Join us for a great in-person discussion with the ACLU of Oregon's legislative directory, Kimberly McCullough. She’ll give us an update on the battles the ACLU fought in 2017 and tell us about the plans for the coming year. She’ll also be a great resource for finding ways to empower yourself and shape the world for the better. Come join us for the evening!

Schedule: 6:00 PM: Doors 6:10 PM: Introductions and news 6:15 PM: Update on current ACLU efforts/activities 6:45 PM: Q&A 7:15 PM: Ways you can get involved with the ACLU and its efforts 7:30 PM: Networking

We’ll have snacks, and there will be an opportunity for networking following the discussion. Bring any questions you may have, and we hope to see you there!

Speaker bio: Kimberly McCullough is the legislative director of the ACLU of Oregon. She joined the staff in February 2015 and directs ACLU’s advocacy and lobbying efforts before the Oregon Legislature and coordinates ACLU testimony before public bodies on the full range of civil liberties and civil rights issues in Oregon. She is also ACLU’s primary lobbyist on City of Portland matters.

America's Fiber Optic Future: Susan Crawford on how America's wired future is slipping away.

About this Event

An educational and fun event to learn about fiber optics and America's digital future with a reading and Q&A with Susan Crawford, author of "Fiber: The Coming Tech Revolution―and Why America Might Miss It".

Light refreshments from 6-6:30pm, author reading and Q&A from 6:30-7:30pm, and networking and book signing from 7:30-8pm.

This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome.

Personally author signed copies of "Fiber: The Coming Tech Revolution―and Why America Might Miss It" book will be for sale for $30.

Hosted by Municipal Broadband PDX, Make + Think + Code and the Digital Commonwealth Alliance.