In recent decades, many of Wisconsin’s newspapers have closed or been swallowed up by large media conglomerates. Part of this process leads to reducing staff size, which...
Panel Discussion
Join Nevada Humanities for a conversation with journalists John L. Smith (Nevada Independent and author of the forthcoming book, Saints, Sinners, and Sovereign Citizens:...
Is there a rural/urban political divide in Montana and, if so, how deep is it? Are there some issues that reach across this divide? This panel explores issues important...
The Electoral College – What Were The Founders Thinking?
Through California on the Ballot, California Humanities invites the people of California and beyond to reflect and talk—with neighbors, historians, election experts, and...
Why It Matters: The Past, Present, and Future of Voting
Nevada was granted statehood, in part, to cast a deciding vote for the Union during the upheaval of the Civil War. What about the rest of the history of voting in the...
“What Now?” takes a close look at the 2020 presidential election and its aftermath, including ways Pennsylvanians can promote decency, dialogue, and informed...
What Does Democracy Demand? Another Reconstruction
Featuring David Bromwich, Jedediah Purdy, Leah Wright Rigueur, and Brandon M. Terry. The second online town hall in Humanities New York’s “What Does...
Why It Matters: The Purpose of Protest explores the historical and contemporary role of protest in our communities. How do we define protest? What are our rights and...
With Malice Toward None offers participants an opportunity to hear, share with, and better understand one another across lines of difference. It also offers hope for...
How Can We Breathe: Policy-Makers and Community
In the final community circle of the How Can We Breathe series, Policy-Makers and Community will share their experiences in challenging systemic racism and working to...
Part one of a two-part town hall conversation about the principles of democracy and the contemporary threats to them. Featuring David Bromwich, Jedediah Purdy, Leah...
Post-Election Reflection: Democracy, Equality, and Justice in Hawaiʻi
Join us as we reflect on the civic weight of this year and the ideals of democracy, equality, and justice. Recalling a global pandemic and its far-reaching impacts, the...
Telling The Untold Story of the Proud Influence of Indigenous Women on Women’s Rights
“Without a Whisper / Konnon:Kwe” Discussion with Professor Sally Roesch Wagner, Mohawk Bear Clan Mother Louise Herne, and Filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox.
Why It Matters: Public Forum 1, Part 1
The American Samoa Humanities Council is working in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of the “Why It Matters: Civic and Electoral...
Why It Matters Public Forum 1: Part 2
The American Samoa Humanities Council is working in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of the “Why It Matters: Civic and Electoral...
Why It Matters Public Forum 1: Part 3
The American Samoa Humanities Council is working in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of the “Why It Matters: Civic and Electoral...
Why It Matters Public Forum 1: Part 4
The American Samoa Humanities Council is working in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of the “Why It Matters: Civic and Electoral...
Panel discussion featuring Nebraska State Senator Anna Wishart, Sarpy County Election Commissioner Michelle Andahl, League of Women Voters of Nebraska (LWVN) Voter...