[60] Iranian-American political analyst Mohammad Marandi, a member of Iran's nuclear negotiations team, wrote: "I won't be shedding tears for a writer who spouts endless hatred & contempt for Muslims & Islam. It is not a dystopian place where terror reigns, nor is a place that should ever disallow anyone to enter the grounds. Why would a place that welcomes inclusivity go against their own mission? Ranging from human rights to reconnecting with our natural world, our weekly themes represent the important societal topics that will be the focus of speakers, events and discourse in a given week. The assault on Rushdie is awful and should never have happened, but introducing intensive security could erode the towns embracing culture. On a regular day, you can bike next to the lake, then go watch a concert with complete strangers. Otherwise they win., Truth, courage, resilience: Biden hails Salman Rushdie after attack, Who is Salman Rushdie? Natwar Singh, the former foreign minister who originally advised then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to ban the book, justified his actions in the aftermath of the attack saying "The entire Muslim world is going to flare up. [95], Questions were raised after the stabbing of Rushdie about security at the event, although a state trooper and a sheriff's officer were present. It was important for us to return to the amphitheater stage last night. Kathy Hochul spoke at the Chautauqua Institution Sunday afternoon to address the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie, and speak on the measures the state will take to avoid future incidents of violence and radicalization. On Friday night, Chautauqua residents gathered for a vigil at the Hall of Philosophy, a mock Roman forum not far from the amphitheater where Mr. Rushdie was stabbed. [50], A spokesperson for U.S. President Joe Biden issued a statement condemning the attack. Thanks for writing this beautiful piece. Hundreds attended, many cried, and a pastor invited those in attendance to shout out their thoughts. "[35][36], The investigation into Rushdie's stabbing is being led by the New York State Police, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Chautauqua County's district attorney. [84][85][86] The home page of the Booker Prize's website was also updated to reflect the attack on its "most decorated author" and the website also published an articlewritten by the Booker Prize Foundation's literary director Gaby Woodurging people to "celebrate his limitless imagination and his impact on the literary landscape". Today, alcohol is no longer banned, and all faiths are welcome. Documentarian Ken Burns has called the institution an embodiment of the pursuit of happiness. Happiness with a capital H is about lifelong learning and the improvement of the brain, the heart, the body and the soul throughout ones lifetime, he told the Chautauquan Daily. Brendan Bannon for The New York Times By David Gelles Aug. 13, 2022. Whether its your first time visiting or your fiftieth, our promise is the same: Wisdom will be gleaned. Our mission is to build bridges across difference, Hill said. [92], Paul Tighe, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture, spoke in support of Rushdie as he opened an exhibition the day after the attack. Use our experienceplanner to make booking your next visit simple. This is a place where people are supposed to be able to disagree with each other. [31][32][33], On October 23, Wylie reported that Rushdie had lost sight in one eye and the use of one hand. Gradually, the assembly grew beyond its religious origin and would ultimately evolve into the Chautauqua Institution we know today. 0:05 0:37 ERIE, Pa. Author Salman Rushdie is being treated at UPMC Hamot in Erie for injuries he suffered when he was attacked on stage as he prepared to start a lecture at the Chautauqua. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Jim Zarroli/NPR She's the senior vice president of the Chautauqua Institution, the organization that hosted the event, and is in charge of communications there. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (WKBW) Author Salman Rushdie was attacked Friday as he was being introduced before speaking at the Chautauqua Institution. If they want they can bicycle, swim or play lawn games. "[14][15], In the years prior to the stabbing, Rushdie traveled without a security detail, and the Chautauqua festival where he was speaking was known for its "accessible" and "relaxed environment". [63], The 15 Khordad Foundation, which had offered to pay the bounty on Rushdie, was silent after the attack and did not respond to press inquiries. I dont think Mr. Rushdie would want that either.. [41] Matar's father returned to southern Lebanon several years ago and lives in Yaroun, and according to Yaroun's mayor Ali Tehfe, Matar's father locked himself in his house since the attack and is refusing to speak to anyone. Guided by four pillars arts, education, religion and recreation the organization has its own theater company, symphony, opera, ballet and visual arts center, as well as classes, interfaith lectures, a rotating chaplain and outdoor recreation. And, of course, our best wishes for the continued recovery of Mr. Rushdie and of those of the community who were affected by this. Visitors to the amphitheater where Rushdie was stabbed now have to pass through metal detectors, for example. . I dont speak Spanish, does that make me less Latino? And I - recognizing, as I said, that this is very new and you're still processing this. Its a place where you do discuss heavy topics, she said. Im not convinced that lining the place with a small army was going to change what happened.. But, then, in America today you don't know what to expect.". It is unbelievable to me that Salmon Rushdie does not travel with a body guard as the fatwa has been on his head for 35 years! We did have the sense that this place was separate from the real world. Very well said. 