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October 02, 2014
Experts on Hong Kong, Voter rights, Michael Dunn's conviction, Women in Film, and Israel
This week we spotlight experts on the unrest in Hong Kong, lifting of voter registration restrictions in North Carolina, Michael Dunn's conviction, women in international films, and Israel
Expert Spotlight
Susan Shirk
Research Professor; Founding Chair, 21st Century China Center
University of California San Diego
For interviews on Hong Kong and China.
As protests calling for democratic reform continue in Hong Kong we SPOTLIGHT Susan Shirk, Ho Miu Lam Professor of China and Pacific Relations and Director of the 21st China Program at the University of California, San Diego School of International Relations and Pacific Studies. Formerly Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs, with responsibility for China, Shirk has extensive media experience, including: Washington Post, Lehrer News Hour, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times.
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Lisa Danetz
Consultant
Lisa Danetz Consulting
For interviews on voter registration in NC.
To discuss the federal appeals courts ordering North Carolina to restore same-day voter registration, we FEATURE Lisa Danetz, Senior Counsel at Demos, and a voting rights and campaign finance lawyer who addresses issues of inequality and fairness in elections. Media includes: The Washington Post, Associated Press, Roll Call, Boston Phoenix, as well as radio and television appearances.
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Patricia Williams
Professor of Law Emerita
Columbia Law School
For interviews on conviction of Michael Dunn.
Following the conviction of Michael Dunn, for murdering 17 year old Jordan Davis in an argument over loud music, we FEATURE Patricia Williams, the James L. Dohr Professor of Law at Columbia University School of Law, and columnist for the Nation where she writes about social justice issues. Media includes: NPR, BBC Radio Four, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (in English and French), France Culture (in French)
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Stacy Smith
Associate Professor
USC Annenberg, School for Communication and Journalism
For interviews on women in international film.
Recent research commissioned by See Jane shows gender inequality in top films across the world. We FEATURE lead researcher Stacy Smith to discuss the findings. Dr. Smith is the director of a research-driven initiative at USC Annenberg on Media, Diversity, and Social Change. Media includes: The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, Newsweek, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Slate.com, Salon.com, The Boston Globe, and USA Today.
Featured Expert
Rabbi Amy Joy Small
Rabbi, Commentator, Jewish Educator, Jewish Communal Leader
RabbiAmyJoySmall.com
For interviews on Israel.
As Israel announces new settlements and Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, seeks a vote at the UN security council demanding that Israel ends its occupation of Palestinian territories and East Jerusalem, we FEATURE Amy Joy Small a nationally known, highly respected rabbi. Rabbi Small co-chairs the Rabbinic Cabinet of J Street: for Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace Americans and has been extensively involved in interfaith Middle East peace efforts, as a leader in the National Interreligious Initiative for Peace in the Middle East (NILI) and a co-teacher of “Building Abrahamic Partnerships” at the Hartford Seminary. Media includes: New Jersey Jewish News, Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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