The Center for Global Development (CGD) held a discussion on the findings of its new report on effective international coordination and collaboration in fighting Ebola outbreaks. Doctors and public health officials talked about ongoing research, treatment and response efforts, and what they need in order to best address current and future epidemics.
Former judges from the Colorado and Indiana Supreme Courts joined an Indiana University law school professor to discuss the future of Law Schools. This panel was part of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Annual Meeting held in Indianapolis on May 1.
The second day of the Netroots Nation annual conference gets underway from Atlanta. Speakers include lawmakers Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA).
Election analysts with the Daily Kos blog had a question and answer session with audience members attending the annual conference of Netroots Nation in Atlanta. They discussed the outlook for progressive candidates in many of the 2017 special elections along with the 2018 midterm landscape. The conference is an "annual gathering for progressives" attended by online organizers and grassroots activists that features panel discussions and keynotes speeches as well as training sessions for candidates and campaign workers. The discussion was led by Daily Kos Political Director David Nir.
The Council on the Americas hosted two Venezuelan democracy activists -- one, a human rights lawyer, and one a leader of an opposition party -- to discuss the eroding political situation in the South American nation, which was facing protests, inflation, and food shortages in addition to violent government crackdowns against its political opposition. The two men talked about the political and economic situation in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, and elsewhere in the nation, and answered questions from attendees of their discussion.
A coalition of six organizations, which were Daily Kos, The Nation magazine, RootsAction.org, Veterans For Peace, Watchdog.net and World Beyond War, held a news conference in Washington, DC calling on the U.S. to remove all military aircraft from Syrian airspace. Speakers argued that the U.S. military role in Syria was illegal and immoral and addressed concerns that "global policing" and intervention in Syria was an unwinnable military strategy.
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) like many lawmakers during August recess held a series of town hall meetings with constituents. This one was held in Great Bend, Kansas. Sen. Moran answered questions on various policy topics including efforts to repeal and replace the federal health care law, veterans' services, farming challenges and the opioid epidemic.
New America in Washington, DC hosted a panel discussion on ways to improve workforce diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Speakers included cybersecurity experts, business leaders and former intelligence agency officials. They provided recommendations for creating a more inclusive cyber workforce, specifically attracting women, minorities and foreign students. They also offered advice to future cybersecurity professionals and outlined the current challenges in the industry.
Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses his book, "Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy" in which he examines how government is impacted by corporate money and special interest groups. Sen. Whitehouse is interviewed by New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton.
Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse explores how to engage adolescents & young adults to become independent, active, & engaged citizens in his book, "The Vanishing Adult." He is interviewed by Steven Olikara, Founder & President of the Millennial Action Project.
Utah Senator Mike Lee recalls the work of forgotten early American figures who fought against a large federal government in his book, "Written Out of History." He is interviewed by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal.
Connecticut Representative Rosa DeLauro talks about her congressional work on social programs in her book, "The Least Among Us: Waging the Battle for the Vulnerable." She is interviewed by Aparna Mathur, American Enterprise Institute Resident Scholar.
Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses his book, "Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy" in which he examines how government is impacted by corporate money and special interest groups. Sen. Whitehouse is interviewed by New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton.
Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse explores how to engage adolescents & young adults to become independent, active, & engaged citizens in his book, "The Vanishing Adult." He is interviewed by Steven Olikara, Founder & President of the Millennial Action Project.
Utah Senator Mike Lee recalls the work of forgotten early American figures who fought against a large federal government in his book, "Written Out of History." He is interviewed by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal.
Connecticut Representative Rosa DeLauro talks about her congressional work on social programs in her book, "The Least Among Us: Waging the Battle for the Vulnerable." She is interviewed by Aparna Mathur, American Enterprise Institute Resident Scholar.
Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses his book, "Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy" in which he examines how government is impacted by corporate money and special interest groups. Sen. Whitehouse is interviewed by New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton.
Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse explores how to engage adolescents & young adults to become independent, active, & engaged citizens in his book, "The Vanishing Adult." He is interviewed by Steven Olikara, Founder & President of the Millennial Action Project.
Utah Senator Mike Lee recalls the work of forgotten early American figures who fought against a large federal government in his book, "Written Out of History." He is interviewed by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal.