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But one thing in particular has a special connection to me, a place I call "heaven on earth." "[89] Behrouz Boochani, an Iranian journalist in exile, condemned the stabbing of Rushdie, calling it an "attack on freedom of speech". [51] United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed to use every appropriate tool at our disposal in response, and described Iran as culpable. [28][29], On August 14, Wylie said that Rushdie was on the "road to recovery", adding, "it will be long; the injuries are severe, but his condition is headed in the right direction. As Mr. Rushdie lay bleeding on the stage, doctors who had been in the audience put pressure on his wounds and called for medics. A New Jersey man has been charged in the attack. After writer Salman Rushdie was stabbed onstage at the Chautauqua Institution on Friday, the idyllic New York community of Chautauqua, known for its annual summer educational and cultural programs and tranquil lakeside setting, was thrust into the international spotlight. Rushdie, who has faced death threats over his writing, was scheduled to give a lecture at the education center Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, in southwestern New York, Friday morning. All rights reserved. [12], The Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order set a US$3million bounty on Rushdie, with the 15 Khordad Foundation offering to pay it. The historic grounds have been visited by hundreds of important people, including sitting presidents, civil rights activists, artists and entrepreneurs. But on the morning of Aug. 12, reality came crashing in. Among Indian politicians who condemned the attack were Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Shashi Tharoor and Karti Chidambaram of the Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, Communist Party of India (MarxistLeninist) leader Kavita Krishnan and Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi. The institution lies in a heavily rural area replete with cornfields, Amish farms and 30 vineyards serving New Yorks burgeoning wine industry. So I'm not really sure where those accusations are coming from. Rushdie has previously complained about the levels of security that followed him. Multiple guests, including Ms. Ayerbe, said they had seen him at the amphitheater. The summer season includes a programme on Islam 101 and there are regular dialogues attempting to unite Jews and Muslims. [99] Following the attack, the Chautauqua Institution announced it would require guests to furnish photo IDs to buy gate passes, which could be purchased anonymously before. At the center of Chautauqua Institutions efforts is the aspiration to build inter-faith connections. Matar was carrying a false driver's license using the same second name as that of the assassinated Hezbollah leader, Imad Mughniyeh. U.S. law enforcement is investigating whether the assailant was in contact with other extremists. What I really want to say is that my main overwhelming feeling is gratitude. We have a large number of Muslims and apart from that, what the book contains at this time is not acceptable." A few hundred residents stay on the grounds year-round, and the population swells during a nine-week summer season, when homeowners and guests flock to the institution for a feast of cultural programming, ranging from Sheryl Crow to Ballet Hispnico. We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity. Thanks to a community process where the Administration deceived the community by selling a renewal project when it was an demolition of the historic landmarked structure so they could build a replica. Founded in 1874 by Lewis Miller and John Heyl Vincent as an educational experiment in vacation learning, Chautauqua began as a Methodist retreat but quickly grew into a community for other Protestant denominations as well. Sun 14 Aug 2022 01.00 EDT Last modified on Mon 15 Aug 2022 11.02 EDT A t 10.45am on Friday, Michael Hill, the president of Chautauqua Institution, was sitting four rows back from the stage as. Barbara Cassetta has been coming to Chautauqua off and on for years. He tells us: you can be terrorised if you allow yourself to hide from the terror.. The Chautauqua Institute is a very peaceful placeyet even I would probably have hired a bit more security given the speaker they hosted. She says Rushdie was there as part of a series about what home means in America. [11] Hitoshi Igarashi, who translated The Satanic Verses in Japanese, was stabbed to death in