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American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 E-mail: ahepa@ahepa.org It's here! GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that started in 2012 with the purpose of unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. On this GivingTuesday, AHEPA encourages our chapters to embody the spirit of GivingTuesday. 2021 has remained a challenging year for many of us. The pandemic still impacts the lives of people and communities all around the world. As always, the AHEPA family has stepped-up to help in this time of need. Our Brothers and Sisters have fully embodied the philanthropic nature of our Order by participating in the #AHEPACares program. Whether donating their money, food or time, AHEPA chapters have answered the call and have made their best efforts to make a difference. This holiday season, we challenge you to do more. See what your local communities need to make 2021 a better one for those in need in your communities: Donate or Volunteer Safely with Food Banks and Pantries  Deliver Meals and Groceries to Vulnerable Seniors  With the elderly community being the most susceptible to COVID-19, it's important to help them be able to stay home and safe. If nobody in your Chapter is able to do in-person grocery shopping, consider helping get them setup with a grocery delivery service such as Instacart or Shipt. Sponsor a local family who cannot afford holiday gifts Many communities have an Angel Tree program in which people can buy gifts for children or families in need. If you have a local Children's Hospital, contact them to see how you can help make Christmas better for patients. Give Blood   Blood donations are at an all time low and the need for them is at an all time high. Donate! Donate Medical Supplies and Equipment  If your chapter has the means, contact local hospitals and see what they're in need of, or what you can help provide. Stay in Touch  It is especially important that we stay in touch with people during this Holiday season. Skip sending emails and take the time to call and talk to people you know that might be struggling with their mental health during these times. Serve in Your Community  If you're not sure where to start, contact your state's Service Commission to see where help is needed. And on #GivingTuesday, please take a moment to make AHEPA's future and charitable giving programs priorities through our Century Campaign Campaign and the AHEPA Charitable Foundation, respectively. Thank you!

