Upcoming Events
Foreign Affairs Series: Syria update with Ribal al-Assad, Tuesday, June 25
The Common Good is proud to host a man who has connections to both sides of the Syrian Civil War. Ribal al-Assad is an outspoken supporter of the opposition movement and an exiled cousin of President Bashar al-Assad.
Democracy Series: ‘Fighting for the Press’ with James Goodale – Wednesday, June 19
Congressional hearings have recently produced headlines and raised hackles over whether there has been a misuse of the Justice Department’s powers in going after The Associated Press and a Fox News reporter’s telephone records. We are privileged to host James Goodale, famed First Amendment attorney and author, on Wednesday, June 19, to discuss his extremely timely and best-selling book “Fighting for the Press: The Inside Story of the Pentagon Papers and Other Battles.”
NYC Candidate Series: Bill de Blasio – Monday, June 17
As part of our New York City Candidate Series, The Common Good is honored to present our first mayoral candidate, Bill de Blasio, at the home of best-selling author and journalist Gail Sheehy.
past events
National Security Briefing with Thomas Pickering – Wednesday, May 8th
Join The Common Good for a national security and foreign affairs briefing from former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Thomas Pickering.
Middle East Update with Elliott Abrams – Wednesday, April 17th
Elliott Abrams, senior fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and former presidential adviser, updates The Common Good Middle East series on Syria, Israel, Egypt, Pakistan.
Assessing the Presidency with Lesley Stahl, Douglas Brinkley, Jonathan Alter and Ed Rollins – April 11th, 2013
How will President Obama’s presidency be remembered? Please join The Common Good for a discussion comparing President Obama with other Presidents in modern history.
Briefing on Turkey with Dr. Yusuf Ziya İrbeç’ – Friday, March 29th
Join The Common Good for a briefing on Turkey, part of our Foreign Affairs/National Security Series, with Member of Turkish Parliament Dr. Yusuf Ziya İrbeç.
“Women in the Military” – US Senator Jeanne Shaheen and others – Friday, March 15th–SOLD OUT
New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen and others join The Common Good to discuss women in the military: combat duty, rape, sexual assault, draft registration and more.
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Foreign Affairs Series: Syria update with Ribal al-Assad, Tuesday, June 25
The Common Good is proud to host a man who has connections to both sides of the Syrian Civil War. Ribal al-Assad is an outspoken supporter of the opposition movement and an exiled cousin of President Bashar al-Assad.
The Common Good Corollary to Godwin’s Law: Hitler, Nazi Comparisons Ruin Civil Discourse for Everybody
We think it’s time for the name calling to stop and the real conversation to begin. So we’re going to start pointing out anyone who makes unnecessary Hitler or Nazi references and tell them to stop doing it.
Krugman: ‘Stop Shrugging, and Do Your Jobs.’ We Couldn’t Agree More.
“Stop shrugging, and do your jobs.” That’s today’s message to our leaders from Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman in his column in The New York Times.
We here at The Common Good couldn’t agree more.
In Memoriam: Senator Frank Lautenberg
Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey died Monday morning. He was 89 years old.
Defense Secretary Gates: DC Discord Threatens US Security
According to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates , the greatest threat to the US is inability of political leaders to compromise for bipartisan solutions.
Partisan DC Infighting Leaves Voters Bruised
The partisan gridlock that has come to define Washington has caused a disconnect with voters of both parties who say their main concern is the faltering economy.
Republican Senator Pat Toomey Condemns DC Gridlock
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey on why the Toomey Manchin gun background check bill failed, and why the GOP is likely to keep blocking President Obama’s initiatives.
Congressional Republicans In Disarray
House Republicans are struggling to find internal balance, split by ideological divisions within and outside pressure from Conservative lobbying groups.
Simpson-Bowles: Our New Federal Budget Compromise Proposal
Simpson Bowles offer a new compromise proposal for deficit reduction, comprehensive tax reform, reduction in social spending programs and additional revenue.
The Low Cost of Public Financing for New York
Campaign Finance Institute research estimates that the costs of public financing of New York State elections to be $25-40 million, which is less than $2 per year per resident.
National Security Briefing with Thomas Pickering – Wednesday, May 8th
Join The Common Good for a national security and foreign affairs briefing from former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Thomas Pickering.
Congressional Republicans Resist Leader Cantor’s Health Bill
Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is encountering resistance within his own party from those who oppose any bills that are viewed as too centrist.
Poll: New York State Citizens don’t Trust their Government
As a movement gathers to change New York State election law, one more indicator that we must clean up Albany is a poll showing 80% of New Yorkers don’t trust them.
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