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The September Project
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Vote 2008
Join Dr. Jim Moore, professor of political science at Pacific University, for a discussion about the presidential hopefuls and the race to date. Enjoy Dr. Moore's commentary, bring questions for the group, and prepare to get involved in the debate.
- Saturday, September 13, 2–3 p.m.
- Gresham Library
- Sunday, September 28, 1–2 p.m.
- Central Library
Writers Talking: Jewel Lansing
Join Jewel Lansing, who will discuss her book Portland: People, Politics, and Power, 1851–2001. Lansing was one of the first two women elected to Multnomah County government office and, since her retirement in 1986, spends her time researching and writing about history. This presentation will be a brief introduction to the history of politics in Portland.
- Sunday, September 21, 1–2 p.m.
- Central Library
- Tuesday, October 14, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Belmont Library
Café Banned — celebrating the freedom to read
Please join us for Banned Books Week, an annual celebration that highlights the importance of intellectual freedom and reminds us to cherish this precious democratic right.
Lawyer Steven T. Wax will be our guest speaker. As head of the Oregon Federal Public Defenders' Office, Wax was responsible for representing inmates at Guantánamo. He also represented Brandon Mayfield, an Oregon lawyer who was falsely linked to the Madrid train station bombing. His book, Kafka Comes to America: Fighting for Justice in the War on Terror — A Public Defender's Inside Account, examines this and other cases and the erosion of civil liberties in the wake of 9/11.
Free coffee and light refreshments will be served.
- Saturday, October 4, 1–2:30 p.m.
- Central Library
Ballot Measures 101: November Election Issues You Should Know About
Join the League of Women Voters of Oregon for a presentation and discussion about local ballot measures in the November election.
- Monday, October 20, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
- Hollywood Library
- Wednesday, October 22, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
- Central Library
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.