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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Early American Witch Hunts,” a look at the colonial hysteria that led to the tragedy of Salem, with Richard Bell, professor of history at the University of Maryland. Salem, 1692: Two young girls living in the household of one of the town’s ministers are acting strangely and having fits. A […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “CSI Then and Now,” with Dr. Victor Weedn, forensic pathologist, attorney, lecturer at George Washington University and the University of Maryland-Baltimore, and deputy medical examiner in the District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Murder has been a crime throughout history and in all civilizations, and where there’s […]
Washington Association of Black Journalists to Host "Special Honors Gala" Event to Recognize the Achievements of Notable Journalists and Communications Professionals The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) today announced the winners of its first annual "Special Honors Awards." All awards will be presented at the Special Honors Gala, to be held at 6:00 pm […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Peopling of Polynesia,” a look at how ancient voyagers discovered and settled the islands of the Pacific, with Justin M. Jacobs, professor of history at American University and scholar of the history of archaeology and of the travels of Captain Cook. Nearly every inhabitable island throughout the vast Pacific […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “America’s Food Fights—a History,” a look back through time at the political battles that shaped how our nation eats, with Allen Pietrobon, professor of Global Affairs at Trinity Washington University. Just around the corner is Thanksgiving, a holiday that brings together around our nation’s dinner tables vegans and meat lovers, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Rise of the GOP’s Extremists,” a historical look at how the Republican Party’s fringe became its mainstream, with Matthew Dallek, political historian, professor of political management at George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies, and author of the forthcoming Birchers: How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right. […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Let’s Talk about Kanye,” a scholarly look at celebrity and race in America, with Joshua K. Wright, associate professor of history at Trinity Washington University and author of “Wake Up, Mr. West”: Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity. Americans are obsessed with celebrities! How many hours a […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Reckoning with the Crypto Implosion,” a look at how government paved the way for the explosion and collapse of Bitcoin, FTX, and other cryptocurrencies and can make using them safe again, with V. Gerard Comizio, who teaches one of the nation’s first courses on virtual currency law as an adjunct […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding the Trump Investigations,” with Randall Eliason, former federal prosecutor, professorial lecturer on white-collar criminal law at George Washington University Law School, and contributing columnist for the Washington Post. It has now been two years since the January 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol and the end of the Trump […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Aboard the Webb Space Telescope,” a NASA astrophysicist’s guide to the design, mission, and early discoveries of a pioneering space instrument, with Matthew Greenhouse, project scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope’s instrument payload. Many of us have been spellbound by the images produced by the James Webb Space Telescope […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “An Unflinching Look at Freedom,” on the complex legacy and untapped potential of the freedom offered by liberal American democracy, with Elisabeth R. Anker, associate professor of American Studies and political science at George Washington University and author of Ugly Freedoms. Freedom is the highest ideal in American politics, but […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Science of ‘Spiritual’ Experiences,” with David Bryce Yaden, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research and co-author of The Varieties of Spiritual Experiences: Twenty-First Century Research and Perspectives. Spiritual experiences have occurred in people around the world and throughout history, up to and including […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ukraine and Russia on the Brink,” a look at the future of two warring nations in the midst of an unforgiving winter, with Michael Kimmage, professor of history at Catholic University and former U.S. State Department planner for that region. The brutal war that Russian President Vladimir Putin began in […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Terrorist Groups Are Led,” with professors Elizabeth Grimm of Georgetown University and Tricia L. Bacon of American University, co-authors of Terror in Transition: Leadership and Succession in Terrorist Organizations. Religious terrorist groups, just like other organizations such as businesses or sports teams, are profoundly influenced by the decisions made […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Women’s Uprisings in Iran,” with Narges Bajoghli, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies, co-director of the school’s Rethinking Iran Initiative, and author of Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic. The streets of Iran are filled with chants of “Women! Life! Freedom!” […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “George Washington Reconsidered,” on where the legacy of our first president fits into current American life, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington University and scholar of the American Revolution and early American republic. If it’s Presidents’ Day it’s time for historian Denver Brunsman, a Profs and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Buying Sustainable Seafood,” or how to shop like a marine biologist, with David Shiffman, marine conservation biologist and faculty research associate at Arizona State University's Washington Center. Growing numbers of Americans are feeling concerned by the environmental impacts of their meals and looking to sustainable seafoods as healthy and eco-friendly […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Washington Burned,” a detailed look at the devastating 1814 British attack on the Capitol, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington University, lecturer at Mount Vernon, and scholar of the American revolution and early American republic. You’ve probably toured several of Washington’s landmarks, but have you […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ukraine’s Peace Prospects,” a look at how its war with Russia might end, with Michael Kimmage, professor of history at Catholic University and former U.S. State Department planner for Ukraine and Russia. The fighting in Ukraine continues more than a year after Russia began its brutal invasion of that country […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Whistleblowing 101,” a guide to exposing an organization’s wrongdoing, with Stephen Kohn, adjunct professor at the Northeastern University School of Law, co-founder of the National Whistleblower Center, and author of the forthcoming book Rules for Whistleblowers: A Handbook for Doing What’s Right. Nothing shakes up Washington D.C. quite like a […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Class, Culture, and Conflict in Britain,” a look at how a marginalized majority found a voice and a cause, with Martin Farr, senior lecturer in […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A Progressive Approach to Africa,” an analysis of current U.S. policies and a call for new ones that help rather than harm, with Elizabeth Schmidt, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Capital Punishment Debate,” a look the movement to abolish the death penalty and new calls to keep it in place, with Jason D. Fabrikant, […]
