Lectures

America is going through a tumultuous period in which religion, society and politics interact in ways that leave all three decisively transformed. Many historians refer

For David Brooks, rekindling love and community is at the heart of American identity. “We are driven by this heart and soul to bond with

From 1890 through 1920, America experienced an influx of progressive ideas that advocated for a people’s government, detached from corporate control. This period, known as

David Brooks has a special, unofficial label for his work at The New York Times. He’s not just an op-ed columnist — he’s a conservative columnist. Brooks

The United States is comprised of several different regions, each with its own cultural identity and rich history. Exactly where those regions start and end

American identity is “becoming,” Deborah and James Fallows said at the 10:45 a.m. morning lecture Wednesday, July 4 in the Amphitheater as part of Week

Who are the “we” in “we the people?” Jelani Cobb, staff writer for The New Yorker, took a hard look at what “we the people”

The American identity is changing, according to James and Deborah Fallows. The Fallowses will discuss how cities are redefining American ideals and their new book,

Discussing the intersection of religion and politics is hardly a lighthearted conversation, historian Spencer McBride admits. But analyzing this connection is vital to understanding American

The Statue of Liberty is known to Americans as a symbol of the nation’s immigrant heritage. A gift from the people of France, Lady Liberty

Chautauqua is set to engage in a healthy dialogue surrounding race and culture. Jelani Cobb, a staff writer at The New Yorker covering race, police

Since declaring independence, America has prided itself on being the “land of the free.” After a fight for liberty, the Founding Fathers had clear intentions

For Taína Caragol, American identity is visual. Caragol, curator of painting and sculpture and Latino art and history at the National Portrait Gallery, framed identity

Robert P. Jones believes America is evolving — but not in a gradual sense. Less than 50 years ago, issues of homosexuality and racism were

For Taína Caragol, portraits are skylights to history. “I love portraiture because of the window it provides into humanity,”Caragol said. “It is an art form that

For the first edition of the brand new series called “Interfaith Fridays,” the Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson moderated a series of questions with American