Preceded by a short reading, this program by speaker Matthew Rubenstein was recorded on 2/28/10 at a regular meeting of the Humanists of Greater Portland (Oregon), or HGP -- website portlandhumanists.org/ Abstract: Oregon (population 3,421,399) has 10 times more capital cases pending than Washington (population 5,894,121) but has only half the population. Death penalty cases are complex and costly. They require 2 capital qualified attorneys…
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This program was recorded on 2/7/10 at a regular meeting of the Humanists of Greater Portland (Oregon), or HGP -- website http://portlandhumanists.org/ Abstract: A panel presentation on a book entitled The Family written by Jeff Sharlet. The panel is composed of Duane Ray, Blossom Turk, Sue Emmett and Del Allen. The book is a nonfiction account of a Right Wing Group (one of many) in Washington DC who have significant influence in US Government policy…
Preceded by a short reading, this program by speaker Trish Nixon of LRS Architects was recorded on 1/24/10 at a regular meeting of the Humanists of Greater Portland (Oregon), or HGP -- website http://portlandhumanists.org/ Abstract: When designing buildings, sustainability has many levels. While some people strive specifically for a LEED Certification, others are just looking to save energy, lower their maintenance costs, incorporate local and healthier…