July 1991. Social media accounts associated with Mr. Matar suggest he is supportive of Islamic extremism. So to see what happened in Chautauqua on Aug. 12 broke my heart. We welcome people of all faiths and none, Hill said. It is a place where you can bike home at night and stop to pet a strangers dog. Today, we are called to take on fear and the worst of all human traits: hate.. Speaking about surviving the attack, he stated: "Im lucky. Your email address will not be published. MARTIN: That's Emily Morris. For those on the ground, Fridays events punctured the image of a utopian summer retreat typically marked by thought-provoking panel discussions and leisurely swims. Historians cite a number of causes: a rise in car culture; the increased dominance of evangelical Christianity that didnt align with the freethinking nature of chautauquas; and increased educational opportunities for women. As the attack unfolded, audience members rushed the stage and separated the assailant from Mr. Rushdie. [7] The Satanic Verses, his fourth novel, garnered critical acclaim as well as threats from hardliner Shia Muslims upon its 1988 publication. Since the attack on Salman Rushdie, people now have to pass through metal detectors to get into some events. Michael Hill, president of the Chautauqua Institution, disputed the suggestion that management had resisted calls for enhanced security. And certainly pursuit of that mission needs to happen in an environment of safety and security. In recent years, some former Chautauqua employees called on management to implement stricter security, including bag checks, metal detectors and closer screening at the amphitheater, according to two people familiar with the discussions who requested anonymity to divulge sensitive information. You will receive a link to your favorites list via email. While all visitors to the community must have a pass to enter the grounds during the summer, which costs at least $200 for two days, there is scant police presence inside the campus. Chautauqua has its own symphony orchestra. It was the same level of clearance required for everyone else. One of the United States hidden gems is not at fault for the recent attack, Photo by Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau, Ethan Hurwitz, Sports EditorAugust 14, 2022, When you meet me, I will talk your ear off about a few topics. The attack is the opposite of the Chautauqua I love: a community located on a beautiful lake, known as a place for learning, dialogue and cultural exchange. It should have been a joyous occasion for more than 1,000 people in the hall, and for Hill personally. Sam Peters, 19, who has been attending Chautauqua Institution events with his grandfather since he was a baby, said the mood after the attack was one of disbelief, with many Chautauqua regulars asking, How could this happen here?. [87][88], On the day of the attack, Islamic studies expert Kylie Moore-Gilbert wrote: "More than 30 years and a $3 million bounty later, Khomeini's poisonous fatwa has finally caught up with Salman Rushdie. Chautauqua has a strict set of zoning restrictions aimed at preserving the Victorian look of the community. The attack had left Hill profoundly shaken, he said, speaking 24 hours after it unfolded. But thats the way everywhere is now, I guess.. As he was being introduced, both Rushdie and Henry Reese, the events organizer, were assaulted in front of more than 1,000 viewers. 2022 Chautauqua Institution. There is a deep irony that Chautauqua is where this happened.. Here's what we know | CNN Salman Rushdie recovering from 'life changing' injuries after he was stabbed on stage. [64][52], Within Iran, conservative newspapers generally welcomed the attack, as well as the state broadcaster (who referred to Rushdie as an apostate), while reformist publications such as Etemad condemned it. Not after a man walked through the gates as millions have done for more than a century and then done what no one has done in the institutions 148-year history and commit an act of malice against the days featured speaker. Because that is not what Chautauqua is and it has never been that. This place is Chautauqua Institution, a 750-acre lake resort within the town of Chautauqua, New York. And we have plans specific to the events, and that was the case on the day that Mr. Rushdie was here. Author whose book The Satanic Verses made him a target, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. "Chautauqua would not be Chautauqua if it turned into what looked like a police state. The Depression also made financing difficult. For female fans, passion isnt all-inclusive, How the streaming era is ruining the quality of music, The Student News Site of Quinnipiac University, Your email address will not be published. EMILY MORRIS: And so we examine that from multiple perspectives - from the perspective of homelessness, for example, and many other topics. on Chautquauas historic Amphitheater stage. Some who read about the attack say the event needed better security. But with that said, I can tell you, obviously, no one's second-guessing this more than we are and certainly looking at what we've done and what we need to do moving forward and, at the same time, keeping our focus on Mr. Rushdie and his