The Forum

George Hoech will discuss the recent energy remodeling of his house, most alluringly, adding solar power. Having done similar remodeling eleven years ago, Rita Norton will talk about the joys of resulting and continuing comfortable living and about living with …

George Hoech will discuss the recent energy remodeling of his house, most alluringly, adding solar power. Having done similar remodeling eleven years ago, Rita Norton will talk about the joys of resulting and continuing comfortable living and about living with Earth’s means.

Dr. Seft Hunter, Exec. Director of Communities Creating Opportunity, will share results of a multi-year study examining life-expectancies by zip code. A 13 – 15 year difference occurs in life-expectancy between blacks and whites, residents living east and west of …

Dr. Seft Hunter, Exec. Director of Communities Creating Opportunity, will share results of a multi-year study examining life-expectancies by zip code. A 13 – 15 year difference occurs in life-expectancy between blacks and whites, residents living east and west of K.C.’s Troost Avenue. Critical issues of race and access to economic opportunity shape these outcomes. […]

Members of Physicians for a National Health Plan make the case.

Members of Physicians for a National Health Plan make the case.

Winston Apple is a well known area environmental and political activist. He will get into the details of the Green New Deal which has been proposed by national political leaders to address both the climate crisis and the need for social …

Winston Apple is a well known area environmental and political activist. He will get into the details of the Green New Deal which has been proposed by national political leaders to address both the climate crisis and the need for social justice.

Megan Rush, Payton Templeton, and Sasha Bornstein are students in K.U.’s Environmental Studies Program.  They will discuss their interest in protecting the environment, our most pressing issues, and what stands in the way of solving them.  They will also address …

Megan Rush, Payton Templeton, and Sasha Bornstein are students in K.U.’s Environmental Studies Program.  They will discuss their interest in protecting the environment, our most pressing issues, and what stands in the way of solving them.  They will also address barriers to solutions and the scientific and ethical issues surrounding humans’ place in nature.

The phrase “foster family” is surrounded by culturally influenced impressions that are loaded with emotional connotations. But foster families are real families with real people with hugely varied needs and commitments. Kristy Ann Blagg has experienced foster parenthood and has recruited families for family care in northwest Missouri.

The phrase “foster family” is surrounded by culturally influenced impressions that are loaded with emotional connotations. But foster families are real families with real people with hugely varied needs and commitments. Kristy Ann Blagg has experienced foster parenthood and has …

Teaching and emeritus status at William Jewell College have provided a base from which Ed Chasteen has led Hatebusters for more than thirty years. His sharing among diverse people across the region and the United States has been facilitated by …

Teaching and emeritus status at William Jewell College have provided a base from which Ed Chasteen has led Hatebusters for more than thirty years. His sharing among diverse people across the region and the United States has been facilitated by people oriented, long distance bicycle tours. Ed is a Ph. D in Sociology.

The odds are stacked against our Jackson County representatives in Jefferson City, Missouri’s State House. Voters elect people trusted to represent us. But are representatives and voters spinning our wheels? Representative Barbara Washington has been representing Jackson County’s District 23 …

The odds are stacked against our Jackson County representatives in Jefferson City, Missouri’s State House. Voters elect people trusted to represent us. But are representatives and voters spinning our wheels? Representative Barbara Washington has been representing Jackson County’s District 23 for three years; Representative Judy Morgan, representing District 24 for eight years.

Our move from community to polarization is well-illustrated by anti-immigrant policies, white nationalism, male chauvinism, racist authorities, and anti-Semitic killers. Leonard Zeskind, author of Blood and Politics, will explain how we got to this point and what we need to …

Our move from community to polarization is well-illustrated by anti-immigrant policies, white nationalism, male chauvinism, racist authorities, and anti-Semitic killers. Leonard Zeskind, author of Blood and Politics, will explain how we got to this point and what we need to do to begin to get out. (also, see http://www. IREHR.org )

As print media companies combine, and broadcast companies expand their holdings, local media is no longer locally owned. Spencer Graves suggests that the future of local news coverage may be up to all of us using the Internet, Social Media, …

As print media companies combine, and broadcast companies expand their holdings, local news media are shrinking, like Kansas City’s own Star. Spencer Graves suggests that the future of our democracy depends on the quality of news coverage.  If we don’t find ways to pay for better news coverage, we will pay indirectly with governmental policies […]

Cynthia Levin, in her 40th season with the Unicorn Theater, has been director, actor, designer or producer for over 300 productions. She is committed to inclusion and diversity without limits on topics. Producing Artistic Director for the Unicorn Theater, Cynthia …

Cynthia Levin, in her 40th season with the Unicorn Theater, has been director, actor, designer or producer for over 300 productions. She is committed to inclusion and diversity without limits on topics. Producing Artistic Director for the Unicorn Theater, Cynthia will discuss its success and its connections to other theaters.

Michael Smith, Ph. D., professor of Political Science and chair at Emporia State University, will discuss why for every ten U.S. adults, six vote and four don’t. What separates them? What difference has this made in our current state of affairs? …

Michael Smith, Ph. D., professor of Political Science and chair at Emporia State University, will discuss why for every ten U.S. adults, six vote and four don’t. What separates them? What difference has this made in our current state of affairs? Are we better or worse off without these folks?

A long-time activist for social justice and sustainable living, Emily works with 350KC to create a surge of action to address climate change. She will discuss Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, written by a team of global experts and edited by Paul Hawken.