Our American Stories exhibit will be installed at the Everett, Washington public library for the month of September. The exhibit will be highlighted by a virtual book reading at 6 pm Pacific time on Wednesday September 22. Contact the library directly for additional information.
JSA Live showcases unique ideas and perspectives from the politicians, scholars, and experts on the front lines of today’s most important issues. Our 2021 Summer Speaker Series explores topics of equality, political involvement, leadership, and identity. What new ideas will inspire you?
The once-a-decade process of redrawing House of Representatives districts is underway, following the U.S. census results. Texas and Florida will gain more seats while California, New York, and Ohio are expected to lose seats. The shift would mean losing three congressional seats from states that President Joe Biden won in 2020, potentially giving an advantage…
Flying cars. Miracle medicines. Robots with emotions. These were concepts of a distant future, but rapid advances in quantum computing technology are leading policymakers to realize that the future is closer than we thought. Quantum machines are poised to have real-world applications in this decade and super-charge artificial intelligence in the next. These advances will…
Join us for the YouTube premiere of Communitarianism & Conservatism. You will receive information on how to view the conversation once you register. Participate in the chat and share your own views, experiences, and reactions to the conversation in real time.It was this guide was created in collaboration with The American Project a multi-year program to…
Join us on September 28th 4 – 5:30pm EDT for a workshop, building off the September 21st workshop Decolonizing Academe, about putting Rodney Coates’ and Stephen Quaye’s decolonizing frameworks into practice. Hear from Jennifer Ball (Clarkson University), Brighid Dwyer (Princeton University), Kelly Maxwell (University of Michigan), and Jacki Rodriguez (Occidental College) about how they put…
Since 2005 Aristotle’s Cafe has held free community discussions that provide the chance for diverse groups of strangers to come together and meet face-to-face. Creating an opportunity for prejudices and misunderstandings to be overcome through personal growth and effective communication. Join us for a virtual discussion held via Zoom that will give you the chance…
Curious if there might be better alternatives to our elections system? Been hearing about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and want to learn more?Join us Tuesday night, September 28th (8pm-9pm ET) as we tackle the topic through a nonpartisan lens, with an opportunity to have your questions answered by those most familiar with RCV. Our volunteer…
What: A Virtual Conversation with Jeff Rennicke and John NoltnerWhen: Tuesday, September 28th at 7pmFrustrated with an increasingly polarized social landscape, award-winning photographer John Noltner set out on a 40,000-mile road trip across the United States to rediscover the common humanity that connects us. He did so by asking people one simple question: “What does…
Mindful Conversation is a transformational practice that challenges us to become more present in the flow of conversation.About An Introduction to Mindful ConversationOn any given day we have tens if not hundreds of conversations. From chatting with the barista at the corner coffee shop to discussing projects at work to confiding our deepest most intimate…
This is one in a series of public hearings hosted by the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission to help reshape Chicago’s 50 wards. It will take place virtually at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be available. Live oral testimonies are typically three minutes long; please refer to the Your Submissions…
Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador OrientationMonthly meeting for Braver Angels’ Ambassadors
We will discuss the Frank Capra classic 1939 film: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.