May 3, 2016 – Coffee & Politics Series
Meet your representative
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers serves Washington State’s 5th congressional district. Even as the highest ranking Republican woman in the House, Rep. McMorris Rodgers returned to visit Eastern Washington for a town hall forum at the Foley Institute on May 3rd. More about Cathy McMorris Rodgers talk.
April 25, 2016 – Coffee & Politics Series
Justin S. Vaughn: “Reconciling Barack Obama’s legacy and the rise of Donald Trump”
In this talk, Professor Justin S. Vaughn questioned what the legacy of Barack Obama would look like, if it helps to explain the rise of Donald Trump, and if the phenomena is inter-related. More about “Reconciling Barack Obama’s legacy and the rise of Donald Trump.”
April 14, 2016 – Coffee & Politics Series
Bill McKibben: “Climate Change: A report from the front lines”
Bill McKibben, one of the most prominent environmental activist at work today in the United States, spoke on activism and the political challenges. McKibben has organized approximately twenty thousand demonstrations around the world, with his latest campaign against the Keystone Pipeline rallying even more protestors every day. More about “Climate Change: A report from the front lines.”
April 13, 2016 – Coffee & Politics Series
Ole R. Holsti: “When Great Powers Invade Small Countries: The Issue of War Crimes”
Dr. Ole R. Holsti discussed when large nations invade smaller ones, and focus on the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. More about “When Great Powers Invade Small Countries: The Issue of War Crimes.”
Cosponsored with the WSU School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs
March 31, 2016 – Business Policy Symposium
“Offshoring Profits to Avoid Corporate Taxes”
More about “Offshoring Profits to Avoid Corporate Taxes.”
Co-Sponsored with the Hoops Institute of Taxation Research & Policy and the Carson College of Business
March 28, 2016 – Distinguished Lecture Series
Nancy Rodriguez: “Criminal Justice Reform: Can scientific research help us?”
Nancy Rodriguez serves as director of the National Institute of Justice and returned to WSU, her alma mater, to speak at the Foley Institute. This Distinguished Lecture Series addressed police brutality and the future of criminal justice. More about “Criminal Justice Reform: Can scientific research help us?”
March 1, 2016 – Coffee & Politics Series
Paul Loeb: “Civic Engagement and Political Awareness”
Author Paul Loeb visited the Foley Institute to explain “how community involvement and citizen activism can give back a powerful sense of connection and purpose.” Loeb is the founder of Campus Election Engagement Project, taking on the task of exposing more college students to the election and campaign process. More about “Civic Engagement and Political Awareness.”
February 23, 2016 – Coffee & Politics Series
Joris D. Kila: “Destroying Cultural Heritage”
Dr. Joris D. Kila discussed how global policies are failing to deal with this escalating crisis of cultural heritage protection. Dr. Kila offered his perspective as a conservationist in the realm of cultural heritage. More about “Destroying Cultural Heritage.”
February 19, 2016 – Olympia Symposium
“Governing Washington in Polarized Times”
Like the rest of the nation, Olympia has become divided and polarized along partisan lines. What effect does this have on the ability to address pressing policy issues and pass meaningful legislation? What is the Washington experience and how does it compare to other states and the federal government? More about “Governing Washington in Polarized Times.”
February 11, 2016 – Coffee & Politics Series
Christopher Tollefsen: “Law and Morality: The regulation of private behavior”
Christopher Tollefsen, Professor of Philosophy at the University of South Carolina, examined the principles that should inform the law’s regulation of private behavior. More about “Law and Morality: The regulation of private behavior.”
February 11, 2016 – Science, Ethics, & Public Policy Series
Panel discussion: “Using Fetal Tissue: The Ethics of Scientific Research”
Our panel of experts discussed the ethical questions around using fetal tissue for scientific research. The series was an opportunity for discussion and insight into controversial issues at the crossroads of science and public policy. More about “Using Fetal Tissue: The Ethics of Scientific Research.”
February 2, 2016 – Coffee & Politics Series
Suzanna Reiss: “The United States and Latin America: Drug Wars and Warriors”
Professor Suzanna Reiss addressed the how the ‘war on drugs’ evolved over time and why has it continued even against all evidence of success. The discussion revolved around the history of the war on drugs and the profits it has generated for large institutions in the US and elsewhere. More about “The United States and Latin America: Drug Wars and Warriors.”
January 20, 2016 – Coffee & Politics Series
Peter Chilson: “Jihad in Mali: The Holy War of Amadou Koufa”
Resident professor Peter Chilson (*See disclaimer) addressed the civil war and religious conflict experienced in Mali. With an astonishing percentage of the population young and unemployed, Professor Chilson explained the factors central to revivalist jihadi movements, particularly those lead by preacher Amadou Koufa. More about “Jihad in Mali: The Holy War of Amadou Koufa.”
*Disclaimer: This link leads to an external website that is not hosted by the university. The views and content expressed are those of the faculty member and do not represent the official positions of the university.