Events

Apr
5
Tue
Introductory course begins: History of Labor in America @ Henry George School #1207
Apr 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Based on Henry George’s Social Problems and additional resources, this course is open to all interested adults.  You’re welcome to sit in on the first session free, after which a $25 registration fee applies. Course meets Tuesdays, April 5 thru June 7. Course description is here. It is helpful if you pre-register.

Jul
27
Wed
High Cost of Government Revenue @ Henry George School suite 1207
Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm

 

"Chuck on Tax Day" Credit: Chuck Holton cc-licensed
“Chuck on Tax Day” Credit: Chuck Holton cc-licensed

Do we need to suffer like this (and/or pay someone else) in order to fund government?  In this presentation, HGS instructor Bob Jene looks at what it costs to collect income taxes.  The direct cost to the government of operating the Internal Revenue Service is only a small part, as the burden put on the taxpayer, and the diversion of effort from productive uses, should also be considered.

Jul
27
Thu
Bridging the Right-Left Divide: 37th Conference of the Council of Georgist Organizations @ Hilton Garden Inn
Jul 27 @ 7:30 pm – Jul 31 @ 10:30 am
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.