The Common Good Hosted a conversation with Dr.Lawrence Rocks, who provided us with an in-depth presentation on “ Hurricanes Climate, and Responsible Energy Policies for the Future”.
Syrian Civil War: End in Sight? : Ambassador Robert Ford
Ambassador Robert Ford provided an update on the Syrian Civil War, including current critical policy choices and possible outcomes. Ford discussed the roles of the various players, from Syrian President Bashar al- Assad and ISIS, to the U.S, Russia, Iran and Turkey, calling on his experience and his deep expertise in Arab politics and diplomacy. This event was hosted by Robert Pietrzak and Maureen White.
The Press, Fake News and Politics: Chris Ruddy
The Common Good presented an intimate conversation with Christopher Ruddy, CEO and President of Newsmax Media, Inc., one of the nation’s leading online news companies. His influence on the news narrative and with President Trump makes him a force to be reckoned with. The event was introduced by Peter Maroney and co-hosted by James Higgins.
Conversation with Admiral (Ret.) Mike Mullen
Rethinking the Afghanistan War with Erik Prince
"No Room for Small Dreams: Courage, Imagination and the Making of Modern Israel"
Citizen Action Sweeping the Country: INDIVISIBLE
A sold out audience greeted INDIVISIBLE founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg for a rare joint appearance at The Common Good. The pair highlighted the evolving methods that their fledgling project has harnessed in moving millions across the country to action. Longtime activist leaders Mark Green, Gail Furman, and attorney/author Richard Farley co-hosted the event.
The Russia Investigation with Congressman Adam Schiff and Secretary Jeh Johnson
Newsmaker and rising congressional leader, Congressman Adam Schiff, appeared with special host & TCG Honorary Board Member Secretary Jeh Johnson for an elegant luncheon and briefing. Congressman Schiff, the Ranking Minority Member on the House Intelligence Committee and Russia Investigation Task Force, gave the latest on the Russia election interference probe, the growing threat to liberal democracies from a rise in authoritarianism, prospects for the Midterm elections, and many other consequential topics.
Special Screening and Conversation on “Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press”
The Common Good screened ‘Nobody Speak: The Trials of the Free Press’, followed by a lively discussion on threats to freedom of the press followed with director Brian Knappenberger and legendary first amendment defender, James Goodale, best known for his courageous and brilliant leadership role in the Pentagon Papers, developing protections for reporters and their sources, as well as National Security Act limits,
Special Private Screening and Conversation on "The Battle of Mosul"
The Common Good Forum & American Spirit Awards 2017
The Common Good Forum assembled some of the brightest thinkers in the US for a dynamic overview of our rapidly changing landscape. We put the spotlight on public policy choices and exciting developments affecting us all – making the nation and the world safer, creating shared economic prosperity, and bolstering our democratic values.
Discussion on Challenges and Opportunity in Congress
History in the Making: Post-Election Panel 2016
The Common Good was honored to host panelists Carl Bernstein, Kellyanne Conway, and Governor William Weld and moderator Alan Schwartz in a post-2016-election panel on the new political landscape.
The 2016 election was historic and change-making in many ways. Our panel examined the trends and events that led to the election results and how the new political landscape may shape America’s future.
The Changing World Order: Richard Haass
Richard Haass addressed the current issues and the critically important long-term trends arund the globe that challenge the relative stability of our post-World War II geopolitical and economic framework. How do we navigate, as Haass puts it, a “world in disarray?” A timely discussion with one of the globe’s top foreign policy practitioners, authors, and thought leaders.
Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy
The common good hosted a special conversation with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse about his new book, Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy and issue on the environment, particularly protection of the oceans, and political campaign spending, small business growth, and protecting American liberties from warrantless wiretapping.
