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Thursday, May 03, 2018, 5:30 p.m.
No Joke About It: Speechwriting for President Obama
President Barack Obama was known for his commanding stage presence and deft public speaking skills. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley described him as "one of the great orators of American history." To many, part of what made President Obama's speeches so...
Friday, May 04, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom
President Dwight Eisenhower established the first Law Day in 1958 to mark the nation's commitment to the rule of law. In 1961, Congress issued a joint resolution designating May 1 as the official date for celebrating Law Day, which is...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
Can We Talk? Reviving Civility in Public Discourse
One of the bedrocks of the American democracy is our commitment to free speech - the robust, open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives. Furthermore, the creation of our two-party system was implemented to protect America from entering into another...
Friday, May 25, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
Hate among members of a community is not a new phenomenon; it's actually about as old as civilization itself. All human beings have the capacity to hate. However, what's different about hate in modern society is its speed - the...
Monday, May 14, 2018, 5:30 p.m.
ConstitutionALE: A More Perfect Gerrymander
Among all the flash point issues facing our country, gerrymandering may be the one that has the biggest impact on political divisiveness. And it's not new; it's actually a practice our nation has debated for more than 200 years. The Constitution...
Thursday, May 10, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
2018 State of Downtown: Enhancing Mobility
Across the country, there is renewed interest from citizens to be near urban centers. American corporations, once regulated to vast suburban office parks, are moving back into cities, drawn by their energy, vibrancy, and diversity - all which are attractive...
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