continuing recovery as well. But you - it cannot have escaped anyone's attention that violence is on the rise in any number of communities around the world - in neighborhoods, you know, certainly political violence. I have visited Chautauqua with my family every year for as long as I can remember. Interviewer Henry Reese was also injured by the attacker. The attack shattered the sense of calm at Chautauqua, leading longtime guests to question what would become of a retreat that seemed like a rare haven from modern life. I couldn't see a knife from where I was sitting but I could see the attacker pummeling the victim over and over again with his fist," said Rich Lewis, a retired teacher who attended the talk. This was principally an attack on Mr Rushdie, who we continue to hold in prayer, Hill said. At the end of their study, they were invited to Chautauqua to receive certificates of completion. Moments after Mr. Rushdie took the stage on Friday, the assailant rushed down an aisle of the amphitheater, pushing aside startled guests. Rushdie has previously complained about the levels of security that followed him, according to NDTV. Police search some guests coming into the Chautauqua amphitheater to hear Rhiannon Giddens. The quaint style of living with old, rustic homes would be thrown to the side. A State Trooper assigned to [] For years, Rushdie has lived in hiding, taking strict security measures that have gradually became more relaxed over time. Whether it's your first time visiting or your fiftieth, our promise is the same: Wisdom will be gleaned. Well do our soul-searching at Chautauqua, he said. We were founded to bring people together in community, to learn and in doing so to create solutions, to develop empathy and to take on intractable problems, Michael Hill, Chautauquas president, said in a statement. It would not, because that is not Chautauqua. Anyone can read what you share. That bubble has burst. Nearly a century later, several active chautauquas remain in operation outside western New York, in such places as Mount Gretna, Pa., and Ridgway, Colo. And the original Chautauqua Institution continues to thrive, drawing more than 142,000 visitors each summer for a nine-week season. Mr. New York Gov. If you have never been, please do not let this incident push you away. That somebody could get that close without any intervention was frightening., Another eyewitness, Anita Ayerbe, 57, said the police were slow to respond. It's a friendly, earnest place for serious conversation and quiet contemplation, where crime is practically non-existent and the realities of the outside world can seem a long way off. The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle was founded in 1878 with the mission of providing those who could not afford higher education with a college outlook.. [16], It emerged that the leadership of the Chautauqua Institution disregarded recommendations for security precautions because they felt it would alienate the audience from the speakers. The amphitheater where Salman Rushdie was attacked, seen in 2014. The Institution, originally the Chautauqua Lake Sunday School Assembly, was founded in 1874 as an educational experiment in out-of-school, vacation learning. [14][28], Matar, a 24-year-old man from Fairview, New Jersey, was arrested at the scene. Hill declined to address specific security concerns, such as whether there should have been walk-through metal detectors or staffers equipped with metal-detecting wands installed to catch the knife used by the attacker. In 1874, two Methodists, philanthropist Lewis Miller and minister John Heyl Vincent, founded the Chautauqua Lake Sunday School Assembly, an academic resort and educational experiment intended to train Sunday school teachers and church workers. The manicured grounds feature lawn bowling courts and art galleries, and string quartets play in the grass outside a stately hotel. U.S. high school girls wrestle their way to a barrier-breaking triumph, A tragic crash shows the importance of enforcing the rules of the road. [93], Two days after Rushdie was stabbed, France's Goncourt Academy issued a statement in which it said it "condemns the barbaric act for which there can be no justification [and] offers its unconditional support and solidarity" to Rushdie. The head of security for the Chautauqua Institution retired last year, and the job remains unfilled. But officials are still struggling to decide how open Chautauqua should be long-term. Chautauqua remains a very safe place, she said. It was the same level of clearance required for everyone else. The Satanic Verses is the rude contrary of the authoritarian lie. Index on Censorship, 51(4), 6565. His condition is not yet known. 