Money talks and special interest groups have bought their way into Washington, wielding a tremendous amount of influence over lawmakers. The government of “we the people” is under attack and equality for all compromised. How did this happen and can […]
The 45th president is a symptom of a political malady that afflicts America’s experiment in self-governance: the ability of malevolent forces to divide, manipulate and motivate millions of voters through the thousands of details collected from all of us through […]
According to The New Yorker’s Jill LePore, Michael Lynch, the philosopher of truth, describes with a clear-eyed timely critique of our culture’s narcissistic obsession with ”we” know and “they” don’t. Lynch will discuss the digital culture and its tendency to […]
Dr. Kyle Kattelman explains the origins of the Electoral College, how it works, and arguments for and against reforming this controversial method of presidential selection.
The financial crisis of 2008 seriously impacted most Americans. For many, it was a debacle that exposed the policies and practices of Wall Street that were not in the public interest. The destruction was formidable and thought was given as […]
Listen to Dr. Kyle Kattelman and learn more about how the Supreme Court uses its powers to function within the three branches of government. Using landmark cases as examples, you will learn how these powers have evolved and whether the […]
The House and Senate Green New Deal Resolutions have provoked much contention and debate. The debates are heated, some see the Deal as a limit to economic growth – impossible to accomplish, while others have viewed it as a force […]
Universal health care is a topic often discussed but not fully understood. The cost of care, the nuances of coverage and the lack of transparency all add up to worry and concern for many Americans. Prof. Joel Cantor, a recognized […]
We will learn about U.S. history of immigration in terms of inclusion and exclusion as well as the history of America’s border. We will learn the facts about the economic case for immigration, the politics of immigration in the Trump […]
Racism has been plaguing America for too long. The time has come for a candid, straightforward conversation on how hatred, deprivation, privilege, indifference, and inequality has haunted America for generations. How have these walls been built and how will they […]