Join us for an open introductory discussion about wealth, poverty, justice, and community, the second Tuesday of every month. Our initial time and location will be 6:15PM, at the Overflow Coffee Bar, 1550 S. State. The first topic, February 14, will be No Wall, No Privilege: How True Free Trade Can Raise American Wages and …
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Coming down to earth by moving into the cloud
Having lost our space at 30 E Adams, we spent the summer looking around for a new location. It was a big distraction from our main mission of education, but had to be done. HGS VP Scott Walton suggested that, rather than enriching another landlord, perhaps we should try a virtual operation, “in the cloud” …
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Celebrate Henry George Day with us on Sept 5, new mailing list, and HGS at NCSL
We still don’t now where the School is moving (expect classes to be in several locations), but that doesn’t keep us from progressing with smart revenue ideas, our traditional Henry George Day observance, and a much improved mailing list. ITEM 1: Henry George Day. As is our custom, we celebrate the first Monday in September …
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Henry George School seeks new location; can you help?
We were notified recently that the old building at 30 E Adams where we have been based for the past three years is being remodeled, apparently into apartments. So our classroom/office space needs a new location. We currently have about 720 square feet, but could squeeze that down a bit if it makes a space …
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Another read for the PEBC, and Intro to P&P this Friday
Political Economy Book Club convenor Bob Matter has announced the next book, which will be discussed Wednesday, June 1. And our next section of Progress & Poverty begins with an introductory session this Friday. Even tho it’s the traditional (not actual) “tax day,” the focus will be on Henry George’s goal: extirpation of poverty.
Read Democracy in America– and more videos at the Henry George School
Political Economy Book Club convenor Bob Matter reminds us to start reading Democracy in America volume 1, in order to participate in the PEBC discussion Tuesday, March 29, 6 to 8 PM. Or, if you don’t care to read it, you can listen to a free audiobook version. Democracy in America is arguably a great …
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Take one hour to improve your understanding of economic fundamentals
You can learn the basic concepts of political economy in about an hour. George Menninger, one of our instructors who has used the principles we teach to build his personal fortune, will cover this on Thursday, February 11, in the scope of his “Introduction to Progress & Poverty” session. You might not want to enroll …
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How you can join the 1% in 2016
We guess that less than 1% of people understand the main cause of poverty, which remedies might work and which can’t, and why. Our mission is to increase that number, and we’d like to welcome you to the group. The basic Progress & Poverty course provides the information you need. This term we’ll have a …
Georgist Video Festival! Tuesday!
As previously announced, we’re screening a bunch of the best and most interesting videos presenting Georgist messages. Not all by Georgists, but all saying things people need to know if they’re to figure out where the economy is, where it’s going and why. We’ll be there for four hours, 5 to 9 PM Tuesday …
Progress & Poverty starts September 29 — and more new staff at HGS!
A flood of new (and reconfigured) blood at the Henry George School left us a bit disorganized regarding this web site, but the Fall schedule has now been posted. If you haven’t taken Progress & Poverty, September 29 is an excellent time to start. If you have taken it, why not continue with our Economic …
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