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National Symposium Series 2008
Not Taboo at Our Table! Race, Religion and Gender in American Politics
The Center for Politics launched the National Symposium Series in 1999 to explore current and relevant issues in American politics. Previous topics have included Constitutional reform, women and politics, wartime politics, political humor, character and politics, presidential selection, and youth civic engagement. This year, the Center discussed race, religion and gender in American politics, which are often considered taboo topics.
The presidential election brought race, religion and gender to the forefront of today’s political landscape. From identity politics to demographic polling, this series examined race, religion and gender in an effort to bring more understanding among disparate groups. The Center for Politics seeks civil discourse on these issues by bringing the experts and you to the table. Therefore, we invite our fellow citizens to sit down with us and start an important dialogue regarding the roles that race, religion and gender play in politics. Race, religion and gender in American politics--not taboo topics at our dinner table!
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Other National Symposium Series 2008 Events
October 22, 2008
Political cartoonist for MSNBC.com, Daryl Cagle, discussed with words and artwork, the sometimes seemingly irreverent and provocative role of cartoonists in capturing and dissecting issues in politics. Cagle signed copies of his new book Big Book of Campaign 2008 Cartoons after his talk. A recap of the event can be found at U.Va. Today.
September 22, 2008
Religion in American Politics at the University of Virginia Special Collections Auditorium
Luis Lugo, Director of The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, presented analyses from the Pew’s recent U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. After the presentation, U.Va. faculty members Jonathan Haidt, Charles Mathewes and Lynn Sanders joined Dr. Luis for a roundtable discussion on the role of religion in politics. A recap and audio recording of the conference can be found at U.Va. Today.
April 22, 2008
Inaugural Academical Dinner at the Garden Room on the Lawn
More information on this event may be found at U.Va. Today.
February 11, 2008
Senator Hillary Clinton visits Center for Politics, Sabato's 101 Class
More information on this event may be found in the Center for Politics' Spring 2008 Bulletin.
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