AHEPA E-News Volume 15, Issue 39 | Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Our #GivingTuesday Challenge to You! AHEPA encourages our chapters to embody the spirit of GivingTuesday. 2021 has remained a challenging year for many of us. The pandemic still impacts the lives of people and communities all around the world. As always, the AHEPA family has stepped-up to help in this time of need. Our Brothers and Sisters have fully embraced the philanthropic facet of our Order's mission by participating in the #AHEPACares program. Whether donating their money, food, resources, or time, AHEPA chapters have answered the call and have made their best efforts to make a difference. This holiday season, we challenge you to do more. See how the brothers of AHEPA Lakeshore Chapter 205 of Chicago have answered the call. And please keep AHEPA's future and its charitable programs in mind during this Season of Giving. Thank you! Century Capital Campaign AHEPA Charitable Foundation AHEPA Mourns Passing of Prominent Community Figures AHEPA mourns the recent passing of two prominent community figures, Author, Historian and Academician Dan Georgakas, and Peter N. Marudas, former Chief of Staff to the late U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes. Peter Marudas was an outstanding public servant whose professionalism in the field served as a model for others to emulate, and he was a passionate and effective advocate for the Greek American community. Brother Marudas held membership in Worthington Chapter 30, Baltimore. He was instrumental in shepherding the passage of S.Con.Res.96 in the 106th Congress. The resolution, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Sarbanes, recognized AHEPA family members who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and acknowledged their honor with the special commemorative AHEPA Medal for Military Service. Professor Dan Georgakas chronicled AHEPA’s founding and early history in his essay, “The Greeks in America.” His important work to record and recount our community's history, in addition to his love for teaching Modern Greek Studies, will be missed sorely. Professor Georgakas served as the Director of the Greek American Studies Project at the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at Queens College. In addition, he served as editor of the American Hellenic Institute Foundation’s American Journal of Contemporary Hellenic Issues and as a columnist for The National Herald. “Our deepest sympathies are with the families of Peter Marudas and Dan Georgakas,” Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas said. “Their passing leaves a tremendous void. They will be remembered fondly for their contributions to our community and to their respective professions. May their memories be eternal.” Heavy Underdog Boxer Kambosos Congratulated AHEPA congratulated fellow Hellene, Australian boxer George "Ferocious" Kambosos, Jr., on his outstanding win to claim the unified lightweight titles over Teofimo Lopez, Saturday night. Kambosos scored the win, described as a "shocking upset" by split decision. CBS Sports coverage Tee off 2022 in Good Form at the Epiphany Golf Tourney AHEPA’s centennial year of celebratory events kicks-off in January with AHEPA Chapter 16’s Epiphany Golf Tournament, at the Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., Jan. 8, 2022. Don’t miss out! more info AHEPA Centennial Convention Magic Awaits Us in 2022! AHEPA celebrates 100 years in 2022! To commemorate this historic event, we're taking you back to the happiest place on earth, the Walt Disney World Resort® in Orlando, Florida! Pack up the family and bring plenty of sunscreen and join us at this once in a lifetime celebration of a century of service! make a reservation and more info The Ahepan Magazine Is Out! The Fall 2021 edition of The Ahepan magazine is out! Catch a recap of the epic 99th Supreme Convention held in Athens, Greece, a feature on the appreciation for U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt's diplomatic excellence, and a spotlight on AHEPA's National Athletics program awardees and Hall of Fame inductees. Also, read the latest news from the AHEPA National Housing program and AHEPA chapters across the globe to see how AHEPA strengthens our communities each and every day! read it here Upcoming Events & Deadlines December 14 | Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum, The Metropolitan Club, New York City 31 | Deadline: Membership Dues January 8 | Epiphany Golf Tournament, Palm Harbor, Fla. Greek American News Digest  Editor's Note: Editorials, commentaries, opinion pieces, and articles are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members Greece Imposes $114 Monthly Fine on Unvaccinated People Over 60 Bloomberg (Nov. 30) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for all Greeks above 60 years of age before a cabinet meeting in Athens on Tuesday, in an effort to tackle the new omicron variation threat ahead of the festive season. read more Huge Roman Mosaic Depicting Scenes From the ‘Iliad’ Found Beneath U.K. Field Smithsonian (Nov. 29) The artwork features scenes from the Iliad showing Achilles’s defeat of Hector. read more Meet the Greek fisherman cleaning up the Mediterranean Sea euronews (Nov. 29) Lefteris Arapakis was born into a family of fishermen. For five generations, his family have been fishing the waters of Southern Greece. When Lefteris graduated from university in 2016, the country was still suffering from the 2009 debt crisis that plunged its economy into ruin. Unemployment was high, and many fishermen had fled to find work in other European countries. read more Migrant crisis front and center in pope’s Greece-Cyprus trip Associated Press (Nov. 30) When Pope Francis visited the Greek island of Lesbos in 2016, he was so moved by the stories he heard from families fleeing war in Iraq and Syria that he wept and brought a dozen refugees home with him. read more Greek Tennis Stars to Finish Year on Record High The Pappas Post (Nov. 24) For the first time ever Greece will have a female and male player end the year in the top ten rankings. Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas will both see out 2021 ranked among the world’s best. read more

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ΕΡΧΕΤΑΙ ΑΥΤΗ ΤΗΝ ΠΕΜΠΤΗ
ideas zone Talks: Η ιστορία πίσω από το βραβείο.

Σε συνεργασία με το European Press Prize, διοργανώνουμε, μια σειρά εμπνευσμένων συζητήσεων με τους βραβευθέντες, γύρω από τη βραβευμένη ιστορία ή το έργο τους.

Αυτή την Πέμπτη στο https://prizestories.imedd.org: Με την προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήσεων για το European Press Prize 2022 να λήγει στις 10 Δεκεμβρίου, ήρθε η ώρα να πάρετε μερικές συμβουλές από Έλληνες βραβευθέντες και υποψήφιους. Θα μας μιλήσουν για τις δυνατές ιστορίες τους που τράβηξαν την προσοχή της επιτροπής, καθώς και για την εμπειρία τους στο θεσμό. Μαζί τους και η Lucila Rodríguez-Alarcón, μέλος της προπαρασκευαστικής επιτροπής.

ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΗ

COMING THIS THURSDAY
ideas zone Talks: The story behind the Prize.

