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Edward O. Wilson

Biologist, Conservationist, Theorist

Edward O. Wilson | September 27, 2006 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Environmental Activist

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. | November 5, 2012 | Wortham Center | The Progressive For

Tim Flannery

Scientist, Naturalist, Author

Tim Flannery | March 19, 2007 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Garrison Keillor

Master story teller

Garrison Keillor | February 19, 2007 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

George Lakoff

Cognitive Linguist

George Lakoff | February 28, 2008 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Jane Goodall

Founder, Jane Goodall Institute

Jane Goodall | March 9, 2011 | Wortham Center, Houston | The Progressive Forum