by Salt Spring Forum
On April 30, the Salt Spring Forum welcomes one of the world’s most
courageous investigative journalists to Salt Spring Island. As the
co-founder and host of DemocracyNow!, Amy Goodman’s broadcasts are
carried on more than 900 television and radio stations across the United
States and Canada.
She was the first journalist to receive the Right
Livelihood Award, widely known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’ for
“developing an innovative model of truly independent grassroots
political journalism that brings to millions of people the alternative
voices that are often excluded by the mainstream media.”
Saturday, April 30
12:00pm
Gulf Islands Secondary School
Her fearless investigative journalism has earned her many awards, and
also many enemies. She was badly beaten by the Indonesian troops in
East Timor, arrested at the Republican National Convention, and detained
by officials at the Canadian Border. She speaks truth to power – and
does so with inspiring eloquence, passion, and intelligence.
On Salt Spring she will be speaking on “The Importance of Independent
Media in a Time of War”. Her talk will be followed by a moderated
discussion and book-signing.
TICKETS: $20 ($15 for Members of the Forum)
AVAILABLE AT: Salt Spring Books, Salt Spring Coffee, Salt Spring Air
Those planning to attend the event from off-island can reserve tickets in advance by calling
250-221-0677
