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From: Gar Lipow <the.typo.boy at gmail.com> Subject: [lbo-talk] Econvergence - Conference on twin ecological and economic crisis To: "lbo-talk" <lbo-talk at lbo-talk.org> Date: Monday, September 21, 2009, 11:08 PM
http://www.econvergence.org/2009/09/21/econvergence-press-release/#more-813 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Rev. Kate Lore
September 14, 2009 klore at firstunitarianportland.org 503-228-6389 ext. 44 or 503-706-6482 cell or Carolyn.burleigh at gmail.com/503-381-1095 Author and Activist Noam Chomsky Presents Keynote at Econvergence Conference
Three day conference hosted by over 50 Northwest social justice organizations features international experts on challenges of current environmental and economic crises.
Portland, Oregon – Over 50 Northwest labor, environmental and social justice organizations and hundreds of community organizers will gather to explore ways to respond to the current global economic and environmental crises at the upcoming Econvergence Conference (www.econvergence.org). A pre-conference gathering happens on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. with scheduled conference events from Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4. Admission to the three-day conference is FREE, and events will be held at First Unitarian Church Portland and Portland State University. Visit www.econvergence.org for further information about the conference program, speakers, and participating organizations.
Noam Chomsky’s keynote “When Elites Fail,” will be presented on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. at First Unitarian Church Portland. Derrick Jensen, noted as one of Utne Reader’s “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World, will present Sat., Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for both speakers can be purchased online at Tickets West http://ticketswest.rdln.com/.
“Our ministry has a long history of aiding campaigns that promote social justice and environmental preservation. The goal is to inform and inspire the participants to rise to new heights in addressing the dual challenges facing the economy and environment,” said Rev. Kate Lore, Social Justice Minister of the First Unitarian Church of Portland.
“This gathering will explore ways to break through the political gridlock that brought on the crises and so far have weakened legislative responses to the point where they have been largely ineffective.” said Robin Hahnel, conference organizer. Hahnel is an economics professor and best known nationally for his work on participatory economics. Noam Chomsky Keynote:
Chomsky is an internationally known American linguist and social critic. He has lectured widely on philosophy, intellectual history, contemporary issues, international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. His keynote topic, “When Elites Fail,” will be presented on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at 7 p.m. at First Unitarian Church Portland, 1034 SW 13th Avenue. Tickets are $20 for students and low income individuals, $40 for general admission, and $60 for supporters of the conference. Tickets be purchased online at Tickets West, http://ticketswest.rdln.com/. Derrick Jensen:
Derrick Jensen is the author of Endgame, The Culture of Make Believe, and A Language Older than Words. He was named one of Utne Reader’s “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World” and won the Eric Hoffer Award in 2008. He writes for Orion, Audubon, and The Sun Magazine, among many others. Derrick Jensen’s presentation on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. can be purchased online at Tickets West, http://ticketswest.rdln.com/. Econvergence Schedule:
Events will kick off with a premier screening of Plunder, hosted by director Danny Schechter on Thurs., Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at First Unitarian Church Portland, 1034 SW 13th Avenue. Groups representing labor, the environment, and the arts will host more than 100 panels and workshops featuring Eric Holt-Gimenez, Tom Palley, David Korten, and Barbara Garson among others on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.econvergence.org for further information about the conference program, speakers, and participating organizations. About Econvergence:
Among the organizations sponsoring Econvergence are Portland Jobs With Justice, Coalition for a Livable Future, Oregon Fair Trade Campaign, Economics for Equity and the Environment, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste, PDX Peace Coalition, Rural Organizing Project, Alliance for Democracy, Portland OASIS, Peoples Food Coop, KBOO Radio, American Postal Workers Union Local 2354, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, and Olympia Fellowship for Reconciliation. Plenary Speakers
* Mark Weisbrot * Eric Holt-Gimenez * Thomas Palley * Derrick Jensen * Barbara Garson * David Korten * Jo Ann Bowman * David Barsamian * Danny Schechter * Jane Guskin
Regional Speakers
* Peter Bohmer * Jules Boykoff * David Buuck * CAConrad * Allison Cobb * Alicia Cohen * Cindy Corrie * Peter Dorman * Barbara Dudley * Brian Frank * Zoltan Grossman * Robin Hahnel * Marty Hart-Landsberg * Leah Henry-Tanner * Mary King * Gar Lipow * Andrea Murray * Aimee Ohlin * Lauren C. Regan * Leopoldo Rodriguez * Craig Rosebraugh * Martin Sanchez * Kaia Sand * Kristen A. Sheeran * Frank Sherlock * Jonathan Skinner * Lisa Sullivan * Chuck Tanner * Aaron Vidaver
Recent Reading Material
* West Coast Line * The Financial Crisis One Year Later: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same * Obama’s Presidency Isn’t Too Big To Fail * Progressives Must Push * The Economic Crisis and a Sustainable New Deal
Participating Organizations
* ACORN, Oregon Chapter * Alliance for Democracy, Oregon * American Postal Workers Union, APWU, Olympia Local 2354 * City Repair * Climate Solutions * Coalition for a Livable Future, CLF * Community Alliance for Global Justice * East Blair Cooperative, Eugene Oregon * Economic Justice Action Group, First Unitarian Church of Portland * Economics for Equity and the Environment Network * Food First * GI Voice * Green Party * International Socialist Organization, ISO * Jobs With Justice, Portland Chapter * KBOO Radio in Portland * Latin American Solidarity Organization (LASO) * Laughing Horse Books * OASIS, Portland * Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation, FOR * Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace * One World Community * Oregon Conservancy Foundation * Oregon Fair Trade Campaign ORFTC * Orlo, Bear Deluxe Magazine * Our Oregon * Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic Rights (POWER) * PDX Peace Coalition * People's Food Coop * Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste PCUN * PM Press * Political Economy and Social Movements Program at the Evergreen State College * Portland Peaceful Response Coalition * Portland State University Progressive Student Union * PSU Association of African Students, AAS * PSU Econvergence * Real Wealth of Portland * Rural Organizing Project, ROP * SEA Change Gallery * Seattle Raging Grannies * Seattle Solidarity Network * Social Ecology Education and Demonstration School, SEEDS * Social Justice Council, First Unitarian Church of Portland * Sociology Department, Portland State University * South Sound Econvergence * Students for a Democratic Society, SDS, Pacific University * Tangent Magazine * The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice * Third Culture Kids * Tryon Life Community Farm * US Chapter of UONGOZI * VERDE * Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, WILPF
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