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  • What Are Human Rights Anyway?

    Webinar and Facebook Live Stream

    Human rights go beyond traditional American concepts of civil liberties. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN in the wake of World War II without dissent, included all kinds of rights – civil and political rights (like […]

  • We Need to Talk: Affective Polarization and Discussion

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    In the talk, Professor Levendusky discusses the origins of affective polarization, the tendency of Democrats and Republicans to dislike and distrust one another. He will share strategies he has tested in his research for reducing this animosity, centered on discussion. […]

  • Ukraine Update IV

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    As Russia’s war against Ukraine rages on, one wonders what to anticipate.  Will the Coalition hold over time? Will Russia be held accountable for crimes? Can a small country succeed in its passion for independence and quest for democracy? How […]

  • The Problem With Politics Isn’t What You Think It Is. And Neither Is the Solution

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    Learn what is at the root cause of our political dysfunction (an anti-competitive system) and the solutions.  During this webinar, we will learn about:   How the existing electoral systems deliberately contribute to gridlock and dysfunction.   Why competition plays […]

  • The Role Of Big Money In U.S. Elections

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    Join this informative discussion with a group of campaign finance law experts from the nonpartisan, nonprofit Campaign Legal Center to learn how big money special interest spending—often from secret sources—is affecting our elections and the solutions. Topics will include the […]

  • Returning to Philadelphia: Amending the Constitution for the Twenty-First Century

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    Learn the story of Jefferson’s debate with Madison about periodic constitutional renewal (Jefferson wanted each generation to write its own Constitution; Madison favored an enduring Constitution). That historical debate opens up different proposals for constitutional change today.  Learn about historic […]

  • Taxes: What You Need to Know

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    Taxes are deeply embedded in the fabric of the American economy and society. They create incentives related to work, saving, investment, borrowing, and marriage. They are key tools for the provision of the safety net and the redistribution of resources. […]

  • Identity in Urban-Rural Political Division: Consequences and Solutions

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    Rural America continues to surface in our media as a special place with a unique identity and challenges. What is that identity, how did it develop, and what are the special challenges? Is there an urban/rural divide, and if so, […]

  • Healthcare: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going

    Webinar and Facebook Live Stream

    This program will discuss the history of our healthcare system, the Affordable Care Act, and where we go from here. Many believe the US healthcare system is broken and needs fixing. Two health policy experts will discuss the issues, challenges, […]

  • A Purple Agenda For The Next Four Years

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    Americans are distinctly unenthusiastic about their options for president this year. Who the candidates are is one problem. What they stand for is another. What are the key issues concerning voters, and what policies best address them? The economist Laurence […]

  • A Serious Election Demands a Serious Electorate

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    For most Americans, the upcoming election looms like a slow-moving train wreck. There is no way to stop it from happening and no way to get out of the way. There is no rewind button. The election of 2024 will […]

  • Challenges to Democracy for November 2024 and Beyond

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    What we need to know and discuss to assure fair voting and “We the People” has meaning. Prof. Alex Keyssar will cover ongoing methods of voter suppression, the counting and certification of votes, and the hazards of the Electoral College […]