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International Women’s Day

March 8, 2017: Something old, something new, much was borrowed, nothing blue

March 22, 2017 • by Jo Freeman

Women all over the world marched, rallied, and demonstrated in solidarity to commemorate International Women's Day. While the tradition was established a century ago, never before have so many women demonstrated in so many places in so many countries. To show solidarity, women wore red, whether they were demonstrating or ...

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Critical Design

By Tony Dunne & Fiona Raby

March 21, 2017 • by GIDEST

Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby are professors of Design and Emerging Technology at The New School and partners in the design studio Dunne & Raby. They use design as a medium to stimulate discussion and debate amongst designers, industry and the public about the social, cultural and ethical implications of existing ...

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Wiretapping, Wellness Real Estate, and Late-Night TV

Past Present Episode 74

March 16, 2017 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Neil J. Young and Nicole Hemmer

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Trump’s wiretapping allegations, “wellness real estate,” and late-night TV.

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Wiretapping, Wellness Real Estate, and Late-Night TV

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Democrats, Republicans and the Explosive Politics of Health Insurance by Theda Skocpol

Part II Q&A Session

March 16, 2017 • by Zeyno Ustun

For the Part I please visit: https://publicseminar.org/2017/02/democrats-republicans-and-the-explosive-politics-of-health-insurance/#.WLWpRhIrK2w The current debate on the repeal of the Affordable Care Act has once again highlighted healthcare as a divisive issue at the national level. In this climate, healthcare is framed in a variety of ways that escape easy categorization. This national debate cannot be addressed ...

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On Improvisation

Vijay Iyer

March 14, 2017 • by GIDEST

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The Women’s Strike, Anti-Semitism, and Robots

Past Present Episode 73

March 9, 2017 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the complicated politics of the women's strike, the rise of anti-Semitism in America, and humanity's relationship to robots.

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The Women’s Strike, Anti-Semitism, and Robots

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Everything Has a History

A Conversation between Jim Grossman and Tyler Stovall

March 6, 2017 • by Zeyno Ustun

Watch American Historical Association executive director Jim Grossman and new 2017 AHA president Tyler Stovall discuss the role of historical thinking in today's public culture. First published in the AHA Fortnightly Newsletter, February 2017. Republished with the permission.

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Milo & CPAC, Professor Politics, and Momastery

Past Present: Episode 72

March 3, 2017 • by Nicole Hemmer, Neil J. Young and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate CPAC’s decision to disinvite Milo Yiannopoulos, legislation to require political balance in university faculties, and Christian blogger Momastery’s announcement of her lesbian engagement.

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Milo & CPAC, Professor Politics, and Momastery

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Paid Protestors, Secondhand Smoke, and Ivanka Trump

Past Present Episode 71

February 28, 2017 • by Nicole Hemmer, Neil J. Young and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela

On this week’s Past Present podcast, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the history of “paid protestors,” the science of secondhand smoke, and the failing fortunes of Ivanka Trump’s clothing line.

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Paid Protestors, Secondhand Smoke, and Ivanka Trump

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No Ban on Muslims

Protests from D.C. on February 4th

February 22, 2017 • by Jo Freeman

Roughly five thousand people gathered at the edge of Lafayette park across from the White House on Sunday afternoon, February 4. They were protesting the ban on Muslims and refugees proposed by President Trump January 27. "No hate no fear, refugees are welcome here!" was the most popular chant. Most ...