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The Grange: The Movement Overlooked

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  • Date: Wednesday - 14 November 2012
  • Time: 7-8:30 pm
  • Location: 236 Smith Center, Portland State University, 1825 SW Broadway
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Purpose

Born in the aftermath of the Civil War, for more than 140 years the Grange has played an important role in the fight for prosperity and opportunity for farmers and rural Americans. It was at the forefront in lobbying for regulation of transportation and public utilities, the Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890), the Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) and Universal Suffrage (1919). The Grange has been the driving force behind improving transportation, waterways; rural postal delivery and how we vote. Additionally, it established cooperative stores and elevators. Learn how the Grange has weaved itself into your everyday life.

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Theresa Thorud is Program Director of the Washington–Yamhill Pomona Grange. She has done extensive research on the history of Granges and on fraternal insurance..

History of Social Justice Organizing is an ongoing series of presentations by activists and scholars on a wide variety of social justice organizing both in Portland and elsewhere. A program of Occupy History.

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Disclaimer
PLEASE NOTE: Events listed may be endorsed by the Occupy, or sponsored by people who share the goals of the Occupy movement. In addition, there are listings of free or inexpensive events/activities in and around Portland. All events are open to anyone interested in attending.
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