In collaboration with the European Press Prize, we will host a series of inspirational talks with laureates, revolving around their awarded story or project.
This Thursday at https://prizestories.imedd.org: With the European Press Prize 2022 submission deadline closing on December 10, it's time to get some tipsheets from Greek laureates. They will talk to us about their remarkable stories that grabbed the committee's attention, as well as their experience in the institution. Joined by PrepCom member Lucila Rodríguez-Alarcón.

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#48 ΔΙΑΛΟΓΟΙ TOY ΙΣΝ:
ΥΓΕΙΑ

Την Τρίτη 23 Νοεμβρίου 2021 οι Διάλογοι του ΙΣΝ πραγματοποίησαν έναν ανοιχτό, δημόσιο διάλογο με θέμα το θεμελιώδες ανθρώπινο δικαίωμα, την Υγεία. Η διαθεσιμότητα, η ποιότητα, αλλά και η προσβασιμότητα και η ηθική της υγείας αποτέλεσαν τους κεντρικούς άξονες του live webcast των Διαλόγων και της συζήτησης μεταξύ κοινού και ομιλητών. Η πανδημία της Covid-19 που ανέδειξε με τον πλέον χαρακτηριστικό τρόπο ότι τα συστήματα υγείας, ανά την υφήλιο, δεν ήταν προετοιμασμένα αλλά και η επόμενη μέρα μετά την πανδημία ήταν μερικά από τα θέματα που συζητήθηκαν στην 48η συνάντηση των Διαλόγων.

Η ιατρική εκπαίδευση φοιτητών και ειδικευομένων στην Ελλάδα, τα προβλήματα που αντιμετωπίζουν κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών τους, η ανάγκη αξιολόγησης των καθηγητών αλλά και το πτυχίο που έχει περισσότερη αξία ως διαβατήριο για το εξωτερικό, αποτέλεσαν μόνο μερικούς από τους προβληματισμούς που έθεσαν φοιτητές από τον χώρο της υγείας που συμμετείχαν στη συζήτηση.
ΔΕΙΤΕ ON DEMAND

Τους Διαλόγους επιμελείται και συντονίζει η Άννα-Κύνθια Μπουσδούκου και υλοποιούνται με τη δημοσιογραφική επιμέλεια του μη κερδοσκοπικού δημοσιογραφικού οργανισμού iMEdD (incubator for Media Education and Development).

#48 DIALOGUES:
HEALTH

On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, SNF Dialogues held an open, public discussion on the essential human right to health.

The availability and quality of care, as well as questions of access and ethics, were central themes of the live Dialogues webcast. Discussion between the audience and the speakers at this 48th SNF Dialogues event covered how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted—as dramatically as possible—the unpreparedness of health systems worldwide, our future after the pandemic, and more.

Students from the health sector who participated in the dialogue raised concerns about Greece’s medical student and resident training, the challenges they face in their studies, the need to evaluate professors, and the fact that many see their diploma largely as a passport for going abroad.

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The Dialogues are curated and moderated by Anna-Kynthia Bousdoukou and are held through journalism nonprofit iMEdD (incubator for Media Education and Development).

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Οι φρουροί της Δημοκρατίας με τα στυλό

Στην κεφαλίδα του website των Ρεπόρτερ χωρίς Σύνορα, φιγουράρουν εμφατικά και μονότονα μερικά από τα νούμερα του “Βαρόμετρου” βίας και λογοκρισίας κατά δημοσιογράφων παγκοσμίως. 38 επαγγελματίες δημοσιογράφοι έχουν δολοφονηθεί από τον Γενάρη του 2021 και 357 είναι στη φυλακή. 4 πολίτες δημοσιογράφοι και 4 βοηθοί έχουν πληρώσει επίσης με τη ζωή τους τη συνδρομή τους, ενώ κρατούνται 101 και 22 αντίστοιχα.

