Events
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Jul 7
July 7, 2009
2:00–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkThe Future of Equality, Liberty, and the U.S. Constitution
Two new books Keeping Faith with the Constitution and The Constitution in 2020 presented an opportunity for scholars and activists to discuss the ideas that undergird our democracy and shape our laws.
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Jun 25
June 25, 2009
8:15 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkBlack Labor in America: Emerging Opportunities Amid the Economic Crisis
Steven C. Pitts of UC Berkeley discusses the job crisis facing the black community, with an emphasis on relations between black men and Latino immigrants in the workplace.
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Jun 15
June 15, 2009
2:00–6:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkHIV and Human Rights in Southern Africa: Victories and Ongoing Challenges
Namibian lawyer and human rights activist Michaela Clayton speaks on HIV/AIDS and human rights issues in Southern Africa.
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Jun 9
June 9, 2009
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonHard Times and Hardening Attitudes: The Economic Downturn and the Rise of Violence Against Roma
Isabela Mihalache of the Open Society Institute testifies at the Helsinki Commission hearing on increased violence against Roma in Europe.
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Jun 4
June 4, 2009
6:30–10:30 a.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonAlbania's Elections and the Challenge of Democratic Transition
Jonas Rolett of the Open Society Institute testifies on the importance of fair and democratic parliamentary elections in Albania.
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Jun 3
June 3, 2009
2:00–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkSeeking Accountability for Torture Photography as Evidence
Panelists discuss the photographs of detainee torture, and the role that photography plays in providing accountability for abuses and depicting the human stories behind them.
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May 27
May 27, 2009
1:30–7:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkAfter Mandela and Mbeki—The Future of South Africa
The Open Society Institute, together with The Nation magazine, hosted a conversation on the politics of South Africa following that country's presidential elections.
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May 18
May 18, 2009
1:00–7:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkBring Your “A” Game
This Open Society Institute panel discusses the documentary Bring Your A Game, which seeks to reverse the trend of poor educational outcomes for black men and boys.
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May 18
May 18, 2009
5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkHow to Reduce Crime and Improve Race Relations
Professor Tracey Meares discussed her efforts in Chicago's violence-ridden West Side, which helped slash homicide and recidivism rates by about a third while avoiding police community antagonism.
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May 11
May 11, 2009
3:00–7:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkAdaptation and Mitigation—Waking Up to the Reality of Climate Change
Open Society Fellow Mark Hertsgaard discussed the need to adapt to the consequences of global warming, even as we strive to minimize those consequences.
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May 7
May 7, 2009
2:00–6:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkOrganizing in the Obama Era
Veteran organizers Zack Exley, Ai-jen Poo, and Zephyr Teachout examined the perils and the promise of mass civic participation.
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May 6
May 6, 2009
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkKyrgyzstan—Contradictory Changes?
This panel looked at Kyrgyzstan's social and political landscape, which appears to be heating up in a series of high-profile developments that many observers relate to the upcoming presidential elections.
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