Crucial Conversation Luncheon: The Supreme Court’s corporate speech decision
Understanding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Citizens United case. How bad is it? What do we do now? [Continue Reading...]
Events
Crucial Conversation Luncheon: Federal climate legislation
Short of all-out nuclear war, it’s unlikely that any issue confronting humankind poses a greater threat to its long-term health and wellbeing than global warming. Now, happily, it appears that the federal government is beginning to get serious about enacting legislation that would place some limits on U.S. carbon emissions. But, of course, as with any major federal legislation, the devil is in the details. [Continue Reading...]
Crucial Conversation Luncheon: featuring Wendell Potter
RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 29th (not 22nd) THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Wendell Potter is one of the nation’s most prominent spokespersons for national health care reform. He is a Senior Fellow on Health Care at the national nonprofit advocacy group, the Center for Media and Democracy. After a 20-year career as a corporate public relations [Continue Reading...]
Crucial Conversation Luncheon: The Crisis in Corrections
With North Carolina's economy and budget in crisis, state leaders of all political parties and philosophies are demanding – more than ever – a solution to the mushrooming growth in corrections expenditures. Can North Carolina gain control of this unsustainable budget-buster while, at the same time, improving both public safety and outcomes for offenders? If [Continue Reading...]
Crucial Conversation: The Crisis in Corrections
With North Carolina's economy and budget in crisis, state leaders of all political parties and philosophies are demanding – more than ever – a solution to the mushrooming growth in corrections expenditures. Can North Carolina gain control of this unsustainable budget-buster while, at the same time, improving both public safety and outcomes for offenders? If [Continue Reading...]
Crucial Conversation Luncheon: Mike Lux
With so many policy debates in Washington and Raleigh shifting into high gear, it's easy for those who care about the progressive movement to lose sight of the forest for the trees. Are things improving? Getting worse? Where have we been? What's next? For some thoughtful answers to these and other "big picture" questions, take [Continue Reading...]
Crucial Conversation Luncheon: Congressman Brad Miller
Please join us for a very special NC Policy Watch Crucial Conversation featuring Congressman Brad Miller A former state Representative and Senator, Congressman Miller recently began his fourth term in Congress as the Representative from North Carolina’s 13th district. During his service in Washington, he has risen quickly through the ranks to become an influential [Continue Reading...]
Crucial Conversation Luncheon: Putting the Juvenile Back in Juvenile Justice
North Carolina is one of only two states with antiquated juvenile justice laws that send 16- and 17-year-olds to adult prison for any offense however minor. Children who do not receive developmentally appropriate punishment and rehabilitative services are much more likely to go on probation with inadequate supervision or emerge from prison as better criminals [Continue Reading...]
HK on J3
Thousands of us will meet at Chavis Park in Raleigh and march back to Jones Street demanding that state leaders complete action on ALL 14 points of its People’s Agenda. “ [Continue Reading...]
Crucial Conversation Luncheon: 2009 Legislative Preview
The 2009 Legislative session is about to convene. A state budget will be developed and many important fiscal and policy issues will be debated. If you’re looking for the inside scoop on what to expect, be sure to attend a special “Crucial Conversation†luncheon sponsored by NC Policy Watch. [Continue Reading...]
Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Women’s Giving Power: Bigger, Better, Bolder
To find out how and why women give, and how to engage them, join the Philanthropy Journal for a Lunch 'n' Learn workshop. Featuring consultants Beth Briggs and Karla Williams, the interactive session will use case studies and success stories about effective fundraising strategies that connect with women, their values and the causes they care [Continue Reading...]
A Blueprint for American Prosperity
Increasing global competition, economic restructuring at home, rapid population growth, and other forces are rewriting the rules for how we produce jobs, build wealth, and conserve our natural resources. The ability of our nation to grow and prosper and meet the challenges of our time depends heavily on the health and vitality of our metropolitan [Continue Reading...]
Crucial Conversation Luncheon-Dean Baker
NC Policy Watch and the NC Justice Center invite you to a very special Crucial Conversation Luncheon featuring nationally recognized economist, author, and commentator Dr. Dean Baker, co-director of the Washington, DC-based Center for Economic and Policy Research. "America after Bush: What the next president must do to build an economy that works for all." [Continue Reading...]
Gubernatorial candidates speak on lobbying and ethics reform
Where do the two leading candidates for Governor of North Carolina stand on Lobbying and Ethics Reform? Join the North Carolina Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform , Tuesday, September 16th from 11am- 12:45pm as Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory and Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue share their visions about improving the state's lobbying and ethics [Continue Reading...]
Lunch ‘n’ Learn: A new look at executive and board leadership
Everyday concerns always demand your attention, but the success of your organization depends just as much on how you plan for the future. For strategies to help you manage change and prosper in challenging times, join PJ for a Lunch 'n' Learn workshop with a distinguished local expert on leadership and emerging theories of change. [Continue Reading...]