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I understand that there was an event on Friday evening, a - I don't know how you would sort of describe it - a MARTIN: A community vigil in support of Mr. Rushdie's recovery, as well as, of course, acknowledging this event in the community. When the author was attacked earlier this month, he was taking the stage at New York's Chautauqua Institution. For anyone who attends the Institution, you will agree with me that it is safe. I notice that there's a notice on your website suggesting that some speakers may wish to change their programs and that you will be respectful of that if they do. The search for Michael Burham wasnt as protracted as the search for We understand why county Legislator Susan Parker, D-Fredonia, wanted to modify a proposed change to the way the Today is Memorial Day, a day that has different meanings to different people. MARTIN: So as I said, this is a very new experience, and I'm sure that you all are still processing it. Raskin will be speaking as part of a series of talks that the institution is calling new profiles in courage. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Carried bags will also be banned in the amphitheater.[28]. [24][39][40] He was born in California[28] to parents who emigrated from Yaroun in the south of Lebanon, a village where support for Hezbollah and the Iranian government is common. [13] The bounty against Rushdie has never been lifted, though in 1998, the government of Iran looked to distance itself from the fatwa and pledged to cease the urge that it be carried out. News flash, its 2022, one need not be a soothsayer to understand the risk of a speaker with a 3 million dollar bounty on ones head. The suspect in this attack, who is now in custody, had a gate pass to enter the Institution, Hill said. Chautauqua will never be the same after this. Choose between a variety ofbeautiful lodging optionsboth on and off theChautauqua grounds. [75][76][77], In Lebanon, Iran-backed Hezbollah denied any prior knowledge of the incident. Very eloquent, Ethan. [21], A New York state trooper and a sheriff's deputy who were present at the event arrested the assailant at the scene. August 13, 2022 at 6:59 p.m. EDT Flowers bloom outside the Chautauqua Institution welcome center in Chautauqua, N.Y. Reese suffered a head injury and is recovering. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. We were founded to bring people together in community, to learn and in doing so to create solutions, to develop empathy and to take on intractable problems, Michael Hill, Chautauquas president, . [26], The novelist's literary agent, Andrew Wylie, said on the evening of August 12 that Rushdie had undergone surgery, was on a ventilator, and was unable to speak. The attacker faced no apparent resistance as he took the stage and began stabbing Mr. Rushdie, who was seated and waiting for the talk to begin. The Chautauqua Institution is a nonprofit education center and summer resort for adults . Why is this the Chautauqua that is now trending on Twitter? [8] Ayatollah Khomeini, the Supreme Leader of Iran at the time, issued a 1989 fatwa calling for Rushdie's assassination,[9][10] forcing Rushdie into hiding for several years. [18] During the assault, Reese sustained a shallow knife wound and deep bruising in the vicinity of his right eye. A spokesperson for the author Salman Rushdie said he is continuing to recover from a knife attack on Friday as he was about to begin a speaking event in upstate New York. [82] Nobel laureates Kazuo Ishiguro and Abdulrazak Gurnah were among the first to issue statements defending Rushdie, while his fellow Booker Prize winners Ian McEwan and Arundhati Roy also condemned the stabbing. Its not a place where anyone shies away from discussions about anything thats controversial. In the wake of the Rushdie attack, Chautauqua has temporarily stepped up its security measures. And we will pursue our conversations about new profiles in courage with a number of people who are going to join us to help bring new meaning and understanding to that and what courage means in the modern day. On Saturday morning, Mr. Hill said that he was committed more than ever to fulfill the institutions mission of creating an inclusive forum for free expression. The movement faded in the 1920s. To some, lowercase-c chautauqua is a common noun, used as shorthand for an educational event composed of lectures, performances and/or concerts, and not tied to any particular geographic setting. Most events are staffed by yellow-shirted community safety officers, who are unarmed, while some higher-profile events have a uniformed officer on site. The list of famous people who've spoken at Chautauqua is long and impressive, including Booker T. Washington, Margaret Mead, and Susan B. Anthony. She's senior vice president of the Chautauqua Institution. The only way to guarantee nothing ever happens at Chautauqua is to lock it all down and make it a complete police state, and that would, in essence, render what we do at Chautauqua irrelevant, Mr. Hill said. The amphitheater is a soft target, she said. CHAUTAUQUA Author Salman Rushdie has been attacked during a morning appearance at the Chautauqua Institution. Rushdie, an Indian-born British-American, has been threatened with death since 1989, a year after the publication of his novel The Satanic Verses, when the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa calling for his assassination and set a bounty of $3 million for his death. The storied place in American cultural life is now rethinking how open it should be. As a young single mother, she loved the fact that she could let her children roam the grounds unsupervised, without having to worry about them. Guests can purchase passes to . Why wouldnt the Institution