dinner guests are invited to participate in small group discussions and are given the chance to learn about other beliefs and personally dialogue with those faiths and cultures.
United Nations Day
October 24th, 2008 (Friday), 6-9pm
At the home of Dave and Kathy Schwarz
5901 East Vernon, Scottsdale [map]
Recognizing sixty-three years of humanitarian work, including: upholding human rights, advancing social and economic development, eradicating communicable diseases, removing landmines, promoting fair labor standards, sustaining the environment, and much, much, more - serving the interests of the United States and the international community at large.
Guest Speakers will address current UN issues and this year's Millennium Goals - (MDG) Number 7 - Ensuring Environmental Sustainability
RSVP: Dave or Kathy Schwarz at 480-946-6103
Suggested donation - $20; Students - $10
5901 East Vernon is south of Thomas just off 60th Street in South Scottsdale. [map]
United Nations Association of Greater Phoenix in cooperation with supporting organizations invite you to attend:
The 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Dinner Program at the University Club - Phoenix 39 E. Monte Vista Road
(near the Heard Museum) Phoenix, Arizona 85004 [map]
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - No-Host Social Networking
6:30 PM - Dinner program
Featured Speaker and Panel Discussants: To be announced
Cost: $40 / $25 students
For more information call: 480-946-6103
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