Πριν λίγες μέρες, συζητούσα με έναν από τους σημαντικότερους ερευνητές ρεπόρτερ στη Ρωσία, τον Roman Anin, στο πλαίσιο των συναντήσεων με βραβευμένες και βραβευμένους δημοσιογράφους, από το Ευρωπαϊκό Βραβείο Τύπου (ένας θεσμός του οποίου το iMEdD έγινε πρόσφατα μέλος). Ο Roman, “πλήρωσε” τα ερευνητικά ρεπορτάζ του για υποθέσεις διαφθοράς που αγγίζουν ευθέως το Κρεμλίνο, με επιδρομή στο σπίτι του, με σύλληψη, κράτηση και ανάκριση, την Άνοιξη του ‘21. Έχει χαρακτηριστεί επίσημα “ξένος παράγοντας” στη χώρα του, μαζί με δεκάδες άλλους συναδέλφους του. Κάθε του κίνηση, κάθε του tweet είναι στόχος παρακολούθησης. Τον ρώτησα, κάπως αφελώς, πώς και δεν φοβάται, και συνεχίζει ό,τι κάνει. Μου είπε πως φυσικά και φοβάται.

-συνεχίζεται-


Τhe watchdogs and their pens

On the header of the Reporters Without Borders website, sit emphatically and monotonously some key numbers of the “Barometer” regarding violence and censorship against journalists worldwide: 38 professional journalists have been murdered since January 2021 and 357 are in prison. 4 citizen journalists and 4 media assistants were also killed, while 101 and 22 respectively are currently imprisoned.

A few days ago, I was talking with one of the most prominent investigative reporters in Russia, Roman Anin, during a series of sessions with journalists awarded the European Press Prize (of which iMEdD recently became a funding member). Roman paid for his reports on corruption cases that reached all the way to the Kremlin, with having his home raided, with being arrested, held against his will and interrogated, in spring of this year. He has officially been characterized a “foreign agent” by the state, along with dozens of his colleagues. Every move of his, every tweet he makes, is monitored. I asked him, somewhat naively, how come he’s not afraid and pushes on. He told me that, of course, he is afraid.-continued-


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Παραμένει η δημοσιογραφία επίκαιρη και απαραίτητη; Τι είδους δημοσιογραφία θέλουμε; Πως θα ανακτήσουμε την εμπιστοσύνη του κοινού;

Η κριτική κατά των δημοσιογράφων και των ειδησεογραφικών οργανισμών έχει κλιμακωθεί παγκοσμίως τα τελευταία χρόνια. Πολλοί δημοσιογράφοι κατηγορούνται ότι μεροληπτούν, επηρεάζονται, δεν διασταυρώνουν την πληροφορία, ακόμη και ότι δεν τηρούν τους κώδικες δεοντολογίας του λειτουργήματος που υπηρετούν. Την ίδια στιγμή, μεγάλη μερίδα αυτών λογοκρίνονται και συχνά βρίσκονται σε κίνδυνο στην προσπάθειά τους να αναδείξουν την αλήθεια. Το κοινό συχνά αδιαφορεί, απέχει από τον δημόσιο διάλογο, δεν ασκεί το δικαίωμα του να ελέγχει τους ισχυρούς και αποκτά ρόλο αμέτοχου παρατηρητή, ευάλωτου στη χειραγώγηση.

Το διεθνές Forum δημοσιογραφίας του iMEdD, θέτει το ζήτημα της εμπιστοσύνης στη δημοσιογραφία, σε μια προσπάθεια να εξεταστούν βαθύτερα οι αιτίες, οι επιπτώσεις αλλά και οι πιθανές λύσεις.
Is journalism still relevant and necessary? What kind of journalism do we want? How can we regain the public's trust?

Recent years have seen a rise in criticism directed at journalists and media organizations worldwide. Many journalists are accused of being biased, publishing unverified information or even violating their profession’s code of ethics, while others end up being censored and often face danger in their efforts to expose the truth. At the same time, public engagement is decreasing at all levels, as the public is growing increasingly indifferent, failing to critically evaluate those in power and subsequently becoming a mere observer, vulnerable to manipulation.

iMEdD's International Journalism Forum 2022 brings into focus the issue of trust in journalism, attempting to take a deeper look into the underlying causes, consequences, and possible solutions.

