Institute Resources
In addition to its exhibits and public programs, a variety of resources are available to assist different audiences in learning more about the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and its work. Resources are available for Educators, Students, Scholars and Researchers, and the Press.
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Public Programs
Art & Activism: Civic Engagement Through Creative Expression
The Institute hosted a panel discussion exploring how art serves as a form of civic expression, and the power of art to invigorate civic discourse. Educators and community leaders shared how they are harnessing art and creative expression to help young people contribute to the civic life of their communities. -
Videos
Great Senate Debates: The Censure of Senator Joseph McCarthy
The United States Senate has long been the scene of some of this nation's most important oratory. The EMK Institute brings these decisive deliberations to life in its newest program, Great Senate Debates. This web preview presents the circumstances and speeches that led to the formal disapproval — or "censure" — of Senator Joseph McCarthy (R-WI) in 1954. -
Public Programs
Getting to the Point with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discussed his new book, Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy, in this Getting to the Point. -
Public Programs
Getting to the Point with Senator Bernie Sanders
The Institute hosted Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for a discussion on the future of American democracy -
Public Programs
Getting To Yes: What does it take to make a deal in today’s Senate?
In partnership with POLITICO, the Institute was proud to present a program titled Getting To Yes: What does it take to make a deal in today’s Senate? with Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) & Mike Lee (R-UT) moderated by POLITICO’s Editor Susan Glasser. -
Public Programs
Youth Town Hall Survey Results
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation convened a Youth Town Hall with millennial-aged adults ahead of the general election. -
Public Programs
Across the Aisle Launch | A bipartisan conversation on Criminal Justice Reform
The Across the Aisle series aims to bring together government leaders from different political parties who are collaborating on a common cause
The Institute launched its second public programming series, Across the Aisle, partnering with the Coalition for Public Safety to discuss criminal justice reform. -
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Getting to the Point with Congressman John Lewis
A discussion on the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon, joined the Institute in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. The program gave the history of the Act and an overview of the climate in the 1960s, including the political and legislative battles, that led to its passage. It also highlighted the current state of voting and civic engagement across the U.S. -
Public Programs
Getting to the Point with Author Junot Díaz
Author Junot Díaz joined the Institute for a Getting to the Point in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and National Arts in Education Week. -
Public Programs
Getting to the Point with Senator Elizabeth Warren
Getting to the Point with Senator Elizabeth Warren
