Category Archives: events
Humanist Film Festival
I’m Tom Dwyer, Every year, Atheists lead polls as the most hated group in America. That could be because they’re also one of the most misunderstood groups. After all, they’re defined by what they don’t believe… no … Continue reading
Tom Dwyer Movie Night
We were getting together with some friends for movies, but now we have to call it quits. Since last December we’ve been working with SEIU Local 503, Economic Fairness Oregon, We Are Oregon, and Jobs With Justice to bring you … Continue reading
Shadows Of Hiroshima
I’m Tom Dwyer, There are events that truly change the world and we’re coming to the anniversary of one that divided our world into ‘everything before’ and ‘everything since’. On August 6, nineteen forty five, the city of Hiroshima, Japan … Continue reading
Movie Night- “Fog of War”
I’m Tom Dwyer, July’s Movie Night brings you face to face with one of the men who made “quagmire” a household word. “Fog of War” is a documentary about Robert McNamara, the Secretary of Defense under presidents Kennedy and Johnson. … Continue reading
PHAME 2012- “Willy Wonka”
I’m Tom Dwyer, Ya know, the older I get the faster time goes. It’s hard to believe we’re already in our eighth year supporting K P O J… and it’s also our fifth year helping support Phame Academy. Phame was … Continue reading
Movie Night- “For My Wife”
I’m Tom Dwyer, This month’s free Movie Night, I’d like you to meet Charlene Strong. Charlene’s partner of nine years, Kate Fleming, was trapped in a flash flood in their Seattle home. She got Kate to a hospital, but couldn’t … Continue reading
Illahee Lecture Series- Andrew Bacevich
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
Movie Night- “Inside Job”
I’m Tom Dwyer, …and I’ve really been looking forward to this month’s Movie Night. In two thousand eight, our economic collapse almost destroyed the world’s banking system. Home grown Financial terrorists bilked over twenty trillion dollars from our economy. Millions … Continue reading
Illahee Lecture Series- Wendell Potter
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
Inner City Blues Festival- “Healing The Health Care Blues” Benefit
The Oregon Single Payer Campaign is putting on a benefit to help establish a Single Payer system that would cover all Oregonians for all medically necessary services, including doctor, hospital, preventative care, and more, paid for by a dedicated Medicare-like … Continue reading