Read a good book lately?
How fiction opens doors to empathy and activism
Thursday September 2
7 pm on Zoom, Social time at 6:30
Read a good book lately?
Thursday September 2
7 pm on Zoom, Social time at 6:30
It was while reading a book by Oregon author Warren Easley that the idea for this program arose. Matters of Doubt tells the story of an attorney who gets involved with a young, homeless street artist. As the plot unfolds, we see a struggle to find the answer to the question: "Who can you turn to when society spits you out?" By the end of the book, I felt I knew a little more about what it is like to be a young man on the street - and felt the importance of doing something about the inequity Easley writes about. His other books follow the same pattern - addressing social issues through the genre of engaging fiction.
On Tuesday, September 2, we will get a chance to talk with author Warren Easley about the role fiction plays in understanding our Oregon neighbors and learning about societal issues that affect us all.
A good book takes us beyond the rancor of so much of politics. It takes us away from our everyday lives. It may challenge or sooth us. It can make change. You are invited to bring to this discussion thoughts about books you have discovered that let you look through others' eyes or raise important social issues. We will also have a book list to share curated by Tualatin Librarians.
Please join us with questions, ideas, and a willingness to participate in dialogue about how we can bridge divides. We will also get an update on the Beaverton City Council run-off election that will be held on September 21.
As always, East Washington County Dems is open to anyone who wants to learn, share, and find ways to help the world move forward for all. We will go online at 6:30 for anyone who wishes a social time before the program. Drop in when you can.
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Topic: East WashCo Dems September
Time: Sep 2, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 878 4718 5609
Passcode: EWCDems
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On Tuesday, September 2, we will get a chance to talk with author Warren Easley about the role fiction plays in understanding our Oregon neighbors and learning about societal issues that affect us all.
A good book takes us beyond the rancor of so much of politics. It takes us away from our everyday lives. It may challenge or sooth us. It can make change. You are invited to bring to this discussion thoughts about books you have discovered that let you look through others' eyes or raise important social issues. We will also have a book list to share curated by Tualatin Librarians.
Please join us with questions, ideas, and a willingness to participate in dialogue about how we can bridge divides. We will also get an update on the Beaverton City Council run-off election that will be held on September 21.
As always, East Washington County Dems is open to anyone who wants to learn, share, and find ways to help the world move forward for all. We will go online at 6:30 for anyone who wishes a social time before the program. Drop in when you can.
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Topic: East WashCo Dems September
Time: Sep 2, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87847185609?pwd=YjZuNk0wTGJ4TFdWdkprTWc2WnJOUT09
Meeting ID: 878 4718 5609
Passcode: EWCDems
One tap mobile
+12532158782,,87847185609# US (Tacoma)
+13462487799,,87847185609# US (Houston)
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A reminder that our neighbors are still suffering from the multiple crises we have faced during the last year. Please consider donating what you can to help them out. The link for local groups is here.
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