Guns In America: Debate on Gun Control with David Hogg and Spike Cohen Dartmouth Political Union 2024-04-11 | Gun violence prevention activist David Hogg and former Libertarian vice presidential candidate Spike Cohen will discuss various aspects of the issue, including the Second Amendment, public safety, and policy effectiveness.
THE PRESS & THE 2024 ELECTION AN EXPERT DEBATE Dartmouth Political Union 2024-10-11 | The Dartmouth Political Union and Dartmouth Dialogues Present The DPU Debate Series:KELLYANNE CONWAY.DONNA BRAZILE.THE PRESS & THE 2024 ELECTION AN EXPERT DEBATEWant to get involved with the DPU? Visit us at: thedpu.org
War on Gender: An Expert Panel on Sex and Gender Dartmouth Political Union 2024-05-02 | Join The Dartmouth Political Union (DPU) as it welcomes psychiatrist Jack Turban, neurobiologist Gina Rippon, and philosopher Alex Byrne for an expert panel on sex and gender. Experts will discuss various aspects of the issue, including mental health, athletics, transgender health care, and the definitions and implications of sex and gender in society.Want to get involved with the DPU? Visit us at: thedpu.org
Israel and Palestine: The History and the Conflict Dartmouth Political Union 2024-02-02 | Join The Dartmouth Political Union (DPU) as it welcomes Ussama Makdisi, Rachel Fish, Khaled Elgindy, and Guy Ziv for a panel on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These respected academics and practitioners from peer institutions will discuss the history of the conflict, the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and the future of peace in the Middle East. The event will consist of both a moderated conversation and an audience Q&A.Want to get involved with the DPU? Visit us at: thedpu.org00:00-00:06:02 - Introduction00:06:02-00:09:20 - Coexistence of Christians and Jews in Palestine00:09:21-00:13:06 - Anti-Semitism on the Political Left and Right00:13:07-00:17:15 - Possibility of Extended Pause in Fighting in Palestine 00:17:16-00:22:59 - Israeli Security Establishment's Distrust of Prime Minister Netanyahu00:23:00-00:26:11 - Israel's Counter-Offensive in Gaza00:26:12-00:27:51 - Possible Terms of the Ceasefire00:27:52-00:34:08 - Barriers to Negotiations 00:34:09-00:47:28 - Is Israel a Settler Colonial State?00:47:29-00:54:41 - Anti-Semitism and Zionism00:54:42-01:02:57 - How should Israel have responded to the attacks?01:02:58-01:12:19 - Will Israel's strategy against Hamas lead to more terrorism?01:12:29-01:23:10 - What are the alternatives to a two-state solution?
Evacuating Kabul: The Withdrawal from Afghanistan Dartmouth Political Union 2024-01-25 | Omer Rafiq is a Captain in the United States Marine Corps Reserves - currently serving at Special Operations Command - Central in Tampa, Florida. He enlisted in the reserve component of the Marine Corps in August 2010. Following initial training he deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Commissioned as an infantry officer in 2016, he deployed across the globe to Europe, Asia, Middle East, and East Africa. Most recently, he was one of two U.S. Department of Defense officials, on the ground in Port of Sudan, supporting the evacuation of U.S. and allied nations' citizens from Sudan amid the civil war.During the evacuation of Afghanistan in 2021, Omer served as Aide de Camp to Commanding General of Joint Task Force - Crisis Response, the unit that oversaw all evacuation operations in Kabul. Following the collapse of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, he was reassigned as a Special Evacuations Coordinator. During this period, his actions contributed to the successful evacuation of more than 124,000 evacuees belonging to 24 partner nations. From 14 August to 30 August 2021, Omer led a series of ground force elements to respond to multiple breaches in the security perimeter of the airport, resulting in the safeguarding of military aircraft and critical infrastructure. While assigned to the intelligence directorate, he deciphered more than 72 hours of intercepted communication between unknown actors and conducted over 24 hours of surveillance in areas of interest to rule out potential violent extremist activity. During the entirety of the operation, he led a series of clandestine contact teams to extract American citizens and other high-risk personnel, directly resulting in the evacuation of 675 personnel. On 26 August 2021, following the detonation of the improvised explosive device at Abbey Gate, Omer led a quick reaction force to concentrate additional combat power at the blast site, enabling an accelerated evacuation of critically wounded to receive advanced medical treatment.Want to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Pavel