From water scarcity to floods and erosion, Native nations are addressing climate change across Indian Country. During the Living Earth Festival, join the museum for a weekend of conversations, demonstrations, and artmaking to learn how Indigenous communities are stepping forward with aggressive plans to protect their ways of life. Throughout the weekend, visitors can hear […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Titanic Mistakes,” an in-depth analysis of what doomed the famous ship, with Vincent Brannigan, professor emeritus of the University of Maryland's Clark School of Engineering. […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Consciousness Beyond Death?” a look at research on whether our minds outlast the rest of us, with J. Kim Penberthy, professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at the University of Virginia and researcher in its Division of Perceptual Studies. Current mainstream science and philosophy portray mind, personality and consciousness as […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artificial Intelligence and You,” a look at AI's huge unseen impact on society and your daily life, with Lauren Maffeo, adjunct lecturer in Interaction Design at George Washington University, a founding editor of the journal AI and Ethics, and author of Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up. The release […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Rise of Mexican Drug Cartels,” with Dan Schneider, who researches the fight against drug trafficking and teaches courses on transnational crime as an assistant […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How America Has Confronted Catastrophe,” a historical look at how our culture has responded to incidents involving huge loss, with Cynthia A. Kierner, professor of history at George Mason University and author of Inventing Disaster: The Culture of Calamity from the Jamestown Colony to the Johnstown Flood. It seems like […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Latin America’s Indigenous Movements,” an examination of the leadership, impact, and challenges of native activists in Central and South America, with Kevin Healy, adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s Center for Latin American Studies and former representative of the Inter-American Foundation supporting local indigenous projects. Recent decades have witnessed a political […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Fertility Industry through a Microscope,” a look at how new means of human reproduction have given birth to big questions, with Sonia Suter, professor of law, scholar of emerging reproductive technologies, and founding director of the Health Law Initiative at the George Washington University Law School. Scientists have come […]
Author Talk: Memoried and Storied: Healing Our Shared History of Racial Violence with author Judith Reifsteck. Dr. Reifsteck, a psychotherapist, visited the sites of four lynchings. Her new book commemorates the victims and examines how remembrance of events of racial violence can unify and motivate communities to racial healing, activism, and progress. Hosted by the […]
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will discuss the recently authorized memorial to the victims of the Middle Passage to be constructed on Federal land. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) authorized the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Lost in the Middle East,” an examination of where the U.S. approach to that region went wrong, with Steven Simon, high-level foreign policy advisor under Presidents Obama and Clinton, Robert E. Wilhelm Fellow in International Affairs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and author of Grand Delusion: The Rise and […]
An entertaining yet rigorous look at the life and work of Justice Ginsburg and the Supreme Court, on which she so famously served
Help us welcome Rev. Dr. Raymond I. Hylton, Sr., the new senior pastor of National Presbyterian Church! Receptions following 8:45 & 11am services. For more information, please visit nationalpres.org. https://nationalpres.org/ HISTORIC PASTORAL APPOINTMENT AT THE NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Washington, D.C. - The National Presbyterian is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Raymond […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding D.C.’s War Memorials,” a guide to the backstories and deeper meanings of iconic sites on the National Mall, with Christopher Hamner, associate professor of history at George Mason University and author of Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945. Most memorials offer a straightforward story about their subject. […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Nazis Prowled Our Coasts,” a look at how Hitler brought war to America, with Kevin Matthews, who teaches courses on World War II as an assistant professor of European history at George Mason University. A German submarine surfaces in New York’s harbor. Nazi saboteurs armed with explosives land on […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Rethinking the American Journalist,” on a radical proposal to use licensing requirements to buttress our nation’s unsteady Fourth Estate, with John C. Watson, associate professor of communication law and journalism ethics at American University and author of Journalism Ethics by Court Decree. The tagline beneath the logo of The Washington […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Urban Wildlife 101,” a look at Washington’s ecosystem and the creatures that inhabit it, with John Hadidian, professor of practice at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability, former director of the Humane Society’s Urban Wildlife Protection Program, and coauthor of Wild Neighbors. Washington, D.C. ranks as one of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tension Over the Taiwan Strait,” a look at how a waterway became a flashpoint for conflict between the United States and China, with Meredith Oyen, associate professor of history and director of Asian Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Recent near misses involving American and Chinese naval ships […]
Multi-disciplinary artist Roxana Alger Geffen leads a creative evening of craftivism, conversation, and civic engagement.
