Events

Mar
8
Thu
Illinois is not Broke @ Signature Office
Mar 8 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Henry George School photo of a gentrifying area by Chuck Metalitz

Cook County isn’t broke either.  Neither is Chicago

In this session you will learn about the legitimate earnings that our communities generate every day, and how collecting these earnings would allow removal of barriers to productive work which make it unnecessarily difficult for working people to earn a living.

There’s plenty of waste and fraud throughout government, but that’s not the focus here.  Even an honest and efficient government requires revenue, and the source of that revenue determines whether we can have prosperity and freedom, or — something else.

PREREGISTRATION MANDATORY.  This program is free, but due to building policies  you must pre-register by email or by phoning us at 312 450-2906.

Mar
10
Sat
Introducing Progress & Poverty @ Chicago Loop (333 S Wabash)
Mar 10 @ 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Photo credit: Jason Tester Guerrilla Futures (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Yes, it is possible to end poverty in America — or any independent nation — by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. Not just the poor, but everyone would have the opportunity to earn a decent living and enjoy better quality of life. Henry George, a prominent American philosopher and economist of the late 19th century, was the most famous advocate of this reform. His book on the subject, Progress & Poverty, was probably the best-selling nonfiction work of his time, sparked a movement which brought prosperity to several American communities and foreign countries.

Introducing Progress & Poverty is a program by the Henry George School of Chicago, outlining the principles George advocated, how and why they work, and their potential for solving today’s problems in this city and elsewhere. We’ll present this program on Saturday, March 10 and again on Thursday, March 15. Attendance is without charge or obligation.

For those wanting in-depth understanding of the logic and implications of Progress & Poverty, an extended course will be offered starting later in March.

PREREGISTRATION MANDATORY. This program is free, but due to building policies you must pre-register by email or by phoning us at 312 450-2906.

If you are interested in the topic but this date and location don’t fit your schedule, please sign up for our announcement list.

 

Mar
11
Sun
Introducing Progress & Poverty @ Center on Halsted (room 202)
Mar 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Photo credit: Jason Tester Guerrilla Futures (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Yes, it is possible to end poverty in America — or any independent nation — by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. Not just the poor, but everyone would have the opportunity to earn a decent living and enjoy better quality of life. Henry George, famous American philosopher and economist of the late 19th century, was the most prominent advocate of this reform. His book on the subject, Progress & Poverty, was probably the best-selling nonfiction work of his time, sparked a movement which brought prosperity to several American communities and foreign countries.

Introducing Progress & Poverty is a program by the Henry George School of Chicago, outlining the principles George advocated, how and why they work, and their potential for solving today’s problems in this city and elsewhere. . Attendance is without charge or obligation.

For those wanting in-depth understanding of the logic and implications of Progress & Poverty, an extended course will be offered this spring.

PREREGISTRATION REQUESTED. This program is free, but due to limited space you should pre-register by email or by phoning us at 312 450-2906.

If you are interested in the topic but this date and location don’t fit your schedule, please sign up for our announcement list.

 

Mar
15
Thu
Introducing Progress & Poverty @ Chicago Loop (333 S Wabash)
Mar 15 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Photo credit: Jason Tester Guerrilla Futures (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Yes, it is possible to end poverty in America — or any independent nation — by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. Not just the poor, but everyone would have the opportunity to earn a decent living and enjoy better quality of life. Henry George, a prominent American philosopher and economist of the late 19th century, was the leading advocate of this reform. His book on the subject, Progress & Poverty, was probably the best-selling nonfiction work of his time, sparked a movement which brought prosperity to several American communities and foreign countries.

Introducing Progress & Poverty is a program by the Henry George School of Chicago, outlining the principles George advocated, how and why they work, and their potential for solving today’s problems in this city and elsewhere.  We’ll present this program on Saturday, March 10 and again on Thursday, March 15. Attendance is without charge or obligation.

For those wanting in-depth understanding of the logic and implications of Progress & Poverty, an extended course will be offered starting later in March.

PREREGISTRATION MANDATORY. This program is free, but due to building policies you must pre-register by email or by phoning us at 312 450-2906.

If you are interested in the topic but this date and location don’t fit your schedule, please sign up for our announcement list.

 

Mar
18
Sun
Introducing Progress & Poverty @ Sulzer Branch of Chicago Public Library
Mar 18 @ 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Photo credit: Jason Tester Guerrilla Futures (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Yes, it is possible to end poverty in America — or any independent nation — by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. Not just the poor, but everyone would have the opportunity to earn a decent living and enjoy better quality of life. Henry George, a famous American philosopher and economist of the late 19th century, was the most prominent advocate of this reform. His book on the subject, Progress & Poverty, probably the best-selling nonfiction work of his time, sparked a movement which brought prosperity to several American communities and foreign countries.

