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- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Criminal Justice
- Government & Elections
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Teaching the News
Insurrection at the Capitol
Post | January 8, 2021
On January 6, 2021, Congress convened to certify the Electoral College results of the 2020 presidential election and to affirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden. Although there has been no evidence of voter fraud, a group of Republican legislators planned to object to the certification process, saying they wanted Congress first to create an […]
- Economic Issues
- Energy & Environment
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
New Congress, New Ideas?
Post | January 4, 2021
The 117th Congress was sworn in on January 3, 2021.1 This is the most diverse Congress ever,2 with a record number of women and LGBTQ members, a slim Democratic majority in the House, and a Senate that is still up for grabs due to runoff elections taking place this week in Georgia.3 READ MORE: “Here’s […]
Behind the Scenes Look at the Iconic National Press Club
Videos | December 17, 2020
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, available on-demand, Close Up’s, Joe Geraghty, discusses the iconic National Press Club with journalist, author and professor, Gil Klein.
- Constitutional Issues
- Economic Issues
- Foreign Policy
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Political Science
Norms, Rules, and Tradition
Post | December 15, 2020
As journalists, historians, and political commentators reflect on the administration of outgoing President Donald Trump, one word keeps coming up: norms. To his critics, this is cause for concern. But President Trump’s supporters sometimes see his norm-breaking actions as efforts to change the political culture of Washington. Here, we will offer definitions and examples of […]
Building Bridges – Dr. Frank Smith and the Civil Rights Movement
Podcast | December 14, 2020
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the history of the Civil Rights movement in the United States with one of its original leaders, Dr. Frank Smith.
COVID-19 Vaccines, A Harsh Winter, and Economic Relief
Post | December 4, 2020
Public health officials are offering good long-term news about the prospects of making a COVID-19 vaccine widely available during the first half of next year,1 but they are also cautioning Americans that this winter could be very “rough.”2 In addition to having worries about illness, death, and social isolation, many people are also feeling significant […]
A Bumpy Transition: Where Do We Go From Here?
Post | November 17, 2020
On Saturday, November 7, most major media outlets declared Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential election.1 While the Biden team has already begun its informal transition, it has not yet been granted access to intelligence briefings, office space, or other elements of a formal transition.2 This formal transition cannot happen until the General […]
US Foreign Policy in the Next Four Years
Videos | November 13, 2020
During this Close Up Conversations webinar Close Up’s, Joe Geraghty, discusses ‘US Foreign Policy in the Next Four Years’ with Ambassador Richard Schmierer, Chairman of the Board, Middle East Policy Council. Foreign policy is consistently one of the biggest issues going into any election, and there are implications whether there is an administration change or […]
Building Bridges – Controversial Elections in American History
Podcast | November 13, 2020
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the three of the most controversial elections in American history.
Building Bridges – John Lewis
Podcast | November 2, 2020
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the three-decade partnership of the Close Up Foundation and the Civil Rights icon, Representative John Lewis of Georgia.
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- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Criminal Justice
- Government & Elections
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Teaching the News
Insurrection at the Capitol
Post | January 8, 2021
On January 6, 2021, Congress convened to certify the Electoral College results of the 2020 presidential election and to affirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden. Although there has been no evidence of voter fraud, a group of Republican legislators planned to object to the certification process, saying they wanted Congress first to create an […]
- Economic Issues
- Energy & Environment
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
New Congress, New Ideas?
Post | January 4, 2021
The 117th Congress was sworn in on January 3, 2021.1 This is the most diverse Congress ever,2 with a record number of women and LGBTQ members, a slim Democratic majority in the House, and a Senate that is still up for grabs due to runoff elections taking place this week in Georgia.3 READ MORE: “Here’s […]
Behind the Scenes Look at the Iconic National Press Club
Videos | December 17, 2020
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, available on-demand, Close Up’s, Joe Geraghty, discusses the iconic National Press Club with journalist, author and professor, Gil Klein.
- Constitutional Issues
- Economic Issues
- Foreign Policy
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Political Science
Norms, Rules, and Tradition
Post | December 15, 2020
As journalists, historians, and political commentators reflect on the administration of outgoing President Donald Trump, one word keeps coming up: norms. To his critics, this is cause for concern. But President Trump’s supporters sometimes see his norm-breaking actions as efforts to change the political culture of Washington. Here, we will offer definitions and examples of […]
Building Bridges – Dr. Frank Smith and the Civil Rights Movement
Podcast | December 14, 2020
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the history of the Civil Rights movement in the United States with one of its original leaders, Dr. Frank Smith.
COVID-19 Vaccines, A Harsh Winter, and Economic Relief
Post | December 4, 2020
Public health officials are offering good long-term news about the prospects of making a COVID-19 vaccine widely available during the first half of next year,1 but they are also cautioning Americans that this winter could be very “rough.”2 In addition to having worries about illness, death, and social isolation, many people are also feeling significant […]
A Bumpy Transition: Where Do We Go From Here?
Post | November 17, 2020
On Saturday, November 7, most major media outlets declared Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential election.1 While the Biden team has already begun its informal transition, it has not yet been granted access to intelligence briefings, office space, or other elements of a formal transition.2 This formal transition cannot happen until the General […]
US Foreign Policy in the Next Four Years
Videos | November 13, 2020
During this Close Up Conversations webinar Close Up’s, Joe Geraghty, discusses ‘US Foreign Policy in the Next Four Years’ with Ambassador Richard Schmierer, Chairman of the Board, Middle East Policy Council. Foreign policy is consistently one of the biggest issues going into any election, and there are implications whether there is an administration change or […]
Building Bridges – Controversial Elections in American History
Podcast | November 13, 2020
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the three of the most controversial elections in American history.
Building Bridges – John Lewis
Podcast | November 2, 2020
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the three-decade partnership of the Close Up Foundation and the Civil Rights icon, Representative John Lewis of Georgia.
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