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As part of its hosting of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Denver will also host 10 major digital artists from around the world. The artists will present work which enables citizens to discuss democracy in innovative ways. DJ Spooky of New York joined the mayor at the announcement of Dialog:City Monday, May 5, 2008. The event is being coordinated by the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, whose director, Erin Trapp, outlined the detailed schedule of artist presentations.

Denver podcaster Len Edgerly, of Video Pod Chronicles, reports.



Filed Under (Immigration, Economy, *Top Stories, Colorado, Video, Events and Stories) by clmcdermid on May-2-2008

It costs thousands of dollars for legal residents in the US, eligible to become citizens, to begin the process. On April 19th in Colorado, a Naturalization drive brought volunteers and legal residents together to file for citizenship.

Part of a nationwide Citizenship Day initiative, Ya es Hora ¡Ciudadania!, the drive aimed to give legal residents (those with Green Cards), who meet the requirements to apply for citizenship, help overcoming logistical and financial obstacles keeping them from the benefits and responsibilities of full American-hood.

According to one estimate, there are some 100,000 people in Colorado alone who meet the requirements to apply for Citizenship. Many of them are discouraged by filing costs, mountains of paperwork, and fear of mistakes.



Filed Under (Events and Stories) by Avidor on November-23-2007

Young Progressive Majority, Minnesota trip to Mason City Iowa to campaign for Barack Obama. About 100 people expected to make the trip from Obama’s HQ in Minneapolis.  Leaving at 8 am



Filed Under (Events and Stories) by jfbarnett on November-21-2007

  When:        Tuesday, November 27   7:00 pm
Where:    Walker Art Center: Cinema
  Price:         $10 ($8 Walker members)

Janine di Giovanni is one of the world’s top foreign correspondents specializing in human rights. Committed to working in conflict zones, she has reported from war-torn regions such as Rwanda, Nicaragua, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans for numerous major publications, including The Times of London, Vanity Fair, the New York Times Magazine, the New Republic, and National Geographic. Her many books include Madness Visible, a memoir of the Balkan conflicts. Join di Giovanni for a talk about her life as an international reporter and the responsibilities journalists hold to bear witness to the atrocities of war.

Janine di Giovanni is going to speak about how reporting has changed and her experiences reporting in some of the world’s most volatile regions.

Mack Lectures are webcast live and archived at channel.walkerart.org.

These lectures are made possible by the generous support of Aaron and Carol Mack.