Category Archives: Forum

A gender non-conforming writer and performance artist addresses societal gender constructs

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Nandini Parikh

By Nandini Parikh There is an uprising anti-transgender violence that is happening in society because gender is a construct, according to a gender non-conforming writer and performance artist. “You have the power to write your own reality,” Alok Vaid-Menon said. … Continue reading →

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Racing Toward Justice with Trans Indian-American Alok Vaid-Menon

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Timika Miner

By Timika Miner A gender-nonconforming writer and performance artist joined UWEC’s Racing Toward Justice series on Tuesday evening to explore themes of gender, race, trauma, and belonging in an oppressive society. “I want to dedicate this event tonight to the … Continue reading →

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Scientist advocates for effective conversation about climate

Posted on April 15, 2019 by pearsonn2

By Adam Pearson Discovering ways climate change effects someone personally and then finding a sense of hope is what is needed to effectively talk about climate change, an atmospheric scientist believes. “We need hope because without it we will be … Continue reading →

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Fixing climate change means learning to talk about it

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Sveiven2

By Anna Sveiven Uncommon snow fall and icy conditions on an April day set the scene for a speech about global warming from an atmospheric scientist. “Climate change effects where we live,” said Katharine Hayhoe, a political science professor at … Continue reading →

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Climate scientist offers tips on ways to discuss climate change

Posted on April 15, 2019 by kopklea

By Lea Kopke As an April snowstorm fell, a crowd of 250 gathered at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire to listen to a climate scientist speak about the impacts of climate change, on both a local and global … Continue reading →

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An author shares the history of hoaxes and fake news at the 76th Forum Series

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Kenz Walters

By Kenz Walters We are in the age of the horrific hoax, said Kevin Young during a speech on the rise of hoaxes and fake news. “There was that democratic pleasure, where you could decide for yourself. But what’s sort … Continue reading →

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Travel writer advocates drug law reform at 75th Forum Series

Posted on November 28, 2016 by pitzlh8255

By Hannah Pitzl The criminalization of marijuana in the United States creates more harm than good, and the drug itself isn’t the issue, travel-writer Rick Steves said during a speech advocating the reform of the nation’s marijuana laws. “I’m not in … Continue reading →

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Rick Steves, The United States and Marijuana

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Maxwell Inskeep

By Maxwell Inskeep Travel author and internationalist Rick Steves is not pro-marijuana, but is anti-prohibition. “I’m not promoting marijuana…” said Steves. “I am promoting harm reduction and taking crime out of the equation.” Steves spoke to an audience of around 450 at … Continue reading →

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Rick Steves discusses marijuana legalization at 75th Forum series

Posted on November 17, 2016 by nbellfordblog

By Nicole Bellford   Prominent travel writer Rick Steves said it is time America followed suit with European marijuana policies, thus taking a pragmatic harm-reduction approach rather than one of moralized incarceration. “It’s not a matter of being soft or … Continue reading →

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Harvard Law Professor Talks Corruption in U.S. Congress

Posted on March 4, 2016 by sidanqi

By Sidan Qi Lawrence Lessig, a Harvard Law professor and one-time candidate, shared his opinions on institutional corruption and said the broken Congress needs to be fixed up on Wednesday, March 2. “The fact is, at the core of our … Continue reading →

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