Cox richardson about her new book, how the south won the civil war, the continuing fight for the soul of america. And im a professor of history at yale university. And i will have a discussion with heather about her book and this is brought to you by the Community Outreach for over 150 years and thats some real history there. Now, on to heathers book. Her book has gotten a lot of critical praise. For example, tthe Washington Post writes, Heather Cox Richardson of Boston College describes goldwaters crusade in her masterful book. Perhaps the most important Political Coalition of the 20th century and Publishers Weekly says, though richardson underemphasizes the prevalence of racism, sexism and unequality of other parts of the country during the civil war she marshals more for the books title. Conservatives will cry foul, but critics will be persuaded. And first, i want to invite those of you out in the world listening to share your questions for heather, you can do that, typing in the a
How the south won the civil war oligarchy, democracy, and the continuing fight for the soul of amerca. I am joanne freeman, a professor of history and american studies at yale university, and this afternoon i have the pleasure of being in conversation with heather about her book and other matters political. This program is being produced by the brooklyn Historic Society which is been a cultural hub for civic dialogue and command outreach for over 150 years. Thats some real history. Her book has gotten a lot of critical praise, for example, the Washington Post writes, Heather Cox Richardson a professor of history at Boston College explains goldwater crusade and the trajectory of modern conservatism in her masterful book. I kind of book that sheds light and was perhaps the most important Political Coalition of the 20th century. And Publishers Weekly says richardson and emphasizes the prevalence province of racism and sexism and inequality in other parts of the country during and followin
And i know that for bigots, especially those who style themselves as antizionists, israels Independence Day is a day to redouble their efforts to make sure it is israels last Independence Day. So let me be 100 clear as i start this speech and as we open this summit today there are challenges in israel and there will be challenges and Difficult Conversations to come. But the adl will never waver in its support of a democratic jewish state. [applause] is really is nothing short of a miracle, and i will never apologize for being a lifelong crowd zionists. Crowd zionists. I cannot help but think about that first Independence Day, when it was proclaimed that there was the first jewish nation into millennia. Many of us heard that scratchy recording and many of us have traveled to that little building in tel aviv to see where it happened. Over the past two months, we have heard a lot about israels declaration of independence as israelis have passionately argued about the future of their own d
Public service, along with these other television providers, giving you a front row seat to democracy. Conservative commentator and columnist crystal talks about antisemitism and defend democracy build crystal bill kristol talks about antisemitism and defending democracy, as well as antiterrorism online. Please look back to the stage the ceo and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt. And i know that for bigots, especially those who style themselves as antizionists, israels Independence Day is a day to redouble their efforts to make sure it is israels last Independence Day. So let me be 100 clear as i start this speech and as we open this summit today there are challenges in israel and there will be challenges and Difficult Conversations to come. But the adl will never waver in its support of a democratic jewish state. [applause] is really is nothing short of a miracle, and i will never apologize for being a lifelong crowd zionists. Crowd zionists. I cannot help but think about that fir
Political parties . We will see what becomes of the vow to participate following the first round. Hopefully serious actors will continue to engage. But will haitis populous known as voters engage . No one is trumpeting a Voter Participation of 18 according to the cep as a step towards democracy. That would certainly be an exercise in lipstick. There are variety of reasons of course, why haitians are not engaging in political process. One of them they are frustratedy with the outcome of participation, by coups and nonresponsive officials and other factors and theyve probably become somewhat jaund ised in democratic politics. A number of prominent haitian observers and have been calling for a different solution, calling for a Transitional Government or some kind of mixed commission that would place management of the political process in more diverse objective and inclusive hands. Listening to these folks and engaging them seriously is not such a bad idea. After more than four years of hi