Join advocates, policy professionals and experts for an emergency roundtable discussing recent immigration policies and laws and their local impacts.Sponsorship of an event does not constitute institutional endorsement of external speakers or views presented.
Celebrated author Michael Lewis ‘82 will talk about his new edited volume Who Is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service, a timely meditation on the purpose of government and the dedicated and creative people behind the term "bureaucracy.’ Contributing authors Dave Eggers and Casey Cep will join in the conversation,…
Delving into domestic and international contexts, this panel will explore how adaptive sports function not only as a means of physical rehabilitation, but also as a transformative tool for empowerment, community cohesion, and advocacy. Moderator: Derek HootFirst-year Master in Public Affairs (SPIA). With ICRC, provided virtual…
Join us for a public panel featuring several New Jersey-based food access organizations on a discussion about local food security and shifting needs amid the current political climate. Discussion will center around emerging federal policy on health, nutrition, immigration, social safety nets, and the inclusion and access of…
This talk will focus on efforts to combat the opioid crisis and the lasting impacts of redlining in Baltimore, Maryland. Ebony Thompson has had a groundbreaking career as Baltimore’s first female and openly gay City Solicitor. Through her efforts in and out of the courts, she has helped secure millions of dollars in restitution…
In 2025, acute hunger affects 343 million people globally, agricultural trade tensions are escalating, and nutrition-related diseases place a growing burden on public health systems. In light of these challenges, the need for policy-driven discussions has never been more critical.
London's had it for almost 20 years. Singapore for nearly fifty. Rome and Stockholm are among other cities worldwide that use this measure to discourage single-use vehicles and raise revenue for public transportation. In January 2025, NYC became the first US city to implement congestion alleviation. The scheme, which charges…
We are excited to bring together a stellar group of scholars in the field of minority representation, both in the U.S. and globally, to present on a range of topics that explore the factors influencing the supply of political candidates from various identity groups—including ethnoracial minorities, women, and the working class…
Melissa Miles (she/her) is an Environmental and Climate Justice advocate who began her career as a community organizer while living in an environmental justice community in Newark, New Jersey. She holds an MA in Anthropology from The New School, yet maintains that her knowledge of EJ is rooted in her lived experience, the…
