ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 EDITION OF THE ITHACA TIMES. WRITTEN BY LISA LAFFEND. Freedom of speech is a crucial part of the United States’ foundation. As citizens, we use and abuse it daily. “Here in America, we…
Read MoreOur resident writer, Raza Rumi, wrote an op-ed for the New York Times on January 20, 2017. Read it below or on the New York Times website Since Jan. 4, at least five bloggers and activists have disappeared in Pakistan. Perhaps the best…
Read MoreAs a benefit for Ithaca City of Asylum, Cornell’s Middle Eastern Music Ensemble will perform a concert of music from Turkey, Greece, Egypt, and Iran at Cinemapolis on Thursday, February 9th at 7pm. Middle Eastern sweets will be served. Tickets…
Read MoreICOA is pleased to invite you to attend Opera Ithaca’s production of Thumbprint, a contemporary opera inspired by the experiences of Mukhtar Mai, the first female victim of gang rape to bring her male attackers to justice in Pakistan. ICOA’s…
Read MoreRaza Rumi and Tyrone Shaw present Creative Writing on Social Justice Tues November 1, 5:30 pm, Handwerker Gallery, Gannett Center, Ithaca College
Read MoreNobel Prize-winning author and former ICORN resident Svetlana Alexievich visited Cornell University in September to present a moving lecture on her work. ICOA board members hosted a breakfast for Ms. Alexievich. ICOA Board Member Barbara Adams and Svetlana Alexievich
Read MoreSource: CPJ welcomes new probe into murder of Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickramatunga
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