Paulie Tackles Middle East Issues in Tonight’s No Quarter Radio Show

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Join us for “Sins of Omission” TONIGHT on No Quarter Radio (NQR) at 9 pm (ET) as Paulie discusses a new initiative — “The Middle East Peace Project” with Chairman Joel Segal and Executive Director Matthew Lakenbach of the Middle East Peace Civic Forum.

They’ll tell us how they are working to break past patterns of violence and misunderstanding by creating a grassroots, multi-level, interfaith coalition of Palestinians and Israelis that can provide a base for a sustainable peace in the Holy Land.

Middle East Peace Civic Forum

Matthew Lakenbach
Executive Director

Mr. Lakenbach brings expertise in the Middle East, conflict resolution, bridge-buildiBiosng and government relations. He has worked with a number of organizations active in Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution, serving as Washington, D.C. representative for Jerusalem Peacemakers, an interfaith alliance of community and religious leaders in the Holy Land. He has also served as the Communications Coordinator for the Center for Religious Tolerance, a US-based NGO that is active in projects both in the Middle East and in the United States.

Mr. Lakenbach worked in the office of Senator Joseph Lieberman, and was the Managing Editor for a Middle East newsletter at a prominent public affairs organization active in Middle East issues. His academic background includes a Master’s Degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University’s School of International Service in Washington, D.C. His thesis, which passed with distinction, explored in depth the missing components of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Mr. Lakenbach earned his undergraduate degree, in Political Science and Economics, from Washington University in St. Louis.

After graduation, he worked at the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in the communications department.
Mr. Lakenbach has been described as one of the most important up-and-coming leaders in the field of international conflict resolution.

Joel Segal
Chairman of the Board

A senior legislative assistant in the US Congress, Mr. Segal is recognized as one of the most successful and committed organizers on Capitol Hill. Mr. Segal covers Social Security, veterans affairs, housing, HIV/AIDS in Africa and poverty issues.

He founded the Free China Movement of over thirty groups working inside and outside of China for peace and democracy.

He has also played a central role in the founding of several other progressive causes including the universal healthcare movement and increased funding to treat HIV/AIDS in Africa.