---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 6:58 AM
Subject: keiha to ann: NEW BAD NEWS: philosophers in HUNGARY
To: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]
Cc: [log in to unmask]


Ann, As you know I follow political events in the CZ and HU with particular interest. Sadly, there has been a sharp turn to the right and a restoration of autocratic/authoritarian  government practices in Hungary, redolent of some of the worse practices before 1990. Three of the most troubling interventions of the "new" Fidesz government concern unveiled attacks on freedom of the press and on academics--both of which have been frosted with  antisemitism or, as it was historically referred to in Hungary,"cosmopolitanism" and less obviously, gender bias.

Please read the text attached below--and forward it widely to as many philosophy networks as possible for publication here and your many contacts abroad.
In the event there may emerge a petition NYRB style, would you be so kind as to send me a list of your professional associations and contacts to whom further info could be sent directly?

Thanks,

Keitha S. Fine Phd
East European Cultural Endowment, Ltd

ps: I also attached a background piece from The Huff Post dated June 2010, after the most recent national elections in HU.
____________________________________________________________
When Banks Compete, You Win!
Refi & lower payments today: $400,000 for only $1,687/mo. No SSN required.
http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4d415e4a7ca4de06029st04vuc