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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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…
Joseph Holness tells us a personal story about his combat experiences in the contrived U.S. war with Iraq. Holness relates health problems, PTSD, and homelessness that veterans often encounter upon their return to civilian life. Holness lives in Gresham, Oregon. He spent eight years in the U.S. Army in Iraq and nine years with the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He is a member of the organization IVAW (Iraqi Veterans Against the War). He served in both the “Operation Iraqi Freedom” and the “Operation Enduring Freedom” campaigns.