Martin Luther King and Current Public Policy
Former Pennsylvania Senator Harris Wofford and former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend spoke at an event commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his poss…
1,127 viewsFormer Pennsylvania Senator Harris Wofford and former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend spoke at an event commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his poss…
1,127 viewsDemocratic Reps. Watson and Woolsey talked about building a liberal majority. Topics included the outlook for House Democrats in the November 2006 midterm elections, and the accomplishments …
78 viewsThe speakers talked about creating Democratic infrastructure within states, grassroots movements, union members, historical accomplishments, timing of presidential primary elections, raising…
77 viewsParticipants in a panel convened by Americans for Democratic Action Now discussed the importance of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in U.S. society today. They noted programs such as So…
278 viewsLiberals met to chart a map for the future at the Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) 2005 Conference and Convention from June 23-24, 2005. Representative McDermott, national president of …
41 viewsAmericans for Democratic Action held a panel discussion. The participants spoke on the topic, “Who Protects the Low-Wage Worker?” Rep. Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts) delivered the closing …
87 viewsIn a panel discussion entitled “Organizing for Activism,” Democratic lawmakers and activists spoke about the 2004 Presidential Election and the need to defeat President George W. Bush. Repre…
72 viewsAt a meeting of Americans for Democratic Action participants talked about the Democratic Party agenda and the future direction of the party. Among the issues they addressed were the Bush adm…
57 viewsParticipants talked about the politics of discrimination. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of efforts to combat terrorism on civil liberties, recent Supreme Court decisions on…
53 viewsCurtis Gans, Director of the Committee for the Study of the American Electorate, talked about the results of the 2002 midterm elections. Among the topics he addressed were levels of voter pa…
43 viewsParticipants talked about balancing national security and civil liberties. Among the issues they addressed were maintaining border security, immigration issues, national identification syste…
134 viewsAmericans for Democratic Action held their National Convention where outgoing President, Jim Jontz and incoming President, Representative Jim McDermott D-Washington, spoke.
49 viewsMr. Galbraith talked about the U.S. economy following September terrorist attacks on the U.S. following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
37 viewsParticipants talked about Welfare and assistance for low-income families. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
41 viewsDemocratic leaders and activists spoke about various Democratic causes and outlined a progressive agenda. Among the topics they addressed were health care, education, the environment, electi…
186 viewsAudio is poor during small group discussions (15 minutes).
35 viewsAddressing the Americans for Democratic Action 54th annual convention, Mr. Gerard talked about labor issues and the problems facing workers in the today. Mr. Jontz gave a fundraising speech …
45 viewsAccepting the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for democratic action, Actor Warren Beatty talked about his activism on behalf of the Democratic Party, the need for campaign finance reform, centrists …
154 viewsWhite House Advisor Ann Lewis reflected on the accomplishments of the Clinton administration in regards to the economy, unemployment and foreign affairs. She also talked about the administra…
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