Town Hall’s Civics series highlights everything from local policies to world politics. These events offer perspectives on a range of topics as diverse as Seattle itself—a bustling forum for activism, discovery and thought-provoking discussion. Tickets for most Town Hall-produced events are offered on a sliding scale starting at $5, and ages 22 and under are admitted for free.
Upcoming events:
- Counterpunch — Winning Democracy’s Fight – May 5
Political scientist and strategist Rachel Bitecofer seeks to explain the intricate dynamics of contemporary politics, discussing strategies and offering insights into connecting with voters. - Helping Women Win in the Workplace – May 9
June Carbone and Nancy Levit, legal scholars and co-authors of Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy, take a look at the state of women’s progress — and the lack thereof. - Driving Change — Navigating Mobility for All – May 13
Explore the challenges of accessibility to transit for nondrivers with author and activist Anna Letitia Zivarts, joined by cycling policy leader Barb Chamberlain and disability advocate Tanisha Sepúlveda. - Freedom Within the Free Market – May 15
Author and activist Natalie Foster invites readers to envision a future where things like housing, health care, higher education, family care, inheritance and an income floor are not only attainable, but guaranteed by our government. - The True Costs of Crowdfunding – May 28
Drawing on extensive research and rich storytelling, author Nora Kenworthy demonstrates how crowdfunding for health is fueled by—and further reinforces—financial and moral “toxicities” in market-based healthcare systems. - The Constitutional Bind – May 31
Experts discuss how the Federal Constitution gained mythic status despite its flaws, and its impact on society and the Americans for which it falls short.
