Salon: Past Events

Join Cathy Noah, Editor in Chief of the Medford Tribune, at Suite 101, Old Ashland Armory, for a lively discussion of Journalism and the Internet. People have a lot of options these days for getting their news -- so many, in fact, that some think they no longer need the traditional sources of media. But dig deeper into that story and you'll find the news that you consume on social media or your favorite website likely originated with a traditional journalist. That's especially true at the local level, as Cathy knows well.

Geoffrey Riley, host of The Jefferson Exchange on JPR, will discuss the tendency in contemporary journalism to get opinions and not much more to make up a story... and to find just ONE other side, when there not only could be multiple views, but there could also be NO responsible alternative view. The lack of funding for investigative journalism in the country is likely to make the problem worse. Join the conversation at the Jefferson Center meeting room, Suite 101, downstairs at the Old Ashland Armory.

On Sunday, June 12th, from 4-8 in the Pioneer Hall, Ashland there will be a combined Jefferson Center Summer Social and Salon. The Jefferson Center's founder, Bob Semes, will our honored guest with a special presentation: “BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE: REFLECTIONS ON THE LATEST BOOKS REGARDING LIVING WITHOUT RELIGION, PLUS SOME THOUGHTS FROM THOMAS JEFFERSON.” This is a great opportunity to not only to meet and socialize with fellow Jefferson Center members but also to reacquaint with Bob or, for some, to meet him for the first time. We will have the usual pot luck….bring your favorite dish (serving 6-8) to be shared by all. Any dish will do, an appetizer, a vegetarian main dish, vegetable, or salad. Do not bring a meat dish (chicken, ham and roast beef) or desert……they will be provided as will the beverages (wine, beer, and water) although you are welcome to bring drinks to share. Please bring your own tableware (plate, utensils, and a beverage container) preferably non disposable.

The following mp3 files were recorded by Olena Black during the meeting:
Part 1
Part 2

Doris Towery, Vice President of Development for Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, will present an overview of Planned Parenthood: Past, Present and Future. Her presentation will include information on the structure of PP, history, available services, funding, political de-funding efforts and recent controversy seen on Fox . We will then have a discussion. The same Tea Party types that continue to mix church & state have made Planned Parenthood a target, so we will be very interested in hearing from Doris. There will be a way to donate for those that are interested. PLEASE NOTE because of the congestion at the Historical Armory due to AIFF.....this will be at The Haven, 1970 Ashland St, Ashland OR.
Doris Towery is a recovering newspaper publisher and the Vice President of Development for Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon. She has served as Executive Director of Eugene Hearing & Speech Center and the Chief Operating Officer and Development Director at United Way of Lane County for nine years. While serving at both organizations they were honored as being one of Oregon’s top 100 Non-profits to work for. Prior to her work at United Way Doris was in Newspapers for 12 years. Doris served as a Publisher in Auburn, NY, Helena, MT and finally as Publisher for The Springfield News and Cottage Grove Sentinel here in Oregon. While working in newspapers Doris was honored by the Newspaper Association of America as one of 20 people under 40 making a difference in the industry.