Jim Hightower and a stellar line up at The Lane Evans Forum
Hear and share ideas and principles that put people first in our politics and elections.
Learn how you can be a catalyst for progressive change.
Join us for a dynamic conversation!
You are invited to The Lane Evans "Election 2020: Putting People First" Forum on October 19, 2019 from 1- 4 PM . This special event for the people of Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa will dig into the real issues affecting working Americans and next steps for putting people first in our politics, policies and campaigns.
Schedule
12 - 1 PM Registration & Community Tabling
1 - 4 PM Program & Discussions
Welcome Remarks (Video)
President Barack Obama
With Special Guests
Representative Jan Shakowsky D-CD 9 IL)
Fred Harris, Former Senator (D-OK) and Former Presidential Candidate
William McNary, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action/Illinois
Jim Hightower, America’s #1 Populist , radio-commentator and NY Times Best Selling Author.
Thomas Frank, Best-Selling Author of “What’s The Matter With Kansas?”
Co-Sponsors:
The Lane Evans Legacy Project
Quad Cities Interfaith
Augustana College Democrats
Directions & Parking
Wallenberg Hall is on the second floor of the Denkmann Memorial Building, 3520 - 7th Avenue in Rock Island. There is parking on the hill just west of Denkmann. Additional parking can be found near Centennial Hall (3703 - 7th Avenue), about one block's walk from Denkmann. Handicapped accessible parking is available both to the east (between Old Main and Denkmann) and west (between Hanson Science and Denkmann) of the building, and can be accessed via the alleys off of 7th Avenue.
About Lane Evans
The forum is honoring the legacy and leadership of the late Congressman Lane Evans (D-I7 IL) whose career was marked by an uncompromising commitment to working families and veterans.
Lane's career representing the 17th Congressional District of Illinois from 1983-2007, offers an example of authentic progressive populist leadership grounded in people-oriented, inclusive values that won support from voters across the political spectrum. Lane was the first Democrat to be re-elected in the 17th Congressional District of Illinois since the Civil War. He was elected to 12 terms in Congress in what was then one of the most conservative districts in the country, while never compromising the principles and values of standing up for people.. He did so while having the most progressive anti-Reagan voting record of any member of Congress during that era.
Lane's legacy of "big tent populism" stands as a strong antidote to today's politics of division. During this challenging moment in our political history, we look to the example of leaders like Lane who appealed to a broad spectrum of voters with an unquestionable commitment to those who are too often underrepreaented or left behind.
We look forward to seeing you on October 19th.
As Lane would say, "Don't Mourn, Organize!"
Hear and share ideas and principles that put people first in our politics and elections.
Learn how you can be a catalyst for progressive change.
Join us for a dynamic conversation!
You are invited to The Lane Evans "Election 2020: Putting People First" Forum on October 19, 2019 from 1- 4 PM . This special event for the people of Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa will dig into the real issues affecting working Americans and next steps for putting people first in our politics, policies and campaigns.
Schedule
12 - 1 PM Registration & Community Tabling
1 - 4 PM Program & Discussions
Welcome Remarks (Video)
President Barack Obama
With Special Guests
Representative Jan Shakowsky D-CD 9 IL)
Fred Harris, Former Senator (D-OK) and Former Presidential Candidate
William McNary, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action/Illinois
Jim Hightower, America’s #1 Populist , radio-commentator and NY Times Best Selling Author.
Thomas Frank, Best-Selling Author of “What’s The Matter With Kansas?”
Co-Sponsors:
The Lane Evans Legacy Project
Quad Cities Interfaith
Augustana College Democrats
Directions & Parking
Wallenberg Hall is on the second floor of the Denkmann Memorial Building, 3520 - 7th Avenue in Rock Island. There is parking on the hill just west of Denkmann. Additional parking can be found near Centennial Hall (3703 - 7th Avenue), about one block's walk from Denkmann. Handicapped accessible parking is available both to the east (between Old Main and Denkmann) and west (between Hanson Science and Denkmann) of the building, and can be accessed via the alleys off of 7th Avenue.
About Lane Evans
The forum is honoring the legacy and leadership of the late Congressman Lane Evans (D-I7 IL) whose career was marked by an uncompromising commitment to working families and veterans.
Lane's career representing the 17th Congressional District of Illinois from 1983-2007, offers an example of authentic progressive populist leadership grounded in people-oriented, inclusive values that won support from voters across the political spectrum. Lane was the first Democrat to be re-elected in the 17th Congressional District of Illinois since the Civil War. He was elected to 12 terms in Congress in what was then one of the most conservative districts in the country, while never compromising the principles and values of standing up for people.. He did so while having the most progressive anti-Reagan voting record of any member of Congress during that era.
Lane's legacy of "big tent populism" stands as a strong antidote to today's politics of division. During this challenging moment in our political history, we look to the example of leaders like Lane who appealed to a broad spectrum of voters with an unquestionable commitment to those who are too often underrepreaented or left behind.
We look forward to seeing you on October 19th.
As Lane would say, "Don't Mourn, Organize!"