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SUMMARY:Virtual Conversation with NY Times Supreme Court Reporter
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and their partners at the CT Mirror for a virtual conversation on the Supreme Court’s decisions this past term – from birthright citizenship and immigration rights to judicial oversight and healthcare. \nWith Adam Liptak\, New York Times Supreme Court reporter and moderator John Dankosky – hosted by CT Mirror.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Details \nWhen: Tuesday\, July 15 \nWhere: Zoom Webinar \nTickets: Free\, RSVP Required\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Liptak \nLiptak\, a Pulitzer Prize finalist\, has covered the Supreme Court for The New York Times since 2008. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has taught at Yale\, NYU\, and the University of Chicago.
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Fly Me Everywhere - Current Commercial Aviation
DESCRIPTION:When Wilburn and Orville Wright built the world’s first airplane\, there was a lot of skepticism as to how reliable and worthwhile it was. Their first flight happened on December 17th\, 1903 in Kitty Hawk\, North Carolina. They are now considered to be inventors and pioneers\, ushering in the aviation industry.  \nToday\, the average number of commercial flights is about 100\,000 per day. That does not include military and private planes\, helicopters\, and large drones. Even with this statistic\, aviation is considered to be one of the safest means of transportation. However\, that doesn’t mean there aren’t questions raised in regards to safety\, thorough inspections\, as well as proper training. There are numerous examples that could be provided\, yet two crucial ones stand out the most.  \nIn 2014\, flight MH370 disappeared without a trace. Then\, just this past January\, an American Airlines flight collided mid-air with a United States Army Black Hawk over the Potomac River in Washington D.C. Such incidents raise many questions and concerns. It is a known fact that air traffic control is considered to be one of the most stressful jobs in the world. \nSo\, when accidents do occur\, do we fully understand the basic international regulations for search and rescue in such incidents? What factors determine which country takes responsibility for the accident? Is it the country of origin from which the flight departs\, or is it the country of destination? How can the pilot and co-pilot be better equipped to lower the risk of such catastrophes? What about the top three airline manufacturers that dominate production – who should bear the ultimate responsibility? And then climate change also plays a role\, with strong\, sometimes violent storms impacting the destination of landings\, causing delays and chaos at airports and frustration for passengers. \nPlease join us for what will be a very lively conversation with personal anecdotes about air travel experiences. \n\n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-aviation/
LOCATION:Khon Thai Kitchen\, 5800 Burnet Road\, Austin\, 78756\, United States
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SUMMARY:Federal Foreign Policy Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and hear from our featured guest speaker\, Kiersten Kullenberg\, the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Outreach Director for Texas\, New Mexico\, and Colorado. Ms. Kullenberg will share details of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s (USGLC) brand new report\, “Economic Security is National Security.” In addition to explaining USGLC’s work across the country and in Washington DC\, Ms. Kullenberg will address USGLC’s recommendations for Rebuilding America’s International Assistance Infrastructure. \nThis event is by invitation-only. Please notify us of your interest to receive an invitation by providing your contact information in the form below. Priority registration is available for World Affairs Council of Austin members. Bring your invitation to the event.  Invitations are non-transferable. \nREQUEST YOUR INVITATION HERE\nKiersten Kullenberg serves as The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Outreach Director for Texas\, New Mexico\, and Colorado. The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) works in our nation’s capital and across the country to champion America’s civilian-led tools of development and diplomacy to advance our national security\, economic prosperity\, and leadership position in the world. By advocating for a strong International Affairs Budget\, the USGLC is working to make America’s international affairs programs a keystone of U.S. foreign policy. Prior to joining USGLC’s staff\, Kiersten served as Director of Programs for the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Kiersten earned her B.A. in political science and international relations from Louisiana State University\, studied abroad in Morocco\, and was a member of The Golden Band From Tigerland.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/federal-foreign-policy-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Law and regulations
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