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Girl Boner: The Good Girl’s Guide to Sexual Empowerment

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

In a culture where female empowerment is used to sell everything from sex toys to soap, most sex education continues to bypass pleasure. The results are stark – we've grown accustomed to slut- and prude-shaming and allowed others to dictate how a "good girl" is meant to feel, act, and look. In Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment (Amberjack), August McLaughlin offers an inclusive, unfiltered blend of personal narrative and practical tips on relationships, solo play, journaling, gender issues, and more. From the perks of "Jilling off" to the 7 types of 'gasms, Girl Boner will “empower you to own your sexual self and enjoy… your whole life a great deal more.” McLaughlin will be joined in conversation by Mona Darling, blogger…

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Comic Night!

Guilder Cafe 2393 NE Fremont St., Portland, OR, United States

Join us for an engaging evening about using comics for education and activism! We’ll be joined by local author, artist, and zinester Sarah Mirk and the comic artist who created the Ask Me About Cost of Production comic, Jim “Kett” Kettner. Sarah will present on using comics for educational and activist purposes and will be followed by a live reading of the Ask Me About Cost of Production by authors Mike and Caryn Nelson, and artist Kett. Both presenters will have their own creations available for purchase. The event is free to attend and no registration is required but donations are welcome! This is an all ages event. Happy hour will be available throughout the event.

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Regional Arts & Culture Council Open House

Regional Arts & Culture Council 411 NW Park Ave #101, Portland, OR, United States

The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves artists, arts organizations, schools and residents throughout Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. RACC advocates for public and private investments in the arts, provides grants for artists and arts organizations, manages public art, raises money through workplace giving, conducts arts education in public schools, and provides community services, including workshops for artists, organizational consulting, and a variety of printed and electronic resources. Come meet and mingle with RACC staff and enjoy light food and drinks as you learn more about our programs, opportunities, and ways to support the arts and culture of the Portland metro area.

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Red State Revolt – Eric Blanc

Mother Foucault's Bookshop 523 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

Join Eric Blanc at 7 pm on May 8 — the day of Portland’s own teacher union walkout — as he reads from his timely new book Red State Revolt.  Educators across the country are rising up against low pay, privatization, and austerity. Former high school teacher Eric Blanc has been on the ground reporting on this historic upsurge for The Nation, Jacobin, and The Guardian. His new book Red State Revolt describes the inspiring story of the teachers’ strike wave and analyzes why it points the way forward for all working people. Join us for a discussion of the strikes — from West Virginia, to Washington, to Los Angeles — and their lessons for today’s struggles to defend our schools and public services for all. “Eric Blanc has…

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Oregon Humanities presents Think & Drink with Danielle Allen

Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States

Join Oregon Humanities for an onstage conversation with Danielle Allen and Adam Davis. Allen is a professor at Harvard University who has written about education, citizenship, and justice. Her 2017 memoir, Cuz , explores the life of her cousin Michael and how the war on drugs, mass incarceration, and other forms of racial violence contributed to his early death. • General Admission • Price: $10 • Conversation Starter • Price: $20 Ticket sales do not cover the full cost of producing this event. If you’re able, please consider helping us keep ticket prices low by paying the full cost of your seat. Oregon Humanities uses income from Think & Drink ticket sales to pay for venue rental and honoraria for our guests. • No Cost…

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Longreads Club: Viktor Orbán’s War on Intellect

Rose City Book Pub 1329 NE Fremont, Portland, OR, United States

READ THE ARTICLE: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/06/george-soros-viktor-orban-ceu/588070/ As the Hungarian prime minister systematically undermined his own country’s education system, one institution stood defiant: a university in the heart of Budapest, founded by George Soros. Join the Longreads Club where we explore a long-form article focused on global topics. No membership or registration required. Just read the article, show up, and join the discussion!

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When Motherhood Becomes Madness

Rose City Book Pub 1329 NE Fremont, Portland, OR, United States

Readings and education on postpartum psychosis Postpartum Psychosis is a widely misunderstood and serious condition. The cultural representation of it is largely based on the most extreme and tragic cases. Join us as two brave survivors read excerpts from their memoirs and a local expect provides education on the condition. Covered: how Postpartum Psychosis is different than Postpartum Depression and other Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Symptoms, prevention, treatment, and a call for action.

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Confronting Conspiracy Theories in the Classroom

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Due to limited space, we must give priority to current K – 12 educators. If you are not a current teacher, but are interested in attending, please email education@ojmche.org and if space becomes available we will email you with the link to attend. The program will also be recorded and uploaded to our youtube page for anyone to watch. With the flood of misinformation and disinformation appearing on our social media feeds, conspiracy theories like QAnon and Holocaust Denial have emerged into the public dialogue at a disturbing pace. In this session, educators will learn how and why people begin to engage with conspiracy theories and extremist movements, explore the relationship/spectrum between truth/evidence, opinions/beliefs, and conspiracy theories, and acquire tools and strategies for addressing comments…

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Bodecker Foundation Workshops for High School Students – Summer Registration Opens

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Led by professional artists, writers, musicians, and educators, our FREE creative workshops for high school students include a mix of online group activities and offline individual and/or collaborative project work. Class size is generally limited to 12 students. Summer Term Registration Opens Monday May 17

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Education: Refugee, Integrating Authentic Literature in the Classroom with Alan Gratz

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seventeen novels for young readers, including Ground Zero, Refugee, Allies, Grenade, Prisoner B-3087, Projekt 1065, and Ban This Book. Through his well-researched books, Alan strives to help young readers build empathy and understand how other kids live—their hopes, their struggles, and their motives—so that readers can view the characters as human beings and not as statistics. In this online session, participants will hear Alan talk about his book Refugee. Refugee is the story of three young people from different eras and different parts of the world who are connected by their desperate, perilous attempts to flee dangerous situations in their homelands and their dreams of a better, safer tomorrow. He will talk about his…

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