Presentation by Jessie Braverman & Cody Urban at Friendly House about the invisible migrant workers at sea who carry the weight of the world economy on their backs. They discuss how to support their fight for dignity, rights, and welfare.Jessie is chairperson of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers. Cody is also a member of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers.
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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.
Virtual Reality Headset
02/19/2023
Matthew DeMoss
Presentation at Friendly House by Matthew DeMoss about virtual reality headset technology. Audience members will have the opportunity to experience the headset for a few minutes. Mr. DeMoss is a technician who works for ITFiniti. He has spent 12 years in the Information Technology industry.