Playing is learning! Join us the second Thursday of each month for Story Time at CJM, presented in partnership with PJ Library. Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and exploratory play as a means of reinforcing early literacy skills
Profs and Pints DC presents: “District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, visiting associate professor at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote Project. When you hear the word “coyote,” do you envision howls through the darkness of Western landscapes? While coyotes likely evolved in the Western part […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Slavery and the American Revolution,” a look at the explosive question of whether our nation’s fight for independence arose from a desire to preserve human bondage, with Richard Bell, professor of history at the University of Maryland at College Park and scholar of the revolutionary period. The New York Times’ […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “What the Bill of Rights Got Wrong,” with Marvin Overby, professor of political science and director of Penn State’s School of Public Affairs. Most Americans are familiar with the Bill of Rights, but few understand the complicated and fascinating history of those amendments to the U.S. Constitution or how they […]
Prof and Pints DC presents: “Uber and Urban Politics,” with Katie Wells, postdoctoral fellow in tech and society at Georgetown University, former visiting scholar and lecturer in geography at George Washington University, and co-author of the forthcoming book Disrupting DC: The Rise of Uber and the Fall of the City. Washington, D.C., occupies a unique […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Putin’s Image Crisis,” a look at how the Prigozhin mutiny has sparked a new battle for minds in Russia, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, former news anchor in Russia and Ukraine, and guest lecturer at American universities. The recent mutiny by Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin and his Wagner Group […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Drug Legalization Debate,” a thoughtful discussion of the pros and cons, with Chris Meyers, professor of philosophy at George Washington University and author of Drug Legalization—A Philosophical Analysis. Drugs and drug prohibition affect the lives of millions of people every day—sometimes for the better, more often for the worse. […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When the NBA Became Black,” with Theresa Runstedtler, associate professor in the departments of history and of critical race, gender, and culture studies at American University and author of Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA. Nowadays the National Basketball Association […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Drug Makers Make Us Sick,” on pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to promote invented diagnoses to sell us products we don’t need, with Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman, professor of pharmacology and physiology and family medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center and director of PharmedOut, a research and education project that opposes unethical […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Who Will Build Russia’s Future?” a look at that nation’s destiny once Putin is gone, with Sam Greene, professor of Russian politics at King’s College London, director of the Democratic Resilience program at the Center for European Policy Analysis, and co-author of Putin vs. the People: The Perilous Politics of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Making Sense of the 1990s,” a scholarly trip back to a perplexing decade, with W. Joseph Campbell, professor of communication at American University, teacher of a course titled “The American 1990s,” and author of 1995: The Year the Future Began. Time to crank up some Nirvana, throw on a pair […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “AI’s Promise and Pitfalls,” a forward-looking discussion of how artificial intelligence can be directed to do good rather than harm, with Mary “Missy” Cummings, professor of robotics and director of the Autonomy and Robotics Center at George Mason University and former senior safety advisor to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The President’s Daily Brief,” an insider’s perspective on the world’s most classified document, with Anand Arun, a veteran analyst and intelligence officer for several security agencies who teaches graduate-level courses on intelligence and terrorism as an adjunct assistant professor in Georgetown University’s Center for Security Studies. The President’s Daily Brief, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Orgasm Gap,” a beyond-the-bedroom look at why women have fewer orgasms than men, with Brittany Dernberger, who teaches a popular course on the sociology of sex and gender as a professorial lecturer in sociology at George Washington University. Studies have shown that more than 90 percent of men—but just […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Politics Got So Nasty,” on what leads politicians in democracies to use violent and dangerous political rhetoric, with Thomas Zeitzoff, associate professor in American University’s School of Public Affairs and author of Nasty Politics. “Animals.” “Terrorists.” “Scum.” “Abomination.” These terms represent just a small sample of the harsh rhetoric recently thrown around in […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Trump Indictments,” an analysis of the prosecutors’ strategies and prospects for success, with