introduce an extra layer for Rushdie, who had a death bounty on his head in the 1980s? It is very naive to believe that harm would never happen in this peaceful place. At the core, for us, it was an attempt at silencing.. [78][79] However, Hezbollah supporters hailed the attacker on social media, calling him a hero, and using the hashtag "holy stabbing" in their posts. But that is a long time and hard to keep your guard up all the time. That is what Chautauqua is about. It has blossomed in the years since to encompass the arts, popular entertainment, literature and, of course, its unmatched morning lecture series. Against that tradition, Fridays attack came as a violation. [53][54], On August 19, a public reading of Rushdie's works organized by PEN America was held outside the New York Public Library with many prominent writers taking part, including Paul Auster, Kiran Desai, Roya Hakakian, Aasif Mandvi, and Gay Talese. Copyright 2022 NPR. Fill out the form below to save your favorites. [38] Matar pleaded not guilty. Find out which events line upwith your dates andyour interests. Here's what we know By Nouran Salahieh, CNN Updated 1:17 PM EDT, Mon August 15,. And Mr. Rushdie and Mr. Reese were here to talk about home - when it is asylum, when people are seeking a place where they can find safety and, in this case, safety to pursue their voice in an environment that supports free speech. [45] The New York Post, referencing law enforcement, reported that Matar expressed views in support of the Iranian government. That is how Mr Rushdie has spent his whole life, and we are very hopeful he will continue to do so, he added. Chautauqua Institution now finds itself grappling with exactly the conundrum that has loomed over Rushdie since the fatwa against his life was issued in 1989 how do you stay true to your values, and live your best life, when faced with constant danger? Visitors are free to spend their time as they wish, swimming, boating or just lounging on their porches. Chautauqua Institution is a non-profit organization, dependent upon your gifts to fulfill its mission. Then on Friday morning, a knife-wielding man stormed the stage as the author Salman Rushdie was preparing to give a talk about the United States as a safe haven for exiled writers. Life will be enriched. Jim Zarroli/NPR And those are our areas of focus. 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[81], The CEO of PEN America commented, "We cannot immediately think of any comparable incident of a public violent attack on a writer during a literary event here in the United States. Because that is not what Chautauqua is and it has never been that. [42], Matar's mother told the MailOnline that her son had changed after a 2018 trip to Lebanon to visit his father and after returning to the U.S, he started isolating himself. The government of Iran denied having foreknowledge of the stabbing, although state-controlled agencies of the Iranian media celebrated it. Memories will be made. Rushdie is one of the worlds most adamant proponents of free speech and did not bring a security detail of his own to the lecture. But two minutes later, at 10.47am, Hill said he witnessed the utter antithesis of everything that the institution has stood for since its founding 148 years ago. Kim Delgadillo Aug 15, 2022 at 7:23 pm. Students in remote areas often women and rural laborers formed reading circles to stay motivated and split the cost of books, spreading the influence of Chautauqua beyond western New York. That includes Mondays lecture by Jamie Raskin, the Democratic member of Congress from Maryland who is a key figure on the US House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack. The Guardian noted that the silence on the issue from Indian Muslim leaders was due to heightened religious tensions in the country in recent years which they were choosing not to further ignite with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party which has also remained silent. It would rip at the very fabric of who we are and what we believe about the world," said Michael Hill, Chautauqua's president. Were going to return to our pulpits and to our podiums and keep doing this work., David Gelles is a correspondent on the Climate desk, covering the intersection of public policy and the private sector. It is a place where kids from all across the country can attend the oldest running summer day camp in the United States. It's a retreat center that has hosted artists, writers and thinkers for a summerlong program of lectures and performances and relaxation since the 19th century. We watched an attack in front of us, up close, on a stage that feels like a second home to me, and thats deeply traumatic.. I have wonderful memories as you do of taking enrichment classes during the summer. Once your itinerary is complete,you can save it and send itto your email. I couldn't see a knife from where I was sitting but I could see the attacker pummeling the victim. We're thinking about how important it is for us to continue. The calendar for next week includes an interfaith talk billed as Being the change a leap of faith. As anon-profit organization, we depend on your gifts to sustain our mission.
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