For 44 years progressives in South Florida have been enlightened by a series of weekly talks on provocative current issues presented by activists, academics, and authors. You'll not find anything like this elsewhere.
A word from our President
Dear Deerfield Progressive Forum members,
Thank you all for your support and participation throughout the 2022 season. The impressive list of subjects addressed by our knowledgeable speakers follows.
Plan to join us in January, 2023 for our 45th year of stimulating programs.
Please invite anyone interested in progressive issues to be added to our emailing list by sending a request to :
deerfieldprogressiveforum@gmail.com
All my best wishes,
Carol Stock, President
SEASON 2022 PROGRAM
Here is the list of speakers who spoke to us this past year. Next year's program is looking to be excellent too. It's still a work in progress.
Robert T Walker
Professor
Jan. 8
"The Disappearing Rainforest and the Killing of the Amazon"
Sarah Couture
Florida State Director,
Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC)
Jan. 15
"The Injustice of the Fees & Fines System"
Terri Kennedy
Founder & CEO, Power Living, Author | Producer | Advocate for Elder Dignity & Guardianship Reform
Jan. 22
"Guardianship & the Elderly: The Perfect Crime"
Phyllis Bennis
Fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies
Jan. 29
" What are the Issues Facing the Palestinians today? "
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Wilson Perez
Staff member with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW)
Feb. 5
"The Struggles of the Immokalee Workers"
Dick Lowenthal
Professor Emeritus, New Jersey City University and Big Band Conductor
Feb. 12
"Jews, Jazz and Race"
Clifford Connor
Teacher of Science History, CUNY Graduate Center
Feb. 26
"The Tragedy of American Science"
Les Leopold
Co-founder and director,
The Labor Institute
March 05
"Holocaust Remembrance"
Elsa Maria Mota
Bertha Justice Fellow at the Center for Constitutional Rights
March 12
“Death by Incarceration – Is life without parole the answer?”
Phyllis Bennis
Fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies
March 19
"Afghanistan and the Aftermath of the U.S. Withdrawal"