Explore a passionate public address by noted political and environmental activist Van Jones on the shifting economic and political landscape in America. Delve into Jones' analysis of key similarities and differences between the Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party movements, examining their frustrations and organizational structures. Gain insights into potential solutions for economic recovery and the importance of building cohesive social movements. Listen to the engaging question and answer session moderated by Institute of Politics Director Trey Grayson, and hear from Damilare Sonoiki, president of the Harvard Black Men's Forum, who introduces Van Jones. Discover Jones' perspectives on topics such as veterans' issues, public employees, rugged individualism, partisanship, climate change, and the challenges facing progressive movements in America.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Who is Van Jones
Thank you
We miss you
A new economic possibility
Veterans coming home
Public employees
The Tea Party
The Occupation of Wall Street
Three Ways to Get This Economy Going
The Contract From America
Tea Party Headquarters
Rugged individualism
They talk
Occupy Wall Street
Tea Party
The Second Threat
The Third Threat
The Contract for the American Dream
Demands vs Goals
House Meetings
The Occupy Movement
The 99
The 99 2
Luke
Mike
Luke Skywalker
Common Ground
partisanship
George Soros
Moral Clarity Matters
Student Question
Occupy Together
Solutions
The big problem
Where are the Americans
Two more questions
Wall Street
Getting the progressive movement to work together
We forgot to build a movement
A real swarm
What makes sense
How can we beat climate change
Questions from Jack Cash and Lisa King
Questions from Bob Romano
Oakland Police Response
Taught by
Harvard University