Stephen A. Saltzburg, professor of law at GWU, former Justice Department official, and leading expert on criminal trials. Former President Donald J. Trump is the focus of four separate criminal cases headed up by three different prosecutors: Fulton County […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Real Oppenheimer,” a look at the scientist portrayed in the hit film and his role in the rise of the atomic age, with Allen Pietrobon, professor of Global Affairs at Trinity Washington University, scholar of Cold War history, and former assistant director of research at American University’s Nuclear Studies Institute. J. Robert […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Death Comes to Congress,” a historical look at the ultimate term limit, with Marvin Overby, professor of political science at Penn State University-Harrisburg and director of Penn State’s School of Public Affairs. Longtime fans of Profs and Pints know that it delights in the lead-up to Halloween. This year it kicks off Spooky […]
Ever wished you could attend a black tie event WITH YOUR DOG that supports lifesaving programs for animals in the District? Humane Rescue Alliance’s most anticipated event, Bark Ball 2023, is back! Nationwide, as well as here in DC, animal shelters are experiencing an unprecedented surge in animal intake while adoptions have not kept pace. […]
Ever wished you could attend a black tie event WITH YOUR DOG that supports lifesaving programs for animals in the District? Humane Rescue Alliance’s most anticipated event, Bark Ball 2023, is back! Nationwide, as well as here in DC, animal shelters are experiencing an unprecedented surge in animal intake while adoptions have not kept pace. […]
This Veterans Day, honor the military service of Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Veterans at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. A presentation of the Colors by the Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society will precede a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Native American Veterans Memorial. During the day, enjoy a conversation […]
The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), a museum dedicated to amplifying, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society, Women Connect4Good, and artist Tiffany Shlain announce DENDROFEMONOLOGY: A Feminist History […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Imported Caste Apartheid,” on the debate over caste-based discrimination brought from India to the U.S., with Christine Fair, professor in Georgetown University’s Securities Studies Program and author of several books on political and military affairs in South Asia. India exports nearly $20 billion in precious stones, pharmaceuticals, electronic equipment, textiles, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Chaos in Congress,” an analysis of the speakership battle in the U.S. House of Representatives, with Matthew Green, professor of politics at Catholic University and author of The Speaker of the House: A Study of Leadership. The House of Representatives has faced a series of unprecedented struggles over its selection […]
Children and families are invited to learn, play and create at the Portrait Gallery! Join educators on select Mondays as we explore topics like colors, emotions, STEM and history. Portrait Gallery Kids incorporates looking at art, hands-on activities, music and movement. This program is a fun way to engage with art and each other. Free – No Registration Required.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories,” with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, and editor of Unusual Psychological Disorders. What is a conspiracy theory? Are people who believe in conspiracies fundamentally different from those who do not? Are there any ways to protect […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Putin’s War on Queer Russians,” an analysis of a state campaign to vilify and persecute LGBTQ people, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, former news anchor in Russia and Ukraine, and guest lecturer at American universities. On November 30th Russia’s Supreme Court banned that nation’s LGBTQ movement as “extremist,” jeopardizing its rights […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Pre-Election Polls and Presidents,” an examination of when, how, and why pollsters have erred in predicting occupants of the White House, with W. Joseph Campbell, emeritus professor of communication at American University and author of the recently updated book Lost in a Gallup: Polling Failure in U.S. Presidential Elections. Four […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Webb Telescope and NASA's Next Big Thing,” with Ori Fox, Deputy Project Scientist for the Roman Space Telescope at the Space Telescope Science Institute. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now a household name, having produced spectacular images of the most distant objects in our universe and revolutionized our […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “RBG before she was ‘Notorious,” a look at the early Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she got women into the U.S. Constitution, with Philippa Strum, former director of U.S. Studies at the Woodrow Wilson Center, longtime interviewer of Justice Ginsburg, and author of several award-winning books on the U.S. Supreme […]
Join us for a conversation between César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of Migrating to Prisons and Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the “Criminal Alien” and Adina Appelbaum, Program Director, Immigration Impact Lab.
