Category Archives: Illahee

Illahee Lecture Series- Andrew Bacevich

Posted on April 27, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, …inviting you to join the Illahee Lecture Series in grilling up some more “Sacred Cow” The United States accounts for forty three percent of all military spending on the planet, producing massive profits for some but death … Continue reading →

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Illahee Lecture Series- Wendell Potter

Posted on April 6, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, We’ll all need to use the healthcare system at some point in our lives.  I’m one of millions who think healthcare should be a right; providing for the general welfare not just providing corporate profits. The Illahee … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight “Death and Life of the Great American School System”

Posted on March 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

You probably know that we’re proud sponsors of the Illahee Lecture Series, a forum that brings speakers on topics from environmental science to neurobiology to politics.  For this month’s Book Spotlight we decided to focus on the next speaker in … Continue reading →

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Illahee Lectures 2012- Diane Ravitch

Posted on March 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, This year the Illahee Lecture theme is “Sacred Cows”, possibly outmoded beliefs, practices, and processes people cling to as if their lives depended on them even though we live in an era characterized by an unprecedented rate … Continue reading →

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Illahee 2012 #3- Juliet Schor

Posted on February 7, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Our economy is a tool created by people to serve people, but it’s become the master rather than the servant.  What is your value as a human being?  Are you more than just a consumer? On February … Continue reading →

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Illahee Lecture Series- Our favorite lecture series hits the stage again

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tomdwyer

If you’re tired of the pablum and drivel you’re fed by the corporate media there are alternatives, and the Illahee Lecture Series is one of the best you could hope to find.  Since 1999, Illahee has brought over 100 environmental, … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Constitution Café” by Christopher Phillips

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tomdwyer

For three years now, we’ve been proud sponsors of the Illahee Lecture Series, a forum that brings speakers on topics from environmental science to neurobiology to politics.  February’s speaker was Christopher Phillips, the inspiration for the “Socrates Café” informal philosophical … Continue reading →

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Illahee Series 2012- Christopher Phillips

Posted on January 13, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, The Illahee Lecture Series is back for another year of deep thinking about important ideas.  This year’s theme is “Sacred Cows”, issues so important they’re normally beyond question, but their first speaker starts out by taking aim … Continue reading →

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Illahee- Elinor Ostrum

Posted on August 15, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Don’t miss the final event from the folks at the Illahee Lecture Series, they’ve been quietly building to the big finish of their 2011 season with Nobel Prize winner Elinor Ostrum. “The Commons” are the parts of … Continue reading →

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Illahee #6- Beth Noveck

Posted on May 20, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, The next speaker in the Illhee Lecture Series says it’s easy for representatives to see constituents as inconveniences, only asking for their input at elections; crippling any possibility of effective representative government. Beth Noveck doesn’t wait to … Continue reading →

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