For more information go to our website, studentcam. Org. This week on q and a, meijer inc chairman, hendrik meijer, talks about Arthur Vandenberg, the man in the middle in the of the american century. Brian hendrik meijer, author of of the man in the middle of the american century. When was the first time you ever thought about writing a book this about this man . In 1989 i thought of a biography. But i was casting about for another idea. Ill a failed fiction writer and poet looking for a character i wouldnt have to create but could explore and explain. Was talking to freand of mine historian in grand rapids, saying Arthur Vandenberg, i am intrigued by him. I love foreignpolicy. I kept running across his name. But some professor back in 1970 published the first of what was supposed to be a twovolume biography and i thought the world doesnt need two biographies. That year my friend was responsible for the local state Historical Societys annual meeting. He was putting together the progra
Here for the most important discussions we are going to have this year which is on the voting integrity and a system in which we all rely on for our democracy. In fact, the topic of todays address is about the trust we have in the Voting System which is central and fundamental to everything that we rely on for the government. Government. Ouon the system and be in fear election is under assault. It sounds extreme but it is true despite the clear statements from the leaders on both sides of the aisle that russia attempted to interfere, President Trump continues to dismiss such evidence as fake news. This underscores that now more than ever before protecting the security is a matter of National Security and the states stand on the front lines. The midterms are over me nine months away and the president ial elections are fast approaching. If we want to safeguard from attacks, we must understand the steps that every state must take to strengthen their infrastructure. Thats why todays cap is
Discussions we are going to have this year which is on voting integrity. The system on which we all rely for democracy. The topic of todays address is about the trust we have in our the system on which we all rely Voting System which is central and fundamental to everything we rely on for government. Is true despite the clear statements from the leaders on both sides of the aisle that russia attempted to interfere, President Trump continues to dismiss such evidence as fake news. This underscores that now more than ever before protecting the security is a matter of National Security and the states stand on the front lines. The midterms are over me nine months away and the president ial elections are fast approaching. If we want to safeguard from attacks, we must understand the steps that every state must take to strengthen their infrastructure. Thats why todays cap is proud to report the current state of security in all 50 states along with the district of columbia. Our report covers se
The center for American Progress looked at the levels of progress states have made since 2016 to protect their systems from foreign interference. This runs one hour 25 minutes. Good afternoon everyone. I am president of the center for American Progress and i am thrilled to have you all here for one of the most important discussions we are going to have this year which is on voting integrity. On which we all rely for democracy. The topic of todays address is about the trust we have in our Voting System which is central and fundamental to everything we rely on for government. Our system of free and Fair Elections is under assault from hostile nations. I know that sounds extreme but it is true. Statementspelling from leaders on both sides of the aisle that russia attempted to interfere with our 2016 elections, President Trump continues to dismiss such evidence as fake news. This disturbing reality underscores that now more than ever before protecting americas Election Security is a matter
But after good afternoon everyone. I am thrilled to have you all here for the most important discussions we are going to have this year which is on the voting integrity and a system in which we all rely on for our democracy. In fact, the topic of todays address is about the trust we have in the Voting System which is central and fundamental to everything that we rely on for the government. Government. Ouon the system and be in fear election is under assault. It sounds extreme but it is true despite the clear statements from the leaders on both sides of the aisle that russia attempted to interfere, President Trump continues to dismiss such evidence as fake news. This underscores that now more than ever before protecting the security is a matter of National Security and the states stand on the front lines. The midterms are over me nine months away and the president ial elections are fast approaching. If we want to safeguard from attacks, we must understand the steps that every state must