MORE INFO

DISCOVER AT iMEdD.org

EESC :INVITATION | The Geopolitics of the European Green Deal

 

Invitation   The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) are organising a hybrid conference, bringing together EU institutions, think-tanks, academics and other distinguished experts to discuss the effects of the European Green Deal on the standing of the EU in the world.   In its endeavour to decarbonise the economy, the EGD aims to bring about a thorough transformation, making an intensified use of green energy sources, concluding new-generation trade agreements, implementing major shifts in the transport sector, and creating new jobs.   Moreover, the EGD is a huge opportunity for economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, and for making the EU stronger and more resistant and resilient to future challenges.   All this will have an impact on the EU's relations with the rest of the world: moving away from fossil fuels means a change in its relationship with energy-producing countries, while the use of new materials and the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism are expected to have consequences on both production and trade.   The conference will:   discuss the current efforts to combat climate change and what can be done in the future analyse the impact of the green energy and the shift towards open strategic autonomy examine how the EGD will keep the promise of leaving no one behind reflect on the ways to ensure financing for the green transition.   These questions are of crucial importance for European civil society, as citizens are looking at the EGD with a mixture of hope for recovery and concerns about the new economic, social and environmental framework in which they will have to live. It is therefore very important to involve all actors in the process, as well as to make sure that no one and no place are left behind in our path towards a more sustainable future.     More information, as well as the programme and a registration form, can be found on our website.    Please note that registrations will close on 3 December 2021. Virtual participation is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.    The confirmation emails will be sent out on 3 December.    For any questions, please contact us by replying to this email.

European Economic and Social Committee Rue Belliard 99 1040 Brussels Belgium

ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΛΑΜΠΟΣ,γράφει: Σχέσεις παραγωγής και συστήματα εξουσίας

 Σχέσεις παραγωγής και συστήματα εξουσίας[1]

Από το φετίχ της ατομικής ιδιοκτησίας, την  δήθεν ‘αθάνατη ψυχή’,

μέχρι την συστημική προσέγγιση του μονοδιάστατου homo economicus

 

Δρ Κώστας Λάμπος

 

Ι. Όποιος ελέγχει την ‘τροφή’ ασκεί εξουσία, αφού ελέγχει το στομάχι και το μυαλό, συνεπώς την συμπεριφορά και τις αποφάσεις.

Υπάρχει μεγάλη σύγχυση γύρω από την έννοια, την καταγωγή, την φύση και τον ‘κοινωνικό ρόλο’ της εξουσίας σε βαθμό που, μέσω της φετιχοποίησης της αντικειμενικής μήτρας της, της ατομικής ιδιοκτησίας πάνω στα μέσα παραγωγής, να αποπροσανατολίζονται τα ανθρώπινα υποκείμενα και να μετατρέπονται στο αντίθετό τους, σε αλλοτριωμένα αντικείμενά της. Κάποιοι μάλιστα παρουσιάζουν την εξουσία ως έννοια μεταφυσική και ιδιότητα με την οποία κάποιοι, λίγοι,  ‘ελέω  θεού’, γεννιόνται τάχα ικανοί να εξουσιάζουν, ενώ οι πολλοί, απόκληροι των υποτιθέμενων πρωτόπλαστων, γεννιόνται ανίκανοι να εξουσιάζουν  την κοινωνία τους και τον εαυτό τους και γι’ αυτό ‘μόνιμα θα εξουσιάζονται’ από τους λίγους.

Αυτό συντελείται στα πλαίσια ενός συστήματος θεσμών, δομών, δοξασιών και λειτουργιών που παγιώνουν την σχέση της εκάστοτε κοινωνίας με τα εκάστοτε μέσα παραγωγής, από την οποία καθορίζονται διαδοχικά:

·        οι σχέσεις ιδιοκτησίας, ως ατομικές, ανώνυμες, κρατικές, κοινωνικές,

·        ο κοινωνικός καταμερισμός της Εργασίας, σε επιχειρησιακό, κοινωνικό/εθνικό και διεθνές επίπεδο,

·        οι σχέσεις παραγωγής, ως σύστημα/τρόπος παραγωγής και κατανομής του συνολικού κοινωνικά παραγόμενου πλούτου,

·        οι σχέσεις εξουσίας των λίγων πάνω στους πολλούς, που τελικά εκφράζονται ως αντίστοιχες