Past Events

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ECONOMIC SCIENCE - Principles of Political Economy (Henry George School, 413 S. 10th Street, Phila., PA 19147, from Jan 20, 2010 07:00 PM to Mar 24, 2010 07:00 PM)

The Principles of Political Economy. Does economic science change with the times?

ECONOMIC SCIENCE (Henry George School, 413 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, from Jan 20, 2010 07:00 PM to Mar 24, 2010 09:00 PM)

Winter 2010 session

FUNDAMENTAL ECONOMICS FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND PEACEFUL PLANET (Henry George School of Social Science, from Jan 20, 2010 01:00 PM to Mar 24, 2010 03:00 PM)

Think again about the primary causes of poverty, about the causes of the business cycle, about why our cities are blighted and our suburbs are sprawling, and what standard of living might be sustainable.

FUNDAMENTAL ECONOMICS For a Sustainable and Peaceful Planet (Henry George School of Social Science, from Jan 18, 2010 07:00 PM to Mar 22, 2010 09:00 PM)

There are two FREE ten week 2 hour FUNDAMENTAL ECONOMICS FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND PEACEFUL PLANET classes: The Monday EVENING class meets once per week for 10 weeks from January 18th, 2010 through Wednesday, March 22nd 2010 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. The Wednesday AFTERNOON class meets once per week for 10 weeks from January 20th, 2010 through Wednesday, March 24th 2010 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 413 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

THE END OF CAPITALISM? (Henry George School of Social Science, from Nov 21, 2009 10:00 AM to Nov 21, 2009 11:30 AM)

SATURDAY SEMINAR, NOVEMBER 21ST AT 10:00 am

THE FEVER (2006) (Henry George School of Social Science, from Nov 20, 2009 06:30 PM to Nov 20, 2009 09:00 PM)

FREE FRIDAY FILM FORUM November 20th at 6:30 PM sharp!

YOUNG WINSTON CHURCHILL’S CAMPAIGN AGAINST BRITAIN’S LAND MONOPOLISTS (Henry George School of Social Science, from Oct 24, 2009 10:00 AM to Oct 24, 2009 11:30 AM)

Free SATURDAY SEMINAR, October 24th at 10:00 am

THE MILAGRO BEANFIELD WAR (Henry George School of Social Science, from Oct 23, 2009 06:30 PM to Oct 23, 2009 09:00 PM)

FREE FRIDAY FILM FORUM October 23rd at 6:30 PM sharp!

AXE: SAVING PHILADELPHIA & TAX SAVINGS FOR ITS RESIDENTS (Henry George School of Social Science, from Sep 26, 2009 10:00 AM to Sep 26, 2009 11:30 AM)

Free SATURDAY SEMINAR - September 26th at 10:00 am

THE GRAPES OF WRATH (1940) (Henry George School of Social Science, from Sep 25, 2009 06:30 PM to Sep 25, 2009 09:00 PM)

FREE FRIDAY FILM FORUM, September 25th 6:30 PM sharp!

Happy Birthday, Henry George! (Henry George School of Social Science, from Sep 02, 2009 05:00 PM to Sep 02, 2009 08:00 PM)

Our salute to Henry George on the 170th anniversary of his birth - September 2nd, 1839 - at his birthplace, 413 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19147

THOMAS PAINE: ARCHITECT OF COOPERATIVE INDIVIDUALISM (Henry George School of Social Science, from Jun 06, 2009 10:00 AM to Jun 06, 2009 11:30 AM)

****Marking 200 years since Paine’s 1809 death on June 8, 1809**** Thomas Paine is known by most people as one of the founding fathers and the author of the pamphlet, Common Sense. Ed Dodson has researched and written extensively on Paine's life and contributions to socio-political thought. Learn more about this important figure in American history, and his ideas about political economy, religion and government. -- Edward Dodson, Henry George School faculty; author and historian

TOM PAINE - a one man show by Hans Petersen (1994) (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Jun 05, 2009 06:30 PM to Jun 05, 2009 08:45 PM)

