Around the Nation: November 6, 2009

'Citizenship, Labor & the Biopolitics of the Bioeconomy: Recruiting Female Tissue Donors for Stem Cell Research': Lecture by Catherine Waldby
- New York, NY.
- 6:30pm
Catherine Waldby is an associate professor in the department of sociology and social policy at the University of Sydney, Australia. In this presentation, Professor Waldby will explore the emerging tensions between women’s voluntary (public good) donation of reproductive tissues for stem cell research and the increasing resort to transactional forms of tissue procurement, for example egg sharing and egg vending. It will locate this tension in both a feminist biopolitical analysis and in the broader dynamics of the global bioeconomy. Barnard Center for Research on Women, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway at 117th Street, Sulzberger Parlor, Barnard Hall (3rd floor). 212-854-2067
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Premier Film Screening: 'Outside the Law: Stories From Guantánamo'
- New York, NY.
- 8:00pm
Screening of British journalist Andy Worthington's new documentary Outside the Law: Stories from Guantánamo. Followed by Q&A. With special guest Tina Foster (International Justice Network, Bagram habeas litigation) and moderator Debra Sweet, director of The World Can’t Wait. At Alwan for the Arts, 16 Beaver Street, 4th Floor. Suggested admission: $10. 866-973-4463 or e-mail. This event is sponsored by Alwan for the Arts and The World Can’t Wait.
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