COVID-19 Recovery and Social Change: Building a More Equitable Future

Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring domestic policy experts Melody Barnes and John Bridgeland, moderated by Stephen Patrick, as they delve into the nation's COVID-19 response and its impact on systemic inequities. Examine how the pandemic could potentially serve as a catalyst for social change and consider strategies for building a more equitable future for all Americans. Gain insights on topics such as intersectionality, advice for the presidency, multisector strategies, disconnected youth, and the challenges of adversarial party politics. Reflect on the importance of listening, understanding diverse perspectives, and drawing lessons from history to address current national issues and foster a spirit of healthy political discourse.

Introduction
Remembering John Lewis
Intersectionality
Advice to the President
The power of the bully pulpit
What would you tell the new administration
Kennedy and Armstrong
Multisector Strategies
Bridge to Reconnection
Disconnected Youth
Audience Questions
American Exceptionalism
Understanding Trumps Base
Listening
Looking to the past
How do we reconcile adversarial party politics with achieving national solutions
The spirit of healthy adversarial politics
The challenge when opponents become enemies