Government

Rule of Law, Investigations, Testing the New Supremes

Rule of Law, Investigations, Testing the New Supremes

Dr. Laurence Tribe, renowned author and Harvard legal professor, discussed critical legal issues facing the nation: the investigations related to Trump, from Mueller to the House; the new Supreme Court and the consequential cases it is likely to hear; and more…

Economic Perils, Reeling Markets, Fed Action, Tariff Wars

Economic Perils, Reeling Markets, Fed Action, Tariff Wars

The Common Good was proud to present a very important discussion with Byron Wien and Joseph Zidle of Blackstone’s Private Wealth Solutions. Two of Wall Street’s most respected investment advisors will sketch out the economic outlook for 2019 and projections regarding the volatile stock market amid rising risks stemming from tariffs, politics, Fed rates, and global turmoil.

Defending Democracy: John Avlon, Philip Bobbitt, Ian Kahn, Garry Kasparov, and Bret Stephens

Defending Democracy: John Avlon, Philip Bobbitt, Ian Kahn, Garry Kasparov, and Bret Stephens

The Common Good was proud to present a very important discussion with Garry Kasparov, Russian dissident and world chess champion, Bret Stephens, New York Times columnist, John Avlon, author of Washington’s Farewell and CNN anchor, Philip Bobbitt, constitutional law expert at Columbia University, and Ian Khan, who plays George Washington on AMC’s Turn.

Facts and Fears: Hard Truths and Intelligence: James Clapper

Facts and Fears: Hard Truths and Intelligence: James Clapper

One of the most important voices in the nation’s intelligence community, Jim Clapper decided to break his silence after living through Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and saw how the foundations of American democracy were — and continue to be — undermined by a foreign power.

"On the Fault Lines: Decision 2018" Midterm Elections Power Panel

"On the Fault Lines: Decision 2018" Midterm Elections Power Panel

The Common Good was proud to present an electrifying evening of predictions on the black swans and dark horses of this year’s election season - “On the Fault Lines: Decision 2018” Midterm Elections Power Panel, co-hosted by Hunter College. America decides ramifications of one of the most consequential elections in a generation.

Trump & Global Trade (Dis)order

Trump & Global Trade (Dis)order

The Common Good was pleased to present a special conversation on new trade policies and likely impacts with impacts with the Honorable Paula Stern, former Chairwoman, US International Trade Commission; President, The Stern Group. Changes in our own hemisphere and in Europe, and potentially upend US economic growth and destabilize markets— or alternatively, grow American jobs and vastly improve US economic interests.

The Assault on Intelligence: American National Security in an Age of Lies: General Michael Hayden

The Assault on Intelligence: American National Security in an Age of Lies: General Michael Hayden

Hayden spoke about current US perils – from a nuclear North Korea, an emboldened Russia, a rising China, among others—and the effect of the assaults on the American intelligence agencies meant to defend us and on our democratic institutions.

Post-Election Panel 2016

Post-Election Panel 2016

This historic and wildly unpredictable election has left many in America stunned and divided. What happened? And more important, what is ahead? The Common Good hosted a ‘Post-Election Panel’ to discuss ‘The New Political Landscape–History in the Making’ for a candid discussion on the winners and losers, and what it means for our nation. 

Empowering Half the World

  Empowering Half the World

Melanne Verveer shared her considerable experience and insights at The Common Good on the importance of empowering women and girls for improvements in economic growth, foreign policy, healthcare, and poverty alleviation and how educating a girl is the single best development investment possible.

“The Campaign 2016: What the Numbers Reveal”

“The Campaign 2016: What the Numbers Reveal”

We were pleased to have highly respected pollster Mark Mellman join us to shed light on the current status of the campaign race to the 2016 presidential election. As part of his discussion, Mellman shared his views on the impact of the primary schedule, subgroup polling insights, and the key influencing factors.