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 RANDALL R. MORTON, Founder and President
Welcome to the website of The Progressive Forum, Houston’s civic speaker organization whose aim is to enrich our democracy and culture by presenting the great minds who we believe are moving humanity and life towards success, speakers from all the fields of human endeavor—the sciences and humanities as well as politics and public affairs. Our progressive viewpoint is rooted in the mainstream constitutional, enlightenment, and egalitarian values of America’s founding fathers, moderate values that need affirming, now more than ever. Come join us!
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We originated a new model in the field of public affairs to deliver a higher quality experience to larger audiences. We use the finest theaters, we pay speaker fees to present the top intellectual stars, and we use intensive marketing and convenient box office services. Typical for performance companies, ticket sales cover only half of event costs. We depend on our sponsors to provide this high level of quality. We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. To learn how to make a tax-deductible contribution, please click here.
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The Progressive Forum
P.O. Box 1722
Bellaire, Texas 77402-1722
Phone: 713-664-0020
Fax: 713-664-2231
Send us an email.
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Archives
Print Media provided in pdf format.
Audio in this archive streams RealAudio at 16 kps. Download the free version of the RealAudio player.
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Anna Deavere Smith
Event May 12, 2007, Wortham Center
PRINT: “Multi-talented Artist Has Her Say Her Way,” Houston Chronicle, May 21, 2007.
AUDIO: Anna Deavere Smith, acclaimed playwright and performing artist, in her program, "Snapshots: Glimpses of America in Change," May 12, 2007, at the Wortham Center, channels Texas Governor Ann Richards. |
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Gregory Boyd
AUDIO: Gregory Boyd, artistic director of The Alley Theatre, introduces playwright and performing artist, Anna Deavere Smith
Event May 21, 2007, at The Wortham Center, audio
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Joe Klein
Event April 12, 2007, Wortham Center
AUDIO: Joe Klein, senior Time magazine columnist, appeared April 12, 2007, at The Wortham Center. In an excerpt from his speech, entitled “Islam, Iraq, and the War on Terror,” he relates what he learned from military sources on the Bush administration’s handling of the opening days of the War in Iraq. |
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Tim Flannery
Event March 19, 2007, Wortham Center
PRINT: “Global Warming Author Says Cities Can Do Plenty,” Houston Chronicle (B2) , March 20, 2007
AUDIO: KPFT Radio interview, March 19, 2007 |
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Mayor Bill White
AUDIO: Mayor Bill White Introduces scientist Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers, March 19, 2007, Wortham Center
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Garrison Keillor
Event February 19, 2007, Wortham Center
PRINT: “Live Well and Endure,” Houston Chronicle, February 21, 2007 |
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Frank Rich
Event October 29, 2006, Wortham Center
PRINT: “A critic of the theater of war,” Houston Chronicle (E5), November 5, 2006
AUDIO: KPFT Radio interview, October 22, 2006 |
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Edward O. Wilson
Event September 27, 2006, Wortham Center
PRINT: “Saving God’s creatures,” Houston Chronicle (Zest 19), September 24, 2006
AUDIO: Segment from speech by Wilson |
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George Soros
Event September 7, 2006, Hobby Center
PRINT: “Thinking globally,” Houston Chronicle (D1), September 8, 2006
AUDIO: Entire speech by Soros |
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Al Gore
Event June 7, 2006, Hobby Center
PRINT: “Visit no inconvenience for Gore,” Houston Chronicle (B4), June 8, 2006
WEB: Photo album
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Molly Ivins
Event April 17, 2006, Wortham Center
AUDIO: KPFT Radio interview, April 13, 2006 |
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Seymour Hersh
Event March 23, 2006, InterContinental Hotel
AUDIO: KPFT Radio interview, March 16, 2006 |
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Jared Diamond
Event February 24, 2006, InterContinental Hotel
PRINT: “Solving the problems of the world,” Houston Chronicle (E1), March 1, 2006
AUDIO: KPFT Radio interview, February 16, 2006 |
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Mayor Bill White
Event June 13, 2005, Hobby Center
PRINT: “Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Mayor to kick off forum,” Houston Chronicle (B3), June 10, 2005
PRINT: “RFK Jr. brings message to Houston,” Houston Chronicle (B2), June 21, 2005
AUDIO: Entire speech by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
AUDIO: Entire speech by Mayor Bill White
AUDIO: Entire introduction of Forum by Randall R. Morton |
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The Progressive Forum, Randall R. Morton
PRINT: “City is a hot spot for public speaking,” Houston Chronicle (D1), January 7, 2007
PRINT: “New Speaker Series, The Progressive Forum,” Houston Chronicle (Ultimate Houston insert, K13), October 19, 2006
PRINT: “Speaking of progressives . . .,” Houston Chronicle (Zest, 4), February 19, 2006
PRINT: “Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Mayor to kick off forum,” Houston Chronicle (B3), June 10, 2005
AUDIO: Entire introduction of Forum by Randall R. Morton at the premiere with Robert Kennedy, Jr. and Mayor Bill White at The Hobby Center June 13, 2005.
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