• Blog

Blog: A New Social Compact

Our society is undergoing a profound shift. In the aftermath of the 2016 election, many of our foundational values and assumptions about our democracy are being called into question. Our core institutions and norms are under attack and in need of...
  • Video
  • February 8, 2017

Targeted Universalism: Animated Video

Targeted Universalism is a different way—a powerful way—to make the transformational changes we need. Changes we need to improve life chances, promote inclusion, and enhance and sustain equitable policies and programs. To better understand a targeted...
  • Presentations
  • February 6, 2017

Clarkson Visiting Chair Residency at the University of Buffalo

Director john powell was honored as the Clarkson Visiting Chair at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. As part of his weeklong residency, professor powell engaged in a community presentation with Dr. Eddie Moore, gave a workshop on food...
  • Publication
  • February 3, 2017

Haas Institute Memorandum: January 27 Immigration Executive Order

This is an annotated breakdown of the January 27, 2017 presidential executive order and a list of suits brought against it. Download the memorandum.
Feb
9
  • February 9, 2017, 5:15pm - 6:45pm

Thinking Ahead with Tom Sgouros and Wendy Ake

What can we do to ensure that in our older ages we share in the prosperity we made possible? Come hear Tom Sgouros and Wendy Ake talk about how we can rewrite the rules governing public pensions to tackle extreme...
Feb
7
  • February 7, 2017, 5pm - 6:30pm

Africans Food Sovereignty Working Group: We are Not Hungry: Genetically Modified Crops and Development Debates in Ghana

AFRICANS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY WORKING GROUP February 2017 session The Global Justice Program at UC Berkeley’s Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society invites you to an informal monthly-guided discussion on a wide range of issues related to Africa’s and...
  • Presentations
  • January 20, 2017

Thinking Ahead - Miriam Lueck Avery

On January 19, 2017, Derecka Mehrens and Miriam Lueck Avery gave a presentation for the talk, "Silicon Valley: Can the Epicenter of Toxic Inequality Become a Model of Shared Prosperity?" Download Avery's presentation. Note: This page is archived. It...
  • Presentations
  • January 20, 2017

Thinking Ahead - Derecka Mehrens

On January 19, 2017, Derecka Mehrens and Miriam Lueck Avery gave a presentation for the talk, " Silicon Valley: Can the Epicenter of Toxic Inequality Become a Model of Shared Prosperity?" Download Mehrens' presentation. Note: This page is archived...
Jan
20
  • January 20, 2017, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Academic Engagement for Our Changing Times: Inauguration Day Dialogue with Berkeley Faculty

Many Haas Institute affiliated faculty, including our Associate Director Taeku Lee and Director john a. powell, will be on a forum this Friday to explore the effect of the changing political times on our work and priorities. What types of...
  • Presentations
  • January 13, 2017

The Colorado Fiscal Institute's 2017 Fiscal Forum

On January 13, 2017, professor powell met with the Colorado Fiscal Institute in Denver, Colorado, for the institute's annual Fiscal Forum. Professor powell spoke to a large audience comprised of community members and advocates, policy groups...
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