The United States at 250: A Tufts Faculty Panel

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, where are we as a nation and what’s next? Join a diverse panel of Tufts faculty to reflect on our nation’s past and to discuss the future of American democracy. Panelists will share short comments and perspectives from their area of academic expertise before opening up the conversation to audience questions.

Panelists include:

• David Ekbladh, Professor, History (U.S. in the World, International History, Modern U.S. History)
• Eitan Hersh, Professor, Political Science (American Politics); Director, Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education
• Peter Levine, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Lincoln Filene Professor of Citizenship & Public Affairs, Tisch College (Political Theory, American Politics, Civic Studies)
• Meredith McLain, Assistant Professor, Political Science (American Politics, Separation of Powers, Presidency, Unilateral Policymaking, Executive Politics, Congressional Oversight)
• Paul Polgar, Lecturer, History (Slavery and Emancipation, Abolition, Race and Citizenship)
• Pearl Robinson, Professor, Political Science (Comparative Politics, Africa, African-American Politics)
• Deborah Schildkraut, John Richard Skuse Professor, Political Science (American Politics, Public Opinion, Political Psychology, Racial and Ethnic Politics, Immigration)

This event is sponsored by the Political Science Department, Tisch College, the International Relations Program, and the History Department. All are welcome. Food provided.