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In an excerpt from her new book, author @lolamilho unpacks the meaning—and actual experience—of group living. Read the excerpt in this week's Beyond the Margins: oregonhumanities.org/rll/bey…

That's Group Living

An excerpt from "Group Living and Other Recipes" by Lola Milholland

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June 30 is the last day to mail letters for the spring round of Dear Stranger, our anonymous letter-exchange project. This spring we're inviting Oregonians to write letters about their fears, worries, and anxieties. More info: oregonhumanities.org/program…
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How can our fears be used as a catalyst for greater change in our own lives and beyond? Join us on June 22 in Portland for a So Much Together workshop with theater artist Bobby Bermea that will put our fear into focus. Sign up here: oregonhumanities.org/events/…

So Much Together: As Often as the Bold

Fear is central to our human experience, a powerful force that extends beyond our individual lives into political and cultural realms. In an uncertain world, the opportunities for fear to take root...

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What was the last thing you were wrong about? Our latest episode of #TheDetour features @Remember_Sarah, host of the hit podcast @yourewrongabout, exploring what's underneath our pop culture stories, why they matter, and why it can be good to be wrong. oregonhumanities.org/rll/pod…
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What scares you? This spring we're inviting Oregonians to write letters about their fears, worries, and anxieties for Dear Stranger, our anonymous letter exchange project. Want to share your thoughts in a letter? Mail it to us by June 30. oregonhumanities.org/program…
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Join us tonight for our last conversation of our 2023-24 #ConsiderThis series! We'll discuss living in community with plants and animals with our guests @ericajberry, Bobby Fossek, and Wendy Bingham. Streaming live online at 7 p.m. oregonhumanities.org/program…
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Literary Arts@literaryarts
19 May 2024
Tonight on The Archive Project, @elisaslow digs into how the intersecting challenges of drug addiction, homelessness, and mental health show up in Portland and why they are so difficult to address, from a conversation with @orhumanities. 7 PM on @OPB! lit-arts.org/TAP
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Our most recent guest on #TheDetour is now a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom! Congratulations to Father Greg Boyle @HomeboyIndustries on this important recognition and all the work that has led to it. Listen to the episode w/ Fr. Greg: oregonhumanities.org/rll/pod…
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Join us on May 11 for a free workshop on growing grassroots movements from the ground up! We'll be joined by Randal Wyatt, founder of the organization Taking Ownership PDX, who'll share insights into developing community-based solutions to local issues. oregonhumanities.org/events/…

So Much Together: Getting to the Root of It

No matter who we are or where we live, we all have the capacity to move the needle of change in our communities. This is a So Much Together workshop about taking action for people who may not yet see...

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Erica Berry@ericajberry
8 Apr 2024
Deeply looking forward to this next month—a conversation about fear, belonging, and the natural world, with @orhumanities at @pendletonarts. And it’s free! oregonhumanities.org/program…
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This month on The Detour, we talk with Eliot Feenstra about the hopes that drew him from Chicago, Illinois to Oregon's Illinois Valley—and how those hopes play into the work he does as a theater artist, teacher, and organizer in Takilma across the state: oregonhumanities.org/rll/pod…
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Minoru Yasui Legacy@MinoruYasui
21 Mar 2024
Join us on Sat., April 6, from 1pm - 3pm PST to honor #MinoruYasui! Hosted by the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project and @jamopdx with special thanks to the @uoregon @oregon_law for their generous support in providing the venue. Register now: eventbrite.com/e/minoru-yasu…

Minoru Yasui Day • 2024

Come join us at Minoru Yasui Day 2024 as we come together to tackle the challenges threatening democracy and work towards its advancement.

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Tonight! We hope you'll join us for this conversation on how cities across the US are dealing with crises of addiction, homelessness, and mental health—and what we can learn from the stories we tell about these crises. Livestream begins at 7 p.m. PDT. oregonhumanities.org/program…
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This Wednesday! Join us for our conversation with @nytimes journalist @elisaslow. Tickets available here: oregonhumanities.org/program…

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New York Times journalist Eli Saslow joins us April 3 to talk about how cities across the US are dealing with crises of addiction, homelessness, and mental health. oregonhumanities.org/program…
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If you haven't checked out our Spring Humanity in Perspective course yet, what are you waiting for? Learn how you can earn up to twelve transferable undergraduate credits by participating in HIP courses. Sign up by April 1. oregonhumanities.org/program…
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We're looking forward to our event next week w/ @elisaslow, a @nytimes reporter whose recent work explores stories about addiction, poverty & homelessness in Portland and other cities across the country. Read one of Eli's recent stories here: archive.ph/YqN7Q

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Join us next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Portland, La Grande, or online: oregonhumanities.org/program…
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New York Times journalist Eli Saslow joins us April 3 to talk about how cities across the US are dealing with crises of addiction, homelessness, and mental health. oregonhumanities.org/program…
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Kevin Frazier
@KevinTFrazier
15 Feb 2024
How did the Founding Generation respond? They invested in local news. They built out the post office. They made sure folks had access to information. We can and should do the same. madison.com/opinion/column/k…

Kevin Frazier: America needs a 'right to reality' for 20% who live in news deserts

When you’re stuck in the wilderness, Bear Grylls wouldn’t suggest you prioritize searching for Wi-Fi.

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The Astoria Writers Guild@writer_guild
8 Feb 2024
Don't miss this special poetry reading, featuring a couple of our favorite poets, February 13 at 6 PM Pacific Time. Free, but you need to register ahead for Zoom credentials. #writingcommunity #amwriting @literaryarts @orhumanities @OsageWriter @daylejea
Dayle Olson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦@daylejean
7 Feb 2024
Double-dip your poetry sweet tooth with @OsageWriter and me, Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Head for the Hills online event. It's going to be divine! Request zoom link at dale@champlindesign.com - hope to see you! #writingcommunity #amwriting @cliffponca @wilwrite @writer_guild @KateRistau
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