Join us for a conversation between César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of Migrating to Prisons and Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the “Criminal Alien” and Adina Appelbaum, Program Director, Immigration Impact Lab.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Rethinking Sanctions,” an evidence-based look at a common foreign-policy tool, with Narges Bajoghli, assistant professor of Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and co-author of How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare. The United States stands out among the world’s nations […]
Rev. Cornwell of Dumbarton United Methodist Church, author of "Daring Adventures: Helping Gender-Diverse Kids and Their Families Thrive" will appear with Dr. Matt Salmon, author of "Pride & Prejudice: Healing Division in the Modern Family” to discuss their books at Busboys & Poets, at 450 K Street, NW, Washington, DC on April 13th at 5 […]
The Washington Informer BRIDGE invites the public to its free, ticketed Earth Day Creative Salon, which will take place from 6 PM to 9 PM on Thursday, April 25, at Hill Prince (1337 H St NE), a lively Black-owned neighborhood bar on the iconic H Street corridor. Aligning with EARTHDAY.ORG's 2024 initiative, this year's Earth […]
Join us for a conversation between César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of Migrating to Prisons and Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the “Criminal Alien” and Adina Appelbaum, Program Director, Immigration Impact Lab.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “America's Illiberal History,” an unflinching look at the trampling of individual rights as a driving force in our nation’s past, with Steven Hahn, professor of history at New York University and Pulitzer-prize winning author. Donald Trump has long been accused by many journalists and other observers of violating liberal democratic […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Medieval Sex,” a look at the reality of medieval sex and sexuality through the lens of comic literature, satire, and obscenity, with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, professor of medieval literature and author of several books on the Middle Ages. Back at Penn Social by popular demand: A fascinating, rollicking look at […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Conspiracy Entrepreneurs,” a look at how promoters of conspiracy theories have upended American politics and enriched themselves along the way, with Matthew Dallek, political historian and professor of political management at George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies. Conspiracy theories have been staples of U.S. political culture since our nation’s […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Your Prep for the 2024 Election Results,” a look at the power and limitations of political polls as voting results come in, with Michael Bailey, professor of American government at Georgetown University and author of Polling at a Crossroads: Rethinking Modern Survey Research. Profs and Pints is staging the perfect […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Remaking of Modern Syria,” with Daniel Neep, non-resident fellow at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University, lecturer on Middle East politics at George Washington University, and author of two books on Syria. The fall of the Assad regime after a brutal 13-year civil war has […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The New Politics of Public Health,” on the incoming Trump administration’s likely impact on federal health agencies and policies, with Richard Hughes IV, healthcare policy expert and professorial lecturer in law and former professorial lecturer in health policy at George Washington University. The re-election of President Donald Trump is expected […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Legal Guardrails for Trump 2.0,” an examination of where laws and the judiciary offer checks to overreach by Donald Trump’s incoming administration, with Scott Michelman, Legal Director of the ACLU-D.C. and lecturer on law and Shikes Fellow in Civil Liberties and Civil Rights at Harvard Law School. In a time […]
DC’s Scena Theatre presents an epic theatrical event. Join us for a modern reimagining of the famous tragedy AJAX by the Greek writer / philosopher, Sophocles. This powerful and contemporary […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Presidency at a Crossroads,” on the evolution and future of our nation’s highest office, with Barbara A. Perry, professor of presidential studies and co-chair of the Presidential Oral History Program at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center. In the aftermath of one of the United States’ most consequential elections, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump and the World,” on foreign policy and the new Trump administration, with Garret Martin, professorial lecturer in foreign policy and global security at American University and co-director of its Transatlantic Policy Center. Considerations of foreign policy rarely do much to determine the outcome of US presidential elections. The 2024 […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding Immigration,” a deep and nuanced examination of today’s immigration realities, trends, and challenges, with Ernesto Castañeda, professor of sociology and director of the Immigration Lab and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University. For all the attention it receives in politics and policy debates, immigration […]
Join author Judy Shelton in a conversation with Seth Lipsky, editor of the New York Sun, February 17, 6 pm at Coolidge House Book Salon. Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, February 12 by emailing Colleen Stamos at cstamos@coolidgefoundation.org
Roll up your sleeves for a printmaking palooza celebrating women in the arts. Explore a comprehensive exhibition of works by Elizabeth Catlett that traces her career of creative artistry. Then, experiment with printmaking techniques to make your own work of art. Immerse yourself in powerful, electrifying gospel music from The Legendary Ingramettes and dance to […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “To End the War in Ukraine,” on a path to peace and what it might mean for Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, with Michael Kimmage, director of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute, former U.S. State Department planner for Ukraine and Russia, and author of Collisions: The Origins of the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Democracy Born in Darkness,” on the shady, partisan, violent origins of American political media, with Jon Grinspan, award-winning curator of political history at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. As Americans try to navigate a shifting media landscape at a time when objective journalism seems under assault, it’s worth […]
