Building Community 2025 to hold second teach-in, Tariffs for the Average Person
Building Community 2025 will host Tariffs for the Average Person, the second event in their Teach-ins 2025 series, on Thursday, June 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET at St. Benedict’s Brew Works, 860 E. Tenth St., Ferdinand, Indiana. Music by Debbie Schuetter from 6:00-6:30 p.m. ET. PLEASE BRING LAWN CHAIRS OR BLANKETS.
Recent news has focused on tariffs, making them a useful center point for a discussion on the Trump Administration’s economic policy. John Stocker will facilitate our teach-in. Mr. Stocker was head of a trade association representing American shipyards in Washington, D.C., from 1986 to 1994. During this period, the industry attempted to get tariffs imposed on foreign-built ships that called at U.S. ports. The Trump Administration has proposed a similar approach in recent Executive Orders. Drawing from his experience, Mr. Stocker is in a good position to lead and facilitate our discussion on the tariff question.
About Teach-Ins 2025
With roots in the social movements of the 1960s, Teach-Ins 2025 is a series of events to create non-partisan community discussions about the issues of our time based on facts and a willingness to learn. The series kicked off May 22 with Immigration 101 featuring Sr. Joan Scheller, O.S.B., and Sister Michelle Sinkhorn, O.S.B., from the Sisters of St. Benedict Latino Outreach and Immigration Services. Roughly 50 people attended.
Upcoming Teach-Ins:
All events will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with music from 6:00 to 6:30 pm ET, at St. Benedict’s Brew Works
June 19 / Juneteenth: Race Relations Discussion – facilitators: Building Community committee members; all are welcomed.
July 31: Environment & Public Health – facilitated by Dr. Norma Kreilein
August 21: Observations on the Decline of America’s Military Power – facilitated by John Stocker
About Teach-Ins
Teach-ins are educational forums or public seminars, often in the round to encourage equity, inclusion, and face-to-face conversations, focused on discussing social, political, or environmental issues. Unlike traditional lectures, teach-ins are participatory and interactive, often involving dialogue and friendly debate among participants,
with the goal of fostering a deeper understanding of the topic at hand. They are characterized by their informal structure, inclusivity, and focus on active
participation and have played a significant role in various social movements by providing a
platform for education and mobilization.
About Building Community 2025
Building Community 2025 is a group of concerned citizens in rural southwestern Indiana who saw a need to respond to the current political climate in the US with facts, community, and open hearts. Their focus is building connections within their communities that serve to inspire and educate all citizens.
