2026 Book Talk: The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American FoundingOsita Nwanevu, contributing editor for The New Republic and a columnist for The GuardianThursday, February 12, 2026, from 4:30-5:45 p.m.Louis A. Simpson International Building, Bowl A71
In this talk, Weila Gong will present findings from her book, Implementing a Low-Carbon Future: Climate Leadership in Chinese Cities. Drawing on comparative case studies, process tracing, and over one hundred interviews with policy practitioners inside and outside the government, Gong opens the “black box” of subnational…
Advanced negotiation across multiple parties is a vital skill for anyone leading policy change. Transforming bold ideas into reality requires building alliances, managing competing interests, and finding common ground amid political and organizational complexity.In this interactive, simulation-based workshop, participants will…
Reparations confront the enduring harms of slavery and colonialism, demanding transformative policies to claim long-denied rights. At a time when our civil rights and liberties are under assault at the highest levels of government, how are organizers and policymakers defending historical truth and shaping policies for repair?