This one man show featuring Hans Petersen’s role as Thomas Paine yields powerful insights about the life and times and trials of the Common Sense author who framed and articulated a vision of the United States of America which helped to win the American Revolution. (55 minutes)

DEATH BY DEBT STRANGULATION Saturday, May 30th, 10:00 - 11:30 AM (Henry George School of Social Science, from May 30, 2009 10:00 AM to May 30, 2009 11:30 AM)

Nearly everyone is anxious over the state of the U.S. and global economic system. Unemployment continues to rise to levels not seen since the 1930s. Home foreclosures are devastating families and entire communities. Government borrowing is creating a multi-generation national debt, and the very fabric of civilization seems to be at risk. Ed Dodson, who retired in 2005 from his position as a market analyst and business manager with Fannie Mae, will present his analysis of the causes of the economic crisis and how bad things are likely to become. -- Edward Dodson, Henry George School faculty; author and historian

PAT GARRETT & BILLY THE KID - by Sam Peckinpah (1973) (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from May 29, 2009 06:30 PM to May 29, 2009 08:45 PM)

Aging Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons for the sole purpose of bringing down his old friend Billy the Kid.

GEORGISM: HERE THERE & EVERYWHERE (Henry George School of Social Science, from Apr 25, 2009 10:00 AM to Apr 25, 2009 11:30 AM)

Scotland, Zimbabwe, Australia, Namibia, New Zealand, Ireland, Minnesota and Connecticut. What do these diverse places have in common? This expanded talk offers a new appreciation of the ideas and application of collecting economic rent to promote justice and help people prosper while showing how US Georgists are assisting in those efforts. Press clips and reports will be included. -- Joshua Vincent & Eron Lloyd, Henry George Foundation / Center for the Study of Economics

EARTH - by Aleksander Dovzhenko (1930) (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Apr 17, 2009 06:30 PM to Apr 17, 2009 08:45 PM)

Aleksander Dovzhenko’s last silent film is generally regarded as his greatest masterpiece. EARTH was simultaneously lauded and derided by Soviet authorities due to its fairly ambiguous political message which was perhaps a salute to Alexander Kerensky who was often described as a follower of Henry George. EARTH was named as one of the top ten greatest films of all time by the International Film Critics Symposium.

PHILADELPHIA COMES HOME TO HENRY GEORGE? Saturday, January 24th, 10:00 - 11:30 AM (413 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, from Jan 24, 2009 10:00 AM to Jan 24, 2009 11:30 AM)

PHILADELPHIA COMES HOME TO HENRY GEORGE? Saturday, January 24th - 10:00 - 11:30 AM Philadelphia's budget crisis mirrors many similar cases across the nation and the world. Find out how Henry George's message can be used to right-side and right-size the City of Philadelphia through an in-depth presentation of data in an easy to grasp graphical format. Can a city use an idealistic message of economic justice for on-the-ground results? Presenters: Joshua Vincent & Eron Lloyd , Henry George Foundation USA and the Center for the Study of Economics

Death By Debt Strangulation (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Nov 15, 2008 10:00 AM to Nov 15, 2008 11:30 AM)

There are widespread signs of economic problems in most communities across the nation. Many families are in serious financial trouble. Millions of households have lost or stand to lose their residences to foreclosures. Household savings is at its lowest level since the Great Depression of the 1930s. At the same time, the U.S. government continues to spend far more revenue than raised from taxation. The nation faces a $10 trillion and growing national debt. This illustrated talk explains the origins of our financial crisis and offers author and historian Ed Dodson’s insights into our growing dilemma. Presented by Edward J. Dodson, Henry George School faculty, former President of the Henry George School Board of Trustees, New York.

BORN RICH (2003) (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Nov 14, 2008 06:30 PM to Nov 14, 2008 08:30 PM)

Does this film, produced by a child of one of the world's richest families, illustrate the socially corrosive nature of our system of privilege? 75 minutes.