TransAtlantic Internet Dialogue On Terrorist Attacks

Information about a unique TransAtlantic internet discussion on the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, among citizens of the US and European Union. Sponsored by Politalk in the US and Europe 2020 in the EU.

ST. PAUL, USA / PARIS, FRANCE - September 25, 2001: Effects of the Sept 11th terrorist attacks on New York and Washington DC were felt around the world. Beginning on Tuesday, September 25, internet users across the US will have the opportunity to participate in a highly structured and moderated e-mail discussion with concerned citizens of the European Union, in a unique internet event. This internet discussion, being organized by Politalk and the TransAtlantic Information Exchange Service (TIES), will address the causes, impact, and potential responses to the horrific attack.

This moderated discussion will include citizens, activists, journalist, and academics from across North America and Europe. Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions of each other in a moderated and structured environment. Everyone is welcome.

The primary sponsors of the discussion are Politalk, Europe 2020, Newropeans and the TransAtlantic Information Exchange Network. Individuals wishing to participate in the discussion should visit the Politalk web site at: http://www.politalk.com.

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Politalk, is based in Minnesota and has been organizing facilitated discussions on important Public Policy Issues with citizens, journalists, academics, and policy makers for over two years.
http://www.politalk.com

The mission of the Transatlantic Information Exchange Service (TIES) is to strengthen the transatlantic partnership by promoting dialogue between individuals on a people-to-people level. This dialogue is for the purpose of deepening the processes that support a liberal, democratic society.
http://www.TIESWeb.org

Europe 2020 is one of the most active public policy think tanks in Europe. Their focus is on anticipating the problems of complex societies and on how to prevent them. http://www.europe2020.org

Newropeans is gathering the new generation of European citizens in an attempt to better prepare the next decades of the European integration as well as to enhance a constructive role of the European Union in the global context.
http://www.newropeans.org

For more information, contact:

Tim Erickson
Politalk Moderator
tim@politalk.com
651-643-0722

Franck Biancheri
TIESWEB President
contact@tiesweb.org
http://www.tiesweb.org/divers/about/people/franck_biancheri.html
+33.1.48.78.50.44