6.8.07: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER
|
THE WEEK AHEAD
FOREIGN POLICY: "America in the World" conference on Tuesday, June 12, will explore how the United States can re-assert its leadership for a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure world. Co-sponsored by The Century Foundation, confirmed speakers include Madeleine Elbright, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Wesley Clark, Tom Daschle, and John Deutch.
BUDGET: Scott Lilly offers a cost-benefit analysis of the 2008 budget process.
MEDIA AND CULTURE: Interview with indie rock band The Thermals on their very political album "The Body, The Blood, and The Machine."
RELIGION AND VALUES: Rev. Debra W. Haffner argues that faith communities can set a positive example of commitment to social justice by embracing sexual and gender diversity.
STEM CELLS: Current and continually evolving policies on stem cells are the subject of an international workshop on stem cell science, ethics, and policies hosted by CAP and the Office of Science and Technology of the Embassy of France. The event, "International Exchanges on Stem Cell Research," will take place Thursday, June 14.
CAMPUS PROGRESS: An interview with Ben Stein and a dispatch on the new creationist museum outside Cincinnati.
AND MUCH MORE... |
