CCLP senior fellow Morley Winograd is scheduled to speak at Rutgers University about his new book Millennial Momentum: How a New Generation is Remaking America. A book signing will also take place with Mr. Winograd and his co-author Michal Hais. Read more here…….Continue Reading Senior Fellow Morley Winograd Speaks at Rutgers
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Narda Zacchino and Robert Scheer explore tech, jobs, and money in California and Texas
In light of the possibility of Rick Perry nominated as the GOP candidate in the upcoming presidential election, the latest Road to the White House 2012: Politics, Media & Technology discussed the continual virtual battle between Texas and California. CCLP senior fellow Narda Zacchino and Annenberg professor Robert Scheer came to disassemble the myths surrounding Texas being the new California. Zacchino puts into context some of the claims that Perry has made about Texas. While it is true that Texas has been phenomenal at creating new jobs, they have the highest amount of minimum wage jobs in the country…….Continue Reading Narda Zacchino and Robert Scheer explore tech, jobs, and money in California and Texas
Senior fellow Dan Glickman to speak at Feeding Future Generations panel
CCLP senior fellow and former secretary of agriculture Dan Glickman will be presenting a keynote speech at the Newseum in Washington DC as part of what has been deemed an "open discussion about how to raise nutritious food for a growing population with limited resources." Read more here…….Continue Reading Senior fellow Dan Glickman to speak at Feeding Future Generations panel
NPR’s new president promises to ‘depoliticize’ the network, focus on revenue
WASHINGTON – Gary Knell, named yesterday as the new president of National Public Radio, does not take office for another two months, but he is wasting no time outlining his priorities. Knell, the longtime CEO of the organization that produces "Sesame Street," told the Associated Press he plans to "depoliticize" NPR, a quote that will be repeated widely here and among NPR's critics. Knell added that he does not believe NPR News is biased, but there is no doubt he will need to explain his use of the "d" word in meetings inside and outside NPR headquarters…….Continue Reading NPR’s new president promises to ‘depoliticize’ the network, focus on revenue
Senior fellow Morley Winograd referenced in CNN Article on baby boomers and politics
CCLP senior fellow Morley Winograd has been referenced in an article about baby boomers and their impact as elected officials in the American political sphere. Winograd and Michael Hais' book Millennial Momentum is also mentioned in the article. You can read it online here…….Continue Reading Senior fellow Morley Winograd referenced in CNN Article on baby boomers and politics
Senior fellow Orville Schell quoted in New York Times
CCLP senior fellow Orville Schell has been quoted in the New York Times about his role in overseeing a multimedia exhibit at Beijing's prestigious Three Shadows gallery. The exhibit, entitled "Coal + Ice", is focused on climate change. You can read the article here…….Continue Reading Senior fellow Orville Schell quoted in New York Times
Latonero leads conversation with State Dept.'s Alec Ross on tech and diplomacy
In an era of WikiLeaks and network-accelerated revolutions, the State Department is fortunate to have Alec Ross on its team. Research director Mark Latonero hosted a lively conversation on September 12 with Ross, who has led the effort to update and transform diplomacy for the digital age as the State Department's Senior Advisor for Innovation…….Continue Reading Latonero leads conversation with State Dept.'s Alec Ross on tech and diplomacy
Internet a potent weapon in fight against human trafficking: Report offers recommendations for industry & government
The rapid expansion of the Internet is being used to facilitate human trafficking, yet it also can be harnessed to monitor and combat this form of modern-day slavery. The result of a year-long investigation by research director Mark Latonero, Ph.D., and his team, Human Trafficking Online: The Role of Social Networking Sites and Online Classifieds focuses on how technology and online tools can be used to prevent trafficking, protect victims and prosecute perpetrators…….Continue Reading Internet a potent weapon in fight against human trafficking: Report offers recommendations for industry & government
Senior Fellow Richard Reeves Writes About The Millenial Generation
Senior fellow Richard Reeves has published an article on TruthDig about the Millennial Generation and the effects that the economic environment has had upon them. He also references CCLP senior fellow Morley Winograd's book Millennial Momentum. You can read the post here. You can watch a recent conversation with Winograd, co-author Michael Hais, and CCLP director Geoffrey Cowan here…….Continue Reading Senior Fellow Richard Reeves Writes About The Millenial Generation
Public TV in South Africa faces questions about budget and mission
JOHANNESBURG – Similarities can be misleading, but at first glance the South African public broadcaster faces many of the same challenges as his or her counterparts in the U.S.. Severely short of money, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) received a government loan of 1.47 billion Rand – about $200 million – in return for a promise to reduce its spending. However, many are skeptical that SABC can resolve its longstanding issues of budget and organizational structure…….Continue Reading Public TV in South Africa faces questions about budget and mission