Former Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Gary Cohn co-lead this weekly study group entitled  "The Real State of the Union." The first week's topic is "Debt, Deficit and Despair." They'll ask and attempt to answer questions like: whe ...

What has changed in society to allow the political conversation to grow more inclusive? Who are the people working to make change in our society? Probing deeper, we will consider what makes someone an activist — and what makes someone an effective agent o ...

Former Representative Barbara Comstock leads a weekly Study Group entitled "A Woman in the Arena." Her study group will focus on the variety of jobs and opportunities available throughout government service and the political landscape and how th ...

America’s demographics are shifting, and people of color will soon make up the majority of the population—and the electorate—for the first time in our nation’s history. Who are these voters and what do they value? What will it take for their political pow ...

Let's get to know each other and share our thoughts regarding politics and government in our country. Since the individual is the most basic unit in an egalitarian democracy, we'll all share our own vision for the country and for our society and ...

Deep Dive into the Mueller Investigation Why was he appointed? What is his mandate? How has he proceeded to date? Where might he be going? How will the takeover by the Democrats of the House of Representatives impact Mueller’s work?   Michael Zeldin leads ...

How Did Women Come to Matter in U.S. Foreign Policy? From the 1995 Beijing Declaration to recent U.S. policy statements, what are the policy underpinnings of the U.S. government’s efforts on behalf of women and girls around the world?  This session will l ...

The Honorable Bill de Blasio 109th Mayor of New York City   Symone D. Sanders (Moderator) Democratic Political Strategist CNN Political Commentator IOP Spring 2018 Resident Fellow **This Event Requires Harvard ID for Admittance**   The Honorable Bill de B ...

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Join former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu  for a conversation on current events and past experiences navigating racial issues on the local level. Lunch will be provided   Join former New Orleans Mayor  Mitch Landrieu   for a conversation on current eve ...