A Frank view of Democracy after Trump

Speaking on “Democratic Values after Trump: A Frank View,” Barney
Frank will deliver the 12th Annual Gus & Libby Solomon Memorial
Lecture at 7 pm Jan. 26.
After a redefining year in American politics, the 12th Annual Gus & Libby
Solomon Memorial Event welcomes former U.S. Congressman Barney
Frank to discuss the future of the Democratic Party and liberal values
following the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Barney Frank (U.S. Congressman D-MA 1981-2012) worked to adjust
America’s spending priorities and fought against discrimination. In
1987, Frank made history as the first openly gay member of Congress.
He championed legislation for Wall Street reform and consumer
protection as co-author of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. Frank is the
author of two books: Speaking Frankly (1992), a collection of policy
essays; and a memoir titled Frank: From the Great Society to Same
Sex Marriage (2015). He has taught at Harvard, Boston University, the
University of Massachusetts Boston and the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth.
The annual Gus & Libby Solomon Memorial Lecture at Portland State
University is devoted to the values of social justice exemplified by the
Solomons and explorations of the American Jewish experience.
The free lecture will be held at Lincoln Recital Hall 75. Tickets available
at the door or in advance at the PSU Box Office.
For more information, contact the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in
Judaic Studies at judaicst@pdx.edu or 503-725-8449.