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National Convention Protests
Activists spoke about protests planned for the republican and Democratic National Conventions. Among the issues they discussed were the various organizations participating in protests, the response by host cities to protest permit requests, and the potential for civil disobediance.
Type: Media
Diversity and Growth in America
Ms. Riche briefed reporters on the increasing diversification and urbanization of the American population. She also talked about the aging of American society and responded to media questions.
Type: Media
School Privatization
Mr. Whittle talked about the development of the Edison Schools from the Edison Project. The idea behind the Edison Schools is to build the first national system of public schools managed by a private company working with local schools. After his prepared remarks, Mr. Whittle answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Pictures for the American People
Mr. Rockwell, art historian and sculptor, talked about the touring exhibit of his father's works. He responded to audience questions.
Type: Media
Building the Global Digital Stock Market
Mr. Zarb talked about the impact of the expanding investor class. He predicted that the trend of more investment would continue in the United States and elsewhere, and governments would have to respond with reforms like lower capital gains taxes. He also analyzed the four important areas of globalization, privatization, consolidation, and democratization and responded to audience questions.
Type: Media
Electronic Commerce
Mr. Dell talked about the impact of electronic commerce on the marketplace, business applications of the Internet, the development of the global economy, and the future of the computer industry. Following his comments he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
A Bohemian Brigade: The Civil War Correspondents
Mr. Perry talked about his book ABohemian Brigade: The Civil War Correspondents -- Mostly Rough, Sometimes Ready, published by Wiley, John, and Sons. He also responded to questions from the audience. The book details the emergence of modern American journalism during the Civil War. Pointing to the telegraph, steam-powered transport, the printing press, and the importance of breaking news and scoops, the author argues that the war was the first instant-news event.
Type: Media
Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards
The former president presented the annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards to Mr. Carollo for coverage of national defense issues and to Mr. Cannon for his coverage of the presidency. Following the awards he talked about the state of American political culture and media coverage of political issues. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Teamsters' State of the Union Address
Mr. Hoffa spoke about the strength to the Teamsters Union, its recent activities and its commitment to supporting labor causes. He also called for better enforcement of labor laws and talked about the union's recent opposition to World Trade Organization practices. Following his comments he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Catholic Church and the Death Penalty
Cardinal Mahoney spoke about the Catholic Church's traditional opposition to the death penalty. He also talked about growing support for abolition of the death penalty among the electorate, despite its popularity among politicians. He further called on California Governor Davis to place a moratorium on capital punishment for current death row cases. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media