Palazhchenko: Interpreting Gorbachevs Legacy Dartmouth Political Union 2022-12-17 | Join the DPU as it welcomes Pavel Palazhchenko, Mikhail Gorbachev’s chief English interpreter from 1985 to 1991. Palazhchenko shared his experiences working as an important political interpreter and thoughts on Gorbachev’s international legacy, the end of the Cold War, and his current work with The Gorbachev Foundation. The event is moderated by History Professor Stefan Link. Features an audience Q&A.Timestamps: [00:00:00-00:00:15] - Introductory Slide[00:00:15-00:02:47] - Pavel Palazhchenko, Stefan Link, and Jonathan Bogen introductions[00:02:47-00:23:46] - Pavel Palazhchenko introductory remarks on Mikhail Gorbachev, the domestic challenges leading to the fall of the Soviet Union, and Gorbachev’s foreign policy leading to end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race[00:23:46-00:28:48] - Palazhchenko's work with Gorbachev[00:28:48-00:30:14] - Approach of a high-level interpreter[00:30:14-00:38:35] - Political and economic legacy of perestroika [00:38:35-00:40:54] - Gorbachev on Ukraine & Russia[00:40:54-00:46:43] - Gorbachev’s critique of Western triumphalism[00:46:43-00:49:57] - Role of The Gorbachev Foundation [00:49:57-00:53:40] - Relationship between Gorbachev and H.W. Bush [00:53:40-00:56:06] - Gorbachev on democracy[00:56:06-00:59:35] - Gorbachev's response to Chernobyl[00:59:35-] - OutroWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Politics Parodied: Mike Gillis, Jeremy McLellan, and Evan Sayet on Political Satire Today Dartmouth Political Union 2022-11-03 | Join the DPU and the Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern as it welcomes Mike Gillis, Jeremy McLellan, and Evan Sayet for a bipartisan panel on political satire. Mike Gillis is the Head Writer of political humor publication The Onion. Jeremy McLellan is a stand-up comedian and media activist. Evan Sayet is a conservative comedian and creator of “The Right to Laugh – a night of Conservative Comedy.” The panelists discuss their experiences in political satire, the role of comedic relief in politics, and give a taste of their own political humor. Live Q&A.Want to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Nadya Tolokonnikova: Pussy Riot vs. Putin Dartmouth Political Union 2022-04-29 | Join the DPU as it welcomes Nadya Tolokonnikova. From the streets and cathedrals of Moscow to the inside of a prison cell, Tolokonnikova, an original member of Pussy Riot, discusses her history of activism against Vladimir Putin’s regime and her continuing fight for human rights and political freedom in Russia. She also discusses her views on the current state of women’s and LGBTQ rights in Russia, as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine. The event is moderated by Russian Professor Lynn Ellen Patyk. Features an audience Q&A.Timestamps:[00:00:00-00:00:15] - Intro Music[00:00:15-00:02:10] - Nadya Tolokonnikova and Professor Lynn Patyk Introductions[00:02:10-00:41:00] - Moderated Questions[00:41:00-01:00:20] - Audience Q&A[01:00:20-] - OutroWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Russel Jeung: Stop AAPI Hate and the CRT Debate Dartmouth Political Union 2022-03-23 | Join the DPU with Russel Jeung, named of the 100 most influential people of 2021 by TIME magazine. He is the co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and Professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University.Want to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Ronald Sullivan: Wrongful Convictions and Root Cause Analysis Dartmouth Political Union 2022-01-23 | The DPU welcomes Professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. January 21st, 2022.For the first 15 minutes, Professor Sullivan shares his understanding of and research on wrongful convictions and root cause analysis of it. Following that, DPU Vice President Vlado Vojdanovski runs the moderator guided Q&A and the event ends with 20 minutes of audience Q&A.Timestamps:0:00 - Introductory Slide1:07 - About the DPU/Professor Sullivan3:23 - What are the root causes of wrongful convictions?20:23 - What are the ways to fix wrongful incarcerations?24:47 - Why is there a 'deficit of will' to fix this?26:30 - What is the role of the community in seeking justice?29:54 - The impact of wrongful conviction on human life33:08 - The incentive structures at play36:23 - Are statistics evidence?40:37 - Book recommendations to understand the legal system43:19 - The Donziger Case46:52 - The Question of 'Bad' Prosecutors51:45 - Why defend Harvey Weinstein?58:00 - Should felons be disenfranchised? 