Archive for August, 2009

IN MEMORIAM

0 Comments Published by thecommongoodusa August 26th, 2009 in News.

Senator Edward M. Kennedy

February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009

The Common Good would like to acknowledge the passing of an American political icon, Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Senator Kennedy was best known as one of the most influential, outspoken and effective proponents of progressive causes. Always at the center of any important national debate, Senator [...]

Richard Wolffe, award-winning journalist and political analyst

0 Comments Published by thecommongoodusa August 22nd, 2009 in Events.

Thursday, July 23rd — Richard Wolffe will discuss his new book, ‘Renegade: The Making of a President.’

Richard Wolffe is an award-winning journalist and political analyst for MSNBC television. He covered the entire length of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine, traveling with the candidate and his inner circle from his announcement through election day, [...]

Joe Slade White – Tuesday, August 25th.

Closed Published by thecommongoodusa August 5th, 2009 in Events.

Innovative National Media Campaign Strategist 
Mr. White will be speaking to the members of The Common Good Tuesday, August 25th & will be accompanied by Valerie Biden Owens–sister of Vice President Joe Biden. This is a members only event with limited seating. For more information email TheCommonGoodUSA@aol.com
Joe Slade White has been recognized as one of the [...]

Afghanistan, Still a Challenge–Bill Bradley Blog

0 Comments Published by thecommongoodusa August 5th, 2009 in News.

[HTML1]
Civilian deaths in Afghanistan are up 24% this year, according to the UN. Most are due to the Taliban, but too many are due to US air strikes against the Taliban and Al Qaeda, an issue in the Afghan election.
Obama is also monitoring several geopolitical crises.
In Afghanistan, the central Taliban leadership is trying to overrule [...]

Obama to Chair Nuclear Arms Meeting

0 Comments Published by thecommongoodusa August 5th, 2009 in News.

drawControls();

addImpression(”3098094_Related Video”); removeImpression(); addImpression(”3098095_Related [...]

President Clinton Meets With Kim Jong Il

0 Comments Published by thecommongoodusa August 4th, 2009 in News.

SEOUL(Reuters) – Former U.S.President Bill Clinton made a surprise visit to North Korea on Tuesday to try to win the release of two jailed American journalists, and met the country’s reclusive leader Kim Jong-il.
Some analysts said the visit, which U.S. officials insisted was a private one, could mark the isolated state’s return to talks over [...]

TCG

recentEVENTS


Leading political reporters
John Heilemann and Mark Halperin on "Game Change"



Matthew Hoh and Tommy Sowers

on the US conflict in Afghanistan
Political Analyst
Richard Wolffe


Economist
Nouriel Roubini


President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations
Leslie Gelb


Ambassador
Pierre Vimont


Ambassador
Felix Rohatyn

Follow Us

  • Follow Us On Facebook Follow Us On Twitter

    • Upcoming Events


    Best-selling author, Ken Auletta - "Googled" - Luncheon and discussion, Tuesday, June 22nd.

    Jonathan Alter on his best-selling book, "The Promise: President Obama, Year One" - Luncheon and discussion, Tuesday, July 13th.

    ____________________

    Debate. Discussion. Democracy. Conviction. Compassion. Courage.

    Be selfish. Go help someone.

    Bobby Sager, The Philanthropist

    “Having differences of opinion, having a real debate about matters of domestic policy and national security — that’s not something that’s only good for our country, it’s absolutely essential.

    It’s only through the process of disagreement and debate that bad ideas get tossed out and good ideas get refined and made better.

    And that kind of vigorous back and forth — that imperfect but well-founded process, messy as it often is — is at the heart of our democracy. That’s what makes us the greatest nation in the world.”

    President Barack Obama

    Over the years, we have brought together the best and the brightest for open and frank exchanges, airing controversy to help build common ground. We have diverse and distinguished speakers to discuss the very things the electorate doesn’t always like to talk about...."

    - Patricia Duff, Chair and Founder of The Common Good


    THE COMMON GOOD

    THE COMMON GOOD is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization that encourages civil discussion and effective participation by bringing together leading political, business, media and entertainment figures on pressing issues of the day. Participation is by invitation only.

    THE COMMON GOOD seeks to:

    •Encourage national debate and support the free exchange of ideas on public policy matters

    •Promote broad and active participation in the democratic and elective process

    •Ensure freedom of press and speech and promote creative freedom

    •Challenge our leaders and hold them accountable

    •Seek new ideas

    •Encourage resolution of problems by finding common ground

    •Advocate for issues of reform and good government

    •Educate and empower citizens on issues of public importance

    •Support tolerance for differing points of view

    ~get connected ~ stay informed ~ make a difference

    Latest News

    Loading...

    The Common Good Panel:


    PARTCIPANTS:

  • Gov. Bill Richardson(NM)
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar (MN)
  • Rep. Harold Ford, Jr., DLC Chair
  • Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY)
  • Dan Abrams, NBC News, Moderator
  • Tucker Carlson, MSNBC
  • Markos Moulitsas, DailyKos
  • Faye Wattleton, Center for the Advancement of Women
  • Richard Wolffe, Newsweek

    • Celebrity hosts Chevy Chase, Lisa Edelstein and Lynn Whitfield




    __________________________________

    RSS The Common Good

    • Great News For The Fall September 4, 2010
      We hope you’ve been enjoying the summer sun and some lazy days before we hit the higher energy of the fall season – and what a season we are creating for you! We were very happy to see many of you at our conversation with Jonathan Alter on his book, The Promise, last month. [...] […]
      thecommongoodusa
    • The Week Ahead (8/30) September 4, 2010
      It’s a relatively short week ahead in presidential politics, thanks to the impending Labor Day weekend, but there will be a few major developments. Back from a quiet summer vacation with the family on Martha’s Vineyard, Obama brings Israeli and Palestinian leaders to the White House this week to renew the peace process. On Monday, Obama will [...] […]
      thecommongoodusa
    • The Week Ahead (8/23) September 4, 2010
      With Barack Obama on vacation all week, a low-key week ahead in presidential politics. Obama is with his family on Martha’s Vineyard, the island off the coast of Massachusetts. He’s having a very low-key vacation there, especially in contrast to the presidential vacations there during the Bill Clinton years. We’ll see if events cooperate with Obama, [...] […]
      thecommongoodusa