Presentation at Friendly House by Steinar Bryn, a man who is recognized as one of the most experienced dialogue facilitators in Europe. He has a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Minnesota. In 1996 he took charge of Nansen Dialog, a reconciliation project directed toward the Western Balkans. He has facilitated several hundred dialogue meetings between people in deep conflict.
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The Limits and Possibilities of Dialogue
03/26/2023
Steinar Bryn
The World Economy
03/19/2023
Mark Blyth
Mark Blyth discusses what the world economy says about us — and why it ultimately reveals our accomplishments, advances, fears, and mistakes. Blyth is a Scottish-American political economist, currently the William R. Rhodes Professor of International Economics and Professor of International and Public Affairs at Brown University.
Environmental Justice & “Beyond Toxics”
03/12/2023
Paige Hopkins & Meet Panchal
Presentation by Paige Hopkins & Meet Panchal about air quality projects with “Beyond Toxics”, a statewide environmental justice organization. The speakers will cover Oregon’s Medical Waste Incineration Act.. Ms. Hopkins has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. Mr. Panchal’s academic fieldwork focuses on economic and environmental justice with an emphasis on water equity projects.
Creating a Banking System for People
03/05/2023
David Delk
Presentation at Friendly House by David Delk. How do we react when the economy does not operate in the public interest? We look to make new institutions and to institute reforms of existing agencies. What are public banks, how are they created, and how are they different from the system based on Wall Street? Mr. Delk is a 72 yr old gay man. Since retiring, he has been co-chair of Portland Alliance for Democracy. He founded the Portland Move to Amend organization. He is chair of the Oregon Progressive Party.