59:00 - Professor Sullivan's day-to-day1:02:15 - Jury Consultants1:07:05 - Professor Sullivan on MLK1:12:12 - Outro, keep in touch with the DPUWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Afropessimism: A Conversation with Frank B. Wilderson III Dartmouth Political Union 2022-01-14 | The DPU welcomes Frank B. Wilderson III to a conversation on Afropessimism. For the first 45 minutes, Professor Naaborko Sackeyfio-Lenoch interviews Professor Frank B. Wilderson III after which DPU Ambassador Kylie Del Rosario leads an Audience Q&A.Want to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Noam Chomsky: Dissidence and Freedom Dartmouth Political Union 2021-09-25 | The DPU welcomes Noam Chomsky. September 24th, 2021.For the first 30 minutes, DPU Vice President Vlado Vojdanovski interviews Professor Noam Chomsky after which the audience asks Professor Chomsky their questions.0:00 - Introductory Slide0:45 - Introduction to DPU and Noam Chomsky2:35 - How one can affect change in the U.S12:27 - The concept of wage slavery and public consciousness20:44 - Substack and the Manufacture of Consent25:01 - The role of Free Speech in Dissent32:11 - Books to understand the levers of power33:45 - The relationship between technology and capitalism36:45 - Mental Health and profit incentives42:20 - Semantic Dispersion44:25 - Individual liberty versus collective liberty 47:05 - Growing populism 57:33 - How should a college student navigate the world1:02:00 - Outro and closing slideWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Loretta Ross — Leaving Hate Behind Dartmouth Political Union 2021-04-22 | Join the DPU in hosting famous civil and reproductive rights activist and academic Loretta Ross. Ross is a professor at Smith College and author of the upcoming book Calling in the Calling Out Culture. At this event, Professor Ross discusses her views on rethinking the "call-out culture" in popular society, her advocacy for racial and reproductive justice, and her experience fighting white supremacy and helping extremists atone for their past hatred.0:28 - Introduction3:20 - How did you get involved with work in white supremacy?7:40 - What makes people join hate groups10:45 - National Atonement Tour with Floyd Cochran15:10 - Relationships between Loretta's work22:00 - Calling in vs calling out27:00 - Reproductive rights vs reproductive justice33:00 - Q&A33:24 - Reproductive justice and restorative justice40:00 - How to get people to listen43:00 - How often do people who repent return to hate organizations?44:30 - The power dynamics of calling out47:45 - Q-Anon51:15 - Cancel culture and prison culture55:20 - Calling in on social media1:00:20 - Callout culture vs. cancel culture1:01:45 - What gives people hope now?Want to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Clean Energy and Climate Action — A National and New Hampshire Update Dartmouth Political Union 2021-03-02 | Rob Werner, the NH State Director for the League of Conservation Voters, Tracy Hutchins, president of the Upper Valley Business Alliance, and Suzanne Prentis, NH Senator join the Dartmouth Political Union to discuss the environment and Biden's approach on what a renewable future actually looks like. Watch the panel discuss energy, environment, and the responsibilities of business through questions by Dartmouth College Professor and Director of the Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth, Elizabeth Wilson, followed by audience Q&A.0:00 - Introductory slide0:29 - Introduction of DPU and panelists3:55 - Panelist introductions23:22 - How does your job interact w/ climate change policy?28:40 - Why has NH lagged behind other states on climate and environmental progress?31:49 - Q&A31:50 - The role of business community in the fight against climate change.34:35 - Climate change policy in the current legislation37:12 - Bipartisan environmental policies in the current legislation44:18 - Community-powered aggregation in environmental legislation50:42 - Covid-19 impacts on environmental conservation55:30 - Closing statements from our panelists57:00 - Thank you!Thank you for watching! Want to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Politics in Sports — A Conversation with Athletes Dartmouth Political Union 2021-02-10 | Successful professional athletes Prince Amukamara, Domi Richardson, Trevin Wade, Imani Dorsey, and Shawn Poindexter join the Dartmouth Political Union to discuss the boundaries between sports and politics. Watch the athletes discuss kneeling, supporting Trump, and giving back to the communities they came from through questions by DPU ambassador Emma Elsbecker and audience Q&A.0:00 - Introductory slide0:25 - Introduction of DPU and athletes4:43 - Is kneeling for the flag justified?11:51 - Performative action vs. true beliefs13:31 - Do Athletes feel pressured to be activists?20:31 - Does recent uptake in political statements undermine unification in sports?25:36 - Should athletes share political views and why?36:20 - Q&A36:27 - Should owners of teams be able to control the image of their teams?44:16 - Underlying meanings behind protesting beliefs in sports.50:00 - Gender equality in political stances in sports.51:10 - Should athletes have a duty or responsibility to improve their community?56:35 - Thank you!Thank you for watching! Want to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Welcome to the Dartmouth Political Union Dartmouth Political Union 2021-02-09 | Welcome to the premier club on campus dedicated to nonpartisan discussions!Want to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — Why the Left/Right Debate is Misleading Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald talks about why he dislikes labels and what is wrong with the economic discussions in the current system.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — Book Recommendations Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald talks about the books he feels influenced him most in his career.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — Is America a Force For Good? Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald elaborates on the United States' holds on free journalism and authoritarianism.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — How to Spot Fake News Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald gives tips on how to train to spot fake news and misleading information in the media.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — Why I Go On Tucker Carlson Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald discusses why he goes on Tucker Carlson's show why he ardently defends people he often can disagree with on issues.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — Is Congress Serving Americans? Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald talks about unity and resistance in Congress and whether it is truly serving Americans.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — How to React to a Rigged System Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald talks about his thoughts on how to react to a rigged system in addition to authoritarianism.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — Governmental Authoritarianism Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald discusses different types of authoritarianism in the government.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — The Power of a Free Internet Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald talks about the liberating power of a free internet and why some try to undermine that power.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Glenn Greenwald — What is Authoritarianism? Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Glenn Greenwald talks about what authoritarianism in the U.S.Thank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Authoritarianism in the US — A Conversation with Glenn Greenwald Dartmouth Political Union 2021-01-31 | Legendary journalist Glenn Greenwald joins the Dartmouth Political Union to discuss the rising authoritarianism in the United States. Watch Glenn talk about the issues of authoritarianism, followed by a few questions from our Vice President Vlado Vojdanovski and ending with audience Q&A. Timestamps:0:00 - Introductory Slide0:24 - Introducing the DPU and Glenn Greenwald3:07 - Defining authoritarianism10:44 - Government authoritarianism15:52 - The liberating power of the internet24:12 - A rigged system28:10 - Is Congress serving Americans31:37 - Seek out people you disagree with34:30 - How to spot fake news38:02 - How to find out if you are free42:22 - Glenn's book recommendation44:02 - Why censorship doesn't work48:50 - How to find truth in media50:48 - Why the left/right dichotomy is irrelevant54:45 - Left vs. right-wing authoritarianism57:03 - Trump was an exaggerated threat1:01:53 - Thank youThank you for watching! If you are interested in reading and listening to more of Glenn's work, follow his substack at http://greenwald.substack.comWant to get involved with the DPU? We'd love to have you: http://linktr.ee/thedpunion
Steve Goldstein on his 100 Days in the Trump Administration | The Dartmouth Political Union Dartmouth Political Union 2020-04-20 | Former Undersecretary of State Steve Goldstein visited Dartmouth to speak about his service in Government under Presidents George H.W Bush and Donald Trump. Mr. Goldstein also spoke about his work as the head of corporate communications at Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal.Check us out on:Instagram: @thedpunionTwitter: @thedpunionFacebook: /thedpunion
