In the midst of the Democratic National Convention and on the heels of the Republic National Convention, ASU's Offices of Public Affairs and Knowledge Enterprise Development assembled an eight-member panel of professionals and academics to address the question "Are we losing our humanity?"

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The closing discussion from the U.S. Capitol Historical Society's 2012 Civil War Symposium. Several of the symposium's presenters take questions from the audience and offer their closing thoughts on the day's topics, including the role of Congress during the war. They also discuss the end of the war and its immediate aftermath. Part 1 of 2 featuring L. Diane Barnes, Associate Professor, Youngstown State University History Department; Iver Bernstein, Professor, Washington University in St. Louis, History; Fergus M.
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Robert Clinton talked about the history of treaties between Native Americans and non-native settlers. He traced the evolution of Anglo-American treaties and how they shifted from relationship agreements in the colonial era to the modern sovereign agreements with the federal government. He argued that treaties with the U.S. government simultaneously stand for Indian rights and oppression. Mr. Clinton also served as the chief justice of the Winnebago Tribe's Supreme Court. This event is a portion of a symposium hosted by the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
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From 18th-century political revolutionaries to the first dudes to skateboard down a half-pipe, Americans have risked life and limb in pursuit of greater glory. We are, by many rankings, among the most entrepreneurial people in the world. We place big bets and reap large rewards-or large losses. We also explore the deep seas and outer space. Not to mention that we'll go over Niagara Falls in barrels or walk across the Grand Canyon on a tightrope just to make news. Even our popular music-from jazz to freestyle rap-prizes improvisation and daring.
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This is a pivotal moment to debate and refine innovative models for transforming our educational system in ways that markedly improve the quality of P-12 teaching and make higher education accessible to all Americans. To significantly advance this agenda will require vision, innovation, leadership, and a new mindset that fosters inclusion at all educational levels. We invite you to join some of the top minds in U.S. education as we pursue transformative change.
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Why has it become so difficult for our Federal government to negotiate, come to agreement, and pass legislation? How can we improve the policy making process in Washington to boost overall government effectiveness? Is it time to modernize our Federal government and what should reform look like? Featuring Dr. Michael Crow, President, Arizona State University; Jon Kyl, former U.S. Senate Majority Whip, R-AZ; Trent Lott, R-MS; Evan Bayh, D-IN; Jonathan Rauch, Brookings Institute; Michael Barone, The Washington Examiner; Chris Wallace, Host, FOX News Sunday.
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Mr. Altman discussed the Sanctuary movement trial in Arizona and responded to callers' questions. Featuring Michael Altman, Professor, Arizona State University, College of Law; Carl Rutan, Editor, C-SPAN, Politics.
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Secretary O'Leary released documents which revealed experiments with radiation on human subjects in the 1940s and 1950s. The subcommittee heard testimony from her and others about the Department of Defense testing and whether compensation is due any of the subjects. Featuring Patricia Durbin, Professor, Lawrence Berkeley Natl. Laboratory, Life Sciences Division; Kenneth Mossman, President, Arizona State University, Health Physics Society; Gerald Mousso, Resident, Rochester, NY; Hazel R.
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The subcommittee heard testimony on the issue of sweepstakes fraud and senior citizens. They addressed the issue of sweepstakes mailings and their impact on the lives of senior citizens. They discussed ways the government could curb the effects of fraudulent and deceptive mailings. Featuring William Arnold, Director, Arizona State University, Gerontology; Richard Barton, Executive Director, Direct Marketing Association; Robert Butterworth, Attorney General, Florida; Ben Nighthorse Campbell, U.S. Senator, [R] Colorado; Kenneth Hunter, Chief Inspector, U.S. Postal Service; Stanley F.
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Participants talked about the decline of the public good in American society. They focused on the dominance of private interests and money over civic mindedness. They also discussed possible public policy changes that could encourage citizens to act in the public good. After their prepared remarks, participants answered questions from audience members. Featuring Benjamin R. Barber, Professor, Rutgers University, Political Science; David C.
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