November 30
Report on the Book "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine"
Meeting # 3,795 - activist and college regular Janice Gintzler
Pappe’s book is an essential read for anyone trying to understand the politics and history of the Middle East.'
Renowned Israeli historian, Ilan Pappe's groundbreaking work on the formation of the State of Israel
Between 1947 and 1949, over 400 Palestinian villages were deliberately destroyed, civilians were massacred and around a million men, women, and children were expelled from their homes at gunpoint.
Denied for almost six decades, had it happened today it could only have been called 'ethnic cleansing'. Decisively debunking the myth that the Palestinian population left of their own accord in the course of this war, Ilan Pappe offers impressive archival evidence to demonstrate that, from its very inception, a central plank in Israel’s founding ideology was the forcible removal of the indigenous population. Indispensable for anyone interested in the current crisis in the Middle East.
Please support local book stores: https://bookshop.org/ or https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-ethnic-cleansing-of-palestine-ilan-pappe/17002623?ean=9781851685554
November 9
H.O.M.E.
a one-of-a-kind organization that fosters independence and connection for low-income seniors in Chicago
Meeting # 3,792 - Gail Schechter, Executive Director
"H.O.M.E. is committed to improving the quality of life for Chicago’s low-income elderly. Our unique set of programs help seniors remain independent & part of their community by offering opportunities for intergenerational living in addition to a variety of citywide support services"
"Each year we provide over 2,500 shopping trips to low-income seniors of 28 buildings, concentrated on the South and West sides of Chicago"
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"Each year we provide over 2,500 shopping trips to low-income seniors of 28 buildings, concentrated on the South and West sides of Chicago"
November 23
What is Food? - Thanksgiving Day Program
Meeting # 3,794 - Jenny Walbridge offers some good advice
As for what one should have for dinner on Thanksgiving, she says:
a) ask your doctor and
b) ask your family/friends, but
c) I am gonna eat rutabagas, sweet potatoes, and pie for sure!
November 2
Illinois Green Party
Meeting # 3,791 - Anna Schiefelbein, State Chair
"The Illinois Green Party (ILGP) is a diverse group of individuals dedicated to advancing the Greens’ Ten Key Values in our political and social lives. The ILGP is both a political party and a membership organization. The ILGP is affiliated with the Green Party of the United States and is part of the international Green movement. The Global Greens have affiliated Green parties in 72 countries around the world!"
Information https://www.ilgp.org/
Membership https://www.ilgp.org/membership/
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ILGreenParty
November 16
Trump's / Republican Party Economic and Immigration Claims:
Fact-Checking with Data
Meeting # 3,793 - college regular Mike Lehman
Description: This program delves into Donald Trump's two major talking points: economics and immigration. Using reliable charts and graphs from respected sources, we will analyze the real statistical data behind Trump's economic policies and his stance on immigration. While he promotes his financial expertise, we examine the actual economic indicators. Additionally, we assess the impact of his immigration rhetoric, particularly his role in stalling bipartisan immigration reform. This data-driven exploration will separate the sales pitch from the facts.
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