Subscribe to Dollars & Sense magazine. Recent articles related to the financial crisis. A New Deal for the 21st CenturyAn upcoming conference, related to Ryan Dodd's feature article in the current issue of D&S, A New WPA?, which addresses "employer of last resort" policies for full employment.A New Deal for the 21st Century As income and wealth inequality approach levels not seen since the dawn of the Great Depression, we invite you to participate in a one-day conference on April 9: A New Deal for the 21st Century. Our partners at the Roosevelt Institution are marking the 75th anniversary of the New Deal by exploring policy ideas that will make up a new social contract for future generations, and EPI is honored to be among the event's co-sponsors. The lineup of speakers is impressive and includes our President, Dr. Lawrence Mishel. Best of all, registration is free! Join us on April 9 and spread the word to all who would be interested. Christian Dorsey EPI Outreach Coordinator A New Deal for the 21st Century One-Day Conference Speakers include: Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-PA) Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) William Leuchtenberg Katrina vanden Heuvel Jonathan Alter Robert Borosage Eric Alterman Registration and agenda available here. Following the conference, the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute presents the FDR Distinguished Public Service Award to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at a gala dinner. Contact: Marianne Sherow, msherow--at--feri.org. |