Progressive Voices

Progressive Voices 2026

Meeting The Moment!

Perhaps now more than ever, our well-regarded Progressive Voices lecture series provides a crucial platform for progressive thought leaders to address the Southwest Florida community about the important issues we face as a community, region, nation and world.

The Progressive Voices Planning Group has begun considering what issues we should focus for the coming season. And, there is no lack of important issues! Based on feedback from attendees, we have identified issues we think are most important to address in our current moment.  These include:

Immigration

The Rise of Authoritarianism

The Impact of the Defunding of USAID

Freedom of Speech

The Role of the Media

Higher Education

The Impact of Loosening of Climate Protections on Health, Refugees

Artificial Intelligence

What Will the World Look Like in Two Years? Four Years?

We are seeking suggestions of people who would make good speakers to address these issues. If you have someone to suggest, please be in touch with one of the members of the Progressive Voices Planning Group which includes: Roger Frick, Leslie Frick, Sandy Cunningham, Kathie Gorski, Jack Moter, Ann Fisher and Rev. Tony Fisher.

We are also welcoming new members of our Planning Group!  If you know you’d like to be part of this exciting program or want to find out more, please reach out to one of us.