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Ted Kennedy one of the 'great architects' of peace in the North - Mitchell

May 17, 2016 – Irish Times

Senate Role in Judicial Nominations

April 26, 2016 – C-SPAN

Under Ted Kennedy's shadow, lions of the Senate tangle over Supreme Court blockade

April 26, 2016 – The Washington Post

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Expert panelists to discuss Massachusetts ballot question to legalize recreational marijuana

September 2016

Senator Jason Lewis, Madeline Martinez, Andrew Freedman, Dr. Kevin Sabet, and Dr. Kevin Hill join WGBH’s Jim Braude to discuss the implementation process, economic impact and medical effects of legalizing recreational marijuana.

Press Release

Institute to Convene Oral History Project Discussion on Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland

May 2016

On Monday, May 16th, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate will host its first discussion following the September, 2015 release of the Edward M. Kennedy Oral History Project. The conversation will focus on the rich Oral History Project content and transcripts that discuss the Northern Ireland Peace Process, and Senator Kennedy’s involvement during his career.

Press Release

Senators Hatch, Leahy to discuss U.S. Senate's Role in Confirming Supreme Court Justices

April 2016

In response to a recent Institute poll showing Americans lack knowledge about the Supreme Court Justice nomination process, the Institute is hosting a panel of experts to discuss the Senate’s role