Introducing Progress & Poverty is a program by the Henry George School of Chicago, outlining the principles George advocated, how and why they work, and their potential for solving today’s problems in this city and elsewhere. . Attendance is without charge or obligation.

For those wanting in-depth understanding of the logic and implications of Progress & Poverty, an extended course will be offered starting later in March.

This event is open to everyone. RSVP appreciated by email or by phoning us at 312 450-2906.

If you are interested in the topic but this date and location don’t fit your schedule, please sign up for our announcement list.

 

Aug
27
Mon
Council of Georgist Organizations Annual Conference @ holiday inn inner harbor baltimore
Aug 27 – Aug 31 all-day

The annual gathering of North American activists and educators promoting economic justice. The date and location are set, but other details will be posted to their site as they are determined.

Sep
7
Fri
Progress & Poverty course begins @ Levy Center
Sep 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

More information about this six-session course is here. and here.  This section of the course is free but you should preregister.

Jan
11
Fri
Introducing Progress and Poverty @ Levy Center Evanston
Jan 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Yes, it is possible to end poverty in America — or any independent nation — by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. Not just the poor, but everyone would have the opportunity to earn a decent living and enjoy better quality of life. Henry George, a famous American philosopher and economist of the late 19th century, was the most prominent advocate of this reform. His book on the subject, Progress and Poverty, probably the best-selling nonfiction work of his time, sparked a movement which brought prosperity to several American communities and foreign countries.

Introducing Progress and Poverty is a program by the Henry George School of Chicago, outlining the principles George advocated, how and why they work, and their potential for solving today’s problems in this city and elsewhere. Attendance is without charge or obligation.

For those wanting in-depth understanding of the logic and implications of Progress and Poverty, this presentation is also the first session of an extended course, meeting at the same location on the next six Fridays.

This event is open to everyone.  RSVP is optional by email or by phoning us at 312 362-9302.

If you are interested in the topic but this date and location don’t fit your schedule, please sign up for our announcement list.

Introducing Progress and Poverty will also be offered on January 12 on the northwest side of Chicago, and January 15  in the Loop.

Jan
12
Sat
Introducing Progress and Poverty @ Northwest side of Chicago
Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Yes, it is possible to end poverty in America — or any independent nation — by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. Not just the poor, but everyone would have the opportunity to earn a decent living and enjoy better quality of life. Henry George, a famous American philosopher and economist of the late 19th century, was the most prominent advocate of this reform. His book on the subject, Progress and Poverty, probably the best-selling nonfiction work of his time, sparked a movement which brought prosperity to several American communities and foreign countries.

Introducing Progress and Poverty is a program by the Henry George School of Chicago, outlining the principles George advocated, how and why they work, and their potential for solving today’s problems in this city and elsewhere. Attendance is without charge or obligation.

For those wanting in-depth understanding of the logic and implications of Progress and Poverty, this presentation is also the first session of an extended course, meeting Tuesday evenings at 333 S Wabash Ave #2700 from January 22nd thru March 19.

This event is open to everyone.  RSVP is optional by email or by phoning us at 312 362-9302.

If you are interested in the topic but this date and location don’t fit your schedule, please sign up for our announcement list.

Introducing Progress and Poverty will also be offered on January 11, 2019, at Levy Center Evanston Introducing Progress and Poverty at Levy Center Evanston and on January 15, 2019, in the Loop. Introducing Progress and Poverty in the Loop

 

Jan
15
Tue
Introducing Progress and Poverty @ Signature Office
Jan 15 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Yes, it is possible to end poverty in America — or any independent nation — by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. Not just the poor, but everyone would have the opportunity to earn a decent living and enjoy better quality of life. Henry George, a famous American philosopher and economist of the late 19th century, was the most prominent advocate of this reform. His book on the subject, Progress and Poverty, probably the best-selling nonfiction work of his time, sparked a movement which brought prosperity to several American communities and foreign countries.

Introducing Progress and Poverty is a program by the Henry George School of Chicago, outlining the principles George advocated, how and why they work, and their potential for solving today’s problems in this city and elsewhere. You may attend without charge or obligation.

For those wanting in-depth understanding of the logic and implications of Progress and Poverty, this presentation is also the first session of an extended course, meeting Tuesdays at the same time and place thru March 19.

This event is open to everyone. Due to building restrictions, RSVP is MANDATORY by email or by phoning us at 312 362-9302. The security desk will have a badge for you.

If you are interested in the topic but this date and location don’t fit your schedule, please sign up for our announcement list.

Introducing Progress and Poverty will also be offered on January 11, 2019, at Levy Center Evanston Introducing Progress and Poverty at Levy Center Evanston on January 12, 2019, in the Irving Park neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago. Introducing Progress and Poverty in Irving Park