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Arizona's Immigration Law on Trial
May 03, 2012With a Supreme Court ruling expected this summer, the debate on state-level immigration enforcement is poised to shape the presidential campaign in unexpected ways. In this interview, Center expert Karthick Ramakrishnan discusses the Court’s recent hearing on Arizona’s controversial SB1070 law.
Rebuilding the U.S. Economy: One Heirloom Tomato at a Time
Apr 05, 2011At this daylong conference on farm-fresh foods and the U.S. economy, farmers were joined by researchers and economists to discuss our growing connection to healthier foods as well as challenges to sustainable food.
U.S. Energy Security Policy: A Global Perspective
Jan 11, 2011Making sure markets are open, fair, and transparent is a key tenet of the Obama administration's global energy security agenda. At a January 11 Director's Forum, State Department special envoy David Goldwyn outlined the United States' plan for energy security policy.
The New Media Age: Newspapers in Peril
Nov 05, 2009Newspaper ad revenue is declining as they struggle to compete with websites. Papers are closing; others are cutting staff, bureaus, and whole sections. Two recent Wilson Center meetings explored the state of newspapers and the future of journalism.
Democratizing the Media: At What Cost?
Nov 05, 2009Sonya Michel, director of United States Studies, considers whether journalism will survive the Internet age.
Sonya Michel Joins Wilson Center as New Director of United States Studies
Jun 01, 2009The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars welcomes Sonya Michel as the new director of United States Studies. Most recently, Michel was professor of history and director of the Nathan and Jeanette Miller Center for Historical Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park.
The Right to Dissent is Crucial to American Democracy
Oct 16, 2008Dr. Donna Shalala, president of the University of Miami, called on young voters to express their beliefs and help restore American constitutional values in this discussion sponsored by the Division of United States Studies.
Health Status Disparities in the U.S. Conference Papers Now Posted
Jan 04, 2008JANUARY 2008 - Edited transcripts and a paper from the April 2007 Health Status Disparities in the United States Conference are now posted.
