America’s Involvement in the Middle East featuring Dr. Annelle Sheline. Presented online via ZOOM from noon to 1pm, Thursday, October 15th, 2026. Join Us on Zoom here. More information: https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/
The Democracy We Pretend to Have
by Douglas Johnson On July 4, 2026, on the US’ 250th birthday, former president Bill Clinton gave an address on the state of the US and its enduring democracy. He wrote: “Two hundred and fifty years ago in Philadelphia, our Founders embarked on a radical experiment and declared a new nation rooted in the ideal … Continue reading The Democracy We Pretend to Have
New Resource on Jails / Prisons / ICE Detention
Kyle Ellison's informative presentations on incarceration in Kentucky from ICE detentions to Metro jail to state prisons are now available on his own new website: http://www.kentuckyjailsandprisons.com.
Sep. 17 Third Thursday Lunch: Don Wagner
Christian Zionism 101: Undermining Justice and Peace in God’s Name featuring Dr. Don Wagner. Presentation at noon, buffet begins at 11:30am at Hotel Louisville120 West Broadway (Second & Broadway). RSVP to Cathy Ford: 502-458-1223, fordhoff@bellsouth.net. For more information on this month’s program: https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/ https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/
Democratic Responsiveness and the Rise of Trump
by Douglas Johnson The catastrophe of the Trump-MAGA government has created an understandable impulse: vote Democratic in the midterm elections and begin repairing the damage. While this response may unseat the Republican Party, it ignores the fact that a vote for the Democrats is not simply a vote against Trump, it is also a vote … Continue reading Democratic Responsiveness and the Rise of Trump
The War Against the American People
by Douglas Johnson US oligarchs have been waging an economic war on the American people for the past 60 years. After the success of the various labor movements that spanned over a hundred years, American workers enjoyed robust labor unions that ensured higher working standards, a 40-hour work-week and a livable wage. The middle and … Continue reading The War Against the American People
May 21st Third Thursday Lunch: Kyle Ellison & Carla Wallace
The ICEmen Cometh with with Kyle Ellison and Carla Wallace. Presentation at noon, buffet begins at 11:30am at Hotel Louisville120 West Broadway (Second & Broadway). RSVPs to Beverley Marmion: 502-451-5658, bamarmion@mail.com. For more information on this month’s program: https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/ https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/
Early primary voting begins.. Be informed!
The Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools (AROS Louisville) has joined the Our People Our Vote coalition to help people in Jefferson, Fayette, Boyd, Warren and Kenton counties—some of the largest KY counties— have a single "go-to" site for all information about eligibility/where/when/how to vote in the coming primaries. As a founding member of AROS, the … Continue reading Early primary voting begins.. Be informed!
April 16th Third Thursday Lunch: Shameka Parrish-Wright
Campaigning to be Louisville’s Mayor featuring Shameka Parrish-Wright. Presentation at noon, buffet begins at 11:30am at Hotel Louisville120 West Broadway (Second & Broadway). RSVPs to Beverley Marmion: 502-451-5658, bamarmion@mail.com. For more information on this month's program: https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/ https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/
March 19th Third Thursday Lunch: Barbara Boyd
Freedom is a Constant Struggle featuring Barbara Boyd. Presentation at noon, buffet begins at 11:30am The Third Thursday Lunches continue at Hotel Louisville120 West Broadway (Second & Broadway). RSVP: to Beverley Marmion: 502-451-5658, bamarmion@mail.com. For more information on this month's program: https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/ https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/