Alexander Hamilton Forum

The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs program on Global Economics, Development and Political Economy presents Marc Dunkelman and “Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress - And How to Bring it Back.”

America was once a country that did big things—we built the world’s greatest rail network, a vast electrical grid, interstates, abundant housing, Social Security, and more. But today, even we feel stuck. Why?

Lauren Harper Pope is the co-founder of Welcome PAC, an organization that works to get Democrats elected in Republican-leaning districts. She is going to provide her insights into the 2024 election and campaign strategy more generally. 

Individualism is a defining feature of American public life. Its influence is pervasive today, with liberals and conservatives alike promising to expand personal freedom and defend individual rights. In The Roots of American Individualism, Alex Zakaras traces the origins of individualist ideas to the turbulent political controversies of the Jacksonian era (1820–1850) and explores their enduring influence on American politics and culture.

Marc Goldwein, senior VP and Policy Director of the Committee for a Responsible Budget will provide an in-depth analysis of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (i.e. the Trump tax cuts). With many provisions of the TCJA set to expire, the discussion will explore potential scenarios for negotiations around tax policy under the second Trump administration and the implications for businesses, individuals, and the country as a whole.

What is the right approach on public policy and transgender medicine? To help us think through this question, we will hear from two highly respected commentators on this topic: Leor Sapir of the Manhattan Institute and Brianna Wu, the Executive Director of Rebellion PAC.

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