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Progress in Homeland Security
Secretary Ridge spoke about progress made by the Department of Homeland Security during its first 100 days. Among the issues he addressed were pot and border security, efforts to dismantle terrorist funding, and domestic security measures taken during military action in Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Iraq
Mr. Makiya, an Iraqi exile, talked about last week's meeting he attended on forming a new Iraqi government. He talked about the steps to be taken and the help that will be needed from other countries. He answered questions from members of the media.
Type: Media
Earth Day and the Environment
Former Wisconsin governor and former U.S. Senator Nelson founded Earth Day in 1970. That event is considered the beginning of the modern environmental movement. He talked about his experiences in sustaining the movement and other topics such as population control and the need for a national dialog on sustainability. After his remarks he answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Reporting the War with Iraq
Following Mr. Koppel's recent return from reporting on Iraq, Mr. Kalb interviewed him about his experiences during the Iraq War. They talked about the imbedding of journalists in military units, live coverage, and other issues of news reporting. Mr. Koppel answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
NASA's Strategic Plan
Mr. O'Keefe spoke about the future of the space program, the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia, and the benefits of space exploration. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Public Lands Initiative
Secretary Norton outlined programs to reclaim and enhance public parks and encourage citizen stewardship. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Gender Inclusivity
Ms. Burk spoke about her efforts to get Augusta National Golf Club to open membership to women. In her remarks she talked about the reception she received from the club and future efforts to boycott and pressure business leaders, as members of the club, to change the rules. She also talked about broader issues of gender inclusion. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Opposition to War with Iraq
Mr. Robbins and Former Representative Andrews spoke about their opposition to war with Iraq. They also criticized the Bush administration for stifling opposition voices to the war, challenged notions that opponents of war were unpatriotic, and called on journalists to report on all aspects of the war and administration policy. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Minorities and the War with Iraq
The panelists talked about the views of minorities on the war with Iraq, including possible reasons why support for the war among African-Americans was lower than among white Americans and the U.S. population in general. They talked about the lack of trust in President Bush by some African-Americans. Mr. Muhammed moderated the panel. Mr. Gropman talked about the racial, religious, and ethnic makeup of the armed forces. Mr. AbiNader talked about the feelings of the Arab and Iraqi-American communities. Following prepared remarks, panelists responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Affirmative Action and Journalism Education
Mr. Bollinger talked about a number of issues including affirmative action programs and college admissions, educating journalists, and a professor's anti-war comments at Columbia University. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media